several persons having each drawn and returned a card, to make each card appear at such number in the pack as the drawer chooses\n\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
Several Persons having each Drawn and Returned a Card, to make each Card appear at such Number in the Pack as the Drawer chooses
to allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name\ncard and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, with variation\n unknown\nto make a card thought of by one person appear at such number in the pack as another person shall choose\n unknown\n"die wievielte karte?"\ndavid tobias bamberg\nmentalo\n unknown\nthe selected card appears at number chosen by another person\nellis stanyon
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To allow a Person to think of a Card, and to make that Card appear at such Number in the Pack as Another Person shall Name
card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, with variation
a card having been drawn and returned, and the pack shuffled, to make it appear at such number as the company choose\ntwo methods (glide and re-deal)\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
A Card having been Drawn and Returned, and the Pack shuffled, to make it Appear at such Number as the Company Choose
to make a card thought of by one person appear at such number in the pack as another person shall choose\ncard and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, re-count\n unknown\nto allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name\n unknown\nhistory\nkarl fulves
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
To make a Card thought of by one Person appear at such Number in the Pack as another Person shall choose
card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, re-count
thought doubly anticipated\n"to place a card thought of by one person at such position in the pack as another person shall mentally select"
psychological force & position 7 with outs\n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
Thought Doubly Anticipated
"To Place a Card Thought of by one Person at such Position in the Pack as another Person shall mentally Select"
psychological force & position 7 with outs
to produce three cards at any position in the pack thought of by another person\nthree cards appear consecutively at freely named number\nprofessor hoffmann
1890
more magic Professor Hoffmann
To produce Three Cards at any Position in the Pack thought of by Another Person
three cards appear consecutively at freely named number
der kartenkünstler als hellseher\nno. 34, four cards chosen, deck placed in spectator's pocket, number named, cards removed and card at that number is first selection, repeated three more times\n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Kartenkünstler als Hellseher
No. 34, four cards chosen, deck placed in spectator's pocket, number named, cards removed and card at that number is first selection, repeated three more times
die geheimnisvolle verbindung\ncard appears at chosen number, duplicate and double-count, two methods\n unknown\nabzählen der karten\n unknown\nthought reading extraordinary\n unknown\nthe ubiquitous card\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die geheimnisvolle Verbindung
card appears at chosen number, duplicate and double-count, two methods
mundus vult decipi\ncard appears at named number, menetekel deck without short cards\n unknown\nmundus vult decipi\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Mundus vult decipi
card appears at named number, Menetekel deck without short cards
thought reading extraordinary\nthought of card at thought of number up to ten\n unknown\ndie geheimnisvolle verbindung\n unknown\npower of concentrated thought\ns. w. erdnase
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
four aces at four numbers\nfour numbers named and aces counted to one by one, using faced deck and deck turnovers\n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Four Aces at four Numbers
four numbers named and Aces counted to one by one, using faced deck and deck turnovers
die verbrannte und wieder entstandene karte\ncard at any number force (palmed card replaced when named number is reached), card burned and reappears in cage\nhugo kramer
1898
die zauberwelt Hugo Kramer
Die verbrannte und wieder entstandene Karte
card at any number force (palmed card replaced when named number is reached), card burned and reappears in cage
fin de siècle\nno. 12, card chosen, deck cut in as many packets as the spectator wishes, selection appears at named number in a chosen packet\n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Fin de Siècle
No. 12, card chosen, deck cut in as many packets as the spectator wishes, selection appears at named number in a chosen packet
denken und vergessen\ntwo cards chosen by a spectator and replaced, one named and one "forgotten", named appears at named number, other one chosen by another spectator\ncharles arbre\nzum kartenkunststück "denken und vergessen"\neduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Charles Arbre
Denken und Vergessen
two cards chosen by a spectator and replaced, one named and one "forgotten", named appears at named number, other one chosen by another spectator
power of concentrated thought\nnumber up to ten\ns. w. erdnase\nthought reading extraordinary\n unknown\ncard and number divination\n unknown\ncard at any number\nchan canasta
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
ihr wille geschehe!\ncard chosen and shuffled back by spectator, small number named and card is there, gambling for seven with outs\ncarl willmann
1904
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Ihr Wille geschehe!
card chosen and shuffled back by spectator, small number named and card is there, gambling for seven with outs
die seelenwanderung der karten\nfour-of-a-kind placed in square formation in a napkin, two card covered with cardboard, they travel upwards one by one through the napkin, preliminary phase in which every ace does a trick (comes to top, travels from pocket to pocket, to pocket, appears at any number) to switch the ungaffed cards for double facers\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Seelenwanderung der Karten
four-of-a-kind placed in square formation in a napkin, two card covered with cardboard, they travel upwards one by one through the napkin, preliminary phase in which every Ace does a trick (comes to top, travels from pocket to pocket, to pocket, appears at any number) to switch the ungaffed cards for double facers
eine neue methode des abzählens\n"schule der magie"
selection placed on top, small number named and card shown at that position, extra card placed on top and then glide/strike second deal\ndr. reinhard rohnstein
1904
der zauberspiegel Dr. Reinhard Rohnstein
Eine neue Methode des Abzählens
"Schule der Magie"
selection placed on top, small number named and card shown at that position, extra card placed on top and then glide/strike second deal
das vorherbestimmen menschlicher gedanken oder "die sehergabe des indischen marabus"\nthree selections and their positions in the deck predicted, faced deck, two methods with or without an off-stage assistant, pocket writing of numbers with stencil\na. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Das Vorherbestimmen menschlicher Gedanken oder "Die Sehergabe des indischen Marabus"
three selections and their positions in the deck predicted, faced deck, two methods with or without an off-stage assistant, pocket writing of numbers with stencil
chosen card appears in any part of the deck\n"card tricks based on a new and original system of locating a chosen card"
selection to any small number, with outs and alternative strategies\nt. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic T. Nelson Downs
Chosen Card Appears in Any Part of the Deck
"Card Tricks based on a New and Original System of Locating a Chosen Card"
selection to any small number, with outs and alternative strategies
the ubiquitous cards\nthree peeked-at cards, three times stop trick performed, last time with spectator dealing, with variation with numbers instead of "stop"\nnate leipzig
1909
the art of magic Nate Leipzig
The Ubiquitous Cards
three peeked-at cards, three times stop trick performed, last time with spectator dealing, with variation with numbers instead of "stop"
to allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at any number in the pack which the rest of the company may decide upon\ncard and its position from the face remembered, any number named, performer goes behind back, then count started from remembered position\n unknown
1911
modern card manipulation
Unknown
To allow a Person to think of a Card, and to make that Card appear at any number in the Pack which the rest of the Company may decide upon
card and its position from the face remembered, any number named, performer goes behind back, then count started from remembered position
cards and coincidence\nthree selections and three packets, cards at number, faced deck method\nstanley collins
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
Cards and Coincidence
three selections and three packets, cards at number, faced deck method
divino\nno. 5, deck dealt into two piles, card at position in one half remembered, deck pocketed, number named, card at that position is selection\ncharles t. jordan\ndivino\ncharles t. jordan
1920
ten new prepared card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Divino
No. 5, deck dealt into two piles, card at position in one half remembered, deck pocketed, number named, card at that position is selection
locating\ncard chosen and lost, magician divines card and position in deck after shuffles and cuts\nlouis nikola\nlocating\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Locating
Card chosen and lost, magician divines card and position in deck after shuffles and cuts
the flight\ncard to impossible location at any number: card vanishes from inside an envelope to be found in a deck sealed also in another envelope, at a location named by the spectator\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Flight
Card to Impossible Location At Any Number: Card vanishes from inside an envelope to be found in a deck sealed also in another envelope, at a location named by the spectator
thoughts anticipated\ncard and its position remembered, is transferred to another named number\n unknown\na change in number\nwarren wiersbe\npoint of contrast\nken krenzel
1933
card manipulations
Unknown
Thoughts Anticipated
card and its position remembered, is transferred to another named number
the "will-o'-the-wisp" card\n"sometimes known as the run-a-way card"
card and its position thought-of, it vanishes and reappears reversed at named number, re-deal placement\nralph w. hull\nthoughts anticipated\n unknown
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
The "Will-o'-the-Wisp" Card
"Sometimes Known as The Run-A-Way Card"
card and its position thought-of, it vanishes and reappears reversed at named number, re-deal placement
hull's "never miss" card trick\nselection appears at chosen position, repeat with apparent failure and transformation
- reverse count and packet turnover bluff
- slip-back deal count\nralph w. hull
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Hull's "Never Miss" Card Trick
selection appears at chosen position, repeat with apparent failure and transformation
- reverse count and packet turnover bluff
- slip-back deal count
three cards - three numbers\ntwo decks, three times cards are found at small number named, in other pack, three-way forcing pack\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
Three Cards - Three Numbers
two decks, three times cards are found at small number named, in other pack, three-way forcing pack
card and number divination\nup to ten, with outs (palm-off, transformation)\n unknown\npower of concentrated thought\ns. w. erdnase
1935
mental magic with cards
Unknown
a most unusual experiment in which a chosen card appears instantly at any number in the deck from 10 to 45\n\nlaurie ireland\nthe slap trick\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland
1935
ireland's yearbooks Laurie Ireland
A Most Unusual Experiment in Which a Chosen Card Appears Instantly at Any Number in the Deck from 10 to 45
automatic seconds\ncard(s) at any number(s) using second deal from card case with slit\nharry j. smith\nshoe-in\nken krenzel\nharry j. smith
1936
the jinx 1-50 Harry J. Smith
Automatic Seconds
card(s) at any number(s) using second deal from card case with slit
seventeen down\nselection appears at number foretold by magician. effect allows magician to secretly cull the four kings to the top for a later routine.\nvictor farelli\n(al baker, the sphinx, 1932)
1936
"lend me your pack" Victor Farelli
Seventeen Down
Selection appears at number foretold by magician. Effect allows magician to secretly cull the four Kings to the top for a later routine.
initialled card telepathy\nsigned card at chosen number or stop trick, double backer\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Initialled Card Telepathy
signed card at chosen number or stop trick, double backer
mentalo\ncard at random position is found at position twenty with bold miscounting\n unknown\nto allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Mentalo
card at random position is found at position twenty with bold miscounting
keystone card discovery\nsome byplay and apparent failure\nwilliam larsen\nt. page wright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen, T. Page Wright
the 52 card trick\nthought-of card ends up at named number up to thirteen, matrix dealing elimination process\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
The 52 Card Trick
thought-of card ends up at named number up to thirteen, matrix dealing elimination process
three in one card trick\ncard vanishes from packet and travels to named position into other packet, duplicate, saliva\nralph w. hull
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ralph W. Hull
Three in One Card Trick
card vanishes from packet and travels to named position into other packet, duplicate, saliva
card and number\nnumber named, that many cards are cut to and selection is at that position, belly stripper card\nharry blackstone
1938
greater magic Harry Blackstone
Card and Number
number named, that many cards are cut to and selection is at that position, belly stripper card
give a number!\nfeaturing weird throw switch, mention of svengali deck method\n harrison\nsimplex card transposition\nedward marlo\njean hugard
1938
the jinx 1-50 Harrison
Give a Number!
featuring weird throw switch, mention of Svengali deck method
card at any small number\nbottom deal with cover card subtlety\nlaurie ireland\nthe zodiac card\ngene maze\nthe keepers of the secrets\npeter duffie\nstopping hofzinser\njohnny thompson
1938
lessons in dishonesty Laurie Ireland
criss-cross\nperformer and spectator each write down card and number from one to twenty-six, when counted down in two halves it matches, option to end clean by switching the half with duplicates\nstephen simpson
1939
the jinx 51-100 Stephen Simpson
Criss-Cross
performer and spectator each write down card and number from one to twenty-six, when counted down in two halves it matches, option to end clean by switching the half with duplicates
stop\nselection is at thought of position, continuous triples\ntheodore annemann\nnaming the stranger\nkarl fulves
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann
Stop
selection is at thought of position, continuous triples
the lighting calculator\nnumber named, that many cards cut off, next card selection\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Lighting Calculator
number named, that many cards cut off, next card selection
ringing the changes\ncard and its position remembered, optional stranger card\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Ringing the Changes
card and its position remembered, optional stranger card
the silver trick\ndate on coin is used to count down to four selections\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1942
miracle shuffles and tricks Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Silver Trick
date on coin is used to count down to four selections
middle deal\ncenter deal presentation\nr. c. buff\nsame concepts as barrie richardson's "any card at any number" in " theater of the mind"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 R. C. Buff
Middle Deal
center deal presentation
Related to
same concepts as Barrie Richardson's "Any Card At Any Number" in " Theater of the Mind"
routine with a svengali deck\ndifferent effects with a svengali deck, reverse, spelling, counting, all alike\ntom bowyer
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Tom Bowyer
Routine with a Svengali Deck
different effects with a svengali deck, reverse, spelling, counting, all alike
name your number\none of six cards chosen, its number used to count to selection\nbert allerton\na psychological discovery\nsam leo horowitz
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Bert Allerton
Name Your Number
one of six cards chosen, its number used to count to selection
a change in number\ncard and its position remembered, is transferred to another named number\nwarren wiersbe\nthoughts anticipated\n unknown
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
A Change in Number
card and its position remembered, is transferred to another named number
the eagle speaks\ncoin whispers the position, where the selection is in the deck, then the coin vanishes and appears above the selection\njohn scarne\nair coin cut (エアーコイン・カット)\ntomoya horiki
1946
the phoenix 101-150 John Scarne
The Eagle Speaks
coin whispers the position, where the selection is in the deck, then the coin vanishes and appears above the selection
thought control\nno. 28, ten cards chosen and written on slips of paper, along with number. one paper is chosen, dealing down to number reveals that card\nhoward wurst
1950
scarne on card tricks Howard Wurst
Thought Control
No. 28, Ten cards chosen and written on slips of paper, along with number. One paper is chosen, dealing down to number reveals that card
magic in your own hands\nno. 29, spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number\ncliff green
1950
scarne on card tricks Cliff Green
Magic in Your Own Hands
No. 29, Spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number
james's miracle\nno. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nchange x change\nkarl fulves\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\na slight slant on slaight\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe inverse function deck\nmel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
unknown - effect no. 2\ntwo selections appear at selected numbers up to ten, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer\nedward marlo
1951
unknown Edward Marlo
Unknown - Effect No. 2
two selections appear at selected numbers up to ten, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer
effect no. 6\nspectator thinks of card as they are riffled by slowly, this card reverses at named number\nedward marlo
1951
the marlo miracle deck Edward Marlo
Effect No. 6
spectator thinks of card as they are riffled by slowly, this card reverses at named number
two numbers\ntwo cards selected, spectators only think of a number, both cards are found at the positions\nbill simon\ndealing the aces\nfrederick braue
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Two Numbers
two cards selected, spectators only think of a number, both cards are found at the positions
no title at all\ntwo selection, first found by stop, second by naming a number, two way forcing deck, alternated\ntheodore annemann
1952
annemann's buried treasures Theodore Annemann
No Title At All
two selection, first found by stop, second by naming a number, two way forcing deck, alternated
hal's halucination\nnumbers written on billets, performer tries to find selection and removes two cards, one for suit other for value, card is found at number on selected billet\nhal m. greenberg
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Hal M. Greenberg
Hal's Halucination
numbers written on billets, performer tries to find selection and removes two cards, one for suit other for value, card is found at number on selected billet
the mystic card of fu\nmessage appears on a blank card, which names position of selection in deck\nr. m. jamison
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 R. M. Jamison
The Mystic Card of Fu
message appears on a blank card, which names position of selection in deck
the keystone card discovery\ntwo numbers named, predicted card is found at position equal to the difference between the two numbers.\ncharles t. jordan
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Charles T. Jordan
The Keystone Card Discovery
Two numbers named, predicted card is found at position equal to the difference between the two numbers.
the bent corner prediction\nspectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer\ndai vernon\ninner secrets of card magic\nedward marlo\ndai vernon\nlewis ganson\nprediction\nmartin gardner
1959
inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
The Bent Corner Prediction
Spectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer
the over count\nselection found at a freely chosen number\nedward marlo\nalternate method of producing a card at any number\nellis stanyon
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
aces and numbers\naces are found at numbers designated by apparently random playing cards\nedward marlo\naces and numbers variation\nedward marlo
1961
the multiple shift Edward Marlo
Aces and Numbers
aces are found at numbers designated by apparently random playing cards
the upside down trick\nvalue cut to is counted down to find selection, featuring face-up bottom deal\ncharlie miller
1961
an evening with charlie miller Charlie Miller
The Upside Down Trick
value cut to is counted down to find selection, featuring face-up bottom deal
the sloppy card trick\nsaliva for control, selection appears on named number up to ten\nharry lorayne\ndried-out sloppy card trick\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
The Sloppy Card Trick
saliva for control, selection appears on named number up to ten
hypnose\nmultiple spectators chose the same card, routine for svengali type decks\njochen zmeck
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Jochen Zmeck
Hypnose
multiple spectators chose the same card, routine for Svengali type decks
medium\npartial rough-smooth, red and black alternate, then force blocks, three phases:
1. spectator says if top card is red or black, he is always right
2. spectator names position of a given card, the card is at that position
3. performer put unknown card in pocket, spectator divines it\njochen zmeck\npsi color\nedward marlo
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks — teil ii Jochen Zmeck
Medium
partial rough-smooth, red and black alternate, then force blocks, three phases:
1. spectator says if top card is red or black, he is always right
2. spectator names position of a given card, the card is at that position
3. performer put unknown card in pocket, spectator divines it
erfüllte gedankenwünsche\ntwo cards selected and spectators find them with small number or stop, two-card mirage deck, partial rough-smooth\nal koran
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks — teil ii Al Koran
Erfüllte Gedankenwünsche
two cards selected and spectators find them with small number or stop, two-card mirage deck, partial rough-smooth
marlo miracle aces\nclassic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number\nedward marlo\nimpossible poker demonstration\njohn f. mendoza\nmarlo miracle aces\nedward marlo\nmartin a. nash\nmarlo miracle aces\nedward marlo\nmartin a. nash\nflash of light\neddie taytelbaum\nstephen tucker\nthe miracle aces\nroberto giobbi\nautomatic ace cutting\ntom gagnon\njive aces\nedward marlo\nmichael close\nandrew wimhurst\npatrick lehnen\naces reloaded\nr. paul wilson\nexpert estimating the aces\njohnny thompson
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Marlo Miracle Aces
classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number
pure mathematics\ntwo numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\ndai vernon\njames's miracle\nstewart james\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\ndie version\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Pure Mathematics
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
ten gives three\nace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, joker appeares at chosen number\nbruce cervon\nan extraordinary prediction\nharry lorayne
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Bruce Cervon
Ten Gives Three
ace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, joker appeares at chosen number
your number - your card\nfour cards face up, value of each is dealt and four selections are found, spectators decide in which order\ngene finnell
1967
free cut principle Gene Finnell
Your Number - Your Card
four cards face up, value of each is dealt and four selections are found, spectators decide in which order
"wandman" transpo\ncard moves from one position in deck to another, by throwing dice, using walter wandman dice box\njack avis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis
"Wandman" Transpo
card moves from one position in deck to another, by throwing dice, using Walter Wandman dice box
applications\nof the immediate bottom deal:
- as an exchange
- as a count-down effect
- gambling demonstration\nedward marlo
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
Applications
of the Immediate Bottom Deal:
- As An Exchange
- As A Count-Down Effect
- Gambling Demonstration
once again!!!\nselection is found at named number, then at stopped position, then wrong card turns into selection and finally the balloon stand\nalan shaxon
1970
my kind of magic Alan Shaxon
Once Again!!!
selection is found at named number, then at stopped position, then wrong card turns into selection and finally the balloon stand
countdown disclosures\nsetting a selection to named number in small packet, several approaches (described in context reference)\nedward marlo\n"over here, of course!"\nedward marlo\nnotes\njon racherbaumer
1972
kabbala — volume 2 Edward Marlo
Countdown Disclosures
setting a selection to named number in small packet, several approaches (described in context reference)
el valor de un soplo magico\ncard at small number, performer counts once and fails, then spectator repeats it and card is found\njuan tamariz
1973
aprenda ud. magia Juan Tamariz
El Valor de un Soplo Magico
card at small number, performer counts once and fails, then spectator repeats it and card is found
the electronic man\nwith computer cards, number named only punched card, computer presentation, see p. 370 for idea by j.g. thompson jr.\ncalvin thompson
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Calvin Thompson
The Electronic Man
with computer cards, number named only punched card, computer presentation, see p. 370 for idea by J.G. Thompson Jr.
ice dice\nchosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\nthe pretend prediction\nkarrell fox\nchange x change\nkarl fulves
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Ice Dice
chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice
card at a number\ndeck is shuffled and covered with handkerchief, spectator names a number from 10-20, performer able to divine which card is at that position\npaul rosini
1975
magic with faucett ross Paul Rosini
Card at a Number
Deck is shuffled and covered with handkerchief, spectator names a number from 10-20, performer able to divine which card is at that position
cutting freely does it\ncard selected with cutting procedure shows up at previously named number between twenty and thirty\nroger smith
1975
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 1 Roger Smith
Cutting Freely Does It
card selected with cutting procedure shows up at previously named number between twenty and thirty
thought waves ii\nspectator remember cards and position, card appears at number thought by another spectator, faced deck\nfrederick wingfield\nriding a wave\ndanny korem
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick Wingfield
Thought Waves II
spectator remember cards and position, card appears at number thought by another spectator, faced deck
the pellet classic\nnumber from ten to twenty-five named, three cards chosen and written on pellets, cards lost, pellet chosen, this card is at named position\nedward marlo\nthree selection discovery\ndavid solomon
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
The Pellet Classic
number from ten to twenty-five named, three cards chosen and written on pellets, cards lost, pellet chosen, this card is at named position
unknown - effect no. 2\ntwo selections appear at selected numbers up to ten, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer\nedward marlo
1976
early marlo Edward Marlo
Unknown - Effect No. 2
two selections appear at selected numbers up to ten, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer
friday night countdown\ncard near bottom, small number counted to and card there changes into selection, repeat, for method see necromancer vol. 2 no. 4\nroger smith
1976
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 2 Roger Smith
Friday Night Countdown
card near bottom, small number counted to and card there changes into selection, repeat, for method see Necromancer Vol. 2 No. 4
dice and card revelation\ncard found at number rolled on dice, then performer pulls out pair of cards that match the numbers on the dice\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
Dice and Card Revelation
Card found at number rolled on dice, then performer pulls out pair of cards that match the numbers on the dice
calculator cards\nno. 62, selection is "six and three quarters cards" down in deck, it's correct with a card in which a quarter is torn out\nrichard himber
1976
self-working card tricks Richard Himber
Calculator Cards
No. 62, selection is "six and three quarters cards" down in deck, it's correct with a card in which a quarter is torn out
stop at nothing\nselection shuffled back and number named, there appears a blank card and selection is gone\nkarl fulves
1977
impromptu holdouts Karl Fulves
Stop At Nothing
selection shuffled back and number named, there appears a blank card and selection is gone
quick counts\nquick count i: magician divines card at a certain position in deck
quick count ii: spectator stops the dealing on previously named card\njerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Quick Counts
Quick Count I: Magician divines card at a certain position in deck
Quick Count II: Spectator stops the dealing on previously named card
the number force\ncard named, numbers jotted down and summed up, card at that position
- plus a marked deck (card pushed out of marked deck instead of named)\njack yates
1978
jack's pack Jack Yates
The Number Force
card named, numbers jotted down and summed up, card at that position
- Plus a Marked Deck (card pushed out of marked deck instead of named)
any way that you want it\nnamed aces at named positions, false dealing\nmartin a. nash\nany way that you want it\nmartin a. nash
1979
sleight unseen Martin A. Nash
an extraordinary prediction\nace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, jack appeares at chosen number\nharry lorayne\nten gives three\nbruce cervon
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
An Extraordinary Prediction
ace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, jack appeares at chosen number
chance!\nnamed card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box\nleslie anderson
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Leslie Anderson
Chance!
named card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box
any way that you want it\nnamed aces at named positions, false dealing\nmartin a. nash\nany way that you want it\nmartin a. nash
1980
ovation Martin A. Nash
marlo miracle aces\nclassic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number\nedward marlo\nmartin a. nash\nmarlo miracle aces\nedward marlo
1980
colors on the march Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash
Marlo Miracle Aces
classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number
numero uno\nnumber up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position\nharry lorayne\nnumero uno\nharry lorayne
1980
lecture notes Harry Lorayne
Numero Uno
number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position
ice dice\nchosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\nchange x change\nkarl fulves
1982
shuffled lecture Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Ice Dice
chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice
twinsome\nnumber is secretly written down, card is peeked at, deck dealt and both spectator shout at the same time stop\nthomas alan waters
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinsome
number is secretly written down, card is peeked at, deck dealt and both spectator shout at the same time stop
deckspert\nno. 10, four dice thrown, two used to select a card at a position, sum of all four to count down to selection\n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
Deckspert
No. 10, four dice thrown, two used to select a card at a position, sum of all four to count down to selection
point of contrast\ncard at thought of number travels to named number\nken krenzel\nthoughts anticipated\n unknown
1985
best of friends — volume ii Ken Krenzel
card at given number\nslap trick\n unknown\na most unusual experiment in which a chosen card appears instantly at any number in the deck from 10 to 45\nlaurie ireland
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
svengali routine\nselection made, card divined, then it turns over, then appears at named number and at randomly spelled card, spectator stabs next to it\ntom bowyer
1985
the fred braue notebooks Tom Bowyer
Svengali Routine
selection made, card divined, then it turns over, then appears at named number and at randomly spelled card, spectator stabs next to it
prearranged pack idea\nplacing card at required number\nfrederick braue\nthe zingone thumbnail gauge\nlouis zingone
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
routine\noutline of routine for four selections with locator card
- divination with crystal
- at named number
- stop trick
- vanishing pack\nfrederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Routine
outline of routine for four selections with locator card
- divination with crystal
- at named number
- stop trick
- vanishing pack
look homeward, angel\ncard travels from bottom of deck to named postion reversed\ndai vernon\nmy name is kerr\njerry sadowitz\nlook homeward, angel\nsam leo horowitz
1987
magical arts journal Dai Vernon
Look Homeward, Angel
card travels from bottom of deck to named postion reversed
three, four, five etc\nundercount deal as placement to named number on second deal\njerry sadowitz\na gambler's aid\narthur h. buckley\ncarmen d'amico
1987
inspirations Jerry Sadowitz
Three, Four, Five Etc
undercount deal as placement to named number on second deal
the slap trick\nany number\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland\na most unusual experiment in which a chosen card appears instantly at any number in the deck from 10 to 45\nlaurie ireland\nnullifying the possibilities\nedward marlo\ncombination plus\njerry sadowitz\ncard at any position\n unknown\ncountdown\nbob king
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon, Laurie Ireland
the intelligent leaper\ninterlock, two handlings\ndai vernon\nintelligent leaper handling\ntomas blomberg
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon
never say die\ncard is found with another value\nrichard vollmer\napocalypse variations or additions\nrichard vollmer\napocalypse variations or additions\nrichard vollmer
1989
apocalypse vol. 11-15 Richard Vollmer
shuffle reverse\noverhand shuffle action reverse, selection can appear reversed at named position\njerry sadowitz
1989
cards on the table Jerry Sadowitz
Shuffle Reverse
overhand shuffle action reverse, selection can appear reversed at named position
nullifying the possibilities\ncard at any number, four methods, including commentary on the plot and vernon's "slap trick"\nedward marlo\nthe slap trick\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland\n"card at any number"\nedward marlo
1989
so soon? Edward Marlo
Nullifying the Possibilities
card at any number, four methods, including commentary on the plot and Vernon's "Slap Trick"
the pellet classic\nnumber from ten to twenty-five named, three cards chosen and written on pellets, cards lost, pellet chosen, this card is at named position\nedward marlo\nthe pellet classic\nedward marlo
1990
finally! Edward Marlo
The Pellet Classic
number from ten to twenty-five named, three cards chosen and written on pellets, cards lost, pellet chosen, this card is at named position
karte in schachtel\n"signed folded card in box", slap trick, then card to box\nalexander de cova\nsigned card in canister\njohn kennedy\nthe slap trick\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland\nsigned folded card in box\nalexander de cova
1990
horizons Alexander de Cova
Karte in Schachtel
"Signed Folded Card in Box", Slap Trick, then card to box
double dealer\ntwo cards at number, with incomplete faro\nsteve beam\ndouble dealer\nsteve beam\nthe trapdoor issue #32\nsteve beam
1990
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
bait and switch\nspectator names number and selects card, performer apparently brings the card to that number one-handed behind his back\nsimon aronson\ndeluxe anytime color triumphant\nderek dingle
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Bait and Switch
spectator names number and selects card, performer apparently brings the card to that number one-handed behind his back
marlo's will-of-the-wisp\ncard vanishes from its position, reappears at another chosen number (see hull's more eye openers), two methods\nedward marlo\nralph w. hull
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo, Ralph W. Hull
Marlo's Will-Of-The-Wisp
card vanishes from its position, reappears at another chosen number (see Hull's More Eye Openers), two methods
change x change\ntwo chosen numbers via dice are counted down and a value of the other number is found in each case, selection found as well\nkarl fulves\njames's miracle\nstewart james\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Change X Change
two chosen numbers via dice are counted down and a value of the other number is found in each case, selection found as well
paul revere's card\ntwo halves, selection vanishes from one half and appears at chosen number in second half, duplicate, "midnight marvel" (1943)\nfrederick braue
1992
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Paul Revere's Card
two halves, selection vanishes from one half and appears at chosen number in second half, duplicate, "Midnight Marvel" (1943)
one to ten\ncard controlled to eighth position, with out\nfrederick braue\nthe triple mystery\nfrederick braue\njohn northern hilliard
1992
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
seeing is believing\nperformer blindfolded for full routine
phase i: a card pocketed and another selected
phase ii: selection found at named small number
phase iii: two more cards divined, using 52-on-one and 3-1/2 gag cards
phase iv: four aces dealt in poker round
phase v: pocketed card named\nbob king
1993
the breather 2 Bob King
Seeing is Believing
performer blindfolded for full routine
Phase I: a card pocketed and another selected
Phase II: selection found at named small number
Phase III: two more cards divined, using 52-on-One and 3-1/2 gag cards
Phase IV: four Aces dealt in poker round
Phase V: pocketed card named
aces on impact\nspectator shuffles top half and names small number counted down and spectator takes the card at that number, repeated three more times, they are the aces\njohn scarne\nre-scan variant\npeter duffie
1993
rigmarole John Scarne
Aces on Impact
spectator shuffles top half and names small number counted down and spectator takes the card at that number, repeated three more times, they are the Aces
cutback\nace of spades shuffled in deck, spectator cuts anywhere and names small number, ace found there, beating the cut presentation\nj. w. sarles
1993
rigmarole J. W. Sarles
Cutback
Ace of Spades shuffled in deck, spectator cuts anywhere and names small number, Ace found there, beating the cut presentation
switchy-coo\ncard a chosen number is reversed, then changes to previous selection\nalex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Switchy-Coo
card a chosen number is reversed, then changes to previous selection
triple threat\nthree selection shuffled face-up into three piles, three numbers named and selection appear at those numbers face-up\ngene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
Triple Threat
three selection shuffled face-up into three piles, three numbers named and selection appear at those numbers face-up
down for the count\ntwo decks, card is named and put in a deck, cards next to it form a number and same card in other deck found at this position\ndoug canning
1994
the trapdoor - volume three Doug Canning
Down for the Count
two decks, card is named and put in a deck, cards next to it form a number and same card in other deck found at this position
card to any number\nnumber between ten and twenty named, card from that position removed and placed on top, it instantly penetrates back to original position\njackie mcclements
1994
shock treatment Jackie McClements
Card to Any Number
number between ten and twenty named, card from that position removed and placed on top, it instantly penetrates back to original position
center deal effects\n1. selection at any number
2. two peeked-at cards at any numbers
3. aces placed into different parts are dealt out to any numbers\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, mar. 1975
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Center Deal Effects
1. selection at any number
2. two peeked-at cards at any numbers
3. Aces placed into different parts are dealt out to any numbers
one way, two selections\ndeck divided in three packets, two cards chosen and deck reassembled, found at two selected numbers\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, nov. 1977\never ready-black routine\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
One Way, Two Selections
deck divided in three packets, two cards chosen and deck reassembled, found at two selected numbers
count reverse\ncard at named position removed, cut back into deck, it reappears at named position but reversed\n unknown
1996
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Count Reverse
card at named position removed, cut back into deck, it reappears at named position but reversed
the impossible card trick\nfour spectators think of a value, counted down to to four piles, aces on top followed by named values and kings on bottom of piles\njames swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
The Impossible Card Trick
four spectators think of a value, counted down to to four piles, Aces on top followed by named values and Kings on bottom of piles
the well traveled card\ndeck in case and number up to 52 named, signed card dropped on case, it vanishes and reappears inside at named number\njames swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
The Well Traveled Card
deck in case and number up to 52 named, signed card dropped on case, it vanishes and reappears inside at named number
another anyone anywhere\nthought of card's position predicted, then spectator divines position of performer's card, partial memorized deck and prediction pocket index (twelve items)\nallan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
Another Anyone Anywhere
thought of card's position predicted, then spectator divines position of performer's card, partial memorized deck and prediction pocket index (twelve items)
no-calc\ntwo cards are located, two numbers written down and cards found at that position\nalex elmsley\n"no-calc" in "come a little closer"\nno-calc\nalex elmsley
1997
alex is at it again Alex Elmsley
No-Calc
two cards are located, two numbers written down and cards found at that position
the triple mystery\nthree cards selected, first at named number up to ten, stop trick with second, last card spelled out\nfrederick braue\njohn northern hilliard\n"the triple mystery" (john northern hilliard, magical bulletin, june 1924)\nstop card trick\njohn northern hilliard\none to ten\nfrederick braue
1997
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue, John Northern Hilliard
The Triple Mystery
three cards selected, first at named number up to ten, stop trick with second, last card spelled out
Inspired by
"The Triple Mystery" (John Northern Hilliard, Magical Bulletin, June 1924)
frank's fave\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection at chosen number within this packet\nsimon lovell\ncounting on it\npaul cummins
1997
simon says! Simon Lovell
Frank's Fave
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection at chosen number within this packet
bonnie and glide\nfour spectators each name a small number and that many cards are counted in front of each from bottom of deck, ace on each\njack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Bonnie and Glide
four spectators each name a small number and that many cards are counted in front of each from bottom of deck, Ace on each
no-calc\ntwo cards are located, two numbers written down and cards found at that position\nalex elmsley\nno-calc\nalex elmsley
1998
come a little closer Alex Elmsley
No-Calc
two cards are located, two numbers written down and cards found at that position
svengali of the phone lines\ncard selected, random person called on phone names selection, then spectator names any number, card appears at number (first published in new pentagram, vol. 1, no. 1, 1969)\nmilton kort
1999
kort Milton Kort
Svengali of the Phone Lines
Card selected, random person called on phone names selection, then spectator names any number, card appears at number (first published in New Pentagram, vol. 1, no. 1, 1969)
card found at any number from the top of the pack\nno. 7, first counted and shown that card is not there, then re-counted\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Card Found at Any Number from the Top of the Pack
No. 7, first counted and shown that card is not there, then re-counted
any number from the top of the pack\nno. 19, re-counting after the card is not there the first time\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Any Number from the Top of the Pack
No. 19, re-counting after the card is not there the first time
to produce a card at any number\nno. 6, re-count after shown that card is not there the first time\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
To Produce a Card at Any Number
No. 6, re-count after shown that card is not there the first time
random specificity\nthree selections shuffled in deck, two dice used to arrive at numbers which are counted down, selections are found there\ndoug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
Random Specificity
three selections shuffled in deck, two dice used to arrive at numbers which are counted down, selections are found there
at any number chosen by the audience\nno. 21, placing a card at any number with overhand injog shuffle\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
At Any Number Chosen by the Audience
No. 21, placing a card at any number with overhand injog shuffle
alternate method of producing a card at any number\nno. 7, "improvement on no. 6", accidentally over-counting, then replacing and counting again\nellis stanyon\nthe over count\nedward marlo
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Alternate Method of Producing a Card at Any Number
No. 7, "Improvement on No. 6", accidentally over-counting, then replacing and counting again
the selected card appears at number chosen by another person\nno. 8, card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with the wanted number
- variation\nellis stanyon\nto allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name\n unknown
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Selected Card Appears at Number Chosen by Another Person
No. 8, card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with the wanted number
- Variation
the twenty-seven cards\nno. 9, selection ends up at named position, rules for collecting the piles\nellis stanyon\nto discover a thought card and name it\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Twenty-seven Cards
No. 9, selection ends up at named position, rules for collecting the piles
the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen\nno. 26, number between five and ten named, that value produced and card found at that number\nellis stanyon\n"secrets"\ndai vernon\nthe spots on top card indicate position of one chosen\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Spots on Top Card Indicate Position of One Chosen
No. 26, number between five and ten named, that value produced and card found at that number
the thought card appears at any number\nno. 28, card apparently not found and spectator names it, then quickly controlled to eighth, number up to ten, gambling on seven or eight\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Thought Card Appears at Any Number
No. 28, card apparently not found and spectator names it, then quickly controlled to eighth, number up to ten, gambling on seven or eight
at any number from the top\nno. 34, selection on top, cards counted into other hand one by one, selection fed back\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
At Any Number from the Top
No. 34, selection on top, cards counted into other hand one by one, selection fed back
the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen\nno. 39, combining the two referenced tricks with one set-up\nellis stanyon\nthe spots on top card indicate position of one chosen\nellis stanyon\nthe transposed cards and mind-reading\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Spots on Top Card Indicate Position of One Chosen
No. 39, combining the two referenced tricks with one set-up
at any number from the top\nno. 43, selection on top, top two cards counted as one at the beginning, later selection slipped back\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
At Any Number from the Top
No. 43, selection on top, top two cards counted as one at the beginning, later selection slipped back
any card noted in one pack found at a given number in another\nno. 9, two decks in same order, number and card chosen, another number predicted, when counting to predicted number starting with named number the card is there\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Any Card Noted in One Pack Found at a Given Number in Another
No. 9, two decks in same order, number and card chosen, another number predicted, when counting to predicted number starting with named number the card is there