das hexen-einmaleins\nusing goethe's poem from faust i, illustrated with ace through ten which are produced in mixed suits as the values are mentioned, some transform or vanish\neduard hensel
1904
der zauberspiegel Eduard Hensel
Das Hexen-Einmaleins
using Goethe's poem from Faust I, illustrated with Ace through Ten which are produced in mixed suits as the values are mentioned, some transform or vanish
der forcierte gedanke (zweite ausführung)\ncard removed by performer and wrapped in handkerchief, card thought of from second deck vanishes and travels to pocket, wrapped card is also thought-of card\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ndomination of thought #2\nkarl fulves
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Der forcierte Gedanke (Zweite Ausführung)
card removed by performer and wrapped in handkerchief, card thought of from second deck vanishes and travels to pocket, wrapped card is also thought-of card
die drei kräfte\nthree chosen cards vanish from deck, arrive in pocket, deck vanishes (in topit type space) and appears in pocket, three selections rise one with corner torn off that visible restores, a card is shot with pistol into candle\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nthe three powers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die drei Kräfte
three chosen cards vanish from deck, arrive in pocket, deck vanishes (in topit type space) and appears in pocket, three selections rise one with corner torn off that visible restores, a card is shot with pistol into candle
here there and everywhere\nambitious card, then stop trick, twice the card is at the stopped position\njack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Here There and Everywhere
ambitious card, then stop trick, twice the card is at the stopped position
a double surprise\nperformer and spectator remember card and its position in their halves of the deck, cards taken out, performers card is shown to be a double backer (!), spectator's card is an indifferent card and brought from pocket\n unknown
1933
farelli's card magic - part two
Unknown
A Double Surprise
performer and spectator remember card and its position in their halves of the deck, cards taken out, performers card is shown to be a double backer (!), spectator's card is an indifferent card and brought from pocket
the 203rd force\n\nhenry christ\nthe 203rd force / henry christ force\nhenry christ\n203rd force\nhenry christ
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Henry Christ
the renovated sphinx card trick\ntwo signed cards in hat transpose with signed card in deck, double backer, fake indices card\neddie clever
1935
the jinx 1-50 Eddie Clever
The Renovated Sphinx Card Trick
two signed cards in hat transpose with signed card in deck, double backer, fake indices card
an amusing reversal\nambitious card, then chosen card turns over, double backer\nlin searles\nimpossible location\nlin searles
1936
the jinx 1-50 Lin Searles
An Amusing Reversal
ambitious card, then chosen card turns over, double backer
a real magical vanish\nodd-backed card from deck into spectator's pocket (where other cards are), two-color double backer, sticky card\nglenn g. gravatt
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Glenn G. Gravatt
A Real Magical Vanish
odd-backed card from deck into spectator's pocket (where other cards are), two-color double backer, sticky card
double backed card routine\nback of selection changes, ambitious card phase, count-down phase, card reverses, double index gaff and double backer\nfrank lane
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Frank Lane
Double Backed Card Routine
back of selection changes, ambitious card phase, count-down phase, card reverses, double index gaff and double backer
insto-transpo\nspectator's and performer's pocket, double backer\ntheodore annemann\nsimplo-transpo\nbob hanko\ninsto-transpo perfected\ndr. raymond l. beebe
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
remote control\nodd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer\ntheodore annemann\n"remote control" (the sphinx, july 1929, max holden's column, description without method)\nremote control improved\norville wayne meyer\nonce in a life time\njack vosburgh\nimpromptu remote control\nedward marlo\ntheodore annemann\nremotely possible\nkarl fulves\nchicago control - wrong ace\nkarl fulves\nthe three roses\nroberto giobbi\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer
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
giant acrobatic cards\nsome jumbo cards are dealt face up face down alternating, they turn over again while a second packet is now mixed alternately, double backers\nu. f. grant\n"stage magic" (burling hull, 1932)\nbelieve it or not!\nnick trost
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
Giant Acrobatic Cards
some jumbo cards are dealt face up face down alternating, they turn over again while a second packet is now mixed alternately, double backers
the sympathetic card\nblue backed card changes to red when rubbed on red deck, red-blue double backer\njess kelly
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Jess Kelly
The Sympathetic Card
blue backed card changes to red when rubbed on red deck, red-blue double backer
infallible prediction\nfree selection is predicted written on other card, deck of double facers, double backer, "touch"\npaul curry\nmagna ii\nkarl fulves
1938
greater magic Paul Curry
Infallible Prediction
free selection is predicted written on other card, deck of double facers, double backer, "Touch"
the self reversing cards\nten cards are dealt face-up/face-down, five double backers\n unknown\nfive-card brainwave\nsam leo horowitz
1938
greater magic
Unknown
The Self Reversing Cards
ten cards are dealt face-up/face-down, five double backers
the ambitious card\nwith double backer\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\narthur finley\nkannibal kards - phase four\nkarl fulves
1938
greater magic Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz, Arthur Finley
cagliostro's card. a prediction\n20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer\ngeorge g. kaplan\nhundred dollar prediction\nharry riser\npoor man's prediction\nedward marlo
1938
greater magic George G. Kaplan
Cagliostro's Card. A Prediction
20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer
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
double prediction\ncard reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers\nallan lambie
1942
prepared cards and accessories Allan Lambie
Double Prediction
card reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers
the perfect card location\nsetting double back key card\nhenry christ\nthe miracle divination\neugenia braue\nturn of the century\npaul curry
1942
prepared cards and accessories Henry Christ
ghost writings\nname of selection appears on rolled up paper\ndr. h. walter grote
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Dr. H. Walter Grote
cut and turnover force\n\ndr. h. walter grote\ndouble back card force\nr. m. jamison
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Dr. H. Walter Grote
double back card force\nmethod to repeat dr. grote cut and turnover force with a second card\nr. m. jamison\ncut and turnover force\ndr. h. walter grote\na clean-cut coincidence\nnick trost
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv R. M. Jamison
Double Back Card Force
method to repeat Dr. Grote Cut and Turnover Force with a second card
cherry red blues\nsame card from red and blue deck are exchanged and put reversed in the other deck, then they travel back to the original pack, red-blue double backer\nfred fletcher
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Fred Fletcher
Cherry Red Blues
same card from red and blue deck are exchanged and put reversed in the other deck, then they travel back to the original pack, red-blue double backer
double-back corner-short location\nout of the room selection\n unknown\nturn of the century\npaul curry\nan old (sheared) black ram<sup>2</sup>\nmichael weber\npaul curry
1948
the fine art of magic
Unknown
color change & follow up\ntwo red decks, one changes to blue, and then a chicago opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card\nmilton kort\nkort's color-changing deck\nmilton kort
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Milton Kort
Color Change & Follow Up
Two red decks, one changes to blue, and then a Chicago Opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card
die sich drehende karte\nthree cards, center one turns over, partial rough-smooth\narthur rasper
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil ii Arthur Rasper
Die sich drehende Karte
three cards, center one turns over, partial rough-smooth
for magicians only\ndouble backer changes into selection, see p. 394 for idea by martin gardner and p. 398 for idea by francis haxton\njohn robbins
1964
the new phoenix 351-400 John Robbins
For Magicians Only
double backer changes into selection, see p. 394 for idea by Martin Gardner and p. 398 for idea by Francis Haxton
the bet without odds - solutions\nthree methods, see also p. 47 and "technicolor prediction" (ireland year book 1962)\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nkarl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
The Bet without Odds - Solutions
three methods, see also p. 47 and "Technicolor Prediction" (Ireland Year Book 1962)
the thought card - annotation\nfrom "annemann's $50 manuscript" (ca. 1932)
spectator writes any card on back of card, magician divines it\ntheodore annemann\nthe thought card\ntheodore annemann
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Theodore Annemann
The Thought Card - Annotation
from "Annemann's $50 Manuscript" (ca. 1932)
spectator writes any card on back of card, magician divines it
geistino-perfekt\nbrainwave effect with different deck, twenty-six double facers alternate with twenty-six red/blue double backers, partial rough-smooth\njochen zmeck
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Jochen Zmeck
Geistino-Perfekt
brainwave effect with different deck, twenty-six double facers alternate with twenty-six red/blue double backers, partial rough-smooth
gedankendrucken\nnudist deck variations
methode 1: das rasputin-spiel
methode 2: aldinis spielkarten-presse (named card is printed)\n aldini\n"rough stuff" (al aldini & joe berg)
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Aldini
Gedankendrucken
nudist deck variations
Methode 1: Das Rasputin-Spiel
Methode 2: Aldinis Spielkarten-Presse (named card is printed)
the 203rd force\ncontinued on p. 198\nhenry christ\njames g. thompson jr.\nan old (sheared) black ram<sup>2</sup>\nmichael weber\npaul curry
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Henry Christ, James G. Thompson Jr.
mental-matic deck\nname of card written on back of a card, matches freely thought of card\n aldini\npaul curry\nthink of a card\npaul curry\nthink of a card\npaul curry
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Paul Curry
Mental-Matic Deck
Name of card written on back of a card, matches freely thought of card
notes on a miracle\nkings are inserted next to queens by spectator, ten methods (ungaffed, double facers, double backers, roughed)\nedward marlo\na good number\nedward marlo
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo
Notes on a Miracle
Kings are inserted next to Queens by spectator, ten methods (ungaffed, double facers, double backers, roughed)
all backs\naces lost and found in process, color changing backs kicker, twenty red-blue double backers\nderek dingle\nall backs routine\nderek dingle
1973
epilogue Derek Dingle
All Backs
aces lost and found in process, color changing backs kicker, twenty red-blue double backers
turn of the century\n\npaul curry\nthe perfect card location\nhenry christ\nthe perfect miracle\npaul curry\ndouble-back corner-short location\n unknown\nmarlo on the christ force\nedward marlo\nhenry christ\nsagittarius\ndavid britland\nturn of the century\npaul curry\nan old (sheared) black ram<sup>2</sup>\nmichael weber\npaul curry\n6 covers 6\nryan schlutz
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
heavy traffic\nprediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks\nkarl fulves\ntwice two\nroy walton\nking's row\nkarl fulves\nswindle stab\nkarl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Heavy Traffic
prediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks
second method\nprediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks\nkarl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Second Method
prediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks
kannibal kards - phase four\nfour jacks become three, then two, then one, single card placed in center comes back to top with other jacks\nkarl fulves\nthe ambitious card\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\narthur finley
1975
kannibal kards Karl Fulves
Kannibal Kards - Phase Four
four jacks become three, then two, then one, single card placed in center comes back to top with other jacks
selected card to pocket\ncard to pocket, repeated phase with named card out of two cards\nhorace e. bennett\nhoming card\nfrancis carlyle\nchallenge cards to pocket\nlarry jennings
1975
bennett's best Horace E. Bennett
Selected Card to Pocket
card to pocket, repeated phase with named card out of two cards
all backs routine\naces lost and found in process, color changing backs kicker, twenty red-blue double backers\nderek dingle\nall backs\nderek dingle
1975 (ca.)
additional deceptions Derek Dingle
All Backs Routine
aces lost and found in process, color changing backs kicker, twenty red-blue double backers
think as i think\nwith thought of cards, gaffed, red-blue double backer, red-blue menetekel, three approaches\nedward marlo
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
Think as I Think
with thought of Cards, gaffed, red-blue double backer, red-blue menetekel, three approaches
the original christ force\nincluding 5 variations, one with double backer\nhenry christ\nchrist force variation\nhenry christ
1976
kabbala - volume 3 Henry Christ
the blushing jokers\nfour blue-backed jokers, turn red one by one, then blue again\npeter kane\nsecond blush\njerry k. hartman\na test of flirtatiousness\njohn f. c. mclachlan
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Peter Kane
The Blushing Jokers
four blue-backed jokers, turn red one by one, then blue again
more technicolor thought\nnamed ace in ace packet is reversed and odd-backed
- r-b double-backed think ace
- swindle technicolor thought
- four-card technicolor thought no. 1
- four-card technicolor thought no. 2\nedward marlo
1976
kabbala - volume 3 Edward Marlo
More Technicolor Thought
named ace in Ace Packet is reversed and odd-backed
- R-B Double-Backed Think Ace
- Swindle Technicolor Thought
- Four-Card Technicolor Thought No. 1
- Four-Card Technicolor Thought No. 2
card elimination\ncard vanishes from deck, then appears face up in the deck later\nnick trost\nstewart judah\nelimination\nnick trost\nstewart judah
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost, Stewart Judah
Card Elimination
Card vanishes from deck, then appears face up in the deck later
in case magical lee\nprediction put in case, turns out to be later selection signed by spectator on face and performer on back\njerry mentzer\njim lee
1976
second lecture Jerry Mentzer, Jim Lee
In Case Magical Lee
prediction put in case, turns out to be later selection signed by spectator on face and performer on back
the double force\nspectator pushes card reversed in deck, cards on either side are forced\nburling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Double Force
spectator pushes card reversed in deck, cards on either side are forced
past, present and future\ntwo decks, three cards match, (apparently original) version of paul curry's "touch"\npaul curry\ntouch\npaul curry
1977
special effects Paul Curry
Past, Present And Future
two decks, three cards match, (apparently original) version of Paul Curry's "Touch"
back to back\nall backs with four cards, to four normal cards to all backs again\njeff busby\nthe reference shelf\nkarl fulves\nroyal backs\njeff busby
1977
back to back Jeff Busby
Back to Back
all backs with four cards, to four normal cards to all backs again
the second method\nred/blue double backer\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\nthe vernon-horowitz method\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz
1978
four-card brainwave Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz
five-card brainwave\ntwo poker hands dealt, one card chosen, when re-dealt, this card reverses itself, two phases, double backers and rough-smooth\nsam leo horowitz\nthe self reversing cards\n unknown
1978
four-card brainwave Sam Leo Horowitz
Five-Card Brainwave
two poker hands dealt, one card chosen, when re-dealt, this card reverses itself, two phases, double backers and rough-smooth
turncoat\ntwisting with four jacks of diamonds, one red and three blue backed, back situation reverses, red/blue double backer\ndavid britland
1978
trick card trickery David Britland
Turncoat
twisting with four Jacks of Diamonds, one red and three blue backed, back situation reverses, red/blue double backer
tearable\ntwo cards are torn, halves transpose several times\nphilip t. goldstein\ntearable\nphilip t. goldstein\nsigna-tear\nmichael sondermeyer
1979
tearable Philip T. Goldstein
Tearable
two cards are torn, halves transpose several times
synchroincidence\ntwo decks, same card is selected, red/blue\nthomas alan waters\nsynchronism\nrobert parrish\ncontrasting prediction\nphilip t. goldstein\nsynchrowave\nthomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
open selection\nfive cards removed from deck, of those the spectator choses two, they're the selections, two methods\nfrancis haxton\n5-card hofzinser\nfrancis haxton\nlottery\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Francis Haxton
Open Selection
five cards removed from deck, of those the spectator choses two, they're the selections, two methods
multiple surprises\nace cutting with color changing back kicker, different colors, four double backers\nfather cyprian
1980
the elegant card magic of father cyprian Father Cyprian
Multiple Surprises
ace cutting with color changing back kicker, different colors, four double backers
on the munch, or eating out (a cannibal card)\nsimultaneous multiple vanish, three double backer\ngene maze\nrichard kaufman
1980
the gene maze card book Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman
fusion\ntwo jokers become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again they are two selections\nrichard kaufman\ndavid arthur\ngene maze
1981
cardworks Richard Kaufman, David Arthur, Gene Maze
Fusion
two jokers become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again they are two selections
layer by layer\ntwo mates become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again it splits into mates and a selection\nrichard kaufman
1981
cardworks Richard Kaufman
Layer by Layer
two mates become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again it splits into mates and a selection
surprise\nsigned card travels to anywhere, see also page 81 of <a href="/list/book/387">marlo's plus package</a>\nedward marlo
1981
21st century card magic Edward Marlo
a fine mesh\ntwo selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein\na fine mesh\nphilip t. goldstein
1981
quasimodo / a fine mesh Philip T. Goldstein
A Fine Mesh
two selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer
quasimodo\nthree jokers and one normal card are mixed, monte type premise, normal card's back changes red and then blue again with comedic presentation, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1981
quasimodo / a fine mesh Philip T. Goldstein
Quasimodo
three jokers and one normal card are mixed, monte type premise, normal card's back changes red and then blue again with comedic presentation, red/blue double backer
the beast with two backs\nprediction, then two cards fuse back to back\npaul harris\nlooy simonoff
1981
close-up fantasies finalé Paul Harris, Looy Simonoff
the lovely queens\nfour red backed queens turn over one by one, then shown to have blue backs, and then the faces have changed into photos of "glamorous" ladies\nfred castle
1981
magic with giant cards Fred Castle
The Lovely Queens
Four red backed queens turn over one by one, then shown to have blue backs, and then the faces have changed into photos of "glamorous" ladies
hypno\nspectator stops dealing at his card because he sees a line drawn it, hypnosis presentation\nstephen tucker\nstop at red\nkarl fulves
1981
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Hypno
spectator stops dealing at his card because he sees a line drawn it, hypnosis presentation
fantasia\nfour cards are cut to, which are predicted with miniature cards, cards have different colored back than rest of the deck which is blank on the face too\nstephen tucker
1981
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Fantasia
four cards are cut to, which are predicted with miniature cards, cards have different colored back than rest of the deck which is blank on the face too
brainstorm\nthough of card predicted in bag, using cloth bag with cards printed on it, two handlings\ncharles (chuck) kohrs
1983
bertram on sleight of hand Charles (Chuck) Kohrs
Brainstorm
though of card predicted in bag, using cloth bag with cards printed on it, two handlings
remote control\nreprint of original instructions, red/blue double backer, see only p. 45 for effect description by max holden from july 1929 sphinx\ntheodore annemann
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
reprint of original instructions, red/blue double backer, see only p. 45 for effect description by Max Holden from July 1929 Sphinx
the vernon-horowitz method\nred/blue double backer\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\nthe second method\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz
reverse/triumph\nevery other card turned over, discussions of different methods, credit information on triumph\nkarl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
Reverse/Triumph
every other card turned over, discussions of different methods, credit information on Triumph
order restored\none suit is reversed in deck and orders itself, gaffed and ungaffed (faro) method\njerry k. hartman\nenlarged hartman\ncharles hudson\napocalypse variations or additions\njerry k. hartman
1984
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Jerry K. Hartman
Order Restored
one suit is reversed in deck and orders itself, gaffed and ungaffed (faro) method
coda chrome\nbased on "chronothot" from new tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Coda Chrome
based on "Chronothot" from New Tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer
intrigue: 2\nback color change, red-blue double backer, see also “cycle“ by phil goldstein\nbill worsley\narchie palmer
1984
pabular Bill Worsley, Archie Palmer
Intrigue: 2
back color change, red-blue double backer, see also “Cycle“ by Phil Goldstein
muster\nodd-backed blank card becomes (open) red-blue double backer, simplified version of stephen tucker's "you must be psychic" (cardiac-arrest)\nphilip t. goldstein\nstephen tucker
1984
west coast quarterly Philip T. Goldstein, Stephen Tucker
Muster
odd-backed blank card becomes (open) red-blue double backer, simplified version of Stephen Tucker's "You Must Be Psychic" (Cardiac-Arrest)
packet muster\npacket version of stephen tucker's "you must be psychic" (cardiac-arrest)\nphilip t. goldstein\nstephen tucker
1984
west coast quarterly Philip T. Goldstein, Stephen Tucker
Packet Muster
packet version of Stephen Tucker's "You Must Be Psychic" (Cardiac-Arrest)
signa-flite\nodd-backed card turns out to be same as signed selection, then signature appears on it, simplified variation\nwilliam p. miesel\nthe flying signature\nearl nelson
1984
west coast quarterly William P. Miesel
Signa-Flite
odd-backed card turns out to be same as signed selection, then signature appears on it, simplified variation
a test of flirtatiousness\nfour blue-backed jokers, turn red one by one, then blue again\njohn f. c. mclachlan\nthe blushing jokers\npeter kane
1984
fork full of appetizers - book 2 John F. C. McLachlan
A Test of Flirtatiousness
four blue-backed jokers, turn red one by one, then blue again
sub-scription\nsigned joker travels up and down in 4-card-packet, double backers\nphilip t. goldstein
1985
best of friends — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Sub-Scription
signed joker travels up and down in 4-card-packet, double backers
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1985
fism madrid 1985 Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
cardetection\nsixteen cards, some face-up some face-down, performer and spectator think of one, both found, eight double facers and eight double backers (1944)\nfrederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Cardetection
sixteen cards, some face-up some face-down, performer and spectator think of one, both found, eight double facers and eight double backers (1944)
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1986
mix '86 Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
three times a lady\ntwo spectators deal face up through a deck each, one card face down, they match and also match prediction, henry christ force\ndavid britland\non the open prediction\nrobert parrish
1986
psychomancy David Britland
Three Times A Lady
two spectators deal face up through a deck each, one card face down, they match and also match prediction, Henry Christ Force
sagittarius\nout-of-hand selection, performer stabs reversed card next to selection, henry christ force inspired\ndavid britland\nturn of the century\npaul curry
1986
psychomancy David Britland
Sagittarius
out-of-hand selection, performer stabs reversed card next to selection, Henry Christ Force inspired
no case to answer\nodd-backed mystery card, jacks produced as well, red/blue double backer\npeter duffie\ncard case\nroy walton
1987
inspirations Peter Duffie
No Case to Answer
odd-backed mystery card, Jacks produced as well, red/blue double backer
eine halbe sache\nback of selection change back, then back of color only change to the center, eventually all cards change back color, red/blue double backer\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer
1988
seminarheft Christoph Borer
Eine halbe Sache
back of selection change back, then back of color only change to the center, eventually all cards change back color, red/blue double backer
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1988
das phil goldstein seminar Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
"the blue thought"\nodd-backed card tabled, card named, another card removed from another deck and brought to odd-backed card which turns out to be named card\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, mar. 1964
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
"The Blue Thought"
odd-backed card tabled, card named, another card removed from another deck and brought to odd-backed card which turns out to be named card
invisible face transfer\nfive double backed cards shown, one of five other cards thought of, face transfers to one of the double backers\nedward marlo
1989
so soon? Edward Marlo
Invisible Face Transfer
five double backed cards shown, one of five other cards thought of, face transfers to one of the double backers
eine halbe sache\nback of selection change back, then back of color only change to the center, eventually all cards change back color, red/blue double backer\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer
1989
seminarheft Christoph Borer
Eine Halbe Sache
back of selection change back, then back of color only change to the center, eventually all cards change back color, red/blue double backer
spectacle\ntwo holes appear in card a climax (image of glasses), red/blue double backer, optional twisting phase\nphilip t. goldstein
1989
a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein
Spectacle
two holes appear in card a climax (image of glasses), red/blue double backer, optional twisting phase
satirical signed card\ntwo methods, with commentary on "the signed card"\nedward marlo\nthe signed card\nbrother john hamman\nsatirical signed card\nedward marlo
1990
that's it Edward Marlo
drop contrast\nonly red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein
1990
nycanotes Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
a fine mesh\ntwo selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein\na fine mesh\nphilip t. goldstein
1990
focus Philip T. Goldstein
A Fine Mesh
two selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer
the nightmare card\nodd-backed version of the dream card plot where the card apparently stays on the table in full sight, red/blue double backer\nmichael powers\nthe dream card\ndarwin ortiz
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
The Nightmare Card
odd-backed version of the Dream Card Plot where the card apparently stays on the table in full sight, red/blue double backer
bonus plot\nvariation of brother john hamman's signed card where the card is odd backed\nmichael powers\nthe signed card\nbrother john hamman
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Bonus Plot
variation of Brother John Hamman's Signed Card where the card is odd backed
incredible coincidence\ncard freely chosen, prediction card in pocket is same card, optionally odd-backed, red/blue double backer\nmichael powers
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Incredible Coincidence
card freely chosen, prediction card in pocket is same card, optionally odd-backed, red/blue double backer
tattoo you\nspectator's initials are transferred from red to blue card, red/blue double backer\njohn bannon\nimpromptu tattoo you\nallan ackerman\njohn bannon\ninsignia\nryan schlutz\ntattwo you\ntomas blomberg
1991
smoke and mirrors John Bannon
Tattoo You
spectator's initials are transferred from red to blue card, red/blue double backer
numberskull\nwith three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52\nphilip t. goldstein\nmark leveridge's "count down"\nnumero\naage darling\ntouch\npaul curry
1991
music city conclave 1992 notes Philip T. Goldstein
Numberskull
with three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52
eine halbe sache\nback of selection change back, then back of color only change to the center, eventually all cards change back color, red/blue double backer\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer\neine halbe sache\nchristoph borer
1991
magie Christoph Borer
Eine Halbe Sache
back of selection change back, then back of color only change to the center, eventually all cards change back color, red/blue double backer
lightning aces\naces vanish one by one from hand and reappear face-up in center of deck, shown one-by one, deck of double backers\nsteven hamilton\nla la's lu lu\npaul harris\nlightning aces (the cleanup)\nsteven hamilton\nrising crime\npeter duffie\nlightning aces\nsteven hamilton\nlightning aces\nsteven hamilton
1991
profile Steven Hamilton
Lightning Aces
Aces vanish one by one from hand and reappear face-up in center of deck, shown one-by one, deck of double backers
the capitulating queens\npacket trick where four queens change to different colored backs (based on gardner's "all the conformists")\njames swain\nfinale for the capitulating queens\njames swain\ndarwin ortiz
1992
don't blink James Swain
The Capitulating Queens
packet trick where four queens change to different colored backs (Based on Gardner's "All the Conformists")
azul, rojo, blanco (análisis de una construcción)\nall backs, normal, color changing back and nudist deck as climax\narturo de ascanio\n"ilusionismo" n° 327 & 328, 1987.\n"la circular de la escuela mágica de madrid" n° 144, 1986.\nblue, red, white: a constructional study\narturo de ascanio
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 5 Arturo de Ascanio
Azul, Rojo, Blanco (Análisis de una Construcción)
all backs, normal, color changing back and nudist deck as climax
Also published here
"Ilusionismo" N° 327 & 328, 1987.
"La Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid" N° 144, 1986.
cheaters solution to "a card problem"\ndeck faced and spread on table, face-up and face-down card pushed out of spread, they are mates, mate sbs\ngene lawton\na card problem\nsteven hamilton
1992
profile Gene Lawton
Cheaters Solution to "A Card Problem"
deck faced and spread on table, face-up and face-down card pushed out of spread, they are mates, mate SBS
gag hummer\nfour cards, after some under-the-table procedure only chosen card is reversed, does not use cato\njerry mentzer
1993
card file Jerry Mentzer
Gag Hummer
four cards, after some under-the-table procedure only chosen card is reversed, does not use CATO
horowitz key card move\ndouble backer is placed next to selection in out-of-hands selection procedure\nsam leo horowitz
1994
more greater magic Sam Leo Horowitz
Horowitz Key Card Move
double backer is placed next to selection in out-of-hands selection procedure
wild card nos. 1 & 2\nno. 1: front and backs change
no. 2: routine with three selections\ngene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
Wild Card Nos. 1 & 2
No. 1: front and backs change
No. 2: routine with three selections
a mindreading and premonition experience\ndeck is shuffled, five cards selected, four are divined by performer and last predicted\nbasil horwitz
1994
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 3 Basil Horwitz
A Mindreading and Premonition Experience
deck is shuffled, five cards selected, four are divined by performer and last predicted
colorful rip-off triumph\ncards shuffled face up / face down, face up cards are "ripped through" deck except selection, with color changing back kicker\ndavid neighbors\ntriumph rip-off\njohn carney
1994
the minotaur David Neighbors
Colorful Rip-Off Triumph
cards shuffled face up / face down, face up cards are "ripped through" deck except selection, with color changing back kicker
trained cards\ntwo cards in two pockets transpose, using deck of double facers\nrobert parrish\nroutine by dave jones (from ken allen lecture notes from 1957)
1995
great tricks revisited Robert Parrish
Trained Cards
two cards in two pockets transpose, using deck of double facers
Inspired by
routine by Dave Jones (from Ken Allen Lecture Notes from 1957)
numberskull\nwith three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52\nphilip t. goldstein\nmark leveridge's "count down"\nnumero\naage darling\ntouch\npaul curry
1995
connotes Philip T. Goldstein
Numberskull
with three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52
the big finish\ncard changes into jumbo version of selection, two methods\nsteve beam\njumbo surprise\ndai vernon\nbig deal\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
The Big Finish
card changes into jumbo version of selection, two methods
the inexplicable reverse\nspectator shuffles before four aces are shown reversed together in center, thick double backer\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, feb. 1977
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
The Inexplicable Reverse
spectator shuffles before four Aces are shown reversed together in center, thick double backer
the inexplicable result\naces lost in different parts of the deck, spectator shuffles, aces found reversed together in deck\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
The Inexplicable Result
Aces lost in different parts of the deck, spectator shuffles, Aces found reversed together in deck
the leipzig stop trick\nno. 1, "as explained by arthur buckley to marlo"\nnate leipzig\nmarlo's almost perfect stop trick\nedward marlo\nmarlo application\nedward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Nate Leipzig
numberskull\nwith three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52\nphilip t. goldstein\ntouch\npaul curry
1996
desert seminar notes Philip T. Goldstein
Numberskull
with three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52
named stranger triumph\nnamed card has different back, using side effects deck\nkarl fulves\nnamed stranger triumph\nkarl fulves
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Named Stranger Triumph
named card has different back, using Side Effects Deck
face off\nfour cards with backs on both sides change into selection then into quartet of the selection\ndan block
1996
the trapdoor - volume three Dan Block
Face Off
four cards with backs on both sides change into selection then into quartet of the selection
finale for the capitulating queens\nvanish of signed card to wallet\njames swain\ndarwin ortiz\nthe capitulating queens\njames swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain, Darwin Ortiz
little alice\nmate coincidence with odd-backed cards in two packets, one handled behind back, red/blue double backer\nkarl fulves\ndichotomy\nj. w. sarles\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1996
underworld Karl Fulves
Little Alice
mate coincidence with odd-backed cards in two packets, one handled behind back, red/blue double backer
invisible ink\nspectator's initials on back of card vanish, reappear and disappear again, using a ten-card packet\nkarl fulves\nunicorn\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1996
the fine print Karl Fulves