denken und vergessen (dritte ausführung) \n using mis-spotted card \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n remember and forget #3 \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
the wooden slab and flying card experiment \n cards attached on a board with rubberbands, spectator peeks at a card and remembers the value, then he counts to that value in a fan and remembers the card. card transposes from the deck with the peeked card on the board \n stanley collins
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
The Wooden Slab and Flying Card Experiment
Cards attached on a board with rubberbands, spectator peeks at a card and remembers the value, then he counts to that value in a fan and remembers the card. Card transposes from the deck with the peeked card on the board
the renovated sphinx card trick \n two signed cards in hat transpose with signed card in deck, double backer, fake indices card \n eddie 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
thoughts o.k. \n prepared (double indices) and ungaffed method for princess card trick \n stanley collins \n dr. l. rothbart
1940
the jinx 51-100 Stanley Collins, Dr. L. Rothbart
Thoughts O.K.
prepared (double indices) and ungaffed method for princess card trick
tuning up \n spectator thinks of one out of two picture cards, which is divined \n eddie clever \n tuning up #2 \n jack yeager
1950
ireland's yearbooks Eddie Clever
Tuning Up
spectator thinks of one out of two picture cards, which is divined
named red card in black packet \n solution to miesel's problem \n edward marlo \n named red card in black packet \n william p. miesel
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
those wild, wild aces \n one red-backed as, four blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and all four blue aces), two methods \n edward marlo \n marlo's wild card \n edward marlo
1971
those wild, wild aces Edward Marlo
Those Wild, Wild Aces
one red-backed AS, four blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and all four blue aces), two methods
the wild deck \n "bonus effect", four aces removed from deck and changed to blank cards, then whole deck becomes blank \n edward marlo
1971
those wild, wild aces Edward Marlo
The Wild Deck
"Bonus Effect", four aces removed from deck and changed to blank cards, then whole deck becomes blank
4 king stunner \n ace through four reverse one by one, then change to examinable kings, quartet type gimmick with ace to four \n roger smith \n the five card bonus stunner \n roger smith
1971
the k-s control system Roger Smith
4 King Stunner
Ace through Four reverse one by one, then change to examinable Kings, quartet type gimmick with Ace to Four
instant printing \n blank card between jokers transforms into named ace, several approaches, including ace with three different indices \n karl fulves
1972
mexican monte Karl Fulves
Instant Printing
blank card between jokers transforms into named ace, several approaches, including ace with three different indices
odd-even-odd \n four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings \n sam schwartz \n odd-even-odd \n brother john hamman \n odd-even-odd again \n harvey rosenthal
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Odd-Even-Odd
four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings
favorite universal \n blank card changes into three selections one by one
- the clean-up
- added variation
- added thoughts & suggestions \n edward marlo
1972
the universal card Edward Marlo
Favorite Universal
blank card changes into three selections one by one
cervon's universals \n odd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, three different routines with different gaffs \n bruce cervon \n by any other name \n karl fulves \n the universal card \n bruce cervon
1972
the universal card Bruce Cervon
Cervon's Universals
odd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, three different routines with different gaffs
without a shadow of a doubt \n double facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards \n walter b. gibson
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Walter B. Gibson
Without a Shadow of a Doubt
double facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards
progressive trap ii \n two black fives and three red cards change position when counted from hand to hand, black fives transform as climax \n karl fulves \n progressive trap \n karl fulves
1975
methods with cards - part 3 Karl Fulves
Progressive Trap II
two black Fives and three red cards change position when counted from hand to hand, black Fives transform as climax
the chicago opening blank \n chicago opener type routine in which odd-backed card becomes blank as finale \n roger smith
1975
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 1 Roger Smith
The Chicago Opening Blank
Chicago Opener type routine in which odd-backed card becomes blank as finale
odd-even-odd again \n four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings \n harvey rosenthal \n odd-even-odd \n sam schwartz
1976
close-up sampler — part 1 Harvey Rosenthal
Odd-Even-Odd Again
four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings
the reverse fan force supreme \n five cards thought of from a fan are named, with several isomeric cards / multi-indices card \n al mann \n card challenge \n gene "phantini" grant
1976
the third ecstasy Al Mann
The Reverse Fan Force Supreme
five cards thought of from a fan are named, with several isomeric cards / multi-indices card
easy off pips \n at the end the card is blank and vanishes, gaffed \n allan ackerman \n "rub away spots" (ed marlo, ibidem) \n "picking off the pip" \n dai vernon
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
the pinned cards \n whole deck is punched, same effect as the stapled cards, one of two cards pinned together transposes with selection
- 1st method (marlo)
- 2nd method (solomon)
- 3rd method: gaffed pip method (s.)
- double-bubble method: taylor peek deck card (s.)
- clipper method (s.)
- 2nd clipper method (m.)
- the double double bubble (2 selections) (s.)
- marlo's d.d. bubble method
- direct pinned cards (m.) \n edward marlo \n david solomon \n the stapled card \n john scarne \n joseph prieto
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo, David Solomon
The Pinned Cards
whole deck is punched, same effect as The Stapled Cards, one of two cards pinned together transposes with selection
succession aces of a different color \n odd-backed, gaffed
a. five-card ace packet approach
b. four-card approach \n gene castillon
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Gene Castillon
Succession Aces of a Different Color
odd-backed, gaffed
A. Five-Card Ace Packet Approach
B. Four-Card Approach
card challenge \n card divination with al mann's isomeric cards \n gene "phantini" grant \n the isomeric card \n al mann \n the reverse fan force supreme \n al mann
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
kf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal \n card changes into three different selections in three different ways and back \n johnny thompson \n universal combine \n johnny thompson \n kf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal \n johnny thompson
1981
polished polish prestidigitation Johnny Thompson
KF + BC + EM2 = Another Universal
card changes into three different selections in three different ways and back
the shadow card \n spectator thinks of a card, card vanishes and appears in sealed envelope \n leslie anderson \n harry anderson \n get sharky! \n christoph borer
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Leslie Anderson, Harry Anderson
The Shadow Card
spectator thinks of a card, card vanishes and appears in sealed envelope
las vegas straight \n hole card nine of hearts, other cards almost make it a straight flush in hearts, other cards change to clubs, then hole card to ace of clubs
effect by fulves, method by schwartz \n sam schwartz \n atlantic city stud \n karl fulves
1982
las vegas straight Sam Schwartz
Las Vegas Straight
hole card Nine of Hearts, other cards almost make it a straight flush in hearts, other cards change to Clubs, then hole card to Ace of Clubs
effect by Fulves, method by Schwartz
the casolomon olram aces \n three gaffs (fake index and 3/4 double facer) \n david solomon \n gene castillon \n castillon's olram aces \n gene castillon
1983
the card puzzle David Solomon, Gene Castillon
cut as i cut \n gaffed method \n larry jennings \n always cut the cards \n larry jennings \n a cut above (ii) \n bob king
1984
the collected almanac Larry Jennings
black on black \n two cards peeked at and seen to be clumsily loaded into right pocket, they vanishes yet are now in left pocket, then deck vanishes except two selections \n karl fulves
1987
secret session — part two Karl Fulves
Black on Black
two cards peeked at and seen to be clumsily loaded into right pocket, they vanishes yet are now in left pocket, then deck vanishes except two selections
two marlo ideas - first idea \n removing center pip of seven or five, looks like six or four \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Two Marlo Ideas - First Idea
removing center pip of Seven or Five, looks like Six or Four
the promise \n ace, two and three of clubs, chosen value changes into selection, three method, method three with fake index card \n edward marlo \n the new tops, sep. 1967 \n 123 \n dai vernon
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Promise
Ace, Two and Three of Clubs, chosen value changes into selection, three method, method three with fake index card
the other method \n wrong card reversed in tabled spread, it is removed and turned over, then changes into selection \n edward marlo \n the new tops, oct. 1967
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Other Method
wrong card reversed in tabled spread, it is removed and turned over, then changes into selection
effect \n two selections lost, one reversed in tabled spread, it changes into the other selection, the travel to pocket \n edward marlo
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
Effect
two selections lost, one reversed in tabled spread, it changes into the other selection, the travel to pocket
visual change - appearance - vanish \n face card of deck changes just with a wrist turn and back, different applications
- impromptu change \n edward marlo \n the new tops, feb. 1968
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
Visual Change - Appearance - Vanish
face card of deck changes just with a wrist turn and back, different applications
thunderstruck \n wrong prediction (js) is changed into 7s and miniature 4s \n brother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Thunderstruck
wrong prediction (JS) is changed into 7S and miniature 4S
thought cards across \n double ended cards \n brother john hamman \n "the triangle" (our magic, p. 280)
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
final aces \n six double ended cards \n brother john hamman \n the atomic aces \n alex elmsley \n brother john hamman \n final(ly) aces \n brother john hamman \n ron bauer \n finely final aces \n steve reynolds
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
the educated die \n ace through six, die rolled and card counted to, it's always an ace, two methods \n karl fulves
1989
and a packet of cards Karl Fulves
The Educated Die
Ace through Six, die rolled and card counted to, it's always an ace, two methods
backing the universal card \n blank card changes into each of three selections
- lay audience approach
- magician's approach \n jon racherbaumer \n xerox \n francis pelkey
1990
cardfixes Jon Racherbaumer
the atomic aces \n four phase variation on hamman's "final ace routine", including oil & water and follow the leaders phase \n alex elmsley \n brother john hamman \n final aces \n brother john hamman \n los ases atomicos \n alex elmsley \n fantasstisch \n jörg alexander weber
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley, Brother John Hamman
The Atomic Aces
four phase variation on Hamman's "Final Ace Routine", including Oil & Water and Follow the Leaders Phase
split image iii \n two twos stick perpendicular in a half of the deck each, halves pushed together so twos are out of sight, the two twos then change into four aces \n karl fulves \n locating the aces \n karl fulves \n pull apart \n karl fulves
1991
pull apart notes Karl Fulves
Split Image III
two Twos stick perpendicular in a half of the deck each, halves pushed together so Twos are out of sight, the two Twos then change into four Aces
the two-sided triangle \n two "thought-of" playing cards vanish from packet held by performer and appear in envelope hanging from a ribbon \n jim steinmeyer
1991
device and illusion Jim Steinmeyer
The Two-Sided Triangle
two "thought-of" playing cards vanish from packet held by performer and appear in envelope hanging from a ribbon
los ases atomicos \n translation
four phase variation on hamman's "final ace routine", including oil & water and follow the leaders phase \n alex elmsley \n the atomic aces \n alex elmsley \n brother john hamman
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 5 Alex Elmsley
Los Ases Atomicos
translation
four phase variation on Hamman's "Final Ace Routine", including Oil & Water and Follow the Leaders Phase
big mac \n "...what i consider to be the best ace routine i've ever come seen", leader packet changes into royal flush as finale, three double facers and three mis-indexed cards \n bob king \n "ankner's aces" (buddy ankner)
1996
five-star magic Bob King
Big Mac
"...what I consider to be the best Ace routine I've ever come seen", leader packet changes into Royal Flush as finale, three double facers and three mis-indexed cards
showdown \n three phase ten card poker deal routine, last phase is stud poker. includes tom hubbard's handling at the end. \n nick trost \n "mahtub" (rene lavand, magic from the soul, 1993) \n tom hubbard's handling of "showdown" \n tom hubbard \n super showdown \n nick trost \n showdown \n nick trost \n mahtub \n rené lavand \n notes: showdown/mahtub \n bob farmer
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Showdown
three phase Ten Card Poker Deal routine, last phase is stud poker. Includes Tom Hubbard's handling at the end.
jekyll-hide \n six red and 6 black cards, a black card chosen, but it isn't among the 6 black cards suddenly but among the 6 reds (identified by spectator with special glasses on) \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Jekyll-Hide
six red and 6 black cards, a black card chosen, but it isn't among the 6 black cards suddenly but among the 6 reds (identified by spectator with special glasses on)
house no. 5 \n four deuces, one named, it's the only one face-down, it's placed in case, then four cards removed from case - they're the jacks \n karl fulves \n loves diamonds, seeks romance \n karl fulves \n blue blood \n karl fulves \n silent knight \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
House No. 5
four deuces, one named, it's the only one face-down, it's placed in case, then four cards removed from case - they're the jacks
two-story castle \n named queen, which is never seen, changes into a jack, two card cases used in presentation, using quartet gimmick \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Two-Story Castle
named queen, which is never seen, changes into a jack, two card cases used in presentation, using Quartet gimmick
think of a vampire \n spectator think of either a jack or king (his choice), in four-card-packet his card is the only reversed one, the other three are sixes, quartet type gimmick \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire papers Karl Fulves
Think of a Vampire
spectator think of either a jack or king (his choice), in four-card-packet his card is the only reversed one, the other three are Sixes, quartet type gimmick
skeleton crew \n four kings in one case, four jacks in another, king thought of, performer transfers one in jacks case, it's thought-of one and gets a big hole in the middle \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire papers Karl Fulves
Skeleton Crew
four kings in one case, four jacks in another, king thought of, performer transfers one in jacks case, it's thought-of one and gets a big hole in the middle
vegas vampire \n ten cards dealt into two hands, a selection changes into indifferent card and is then in other packet, jacks show up as finale \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire papers Karl Fulves
Vegas Vampire
ten cards dealt into two hands, a selection changes into indifferent card and is then in other packet, jacks show up as finale
tom hubbard's handling of "showdown" \n \n tom hubbard \n showdown \n nick trost \n tom hubbard's handling \n tom hubbard
1997
the card magic of nick trost Tom Hubbard
tricked traveler \n every suit named before travel \n doug conn \n travlrs 1 \n chris kenner \n travelers two \n doug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
the sphinx card trick \n no. 14, two cards in hat transpose with one in deck, see "general note" on p. 140 for credit \n theodore deland \n the surprise card trick \n theodore deland
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Theodore DeLand
The Sphinx Card Trick
No. 14, two cards in hat transpose with one in deck, see "General note" on p. 140 for credit
supplementary note \n further handling and ideas \n karl fulves \n the princess card trick \n ellis stanyon \n henry hardin
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Karl Fulves
cleveland's "presto fly" card trick \n no. 31, ace to three of hearts transposes with four to six of clubs \n h. g. cleveland \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks H. G. Cleveland
Cleveland's "Presto Fly" Card Trick
No. 31, Ace to Three of Hearts transposes with Four to Six of Clubs
supplementary note \n combination with cleveland's "canadian wonder" \n karl fulves \n cleveland's "presto fly" card trick \n h. g. cleveland
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Karl Fulves
the "spotter" or educated die \n no. 32, throw of die always finds the ace in row of six cards \n theodore deland
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Theodore DeLand
The "Spotter" or Educated Die
No. 32, throw of die always finds the Ace in row of six cards
the "canadian wonder" \n no. 33, cards shown and tabled, the spectators remember different cards then are seen when they are turned over again \n william g. edwards
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks William G. Edwards
The "Canadian Wonder"
No. 33, cards shown and tabled, the spectators remember different cards then are seen when they are turned over again
a new protean or chameleon pack \n no. 57, deck shown mixed, then cut in half, one half shown all red and other all black \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
A New Protean or Chameleon Pack
No. 57, deck shown mixed, then cut in half, one half shown all red and other all black
the very last card \n fair elimination process \n david regal \n handsome in love \n john lovick \n david regal \n fan mail \n ryan plunkett
2002
constant fooling 2 David Regal
remember and forget #3 \n using mis-spotted card \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n denken und vergessen (dritte ausführung) \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
poker finals \n jacks placed on bottom, cards dealt for 2 players, openly from bottom in one hand, but jacks in other hand and aces in the other \n karl fulves \n "gambler vs. the kid" (swindle sheet #3, 1990) \n from the cellar \n darwin ortiz
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Poker Finals
jacks placed on bottom, cards dealt for 2 players, openly from bottom in one hand, but jacks in other hand and aces in the other
final(ly) aces \n multiple phases, poker presentation \n brother john hamman \n ron bauer \n final aces \n brother john hamman
2006
final(ly) aces Brother John Hamman, Ron Bauer
super showdown \n double enders \n nick trost \n showdown \n nick trost \n super showdown \n nick trost
2008
subtle card creations — volume 1 Nick Trost
deuce on the loose \n "unexplained"
producing any named two from cased deck as top card, miming a cut, quartet card, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
2009
prolix Karl Fulves
Deuce On The Loose
"Unexplained"
producing any named Two from cased deck as top card, miming a cut, quartet card, posed as a problem
trick poker \n five unknown cards chosen, performer produces four jacks and puts them face-down before spectator, then performer's hand has the jacks and spectator's the aces
- trick poker ii \n karl fulves \n j. k. hartman's method \n jerry k. hartman \n back story \n karl fulves
2009
prolix Karl Fulves
Trick Poker
five unknown cards chosen, performer produces four Jacks and puts them face-down before spectator, then performer's hand has the Jacks and spectator's the Aces
three cards and a box \n (or "we all have a magician inside us!")
three selections, under box, under cellophane, folded in box \n helder guimarães
2011
reflections Helder Guimarães
Three Cards and a Box
(or "We all have a magician inside us!")
three selections, under box, under cellophane, folded in box
force of nature \n using group of mis-index cards, two handlings \n helder guimarães \n charles reynolds \n "force of thought" deck (charles reynolds)
2011
ontology project Helder Guimarães, Charles Reynolds
fantasstisch \n gaff combo \n jörg alexander weber \n mcdonald's $100 routine \n dai vernon \n the atomic aces \n alex elmsley \n brother john hamman
2011
zauberkunststücke — band 3 Jörg Alexander Weber
jumbo one in the middle \n jumbo card transformation, construction details for special ever change card \n patrick page
2011
magic page by page Patrick Page
Jumbo One in the Middle
jumbo card transformation, construction details for special Ever Change Card
31/2 card monte \n multiple phase monte, tearing off corner \n wolfgang moser \n harry anderson's "the last monte" in "wise guy", p. 90. \n on a tear \n bruce elliott
2011
kreationen Wolfgang Moser
31/2 Card Monte
multiple phase monte, tearing off corner
Inspired by
Harry Anderson's "The Last Monte" in "Wise Guy", P. 90.
that's what key said \n selection is not on face, but falls out of deck when slapped, pseudo key card explanation as presentation \n tyler wilson
2012
seventeen secrets Tyler Wilson
That's What Key Said
selection is not on face, but falls out of deck when slapped, pseudo key card explanation as presentation
mark of the reader \n the selected card vanishes. when the spectator's two attempts to find his own card fails, the values of the two are added to arrive at a total. turning to that page in a book, the selection is found there. \n tony griffith \n "mark of the reader" (stewart james, pentagram, feb. 1947)
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Tony Griffith
Mark of the Reader
The selected card vanishes. When the spectator's two attempts to find his own card fails, the values of the two are added to arrive at a total. Turning to that page in a book, the selection is found there.
Related to
"Mark of the Reader" (Stewart James, Pentagram, Feb. 1947)
mahtub \n seven phases, with bob farmer comments:
- alternate deal five
- alternate deal 7 \n rené lavand \n magic from the soul (1993) \n showdown \n nick trost
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier René Lavand
notes: showdown/mahtub \n \n bob farmer \n "mahtub" (rené lavand, magic from the soul, 1993) \n showdown \n nick trost
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier Bob Farmer
little peter pays triple \n three card monte routine, all three cards end up being black cards, the red money card is found wrapped in a dollar bill with a business card \n eric stevens
2015
skybound Eric Stevens
Little Peter Pays Triple
Three Card Monte routine, all three cards end up being black cards, the red money card is found wrapped in a dollar bill with a business card
handsome in love \n fair elimination process, last remaining card predicted \n john lovick \n david regal \n the very last card \n david regal
2016
the performance pieces & divertissements of the famous handsome jack, etc. John Lovick, David Regal
Handsome in Love
fair elimination process, last remaining card predicted
3-card monte \n multiple phases, credit information on fake index monte routines \n paul vigil \n "catch 33" (lee asher, 2003, 2013)
2017
the doors of deception Paul Vigil
3-Card Monte
multiple phases, credit information on fake index monte routines
the bammo brain bamboozler \n two spectators think of a red and a black card, both cards vanish and are removed from the pocket before they are named, using version of john kennedy's "mind power deck" \n bob farmer \n "the divine and conquer deck" (leo reed)
2018
the bammo brain bamboozler Bob Farmer
The Bammo Brain Bamboozler
two spectators think of a red and a black card, both cards vanish and are removed from the pocket before they are named, using version of John Kennedy's "Mind Power Deck"
kf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal \n card changes into three different selections in three different ways and back to blank \n johnny thompson \n universal combine \n johnny thompson \n kf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal \n johnny thompson
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson
KF + BC + EM2 = Another Universal
card changes into three different selections in three different ways and back to blank
nie wieder! \n three card monte with jumbo cards, multi-phase routine \n christian scherer \n harry anderson's "three card monarch"
2018
nie wieder! Christian Scherer
Nie Wieder!
three card monte with jumbo cards, multi-phase routine
the only path \n "a matter of control"
spectator makes up cards in several stages and with help of message cards in envelopes, it's predicted \n helder guimarães \n (12) the third choice \n tony corinda
2019
secret language — volume 1 Helder Guimarães
The Only Path
"A Matter of Control"
spectator makes up cards in several stages and with help of message cards in envelopes, it's predicted
fan mail \n card predicted in envelope, fair elimination process after table wash by spectator \n ryan plunkett \n the very last card \n david regal
2020
distilled Ryan Plunkett
Fan Mail
card predicted in envelope, fair elimination process after table wash by spectator