the wooden slab and flying card experiment\ncards 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\nstanley 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\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
thoughts o.k.\nprepared (double indices) and ungaffed method for princess card trick\nstanley collins\ndr. 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
named red card in black packet\nsolution to miesel's problem\nedward marlo\nnamed red card in black packet\nwilliam p. miesel
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
those wild, wild aces\none red-backed as, four blue-backed blank cards, condition reverses (red-backed blank card and all four blue aces), two methods\nedward marlo\nmarlo's wild card\nedward 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\nedward 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\nace through four reverse one by one, then change to examinable kings, quartet type gimmick with ace to four\nroger smith\nthe five card bonus stunner\nroger 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\nblank card between jokers transforms into named ace, several approaches, including ace with three different indices\nkarl 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\nfour 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\nsam schwartz\nodd-even-odd\nbrother john hamman\nodd-even-odd again\nharvey 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\nblank card changes into three selections one by one
- the clean-up
- added variation
- added thoughts & suggestions\nedward marlo
1972
the universal card Edward Marlo
Favorite Universal
blank card changes into three selections one by one
- The Clean-Up
- Added Variation
- Added Thoughts & Suggestions
cervon's universals\nodd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, three different routines with different gaffs\nbruce cervon\nby any other name\nkarl fulves\nthe universal card\nbruce 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\ndouble facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards\nwalter b. gibson
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 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\ntwo black fives and three red cards change position when counted from hand to hand, black fives transform as climax\nkarl fulves\nprogressive trap\nkarl 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\nchicago opener type routine in which odd-backed card becomes blank as finale\nroger 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\nfour 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\nharvey rosenthal\nodd-even-odd\nsam 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\nfive cards thought of from a fan are named, with several isomeric cards / multi-indices card\nal mann\ncard challenge\ngene "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\nat the end the card is blank and vanishes, gaffed\nallan ackerman\n"rub away spots" (ed marlo, ibidem)\n"picking off the pip"\ndai vernon
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
succession aces of a different color\nodd-backed, gaffed
a. five-card ace packet approach
b. four-card approach\ngene 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\ncard divination with al mann's isomeric cards\ngene "phantini" grant\nthe isomeric card\nal mann\nthe reverse fan force supreme\nal mann
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
kf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal\ncard changes into three different selections in three different ways and back\njohnny thompson\nuniversal combine\njohnny thompson\nkf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal\njohnny 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\nspectator thinks of a card, card vanishes and appears in sealed envelope\nleslie anderson\nharry anderson\nget sharky!\nchristoph 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\nhole 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\nsam schwartz\natlantic city stud\nkarl 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\nthree gaffs (fake index and 3/4 double facer)\ndavid solomon\ngene castillon\ncastillon's olram aces\ngene castillon
1983
the card puzzle David Solomon, Gene Castillon
cut as i cut\ngaffed method\nlarry jennings\nalways cut the cards\nlarry jennings\na cut above (ii)\nbob king
1984
the collected almanac Larry Jennings
black on black\ntwo 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\nkarl 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
the promise\nace, two and three of clubs, chosen value changes into selection, three method, method three with fake index card\nedward marlo\nthe new tops, sep. 1967\n123\ndai 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\nwrong card reversed in tabled spread, it is removed and turned over, then changes into selection\nedward marlo\nthe 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\ntwo selections lost, one reversed in tabled spread, it changes into the other selection, the travel to pocket\nedward 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\nface card of deck changes just with a wrist turn and back, different applications
- impromptu change\nedward marlo\nthe 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
- Impromptu Change
thunderstruck\nwrong prediction (js) is changed into 7s and miniature 4s\nbrother 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\ndouble ended cards\nbrother john hamman\n"the triangle" (our magic, p. 280)
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
final aces\nsix double ended cards\nbrother john hamman\nthe atomic aces\nalex elmsley\nbrother john hamman\nfinal(ly) aces\nbrother john hamman\nron bauer\nfinely final aces\nsteve reynolds
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
backing the universal card\nblank card changes into each of three selections
- lay audience approach
- magician's approach\njon racherbaumer\nxerox\nfrancis pelkey
1990
cardfixes Jon Racherbaumer
Backing the Universal Card
blank card changes into each of three selections
- Lay Audience Approach
- Magician's Approach
the atomic aces\nfour phase variation on hamman's "final ace routine", including oil & water and follow the leaders phase\nalex elmsley\nbrother john hamman\nfinal aces\nbrother john hamman\nlos ases atomicos\nalex elmsley\nfantasstisch\njörg 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\ntwo 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\nkarl fulves\nlocating the aces\nkarl fulves\npull apart\nkarl 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\ntwo "thought-of" playing cards vanish from packet held by performer and appear in envelope hanging from a ribbon\njim 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\ntranslation
four phase variation on hamman's "final ace routine", including oil & water and follow the leaders phase\nalex elmsley\nthe atomic aces\nalex elmsley\nbrother 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\nbob 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\nthree phase ten card poker deal routine, last phase is stud poker. includes tom hubbard's handling at the end.\nnick trost\n"mahtub" (rene lavand, magic from the soul, 1993)\ntom hubbard's handling of "showdown"\ntom hubbard\nsuper showdown\nnick trost\nshowdown\nnick trost\nmahtub\nrené lavand\nnotes: showdown/mahtub\nbob 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\nsix 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)\nkarl 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\nfour 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\nkarl fulves\nloves diamonds, seeks romance\nkarl fulves\nblue blood\nkarl fulves\nsilent knight\nkarl 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\nnamed queen, which is never seen, changes into a jack, two card cases used in presentation, using quartet gimmick\nkarl 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\nspectator 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\nkarl 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\nfour 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\nkarl 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\nten cards dealt into two hands, a selection changes into indifferent card and is then in other packet, jacks show up as finale\nkarl 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\ntom hubbard\nshowdown\nnick trost\ntom hubbard's handling\ntom hubbard
1997
the card magic of nick trost Tom Hubbard
the sphinx card trick\nno. 14, two cards in hat transpose with one in deck, see "general note" on p. 140 for credit\ntheodore deland\nthe surprise card trick\ntheodore 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
cleveland's "presto fly" card trick\nno. 31, ace to three of hearts transposes with four to six of clubs\nh. g. cleveland\nsupplementary note\nkarl 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
the "spotter" or educated die\nno. 32, throw of die always finds the ace in row of six cards\ntheodore 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"\nno. 33, cards shown and tabled, the spectators remember different cards then are seen when they are turned over again\nwilliam 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\nno. 57, deck shown mixed, then cut in half, one half shown all red and other all black\nellis stanyon\nsupplementary note\nkarl 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\nfair elimination process\ndavid regal\nhandsome in love\njohn lovick\ndavid regal\nfan mail\nryan plunkett
2002
constant fooling 2 David Regal
poker finals\njacks placed on bottom, cards dealt for 2 players, openly from bottom in one hand, but jacks in other hand and aces in the other\nkarl fulves\n"gambler vs. the kid" (swindle sheet #3, 1990)\nfrom the cellar\ndarwin 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\nmultiple phases, poker presentation\nbrother john hamman\nron bauer\nfinal aces\nbrother john hamman
2006
final(ly) aces Brother John Hamman, Ron Bauer
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\nkarl 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\nfive 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\nkarl fulves\nj. k. hartman's method\njerry k. hartman\nback story\nkarl 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
- Trick Poker II
three cards and a box\n(or "we all have a magician inside us!")
three selections, under box, under cellophane, folded in box\nhelder 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\nusing group of mis-index cards, two handlings\nhelder guimarães\ncharles reynolds\n"force of thought" deck (charles reynolds)
2011
ontology project Helder Guimarães, Charles Reynolds
fantasstisch\ngaff combo\njörg alexander weber\nmcdonald's $100 routine\ndai vernon\nthe atomic aces\nalex elmsley\nbrother john hamman
2011
zauberkunststücke — band 3 Jörg Alexander Weber
jumbo one in the middle\njumbo card transformation, construction details for special ever change card\npatrick 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\nmultiple phase monte, tearing off corner\nwolfgang moser\nharry anderson's "the last monte" in "wise guy", p. 90.\non a tear\nbruce 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\nselection is not on face, but falls out of deck when slapped, pseudo key card explanation as presentation\ntyler 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
mahtub\nseven phases, with bob farmer comments:
- alternate deal five
- alternate deal 7\nrené lavand\nmagic from the soul (1993)\nshowdown\nnick trost
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier René Lavand
Mahtub
seven phases, with Bob Farmer comments:
- Alternate Deal Five
- Alternate Deal 7
notes: showdown/mahtub\n\nbob farmer\n"mahtub" (rené lavand, magic from the soul, 1993)\nshowdown\nnick trost
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier Bob Farmer
little peter pays triple\nthree 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\neric 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\nfair elimination process, last remaining card predicted\njohn lovick\ndavid regal\nthe very last card\ndavid 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\nmultiple phases, credit information on fake index monte routines\npaul 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\ntwo 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"\nbob 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\ncard changes into three different selections in three different ways and back to blank\njohnny thompson\nuniversal combine\njohnny thompson\nkf + bc + em<sup>2</sup> = another universal\njohnny 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!\nthree card monte with jumbo cards, multi-phase routine\nchristian scherer\nharry 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\nhelder guimarães\n(12) the third choice\ntony 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\ncard predicted in envelope, fair elimination process after table wash by spectator\nryan plunkett\nthe very last card\ndavid regal
2020
distilled Ryan Plunkett
Fan Mail
card predicted in envelope, fair elimination process after table wash by spectator