to allow a person secretly to think of a card, and dividing the pack into three heaps, to cause the card thought of to appear in whichever heap the company may choose \n \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To allow a Person secretly to think of a Card, and dividing the Pack into three heaps, to cause the Card thought of to appear in whichever heap the Company may choose
to allow a person secretly to think of a card, and, even before such card is named, to select it from the pack, and place it singly upon the table \n one in fifty-two, or switch \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To allow a Person secretly to think of a Card, and, even before such Card is named, to select it from the Pack, and place it singly upon the Table
a person having secretly thought of a card, and the pack having been divided into three heaps, to declare in which heap the card thought of will be found \n \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
A Person having Secretly Thought of a Card, and the Pack having been Divided into Three Heaps, to Declare in which Heap the Card thought of will be found
the "sensation" card trick \n "an experiment in thought-reading"
three cards thought of, performer divines writes them on slips of paper, spectators remove their cards and the vanish from "card table" and reappear in deck \n professor hoffmann
1889
tricks with cards Professor Hoffmann
The "Sensation" Card Trick
"An Experiment in Thought-reading"
three cards thought of, performer divines writes them on slips of paper, spectators remove their cards and the vanish from "card table" and reappear in deck
marvelous coincidence \n two selections from two decks match, double facer deck \n unknown \n gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n the three of clubs \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n slydini's dream deck \n slydini \n marvelous coincidence \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Marvelous Coincidence
two selections from two decks match, double facer deck
predestination \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection \n unknown \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die magische einwirkung \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Predestination
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection
die karte im glase \n card thought of and card chosen and lost, they are the same, it travels into a handkerchief-covered glass \n francis king
1897
die zauberwelt Francis King
Die Karte im Glase
card thought of and card chosen and lost, they are the same, it travels into a handkerchief-covered glass
festina lente \n spectator remembers card and its position, performer tables a card which changes into the selection, originally tabled card taken from envelope, patter by conradi \n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Festina lente
spectator remembers card and its position, performer tables a card which changes into the selection, originally tabled card taken from envelope, patter by Conradi
neues mathematisches kartenkunststück \n one of thirty-two cards thought of, eight packets of four cards each given to spectator who should remove some cards that match his value or suit, card found \n hugo schrader
1898
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Neues mathematisches Kartenkunststück
one of thirty-two cards thought of, eight packets of four cards each given to spectator who should remove some cards that match his value or suit, card found
die magische einwirkung \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by john willmann \n unknown \n predestination \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die magische Einwirkung
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by John Willmann
das erraten einer gedachten karte \n card and its position remembered, performer removes a card and places it in his pocket, position counted to and card is gone, it is shown to be the one in the pocket \n francis king
1901
die zauberwelt Francis King
Das Erraten einer gedachten Karte
card and its position remembered, performer removes a card and places it in his pocket, position counted to and card is gone, it is shown to be the one in the pocket
transcendental vision \n no. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?" \n charles t. jordan \n transcendental vision \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new prepared card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
No. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
divining a card \n spectator writings some cards on paper including thought of card, which is then named \n unknown
1935
mental magic with cards
Unknown
Divining a Card
spectator writings some cards on paper including thought of card, which is then named
a test of power \n spectator doesn't find performer's card in ten chances, performer finds spectator's card, billet \n eddie clever \n theodore annemann \n the guessing contest \n theodore annemann \n simplex ten to one \n edward marlo \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Eddie Clever, Theodore Annemann
A Test of Power
spectator doesn't find performer's card in ten chances, performer finds spectator's card, billet
a version of the al baker three billet trick \n three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
A Version of the Al Baker Three Billet Trick
three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck
a mental test revamped \n thought-of card divined via center tear, see page 172 for variation by william larsen \n herbert hood \n two mindreading publicity effects \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Herbert Hood
A Mental Test Revamped
thought-of card divined via center tear, see page 172 for variation by William Larsen
only an image \n some card names written down, one of them selected, blank card first becomes wrong card (re. elmsley gag), then right card, see page 166 for credit correction \n eddie clever
1936
the jinx 1-50 Eddie Clever
Only an Image
some card names written down, one of them selected, blank card first becomes wrong card (re. Elmsley gag), then right card, see page 166 for credit correction
self control \n any card is removed and put in pocket where it sticks out, any card named, card from pocket is named card \n jean-eugène robert-houdin \n arthur leroy \n the three of clubs \n ralph w. hull \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Arthur Leroy
Self Control
any card is removed and put in pocket where it sticks out, any card named, card from pocket is named card
uni-mentality \n free choice, but spectator takes out five cards with his selection, one-way backs \n howard albright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
Uni-Mentality
free choice, but spectator takes out five cards with his selection, one-way backs
transcendental vision \n stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?" \n charles t. jordan \n transcendental vision \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
projected thought \n matrix dealing with thought of card and prediction of card and its position with prediction index \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Projected Thought
matrix dealing with thought of card and prediction of card and its position with prediction index
the 52 card trick \n thought-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
perfect card divination \n free thought of card, stacked, "has one of these the same value?" \n howard albright \n just thinking \n jim steinmeyer
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
Perfect Card Divination
free thought of card, stacked, "has one of these the same value?"
the buddha whispers \n "has one of these the same value?" \n joseph ovette \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Joseph Ovette
by means of the fan spread \n a. raising a neat fan
b. raising a ragged fan
c. spreading on the table
d. displaying a reverse fan \n unknown \n the human transmitter \n steve beam
1938
greater magic
Unknown
By Means of the Fan Spread
a. Raising a Neat Fan
b. Raising a Ragged Fan
c. Spreading on the Table
d. Displaying a Reverse Fan
with prearranged pack - a. memorized deck \n card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck \n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
With Prearranged Pack - a. Memorized Deck
card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck
prepared carbon card. a mindreading trick \n spectator thinks of card and writes it on piece of paper (carbon card) \n james maxwell
1938
greater magic James Maxwell
Prepared Carbon Card. A Mindreading Trick
spectator thinks of card and writes it on piece of paper (carbon card)
demon's divination \n "can you see your suit/value... here?", set-up \n charles t. jordan \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n zen poker \n philip t. goldstein
1938
the jinx 1-50 Charles T. Jordan
marlo's think a card \n three thought-of cards are predicted on billets, one ahead, based on john scarne's "think a card" \n edward marlo \n john scarne \n miracle do as i do \n warren wiersbe
1941
early marlo Edward Marlo, John Scarne
Marlo's Think A Card
three thought-of cards are predicted on billets, one ahead, based on John Scarne's "Think a Card"
simplex ten to one \n performer and spectator think of a card, spectator does not find it, performer does, inspired by an effect from annemann's book "sh! it's a secret!" \n edward marlo \n theodore annemann \n a test of power \n eddie clever \n theodore annemann
1941
early marlo Edward Marlo, Theodore Annemann
Simplex Ten to One
performer and spectator think of a card, spectator does not find it, performer does, inspired by an effect from Annemann's book "Sh! It's a Secret!"
a test of power \n spectator doesn't find performer's card in ten chances, performer finds spectator's card, billet \n eddie clever
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Eddie Clever
A Test of Power
spectator doesn't find performer's card in ten chances, performer finds spectator's card, billet
mental disclosure \n four people think of a card, deck is dealt into four piles three times, each card can be named \n herb lehwald
1944
ireland's yearbooks Herb Lehwald
Mental Disclosure
four people think of a card, deck is dealt into four piles three times, each card can be named
the biter bit \n magic thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card \n gerald kosky \n glide out \n gerald kosky
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Gerald Kosky
The Biter Bit
Magic Thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card
purely mental \n card divination, without cards, mathematical divination \n charles kalish
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Charles Kalish
Purely Mental
card divination, without cards, mathematical divination
ring a bell \n spectator thinks of a card in the fan, then he writes this card among four other cards, card is divined \n don medley
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Don Medley
Ring A Bell
spectator thinks of a card in the fan, then he writes this card among four other cards, card is divined
double thought \n two cards, one freely thought of, one ahead \n edward marlo \n four ways to go \n edward marlo \n logical double thought, plus one \n edward marlo \n double-ment \n simon aronson
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
double thoughts - single deck \n two cards, one thought of, one ahead \n edward marlo \n double thought - single deck \n edward marlo \n double thought and two billets \n edward marlo \n a.m. \n unknown
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
look up \n spectator spreads through deck and thinks of one \n dai vernon \n estimation #2 \n john c. wagner \n dai vernon \n look-as-i-look \n roger crosthwaite
1959
inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
emotional reaction \n key card \n dai vernon \n telepathic miracle \n j. b. bobo \n an emotional out \n roberto giobbi \n dai vernon \n impossible killer \n bill abbott \n dai vernon
1959
inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
double thought - single deck \n two cards thought of found, one ahead
- stooge version
- the exchange version
- the key card version
- memory version \n edward marlo \n double thoughts - single deck \n edward marlo
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
red and blue - spectator coincidence \n card thought of and touched in other deck, match, two decks \n edward marlo \n let's recapitulate or criss cross \n edward marlo
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
Red and Blue - Spectator Coincidence
card thought of and touched in other deck, match, two decks
gaffed method \n for "double thought", roughed mene-tekel deck, two methods \n edward marlo \n macho matcho \n jon racherbaumer
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
Gaffed Method
for "Double Thought", roughed Mene-Tekel Deck, two methods
fifteen card trick routine - 6 \n variation of hull's "mental discernment" starting with freely thought of card, distribution with erdnase's stock shuffle, oosoom \n charlie miller \n erdnase system of stock shuffling \n s. w. erdnase
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 6
variation of Hull's "Mental Discernment" starting with freely thought of card, distribution with Erdnase's stock shuffle, OOSOOM
the ultra equivoce \n brainweave, any card can be thought of \n edward marlo \n elmsley's ultra mental \n alex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
the thought card - annotation \n from "annemann's $50 manuscript" (ca. 1932)
spectator writes any card on back of card, magician divines it \n theodore annemann \n the thought card \n theodore 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
the blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n peter kane \n on kane's blank thought deck \n allan ackerman \n blank thought surprise \n alexander de cova
1967
a card session with peter kane Peter Kane
The Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
variation on hull's prediction \n tabled card turns out to be any named card, sticky substance \n edward marlo \n burling hull
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo, Burling Hull
Variation on Hull's Prediction
tabled card turns out to be any named card, sticky substance
mental-matic deck \n name of card written on back of a card, matches freely thought of card \n aldini \n paul curry \n think of a card \n paul curry \n think of a card \n paul curry
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Paul Curry
Mental-Matic Deck
Name of card written on back of a card, matches freely thought of card
on kane's blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n allan ackerman \n the blank thought deck \n peter kane
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
On Kane's Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
splitting a thought \n two cards are stuck together face to face and turn out to be two thought-of cards, rough-smooth \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
Splitting a Thought
two cards are stuck together face to face and turn out to be two thought-of cards, rough-smooth
a mental location \n spectator shuffles, cuts to a card, looks at it, shuffles; crimped memorized cards \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
A Mental Location
spectator shuffles, cuts to a card, looks at it, shuffles; crimped memorized cards
double vision \n two cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck \n sam dalal \n magigram (rough-smooth part, by sam dalal)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Dalal
Double Vision
two cards predicted on paper slips, using ballpoint pen with pencil lead, mirage deck
the mental secret \n thought of card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel \n edward marlo \n complete mental secret \n edward marlo
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
The Mental Secret
thought of Card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel
marlo's deal switch \n thought of card appears between mates, using a switch \n edward marlo \n marlo's deal switch \n edward marlo \n incredible deal switch \n michael vincent \n useful jokers \n jack avis
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
Marlo's Deal Switch
Thought of Card appears between Mates, using a switch
triple mate \n one removed and two thought-of cards found \n harry lorayne \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n triathlon \n pit hartling
1976
the epitome location Harry Lorayne
marlo's deal switch \n named card appears between sandwich cards on table \n edward marlo \n marlo's deal switch \n edward marlo \n incredible deal switch \n michael vincent
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Edward Marlo
marlo's deal switch
named card appears between sandwich cards on table
another encore \n red & black card thought of, they are spelled to after some shuffling (see legendary kabbala for elmsley credit) \n alex elmsley \n frederick mosteller \n encore! \n frederick mosteller \n miracle mental spell \n derek dingle
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Alex Elmsley, Frederick Mosteller
another encore
red & black card thought of, they are spelled to after some shuffling (see Legendary Kabbala for Elmsley credit)
quintile \n spectator removes five cards, four random and one is the thought of selection. performer divines selection. \n eddie fields
1976
the artful dodges of eddie fields Eddie Fields
Quintile
Spectator removes five cards, four random and one is the thought of selection. Performer divines selection.
macho matcho \n card placed on table, matches freely named card from other deck, roughed red-blue menetekel, red-blue double backer \n jon racherbaumer \n gaffed method \n edward marlo
1976
lecture notes 1 Jon Racherbaumer
Macho Matcho
card placed on table, matches freely named card from other deck, roughed red-blue menetekel, red-blue double backer
new approach to a revisit \n freely thought of card is placed on table and other card is located, using two rough and smooth decks \n edward marlo
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo
New Approach to a Revisit
freely thought of card is placed on table and other card is located, using two rough and smooth decks
the smiling mule \n two parts, first gag then surprise twist, named card ends up sandwiched between aces in the middle of the deck \n roy walton \n smile away \n jerry sadowitz \n the daleks \n jerry sadowitz \n the smiling mule \n michael close \n roy walton \n the smiling mule variation \n john luka \n the last laugh \n darwin ortiz \n damas cazadoras \n r. paul wilson \n finish 52 \n benjamin earl \n $13 card to wallet \n john hostler \n pocket mule \n andi gladwin \n extreme sausage sandwich \n chris mayhew
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
The Smiling Mule
two parts, first gag then surprise twist, named card ends up sandwiched between aces in the middle of the deck
glide out \n magic thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card \n gerald kosky \n the biter bit \n gerald kosky
1979
inside outs Gerald Kosky
Glide Out
Magic Thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card
the joker reads minds \n spectator thinks of card and reads order of shuffled deck, spectator should misread joker as selection, it is divined, six methods \n edward marlo \n paul curry \n the joker reads minds \n edward marlo
1980
hierophant Edward Marlo, Paul Curry
The Joker Reads Minds
spectator thinks of card and reads order of shuffled deck, spectator should misread joker as selection, it is divined, six methods
the ghost effect \n card thought of, five cards removed, one of them is the selection and the other the four aces, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1980
interlocutor Karl Fulves
The Ghost Effect
card thought of, five cards removed, one of them is the selection and the other the four aces, posed as problem
the buddha bet \n "can you see your suit/value... here?", set-up \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n the buddha whispers \n joseph ovette \n demon's divination \n charles t. jordan \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer
1981
fourcast Karl Fulves, Charles T. Jordan, Joseph Ovette, U. F. Grant
stacked deck refinement \n stacked deck in conjunction with the think a card plot \n roger crosthwaite \n si stebbins sorcery \n edward marlo
1981
the commercial card magic of roger crosthwaite Roger Crosthwaite
Stacked Deck Refinement
stacked deck in conjunction with the think a card plot
think-a-card control \n think a card plot and the hofzinser spread cull \n roger crosthwaite
1981
the commercial card magic of roger crosthwaite Roger Crosthwaite
the eidetic prediction \n card is placed in the box, spectator think of a card, that card is divined and later found to be the card put in the box in the beginning \n roger crosthwaite
1981
the commercial card magic of roger crosthwaite Roger Crosthwaite
The Eidetic Prediction
card is placed in the box, spectator think of a card, that card is divined and later found to be the card put in the box in the beginning
miracle mental spell \n to two freely thought of cards, count-spell principle \n derek dingle \n another encore \n alex elmsley \n frederick mosteller
1982
the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle
Miracle Mental Spell
to two freely thought of cards, count-spell principle
one-hand fan force technique and outs \n spectator thinks of a card from fan \n derek dingle \n the perfect mental card force \n robert cassidy
1982
the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle
"... just an old premonition" \n photocopy of fifty-two cards with one reversed, freely thought-of card is missing \n michael weber \n mentafax \n ben harris
1982
something for everyone Michael Weber
"... Just an Old Premonition"
photocopy of fifty-two cards with one reversed, freely thought-of card is missing
it just don't add up? \n not really by marlo?!, on casting out tens clocking, with pre-show application \n edward marlo \n stephen tucker
1982
spell-binder Edward Marlo, Stephen Tucker
It just don't add up?
not really by Marlo?!, on casting out tens clocking, with pre-show application
post hoc miracle \n thought from half the deck, a bit strange procedure, miscalling \n ken krenzel \n trilemma \n howard a. adams
1984
the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Ken Krenzel
Post Hoc Miracle
thought from half the deck, a bit strange procedure, miscalling
an obvious card \n thought of card to wallet, twice, bombshell wallet \n stewart james \n howard lyons \n bombshell twins \n jon racherbaumer
1984
epoptica Stewart James, Howard Lyons
An Obvious Card
thought of card to wallet, twice, Bombshell wallet
zen poker \n streamlined "can you see your suit/value... here?" \n philip t. goldstein \n demon's divination \n charles t. jordan
1984
thequal Philip T. Goldstein
Zen Poker
streamlined "can you see your suit/value... here?"
hypnodeck \n no. 82, all quartets together, then dealing procedure according to though-of card \n howard a. adams
1984
more self-working card tricks Howard A. Adams
Hypnodeck
No. 82, all quartets together, then dealing procedure according to though-of card
whispering wagner \n two thought of cards are found, inspired by a hull effect from the talisman \n john c. wagner \n ralph w. hull
1987
the commercial magic of j.c. wagner John C. Wagner, Ralph W. Hull
Whispering Wagner
two thought of cards are found, inspired by a Hull effect from The Talisman
four ways to go \n one card removed, two thought of, are found, one ahead, clocking \n edward marlo \n double thought \n edward marlo \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n logical double thought, plus one \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Four Ways To Go
one card removed, two thought of, are found, one ahead, clocking
grant's lost card trick \n spelling principle to divine any thought of card \n edward marlo \n u. f. grant
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo, U. F. Grant
the mental topper \n spectator counts to value of thought-of card, card located, optionally matching values found, faro, variations \n edward marlo \n the new tops, apr. 1966 \n topping mental topper - first effect \n edward marlo \n the missing mental toppers \n edward marlo \n topping the mental topper \n james swain \n edward marlo \n pseudo topper \n justin higham
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Mental Topper
spectator counts to value of thought-of card, card located, optionally matching values found, faro, variations
"p.d. mental stab" \n "pull down", card placed face up in deck by performer, it is next to thought-of card \n edward marlo \n the new tops, apr. 1968
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
"P.D. Mental Stab"
"Pull Down", card placed face up in deck by performer, it is next to thought-of card
the perfect arrangement \n deck order looks random, but is ndo after 1-2-separation, thought-of-card presentation \n lennart green
1989
1-2 separation Lennart Green
The Perfect Arrangement
deck order looks random, but is NDO after 1-2-Separation, thought-of-card presentation
a mental combination \n - a multiple coincidence
- impromptu power of thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (addendum) for addition \n edward marlo
1989
so soon? Edward Marlo
A Mental Combination
A Multiple Coincidence
Impromptu Power of Thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (Addendum) for addition
oh calcutta \n thought of and dealt-to card are predicted, one ahead \n john bannon \n the calcutta mystery (first version) \n george g. kaplan
1990
impossibilia John Bannon
Oh Calcutta
thought of and dealt-to card are predicted, one ahead
shock treatment \n thought-of-card placed in pocket as prediction, another selection is found \n john bannon \n shocked \n james swain \n double shock! \n nick trost
1990
impossibilia John Bannon
Shock Treatment
thought-of-card placed in pocket as prediction, another selection is found
i knew that \n any card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller) \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward marlo
1990
that's it Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
the missing mental toppers \n cards transferred according to value of thought-of card, two methods \n edward marlo \n the mental topper \n edward marlo
1990
that's it Edward Marlo
The Missing Mental Toppers
cards transferred according to value of thought-of card, two methods
i knew that \n any card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller) \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward marlo
1990
finally! Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
two minds and a mate \n card chosen, another removed and a third one though-of, all found \n simon aronson \n triple mate \n harry lorayne \n four ways to go \n edward marlo \n logical double thought, plus one \n edward marlo \n triathlon \n pit hartling
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Two Minds and a Mate
card chosen, another removed and a third one though-of, all found
topping mental topper - first effect \n four spectators count down in a packet to the value of their though-of card, divined from second deck \n edward marlo \n the mental topper \n edward marlo \n memorized mentalism \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - First Effect
four spectators count down in a packet to the value of their though-of card, divined from second deck
topping mental topper - second effect \n four slips of paper with predictions, four spectators think of a card of a certain suit and transfer cards from top to bottom according to their value \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - third effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Second Effect
four slips of paper with predictions, four spectators think of a card of a certain suit and transfer cards from top to bottom according to their value
topping mental topper - third effect \n like second effect but mates in shirt pocket instead of written predictions \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - second effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Third Effect
like second effect but mates in shirt pocket instead of written predictions
topping mental topper - fourth effect \n four spectators think of four cards like before, they vanish and are produced from four pockets \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Fourth Effect
four spectators think of four cards like before, they vanish and are produced from four pockets
topping mental topper - fifth effect \n four thought-of cards from different suits located, spectator's count down their value, shuffle and deck switch \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Fifth Effect
four thought-of cards from different suits located, spectator's count down their value, shuffle and deck switch
put a shine on your mind \n "ways to ascertain the value of a thought-card"
five methods with procedures in which spectator needs to remove as many cards as the thought-of value, partial set-up, memorized deck, distant key card \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Put A Shine On Your Mind
"Ways to Ascertain the Value of a Thought-Card"
five methods with procedures in which spectator needs to remove as many cards as the thought-of value, partial set-up, memorized deck, distant key card
logical double thought, plus one \n two cards thought of & one unknown card removed, all found, three methods \n edward marlo \n double thought \n edward marlo \n four ways to go \n edward marlo \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Logical Double Thought, Plus One
two cards thought of & one unknown card removed, all found, three methods
the path of olram \n approaches for "simon-eyes", four ideas with forcing decks \n edward marlo \n simon aronson \n david solomon \n simon-eyes \n simon aronson \n four for the road \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo, Simon Aronson, David Solomon
The Path of Olram
approaches for "Simon-Eyes", four ideas with forcing decks
olram's choice \n approach for "simon-eyes", two different numbers, memorized deck \n edward marlo \n simon-eyes \n simon aronson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Olram's Choice
approach for "Simon-Eyes", two different numbers, memorized deck
for the ace-to-king boys \n approach for "simon-eyes", two different numbers, npo stack \n edward marlo \n simon-eyes \n simon aronson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
For the Ace-to-King Boys
approach for "Simon-Eyes", two different numbers, NPO stack
complete mental secret \n odd-backed card is touched and tabled, any named card removed from other deck, they match, roughed red/blue menetekel, roughed red-blue double-back deck, see also ibidem #19 \n edward marlo \n the mental secret \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Complete Mental Secret
odd-backed card is touched and tabled, any named card removed from other deck, they match, roughed red/blue menetekel, roughed red-blue double-back deck, see also Ibidem #19
shocked \n prediction card in pocket finds one selection by spelling and matches another thought of selection \n james swain \n shock treatment \n john bannon
1992
don't blink James Swain
Shocked
prediction card in pocket finds one selection by spelling and matches another thought of selection
think of a card \n spectator looks at fan and thinks of a card \n steven hamilton \n thinking of a card \n steven hamilton
1992
profile Steven Hamilton
deliberation \n card thought of, another one selected by counting down value of thought-of card, both found \n peter duffie \n reflected thoughts \n andrew galloway \n doppelganger \n roy walton
1992
profile Peter Duffie
Deliberation
card thought of, another one selected by counting down value of thought-of card, both found
i knew that \n any card is spelled to (count-spell principle), two methods, with credit information (mosteller) \n edward marlo \n i knew that \n edward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips Edward Marlo
I Knew That
any card is spelled to (Count-Spell Principle), two methods, with credit information (Mosteller)
double-cross \n selection and mate are thought of, groups displayed, matrixing principle \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Double-Cross
selection and mate are thought of, groups displayed, matrixing principle
blank thought surprise \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card and it becomes named card in mirror \n alexander de cova \n the blank thought deck \n peter kane
1994
secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova
Blank Thought Surprise
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card and it becomes named card in mirror
the gnikool device \n a duplicate of freely chosen card is added to a deck via deck switch before replacement \n stewart james
1994
facsimile Stewart James
The Gnikool Device
a duplicate of freely chosen card is added to a deck via deck switch before replacement
think-a-card \n in fan, gaze method, with fishing \n roger crosthwaite \n the gaze method \n roger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
think-a-card - opening remarks \n thoughts and references
- the selection of the card
- the location of the card
- the revelation of the card \n roger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
psychological roots \n - the eyes have it
- the length of gaze
- the direction of gaze
- the intensity of gaze \n roger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
erdnase method d \n "technical roots"
by the gaze, see following entries, credit information \n roger crosthwaite \n methods for determining a card thought of \n unknown
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Erdnase Method D
"Technical Roots"
by the gaze, see following entries, credit information
the gaze method - think-a-card \n cards spread through with the faces towards the spectator, observing the spectator's eyes \n roger crosthwaite \n methods for determining a card thought of \n unknown \n the gaze method \n roger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
The Gaze Method - Think-a-Card
cards spread through with the faces towards the spectator, observing the spectator's eyes
super clairvoyant \n spectator thinks of any card, deals twice the value and drops rest on top, after a reverse faro, the performer knows the value and can fish \n justin higham
1994
roger's thesaurus Justin Higham
Super Clairvoyant
spectator thinks of any card, deals twice the value and drops rest on top, after a reverse faro, the performer knows the value and can fish
primal memory 1 \n one card thought-of and one selected, both predicted via matching cards \n roger crosthwaite \n memory matcho \n edward marlo
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Primal Memory 1
one card thought-of and one selected, both predicted via matching cards
the gaze method \n credit information \n roger crosthwaite \n the gaze method - think-a-card \n roger crosthwaite \n think-a-card \n roger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
thoughts on the bottom \n estimation & bottom deal \n peter duffie \n red herring location \n paul cummins \n peter duffie
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
after dark \n spectator and performer think a card, spectator and performer find each other's card \n j. w. sarles \n after dark \n j. w. sarles
1995
underworld J. W. Sarles
After Dark
spectator and performer think a card, spectator and performer find each other's card
think of a card \n no. 3, spectator takes any card and does calculations with its identity from which performer divines it \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Think of a Card
No. 3, spectator takes any card and does calculations with its identity from which performer divines it
mental and physical choice \n sandwiched card by spectator in deck turns out to be previously thought-of card \n edward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental and Physical Choice
sandwiched card by spectator in deck turns out to be previously thought-of card
real mindreading \n freely thought-of card found with fishing procedure (tsunami) \n james swain \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
Real Mindreading
freely thought-of card found with fishing procedure (Tsunami)
topping the mental topper \n cards freely chosen (or thought of), card and its three mates found, faro \n james swain \n edward marlo \n the mental topper \n edward marlo
1996
miracles with cards James Swain, Edward Marlo
Topping the Mental Topper
cards freely chosen (or thought of), card and its three mates found, faro
slydini's dream deck \n new deck order, spectator thinks a card, performer exchanges the ace of spades with a card and places it on table, card named, cards dealt through face up one by one, ace of spades is where named card should be and named card is on table, double facer deck with all alike on one side \n slydini \n marvelous coincidence \n unknown \n informant \n karl fulves
1996
the fine print Slydini
Slydini's Dream Deck
new deck order, spectator thinks a card, performer exchanges the Ace of Spades with a card and places it on table, card named, cards dealt through face up one by one, Ace of Spades is where named card should be and named card is on table, double facer deck with all alike on one side
a two billet test \n cards thought-of and written on billets \n harry riser \n the three-billet test no. 1 \n al baker
1996
the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser
nick's stranger in paradise \n spectator thinks of any card and is removed from blue back deck, previously pocketed red deck is found to be missing the thought of card, tabled card is revealed to be it, first published in the new tops, november 1968 \n nick trost \n "thought anticipated" (dave campbell, the gen, april 1959) \n "premonition outdone" (stan lobenstern, 1968)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Nick's Stranger in Paradise
Spectator thinks of any card and is removed from blue back deck, previously pocketed red deck is found to be missing the thought of card, tabled card is revealed to be it, first published in The New Tops, November 1968
Related to
"Thought Anticipated" (Dave Campbell, The Gen, April 1959)
the smiling mule variation \n \n john luka \n earl nelson's "pass the sandwhich" \n the smiling mule \n roy walton
1997
l.i.n.t. — pocket stuff for close-up magicians John Luka
feeding frenzy \n three cards thought-of, performer puts three cards in case, they are the thought-of cards \n david harkey \n eric anderson
1997
ah-ha! David Harkey, Eric Anderson
Feeding Frenzy
three cards thought-of, performer puts three cards in case, they are the thought-of cards
triathlon \n three card challenge location, sophisticated \n pit hartling \n triple mate \n harry lorayne \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n tri-easy-thon \n michael powers
1998
das kleine grüne heft Pit Hartling
if worse comes to worse \n performer finds two selected and one thought-of card, one way from face (pips) \n thomas fraps \n helge thun \n dreimal unmöglich \n jörg alexander weber
1998
the book Thomas Fraps, Helge Thun
If Worse Comes To Worse
performer finds two selected and one thought-of card, one way from face (pips)
marvelous coincidence \n two selections from two decks match, double facer deck \n unknown \n marvelous coincidence \n unknown
1998
the fine print
Unknown
Marvelous Coincidence
two selections from two decks match, double facer deck
the evolution of think-a-card \n "a lecture given by fr roger crosthwaite at the magic circle collectors' day, 25 may 1996"
credit and historical information
1. scot's "discoverie"
2. goldston's quarterly
3. the berglas effect \n roger crosthwaite
1999
arcardia Roger Crosthwaite
The Evolution of Think-a-Card
"A lecture given by Fr Roger Crosthwaite at The Magic Circle Collectors' Day, 25 May 1996"
credit and historical information
1. Scot's "Discoverie"
2. Goldston's Quarterly
3. The Berglas Effect
look-as-i-look \n spectator and performer each think of a card in two decks, deck exchanged and cards removed, they match \n roger crosthwaite \n look up \n dai vernon
1999
arcardia Roger Crosthwaite
Look-as-I-Look
spectator and performer each think of a card in two decks, deck exchanged and cards removed, they match
the thought card appears at any number \n no. 28, card apparently not found and spectator names it, then quickly controlled to eighth, number up to ten, gambling on seven or eight \n ellis 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
any named card \n card placed on table is any named card, mexican turnover application \n ralph w. hull \n roberto giobbi
2000
card college — volume 4 Ralph W. Hull, Roberto Giobbi
Any Named Card
card placed on table is any named card, mexican turnover application
double down \n spectator spells suit and deals value of thought of card, card is divined \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
Double Down
spectator spells suit and deals value of thought of card, card is divined
doubling up on the double down \n spectator spells suit and deals value of thought of card, card is divined \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
Doubling Up on the Double Down
spectator spells suit and deals value of thought of card, card is divined
clearing the deck \n thought card is divined, spectator deals and cuts a blank deck, instructions by performer, with two variations (the eraser, synaptic selection) \n doug canning \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Doug Canning, Steve Beam
Clearing the Deck
thought card is divined, spectator deals and cuts a blank deck, instructions by performer, with two variations (The Eraser, Synaptic Selection)
the last laugh \n smiling mule version, memorized deck \n darwin ortiz \n the smiling mule \n roy walton \n the smiling mule \n michael close \n roy walton
2002
scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz
an ungaffed ted \n do as i do type thing often done with marked cards, memorized deck \n allan ackerman \n baltazar fuentes
2002
classic handlings Allan Ackerman, Baltazar Fuentes
An Ungaffed Ted
do as i do type thing often done with marked cards, memorized deck
think of a card \n spectator looks at any card in the deck and at it's mate, card can be named \n tino call \n second thoughts \n lewis jones
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Tino Call
Think of a Card
Spectator looks at any card in the deck and at it's mate, card can be named
excalibur \n thought of card, spectator has to do some spelling and performer can divine card over phone \n doug canning \n ramón riobóo's "the mystery of the kabbala" in rafael benatar's "sleight of phone" \n "montgomery's ward" in "the james file" p. 1190. \n mystery of the kabbala \n ramón riobóo
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Doug Canning
Excalibur
thought of card, spectator has to do some spelling and performer can divine card over phone
Related to
Ramón Riobóo's "The Mystery of the Kabbala" in Rafael Benatar's "Sleight of Phone"
lightning divination \n thought card, number corresponding to value is removed from deck and card divined \n césar fernández \n the faro knows \n bob king
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 César Fernández
Lightning Divination
thought card, number corresponding to value is removed from deck and card divined
mystery of the kabbala \n thought of card, spectator has to do some spelling and eventually card is divined \n ramón riobóo \n ramón riobóo's "the mystery of the kabbala" in rafael benatar's "sleight of phone" \n excalibur \n doug canning
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Ramón Riobóo
Mystery of the Kabbala
thought of card, spectator has to do some spelling and eventually card is divined
tri-easy-thon \n card selected, thought of and removed, all divined
- impromptu method (clocking) \n michael powers \n triathlon \n pit hartling
2006
power plays Michael Powers
Tri-EASY-Thon
card selected, thought of and removed, all divined
diplopia \n one thought-of (and removed) card by performer and one by spectator, performer finds spectator's card and vice versa \n paul vigil \n "tap a lack" (paul cummins, magic, july 2005) \n double thought \n al koran \n springboard \n michael murray \n diplopia on steroids \n ondřej pšenička
2007
diplopia Paul Vigil
Diplopia
one thought-of (and removed) card by performer and one by spectator, performer finds spectator's card and vice versa
spam filter ii \n thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck, si stebbins, with stripper deck version \n steve beam \n si kick \n steve beam \n spam filter ii \n steve beam
2008
noteworthy Steve Beam
Spam Filter II
thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck, si stebbins, with stripper deck version
the two-ton prophet \n spectator thinks of a card, performer names a number, at that position is the thought-of card, full deck set-up, inspired by stewart james' "the prophet's choice" (james file, p. 2075) \n gordon bean
2009
penumbra Gordon Bean
The Two-Ton Prophet
spectator thinks of a card, performer names a number, at that position is the thought-of card, full deck set-up, inspired by Stewart James' "The Prophet's Choice" (James File, p. 2075)
the point-of-view card trick \n named card is found, memorized deck and multiple out \n juan esteban
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Juan Esteban
The Point-of-View Card Trick
named card is found, memorized deck and multiple out
spam filter ii \n thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck, si stebbins, with stripper deck version \n steve beam \n si kick \n steve beam \n spam filter ii \n steve beam
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Steve Beam
Spam Filter II
thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck, si stebbins, with stripper deck version
the rip-off \n thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck \n scott robinson \n si kick \n steve beam
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson
The Rip-Off
thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck
out and quickie \n out for situation when spectator think of any card, posed as problem \n roberto giobbi \n solution for out and quickie \n roberto giobbi
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi
Out and Quickie
out for situation when spectator think of any card, posed as problem
an emotional out \n out for situation when spectator think of any card \n roberto giobbi \n dai vernon \n emotional reaction \n dai vernon
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon
An Emotional Out
out for situation when spectator think of any card
solution for out and quickie \n out for situation when spectator think of any card, solution \n roberto giobbi \n out and quickie \n roberto giobbi
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi
Solution for Out and Quickie
out for situation when spectator think of any card, solution
tal cual \n performer and spectator each think of a card, they locate each other's cards \n pit hartling \n just like that \n pit hartling
2010
el manuscrito Pit Hartling
Tal Cual
performer and spectator each think of a card, they locate each other's cards
case card \n any named card is left behind in case \n darwin ortiz \n a numbers game (ladanye's acaan) \n jason ladanye \n positioning ploy \n darwin ortiz
2012
lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz
thinking of a card \n spectator looks at fan and thinks of a card, strategies \n steven hamilton \n think of a card \n steven hamilton
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton
Thinking of a Card
spectator looks at fan and thinks of a card, strategies
wishing & making it so \n any card thought of, counting procedure with small packet, over phone \n jim steinmeyer
2014
treacherous impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Wishing & Making it So
any card thought of, counting procedure with small packet, over phone
just thinking \n full deck stack, "do you see a card of the same value here?" (binary divination) \n jim steinmeyer \n "perfect card divination" (howard albright, super psychic mental effects, 1948) \n perfect card divination \n howard albright
2015
devilish impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Just Thinking
full deck stack, "do you see a card of the same value here?" (binary divination)
Inspired by
"Perfect Card Divination" (Howard Albright, Super Psychic Mental Effects, 1948)
just like that \n performer and spectator each think of a card, they locate each other's cards \n pit hartling \n tal cual \n pit hartling
2016
in order to amaze Pit Hartling
Just Like That
performer and spectator each think of a card, they locate each other's cards
guess what? \n with a physical and a mental selection, solomon's time warp wallet \n jon racherbaumer \n the three of clubs \n ralph w. hull \n unknown
2017
facsimile Jon Racherbaumer
Guess What?
with a physical and a mental selection, Solomon's Time Warp Wallet
binary star \n spectator removes four-of-a-kind of thought-of card, performer names card across the room, several handlings \n michael weber \n "thought projections" & "table dowsing" (leo boudreau, skullduggery, 1989) \n white line problem \n karl fulves
2017
black tears Michael Weber
Binary Star
spectator removes four-of-a-kind of thought-of card, performer names card across the room, several handlings
the joker reads minds \n spectator thinks of card and reads order of shuffled deck, spectator should misread joker as selection, it is divined \n edward marlo \n the joker reads minds \n edward marlo \n paul curry
2019
beyond the z Edward Marlo
The Joker Reads Minds
spectator thinks of card and reads order of shuffled deck, spectator should misread joker as selection, it is divined
devilish transposition \n thought-of cards from performer and spectator from two decks transpose, using devilish switch \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Devilish Transposition
thought-of cards from performer and spectator from two decks transpose, using Devilish Switch