das non plus ultra-kunststück\npile of cards removed, noted and placed on pack, after some dealing procedure, the performer divines the cards in face-down layout, translation by john willmann\n unknown\nne plus ultra - first method\n unknown\ndas non plus ultra-kunststück\n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das non plus ultra-Kunststück
pile of cards removed, noted and placed on pack, after some dealing procedure, the performer divines the cards in face-down layout, translation by John Willmann
the bare-faced detection\nno. 13, card chosen by cutting, found with the faced towards the spectators at all times\ncharles t. jordan\n"exact location" (juan tamariz, mnemonica)
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Bare-Faced Detection
No. 13, card chosen by cutting, found with the faced towards the spectators at all times
placement control\ncards returned to spread with known distance, brought together under key with dealing procedure\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Placement Control
cards returned to spread with known distance, brought together under key with dealing procedure
a remarkable coincidence\nspectator cuts deck in three piles, remembers a card and cuts it back, second spectator locates card, two key cards\noswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
A Remarkable Coincidence
spectator cuts deck in three piles, remembers a card and cuts it back, second spectator locates card, two key cards
the peep and riffle\nkey card in center, selection controlled to top with an in-the-hands riffle shuffle\ngraham adams
1931
mr. s. w. erdnase — "his book" Graham Adams
The Peep and Riffle
key card in center, selection controlled to top with an in-the-hands riffle shuffle
lift a few\nspectator cuts cards and replaced, performer divines number of cards, two key cards come from sleeve\ntom sellers
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
Lift a Few
spectator cuts cards and replaced, performer divines number of cards, two key cards come from sleeve
sighting a card in the middle of the deck\n1. ruffling the pack for return of card
2. the push through
3. charlier pass move
4. palming half the deck
5. turning index corner in fan of cards
6. index of card above chosen card
7. sighting card after spectator peeks at index
8. sighting any card called for\n unknown
1936
card manipulations
Unknown
Sighting a Card in the Middle of the Deck
1. Ruffling the Pack for Return of Card
2. The Push Through
3. Charlier Pass Move
4. Palming Half the Deck
5. Turning Index Corner in Fan of Cards
6. Index of Card Above Chosen Card
7. Sighting Card After Spectator Peeks at Index
8. Sighting Any Card Called For
locatrik\nlocation with two keys and two outs, gemini twins precursor\ntheodore annemann\npolar stab\nsteve beam\nscott robinson
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Locatrik
location with two keys and two outs, Gemini Twins precursor
the "last word" location\ntwo key cards, multiple out procedure in placing one of the keys\norville wayne meyer
1939
more card manipulations Orville Wayne Meyer
The "Last Word" Location
two key cards, multiple out procedure in placing one of the keys
backhanded\nreprinted from the magic wand, card sticks to back of hand, key card location\ng. w. hunter\ng. w. hunter's laugh\ng. w. hunter
1940
the jinx 101-151 G. W. Hunter
Backhanded
reprinted from The Magic Wand, card sticks to back of hand, key card location
the perfect card location\nsetting double back key card\nhenry christ\nthe miracle divination\neugenia braue\nturn of the century\npaul curry
1942
prepared cards and accessories Henry Christ
ode to the jinx\nthree piles, one card from one pile selected and packet counted, card is found in performer's pocket\nclyde cairy
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Clyde Cairy
Ode to The Jinx
three piles, one card from one pile selected and packet counted, card is found in performer's pocket
divination supreme\ncards shuffled face-up face-down in process by spectator\nwarren wiersbe\nthe miracle divination\neugenia braue
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
Divination Supreme
cards shuffled face-up face-down in process by spectator
glorifying your magic\n1. califaction of handkerchiefs (silks in dove pan merge together)
2. how to spell trust? (oddity on coin)
3. key card placement (charlier pass)
4. 20th century silks idea
5. zombie idea (floating flower pot)
6. comedy bits with a stooge
7. miser's dream shower (with handkerchief)
8. thumb tip idea (with scotch tape)
9. thimble color change
10. the cotton bunny (cotton bunny to real one, dove pan)\njack yeager
1948
ireland's yearbooks Jack Yeager
Glorifying Your Magic
1. Califaction of Handkerchiefs (silks in dove pan merge together)
2. How to spell trust? (oddity on coin)
3. Key Card Placement (Charlier Pass)
4. 20th Century Silks idea
5. Zombie Idea (floating flower pot)
6. Comedy bits with a stooge
7. Miser's Dream Shower (with handkerchief)
8. Thumb Tip Idea (with scotch tape)
9. Thimble color change
10. The cotton bunny (cotton bunny to real one, dove pan)
you do as i do\nno. 13, standard do as i do effect with two decks, spectator / performer selects same card coincidentally\n unknown\nyou do as i do\njohn scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks
Unknown
You Do as I Do
No. 13, Standard Do As I do effect with two decks, spectator / performer selects same card coincidentally
you do as i do (using one pack of cards)\nno. 14, do as i do, performer picks out spectator's card, asks spectator to take out similar card and is able to divine it\nal baker\ndr. ben b. braude
1950
scarne on card tricks Al Baker, Dr. Ben B. Braude
You Do as I Do (Using one pack of cards)
No. 14, Do As I Do, performer picks out spectator's card, asks spectator to take out similar card and is able to divine it
the four packs\nno. 20, spectator deals deck into four piles, remembers the top card of each pile, assemble the deck, performer divines the four cards\njohn scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
The Four Packs
No. 20, Spectator deals deck into four piles, remembers the top card of each pile, assemble the deck, performer divines the four cards
placing the key cards\nplacing key card next to peeked at cards with cutting sequences<br/>a. placing key card by step control<br/>b. placing key card using cut control<br/>c. placing of key card using shuffle control<br/>d. placing of key card by use of side steal control\nedward marlo
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
Placing the Key Cards
placing key card next to peeked at cards with cutting sequences A. Placing Key Card by Step Control B. Placing Key Card Using Cut Control C. Placing of Key Card using Shuffle Control D. Placing of Key Card by Use of Side Steal Control
a miracle discovery\nthree piles are made and under impossible conditions selection is found, using three key cards\nchan canasta\neffect\nchan canasta\ncanastrick\nlewis jones\nchan canasta
1953
a miracle discovery Chan Canasta
A Miracle Discovery
three piles are made and under impossible conditions selection is found, using three key cards
emotional reaction\nkey card\ndai vernon\ntelepathic miracle\nj. b. bobo\nan emotional out\nroberto giobbi\ndai vernon\nimpossible killer\nbill abbott\ndai vernon
1959
inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
t-formation\nas a force and a key card placement, two methods
- what is it?
- the basic position
- the pullover
- the pushover
- using the pullover
- using the pushover\njames g. thompson jr.
1961
t-formation James G. Thompson Jr.
the center cut\ncenter block pass false cut, credit information, as key placement for peeked at card\nharvey rosenthal\ncrazy eddie\nkarl fulves\nthe center cut\nharvey rosenthal
1971
epilogue Harvey Rosenthal
The Center Cut
center block pass false cut, credit information, as key placement for peeked at card
marlo on the christ force\nas key card placement, five variations\nedward marlo\nhenry christ\nten paces to the right\nroy walton\nturn of the century\npaul curry
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo, Henry Christ
ten paces to the right\nselection ten cards away from face-up ten spot, faro (see page 8 for non-faro suggestion by j. stewart smith), see page 16 for correction\nroy walton\nmarlo on the christ force\nedward marlo\nhenry christ
1971
kabbala — volume 1 Roy Walton
Ten Paces to the Right
selection ten cards away from face-up Ten spot, faro (see page 8 for non-faro suggestion by J. Stewart Smith), see page 16 for correction
placement control\ncrimp, basically tabled version of vernon's placement\nedward marlo\nkey card placement\ndai vernon
1971
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
Placement Control
crimp, basically tabled version of Vernon's Placement
notes on the handling - 4.\nkey card placement from riffle shuffle cull\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
centering\nplacing a selection so that it is half the deck away from a key card
1. by estimation
2. by an "over and under" shuffle
3. variation
4. variation of 2.\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Centering
placing a selection so that it is half the deck away from a key card
1. By Estimation
2. By an "over and under" shuffle
3. variation
4. variation of 2.
camouflage control - the no slip cut\n"basic technique" and "controlled cut", procedures with center cuts and distant key cards\nedward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
Camouflage Control - The No Slip Cut
"Basic Technique" and "Controlled Cut", procedures with center cuts and distant key cards
turn of the century\n\npaul curry\nthe perfect card location\nhenry christ\nthe perfect miracle\npaul curry\ndouble-back corner-short location\n unknown\nmarlo on the christ force\nedward marlo\nhenry christ\nsagittarius\ndavid britland\nbetwixt and between\npeter duffie\nturn of the century\npaul curry\nan old (sheared) black ram<sup>2</sup>\nmichael weber\npaul curry\n6 covers 6\nryan schlutz
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
smashing!\nspectator selects one out of three cards, it's the previously selected card\ndr. john nichols
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. John Nichols
Smashing!
spectator selects one out of three cards, it's the previously selected card
glimpse and transfer\ncard on bottom of pushed out packet is glimpsed and transferred on top, key card\ndennis marks
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Dennis Marks
Glimpse and Transfer
card on bottom of pushed out packet is glimpsed and transferred on top, key card
the if cover up control #1\nkey card placed in break in originally lower half of if peek, faro brings it next to selection\nroger smith\ncover up cut\nedward marlo\nincomplete faro - multiple peeks\nedward marlo
1975
the faro sorcery trilogy — number 1 Roger Smith
The IF Cover Up Control #1
key card placed in break in originally lower half of IF peek, faro brings it next to selection
the if cover up control #2\nkey card placed in break in originally lower half of if peek, faro brings it next to selection
- handling a
- handling b
- handling b - a variation (two selections)\nroger smith
1975
the faro sorcery trilogy — number 1 Roger Smith
The IF Cover Up Control #2
key card placed in break in originally lower half of IF peek, faro brings it next to selection
the if drop control\nkey card placed one faro away from selection with running cut procedure after if peek\nroger smith
1975
the faro sorcery trilogy — number 1 Roger Smith
The IF Drop Control
key card placed one faro away from selection with running cut procedure after IF peek
remote viewing\nno. 56, two spectators remember cards in shuffled deck that is cut back-to-back far away, out-of-hand key card placement\nkarl fulves
1979
self-working mental magic Karl Fulves
Remote Viewing
No. 56, two spectators remember cards in shuffled deck that is cut back-to-back far away, out-of-hand key card placement
aroma cards\nspectator shuffles, makes three piles and follows a selection procedure, card apparently found by smell\nben harris\nwoody meltcher
1981
magic from which memories are made! Ben Harris, Woody Meltcher
Aroma Cards
spectator shuffles, makes three piles and follows a selection procedure, card apparently found by smell
cover blown\nchrist force without cover card, starting with top card secretly reversed above eye-level, also as key placement\nstephen tucker
1984
may the force be with you! Stephen Tucker
Cover Blown
Christ Force without cover card, starting with top card secretly reversed above eye-level, also as key placement
double key card setting\nincluding marlo's ruse cull to set key cards in place\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\n unknown
1991
the olram file Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli), Unknown
Double Key Card Setting
including Marlo's Ruse Cull to set key cards in place
the olram poke\nthree methods inspired by ginsburg poke
- first method
- second method
- third method - "estimation poke" (spelling)\nedward marlo\nginsburg poke\ndai vernon
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
impossible location\nspectator cuts deck into three piles, remembers top card of any pile and loses it\nbob king\nimpossible location\nbob king
1992
the breather Bob King
Impossible Location
spectator cuts deck into three piles, remembers top card of any pile and loses it
impossible location\nspectator cuts deck into three piles, remembers top card of any pile and loses it, breather crimp\nbob king\nimpossible location\nbob king
1993
card file Bob King
Impossible Location
spectator cuts deck into three piles, remembers top card of any pile and loses it, breather crimp
a woven and cut case\npenelope-procedure (pile cut off, counted, card at that position is selection), key is placed next to selection via faro\nalex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
A Woven and Cut Case
penelope-procedure (pile cut off, counted, card at that position is selection), key is placed next to selection via faro
horowitz key card move\ndouble backer is placed next to selection in out-of-hands selection procedure\nsam leo horowitz
1994
more greater magic Sam Leo Horowitz
Horowitz Key Card Move
double backer is placed next to selection in out-of-hands selection procedure
"how it is done", or "the indeceptive deception", or "one for the wise ones"\nsucker key card placement to throw off magicians\nhorace goldin\njohn northern hilliard
1994
more greater magic Horace Goldin, John Northern Hilliard
"How It Is Done", or "The Indeceptive Deception", or "One For The Wise Ones"
a phenomenal memory\nperformer apparently remembers a whole spread and thus identifies a chosen card that has been moved from its position\njuan tamariz\nmoe seidenstein\njimmy grippo
1995
card college — volume 1 Juan Tamariz, Moe Seidenstein, Jimmy Grippo
A Phenomenal Memory
performer apparently remembers a whole spread and thus identifies a chosen card that has been moved from its position
mind mirror\nno. 15, card from a third is removed after performer memorized the pile, he names missing card, key card placement after riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves
Mind Mirror
No. 15, card from a third is removed after performer memorized the pile, he names missing card, key card placement after riffle shuffle
three for two\nthree selections made in different way, no-touch selection procedure, all located, two key cards, first cut of cut-deeper force\nsimon aronson\nmarlo's double christ location\nedward marlo
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Three For Two
three selections made in different way, no-touch selection procedure, all located, two key cards, first cut of cut-deeper force
bottom facts\napplied to distant key card placement\nkarl fulves\nside jogged aces\nkarl fulves\nbottom fact\nkarl fulves
1995
the fine print Karl Fulves
polar stab\nlocation of two cards with two keys\nsteve beam\nscott robinson\nlocatrik\ntheodore annemann
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam, Scott Robinson
multiplocation\nwith four cards\nsteve beam\nhigh class location\nsimon aronson\nthree names in the counting\nal smith
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
marlo on the christ force\nsecond variation, key placement\nedward marlo\nmarlo on the christ force\nedward marlo\nhenry christ
1996
facsimile Edward Marlo
bikes peek\nkey card placement, in the hands\nsteven youell\nfor the unambitious\nedward marlo\nto the top\nj. stewart smith
1996
the trapdoor — volume three Steven Youell
bottom running cut\nplacing a key card above the top stock during running cut, bottom strip\nbob irons\nbottom running-cut\nbob irons
1999
tricks of my trade Bob Irons
Bottom Running Cut
placing a key card above the top stock during running cut, bottom strip
the bottom card as "key"\nno. 2, key card placement with reverse cull to upper section, or sticky key card to have the deck shuffled\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Bottom Card as "Key"
No. 2, key card placement with reverse cull to upper section, or sticky key card to have the deck shuffled
supplementary note\nas four ace production, or as key card placement\nkarl fulves\ndrawing the card from the bottom\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Karl Fulves
the "key" card obtained by the index\nno. 14, sighting bottom card of top half as card is replaced\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The "Key" Card Obtained by the Index
No. 14, sighting bottom card of top half as card is replaced
three names in the counting\npresentation for multiplocation, with variation (food for thought)\nal smith\nmultiplocation\nsteve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Al Smith
Three Names in the Counting
presentation for Multiplocation, with variation (Food for Thought)
plugging the keyhole\npresentation for bounce control\ntom craven\nsteve beam\nbounce control i\ntom craven
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Tom Craven, Steve Beam
placing a key card ii\ntop card taken into right hand, deck then spread over it, also with key or force card near top\nneal elias\nedward marlo
2001
new card controls Neal Elias, Edward Marlo
Placing A Key Card II
top card taken into right hand, deck then spread over it, also with key or force card near top
moonshine locations\nwatch band as shiner\njohn cornelius\njohn cornelius thoughts\njohn cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
kardyro's kard kontrol\npartial, glimpsing top card of left hand half as bottom card of right hand spread is pointed to and shown to spectator\ntony kardyro
2002
latter day secrets Tony Kardyro
Kardyro's Kard Kontrol
partial, glimpsing top card of left hand half as bottom card of right hand spread is pointed to and shown to spectator
impossible\nspectator shuffles after replacement, selection between two key cards\njack avis\nlewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Impossible
spectator shuffles after replacement, selection between two key cards
blunt instrument\ngreat selection process for a multiple out ending, setting multiple key cards in the process\njerry sadowitz
2004
cut controls Jerry Sadowitz
Blunt Instrument
great selection process for a multiple out ending, setting multiple key cards in the process
a card control\nwith locator card, originally from precursor #36 (sept. 1992)
- multiple cards
- selected card to a certain position
- spectator goes past the break\ngary plants\ncard controls - placing a key card\nneal elias
2004
lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants
A Card Control
with locator card, originally from Precursor #36 (Sept. 1992)
the spring roll\none card location, using the rolly polly controlly as key card placement\nsteve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
The Spring Roll
one card location, using the Rolly Polly Controlly as key card placement
ahead of the game\nprediction in pocket, cards add up to find position fo selection\nmick ayres\nthe conjurer's touch\n unknown
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Mick Ayres
Ahead of the Game
prediction in pocket, cards add up to find position fo selection
a contrived location\nselection made in unusual way from incomplete faro condition, also handlings with multiple out prediction and partial stack\njack avis
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
A Contrived Location
selection made in unusual way from incomplete faro condition, also handlings with multiple out prediction and partial stack
deal shuffle\nslop style shuffle with both hands in mechanics grip, just pushing over packets from left to right hand. can be used as:
- key card placement
- control (top or bottom)\njustin higham
2008
dexterity manual Justin Higham
Deal Shuffle
Slop style shuffle with both hands in Mechanics grip, just pushing over packets from left to right hand. Can be used as:
rendezvous\nsetting four key cards to find selections, also as marriage effect, actually yves carbonnier\nyves cabernet
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Yves Cabernet
Rendezvous
setting four key cards to find selections, also as marriage effect, actually Yves Carbonnier
the lift shuffle - a study in the polyvalence of a sleight\n- control the top stock in one shuffle<br/>- control top and bottom stocks in one shuffle<br/>- force one or several cards<br/>- control a selected card<br/>- eliminate cards that lie on top of a wanted card<br/>- invert the order of individual cards on top of the deck<br/>- invert the order of two groups on top of the deck<br/>- bring a card from the top to a specific number<br/>- key card placement<br/>- cull one or several cards to the bottom of the deck in a single overhand shuffle<br/>- false shuffle the entire deck\nroberto giobbi
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi
The Lift Shuffle - A Study in the Polyvalence of a Sleight
Control the top stock in one shuffle - Control top and bottom stocks in one shuffle - Force one or several cards - Control a selected card - Eliminate cards that lie on top of a wanted card - Invert the order of individual cards on top of the deck - Invert the order of two groups on top of the deck - Bring a card from the top to a specific number - Key Card Placement - Cull one or several cards to the bottom of the deck in a single overhand shuffle - False shuffle the entire deck
push-in\ninserting a card at inner end with applications:<br/>- setting key<br/>- next to crimp or getting break<br/>- diagonal palm shift (see also john carney, book of secrets)\nroberto giobbi
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi
Push-In
inserting a card at inner end with applications: - setting key - next to crimp or getting break - Diagonal Palm Shift (see also John Carney, Book of Secrets)
an emotional out\nout for situation when spectator think of any card\nroberto giobbi\ndai vernon\nemotional reaction\ndai vernon
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon
An Emotional Out
out for situation when spectator think of any card
good and better\nkey card placement after peek\nroberto giobbi\nedward marlo\nkey card placement\nedward marlo
2010
secret agenda Roberto Giobbi, Edward Marlo
a key card placement\noriginally from precursor (sept. 1992)
- multiple cards
- selected card to a certain position
- spectator goes past the break\ngary plants
2011
lecture notes - honolulu hawaii Gary Plants
wunderpunkt\nthoughts and techniques using a pencil dotted card
- ...jetzt machen sie mal einen punkt!
- forcieren der leitkarte
- setzen der leitkarte
- kontrollieren der leitkarte\nwolfgang moser
2011
kreationen Wolfgang Moser
Wunderpunkt
thoughts and techniques using a pencil dotted card
the fan control\n- the basic idea
- the fan control with step
- the fan control with key card
- the fan control with bridge
- the fan control with daub\nroberto giobbi
2012
confidences Roberto Giobbi
the c.c. center\nsetting up for center deal with "the consistent control", as stop trick, key card placement, double deal\nr. paul wilson
2014
card men R. Paul Wilson
The C.C. Center
setting up for Center Deal with "The Consistent Control", as Stop Trick, Key Card Placement, Double Deal
a think and stop card trick\n\njorge "the jack" garcia\na "think stop" trick\njohn northern hilliard\na think-stop trick\njorge "the jack" garcia
2015
7 mysteries of mentalism Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
card at date\ncard fairly lost, appears at day of the month of birth, two handlings\njohn cottle\ncool spell\neddie fields\nthe four seasons\nlin searles\nroberto giobbi
2016
operandi John Cottle
Card at Date
card fairly lost, appears at day of the month of birth, two handlings
johnny's glimpse\nsetting and glimpsing key card during one-handed shift\njohnny thompson\nthe erdnase shift. one hand\ns. w. erdnase
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson
Johnny's Glimpse
setting and glimpsing key card during one-handed shift
a blind mess\ncard chosen from face-up/face-down and rosetta spun mess, performer cuts to it after some mixing, faro\nharapan ong
2018
principia Harapan Ong
A Blind Mess
card chosen from face-up/face-down and rosetta spun mess, performer cuts to it after some mixing, faro
contrôle de quatre cartes au mélange français\nkey card placement of four cards, overhand shuffle\nyves carbonnier
2019
grand livre de cartomagie Yves Carbonnier
Contrôle de Quatre Cartes au Mélange Français
key card placement of four cards, overhand shuffle
2. a natural spread break\ndeck spread onto table from left-hand dealing position until stopped, force or to replace card, breather crimp\nryan plunkett\ncharlie miller's table-spread force\ncharlie miller
2020
distilled Ryan Plunkett
2. A Natural Spread Break
deck spread onto table from left-hand dealing position until stopped, force or to replace card, breather crimp