the mystery of the blackboard\ninformation written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution\npaul rosini\nthe ultimate prediction - a "no smudge" swami\ngeorge b. anderson\naddenda to "mystery of the blackboard\nthomas alan waters\naddenda to "mystery of the blackboard\nthomas alan waters
1934
the jinx 1-50 Paul Rosini
The Mystery of the Blackboard
information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution
telepathy plus\nwritten question and name are divined ends with a picture duplication\ntheodore annemann\ntrinkle\nthomas alan waters
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
Telepathy Plus
written question and name are divined ends with a picture duplication
on the wire\nrandom person phoned, name divined\ntheodore annemann\nthe telephone effect\nal mann\nno. 2: on the wired thought\nthomas alan waters
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
notaria\nchosen card and diagram are divined/duplicated, forcing deck, center tear\ntheodore annemann\ncenter-tear\nthomas alan waters
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Notaria
chosen card and diagram are divined/duplicated, forcing deck, center tear
slate psychics\nchosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer\nrobert parrish\nthe psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nthomas alan waters
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
Slate Psychics
chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
wired thought\nany person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index\ntheodore annemann\nno. 2: on the wired thought\nthomas alan waters
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Wired Thought
any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
before your eyes\nmessage on slate becomes name of selection when wiping over it, idea by charles nyquist on page 270\nnorman ashworth\nphantom hand\noscar weigle\nbefore your eyes improvement\nwalter b. gibson\nslated for action\njames torry\nbefore the eyes variation\nnorman ashworth\nvelleda variations\nstephen tucker\nwipeout\nthomas alan waters\nthe human eraser\nsteve beam\ncardtrik\nsteve beam\netaoin shrdlu\nkarl fulves\ncontest influence solutions\nmax abrams\ntoro\nchristoph borer\nkrabat \nmireille \nnadia "lou" schürmann\ndie verwandlung der schrift\nchristoph borer
1937
the jinx 1-50 Norman Ashworth
Before your Eyes
message on slate becomes name of selection when wiping over it, idea by Charles Nyquist on page 270
the five card mental force\n\ndai vernon\npsychological locations\normond mcgill\ndai vernon\nvernon's f.c.m.f.\ngerald kosky\ntele-mental\ngerald kosky\non my mind\ngerald kosky\nfource of hearts\nallan slaight\n5 card mental force\ndai vernon\nthe ultra effect\npaul rylander\ndaisection\nthomas alan waters
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon
the three of clubs\ncard on table turns out to be any card named, different switches\nralph w. hull\n unknown\na mental card mystery\nralph w. hull\nself control\njean-eugène robert-houdin\narthur leroy\nanother visit\nedward marlo\nclubble\nthomas alan waters\nyr card yr wallet\nkarl fulves\nthe three of clubs\nsam h. sharpe\na.m.\n unknown
1938
greater magic Ralph W. Hull, Unknown
The Three of Clubs
card on table turns out to be any card named, different switches
synchronism\nperformer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches\nrobert parrish\nsynchroincidence\nthomas alan waters
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Synchronism
performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
graphology\nspectators write on paper cards, performer assigns them correctly, pseudo-psychometry\nl. vosburgh lyons\ngraphology\nl. vosburgh lyons\nspeakay\nthomas alan waters
1940
the jinx 51-100 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Graphology
spectators write on paper cards, performer assigns them correctly, pseudo-psychometry
two cards in fear\ntwo spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper\ndr. jacob daley\ntwo blades\nbill simon\nstableau\nthomas alan waters
1940
the jinx 51-100 Dr. Jacob Daley
Two Cards in Fear
two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper
weird wire\nmedium phoned and tells one out of five designs, selected cards and word\ntheodore annemann\nzodiaxis\nthomas alan waters
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Weird Wire
medium phoned and tells one out of five designs, selected cards and word
the finger knows - and tells\none of five\nal baker\nthe finger knows - and tells\nal baker\npalmystic\nthomas alan waters\nthe finger knows - and tells\nal baker
1941
our mysteries Al Baker
idea of 40,000 words\ndictionary test, whole in book\nsid lorraine\n50'000 words\nal mann\nsidesidal\nthomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Sid Lorraine
half and half\nthree dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens\nstewart james\nthe new half and half\nl. vosburgh lyons\ntypecast\nkarl fulves\nheartbreaker\nthomas alan waters\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James
Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
the ghost of a chance\nbillet switching box, q&a\notis manning\n(b) the key test\neddie clever\nthe o.m. switch box\nharry stanley\notis manning\na k.f. idea on an o.m. switch\nkarrell fox\nomanation\nthomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Otis Manning
cagliostro's spectacles\nspectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections\n shaman\nan idea of delands, credit reference on page 191\nbifocals\n shaman\nbluecue\nthomas alan waters
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Shaman
Cagliostro's Spectacles
spectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections
are you psychic?\nperformer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match\nmartin gardner\nare you psychic?\nmartin gardner\npsidentify\nthomas alan waters
1943
ireland's yearbooks Martin Gardner
Are You Psychic?
performer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match
days of force\ncalendar number force\nmel stover\nfortunes of a wise fool\nstephen minch\nrainbow matrix\nphilip t. goldstein\nwalter b. gibson\nmaurice kraitchik\nquintasense\nthomas alan waters\nringo-bingo\nstephen tucker\nrainbow matrix\nphilip t. goldstein\nwalter b. gibson\nmaurice kraitchik\nmatrix number force\nthomas alan waters\nrethink\nphilip t. goldstein\nthreesum\nthomas alan waters\ncalendar prediction\nmel stover
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Mel Stover
out of this phone book\nbook, opened freely, line is forced, franklin v. taylor's peek deck principle with a book\npaul curry\nout of this phone book\npaul curry\npagency\nthomas alan waters
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Paul Curry
Out Of This Phone Book
book, opened freely, line is forced, Franklin V. Taylor's peek deck principle with a book
phoney\nperson on telephone knows card three times, three different methods\nalan barnert\nphoney\nalan barnert\nzodiaccent\nthomas alan waters
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Alan Barnert
Phoney
person on telephone knows card three times, three different methods
the malkin\nvoodoo effect, two paper dolls are rolled up and pinched with a needle, at the same places\nrobert fairthorne\nsimulacrum\nhen fetsch\nthe malkin\nrobert fairthorne\npinance\nthomas alan waters
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Robert Fairthorne
The Malkin
voodoo effect, two paper dolls are rolled up and pinched with a needle, at the same places
mental card miracle\ncard is put in pocket\ndai vernon\ndaisection\nthomas alan waters\nthe little princess\nlarry jennings\non vernon's "mental card miracle"\nedward marlo\nmentalism by elimination\narturo de ascanio\nmental card miracle\ndr. jacob daley
1949
stars of magic Dai Vernon
getting the impression\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\ngeorge b. anderson\nburning questions\nthomas alan waters\nburning questions ii\nthomas alan waters
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Getting the Impression
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
date man duplication\nday on calendar sheet is encircled, divination\nhen fetsch\nglimpression\nthomas alan waters
1951
the phoenix 201 - 250 Hen Fetsch
centear\nmovie presentation, ruse for tearing the paper\nbob somerfeld\ntorn center deluxe\ngeorge b. anderson\ncenter-tear\nthomas alan waters
1951
mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld
that's the spirit\nname is predicted and writing appears\nbob somerfeld\nted messenger\nted messenger's "fourth dimensional enterprise" in "coven"\nspiritrump\nthomas alan waters
1951
mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld, Ted Messenger
That's the Spirit
name is predicted and writing appears
Inspired by
Ted Messenger's "Fourth Dimensional Enterprise" in "Coven"
the divertisements of stewart judah\n- variation of mutus nomen
- on flesh color point for gimmicks (malini anecdote)
- on the paper snapper
- cigar vanish
- malini's adhering cigar\nstewart judah\nmax malini\nmutus nomen\njohn hamilton\nmutarot\nthomas alan waters
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart Judah, Max Malini
The Divertisements of Stewart Judah
- Variation of Mutus Nomen
- on flesh color point for gimmicks (Malini anecdote)
- on the Paper Snapper
- Cigar Vanish
- Malini's Adhering Cigar
phoney\nperson on telephone knows card three times, three different methods\nalan barnert\nphoney\nalan barnert\nzodiaccent\nthomas alan waters
1956
the best in magic Alan Barnert
Phoney
person on telephone knows card three times, three different methods
the irrisistible force\n\nmel stover\nrainbow matrix\nphilip t. goldstein\nwalter b. gibson\nmaurice kraitchik\nrainbow matrix\nphilip t. goldstein\nwalter b. gibson\nmaurice kraitchik\nthreesum\nthomas alan waters\nforce majeur\nphilip t. goldstein\ntile force\ndoug canning
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Mel Stover
(7) corinda's "money box"\ncoins in box are removed, performer names amount and dates on the coins, electronic version\ntony corinda\nprecoinition\nphilip t. goldstein\ncashseer\nthomas alan waters
1958
blindfolds & x-ray eyes Tony Corinda
(7) Corinda's "Money Box"
coins in box are removed, performer names amount and dates on the coins, electronic version
the crossword puzzle\npage marked with big x, word in center memorized and page torn\ntony corinda\ntheodore annemann\ndubbook\nthomas alan waters\ntony corinda\ntom sellers
1959
book tests Tony Corinda, Theodore Annemann
The Crossword Puzzle
page marked with big X, word in center memorized and page torn
ultra-modern mentalism\nprediction of a word, with tape recorder and assistant\ntony corinda\nrobert harbin\nthe spirit\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley\nunknown power\nthomas alan waters
1959
book tests Tony Corinda, Robert Harbin
Ultra-Modern Mentalism
prediction of a word, with tape recorder and assistant
the red card prediction\nten cards, selected one is different to the other\n unknown\nthe red card prediction\n unknown\nlongwave\nthomas alan waters
1959
card tricks
Unknown
precognition\nsixteen designs on a board, number is chosen and selected design has already been predicted\nrupert gilbert\nframedown\nthomas alan waters\nstanley collins\non the color-counting frame\nthomas alan waters\ncoloured discs\ndavid berglas
1960
magic of the mind Rupert Gilbert
Precognition
sixteen designs on a board, number is chosen and selected design has already been predicted
addenda to "mystery of the blackboard\ninformation written on blackboard is divined blindfolded\nthomas alan waters\nthe mystery of the blackboard\npaul rosini
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Thomas Alan Waters
Addenda to "Mystery of the Blackboard
information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded
subliminal imagery\nwith ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one\nthomas alan waters\nsublimagery\nthomas alan waters
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Thomas Alan Waters
Subliminal Imagery
with Ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one
mathematically inclined\nten digits used for longer calculation, result instantly seen by performer, for credit discussion see reference\nl. vosburgh lyons\nthomas alan waters\np. 70\np. 105 for historic notes by ronald wohl\ntriangle card trick\nbruce cervon\nmathematically inclined\nl. vosburgh lyons
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 L. Vosburgh Lyons, Thomas Alan Waters
Mathematically Inclined
ten digits used for longer calculation, result instantly seen by performer, for credit discussion see reference
little albert\nany word from any book, written in red on business card, then named word in blue on other business card, they match\nkarl fulves\np. 76 for title explanation\nlittle albert slate variation\njames porter\nkarl fulves\ntrue test conditions\nkarl fulves\nlittle albert\nkarl fulves\nalbertest\nthomas alan waters
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Little Albert
any word from any book, written in red on business card, then named word in blue on other business card, they match
triangle card trick\ncard version, final value predicted\nbruce cervon\nmathematically inclined\nl. vosburgh lyons\nthomas alan waters
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
the gold medallion\nprediction of number on medallion\nal koran\nthe antique medallion\nglenn g. gravatt\nal koran\nthe jubilee medallion\nalan shaxon\nmedallion\nkarl fulves\nultimedallion\njack kent tillar\nkoran revisited\nwayne dobson\nkeynow\nthomas alan waters\npolish-ing koran's medallion\njohnny thompson\nmedallion meets tidal wave\njohn hostler\nthe koran medallion\njohnny thompson
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
the card pyramid\nmathematical layout of spot cards, end result is predicted, for waters credit see reference\nharry lorayne\nthomas alan waters\nmathematically inclined\nl. vosburgh lyons\nthomas alan waters\nbabel\nkarl fulves
1967
deck-sterity Harry Lorayne, Thomas Alan Waters
The Card Pyramid
mathematical layout of spot cards, end result is predicted, for Waters credit see reference
future ghost\ncards thought-of and not removed from deck, one-way faces or edge-marks or one-way crimp, see also p. 373 and p. 684\nalan brown\none way ghost\njerry k. hartman\ntalismanacle\nthomas alan waters\npointer cards & clocking ideas\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Alan Brown
Future Ghost
cards thought-of and not removed from deck, one-way faces or edge-marks or one-way crimp, see also p. 373 and p. 684
jet thought\none of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)\njames g. thompson jr.\nace under glass\nkarl fulves\nindiair\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal\njames g. thompson jr.\njato\nthomas alan waters\njames g. thompson jr.\npentab\nthomas alan waters\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.\nthink of a president\nkarl fulves\nthought in color\ntony bartolotta
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Jet Thought
one of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)
the man who was not there\npolaroid picture of performer is sent by mail, performer vanishes on photograph\ntony shiels\ngeorge arrowsmith's "remote control vanish"\nmailefactor\nthomas alan waters
1973
the compleat magick - volume i Tony Shiels
The Man Who Was Not There
polaroid picture of performer is sent by mail, performer vanishes on photograph
mentalism - the approach is personal\n- the approach to mentalism varies
- why hire you?
- be sure you know more than the audience
- what about the miracle man?
- ancient wisdom
- an adult form of entertainment
- don't worry about being scoffed at
- justify your own approach\nthomas alan waters
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Thomas Alan Waters
Mentalism - The Approach is Personal
- The Approach to Mentalism Varies
- Why Hire You?
- Be Sure you Know More than the Audience
- What About the Miracle Man?
- Ancient Wisdom
- An Adult form of Entertainment
- Don't Worry About being Scoffed At
- Justify Your Own Approach
cider!\nwith extra card (double jonah)\npaul curry\ndecideal\nthomas alan waters\nsweeter cider\nlewis jones\ncider!\npaul curry\n11-as-10 dodge\n unknown\ncider!\npaul curry\nnick the greek poker deal\ncharles nyquist\nsweeter cider\nlewis jones\nstrong cider\njon racherbaumer\nedward marlo\ndouble power poker\nnick trost
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
towering prediction\ncards are laid out and spectator follows instruction from a tape recorder\nstephen minch\nstacks\nthomas alan waters\ntowering prediction\nstephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
Towering Prediction
cards are laid out and spectator follows instruction from a tape recorder
fortunes of a wise fool\nbased on an idea by ed mellon, matrix force\nstephen minch\ndays of force\nmel stover\nquintasense\nthomas alan waters
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
some notes on the use of billets - part 1\n- hidden i see
- the unnatural fold
- the switch
- materials
- accessories
- using the notebook
- the untorn center
- area of writing
- the fold\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick - volume 1 Thomas Alan Waters
Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 1
- Hidden I See
- The Unnatural Fold
- The Switch
- Materials
- Accessories
- Using the Notebook
- The Untorn Center
- Area of Writing
- The Fold
some notes on the use of billets - part 2\n- the tear
- the third finger provides the pressure
- close-up routine no. one
- 'transmitter and receiver'
- close-up routine no. two
- addenda
- for office workers\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick - volume 1 Thomas Alan Waters
Some Notes on the Use of Billets - Part 2
- The Tear
- The Third Finger Provides the Pressure
- Close-Up Routine No. One
- 'Transmitter and Receiver'
- Close-Up Routine No. Two
- Addenda
- For Office Workers
check mate\ntwo decks, card turned over also card next to reversed card is the same as in second deck\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick - volume i Thomas Alan Waters
Check Mate
two decks, card turned over also card next to reversed card is the same as in second deck
automatic poker\nno. 15, spectator selects five cards from ten-card packet, hand predicted, performer is left with winning hand\nkarl fulves\ndecideal\nthomas alan waters\nautomatic poker - a different handling\nnick trost\nal thatcher\ntom hubbard\nfirst draw\nkarl fulves\nautomatic poker\nkarl fulves
1976
self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Automatic Poker
No. 15, spectator selects five cards from ten-card packet, hand predicted, performer is left with winning hand
secrets of a horoscope worker\n- the pitch
- the setup
- the question slip
- the reading
- using the information
- private readings
- telephone work
- financial rewards
- immoral or...?\nthomas alan waters
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Thomas Alan Waters
Secrets of a Horoscope Worker
- The Pitch
- The Setup
- The Question Slip
- The Reading
- Using the Information
- Private Readings
- Telephone Work
- Financial Rewards
- Immoral Or...?
beyond chance\nspectator's question on business card changes into answer, in nest of envelopes\nthomas alan waters
1976
the compleat magick - volume ii Thomas Alan Waters
Beyond Chance
spectator's question on business card changes into answer, in nest of envelopes
four-sided triangle\ncard is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator\nphilip t. goldstein\npyratarot\nthomas alan waters\n4 sided triangle - weber notes\nmichael weber
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Four-sided Triangle
card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator
fortunetelling is serious business\n- a serious business
- there are exceptions
- a word about 'gag' fortunetelling
- an example
- a sense of responsibility
- reader and subject
- not show business\nthomas alan waters
1977
the compleat magick - volume ii Thomas Alan Waters
Fortunetelling is Serious Business
- A Serious Business
- There are Exceptions
- A Word About 'Gag' Fortunetelling
- An Example
- A Sense of Responsibility
- Reader and Subject
- Not Show Business
numerology card in wallet\nprediction in envelope, in wallet, nine-force, version of al koran's "five-star miracle card"\nthomas alan waters\ncard in wallet\nrobert siepielski\nsymbolic\nlarry becker
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Thomas Alan Waters
Numerology Card in Wallet
prediction in envelope, in wallet, nine-force, version of Al Koran's "Five-Star Miracle Card"
card in wallet\nprediction of chosen card, multiple out in wallet, linguistic\nrobert siepielski\nnumerology card in wallet\nthomas alan waters
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Robert Siepielski
Card in Wallet
prediction of chosen card, multiple out in wallet, linguistic
box office\nbox with amulets on a tray, one is removed and under the tray but in the box is a prediction with the right choice\nthomas alan waters\ned mellon's "quantimental" and eric lewis' "whosgotwot" in "crowning miracles" p.202.\nno ink-ling\nmichael demarco\nmind gamebit\nrichard bartram, jr.
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Box Office
box with amulets on a tray, one is removed and under the tray but in the box is a prediction with the right choice
Related to
Ed Mellon's "Quantimental" and Eric Lewis' "WhosGotWot" in "Crowning Miracles" p.202.
tryptrych\nspectator puts an object in the left and one in the right pocket, one remains on the table and performer names the locations of the three objects, gimmick\nthomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Tryptrych
spectator puts an object in the left and one in the right pocket, one remains on the table and performer names the locations of the three objects, gimmick
burning questions\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\nthomas alan waters\ngetting the impression\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
burning questions ii\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\nthomas alan waters\ngetting the impression\ngeorge b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Burning Questions II
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
unknown power\ntape cassette with headline prediction on\nthomas alan waters\nbob tripp in robert a. nelson's "sensational mentalism" p. 68.\nultra-modern mentalism\ntony corinda\nrobert harbin
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Unknown Power
tape cassette with headline prediction on
Related to
Bob Tripp in Robert A. Nelson's "Sensational Mentalism" p. 68.
synchroincidence\ntwo decks, same card is selected, red/blue\nthomas alan waters\nsynchronism\nrobert parrish\ncontrasting prediction\nphilip t. goldstein\nsynchrowave\nthomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
framedown\nideas on the stanley collins "color counting frame"\nthomas alan waters\nstanley collins\nstanley collins' "deceptive conceptions in magic" p. 63.\nrupert gilbert's "precognition" in "the gen", vol.7, nr. 1, 1951\nlouis histed's "arabian prediction in "abra" vol. 37, nr. 959, 1964\nprecognition\nrupert gilbert
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Stanley Collins
Framedown
ideas on the Stanley Collins "Color Counting Frame"
Related to
Stanley Collins' "Deceptive Conceptions in Magic" p. 63.
Rupert Gilbert's "Precognition" in "The Gen", Vol.7, Nr. 1, 1951
Louis Histed's "Arabian Prediction in "Abra" Vol. 37, Nr. 959, 1964
the psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nslate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, mental masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer\nthomas alan waters\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann\ntriple coercion\ntheodore annemann\nslate psychics\nrobert parrish\nthe satchel\npeter warlock
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
The Psychic Coercion of the Interrupted Schoolboy
slate in envelope, first the name of a card appears then a number, flap, Mental Masterpiece gimmick, chalk band-writer
"larry becker's world of super mentalism, volume two" - an historical perspective\nreview by goldstein and waters, missing credits of becker book\nthomas alan waters\nlarry becker
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Thomas Alan Waters (reviewer)
"Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism, Volume Two" - An Historical Perspective
by Larry Becker Review by Goldstein and Waters, missing credits of Becker book
symbolic\ncards with names of objects, one is selected by 9 force\nlarry becker\nphil goldstein's "australien packets" in "the linking ring" 1978.\nnumerology card in wallet\nthomas alan waters
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Symbolic
cards with names of objects, one is selected by 9 force
Inspired by
Phil Goldstein's "Australien Packets" in "The Linking Ring" 1978.
hummer's magic carpet\ndivination of a four letter word from a list, with handkerchief and alphabet cards (1945)\nbob hummer\ngrayze\nthomas alan waters\nbob hummer\noctext\nphilip t. goldstein
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's Magic Carpet
divination of a four letter word from a list, with handkerchief and alphabet cards (1945)
mathematical 3-card monte\n\nkarl fulves\ndigital diamonds\nkarl fulves\nshylock's card\nkarl fulves\ntime squared\nfather cyprian\ntrivarication\nthomas alan waters\nfaxfiction\nkarl fulves\na penny for your thoughts\npaul curry\nthe return of mental monte\nlewis jones
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Karl Fulves
selectrick\ntypewriter rings bell on command\nthomas alan waters\nselectrick\nthomas alan waters
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Thomas Alan Waters
con-test\nspectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off\nphilip t. goldstein\noptionail\nthomas alan waters
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
Con-Test
spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off
the double routine\ndifferent routines, based on the same handling, on indexes and pocket writing\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
The Double Routine
different routines, based on the same handling, on indexes and pocket writing
no. 1: great minds still think alike\nspectator writes a number on a piece of paper, performer writes the same down\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
No. 1: Great Minds Still Think Alike
spectator writes a number on a piece of paper, performer writes the same down
no. 2: on the wired thought\nrandom person phoned, name divined and the person names a year which is divined too, combination of two annemann effects\nthomas alan waters\non the wire\ntheodore annemann\nwired thought\ntheodore annemann
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
No. 2: On the Wired Thought
random person phoned, name divined and the person names a year which is divined too, combination of two Annemann effects
no. 4: card reading\ncard prediction, with tarot or playing cards, in context of a reading\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
No. 4: Card Reading
card prediction, with tarot or playing cards, in context of a reading
geometear\ntwo objects are written on two pieces of paper, one is selected and the word divined\nthomas alan waters\nconcepts never die\nray hyman
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Geometear
two objects are written on two pieces of paper, one is selected and the word divined
trinkle\nbirthday and zodiac are written on paper and divined\nthomas alan waters\ntelepathy plus\ntheodore annemann
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Trinkle
birthday and zodiac are written on paper and divined
the challenge book test\nspectator takes any book and choses any word, which he writes on a blank card, word is divined\nbasil horwitz\nmiscellanea\nthomas alan waters
1981
the mental magick of basil horwitz Basil Horwitz
The Challenge Book Test
spectator takes any book and choses any word, which he writes on a blank card, word is divined
the occultear\nsecretly tearing the center
- writing materials
- the area of writings
- the fold
- the tear\nthomas alan waters\njack avis\ncentre tear (one hand variation)\ntony corinda\nal koran
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Jack Avis
The Occultear
secretly tearing the center
- Writing Materials
- The Area of Writings
- The Fold
- The Tear
routine no. 2 (close-up)\nhandling variation\nthomas alan waters\nc. l. boarde's "question and answer, variation c" in "mainly mental, vol. one" p.78
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Routine No. 2 (Close-Up)
handling variation
Related to
C. L. Boarde's "Question and Answer, Variation C" in "Mainly Mental, Vol. One" p.78
triton\na red, white, and blue billet are in a bulldog clip, which select a category each, aspectator selects one of three categories and choses a word from that category, which he writes down, the word is predicted on one of the three billets\nthomas alan waters\njack avis' "chronokinesis" in peter warlock's "pentagram", vol. 8, no. 4. p. 25.
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Triton
a red, white, and blue billet are in a bulldog clip, which select a category each, aspectator selects one of three categories and choses a word from that category, which he writes down, the word is predicted on one of the three billets
Inspired by
Jack Avis' "Chronokinesis" in Peter Warlock's "Pentagram", Vol. 8, No. 4. P. 25.
triposte\npage from a side-bound spiral notebook is torn in three pieces, triple prediction\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Triposte
page from a side-bound spiral notebook is torn in three pieces, triple prediction
o.t.l. omega\nwith initialed index cards, out to lunch and flap, triple prediction\nthomas alan waters\nopen minds\naudley walsh
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
O.T.L. Omega
with initialed index cards, out to lunch and flap, triple prediction
trionic\nthree phases
- card is seen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
- card is unseen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
- prediction of a selected card\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Trionic
three phases
- card is seen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
- card is unseen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
- prediction of a selected card
lenormand's legacy\nquestion is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given\nthomas alan waters\nt. a. waters in "genii" vol. 28, no. 1, 1963
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
LeNormand's Legacy
question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given
lenormand's legacy ii\nquestion is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given, different handling\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
LeNormand's Legacy II
question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given, different handling
mutarot\nmutus nomen with tarot cards, start for a reading with several people\nthomas alan waters\nthe divertisements of stewart judah\nstewart judah\nmax malini\nnomen omen\nphilip t. goldstein\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
MuTarot
Mutus Nomen with tarot cards, start for a reading with several people
mutwo\nten spectators write initials and a word on half of a business card, mutus nomen, start for a reading\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
MuTwo
ten spectators write initials and a word on half of a business card, Mutus Nomen, start for a reading
palmystic\nmuscle reading technique, hidden as palmistry\nthomas alan waters\nwilliam w. larsen sr.'s "the dr. q simplicity mindreading act"\nthe finger knows - and tells\nal baker
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Palmystic
muscle reading technique, hidden as palmistry
Related to
William W. Larsen Sr.'s "The Dr. Q Simplicity Mindreading Act"
presentation\nessay on presentation for psychometry
- selling the psychometry effect
- performance situations - good and bad
- how many items?
- single object readings
- concealed items (unknown objects, known objects)
- blindfolds
- locating the participants
- the psychometry act\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Presentation
essay on presentation for psychometry
- Selling the Psychometry Effect
- Performance Situations - Good and Bad
- How Many Items?
- Single Object Readings
- Concealed Items (Unknown Objects, Known Objects)
- Blindfolds
- Locating the Participants
- The Psychometry Act
general technique\n- object-reading (deduction & observation)
- object-linking (marking systems)\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
psychometryst\ncard is put in envelope as well, system to relate the envelopes to the owner\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
PsychomeTryst
card is put in envelope as well, system to relate the envelopes to the owner
subsidiary technique\n- locating the participants
- the last two items
- clipboard readings
- combinations with other effects\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Subsidiary Technique
- Locating the Participants
- The Last Two Items
- Clipboard Readings
- Combinations with other Effects
ringkle\ncombining psychometry and ring flight, other ideas what could happen with the objects\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Ringkle
combining Psychometry and Ring Flight, other ideas what could happen with the objects
miscellaneous notes\n- with a medium
- in the dark (in a seance)
- trayce (method to see in the dark)
- giveaway collecting box (by edmund rowland)
- contact mindreading)\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Miscellaneous Notes
- With A Medium
- In The Dark (in a Seance)
- Trayce (method to see in the dark)
- GiveAway Collecting Box (by Edmund Rowland)
- Contact Mindreading)
pad switches\nbillet switches with the aid of a pad
- the takeaway
- the tearaway
- the flipaway
- bill-ette\nthomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pad Switches
billet switches with the aid of a pad
- The Takeaway
- The Tearaway
- The Flipaway
- Bill-ette
steals\n- annemann's steal from a cup
- jack yates' steal from a cup with a paper clip and a magnet
- annemann's steal from an envelope with a thumb tip
- other ideas by t. a. waters\nthomas alan waters\njack yates' "do not touch" in "abra" vol. 26, no. 658; 1958; p. 119.\ntelepathy plus\ntheodore annemann\nannemann's diablo pellet reading\ntheodore annemann
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Steals
- Annemann's steal from a cup
- Jack Yates' steal from a cup with a paper clip and a magnet
- Annemann's steal from an envelope with a thumb tip
- other ideas by T. A. Waters
Related to
Jack Yates' "Do Not Touch" in "Abra" Vol. 26, No. 658; 1958; p. 119.
center-tear\nanalysis and handling\nthomas alan waters\nnotaria\ntheodore annemann\nthe new baker method\nal baker\ncentear\nbob somerfeld\nthe improvisitor\nal mann\nthe ultimate center tear\nrichard osterlind
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
clubble\nstopped at and thought of card are found\nthomas alan waters\nthe three of clubs\nralph w. hull\n unknown
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
zodiaccent\nmedium on the other end divines zodiac from spectator\nthomas alan waters\nzodiaccent\nthomas alan waters
1982
the compleat magick — volume iii Thomas Alan Waters
Zodiaccent
medium on the other end divines zodiac from spectator
nomen omen\nmutus nomen using tarot cards\nphilip t. goldstein\nthomas alan waters\nmutarot\nthomas alan waters
1982
silentwe Philip T. Goldstein, Thomas Alan Waters
daisection\nthought of card is put in pocket, inspired by vernon\nthomas alan waters\nmental card miracle\ndai vernon
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Daisection
thought of card is put in pocket, inspired by Vernon
talismanacle\nspectator selects a card, presentation with ring or amulet which is able to pick ab vibrations from the card
- variation one: memorized deck
- variation two: stripper pack
- variation two-and-a-half: stripper pack
- variation three: stripper pack\nthomas alan waters\ned marlo (ibidem #8, p. 11)\nfuture ghost\nalan brown
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Talismanacle
spectator selects a card, presentation with ring or amulet which is able to pick ab vibrations from the card
- Variation One: Memorized Deck
- Variation Two: Stripper Pack
- Variation Two-and-a-Half: Stripper Pack
- Variation Three: Stripper Pack
decideal\noutcome is predicted\nthomas alan waters\ncider!\npaul curry\nautomatic poker\nkarl fulves\ndecideal\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
imposition\nassistant does not have to know the stack\nthomas alan waters\nspaulding's "audience rapport" in "the linking ring" vol. 22, no. 7. p.21.
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Imposition
assistant does not have to know the stack
Inspired by
Spaulding's "Audience Rapport" in "The Linking Ring" Vol. 22, No. 7. P.21.
automaticard\nspectator turns a card over behind his back, a second spectator is blindfolded and by automatic writing on a slate divines the card\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Automaticard
spectator turns a card over behind his back, a second spectator is blindfolded and by automatic writing on a slate divines the card
twinkey\nnamed card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinkey
named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack
coincideck\ntwo decks, three cards from one deck are put face up at random places into other deck, next to the same cards\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Coincideck
two decks, three cards from one deck are put face up at random places into other deck, next to the same cards
insight straight\nperformer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight ten-ace\nthomas alan waters\nlarry becker's "the little black book" in "mentalism for magicians"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Insight Straight
performer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight Ten-Ace
Inspired by
Larry Becker's "The Little Black Book" in "Mentalism for Magicians"
seller's markcut\nprediction in index card is in a window envelope, spectator selects a card which comes in the envelope too, then the deck is shuffled and cut and the performer names a card, he puts the envelope somewhere in the deck, under it is the named card and the prediction inside matches the card chosen earlier\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Seller's Markcut
prediction in index card is in a window envelope, spectator selects a card which comes in the envelope too, then the deck is shuffled and cut and the performer names a card, he puts the envelope somewhere in the deck, under it is the named card and the prediction inside matches the card chosen earlier
waikikut\nspectator cuts third on table, next third face up on it and the rest on top, spectator decides which cards performer has to divine, face up card or two face down cards, bill murata's waikiki location\nthomas alan waters\nbill murata
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Bill Murata
Waikikut
spectator cuts third on table, next third face up on it and the rest on top, spectator decides which cards performer has to divine, face up card or two face down cards, Bill Murata's Waikiki Location
the clip line\nvariation on albert spackman's "clip line"\nal mann\nclip line\njack yates\npredicted from the papers\ntom sellers\nclippoline\nthomas alan waters\nfront page\ngene nielsen
1982
six columns Al Mann
pinance\ndoll drawn on paper is pinched by a needle performer divines where\nthomas alan waters\nthe malkin\nrobert fairthorne\nsimulacrum\nhen fetsch
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pinance
doll drawn on paper is pinched by a needle performer divines where
revelleda\nspectator writes a word on a board with a velleda pen, the word is then erased and divined by the performer\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Revelleda
spectator writes a word on a board with a Velleda pen, the word is then erased and divined by the performer
thinky\nseven glass vials in envelopes, spectator finds the one filled with ink\nthomas alan waters\norville meyer's "think ink" in "magic in the modern manner"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Thinky
seven glass vials in envelopes, spectator finds the one filled with ink
Inspired by
Orville Meyer's "Think Ink" in "Magic in the Modern Manner"
elementeerie\nthe four elements are written on a slate by spectator and the slate put in an envelope, three elements are chosen and found to be crossed out on the slate, clear flap\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Elementeerie
the four elements are written on a slate by spectator and the slate put in an envelope, three elements are chosen and found to be crossed out on the slate, clear flap
anagramarye\nselected word from a text is divined, with abc cards\nthomas alan waters\nphilip t. goldstein\nsam schwartz' "anagramatic" in "linking ring", vol. 43, no.1. 1963
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Philip T. Goldstein
Anagramarye
selected word from a text is divined, with ABC cards
Inspired by
Sam Schwartz' "Anagramatic" in "Linking Ring", Vol. 43, No.1. 1963
pastell\npast life presentation for a swami test, no method\nthomas alan waters\nmy own swami test\ntheodore annemann
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pastell
past life presentation for a Swami Test, no method
keynow\ncombination of koran's "gold medallion" and "flying ring", message on key\nthomas alan waters\nthe gold medallion\nal koran\nthe flying ring\nal koran
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Keynow
combination of Koran's "Gold Medallion" and "Flying Ring", message on key
(p)ocean\namulet in water bottle with names held behind, sinks and rests in front of the dead name\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
(P)ocean
amulet in water bottle with names held behind, sinks and rests in front of the dead name
alexicon\nname of named dead person appears on card, four abc cards, spelling "dead"\nthomas alan waters\nalex elmsley's "what card?"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Alexicon
name of named dead person appears on card, four ABC cards, spelling "DEAD"
hallowgram\nname of dead celebrity appears on one of four abc cards, one side of the cards spells "dead" the other "name"\nthomas alan waters\nalex elmsley's "what card?"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Hallowgram
name of dead celebrity appears on one of four ABC cards, one side of the cards spells "DEAD" the other "NAME"
zodiaxis\nmedium on the other end divines zodiac from spectator\nthomas alan waters\nweird wire\ntheodore annemann\nzodiaccent\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Zodiaxis
medium on the other end divines zodiac from spectator
mailefactor\npostcard with picture of the performer is sent to spectator, when he receives the card, the picture is gone\nthomas alan waters\nthe man who was not there\ntony shiels
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Mailefactor
postcard with picture of the performer is sent to spectator, when he receives the card, the picture is gone
pointalism\na knife is stabbed in tarot book and one in a tarot deck, page describes card\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pointalism
a knife is stabbed in tarot book and one in a tarot deck, page describes card
tarotate\na knife is stabbed in tarot book and suspended by two fingers of two spectators, tarot deck is dealt and on some point the book and knife turn, the deal is stopped and the card matches the tarot card described in the book\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Tarotate
a knife is stabbed in tarot book and suspended by two fingers of two spectators, tarot deck is dealt and on some point the book and knife turn, the deal is stopped and the card matches the tarot card described in the book
quintasense\nsome tarot cards are selected via the matrix force, reading, written on paper matches the selected cards\nthomas alan waters\nstephen minch's "book of thoth" p.41.\ndays of force\nmel stover\nfortunes of a wise fool\nstephen minch
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Quintasense
some tarot cards are selected via the matrix force, reading, written on paper matches the selected cards
candelabra\nquantimental stand with candles\nthomas alan waters\neric lewis' "whosgotwot plus one" in "the crowning miracles" p. 203
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Candelabra
Quantimental stand with candles
Related to
Eric Lewis' "Whosgotwot Plus One" in "The Crowning Miracles" p. 203
tapinage\nten cassettes with different songs, selected one is predicted\nthomas alan waters\njoseph m. white's "tape transmission" in "magic sounds" no. 33
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Tapinage
ten cassettes with different songs, selected one is predicted
Inspired by
Joseph M. White's "Tape Transmission" in "Magic Sounds" No. 33
adamsmyth\nblank cards with numbers on both sides, two spectator's think of one each, total is divined\nthomas alan waters\nsidney lawrence's "it's in your pocket" in "ten self working card tricks"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Adamsmyth
blank cards with numbers on both sides, two spectator's think of one each, total is divined
Related to
Sidney Lawrence's "It's In Your Pocket" in "Ten Self Working Card Tricks"
doublet\ntwo predictions, one in an envelope a less free prediction outside of it, here for cards\nthomas alan waters\nno swami\njerry sorensen
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Doublet
two predictions, one in an envelope a less free prediction outside of it, here for cards
optionail\nthree spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal's "magical musings" in "swami" vol. 3, no. 30.\ncon-test\nphilip t. goldstein
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Optionail
three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle
Inspired by
Sam Dalal's "Magical Musings" in "Swami" Vol. 3, No. 30.
indiair\nmethod for two-phase prediction, window envelope\nthomas alan waters\nsam dalal\njames g. thompson jr.\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Sam Dalal, James G. Thompson Jr.
spyhole\nmask prediction / revelation, word on a card is chosen and prediction is another card with holes on it, when held on a text it reveals the chosen word\nthomas alan waters\nspywave\nthomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Spyhole
mask prediction / revelation, word on a card is chosen and prediction is another card with holes on it, when held on a text it reveals the chosen word
janussum\ntwo person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (rashomon principle)\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Janussum
two person write down a number, sum prediction on a slate (Rashomon Principle)
handbook\nfive esp cards are insert in a book, performer is blindfolded and five spectator select a card each and put them in the pocket, all cards are divined\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Handbook
five ESP cards are insert in a book, performer is blindfolded and five spectator select a card each and put them in the pocket, all cards are divined
windecks\ncard is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Windecks
card is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it
hexchange\ninside pocket\nthomas alan waters\ninside pocket switch\nwesley james\nselected sources for deck switches\nroberto giobbi
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
4ce\nwith cards and boxes\nthomas alan waters\ngeorge p. sanderson's "the feminine influence" in "right under their noses"
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
4ce
with cards and boxes
Related to
George P. Sanderson's "The Feminine Influence" in "Right Under Their Noses"
geminight\ntape recorder prediction of named star sign, several other versions:
- headlines
- foot(crystal)ball
- poker phase\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Geminight
tape recorder prediction of named star sign, several other versions:
- Headlines
- Foot(crystal)ball
- Poker Phase
riffle no. 2 (impromptu)\nplaying card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Riffle No. 2 (Impromptu)
playing card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted
riffledex\nselected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Riffledex
selected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind
peekquivalent\nspectator hold envelope with prediction, synonyms\nthomas alan waters\nrichard himber
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Richard Himber
jato\nword from book is predicted in envelope\nthomas alan waters\njames g. thompson jr.\njet thought\njames g. thompson jr.
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, James G. Thompson Jr.
dubbook\nx is marked somewhere in the book, then a page is torn and again a x drawn on it, two words are divined, one by telepathy and one by clairvoyance\nthomas alan waters\ntony corinda\ntom sellers\ntom seller's "new age book test" (1933)\nthe crossword puzzle\ntony corinda\ntheodore annemann
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Tony Corinda, Tom Sellers
Dubbook
x is marked somewhere in the book, then a page is torn and again a x drawn on it, two words are divined, one by telepathy and one by clairvoyance
miscellanea\nbook test ideas\nthomas alan waters\nray hyman in "linking ring", vol.32, no. 4. p. 58, 1952\nthe challenge book test\nbasil horwitz
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Miscellanea
book test ideas
Related to
Ray Hyman in "Linking Ring", Vol.32, No. 4. p. 58, 1952
sidesidal\ncombination of lorraine's and baker's book tests\nthomas alan waters\nal baker's "dictionary test" in burling hull's "encyclopedic dictionary of mentalism" vol. 2, p. 34.\nidea of 40,000 words\nsid lorraine
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
SideSidAl
combination of Lorraine's and Baker's book tests
Related to
Al Baker's "Dictionary Test" in Burling Hull's "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mentalism" Vol. 2, p. 34.
mindscript 2: the newspaper test\ntorn newspaper, prediction of words, general comments\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Mindscript 2: The Newspaper Test
torn newspaper, prediction of words, general comments
duplicities\nprediction on slate, several methods to add duplicate force pieces and switching pieces\nthomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Duplicities
prediction on slate, several methods to add duplicate force pieces and switching pieces
x-positions\npage is torn in sixteen parts and a piece selected, analysis , ideas on headline predictions\nthomas alan waters\nedmund rowland\nfred lowe\nrobert harbin\nedmund rowland in warlock's "pentagram" vol, 7. no.2. p. 11.\nfred lowe in "new pentagram" vol. 4, no. 1. p.1.\nrobert harbin in "abra" vol.7, no. 181. p. 387.
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Edmund Rowland, Fred Lowe, Robert Harbin
X-Positions
page is torn in sixteen parts and a piece selected, analysis , ideas on headline predictions
Related to
Edmund Rowland in Warlock's "Pentagram" Vol, 7. No.2. P. 11.
mathematically inclined\nno. 24, making a pyramid of numbers according to rules, final number predicted, pascal's triangle\nl. vosburgh lyons\nmathematically inclined\nl. vosburgh lyons\nthomas alan waters
1983
self-working number magic L. Vosburgh Lyons
Mathematically Inclined
No. 24, making a pyramid of numbers according to rules, final number predicted, Pascal's Triangle
grayze\ndivination of a card, five cards on the table, covered with a handkerchief\nthomas alan waters\nbob hummer\nhummer's magic carpet\nbob hummer
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Bob Hummer
Grayze
divination of a card, five cards on the table, covered with a handkerchief
trisonic\ndesign cards, three are divined\nthomas alan waters\nq&avm\nphilip t. goldstein\nalex elmsley\nanimal, vegetable and mineral\nalex elmsley
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
chartruse\ndivination, symbol chart is folded\nthomas alan waters\ntom sellers' "silent thought reading" in "the gen" vol.11, no.2. p.52.
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Chartruse
divination, symbol chart is folded
Inspired by
Tom Sellers' "Silent Thought Reading" in "The Gen" Vol.11, No.2. P.52.
on the color-counting frame\ncolor forcing chart based on stanley collins and ernest noakes color-counting frame\nthomas alan waters\nrupert gilbert's "precognition" in "the gen" vol.7, no.1. 1951, p.10.\nprecognition\nrupert gilbert
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
On the Color-Counting Frame
color forcing chart based on Stanley Collins and Ernest Noakes color-counting frame
Related to
Rupert Gilbert's "Precognition" in "The Gen" Vol.7, No.1. 1951, p.10.
q&avm\n\nphilip t. goldstein\nalex elmsley\ntrisonic\nthomas alan waters\nanimal, vegetable and mineral\nalex elmsley
1984
thequal Philip T. Goldstein, Alex Elmsley
flamulet\nfive envelopes hanging on a stand, attached with a bulldog clip, spectator finds amulet (coin)\nthomas alan waters\nmaurice fogel
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Maurice Fogel
Flamulet
five envelopes hanging on a stand, attached with a bulldog clip, spectator finds amulet (coin)
cashseer\nbox with rolls of bills, amount of bills is secretly removed and divined by performer, other variations:
- poison (with small liquid bottles)
- mr. ree (murder mystery, clue)
- essencery perception (with five vials of perfume)
- remarkerable (color match)\nthomas alan waters\n(7) corinda's "money box"\ntony corinda
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Cashseer
box with rolls of bills, amount of bills is secretly removed and divined by performer, other variations:
- Poison (with small liquid bottles)
- Mr. Ree (murder mystery, clue)
- Essencery Perception (with five vials of perfume)
- ReMarkerable (color match)
threesum\ntriple prediction on selected playing cards, with bingo chart (stover's "irrisistible force")\nthomas alan waters\npeter warlock's "caught thoughts" in "pentagram" vol. 10, no. 6, 1956. p. 49.\ndays of force\nmel stover\nthe irrisistible force\nmel stover
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Threesum
triple prediction on selected playing cards, with Bingo chart (Stover's "irrisistible Force")
Inspired by
Peter Warlock's "Caught Thoughts" in "Pentagram" Vol. 10, No. 6, 1956. P. 49.