the modernized reading \n for single reading or getting one ahead \n theodore annemann \n the essence of thought \n al mann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
on the wire \n random person phoned, name divined \n theodore annemann \n the telephone effect \n al mann \n no. 2: on the wired thought \n thomas alan waters
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the candy king \n miraskill with candies \n stewart james \n one thousand skulls \n al mann \n miraskill lite \n max maven
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
domination of thought \n key card, originally from conjured up \n sam h. sharpe \n domination of thought \n al mann \n sam h. sharpe \n you must do as i do \n tom gagnon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Sam H. Sharpe
nyctalopia \n spectator writes name in dark with lights out, performer divines it, carbon paper \n paul curry \n a link with eternity - an object lesson in the art of mindreading \n al mann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Paul Curry
Nyctalopia
spectator writes name in dark with lights out, performer divines it, carbon paper
whim of tituba \n page travels into nested signed envelopes, "pegasus page", see also pages 468 & 472 for credits \n theodore annemann \n pegasus page \n al mann
1939
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Whim of Tituba
page travels into nested signed envelopes, "pegasus page", see also pages 468 & 472 for credits
nirvana nos. \n one of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections \n fredric kolb \n the news force \n al mann
1939
the jinx 51-100 Fredric Kolb
Nirvana Nos.
one of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections
idea of 40,000 words \n dictionary test, whole in book \n sid lorraine \n 50'000 words \n al mann \n sidesidal \n thomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Sid Lorraine
pay off \n spectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases \n walter b. gibson \n follow the leaders \n roger barkann \n skill-nil! \n dr. william t. palchinas \n pay-off \n walter b. gibson \n pay-off \n walter b. gibson \n one thousand skulls \n al mann \n charlie cheats \n karl fulves
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Pay Off
spectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases
this is it! \n reading mind over phone, see back room #96 for correction \n don medley \n the back room \n bruce elliott \n lorant - long range telepathy \n al mann \n the abstract thought \n al mann
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Don Medley
This Is It!
reading mind over phone, see Back Room #96 for correction
cutting the aces \n \n dai vernon \n handling improved \n edward marlo \n ace-cutting without double-cutting \n david bendix \n extra \n bob hamilton \n der mann mit dem goldenen arm \n punx \n one-armed bandit \n martin a. nash \n pseudo \n david britland \n the unadulterated cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n losing aces, cutting aces \n edward marlo \n breather crimp application \n al thatcher \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n al mann \n cutting the aces \n piet forton \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n johnny thompson
1946
stars of magic Dai Vernon
new light on the center tear \n describing standard method \n al baker \n al baker's masterwork \n al mann \n al baker
1949
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
"no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act \n on answering questions, psychology \n george b. anderson \n two words \n al mann \n george b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
"No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act
fate \n male and female names are selected, one by sliding a paperclip on a list, second by rolling the dice, the names match and represent a famous pair from history \n bruce elliott \n lady luck \n u. f. grant \n fate again \n howard a. adams \n one in a million \n barrie richardson \n an opener \n al mann \n one in a half million \n barrie richardson \n birthday cards \n barrie richardson
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott
Fate
male and female names are selected, one by sliding a paperclip on a list, second by rolling the dice, the names match and represent a famous pair from history
spirit communications \n thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum \n ormond mcgill \n david abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1907 \n the spirit speaks \n dick johnson \n suspended animation \n al mann
1951
psychic magic — vol. 5 Ormond McGill
Spirit Communications
thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum
Related to
David Abbott "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums", 1907
jaks' subtlest secret \n word is encircled on clipboard \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. jaks geistreichstes geheimnis \n dr. stanley jaks \n want ad test \n tom sellers \n jaks' secret \n al mann \n dr. jaks subtlest secret \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Dr. Stanley Jaks
clip line \n newspaper clipping, some lines from top and bottom are cut away and the cross total of the remaining lines leads to a line which is divined \n jack yates \n the clip line \n al mann
1954
minds in close-up Jack Yates
Clip Line
newspaper clipping, some lines from top and bottom are cut away and the cross total of the remaining lines leads to a line which is divined
no. 13. the card in glass \n card with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass \n tony corinda \n eric mason \n misdirection \n al mann
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Eric Mason
No. 13. The Card in Glass
card with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass
(1) the billet pencil \n loading a billet in an envelope \n tony corinda \n challenge prediction \n gene nielsen \n the frankenstein affair \n al mann
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
one is face up \n spectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording \n dr. stanley jaks \n omar's prophecies \n dr. stanley jaks \n fabulous concepts \n al mann \n one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks
1959
more miracles in mentalism Dr. Stanley Jaks
One Is Face Up
spectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording
omar's prophecies \n treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with a, b & c
- part ii (replacing force with known data)
- part iii (on the selection of people, apparently random)
- part iv (staging the routine)
- part v (staging for brainwave)
- part vi (handling for the billet knife)
- part vii (handling for chuck smith's m-t pad) \n dr. stanley jaks \n (2) the billet knife \n dr. stanley jaks \n one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks \n jaks bester mentaltrick \n dr. stanley jaks \n omar's prognosis \n al mann \n dr. stanley jaks
1960
omar's prophecies Dr. Stanley Jaks
Omar's Prophecies
treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with A, B & C
Part II (replacing force with known data)
Part III (on the selection of people, apparently random)
maurice's handy andy \n impression method with envelopes and a note pad, carbon paper \n the amazing maurice \n the deluxe jupiter gimmick \n al mann
1961
still more miracles in mentalism The Amazing Maurice
Maurice's Handy Andy
impression method with envelopes and a note pad, carbon paper
a mental puzzle \n cards are put in a bag, spectator removes some, performer too and the rest is given to a second spectator, performer divines amount of red and black cards each spectator is holding \n al mann \n nelson's impromptu change bag \n robert a. nelson \n one thousand skulls \n al mann
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Al Mann
A Mental Puzzle
cards are put in a bag, spectator removes some, performer too and the rest is given to a second spectator, performer divines amount of red and black cards each spectator is holding
the spirit speaks \n thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum \n dick johnson \n spirit communications \n ormond mcgill \n suspended animation \n al mann
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Dick Johnson
The Spirit Speaks
thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum
acrobatic paperclips \n paper clips suspend on each other and finally a finger ring as well, when examined the paperclips have linked together to form a chain with the ring \n j. "rink" van rinkhuyzen \n permutation of matter - a solid through solid effect \n al mann
1969
the art of close-up magic — volume 2 J. "Rink" van Rinkhuyzen
Acrobatic Paperclips
paper clips suspend on each other and finally a finger ring as well, when examined the paperclips have linked together to form a chain with the ring
delphic dominoes \n featuring envelope with four compartments that can deliver one of twelve predictions, here used with pictures of dominoes \n al mann
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Al Mann
Delphic Dominoes
featuring envelope with four compartments that can deliver one of twelve predictions, here used with pictures of dominoes
babel \n charlie miller disappointed with lecture in england, majorie stanes, lorayne force book joke, ufos, al mann \n karl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Babel
Charlie Miller disappointed with lecture in England, Majorie Stanes, Lorayne force book joke, UFOs, Al Mann
the griffin envelope switch \n switching two signed envelopes secretly with stack, used for prediction in which spectator's billet is used as actual prediction \n al mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
The Griffin Envelope Switch
switching two signed envelopes secretly with stack, used for prediction in which spectator's billet is used as actual prediction
thinking machines - part one \n longer article on using calculators
- forward
- general patter outline \n al mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
golden digits \n two people with office machines/calculators on stage, numbers called out and added, two numbers thought of and added, prediction on slate
- first method
- revised method \n al mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Golden Digits
two people with office machines/calculators on stage, numbers called out and added, two numbers thought of and added, prediction on slate
alpha and omega \n several spectators call out three-digit-numbers, total predicted, using calculator \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Alpha And Omega
several spectators call out three-digit-numbers, total predicted, using calculator
the phantom digits \n number multiplied with two other known numbers, total named, performer immediately names original number \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
The Phantom Digits
number multiplied with two other known numbers, total named, performer immediately names original number
the five-digit phantom \n number multiplied with two other known numbers, total named, performer immediately names original number \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
The Five-Digit Phantom
number multiplied with two other known numbers, total named, performer immediately names original number
adithot improved \n sixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
- the calculator version \n al mann \n "adithot" (swami)
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Adithot Improved
sixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
retrospective \n excerpts from future al mann manuscript on slate effects, part one
- the evolution of slate writing
- 1850
- 1852
- dr. henry slade
- slade's impact
- slade's method
- truesdell and slade
- the w. s. moses sitting
- eglinton and s. j. davey
- 1877
- 1882
- 1882
- 1884
- 1888
- final notes \n al mann \n retrospective \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Retrospective
excerpts from future Al Mann manuscript on slate effects, part one
retrospective \n excerpts from future al mann manuscript on slate effects, part two
- the flap slate
- the baker-gysel flap
- other flap slates
- keeler's baffling slate test
- spirit slate
- spirits by the numbers
- fourth dimensional math
- dunninger's miracle slate
- mental epic
- the mystic slate \n al mann \n retrospective \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Retrospective
excerpts from future Al Mann manuscript on slate effects, part two
interlocutor - 1 \n purpose of the magazine
- the magazines
- close-up folios
- reprints
- about this sheet
- al mann's book test
- other manuscripts
- after epilogue
- the bad news \n karl fulves
1975
interlocutor Karl Fulves
tips on practicing \n tips on practicing the acidus method, on the first-finger-grip, on opening the billet, and on the temple switch \n al mann
1976
acidus Al Mann
TIps on Practicing
tips on practicing the Acidus method, on the First-Finger-Grip, on Opening the Billet, and on the Temple Switch
the moral of the story \n d. tsukalas selling "the mysterious panel board" around new york city, why it looks perfect in his hands and why people buying it are disapponted \n al mann
1976
acidus Al Mann
The Moral of the Story
D. Tsukalas selling "The Mysterious Panel Board" around New York City, why it looks perfect in his hands and why people buying it are disapponted
the telephone effect \n random person phoned, name divined, method for "on the wire" \n al mann \n on the wire \n theodore annemann
1976
acidus Al Mann
The Telephone Effect
random person phoned, name divined, method for "On the Wire"
a link with eternity - an object lesson in the art of mindreading \n presentation and analysis of a mentalism routine \n al mann \n nyctalopia \n paul curry
1976
mental-ettes Al Mann
A Link with Eternity - An Object Lesson in the Art of Mindreading
the center tear controversy \n on the history of the first publishing of the center tear, includes baker, thompson, loraine, dunninger, sunshine, plus other takes on the center tear, the sans tear center method (annemann), the unseen tear (ron baillie) and sealed and torn messages (al mann) \n al mann \n the secret of abonutichus \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes Al Mann
The Center Tear Controversy
on the history of the first publishing of the center tear, includes Baker, Thompson, Loraine, Dunninger, Sunshine, plus other takes on the center tear, The Sans Tear Center Method (Annemann), The Unseen Tear (Ron Baillie) and Sealed and Torn Messages (Al Mann)
suspended animation \n thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths \n al mann \n david abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1907 \n spirit communications \n ormond mcgill \n the spirit speaks \n dick johnson \n the reach of the mind \n al mann \n bottle bang-g-g! \n al mann \n bobby hughes
1976
mental-ettes Al Mann
Suspended Animation
thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths
Related to
David Abbott "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums", 1907
the reverse fan force supreme \n five cards thought of from a fan are named, with several isomeric cards / multi-indices card \n al mann \n card challenge \n gene "phantini" grant
1976
the third ecstasy Al Mann
The Reverse Fan Force Supreme
five cards thought of from a fan are named, with several isomeric cards / multi-indices card
over the telephone \n shuffled esp cards in envelope, order is divined over phone \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Over the Telephone
shuffled ESP cards in envelope, order is divined over phone
spectator becomes the mindreader \n spectators name top cards from a shuffled esp deck \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Spectator Becomes the Mindreader
spectators name top cards from a shuffled ESP deck
clairvoyance \n spectator puts cards in envelopes and those envelopes in a bigger envelope, light is turned off and performer names the cards \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Clairvoyance
spectator puts cards in envelopes and those envelopes in a bigger envelope, light is turned off and performer names the cards
levitation \n chosen card appears on top of the deck after spectator shuffled the deck, psy presentation \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Levitation
chosen card appears on top of the deck after spectator shuffled the deck, psy presentation
teleportation \n selected card vanishes and is found on spectator's chair, two cards glued together on one end \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Teleportation
selected card vanishes and is found on spectator's chair, two cards glued together on one end
seeing through a brick wall \n spectator in other room holds card on a wall, performer in other room divines the card \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Seeing Through a Brick Wall
spectator in other room holds card on a wall, performer in other room divines the card
sensative finger tips and x-ray eyes \n performer removes named card from face down spread \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Sensative Finger Tips and X-Ray Eyes
performer removes named card from face down spread
developing esp \n spectator learns to cut at the same esp symbol every time, shuffled deck \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Developing ESP
spectator learns to cut at the same ESP symbol every time, shuffled deck
the spirit of the faberlands \n two slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on two sides \n al mann \n harry faber \n samuel berland \n faberlands' "spirits?" in "the sphinx" vol. 20, no. 3
1976
master slate secrets — part i Al Mann, Harry Faber, Samuel Berland
The Spirit of the Faberlands
two slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on two sides
Inspired by
Faberlands' "Spirits?" in "The Sphinx" Vol. 20, No. 3
spirits by the number \n two slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on one side, numbered sides \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i Al Mann
Spirits by the Number
two slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on one side, numbered sides
al mann exclusives \n short comment on "master slate secrets" and "the thinking machines" \n karl fulves \n al mann
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves (reviewer)
century 21 prediction \n headline prediction, koran's binary prediction \n danton \n news test \n edmund rowland \n the news force \n al mann
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Danton
the voice from the abyss \n chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, abyss envelope \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages Al Mann
The Voice from the Abyss
chosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, Abyss envelope
the flight of the griffins \n spectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with sibylline envelopes \n al mann \n spencer thornton's "anytime, anywhere - for newspaper publicity" in "secrets of mental magic"
1977
the sibylline messages Al Mann
The Flight of the Griffins
spectator writes a question and drops it addressed to the performer into the mail box, performer does the same with the answer, the next day they find out it is correct, with Sibylline envelopes
Inspired by
Spencer Thornton's "Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity" in "Secrets of Mental Magic"
walter's letter \n prediction in nest of envelopes, sent to spectator by mail \n walter b. gibson \n al mann
1977
break through Walter B. Gibson, Al Mann
Walter's Letter
prediction in nest of envelopes, sent to spectator by mail
the word in the circle \n word on newspaper is encircled and performer removes same paper, with same word marked from his wallet, carbon paper \n al mann
1977
the photon shield Al Mann
The Word in the Circle
word on newspaper is encircled and performer removes same paper, with same word marked from his wallet, carbon paper
two words \n q&a ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators \n al mann \n george b. anderson \n "no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act \n george b. anderson
1977
the photon shield Al Mann, George B. Anderson
Two Words
Q&A ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators
only one key \n finger ring is put on a lock, keys put in envelopes and one envelopes selected, envelopes was predicted and key opens lock \n al mann
1977
the photon shield Al Mann
Only One Key
finger ring is put on a lock, keys put in envelopes and one envelopes selected, envelopes was predicted and key opens lock
omar's prognosis \n triple prediction, sheets are labeled a,b & c, third spectator selects a card \n al mann \n dr. stanley jaks \n omar's prophecies \n dr. stanley jaks
1977
classified Al Mann, Dr. Stanley Jaks
Omar's Prognosis
triple prediction, sheets are labeled A,B & C, third spectator selects a card
enchantment - a most fabulous book test \n three books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope \n al mann
1977
classified Al Mann
Enchantment - A most Fabulous Book Test
three books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope
lorant - long range telepathy \n reading mind over phone, streamlined version of this is it! \n al mann \n this is it! \n don medley
1977
classified Al Mann
Lorant - Long Range Telepathy
reading mind over phone, streamlined version of This Is It!
the ghost of the unborn \n two envelopes, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction which envelope will be chosen \n al mann \n joseph dunninger
1977
of words and wizards Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
The Ghost of the Unborn
two envelopes, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction which envelope will be chosen
the book mark \n two books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards Al Mann
The Book Mark
two books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words
the locked book \n with locked book, forcing a limited choice, numbers written in a row and three are encircled \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards Al Mann
The Locked Book
with locked book, forcing a limited choice, numbers written in a row and three are encircled
permutation of matter - a solid through solid effect \n safety pins link together, three phases
part i - three pins link in spectator's hand
part ii - safety pin links with finger ring, phase with andrus linking pin gimmick
part iii - pins are magnetized (inspired by rink's acrobatic paperclips) \n al mann \n acrobatic paperclips \n j. "rink" van rinkhuyzen \n notes \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
Permutation of Matter - A Solid Through Solid Effect
safety pins link together, three phases
Part I - three pins link in spectator's hand
Part II - safety pin links with finger ring, phase with Andrus Linking Pin gimmick
Part III - pins are magnetized (inspired by Rink's Acrobatic Paperclips)
the spikes of asmodeus \n historical comments on bending nails, nail bending act with several nails and spectator participation \n al mann \n notes \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
The Spikes of Asmodeus
historical comments on bending nails, nail bending act with several nails and spectator participation
the frankenstein affair \n several dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation \n al mann \n (1) the billet pencil \n tony corinda \n notes \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
The Frankenstein Affair
several dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation
imponderable energy \n abnormal lift, person is lifted by four spectators on their index fingers \n al mann \n professor nika in teral garrett's "psycho-gizmo vol. 4"
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
Imponderable Energy
abnormal lift, person is lifted by four spectators on their index fingers
Related to
Professor Nika in Teral Garrett's "Psycho-Gizmo Vol. 4"
the reach of the mind \n box with several pendulums of different lengths, chosen one starts to move \n al mann \n suspended animation \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
The Reach of the Mind
box with several pendulums of different lengths, chosen one starts to move
merlin's magic marionettes \n puppet starts to move (wiggle, move head and hands) on performer's command \n al mann \n notes \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
Merlin's Magic Marionettes
puppet starts to move (wiggle, move head and hands) on performer's command
the secret of the ancients \n levitation off a chair, brief discussion on seance levitation \n al mann \n u.f. grant's "bodies in orbit", 1963
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
The Secret of the Ancients
levitation off a chair, brief discussion on seance levitation
notes \n on the bends, permutation of matter, the nail act, merlin's marionettes, the frankenstein affair \n al mann \n the bends \n al mann \n permutation of matter - a solid through solid effect \n al mann \n the spikes of asmodeus \n al mann \n merlin's magic marionettes \n al mann \n the frankenstein affair \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
Notes
on The Bends, Permutation of Matter, The Nail Act, Merlin's Marionettes, The Frankenstein Affair
al baker's masterwork \n on baker's improvements \n al mann \n al baker \n new light on the center tear \n al baker
1978
the apodosis Al Mann, Al Baker
the improvisitor \n impromptu version of baker's center tear, in depth explanation \n al mann \n center-tear \n thomas alan waters
1978
the apodosis Al Mann
The Improvisitor
impromptu version of Baker's center tear, in depth explanation
through the magic door \n coincidence, spectator and performer select the same word from a newspaper, center tear with marked word in a newspaper \n al mann
1978
the apodosis Al Mann
Through the Magic Door
coincidence, spectator and performer select the same word from a newspaper, center tear with marked word in a newspaper
where eagles perch \n on forcing the same card to several people and the use of a onw way and three way forcing deck \n al mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
Where Eagles Perch
on forcing the same card to several people and the use of a onw way and three way forcing deck
the tesseract \n three predictions are handed out to different spectator, three spectator select a number, city and word, predictions match \n al mann \n the opener move \n al mann \n touching on hoy \n luke jermay
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
The Tesseract
three predictions are handed out to different spectator, three spectator select a number, city and word, predictions match
panoramas of thought \n six cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections \n al mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
Panoramas of Thought
six cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections
mass telepathy \n five words are thought of by performer, several words are written by various spectators all the the thought of words are divined by the spectators, bank tray \n al mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
Mass Telepathy
five words are thought of by performer, several words are written by various spectators all the the thought of words are divined by the spectators, Bank Tray
an opener \n prediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by bruce elliott \n al mann \n al o'hagan's effect "o'hagan's digitelepathy", 1958 \n fate \n bruce elliott
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
An Opener
prediction written on a card, and card is folded, move to turning card over and presenting the outside as the inside, with special paper clip by Bruce Elliott
Inspired by
Al O'Hagan's effect "O'Hagan's Digitelepathy", 1958
what is it? \n letter from sid lorraine to al mann about the history of the center tear, comments by mann and xerox of lorraine's notes from 1928, copy of the manuscript "what is it?" by joseph ovette from 1931 \n al mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
What is it?
letter from Sid Lorraine to Al Mann about the history of the Center Tear, comments by Mann and xerox of Lorraine's notes from 1928, copy of the manuscript "What is it?" by Joseph Ovette from 1931
a bonus - through the threshold \n spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered \n al mann \n mr. zodiac
1978
the tesseract Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac
A Bonus - Through the Threshold
spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered
bottle bang-g-g! \n thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths \n al mann \n bobby hughes \n david abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1907 \n suspended animation \n al mann
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Al Mann, Bobby Hughes
Bottle BanG-G-G!
thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths
Related to
David Abbott "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums", 1907
the mystic word \n on maurice fogel, al mann, liz and tommy tucker, kate shiels \n bascom jones
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Bascom Jones
The Mystic Word
on Maurice Fogel, Al Mann, Liz and Tommy Tucker, Kate Shiels
the thirteen \n anecdote of new york city magic club "the thirteen", members are bob haines, charles reynolds, dennis marks and others, in conjunction with acidus novus and the azonic force \n al mann
1979
acidus plus Al Mann
The Thirteen
anecdote of New York City Magic Club "The Thirteen", members are Bob Haines, Charles Reynolds, Dennis Marks and others, in conjunction with Acidus Novus and The Azonic Force
the secret of abonutichus \n message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear \n al mann \n the center tear controversy \n al mann
1979
acidus plus Al Mann
The Secret of Abonutichus
message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear
mindblow \n inspired by a david berglas audio tape (probably magiccassette by martin breese) \n al mann \n john smetana \n bobby hughes
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann, John Smetana, Bobby Hughes
Mindblow
inspired by a David Berglas audio tape (probably Magiccassette by Martin Breese)
the shattered link \n a selected link from a chain breaks \n al mann \n a david berglas routine \n breaking the chain \n david berglas
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann
book-tear \n paper back book is torn until one page remains, page is divined or predicted, improvements by jerry fulton \n al mann \n jerry fulton
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann, Jerry Fulton
Book-Tear
paper back book is torn until one page remains, page is divined or predicted, improvements by Jerry Fulton
the gold-bug predictions \n three spectators, three books and three slates, book test with the method of proability and a sure fire out, "impact"-method \n al mann
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann
The Gold-Bug Predictions
three spectators, three books and three slates, book test with the method of proability and a sure fire out, "Impact"-Method
front page \n based on albert spackman's "clip line" \n gene nielsen \n the clip line \n al mann
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Gene Nielsen
the falling block \n block of wood falls, discussion on different methods \n al mann \n ed mellon's mentalwise, vol. ii #12 and vol. iii #1, and george arrowsmith's idea with playing cards "arrowsmith's assorted myseries", tom fitzgerald's "a block from the wall of jericho" in sam dalal'
1981
the shattered chalice Al Mann
The Falling Block
block of wood falls, discussion on different methods
Related to
Ed Mellon's MentalWise, Vol. II #12 and Vol. III #1, and George Arrowsmith's idea with playing cards "Arrowsmith's Assorted Myseries", Tom Fitzgerald's "A Block from the Wall of Jericho" in Sam Dalal'
remote psycho-motion \n pendulum in bottle begins to swing without touching the bottle nor the table with the hands \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice Al Mann
Remote Psycho-Motion
pendulum in bottle begins to swing without touching the bottle nor the table with the hands
the psychic tray \n three pendulums in three bottles on a tray, spectator thinks of one, which begins to swing \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice Al Mann
The Psychic Tray
three pendulums in three bottles on a tray, spectator thinks of one, which begins to swing
for the researcher \n chain of people, one holds a pendulum it begins to swing when any (?) person in the group thinks of the pendulum \n al mann \n frank lind's "my occult case book"
1981
the shattered chalice Al Mann
For the Researcher
chain of people, one holds a pendulum it begins to swing when any (?) person in the group thinks of the pendulum
the secret thrust \n loading, cards, billets or envelopes into a wallet, morse thoughts on flip-over wallets \n al mann \n sam schwartz
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann, Sam Schwartz
The Secret Thrust
loading, cards, billets or envelopes into a wallet, morse thoughts on flip-over wallets
the coins from the pocket \n spectator puts money in an envelope and seals it, then the performer hands him an envelope with the same amount of coins and of the same denomination, bombshell wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann
The Coins from the Pocket
spectator puts money in an envelope and seals it, then the performer hands him an envelope with the same amount of coins and of the same denomination, Bombshell Wallet
one message \n one of five envelopes is selected and it's the only one containing a message, the number of the envelope is also predicted, himber wallet \n al mann \n second message \n paul hallas
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann
One Message
one of five envelopes is selected and it's the only one containing a message, the number of the envelope is also predicted, Himber Wallet
the mounds of ashtoreth \n two decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, al koran wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann
The Mounds of Ashtoreth
two decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, Al Koran Wallet
the royal album \n torn and restored card, corner as a reference, al koran wallet \n al mann \n t. page wright \n william larsen \n sphinx vol.27 #9, 1928
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann, T. Page Wright, William Larsen
The Royal Album
torn and restored card, corner as a reference, Al Koran Wallet
center-tear \n analysis and handling \n thomas alan waters \n notaria \n theodore annemann \n the new baker method \n al baker \n centear \n bob somerfeld \n the improvisitor \n al mann \n the ultimate center tear \n richard osterlind
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
cistella \n page and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word \n al mann \n file box \n ned rutledge
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Cistella
page and word of a book are selected, prediction is in a locked box, same book with a card at the same page, written on it is the chosen word
castle catch \n spectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Castle Catch
spectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word
misdirection \n ways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- in a book ( window cut)
- the bookshelf (window cu)
- in the glass (corinda / mason) \n al mann \n no. 13. the card in glass \n tony corinda \n eric mason
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
dunninger's mind warp \n anecdote of dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer \n al mann \n joseph dunninger
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
Dunninger's Mind Warp
anecdote of Dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer
card challenge \n card divination with al mann's isomeric cards \n gene "phantini" grant \n the isomeric card \n al mann \n the reverse fan force supreme \n al mann
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
mind lock! \n finger rings locked on padlock, envelopes one containing key, prediction of correct envelope, himber wallet \n al mann
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Al Mann
Mind Lock!
finger rings locked on padlock, envelopes one containing key, prediction of correct envelope, himber wallet
the hole in the wall \n spectator goes in other room selects a book, performer looks through the wall and divines the selection \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
The Hole in the Wall
spectator goes in other room selects a book, performer looks through the wall and divines the selection
one thousand skulls \n seeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases \n al mann \n the candy king \n stewart james \n pay off \n walter b. gibson \n a mental puzzle \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
One Thousand Skulls
seeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases
camera obscura \n seeing through the wall theme, design duplication, singing blackboard, limited choice \n al mann \n "singing blackboard" in amazing maurice's "mentalistrix encore" 1969
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
Camera Obscura
seeing through the wall theme, design duplication, singing blackboard, limited choice
Related to
"Singing Blackboard" in Amazing Maurice's "Mentalistrix Encore" 1969
the jupiter effect \n seeing through a wall, which book is chosen and where opened \n al mann \n the deluxe jupiter gimmick \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
The Jupiter Effect
seeing through a wall, which book is chosen and where opened
the code \n spectator choses a column of a newspaper, performer divines content, dit-dah morse-type coding \n al mann \n miracle department \n flavian \n the delphian oracle \n al mann
1982
six columns Al Mann
The Code
spectator choses a column of a newspaper, performer divines content, dit-dah Morse-type coding
jaks' secret \n several spectators circle words on a sheet of newspaper, performer divines them \n al mann \n jaks' subtlest secret \n dr. stanley jaks
1982
six columns Al Mann
Jaks' Secret
several spectators circle words on a sheet of newspaper, performer divines them
power of the press \n newspaper is torn and a piece selected, performer divines content \n al mann \n robert nelson's "tele-thought" 1930 \n easy-do tele-thought \n al mann
1982
six columns Al Mann
Power of the Press
newspaper is torn and a piece selected, performer divines content
the news force \n newspaper torn into 16 squares, one is selected and content predicted \n al mann \n nirvana nos. \n fredric kolb \n century 21 prediction \n danton
1982
six columns Al Mann
The News Force
newspaper torn into 16 squares, one is selected and content predicted