the modernized reading\nfor single reading or getting one ahead\ntheodore annemann\nthe essence of thought\nal mann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
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
domination of thought\nkey card, originally from conjured up\nsam h. sharpe\ndomination of thought\nal mann\nsam h. sharpe
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Sam H. Sharpe
nyctalopia\nspectator writes name in dark with lights out, performer divines it, carbon paper\npaul curry\na link with eternity - an object lesson in the art of mindreading\nal 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\npage travels into nested signed envelopes, "pegasus page", see also pages 468 & 472 for credits\ntheodore annemann\npegasus page\nal 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.\none of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections\nfredric kolb\nthe news force\nal 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\ndictionary test, whole in book\nsid lorraine\n50'000 words\nal mann\nsidesidal\nthomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Sid Lorraine
pay off\nspectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases\nwalter b. gibson\nfollow the leaders\nroger barkann\nskill-nil!\ndr. william t. palchinas\npay-off\nwalter b. gibson\npay-off\nwalter b. gibson\none thousand skulls\nal mann
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!\nreading mind over phone, see back room #96 for correction\ndon medley\nthe back room\nbruce elliott\nlorant - long range telepathy\nal mann\nthe abstract thought\nal 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\ndai vernon\nace-cutting without double-cutting\ndavid bendix\nextra\nbob hamilton\npseudo\ndavid britland\nthe unadulterated cutting the aces\ndai vernon\nlosing aces, cutting aces\nedward marlo\ncutting the aces\ndai vernon\nal mann\ncutting the aces\njohnny thompson
1946
stars of magic Dai Vernon
fate\nmale 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\nbruce elliott\nlady luck\nu. f. grant\nfate again\nhoward a. adams\nan opener\nal mann
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
"no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act\non answering questions, psychology\ngeorge b. anderson\ntwo words\nal mann\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
"No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act
spirit communications\nthread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum\normond mcgill\ndavid abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1909\nthe spirit speaks\ndick johnson\nsuspended animation\nal 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", 1909
jaks' subtlest secret\nword is encircled on clipboard\ndr. stanley jaks\ndr. jaks geistreichstes geheimnis\ndr. stanley jaks\nwant ad test\ntom sellers\njaks' secret\nal mann\ndr. jaks subtlest secret\ndr. stanley jaks
1951
the phoenix 201 - 250 Dr. Stanley Jaks
clip line\nnewspaper 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\njack yates\nthe clip line\nal 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\ncard with prediction put in a glass, hole in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason\nmisdirection\nal 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 \nloading a billet in an envelope \ntony corinda\nchallenge prediction\ngene nielsen\nthe frankenstein affair\nal mann
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
one is face up\nspectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. stanley jaks\nfabulous concepts\nal mann\none is face up\ndr. 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\ntreatise 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)\ndr. stanley jaks\n(2) the billet knife\ndr. stanley jaks\none is face up\ndr. stanley jaks\njaks bester mentaltrick\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prognosis\nal mann\ndr. 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)
- 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)
maurice's handy andy\nimpression method with envelopes and a note pad, carbon paper\nthe amazing maurice\nthe deluxe jupiter gimmick\nal 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\ncards 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\nal mann\nnelson's impromptu change bag\nrobert a. nelson\none thousand skulls\nal 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\nthread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum\ndick johnson\nspirit communications\normond mcgill\nsuspended animation\nal 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\npaper 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\nj. "rink" van rinkhuyzen\npermutation of matter - a solid through solid effect\nal 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\nfeaturing envelope with four compartments that can deliver one of twelve predictions, here used with pictures of dominoes\nal 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\ncharlie miller disappointed with lecture in england, majorie stanes, lorayne force book joke, ufos, al mann\nkarl 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
thinking machines - part one\nlonger article on using calculators
- forward
- general patter outline\nal mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Thinking Machines - Part One
longer article on using calculators
- Forward
- General Patter Outline
golden digits\ntwo 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\nal 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
- First Method
- Revised Method
the griffin envelope switch\nswitching two signed envelopes secretly with stack, used for prediction in which spectator's billet is used as actual prediction\nal 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
retrospective\nexcerpts 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\nal mann\nretrospective\nal mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Retrospective
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
alpha and omega\nseveral spectators call out three-digit-numbers, total predicted, using calculator\nal 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\nnumber multiplied with two other known numbers, total named, performer immediately names original number\nal 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\nnumber multiplied with two other known numbers, total named, performer immediately names original number\nal 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\nsixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
- the calculator version\nal mann\n"adithot" (swami)
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Adithot Improved
sixteen digits in square formation, added, sum predicted
- The Calculator Version
interlocutor - 1\npurpose of the magazine
- the magazines
- close-up folios
- reprints
- about this sheet
- al mann's book test
- other manuscripts
- after epilogue
- the bad news\nkarl fulves
1975
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Interlocutor - 1
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
retrospective\nexcerpts 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\nal mann\nretrospective\nal mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Al Mann
Retrospective
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
the reverse fan force supreme\nfive cards thought of from a fan are named, with several isomeric cards / multi-indices card\nal mann\ncard challenge\ngene 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
spectator becomes the mindreader\nspectators name top cards from a shuffled esp deck\nolof jonsson\nal mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Spectator Becomes the Mindreader
spectators name top cards from a shuffled ESP deck
clairvoyance\nspectator puts cards in envelopes and those envelopes in a bigger envelope, light is turned off and performer names the cards\nolof jonsson\nal 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\nchosen card appears on top of the deck after spectator shuffled the deck, psy presentation\nolof jonsson\nal 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\nselected card vanishes and is found on spectator's chair, two cards glued together on one end\nolof jonsson\nal 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\nspectator in other room holds card on a wall, performer in other room divines the card\nolof jonsson\nal 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
a link with eternity - an object lesson in the art of mindreading\npresentation and analysis of a mentalism routine\nal mann\nnyctalopia\npaul curry
1976
mental-ettes Al Mann
A Link with Eternity - An Object Lesson in the Art of Mindreading
sensative finger tips and x-ray eyes\nperformer removes named card from face down spread\nolof jonsson\nal 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\nspectator learns to cut at the same esp symbol every time, shuffled deck\nolof jonsson\nal 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\ntwo slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on two sides\nal mann\nharry faber\nsamuel berland\nfaberlands' "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\ntwo slates, flapless, apparently showing all four sides empty, message appears on one side, numbered sides\nal 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
the center tear controversy\non 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)\nal mann\nthe secret of abonutichus\nal 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\nthread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths\nal mann\ndavid abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1909\nspirit communications\normond mcgill\nthe spirit speaks\ndick johnson\nthe reach of the mind\nal mann\nbottle bang-g-g!\nal mann\nbobby 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", 1909
tips on practicing\ntips on practicing the acidus method, on the first-finger-grip, on opening the billet, and on the temple switch\nal 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\nd. tsukalas selling "the mysterious panel board" around new york city, why it looks perfect in his hands and why people buying it are disapponted\nal 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 word in the circle\nword on newspaper is encircled and performer removes same paper, with same word marked from his wallet, carbon paper\nal 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
the ghost of the unborn\ntwo 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\nal mann\njoseph 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
two words\nq&a ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators\nal mann\ngeorge b. anderson\n"no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act\ngeorge 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\nfinger ring is put on a lock, keys put in envelopes and one envelopes selected, envelopes was predicted and key opens lock\nal 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
the voice from the abyss\nchosen card or word appears on a blank paper sealed in a signed envelope, abyss envelope\nal 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\nspectator 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\nal mann\nspencer 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"
the book mark\ntwo books with bookmarks, spectator chose a word and find that bookmarks are envelopes with predictions of the chosen words\nal 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
omar's prognosis\ntriple prediction, sheets are labeled a,b & c, third spectator selects a card\nal mann\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. 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\nthree books and three envelopes are passed out to three spectators, each one choses a word which was already predicted in the envelope\nal 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
permutation of matter - a solid through solid effect\nsafety 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)\nal mann\nacrobatic paperclips\nj. "rink" van rinkhuyzen\nnotes\nal 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\nhistorical comments on bending nails, nail bending act with several nails and spectator participation\nal mann\nnotes\nal 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\nseveral dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation\nal mann\n(1) the billet pencil \ntony corinda\nnotes\nal mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
The Frankenstein Affair
several dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation
imponderable energy\nabnormal lift, person is lifted by four spectators on their index fingers\nal mann\nprofessor 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\nbox with several pendulums of different lengths, chosen one starts to move\nal mann\nsuspended animation\nal 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\npuppet starts to move (wiggle, move head and hands) on performer's command\nal mann\nnotes\nal 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\nlevitation off a chair, brief discussion on seance levitation\nal mann\nu.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\non the bends, permutation of matter, the nail act, merlin's marionettes, the frankenstein affair\nal mann\nthe bends\nal mann\npermutation of matter - a solid through solid effect\nal mann\nthe spikes of asmodeus\nal mann\nmerlin's magic marionettes\nal mann\nthe frankenstein affair\nal mann
1977
psycho-mentisis Al Mann
Notes
on The Bends, Permutation of Matter, The Nail Act, Merlin's Marionettes, The Frankenstein Affair
the tesseract\nthree predictions are handed out to different spectator, three spectator select a number, city and word, predictions match\nal mann\ntouching on hoy\nluke 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\nsix 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\nal 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
through the magic door\ncoincidence, spectator and performer select the same word from a newspaper, center tear with marked word in a newspaper\nal 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
mass telepathy\nfive 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\nal 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\nprediction 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\nal mann\nal o'hagan's effect "o'hagan's digitelepathy", 1958\nfate\nbruce 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?\nletter 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\nal 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\nspectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered\nal mann\nmr. 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!\nthread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum, different bottles, with threads of different lengths\nal mann\nbobby hughes\ndavid abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1909\nsuspended animation\nal 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", 1909
the thirteen\nanecdote 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\nal 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\nmessage reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear\nal mann\nthe center tear controversy\nal mann
1979
acidus plus Al Mann
The Secret of Abonutichus
message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear
mindblow\ninspired by a david berglas audio tape (probably magiccassette by martin breese)\nal mann\njohn smetana\nbobby 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\na selected link from a chain breaks\nal mann\na david berglas routine\nbreaking the chain\ndavid berglas
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann
book-tear\npaper back book is torn until one page remains, page is divined or predicted, improvements by jerry fulton\nal mann\njerry 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\nthree spectators, three books and three slates, book test with the method of proability and a sure fire out, "impact"-method\nal 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
the secret thrust\nloading, cards, billets or envelopes into a wallet, morse thoughts on flip-over wallets\nal mann\nsam 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\nspectator 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\nal 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\none of five envelopes is selected and it's the only one containing a message, the number of the envelope is also predicted, himber wallet\nal mann
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\ntwo decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, al koran wallet\nal 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\ntorn and restored card, corner as a reference, al koran wallet\nal mann\nt. page wright\nwilliam larsen\nsphinx 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
cistella\npage 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\nal mann\nfile box\nned 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\nspectator writes a number on a card and shows it to another spectator, who opens a book on that page and remembers the first word\nal 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\nways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- in a book ( window cut)
- the bookshelf (window cu)
- in the glass (corinda / mason)\nal mann\nno. 13. the card in glass\ntony corinda\neric mason
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann
Misdirection
ways to cover the writing of a nail writer
- In a Book ( window cut)
- The Bookshelf (window cu)
- In the Glass (Corinda / Mason)
dunninger's mind warp\nanecdote of dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer\nal mann\njoseph dunninger
1981
phanta-graphs Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
Dunninger's Mind Warp
anecdote of Dunninger convincing everybody not using a nail writer
the falling block\nblock of wood falls, discussion on different methods\nal mann\ned 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\npendulum in bottle begins to swing without touching the bottle nor the table with the hands\nal 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
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
the psychic tray\nthree pendulums in three bottles on a tray, spectator thinks of one, which begins to swing\nal 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\nchain of people, one holds a pendulum it begins to swing when any (?) person in the group thinks of the pendulum\nal mann\nfrank 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
card challenge\ncard divination with al mann's isomeric cards\ngene grant\nthe isomeric card\nal mann\nthe reverse fan force supreme\nal mann
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene Grant
the hole in the wall\nspectator goes in other room selects a book, performer looks through the wall and divines the selection\nal 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\nseeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases\nal mann\nthe candy king\nstewart james\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\na mental puzzle\nal 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\nseeing through the wall theme, design duplication, singing blackboard, limited choice\nal 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\nseeing through a wall, which book is chosen and where opened\nal mann\nthe deluxe jupiter gimmick\nal mann
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
The Jupiter Effect
seeing through a wall, which book is chosen and where opened
the knight's gambit\nnamed chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter\nal mann
1982
the knight's gambit Al Mann
The Knight's Gambit
named chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter
gifts most rare\nthree spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods\nal mann
1982
the knight's gambit Al Mann
Gifts Most Rare
three spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods
the code\nspectator choses a column of a newspaper, performer divines content, dit-dah morse-type coding\nal mann\nal mann's "the delphian oracle" 1983\nmiracle department\nflavian
1982
six columns Al Mann
The Code
spectator choses a column of a newspaper, performer divines content, dit-dah Morse-type coding
jaks' secret\nseveral spectators circle words on a sheet of newspaper, performer divines them\nal mann\njaks' subtlest secret\ndr. 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\nnewspaper is torn and a piece selected, performer divines content\nal mann\nrobert nelson's "tele-thought" 1930\neasy-do tele-thought\nal mann
1982
six columns Al Mann
Power of the Press
newspaper is torn and a piece selected, performer divines content
the news force\nnewspaper torn into 16 squares, one is selected and content predicted\nal mann\nnirvana nos.\nfredric kolb\ncentury 21 prediction\ndanton
1982
six columns Al Mann
The News Force
newspaper torn into 16 squares, one is selected and content predicted
the "impact" ad mystery\nwant ad pages are torn and put in a bowl, three spectators select a piece and think of a word, all are divined\nal mann
1982
six columns Al Mann
The "Impact" Ad Mystery
want ad pages are torn and put in a bowl, three spectators select a piece and think of a word, all are divined
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
1982
six columns Al Mann
pegasus page\nfirst selected page of a newspaper is predicted then it vanishes and appears in envelope, two versions\nal mann\nwhim of tituba\ntheodore annemann
1982
six columns Al Mann
Pegasus Page
first selected page of a newspaper is predicted then it vanishes and appears in envelope, two versions
tr-id\nboard with different designs in different colors, three person select one and draw the design on a board, performer divines designs and colors\nal mann\nthe abstract thought\nal mann\nmiracle dept\nrobert dorian
1982
tr-id Al Mann
Tr-Id
board with different designs in different colors, three person select one and draw the design on a board, performer divines designs and colors
awards headliner!\nnewspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope\nal mann
1982
tr-id Al Mann
Awards Headliner!
newspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope