the pack that cuts itself \n no. 19, rubber banded deck cuts itself at selection, duplicate \n charles t. jordan \n impromptu haunted deck \n bert fenn \n karl fulves \n joseph k. schmidt \n the self cutting deck \n al mann
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries
Charles T. Jordan
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The Pack that Cuts Itself
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Variations
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1919/1920
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the modernized reading \n for single reading or getting one ahead \n theodore annemann \n the essence of thought \n al mann \n modernized reading \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx
Theodore Annemann
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The Modernized Reading
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VariationsAlso published here
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June 1935
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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 \n on the wire \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx
Theodore Annemann
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On the Wire
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1936
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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
Stewart James
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The Candy King
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Variations
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Sep. 1936
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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
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Domination of Thought
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Variations
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1937
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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 \n nyctalopia \n paul curry
1937
the jinx
Paul Curry
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Nyctalopia
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Related toAlso published here
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Oct. 1937
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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 \n whim of tituba \n theodore annemann \n tituba \n theodore annemann
1939
the jinx
Theodore Annemann
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Whim of Tituba
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Nov. 1939
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463
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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
Fredric Kolb
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Nirvana Nos.
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Dec. 1939
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idea of 40,000 words \n dictionary test, hole in book \n sid lorraine \n sidesidal \n thomas alan waters \n 50'000 words \n al mann \n 40.000 words \n sid lorraine \n sun sign \n dr. dan j. alessini \n open sesame - variation a \n c. l. boarde
1941
the jinx
Sid Lorraine
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Idea of 40,000 Words
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1941
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751
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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 one thousand skulls \n al mann \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 charlie cheats \n karl fulves
1942
the phoenix
Walter B. Gibson
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Pay Off
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Related toAlso published here
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Jan. 1942
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sealed mystery \n sealed message reading system, razor thumb tip \n joseph dunninger \n foreword \n al mann
1943
the phoenix
Joseph Dunninger
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Sealed Mystery
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Apr. 1943
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"million dollar" bill mystery \n two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope \n u. f. grant \n bazillion dollar bill mystery \n andy (the jerx) \n bill in nest of envelopes \n u. f. grant \n wild \n stephen tucker \n the man called al koran \n vic perry \n al koran \n teleportation \n unknown \n spondulics \n terri rogers \n composite \n peter duffie \n phoenix aus der asche \n stewart judah \n gelschein-schwindel \n terri rogers \n "millionen dollar" geldschein mysterium \n u. f. grant \n currency cuts \n terri rogers \n overpaid duo \n tom stone \n buffalo bill \n harry anderson \n buffalo john \n john graham \n composite \n peter duffie \n fan mail \n jim steinmeyer \n the baffling bills - materialization of matter \n al mann
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3
U. F. Grant
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"Million Dollar" Bill Mystery
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Related toVariations- Spondulics (Terri Rogers, 1981)
- Wild (Stephen Tucker, 1983)
- Phoenix aus der Asche (Stewart Judah, 1985)
- Composite (Peter Duffie, 1985)
- Currency Cuts (Terri Rogers, 1988)
- Gelschein-Schwindel (Terri Rogers, 1989)
- Fan Mail (Jim Steinmeyer, 2003)
- Composite (Peter Duffie, 2004)
- Bazillion Dollar Bill Mystery (Andy (The Jerx), 2016)
- Overpaid Duo (Tom Stone, 2017)
Also published here
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1943/27
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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
Don Medley
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This Is It!
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Related toVariations
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Oct. 1945
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cutting the aces \n \n dai vernon \n the unadulterated cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n losing aces, cutting aces \n edward marlo \n ace-cutting without double-cutting \n david bendix \n extra \n bob hamilton \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n al mann \n pseudo \n david britland \n cutting the aces \n johnny thompson \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser \n breather crimp application \n al thatcher \n der mann mit dem goldenen arm \n punx \n cutting the aces \n piet forton \n handling improved \n edward marlo \n one-armed bandit \n martin a. nash \n cutting the aces or any four of a kind \n juan tamariz \n the cumanes \n rené lavand \n cortando los ases \n Áriston
1946
stars of magic
Dai Vernon
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Cutting The Aces
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Related toVariations- Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm (Punx, 1977)
- One-Armed Bandit (Martin A. Nash, 1977)
- Pseudo (David Britland, 1981)
- The Cumanes (René Lavand, 1991)
- Cutting the Aces (Dai Vernon, Al Mann, 1997)
- Cutting the Aces or any Four of a Kind (Juan Tamariz, 2004)
- Cutting the Aces (Piet Forton, 2005)
- Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces (Harry Riser, 2006)
- Cortando Los Ases (Áriston, 2017)
- Cutting the Aces (Johnny Thompson, 2018)
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1946
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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 an opener \n al mann \n lady luck \n u. f. grant \n fate again \n howard a. adams \n one in a million \n barrie richardson \n one in a half million \n barrie richardson \n birthday cards \n barrie richardson
1949
the phoenix
Bruce Elliott
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Fate
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Related toVariations
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May 1949
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708
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"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
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"No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act
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Related to
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1949
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jaks' subtlest secret \n word is encircled on clipboard, duplicate page under carbon paper \n dr. stanley jaks \n jaks' secret \n al mann \n dr. jaks geistreichstes geheimnis \n dr. stanley jaks \n want ad test \n tom sellers \n dr. jaks subtlest secret \n dr. stanley jaks \n the jaxian phone book test \n robert cassidy \n design-a-choice! \n ted karmilovich \n a clean book test \n amazing james randi \n pendulumix (three experiments with the dowsing pendulum \n paolo cavalli \n massimo tira \n glimpression \n thomas alan waters \n date man duplication \n hen fetsch
1951
the phoenix
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Jaks' Subtlest Secret
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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Feb. 1951
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spirit communications \n thread with weight is attached in empty bottle and begins to move, pendulum \n ormond mcgill \n suspended animation \n al mann \n david abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1907 \n the spirit speaks \n dick johnson
1951
psychic magic — vol. 5
Ormond McGill
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Spirit Communications
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Related to
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1951
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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
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Clip Line
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Related to
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1954
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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
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No. 13. The Card in Glass
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1958
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(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
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(1) The Billet Pencil
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Related toVariations
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1958
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86
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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 fabulous concepts \n al mann \n omar's prophecies \n dr. stanley jaks \n one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks \n eine liegt verkehrt \n dr. stanley jaks
1959
more miracles in mentalism
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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One Is Face Up
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Related toAlso published here
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1959
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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 one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks \n jaks bester mentaltrick \n dr. stanley jaks \n (2) the billet knife \n dr. stanley jaks \n omar's prognosis \n al mann \n dr. stanley jaks
1960
omar's prophecies
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Omar's Prophecies
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Related toVariations
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1960
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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
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Maurice's Handy Andy
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1961
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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
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A Mental Puzzle
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1961
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26
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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
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The Spirit Speaks
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1961
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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
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Acrobatic Paperclips
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Variations
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1969
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101
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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
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Delphic Dominoes
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Jan. 1973
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590
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the 'g-3' phenomena \n three words from dictionary are divined \n al mann
1973
magick
Al Mann
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The 'G-3' Phenomena
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1973
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453
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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
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The Griffin Envelope Switch
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June 1974
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741
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instant mindreader \n \n al mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Al Mann
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Instant Mindreader
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June 1974
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744
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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
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Thinking Machines - Part One
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Dec. 1974
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832
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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
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Golden Digits
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Dec. 1974
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832
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mind cloud \n making a cloud disappear \n al mann \n to command the elements! \n al mann
1974
magick
Al Mann
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Mind Cloud
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Also published here
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1974
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562
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thinking machines - part two \n more on calculators and addition machines \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Al Mann
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Thinking Machines - Part Two
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Jan. 1975
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838
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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
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Alpha And Omega
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Jan. 1975
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838
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1001 mysteries \n on multiplying with 1001 \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Al Mann
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1001 Mysteries
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Jan. 1975
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838
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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
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The Phantom Digits
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Jan. 1975
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838
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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
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The Five-Digit Phantom
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Jan. 1975
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840
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thinking machines - part three \n more on calculators and addition machines \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Al Mann
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Thinking Machines - Part Three
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Feb. 1975
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862
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psychic calculator \n three chosen numbers put into three calculators, all sums divined \n al mann
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Al Mann
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Psychic Calculator
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Feb. 1975
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862
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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
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Adithot Improved
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Inspired by
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Feb. 1975
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862
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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
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Retrospective
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June 1975
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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
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Retrospective
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July 1975
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keeler's baffling slate test \n theory by al mann \n pierre l. o. a. keeler
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Pierre L. O. A. Keeler
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Keeler's Baffling Slate Test
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July 1975
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acidus \n introduction and rave for the move \n al mann \n tektron-x \n alexander de cova
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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Acidus
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Variations
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1976
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the preparations \n prefolding \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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The Preparations
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1976
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the presentation and method \n preparing the switch \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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The Presentation and Method
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1976
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opening and reading the billet \n secret reading, with dummy still in hand \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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Opening and Reading the Billet
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1976
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the display flourish \n opening the billet right side up to the audience \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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The Display Flourish
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1976
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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
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TIps on Practicing
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1976
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challenges and outs \n tips on the acidus \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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Challenges and Outs
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1976
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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
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The Telephone Effect
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Inspired by
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1976
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a short cut \n alternative handling for acidus \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
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A Short Cut
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1976
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to command the elements! \n making clouds disappear, cloud busting \n al mann \n mind cloud \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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To Command the Elements!
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Also published here
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1976
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5
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test by fire \n match box impression device, carbon \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Test by Fire
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1976
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7
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passing thoughts \n thought is divined, written on a pad \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Passing Thoughts
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1976
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metal-kinesis \n spoon bends under handkerchief, dick van brummer's "the solid ghost" \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Metal-Kinesis
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1976
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dinner table yoga \n playing with a burning cotton ball, eventually eating it \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Dinner Table Yoga
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1976
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the mystery of the triplets \n after some calculations by the spectator the total is divined \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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The Mystery of the Triplets
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1976
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gemel's messages \n alternative center tear handling, no pre-fold and lengthier questions possible \n al mann \n gemel's message \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Gemel's Messages
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Also published here
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1976
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the tretology of dionysus \n center tear method, four questions can be stolen \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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The Tretology of Dionysus
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1976
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typhon's tongs \n envelopes are gathered and burnt with tongs \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Typhon's Tongs
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1976
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psychic feedback \n answering different questions, sitter answers her questions with a pendulum \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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Psychic Feedback
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1976
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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 spirit communications \n ormond mcgill \n david abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1907 \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
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Suspended Animation
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Related toAlso published here
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1976
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22
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the pharaoh's palm \n billets are switched on palm of performer, fake palm \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
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The Pharaoh's Palm
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1976
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domination of thought \n key card \n al mann \n sam h. sharpe \n domination of thought \n sam h. sharpe
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann, Sam H. Sharpe
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Domination of Thought
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Inspired by
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1976
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the devastators \n three selected cards are predicted, duplicates in wallet, magnetic himber \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Devastators
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1976
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the invaders \n two decks, three selected cards are predicted, duplicates in wallet, magnetic himber \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Invaders
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1976
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the third extasie \n prediction of a card, in envelope in wallet \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Third Extasie
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1976
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astral sight \n deck cut in several piles, cards on bottom are named by performer \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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Astral Sight
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1976
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15
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the mounds of ishtar \n four cards selected and put in four envelopes are divined, flap envelope \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Mounds of Ishtar
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1976
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the psychic poker player \n handcuffed, gaffed table \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Psychic Poker Player
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1976
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the isomeric card \n card with three indices, fan force \n al mann \n card challenge \n gene "phantini" grant
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Isomeric Card
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Variations
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1976
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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
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The Reverse Fan Force Supreme
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Variations
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1976
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the cut force \n sewn cards \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Al Mann
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The Cut Force
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1976
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esp \n shuffled esp deck in envelope, cards are divined \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
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ESP
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1976
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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
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Over the Telephone
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1976
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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
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Spectator Becomes the Mindreader
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1976
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mind control \n spectator selects a quartet from a shuffled deck \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
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Mind Control
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1976
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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
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Clairvoyance
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1976
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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
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Levitation
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1976
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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
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Teleportation
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1976
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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
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Seeing Through a Brick Wall
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1976
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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
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Sensative Finger Tips and X-Ray Eyes
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1976
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psychological force \n queen of hearts, probability and verbal force \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy
Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
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Psychological Force
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1976
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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
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Developing ESP
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1976
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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
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The Spirit of the Faberlands
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Inspired by- Faberlands' "Spirits?" in "The Sphinx" Vol. 20, No. 3
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1976
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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
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Spirits by the Number
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1976
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5
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messages from babel \n four seance slate methods, several ungimmicked slates \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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Messages from Babel
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1976
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to read a question \n with nine normal slates, wrapped in newspaper \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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To Read a Question
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1976
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many voices \n nine small slates and a bigger one, messages appear on two slates \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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Many Voices
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1976
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the uproar \n nine small slates messages appear on five slates \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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The Uproar
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1976
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the ultimate slate test \n \n al mann \n henry slade
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann, Henry Slade
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The Ultimate Slate Test
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1976
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the 13th veil \n normal slate \n al mann \n j. f. orrin
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann, J. F. Orrin
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The 13th Veil
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1976
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the flap \n history of the flap, locking flap, flap designs \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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The Flap
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1976
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a magnetic flap \n \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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A Magnetic Flap
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1976
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the cloak of the unseen \n camouflage pattern on slate, flap \n al mann \n e. j. moore
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann, E. J. Moore
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The Cloak of the Unseen
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1976
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the telepathic artist \n design divination of five people, with slate, flap \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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The Telepathic Artist
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1976
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the locking flap \n dr. q slates \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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The Locking Flap
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1976
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multiple slate writing with dr. q slates \n with stand \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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Multiple Slate Writing with Dr. Q Slates
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1976
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the esprit message \n chosen esp sign appears on slate \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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The ESPrit Message
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1976
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minute man's locking flap \n rubber cement coating \n al mann
1976
master slate secrets — part i
Al Mann
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Minute Man's Locking Flap
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1976
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century 21 prediction \n predicting a chosen headline from newspaper, koran's binary prediction \n danton \n the news force \n al mann \n news test \n edmund rowland \n 21st century svengali \n docc hilford \n danton \n stanton carlisle \n headline countdown \n al koran
1976
magick
Danton
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Century 21 Prediction
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Related toVariations
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1976
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791
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the sibylline messages \n cards in envelopes with questions and messages on it are divined and answered \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages
Al Mann
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The Sibylline Messages
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1977
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the preparation \n constructing the sibylline envelope \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages
Al Mann
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The Preparation
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1977
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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
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The Voice from the Abyss
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1977
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7
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the legal tenders \n serial number is divined, with abyss envelope \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages
Al Mann
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The Legal Tenders
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1977
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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
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The Flight of the Griffins
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Inspired by- Spencer Thornton's "Anytime, Anywhere - For Newspaper Publicity" in "Secrets of Mental Magic"
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1977
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notes \n ideas and tips for the sibylline envelope \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages
Al Mann
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Notes
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1977
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break through \n card and headline prediction, nest of envelope sent to a member of the audience by mail \n al mann
1977
break through
Al Mann
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Break Through
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1977
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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
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Walter's Letter
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1977
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the photon shield \n seemingly transparent clipboard, for different uses \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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The Photon Shield
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1977
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1
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the photon shield impression envelope \n coin envelopes, carbon \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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The Photon Shield Impression Envelope
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1977
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2
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the photon shield sealed envelope \n sealed envelope, that can be opened any time \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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The Photon Shield Sealed Envelope
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1977
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3
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the prediction caper \n previously mailed nest of envelopes \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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The Prediction Caper
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1977
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4
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on the spot predictions \n to end a show, two letters in envelope \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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On the Spot Predictions
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1977
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5
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other uses for the photon shield sealed envelope \n for card or bill to envelope \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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Other Uses for the Photon Shield Sealed Envelope
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1977
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instant thought reading \n written thought is divined, with photon shield clipboard and impression envelope \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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Instant Thought Reading
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1977
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the underlined thought \n line from newspaper is underlined and divined, two methods \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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The Underlined Thought
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1977
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9
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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
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The Word in the Circle
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1977
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10
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the invisible agents \n spectator writes question down with invisible ink \n al mann \n drawing a blank \n patrik kuffs \n drawing a blank \n patrik kuffs
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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The Invisible Agents
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Variations
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1977
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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
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Two Words
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Related to
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1977
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12
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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
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Only One Key
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1977
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thoughts amock book test \n three books, three words are predicted \n al mann
1977
the photon shield
Al Mann
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Thoughts Amock Book Test
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1977
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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
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Omar's Prognosis
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Inspired by
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1977
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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
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Enchantment - A most Fabulous Book Test
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1977
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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
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Lorant - Long Range Telepathy
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Inspired by
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1977
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the abstract thought \n lorant, with two thoughts \n al mann \n this is it! \n don medley \n tr-id \n al mann
1977
classified
Al Mann
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The Abstract Thought
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Inspired byVariations
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1977
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the ghost of the unborn \n two envelopes predicting a three-letter and a five-letter word, spectator can chose one and a word from a book, word is predicted in envelope, in other envelope is prediction of a word that was not chosen and of the length of word that will be chosen \n al mann \n joseph dunninger
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann, Joseph Dunninger
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The Ghost of the Unborn
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1977
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the master of the word \n with two words from two books, prediction \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Master of the Word
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1977
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the adonis book test \n book test, with sensitiv fingertips presentation \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Adonis Book Test
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1977
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adonis, aphrodite and zeus \n with three books \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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Adonis, Aphrodite and Zeus
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1977
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fifth row center aisle \n divination of a word and prediction of position on page, several books \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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Fifth Row Center Aisle
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1977
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the shades of thought \n freely chosen chapter is predicted \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Shades of Thought
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1977
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the uninvited \n three books, unknown person is called which names the chosen words \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Uninvited
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1977
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forcing the word \n from a book \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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Forcing the Word
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1977
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15
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forcing three words \n from a book \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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Forcing Three Words
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1977
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16
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at the blackboard \n prediction of three chosen words from three books \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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At the Blackboard
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1977
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the chain of thought \n three words are divined from three books \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Chain of Thought
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1977
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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
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The Book Mark
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1977
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50'000 words \n \n al mann \n idea of 40,000 words \n sid lorraine
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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50'000 Words
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Inspired by
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1977
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small worlds \n dictionary book test, page is selected with number cards \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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Small Worlds
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1977
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the locked book \n with locked book, forcing a limited choice, numbers written in a row and three are encircled \n al mann \n variations on a number force \n walter webb
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Locked Book
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Variations
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1977
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22
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the books in the locked chest \n three books \n al mann
1977
of words and wizards
Al Mann
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The Books in the Locked Chest
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1977
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the bends \n coin is bent and folded \n al mann \n notes \n al mann
1977
psycho-mentisis
Al Mann
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The Bends
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Related to
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1977
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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
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Permutation of Matter - A Solid Through Solid Effect
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Inspired byRelated to
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1977
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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
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The Spikes of Asmodeus
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Related to
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1977
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the frankenstein affair \n several dead ants and a dead fly come back to life, ladybug recommandation \n al mann \n notes \n al mann \n (1) the billet pencil \n tony corinda
1977
psycho-mentisis
Al Mann
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The Frankenstein Affair
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Related to
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1977
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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
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Imponderable Energy
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Related to- Professor Nika in Teral Garrett's "Psycho-Gizmo Vol. 4"
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1977
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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
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The Reach of the Mind
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Related to
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1977
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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
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Merlin's Magic Marionettes
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Related to
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1977
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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
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The Secret of the Ancients
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Inspired by- U.F. Grant's "Bodies in Orbit", 1963
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1977
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nothing more beyond \n history of the center tear \n al mann
1978
the apodosis
Al Mann
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Nothing More Beyond
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1978
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al baker's masterwork \n on baker's improvements \n al mann \n al baker \n chapter 2: new light on the center tear \n al baker
1978
the apodosis
Al Mann, Al Baker
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Al Baker's Masterwork
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Related to
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1978
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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
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The Improvisitor
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Related to
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1978
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flight of the phoenix \n different center tear handling \n al mann
1978
the apodosis
Al Mann
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Flight of the Phoenix
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1978
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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
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Through the Magic Door
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1978
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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
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Where Eagles Perch
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1978
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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 touching on hoy \n luke jermay \n the opener move \n al mann \n bold & beautiful prophecy \n ted karmilovich
1978
the tesseract
Al Mann
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The Tesseract
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Related to
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1978
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3
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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
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Panoramas of Thought
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1978
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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
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Mass Telepathy
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1978
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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
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An Opener
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Inspired by
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1978
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de-pleated thoughts \n several questions on one piece of paper, folded paper is stapled \n al mann
1978
the tesseract
Al Mann
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De-Pleated Thoughts
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1978
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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 \n destiny's disciple \n al mann
1978
the tesseract
Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac
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A Bonus - Through the Threshold
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Related to
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1978
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the circean vessels \n flapless envelope switch, same as shaxon envelope switch \n al mann
1978
the tesseract
Al Mann
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The Circean Vessels
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1978
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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 suspended animation \n al mann \n david abbott "behind the scenes with the mediums", 1907
1978
magick
Al Mann, Bobby Hughes
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Bottle BanG-G-G!
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Related to- David Abbott "Behind the Scenes with the Mediums", 1907
Also published here
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1978
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1029
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test conditions \n book is destroyed, down-under-deal with pages of a book \n al mann
1978
magick
Al Mann
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Test Conditions
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1978
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1049
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the new lexicon phenomena \n three words are chosen and divined \n al mann
1978
the lexicon phenomena
Al Mann
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The New Lexicon Phenomena
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1978
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arca \n method to secretly load a folded billet into a closed paper box, while opening it, for predictions etc.
- a genesis
- arca the box \n al mann \n john smetana
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann, John Smetana
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Arca
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a secret chamber \n word and number predicted on two billets, in box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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A Secret Chamber
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1978
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the secret of the swami \n prediction of chosen number, billet inside envelope inside box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Secret of the Swami
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1978
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strange coordinates \n deck inside box, billet on top with number predicts position of chosen card, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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Strange Coordinates
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1978
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spirit answers \n answer to question appears on blank business card placed inside a box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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Spirit Answers
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1978
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psychic knowledge \n prediction of a question in form of an answer, on business card inside box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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Psychic Knowledge
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1978
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the baffling bills - materialization of matter \n two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in box, arca system \n al mann \n willane's "the baffling notes" in "abra" #841, march 10th 1962. \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Baffling Bills - Materialization of Matter
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Inspired by- Willane's "The Baffling Notes" in "Abra" #841, March 10th 1962.
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the winged horse \n page appears inside box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Winged Horse
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1978
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the book test \n prediction of word, billet inside box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Book Test
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1978
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two ways \n the arca system as a two-way out \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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Two Ways
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1978
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the mystery of the trinity \n deck shuffled and placed inside a box, performer names third cad, card addition using the arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Mystery of the Trinity
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1978
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the three watches \n prediction of one of three watches inside a box, arca system in combination with ned rutledge's "minding the store" \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Three Watches
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1978
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seven keys \n prediction of who gets correct key, in box, using arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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Seven Keys
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1978
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esp designs \n prediction of chosen esp sign, on billet in box, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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ESP Designs
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1978
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the swami gimmick \n metal thumb tip \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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The Swami Gimmick
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1978
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joanna southcott's box \n different box design, for headline prediction, arca system \n al mann
1978
arca — the magic box
Al Mann
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Joanna Southcott's Box
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1978
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the azonic force \n peek for reading several information on a billet \n al mann
1979
acidus plus
Al Mann
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The Azonic Force
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1979
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the azonic rent \n method for the center tear, based on mann's "the azonic force" \n al mann
1979
acidus plus
Al Mann
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The Azonic Rent
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1979
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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
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The Secret of Abonutichus
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Related to
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1979
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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
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Mindblow
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1979
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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
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The Shattered Link
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Inspired byRelated to
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1979
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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
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Book-Tear
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1979
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the chain of thoughts \n three books and three spectators, "impact"-method \n al mann
1979
magic castle lecture
Al Mann
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The Chain of Thoughts
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1979
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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
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The Gold-Bug Predictions
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1979
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front page \n based on albert spackman's "clip line" \n gene nielsen \n the clip line \n al mann
1979
magick
Gene Nielsen
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Front Page
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Inspired by
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1979
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the "title" prediction \n prediction of chosen book, number named to select one in a row of nine books
- master force \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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The "Title" Prediction
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1979
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the format of the x-tomes \n set-up of the three the codex-x books \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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The Format of the X-Tomes
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1979
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mindreading and predicting the word \n forcing a word using the codex-x books \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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Mindreading and Predicting the Word
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1979
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the awesome augury \n prediction of book and paragraph, using codex-x books \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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The Awesome Augury
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1979
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instant mindreading \n first word of any chapter, using codex-x books, progressive anagrams \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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Instant Mindreading
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1979
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another force word \n forcing a word with the codex-x books \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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Another Force Word
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1979
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predictions in the newspapers \n chosen word from book predicted ahead in newspaper, codex-x books \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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Predictions in the Newspapers
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1979
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the club force \n forcing a word from codex-x books, sucker element for magicians \n al mann
1979
codex-x
Al Mann
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The Club Force
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1979
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pyro-sorcery \n newspaper starts burning by willpower, eight methods \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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Pyro-Sorcery
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1981
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the shattering chalice \n glass shatters in bag, two methods \n unknown \n the shattered chalice \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
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The Shattering Chalice
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Related to
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1981
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the ghost bullet \n gimmick for shattering glasses or light bulps \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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The Ghost Bullet
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1981
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the pulverized window pane \n car window breaks with same gimmick as above \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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The Pulverized Window Pane
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1981
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notes \n other ways to break a glass and bend keys \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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Notes
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1981
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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
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The Falling Block
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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'
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1981
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cosmic notion \n pendulums with different lengths are hanging in a frame, chosen pendulums begin to move \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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Cosmic Notion
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1981
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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
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Remote Psycho-Motion
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1981
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the long range control \n other version \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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The Long Range Control
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1981
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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
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The Psychic Tray
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1981
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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
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For the Researcher
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Related to- Frank Lind's "My Occult Case Book"
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1981
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an experiment \n why a pendulum works and how \n al mann \n ormond mcgill's "psychic magic" vol. 6
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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An Experiment
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Related to- Ormond McGill's "Psychic Magic" Vol. 6
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1981
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the cobra \n snake charming a cobra, the psychology of the cobra \n al mann \n hypnotizing animals! \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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The Cobra
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Related to
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1981
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the snake-charmer-magician \n how to charm a snake, what cobra to use and how to treat them \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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The Snake-Charmer-Magician
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1981
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the cobra act \n how to train a cobra not to bite your hand \n al mann
1981
the shattered chalice
Al Mann
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The Cobra Act
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1981
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the wallets \n himber's, al koran's wallet, the bombshell wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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The Wallets
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1981
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technique \n handling a flip-over wallet, the turn-over move \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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Technique
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1981
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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
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The Secret Thrust
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1981
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page one \n with an al koran wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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Page One
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1981
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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
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The Coins from the Pocket
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1981
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life from space \n named bugs appear in envelopes, bombshell wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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Life from Space
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1981
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the name in the vault \n prediction in wallet, bombshell wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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The Name in the Vault
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1981
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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
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One Message
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Variations
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1981
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unknown forces \n selection matches prediction card in sealed envelope in wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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Unknown Forces
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1981
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homer \n signed card travels twice into wallet hold by spectator \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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Homer
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1981
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the noesis of nyx \n card in envelope in wallet, with al koran wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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The Noesis of Nyx
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1981
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one hundred clams \n signed bill is burned and appears restored in an envelope, al koran wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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One Hundred Clams
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1981
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instant mindreading \n al koran wallet as a peek wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor
Al Mann
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Instant Mindreading
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1981
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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
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The Mounds of Ashtoreth
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1981
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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
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The Royal Album
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1981
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center-tear \n analysis and handling \n thomas alan waters \n centear \n bob somerfeld \n notaria \n theodore annemann \n the improvisitor \n al mann \n the ultimate center tear \n richard osterlind \n the new baker method \n al baker
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Center-Tear
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Related to
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1981
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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
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Cistella
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Related to
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1981
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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
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Castle Catch
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1981
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at the table \n prediction of a name \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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At the Table
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1981
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gysel's gimmick \n swami gimmick variation \n al mann \n robert gysel
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann, Robert Gysel
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Gysel's Gimmick
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1981
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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
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Misdirection
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Related to
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1981
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the time piece \n named number or card is written in a pocket watch \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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The Time Piece
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1981
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the ame double-writer \n \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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The AME Double-Writer
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1981
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invisible door \n gaffed book, for using a nail writer \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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Invisible Door
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1981
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an impromptu double-writer \n \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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An Impromptu Double-Writer
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1981
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a friend indeed \n two selected words from a book are predicted in an envelope, carbon paper \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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A Friend Indeed
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1981
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the long writers \n swami on a stick \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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The Long Writers
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1981
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the big writer \n named number predicted on a pad in a box, knee writer \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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The Big Writer
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1981
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the pantograph \n copying or enlarging an autograph on a slate \n al mann \n dr. stanley jaks
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann, Dr. Stanley Jaks
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The Pantograph
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1981
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the mag-eye move \n while performer tears billet, message is read, with variation \n al mann \n school daze \n richard osterlind
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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The Mag-Eye Move
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Related to
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1981
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azrael \n different colored pens, performer divines dead name and chosen color \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
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Azrael
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1981
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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
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Card Challenge
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1981
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mind lock! \n finger rings locked on padlock, envelopes one containing key, prediction of correct envelope, himber wallet \n al mann
1981
magick
Al Mann
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Mind Lock!
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1981
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the gemel con! \n center tear / steal handling \n al mann
1981
magick
Al Mann
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The Gemel Con!
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1981
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the wocus legacy \n billet that opens out by itself \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Wocus Legacy
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1982
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making the wocus legacy billets \n \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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Making the Wocus Legacy Billets
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1982
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handling the billet \n put in a box \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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Handling the Billet
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1982
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the torn wocus \n switching it for a dummy \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Torn Wocus
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1982
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the scryer's podium \n crystal ball gazing, answering question with the wocus lecgacy billet \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Scryer's Podium
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1982
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the master's move \n in the hands \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Master's Move
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1982
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the wocus prophet \n as a prediction pellet that opens up after the load, prediction in a small bottle \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Wocus Prophet
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1982
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the spirit ink bottle \n question billet is put folded in ink bottle, with wocus billet
\n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Spirit Ink Bottle
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1982
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wocus ii \n gimmick is added later \n gary lee williams \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Gary Lee Williams, Al Mann
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Wocus II
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1982
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the wocus center-tear \n combination ct and wocus ii \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Wocus Center-Tear
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1982
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the ballot box miracle \n billet box with trap door \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Ballot Box Miracle
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1982
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vampire thoughts \n with two people \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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Vampire Thoughts
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1982
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the mneme's numen \n spectator writes question down, erases it and notes another, both are divined/answered \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Mneme's Numen
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1982
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the seat of the mighty \n seeing through a wall and describing the other room \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily!
Al Mann
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The Seat of the Mighty
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1982
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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
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The Hole in the Wall
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1982
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mist \n divination of a selected box' content, seeing through the wall theme \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily!
Al Mann
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Mist
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1982
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thot on titles \n "the hole in the wall" in a strange home \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily!
Al Mann
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Thot on Titles
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1982
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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
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One Thousand Skulls
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1982
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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
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Camera Obscura
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Related to- "Singing Blackboard" in Amazing Maurice's "Mentalistrix Encore" 1969
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1982
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fail safe \n out for the "camera obscura", prepared book \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily!
Al Mann
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Fail Safe
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1982
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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
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The Jupiter Effect
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Related to
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1982
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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
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The Code
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Related to
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1982
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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
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Jaks' Secret
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Inspired by
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1982
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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
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Power of the Press
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1982
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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
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The News Force
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Inspired byRelated to
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1982
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the chain of thought \n from three pieces of newspaper, performer divines three words \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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The Chain of Thought
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1982
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public notices \n prediction printed in newspaper \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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Public Notices
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1982
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five-star headlines \n selected card is found on the headline of a newspaper, or selected word \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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Five-Star Headlines
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1982
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the want ad mystery \n word from a want ad section is selected and divined \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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The Want Ad Mystery
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1982
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the longest word \n how to make fake want ad sections for thought divination \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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The Longest Word
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1982
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the "impact" ad mystery \n want ad pages are torn and put in a bowl, three spectators select a piece and think of a word, all are divined \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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The "Impact" Ad Mystery
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1982
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the clip line \n variation on albert spackman's "clip line" \n al mann \n clip line \n jack yates \n predicted from the papers \n tom sellers \n clippoline \n thomas alan waters \n front page \n gene nielsen
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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The Clip Line
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Inspired byRelated toVariations
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1982
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coded headlines \n coding a card with a newspaper \n al mann \n max andrews
1982
six columns
Al Mann, Max Andrews
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Coded Headlines
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1982
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haunting headlines \n newspaper page is selected and headline is circled, prediction in envelope \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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Haunting Headlines
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1982
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easy-do tele-thought \n \n al mann \n robert nelson's "tele-thought" 1930 \n power of the press \n al mann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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Easy-Do Tele-Thought
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Related to
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1982
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25
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pegasus page \n first selected page of a newspaper is predicted then it vanishes and appears in envelope, two versions \n al mann \n whim of tituba \n theodore annemann
1982
six columns
Al Mann
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Pegasus Page
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Related to
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1982
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file box \n message in a box, writing method \n ned rutledge \n cistella \n al mann
1982
a boon for all seasons
Ned Rutledge
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File Box
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Related to
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1982
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the knight's gambit \n named chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter \n al mann \n königsgambit \n alexander de cova
1982
the knight's gambit
Al Mann
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The Knight's Gambit
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Variations
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1982
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1
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a word in orbit \n word is named by spectator, same word is marked in other book, forcing book \n al mann
1982
the knight's gambit
Al Mann
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A Word in Orbit
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1982
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4
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the five star gambit \n with the five star miracle deck, single card prediction in envelope, four-way envelope \n al mann
1982
the knight's gambit
Al Mann
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The Five Star Gambit
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1982
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5
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gifts most rare \n three spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods \n al mann
1982
the knight's gambit
Al Mann
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Gifts Most Rare
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1982
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tr-id \n board with different designs in different colors, three person select one and draw the design on a board, performer divines designs and colors \n al mann \n the abstract thought \n al mann \n miracle dept \n robert dorian
1982
tr-id
Al Mann
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Tr-Id
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Inspired byRelated to
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1982
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1
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awards headliner! \n newspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope \n al mann
1982
tr-id
Al Mann
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Awards Headliner!
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1982
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5
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the see through gm board \n gary mason's the mastic mysteries impression device, with a see through board \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The See Through GM Board
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1982
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2
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the rms principal \n rms (reversed magic slate), see through impression device, picture duplication without touching the clipboard \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The RMS Principal
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1982
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the deluxe jupiter gimmick \n impression gimmick falls in performer's hand \n al mann \n maurice's handy andy \n the amazing maurice \n the jupiter effect \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Deluxe Jupiter Gimmick
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Related to
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1982
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the gemini slate \n design duplication slate, impression device for design duplications, dated to 1968 \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Gemini Slate
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1982
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cero-mentics \n wax impressions devices, fay type \n al mann \n anthony raven \n anna eva fay
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann, Anthony Raven, Anna Eva Fay
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Cero-Mentics
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1982
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the fellow traveler gimmick \n index card attached to newspaper with a paper clip, impression device, carbon, see also p. 11 \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Fellow Traveler Gimmick
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1982
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the unseen specter \n impression device book, carbon \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Unseen Specter
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1982
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10
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the inverted mark \n note pad, carbon, reversed impression \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Inverted Mark
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1982
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10
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the medium's tablet \n school board impression device, wax \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Medium's Tablet
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1982
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12
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the genii in the bottle \n something written on paper and put into a bottle, performer divines thought \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Genii in the Bottle
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1982
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the book from sumer \n word from a book is noted and billet burnt, performer opens book at the page and ashes are rubbed on page, chosen word appears \n al mann
1982
cero-mentics
Al Mann
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The Book from Sumer
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1982
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14
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the essence of thought \n q&a with one sitter, with envelopes \n al mann \n the modernized reading \n theodore annemann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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The Essence of Thought
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Inspired by
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1982
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1
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the circean vessels \n flapless envelope switch \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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The Circean Vessels
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1982
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2
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peeking envelope \n with window \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Peeking Envelope
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1982
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2
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threshold three \n one person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation \n al mann \n "the threshold of miracle" in "sensational mentalism, part ii"
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Threshold Three
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Inspired by- "The Threshold of Miracle" in "Sensational Mentalism, Part II"
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1982
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the lance from lacus solis \n four cards are chosen and impaled on two office spikes, all cards are divined, different shiner variations \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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The Lance from Lacus Solis
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1982
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6
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confidentially yours \n secretary-wallet as impression device, to force one of three books \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Confidentially Yours
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1982
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11
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the 16-digit effect \n add-a-number pad in secretary-wallet, signed paper \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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The 16-Digit Effect
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1982
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12
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instant mindreading \n secretary-wallet as a peek wallet \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Instant Mindreading
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1982
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12
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baillie's gem \n with perforated cards, stealing part of billet \n al mann \n ron baillie \n "the secret center-tear" in ron baillie's "universal mind"
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann, Ron Baillie
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Baillie's Gem
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Inspired by- "The Secret Center-Tear" in Ron Baillie's "Universal Mind"
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1982
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13
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psychic grammar \n several people think of a word in a book, and performer divines them by writing a sentence where all are included, forcing book \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Psychic Grammar
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1982
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the siva source \n using large books \n al mann
1982
magick
Al Mann
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The Siva Source
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June 1982
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1533
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the lofty missive \n answer to question is found written on billet stuck on the ceiling \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Lofty Missive
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1982
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4
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catapults \n book is thrown across the room while no one is near \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Catapults
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1982
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5
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medusa's book \n spectator wants to select a book from library, one book falls from shelf, envelope is pushed anywhere in the book and prediction in envelope matches first line \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Medusa's Book
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1982
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6
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the self cutting deck \n with twisted rubber-band, also as a force \n al mann \n the pack that cuts itself \n charles t. jordan
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Self Cutting Deck
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Inspired by
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1982
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the palatine affair \n safety pin hangs on string, string is burnt, pin is suspended on ashes and it will fall on performer's command \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Palatine Affair
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1982
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the invisible force \n effects with secretly magnetized needles
- psychic motion (animation of matches) \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Invisible Force
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1982
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10
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discobolus \n various animation ideas using a jumping disc
- the jumping spoon
- the cascading dominoes
- the spirits ring a bell
- the expanding beer cans \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Discobolus
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1982
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12
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ideo-motion \n moving objects based on ideomotor phenomenon
- the key
- the mystic door
- the pen of dr. faust
- the psychic marble \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Ideo-Motion
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1982
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14
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the blob \n ball of liquid in mercury electric switch starts to move \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Blob
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1982
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15
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the olmec sphere \n ball in bowl held by spectator starts moving, ideomotor phenomenon \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Olmec Sphere
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1982
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16
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ideo-sight \n spectator sees color in candle and toothpick in water moves, ideomotor phenomenon \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Ideo-Sight
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1982
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17
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slade's flying chair \n \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Slade's Flying Chair
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1982
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18
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wind from java \n three different dishes are filled with liquid, only liquid from chosen dish starts to spill, ideomotor phenomenon \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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Wind from Java
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1982
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the alborak \n using himber wallet \n al mann
1982
eff-oes
Al Mann
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The Alborak
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1982
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20
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dunninger's brain-thrust \n analysis of dunninger's headline prediction according to some news articles, slip of paper \n joseph dunninger \n al mann \n the back room \n bruce elliott
1983
mastermind headline predictions
Joseph Dunninger, Al Mann
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Dunninger's Brain-Thrust
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Related to
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1983
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the cornucopia caper \n send prediction with different papers, different things are predicted which happen in the show as well as the headline of the newspaper, paper dumbed in a bread basket \n al mann
1983
mastermind headline predictions
Al Mann
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The Cornucopia Caper
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1983
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knock on any door \n headline predictions with demographic probability, adding details later on \n al mann
1983
mastermind headline predictions
Al Mann
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Knock on any Door
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1983
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fabulous concepts \n on the principle of "dy-no-mite prediction" by donn davison and how dr. stanley jaks used it \n al mann \n one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks \n donn davison "dy-no-mite prediction" 1977
1983
mastermind headline predictions
Al Mann
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Fabulous Concepts
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Related to
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1983
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16
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note: the fabulous clip board \n plastic, see-through \n al mann
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Al Mann
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Note: The Fabulous Clip Board
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1983
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6
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note: the window envelope \n brief history of the window envelope \n al mann
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Al Mann
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Note: The Window Envelope
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1983
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14
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psychic billet reading \n several people \n joseph dunninger \n al mann
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger, Al Mann
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Psychic Billet Reading
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1983
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3
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billet switch \n for three billets \n al mann
1983
master billet tests
Al Mann
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Billet Switch
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1983
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envelope switch \n two versions \n al mann
1983
master billet tests
Al Mann
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Envelope Switch
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1983
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10
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the iron scuttle \n no. 1, steel bucket on head, deck is placed on it and performer takes and divines a card \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Iron Scuttle
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1983
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the finger test \n no. 2, steel bucket on head, performer divines number of fingers spectator holds up \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Finger Test
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1983
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the dice test \n no. 3, steel bucket on head, dice are thrown on bucket and sum divined \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Dice Test
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1983
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the medium's 3-book test \n no. 4, three selected cards put in three books, name of card, book and first sentence of pages are divined \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Medium's 3-Book Test
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1983
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2
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the suspended glass of water \n no. 5 \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Suspended Glass of Water
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1983
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2
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the suspended pencil \n no. 7, on fingertips \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Suspended Pencil
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1983
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the shattered chalice \n no. 12, glass with water and flowers suddenly shatters \n al mann \n the shattering chalice \n unknown
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Shattered Chalice
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Related to
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1983
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card location \n no. 15, selection is found by holding it over a flame and little fireworks is seen \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Card Location
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1983
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the l and d test \n no. 16, fireworks and living/dead test \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The L and D Test
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1983
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fireballs \n no. 17, in dark seance room \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Fireballs
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1983
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6
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ghost making \n no. 18, appearing ghost \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Ghost Making
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1983
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causing beutifull explosions in the seance room \n no. 25, glowing bubbles explode when set on fire \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Causing Beutifull Explosions in the Seance Room
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1983
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apparitions \n no. 27, face of ghost appears, gets bigger and smaller and eventually disappears \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Apparitions
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1983
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a magical substitution \n no. 28, for stage or seance room, trunk substitution of two persons \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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A Magical Substitution
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1983
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cagliostro's message! \n no. 39, question locked in box is answered \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Cagliostro's Message!
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1983
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the spirit artist \n no. 41, two picture cards are placed between slates, picture appears on slate and cannot be removed \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The Spirit Artist
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1983
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hypnotizing animals! \n hypnotizing the following animals:
no. 43: rabbit
no. 44: a second method
no. 45: chicken and rooster
no. 46: another method
no. 47: lobster and crayfish
no. 48: frog
no. 49: chameleon
no. 50: snakes
no. 51: crabs
no. 52: guinea pig
no. 53: pig
no. 54: pigeons
no. 55: in the act (frogs & putting them on stage)
no. 56: with rabbits
no. 57: the prime secret
no. 58: the cobra! (see also reference) \n al mann \n the cobra \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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Hypnotizing Animals!
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Related to
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1983
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the ame spirit lock \n no. 101, lock that can be opened with key and with bare hands, construction details \n al mann
1983
101 psychic tests
Al Mann
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The AME Spirit Lock
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1983
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destiny's disciple \n question in envelope is answered, spectator gets envelope with prediction what he should do in the future \n al mann \n a bonus - through the threshold \n al mann \n mr. zodiac
1983
magick
Al Mann
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Destiny's Disciple
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Related to
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Aug. 1983
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1607
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the delphian oracle \n spectator choses a question in a booklet and writes it down, question is divined, binary principle with long and short words \n al mann \n the code \n al mann
1983
the delphian oracle
Al Mann
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The Delphian Oracle
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Related to
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1983
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transcendental phone test \n person on telephone and a spectator select a number, numbers are added and total is used to select a sentence in a book, all is divined \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Transcendental Phone Test
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1984
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1
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weird prophecy \n sum is predicted, numbers by telephone and from audience member, prediction is put in a dog clip and held by spectator \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Weird Prophecy
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1984
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3
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into the fourth dimension \n three predictions are given to members of the audience and a number is constructed as in the "transcendental phone test" \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Into the Fourth Dimension
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1984
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giant thoughts \n dictionary book test with the number force from "transcendental phone test" \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Giant Thoughts
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1984
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4
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the day of the jackal \n three predictions are given to members of the audience, person is called an names a piece of furniture, a word and a city \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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The Day of the Jackal
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1984
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wizard's walk \n telephone book test over the phone, mathematical principle \n al mann \n "arithmetical whoopee" in royal vale heath's "math-e-magic", 1953
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Wizard's Walk
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Related to- "Arithmetical Whoopee" in Royal Vale Heath's "Math-E-Magic", 1953
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1984
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the way of the warlock \n dictionary book test over the phone \n al mann \n prince thebb
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann, Prince Thebb
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The Way of the Warlock
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1984
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random house mystery \n dictionary book test over the phone, word from a sentence is selected and looked at in the dictionary, fishing \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Random House Mystery
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1984
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spirit calling! \n spirit rings in a reading / seance, morbid \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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Spirit Calling!
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1984
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'hot' readings \n readings over the phone, how to gain information \n al mann
1984
phantom voices
Al Mann
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'Hot' Readings
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1984
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nerve! \n blindfold drive ideas \n al mann
1984
publicity secrets
Al Mann
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Nerve!
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1984
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methods of gaining information for performer \n for the blindfold drive
- a: the impression envelope
- b: the stuffed pen
- c: stuffed cigarette
- d: contact mindreading
- e: impression notebook
- f: (publicity with vips)
- g: a confederate
- h: clip boards, etc.
- i: audience participation (with changing bag) \n joseph dunninger \n al mann
1984
publicity secrets
Joseph Dunninger, Al Mann
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Methods of Gaining Information for Performer
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1984
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3
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the blindfolds \n - 1: nose peek
- 2: the folded handkerchief
- 3: secret windows
- 4: eyebrow lift
- 5: peep holes
- 6: transparency
- 7: see-through hood
- 8: (general remarks) \n joseph dunninger \n al mann
1984
publicity secrets
Joseph Dunninger, Al Mann
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The Blindfolds
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1984
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the holograph homology \n signature duplication test, with ideas by al mann to pracitse it \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. jaks unheimliches hellsehschreiben \n dr. stanley jaks \n jaks signature effect \n robert l. bluemle
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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The Holograph Homology
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Related to
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1984
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note: the billet knives \n history of billet knives, different models \n al mann
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks
Al Mann
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Note: The Billet Knives
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1984
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13
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psi-pad \n using wallet and perforated billets \n al mann
1984
magick
Al Mann
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Psi-Pad
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July 1984
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1667
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high domain - a method for the private reader \n answering question in combination with graphology \n al mann
1985
high domain
Al Mann
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High Domain - A Method for the Private Reader
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1985
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1
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gemel's message \n updated version
alternative center tear handling, no pre-fold and lengthier questions possible \n al mann \n gemel's messages \n al mann
1985
high domain
Al Mann
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Gemel's Message
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Also published here
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1985
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4
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the tree readings \n reading according to shape of drawn tree \n al mann
1985
high domain
Al Mann
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The Tree Readings
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1985
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the shuttered trellis \n four pieces of information written on index card, card is folded and secured with bulldog clip, peek similar to acidus novus \n shuke d'voil \n al mann
1985
high domain
Shuke D'Voil, Al Mann
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The Shuttered Trellis
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1985
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9
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a design duplication method \n design cards in envelopes, transparent \n al mann
1986
double incidence
Al Mann
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A Design Duplication Method
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1986
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6
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di-2 \n secretly folding a billet inside out to read message \n al mann
1986
double incidence
Al Mann
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DI-2
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1986
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7
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bagged! \n blindfolded performer holds esp cards over his head and divines them \n al mann
1987
magick
Al Mann
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Bagged!
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May 1987
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1942
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stix \n stirer or knife placed inside a glass, glass lifts with stirer \n al mann
1987
magick
Al Mann
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Stix
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Sep. 1987
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1972
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scorpio's curve \n words written on business card, card is then destroyed and words divined \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
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Scorpio's Curve
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1988
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1
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thot-coveret \n variation on stan alexander's version \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
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Thot-Coveret
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1988
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4
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salem's bridge \n reading method for business cards, slit \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
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Salem's Bridge
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1988
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postman's curve \n spectator writes on back of a envelope and folds it, reading method \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
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Postman's Curve
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1988
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7
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silent movie \n four sponge balls in a row on the table, they travel to the other hand in a tabled and visual manner \n hiroshi sawa
1988
sawa's library of magic — volume one
Hiroshi Sawa
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Silent Movie
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1988
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satellite billet \n \n al mann
1989
magick
Al Mann
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Satellite Billet
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Jan. 1989
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2080
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variations on a number force \n number force inspired by force in mann's book test, number from one to nine on pad, three are circled
- the 84-possibility choice
- the 28-possibility choice
- one-out-of-28 force
- 27-possibility choice
- 9-possibility choice
- patter deception
- advantages of the variations
- and uses \n walter webb \n the locked book \n al mann
1989
magick
Walter Webb
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Variations on a Number Force
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Inspired by
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June 1989
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school daze \n prediction of named number or letter, folded billet \n richard osterlind \n the mag-eye move \n al mann
1989
magick
Richard Osterlind
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School Daze
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Related to
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Nov. 1989
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the mann mystique \n headlines torn from newspaper and rolled to tight pellets, chosen one is predicted \n gene "phantini" grant \n al mann
1990
magick
Gene "Phantini" Grant, Al Mann
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The Mann Mystique
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Jan. 1990
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2164
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second 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 \n paul hallas \n one message \n al mann
1990
mental mix
Paul Hallas
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Second Message
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Inspired by
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1990
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mann-erism \n spectator tears billet \n al mann
1992
magick
Al Mann
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Mann-erism
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Feb. 1992
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acidus plus \n with more information on billet to use later \n al mann \n expertalk: spidey on acidus plus \n bedros "spidey" akkelian
1992
stunners!
Al Mann
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Acidus Plus
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Variations
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1992
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life after death? \n on the medium dr. louis schlesinger, schlesinger test \n al mann
1993
the quick and the dead
Al Mann
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Life After Death?
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1993
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schlesinger's seance \n annotated reprint from abbott's "behind the scenes with the mediums", first divination of which billet contains the dead name, then the name is revealed, method for knowing the relation of the names to the spectator \n david p. abbott \n al mann \n dr. louis schlesinger
1993
the quick and the dead
David P. Abbott, Al Mann, Dr. Louis Schlesinger
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Schlesinger's Seance
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1993
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5
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empty graves \n first divination of which billet contains the dead name, then the name is revealed, among several blank billets \n al mann
1993
the quick and the dead
Al Mann
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Empty Graves
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1993
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fechter's aces \n aces vanish from four packets and are found again, improvisational manner \n eddie fechter \n del ray \n solution to e.f. aces \n edward marlo \n four aces 1,000,001 \n steve saunders \n james r. hicks \n thank you, eddie \n rico weeland
1993
fechter
Eddie Fechter, Del Ray
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Fechter's Aces
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Variations
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1993
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138
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alien billet \n slit in billet, using the clashing force \n al mann
1993
the clashing force
Al Mann
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Alien Billet
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1993
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2
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the nether gate \n folded paper secured with paperclip, slit \n al mann \n rudy t. hunter
1993
the clashing force
Al Mann, Rudy T. Hunter
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The Nether Gate
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1993
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4
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the seventh column \n with newspaper clipping, slit \n al mann
1993
the clashing force
Al Mann
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The Seventh Column
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1993
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5
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elemental prophecies \n signed polaroid changes at home of spectator, snow missing on picture \n al mann
1993
the clashing force
Al Mann
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Elemental Prophecies
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1993
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the naked thought \n prediction and mind reading, one ahead with 3 billets \n al mann
1994
the naked thought
Al Mann
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The Naked Thought
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1994
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1
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the opener move \n while opening the billet, turning it over and presenting the outside as the inside \n al mann \n the tesseract \n al mann
1994
the naked thought
Al Mann
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The Opener Move
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Related to
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1994
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3
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the quantum leap \n with four cards, one ahead routine with the opener move \n al mann
1994
the naked thought
Al Mann
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The Quantum Leap
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1994
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4
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the secret marks \n with paper clips \n al mann
1994
the naked thought
Al Mann
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The Secret Marks
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1994
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5
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swami-writing \n management, when to write \n al mann
1994
the naked thought
Al Mann
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Swami-Writing
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1994
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6
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the vip's choice \n waitress and spectator write the same number, opener move \n al mann
1994
challenges
Al Mann
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The VIP's Choice
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1994
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5
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the opener move \n while opening the billet, turning it over and presenting the outside as the inside \n al mann
1994
challenges
Al Mann
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The Opener Move
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1994
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6
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twin tear \n two center tears with newspaper sheet \n al mann \n "gemel's messages" in "mental-ettes" 1978
1994
challenges
Al Mann
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Twin Tear
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Inspired by- "Gemel's Messages" in "Mental-Ettes" 1978
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1994
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7
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a history of the opener move \n with description of al o'hagan's method \n al mann \n al o'hagan's effect "o'hagan's digitelepathy", 1958
1994
challenges
Al Mann
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A History of the Opener Move
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Inspired by- Al O'Hagan's effect "O'Hagan's Digitelepathy", 1958
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1994
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9
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two-way opener \n variation of the opener move, for a two-way prediction \n al mann
1994
challenges
Al Mann
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Two-Way Opener
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1994
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10
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the squiffer billet \n memory fold for billet, easy to open and close it secretly
- the one ahead
- on command
- the talking billet
- the umbrella move \n al mann
1994
the four o' clock incident
Al Mann
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The Squiffer Billet
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1994
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2
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a basket of books \n one of several books is chosen, title is predicted and chosen word divined, force books \n al mann
1994
the four o' clock incident
Al Mann
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A Basket of Books
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1994
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6
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the headless horseman \n on a blindfold drive using steel blindfold \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Headless Horseman
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Feb. 1994
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12
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hallucination \n card in wallet changes to thought of card, hallucination presentation, diplo-mental pouch \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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Hallucination
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Apr. 1994
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11
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who invented the window envelope? \n \n al mann \n who invented the window envelope? - part 2 \n al mann \n who invented the window envelope? - part 3 \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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Who Invented the Window Envelope?
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Related to
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July 1994
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6
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who invented the window envelope? - part 2 \n \n al mann \n who invented the window envelope? \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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Who Invented the Window Envelope? - Part 2
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Related to
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Sep. 1994
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11
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who invented the window envelope? - part 3 \n \n al mann \n who invented the window envelope? \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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Who Invented the Window Envelope? - Part 3
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Related to
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Oct. 1994
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11
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the swords of thoth \n on pencils
- living and dead \n al mann \n the swords of thoth - part 2 \n al mann \n the swords of thoth - part 3 \n al mann \n the swords of thoth - part 4 \n al mann \n the swords of toth part 5 \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Swords of Thoth
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Related to
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Nov. 1994
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15
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the swords of thoth - part 2 \n on ed mellon's instrumental \n al mann \n the swords of thoth \n al mann
1994
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Swords of Thoth - Part 2
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Related to
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Dec. 1994
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15
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the hidden scroll \n word or number is predicted on business card, either in performer's pocket or in spectator's handbag, method to write message with swami
- handbag ending
- in the basket ending
- how i make my own thumbtip swami \n al mann
1995
the hidden scroll
Al Mann
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The Hidden Scroll
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1995
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1
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la pelle's pen \n swami on coat lapel pin \n al mann
1995
the hidden scroll
Al Mann
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La Pelle's Pen
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1995
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to move a mountain \n on how jasper maskelyne moved a harbor during wwii, how to move a mountain \n al mann
1995
the hidden scroll
Al Mann
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To Move a Mountain
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1995
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the swords of thoth - part 3 \n on pencils, billet pens \n al mann \n the swords of thoth \n al mann
1995
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Swords of Thoth - Part 3
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Related to
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Jan. 1995
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15
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the swords of thoth - part 4 \n on pencils, nail writer \n al mann \n the swords of thoth \n al mann
1995
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Swords of Thoth - Part 4
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Related to
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Feb. 1995
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12
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the swords of toth part 5 \n names in envelopes are taken home by performer, after a couple of days name is revealed \n al mann \n the swords of thoth \n al mann \n albert verity's "the ghost mail" in edward victor's "further magic of the hands"
1995
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Swords of Toth Part 5
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Related to
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Mar. 1995
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12
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the veils of isis - part 1 \n on the khan envelope, corinda envelope, transparency principle \n al mann \n beyond the 13 steps: let's look into the window \n tony corinda
1995
vibrations
Al Mann
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The Veils of Isis - Part 1
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Related to
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May 1995
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12
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bold & beautiful prophecy \n prediction of symbol, name and city on three business cards, people read prediction and sit down if correct \n ted karmilovich \n touching on hoy \n luke jermay \n the tesseract \n al mann
1996
syzygy
Ted Karmilovich
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Bold & Beautiful Prophecy
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Related to
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1996
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149
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the temple switch \n \n al mann \n the temple switch \n unknown
1997
seminarunterlagen 1997
Al Mann
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The Temple Switch
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Related to
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1997
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7
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al mann's one hand false tee cut \n \n al mann \n "snap -out false cut" in "kaps on kards"
1997
mind your poker
Al Mann
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Al Mann's One Hand False Tee Cut
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Also published here- "Snap -Out False Cut" in "Kaps on Kards"
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1997
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11
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cutting the aces \n story, with knife \n dai vernon \n al mann \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon
1997
mind your poker
Dai Vernon, Al Mann
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Cutting the Aces
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Inspired by
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1997
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12
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five aces \n hand gets four aces and joker \n al mann
1997
mind your poker
Al Mann
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Five Aces
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1997
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21
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the cut \n spectator cuts to bridge \n al mann
1997
mind your poker
Al Mann
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The Cut
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1997
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25
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introducing acidus 2 \n information written on piece of paper, paper is then folded and secured with paperclip, billet is secretly switched and partially opened in same hand to read information \n al mann
1997
acidus 2
Al Mann
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Introducing Acidus 2
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1997
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2
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the temple switch \n \n al mann \n the temple switch \n unknown
1998
secrets no. 2
Al Mann
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The Temple Switch
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Related to
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1998
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26
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tektron-x \n reading method for billet in wallet \n alexander de cova \n acidus \n al mann
1998
secrets no. 2
Alexander de Cova
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Tektron-X
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Inspired by
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1998
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145
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breaking the chain \n link on a chain is selected, performer breaks it \n david berglas \n the shattered link \n al mann
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas
David Berglas
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Breaking the Chain
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Related to
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2002
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491
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touching on hoy \n performer reveals thoughts of three spectators, when tapped on shoulder one has to think of a shape, one of a date and the third of a name \n luke jermay \n the tesseract \n al mann \n bold & beautiful prophecy \n ted karmilovich \n touching on hoy \n luke jermay \n touching on telepathy \n luke jermay \n touching on hoy \n luke jermay \n touching on hoy \n luke jermay \n psychokinetic touches \n steve "banachek" shaw
2004
the coral fang
Luke Jermay
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Touching On Hoy
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Inspired byRelated toVariationsAlso published here
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2004
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9
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symbolicus \n two spectators think of a symbol via an odd and even number from a 5x5 grid of symbols, both predicted \n alexander de cova \n marketed al mann routine with esp symbols and a wallet
2005
symbolicus
Alexander de Cova
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Symbolicus
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Inspired by- marketed Al Mann routine with ESP symbols and a wallet
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2005
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3
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acidus \n \n al mann
2006
das marc gettmann-seminar 2006
Al Mann
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Acidus
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2006
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28
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drawing a blank \n - mind stunts
spectator makes drawing with marker that is not working, drawing is duplicated \n patrik kuffs \n drawing a blank \n patrik kuffs \n the invisible agents \n al mann
2011
genii
Patrik Kuffs
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Drawing a Blank
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Inspired byAlso published here
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Feb. 2011
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93
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königsgambit \n chosen chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter
- die waage (using hidden scale to find out which chess figure is missing from box) \n alexander de cova \n the knight's gambit \n al mann \n devin knight's version of al mann's "the knight's gambit"
2015
burners — vol. 2
Alexander de Cova
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Königsgambit
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Inspired by
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2015
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171
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miller clipper \n slip of newspaper cut where the spectator wants, predicted \n roy miller \n super clipline plus, al mann
2019
the florida notes 2019
Roy Miller
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Miller Clipper
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Related to- Super Clipline Plus, Al Mann
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2019
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thank you, eddie \n aces vanish from four packets in different ways and are found again at four numbers or values in improvisational manner \n rico weeland \n fechter's aces \n eddie fechter \n del ray
2022
the hermit
Rico Weeland
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Thank You, Eddie
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Inspired by
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Oct. 2022
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466
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drawing a blank \n spectator makes drawing with marker that is not working, drawing is duplicated \n patrik kuffs \n drawing a blank \n patrik kuffs \n the invisible agents \n al mann
2022
the hermit
Patrik Kuffs
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Drawing a Blank
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Inspired byAlso published here
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Oct. 2022
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478
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ambitious collector (有雄心的收集者) \n three selections rise to the top one by one, then suddenly appear between the collectors in a visual manner \n white (陈怀宇) \n bob (张熙禹) \n revolving aces \n herb zarrow
2022
nothing but collectors
White (陈怀宇), Bob (张熙禹)
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Ambitious Collector (有雄心的收集者)
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Inspired by
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2022
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expertalk: spidey on acidus plus \n with more information on billet to use later \n bedros "spidey" akkelian \n magic, june 2007 \n acidus plus \n al mann
2022
talk about tricks
Bedros "Spidey" Akkelian
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Expertalk: Spidey on Acidus Plus
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2022
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630
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