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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
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	The Candy King	Miraskill with candies	Variations One Thousand Skulls (Al Mann, 1982) Miraskill Lite (Max Maven, 2016)	1936	The Jinx (Issue 24)	151		Food / Candy Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miraskill & Variations
half and half \n three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens \n stewart james \n the new half and half \n l. vosburgh lyons \n typecast \n karl fulves \n heartbreaker \n thomas alan waters \n half and half \n stewart james \n con-pound \n max maven \n procre \n max maven \n rif \n max maven \n the new half and half \n l. vosburgh lyons \n half and half \n stewart james \n esp-ionage \n allan slaight 1941 the jinx Stewart James	Half and Half	three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens	Related to The New Half and Half (L. Vosburgh Lyons, 1941) Typecast (Karl Fulves, 1992) Variations Heartbreaker (Thomas Alan Waters, 1993) Con-Pound (Max Maven, 2011) Procre (Max Maven, 2011) Rif (Max Maven, 2011) The New Half and Half (L. Vosburgh Lyons, 1944) ESP-ionage (Allan Slaight, 2008) Also published here Half and Half (Stewart James, 2007) Half and Half (Stewart James, 1944)	1941	The Jinx (Issue 134)	766		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Slate / Normal
cagliostro's spectacles \n spectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections \n shaman \n an idea of delands, credit reference on page 191 \n bifocals \n shaman \n bluecue \n thomas alan waters \n blind man's bluff \n simon lovell \n letter carrier \n max maven 1943 the phoenix 1-50 Shaman	Cagliostro's Spectacles	spectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections	Inspired by an idea of DeLands, credit reference on page 191 Related to Bifocals (Shaman, 1944) Bluecue (Thomas Alan Waters, 1985) Variations Blind Man's Bluff (Simon Lovell, 2000) Letter Carrier (Max Maven, 2013)	1943	The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 45)	185		Glasses Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
the ruler \n force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by john hamilton \n dai vernon \n dr. stanley jaks \n bill simon \n martin gardner \n norman jensen \n bruce elliott \n the ruling class \n max maven 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott	The Ruler	force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by John Hamilton	Variations The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2005)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 244)	974		Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards Ruler
tele teaser \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n phonomenon \n max maven 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Tele Teaser		Variations Phonomenon (Max Maven, 2006)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 244)	975		Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / For normal phone conversations Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
mentalexicon \n word is divined, with alphabet cards and a range of sixteen words \n fred fletcher \n hummer's magic carpet \n bob hummer \n lexicontact \n max maven \n fred fletcher \n lexicontact \n max maven \n fred fletcher 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Fred Fletcher	Mentalexicon	word is divined, with alphabet cards and a range of sixteen words	Related to Hummer's Magic Carpet (Bob Hummer, 1980) Variations Lexicontact (Max Maven, Fred Fletcher, 2012) Also published here Lexicontact (Max Maven, Fred Fletcher, 2012)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 255)	1019		ABC Cards / Divination Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Removal Position as Code
affinity \n two spectators deal down, stop at a card and place rest on top, deck dealt into two piles and they then in unison, selections are in same position \n edward marlo \n lucky stars \n max maven 1952 the last word on cards Edward Marlo	Affinity	two spectators deal down, stop at a card and place rest on top, deck dealt into two piles and they then in unison, selections are in same position	Variations Lucky Stars (Max Maven, 2018)	1952	The Last Word on Cards	6		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Miscellaneous
the new elevator \n progressive rises/penetrations, four methods \n edward marlo \n the new elevator variation \n philip t. goldstein \n u.p: up \n ian land \n one thru four elevator \n david solomon \n cabbages & kings \n jon racherbaumer \n progressive elevator \n max maven 1956 the new phoenix 301-348 Edward Marlo	The New Elevator	progressive rises/penetrations, four methods	Variations The New Elevator Variation (Philip T. Goldstein, 1996) U.P: up (Ian Land, 1983) One Thru Four Elevator (David Solomon, 1980) Cabbages & Kings (Jon Racherbaumer, 1991) Progressive Elevator (Max Maven, 2007)	1956	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 338)	163		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
the self-correcting set-up \n properties after riffle shuffling two sets of the same order \n karl fulves \n alligator \n john hostler \n dance with the devil \n unknown \n rif \n max maven 1968 epilogue Karl Fulves	The Self-Correcting Set-up	properties after riffle shuffling two sets of the same order	Variations Alligator (John Hostler, 2016) Dance With The Devil (Unknown, 1994) Rif (Max Maven, 2011)	1968	Epilogue (Issue 3)	19		Cards / Principles / Riffle Shuffle Concepts / Full Stack Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
tally-ho! \n spelling using words on card case \n henry christ \n spell fox lake \n bob mason \n the nickel knows \n terry lagerould \n bicycle! \n peter marshall \n tally-ho detector \n harry lorayne \n tally-ho ace locator \n harry lorayne \n tally-ho extended \n harry lorayne \n box of matches \n max maven 1971 reputation-makers Henry Christ	Tally-Ho!	spelling using words on card case	Variations Spell Fox Lake (Bob Mason, 1973) The Nickel Knows (Terry LaGerould, 1982) Bicycle! (Peter Marshall, 1981) Tally-Ho Detector (Harry Lorayne, 1975) Tally-Ho Ace Locator (Harry Lorayne, 1975) Tally-Ho Extended (Harry Lorayne, 2001) Box of Matches (Max Maven, 2006)	1971	Reputation-Makers	115		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Tally-Ho! (spelling words on card case)
moracle \n packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted and four aces on top of discard piles, see also p. 486 for comment by charles hudson \n lin searles \n oracle \n karl fulves \n lie-decker \n max maven \n bluff oracle aces i \n john bannon \n bluff oracle aces ii \n john bannon \n rock bottom \n steve beam \n binary bypass \n steve beam \n the neutralizer \n steve beam \n royal roundup \n steve beam \n bottom feeder \n steve beam \n moracool \n steve beam \n modern day moracle \n marty kane \n si-decker \n steve beam \n immoracle \n philip t. goldstein \n moracle \n roberto giobbi \n royacle \n mel bennett \n starburst \n jack avis \n lewis jones \n earthly powers \n richard vollmer \n justin time \n roy walton 1971 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Lin Searles	Moracle	packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted and four Aces on top of discard piles, see also p. 486 for comment by Charles Hudson	Inspired by Oracle (Karl Fulves, 1970) The Neutralizer (Steve Beam, 2015) Related to Lie-Decker (Max Maven, 2015) Bluff Oracle Aces I (John Bannon, 2015) Bluff Oracle Aces II (John Bannon, 2015) Rock Bottom (Steve Beam, 2015) Binary Bypass (Steve Beam, 2015) Starburst (Jack Avis, Lewis Jones, 2002) Earthly Powers (Richard Vollmer, 1988) Variations Royal Roundup (Steve Beam, 2015) Bottom Feeder (Steve Beam, 2015) Moracool (Steve Beam, 2015) Modern Day Moracle (Marty Kane, 1997) Si-Decker (Steve Beam, 2015) Immoracle (Philip T. Goldstein, 1979) Moracle (Roberto Giobbi, 2000) Royacle (Mel Bennett, 2011) Justin Time (Roy Walton, 1979)	July 1971	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 9)	430		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Reverse Faro down to One
mento-pen \n david copperfield, number is divined with special pen \n david s. kotkin \n flair play \n max maven 1972 tarbell course in magic — volume 7 David S. Kotkin	Mento-Pen	David Copperfield, number is divined with special pen	Related to Flair Play (Max Maven, 1983)	1972	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7	52		Numbers / Thought Reading and similar
past help \n four cards are found by spelling the names of four famous magician \n roy walton \n on holiday thanks to roy \n bob ostin \n pentathon \n max maven \n past help \n roy walton \n mental four \n roy walton 1975 pabular Roy Walton	Past Help	four cards are found by spelling the names of four famous magician	Inspired by Mental Four (Roy Walton, 1988) Variations On Holiday Thanks To Roy (Bob Ostin, 2005) Pentathon (Max Maven, 2006) Also published here Past Help (Roy Walton, 1988)	Oct. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 2)	170		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
on equivoque \n \n philip t. goldstein \n verbale kontrolle \n max maven 1976 verbal control Philip T. Goldstein	On Equivoque		Also published here Verbale Kontrolle (Max Maven, 1996)	1976	Verbal Control	1		Propless / Equivoque
the dowser \n matching esp card is found with dowsing rod \n philip t. goldstein \n "si stebbins kink" (theodore annemann, linking ring, oct. 1924) \n symbol set-up! \n philip t. goldstein \n distant dowser \n max maven 1976 magick Philip T. Goldstein	The Dowser	matching ESP card is found with dowsing rod	Inspired by Symbol Set-Up! (Philip T. Goldstein, 1975) Related to "Si Stebbins Kink" (Theodore Annemann, Linking Ring, Oct. 1924) Variations Distant Dowser (Max Maven, 2016)	1976	Magick (Issue 146)	727		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Principles / One Way / Miscellaneous Divining / Dowsing Rod ESP Cards / Miscellaneous
four-sided triangle \n card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator \n philip t. goldstein \n 4 sided triangle - weber notes \n michael weber \n pyratarot \n thomas alan waters \n das 3-pfeiler-experiment \n rudolf braunmüller \n on the pre-show in the four-sided triangle \n max maven 1977 the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein	Four-sided Triangle	card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator	Related to On the Pre-Show in The Four-Sided Triangle (Max Maven, 2021) Variations 4 Sided Triangle - Weber Notes (Michael Weber, 2015) Pyratarot (Thomas Alan Waters, 1987) Das 3-Pfeiler-Experiment (Rudolf Braunmüller, 1986)	1977	The Red Book of Mentalism	5		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality Mental Magic / Principles / Pre-Show
oasis \n on phil goldstein, gaeton bloom, ken brooke, danny ray, andrew galloway, basil horwitz, jay marshall, peter duffie, rex cooper, ken hawes, chris pratt, doug alker, max maven, frans biemans, roger crabtree, mike gancia, peter warlock, tom owen, harry dewhirst, philippe fiahlo, rovi, wally boyce \n fred robinson 1978 pabular Fred Robinson	Oasis	on Phil Goldstein, Gaeton Bloom, Ken Brooke, Danny Ray, Andrew Galloway, Basil Horwitz, Jay Marshall, Peter Duffie, Rex Cooper, Ken Hawes, Chris Pratt, Doug Alker, Max Maven, Frans Biemans, Roger Crabtree, Mike Gancia, Peter Warlock, Tom Owen, Harry Dewhirst, Philippe Fiahlo, Rovi, Wally Boyce		July 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 11)	599		Articles / Columns
the mystic word \n on max maven, burling hull, kate shiels, david hoy \n bascom jones 1978 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Max Maven, Burling Hull, Kate Shiels, David Hoy		1978	Magick (Issue 220)	1100		Articles / Columns
stopped twice \n two prediction cards placed in deck during dealing by spectator end up next to their mates, "gemini twins" \n karl fulves \n gemini twins \n karl fulves \n you know better \n michał kociołek \n named gemini \n tony bartolotta \n face-up gemini twins \n martin gardner \n hands off gemini \n karl fulves \n predicted stopping place \n jack avis \n four aces surprise \n frank garcia \n blankjack \n max maven \n presenting gemini \n karl fulves 1979 impromptu opener Karl Fulves	Stopped Twice	two prediction cards placed in deck during dealing by spectator end up next to their mates, "Gemini Twins"	Related to Four Aces Surprise (Frank Garcia, 1978) Variations You Know Better (Michał Kociołek, 2012) Named Gemini (Tony Bartolotta, 1993) Face-Up Gemini Twins (Martin Gardner, 1996) Hands Off Gemini (Karl Fulves, 2010) Predicted Stopping Place (Jack Avis, 1998) Blankjack (Max Maven, 2009) Presenting Gemini (Karl Fulves, 2015) Also published here Gemini Twins (Karl Fulves, 1984)	1979	Impromptu Opener	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Gemini Twins Placement
immoracle \n packet cut-off, anti-faro procedure to arrive at royal flush, overhand shuffle set-up sequence \n philip t. goldstein \n oracle \n karl fulves \n lie-decker \n max maven \n moracle \n lin searles 1979 the chronicles Philip T. Goldstein	Immoracle	packet cut-off, anti-faro procedure to arrive at Royal Flush, overhand shuffle set-up sequence	Inspired by Oracle (Karl Fulves, 1970) Moracle (Lin Searles, 1971) Related to Lie-Decker (Max Maven, 2015)	1979	The Chronicles (Issue 18)	1240		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Reverse Faro down to One
the mystic word \n on diana zimmerman, max maven, gordon hoener \n bascom jones 1979 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Diana Zimmerman, Max Maven, Gordon Hoener		1979	Magick (Issue 238)	1190		Articles / Columns
precoinition \n box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted - gaffed box version (corinda money box) - no gaff version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins) \n philip t. goldstein \n (7) corinda's "money box" \n tony corinda \n precoinition \n max maven \n precoinition \n max maven 1980 pabular Philip T. Goldstein	Precoinition	box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted Gaffed Box Version (Corinda Money Box) No Gaff Version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins)	Related to (7) Corinda's "Money Box" (Tony Corinda, 1958) Also published here Precoinition (Max Maven, 2009) Precoinition (Max Maven, 2010)	Nov. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)	944		Coin / Effect Themes / Prediction Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Mental Magic / Principles / Suggestions & Verbal Ploys Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
jan-ken-pon \n rock paper scissors cards, winning card and prediction \n philip t. goldstein \n jan-ken-ponder \n philip t. goldstein \n jan-ken-pon \n max maven 1980 pabular Philip T. Goldstein	Jan-Ken-Pon	rock paper scissors cards, winning card and prediction	Related to Jan-Ken-Ponder (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991) Also published here Jan-Ken-Pon (Max Maven, 2015)	Dec. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 12)	960		Paper / Mental Stuff Games / Rock/Paper/Scissors Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
con-test \n spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off \n philip t. goldstein \n optionail \n thomas alan waters \n con-test \n max maven 1981 magick Philip T. Goldstein	Con-Test	spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off	Inspired by Optionail (Thomas Alan Waters, 1982) Also published here Con-Test (Max Maven, 2011)	1981	Magick (Issue 293)	1461		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
phil goldstein \n mini bio, max maven \n harry lorayne 1982 best of friends Harry Lorayne	Phil Goldstein	mini bio, Max Maven		1982	Best of Friends	186		Articles / Biographical
the jorback count \n concealing one face and two backs, back count meets jordan \n philip t. goldstein \n elmsley count variant \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n jorback count \n max maven 1982 spell-binder Philip T. Goldstein	The Jorback Count	concealing one face and two backs, back count meets Jordan	Related to Elmsley Count Variant (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) Also published here Jorback Count (Max Maven, 2022)	1982	Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. Special #2 (Xmas))	46		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces Cards / Sleights / False Count / Jordan Count
the ramasee prophecy \n using esp cards and spelling several words, egypt presentation \n howard a. adams \n box of matches \n max maven \n notes on ramasee \n howard a. adams \n mix and match \n vernon winiecke 1982 oicufesp Howard A. Adams	The Ramasee Prophecy	using ESP cards and spelling several words, Egypt presentation	Related to Notes on Ramasee (Howard A. Adams, 2000) Mix and Match (Vernon Winiecke, 1999) Variations Box of Matches (Max Maven, 2006)	1982	OICUFESP (Issue 10 - TULEFTA - The Ramasee Prophecy)	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates ESP Cards / Matching Cards / Principles / Ramasee Principle
flair play \n coding with a pen \n max maven \n mento-pen \n david s. kotkin 1983 the collected almanac Max Maven	Flair Play	coding with a pen	Inspired by Mento-Pen (David S. Kotkin, 1972)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 7)	59		Propless / Coding / Using Assistant
compared to what? \n on sturgeon's law \n max maven 1984 the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Max Maven	Compared to What?	on Sturgeon's Law		1984	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 3	xxii		Articles / Theory & Essays
pretense \n one phase \n philip t. goldstein \n pretense \n max maven 1984 apocalypse Philip T. Goldstein	Pretense	one phase	Also published here Pretense (Max Maven, 2015)	Feb. 1984	Apocalypse (Vol. 7 No. 2)	886		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Prediction Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
triskadekaphobia \n forcing the number thirteen with cards \n max maven \n never odd or even \n philip t. goldstein 1984 the collected almanac Max Maven	Triskadekaphobia	forcing the number thirteen with cards	Related to Never Odd or Even (Philip T. Goldstein, 2002)	1984	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 23 & 24)	238		Cards / Sleights / Force / Mathematical Forces Numbers / Number Forces / Playing Cards
purple prose \n numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up" \n philip t. goldstein \n purple prose \n max maven \n philip t. goldstein 1984 thequal Philip T. Goldstein	Purple Prose	numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up"	Also published here Purple Prose (Max Maven, Philip T. Goldstein, 2013)	1984	Thequal	14		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Numbers / Thought Reading and similar Cards / Principles / Riffle Shuffle Concepts / Full Stack
mind games \n \n richard kaufman \n max maven \n max maven 1985 the collected almanac Richard Kaufman (reviewer)	Mind Games	by Max Maven, Max Maven		1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 25, 26 & 27)	267		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
psychic twins \n based on steranko's "voodoo card" and fulves' "computer cards" \n max maven 1985 the collected almanac Max Maven	Psychic Twins	based on Steranko's "Voodoo Card" and Fulves' "Computer Cards"		1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 31, 32 & 33)	314		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / B'Wave & Variations Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
phil goldstein \n mini bio, max maven \n harry lorayne 1985 best of friends — volume ii Harry Lorayne	Phil Goldstein	mini bio, Max Maven		1985	Best of Friends — Volume II	402		Articles / Biographical
carousell \n three card divination, with clocking version, see max maven reference for credit information \n thomas alan waters \n "roundabout" (max maven, kayfabe dvd set, 2017) 1985 mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters	Carousell	three card divination, with clocking version, see Max Maven reference for credit information	Related to "Roundabout" (Max Maven, Kayfabe DVD Set, 2017)	1985	Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mystyx)	701		Cards / Principles / Card Counting & Clocking Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
final fred \n thin cards \n philip t. goldstein \n final fred \n max maven 1985 fism madrid 1985 Philip T. Goldstein	Final Fred	thin cards	Also published here Final Fred (Max Maven, 2009)	1985	FISM Madrid 1985	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Thin Cards
psi-con ruse \n double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus) \n philip t. goldstein \n psi-con ruse \n max maven 1986 the new york magic symposium — collection 5 Philip T. Goldstein	PSI-Con Ruse	double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)	Also published here Psi-Con Ruse (Max Maven, 2011)	1986	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 5	63		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
introduction \n \n max maven 1986 sankey panky Max Maven	Introduction			1986	Sankey Panky	9		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
neogeo \n designs formed with puzzle/domino type cards divined \n philip t. goldstein \n "geomino trick" (len belcher, abra #924) \n neogeo \n max maven 1986 amperthand Philip T. Goldstein	NeoGeo	designs formed with puzzle/domino type cards divined	Inspired by "Geomino Trick" (Len Belcher, Abra #924) Also published here NeoGeo (Max Maven, 2010)	1986	Amperthand	6		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
throw rug \n card revealed via red-black pattern in layout of 7x4 cards on table \n philip t. goldstein \n toni koynini \n "karpet" (toni koynini, magic wand, march 1953) \n throw rug \n max maven 1986 amperthand Philip T. Goldstein, Toni Koynini	Throw Rug	card revealed via red-black pattern in layout of 7x4 cards on table	Inspired by "Karpet" (Toni Koynini, Magic Wand, March 1953) Also published here Throw Rug (Max Maven, 2015)	1986	Amperthand	8		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Matrix Layouts & Tapestry
currency exchange \n five envelopes in wallet, one contains money, with prediction \n philip t. goldstein \n currency exchange \n philip t. goldstein \n currency exchange \n philip t. goldstein \n currency exchange \n philip t. goldstein \n oh, so simple currency exchange \n harry lorayne \n currency exchange \n max maven 1986 mix '86 Philip T. Goldstein	Currency Exchange	five envelopes in wallet, one contains money, with prediction	Variations Oh, So Simple Currency Exchange (Harry Lorayne, 1998) Also published here Currency Exchange (Philip T. Goldstein, 1988) Currency Exchange (Philip T. Goldstein, 1988) Currency Exchange (Philip T. Goldstein, 1998) Currency Exchange (Max Maven, 2010)	1986	Mix '86	8		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations
horse sense \n race presentation \n philip t. goldstein \n horse sense \n max maven 1987 doth Philip T. Goldstein	Horse Sense	race presentation	Also published here Horse Sense (Max Maven, 2011)	1987	Doth	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (Matrix)
the new york magic symposium 1986 \n on the convention in tokyo, adam fleischer, max maven, curtis kam, jay sankey, maki kitami, bill spooner, gene matsura, tommy wonder, david roth, john kennedy, hiroshi sawa, jeff mcbride, lisa menna \n mark vincent 1987 gimmick Mark Vincent	The New York Magic Symposium 1986	on the convention in Tokyo, Adam Fleischer, Max Maven, Curtis Kam, Jay Sankey, Maki Kitami, Bill Spooner, Gene Matsura, Tommy Wonder, David Roth, John Kennedy, Hiroshi Sawa, Jeff McBride, Lisa Menna		1987	Gimmick (Issue 8)	14		Articles / Convention Reports
impromptu version \n spectator shuffles deck and think of the highest of five random cards, performer places poker hand on table, it is a royal flush that contains thought-of card \n bob farmer \n mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n max maven \n impromptu version \n bob farmer \n sue? not me! \n bob farmer \n sue? not me! \n bob farmer \n high card force \n eddie joseph 1987/1988 tsunami Bob Farmer	Impromptu Version	spectator shuffles deck and think of the highest of five random cards, performer places poker hand on table, it is a Royal Flush that contains thought-of card	Related to High Card Force (Eddie Joseph, 1942) Variations Mesmeric Revelations: Quoting The Maven Semaphore (Max Maven, 1987/1988) Sue? Not Me! (Bob Farmer, 2017) Sue? Not Me! (Bob Farmer, 2004) Also published here Impromptu Version (Bob Farmer, 2017)	1987/1988	Tsunami	7		Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n suggestions \n max maven \n impromptu version \n bob farmer \n mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n max maven 1987/1988 tsunami Max Maven	Mesmeric Revelations: Quoting The Maven Semaphore	suggestions	Inspired by Impromptu Version (Bob Farmer, 1987/1988) Also published here Mesmeric Revelations: Quoting The Maven Semaphore (Max Maven, 2017)	1987/1988	Tsunami	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
grey ethics \n on ethics and a napoleons vs gregory/mark wilson controversy \n max maven 1988 opus Max Maven	Grey Ethics	on ethics and a Napoleons vs Gregory/Mark Wilson controversy		Oct. 1988	Opus (Vol. 2 No. 2)	7		Articles / Articles
the max maven lecture \n \n terri rogers \n max maven 1988 opus Terri Rogers (reviewer)	The Max Maven Lecture	by Max Maven		Nov. 1988	Opus (Vol. 2 No. 3)	6		Reviews / Lecture
foreword \n \n max maven 1989 williamson's wonders Max Maven	Foreword			1989	Williamson's Wonders	7		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
diskette \n reading with layout with coins, binary \n philip t. goldstein \n dial a date deal \n bob hummer \n diskette \n max maven 1989 fifth Philip T. Goldstein	Diskette	reading with layout with coins, binary	Inspired by Dial a Date Deal (Bob Hummer, 1980) Also published here Diskette (Max Maven, 2010)	1989	Fifth	5		Coin / Effect Themes / Mental Stuff Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
beyond the blue horizon \n on bad language while performing \n max maven 1989 opus Max Maven	Beyond the Blue Horizon	on bad language while performing		Jan. 1989	Opus (Vol. 2 No. 5)	7		Articles / Articles
a review of the best of magic \n \n ian keable-elliott \n re: the best of magic \n max maven 1989 opus Ian Keable-Elliott	A Review of the Best of Magic		Related to Re: The Best of Magic (Max Maven, 1990)	Aug. 1989	Opus (Vol. 2 No. 12)	3		Articles / Magic on TV
collected thoughts \n on the mulholland library of conjuring and the allied arts conference on magic history, produced by ricky jay, john gaughan and jim steinmeyer \n max maven 1990 opus Max Maven	Collected Thoughts	on The Mulholland Library of Conjuring and the Allied Arts Conference on Magic History, produced by Ricky Jay, John Gaughan and Jim Steinmeyer		Jan. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 1)	9		Articles / Convention Reports
re: the best of magic \n \n max maven \n a review of the best of magic \n ian keable-elliott 1990 opus Max Maven	Re: The Best of Magic		Related to A Review of the Best of Magic (Ian Keable-Elliott, 1989)	Feb. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 2)	7		Articles / Articles
column 1 \n credit information on hamman's double-lift from packet, and discussing various harry lorayne claims, max maven, the magic circle \n richard kaufman \n double-lift from 4-card-packet \n brother john hamman \n letter \n neville cooper 1990 opus Richard Kaufman	Column 1	credit information on Hamman's Double-Lift from packet, and discussing various Harry Lorayne claims, Max Maven, The Magic Circle	Related to Double-Lift from 4-Card-Packet (Brother John Hamman, 1979) Letter (Neville Cooper, 1990)	May 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 3)	13		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from small Packet Articles / Columns
who's who in magic \n \n richard kaufman \n bart whaley \n from max maven \n max maven 1990 opus Richard Kaufman (reviewer)	Who's Who In Magic	by Bart Whaley	Related to From Max Maven (Max Maven, 1990)	June 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 4)	15		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
from max maven \n on fism and financial side of conventions, richard kaufman's column \n max maven \n who's who in magic \n richard kaufman \n bart whaley \n jj replies \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n column 4 \n richard kaufman 1990 opus Max Maven	From Max Maven	on FISM and financial side of conventions, Richard Kaufman's column	Related to Who's Who In Magic (Richard Kaufman, Bart Whaley, 1990) JJ replies (Johnny "J.J." Johnston, 1990) Column 4 (Richard Kaufman, 1990)	Sep. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 5)	5		Articles / Articles
jj replies \n on fism and financial side of conventions \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n from max maven \n max maven 1990 opus Johnny "J.J." Johnston	JJ replies	on FISM and financial side of conventions	Related to From Max Maven (Max Maven, 1990)	Sep. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 5)	6		Articles / Articles
column 4 \n t. a. waters's "the encyclopedia of magic and magicians" \n richard kaufman \n from max maven \n max maven 1990 opus Richard Kaufman	Column 4	T. A. Waters's "The Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians"	Related to From Max Maven (Max Maven, 1990)	Oct. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 6)	13		Articles / Columns
what you see on your tv screen \n camera tricks \n robert cox \n letters \n geoffrey durham \n max maven \n letters \n mike caveney \n thomas alan waters \n darwin ortiz 1990 opus Robert Cox	What You See On Your TV Screen	camera tricks	Related to Letters (Geoffrey Durham, Max Maven, 1991) Letters (Mike Caveney, Thomas Alan Waters, Darwin Ortiz, 1991)	Dec. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 7)	15		Articles / Magic on TV
foreword \n \n max maven 1990 the amazing miracles of shigeo takagi Max Maven	Foreword			1990	The Amazing Miracles of Shigeo Takagi	9		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
esp cards \n 25 esp cards, dealt hand is divined \n philip t. goldstein \n centrifugal esp \n max maven \n centrifugal esp \n max maven \n centrifugal esp \n philip t. goldstein 1991 thavant Philip T. Goldstein	ESP Cards	25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined	Also published here Centrifugal ESP (Max Maven, 2011) Centrifugal ESP (Max Maven, 2011) Centrifugal ESP (Philip T. Goldstein, 2001)	1991	Thavant	17		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination ESP Cards / Divination
combination \n various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined \n philip t. goldstein \n centrifugal combination \n max maven 1991 thavant Philip T. Goldstein	Combination	various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined	Also published here Centrifugal Combination (Max Maven, 2010)	1991	Thavant	25		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Picture & Symbol Cards
mix me deadly \n murder, weapon and victim chosen from game cards and divined, using single riffle shuffle \n philip t. goldstein \n mix me deadly \n max maven 1991 thavant Philip T. Goldstein	Mix Me Deadly	murder, weapon and victim chosen from game cards and divined, using single riffle shuffle	Also published here Mix Me Deadly (Max Maven, 2016)	1991	Thavant	30		Cards / Principles / Riffle Shuffle Concepts / Full Stack Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Games / Murder Game
soloflex \n selected information on word cards divined \n philip t. goldstein \n synonymax \n tom stone \n stewart james \n max maven \n adamsmyth \n thomas alan waters 1991 thavant Philip T. Goldstein	Soloflex	selected information on word cards divined	Inspired by Adamsmyth (Thomas Alan Waters, 1982) Related to Synonymax (Tom Stone, Stewart James, Max Maven, 2011)	1991	Thavant	33		Cards / Principles / Smith Myth Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n routine two: fore-closer \n chuck hickok \n a clash of symbols \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n max maven \n pay envelope miracle \n burton s. sperber 1991 thavant Philip T. Goldstein	A Clash of Symbols	three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"	Related to Pay Envelope Miracle (Burton S. Sperber, 2010) Variations Routine Two: Fore-Closer (Chuck Hickok, 2005) Also published here A Clash of Symbols (Max Maven, 2016) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 2003) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 2003) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 2002) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 1999) A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 1998) A Clash of Symbols (Max Maven, 2009) A Clash of Symbols (Max Maven, 2011)	1991	Thavant	41		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle ESP Cards / Divination ESP Cards / Miscellaneous ESP Cards / Prediction
riposte \n envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading \n philip t. goldstein \n bob somerfeld \n ripping! \n bob somerfeld \n riposte \n max maven 1991 thavant Philip T. Goldstein, Bob Somerfeld	Riposte	envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading	Inspired by Ripping! (Bob Somerfeld, 1951) Also published here Riposte (Max Maven, 2011)	1991	Thavant	44		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Principles / Sound Reading
on roger klause \n \n max maven 1991 roger klause: in concert Max Maven	On Roger Klause			1991	Roger Klause: In Concert	68		Articles / Articles
letters \n \n geoffrey durham \n max maven \n what you see on your tv screen \n robert cox 1991 opus Geoffrey Durham, Max Maven	Letters		Related to What You See On Your TV Screen (Robert Cox, 1990)	Feb. 1991	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 8)	4		Articles / Letters
editorial \n \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n letters \n mike caveney \n thomas alan waters \n darwin ortiz \n letter \n max maven 1991 opus Johnny "J.J." Johnston	Editorial		Related to Letters (Mike Caveney, Thomas Alan Waters, Darwin Ortiz, 1991) Letter (Max Maven, 1991)	June 1991	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 10)	2		Articles / Columns
letter \n \n max maven \n editorial \n johnny "j.j." johnston 1991 opus Max Maven	Letter		Related to Editorial (Johnny "J.J." Johnston, 1991)	Aug. 1991	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 11)	14		Articles / Letters
editorial \n \n chris power \n letter \n max maven 1992 opus Chris Power	Editorial		Related to Letter (Max Maven, 1992)	Jan. 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 1)	2		Articles / Columns
letter \n on his quote "great magic is better than sex...and harder to find" \n max maven 1992 opus Max Maven	Letter	on his quote "Great magic is better than sex...and harder to find"		Feb. 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 2)	4		Articles / Letters
letter \n on using lines from other performers \n max maven \n editorial \n chris power 1992 opus Max Maven	Letter	on using lines from other performers	Related to Editorial (Chris Power, 1992)	May 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 3)	12		Articles / Letters
opus questionnaire: max maven \n \n max maven \n letters \n max maven 1992 opus Max Maven	Opus questionnaire: Max Maven		Related to Letters (Max Maven, 1992)	Oct. 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 6)	18		Articles / Interviews
letters \n corrections \n max maven \n opus questionnaire: max maven \n max maven 1992 opus Max Maven	Letters	corrections	Related to Opus questionnaire: Max Maven (Max Maven, 1992)	Nov. 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 7)	4		Articles / Letters
the mystic word \n on max maven \n bascom jones 1993 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Max Maven		Feb. 1993	Magick (Issue 485)	2426		Articles / Articles
minus one \n spectator choses esp card behind performer's back, performer than removes four cards, spectator's completes the set \n steve dusheck \n the black-hole principle \n ramón riobóo \n minus arcana \n max maven 1993 dusheck's mental magic Steve Dusheck	Minus One	spectator choses ESP card behind performer's back, performer than removes four cards, spectator's completes the set	Variations Minus Arcana (Max Maven, 2007) Also published here The Black-Hole Principle (Ramón Riobóo, 2019)	1993	Dusheck's Mental Magic	42		ESP Cards / Divination
letters \n \n al smith \n roberto giobbi \n letter \n max maven 1993 opus Al Smith, Roberto Giobbi	Letters		Related to Letter (Max Maven, 1993)	Jan. 1993	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 8)	5		Articles / Letters
letter \n things real magicians would do \n max maven \n letters \n al smith \n roberto giobbi 1993 opus Max Maven	Letter	things real magicians would do	Related to Letters (Al Smith, Roberto Giobbi, 1993)	Mar. 1993	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 9)	6		Articles / Letters
fechter - "the magic of eddie fechter" \n \n david jones \n eddie fechter \n jerry mentzer \n a note from max maven \n max maven 1993 opus David Jones (reviewer)	Fechter - "The Magic of Eddie Fechter"	by Eddie Fechter (written by Jerry Mentzer)	Related to A note from Max Maven (Max Maven, 1993)	Sep. 1993	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 11)	6		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
a note from max maven \n on eugene burger, jeff mcbride and pseudo-mystical bullshit \n max maven \n fechter - "the magic of eddie fechter" \n david jones \n eddie fechter \n jerry mentzer 1993 opus Max Maven	A note from Max Maven	on Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride and pseudo-mystical bullshit	Related to Fechter - "The Magic of Eddie Fechter" (David Jones, Eddie Fechter, Jerry Mentzer, 1993)	Nov. 1993	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 12)	14		Articles / Letters
pangmaster \n letter/word tiles used for a coincidence \n philip t. goldstein \n pangmaster \n max maven 1994 thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein	Pangmaster	letter/word tiles used for a coincidence	Also published here Pangmaster (Max Maven, 2012)	1994	Thabbatical	27		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence
flex \n alphabet cards are mixed and distributed, one person only can form a word which is predicted \n philip t. goldstein \n peter duffie \n cheap flex \n philip t. goldstein \n "the official card catcher" (peter duffie, imagine) \n flex \n max maven 1994 thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein, Peter Duffie	Flex	alphabet cards are mixed and distributed, one person only can form a word which is predicted	Inspired by "The Official Card Catcher" (Peter Duffie, Imagine) Related to Cheap Flex (Philip T. Goldstein, 1994) Also published here Flex (Max Maven, 2014)	1994	Thabbatical	30		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous
cheap flex \n four-spectator adaption \n philip t. goldstein \n flex \n philip t. goldstein \n peter duffie \n cheap flex \n max maven 1994 thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein	Cheap Flex	four-spectator adaption	Inspired by Flex (Philip T. Goldstein, Peter Duffie, 1994) Also published here Cheap Flex (Max Maven, 2014)	1994	Thabbatical	33		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous
seak \n pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination \n philip t. goldstein \n seak \n max maven \n seak \n max maven \n seak \n philip t. goldstein 1994 thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein	Seak	pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination	Also published here Seak (Max Maven, 2011) Seak (Max Maven, 2011) Seak (Philip T. Goldstein, 2001)	1994	Thabbatical	46		ABC Cards / Divination Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
principles and deceptions \n "an easy trip through the arithmetical principles of card magic - part 6" additions and corrections by jeff busby and max maven on previous columns, idea of cutting between a red or black pair in gilbreath tricks \n peter duffie \n magnetic blackjack \n jeff busby 1994 profile Peter Duffie	Principles and Deceptions	"An Easy Trip Through The Arithmetical Principles Of Card Magic - Part 6" additions and corrections by Jeff Busby and Max Maven on previous columns, idea of cutting between a red or black pair in Gilbreath tricks	Related to Magnetic Blackjack (Jeff Busby, 1998)	Feb. 1994	Profile (Issue 18)	11		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle
opus at 50 \n \n max maven 1994 opus Max Maven	Opus at 50			Sep. 1994	Opus (Vol. 5 No. 2)	14		Articles / Articles
international magic congress \n on the opus convention \n max maven \n genii, aug. 1995 1995 opus Max Maven	International Magic Congress	on the Opus convention	Also published here Genii, Aug. 1995	Dec. 1995	Opus (Vol. 5 No. 5)	15		Articles / Convention Reports
magician's choice \n one out of three objects \n theodore annemann \n max maven 1996 card college — volume 2 Theodore Annemann, Max Maven	Magician's Choice	one out of three objects		1996	Card College — Volume 2	440		Cards / Principles / Equivoque Random Object / Miscellaneous
introduction: the wonder years \n - the story of "oh!" - clandes-teen - cups and kaps - forward into the past - myth direction \n max maven 1996 the books of wonder — volume 1 Max Maven	Introduction: The Wonder Years	The Story of "Oh!" Clandes-teen Cups and Kaps Forward into the Past Myth Direction		1996	The Books of Wonder — Volume 1	xi		Articles / Biographical Articles / Intros & Epilogues
verbale kontrolle \n full german translation of "verbal control" \n max maven \n on equivoque \n philip t. goldstein 1996 intermagic Max Maven	Verbale Kontrolle	full German translation of "Verbal Control"	Also published here On Equivoque (Philip T. Goldstein, 1976)	1996	Intermagic (Vol. 20 No. 4&5)	140		Propless / Equivoque
return to suabia \n hofzinser ace problem + twisting the aces \n peter duffie \n iain girdwood \n max maven \n "the suabian twist" (peter duffie, cards in principle, 1994) 1997 effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Iain Girdwood, Max Maven	Return to Suabia	Hofzinser Ace Problem + Twisting the Aces	Inspired by "The Suabian Twist" (Peter Duffie, Cards in Principle, 1994)	1997	Effortless Card Magic	129		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Hofzinser Ace Problem
a credit to his race \n horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, interrupted gilbreath principle \n philip t. goldstein \n "derby" (tony koynini, 1952) \n a credit to his race \n max maven 1997 the fine print Philip T. Goldstein	A Credit To His Race	horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle	Inspired by "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952) Also published here A Credit to his Race (Max Maven, 2011)	1997	The Fine Print (Issue 5)	95		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Games / Race Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Race Plot
just chintz \n just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die \n philip t. goldstein \n just chintz \n max maven \n just chintz \n philip t. goldstein 1997 mind & magic magazine Philip T. Goldstein	Just Chintz	just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die	Also published here Just Chintz (Max Maven, 2012) Just Chintz (Philip T. Goldstein, 2001)	July 1997	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1)	8		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations Dice (small) / Gaffed Dice Mental Magic / Effects / Gag
thinking in person \n \n r. paul wilson \n max maven 1997 opus R. Paul Wilson (reviewer)	Thinking in Person	by Max Maven		Oct. 1997	Opus (Vol. 5 No. 7)	14		Reviews / Shows
replaying max maven's videomind \n with ken brooke anecdote \n david britland \n max maven 1997 opus David Britland (reviewer)	Replaying Max Maven's Videomind	by Max Maven with Ken Brooke anecdote		Nov. 1997	Opus (Vol. 5 No. 8)	5		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
hot pocket \n with left hand in pocket throughout, performer says he will do card trick with only one hand, after failing to find signed card, he removes left hand from pocket with card in hand, seven handlings \n john lovick \n the description of "pocket nightmare" (max maven, finally published on kayfabe dvds, 2017) \n keep your hands in your pockets \n steve mayhew \n hand in my pocket \n john lovick 1997 labyrinth John Lovick	Hot Pocket	with left hand in pocket throughout, performer says he will do card trick with only one hand, after failing to find signed card, he removes left hand from pocket with card in hand, seven handlings	Inspired by the description of "Pocket Nightmare" (Max Maven, finally published on Kayfabe DVDs, 2017) Variations Keep Your Hands In Your Pockets (Steve Mayhew, 1998) Also published here Hand in My Pocket (John Lovick, 2016)	1997	Labyrinth (Issue 7)	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / One-Handed (à la Max Maven)
introduction \n \n max maven 1998 top secrets Max Maven	Introduction			1998	Top Secrets	7		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
chess mate \n magician uses two transparent chess clock faces to predict sum of two randomly chosen numbers, and also the choices end on two matching chess pieces. based on the gemini factor mathematical principle. \n terri rogers \n addendum \n max maven 1998 top secrets Terri Rogers	Chess Mate	Magician uses two transparent chess clock faces to predict sum of two randomly chosen numbers, and also the choices end on two matching chess pieces. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.	Related to Addendum (Max Maven, 1998)	1998	Top Secrets	41		Clock Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence Numbers / Miscellaneous
mind game \n magician predicts correctly that spectators will randomly end up choosing two comedians who work together. based on the gemini factor mathematical principle. \n terri rogers \n addendum \n max maven 1998 top secrets Terri Rogers	Mind Game	Magician predicts correctly that spectators will randomly end up choosing two comedians who work together. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.	Related to Addendum (Max Maven, 1998)	1998	Top Secrets	46		Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence Numbers / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
addendum \n additional applications of the gemini factor \n max maven \n chess mate \n terri rogers \n mind game \n terri rogers 1998 top secrets Max Maven	Addendum	Additional applications of The Gemini Factor	Related to Chess Mate (Terri Rogers, 1998) Mind Game (Terri Rogers, 1998)	1998	Top Secrets	127		Numbers / Miscellaneous
centrifugal esp \n 25 esp cards, dealt hand is divined \n philip t. goldstein \n the centrifuge principle \n unknown \n centrifugal esp \n max maven 1999 rocky notes Philip T. Goldstein	Centrifugal ESP	25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined	Related to The Centrifuge Principle (Unknown, 1991) Also published here Centrifugal ESP (Max Maven, 2012)	1999	Rocky Notes	6		ESP Cards / Divination
introduction \n \n max maven 1999 close-up & personal Max Maven	Introduction			1999	Close-Up & Personal	viii		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
mr. burger takes to the stage \n \n max maven \n eugene burger 1999 genii Max Maven (reviewer)	Mr. Burger Takes to the Stage	by Eugene Burger		Jan. 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)	20		Reviews / Shows
the maximum dimension \n interactive trick on a piece of paper, finger must be moved around \n max maven \n messages \n frances willard \n bill copeland \n artie c. kidwell \n david lloyd \n dustin stinett \n derek lavertu \n jim alfredson \n robert dike blair \n tony skulitz \n karl fulves 1999 genii Max Maven	The Maximum Dimension	interactive trick on a piece of paper, finger must be moved around	Related to Messages (Frances Willard, Bill Copeland, Artie C. Kidwell, David Lloyd, Dustin Stinett, Derek Lavertu, Jim Alfredson, Robert Dike Blair, Tony Skulitz, Karl Fulves, 1999)	Jan. 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)	45		Games / Instruction Games
messages \n \n frances willard \n bill copeland \n artie c. kidwell \n david lloyd \n dustin stinett \n derek lavertu \n jim alfredson \n robert dike blair \n tony skulitz \n karl fulves \n the maximum dimension \n max maven 1999 genii Frances Willard, Bill Copeland, Artie C. Kidwell, David Lloyd, Dustin Stinett, Derek Lavertu, Jim Alfredson, Robert Dike Blair, Tony Skulitz, Karl Fulves	Messages		Related to The Maximum Dimension (Max Maven, 1999)	Aug. 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 8)	12		Articles / Letters
just for the mel of it \n on mel stover \n max maven 1999 genii Max Maven	Just for the Mel of It	on Mel Stover		Sep. 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 9)	28		Articles / Biographical Articles / Obituary
the thinking cardman \n one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand \n philip t. goldstein \n think of an ace \n dai vernon \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein \n the thinking cardman \n max maven \n the thinking cardman \n max maven 2000 northeast Philip T. Goldstein	The Thinking Cardman	one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand	Inspired by Think of an Ace (Dai Vernon, 1960) Also published here The Thinking Cardman (Philip T. Goldstein, 2001) The Thinking Cardman (Max Maven, 2009) The Thinking Cardman (Max Maven, 2011)	2000	Northeast	5		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the billy club \n \n max maven 2000 genii Max Maven	The Billy Club			Apr. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 4)	44		Articles / Articles
warp 9 \n card as jigsaw puzzle, credit information by max maven \n masao atsukawa 2000 genii Masao Atsukawa	Warp 9	card as jigsaw puzzle, credit information by Max Maven		May 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 5)	43		Puzzle / Geometrical Vanish
the speaker of the house \n on tom palmer \n max maven 2000 genii Max Maven	The Speaker of the House	on Tom Palmer		Oct. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 10)	22		Articles / Articles
fourthright \n - the other month four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card \n philip t. goldstein \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein \n matcho \n milton kort \n jack avis \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein \n fourthright \n max maven \n fourthright \n max maven 2000 genii Philip T. Goldstein	Fourthright	The Other Month four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card	Inspired by Matcho (Milton Kort, Jack Avis, 1999) Also published here Fourthright (Philip T. Goldstein, 2002) Fourthright (Philip T. Goldstein, 2003) Fourthright (Max Maven, 2011) Fourthright (Max Maven, 2012)	Dec. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 12)	55		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
looking into the future \n \n max maven \n richard kaufman 2001 genii Max Maven, Richard Kaufman	Looking Into the Future			Jan. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 1)	42		Articles / Interviews
defining the professor \n \n max maven 2001 genii Max Maven	Defining The Professor			Dec. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 12)	26		Articles / Articles
dear magic castle members \n on upcoming election \n max maven 2001 mr. gadfly Max Maven	Dear Magic Castle Members	on upcoming election		2001	Mr. Gadfly (Vol. 1 No. 3 Sep./Oct.)	8		Articles / Letters
an invitation from max maven \n "to all members of the magic castle" \n max maven 2001 mr. gadfly Max Maven	An Invitation from Max Maven	"To all Members of The Magic Castle"		2001	Mr. Gadfly (Vol. 1 No. 3 Sep./Oct.)	25		Articles / Articles
never odd or even \n a/k/a i prefer pi rotator as number force \n philip t. goldstein \n triskadekaphobia \n max maven 2002 redivider Philip T. Goldstein	Never Odd or Even	a/k/a I Prefer Pi Rotator as number force	Related to Triskadekaphobia (Max Maven, 1984)	2002	Redivider	14		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Packet Numbers / Number Forces / Playing Cards
力ルイ千ビンナコネコナンビ千イル力? \n a/k/a stack cats \n philip t. goldstein \n the dream of a hermit \n dr. stanley jaks \n "stellar surprise" (nick trost, esp session with nick trost) \n stack cats, senile felines, and the switchless rotor \n max maven 2002 redivider Philip T. Goldstein	力ルイ千ビンナコネコナンビ千イル力?	a/k/a Stack Cats	Related to The Dream of a Hermit (Dr. Stanley Jaks, 1941) "Stellar Surprise" (Nick Trost, ESP Session with Nick Trost) Variations Stack Cats, Senile Felines, And The Switchless Rotor (Max Maven, 2016)	2002	Redivider	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Packet ESP Cards / Matching
senile felines \n repeat version of previous trick \n philip t. goldstein \n stack cats, senile felines, and the switchless rotor \n max maven 2002 redivider Philip T. Goldstein	Senile Felines	repeat version of previous trick	Variations Stack Cats, Senile Felines, And The Switchless Rotor (Max Maven, 2016)	2002	Redivider	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Packet
will o' the whisper \n joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined \n philip t. goldstein \n will o' the whisper \n max maven 2002 mawny notes Philip T. Goldstein	Will O' the Whisper	Joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then Joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined	Also published here Will O' the Whisper (Max Maven, 2011)	2002	Mawny Notes	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
frances ireland marshall \n \n max maven 2002 genii Max Maven	Frances Ireland Marshall			Aug. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 8)	22		Articles / Obituary
five card mental farce \n \n david acer \n confessions of a road warrior #12: five card mental farce \n david acer \n suggested confessions for a road warrior \n max maven \n messages \n richard killion \n looy simonoff \n frank tougas \n werner g. seitz \n psyboards \n tom frame 2002 genii David Acer	Five Card Mental Farce		Related to Suggested Confessions for a Road Warrior (Max Maven, 2002) Messages (Richard Killion, Looy Simonoff, Frank Tougas, Werner G. Seitz, 2002) Variations Psyboards (Tom Frame, 2022) Also published here Confessions of a Road Warrior #12: Five Card Mental Farce (David Acer, 2004)	Aug. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 8)	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Five Card Mental Force Articles / Columns
the juandering jeu \n on juan tamariz \n max maven 2002 genii Max Maven	The Juandering Jeu	on Juan Tamariz		Oct. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)	50		Articles / Articles
suggested confessions for a road warrior \n reply to the five card mental force article \n max maven \n five card mental farce \n david acer 2002 genii Max Maven	Suggested Confessions for a Road Warrior	reply to the Five Card Mental Force article	Related to Five Card Mental Farce (David Acer, 2002)	Oct. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)	73		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Five Card Mental Force
the accidental mentor: introduction \n on al baker and theodore annemann \n max maven 2003 the secret ways of al baker Max Maven	The Accidental Mentor: Introduction	on Al Baker and Theodore Annemann		2003	The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Annemann and Baker)	819		Articles / Articles
6 steine \n five white and one black stone \n alexander de cova \n "kurotsuke" (max maven, videomind 1) \n totally stoned \n alexander de cova \n totally stoned \n alexander de cova \n 6 steine \n alexander de cova \n 5 steine \n alexander de cova \n totally stoned \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	6 Steine	five white and one black stone	Inspired by "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1) Variations Totally Stoned (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Also published here Totally Stoned (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Totally stoned (Alexander de Cova, 2012) 6 Steine (Alexander de Cova, 2010) 5 Steine (Alexander de Cova, 2007)	2003	Gambit	16		Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief Mental Magic / Effects / Divination of Odd Ball (Kurotsuke)
just a little off the top, please \n elevator with progressively fewer cards, final card changes into selection \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n notes & corrections \n max maven \n just a little off the top, please - bonus effect \n max maven 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	Just a Little Off the Top, Please	elevator with progressively fewer cards, final card changes into selection	Related to Notes & Corrections (Max Maven, 2003) Variations Just a Little Off the Top, Please - Bonus Effect (Max Maven, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	40		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Tunnel Effect Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
double deal turn-over \n - straddle grip ddt - end-over-end ddt \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n end-over-end ddt \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n notes & corrections \n max maven 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	Double Deal Turn-Over	Straddle Grip DDT End-Over-End DDT	Related to Notes & Corrections (Max Maven, 2003) Also published here End-Over-End DDT (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	56		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Double Deals / Top Bottom
future choice \n five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see vol. 2 reference for credit information \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n stunumbers \n shigeo futagawa \n "one to eight" (george sands, bill simon's mathematical magic, 1964) \n notes & corrections \n max maven 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	Future Choice	five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see Vol. 2 reference for credit information	Inspired by "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964) Related to Stunumbers (Shigeo Futagawa, 1983) Notes & Corrections (Max Maven, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	73		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Numbers / Number Forces / Paper Cards Numbers / Hummer Addition Principle
the paranormalist \n spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the red and the black \n paul curry \n notes & corrections \n max maven 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	The Paranormalist	spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value	Inspired by The Red And The Black (Paul Curry, 1974) Related to Notes & Corrections (Max Maven, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	95		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Full Deck
notes & corrections \n \n max maven \n double deal turn-over \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n future choice \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the paranormalist \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n just a little off the top, please \n peter duffie \n robin robertson 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 2 Max Maven	Notes & Corrections		Related to Double Deal Turn-Over (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) Future Choice (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) The Paranormalist (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) Just a Little Off the Top, Please (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 2	158		Articles / Articles
just a little off the top, please - bonus effect \n with location of second selection \n max maven \n just a little off the top, please \n peter duffie \n robin robertson 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 2 Max Maven	Just a Little Off the Top, Please - Bonus Effect	with location of second selection	Inspired by Just a Little Off the Top, Please (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 2	158		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Hofzinser Ace Problem Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
parallel lyons \n \n max maven 2003 genii Max Maven	Parallel Lyons			Jan. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)	26		Articles / Articles
reading between the lyons \n \n max maven 2003 genii Max Maven	Reading Between the Lyons			Jan. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)	76		Articles / Articles
the issue of ransom \n \n max maven 2003 genii Max Maven	The Issue of Ransom			Jan. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)	79		Articles / Articles
ibidem 3/aziz and beyond \n \n eric mead \n various \n p. howard lyons \n max maven 2003 genii Eric Mead (reviewer)	Ibidem 3/Aziz and Beyond	by P. Howard Lyons, Max Maven		Feb. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 2)	78		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
over easy \n small packet triumph with nine cards \n david acer \n over easier \n max maven \n over easy scrambled \n joshua jay \n over easy \n david acer 2004 random acts of magic David Acer	Over Easy	Small packet Triumph with nine cards	Variations Over Easier (Max Maven, 2004) Over Easy Scrambled (Joshua Jay, 2004) Also published here Over Easy (David Acer, 2000)	2004	Random Acts of Magic	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
over easier \n small packet triumph with nine cards - selection shown to have different colored back \n max maven \n over easy \n david acer 2004 random acts of magic Max Maven	Over Easier	Small packet Triumph with nine cards - selection shown to have different colored back	Inspired by Over Easy (David Acer, 2004)	2004	Random Acts of Magic	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections) Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
count on it \n card that magician picks from spectator's packet vanishes, travels to deck (biddle trick-like) \n jay sankey \n david acer \n converse sneaker \n max maven 2004 random acts of magic Jay Sankey, David Acer	Count On It	Card that magician picks from spectator's packet vanishes, travels to deck (Biddle Trick-like)	Variations Converse Sneaker (Max Maven, 2006)	2004	Random Acts of Magic	57		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Diamond Cut Diamond Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Spectator plays Magician
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Apr. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 4)	15		Articles / Quiz
bob read in japan - an appreciation \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Bob Read in Japan - An Appreciation			Apr. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 4)	73		Articles / Articles
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			May 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 5)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			June 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 6)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			July 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Aug. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Sep. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 9)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Oct. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 10)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Nov. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 11)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2004 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Dec. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 12)	15		Articles / Quiz
the thought hatchery \n four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color \n barrie richardson \n "kurotsuke" (max maven, videomind 1) \n easter egg divination: a weighty problem \n barrie richardson 2005 act two Barrie Richardson	The Thought Hatchery	four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color	Inspired by "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1) Also published here Easter Egg Divination: A Weighty Problem (Barrie Richardson, 2000)	2005	Act Two	7		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination of Odd Ball (Kurotsuke)
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Jan. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 1)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Feb. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)	15		Articles / Quiz
thinking in person: an evening of knowing and not knowing \n \n dustin stinett \n max maven 2005 genii Dustin Stinett (reviewer)	Thinking in Person: An Evening of Knowing and Not Knowing	by Max Maven		Feb. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)	30		Reviews / Shows
prism \n \n eric mead \n max maven 2005 genii Eric Mead (reviewer)	Prism	by Max Maven		Feb. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)	98		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Mar. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 3)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Apr. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 4)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			May 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 5)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			June 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 6)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			July 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)	15		Articles / Quiz
the ruling class \n - the other month spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruler \n dai vernon \n dr. stanley jaks \n bill simon \n martin gardner \n norman jensen \n bruce elliott \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	The Ruling Class	The Other Month spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil	Inspired by The Ruler (Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott, 1951) Also published here The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2009) The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2010) The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2011) The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2011)	July 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)	32		Ruler Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
with jasper in magicland \n on jay marshall \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	With Jasper in Magicland	on Jay Marshall		July 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)	66		Articles / Biographical
jay marshall - the genii interview \n \n max maven \n jay marshall \n genii, july 1996 2005 genii Max Maven, Jay Marshall	Jay Marshall - The Genii Interview		Also published here Genii, July 1996	July 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)	79		Articles / Interviews
postscript, may 2005 \n on jay marshall \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Postscript, May 2005	on Jay Marshall		July 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)	82		Articles / Articles
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Aug. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 8)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Sep. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 9)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Oct. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 10)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Nov. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 11)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2005 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Dec. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 12)	15		Articles / Quiz
a few words from max maven... \n \n max maven 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Max Maven	A Few Words From Max Maven...			2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	11		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
on holiday thanks to roy \n packet of sixteen symbol cards, words are spelled to find the four chosen picture cards \n bob ostin \n past help \n roy walton \n "on holiday thanks to roy" in "club 71" may, 2003. \n pentathon \n max maven 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	On Holiday Thanks To Roy	packet of sixteen symbol cards, words are spelled to find the four chosen picture cards	Inspired by Past Help (Roy Walton, 1975) Variations Pentathon (Max Maven, 2006) Also published here "On Holiday Thanks to Roy" in "Club 71" May, 2003.	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	55		Picture & Symbol Cards
cushion shot \n aces placed in card case prop, they change into three selection, then vanish from box and all seven cards appear in collectors fashion in deck \n max maven 2005 antinomy Max Maven	Cushion Shot	Aces placed in card case prop, they change into three selection, then vanish from box and all seven cards appear in collectors fashion in deck		Feb. 2005	Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 1)	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition Cards / Props & Apparatus / Card Box (e.g. with Flap) Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
maven's three book procedure \n equivoque \n max maven \n the complete idiot's guide to magic tricks (1999, p. 247) 2005 antinomy Max Maven	Maven's Three Book Procedure	equivoque	Also published here The Complete Idiot's Guide to Magic Tricks (1999, p. 247)	Nov. 2005	Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)	7		Propless / Equivoque Book / Book Test / Routines
five-object equivoque \n \n max maven 2005 antinomy Max Maven	Five-Object Equivoque			Nov. 2005	Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)	9		Propless / Equivoque
mirasqueal \n \n max maven 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Max Maven	Mirasqueal			2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	179		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miraskill & Variations
premonition in reverse \n either 51 cards or 53, selected card is found twice in the deck \n tony griffith \n "premonition in reverse" in "the gen" september, 1959. p. 124. \n joint banking \n doug canning \n composite speller \n max maven 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Tony Griffith	Premonition in Reverse	either 51 cards or 53, selected card is found twice in the deck	Related to Composite Speller (Max Maven, 2015) Variations Joint Banking (Doug Canning, 2006) Also published here "Premonition in Reverse" in "The Gen" September, 1959. P. 124.	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	181		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Premonition & Named Vanish
joint banking \n card in pocket \n doug canning \n premonition in reverse \n tony griffith \n joint banking \n doug canning \n composite speller \n max maven 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Doug Canning	Joint Banking	card in pocket	Inspired by Premonition in Reverse (Tony Griffith, 2006) Related to Composite Speller (Max Maven, 2015) Also published here Joint Banking (Doug Canning, 2008)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	183		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Premonition & Named Vanish
hypothetical imperative \n card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and matsuyama petal principle \n max maven 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven	Hypothetical Imperative	card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and Matsuyama Petal Principle		2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	71		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Matsuyama Petal Principle
box of matches \n six torn cards match when words are spelled, words from card case used \n max maven \n tally-ho! \n henry christ \n the ramasee prophecy \n howard a. adams 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven	Box of Matches	six torn cards match when words are spelled, words from card case used	Inspired by Tally-Ho! (Henry Christ, 1971) The Ramasee Prophecy (Howard A. Adams, 1982)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	74		Cards / Principles / Spelling Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Tally-Ho! (spelling words on card case) Cards / Principles / Ramasee Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Complete Matching / Packets
cheaper match \n two piles of cards are counted depending on coins being heads or tails, ramasee principle \n max maven 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven	Cheaper Match	two piles of cards are counted depending on coins being heads or tails, Ramasee Principle		2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	77		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Ramasee Principle
deal with it \n small packet is cut and dealt, and after down-under deal, performer has four aces \n max maven 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven	Deal With It	small packet is cut and dealt, and after down-under deal, performer has four Aces		2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	78		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Jan. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 1)	17		Articles / Quiz
the protocols of the elders of magic \n \n jamy ian swiss \n max maven 2006 genii Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)	The Protocols of the Elders of Magic	by Max Maven		Jan. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 1)	101		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Feb. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 2)	15		Articles / Quiz
pentathon \n pack of any type of cards and five esp symbol chips, five spectators get a few cards and choose one, esp symbols are spelled to find them \n max maven \n past help \n roy walton \n on holiday thanks to roy \n bob ostin 2006 genii Max Maven	Pentathon	pack of any type of cards and five ESP symbol chips, five spectators get a few cards and choose one, ESP symbols are spelled to find them	Inspired by Past Help (Roy Walton, 1975) On Holiday Thanks To Roy (Bob Ostin, 2005)	Feb. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 2)	28		ESP Cards / Miscellaneous Picture & Symbol Cards
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Mar. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 3)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Apr. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 4)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			May 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			June 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 6)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			July 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 7)	15		Articles / Quiz
cache \n - the other month bank night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of four coins to select the envelopes \n max maven \n cashing \n tomas blomberg 2006 genii Max Maven	Cache	The Other Month Bank Night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of four coins to select the envelopes	Variations Cashing (Tomas Blomberg, 2014)	July 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 7)	26		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations Coin / Gaffed / Double Headed/Tailed
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Aug. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)	15		Articles / Quiz
remembering billy mccomb \n several anecdotes and thoughts \n gordon bean \n mac king \n alan shaxon \n the amazing johnathan \n david berglas \n mark haslam \n max maven \n milt larsen \n terry seabrooke 2006 genii Gordon Bean, Mac King, Alan Shaxon, The Amazing Johnathan, David Berglas, Mark Haslam, Max Maven, Milt Larsen, Terry Seabrooke	Remembering Billy McComb	several anecdotes and thoughts		Aug. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)	32		Articles / Obituary
wringer \n eight letter cards are used to generate a word via down-under deal which is predicted in form of a picture, imploded cato \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Wringer	eight letter cards are used to generate a word via down-under deal which is predicted in form of a picture, Imploded CATO		Aug. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)	76		ABC Cards / Prediction Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal Cards / Principles / Binary / CATO & Parity
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Sep. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 9)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Oct. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)	15		Articles / Quiz
fism: a history - updated \n \n max maven \n fism: a history, genii, april 1997 2006 genii Max Maven	FISM: A History - Updated		Related to FISM: A History, Genii, April 1997	Oct. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)	90		Articles / Magic History
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Nov. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 11)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2006 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Dec. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 12)	15		Articles / Quiz
wrapper's delight \n bill folded, it is then shown to be folded into origami braid \n max maven \n "baffling bill braid" (robert e. neale, folding money fooling, 1997) 2006 switch Max Maven	Wrapper's Delight	bill folded, it is then shown to be folded into origami braid	Inspired by "Baffling Bill Braid" (Robert E. Neale, Folding Money Fooling, 1997)	2006	Switch	273		Paper / Origami Effects Bill / Topological Effects
converse sneaker \n chosen card vanishes from packet with ace to nine of clubs to reappear reversed in deck, biddle trick type, without deck in hand \n max maven \n count on it \n jay sankey \n david acer 2006 antinomy Max Maven	Converse Sneaker	chosen card vanishes from packet with Ace to Nine of Clubs to reappear reversed in deck, Biddle trick type, without deck in hand	Inspired by Count On It (Jay Sankey, David Acer, 2004)	Feb. 2006	Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 1)	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
mis-made card credit \n richard himber's "the wrong-way card" (1948) \n max maven 2006 antinomy Max Maven	Mis-Made Card Credit	Richard Himber's "The Wrong-Way Card" (1948)		May 2006	Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 2)	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous
the antinomy perspective \n on the moves issue - alternatives to ackerman - cover mistakes uncovered - max maven or bust - fism coverage \n gene taylor \n easy forte \n allan ackerman 2006 antinomy Gene Taylor	The Antinomy Perspective	on the Moves Issue Alternatives to Ackerman Cover Mistakes Uncovered Max Maven or Bust FISM Coverage	Related to Easy Forte (Allan Ackerman, 2006)	Aug. 2006	Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 3)	2		Articles / Columns
phonomenon \n spectator selects card by cutting off cards and dealing into three pile, then remembering the bottom card of one of the piles, deck assembled and order read off to medium at the phone which then divines card \n max maven \n tele teaser \n russell "rusduck" duck 2006 antinomy Max Maven	Phonomenon	spectator selects card by cutting off cards and dealing into three pile, then remembering the bottom card of one of the piles, deck assembled and order read off to medium at the phone which then divines card	Inspired by Tele Teaser (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1951)	Nov. 2006	Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 4)	25		Propless / Coding / Phone Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / Medium at the Other end Cards / Principles / Coding / Using Assistant
max maven \n mini bio \n harry lorayne 2007 best of friends — volume iii Harry Lorayne	Max Maven	mini bio		2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	244		Articles / Biographical
three-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection \n max maven 2007 best of friends — volume iii Max Maven	Three-Piece Suit	Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection		2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	245		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Hofzinser Ace Problem
accessorized three-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, ace reversed in deck \n max maven 2007 best of friends — volume iii Max Maven	Accessorized Three-Piece Suit	Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, Ace reversed in deck		2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	247		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Hofzinser Ace Problem
off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations \n harry lorayne \n three-piece suit \n max maven \n off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n harry lorayne 2007 best of friends — volume iii Harry Lorayne	Off-the-Rack 3-piece Suit	Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations	Inspired by Three-Piece Suit (Max Maven, 2007) Also published here Off-The-Rack 3-Piece Suit (Harry Lorayne, 2017)	2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	249		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Hofzinser Ace Problem
spelleroyale \n royal flush is spelled to \n max maven 2007 best of friends — volume iii Max Maven	Spelleroyale	royal flush is spelled to		2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	308		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
blanket \n \n max maven 2007 best of friends — volume iii Max Maven	Blanket			2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	407		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
modified hamman count \n even number of cards \n brother john hamman \n max maven 2007 best of friends — volume iii Brother John Hamman, Max Maven	Modified Hamman Count	even number of cards		2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	407		Cards / Sleights / False Count / Hamman Count
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Jan. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 1)	15		Articles / Quiz
nothing \n \n dustin stinett \n max maven 2007 genii Dustin Stinett (reviewer)	Nothing	by Max Maven		Jan. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 1)	98		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Feb. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 2)	15		Articles / Quiz
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Mar. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 3)	15		Articles / Quiz
palmentalism \n hand with life lines drawn on business card, chosen line predicted \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Palmentalism	hand with life lines drawn on business card, chosen line predicted		Mar. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 3)	24		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
monthly inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Monthly Inquisition			Apr. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 4)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			June 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 6)	17		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			July 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 7)	17		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Aug. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 8)	17		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Sep. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 9)	17		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Oct. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 10)	17		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Nov. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)	17		Articles / Quiz
max maven and the evolution of a mindreader \n \n jim steinmeyer 2007 genii Jim Steinmeyer	Max Maven and the Evolution of a Mindreader			Nov. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)	50		Articles / Biographical
electile dysfunction \n pateo force, patter about american electoral system, joker remains as president \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Electile Dysfunction	PATEO force, patter about American electoral system, Joker remains as president		Nov. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Mental Magic / Principles / Forcing
minus arcana \n spectator removes card from tarot deck, cards milked to get to center card, done again, three cards used to identify missing card \n max maven \n minus one \n steve dusheck 2007 genii Max Maven	Minus Arcana	spectator removes card from Tarot deck, cards milked to get to center card, done again, three cards used to identify missing card	Inspired by Minus One (Steve Dusheck, 1993)	Nov. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Naming missing card(s) Tarot
inquisition \n \n max maven 2007 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Dec. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 12)	17		Articles / Quiz
viajando por e.e.u.u. \n about the journey though the usa, miguel angel gea, christian engblom, katia, 4f, vanni bossi, alfonso aceituno, ed ellis, magic castle, rafael benatar, dean dill, johnny thompson, penn & teller, steve forte, michael weber, max maven \n dani daortiz 2007 el manuscrito Dani DaOrtiz	Viajando por E.E.U.U.	about the journey though the USA, Miguel Angel Gea, Christian Engblom, Katia, 4F, Vanni Bossi, Alfonso Aceituno, Ed Ellis, Magic Castle, Rafael Benatar, Dean Dill, Johnny Thompson, Penn & Teller, Steve Forte, Michael Weber, Max Maven		2007	El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 1)	13		Articles / Articles
progressive elevator \n with four aces and four kings \n max maven \n the new elevator \n edward marlo 2007 antinomy Max Maven	Progressive Elevator	with four Aces and four Kings	Inspired by The New Elevator (Edward Marlo, 1956)	Mar. 2007	Antinomy (Vol. 3 No. 1)	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Jan. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 1)	17		Articles / Quiz
a fabulous monster \n \n dustin stinett \n max maven 2008 genii Dustin Stinett (reviewer)	A Fabulous Monster	by Max Maven		Jan. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 1)	105		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	17		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Mar. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 3)	15		Articles / Quiz
two-way envelope handling \n \n jim steinmeyer \n max maven 2008 genii Jim Steinmeyer, Max Maven	Two-Way Envelope Handling			Mar. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 3)	18		Paper / Envelopes / Switching with single Envelope & Two-Way Envelopes
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Apr. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 4)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			May 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 5)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			June 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			July 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 7)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Aug. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 8)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Sep. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 9)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Nov. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 11)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2008 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Dec. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 12)	15		Articles / Quiz
royal reunion \n one of the twelve picture cards is selected, joker reversed among the rest, after a down-under-deal the two matching picture cards of the same suit are around the joker \n max maven 2008 antinomy Max Maven	Royal Reunion	one of the twelve picture cards is selected, Joker reversed among the rest, after a down-under-deal the two matching picture cards of the same suit are around the Joker		Mar. 2008	Antinomy (Vol. 4 No. 1)	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Marriage Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
better slaight than never \n \n max maven 2008 spins & needles Max Maven	Better Slaight than Never			2008	Spins & Needles	11		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
silent moraskill \n \n allan slaight \n max maven \n the james file, 2000 \n "moraskill" (stewart james) 2008 spins & needles Allan Slaight, Max Maven	Silent Moraskill		Inspired by "Moraskill" (Stewart James) Also published here The James File, 2000	2008	Spins & Needles	140		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miraskill & Variations
speechless stratagem \n calculation method for a divination using eight kings stack \n allan slaight \n max maven \n the james file, 2000 \n "silent subterfuge" (stewart james, the james file, 2000) 2008 spins & needles Allan Slaight, Max Maven	Speechless Stratagem	calculation method for a divination using Eight Kings stack	Inspired by "Silent Subterfuge" (Stewart James, The James File, 2000) Also published here The James File, 2000	2008	Spins & Needles	142		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Eight Kings
finnell finale finish \n \n allan slaight \n max maven \n the james file, 2000 \n stewart james's version of gene finnell's "spelling the aces" 2008 spins & needles Allan Slaight, Max Maven	Finnell Finale Finish		Inspired by Stewart James's version of Gene Finnell's "Spelling the Aces" Also published here The James File, 2000	2008	Spins & Needles	150		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Four-of-a-Kind
a tribute from max maven \n \n max maven 2009 the magic of fred robinson Max Maven	A Tribute from Max Maven			2009	The Magic of Fred Robinson	31		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
final fred \n \n max maven \n final fred \n philip t. goldstein 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	Final Fred		Also published here Final Fred (Philip T. Goldstein, 1985)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Thin Cards
blankjack \n two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank \n max maven \n stopped twice \n karl fulves \n blankjack \n max maven 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	Blankjack	two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank	Inspired by Stopped Twice (Karl Fulves, 1979) Also published here Blankjack (Max Maven, 2011)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Blackjack Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Gemini Twins Placement
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n max maven \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	Precoinition	box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted	Also published here Precoinition (Philip T. Goldstein, 1980)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	3		Coin / Effect Themes / Prediction Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Mental Magic / Principles / Suggestions & Verbal Ploys Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
the thinking cardman \n one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand \n max maven \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	The Thinking Cardman	one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand	Also published here The Thinking Cardman (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	4		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	The Ruling Class	spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil	Also published here The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2005)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	5		Ruler Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	A Clash of Symbols	three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"	Also published here A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	7		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle ESP Cards / Divination ESP Cards / Miscellaneous ESP Cards / Prediction
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Jan. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 1)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Feb. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Mar. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 3)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			Apr. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			May 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 5)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			June 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 6)	15		Articles / Quiz
inquisition \n \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	Inquisition			July 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 7)	15		Articles / Quiz
not max maven's monthly inquisition \n \n rajneesh madhok 2009 genii Rajneesh Madhok	Not Max Maven's Monthly Inquisition			Oct. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10)	15		Articles / Quiz
the rabbit hole of no return \n on theodore annemann as a performer, discussing his public appearances as found in print \n max maven \n the rabbit hole of no return \n max maven 2009 genii Max Maven	The Rabbit Hole of No Return	on Theodore Annemann as a performer, discussing his public appearances as found in print	Also published here The Rabbit Hole of No Return (Max Maven, 2009)	Oct. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))	30		Articles / Articles
days of your \n divination of zodiac sign, cards with all signs used \n max maven 2009 the sticky blue book Max Maven	Days Of Your	divination of zodiac sign, cards with all signs used		2009	The Sticky Blue Book	29		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rough and Smooth (not full deck) Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
the rabbit hole of no return \n on theodore annemann as a performer, discussing his public appearances as found in print \n max maven \n the rabbit hole of no return \n max maven 2009 the jinx — 75 years Max Maven	The Rabbit Hole of No Return	on Theodore Annemann as a performer, discussing his public appearances as found in print	Also published here The Rabbit Hole of No Return (Max Maven, 2009)	2009	The Jinx — 75 Years	30		Articles / Articles
looking the other way \n two cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way \n max maven 2010 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Max Maven	Looking the Other Way	two cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way		2010	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8	72		Cards / Principles / One Way / Faces Cards / Principles / One Way / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
paradox prediction \n \n max maven 2010 secret agenda Max Maven	Paradox Prediction			2010	Secret Agenda (Issue Oct 2)	294		Paper / Prediction
vegemental \n six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined \n max maven \n vegemental \n max maven 2010 maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven	Vegemental	six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined	Also published here Vegemental (Max Maven, 2016)	2010	Maven on Topic: Mentalism	1		Cards / Principles / Spelling Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck / Backs
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n max maven \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein 2010 maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven	Precoinition	box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted	Also published here Precoinition (Philip T. Goldstein, 1980)	2010	Maven on Topic: Mentalism	2		Coin / Effect Themes / Prediction Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Mental Magic / Principles / Suggestions & Verbal Ploys Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven 2010 maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven	The Ruling Class	spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil	Also published here The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2005)	2010	Maven on Topic: Mentalism	3		Ruler Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
centrifugal combination \n various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined, "centrifugal principle" \n max maven \n combination \n philip t. goldstein 2010 maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven	Centrifugal Combination	various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined, "Centrifugal Principle"	Also published here Combination (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991)	2010	Maven on Topic: Mentalism	5		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Picture & Symbol Cards
it stands alone \n - lost horizons six different cheese pieces in round box, one chosen, they all change to match chosen cheese \n max maven \n the new jinx, feb. 1968 2010 genii Max Maven	It Stands Alone	Lost Horizons six different cheese pieces in round box, one chosen, they all change to match chosen cheese	Also published here The New Jinx, Feb. 1968	Jan. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 1)	20		Food / Cheese
diskette \n - lost horizons (explanation of title "thunday") reading with layout with coins, binary \n max maven \n diskette \n philip t. goldstein 2010 genii Max Maven	Diskette	Lost Horizons (explanation of title "Thunday") reading with layout with coins, binary	Also published here Diskette (Philip T. Goldstein, 1989)	Mar. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 3)	22		Coin / Effect Themes / Mental Stuff Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
currency exchange \n - lost horizons five envelopes in wallet, one contains money, with prediction \n max maven \n currency exchange \n philip t. goldstein 2010 genii Max Maven	Currency Exchange	Lost Horizons five envelopes in wallet, one contains money, with prediction	Also published here Currency Exchange (Philip T. Goldstein, 1986)	May 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 5)	35		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations
shape up and shape down \n spectator stops during deal of esp cards, stopped-at card is predicted, repeat \n peter lamont \n "shape up" (max maven, videomind vol. 2) 2010 genii Peter Lamont	Shape Up and Shape Down	spectator stops during deal of ESP cards, stopped-at card is predicted, repeat	Inspired by "Shape Up" (Max Maven, Videomind Vol. 2)	June 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 6)	19		ESP Cards / Prediction Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
in memoriam: martin gardner \n \n max maven 2010 genii Max Maven	In Memoriam: Martin Gardner			July 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 7)	24		Articles / Obituary
tom stone \n \n max maven 2010 genii Max Maven	Tom Stone			July 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 7)	46		Articles / Biographical
toll story \n - lost horizons story presentation for a bell that suddenly stops ringing \n max maven \n mary tomich's altar flame, vol. 6 no. 3, 1998 2010 genii Max Maven	Toll Story	Lost Horizons story presentation for a bell that suddenly stops ringing	Also published here Mary Tomich's Altar Flame, Vol. 6 No. 3, 1998	Aug. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 8)	14		Bell
the showmanship interviews: max maven \n \n eugene burger \n max maven 2010 genii Eugene Burger, Max Maven	The Showmanship Interviews: Max Maven			Sep. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 9)	30		Articles / Interviews
neogeo \n - lost horizons designs formed with puzzle/domino type cards divined \n max maven \n neogeo \n philip t. goldstein 2010 genii Max Maven	NeoGeo	Lost Horizons designs formed with puzzle/domino type cards divined	Also published here NeoGeo (Philip T. Goldstein, 1986)	Oct. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 10)	36		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
table for two \n - lost horizons same six items are on two tables, six actions on a list can be done, three are executed by a spectator which match the layout on the "prediction table" \n max maven \n linking ring, dec. 1994 2010 genii Max Maven	Table for Two	Lost Horizons same six items are on two tables, six actions on a list can be done, three are executed by a spectator which match the layout on the "prediction table"	Also published here Linking Ring, Dec. 1994	Dec. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 12)	24		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
max maven \n mini bio \n burton s. sperber 2010 miracles of my friends ii Burton S. Sperber	Max Maven	mini bio		2010	Miracles of my Friends II	72		Articles / Biographical
sing a song of sixth sense \n chosen song predicted with music box, 10/11 force \n max maven 2010 miracles of my friends ii Max Maven	Sing a Song of Sixth Sense	chosen song predicted with music box, 10/11 force		2010	Miracles of my Friends II	73		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination by Musician Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
synonymax \n cards with pictures and words, selections are divined \n tom stone \n stewart james \n max maven \n soloflex \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james' "book of the dead" 2011 maelstrom Tom Stone, Stewart James, Max Maven	Synonymax	cards with pictures and words, selections are divined	Inspired by Soloflex (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991) Stewart James' "Book of the Dead"	2011	Maelstrom	229		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous ESP Cards / Miscellaneous
psi-con ruse \n double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus) \n max maven \n psi-con ruse \n philip t. goldstein 2011 hollywood hyperbole Max Maven	Psi-Con Ruse	double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)	Also published here PSI-Con Ruse (Philip T. Goldstein, 1986)	2011	Hollywood Hyperbole	1		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
blankjack \n two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank \n max maven \n blankjack \n max maven 2011 hollywood hyperbole Max Maven	Blankjack	two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank	Also published here Blankjack (Max Maven, 2009)	2011	Hollywood Hyperbole	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Blackjack Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Gemini Twins Placement
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven 2011 hollywood hyperbole Max Maven	The Ruling Class	spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil	Also published here The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2005)	2011	Hollywood Hyperbole	4		Ruler Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
the thinking cardman \n one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand \n max maven \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein 2011 hollywood hyperbole Max Maven	The Thinking Cardman	one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand	Also published here The Thinking Cardman (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000)	2011	Hollywood Hyperbole	5		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein 2011 hollywood hyperbole Max Maven	A Clash of Symbols	three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"	Also published here A Clash of Symbols (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991)	2011	Hollywood Hyperbole	7		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle ESP Cards / Divination ESP Cards / Miscellaneous ESP Cards / Prediction
will o' the whisper \n joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined \n max maven \n will o' the whisper \n philip t. goldstein 2011 apple of my eyes Max Maven	Will O' the Whisper	Joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then Joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined	Also published here Will O' the Whisper (Philip T. Goldstein, 2002)	2011	Apple of My Eyes	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
a credit to his race \n horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, interrupted gilbreath principle \n max maven \n a credit to his race \n philip t. goldstein 2011 apple of my eyes Max Maven	A Credit to his Race	horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle	Also published here A Credit To His Race (Philip T. Goldstein, 1997)	2011	Apple of My Eyes	2		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Games / Race Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Race Plot
centrifugal esp \n some cards selected via dealing and divined, centrifugal principle \n max maven \n esp cards \n philip t. goldstein 2011 apple of my eyes Max Maven	Centrifugal ESP	some cards selected via dealing and divined, Centrifugal Principle	Also published here ESP Cards (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991)	2011	Apple of My Eyes	3		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination ESP Cards / Divination
seak \n pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination \n max maven \n seak \n philip t. goldstein 2011 apple of my eyes Max Maven	Seak	pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination	Also published here Seak (Philip T. Goldstein, 1994)	2011	Apple of My Eyes	5		ABC Cards / Divination Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
fourthright \n four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card \n max maven \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein 2011 ideas by max Max Maven	Fourthright	four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card	Also published here Fourthright (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000)	2011	Ideas by Max	1		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
centrifugal esp \n some cards selected via dealing and divined, centrifugal principle \n max maven \n esp cards \n philip t. goldstein 2011 ideas by max Max Maven	Centrifugal ESP	some cards selected via dealing and divined, Centrifugal Principle	Also published here ESP Cards (Philip T. Goldstein, 1991)	2011	Ideas by Max	3		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination ESP Cards / Divination
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven 2011 ideas by max Max Maven	The Ruling Class	spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil	Also published here The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2005)	2011	Ideas by Max	4		Ruler Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
seak \n pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination \n max maven \n seak \n philip t. goldstein 2011 ideas by max Max Maven	Seak	pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination	Also published here Seak (Philip T. Goldstein, 1994)	2011	Ideas by Max	5		ABC Cards / Divination Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
multiplicity \n \n dustin stinett \n max maven 2011 genii Dustin Stinett (reviewer)	Multiplicity	by Max Maven		Jan. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 1)	87		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
con-test \n - lost horizons spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off \n max maven \n con-test \n philip t. goldstein 2011 genii Max Maven	Con-Test	Lost Horizons spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off	Also published here Con-Test (Philip T. Goldstein, 1981)	Feb. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 2)	33		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
horse sense \n race presentation \n max maven \n horse sense \n philip t. goldstein 2011 genii Max Maven	Horse Sense	race presentation	Also published here Horse Sense (Philip T. Goldstein, 1987)	Apr. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 4)	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (Matrix)
tele-pathway \n - lost horizons four things (number, card, word, design) written on billets and sealed in enveloped, all are divined - alternative labeling - another alternative - without a nailwriter \n max maven \n precursor no. 30, 1991 2011 genii Max Maven	Tele-Pathway	Lost Horizons four things (number, card, word, design) written on billets and sealed in enveloped, all are divined Alternative Labeling Another Alternative Without A Nailwriter	Also published here Precursor No. 30, 1991	June 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 6)	22		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
namely \n - lost horizons five names written on papers from a list, the name that was written first is divined by performer \n max maven \n magic, nov. 1991 \n "whisper word" (stanley collins, a conjuring melange, 1947) 2011 genii Max Maven	Namely	Lost Horizons five names written on papers from a list, the name that was written first is divined by performer	Inspired by "Whisper Word" (Stanley Collins, A Conjuring Melange, 1947) Also published here Magic, Nov. 1991	Aug. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 8)	30		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
riposte \n - lost horizons envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading \n max maven \n riposte \n philip t. goldstein \n bob somerfeld 2011 genii Max Maven	Riposte	Lost Horizons envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading	Also published here Riposte (Philip T. Goldstein, Bob Somerfeld, 1991)	Oct. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 10)	18		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Principles / Sound Reading
genii speaks \n genii's 75th anniversary celebration, dani daortiz, max maven's thinking in person, earle oakes passing \n richard kaufman 2011 genii Richard Kaufman	Genii Speaks	Genii's 75th anniversary celebration, Dani DaOrtiz, Max Maven's Thinking In Person, Earle Oakes passing		Nov. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 11)	10		Articles / Columns Articles / Obituary
three halves and halves \n - lost horizons introduction \n max maven 2011 genii Max Maven	Three Halves and Halves	Lost Horizons introduction		Dec. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)	36		Articles / Columns
con-pound \n cards with word endings and with word beginnings, some pairs are made and they all form actual words, omega bet principle \n max maven \n the james file, 2000 \n half and half \n stewart james 2011 genii Max Maven	Con-Pound	cards with word endings and with word beginnings, some pairs are made and they all form actual words, Omega Bet principle	Inspired by Half and Half (Stewart James, 1941) Also published here The James File, 2000	Dec. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)	36		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle
procre \n two piles with three-letter strings are dealt through with one card face-up, the cards at that position form an actual word \n max maven \n half and half \n stewart james \n the james file, 2000 2011 genii Max Maven	Procre	two piles with three-letter strings are dealt through with one card face-up, the cards at that position form an actual word	Inspired by Half and Half (Stewart James, 1941) Also published here The James File, 2000	Dec. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)	37		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Miscellaneous
rif \n forty cards with three-letter sets, pairs are eventually handed out, those that can combine their two cards to an actual word raise their hand, performer divines the words \n max maven \n the james file, 2000 \n half and half \n stewart james \n the self-correcting set-up \n karl fulves 2011 genii Max Maven	Rif	forty cards with three-letter sets, pairs are eventually handed out, those that can combine their two cards to an actual word raise their hand, performer divines the words	Inspired by Half and Half (Stewart James, 1941) The Self-Correcting Set-up (Karl Fulves, 1968) Also published here The James File, 2000	Dec. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)	38		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
the antinomy perspective \n - the problems with issue 14 - blackpool. a first visit. - the "write stuff" for magic - so, you always wanted your own custom deck of bicycle playing cards... - other u.s. playing card company offerings - max maven - cultural ambassador of magic - a special thank you - looks like real magic - alex stone - capable of "fooling houdini"? \n gene taylor 2011 antinomy Gene Taylor	The Antinomy Perspective	The Problems with issue 14 Blackpool. A first visit. The "Write Stuff" for Magic So, you always wanted your own custom deck of Bicycle Playing Cards... Other U.S. Playing Card Company offerings Max Maven - Cultural Ambassador of Magic A Special Thank You Looks like real magic Alex Stone - Capable of "Fooling Houdini"?		Mar. 2011	Antinomy (Vol. 4 No. 3)	2		Articles / Columns Articles / Convention Reports
centrifugal esp \n 25 esp cards, dealt hand is divined \n max maven \n centrifugal esp \n philip t. goldstein \n the centrifuge principle \n unknown 2012 return to saint vincent Max Maven	Centrifugal ESP	25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined	Related to The Centrifuge Principle (Unknown, 1991) Also published here Centrifugal ESP (Philip T. Goldstein, 1999)	2012	Return to Saint Vincent	1		ESP Cards / Divination
fourthright \n four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card \n max maven \n matcho \n milton kort \n jack avis \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein 2012 return to saint vincent Max Maven	Fourthright	four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card	Inspired by Matcho (Milton Kort, Jack Avis, 1999) Also published here Fourthright (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000)	2012	Return to Saint Vincent	2		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
just chintz \n just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die \n max maven \n just chintz \n philip t. goldstein 2012 return to saint vincent Max Maven	Just Chintz	just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die	Also published here Just Chintz (Philip T. Goldstein, 1997)	2012	Return to Saint Vincent	3		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations Dice (small) / Gaffed Dice Mental Magic / Effects / Gag
strung-out \n card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate \n max maven 2012 return to saint vincent Max Maven	Strung-Out	card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate		2012	Return to Saint Vincent	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Duplicates / Signed Duplicate
double feature \n - lost horizons two choices predicted on billets, billet index on back of large movie posters \n max maven \n sensational mentalism - part four, 1977 \n don tanner's "six card mental test" (marketed 1958) 2012 genii Max Maven	Double Feature	Lost Horizons two choices predicted on billets, billet index on back of large movie posters	Inspired by Don Tanner's "Six Card Mental Test" (marketed 1958) Also published here Sensational Mentalism - Part Four, 1977	Feb. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 2)	21		Mental Magic / Principles / Index Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
quaranta \n - lost horizions four word cards are chosen and the words divined \n max maven \n linking ring, april 1996 2012 genii Max Maven	Quaranta	Lost Horizions four word cards are chosen and the words divined	Also published here Linking Ring, April 1996	Apr. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 4)	24		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Principles / Progressive Anagram
yumi \n on yumi nakajima \n max maven 2012 genii Max Maven	Yumi	on Yumi Nakajima		Apr. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 4)	68		Articles / Biographical
max maven \n \n stephen minch 2012 genii Stephen Minch	Max Maven			May 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 5)	56		Articles / Articles
pangmaster \n - lost horizons letter/word tiles used for a coincidence \n max maven \n pangmaster \n philip t. goldstein 2012 genii Max Maven	Pangmaster	Lost Horizons letter/word tiles used for a coincidence	Also published here Pangmaster (Philip T. Goldstein, 1994)	June 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 6)	20		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence
lexicontact \n - lost horizons word is divined, with alphabet cards and a range of thirty-two words \n max maven \n fred fletcher \n genii, oct. 1983 \n mentalexicon \n fred fletcher \n mentalexicon \n fred fletcher 2012 genii Max Maven, Fred Fletcher	Lexicontact	Lost Horizons word is divined, with alphabet cards and a range of thirty-two words	Inspired by Mentalexicon (Fred Fletcher, 1952) Also published here Genii, Oct. 1983 Mentalexicon (Fred Fletcher, 1952)	Aug. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 8)	20		ABC Cards / Divination Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Removal Position as Code
halloween \n - lost horizons intro, see following entries \n max maven \n genii, sep. 1995 2012 genii Max Maven	Halloween	Lost Horizons intro, see following entries	Also published here Genii, Sep. 1995	Oct. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)	28		Articles / Columns
the quick or the dead \n slip with dead person and the name itself are divined, with additional thoughts by max maven \n max maven \n t. page wright \n william larsen \n "the quick or the dead" (l.w. mental and spirit mysteries, 1929) 2012 genii Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen	The Quick or the Dead	slip with dead person and the name itself are divined, with additional thoughts by Max Maven	Inspired by "The Quick or the Dead" (L.W. Mental and Spirit Mysteries, 1929)	Oct. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)	28		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test
materialization of a rose \n rose appears on lap of spectator in dark room, with additional thoughts by max maven for alternative effect \n max maven \n t. page wright \n william larsen \n "materialization of a rose" (genii, may 1955) 2012 genii Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen	Materialization of a Rose	rose appears on lap of spectator in dark room, with additional thoughts by Max Maven for alternative effect	Inspired by "Materialization of a Rose" (Genii, May 1955)	Oct. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)	30		Flower / Real / Appearance & Production Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff Dark Room Effects
the three slate test \n question written on one of three questions is divined, with additional thoughts by max maven \n max maven \n t. page wright \n william larsen \n "the three slate test" (sphinx, aug. 1929) 2012 genii Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen	The Three Slate Test	question written on one of three questions is divined, with additional thoughts by Max Maven	Inspired by "The Three Slate Test" (Sphinx, Aug. 1929)	Oct. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)	30		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Slate / Peeking
the medium speaks \n with additional thoughts by max maven \n max maven \n t. page wright \n william larsen \n "the medium speaks" (l.w. mental and spirit mysteries, 1929) 2012 genii Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen	The Medium Speaks	with additional thoughts by Max Maven	Inspired by "The Medium Speaks" (L.W. Mental and Spirit Mysteries, 1929)	Oct. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)	31		Propless / Coding / Using Assistant Mental Magic / Effects / Two Person Telepathy
written revelation \n blank piece of paper stabbed in deck, selection appears written on it, with additional thoughts by max maven \n max maven \n t. page wright \n william larsen \n "written revelation" (the l.w. card mysteries, 1928) 2012 genii Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen	Written Revelation	blank piece of paper stabbed in deck, selection appears written on it, with additional thoughts by Max Maven	Inspired by "Written Revelation" (The L.W. Card Mysteries, 1928)	Oct. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)	32		Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions
75 years of genii \n - the 1930s: rubbing the lamp - the 1940s: the youngster grows up - the 1950s: transitions - the 1960s: new beginnings - the 1970s: riding the wave - the 1980s: reevaluations - the 1990s: passages \n max maven 2012 genii Max Maven	75 Years of Genii	The 1930s: Rubbing the Lamp The 1940s: The Youngster Grows Up The 1950s: Transitions The 1960s: New Beginnings The 1970s: Riding the Wave The 1980s: Reevaluations The 1990s: Passages		Dec. 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 11 & 12)	31		Articles / Articles
checking a count \n - lost horizons \n max maven 2013 genii Max Maven	Checking A Count	Lost Horizons		Jan. 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)	28		Articles / Columns
jonumber \n cycloidal forces \n max maven \n precursor no. 30, 1991 2013 genii Max Maven	Jonumber	Cycloidal Forces	Also published here Precursor No. 30, 1991	Jan. 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
psychloid \n esp card chosen, four more chosen, all five make up a complete set, cycloidal forces \n max maven \n precursor no. 30, 1991 2013 genii Max Maven	Psychloid	ESP card chosen, four more chosen, all five make up a complete set, Cycloidal Forces	Also published here Precursor No. 30, 1991	Jan. 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)	29		ESP Cards / Divination ESP Cards / Miscellaneous
destiny has a name and viva las vegas \n \n danny orleans \n eugene burger \n max maven 2013 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	Destiny Has A Name and Viva Las Vegas	by Eugene Burger, Max Maven		Jan. 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)	100		Reviews / Props
psi-comix \n - lost horizons fifteen to twenty comic strips from newspapers are mixed, one chosen, it is predicted \n max maven \n linking ring parade, dec. 1977 2013 genii Max Maven	Psi-Comix	Lost Horizons fifteen to twenty comic strips from newspapers are mixed, one chosen, it is predicted	Also published here Linking Ring Parade, Dec. 1977	Mar. 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 3)	35		Newspaper / Newspaper Test Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
letter carrier \n - lost horizons spectator thinks of a word and takes letters out of an alphabet deck, word later divined \n max maven \n abracadabra, oct. 1979 \n cagliostro's spectacles \n shaman 2013 genii Max Maven	Letter Carrier	Lost Horizons spectator thinks of a word and takes letters out of an alphabet deck, word later divined	Inspired by Cagliostro's Spectacles (Shaman, 1943) Also published here Abracadabra, Oct. 1979	May 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 5)	21		ABC Cards / Divination
purple prose \n - lost horizons numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up" \n max maven \n philip t. goldstein \n purple prose \n philip t. goldstein 2013 genii Max Maven, Philip T. Goldstein	Purple Prose	Lost Horizons numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up"	Also published here Purple Prose (Philip T. Goldstein, 1984)	July 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 7)	17		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Numbers / Thought Reading and similar Cards / Principles / Riffle Shuffle Concepts / Full Stack
max maven \n \n max maven 2013 the magic apple live! Max Maven	Max Maven			2013	The Magic Apple Live!	64		Articles / Interviews
courtomancy \n three picture cards chosen and found with amusing spelling presentation \n max maven \n "the mind of mephistopheles" (howard albright, advanced card magic, 1948) 2013 the magic apple live! Max Maven	Courtomancy	three picture cards chosen and found with amusing spelling presentation	Inspired by "The Mind of Mephistopheles" (Howard Albright, Advanced Card Magic, 1948)	2013	The Magic Apple Live!	64		Cards / Principles / Spelling Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
cashing \n bank night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of five coins to select the envelopes \n tomas blomberg \n cache \n max maven 2014 blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg	Cashing	Bank Night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of five coins to select the envelopes	Inspired by Cache (Max Maven, 2006)	2014	Blomberg Laboratories	18		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations Coin / Gaffed / Glued Coins
noted \n with four bills removed from a wallet, odd bill is found as well as the different scenarios the spectators are thinking of \n colin mcleod \n stephen tucker's "visa cabaret" \n max maven's "kurotsuke" 2014 divine Colin McLeod	Noted	with four bills removed from a wallet, odd bill is found as well as the different scenarios the spectators are thinking of	Inspired by Stephen Tucker's "Visa Cabaret" Max Maven's "Kurotsuke"	2014	Divine	108		Wallet Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Effects / Divination of Odd Ball (Kurotsuke)
force<sup>2</sup> \n - lost horizons matrix force with card grid, forcing 34 \n max maven \n ibidem 3, aziz & beyond, 2003 2014 genii Max Maven	Force2	Lost Horizons matrix force with card grid, forcing 34	Also published here Ibidem 3, Aziz & Beyond, 2003	Jan. 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 1)	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Numbers / Number Forces / Playing Cards
the true name of trigrammaton \n - lodestones three people distribute three paper balls among them and switch according to instructions, when unfolded, each spectator has his name written on the paper \n tom stone \n the "one two three" trick (martin gardner, ibidem, july 1956) \n "tribulation" (max maven, dr. faustus journal, apr. 1999) 2014 genii Tom Stone	The True Name of Trigrammaton	Lodestones three people distribute three paper balls among them and switch according to instructions, when unfolded, each spectator has his name written on the paper	Inspired by The "One Two Three" Trick (Martin Gardner, Ibidem, July 1956) "Tribulation" (Max Maven, Dr. Faustus Journal, Apr. 1999)	Jan. 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 1)	34		Chair / Chair Test Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Description of Spectator
especious \n - lost horizons three letter cards chosen in 3x3 grid layout, they spell esp \n max maven \n new pentagram, jan. 1984 \n "especially mental" (norman vincent pangloss aka lin searles, marketed 1959) 2014 genii Max Maven	ESPecious	Lost Horizons three letter cards chosen in 3x3 grid layout, they spell ESP	Inspired by "ESPecially Mental" (Norman Vincent Pangloss aka Lin Searles, marketed 1959) Also published here New Pentagram, Jan. 1984	Apr. 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 4)	17		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous
the still secret world of shigeru sugawara \n with his tenyo inventions \n max maven 2014 genii Max Maven	The Still Secret World Of Shigeru Sugawara	with his Tenyo inventions		May 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 5)	82		Articles / Biographical Articles / Articles
box hunch \n - lost horizons spectator's astrological sign appears on blank card inside a box \n max maven \n magigram, aug. 1982 2014 genii Max Maven	Box Hunch	Lost Horizons spectator's astrological sign appears on blank card inside a box	Also published here Magigram, Aug. 1982	June 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 6)	15		Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos...
flex & cheap flex \n - lost horizons intro \n max maven 2014 genii Max Maven	Flex & Cheap Flex	Lost Horizons intro		Aug. 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 8)	16		Articles / Columns
flex \n alphabet cards are mixed and distributed, one person only can form a word which is predicted \n max maven \n flex \n philip t. goldstein \n peter duffie 2014 genii Max Maven	Flex	alphabet cards are mixed and distributed, one person only can form a word which is predicted	Also published here Flex (Philip T. Goldstein, Peter Duffie, 1994)	Aug. 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 8)	16		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous
cheap flex \n four-spectator adaption of flex \n max maven \n cheap flex \n philip t. goldstein 2014 genii Max Maven	Cheap Flex	four-spectator adaption of Flex	Also published here