power of concentrated thought \n number up to ten \n s. w. erdnase \n thought reading extraordinary \n unknown \n card and number divination \n unknown \n card at any number \n chan canasta \n scaan \n tom gagnon
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
a miracle discovery \n three piles are made and under impossible conditions selection is found, using three key cards \n chan canasta \n effect \n chan canasta \n canastrick \n lewis jones \n chan canasta
1953
a miracle discovery Chan Canasta
A Miracle Discovery
three piles are made and under impossible conditions selection is found, using three key cards
oops 1: fifty years of history \n numerical force to select a particular card on a grid of twenty cards, based on an important year to the spectator \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 1: Fifty years of history
Numerical force to select a particular card on a grid of twenty cards, based on an important year to the spectator
oops 3: matches and loose change \n grid of sixteen cards, spectator chooses cards one by one while eliminating all the cards in the same row/column as the card. then add up values of the cards, and total is predicted \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 3: Matches and loose change
Grid of sixteen cards, spectator chooses cards one by one while eliminating all the cards in the same row/column as the card. Then add up values of the cards, and total is predicted
oops 4: matches not for burning \n some matches placed in three equal groups on the page, moved around according to instructions, predict how many matches in the middle group \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 4: Matches not for burning
Some matches placed in three equal groups on the page, moved around according to instructions, predict how many matches in the middle group
oops 8: mystery of undamaged pips \n reader chooses one of four cards with holes cut into them, then it is predicted \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 8: Mystery of undamaged pips
Reader chooses one of four cards with holes cut into them, then it is predicted
oops 9: look out for a number \n 1089 force, prediction is 6801 on the page, must flip upside down to reveal prediction \n chan canasta \n 6801 prediction \n steve beam
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 9: Look out for a number
1089 force, prediction is 6801 on the page, must flip upside down to reveal prediction
oops 10: making a sentence of nonsense \n form a nonsensical sentence from short lists of words e.g. bob hates blue cow, is predicted \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 10: Making a sentence of nonsense
Form a nonsensical sentence from short lists of words e.g. BOB HATES BLUE COW, is predicted
oops 11: pick a card of fortune \n picture with random numbers and suits, spectator pick a number and a suit (e.g. 5 and spade) and prediction is 5 of spades \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 11: Pick a card of fortune
Picture with random numbers and suits, spectator pick a number and a suit (e.g. 5 and Spade) and prediction is 5 of Spades
oops 12: crosses to touch \n twelve crosses in a rectangle, predict which one the reader will point to \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 12: Crosses to touch
twelve crosses in a rectangle, predict which one the reader will point to
oops 14: put in a word or two \n picture with random alphabets everywhere, reader tries to construct three 6 letter words from them, choose one word, prediction \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 14: Put in a word or two
Picture with random alphabets everywhere, reader tries to construct three 6 letter words from them, choose one word, prediction
oops 15: four kings into exile \n reader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 15: Four Kings into exile
Reader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side
6801 prediction \n comedy prediction with a twist, 1089 force \n steve beam \n the mysteries of nine \n unknown \n t. o'connor sloane \n oops 9: look out for a number \n chan canasta \n the trapdoor issue #13 \n steve beam
1986
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
chan canasta is a remarkable man \n on canasta's tv-show on bbc from the 23rd march 1960 \n david britland
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man David Britland
Chan Canasta is a Remarkable Man
on Canasta's TV-Show on BBC from the 23rd March 1960
an experiment in memory \n several people select a bunch of cards each, all cards are divined \n chan canasta \n an experiment in memory \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
An Experiment in Memory
several people select a bunch of cards each, all cards are divined
transmission of thought \n spectator takes a card unseen in his pocket, other spectator selects same card from second deck \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Transmission of Thought
spectator takes a card unseen in his pocket, other spectator selects same card from second deck
an impossible choice \n spectator selects three cards and only thinks of one of them, second spectator choses one of four card from second deck and they match \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
An Impossible Choice
spectator selects three cards and only thinks of one of them, second spectator choses one of four card from second deck and they match
an experiment in remote control \n spectator cuts the deck behind his back and puts two cards unseen in two different pockets, performer divines cards and spectator can chose in which pocket which card sholud be \n chan canasta \n cards in pockets \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
An Experiment in Remote Control
spectator cuts the deck behind his back and puts two cards unseen in two different pockets, performer divines cards and spectator can chose in which pocket which card sholud be
the analysis \n spectator selects three cards and then decides on one, it happens to be the same card as other spectator has chosen before \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
The Analysis
spectator selects three cards and then decides on one, it happens to be the same card as other spectator has chosen before
the experiment with books \n spectators chose a page, line and number, performer divines word on that position \n chan canasta \n here 's where i fail \n chan canasta \n book-test repeat \n chan canasta \n double book-test \n chan canasta \n the ernie ball book test \n luke jermay \n chan canasta \n barrie richardson \n dan tong
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
The Experiment with Books
spectators chose a page, line and number, performer divines word on that position
audience involvement \n psychological riffle force \n chan canasta \n double digits force \n asi wind
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
three cards \n spectator selects three cards and only thinks of one of them, second spectator choses same card from second deck \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Three Cards
spectator selects three cards and only thinks of one of them, second spectator choses same card from second deck
an experiment in memory \n several people select a bunch of cards each, all cards are divined \n chan canasta \n an experiment in memory \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
An Experiment in Memory
several people select a bunch of cards each, all cards are divined
how do you do it? \n spectator remembers bottom four cards of shuffled deck, second spectator selects same cards \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
How Do You Do It?
spectator remembers bottom four cards of shuffled deck, second spectator selects same cards
here 's where i fail \n spectators chose a page, line and number, performer divines word on that position, out when trick failed \n chan canasta \n the experiment with books \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Here 's Where I Fail
spectators chose a page, line and number, performer divines word on that position, out when trick failed
riffle force variations \n spectator glimpses at one card, it is the same as previously selected, two slightly different reports \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Riffle Force Variations
spectator glimpses at one card, it is the same as previously selected, two slightly different reports
psychological riffle force and classic force combination \n two spectators select the same card \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Psychological Riffle Force and Classic Force Combination
demonstration of forcing \n several spectators select a card from a different pack, the are all the same \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Demonstration of Forcing
several spectators select a card from a different pack, the are all the same
cards in pockets \n report of divination by canasta, similar to "an experiment in remote control", "do you want to change your mind?" \n chan canasta \n an experiment in remote control \n chan canasta \n supervision \n asi wind \n chan's out \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Cards in Pockets
report of divination by Canasta, similar to "An Experiment in Remote Control", "Do you want to change your mind?"
more cards in pockets \n further report of divination by canasta, similar to "an experiment in remote control" \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
More Cards in Pockets
further report of divination by Canasta, similar to "An Experiment in Remote Control"
card at any number \n number up to ten \n chan canasta \n power of concentrated thought \n s. w. erdnase
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
three card coincidence and spelling trick \n brief report of a canasta trick, coincidence and spelling combined \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Three Card Coincidence and Spelling Trick
brief report of a Canasta trick, coincidence and spelling combined
book-test repeat \n based on "the experiment with books" \n chan canasta \n the experiment with books \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
double book-test \n based on "the experiment with books", report \n chan canasta \n the experiment with books \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
books and letters test \n letters are named and a word is constructed, it matches the word in selected position in a book \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Books and Letters Test
letters are named and a word is constructed, it matches the word in selected position in a book
books, letters and cards \n letters are named and a word is constructed, it matches the word in selected position in a book \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Books, Letters and Cards
letters are named and a word is constructed, it matches the word in selected position in a book
blindfolds and blackboards \n two spectators are blindfolded and select same cards, tv \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
Blindfolds and Blackboards
two spectators are blindfolded and select same cards, TV
what's in the box? \n abc cards are selected and a word is formed, object found in a box \n chan canasta
2000
chan canasta — a remarkable man Chan Canasta
What's in the Box?
ABC cards are selected and a word is formed, object found in a box
effect 6 \n performer names card that will be selected, spectator takes any three cards behind back and removes the matching one, from fred taylor's notes \n chan canasta
2001
chan canasta — a remarkable man — volume two Chan Canasta
Effect 6
performer names card that will be selected, spectator takes any three cards behind back and removes the matching one, from Fred Taylor's notes
effect 8 \n spectator choses same card as second spectator has mentally selected, from fred taylor's notes \n chan canasta
2001
chan canasta — a remarkable man — volume two Chan Canasta
Effect 8
spectator choses same card as second spectator has mentally selected, from Fred Taylor's notes
effect \n three piles are made and under impossible conditions selection is found, from fred taylor's notes \n chan canasta \n a miracle discovery \n chan canasta
2001
chan canasta — a remarkable man — volume two Chan Canasta
Effect
three piles are made and under impossible conditions selection is found, from Fred Taylor's notes
coincidence trick \n without a title, card placed face-down on table, from a second deck three cards are selected face-up and spectator can place prediction on any card, just to find out that he is correct,
reported by roy walton \n chan canasta
2001
chan canasta — a remarkable man — volume two Chan Canasta
Coincidence Trick
without a title, card placed face-down on table, from a second deck three cards are selected face-up and spectator can place prediction on any card, just to find out that he is correct,
reported by Roy Walton
chan canasta - a remarkable man \n \n david britland \n david britland's "chan canasta - a remarkable man" in "magic magazine", april 1999.
2001
chan canasta — a remarkable man — volume two David Britland
Chan Canasta - A Remarkable Man
Also published here
David Britland's "Chan Canasta - A Remarkable Man" in "Magic Magazine", April 1999.
graham jolley on chan canasta and al koran \n with credit info for koran's torn and restored newspaper from "routined manipulation finale" \n graham jolley
2001
chan canasta — afterthoughts Graham Jolley
Graham Jolley on Chan Canasta and Al Koran
with credit info for Koran's Torn and Restored Newspaper from "Routined Manipulation Finale"
two deck canasta \n two cards chosen by two spectators from two decks match, even which pocket the cards are placed in \n simon aronson \n chan canasta's performance on the jack paar show on tv
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Two Deck Canasta
Two cards chosen by two spectators from two decks match, even which pocket the cards are placed in
Inspired by
Chan Canasta's performance on the Jack Paar show on TV
the ernie ball book test \n \n luke jermay \n chan canasta \n barrie richardson \n dan tong \n danny tong's "mind scan" in "the new invocation" \n barrie richardson's "newspaper test" in "theatre of the mind" \n the experiment with books \n chan canasta
2003
building blocks Luke Jermay, Chan Canasta, Barrie Richardson, Dan Tong
The Ernie Ball Book Test
Inspired by
Danny Tong's "Mind Scan" in "The New Invocation"
Barrie Richardson's "Newspaper Test" in "Theatre of the Mind"
the encore climax \n queens and aces, spectator can wish which cards travel to pocket, repeated with other value as a kicker \n patrick page \n chan canasta
2011
magic page by page Patrick Page, Chan Canasta
The Encore Climax
Queens and Aces, spectator can wish which cards travel to pocket, repeated with other value as a kicker
supervision \n spectator takes two cards behind his back and pockets them, performer names cards and spectator correctly names which is in which pocket \n asi wind \n cards in pockets \n chan canasta
2018
repertoire Asi Wind
Supervision
spectator takes two cards behind his back and pockets them, performer names cards and spectator correctly names which is in which pocket
chan's out \n out for "do you want to change your mind?" as reported by johnny thompson \n chan canasta \n cards in pockets \n chan canasta
2018
repertoire Chan Canasta
Chan's Out
out for "Do you want to Change your Mind?" as reported by Johnny Thompson
double digits force \n forcing two one-digit numbers by riffling through cards and spectator names two values he sees \n asi wind \n psychological riffle force (chan canasta: a remarkable man, david britland, 2000) \n audience involvement \n chan canasta
2019
paper work Asi Wind
Double Digits Force
forcing two one-digit numbers by riffling through cards and spectator names two values he sees
Inspired by
psychological riffle force (Chan Canasta: A Remarkable Man, David Britland, 2000)