diabolical transposition \n two thought cards across with two decks, stacked, siamesa \n charles t. jordan \n diabolical transposition \n charles t. jordan \n jordan plus colour \n roy walton \n girl thots \n karl fulves \n three chances in 26 \n nick trost \n u. f. grant \n diabolical transposition \n charles t. jordan \n steve beam \n x-men \n steve beam \n x-men ii \n steve beam \n x-men iii \n steve beam \n x-men iv \n ramón riobóo
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Diabolical Transposition
two thought cards across with two decks, stacked, siamesa
july 1935 \n on jack vosburgh, arthur felsman, harry blackstone, john mulholland, dave alliston, pablo, u. f. grant, frank lane \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
July 1935
on Jack Vosburgh, Arthur Felsman, Harry Blackstone, John Mulholland, Dave Alliston, Pablo, U. F. Grant, Frank Lane
october 1935 \n on repetition, carl hertz, robert heller, max holden, calvert cole, u. f. grant \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
October 1935
on repetition, Carl Hertz, Robert Heller, Max Holden, Calvert Cole, U. F. Grant
effect no. 1 \n spectator deals five hands, no good hand, but when the magician deals he get's a straight flush, re-deal stacking \n u. f. grant \n dealing a royal flush \n u. f. grant
1936
the gambler's expose act U. F. Grant
Effect No. 1
spectator deals five hands, no good hand, but when the magician deals he get's a straight flush, re-deal stacking
effect no. 2 \n spectator cuts to the aces with single cut, cross-cut force with two aces on top and bottom at start \n u. f. grant
1936
the gambler's expose act U. F. Grant
Effect No. 2
spectator cuts to the Aces with single cut, cross-cut force with two Aces on top and bottom at start
effect no. 5 - blindfold deal \n spectator shuffles, performer is blindfolded and deals out a royal flush (after deck switch) \n u. f. grant
1936
the gambler's expose act U. F. Grant
Effect No. 5 - Blindfold Deal
spectator shuffles, performer is blindfolded and deals out a Royal Flush (after deck switch)
february 1936 \n on dave allison, russ walsh, u. f. grant, percy abbott, the linx, dr. van deusen \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
February 1936
on Dave Allison, Russ Walsh, U. F. Grant, Percy Abbott, The Linx, Dr. Van Deusen
giant acrobatic cards \n some jumbo cards are dealt face up face down alternating, they turn over again while a second packet is now mixed alternately, double backers \n u. f. grant \n "stage magic" (burling hull, 1932) \n believe it or not! \n nick trost
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
Giant Acrobatic Cards
some jumbo cards are dealt face up face down alternating, they turn over again while a second packet is now mixed alternately, double backers
hat and card change \n card is in hat, other card vanishes, card in hat is that card, original card in hat is in deck, double facer \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
Hat and Card Change
card is in hat, other card vanishes, card in hat is that card, original card in hat is in deck, double facer
the spotter cards \n card reverses itself and indicates position of selection, double facer \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
The Spotter Cards
card reverses itself and indicates position of selection, double facer
a changing card \n wrong card turns over and changes into right one in sandwich, double facer \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
A Changing Card
wrong card turns over and changes into right one in sandwich, double facer
the vanishing mirror \n aces are found without looking at faces, apparently with mirror that vanishes, one-way backs \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
The Vanishing Mirror
aces are found without looking at faces, apparently with mirror that vanishes, one-way backs
thought transference \n assistant names selection when he returns into room, code with one-way cards \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
Thought Transference
assistant names selection when he returns into room, code with one-way cards
the buddha whispers \n "has one of these the same value?" \n joseph ovette \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Joseph Ovette
u-do-it ace trick \n spectator loses aces in deck and deals out four hands to find them again, no-touch by magician (telephone trick?) \n u. f. grant
1938
greater magic U. F. Grant
U-Do-It Ace Trick
spectator loses Aces in deck and deals out four hands to find them again, no-touch by magician (telephone trick?)
demon's divination \n "can you see your suit/value... here?", set-up \n charles t. jordan \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n zen poker \n philip t. goldstein
1938
the jinx 1-50 Charles T. Jordan
clever coins \n two times ten coins in two bowls, number selected with dice travels across, see also page 524 \n minoe \n u. f. grant
1940
the jinx 51-100 Minoe, U. F. Grant
Clever Coins
two times ten coins in two bowls, number selected with dice travels across, see also page 524
more on the flipbook animation \n credit claim by u. f. grant for 1921 \n theodore annemann \n u. f. grant
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann, U. F. Grant
tomato cocktail \n tomato vanishes from paper bag, where only tomato skin remains, in cup appears tomato juice \n u. f. grant \n watch the lemon \n sid lorraine \n bert douglas
1940
the jinx 101-151 U. F. Grant
Tomato Cocktail
tomato vanishes from paper bag, where only tomato skin remains, in cup appears tomato juice
gaglet department \n - idea for al baker's "salt trick" (morris)
- idea for cleaning slates, when done with chemical formula (grant)
- gag, where two eggs are cracked and one put in pocket, but still three yolks are seen (howcani) \n u. f. grant \n danny morris \n howcani \n salt trick \n al baker
1942
the phoenix 1-50 U. F. Grant, Danny Morris, Howcani
Gaglet Department
idea for Al Baker's "Salt Trick" (Morris)
idea for cleaning slates, when done with chemical formula (Grant)
gag, where two eggs are cracked and one put in pocket, but still three yolks are seen (Howcani)
slow motion bill transposition \n \n u. f. grant \n impromptu mis-indexed bill \n morty rudnick \n cash transaction \n michael weber \n working without a grant \n michael weber \n buck naked grant \n paul harris \n slow motion bill change \n u. f. grant \n eugene burger \n double your money \n michael powers \n inflated (canadian) transposition \n joshua jay \n thou shalt not steal \n paul vigil \n versatile transpo \n ryan plunkett
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3 U. F. Grant
"million dollar" bill mystery \n two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope \n u. f. grant \n the man called al koran \n vic perry \n al koran \n bill in nest of envelopes \n u. f. grant \n teleportation \n unknown \n spondulics \n terri rogers \n wild \n stephen tucker \n composite \n peter duffie \n bazillion dollar bill mystery \n andy (the jerx)
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3 U. F. Grant
"Million Dollar" Bill Mystery
two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope
zella prediction trick \n one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it \n u. f. grant \n the twenty-first stunner \n robert a. nelson \n dr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Zella Prediction Trick
one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
improved three way forcing \n handling for forcing three cards with a three way forcing deck \n u. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Improved Three Way Forcing
handling for forcing three cards with a three way forcing deck
the twenty-first stunner \n ungaffed \n robert a. nelson \n dr. h. walter grote \n zella prediction trick \n u. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
the general says \n "in this issue i have included some of the best material from the mimeographed issue." \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The General Says
"In this issue I have included some of the best material from the mimeographed issue."
news and notes of interest \n on russell swann, george karger, bobo, new york state conclave convention, winston freer, harlan tarbell, syl. reilly \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
News and Notes of Interest
on Russell Swann, George Karger, Bobo, New York State Conclave convention, Winston Freer, Harlan Tarbell, Syl. Reilly
the effect of freer's challenge lite bulb \n recount of winston freer's floating light bulb, method posed as a challenge to readers \n u. f. grant \n winston freer
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant, Winston Freer
The Effect of Freer's Challenge Lite Bulb
recount of Winston Freer's floating light bulb, method posed as a challenge to readers
elmer eckam \n description of eckam's bill in cigarette and cards across, no explanations \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Elmer Eckam
description of Eckam's bill in cigarette and cards across, no explanations
a coin trick with music \n empty glass with silk set aside, coins travel audibly into it, clinking sound on record with music \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
A Coin Trick with Music
empty glass with silk set aside, coins travel audibly into it, clinking sound on record with music
dealing a royal flush \n performer receives royal flush on second deal, claim of principle \n u. f. grant \n effect no. 1 \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Dealing a Royal Flush
performer receives Royal Flush on second deal, claim of principle
thirteen of diamonds \n forcing thirteen of diamonds and fourteen of spades on two spectators and then making fun of them \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Thirteen of Diamonds
forcing Thirteen of Diamonds and Fourteen of Spades on two spectators and then making fun of them
crystal card trick \n card chosen behind back is divined by performer with help of crystal ball, index corner secretly torn off behind back \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Crystal Card Trick
card chosen behind back is divined by performer with help of crystal ball, index corner secretly torn off behind back
knots in paper sack \n spectators make many knots in rope, it is held in paper bag with top visible, knots vanish \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Knots in Paper Sack
spectators make many knots in rope, it is held in paper bag with top visible, knots vanish
cut and restored string, ribbon or rope \n thin rope or string looped around pencil, cut and restored, really cut off-center and short piece stolen away \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Cut and Restored String, Ribbon or Rope
thin rope or string looped around pencil, cut and restored, really cut off-center and short piece stolen away
two on a match \n match blown out, yet can still ignite flash paper which then ignites match again \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Two on a Match
match blown out, yet can still ignite flash paper which then ignites match again
round table salt vanish \n salt poured in hand vanishes, poured straight through fist into lap \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Round Table Salt Vanish
salt poured in hand vanishes, poured straight through fist into lap
color splash \n white silk produced, changes to red, water changes to red water and is poured in paper bag, red silk vanishes and is produced from paper bag in place of water \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Color Splash
white silk produced, changes to red, water changes to red water and is poured in paper bag, red silk vanishes and is produced from paper bag in place of water
chalk penetration \n chalk mark is rubbed through a table or surface and appears on the performer's other previously examined hand \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Chalk Penetration
chalk mark is rubbed through a table or surface and appears on the performer's other previously examined hand
quarter thru finger ring \n coin in handkerchief, corner threaded through ring, coin pulled through, wafer cookie \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Quarter Thru Finger Ring
coin in handkerchief, corner threaded through ring, coin pulled through, wafer cookie
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- grant's cheek to cheek
- flash paper
- jumbo climax six card repeat
- see-bee color change
- the princess wedding bracelets
- grant's egg in paper
- terrific collapsible production - new life-like rubber creations
- slate of mind - formerly called "grant's cards & slate" \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Various Advertisements
only effect descriptions
Grant's Cheek to Cheek
Flash Paper
Jumbo Climax Six Card Repeat
See-Bee Color Change
The Princess Wedding Bracelets
Grant's Egg in Paper
Terrific Collapsible Production - New Life-Like Rubber Creations
Slate of Mind - Formerly Called "Grant's Cards & Slate"
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- zella two word code
- fan-ta-bill
- the zella master move
- grant's egg in paper
- grant's think-a-deck
- slate of mind
- ramons aerial card
- the watch box
- the magician at the bridge table (a. h. stafford)
- zella coins thru plate
- harrison spear-it knife
- cheek to cheek
- fruit-vegetables & what not - realistic rubber items
- souvenir postcards \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Various Advertisements
only effect descriptions
Zella Two Word Code
Fan-Ta-Bill
The Zella Master Move
Grant's Egg in Paper
Grant's Think-a-Deck
Slate of Mind
Ramons Aerial Card
The Watch Box
The Magician at the Bridge Table (A. H. Stafford)
Zella Coins Thru Plate
Harrison Spear-It Knife
Cheek to Cheek
Fruit-Vegetables & What Not - Realistic Rubber Items
a kid tip \n tip for showing a container empty and having the kids say it out loud instead of the performer \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
A Kid Tip
tip for showing a container empty and having the kids say it out loud instead of the performer
think...this one over \n presentation for grant's effect (which seems to be a force), prediction mailed to chairman weeks before show \n don tanner \n "think" (u. f. grant)
1948
grant's inner circle magazine Don Tanner
Think...this one over
presentation for Grant's effect (which seems to be a force), prediction mailed to chairman weeks before show
wine and water trick \n water poured into glasses, water becomes colored, performer drinks the glasses, then makes wine and beer for the audience \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Wine and Water Trick
water poured into glasses, water becomes colored, performer drinks the glasses, then makes wine and beer for the audience
the nickle and penny \n spectator distributes nickel and penny in his two hands, has to do some calculations without telling the result, then performer knows which is where, also as phone effect \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Nickle and Penny
spectator distributes nickel and penny in his two hands, has to do some calculations without telling the result, then performer knows which is where, also as phone effect
any number over telephone \n rough-smooth forcing deck, a person called who should name any odd number \n u. f. grant \n grant's terrific telephone test \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Any Number over Telephone
rough-smooth forcing deck, a person called who should name any odd number
watch the lemon \n lemon is supposed to travel into glas, only skin remains, lemonade in glass \n sid lorraine \n bert douglas \n "the 'lemon crush' mystery" (sid lorraine, linking ring vol. 2 no. 11, 1924) \n tomato cocktail \n u. f. grant \n crushed \n art spring
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Sid Lorraine, Bert Douglas
Watch the Lemon
lemon is supposed to travel into glas, only skin remains, lemonade in glass
Inspired by
"The 'Lemon Crush' Mystery" (Sid Lorraine, Linking Ring Vol. 2 No. 11, 1924)
four-ace routine \n aces with twelve indifferent cards are mixed and dealt in four piles, aces in spectator's pile \n u. f. grant
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5 U. F. Grant
Four-Ace Routine
aces with twelve indifferent cards are mixed and dealt in four piles, aces in spectator's pile
fate \n male and female names are selected, one by sliding a paperclip on a list, second by rolling the dice, the names match and represent a famous pair from history \n bruce elliott \n lady luck \n u. f. grant \n fate again \n howard a. adams \n one in a million \n barrie richardson \n an opener \n al mann \n one in a half million \n barrie richardson \n birthday cards \n barrie richardson
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott
Fate
male and female names are selected, one by sliding a paperclip on a list, second by rolling the dice, the names match and represent a famous pair from history
lady luck \n multiple prediction, coins heads and tales, sum of thrown dice and selected card, tossed out deck \n u. f. grant \n fate \n bruce elliott
1949
the phoenix 151-200 U. F. Grant
Lady Luck
multiple prediction, coins heads and tales, sum of thrown dice and selected card, tossed out deck
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- grant's production skunk
- miniature dye box
- maguire's salt vanish
- the hollis gizeh card
- deluxe chink cans
- deluxe clock vanish
- devil's ashtray (george blake)
- cen-tri-fic (e. j. moore)
- brain echo (syl reilly)
- grant's annula of magic
- grant's patter folio
- worlds best hat loader
- spring rabbits
- slate-of-mind
- egg in paper
- cheek to cheek
- zella two word code
- grant's think-a-deck
- private instructions
- open house \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
from grant's tomb \n on eddy patch, houdini, max and tess holden, bill williston anecdote with bottomless glass \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
From Grant's Tomb
on Eddy Patch, Houdini, Max and Tess Holden, Bill Williston anecdote with bottomless glass
zella living and dead test \n using pencil that can change the color with repel/propel mechanism \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Zella Living and Dead Test
using pencil that can change the color with repel/propel mechanism
coin-ception \n three coins taped onto cardboard by spectator, put in envelope and then thumb tacked on wall, performer divines order of coins, gravity/balance \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Coin-Ception
three coins taped onto cardboard by spectator, put in envelope and then thumb tacked on wall, performer divines order of coins, gravity/balance
the flying glass of water \n glass of water from under cloth into hat, disc in handkerchief, "visible or invisible" \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Flying Glass of Water
glass of water from under cloth into hat, disc in handkerchief, "visible or invisible"
grant's follow the leader \n ten red and ten black cards mixed together, separate again, a bit unclear with dealing \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Grant's Follow the Leader
ten red and ten black cards mixed together, separate again, a bit unclear with dealing
oops false shuffle \n reversed card to key the bottom of deck after only-cuts-overhand-shuffle \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Oops False Shuffle
reversed card to key the bottom of deck after only-cuts-overhand-shuffle
magical extraction \n glass of milk put in container, then coins, silk and smaller glass of tomato juice produced from it, glass of milk is now almost empty \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Magical Extraction
glass of milk put in container, then coins, silk and smaller glass of tomato juice produced from it, glass of milk is now almost empty
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- the devil glass
- grant's repeat coin cups
- slate of mind
- cheek to cheek
- egg papers
- climax flat rabbit
- skeleton rabbit
- grant's production skunk
- grant's card wallet (index wallet) \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
the bill, egg and walnut \n bill travels into nest of egg and walnut, duplicate bill made by cutting two bills in half and joining them together with one half switched \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Bill, Egg and Walnut
bill travels into nest of egg and walnut, duplicate bill made by cutting two bills in half and joining them together with one half switched
zella card stabbing \n stabbing into run of spades in paper-wrapped deck, value then is used to count to selection \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Zella Card Stabbing
stabbing into run of spades in paper-wrapped deck, value then is used to count to selection
zella poker deal \n simple poker deal from spectator's cut, performer draws the four aces \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Zella Poker Deal
simple poker deal from spectator's cut, performer draws the four Aces
brain-storms in magic - flight of a handkerchief \n borrowed handkerchief burned in a flash, reappears in paper cone, "by wt"?! \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Brain-Storms in Magic - Flight of a Handkerchief
borrowed handkerchief burned in a flash, reappears in paper cone, "by WT"?!
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- grant's candle-lite
- the devil glass
- grant's think-a-deck
- grant's card wallet
- easy-do card miracle
- slate of mind
- cheek to cheek
- egg papers
- tanner's ace trick (don tanner)
- special cards \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
generally speaking \n on al flosso, nate leipzig, john scarne and movie star chester morris, jim wheeler, professor kreiger \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Generally Speaking
on Al Flosso, Nate Leipzig, John Scarne and movie star Chester Morris, Jim Wheeler, Professor Kreiger
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- deluxe dizzy drinks
- grant's card in balloon
- slate of mind
- cheek to cheek
- egg papers
- climax flat rabbit
- easy-do card miracle
- grant's card wallet
- grant's candle-lite \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
the phantom stage carpenter \n vanishing carpenter, with gag intro in which explanation of trick cannot be heard because of loud banging noice \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Phantom Stage Carpenter
vanishing carpenter, with gag intro in which explanation of trick cannot be heard because of loud banging noice
a table combination \n combining vanishing glass under newspaper with vanishing coin under glass with cut-out paper circle over mouth of glass \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
A Table Combination
combining vanishing glass under newspaper with vanishing coin under glass with cut-out paper circle over mouth of glass
the deaf-mute card trick \n gag in which jumbo card version of selection is produced from pocket \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Deaf-Mute Card Trick
gag in which jumbo card version of selection is produced from pocket
seeing is not believing \n purse shown, it is unfolded to long purse, beer bottle taken out and put in paper bag, changes into coke bottle there, rubber bottle \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Seeing Is Not Believing
purse shown, it is unfolded to long purse, beer bottle taken out and put in paper bag, changes into coke bottle there, rubber bottle
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- zella bill reading / zella bill switch / zella torn bill production
- grant's improved vanishing lamp
- grant's coin bucket
- grant's slate-of-mind
- the fairy glass is back
- interlaced fingers coin product'n (frank csuri)
- chrome phanto tubes
- jungle torture illusion (arturo)
- new g. & m. nite club table
- influence
- magic by hoyam \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Various Advertisements
only effect descriptions
Zella Bill Reading / Zella Bill Switch / Zella Torn Bill Production
how many spots \n five of diamonds forced, nine of diamonds produced, then shown that four spots have been torn off \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
How Many Spots
Five of Diamonds forced, Nine of Diamonds produced, then shown that four spots have been torn off
slate-of-clock \n alarm clock set to any time by spectator, chalk clock face on slate becomes the same time \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Slate-of-Clock
alarm clock set to any time by spectator, chalk clock face on slate becomes the same time
silks ahoy \n two different-colored silks transpose in borrowed hats, hollow ping pong balls as gimmicks \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Silks Ahoy
two different-colored silks transpose in borrowed hats, hollow ping pong balls as gimmicks
various advertisements \n only effect descriptions
- tanner's six card mental test (don tanner)
- impromptu bill tear
- new comedy cigars
- cotton to milk glass
- jungle torture illusion (arturo)
- glo-lac fluorescent chalk
- grant's devil derby
- pierced
- climax egg bag
- grant's visible walking thru ribbon
- houdini outstripp'd
- jen-jan rice act / jen-jan silk flight / jen-jan phanto flower garden / jen-jan parasol special / jen-jan silk production
- super bontania
- jumbo touch prediction / jumbo climax six card repeat / jumbo two card monte / jumbo cards to pocket / grant & judah jumbo monte \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Various Advertisements
only effect descriptions
Tanner's Six Card Mental Test (Don Tanner)
Impromptu Bill Tear
New Comedy Cigars
Cotton to Milk Glass
Jungle Torture Illusion (Arturo)
Glo-Lac Fluorescent Chalk
Grant's Devil Derby
Pierced
Climax Egg Bag
Grant's Visible Walking Thru Ribbon
Houdini Outstripp'd
Jen-Jan Rice Act / Jen-Jan Silk Flight / Jen-Jan Phanto Flower Garden / Jen-Jan Parasol Special / Jen-Jan Silk Production
Super Bontania
Jumbo Touch Prediction / Jumbo Climax Six Card Repeat / Jumbo Two Card Monte / Jumbo Cards to Pocket / Grant & Judah Jumbo Monte
cover picture \n about u. f. grant (on cover of this issue), image materializes in luminous paint in the dark \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Cover Picture
about U. F. Grant (on cover of this issue), image materializes in luminous paint in the dark
grant's terrific telephone test \n deck dealt onto table in row with every other card reversed, reversed one chosen, then any person called who names an odd number, card is there, half forcing deck \n u. f. grant \n any number over telephone \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Grant's Terrific Telephone Test
deck dealt onto table in row with every other card reversed, reversed one chosen, then any person called who names an odd number, card is there, half forcing deck
grant's triple stop card trick \n three people select cards, then three decks are dealt in unison until someone calls stop, the three cards are the selected ones \n u. f. grant \n triple countdown \n pit hartling
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Grant's Triple Stop Card Trick
three people select cards, then three decks are dealt in unison until someone calls stop, the three cards are the selected ones
grant's card trick \n three cards change places, two under hand of the spectator one in performer's pocket, duplicate \n u. f. grant
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 U. F. Grant
Grant's Card Trick
three cards change places, two under hand of the spectator one in performer's pocket, duplicate
impromptome \n with borrowed business card as a bookmark \n u. f. grant \n bob somerfeld \n magazine test \n milbourne christopher
1951
mind reader's digest U. F. Grant, Bob Somerfeld
magazine test \n with playing card to select page \n milbourne christopher \n impromptome \n u. f. grant \n bob somerfeld
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
grant's cigarette classic \n clean vanish behind card and reproduction from cigarette pack, using metal tube clipped to thumb \n u. f. grant
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 U. F. Grant
Grant's Cigarette Classic
clean vanish behind card and reproduction from cigarette pack, using metal tube clipped to thumb
bombay ropes and rings \n several rings and hat, grandmother's necklace principle \n u. f. grant
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 U. F. Grant
Bombay Ropes and Rings
several rings and hat, grandmother's necklace principle
(a) cigarette test \n cigarettes dumped in a bowl, cigarette with different brand is found \n eddie clever \n u. f. grant
1959
more miracles in mentalism Eddie Clever, U. F. Grant
(a) Cigarette Test
cigarettes dumped in a bowl, cigarette with different brand is found
a date with a coin \n coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin \n u. f. grant
1959
more miracles in mentalism U. F. Grant
A Date with a Coin
coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin
lilly - levi \n knife in paper cup, knife is held and cup remains suspended \n u. f. grant \n stewart james in tops, april, 1940.
1960
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
Lilly - Levi
knife in paper cup, knife is held and cup remains suspended
the misdirection pass \n the "whoops!" control \n u. f. grant \n reversed key card \n u. f. grant \n the "whoops!" control \n u. f. grant
1960
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
little miracles ii. \n two cards transpose, one in spectator's and one in performer's pocket, no esp relation \n u. f. grant
1960
esp handbook and workshop kit U. F. Grant
Little Miracles II.
two cards transpose, one in spectator's and one in performer's pocket, no ESP relation
little miracles iii. \n two card transposition from glass to paper bag, sucker element, no esp relation \n u. f. grant
1960
esp handbook and workshop kit U. F. Grant
Little Miracles III.
two card transposition from glass to paper bag, sucker element, no ESP relation
fifteen card trick routine - 9 \n spectator remembers card and its position, card stabbed in deck, its value used to count down and find selection \n rolland hamblen \n charlie miller \n u. f. grant
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Rolland Hamblen, Charlie Miller, U. F. Grant
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 9
spectator remembers card and its position, card stabbed in deck, its value used to count down and find selection
a date with kort \n coin cut repeated twice, then date of coin is produced with four cards \n milton kort \n howard albright \n u. f. grant
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 Milton Kort, Howard Albright, U. F. Grant
A Date with Kort
coin cut repeated twice, then date of coin is produced with four cards
the back room \n on don lawton, bob nelson, jay marshall, judy elliott, edwin l. baron, george johnstone, u. f. grant gag, jack ketch bar bet wth rope, the new jinx, frank zella \n don tanner
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner
The Back Room
on Don Lawton, Bob Nelson, Jay Marshall, Judy Elliott, Edwin L. Baron, George Johnstone, U. F. Grant gag, Jack Ketch bar bet wth rope, The New Jinx, Frank Zella
the back room \n on howard thurston, benjamin franklin, card throwing, magic dealer association, gag by dr. belanger, j. e. johannson suggests using flower pots for cups and balls, magic handbook, u. f. grant \n don tanner
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner
The Back Room
on Howard Thurston, Benjamin Franklin, card throwing, Magic Dealer Association, gag by Dr. Belanger, J. E. Johannson suggests using flower pots for cups and balls, Magic Handbook, U. F. Grant
the back room \n on don lawton, tip for u. f. grant's "coin stitched" by roscoe l. gaylord, roger sylvester \n don tanner
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner
The Back Room
on Don Lawton, tip for U. F. Grant's "Coin Stitched" by Roscoe L. Gaylord, Roger Sylvester
phantom coins \n in spectator's breast pocket, see page 342 for idea by g. e. hill \n u. f. grant \n the phantom coins \n u. f. grant
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
Phantom Coins
in spectator's breast pocket, see page 342 for idea by G. E. Hill
the back room \n on magi-fest, micky hades, elmer skippy huber, u. f. grant, sid lorraine, walt rollins, dino mazza \n don tanner
1963
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner
The Back Room
on Magi-Fest, Micky Hades, Elmer Skippy Huber, U. F. Grant, Sid Lorraine, Walt Rollins, Dino Mazza
you joker! \n gag, mirror on compass, spectator looks into it and sees himself, selection of a joker \n u. f. grant
1963
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
You Joker!
gag, mirror on compass, spectator looks into it and sees himself, selection of a joker
zella's space coin \n with chinatown quarter, transposition with playing card \n u. f. grant \n zella's space coins \n u. f. grant
1963
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
Zella's Space Coin
with chinatown quarter, transposition with playing card
the bashful queens \n queen between two jacks turns face down \n u. f. grant \n fickle queen \n francis haxton
1964
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
infallible prediction \n ping pong ball is placed under one of three cups, different colors, prediction \n u. f. grant \n infallible prediction variation \n karl fulves \n problem in prophecy \n don nielsen
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
Infallible Prediction
ping pong ball is placed under one of three cups, different colors, prediction
infallible prediction variation \n golf ball placed in one of three cups, prediction in form of a second ball in chosen cup \n karl fulves \n infallible prediction \n u. f. grant \n problem in prophecy \n don nielsen
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Infallible Prediction Variation
golf ball placed in one of three cups, prediction in form of a second ball in chosen cup
problem in prophecy \n three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas \n don nielsen \n infallible prediction variation \n karl fulves \n infallible prediction \n u. f. grant \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n stewart james \n don nielson \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n robert "bob" j. gunther \n don nielson \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n robert parrish \n nielsen's problem \n milton kort \n cups & coins \n robert parrish
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Nielsen
Problem in Prophecy
three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas
grand slam \n marked one of three coins penetrates filled glass covered with handkerchief \n steve belchou \n u. f. grant
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Steve Belchou, U. F. Grant
Grand Slam
marked one of three coins penetrates filled glass covered with handkerchief
silks, paper & wrists \n newspaper wrapped around wrists, silks disappear, appear around spectator's wrists \n u. f. grant
1968
newspaper magic U. F. Grant
Silks, Paper & Wrists
Newspaper wrapped around wrists, silks disappear, appear around spectator's wrists
impromptu mis-indexed bill \n ten-dollar bill with hundred-dollar index \n morty rudnick \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Morty Rudnick
mermaid illusion \n classic appearance with two foldable screens \n eddie erold \n u. f. grant
1974
the conjurors' book of stage illusions Eddie Erold, U. F. Grant
the man called al koran \n apparently by al koran, two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope \n vic perry \n al koran \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Vic Perry, Al Koran
The Man Called Al Koran
apparently by Al Koran, two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope
retrospective \n long article about the evolution of phone effects, reprinted from sphinx, 1942
- "20th century telepathy" (john northern hilliard)
- john percival, benedict and paul rockwood versions
- fred d. muth & elimination principle
- "one by swindle" (f. jackson)
- u. f. grant
- "colored silks" (earl thomas)
- "operator calling" (harris solomon)
- "right number" (kent arthur)
- "the phantom phone" (howard savage)
- "winged thoughts" (j. g. thompson, jr.)
- "phoned thots" (orville meyer) \n charles nyquist \n james g. thompson jr.
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Charles Nyquist, James G. Thompson Jr.
Retrospective
long article about the evolution of phone effects, reprinted from Sphinx, 1942
"20th Century Telepathy" (John Northern Hilliard)
John Percival, Benedict and Paul Rockwood versions
psychokinesis! \n magic tricks in mentalism context, psychokinesis
- golf ball moves on table
- pendulum in bottle
- u. f. grant's light and heavy glass \n jack bridwell
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Jack Bridwell
grant's "predicto" book and card test \n number up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck \n u. f. grant \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism U. F. Grant, Burling Hull
Grant's "Predicto" Book and Card Test
number up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck
the invisible hand writes \n writing appears on slate (visibly), burling hull chemical chalk \n burling hull \n "the spirits know all" - a living and dead combination \n burling hull \n u. f. grant
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Invisible Hand Writes
writing appears on slate (visibly), Burling Hull Chemical Chalk
"the spirits know all" - a living and dead combination \n name of dead person appears gradually on slate
- the grant method
- burling hull method
- another hull materialization
- volta name appearance
- the daring volta method
- mediums dead and alive discovery \n burling hull \n u. f. grant \n the invisible hand writes \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull, U. F. Grant
"The Spirits Know All" - A Living and Dead Combination
elastic-scape \n two halves encircled with rubber bands, selection placed between those halves, vanishes, then jumps out \n u. f. grant \n "the encyclopedia of u. f. grant magic" \n elasti-scape \n u. f. grant \n karl fulves \n x-scape \n tomas blomberg
1979
elastrix U. F. Grant
Elastic-Scape
two halves encircled with rubber bands, selection placed between those halves, vanishes, then jumps out
teleportation \n no. 28, two bills torn, one half of each travels into envelope \n unknown \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant \n spondulics \n terri rogers
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Teleportation
No. 28, two bills torn, one half of each travels into envelope
grant's hummer trick \n some cards in hand and some in pocket, amount of both is divined \n u. f. grant
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets U. F. Grant
Grant's Hummer Trick
some cards in hand and some in pocket, amount of both is divined
the buddha bet \n "can you see your suit/value... here?", set-up \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n the buddha whispers \n joseph ovette \n demon's divination \n charles t. jordan \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer
1981
fourcast Karl Fulves, Charles T. Jordan, Joseph Ovette, U. F. Grant
spondulics \n two bills torn, one half of each travels into envelope \n terri rogers \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant \n teleportation \n unknown \n wild \n stephen tucker
1981
the talon Terri Rogers
Spondulics
two bills torn, one half of each travels into envelope
wild \n two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope and pen \n stephen tucker \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant \n spondulics \n terri rogers
1983
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Wild
two bills are torn, one half of each vanish and appear in envelope and pen
cash transaction \n five and one dollar bill transpose, see also carlyle's "5 & 1 transpo" \n michael weber \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant
1984
west coast quarterly Michael Weber
Cash Transaction
five and one dollar bill transpose, see also Carlyle's "5 & 1 Transpo"
gen grant's bagged \n ring vanishes from glass and appears on rod which is pushed through a paper bag \n u. f. grant
1984
magic from the parade #1 U. F. Grant
Gen Grant's Bagged
ring vanishes from glass and appears on rod which is pushed through a paper bag
card vanish \n spectator remembers card at number, when counted down again it is no longer there \n u. f. grant \n tenkai ishida
1985
the fred braue notebooks U. F. Grant, Tenkai Ishida
Card Vanish
spectator remembers card at number, when counted down again it is no longer there
stacked deck version \n spectator thinks of a card from half the deck, performer makes some statements and bets money, then five cards are put on table, spectator's card is among them and the other cards complete a good poker hand \n bob farmer \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n finesse \n bob farmer \n what from whom \n karl fulves \n real mindreading \n james swain \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer
1987/1988
tsunami Bob Farmer
Stacked Deck Version
spectator thinks of a card from half the deck, performer makes some statements and bets money, then five cards are put on table, spectator's card is among them and the other cards complete a good poker hand
grant's lost card trick \n spelling principle to divine any thought of card \n edward marlo \n u. f. grant
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo, U. F. Grant
liar's ropes \n no. 52, two ropes, one with knot, spectator thinks of rope with or without knot, one of the ropes stretches to expose lie \n karl fulves \n u. f. grant
1990
self-working rope magic Karl Fulves, U. F. Grant
Liar's Ropes
No. 52, two ropes, one with knot, spectator thinks of rope with or without knot, one of the ropes stretches to expose lie
quotes from the sphinx \n - ring spin (1927)
- linking finger rings (1921)
- tell the truth telephone (presentation for the princess card trick, 1927) \n max holden \n glenn g. gravatt \n u. f. grant
1996
the fine print Max Holden, Glenn G. Gravatt, U. F. Grant
Quotes from the Sphinx
Ring Spin (1927)
Linking Finger Rings (1921)
Tell The Truth Telephone (presentation for the princess card trick, 1927)
believe it or not! \n mixed cards become ordered and ordered cards become mixed (improved method from original, published in the linking ring, february 1955) \n nick trost \n giant acrobatic cards \n u. f. grant \n believe it or not! \n nick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Believe It or Not!
mixed cards become ordered and ordered cards become mixed (improved method from original, published in The Linking Ring, February 1955)
what's in a name? \n spell spectator's name to locate card (credit info for plot origin) \n nick trost \n spellino \n u. f. grant \n what's in a name? \n nick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
What's In A Name?
Spell spectator's name to locate card (credit info for plot origin)
three chances in 26 \n updated handling of "one chance in 26" (nick trost, the new tops, may 1965) with gilbreath and two more selections \n nick trost \n u. f. grant \n diabolical transposition \n charles t. jordan
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost, U. F. Grant
Three Chances in 26
Updated handling of "One Chance in 26" (Nick Trost, The New Tops, May 1965) with Gilbreath and two more selections
grant switch \n switch mini cards that are paper clipped on opposite sides of poker sized card, in the action of revealing the faces \n u. f. grant
1997
the card magic of nick trost U. F. Grant
Grant Switch
Switch mini cards that are paper clipped on opposite sides of poker sized card, in the action of revealing the faces
jumbo two-way split \n stewart james's trick with jumbo cards. prediction idea by u. f. grant \n nick trost \n u. f. grant \n "split second" (stewart james, the new tops, december 1962)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost, U. F. Grant
Jumbo Two-Way Split
Stewart James's trick with jumbo cards. Prediction idea by U. F. Grant
Inspired by
"Split Second" (Stewart James, The New Tops, December 1962)
dotty spots \n two blank-faced cards with red spots on them transpose with two cards with blue spots, repeated with spectator's signature, three phases (trick with same name in campbell legacy is different) \n dave campbell \n "the dizzy dominoes" (werry) \n a transposition \n u. f. grant \n transpo dots \n dave campbell
1998
five times five — scotland Dave Campbell
Dotty Spots
two blank-faced cards with red spots on them transpose with two cards with blue spots, repeated with spectator's signature, three phases (trick with same name in Campbell Legacy is different)
contrary currency \n bills transpose, penetrate and transform \n milton kort \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant \n "fourth dimension" silks \n edwin tabor \n contrary currency \n milton kort
1999
kort Milton Kort
slow motion bill change \n \n u. f. grant \n eugene burger \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant
2000
mastering the art of magic U. F. Grant, Eugene Burger
freeze! \n on liquid/water to ice effect, metal statue travels across (melts at room temperature) \n karl fulves \n u. f. grant \n "freezing ice in the hand" (the sphinx, oct. 1930) \n okito on kolmann's glass vanish \n theo "okito" bamberg \n prof. dr. kolmann
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves, U. F. Grant
Freeze!
on liquid/water to ice effect, metal statue travels across (melts at room temperature)
Related to
"Freezing Ice in the Hand" (The Sphinx, Oct. 1930)
paul curry's touch \n credit information on paul curry's "touch"
- touch-a-card prediction (u. f. grant)
- touch
- predicto
- mainson's "touch"
- ottokar fischer's letter \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
okito on kolmann's glass vanish \n glass made from ice melts under cover, story reprinted \n theo "okito" bamberg \n prof. dr. kolmann \n the sphinx, oct. 1949 \n freeze! \n karl fulves \n u. f. grant
2001
latter day secrets Theo "Okito" Bamberg, Prof. Dr. Kolmann
Okito on Kolmann's Glass Vanish
glass made from ice melts under cover, story reprinted
film to life \n "problems"
fan of five card on photograph, named card is taken out, only four remain on photo, posed as a problem \n u. f. grant
2001
latter day secrets U. F. Grant
Film To Life
"Problems"
fan of five card on photograph, named card is taken out, only four remain on photo, posed as a problem
stunning! \n spectator's selection changes back color at the end (suggested by jerry sadowitz) \n wayne dobson \n u. f. grant's marketed version
2002
dobson's choice Wayne Dobson
Stunning!
spectator's selection changes back color at the end (suggested by Jerry Sadowitz)
elasti-scape \n chosen card between two rubber banded decks vanishes, jumps out of one of the packets, "slightly modified handling" for grant's trick \n u. f. grant \n karl fulves \n elastic-scape \n u. f. grant
2004
under tension U. F. Grant, Karl Fulves
Elasti-Scape
chosen card between two rubber banded decks vanishes, jumps out of one of the packets, "slightly modified handling" for Grant's trick
composite \n two selections torn in half, one half each initialed and other burned, re-appear in envelope \n peter duffie \n "composite" (peter duffie, trio, 1985) \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant
2004
subtle miracles Peter Duffie
Composite
two selections torn in half, one half each initialed and other burned, re-appear in envelope
double your money \n borrowed five dollar bill changes to ten, then transposition \n michael powers \n michael powers' version on video top secret close-up (1992) \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant
2006
power plays Michael Powers
Double Your Money
borrowed Five Dollar Bill changes to Ten, then transposition
half-a-cheek on the photocopier \n "triumphotocopy", staging for cheek to cheek in which deck is placed on photocopier \n michael weber \n u. f. grant \n double exposure \n asi wind
2009
505 Michael Weber, U. F. Grant
Half-a-Cheek on the Photocopier
"Triumphotocopy", staging for Cheek to Cheek in which deck is placed on photocopier
the three book experiment \n mathematical calculations to arrive at page number \n jim steinmeyer \n "the great book test" (the magic of robert harbin) \n u. f. grant's marketed book test
2009
a tribute to robert harbin Jim Steinmeyer
The Three Book Experiment
mathematical calculations to arrive at page number
Inspired by
"The Great Book Test" (The Magic of Robert Harbin)
x-scape \n two halves encircled with rubber bands, selection penetrates into one half, that half then dribbled and selection caught with other half \n tomas blomberg \n elastic-scape \n u. f. grant
2015
blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg
X-Scape
two halves encircled with rubber bands, selection penetrates into one half, that half then dribbled and selection caught with other half
bazillion dollar bill mystery \n million dollar bill mystery - one half of a dollar bill teleports into a sealed envelope, the other teleports to france \n andy (the jerx) \n "million dollar" bill mystery \n u. f. grant
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
Bazillion Dollar Bill Mystery
Million Dollar Bill Mystery - one half of a dollar bill teleports into a sealed envelope, the other teleports to France
thou shalt not steal \n "or the mona lisa money trick" \n paul vigil \n "be switched" (george hample, 1985) \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant \n versatile transpo \n ryan plunkett
2017
the doors of deception Paul Vigil
double exposure \n deck shuffled face-up/face-down, smartphone picture taken of fanned deck, later only one card is reversed on that picture \n asi wind \n half-a-cheek on the photocopier \n michael weber \n u. f. grant \n holiday thought \n david solomon
2018
repertoire Asi Wind
Double Exposure
deck shuffled face-up/face-down, smartphone picture taken of fanned deck, later only one card is reversed on that picture
versatile transpo \n two borrowed bills transpose, index, with jeff corn/bob mcallister gaff \n ryan plunkett \n slow motion bill transposition \n u. f. grant \n thou shalt not steal \n paul vigil
2020
distilled Ryan Plunkett
Versatile Transpo
two borrowed bills transpose, index, with Jeff Corn/Bob McAllister gaff