gezwungene wahl\nmagician's choice from 32 cards and layout on table\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster\nprof. hofzinser's geheimnis\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ndas wiederfinden zweier karten\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Gezwungene Wahl
magician's choice from 32 cards and layout on table
prof. hofzinser's geheimnis\n"die isolierte karte", spectator locates card via matrix-layout of deck on table and magician's choice\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ngezwungene wahl\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Prof. Hofzinser's Geheimnis
"Die isolierte Karte", spectator locates card via matrix-layout of deck on table and magician's choice
die verwandlung der vier point-acht-karten\nfour spectators each take a card, they're the eights, those then change to sevens and the eights are back in the deck, impromptu double-enders\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nder bube als "enfant terrible"\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die Verwandlung der vier Point-Acht-Karten
four spectators each take a card, they're the Eights, those then change to Sevens and the Eights are back in the deck, impromptu double-enders
der bube als "enfant terrible"\nfour cards selected, they're the eights, eights held by spectator, four other cards placed on table, eights returned into deck, cards on table turn out to be three eights and a jack, jack transformed into missing eight and four jacks produced from pocket\n unknown\ndie verwandlung der vier point-acht-karten\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Bube als "enfant terrible"
four cards selected, they're the Eights, Eights held by spectator, four other cards placed on table, Eights returned into deck, cards on table turn out to be three Eights and a Jack, jack transformed into missing Eight and four Jacks produced from pocket
the harmony of numbers\n"an original card divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a ten spot on top\ndr. h. walter grote\nsympathetic numbers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Dr. H. Walter Grote
The Harmony of Numbers
"An Original Card Divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a Ten spot on top
the hofzinser fan force\nbottom card slid out with right fingers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\narthur h. buckley
1948
principles and deceptions Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Arthur H. Buckley
on the presentation of mathematical tricks\n\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nkarl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Karl Fulves
intuition\nspectator locates another spectator's card from 6-card packet on table, first wrong but then transforms\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Intuition
spectator locates another spectator's card from 6-card packet on table, first wrong but then transforms
two unsolved card problems\n1. card vanishes and reappears rolled inside finger ring by spectator held behind his back
2. hofzinser ace problem\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\njack-jack\nralph gironda\nhofzinser's 4-ace problem\nkarl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Two Unsolved Card Problems
1. card vanishes and reappears rolled inside finger ring by spectator held behind his back
2. Hofzinser Ace Problem
coins in flight\n1. six coins travel from hand to tray
2. repeat with two
3. from hand to hand
4. two spectators have twelve coins, four travel across\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Coins In Flight
1. six coins travel from hand to tray
2. repeat with two
3. from hand to hand
4. two spectators have twelve coins, four travel across
vanishing deck\ndeck placed in metal box, silk vanished, deck vanished except selection and silk in box too\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Vanishing Deck
deck placed in metal box, silk vanished, deck vanished except selection and silk in box too
kings and queens\nkings and queens separated on table, then both piles consist of two kings-queen pairs\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Kings And Queens
kings and queens separated on table, then both piles consist of two kings-queen pairs
book tests\nseveral strategies, including duplicate books, force books, book opening itself on chosen page, as memory feat\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Book Tests
several strategies, including duplicate books, force books, book opening itself on chosen page, as memory feat
card problems\ntranslated by bob woodward
1. choice of color
2. changing ace
3. card to pocket
4. the secret king of spades
5. the five changing cards
for corrected translation see reference\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ncard problems\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1970
epilogue Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Card Problems
translated by Bob Woodward
1. Choice Of Color
2. Changing Ace
3. Card To Pocket
4. The Secret King Of Spades
5. The Five Changing Cards
for corrected translation see reference
card problems\ntranslation by bob woodward, corrected by reinhard müller
1. choice of color
2. changing aces
3. card to cigar-case
4. the secret king of spades
5. the five changing cards
6. carte blanche (the blank card)
7. the magic ring
8. strange coincidence
9. card and bank-note
10. card and handkerchief\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ncard problems\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1970
epilogue Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Card Problems
translation by Bob Woodward, corrected by Reinhard Müller
1. Choice Of Color
2. Changing Aces
3. Card To Cigar-Case
4. The Secret King Of Spades
5. The Five Changing Cards
6. Carte Blanche (The Blank Card)
7. The Magic Ring
8. Strange Coincidence
9. Card and Bank-Note
10. Card And Handkerchief
jack-jack\njacks covered with card case, card chosen, jack of same suit vanishes and is found in card case\nralph gironda\ntwo unsolved card problems\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nfour jacks\nmike rogers
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Ralph Gironda
Jack-Jack
jacks covered with card case, card chosen, jack of same suit vanishes and is found in card case
card problems\n11. card and watch
12. the magic separation
13. the flower puzzle
14. the toss of the cards
15. rubezahl
16. the visiting card
17. the game of the lansquenets
18. the mysterious card\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\ncard problems\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1971
epilogue Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Card Problems
11. Card And Watch
12. The Magic Separation
13. The Flower Puzzle
14. The Toss Of The Cards
15. Rubezahl
16. The Visiting Card
17. The Game Of The Lansquenets
18. The Mysterious Card
5-card hofzinser\ntwo cards chosen from five transform into previous selections, solution to hofzinser problem 5\nfrancis haxton\ncard problems\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nopen selection\nfrancis haxton
1973
epilogue Francis Haxton
5-Card Hofzinser
two cards chosen from five transform into previous selections, solution to Hofzinser Problem 5
hofzinser's 4-ace problem\nformulation of problem, in parts reprinted from reference\nkarl fulves\ntwo unsolved card problems\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1978
fr. cyprian on the hofzinser card problem Karl Fulves
Hofzinser's 4-Ace Problem
formulation of problem, in parts reprinted from reference
hofzinser's misdirection everywhere and nowhere\n\nfrederick braue\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
wild card switch\ndouble facer with regular card\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nbert allerton
1992
the wild card kit Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Bert Allerton
scoop switch\nwild card switch, double facer with regular card, credit information\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\njon racherbaumer
1992
the wild card kit Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Jon Racherbaumer
Scoop Switch
Wild Card Switch, double facer with regular card, credit information
ホフジンサーの方法にもとずくトップチェンジ\n(top change based on hofzinser's method) card clipped between index / middle fingers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nlarry jennings
1993
larry jennings's card technique Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Larry Jennings
ホフジンサーの方法にもとずくトップチェンジ
(Top Change based on Hofzinser's method) Card clipped between index / middle fingers
palm-to-palm transfer (hofzinser), variant 2\nat table edge\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nernest earick
1993
by forces unseen Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Ernest Earick
the cards of capistrano\ncards across (three cards + five cards)\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nroberto giobbi
1996
card college - volume 2 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Roberto Giobbi
vanished or gone\nspectator thinks of any card, card is shown to have vanished from the pack / word gone is printed on the back\npeter duffie\ndave robertson\n"totally gone" (dave robertson, five times five scotland)\ndomination of thought #1\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Dave Robertson
Vanished Or Gone
Spectator thinks of any card, card is shown to have vanished from the pack / word GONE is printed on the back
Inspired by
"Totally Gone" (Dave Robertson, Five Times Five Scotland)
denken und vergessen\nmagician finds two cards (one thought of and one "forgotten") of two spectators\nchristoph borer\nremember and forget\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nchristoph borer\ndenken und vergessen\nchristoph borer
1997
seminar 1997 Christoph Borer
Denken und Vergessen
magician finds two cards (one thought of and one "forgotten") of two spectators
remember and forget\nmagician finds two cards (one thought of and one "forgotten") of two spectators \njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nchristoph borer\ndenken und vergessen\nchristoph borer
1998
card college - volume 3 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Christoph Borer
Remember and Forget
magician finds two cards (one thought of and one "forgotten") of two spectators
sympathetic numbers\ncards dealt until spectator calls stop, then four cards chosen, ten cards dealt, all selections are tens and prediction is ten\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nthe harmony of numbers\ndr. h. walter grote
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Sympathetic Numbers
cards dealt until spectator calls stop, then four cards chosen, ten cards dealt, all selections are Tens and prediction is ten
synonymous thoughts #1\ntwo selections shuffled back, performer locates cards from another deck in his pocket\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Synonymous Thoughts #1
two selections shuffled back, performer locates cards from another deck in his pocket
association of thoughts\ntwenty cards on table, six-spot chosen, six cards become twenty-six\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Association of Thoughts
twenty cards on table, six-spot chosen, six cards become twenty-six
the four eights\nfour chosen cards turn out to be the eights, they're lost and 4 indifferent cards change to eights, then jacks are produced\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Four Eights
four chosen cards turn out to be the Eights, they're lost and 4 indifferent cards change to Eights, then Jacks are produced
the four aces\naces produced, then sixteen more aces produced, duplicate aces\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Four Aces
aces produced, then sixteen more aces produced, duplicate aces
metamorphosis of the flying card\nthree spectators choose the same card, it transposes with another selection, duplicate\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\npicked\nkarl fulves
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Metamorphosis Of The Flying Card
three spectators choose the same card, it transposes with another selection, duplicate
hofzinser hide out\nshowing spread between the hands and hiding a card at back\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Hofzinser Hide Out
showing spread between the hands and hiding a card at back
sensation\ndeck in pocket, any card named, it's removed from pocket, then wrapped in handkerchief, another card transposes with it\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Sensation
deck in pocket, any card named, it's removed from pocket, then wrapped in handkerchief, another card transposes with it
thought\ntwo decks on table, spectator removes thought-of card from other deck\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Thought
two decks on table, spectator removes thought-of card from other deck
the power of faith\nspectator selects three cards which match prediction, then assembly, four double facers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\npower of fate\nkarl fulves
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Power Of Faith
spectator selects three cards which match prediction, then assembly, four double facers
the four kings\ncard thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Four Kings
card thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers
domination of thought #1\nperformer tables card, spectator thinks card from another deck, it disappears and the prediction card on table is correct\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nvanished or gone\npeter duffie\ndave robertson\nz numbers\nkarl fulves
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Domination Of Thought #1
performer tables card, spectator thinks card from another deck, it disappears and the prediction card on table is correct
depth illusion precursor\ncard slid under top card but apparently in center\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
omnipotence of the ladies\nfour cards chosen, they're the queens, they transpose with 4 indifferent cards, queens change one by one and back to queens\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Omnipotence Of The Ladies
four cards chosen, they're the queens, they transpose with 4 indifferent cards, queens change one by one and back to queens
deceive your neighbor\nfour cards chosen, four queens on table, they transpose one by one, then back\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Deceive Your Neighbor
four cards chosen, four Queens on table, they transpose one by one, then back
the married hearts #1\ntwo cards in center come to top and bottom, then three cards transpose around with guessing game presentation\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Married Hearts #1
two cards in center come to top and bottom, then three cards transpose around with guessing game presentation
the married hearts #2\n"the married hearts - the loving couple", shortened version\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Married Hearts #2
"The Married Hearts - The Loving Couple", shortened version
throw switch\ndeck thrown on table to catch two cards which are switched, see also p. 108\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Throw Switch
deck thrown on table to catch two cards which are switched, see also p. 108
the queen of hearts\nfour kings each change into queen of hearts and back, then four cards are counted to via named numbers, they're the queens\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Queen Of Hearts
four kings each change into Queen of Hearts and back, then four cards are counted to via named numbers, they're the queens
the mysterious pack of cards\nentire deck changes into duplicates of three selections one after the other\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nprotean pack (robert-houdin)
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Mysterious Pack Of Cards
entire deck changes into duplicates of three selections one after the other
everywhere and nowhere #3\nan additional nine cards change into selection\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
synonymous thoughts #2\ntwo selections shuffled back, performer locates first card from another deck in his pocket, it changes into second selection which is given away\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Synonymous Thoughts #2
two selections shuffled back, performer locates first card from another deck in his pocket, it changes into second selection which is given away
the insoluble impromptu\nring to inside playing card which was torn and restored before\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Insoluble Impromptu
ring to inside playing card which was torn and restored before
lost, stolen, strayed - a king\ncard vanishes in deck, then rises (= is pulled from) from behind another single card\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Lost, Stolen, Strayed - A King
card vanishes in deck, then rises (= is pulled from) from behind another single card
the three powers\nthree chosen cards vanish from deck, arrive in pocket, deck vanishes (in topit type space) and appears in pocket, three selections rise one with corner torn off that visible restores, a card is shot with pistol into candle\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
The Three Powers
three chosen cards vanish from deck, arrive in pocket, deck vanishes (in topit type space) and appears in pocket, three selections rise one with corner torn off that visible restores, a card is shot with pistol into candle
strange harmony\ngiobbi's solution to problem 8, two handlings\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nroberto giobbi
2003
card college - volume 5 Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Roberto Giobbi
z numbers\ntwo cards chosen from red-backed deck, two cards are in pocket from blue-backed deck - they're the same\nkarl fulves\ndomination of thought #1\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Z Numbers
two cards chosen from red-backed deck, two cards are in pocket from blue-backed deck - they're the same
with one hand\none-hand ace vanish with double facer in assembly routine, credit information\nkarl fulves\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
With One Hand
one-hand ace vanish with double facer in assembly routine, credit information
dectoplasm\nred-backed card in pocket, from blue back card is chosen, card in pocket is the same, back transpose\nkarl fulves\neverywhere and nowhere #2\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2003
hofzinser notebook Karl Fulves
Dectoplasm
red-backed card in pocket, from blue back card is chosen, card in pocket is the same, back transpose
the married hearts and four cupids\nstory trick\nnick trost\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
2008
subtle card creations - volume 1 Nick Trost, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
hofzinser's triple prediction\nthree cards in handkerchief in spectator's hands, they turn out to be later signed selections, dropping double backers\nroberto giobbi\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\n"die drei kräfte" (hofzinsers kartenkünste)\n"winter-sommer" (hofzinser's zauberkünste)
2016
standup card magic Roberto Giobbi, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Hofzinser's Triple Prediction
three cards in handkerchief in spectator's hands, they turn out to be later signed selections, dropping double backers
hofzinser's glance force variation\n\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\njuha-matti ristiharju\nhofzinser's "glance force" in magic christian's "non plus ultra vol. 2", 2013. p. 56.
2017
in search of the "perfect" rise Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Juha-Matti Ristiharju
Hofzinser's Glance Force Variation
Related to
Hofzinser's "Glance Force" in Magic Christian's "Non Plus Ultra Vol. 2", 2013. P. 56.