nor eyes to see with \n - performer finds red card in black packet behind back
- circled number on paper is divined behind back
- set time on watch revealed behind back
fiber optic tube, see also p. 320 for idea by harold bester, p. 644 & p. 728 for comments by syd bergson & karl fulves \n don nielsen \n karl fulves \n "nor eyes to see with" revisited \n john cornelius \n read out \n john cornelius
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Don Nielsen, Karl Fulves
Nor Eyes To See With
performer finds red card in black packet behind back
circled number on paper is divined behind back
set time on watch revealed behind back
fiber optic tube, see also p. 320 for idea by Harold Bester, p. 644 & p. 728 for comments by Syd Bergson & Karl Fulves
change of mind \n one of five, kicker \n allan ackerman \n john cornelius \n a far cry \n harry lorayne
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman, John Cornelius
conditional find \n selection found behind back, three cards of same value turn over, inspired by john cornelius problem \n edward marlo
1972
kabbala — volume 2 Edward Marlo
Conditional Find
selection found behind back, three cards of same value turn over, inspired by John Cornelius problem
metamorphosis \n tabled coin changes by waving over it with the hands, see also p. 728 for comment by bob bruning \n john cornelius \n meta-more \n john cornelius \n k.i.x. \n paul gertner
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 John Cornelius
Metamorphosis
tabled coin changes by waving over it with the hands, see also p. 728 for comment by Bob Bruning
s=c<sup>2</sup> \n silver coin placed in hand, two copper coins come out, ends clean \n john cornelius \n meta-fusion \n john cornelius
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
S=C2
silver coin placed in hand, two copper coins come out, ends clean
magnetic fork \n powerful magnet below table makes fork magnetic above table \n john cornelius \n with magnets \n martin gardner \n lines of flux \n john cornelius
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
Magnetic Fork
powerful magnet below table makes fork magnetic above table
gotcha! - sleight of foot \n gag for "coin brushed under foot" in which it is not there at the end \n john cornelius \n on cuffing \n ronald zollweg \n convention fooler \n alexander de cova \n under foot \n jay sankey \n david acer
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
Gotcha! - Sleight Of Foot
gag for "coin brushed under foot" in which it is not there at the end
gotcha! - invisible downs palm \n coin position that allows to display hand more freely, as magician's gag \n john cornelius
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
Gotcha! - Invisible Downs Palm
coin position that allows to display hand more freely, as magician's gag
slow motion coin vanish \n see also p. 786 for credit information \n john cornelius \n slow motion coin vanish ii \n steve freeman \n derek dingle \n slow motion coin vanish \n john cornelius \n slow motion fadeaway \n john cornelius \n the third transfer: from finger palm to cornelius rear pinch \n geoffrey latta
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
phantom cigarette \n miming cigarette, it appears, thread hook-up, rubber cigarette, see also p. 786 for note by lu brent \n john cornelius \n the phantom cigarette \n john cornelius
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
Phantom Cigarette
miming cigarette, it appears, thread hook-up, rubber cigarette, see also p. 786 for note by Lu Brent
fold-a-card \n in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer \n john cornelius \n fold-a-card \n john cornelius
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius
Fold-a-Card
in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer
with magnets \n picking up metal things with match, see also p. 834 for clarification, p. 874 for obtaining magnets \n martin gardner \n magnetic fork \n john cornelius
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Martin Gardner
With Magnets
picking up metal things with match, see also p. 834 for clarification, p. 874 for obtaining magnets
the geiger counter card trick \n no. 57, ace of spades moved along spread, clicking sound changes at selection \n john cornelius \n jerry andrus
1976
self-working card tricks John Cornelius, Jerry Andrus
The Geiger Counter Card Trick
No. 57, Ace of Spades moved along spread, clicking sound changes at selection
"nor eyes to see with" revisited \n denomination and serial number of bill read that is given behind back \n john cornelius \n nor eyes to see with \n don nielsen \n karl fulves \n read out \n john cornelius
1977
innovative magic no. 2 John Cornelius
"Nor Eyes to See With" Revisited
denomination and serial number of bill read that is given behind back
no sleight card location \n two spectators each select a card with magician's back turned, they call out any cards and performer stops them at their selection \n john cornelius
1977
innovative magic no. 2 John Cornelius
No Sleight Card Location
two spectators each select a card with magician's back turned, they call out any cards and performer stops them at their selection
the winter change \n \n john cornelius \n john cornelius' winter change \n john cornelius \n andrelius change \n richard bartram, jr. \n the winter change \n john cornelius
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 John Cornelius
the sliding knot \n idea of doing it with different colored silks on page 192, another handling by michael sondermeyer on page 444 \n john cornelius \n sliding knot, plus \n blair bowling \n the sliding knot \n john cornelius \n knotsotuff \n john cornelius
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 John Cornelius
The Sliding Knot
idea of doing it with different colored silks on page 192, another handling by Michael Sondermeyer on page 444
read out \n denomination and serial number of bill read that is given behind back \n john cornelius \n nor eyes to see with \n don nielsen \n karl fulves \n "nor eyes to see with" revisited \n john cornelius \n moneytalk \n john cornelius
1978
the chronicles John Cornelius
Read Out
denomination and serial number of bill read that is given behind back
fireworks \n "curiosities"
lit match is placed behind back and comes out out (gag), then in repeat it comes out lit again \n john cornelius
1978
the chronicles John Cornelius
Fireworks
"Curiosities"
lit match is placed behind back and comes out out (gag), then in repeat it comes out lit again
the five card bonus stunner \n ace through five reverse one by one, one put in pocket, other four become blank cards and pocketed is blank also \n roger smith \n 4 king stunner \n roger smith \n face down poker \n john cornelius
1978
the ultimate card book no. 4 Roger Smith
The Five Card Bonus Stunner
Ace through Five reverse one by one, one put in pocket, other four become blank cards and pocketed is blank also
wave change \n metamorphosis change variation, also as transformation to jumbo coin \n scott weiser \n john cornelius
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Scott Weiser, John Cornelius
Wave Change
Metamorphosis Change variation, also as transformation to Jumbo Coin
usa happenings \n on fism brussels, john cornelius, jean-jacques sanvert, magic christian, tommy wonder, bill wells, bob elliott, david walker, michael ammar, bob read, hirata, hank moorehouse, larry west, al schneider \n obie o'brien
1979
pabular Obie O'Brien
USA Happenings
on FISM Brussels, John Cornelius, Jean-Jacques Sanvert, Magic Christian, Tommy Wonder, Bill Wells, Bob Elliott, David Walker, Michael Ammar, Bob Read, Hirata, Hank Moorehouse, Larry West, Al Schneider
meta-more \n eidetic type, dated to 1973 \n john cornelius \n metamorphosis \n john cornelius \n metal version \n karl fulves \n meta metal \n karl fulves
1980
the chronicles John Cornelius
metal version \n coin covered with face-down card, card changes instead of coin as promised \n karl fulves \n meta-more \n john cornelius
1980
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Metal Version
coin covered with face-down card, card changes instead of coin as promised
meta metal \n tabled card with coin on top changes, tosheroon, two handlings \n karl fulves \n meta-more \n john cornelius
1980
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Meta Metal
tabled card with coin on top changes, tosheroon, two handlings
threefold \n three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined, trick not named in these notes, name taken from "the award-winning magic of john cornelius" \n john cornelius \n threefold \n john cornelius \n triple adivinación \n gabi pareras
1980
cornelius card system John Cornelius
Threefold
three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined, trick not named in these notes, name taken from "The Award-Winning Magic Of John Cornelius"
bob read in wichita \n on joe stevens, mid american conclave, ralph marcom, howard hale, lance burton, art emmerson, john cornelius, david copperfield \n bob read
1980
pabular Bob Read
Bob Read in Wichita
on Joe Stevens, Mid American Conclave, Ralph Marcom, Howard Hale, Lance Burton, Art Emmerson, John Cornelius, David Copperfield
the page boy speaks... \n on john cornelius, dai vernon, al goshman, peter de paula, johnny platt, channing pollock, bob olsen \n patrick page
1980
pabular Patrick Page
The Page Boy Speaks...
on John Cornelius, Dai Vernon, Al Goshman, Peter de Paula, Johnny Platt, Channing Pollock, Bob Olsen
the page boy speaks... \n on ibm convention, eddie schuyer, john cornelius, tommy wonder, anecdote of performing linking rings \n patrick page
1980
pabular Patrick Page
The Page Boy Speaks...
on IBM Convention, Eddie Schuyer, John Cornelius, Tommy Wonder, anecdote of performing linking rings
editorial \n on phil goldstein, steven hamilton, owen griffith, john cornelius, mike gancia, mark leveridge, johnny johnston, bob little, tommy wonder \n walt lees
1980
pabular Walt Lees
Editorial
on Phil Goldstein, Steven Hamilton, Owen Griffith, John Cornelius, Mike Gancia, Mark Leveridge, Johnny Johnston, Bob Little, Tommy Wonder
the impossible catch \n coins vanish during arm/elbow catch stunt, credit correction on page 600 \n danny korem \n john cornelius \n armed and ready \n john cornelius
1981
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Danny Korem, John Cornelius
The Impossible Catch
coins vanish during arm/elbow catch stunt, credit correction on page 600
fantasy torn and restored card \n jumbo signed card, corner torn off and restored, inspired by john cornelius ("the reel works" column, 44/4) \n danny korem
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Danny Korem
Fantasy Torn and Restored Card
jumbo signed card, corner torn off and restored, inspired by John Cornelius ("The Reel Works" column, 44/4)
fun & frolics in great yarmouth \n ibm convention in great yarmouth, da silva puppet theatre, shaun mccree, crisco, john cornelius, ali bongo, peter warlock, jack mayes, terry herbert, mike gancia, walt lees, mark leveridge, eddie dawes, john palfreyman, peter lane, john salisse, peter kersten, josephine, joe nex, chu chin fu, jan madd & chantal, johnny thompson, jeffrey atkins, joe marvel, pierre brahma, jacqueline, eddy & company, harry nicholls, frans biemans, tommy wonder, hans van senus, bob little, roger crosthwaite \n david britland \n stuart r. patterson
1981
babel David Britland, Stuart R. Patterson
Fun & Frolics in Great Yarmouth
IBM convention in Great Yarmouth, Da Silva Puppet Theatre, Shaun McCree, Crisco, John Cornelius, Ali Bongo, Peter Warlock, Jack Mayes, Terry Herbert, Mike Gancia, Walt Lees, Mark Leveridge, Eddie Dawes, John Palfreyman, Peter Lane, John Salisse, Peter Kersten, Josephine, Joe Nex, Chu Chin Fu, Jan Madd & Chantal, Johnny Thompson, Jeffrey Atkins, Joe Marvel, Pierre Brahma, Jacqueline, Eddy & Company, Harry Nicholls, Frans Biemans, Tommy Wonder, Hans Van Senus, Bob Little, Roger Crosthwaite
we'll twist - if you insist \n color changing back kicker \n derek dingle \n marked for life \n john cornelius \n new faces of 1234 \n wesley james
1982
the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle
spring set \n \n john cornelius \n mid-air restoration \n ben harris \n spring set double \n dominique duvivier \n spring set \n john cornelius
1982
the new york magic symposium — collection 1 John Cornelius
armed and ready \n elbow catch stunt \n john cornelius \n the impossible catch \n danny korem \n john cornelius \n armed & ready \n john cornelius
1982
the new york magic symposium — collection 1 John Cornelius
oh-calcutta shuffle \n false hindu shuffle \n john cornelius \n false hindu shuffle \n james steranko \n john cornelius oh-calcutta shuffle \n john cornelius \n oh-calcutta shuffle \n john cornelius \n the oh, calcutta! shuffle \n john cornelius \n bottom stripping false shuffle \n lance caffrey
1982
apocalypse vol. 1-5 John Cornelius
the memory expert outdone \n finding missing card with card counting \n john cornelius \n frank garcia
1982
the close-up magic of frank garcia — part i John Cornelius, Frank Garcia
editorial \n on merv cole's convention, peter crush, rex taylor, john palfreyman, john cornelius, bill lamb, bob read, pat page, steve hamilton, johnny johnston, bob lambert, muscle pass, martin breese \n walt lees
1982
pabular Walt Lees
Editorial
on Merv Cole's convention, Peter Crush, Rex Taylor, John Palfreyman, John Cornelius, Bill Lamb, Bob Read, Pat Page, Steve Hamilton, Johnny Johnston, Bob Lambert, Muscle Pass, Martin Breese
face down poker \n twisting four cards, then they turn into aces, see roger smith reference for credit information \n john cornelius \n the five card bonus stunner \n roger smith
1984
fork full of appetizers — book 2 John Cornelius
Face Down Poker
twisting four cards, then they turn into Aces, see Roger Smith reference for credit information
aha! coins thru the table \n spectator's hand held unter the table, coin penetrates table onto his hand, using muscle pass, see also "credits and references" at end of book \n john cornelius \n mum, june 1981 \n glass-topped coin though table \n john cornelius
1984
at the table John Cornelius
Aha! Coins Thru The Table
spectator's hand held unter the table, coin penetrates table onto his hand, using muscle pass, see also "Credits and References" at end of book
dartanian's release \n cocktail plastic sword through straw \n john cornelius \n d'artagnan's release \n john cornelius
1985
the new york magic symposium — collection 4 John Cornelius
flash appearance of a cigarette \n flash paper is lit and transforms into cigarette, paper to bill as variation \n john cornelius \n vacuum cigarette \n sven heubes \n ravi pazhur \n a smoke for old scratch \n john cornelius
1988
creative secrets no. 1 John Cornelius
Flash Appearance of a Cigarette
flash paper is lit and transforms into cigarette, paper to bill as variation
the phantom cigarette \n miming cigarette, it appears, thread hook-up, rubber cigarette \n john cornelius \n phantom cigarette \n john cornelius
1988
creative secrets no. 1 John Cornelius
The Phantom Cigarette
miming cigarette, it appears, thread hook-up, rubber cigarette
bowl routine cake production \n final load for benson bowl \n john cornelius \n the ball, the bowl, and the big, big cake \n john cornelius
1988
creative secrets no. 1 John Cornelius
john cornelius oh-calcutta shuffle \n false hindu shuffle \n john cornelius \n oh-calcutta shuffle \n john cornelius
1988
creative secrets no. 1 John Cornelius
flicker \n as card is flicked to table \n john cornelius \n flicker \n john cornelius \n flicker \n john cornelius
1988
creative secrets no. 1 John Cornelius
the professor wakes up \n climax to professor's nightmare \n mac king \n john cornelius \n "3-2-1 nightmare" (tom ogden)
1990
howdy! i'm mac king! Mac King, John Cornelius
flick change \n card is flicked onto some cards on table and changes visually, here credited to john cornelius (?) \n unknown
1991
smoke and mirrors
Unknown
Flick Change
card is flicked onto some cards on table and changes visually, here credited to John Cornelius (?)
vacuum cigarette \n flash thread into cigarette, two handlings \n sven heubes \n ravi pazhur \n flash appearance of a cigarette \n john cornelius
1991
hardcore Sven Heubes, Ravi Pazhur
cornelius card control \n fan steal, "durchschuss" \n john cornelius \n alexander de cova
1992
ein profi packt aus... John Cornelius, Alexander de Cova
you axed for it \n ring to box, appears to be at several places at once \n michael close \n john cornelius \n "my lady's ring" (john cornelius) \n that's my ring! \n john lovick
1993
workers number 3 Michael Close, John Cornelius
You Axed For It
ring to box, appears to be at several places at once
convention fooler \n coin under foot vanish with sucker element, other coin under foot \n alexander de cova \n gotcha! - sleight of foot \n john cornelius \n under foot \n jay sankey \n david acer
1994
secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova
Convention Fooler
coin under foot vanish with sucker element, other coin under foot
k.i.x. \n coin kicked into lap under cover of both hands
- the vanish
- the change \n paul gertner \n metamorphosis \n john cornelius
1994
steel and silver Paul Gertner
spring set double \n double turnover using spring set move \n dominique duvivier \n spring set \n john cornelius
1996
magie duvivier Dominique Duvivier
total knock out \n number divination and prediction with gaffed calculator, based on john cornelius' "total recall"
- business seminar presentation
- stage presentation \n richard osterlind \n john cornelius
1999
dynamic mysteries Richard Osterlind, John Cornelius
Total Knock Out
number divination and prediction with gaffed calculator, based on John Cornelius' "Total Recall"
a far cry \n one of five cards thought of, others change to aces \n harry lorayne \n change of mind \n allan ackerman \n john cornelius
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
A Far Cry
one of five cards thought of, others change to Aces
prints valiant \n blank paper printed into business cards, long-short, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Prints Valiant
blank paper printed into business cards, long-short, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth
roughly mental \n stack of blank business cards, spectator names number, at that position is the only printed card and the number is written on it, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Roughly Mental
stack of blank business cards, spectator names number, at that position is the only printed card and the number is written on it, lettering as impromptu rough-smooth
moonshine locations \n watch band as shiner \n john cornelius \n john cornelius thoughts \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
passages \n passage from outside jacket pocket to topit with applications \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Passages
passage from outside jacket pocket to topit with applications
on the tip of my tongue \n card to mouth when performer turns around, topit tunnel \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
On the Tip of my Tongue
card to mouth when performer turns around, topit tunnel
a toast \n full glass appears in hand when the performer turns around, bar effect \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
A Toast
full glass appears in hand when the performer turns around, bar effect
fold-a-card \n in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer \n john cornelius \n fold-a-card \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Fold-A-Card
in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer
the oh, calcutta! shuffle \n false hindu shuffle \n john cornelius \n oh-calcutta shuffle \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
d'artagnan's release \n cocktail plastic sword through straw \n john cornelius \n dartanian's release \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
lines of flux \n powerful magnet below table makes fork magnetic above table \n john cornelius \n magnetic fork \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Lines of Flux
powerful magnet below table makes fork magnetic above table
marked for life \n color changing back kicker \n john cornelius \n we'll twist - if you insist \n derek dingle
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
the john cornelius card system \n \n john cornelius \n the john cornelius card system \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
threefold \n three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined \n john cornelius \n threefold \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Threefold
three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined
hanky \n apparently showing trouser pocket empty by turning it inside out \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Hanky
apparently showing trouser pocket empty by turning it inside out
deck in the round \n (pocket rocket aces)
aces to pocket one by one, as climax deck to pocket with secret switch \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Deck in the Round
(Pocket Rocket Aces)
Aces to pocket one by one, as climax deck to pocket with secret switch
trying to quit \n rubber tubing cigarettes, with applications
- ephemeral
- chain smoker
- lip service \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
a smoke for old scratch \n flash paper to cigarette \n john cornelius \n flash appearance of a cigarette \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
the pendulum principle \n ball vanish under handkerchief and die vanish \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
meta-fusion \n silver coin placed in hand, two copper coins come out, ends clean \n john cornelius \n s=c<sup>2</sup> \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
Meta-Fusion
silver coin placed in hand, two copper coins come out, ends clean
moneytalk \n denomination and serial number of bill read that is given behind back \n john cornelius \n read out \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
MoneyTalk
denomination and serial number of bill read that is given behind back
the jawbreakers \n three balls vanish one by one, reappear \n john cornelius \n 4-d ball trick \n john benzais
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
the ball, the bowl, and the big, big cake \n very involved cake production as final load \n john cornelius \n bowl routine cake production \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
the f.i.s.m. act or every card trick in the world in ten minutes \n among other things: shrinking card case, multiple selection, four-of-a-kind production, shrinking deck, card to credit card, jumbo card in wallet as prediction for named card after some byplay \n john cornelius
2001
the award-winning magic of john cornelius John Cornelius
The F.I.S.M. Act or Every Card Trick in the World in Ten Minutes
among other things: shrinking card case, multiple selection, four-of-a-kind production, shrinking deck, card to credit card, jumbo card in wallet as prediction for named card after some byplay
timing \n three coins appear, vanish, reappear at body, vanish, appear on table, vanish, reappear under three spectators' watches \n reed mcclintock \n jim pace, tricks from my lecture video \n john cornelius, creative magic video
2002
knuckle busters vol. 1 Reed McClintock
Timing
three coins appear, vanish, reappear at body, vanish, appear on table, vanish, reappear under three spectators' watches
under foot \n expose the "brush coin under foot" gag, but reveal that the penny under the foot has become a quarter \n jay sankey \n david acer \n gotcha! - sleight of foot \n john cornelius \n convention fooler \n alexander de cova
2004
random acts of magic Jay Sankey, David Acer
Under Foot
expose the "brush coin under foot" gag, but reveal that the penny under the foot has become a quarter
quadradical currency \n combination routine with bill changes, torn and restored to mis-made bill, borrowed signed bill to wallet \n jamy ian swiss \n "borrowed bill routine" (john cornelius, 1984 manuscript)
2006
switch Jamy Ian Swiss
Quadradical Currency
combination routine with bill changes, torn and restored to mis-made bill, borrowed signed bill to wallet
Inspired by
"Borrowed Bill Routine" (John Cornelius, 1984 manuscript)
bottom stripping false shuffle \n no. 1, false hindu shuffle \n lance caffrey \n oh-calcutta shuffle \n john cornelius
2013
the asian hustle — secrets of the hindu shuffle Lance Caffrey
triple adivinación \n deck cut in three piles, three card divination \n gabi pareras \n threefold \n john cornelius
2014
7 efectos de cartomagia Gabi Pareras
that's my ring! \n borrowed rings appear to be at several places at once \n john lovick \n you axed for it \n michael close \n john cornelius
2016
the performance pieces & divertissements of the famous handsome jack, etc. John Lovick
That's My Ring!
borrowed rings appear to be at several places at once
the third transfer: from finger palm to cornelius rear pinch \n \n geoffrey latta \n slow motion coin vanish \n john cornelius
2017
the long goodbye — latta on coins Geoffrey Latta
The Third Transfer: From Finger Palm to Cornelius Rear Pinch