a new ropes and rings experiment\nsimilar to grandmother's necklace, with jacket, ropes and rings\nstanley collins\nfirst class passage\nstewart james
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
A New Ropes and Rings Experiment
similar to Grandmother's Necklace, with jacket, ropes and rings
the simplicity four ace trick\n\nstewart james\nsimplicity four ace trick\nstewart james\nthe four aces\nstewart james\ntraveling aces\ncharles nagle\nstewart james\nsimplicity four ace trick\nstewart james
1933
more "eye-openers" Stewart James
miraskill\n\nstewart james\nmiraskil\njoseph k. schmidt\nkarl fulves\nmiraskill scissors-paper-stone\njoe fendel\nmoraskill\nryan swigert\nliberty, fraternity, equality\nramón riobóo\nalligator\njohn hostler
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
numismatigic\ncoin divination behind back, magnetism\nstewart james\npage 172 for improvement by e. j. oeinck\nthe knickel of kanadah\nl. vosburgh lyons
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
the four aces\na bit convoluted\nstewart james\nthe simplicity four ace trick\nstewart james\nbarroom poker\nedward marlo
1938
greater magic Stewart James
the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins\nthree coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them\n mahendra\ndollars and (6th) sense\nstewart james\nthe miracle divination\npersi diaconis\nron graham
1938
greater magic Mahendra
The Miracle Divination - The Problem of the Three Coins
three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them
sefalaljia\nminiature spirit cabinet, ball moves, ring on tape, cigar lights itself, milk vanishes\nstewart james\np. 610, p. 814\nchristmas cord\ndavid britland\nsefalaljia\nstewart james
1939
the jinx 51-100 Stewart James
Sefalaljia
miniature spirit cabinet, ball moves, ring on tape, cigar lights itself, milk vanishes
further than that\nproduction of selection, royal flush, and other stuff\nstewart james\nfurther than that\nj. w. sarles\ntaking further than that too far\njon racherbaumer\nstewart james\neven further\npaul swinford\na novelty spelling mystery\nwilliam larsen\nt. page wright\nthe gypsy foretells further than farther\ncushing strout\nfurther than that and the lie detector\ncushing strout\nfurther than that\nstewart james\nas far as you want to go\ncushing strout
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James
Further Than That
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
half and half\nthree dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens\nstewart james\nthe new half and half\nl. vosburgh lyons\ntypecast\nkarl fulves\nheartbreaker\nthomas alan waters\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James
Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
the waiting place for unborn thoughts\nspectator forms word with alphabet cards, performer knows it, three phases/methods\nstewart james\ntheodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James, Theodore Annemann
The Waiting Place for Unborn Thoughts
spectator forms word with alphabet cards, performer knows it, three phases/methods
the new half and half\nthree dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens\nl. vosburgh lyons\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 L. Vosburgh Lyons
The New Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
sefalaljia jr. \nring on string bit with safety pin from "sefalaljia", under handkerchief\nstewart james\nsefalaljia\nstewart james\nsefalaljia jr.\nstewart james
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Stewart James
Sefalaljia Jr.
ring on string bit with safety pin from "Sefalaljia", under handkerchief
thrice right\nthought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well\ngerber \na routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
variation on rusduck's stack it\n\nstewart james\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstack it\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Stewart James, Russell "Rusduck" Duck
stack it\nspectator stacks the hand while apparently losing the cards in the deck, as rusduck\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nvariation on rusduck's stack it\nstewart james\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Stack It
spectator stacks the hand while apparently losing the cards in the deck, as Rusduck
the back room\non "le magicien" milbourne christopher, larry arcuri, mardo, stewart james, orson welles, loring campbell\nbruce elliott
1946
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on "Le Magicien" Milbourne Christopher, Larry Arcuri, Mardo, Stewart James, Orson Welles, Loring Campbell
pockethereal\ntwo spectators remember card and position in twenty-card packet\nstewart james\npockethereal minus pockets\nedward marlo\nstewart james
1948
show stoppers with cards Stewart James
Pockethereal
two spectators remember card and position in twenty-card packet
traveling aces\nno. 4, ace assembly (with a touch of follow the leader), effect and method identical to simplicity four ace trick by stewart james\ncharles nagle\nstewart james\nthe simplicity four ace trick\nstewart james
1950
scarne on card tricks Charles Nagle, Stewart James
Traveling Aces
No. 4, Ace assembly (with a touch of Follow the Leader), effect and method identical to Simplicity Four Ace Trick by Stewart James
james's miracle\nno. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nchange x change\nkarl fulves\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\na slight slant on slaight\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe inverse function deck\nmel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
almost a transposition\ntransposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels\nstewart james\nmilton kort\nalmost a transposition\nstewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James, Milton Kort
Almost a Transposition
transposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels
jimmy valentine picks a lock\ntwo coins wrapped in handkerchief and the corner pulled through a padlock, one is named and that one is removed, nickel & penny set\nstewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Jimmy Valentine Picks a Lock
two coins wrapped in handkerchief and the corner pulled through a padlock, one is named and that one is removed, nickel & penny set
money paper\npaper disc penetrates a stack of four pennies and ends up inside a business card, nickel & penny set\nstewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Money Paper
paper disc penetrates a stack of four pennies and ends up inside a business card, nickel & penny set
almost a transposition\ntrasposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels, nickel & penny set, dime & penny set\nstewart james\nalmost a transposition\nstewart james\nmilton kort
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Almost a Transposition
trasposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels, nickel & penny set, dime & penny set
fourth version the changing change\ncoins with different values, covered with two bills, extra coin\nstewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Fourth Version The Changing Change
coins with different values, covered with two bills, extra coin
pockethereal minus pockets\ntwo cards thought of, they transpose from packet to packet, two methods\nedward marlo\nstewart james\npockethereal\nstewart james\npockethereal, minus pockets\nbert fenn\nclarified packethereal\njon racherbaumer
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo, Stewart James
Pockethereal Minus Pockets
two cards thought of, they transpose from packet to packet, two methods
the vernon poker routine\nhalf deck set-up, see also p. 63\ndai vernon\nvernon variation\nstewart james\nthe vernon poker demonstration\ndai vernon
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Dai Vernon
vernon variation\n\nstewart james\nthe vernon poker routine\ndai vernon\nthe vernon poker demonstration\ndai vernon
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart James
clipped\nclipped, two paperclips on folded bill link, see p. 56 for variation with three clips\nbill bowman\nclipped again\nstewart judah\ngeorge karger\nal o'hagan\njesse j. langston jr.\ng. e. emme\nstewart james\npaul curry\nronald b. edwards\nthe corsican silks\nstewart james\nclip as i clip\ne. leslie may\nlinked paper-clip idea\n unknown\nlinked paper-clip idea\n unknown\nunclipped\nkarl fulves
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Bowman
Clipped
clipped, two paperclips on folded bill link, see p. 56 for variation with three clips
the corsican silks\nclipped variation, handkerchiefs attached to paper clips\nstewart james\nclipped\nbill bowman
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart James
The Corsican Silks
clipped variation, handkerchiefs attached to paper clips
the famous magazine test\ncoin and card page number force, performed by dr. stanley jaks\ncy endfield\nholmes meets endfield\ncushing strout\ntry another field\nstewart james
1955
cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part i Cy Endfield
The Famous Magazine Test
Coin and Card Page Number Force, performed by Dr. Stanley Jaks
stewart james' color prediction\nmiraskill, three phases, magician predicts outcome each time\nstewart james
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Stewart James
Stewart James' Color Prediction
Miraskill, three phases, magician predicts outcome each time
hummer's three-object divination\nthree objects switched around, spectator then thinks of one and switches the other two, magician can divine thought of object (mathematical 3 card monte 1951)\nbob hummer\nyates' four-object divination\njack yates\nstrangers from two worlds\nstewart james\nmathematical 3-card monte revisited\njohn born
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
Hummer's Three-object Divination
Three objects switched around, spectator then thinks of one and switches the other two, magician can divine thought of object (Mathematical 3 card monte 1951)
sure-shot dice box\nsmall box that allows dice in it to rattle but not turn over. includes trick by stewart james (sum prediction)\neli hackman\nstewart james
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Eli Hackman, Stewart James
Sure-Shot Dice Box
Small box that allows dice in it to rattle but not turn over. Includes trick by Stewart James (sum prediction)
the vernon poker demonstration\nhalf deck set-up\ndai vernon\nthe vernon poker routine\ndai vernon\nvernon variation\nstewart james\nlocating a deal\njoshua jay
1957
the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon
zens-ational\nsee no. 8 for credit information\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nquadruple poker trick\nmichael f. zens\nresearch division\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
nudeck speller\nany named card is spelled to, see credits in no. 8\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nresearch division\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Nudeck Speller
any named card is spelled to, see credits in No. 8
sorcerer's seven\nperformer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (rusduck), see credits in no. 8\ncharles hudson\nresearch division\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james
1957
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Sorcerer's Seven
performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (Rusduck), see credits in No. 8
study in stud\nsystem for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nm. k. telephone code system\nmax katz\nfive card stud\nkarl fulves\ncard v\nstewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Study in Stud
system for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal
las vegas deck\nivory and air cushion finish deck in conjunction with rusduck's four-way deal, see no. 8 for history of the principle\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nivory and air cushion finish\n unknown\nrusduck four-way deal\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nre: las vegas deck\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nresearch division\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Las Vegas Deck
ivory and air cushion finish deck in conjunction with Rusduck's four-Way Deal, see No. 8 for history of the principle
another impromptu out of this world\ndoing miraskill for separating red and black cards\nwilliam p. miesel\nmiraskill\nstewart james\npay off\nwalter b. gibson
1958
the cardiste William P. Miesel
Another Impromptu Out of this World
doing Miraskill for separating red and black cards
re: las vegas deck\ncomments by stewart james and dai vernon\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nlas vegas deck\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
research division\ncredits\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nstewart james\nsorcerer's seven\ncharles hudson\nnudeck speller\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nzens-ational\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nlas vegas deck\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James
lilly - levi\nknife in paper cup, knife is held and cup remains suspended\nu. f. grant\nstewart 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 back room\non credits of the u.f grant tricks in #351, jay marshall, stewart james, billy mccomb, don lawton\ndon tanner
1960
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner
The Back Room
on credits of the U.F Grant tricks in #351, Jay Marshall, Stewart James, Billy McComb, Don Lawton
on nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nthree colored cigars/cigarettes, three bowls, one of each selected and predicted\nstewart james\ndon nielson\nproblem in prophecy\ndon nielsen
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Stewart James, Don Nielson
On Nielson's "Problem in Prophecy"
three colored cigars/cigarettes, three bowls, one of each selected and predicted
problem in prophecy\nthree different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas\ndon nielsen\ninfallible prediction variation\nkarl fulves\ninfallible prediction\nu. f. grant\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nstewart james\ndon nielson\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nrobert "bob" j. gunther\ndon nielson\non nielson's "problem in prophecy"\nrobert parrish\nnielsen's problem\nmilton kort\ncups & coins\nrobert 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
fourtold retold\nfour selections predicted, four different suits\nkarl fulves\nstewart james "fourtold" in "tops" 1937 and "ibidem" #23\nfourtold retold variation\nnorman osborn
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Fourtold Retold
four selections predicted, four different suits
Inspired by
Stewart James "Fourtold" in "Tops" 1937 and "Ibidem" #23
smart alexis\nthree-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches\nstewart james\np. 77 for credit information\np. 88 for comment by george mclean\naces\npeter alexis\nsmart alexis ii\nlu brent\ngambler's last chance\nfrancis haxton
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Stewart James
Smart Alexis
three-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches
smart alexis ii\nthree-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches\nlu brent\nsmart alexis\nstewart james
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Lu Brent
Smart Alexis II
three-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches
incorporated color control\n- part one: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (rbbr-rbbr-...)
- part two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
- part three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted\nkarl fulves\np. 109 for comment\nthe candy king\nstewart james\nincorporated color control with coins\nbob hemple\ncolor control - mentalists night out\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nthe red and the black\npaul curry\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nbackwards bet\nkarl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
- Part One: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (RBBR-RBBR-...)
- Part Two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
- Part Three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted
gambler's last chance\nperformer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes royal flush\nfrancis haxton\nsmart alexis\nstewart james\ngambler's last chance\nfrancis haxton
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes Royal Flush
pure mathematics\ntwo numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\ndai vernon\njames's miracle\nstewart james\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\ndie version\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Pure Mathematics
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
ring on cord\nring on rope under handkerchief\nstewart james\ncharles nyquist\nhans e. trixer
1967
the art of close-up magic - volume 1 Stewart James, Charles Nyquist, Hans E. Trixer
a match for gravity\nwatch and match tied to thread, over stick, see p. 337 for reference\nstewart james\ngene gray
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Stewart James, Gene Gray
A Match for Gravity
watch and match tied to thread, over stick, see p. 337 for reference
8 - 25\npackets removed and counted down in some piles, two mates appear, see also p. 348\nbrian jordan\n"isochronism" (stewart james, linking ring, oct. 1952)
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brian Jordan
8 - 25
packets removed and counted down in some piles, two mates appear, see also p. 348
further than further than that\nproduction of selection, tens and royal flush\nharry lorayne\nstewart james
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne, Stewart James
further than that\ncredit information (larsen & wright's "bonus card trick"), production of selection, royal flush, see also p. 840 for idea by cushing strout\nj. w. sarles\nfurther than that\nstewart james\nfurther than that and the lie detector\ncushing strout
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 J. W. Sarles
Further Than That
credit information (Larsen & Wright's "Bonus Card Trick"), production of selection, Royal Flush, see also p. 840 for idea by Cushing Strout
color ring transposition\ninspired by stewart james' sefalaljia\nglenn g. gravatt\nring, rope and pin\n unknown
1972
tarbell course in magic - volume 7 Glenn G. Gravatt
jumbo two way split\nmatching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on stewart james' "split second" (tops)\nnick trost
1972
card cavalcade Nick Trost
Jumbo Two Way Split
matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on Stewart James' "Split Second" (Tops)
ice dice\nchosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\nthe pretend prediction\nkarrell fox\nchange x change\nkarl fulves
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Ice Dice
chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice
chapter one: simple penetrations\nring and rope moves without knots, short history, liko pang, fitch cheney, jack chanin & stewart james\nphil willmarth
1975
the ring & rope book - volume one Phil Willmarth
Chapter One: Simple Penetrations
ring and rope moves without knots, short history, Liko Pang, Fitch Cheney, Jack Chanin & Stewart James
taking further than that too far\nproduction of selection, royal flush, and other stuff\njon racherbaumer\nstewart james\nfurther than that\nstewart james
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Jon Racherbaumer, Stewart James
Taking Further Than That Too Far
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
christmas cord\npenetration with pair of scissors, under handkerchief\ndavid britland\nsefalaljia\nstewart james\nsefalaljia iii\ncharles nyquist\njames g. thompson jr.
1981
spell-binder David Britland
Christmas Cord
penetration with pair of scissors, under handkerchief
two heads better\ntwo packets of cards, one with word beginnings and one of word endings, two are chosen and they form a word\ngene "phantini" grant\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
Two Heads Better
two packets of cards, one with word beginnings and one of word endings, two are chosen and they form a word
one thousand skulls\nseeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases\nal mann\nthe candy king\nstewart james\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\na mental puzzle\nal mann
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
One Thousand Skulls
seeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases
ice dice\nchosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james\nchange x change\nkarl fulves
1982
shuffled lecture Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Ice Dice
chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice
simian simile\nthree-phase routine with two brass nuts and a string, several penetrations, using gaffed brema nut\nstewart james
1983
arcane Stewart James
Simian Simile
three-phase routine with two brass nuts and a string, several penetrations, using gaffed Brema Nut
half open omen\nnumber prediction with cards using cyclical stack (si stebbins, eight kings), featuring comedy patter "heinz across the sea"\nstewart james
1983
arcane Stewart James
Half Open Omen
number prediction with cards using cyclical stack (Si Stebbins, Eight Kings), featuring comedy patter "Heinz Across the Sea"
barroom poker\nstrange follow the leader variation with aces, five phases\nedward marlo\nthe four aces\nstewart james
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
Barroom Poker
strange Follow the Leader Variation with aces, five phases
anagram matrix\nsix cards with word lists of six words, spectator names position and remembers a word on any card, divined\nstewart james\n"anagramatic facsimile" (stewart james, tops, march 1953)\ninterlocking anagrams\nsam schwartz
1983
astrology - the hidden force Stewart James
Anagram Matrix
six cards with word lists of six words, spectator names position and remembers a word on any card, divined
interlocking anagrams\nsame trick without knowing position\nsam schwartz\n"word-a-matic" (sam schwartz, 1963, linking ring)\nanagram matrix\nstewart james
1983
astrology - the hidden force Sam Schwartz
reduz\ncard and number predicted, elaboration on stewart james' "heduz" (case for cards)\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1984
thequal Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Reduz
card and number predicted, elaboration on Stewart James' "Heduz" (Case For Cards)
an obvious card\nthought of card to wallet, twice, bombshell wallet\nstewart james\nhoward lyons\nbombshell twins\njon racherbaumer
1984
epoptica Stewart James, Howard Lyons
An Obvious Card
thought of card to wallet, twice, Bombshell wallet
derby downs\n"waltz time stewart james - three variations by michael close", two selections found by 10d, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "place and show" from new tops\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Derby Downs
"Waltz Time Stewart James - Three Variations by Michael Close", two selections found by 10D, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "Place and Show" from New Tops
prose duplex\nbased on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Prose Duplex
based on "Inverse Duplex" from New Tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections
coda chrome\nbased on "chronothot" from new tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Coda Chrome
based on "Chronothot" from New Tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer
miraskil\nno. 5\njoseph k. schmidt\nkarl fulves\nmiraskill\nstewart james\nimpromptu miraskil\njoseph k. schmidt
1984
more self-working card tricks Joseph K. Schmidt, Karl Fulves
a class by itself\noff-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number\nstewart james\nclass reunion\nstephen tucker\na class by itself\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Stewart James
A Class By Itself
off-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number
phase zwei\nring is thrown on rope, move\nnorman houghton\nstewart james' "abbott's encyclopedia of rope tricks - vol. 3" p. 207. 1980.
1985
close-up ring-seil-routine Norman Houghton
Phase Zwei
ring is thrown on rope, move
Also published here
Stewart James' "Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks - Vol. 3" P. 207. 1980.
the pretend prediction\nimaginary or clear dice rolled, total predicted\nkarrell fox\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1986
for my next trick... Karrell Fox
3 little words\n- two pile lie speller: the roots
- two pile lie speller: the trick\nstewart james\nyou, babe\nkarl fulves\nwould i lie to you?\nkarl fulves
1988
the chronicles Stewart James
3 Little Words
- Two Pile Lie Speller: The Roots
- Two Pile Lie Speller: The Trick
stranger than that\n#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal\nallan slaight\n"easy as abc" (the magic book, 1977)\n"letter from a stranger" (stewart james)
1989
prototype Allan Slaight
Stranger Than That
#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal
immovable object\nno. 78, six numbered glasses, coin moved from glass to glass\nbob hummer\nstewart james\nmel stover\nkarl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Bob Hummer, Stewart James, Mel Stover, Karl Fulves
Immovable Object
No. 78, six numbered glasses, coin moved from glass to glass
soloflex\nselected information on word cards divined, inspired by t. a. waters's "adamsmyth" (octasm)\nphilip t. goldstein\nsynonymax\ntom stone\nstewart james\nmax maven
1991
thavant Philip T. Goldstein
Soloflex
selected information on word cards divined, inspired by T. A. Waters's "Adamsmyth" (Octasm)
card force\nin leftovers\njohn riggs\nstewart james' "nullificator" in "stewart james: the first fifty years"
1991
the trapdoor - volume two John Riggs
Card Force
in Leftovers
Related to
Stewart James' "Nullificator" in "Stewart James: The First Fifty Years"
change x change\ntwo chosen numbers via dice are counted down and a value of the other number is found in each case, selection found as well\nkarl fulves\njames's miracle\nstewart james\nice dice\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Change X Change
two chosen numbers via dice are counted down and a value of the other number is found in each case, selection found as well
give piece a chance\nfive envelopes with cut up paper puzzle, four are complete, spectator finds envelope where one piece is missing\nmichael demarco\nstewart james' "shape of things to come"
1992
the minotaur Michael DeMarco
Give Piece a Chance
five envelopes with cut up paper puzzle, four are complete, spectator finds envelope where one piece is missing
nullifactoring\nthree cards, additional ideas for stewart james' "nullifactor", two methods\nedward marlo\nstewart james
1992
the olram file Edward Marlo, Stewart James
Nullifactoring
three cards, additional ideas for Stewart James' "Nullifactor", two methods
clarified packethereal\ntwo cards transpose from pocket to pocket, duplicate\njon racherbaumer\npockethereal\nstewart james\npockethereal minus pockets\nedward marlo\nstewart james
1992
the olram file Jon Racherbaumer
Clarified Packethereal
two cards transpose from pocket to pocket, duplicate
further than that\nproduction of selection, royal flush, and other stuff\nstewart james\nfurther than that\nstewart james
1992
the fred braue notebooks Stewart James
Further Than That
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
second approach\nmiraskill-type effect, but repeat has different outcome with same make-up of cards\nkarl fulves\nmiraskill\nstewart james\nbalancing act - second approach\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Second Approach
Miraskill-type effect, but repeat has different outcome with same make-up of cards
typecast\nword list printed from automatic typewriter with memory, chosen word predicted\nkarl fulves\nthe folk test\nstewart james\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1992
typecast Karl Fulves
Typecast
word list printed from automatic typewriter with memory, chosen word predicted
heartbreaker\nname prediction, cards with half hearts and half names are selected and a name is build, first published in "genii" vol. 54, no. 5, 1991\nthomas alan waters\nhalf and half\nstewart james
1993
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Heartbreaker
name prediction, cards with half hearts and half names are selected and a name is build, first published in "Genii" Vol. 54, No. 5, 1991
nullifactor variation\ndeck moved to table and spread, deck turned over under top card\npeter duffie\nstewart james
1993
applications Peter Duffie, Stewart James
Nullifactor Variation
deck moved to table and spread, deck turned over under top card
lii-kelihood\nspectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction\nstewart james
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Stewart James
LII-Kelihood
spectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction
shufflegram\ninspired by stewart james "webster had a word for it" (linking ring)
- first avenue
- second avenue\nphilip t. goldstein\nstewart james
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Shufflegram
inspired by Stewart James "Webster Had A Word For It" (Linking Ring)
- First Avenue
- Second Avenue
junk bonds\nforcing one pile out of a few, for ace assembly, using spelling\nmel bennett\n"so nero" (stewart james, ibidem #5)\n"charm bracelet" (allan slaight, new pentagram, oct. 1987)
1994
rigmarole Mel Bennett
Junk Bonds
forcing one pile out of a few, for Ace assembly, using spelling
Inspired by
"So Nero" (Stewart James, Ibidem #5)
"Charm Bracelet" (Allan Slaight, New Pentagram, Oct. 1987)
you, babe\nafter counting procedure with birthday a card with value nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way\nkarl fulves\n3 little words\nstewart james\nthought process\nsam schwartz\nnotes on contemplation\nkarl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
You, Babe
after counting procedure with birthday a card with value Nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way
paraspell\ntwo cards, faro-version of stewart james' "evolution of a dream"\nalex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley - volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Paraspell
two cards, faro-version of Stewart James' "Evolution of a Dream"
the gnikool device\na duplicate of freely chosen card is added to a deck via deck switch before replacement\nstewart james
1994
facsimile Stewart James
The Gnikool Device
a duplicate of freely chosen card is added to a deck via deck switch before replacement
half now\ncalculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word\nmel bennett\n"the count of monte carlo" (stewart james in print, p. 716)
1995
underworld Mel Bennett
Half Now
calculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word
Inspired by
"The Count of Monte Carlo" (Stewart James in Print, p. 716)
go to jail\nno. 11, two cards, one found by detective card, the other travels between two detective cards into case\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Go to Jail
No. 11, two cards, one found by detective card, the other travels between two detective cards into case
beat the cheat\nno. 26, stacking apparently explained but aces end up in another hand\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Beat the Cheat
No. 26, stacking apparently explained but Aces end up in another hand
the nulling factor\nclean up for reversed deck under top card\npeter duffie\n"nullifactor" (stewart james, 1951)
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
cards to pocket plus\nace through nine from hand one by one into trouser pocket, then displayed in glass, double facer, transposition with joker as finale, last card solution inspired by stewart james\nbob king
1995
cards to pocket plus Bob King
Cards to Pocket Plus
Ace through Nine from hand one by one into trouser pocket, then displayed in glass, double facer, transposition with Joker as finale, last card solution inspired by Stewart James
a novelty spelling mystery\n"a larsen & wright gold seal mystery"
further than that precursor, 1940\nwilliam larsen\nt. page wright\npage wright's manuscript, 1991, p. 223\ngenii bonus number one, genii, april 1940\nfurther than that\nstewart james\ninformant\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1996
underworld William Larsen, T. Page Wright
A Novelty Spelling Mystery
"A Larsen & Wright Gold Seal Mystery"
Further Than That precursor, 1940
jumbo two-way split\nstewart james's trick with jumbo cards. prediction idea by u. f. grant\nnick trost\nu. 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)
all star aces\nafter some dealing and counting the four aces are found\njohn scarne\nstewart james\nj. w. sarles\ninformant\nkarl fulves\nout on location\nj. w. sarles\nkarl fulves
1998
underworld John Scarne, Stewart James, J. W. Sarles
All Star Aces
after some dealing and counting the four Aces are found
would i lie to you?\nthree piles, performer selects card from center pile and makes statements, spectator take cards from lie or truth pile, values added, selection arrived at\nkarl fulves\n3 little words\nstewart james\ninformant\nkarl fulves\na card force\nkarl fulves\nmel bennett
1998
underworld Karl Fulves
Would I Lie To You?
three piles, performer selects card from center pile and makes statements, spectator take cards from lie or truth pile, values added, selection arrived at
informant\nfurther comments and credit information on the referenced items\nkarl fulves\nblack prediction\nkarl fulves\nslydini's dream deck\n slydini\nbottled\nsam schwartz\nbow & arrow knot\ndai vernon\njack attack\nfrank stefani\nthe k diaries\nmartin gardner\nall star aces\njohn scarne\nstewart james\nj. w. sarles\nother worlds\njohn werner
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items
tupax into one\ninvolving piles made and dealt through in unison\njack avis\n"tupax" (stewart james, top, nov. 1940)\n"another look at tupax" (jack avis, new pentagram, nov. 1985)\nfate mates\njack avis\nkarl fulves
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Tupax Into One
involving piles made and dealt through in unison
Inspired by
"Tupax" (Stewart James, Top, Nov. 1940)
Related to
"Another Look At Tupax" (Jack Avis, New Pentagram, Nov. 1985)
y<sub>2</sub>k blackjack\nfour years added, four piles dealt according to sum, they make out two blackjack hands\nmel bennett\nblackjack\nmel bennett\nthe blackjack player\nmel bennett\nstewart james
1998
the fine print Mel Bennett
Y2K Blackjack
four years added, four piles dealt according to sum, they make out two blackjack hands
introduction\non erdnase on wall street journal cover, illustrations in erdnase's book & authorship, j. k. rowling's harry potter, neale's life, death and other card tricks, gospel magic, houdini, video trix, hayward cirker, stewart james, the james file & allan slaight, mary maskelyne's passing\nkarl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Introduction
on Erdnase on Wall Street Journal cover, illustrations in Erdnase's book & authorship, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Neale's Life, Death and Other Card Tricks, Gospel Magic, Houdini, Video Trix, Hayward Cirker, Stewart James, The James File & Allan Slaight, Mary Maskelyne's passing
applause card\ntwo numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers, at total is a card with a message\nstewart james\nsteve beam\nstewart james' "were you fooled?" in "stewart james in print - the first fifty years"\njames's miracle\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Stewart James, Steve Beam
Applause Card
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers, at total is a card with a message
Inspired by
Stewart James' "Were You Fooled?" in "Stewart James in Print - The First Fifty Years"
a number of ladies\nproduction of four queens by counting to a named number four times in a row\nmichael demarco\n"transient aces" (stewart james, new tops, sept. 1966)
2000
latter day secrets Michael DeMarco
A Number of Ladies
production of four Queens by counting to a named number four times in a row
Inspired by
"Transient Aces" (Stewart James, New Tops, Sept. 1966)
the blackjack player\nno. 75, four years added and piles dealt according to sum, two blackjack hands on top\nmel bennett\nstewart james\ny<sub>2</sub>k blackjack\nmel bennett
2001
new self-working card tricks Mel Bennett, Stewart James
The Blackjack Player
No. 75, four years added and piles dealt according to sum, two blackjack hands on top
voodoo clue\nno. 29, card chosen by dealing two piles from seventeen-card packet and moving cards from top to bottom according to an eight and nine removed by performer, card arrived at predicted\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Voodoo Clue
No. 29, card chosen by dealing two piles from seventeen-card packet and moving cards from top to bottom according to an Eight and Nine removed by performer, card arrived at predicted
strange voyage\nno. 91, seven cards in a row, one is an ace, spectator moves it to instructions and eliminates cards, ace remains\nstewart james
2001
new self-working card tricks Stewart James
Strange Voyage
No. 91, seven cards in a row, one is an Ace, spectator moves it to instructions and eliminates cards, Ace remains
most wanted list\nno. 4, list with twelve descriptions, one kind and all others ugly, value chosen with two numbers and description at that position is the kind one, small packet counting force\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Most Wanted List
No. 4, list with twelve descriptions, one kind and all others ugly, value chosen with two numbers and description at that position is the kind one, small packet counting force
combination luck\ncard and its position remembered, spectator deals down three times, using the stopped-at values and his position, selection appears on third attempt\npeter duffie\nstewart james effect
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Combination Luck
card and its position remembered, spectator deals down three times, using the stopped-at values and his position, selection appears on third attempt
linked\ntwo ropes hanging on performer's shoulder link, see also ring & tape sequence in "sefalaljia"\npaul curry\nsefalaljia\nstewart james\nlinked\npaul curry\nloops entwined\njack avis
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
Linked
two ropes hanging on performer's shoulder link, see also ring & tape sequence in "Sefalaljia"
lies, all lies\nno. 9, dollar bill in deck as crimp replacement, weird lie presentation to find location\nkarl fulves\nstewart james
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Lies, All Lies
No. 9, dollar bill in deck as crimp replacement, weird lie presentation to find location
die version\nno. 37, two numbers chosen with die, their values lie at their opposite positions, selection at sum\nkarl fulves\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Die Version
No. 37, two numbers chosen with die, their values lie at their opposite positions, selection at sum
an opening\ntwo card open prediction type trick, card where spectator stops determined by numbers\nkarl fulves\n51 faces north\nstewart james
2002
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
An Opening
two card Open Prediction type trick, card where spectator stops determined by numbers
51 faces north\n- the history
- the discovery
- the secret
- conclusion\nstewart james\nroom 51\ngordon bean\njerry k. hartman\nnorthern light\njerry k. hartman\n51 paces north\nallan slaight\nan opening\nkarl fulves\n26 faces north\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2002
penumbra Stewart James
51 Faces North
- The History
- The Discovery
- The Secret
- Conclusion
mental breakdown\nspectator thinks of a card from a fan of six random cards, magician divines it (princess card trick type of ending)\njay sankey\nstewart james
2003
twenty years of magic Jay Sankey, Stewart James
Mental Breakdown
Spectator thinks of a card from a fan of six random cards, magician divines it (Princess Card Trick type of ending)
26 faces north\nknown black card put in red half, spectator stops somewhere in red half (biddle force), at the odd-backed card\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\n51 faces north\nstewart james
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
26 Faces North
known black card put in red half, spectator stops somewhere in red half (Biddle Force), at the odd-backed card
cut force\ncf
face-up deck cut and cut-off packet placed face-down on table, rest on top, inverted henry christ force, credit information
- the force
- delayed action\nrobin robertson\nstewart james\n"handle with care" (robin robertson, 1964)\nletter from 1957 published in "the james file, vol. 1" (2000, see trick "jogestja")
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Robin Robertson, Stewart James
Cut Force
CF
face-up deck cut and cut-off packet placed face-down on table, rest on top, inverted Henry Christ Force, credit information
- The Force
- Delayed Action
Also published here
"Handle with Care" (Robin Robertson, 1964)
letter from 1957 published in "The James File, Vol. 1" (2000, see trick "Jogestja")
the gypsy foretells further than farther\nwith credit information\ncushing strout\nfurther than that\nstewart james\nstrout fellow\nallan slaight\nas far as you want to go\ncushing strout
2004
penumbra Cushing Strout
invisible setups\nidea to combine spelling with ladder stacks to find card\ncushing strout\nstewart james
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout, Stewart James
Invisible Setups
Idea to combine spelling with ladder stacks to find card
coins in a strange land\nmathematical spelling trick with row of four coins, based on stewart james "stranger in a strange land"\njim steinmeyer\nstewart james
2006
further impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer, Stewart James
Coins in a Strange Land
mathematical spelling trick with row of four coins, based on Stewart James "Stranger in a Strange Land"
five cards on the march\nmathematical spelling trick with row of five coins, based on stewart james "stranger in a strange land"\njim steinmeyer\nstewart james\na bird in the hand\nsteve mayhew
2006
further impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer, Stewart James
Five Cards on the March
mathematical spelling trick with row of five coins, based on Stewart James "Stranger in a Strange Land"
double boomerang\ntwo cards chosen, one is divined by magician, one is found in a sealed envelope. cards are chosen via mathematical procedure\nstewart james\nnew tops, dec 1964
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Double Boomerang
Two cards chosen, one is divined by magician, one is found in a sealed envelope. Cards are chosen via mathematical procedure
oraclew\nmagician divines a thought of number, predicts the card at the position of the number, and spells spectator's name to locate another selected card\nstewart james\nnew tops, jan 1967
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Oraclew
Magician divines a thought of number, predicts the card at the position of the number, and spells spectator's name to locate another selected card
dollars and (6th) sense\nthree coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them (uses bills instead of coins)\nstewart james\nlinking ring, oct 1971\nthe miracle divination - the problem of the three coins\n mahendra
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Dollars and (6th) Sense
Three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them (uses bills instead of coins)
parent-thesis\nan article about stewart's experience of child abuse, sad childhood, and horrible family\nstewart james\nallan slaight
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James, Allan Slaight
Parent-Thesis
An article about Stewart's experience of child abuse, sad childhood, and horrible family
try another field\nmagician predicts a number, a card, and a picture from a picture deck\nstewart james\nletter to allan slaught, dec 1979\nthe famous magazine test\ncy endfield
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
TRY aNother FIELD
Magician predicts a number, a card, and a picture from a picture deck
ontene prediction\nsixteen cards dealt into four by four square, magician predicts the sum of any chosen row or column\nstewart james\nhandwritten notes, june 1983
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Ontene Prediction
Sixteen cards dealt into four by four square, magician predicts the sum of any chosen row or column
the dream goes on\ntwo spectators each name a card freely, cards are found by counting and spelling in two different decks, includes version for a larger setting\nstewart james\nletter to howard lyons, march 15 1984
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Dream Goes On
Two spectators each name a card freely, cards are found by counting and spelling in two different decks, includes version for a larger setting
a class by itself\noff-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determine page number\nstewart james\na class by itself\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
A Class By Itself
Off-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determine page number
anger with a 'd'\nslip of paper with words thentear is used to predict ten heart and threaten, card trick and book test together\nstewart james\nletter to allan slaight, dec 12 1984
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Anger With a 'D'
Slip of paper with words THENTEAR is used to predict TEN HEART and THREATEN, card trick and book test together
package deal\ncard is inserted into a packet of nineteen cards at random spot by spectator, will form four hands of poker for four straights\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Package Deal
Card is inserted into a packet of nineteen cards at random spot by spectator, will form four hands of poker for four straights
while at the talking table\nstewart james talking about his imaginary friends that help him create tricks\nstewart james\nallan slaight
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James, Allan Slaight
While At The Talking Table
Stewart James talking about his imaginary friends that help him create tricks
vida pack, plus\ntwelve card set-up, based on stewart james' "vida pack"\nrichard vollmer\nstewart james
2007
best of friends - volume iii Richard Vollmer, Stewart James
Vida Pack, Plus
twelve card set-up, based on Stewart James' "Vida Pack"
the boy's world\nstewart describing how he started in magic and how he started creating magic\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Boy's World
Stewart describing how he started in magic and how he started creating magic
a match for gravity\nbar bet, looping pendulum, heavy expensive object tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor\nstewart james\nlinking ring, sep 1926
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
A Match for Gravity
Bar bet, looping pendulum, heavy expensive object tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor
murder by suggestion\nusing sum of two cards to determine a number, which corresponds to a list of body parts where a victim is to be stabbed, magician predicts the body part correctly\nstewart james\ntypewritten instructions, 1928
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Murder by Suggestion
Using sum of two cards to determine a number, which corresponds to a list of body parts where a victim is to be stabbed, magician predicts the body part correctly
spell of mystery\nspectator cuts the deck anywhere, top two cards are used to form a card (value and suit). magician then spells to find the card\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, june 1929
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Spell of Mystery
Spectator cuts the deck anywhere, top two cards are used to form a card (value and suit). Magician then spells to find the card
balldown\nsmall metal ball penetrates through larger wooden ball held snugly inside a tube\nstewart james\nhandwritten notes, november 10 1929
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Balldown
Small metal ball penetrates through larger wooden ball held snugly inside a tube
freedom of the sieze\nmagician divines card that was placed face to face with another card in the middle of the deck, deck held behind the back the whole time\nstewart james\nmarketed by abbott's 1937
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Freedom of the Sieze
Magician divines card that was placed face to face with another card in the middle of the deck, deck held behind the back the whole time
simplicity four ace trick\nstandard ace assembly effect, no sleights\nstewart james\nthe simplicity four ace trick\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
miraskill\nmagician can predict number of red and black cards in two piles\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, july 1935
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Miraskill
Magician can predict number of red and black cards in two piles
the book of the dead\ntwo spectators select a page each from a loose-leaf book, magician makes the two pages transpose\nstewart james\nmarketed by abbott's, 1939
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Book Of The Dead
Two spectators select a page each from a loose-leaf book, magician makes the two pages transpose
sefalaljia\none-man miniature spirit cabinet
phase one: ball and glass placed in cabinet. when cabinet opened, ball is magically inside the glass now
phase two: handkerchief tossed inside the cabinet knots itself
phase three: finger ring of spectator magically threads onto a piece of rope that has both ends outside of the cabinet
phase four: cigar placed inside the cabinet lights up and smokes itself
phase five: bottle of milk placed inside cabinet, liquid slowly disappears\nstewart james\nsefalaljia\nstewart james\nsefalaljia jr.\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Sefalaljia
One-man miniature spirit cabinet
Phase one: ball and glass placed in cabinet. When cabinet opened, ball is magically inside the glass now
Phase two: Handkerchief tossed inside the cabinet knots itself
Phase three: Finger ring of spectator magically threads onto a piece of rope that has both ends outside of the cabinet
Phase four: cigar placed inside the cabinet lights up and smokes itself
Phase five: Bottle of milk placed inside cabinet, liquid slowly disappears
sefalaljia jr.\njust the ring and string portion of sefalaljia, but done under a handkerchief\nstewart james\nsefalaljia jr. \nstewart james\nsefalaljia\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Sefalaljia Jr.
Just the ring and string portion of Sefalaljia, but done under a handkerchief
the love-sick tennis ball\ntennis ball inside a box rolls out by itself, apparently on command\nstewart james\ntops, dec 1940
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Love-Sick Tennis Ball
Tennis ball inside a box rolls out by itself, apparently on command
remembering the future\nfirst spectator chooses a card, second spectator cuts the deck and adds some numbers until single digit is arrived at, which matches the value of the first selection\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1941-42 and 1947
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Remembering the Future
First spectator chooses a card, second spectator cuts the deck and adds some numbers until single digit is arrived at, which matches the value of the first selection
further than that\nproduction of selection, royal flush, and other stuff\nstewart james\nfurther than that\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Further Than That
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
half and half\nword randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly\nstewart james\nhalf and half\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Half and Half
Word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly
the robot deck\nstack that allows you to do seven routines in a row
mental spell, straight poker, stud poker, blackjack, bridge, scrambled spelling bee, prophetic card discovery\nstewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Robot Deck
Stack that allows you to do seven routines in a row
vocalculate\nlie detector plot, three people select a card each, magician divines each card by detecting lies\nstewart james\nhandwritten notes, 1945\nthe awful truth\njack vosburgh
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Vocalculate
Lie detector plot, three people select a card each, magician divines each card by detecting lies
the prophet's choice\ncard at a number predicted by magician, two decks used, two cards\nstewart james\ntypewritten instructions, oct 6, 1946
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Prophet's Choice
Card at a number predicted by magician, two decks used, two cards
go go vanisher\nhandkerchief used to vanish small objects\nstewart james\nmarketed by harold sterling, 1947
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
the clincher\nspelling to thought of cards with a poker theme\nstewart james\ntypewritten instructions, aug 1947
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
first class passage\na ring is threaded onto a rope, in between two rings that are knotted onto the rope\nstewart james\nmarketed by sterling, 1947\na new ropes and rings experiment\nstanley collins
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
First Class Passage
A ring is threaded onto a rope, in between two rings that are knotted onto the rope
jamesway poker deal\ndeal a winning hand after shuffling a packet of cards any number of times, includes a version for a five aces deal\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Jamesway Poker Deal
Deal a winning hand after shuffling a packet of cards any number of times, includes a version for a Five Aces deal
ten nights in a cardroom\nmultiple phase routine with ten tricks
1. shuffled deck, you deal and win a game of draw poker
2. four spectators name a number each, the cards at those positions have the same value
3. you are able to name every card in a hand of poker as it is being dealt
4. card to pocket, card is lost in the deck by spectator, then card appears in your previously empty pocket. effect is repeated.
5. challenge card location
6. prediction trick
7. you deal yourself good cards for poker
8. you can predict what cards you will receive for poker
9. blackjack deal, spectator can name any number of hands and you will always win with a blackjack
10. shuffled deck, you blindfold yourself, you deal for poker and win once again\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Ten Nights In A Cardroom
Multiple phase routine with ten tricks
1. Shuffled deck, you deal and win a game of draw poker
2. Four spectators name a number each, the cards at those positions have the same value
3. You are able to name every card in a hand of poker as it is being dealt
4. Card to pocket, card is lost in the deck by spectator, then card appears in your previously empty pocket. Effect is repeated.
5. Challenge card location
6. Prediction trick
7. You deal yourself good cards for poker
8. You can predict what cards you will receive for poker
9. Blackjack deal, spectator can name any number of hands and you will always win with a blackjack
10. Shuffled deck, you blindfold yourself, you deal for poker and win once again
pokericulum\npoker routine, spectators are allowed to switch hands with you before you deal the final card to everyone, but you still win\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Pokericulum
Poker routine, spectators are allowed to switch hands with you before you deal the final card to everyone, but you still win
so-fair poker deal\nmulti phase poker deal, you always get a winning hand despite spectator getting to choose which card is dealt to you\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
So-Fair Poker Deal
Multi phase poker deal, you always get a winning hand despite spectator getting to choose which card is dealt to you
gobak card mystery\nselected card vanishes from packet, then returns and located by spectator spelling name\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Gobak Card Mystery
Selected card vanishes from packet, then returns and located by spectator spelling name
the purloined letters\na poem that predicts a selected card, has three different outs to predict three different cards\nstewart james\nmarketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Purloined Letters
A poem that predicts a selected card, has three different outs to predict three different cards
pocket of persistence\ndeck is placed in pocket unseen, magician can be blindfolded, but is able to extract winning poker hands, and even the mate to a previously selected card\nstewart james\ntypewritten instructions, apr 1949 and aug 1958
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Pocket of Persistence
Deck is placed in pocket unseen, magician can be blindfolded, but is able to extract winning poker hands, and even the mate to a previously selected card
ring leader\ntwo rings on a magic wand, covered by handkerchief. one of the rings is made to penetrate off the wand\nstewart james\nhandwritten notes, 1950
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Ring Leader
Two rings on a magic wand, covered by handkerchief. One of the rings is made to penetrate off the wand
falling card\nfive cards are clipped onto bulldog clips and threaded on a rope, when pulled taut, the selected card falls off the clip while the other four remain clipped\nstewart james\nletter to francis haxton, sep 1951
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Falling Card
Five cards are clipped onto bulldog clips and threaded on a rope, when pulled taut, the selected card falls off the clip while the other four remain clipped
micawber\ncard is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. this reversed card is used to locate the named card.\nstewart james\nlinking ring oct 1952
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Micawber
Card is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. This reversed card is used to locate the named card.
baker's dozen system\nstack that forces the number thirteen, no matter where the audience stops dealing\nstewart james\nhandwritten notes, 1953
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Baker's Dozen System
Stack that forces the number thirteen, no matter where the audience stops dealing
the doozer\ncards chosen by spectator and performer magically reverses in the deck. freely named card then appears to be the only card with a different back\nstewart james\nlinking ring oct 1953
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Doozer
Cards chosen by spectator and performer magically reverses in the deck. Freely named card then appears to be the only card with a different back
lejun\nprediction placed in clear tumbler, in full view. card is chosen fairly and found to match prediction\nstewart james\nlinking ring, aug 1954
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Lejun
Prediction placed in clear tumbler, in full view. Card is chosen fairly and found to match prediction
the gofar ball\nball disappears from a tube, travels to under an inverted tumbler under a second tube\nstewart james\nmagic mine, 1957
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Gofar Ball
Ball disappears from a tube, travels to under an inverted tumbler under a second tube
the tenth variation\ntwo cards chosen in red pack found to match two cards previously reversed in blue pack. then the back colors of the selections change places.\nstewart james\nletter to francis haxton, feb 28 1961
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Tenth Variation
Two cards chosen in red pack found to match two cards previously reversed in blue pack. Then the back colors of the selections change places.
card v\nfour cards in a group of five will secretly code the identity of the fifth card, done over telephone\nstewart james\nnew tops, dec 1961\nstudy in stud\nrussell "rusduck" duck
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Card V
Four cards in a group of five will secretly code the identity of the fifth card, done over telephone
the aag principle\nfive by five square filled with numbers generated by adding numbers up, magician can predict the total\nstewart james\nnew tops, oct 1962
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The AAG Principle
Five by five square filled with numbers generated by adding numbers up, magician can predict the total
split second\npacket of cards are torn in two, two spectators choose a half of a card, found to match\nstewart james\nnew tops, dec 1962
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Split Second
Packet of cards are torn in two, two spectators choose a half of a card, found to match
strangers from two worlds\nfive photos, one of them being a celebrity. spectator mixes them up and place them in a row, magician is able to eliminate all the four random photos\nstewart james\nnew tops, april 1963\nhummer's three-object divination\nbob hummer
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Strangers From Two Worlds
Five photos, one of them being a celebrity. Spectator mixes them up and place them in a row, magician is able to eliminate all the four random photos
as far as you want to go\n\ncushing strout\nfurther than that\nstewart james\nthe gypsy foretells further than farther\ncushing strout
2009
ten card mysteries anneman would have loved Cushing Strout
the two-ton prophet\nspectator thinks of a card, performer names a number, at that position is the thought-of card, full deck set-up, inspired by stewart james' "the prophet's choice" (james file, p. 2075)\ngordon bean
2009
penumbra Gordon Bean
The Two-Ton Prophet
spectator thinks of a card, performer names a number, at that position is the thought-of card, full deck set-up, inspired by Stewart James' "The Prophet's Choice" (James File, p. 2075)
jamesway poker\nreverse faro mixing, good hands are the result, two phases\ndavid solomon\njeff siegfried\n"the jamesway poker deal" (stewart james, linking ring, feb. 1948)\njamesway poker\ndavid solomon\njeff siegfried
2009
solomon's notes David Solomon, Jeff Siegfried
Jamesway Poker
reverse faro mixing, good hands are the result, two phases
Inspired by
"The Jamesway Poker Deal" (Stewart James, Linking Ring, Feb. 1948)
out on location\ntwo piles, dealt simultaneously, one card shows up face-up and at same position in other half is previous selection\nj. w. sarles\nkarl fulves\nall star aces\njohn scarne\nstewart james\nj. w. sarles
2010
prolix J. W. Sarles, Karl Fulves
Out On Location
two piles, dealt simultaneously, one card shows up face-up and at same position in other half is previous selection
the inverse function deck\npresentation for "james's miracle", two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\nmel bennett\n"coincidence of two numbers and a prediction" (nick trost, the new tops, july 1975)\njames's miracle\nstewart james
2010
prolix Mel Bennett
The Inverse Function Deck
presentation for "James's Miracle", two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
gravity unmatched\narticle on stewart james' "a match for gravity"\nadam rubin\nstewart james
2010
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 8 Adam Rubin, Stewart James
the trapdoor issue #5\non creating magic, stewart james, david ben, credit check\nsteve beam\ncreating magic\nsteve beam
2011
the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam
The Trapdoor Issue #5
on Creating Magic, Stewart James, David Ben, Credit Check
synonymax\ncards with pictures and words, selections are divined, inspired by stewart james' "book of the dead" & max maven's "soloflex"\ntom stone\nstewart james\nmax maven\nsoloflex\nphilip t. goldstein
2011
maelstrom Tom Stone, Stewart James, Max Maven
Synonymax
cards with pictures and words, selections are divined, inspired by Stewart James' "Book of the Dead" & Max Maven's "Soloflex"
a bird in the hand\naudience selects finger through counting procedure - middle finger\nsteve mayhew\nfive cards on the march\njim steinmeyer\nstewart james\nfinger flinger\nmarty kane\nsteve beam
2011
full frontal mayhew Steve Mayhew
A Bird in the Hand
audience selects finger through counting procedure - middle finger
dachebox\nvarious unfinished ideas for stewart james' sefalaljia<br/>- silks from another century<br/>- wired (featuring idea for ted lesley's "mind bender")<br/>- ceiling thoughts<br/>- shivers<br/>- vanishing sefalaljia\ntom stone\nstewart james
2011
maelstrom Tom Stone, Stewart James
DacheBox
various unfinished ideas for Stewart James' Sefalaljia - Silks from Another Century - Wired (featuring idea for Ted Lesley's "Mind Bender") - Ceiling Thoughts - Shivers - Vanishing Sefalaljia
colors\n"miraskill" as a game, with prediction\nmichał kociołek\n"view to a 'skill" ebook (john bannon, 2008)\nmiraskill\nstewart james
2012
8 effects and a sleight Michał Kociołek
miraskill scissors-paper-stone\nmiraskill with cards printed for game of scissors, paper and stone\njoe fendel\nmiraskill\nstewart james
2012
magical mathematics Joe Fendel
Miraskill Scissors-Paper-Stone
Miraskill with cards printed for game of Scissors, Paper and Stone
the mysterious number seven\nsum prediction of numbers filled in grid, uses the aag principle\nstewart james\npersi diaconis\nron graham
2012
magical mathematics Stewart James, Persi Diaconis, Ron Graham
The Mysterious Number Seven
Sum prediction of numbers filled in grid, uses the AAG Principle
lie-decker\ndespite the deck lying, the magician uses it to determine the color and value of the selection, and to locate the selection.\nmax maven\n"spell of mystery" (stewart james, marketed, 1929)\n"my own particular way" (ryan matney, card jones, 2004)\nmoracle\nlin searles\nimmoracle\nphilip t. goldstein\nsi-decker\nsteve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Max Maven
Lie-Decker
Despite the deck lying, the magician uses it to determine the color and value of the selection, and to locate the selection.
Related to
"Spell of Mystery" (Stewart James, marketed, 1929)
"My Own Particular Way" (Ryan Matney, Card Jones, 2004)
alpha betting\nten card poker deal principle with alphabet cards, performer can always spell a word before spectator\nstewart james\n"alpha betting" (stewart james in print, 1989)
2015
the bammo ten card deal dossier Stewart James
Alpha Betting
Ten Card Poker Deal principle with alphabet cards, performer can always spell a word before spectator
liberty, fraternity, equality\nmatching effect where two spectators end up with the same number of cards, despite numerous choices and opportunities to impact the outcome.\nramón riobóo\nmiraskill\nstewart james
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 Ramón Riobóo
Liberty, Fraternity, Equality
Matching effect where two spectators end up with the same number of cards, despite numerous choices and opportunities to impact the outcome.
mark of the reader\nthe selected card vanishes. when the spectator's two attempts to find his own card fails, the values of the two are added to arrive at a total. turning to that page in a book, the selection is found there.\ntony griffith\n"mark of the reader" (stewart james, pentagram, feb. 1947)
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 Tony Griffith
Mark of the Reader
The selected card vanishes. When the spectator's two attempts to find his own card fails, the values of the two are added to arrive at a total. Turning to that page in a book, the selection is found there.
Related to
"Mark of the Reader" (Stewart James, Pentagram, Feb. 1947)
alligator\nten red and ten black cards shuffled, pairs dealt according to rules, outcome predicted and added value of chosen pair divined\njohn hostler\nmiraskill\nstewart james\nthe self-correcting set-up\nkarl fulves
2016
magnum opossum John Hostler
Alligator
ten red and ten black cards shuffled, pairs dealt according to rules, outcome predicted and added value of chosen pair divined
stuart's strip poker\nspectator thinks of card, shuffles and removes it, cards dealt and missing card completes straight\njoseph barry\n"package deal" (stewart james, james file i, p. 1089)\nthe four royal flushes\njohn scarne\ndouble george\nderek delgaudio
2017
operandi Joseph Barry
Stuart's Strip Poker
spectator thinks of card, shuffles and removes it, cards dealt and missing card completes straight
Inspired by
"Package Deal" (Stewart James, James File I, p. 1089)
caandy\ncard at any number, card created by combining value and suit of two cards\nchris mayhew\n"the spell of mystery" (stewart james, 1929)
2017
elixir Chris Mayhew
Caandy
Card at any number, card created by combining value and suit of two cards