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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
open letter to burling hull\non hull's publication stage magic\ntheodore annemann\nto annemann\nburling hull\nresponse to burling hull's letter\ntheodore annemann 1935 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	Open Letter to Burling Hull	on Hull's publication Stage Magic	Related to To Annemann (Burling Hull, 1935) Response to Burling Hull's Letter (Theodore Annemann, 1935)	1935	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 13)	62		→ Articles / Letters
november 1935\non burling hull, phil smith, howard albright, mr. rouclere\ntheodore annemann 1935 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	November 1935	on Burling Hull, Phil Smith, Howard Albright, Mr. Rouclere		1935	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 14)	65		→ Articles / Columns
to annemann\n\nburling hull\nopen letter to burling hull\ntheodore annemann 1935 the jinx 1-50 Burling Hull	To Annemann		Related to Open Letter to Burling Hull (Theodore Annemann, 1935)	1935	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 14)	68		→ Articles / Letters
response to burling hull's letter\n\ntheodore annemann\nopen letter to burling hull\ntheodore annemann 1935 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	Response to Burling Hull's Letter		Related to Open Letter to Burling Hull (Theodore Annemann, 1935)	1935	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 14)	68		→ Articles / Letters
december 1935\non otis manning,gene gordon, andrew brennan doing a trick with a business card, burling hull, exposure\ntheodore annemann 1935 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	December 1935	on Otis Manning,Gene Gordon, Andrew Brennan doing a trick with a business card, Burling Hull, exposure		1935	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 15)	71		→ Articles / Columns
annemann's psychic writing\nappearing writing on paper card answers question\ntheodore annemann\npsychic writing variation\ntheodore annemann\nslate trick\nburling hull\nspirits\njack avis\npsychographitti\nthomas alan waters 1935 mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann	Annemann's Psychic Writing	appearing writing on paper card answers question	Related to Psychic Writing Variation (Theodore Annemann, 1936) Variations Slate Trick (Burling Hull, 1971) Spirits (Jack Avis, 1975) Psychographitti (Thomas Alan Waters, 1983)	1935	Mental Bargain Effects	4		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... → Billet / Readings
january 1936\non sam margolies, cardini, john mullholand, julian proskauer, eugene homer, percy abbott, doctor wilson, burling hull\ntheodore annemann 1936 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	January 1936	on Sam Margolies, Cardini, John Mullholand, Julian Proskauer, Eugene Homer, Percy Abbott, Doctor Wilson, Burling Hull		1936	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 16)	77		→ Articles / Columns
to our associated dealers\n\nburling hull 1936 the jinx 1-50 Burling Hull	To Our Associated Dealers			1936	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 17)	94		→ Articles / Letters
april 1936\non l. j. jenkins, mystic craig, burling hull, frank lane, herman hansen\ntheodore annemann 1936 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	April 1936	on L. J. Jenkins, Mystic Craig, Burling Hull, Frank Lane, Herman Hansen		1936	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 19)	103		→ Articles / Columns
may 1936\non harlan tarbell, fred keating, theodore arnold, frank lane, dr. jacob daley, glenn gravatt, max holden, burling hull, henry ford\ntheodore annemann 1936 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	May 1936	on Harlan Tarbell, Fred Keating, Theodore Arnold, Frank Lane, Dr. Jacob Daley, Glenn Gravatt, Max Holden, Burling Hull, Henry Ford		1936	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 20)	110		→ Articles / Columns
the magnetized cards\ncard attached to hand, three methods\n unknown\nburling hull 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Unknown, Burling Hull	The Magnetized Cards	card attached to hand, three methods		1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	353		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Cards Cling to Hand
giant acrobatic cards\nsome jumbo cards are dealt face up face down alternating, they turn over again while a second packet is now mixed alternately, double backers\nu. f. grant\n"stage magic" (burling hull, 1932)\nbelieve it or not!\nnick trost 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant	Giant Acrobatic Cards	some jumbo cards are dealt face up face down alternating, they turn over again while a second packet is now mixed alternately, double backers	Variations Believe It or Not! (Nick Trost, 1997) Also published here "Stage Magic" (Burling Hull, 1932)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	127		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation → Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations → Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Traveling Triumph
the svengali deck\nhandling tips and getting into it from divided svengali deck\nburling hull 1938 greater magic Burling Hull	The Svengali Deck	handling tips and getting into it from divided svengali deck		1938	Greater Magic	430		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Other Applications & Handling of Long-Short-Deck → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck
the mene tekel deck\nconstruction and handling\nburling hull 1938 greater magic Burling Hull	The Mene Tekel Deck	construction and handling		1938	Greater Magic	438		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Menetekel
rogers' ever ready forcing pack\nshort forcing cards glued on long indifferent cards\ndr. ford rogers\ntelepathic deck of cards\nhenry hardin\nharlan tarbell\nburling hull\nthe tele-psychic-omatic deck\nbob farmer 1938 greater magic Dr. Ford Rogers	Rogers' Ever Ready Forcing Pack	short forcing cards glued on long indifferent cards	Related to Telepathic Deck of Cards (Henry Hardin, Harlan Tarbell, Burling Hull, 1945/27) Variations The Tele-Psychic-Omatic Deck (Bob Farmer, 2017)	1938	Greater Magic	451		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Other Applications & Handling of Long-Short-Deck
new sheet reading\nquestions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, q&a\nburling hull\ntheodore annemann 1939 the jinx 51-100 Burling Hull, Theodore Annemann	New Sheet Reading	questions in numbered envelopes answered by medium, Q&A		1939	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 73)	491		→ Billet / Readings → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Paper / Envelopes / Normal
slip control\nselection switched out with slip force type action\nburling hull 1940 the jinx 51-100 Burling Hull	Slip Control	selection switched out with slip force type action		1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 80)	522		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
expert billiard ball manipulation (parts i and ii)\n\npaul fleming\nburling hull 1944 the paul fleming book reviews - volume i Paul Fleming (reviewer)	Expert Billiard Ball Manipulation (Parts I and II)	by Burling Hull		1944	The Paul Fleming Book Reviews - Volume I	92		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
telepathic deck of cards\nearly tossed out deck versions with one card\nhenry hardin\nharlan tarbell\nburling hull\nrogers' ever ready forcing pack\ndr. ford rogers 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Henry Hardin, Harlan Tarbell, Burling Hull	Telepathic Deck of Cards	early tossed out deck versions with one card	Related to Rogers' Ever Ready Forcing Pack (Dr. Ford Rogers, 1938)	1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	244		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck
svengali deck\n\nburling hull 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Burling Hull	Svengali Deck			1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	245		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck
jack miller slate routine\ntwo slates, no flap\njack miller\nslate display sequence\njack miller\nburling hull 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Jack Miller	Jack Miller Slate Routine	two slates, no flap	Related to Slate Display Sequence (Jack Miller, Burling Hull, 1985)	1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	396		→ Slate / Appearing Writing → Slate / Normal → Slate / Display Sequences & False Counts
the back room\non le magicien, ralph read, wilbur kattner, burling hull, hen fetsch\nbruce elliott 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Le Magicien, Ralph Read, Wilbur Kattner, Burling Hull, Hen Fetsch		1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 106)	428		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non mike bornstein, karrel fox, stuart jules, martin gardner, burling hull\nbruce elliott 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Mike Bornstein, Karrel Fox, Stuart Jules, Martin Gardner, Burling Hull		1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 116)	468		→ Articles / Columns
brahman bell\nstop trick, spectator rings a bell when he wants, with burling hull's popeyed popper deck\ncy keller 1951 the phoenix 201 - 250 Cy Keller	Brahman Bell	stop trick, spectator rings a bell when he wants, with Burling Hull's PopEyed Popper Deck		1951	The Phoenix 201 - 250 (Issue 233)	932		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick
answering the questions\nexamples of answers\normond mcgill\nburling hull's "how to answer questions", 1921 & 1927 (revised edition)\nthe answering of questions\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley 1951 psychic magic — vol. 2 Ormond McGill	Answering the Questions	examples of answers	Related to Burling Hull's "How to Answer Questions", 1921 & 1927 (revised edition) The Answering of Questions (John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley, 1947)	1951	Psychic Magic — Vol. 2	21		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
billard ball vanish in paper cone\n\nburling hull 1954/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Burling Hull	Billard Ball Vanish in Paper Cone			1954/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6	21		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Vanish Routines → Paper / Cone made from Paper
no. 3. second variation of the no. 1 principle\nslip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date\ntony corinda\nburling hull 1958 the swami gimmick Tony Corinda, Burling Hull	No. 3. Second Variation of the No. 1 Principle	slip of paper is sealed between two pennies, spectator receives a though of date		1958	The Swami Gimmick	17		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Telepathy → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
reverse against body\n\njean hugard\nburling hull 1961 the magic of charles earle miller Jean Hugard, Burling Hull	Reverse against Body			1961	The Magic of Charles Earle Miller	23		→ Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Passive
mephisto's hkf production\nhandkerchief appears in smoke from cigarette\nburling hull 1962 the new phoenix 351-400 Burling Hull	Mephisto's HKF Production	handkerchief appears in smoke from cigarette		1962	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 374)	323		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Production / Bare Handed
the back room\non don alan, burling hull idea for spongeball climax (plastic mice), e. w. brady, russ burgess\ndon tanner 1963 the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner	The Back Room	on Don Alan, Burling Hull idea for Spongeball climax (plastic mice), E. W. Brady, Russ Burgess		1963	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 379)	346		→ Articles / Articles
on dunninger's slate trick\nand al baker's improvement\nburling hull 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Burling Hull	on Dunninger's Slate Trick	and Al Baker's improvement		June 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 8)	105		→ Articles / Letters → Slate / Miscellaneous
babel\nburling hull, magic & mentalism mix\nkarl fulves 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves	Babel	Burling Hull, magic & mentalism mix		Sep. 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 11)	120		→ Articles / Columns
etcetera\nbusiness card idea by burling hull\nsid lorraine\ned morrisey\ngeorge blake\nburling hull 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Sid Lorraine, Ed Morrisey, George Blake, Burling Hull	Etcetera	business card idea by Burling Hull		Sep. 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 11)	122		→ Business Cards → Articles / Letters
black book\nthree-digit number chosen, first word on this page divined, p. 241 for further reference\nburling hull 1968 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Burling Hull	Black Book	three-digit number chosen, first word on this page divined, p. 241 for further reference		Dec. 1968	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 4 No. 2)	231		→ Book / Book Test
variation on hull's prediction\ntabled card turns out to be any named card, sticky substance\nedward marlo\nburling hull 1968 expert card conjuring Edward Marlo, Burling Hull	Variation on Hull's Prediction	tabled card turns out to be any named card, sticky substance		1968	Expert Card Conjuring	114		→ Cards / Principles / Sticky → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Tabled Card is Named Card
etcetera\n\nmo howarth\nray bedwell\nburling hull\njohn widmayer\nlu brent 1969 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Mo Howarth, Ray Bedwell, Burling Hull, John Widmayer, Lu Brent	Etcetera			Sep. 1969	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 4 No. 11)	282		→ Articles / Letters
slate trick\nmaster slate writing, writing appears on slates, described thanks to mickey hades (see p. 460)\nburling hull\nannemann's psychic writing\ntheodore annemann 1971 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Burling Hull	Slate Trick	Master Slate Writing, writing appears on slates, described thanks to Mickey Hades (see p. 460)	Inspired by Annemann's Psychic Writing (Theodore Annemann, 1935)	Sep. 1971	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 11)	441		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... → Slate / Appearing Writing → Slate / Display Sequences & False Counts
stage illusions\nbrief\nkarl fulves\nburling hull 1973 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves (reviewer)	Stage Illusions	by Burling Hull brief		Jan. 1973	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 8 No. 3)	582		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
dictionary of mentalism\n\nkarl fulves\nburling hull 1973 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves (reviewer)	Dictionary of Mentalism	by Burling Hull		Feb. 1973	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 8 No. 4)	599		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
pull the knot & ring off\n\nphil willmarth\nburling hull\nj. g. thompson, jr. "top secrets of magic vol. 2" p. 227 1975 the ring & rope book - volume one Phil Willmarth, Burling Hull	Pull the Knot & Ring Off		Related to J. G. Thompson, Jr. "Top Secrets of Magic Vol. 2" P. 227	1975	The Ring & Rope Book - Volume One	34		→ Rope / Knot Effects → Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
seventy years of progress in thought transmission acts\nintroduction on code acts\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Seventy Years of Progress in Thought Transmission Acts	introduction on code acts		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	99		→ Propless / Coding / Using Assistant → Mental Magic / Effects / Two Person Telepathy
the burling hull second sight act\n- the stage second sight act - the improved burling hull plan - heightening effect - selecting easiest objects - how to describe unfamiliar articles - surprise reading of coins - coding information (colors, metals, shapes, sizes, nature, u.s.a. coins) - blackboard tests\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Burling Hull Second Sight Act	- The Stage Second Sight Act - The Improved Burling Hull Plan - Heightening Effect - Selecting Easiest Objects - How to Describe Unfamiliar Articles - Surprise Reading of Coins - Coding Information (Colors, Metals, Shapes, Sizes, Nature, U.S.A. Coins) - Blackboard Tests		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	107		→ Propless / Coding / Using Assistant → Mental Magic / Effects / Two Person Telepathy
the volta improved second sight question act\nverbal and none verbal codes for answering questions, q&a - to speak exactly the same sentence each time - the volta verbal code - alternative applications - the volta verbal code table - the exact qualification of the question - a memorizing system - the volta system of silent fixed position codes (the head position code, hand position signal code, double-up fixed position code, left/right hand codes) - question classifications\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Volta Improved Second Sight Question Act	verbal and none verbal codes for answering questions, q&a - To Speak Exactly the Same Sentence Each Time - The Volta Verbal Code - Alternative Applications - The Volta Verbal Code Table - The Exact Qualification of the Question - A Memorizing System - The Volta System of Silent Fixed Position Codes (The Head Position Code, Hand Position Signal Code, Double-Up Fixed Position Code, Left/Right Hand Codes) - Question Classifications		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	117		→ Propless / Coding / Using Assistant → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Mental Magic / Effects / Two Person Telepathy
stage methods of reading and rendering spectators' questions\n- the hold out (with assistant who collects billets) - the box entrance method - switch basket method - back of orchestra switch - box collection method - hull's brass burning bowl method - the mirror bowl - switch bag methods - the method of communicating to performer - the wireless phone - direct connection - metal ball - ball stand - roller hand device - projector method - blackboard method - sleeve transmission method - glass of water transmission method - faro method - lead-off - the "chicago" metal ball - simplified metal ball: "eureka" model - burling hull's non-electrical method - hull's deluxe question transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions	- The Hold Out (with assistant who collects billets) - The Box Entrance Method - Switch Basket Method - Back of Orchestra Switch - Box Collection Method - Hull's Brass Burning Bowl Method - The Mirror Bowl - Switch Bag Methods - The Method of Communicating to Performer - The Wireless Phone - Direct Connection - Metal Ball - Ball Stand - Roller Hand Device - Projector Method - Blackboard Method - Sleeve Transmission Method - Glass of Water Transmission Method - Faro Method - Lead-Off - The "Chicago" Metal Ball - Simplified Metal Ball: "Eureka" Model - Burling Hull's Non-Electrical Method - Hull's Deluxe Question Transmitter (table with crystal ball on it)		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	133		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Billet / Switches → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
the super-stage method mind reading act\ngiant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act	giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	141		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
complete mind reading acts and systems for club, banquet and parlor\n- burling hull sealed message reading pyramid - "mind devination" - puhl's "sealed letter reading supreme" - "the unique question reading act" - the stylus and envelope method - the hull-poole try reading method - the envelope package reading idea - the book reading device - gysels envelope pile method - the burling hull sheet readings - "reado method" sealed readings - "the famous $25.00 sealed letter test" - the burling hull improved letter test - the fay readings - burling hull's club stationary - crystal gazing act\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor	- Burling Hull Sealed Message Reading Pyramid - "Mind Devination" - Puhl's "Sealed Letter Reading Supreme" - "The Unique Question Reading Act" - The Stylus and Envelope Method - The Hull-Poole Try Reading Method - The Envelope Package Reading Idea - The Book Reading Device - Gysels Envelope Pile Method - The Burling Hull Sheet Readings - "Reado Method" Sealed Readings - "The Famous $25.00 Sealed Letter Test" - The Burling Hull Improved Letter Test - The Fay Readings - Burling Hull's Club Stationary - Crystal Gazing Act		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	143		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Mental Magic / Effects / Readings (Cold, Crystal, Hand, Tarot etc.) → Paper / Envelopes / Window Envelope
close work or clairvoyant methods\n- sealed and burned - hull box and ashes reading - hull folded question reading - clairvoyant envelope reading - hull's dark seance reading method - the dr. q. dark readings - clairvoyant writing table method - clip board method - the cardboard clipboards - the hull-pool universal sealed reading act\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Close Work or Clairvoyant Methods	- Sealed and Burned - Hull Box and Ashes Reading - Hull Folded Question Reading - Clairvoyant Envelope Reading - Hull's Dark Seance Reading Method - The Dr. Q. Dark Readings - Clairvoyant Writing Table Method - Clip Board Method - The Cardboard Clipboards - The Hull-Pool Universal Sealed Reading Act		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	159		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Dark Room Effects → Mental Magic / Effects / Readings (Cold, Crystal, Hand, Tarot etc.)
the question answering act\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Question Answering Act			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	169		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Mental Magic / Effects / Readings (Cold, Crystal, Hand, Tarot etc.)
practice method for fast answering\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Practice Method for Fast Answering			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	172		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Mental Magic / Principles / Cold Reading
the exclusive volta supper club reading\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Exclusive Volta Supper Club Reading			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	177		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
the master volta method for supper club readings\nwith hull card, flipped inside out one-handed\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Master Volta Method for Supper Club Readings	with Hull Card, flipped inside out one-handed		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	185		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
the volta "lecture" readings method\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Volta "Lecture" Readings Method			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	188		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
the volta table sealed question reading\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Volta Table Sealed Question Reading			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	189		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
pointers and tips from experience on working tables\n- handling hecklers - charity drives - fees and gratuities\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Pointers and Tips from Experience on Working Tables	- Handling Hecklers - Charity Drives - Fees and Gratuities		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	199		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Articles / Articles
the ultra question answering act - with no questions written\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Ultra Question Answering Act - With No Questions Written			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	205		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Mental Magic / Principles / Cold Reading
number-vision flight\nspectator writes three-digit number on a slate, performer divines it, palmed diminishing mirror\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Number-Vision Flight	spectator writes three-digit number on a slate, performer divines it, palmed diminishing mirror		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	13		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Divination → Mental Magic / Principles / Glimpsing → Slate / Peeking
all-fair want ad test\nads cut out by spectators and put in glass bowl, one selected, word on it chosen and divined, specially printed ad page with force words\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	All-Fair Want Ad Test	ads cut out by spectators and put in glass bowl, one selected, word on it chosen and divined, specially printed ad page with force words		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	15		→ Newspaper / Newspaper Test
forcing methods\nto force a number\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Forcing Methods	to force a number		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	19		→ Numbers / Number Forces / Paper Cards
volta spiro-predicto\nword or prediction appears on blank card with spectator's signature on other side, switching paper with stack of envelopes\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Volta Spiro-Predicto	word or prediction appears on blank card with spectator's signature on other side, switching paper with stack of envelopes		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	19		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... → Paper / Envelopes / Miscellaneous
master memory feats\nabout six hundred digits in a grid brought by the performer, demonstration of having it memorized\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Master Memory Feats	about six hundred digits in a grid brought by the performer, demonstration of having it memorized		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	23		→ Propless / Memory Stunts / Miscellaneous
thought transference superb\nword and number predicted with different-colored pencils, presented as "spectator reads minds", carbon-paper and swami with metal point instead of writing tip\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Thought Transference Superb	word and number predicted with different-colored pencils, presented as "spectator reads minds", carbon-paper and swami with metal point instead of writing tip		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	25		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous → Paper / Envelopes / Carbon Paper Envelopes → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
dunninger's "television"\nspectator makes simple geometric drawing, performer duplicates it, three versions - method 1. with cards (shiny reflective card) - method 2. with note-book (reflector card inside notebook) - method 3. with bare hands (mirror/reflector on back of hand)\njoseph dunninger\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Joseph Dunninger, Burling Hull	Dunninger's "Television"	spectator makes simple geometric drawing, performer duplicates it, three versions - Method 1. With Cards (shiny reflective card) - Method 2. With Note-Book (reflector card inside notebook) - Method 3. With Bare Hands (mirror/reflector on back of hand)		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	28		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication → Mental Magic / Principles / Glimpsing
ball of paper held by spectator bursts into flame\nchemical\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Ball of Paper Held by Spectator Bursts into Flame	chemical		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	32		→ Light & Fire / Fire → Mental Magic / Effects / Psychokinesis → Mental Magic / Effects / Special Powers
burling hull's super psychic billet switch\nwith sticky wax part in cup, billet poured into hand\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Burling Hull's Super Psychic Billet Switch	with sticky wax part in cup, billet poured into hand		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	33		→ Billet / Switches
volta's giant "esp" thot projection\ndeck with twenty-five symbols/designs, spectators cut off a small pile each and remember bottom card, key cards brought openly to bottom with a ruse\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Volta's Giant "ESP" Thot Projection	deck with twenty-five symbols/designs, spectators cut off a small pile each and remember bottom card, key cards brought openly to bottom with a ruse		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	34		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
miracle newspaper test\nspectator makes circle on newspaper\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Miracle Newspaper Test	spectator makes circle on newspaper		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	41		→ Newspaper / Newspaper Test → Pen/Pencil / Not Writing
yoga pulse test and volta light test\npulse and blood flow demonstration\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Yoga Pulse Test and Volta Light Test	pulse and blood flow demonstration		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	43		→ Propless / Fakir Stuff
the who dunnit mystery\nfour weapons in row on table, selected weapon, victim and murderer divined\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Who Dunnit Mystery	four weapons in row on table, selected weapon, victim and murderer divined		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	44		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Divination → Mental Magic / Effects / Contact & Muscle Reading → Games / Murder Game
getting an audience member on stage\n\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Getting an Audience Member on Stage			1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	41		→ Articles / Articles
the two fold miracle\nspectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Two Fold Miracle	spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	49		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection → Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Spectator shuffles - Subtleties → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Full Deck
the double force\nspectator pushes card reversed in deck, cards on either side are forced\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Double Force	spectator pushes card reversed in deck, cards on either side are forced		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	50		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Magic Thrust & Variations
"visual thought projection"\nfive unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	"Visual Thought Projection"	five unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	50		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
crystal ball telepathy\nspectator sees name of card in crystal ball\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Crystal Ball Telepathy	spectator sees name of card in crystal ball		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	51		→ Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination by Spectator
duke outdone\nsix cards chosen, divined by spectators in crystal ball\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Duke Outdone	six cards chosen, divined by spectators in crystal ball		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	53		→ Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator
an experiment in the science of impossibility\ntwo spectators reverse a deck each under cover of a cloth attached to their jackets, they are the same and match a reversed card in a third deck, double facer deck\nburling hull\nthe dark force\ndenis behr 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	An Experiment in the Science of Impossibility	two spectators reverse a deck each under cover of a cloth attached to their jackets, they are the same and match a reversed card in a third deck, double facer deck	Related to The Dark Force (Denis Behr, 2018)	1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	55		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force
volta's "all-fair" dictionary feat\nnumbers written on card or slate are used to arrive at sentence in dictionary, forcing a range of nine numbers\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Volta's "All-Fair" Dictionary Feat	numbers written on card or slate are used to arrive at sentence in dictionary, forcing a range of nine numbers		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	61		→ Book / Book Test → Numbers / Number Forces / Only Calculation
grant's "predicto" book and card test\nnumber up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck\nu. f. grant\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism U. F. Grant, Burling Hull	Grant's "Predicto" Book and Card Test	number up to fifty-two named, that card value used to count to a page and word in book, word written on reversed card in deck		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	65		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Other Applications & Handling of Long-Short-Deck → Book / Book Test
volta's master bok test mystery\nseveral two-digit numbers on paper, cut out, two pieces chosen and all digits added, first sentence on that page divined\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Volta's Master Bok Test Mystery	several two-digit numbers on paper, cut out, two pieces chosen and all digits added, first sentence on that page divined		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	67		→ Paper / Add-a-Number Pad → Book / Book Test → Numbers / Number Forces / Other Props
premier magazine book test\npage chosen with playing cards\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Premier Magazine Book Test	page chosen with playing cards		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	71		→ Book / Magazine Test
word divino\nplaying card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Word Divino	playing card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	73		→ Book / Book Test
word divino #2\nplaying card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book, book cracked open at that spot\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Word Divino #2	playing card pushed into book, first sentence on that page divined or predicted, duplicate card secretly in other end of book, book cracked open at that spot		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	74		→ Book / Book Test
an old word force\ndouble-pocket bag with numbered chips\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	An Old Word Force	double-pocket bag with numbered chips		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	74		→ Book / Book Test → Numbers / Number Forces / Other Props → Apparatus / Changing & Switching Devices
a clever book test\nluminous paint on every page\nburling hull\nal wheatley 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull, Al Wheatley	A Clever Book Test	luminous paint on every page		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	75		→ Book / Book Test
the invisible hand writes\nwriting appears on slate (visibly), burling hull chemical chalk\nburling hull\n"the spirits know all" - a living and dead combination\nburling hull\nu. f. grant 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Invisible Hand Writes	writing appears on slate (visibly), Burling Hull Chemical Chalk	Related to "The Spirits Know All" - A Living and Dead Combination (Burling Hull, U. F. Grant, 1976)	1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	79		→ Slate / Appearing Writing
"the spirits know all" - a living and dead combination\nname of dead person appears gradually on slate - the grant method - burling hull method - another hull materialization - volta name appearance - the daring volta method - mediums dead and alive discovery\nburling hull\nu. f. grant\nthe invisible hand writes\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull, U. F. Grant	"The Spirits Know All" - A Living and Dead Combination	name of dead person appears gradually on slate - The Grant Method - Burling Hull Method - Another Hull Materialization - Volta Name Appearance - The Daring Volta Method - Mediums Dead and Alive Discovery	Related to The Invisible Hand Writes (Burling Hull, 1976)	1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	82		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test → Slate / Appearing Writing → Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts
the performer presents a number test\nrow of numbers written on slate, a number arrived at by calculation, numbers wiped away and calculated number appears (1089)\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The Performer Presents a Number Test	row of numbers written on slate, a number arrived at by calculation, numbers wiped away and calculated number appears (1089)		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	86		→ Slate / Appearing Writing → Numbers / Number Forces / Only Calculation
the "spirits" correct a mistake\nslate filled with letters, wiped clean, name of chosen card appears on slate\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	The "Spirits" Correct a Mistake	slate filled with letters, wiped clean, name of chosen card appears on slate		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	88		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery → Slate / Appearing Writing
a mind reading number divination\nnumber chosen, it appears spelled out on slate - with a flap - without the flap - another "no flap" method\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	A Mind Reading Number Divination	number chosen, it appears spelled out on slate - With a Flap - Without the Flap - Another "No Flap" Method		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	89		→ Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination → Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Magic Square → Slate / Appearing Writing → Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts → Numbers / Number Forces / Other Props
spirits from china\nchinese characters appear on slate, performer translates into anything he wants\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Spirits From China	Chinese characters appear on slate, performer translates into anything he wants		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	92		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A → Slate / Appearing Writing → Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts
combination with dunninger slater number feat\ncombined with visible appearing writing\nburling hull\nthe miracle slate test (the baffling 16 digit effect)\njoseph dunninger 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Combination with Dunninger Slater Number Feat	combined with visible appearing writing	Inspired by The Miracle Slate Test (The Baffling 16 Digit Effect) (Joseph Dunninger, 1983)	1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	94		→ Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination → Slate / Appearing Writing
thrilling colored spirit paintings\nburling hull chemical chalk, visible appearing writing in colors, with forced picture card\nburling hull 1976 the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull	Thrilling Colored Spirit Paintings	Burling Hull Chemical Chalk, visible appearing writing in colors, with forced picture card		1976	The Amazing World of Mentalism	94		→ Slate / Appearing Writing
the mystic word\non max maven, burling hull, kate shiels, david hoy\nbascom jones 1978 the compleat magick — volume iii Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Max Maven, Burling Hull, Kate Shiels, David Hoy		1978	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 220)	1100		→ Articles / Columns
brain shock 2\nusing the burling hull reversible card, inside out fold\norville wayne meyer\nbrain shock\ncicardi 1979 the compleat magick — volume iii Orville Wayne Meyer	Brain Shock 2	using the Burling Hull reversible card, inside out fold	Inspired by Brain Shock (Cicardi, 1976)	1979	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 225)	1123		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks
spirit writing\nno. 48, message appears on one of two slates, false count\ntheodore annemann\nburling hull 1979 self-working mental magic Theodore Annemann, Burling Hull	Spirit Writing	No. 48, message appears on one of two slates, false count		1979	Self-Working Mental Magic	76		→ Slate / Appearing Writing → Slate / Display Sequences & False Counts
sidesidal\ncombination of lorraine's and baker's book tests\nthomas alan waters\nal baker's "dictionary test" in burling hull's "encyclopedic dictionary of mentalism" vol. 2, p. 34.\nidea of 40,000 words\nsid lorraine 1983 mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters	SideSidAl	combination of Lorraine's and Baker's book tests	Related to Al Baker's "Dictionary Test" in Burling Hull's "Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mentalism" Vol. 2, p. 34. Idea of 40,000 Words (Sid Lorraine, 1941)	1983	Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)	376		→ Book / Book Test
the mene tekel deck\nreproduced ad from 1908 as "the devil's pass"\nburling hull 1983 a history of the brainwave principle Burling Hull	The Mene Tekel Deck	reproduced ad from 1908 as "The Devil's Pass"		1983	A History of the Brainwave Principle	5		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Menetekel
the svengali principle\nexplaining the principle, with reproduced ad by burling hull from 1909 - short ends - short corners - scallop shorts (& combined cuts) - roughed svengali deck\nkarl fulves 1983 a history of the brainwave principle Karl Fulves	The Svengali Principle	explaining the principle, with reproduced ad by Burling Hull from 1909 - short ends - short corners - scallop shorts (& combined cuts) - roughed Svengali deck		1983	A History of the Brainwave Principle	10		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Other Applications & Handling of Long-Short-Deck → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Scallop Short → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Mirage Forcing Deck
hull vs. leroy\nburling hull complaining about w. d. leroy's imitated products in 1910\n unknown 1983 a history of the brainwave principle Unknown	Hull vs. Leroy	Burling Hull complaining about W. D. Leroy's imitated products in 1910		1983	A History of the Brainwave Principle	12		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Menetekel → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck
the miracle slate test (the baffling 16 digit effect)\nclosing effect, four four digit numbers are added and sum divined, flap\njoseph dunninger\ncombination with dunninger slater number feat\nburling hull 1983 dunninger's act Joseph Dunninger	The Miracle Slate Test (The Baffling 16 Digit Effect)	closing effect, four four digit numbers are added and sum divined, flap	Variations Combination with Dunninger Slater Number Feat (Burling Hull, 1976)	1983	Dunninger's Act	9		→ Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination → Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts
slate display sequence\ndone with cardboard\njack miller\nburling hull\njack miller slate routine\njack miller 1985 self-working paper magic Jack Miller, Burling Hull	Slate Display Sequence	done with cardboard	Related to Jack Miller Slate Routine (Jack Miller, 1945/27)	1985	Self-Working Paper Magic	97		→ Slate / Display Sequences & False Counts
the client confidence sugar shocker\nnine sugar packets are numbered on one side, double facer sugar packet is used to force a certain number\nfrancis carlyle\n? truzi\nburling hull\npaul harris\nsimply mental\njack parker 1996 the art of astonishment — book 3 Francis Carlyle, ? Truzi, Burling Hull, Paul Harris	The Client Confidence Sugar Shocker	nine sugar packets are numbered on one side, double facer sugar packet is used to force a certain number	Related to Simply Mental (Jack Parker, 2007)	1996	The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue Secrets of the Astonishing Executive)	263		→ Numbers / Number Forces / Other Props → Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Packet / Miscellaneous
electra-trance card\nmirror on back of joker\nburling hull\nkarl fulves 1996 blocking off Burling Hull, Karl Fulves	Electra-Trance Card	mirror on back of joker		1996	Blocking Off	151		→ Cards / Principles / Shiner → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Eccentric Gaffs → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
super supreme force\nhofzinser spread force variation, reprinted from "bulletin of latest sleights and tricks" (1914)\nburling hull 2003 hofzinser notebook Burling Hull	Super Supreme Force	Hofzinser Spread Force variation, reprinted from "Bulletin of Latest Sleights and Tricks" (1914)		2003	Hofzinser Notebook	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) → Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force
mid-nite marvel\nperformer finds a four-of-a-kind below table, those transpose with some card in the deck, changed from dark room effect to below table - second approach (involving the location of a selection)\nburling hull\nkarl fulves\n"mid-nite marvel" (burling hull, clever card collection of 1932) 2005 latter day secrets Burling Hull, Karl Fulves	Mid-Nite Marvel	performer finds a four-of-a-kind below table, those transpose with some card in the deck, changed from dark room effect to below table - Second Approach (involving the location of a selection)	Inspired by "Mid-Nite Marvel" (Burling Hull, Clever Card Collection of 1932)	2005	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)	403		→ Cards / Principles / Stranger Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Sense of Touch / Card Identity → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous → Dark Room Effects
simply mental\ncard selected via eliminating face down cards in face up-face down deck matches previously made prediction (selection process similar to that of using double-headed coin)\njack parker\nheads-up\nmarcello truzzi\nthe client confidence sugar shocker\nfrancis carlyle\n? truzi\nburling hull\npaul harris 2007 the magician's ltd cookbook Jack Parker	Simply Mental	Card selected via eliminating face down cards in face up-face down deck matches previously made prediction (selection process similar to that of using double-headed coin)	Inspired by Heads-Up (Marcello Truzzi, 1977) Related to The Client Confidence Sugar Shocker (Francis Carlyle, ? Truzi, Burling Hull, Paul Harris, 1996)	2007	The Magician's Ltd Cookbook	90		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
the spirit of little bo peep\nplunger\nburling hull\nstage magic #3, 1935 2010 prolix Burling Hull	The Spirit of Little Bo Peep	plunger	Also published here Stage Magic #3, 1935	2010	Prolix (Issue 7)	479		→ Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle → Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu
the dark force\nspectator reverses any card below table, forced, sbs\ndenis behr\nan experiment in the science of impossibility\nburling hull\na revelation\ndai vernon 2018 handcrafted card magic — volume 3 Denis Behr	The Dark Force	spectator reverses any card below table, forced, SBS	Related to An Experiment in the Science of Impossibility (Burling Hull, 1976) A Revelation (Dai Vernon, 2006)	2018	Handcrafted Card Magic — Volume 3	41		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force