a thought is fathomed \n using deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins \n theodore annemann \n fathomed thought \n theodore annemann \n a fathomed thought \n sam schwartz
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Thought is Fathomed
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
between the lines \n book test, using deck of cards in si stebbins order for word selection \n theodore annemann \n between the lines \n theodore annemann \n demon's effect \n sam schwartz
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Between the Lines
book test, using deck of cards in Si Stebbins order for word selection
forced prognostico \n selection appears on blank card \n tom sellers \n val evans \n fan-tastic \n sam schwartz
1940
the jinx 51-100 Tom Sellers, Val Evans
sam-ultaneous \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles \n sam schwartz \n tri-multaneous \n sam schwartz \n ram-ultaneous \n ramón riobóo \n diabolicool \n steve beam
1962
close-up card magic Sam Schwartz
Sam-Ultaneous
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles
push-through poker \n four cards change to complete royal flush \n harry lorayne \n dai vernon \n sam schwartz
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne, Dai Vernon, Sam Schwartz
red dragon \n five symbols, chosen one predicted (in an odd way) \n mike morhman \n the third great sin \n sam schwartz \n esp sixth-thot \n nick trost \n dr. jackyl \n karl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Mike Morhman
Red Dragon
five symbols, chosen one predicted (in an odd way)
tri-multaneous \n - part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
- part 2: sam-ultaneous
- part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348 \n sam schwartz \n "break even" (howard lyons, ibidem #4) \n "mini-miracle" (john hamilton, linking ring, april 1967) \n sam-ultaneous \n sam schwartz \n speaking of spells \n cushing strout
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Tri-Multaneous
Part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
Part 2: Sam-Ultaneous
Part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348
Inspired by
"Break Even" (Howard Lyons, Ibidem #4)
"Mini-Miracle" (John Hamilton, Linking Ring, April 1967)
album \n with pictures of jack bateman, mike caldwell, leslie guest, mohammed bey (sam horowitz), bud dietrich, pete biro, phoa yan tion, sam schwartz, mark leddy, jimmy stewart, al flosso, pete martino, bill broderson, jerry lukins, john mullholland, abril lamarque, richard cardini, harry blackstone, al de lage, kent richards, norm nielsen \n unknown
1970
ireland's yearbooks
Unknown
Album
with pictures of Jack Bateman, Mike Caldwell, Leslie Guest, Mohammed Bey (Sam Horowitz), Bud Dietrich, Pete Biro, Phoa Yan Tion, Sam Schwartz, Mark Leddy, Jimmy Stewart, Al Flosso, Pete Martino, Bill Broderson, Jerry Lukins, John Mullholland, Abril Lamarque, Richard Cardini, Harry Blackstone, Al de Lage, Kent Richards, Norm Nielsen
working against time \n egg timer with miniature card on bottom used, card under egg timer change into selection with "the card under the timer" line \n sam schwartz \n dropsy diddle \n eddie fields \n the lucky coin \n roberto giobbi
1971
kabbala — volume 1 Sam Schwartz
Working Against Time
egg timer with miniature card on bottom used, card under egg timer change into selection with "the card under the timer" line
hex squared \n 4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, see also p. 512 and also p. 550 for ideas by "eddie" cowles and karl fulves \n karl fulves \n hex squared \n karl fulves \n the square ring \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n forced march \n sam schwartz \n hex squared \n karl fulves \n introduction \n karl fulves \n hex in color \n john j. beck iii \n john a. beck
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Hex Squared
4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, see also p. 512 and also p. 550 for ideas by "Eddie" Cowles and Karl Fulves
mexican monte \n monte/twist combo with unexpected/funny cards appearing \n karl fulves \n monte madness \n gene castillon \n five as five count \n karl fulves \n monte madness - ladies sing the blues \n gene castillon \n impromptu mexican \n jack avis \n mexican iv \n karl fulves \n carlisle fair cards \n howard w. rheam \n sam's monte \n sam schwartz
1972
mexican monte Karl Fulves
Mexican Monte
monte/twist combo with unexpected/funny cards appearing
babel \n sam schwartz, s.a.m. boston assembly's golden anniversary celebration, charles reynolds's "innovations", joseph dunninger, buckley bottom deal anecdote \n karl fulves
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Babel
Sam Schwartz, S.A.M. Boston Assembly's Golden Anniversary Celebration, Charles Reynolds's "Innovations", Joseph Dunninger, Buckley Bottom Deal anecdote
odd-even-odd \n four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings \n sam schwartz \n odd-even-odd \n brother john hamman \n odd-even-odd again \n harvey rosenthal
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Odd-Even-Odd
four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings
three way ropes \n - equal-unequal
- knotting the ropes
- three to one
see p. 520, p. 550 and p. 1300 for credit information on the plots \n sam schwartz
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Three Way Ropes
Equal-Unequal
Knotting the Ropes
Three to One
see p. 520, p. 550 and p. 1300 for credit information on the plots
incredi-box magic \n combination of boston & okito box with shims in bottom and lid
- construction
- instant push through (coin through bottom of box)
- quick change (four half dollars change to four quarters in box) \n sam schwartz \n the slotted okito box \n sam schwartz
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Incredi-Box Magic
combination of Boston & Okito box with shims in bottom and lid
Construction
Instant Push Through (coin through bottom of box)
Quick Change (four half dollars change to four quarters in box)
odd-even-odd \n two odd and two even cards change place, two then change to jacks \n brother john hamman \n odd-even-odd \n sam schwartz \n even odder ii \n richard kaufman \n even odder \n richard kaufman \n brother john hamman
1973
epilogue Brother John Hamman
Odd-Even-Odd
two odd and two even cards change place, two then change to Jacks
lightning link \n see also p. 684 for credit information, and p. 757 for more credit information by sid lorraine regarding dr. fred ervis and richard durham \n a. kojima \n lightning unlink \n karl fulves \n the linking ropes \n conrad c. bush \n lightning link ii \n sam schwartz \n lightning link \n a. kojima \n from tom hubbard \n tom hubbard \n up the sleeve \n joseph k. schmidt
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 A. Kojima
Lightning Link
see also p. 684 for credit information, and p. 757 for more credit information by Sid Lorraine regarding Dr. Fred Ervis and Richard Durham
thot echo \n two card location, straight set-up, see also p. 758 for comment by marvin johnson \n sam schwartz \n thought echo \n sam schwartz \n thot echo \n sam schwartz
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Thot Echo
two card location, straight set-up, see also p. 758 for comment by Marvin Johnson
down & under (done over) \n card chosen by cutting off cards, removing some of those into pocket, remembering card at position in rest, down-under deal location \n sam schwartz
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Down & Under (Done Over)
card chosen by cutting off cards, removing some of those into pocket, remembering card at position in rest, down-under deal location
alchemy with coins \n two copper and two sliver coins, transpositions and transformation, surprise appearance of handful of pennies, see also p. 758 for comment by marvin johnson \n sam schwartz \n "alchemy with coins" (sam schwartz, linking ring)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Alchemy with Coins
two copper and two sliver coins, transpositions and transformation, surprise appearance of handful of pennies, see also p. 758 for comment by Marvin Johnson
speaking of spells \n setting up for the referenced spelling tricks with location routine \n cushing strout \n "baker + johnson combination" (f. j. baker, marvin johnson) \n crazy clocks \n fred g. taylor \n perfect speller \n bruce cervon \n child's play \n karl fulves \n tri-multaneous \n sam schwartz
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Cushing Strout
Speaking of Spells
setting up for the referenced spelling tricks with location routine
Inspired by
"Baker + Johnson Combination" (F. J. Baker, Marvin Johnson)
one thought ahead \n prediction in wallet \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n the french moroccan card to wallet \n father cyprian \n thot in color \n sam schwartz
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves, Father Cyprian
thot in color \n odd-backed prediction in envelope, odd-backed long-short menetekel deck \n sam schwartz \n one thought ahead \n karl fulves \n father cyprian
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Thot in Color
odd-backed prediction in envelope, odd-backed long-short Menetekel deck
odd-even-odd again \n four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings \n harvey rosenthal \n odd-even-odd \n sam schwartz
1976
close-up sampler — part 1 Harvey Rosenthal
Odd-Even-Odd Again
four odd and four even cards on two piles, on the odd side are then the even cards and on the other side the four kings
the bizarre twist! \n card perpendicular between two other cards turns visually over, color changing back kicker ("the bizarre routine") \n paul harris \n twistrap \n sam schwartz \n cros twist \n daniel cros \n the bizarre vanish \n paul harris \n iso-warp \n david britland \n the interlock twist \n david britland \n eureka \n stephen tucker \n with 4 \n stephen tucker \n david britland \n marc russell \n all around twist \n david britland \n nautilace \n david britland \n on the bizarre twist \n marc russell \n bizarre transposition \n marvin leventhal \n plastic surgery \n doug conn \n the bizarre twist \n paul harris \n notes on the bizarre twist \n jack avis \n a one hand twist \n jack avis \n the diagonal twist \n jack avis \n bizarre assignment \n peter gröning
1976
paul harris reveals some of his most intimate secrets Paul Harris
The Bizarre Twist!
card perpendicular between two other cards turns visually over, color changing back kicker ("The Bizarre Routine")
dropsy diddle \n spectator locates selection by dropping coin on card in a spread, involves a gag with the card printed on the coin and a final card transformation \n eddie fields \n working against time \n sam schwartz \n cutting remarks \n scott weiser \n darwin ortiz \n les shore \n the lucky coin \n roberto giobbi
1976
the artful dodges of eddie fields Eddie Fields
Dropsy Diddle
Spectator locates selection by dropping coin on card in a spread, involves a gag with the card printed on the coin and a final card transformation
the magic 13 \n no. 13, two spectators take a few cards and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position \n sam schwartz
1976
self-working card tricks Sam Schwartz
The Magic 13
No. 13, two spectators take a few cards and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position
brainstorm \n essentially b'wave effect, ungaffed method \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz \n red blues \n karl fulves \n brainstorm iii \n karl fulves \n alias \n karl fulves \n helen o'ploy \n karl fulves
1978
four-card brainwave Karl Fulves, Father Cyprian, Sam Schwartz
the lazy gambler \n pokerhand gets better multiple times, changes into royal flush as finale \n sam schwartz \n no. 1 with a bullet \n karl fulves
1978
the chronicles Sam Schwartz
The Lazy Gambler
pokerhand gets better multiple times, changes into Royal Flush as finale
twistrap \n bizarre twist type effect, credit claim ("subsequently a midwest amateur published a routine based on a similar idea.") \n sam schwartz \n the bizarre twist! \n paul harris
1978
the chronicles Sam Schwartz
Twistrap
Bizarre Twist type effect, credit claim ("Subsequently a midwest amateur published a routine based on a similar idea.")
red blues \n ungaffed b'wave method, "brainstorm ii" \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz
1979
the chronicles Karl Fulves
black out \n 2&2, two reds and two blacks mixed, they all change to black, repeated with another set of red and black cards, see p. 1301 for comment \n karl fulves \n snapblack \n karl fulves \n all red \n sam schwartz \n red limit \n r. k. miller
1979
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Black Out
2&2, two reds and two blacks mixed, they all change to black, repeated with another set of red and black cards, see p. 1301 for comment
vosburgh lyons puzzle \n number theory puzzle in building pairs of numbers \n l. vosburgh lyons \n from sam schwartz \n sam schwartz
1979
interlocutor L. Vosburgh Lyons
brainstorm iii \n effect with full deck outlined, no method given \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz
1979
interlocutor Karl Fulves
forced march \n 4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card \n sam schwartz \n hex squared \n karl fulves
1980
curioser Sam Schwartz
Forced March
4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card
the square ring \n 4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, only three instructions \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n hex squared \n karl fulves \n the square ring \n karl fulves \n sam schwartz
1980
curioser Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
The Square Ring
4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, only three instructions
all red \n 2&2, two reds and two blacks mixed, they all change to black, repeated with another set of red and black cards, then all eight cards change to red \n sam schwartz \n black out \n karl fulves \n jack avis notes on all red \n jack avis
1980
the chronicles Sam Schwartz
All Red
2&2, two reds and two blacks mixed, they all change to black, repeated with another set of red and black cards, then all eight cards change to red
digital dollars \n over the phone game, to win highest value bill \n karl fulves \n digital diamonds \n karl fulves \n telefon trick \n reinhard müller \n digital addition \n sam schwartz \n einstein's shell game \n karl fulves
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Karl Fulves
the secret thrust \n loading, cards, billets or envelopes into a wallet, morse thoughts on flip-over wallets \n al mann \n sam schwartz
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann, Sam Schwartz
The Secret Thrust
loading, cards, billets or envelopes into a wallet, morse thoughts on flip-over wallets
ices and kings \n four aces, four kings, two cards exchanged, stay separated, and so on, credit claim \n karl fulves \n status quo \n ben christopher \n interrupted ices \n sam schwartz
1982
six impromptu card tricks Karl Fulves
Ices and Kings
four Aces, four Kings, two cards exchanged, stay separated, and so on, credit claim
anagramarye \n selected word from a text is divined, with abc cards \n thomas alan waters \n philip t. goldstein \n sam schwartz' "anagramatic" in "linking ring", vol. 43, no.1. 1963
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Philip T. Goldstein
Anagramarye
selected word from a text is divined, with ABC cards
Inspired by
Sam Schwartz' "Anagramatic" in "Linking Ring", Vol. 43, No.1. 1963
las vegas straight \n hole card nine of hearts, other cards almost make it a straight flush in hearts, other cards change to clubs, then hole card to ace of clubs
effect by fulves, method by schwartz \n sam schwartz \n atlantic city stud \n karl fulves
1982
las vegas straight Sam Schwartz
Las Vegas Straight
hole card Nine of Hearts, other cards almost make it a straight flush in hearts, other cards change to Clubs, then hole card to Ace of Clubs
effect by Fulves, method by Schwartz
anagram matrix \n six cards with word lists of six words, spectator names position and remembers a word on any card, divined \n stewart james \n "anagramatic facsimile" (stewart james, tops, march 1953) \n interlocking anagrams \n sam 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 \n same trick without knowing position \n sam schwartz \n "word-a-matic" (sam schwartz, 1963, linking ring) \n anagram matrix \n stewart james
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
incredi test #1 \n spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers first word, word and sign divined \n sam schwartz \n reading celebrities \n karl fulves \n short circuiting \n karl fulves
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Incredi Test #1
spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers first word, word and sign divined
incredi test #2 \n spectator opens book on his birth week and remembers first word, word and birthday divined
- tips on presentation
- the birthday trick (only week known, exact birthday with additional table on which spectator has to tell which weekday his birthday falls on)
- duplicate dates \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Incredi Test #2
spectator opens book on his birth week and remembers first word, word and birthday divined
Tips on Presentation
The Birthday Trick (only week known, exact birthday with additional table on which spectator has to tell which weekday his birthday falls on)
tips on slate technique \n having an index on the slate or a writing pad, or programmed into a pocket calculator \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Tips on Slate Technique
having an index on the slate or a writing pad, or programmed into a pocket calculator
last word test \n spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers last word, word and sign divined \n sam schwartz \n the silent r \n karl fulves
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Last Word Test
spectator opens book on his zodiac sign and remembers last word, word and sign divined
mental monk \n 14-15 stack that forces number and thus a word into astrology book \n sam schwartz \n monk's mystery \n jack vosburgh
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Mental Monk
14-15 stack that forces number and thus a word into Astrology book
the 14-15 test \n forcing different word in the astrology book with the 14-15 stack \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The 14-15 Test
forcing different word in the Astrology book with the 14-15 stack
demon's effect \n using si stebbins stack to force a word in the astrology book \n sam schwartz \n between the lines \n theodore annemann
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Demon's Effect
using Si Stebbins stack to force a word in the Astrology book
a fathomed thought \n si stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in astrology book \n sam schwartz \n a thought is fathomed \n theodore annemann
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
A Fathomed Thought
Si Stebbins cut anywhere, top three cards added to select page and highest value gives position of word, possible words are made for anagram fishing in Astrology book
the first great sin \n "greatsin", removing any letter, rest can be arranged into word ("deletion principle"), worked into astrology book for fishing \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The First GREAT SIN
"GREATSIN", removing any letter, rest can be arranged into word ("deletion principle"), worked into Astrology book for fishing
the third great sin \n letter cards sent to host in advance, they predict a chosen word from the astrology book
(a) on card sticky
(b) double facers
(c) double facers \n sam schwartz \n red dragon \n mike morhman \n another great sin \n karl fulves
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The Third GREAT SIN
letter cards sent to host in advance, they predict a chosen word from the Astrology book
(A) on card sticky
(B) double facers
(C) double facers
the caster test \n procedure to chose word in astrology book, always gives an anagram of "caster" \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
The CASTER Test
procedure to chose word in Astrology book, always gives an anagram of "caster"
under the influence \n stack that forces number and thus word in astrology book \n sam schwartz \n item in gen magazine
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
Under The Influence
stack that forces number and thus word in Astrology book
a book test in code \n stack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
A Book Test in Code
stack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination
incredi card \n lucky card from astrology book is divined \n sam schwartz \n notes by karl fulves \n karl fulves
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
reading celebrities \n divining birth sign of a friend of the spectator or celebrity with astrology book \n karl fulves \n incredi test #1 \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Karl Fulves
Reading Celebrities
divining birth sign of a friend of the spectator or celebrity with Astrology book
short circuiting \n fishing variation in the "incredi test #1"
- group doubling \n karl fulves \n incredi test #1 \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Karl Fulves
mind erasing \n no. 89, list of objects memorized, spectator names all numbers except one, last one is named by performer, memory stunt, clocking \n unknown \n digit memory \n sam schwartz
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
Mind Erasing
No. 89, list of objects memorized, spectator names all numbers except one, last one is named by performer, memory stunt, clocking
digit memory \n no. 93, list of ten objects memorized, spectator names all numbers except one, last one is named by performer, memory stunt, using fingers \n sam schwartz \n mind erasing \n unknown
1983
self-working number magic Sam Schwartz
Digit Memory
No. 93, list of ten objects memorized, spectator names all numbers except one, last one is named by performer, memory stunt, using fingers
sand trap \n ideas posed as a problem:
- small packet counted, quarter card appears within packet, on next count half card, and so on until full card
- also in reverse as vanish
- cannibals
- quarters assemble and restore
- progressive unprinting (sam schwartz) \n karl fulves
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card Karl Fulves
Sand Trap
ideas posed as a problem:
small packet counted, quarter card appears within packet, on next count half card, and so on until full card
the square ring \n no. 66, 4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, only three instructions \n karl fulves \n sam schwartz \n the square ring \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Sam Schwartz
The Square Ring
No. 66, 4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, only three instructions
psychorama \n no. 80, one of five cards thought of, single-no fishing \n gene "phantini" grant \n sam schwartz \n poker vision \n karl fulves \n the optioned future \n karl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks Gene "Phantini" Grant, Sam Schwartz
Psychorama
No. 80, one of five cards thought of, single-no fishing
geiger counter card \n forcing joker-gaff à la sellers for two cards \n don england \n fan-tastic \n sam schwartz
1985/93
don england's gaffed to the hilt! Don England
vernon's rope puzzle \n performer ties his fingers up with rope, pulls, rope comes free, spectator cannot duplicate it
- the vernon puzzle (method #1)
- notes by karl fulves
- the vernon puzzle (method #2) \n dai vernon \n sam schwartz \n "rope puzzle" (tenkai, genii, may 1971, p. 434) \n string thru hand \n conrad c. bush \n dai vernon
1986
contemporary rope magic — part ii Dai Vernon, Sam Schwartz
Vernon's Rope Puzzle
performer ties his fingers up with rope, pulls, rope comes free, spectator cannot duplicate it
interrupted ices \n four aces, four kings, two cards exchanged, stay separated, and so on \n sam schwartz \n ices and kings \n karl fulves
1989
and a packet of cards Sam Schwartz
Interrupted Ices
four Aces, four Kings, two cards exchanged, stay separated, and so on
quarter turn \n a card turns over one quarter at the time \n sam schwartz \n a problem in "new submarine card" (1983)
1989
and a packet of cards Sam Schwartz
torn up \n card torn in quarters vanishes, on a blank card in packet of blanks the card reappears a quarter at a time \n sam schwartz \n "new submarine card" (1983)
1989
and a packet of cards Sam Schwartz
Torn Up
card torn in quarters vanishes, on a blank card in packet of blanks the card reappears a quarter at a time
order restored \n two rows of three cards each (mates), after some exchanges one of each is each row \n sam schwartz
1989
and a packet of cards Sam Schwartz
Order Restored
two rows of three cards each (mates), after some exchanges one of each is each row
no. 1 with a bullet \n poker hand gets better every time it's displayed and the cards get bullet holes, posed as problem \n karl fulves \n the lazy gambler \n sam schwartz
1989
kaleidoscope Karl Fulves
No. 1 With A Bullet
poker hand gets better every time it's displayed and the cards get bullet holes, posed as problem
metalogic \n no. 77, four coins, each represents a president, one chosen and divined \n edward bagshawe \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Edward Bagshawe, Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Metalogic
No. 77, four coins, each represents a president, one chosen and divined
thought knots \n no. 53, spectators tie knots, they are counted and that many words counted down in this book, that word is forced and "of", force book \n karl fulves \n sam schwartz
1990
self-working rope magic Karl Fulves, Sam Schwartz
Thought Knots
No. 53, spectators tie knots, they are counted and that many words counted down in this book, that word is forced and "of", force book
witness \n six spectators with cards and pens, one of them writes an x on his card behind performers back, those with red cards must speak truth, black must lie, performer finds murderer \n karl fulves \n keith downs (abra #2362) \n clue \n jack yates \n partner in crime \n sam schwartz \n witness \n karl fulves \n pack of lies \n karl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Witness
six spectators with cards and pens, one of them writes an X on his card behind performers back, those with red cards must speak truth, black must lie, performer finds murderer
partner in crime \n version of "witness" in which criminal has a partner \n sam schwartz \n witness \n karl fulves \n witness \n karl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Sam Schwartz
Partner in Crime
version of "Witness" in which criminal has a partner
witness \n further comments \n karl fulves \n witness \n karl fulves \n partner in crime \n sam schwartz
1992
supplement to deceptive practices Karl Fulves
thought process \n one of thirteen cards thought of, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card, see also p. 47 \n sam schwartz \n "contemplation" (interim report) \n innermost thought \n sam schwartz \n me thinks \n karl fulves \n you-me poker \n karl fulves \n you, babe \n karl fulves
1993
rigmarole Sam Schwartz
Thought Process
one of thirteen cards thought of, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card, see also p. 47
innermost thought \n same trick, using thirteen specific cards to optimize multiple outs, also as phone effect \n sam schwartz \n thought process \n sam schwartz
1993
rigmarole Sam Schwartz
Innermost Thought
same trick, using thirteen specific cards to optimize multiple outs, also as phone effect
me thinks \n one of thirteen cards thought of, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card \n karl fulves \n thought process \n sam schwartz
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
Me Thinks
one of thirteen cards thought of, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card
you-me poker \n two poker hands, one card moved to spectator's hand, spectator thinks of one of his cards, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card \n karl fulves \n thought process \n sam schwartz
1993
verbatim Karl Fulves
You-Me Poker
two poker hands, one card moved to spectator's hand, spectator thinks of one of his cards, dealing procedure according to thought-of card (color, value, suit), selection narrowed down by having one key card
you, babe \n after counting procedure with birthday a card with value nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way \n karl fulves \n 3 little words \n stewart james \n thought process \n sam schwartz \n notes on contemplation \n karl 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
thot echo \n two card location, straight set-up \n sam schwartz \n thot echo \n sam schwartz \n the trinity concept \n ben train \n echoed \n joseph barry
1995
card college — volume 1 Sam Schwartz
the lucky coin \n spectator locates a chosen card with a coin \n roberto giobbi \n working against time \n sam schwartz \n dropsy diddle \n eddie fields \n cutting remarks \n scott weiser \n darwin ortiz \n les shore \n surprise index \n david stone \n surprise index \n david stone \n karte unter schachtel \n axel hecklau \n extending the luck \n helder guimarães
1995
card college — volume 1 Roberto Giobbi
letters \n jo sarles is the widow of j. w. sarles (jim?) \n jo sarles \n sam schwartz \n herb zarrow
1995
underworld Jo Sarles, Sam Schwartz, Herb Zarrow
poker vision \n "a mindreading trick with casino cards"
card thought of from a packet of fifteen cards with five different casino backs (rainbow) is divined, single-no fishing \n karl fulves \n "tour of vegas" (cheat sheet #9) \n psychorama \n gene "phantini" grant \n sam schwartz \n stripped down \n karl fulves
1995
the fine print Karl Fulves
Poker Vision
"A mindreading trick with casino cards"
card thought of from a packet of fifteen cards with five different casino backs (rainbow) is divined, single-no fishing
devil's date \n "two diary tricks"
card listed in diary is only odd-backed card in deck \n sam schwartz \n informant \n karl fulves
1996
underworld Sam Schwartz
Devil's Date
"Two Diary Tricks"
card listed in diary is only odd-backed card in deck
any card - any wallet \n card in face-up spread named, odd-backed duplicate predicted in wallet \n sam schwartz \n informant \n karl fulves
1996
underworld Sam Schwartz
Any Card - Any Wallet
card in face-up spread named, odd-backed duplicate predicted in wallet
informant \n further comments and credit information on the referenced items, espn gag, steve fearson's easy float \n karl fulves \n double control \n karl fulves \n contacting the spirits \n karl fulves \n gemini journal \n karl fulves \n metal to metal \n slydini \n little alice \n karl fulves \n 2¢ lie detector \n karl fulves \n devil's date \n sam schwartz \n this little piggy \n karl fulves
1996
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items, ESPN gag, Steve Fearson's Easy Float
informant \n further comments and credit information on the referenced items \n karl fulves \n heads i win \n john scarne \n a novelty spelling mystery \n william larsen \n t. page wright \n how to beat the test \n karl fulves \n any card - any wallet \n sam schwartz \n voice print \n karl fulves \n kuda bux's secret \n kuda bux \n loves diamonds, seeks romance \n karl fulves \n xo-5 \n joseph k. schmidt
1996
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items
keys for month & date \n - a month like any other
- the system in detail
- the key for the month
- the key for the date
- the key for the year
- day of the week
- what to remember
- how to practice \n sam schwartz \n time flies \n karl fulves
1997
day for any date Sam Schwartz
the sam schwartz system \n - the system in summary
- refinements
- years at a glance
- double digit years
- the system at work \n sam schwartz
1997
day for any date Sam Schwartz
the optioned future \n seven piles formed, spectator thinks of one in the pile that matches the week day he is born in, divined and predicted \n karl fulves \n psychorama \n gene "phantini" grant \n sam schwartz
1997
day for any date Karl Fulves
The Optioned Future
seven piles formed, spectator thinks of one in the pile that matches the week day he is born in, divined and predicted
a.e. s.s. e.m. iou \n credit information
- method i (preferred method)
- retention of vision method \n wesley james \n a.e.-i.o.u. \n sam schwartz
1997
the magical record and thoughts of wesley james Wesley James
plus ultra \n 4x4 layout with alphabet cards, row chosen and letters arrange to build a word, this item matches a selection from a deck with pictures \n sam schwartz \n "ultra combination" (pavel)
1997
the fine print Sam Schwartz
Plus Ultra
4x4 layout with alphabet cards, row chosen and letters arrange to build a word, this item matches a selection from a deck with pictures
a new year curiosity \n "dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1997 arrived at \n martin gardner \n dr. irving joshua matrix \n rec newsletter (michael ecker) \n a very good year \n sam schwartz
1997
the fine print Martin Gardner, Dr. Irving Joshua Matrix
A New Year Curiosity
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1997 arrived at
bottled \n penny and quarter in hand, hand-pocket sequence, chosen coin travels into miniature bottle, first marketed in 1964 \n sam schwartz \n informant \n karl fulves
1997
the fine print Sam Schwartz
Bottled
penny and quarter in hand, hand-pocket sequence, chosen coin travels into miniature bottle, first marketed in 1964
a very good year \n "dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1998 arrived at \n sam schwartz \n a new year curiosity \n martin gardner \n dr. irving joshua matrix
1997
the fine print Sam Schwartz
A Very Good Year
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1998 arrived at
bar room poker \n "the second layout", shuffling sequence to set for deal, nine pairs \n karl fulves \n back room poker \n sam schwartz
1998
mutus nomen Karl Fulves
Bar Room Poker
"The Second Layout", shuffling sequence to set for deal, nine pairs
map of the mind \n "new maps", paper with grid filled with card values that are later assigned to spectators \n sam schwartz
1998
mutus nomen Sam Schwartz
Map of the Mind
"New Maps", paper with grid filled with card values that are later assigned to spectators
informant \n further comments and credit information on the referenced items \n karl fulves \n black prediction \n karl fulves \n slydini's dream deck \n slydini \n bottled \n sam schwartz \n bow & arrow knot \n dai vernon \n jack attack \n frank stefani \n the k diaries \n martin gardner \n all star aces \n john scarne \n stewart james \n j. w. sarles \n other worlds \n john werner
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items
time flies \n "short takes"
method to calculate key \n karl fulves \n keys for month & date \n sam schwartz \n lightning numbers \n karl fulves
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
kings can count \n two piles, spades and hearts counted in one packet, prediction about difference made \n sam schwartz
1998
the fine print Sam Schwartz
Kings Can Count
two piles, spades and hearts counted in one packet, prediction about difference made
fan-tastic \n joker pushed in fan, card next to it noted, then repeated in different position, cards vanish and travel into other half, sellers force for two cards \n sam schwartz \n forced prognostico \n tom sellers \n val evans \n geiger counter card \n don england \n informant \n karl fulves \n database \n karl fulves
1998
the fine print Sam Schwartz
Fan-Tastic
Joker pushed in fan, card next to it noted, then repeated in different position, cards vanish and travel into other half, Sellers force for two cards
informant \n further comments and credit information on the referenced items \n karl fulves \n "well stacked" (swindle sheet, p. 23) \n 49 force \n henry christ \n subway series \n michael esposito \n karl fulves \n wraparound \n karl fulves \n profiling \n karl fulves \n alpha spell \n sam schwartz \n test results \n tony bartolotta \n magnetic aces \n nob yoshigahara \n v-real \n karl fulves \n fan-tastic \n sam schwartz \n flatland \n karl fulves \n would i lie to you? \n karl fulves \n nickels to dimes \n karl fulves
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items
add it \n "dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
lightning calculation demonstration with four columns of numbers, reprint of instructions by ed mishell for tannen's \n sam schwartz
1999
the fine print Sam Schwartz
Add It
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
lightning calculation demonstration with four columns of numbers, reprint of instructions by Ed Mishell for Tannen's
chain link \n four packets shuffled and combined, every suit spelled out and last card is of that suit, packets themselves are all from another suit in each case, two methods \n sam schwartz \n "chain lightning" (roy walton)
1999
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Chain Link
four packets shuffled and combined, every suit spelled out and last card is of that suit, packets themselves are all from another suit in each case, two methods
blood brothers \n spectator's birthday divined (actually only the month) with clock type layout \n karl fulves \n sam schwartz
2000
lost vampire secrets Karl Fulves, Sam Schwartz
Blood Brothers
spectator's birthday divined (actually only the month) with clock type layout
x-vision \n ten spot cards, spectator reverses one and shuffles, he notes the number of cards above and below reversed card and makes a two-digit number of those numbers, adds value of reversed card, performer divines card and position from sum \n sam schwartz
2000
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
X-Vision
ten spot cards, spectator reverses one and shuffles, he notes the number of cards above and below reversed card and makes a two-digit number of those numbers, adds value of reversed card, performer divines card and position from sum
database \n further comments and credit information on the referenced items, electronic esp \n karl fulves \n "stover's zebras" (swindle sheet #3) \n "matrix poker" (charlatan, p. 22) \n "fast draw" (charlatan, p. 18) \n four-way coincidence \n john murray \n thompson false cut \n frank thompson \n fan-tastic \n sam schwartz \n intelligentsia \n karl fulves \n introduction \n karl fulves \n final four \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Database
further comments and credit information on the referenced items, Electronic ESP
mystery mix \n 3&3, three red-backed kings and three blue-backed aces \n sam schwartz \n "no two ways" (ron edwards, ibidem #13) \n double brainwave \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Mystery Mix
3&3, three red-backed Kings and three blue-backed Aces
double brainwave \n "problems"
five-card brainwave version with transformation element, posed as a problem \n karl fulves \n mystery mix \n sam schwartz
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Double Brainwave
"Problems"
five-card brainwave version with transformation element, posed as a problem
trick play \n sevens vanishes from deck and reappear, poker deal, spectator gets sevens and performer the aces \n karl fulves \n "four aces once again" (sam schwartz) \n four ace vanish \n al leech \n database \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Trick Play
Sevens vanishes from deck and reappear, poker deal, spectator gets Sevens and performer the Aces
fourtell \n prediction of four cards chosen in different ways, one thought-of, cut-deeper handling \n sam schwartz \n ahead of time \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Fourtell
prediction of four cards chosen in different ways, one thought-of, cut-deeper handling
ahead of time \n predictions written on billets, one of the billets vanishes from hat and travels to card case \n karl fulves \n fourtell \n sam schwartz
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Ahead of Time
predictions written on billets, one of the billets vanishes from hat and travels to card case
number, please \n no. 23, prediction counted to, remaining cards form spectator's phone number \n sam schwartz
2001
new self-working card tricks Sam Schwartz
Number, Please
No. 23, prediction counted to, remaining cards form spectator's phone number
kings can count \n no. 29, two suits for two spectators each, cards of those suits counted in packets, difference predicted \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Kings can Count
No. 29, two suits for two spectators each, cards of those suits counted in packets, difference predicted
secret spell \n no. 78, spectator spells to any name and remembers card at this position \n sam schwartz
2001
new self-working card tricks Sam Schwartz
Secret Spell
No. 78, spectator spells to any name and remembers card at this position
mate in 5 \n 5x5 layout, two spectators move poker chips according to rules, outcome predicted
- psychic sub (variation as battleship game)
- mate finesse \n karl fulves \n "remove viewing" (sam schwartz, discoverie #5)
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Mate In 5
5x5 layout, two spectators move poker chips according to rules, outcome predicted
twister \n four aces, backs change, then named ace is only odd-backed one, presentation by karl fulves \n sam schwartz \n color changing jokers \n sam schwartz
2001
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Twister
four Aces, backs change, then named Ace is only odd-backed one, presentation by Karl Fulves
color changing jokers \n back of four cards change one by one from blue to red, chosen card then back to blue, red/blue double backer \n sam schwartz \n a version in jacob taub's "the doc and his deck" (1976) \n twister \n sam schwartz \n joker monte \n karl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
Color Changing Jokers
back of four cards change one by one from blue to red, chosen card then back to blue, red/blue double backer
joker monte \n color changing backs, red/blue double backer \n karl fulves \n color changing jokers \n sam schwartz
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
the magician \n ten red-blue double backers are openly shown, then one side changes to letter cards spelling magician \n sam schwartz
2002
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
The Magician
ten red-blue double backers are openly shown, then one side changes to letter cards spelling MAGICIAN
on the square \n "a magic square routine"
spectator takes any row or column of a 4x4 cards layout, values added, matched number of cut-off cards \n sam schwartz \n ted lesley magic square routine \n h. adrian smith's instant magic square \n h. adrian smith
2003
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz
On The Square
"A Magic Square Routine"
spectator takes any row or column of a 4x4 cards layout, values added, matched number of cut-off cards
alias \n card chosen and signed, queen of same suit turns over, other three queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz \n helen o'ploy \n karl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Alias
card chosen and signed, Queen of same suit turns over, other three Queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection
helen o'ploy \n card chosen, queen of same suit turns over, other three queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz \n alias \n karl fulves
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Helen O'Ploy
card chosen, Queen of same suit turns over, other three Queens change into same value as selection, face-down card is selection
remains to be seen \n spectator cuts off some cards, remembers bottom card and puts pile in card case, after some calculation instructions the performer knows card and number of cards in case, kraitchik \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n easy as a<sup><sup>b</sup>⁄<sub>c</sub><sup> \n mel bennett
2004
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Remains To Be Seen
spectator cuts off some cards, remembers bottom card and puts pile in card case, after some calculation instructions the performer knows card and number of cards in case, Kraitchik
alphabet square \n 5x5 square, numbers are converted to letters to spell out names \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n simplex square \n sam schwartz
2005
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Alphabet Square
5x5 square, numbers are converted to letters to spell out names
easy as a<sup><sup>b</sup>⁄<sub>c</sub><sup> \n calculator option for simplifying task to spectators in division tricks \n mel bennett \n zangbar zackleback problem (genii, june 1952, oct. 1958, ibidem #12-14) \n "math prediction" (david g. luenberger, linking ring, march 1974, p. 77) \n remains to be seen \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves
2006
prolix Mel Bennett
Easy As Ab⁄c
calculator option for simplifying task to spectators in division tricks
Inspired by
Zangbar Zackleback Problem (Genii, June 1952, Oct. 1958, Ibidem #12-14)
Related to
"Math Prediction" (David G. Luenberger, Linking Ring, March 1974, p. 77)
3-blank monte \n "unexplained"
three blank cards and an ace, all change to kings as climax, posed as a problem \n karl fulves \n 3-blank monte \n sam schwartz
2007
prolix Karl Fulves
3-Blank Monte
"Unexplained"
three blank cards and an Ace, all change to Kings as climax, posed as a problem
coin thru hand \n four coins through hand one by one, slotted boston box \n sam schwartz \n coin thru hand \n sam schwartz \n coin thru hand \n sam schwartz
2008
prolix Sam Schwartz
Coin Thru Hand
four coins through hand one by one, slotted boston box
digital addition \n three items switched around according to instructions \n sam schwartz \n digital dollars \n karl fulves \n einstein's shell game \n karl fulves
2008
prolix Sam Schwartz
Digital Addition
three items switched around according to instructions
einstein's shell game \n three different colored marbles and cups, items switched around, outcome predicted, instruction game \n karl fulves \n digital dollars \n karl fulves \n digital addition \n sam schwartz
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Einstein's Shell Game
three different colored marbles and cups, items switched around, outcome predicted, instruction game
string thru hand \n string penetrates fingers, credit information
- string thru fingers i
- string thru fingers ii
- string thru fingers iii \n conrad c. bush \n dai vernon \n vernon's rope puzzle \n dai vernon \n sam schwartz
2010
prolix Conrad C. Bush, Dai Vernon
the trinity concept \n control concept for three cards with partial set-up, multiple presentations \n ben train \n thot echo \n sam schwartz
2012
anteater consortium Ben Train
The Trinity Concept
control concept for three cards with partial set-up, multiple presentations
ram-ultaneous \n two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles \n ramón riobóo \n sam-ultaneous \n sam schwartz
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Ramón Riobóo
Ram-Ultaneous
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles
diabolicool \n two freely selected cards end up at same positions in two piles \n steve beam \n the mathematical card trick \n dr. jacob daley \n sam-ultaneous \n sam schwartz
2020
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 12 Steve Beam
Diabolicool
two freely selected cards end up at same positions in two piles