dexter the dexterous \n using bill nord's "skull-ocation" and a story about gulliver's travels, card is located with miniature skull \n guy thompson
1970
Guy Thompson
Dexter the Dexterous
using Bill Nord's "Skull-ocation" and a story about Gulliver's Travels, card is located with miniature skull
challenge change \n deck encircled with two big rubber bands, face card changes to selection and vanishes again, gaff with fake rubber band parts \n takashima
1970
Takashima
Challenge Change
deck encircled with two big rubber bands, face card changes to selection and vanishes again, gaff with fake rubber band parts
stagemanship \n - mystify and entertain
- stay in character
- know your audience
- rehearse & try it out
- a word about timing
- end with talent \n frederick m. shields
1970
Frederick M. Shields
the delicate touch of charlie miller \n signed paper napkin transposes with matches in matchbox, using the deland fake \n charlie miller \n miller revisited \n charlie miller \n match maneuvers \n charlie miller
1970
Charlie Miller
The Delicate Touch of Charlie Miller
signed paper napkin transposes with matches in matchbox, using the DeLand fake
dark side of the room \n living and dead test, one piece of paper, handling for center tear, apparently in the dark \n robert "bob" j. gunther \n astro-sphere / the perfect circle \n frederick m. shields
1970
Robert "Bob" J. Gunther
Dark Side of the Room
living and dead test, one piece of paper, handling for Center Tear, apparently in the dark
split the aces \n aces cut in half, put down alternating and they match \n frederick m. shields \n add aces \n bascom jones \n the psychic spectator \n alex redans
1970
Frederick M. Shields
Split the Aces
Aces cut in half, put down alternating and they match
astro-sphere / the perfect circle \n instead of living and dead test zodiac divination \n frederick m. shields \n dark side of the room \n robert "bob" j. gunther
1970
Frederick M. Shields
publicity for magicians - part 1 \n - define your objective
- identify audience & message
- use the right tools
- newspapers are fine, but... \n bascom jones, jr.
1970
Bascom Jones, Jr.
spell down \n spelling of a card, spelled value includes other three cards with same value and spelled suit only cards with same suit \n t. page wright
1970
T. Page Wright
Spell Down
spelling of a card, spelled value includes other three cards with same value and spelled suit only cards with same suit
publicity for magicians - part 2 \n - nothing sacred or mysterious
- the publicity release
- how to prepare it
- additional tips
- the promotion kit
- picture publicity
- put it all together \n bascom jones, jr.
1970
Bascom Jones, Jr.
cosmic computer \n three cards are selected and its values completed to a total of ten, card at sum of three cards is revealed \n stephen a. sparks
1970
Stephen A. Sparks
Cosmic Computer
three cards are selected and its values completed to a total of ten, card at sum of three cards is revealed
the mississippi switch \n pile on table, cards to be exchanged dropped next to the pile and deck placed on first pile, in context of a poker story \n guy thompson
1970
Guy Thompson
The Mississippi Switch
pile on table, cards to be exchanged dropped next to the pile and deck placed on first pile, in context of a poker story
the magic of music ... and vice versa \n - same elements as tv shows
- special effects
- on-site preparation
- tape vs. records \n jack kent tillar
1970
Jack Kent Tillar
singapore silks \n impromptu version of chuan's "silk through the glass" \n aldini \n tan hock chuan \n silk through the glass \n tan hock chuan
1970
Aldini, Tan Hock Chuan
Singapore Silks
impromptu version of Chuan's "Silk through the Glass"
music for magic \n - salt and pepper
- don't be too clever
- the music should belong
- exceptions to every rule
- music from a to z
- a tip on how to start
- get it on tape
- not easy to do
- how does it sound? \n frederick m. shields
1970
Frederick M. Shields
miller revisited \n \n charlie miller \n the delicate touch of charlie miller \n charlie miller \n match maneuvers \n charlie miller
1970
Charlie Miller
comedy magic is serious business \n - bomb out
- has to be unified
- ability comes from within
- experience necessary
- what makes people laugh?
- how to approach comedy magic
- open, middle, close
- get audience reaction
- discipline and immediate yardstick \n milt larsen
1970
Milt Larsen
the legacy of samuel butler \n cards with several humorous new year's resolutions, several spectators chose one on their card, psychometry and comedy character reading \n dr. richard strausberg
1971
Dr. Richard Strausberg
The Legacy of Samuel Butler
cards with several humorous New Year's resolutions, several spectators chose one on their card, psychometry and comedy character reading
what to do about pre-performance jitters \n - stage or mike fright
- mastering your fear
- practice! practice! practice!
- audience-related fears
- an audience is simply individuals
- what an audience wants
- summary \n harold r. mulligan
1971
Harold R. Mulligan
how and when to use a microphone \n - master of the situation
- microphone comedians
- watch the professionals
- seven tips on proper use
- microphone "squeal"
- some information on types
- "special-purpose" microphones \n john bowery \n maureen bowery
1971
John Bowery, Maureen Bowery
to believe in the unbelievable \n peeked card ends up in performer's pocket, then spectator plays part of magician and performer's card ends up in spectator's pocket \n gerald kosky
1971
Gerald Kosky
To Believe in the Unbelievable
peeked card ends up in performer's pocket, then spectator plays part of magician and performer's card ends up in spectator's pocket
tarbell never told you about makeup \n - the right amount
- highlights and shadows
- just a little blush
- and speaking of looking natural
- hair
- special problems
- if you have a bad skin condition
- cream cheese and makeup
- so there you have it \n verne langdon
1971
Verne Langdon
the patter hangup \n - the art of silence
- opening remarks
- the segue
- who are you?
- a cautionary word about words
- how to use patter books
- gags can be treacherous
- patter by the yard - or the inch?
- try it out in boston
- patter in disguise \n sid fleischman
1971
Sid Fleischman
sneaky card stab \n described by john brown, wrapped in paper and stabbed by spectator, using a pop-eyed eye-popper / nu-idea forcing deck \n stewart judah
1971
Stewart Judah
Sneaky Card Stab
described by John Brown, wrapped in paper and stabbed by spectator, using a Pop-Eyed Eye-Popper / Nu-Idea forcing deck
close-up theater \n - you're on!
- establish the character
- the table as a mini-stage
- watch the professionals
- challenge ... or entertainment?
- structuring your routine
- naturalness is the key
- how to close \n jules lenier
1971
Jules Lenier
signed, sealed, & delivered \n with one missing piece, put in plastic bag and envelope, plastic bag is vacuum packed, with toy iron \n clark wirthlin
1971
Clark Wirthlin
Signed, Sealed, & Delivered
with one missing piece, put in plastic bag and envelope, plastic bag is vacuum packed, with toy iron
outer limits! \n one of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card \n bruce cervon
1971
Bruce Cervon
Outer Limits!
one of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card
zauberkunste triumph! \n based on a hofzinser trick, amount of chosen card is divined by finding the four cards with the same value, re-deal force \n bruce cervon
1971
Bruce Cervon
Zauberkunste Triumph!
based on a Hofzinser trick, amount of chosen card is divined by finding the four cards with the same value, re-deal force
tricks of the trade-show trouper \n - what it's like
- sell! sell! sell!
- turn your knowledge into cash
- learn marketing psychology
- know the product
- some of the work is done for you
- booking your act
- visual material helps
- it's the name of the game \n sandy singer
1971
Sandy Singer
dr. jaks' secret \n reading on stage, collecting information before the show, hot reading \n north bigbee \n dr. stanley jaks
1971
North Bigbee, Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks' Secret
reading on stage, collecting information before the show, hot reading
three card mental repeat \n three cards in pocket, two removed and bringing mentally selected card out at last, repeated \n walter b. gibson \n triple mental repeat \n walter b. gibson
1971
Walter B. Gibson
Three Card Mental Repeat
three cards in pocket, two removed and bringing mentally selected card out at last, repeated
you can book your own act \n - take stock of yourself - honestly
- full time - or extra income?
- the basics
- opportunities everywhere
- but be professional
- don't overlook the obvious
- visit your local chamber
- experiment with your letters
- follow these five rules \n kathy lenier
1971
Kathy Lenier
triple mental repeat \n three cards in pocket, two removed and bringing mentally selected card out at last, repeated, duplicates \n walter b. gibson \n three card mental repeat \n walter b. gibson
1971
Walter B. Gibson
Triple Mental Repeat
three cards in pocket, two removed and bringing mentally selected card out at last, repeated, duplicates
the book of the damned \n three phase routine with twelve zodiac cards, spectator select cards which match their personal sgin \n bascom jones
1971
Bascom Jones
The Book of the Damned
three phase routine with twelve zodiac cards, spectator select cards which match their personal sgin
you can be successful on television \n - the basics
- not as a stranger
- the real world
- clarify timing
- begin with your best
- ask for help
- timing is crucial
- it's worth it! \n david douglas
1971
David Douglas
electronic cards \n square layout of nine cards, instruction on tape, based on martin gardner routine \n jack lottey \n mind matrix \n martin gardner \n robert brethen
1971
Jack Lottey
Electronic Cards
square layout of nine cards, instruction on tape, based on Martin Gardner routine
kid shows can be source of experience, profit \n - where to begin
- paying dates
- toy stores pay off
- first impressions count
- mother goose is out
- "monkey see; monkey do"
- physical arrangements
- you're in control \n marcus wielage
1971
Marcus Wielage
magic's new team....you and houdini \n card appears in cigarette case, presentation of talking to houdini's ghost, spirit telephone \n stan blumenthal
1971
Stan Blumenthal
Magic's New Team....You and Houdini
card appears in cigarette case, presentation of talking to Houdini's ghost, spirit telephone
you can't rewrite a publicity photo \n - copy can be rewritten
- why photographs?
- four photo tips
- how to get photos
- plan ahead
- listen to the expert
- where to shoot
- about those negatives \n danny rouzer
1971
Danny Rouzer
the quick and the dead \n blindfolded, card is found and name revealed, see bigbee in #41 for other sources \n tan hock chuan \n astro-simple \n bascom jones \n quicker quick and the dead \n north bigbee \n fillman re-visited \n north bigbee
1971
Tan Hock Chuan
The Quick and the Dead
blindfolded, card is found and name revealed, see Bigbee in #41 for other sources
up in flames \n several pieces of paper, marked "fire proof" and one "up in flames", that paper burns when touched with a match \n gerald kosky
1971
Gerald Kosky
Up in Flames
several pieces of paper, marked "fire proof" and one "up in flames", that paper burns when touched with a match
double daring \n symbols drawn on index card, selected one is divined by signing its back \n frederick m. shields \n bascom jones
1971
Frederick M. Shields, Bascom Jones
Double Daring
symbols drawn on index card, selected one is divined by signing its back
trick with a borrowed deck \n based on a trick shown to vernon by jimmy grippo, see p. 190 for clarification of final phase \n dai vernon \n a 'borrowed' miracle! \n gaylord e. hill
1971
Dai Vernon
Trick with a Borrowed Deck
based on a trick shown to Vernon by Jimmy Grippo, see p. 190 for clarification of final phase
ghostly silks! \n three handkerchiefs in three glasses, glasses are stacked, handkerchiefs penetrate glasses and end up knotted together \n pavel
1971
Pavel
Ghostly Silks!
three handkerchiefs in three glasses, glasses are stacked, handkerchiefs penetrate glasses and end up knotted together
dealer's choice \n two decks, one card removed face down is reversed in second deck \n jules lenier \n zweimal die gleiche \n jules lenier
1971
Jules Lenier
Dealer's Choice
two decks, one card removed face down is reversed in second deck
the fortune telling book \n two decks and two spectators, fortune-telling book with cards for each dates, selections match cards on birth date \n e. leslie may
1972
E. Leslie May
The Fortune Telling Book
two decks and two spectators, fortune-telling book with cards for each dates, selections match cards on birth date
tuning in! \n people write down their favorite tv shows and performer allocates all correctly \n milbourne christopher \n think dot \n sid lorraine
1972
Milbourne Christopher
Tuning In!
people write down their favorite TV shows and performer allocates all correctly
quicker quick and the dead \n credits and variation for the quick and the dead, fillman principle \n north bigbee \n the quick and the dead \n tan hock chuan
1972
North Bigbee
Quicker Quick and the Dead
credits and variation for The Quick and the Dead, Fillman Principle
the mortal mind of dr. stark \n two predictions written one after the other \n nathan stark \n share of mind \n jules lenier \n zweifache vorhersage \n nathan stark
1972
Nathan Stark
card flourishes \n two moves schmidt saw used by gis
- pistol grip deal (flourish deal)
- downtown cut (one handed on table) \n joseph k. schmidt
1972
Joseph K. Schmidt
tennessee swindle ... or 'hello cousin' \n two decks, cards is revealed and predicted, reversed in second deck \n david douglas \n noch ein brain wave schwindel \n david douglas
1972
David Douglas
Tennessee Swindle ... or 'Hello Cousin'
two decks, cards is revealed and predicted, reversed in second deck
shrieking skull of kabbalah \n one question is answered with tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card \n charles cameron
1972
Charles Cameron
Shrieking Skull of Kabbalah
one question is answered with Tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card
actors, the stage, and magicians \n - actor vs. magician
- customers, coaches, & set designers
- set dressers, makeup men, electricians
- years spent perfecting techniques
- magician vs. actor
- adapt material to fit your style
- where to get help
- that's what friends are for
- make a tape of sour show
- you don't have to look like a bum \n frederick m. shields
1972
Frederick M. Shields
tiptoe telepathy \n medium divines playing cards singly and also a bunch of cards, then she reverses a card in another room which is the same card the audience constructed \n jack kent tillar
1972
Jack Kent Tillar
Tiptoe Telepathy
medium divines playing cards singly and also a bunch of cards, then she reverses a card in another room which is the same card the audience constructed
miller's miracle \n as explained by north bigbee, sent prediction in bill tube \n chester "dr. demille" miller \n poor man's prediction chest \n dr. dan j. alessini
1972
Chester "Dr. DeMille" Miller
Miller's Miracle
as explained by North Bigbee, sent prediction in bill tube
actors, the stage, and magicians - part 2 \n - basic stage talk
- it started long ago
- stage directions
- 'strong' stage positions
- when the curtains part
- break the pattern
- then what?
- shields' firs 'law'
- but ask for help if you need it
- you never whistle the scenery
- check over your equipment \n frederick m. shields
1972
Frederick M. Shields
the fourth dimension \n clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck \n nathan stark \n another dimension \n james g. thompson jr. \n der haltepunkt \n nathan stark
1972
Nathan Stark
The Fourth Dimension
clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck
harmony \n numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction \n john henry grossman \n george morrow
1972
John Henry Grossman, George Morrow
Harmony
numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction
nomad coins: 2 \n three different coins under handkerchief, vanish and appear under card in stages \n milton kort \n nomads in the dunes \n milton kort
1972
Milton Kort
Nomad Coins: 2
three different coins under handkerchief, vanish and appear under card in stages
color three! \n based on a routine by frank chapman, different colored tissue papers, chosen one travels between two rolled up papers, sandwiched \n charlie miller
1972
Charlie Miller
Color Three!
based on a routine by Frank Chapman, different colored tissue papers, chosen one travels between two rolled up papers, sandwiched
the mystic word \n on marshall weinstein, removing numbers from serial number, bill paterson, hawaii convention with vernon, kaps, flip and hiroshi sawa \n bascom jones
1972
Bascom Jones
The Mystic Word
on Marshall Weinstein, removing numbers from serial number, Bill Paterson, Hawaii Convention with Vernon, Kaps, Flip and Hiroshi Sawa
actors, the stage, and magicians - part 3 \n - need extra tables, lights, special arrangements?
- the ostrich syndrome
- lights make you important
- your 'sorcerer's apprentice^
- role to play
- a bibliography of the theatre \n frederick m. shields
1972
Frederick M. Shields
ashes to ashes \n page torn out from book is burnt and found back in the book \n dr. e. raymond carlyle \n the trick without a name \n sid fleischman \n zarkamorta ii - the ceremony of reincarnation \n tony corinda \n ghost text \n david douglas
1972
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle
Ashes to Ashes
page torn out from book is burnt and found back in the book
the mazatlan mystery \n deck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of kruskal with four duplicates \n tieneblas \n el brujo viejo
1972
Tieneblas, El Brujo Viejo
The Mazatlan Mystery
deck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of Kruskal with four duplicates
jump up \n selection is found with 'mexican jumping beans', beans on ribbon spread, one jumps and lands on selection \n stan blumenthal
1972
Stan Blumenthal
Jump Up
selection is found with 'Mexican Jumping Beans', beans on ribbon spread, one jumps and lands on selection
matchless \n invisible matchbox and one of three invisible handkerchiefs is selected, matchbox appears inside is the chosen silk \n carl hanson \n robert tyson
1972
Carl Hanson, Robert Tyson
Matchless
invisible matchbox and one of three invisible handkerchiefs is selected, matchbox appears inside is the chosen silk
ten psychological subtleties for mentalists \n - audience rapport
- proximity is important
- involve audience early
- don't be too perfect
- "is that close enough?"
- safely miss these numbers
- fail to get the zero
- correct an error obviously
- try a 'mental conversation'
- or a compliment
- you can miss cards, also!
- and capitalize on the unexpected \n robert schwarz
1972
Robert Schwarz
psychic empathy \n different names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle \n david douglas
1972
David Douglas
Psychic Empathy
different names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle
japanese haunted house \n haunted box, bell rings etc, using a jap box \n bascom jones \n sid fleischman \n haunted house plus two \n sid fleischman
1972
Bascom Jones, Sid Fleischman
magic with the professional touch \n - stage vs. close-up magic
- what's best for the stage?
- and give them quality - not quantity
- routine your act carefully
- choose your assistant well
- don't work in the dark
- add class with music
- a back drop will set you apart
- what to wear
- entertain your audience \n harry collins
1972
Harry Collins
follow-up \n twenty cards used to write esp, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force \n steve spillman \n flannel-board \n john a. novak
1972
Steve Spillman
Follow-Up
twenty cards used to write ESP, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force
something old; something new \n names of cards appear on green chalk boards, elmsley count to hide writing, multiple svengali \n frederick m. shields
1972
Frederick M. Shields
Something Old; Something New
names of cards appear on green chalk boards, Elmsley count to hide writing, multiple svengali
astro-logic! \n naming zodiac signs and asking questions \n bascom jones \n hurling the headlines \n david hoy \n dr. spencer thornton \n astro-logic \n paul vigil \n bascom jones
1972
Bascom Jones
'o.t.l.' prediction \n one ahead prediction wit out to lunch, business cards, clever ruse of writing numbers \n roy johnson \n cookhill a la o.t.l.!!! \n roy johnson
1972
Roy Johnson
'O.T.L.' Prediction
one ahead prediction wit Out to Lunch, business cards, clever ruse of writing numbers
starcast \n spectator writes birthdate on a piece of paper and some random dates, birthdate is divined, see also p. 324 for variation by north bigbee \n v. robert allen
1972
V. Robert Allen
Starcast
spectator writes birthdate on a piece of paper and some random dates, birthdate is divined, see also p. 324 for variation by North Bigbee
no one to hypnotize but joe miller?? \n spectator is not able to tear a piece of paper, hypnotic eyes presentation \n stan blumenthal \n spectre \n jack bridwell
1972
Stan Blumenthal
No One to Hypnotize but Joe Miller??
spectator is not able to tear a piece of paper, hypnotic eyes presentation
numbers game \n several numbers are written next to letters of the alphabet, one letter is selected with abc cards and performer divines number \n jerry mentzer
1972
Jerry Mentzer
Numbers Game
several numbers are written next to letters of the alphabet, one letter is selected with ABC cards and performer divines number
personal voodoo \n voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing \n chandler mason \n voodoo revisited \n sid lorraine
1973
Chandler Mason
Personal Voodoo
voodoo doll on paper, x-mark appears at same position on second and signed drawing
amazement-al \n thirteen cards of one suit, chosen one is only not from this suit \n frederick wingfield \n a hunch... or what? \n philip t. goldstein
1973
Frederick Wingfield
Amazement-Al
thirteen cards of one suit, chosen one is only not from this suit
crypt-a-mental \n pellets with torn pages, selected one matches book on table and selected word on page are predicted, apparently with an idea by dr. jaks \n richard lyn
1973
Richard Lyn
Crypt-A-Mental
pellets with torn pages, selected one matches book on table and selected word on page are predicted, apparently with an idea by Dr. Jaks
poor man's prediction chest \n bill tube in locked chest, prediction in capsule \n dr. dan j. alessini \n miller's miracle \n chester "dr. demille" miller
1973
Dr. Dan J. Alessini
another dimension \n single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck \n james g. thompson jr. \n the fourth dimension \n nathan stark
1973
James G. Thompson Jr.
Another Dimension
single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck
a detective on obtaining information \n on gathering information before the event, hot reading, investigating the audience \n william patterson
1973
William Patterson
A Detective on Obtaining Information
on gathering information before the event, hot reading, investigating the audience
the electronic man \n with computer cards, number named only punched card, computer presentation, see p. 370 for idea by j.g. thompson jr. \n calvin thompson
1973
Calvin Thompson
The Electronic Man
with computer cards, number named only punched card, computer presentation, see p. 370 for idea by J.G. Thompson Jr.
the spirit behind the wheel \n prediction of a number miniature roulette wheel, business card in envelope \n dr. dan j. alessini
1973
Dr. Dan J. Alessini
The Spirit Behind the Wheel
prediction of a number miniature roulette wheel, business card in envelope
the being at the other end \n card divined over phone \n orville wayne meyer \n variation of the telephone mystery \n william h. mccaffrey
1973
Orville Wayne Meyer
two-dozen tips on presentation \n - look at the little things
- smile sincerely when introduced
- please the women
- make it look easy
- repetition will banish nerves
- use humor where it counts
- your hands are on display
- people want to hear you
- never apologize
- answers can be embarrassing
- your opening trick is important \n ron wilson
1973
Ron Wilson
cookhill a la o.t.l.!!! \n card transposition in signed envelopes \n roy johnson \n 'o.t.l.' prediction \n roy johnson \n the cookhill transposition \n roy johnson
1973
Roy Johnson
tan hock chuan's abc rising cards! \n same as ambitious riser \n tan hock chuan \n robert "bob" j. gunther \n ambitious riser \n fred robinson
1973
Tan Hock Chuan, Robert "Bob" J. Gunther
shock waves \n three sealed envelopes in which are three billets with two-digit numbers, freely named number is found in chosen envelope \n jack kent tillar
1973
Jack Kent Tillar
Shock Waves
three sealed envelopes in which are three billets with two-digit numbers, freely named number is found in chosen envelope
mindwave two \n with four cards with letters on it, see also p. 460 for suggestion by robert schwartz \n gene nielsen \n four card brainwave \n roy walton \n mindwave two... and a half! \n e. leslie may
1973
Gene Nielsen
Mindwave Two
with four cards with letters on it, see also p. 460 for suggestion by Robert Schwartz
the devanagari oracle \n clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine \n milbourne christopher \n car-dextrous \n jerry fulton
1973
Milbourne Christopher
The Devanagari Oracle
clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine
