l'ecriture cachée dans une tabatiere, d'où on la tire, sans la toucher, pour la faire trouver dans une bougie\nsigned piece of paper is burnt and appears in selected candle, switch with a box, with assistant notes from 1788 mention method for paper to orange and signature duplication\n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
L'Ecriture Cachée Dans une Tabatiere, d'où on la Tire, Sans la Toucher, Pour la Faire Trouver Dans une Bougie
signed piece of paper is burnt and appears in selected candle, switch with a box, with assistant notes from 1788 mention method for paper to orange and signature duplication
the changing ladle\non a stick, to change flat objects, as card burning, paper switch or q&a device\n unknown\ncard ladle\n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Changing Ladle
on a stick, to change flat objects, as card burning, paper switch or Q&A device
dr. lynn's second sight act\ndead names written on papers, performer divines some, then a last one from freely chosen billet appears on arm of performer\ndr. lynn
1890
more magic Dr. Lynn
Dr. Lynn's Second Sight Act
dead names written on papers, performer divines some, then a last one from freely chosen billet appears on arm of performer
der hellseher\nquestion written on billet, answered by performer, impression device with white soap and metal plate\n unknown\nder hellseher\n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Der Hellseher
question written on billet, answered by performer, impression device with white soap and metal plate
das gedankenlesen\npseudo muscle-reading used to divine a word written on a piece of paper, impression onto metal tray with soap covered paper\n unknown
1895
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Das Gedankenlesen
pseudo muscle-reading used to divine a word written on a piece of paper, impression onto metal tray with soap covered paper
kunststück à la cumberland\nthree cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Kunststück à la Cumberland
three cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index
uhr und photographie\nno. 20, spectators write famous poets on billets, one chosen, a photograph of the person appears underneath glass of borrowed watch\nsamuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler! Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
Uhr und Photographie
No. 20, spectators write famous poets on billets, one chosen, a photograph of the person appears underneath glass of borrowed watch
first test in reading sealed billets\nenvelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch\nfrederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Frederick E. Jones
First Test in Reading Sealed Billets
envelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch
making envelope transparent\nalcohol, method with box and sponge in pocket\n unknown\nsid's seer\nsydney bergson
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Unknown
third test in sealed billet reading\nquestion is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question\nfrederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Frederick E. Jones
Third Test in Sealed Billet Reading
question is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question
mems from my note book\n"being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
- to render fabric fireproof
- fireproofing wood
- to clean velvet or plush
- to clean glassware
- to gloss and clean ivorine balls
- red billiard ball dye
- to dye flags, etc
- various coloured inks or dyes (red, blue, gold, white ink)
- varnishes
- to harden a felt hat, etc.
- varnish remover
- paint remover
- luminous paint
- porcelain fekes, etc.
- celluloid varnish
- to apply sealing wax evenly
- pads for thought readers
- reading through sealed envelopes
- ink for lightning artists
- stains
- black crayon for lightning artists
- dull black paint
- spirit gum substitute
- gold paint
- chemical slate writing
- trick seals\noswald rae
1926
between ourselves Oswald Rae
Mems From My Note Book
"Being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
To Render Fabric Fireproof
Fireproofing Wood
To Clean Velvet or Plush
To Clean Glassware
To Gloss and Clean Ivorine Balls
Red Billiard Ball Dye
To Dye Flags, etc
Various Coloured Inks or Dyes (Red, Blue, Gold, White Ink)
clairvoyance\n(a method of answering sealed questions, etc., specially devised for close work with a small audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium\noswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
Clairvoyance
(A Method of Answering Sealed Questions, etc., Specially Devised for Close Work with a Small Audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium
a new apparatus for the pellet switch\nwith a matchbox\ntheodore annemann\ndr. edward g. ervin
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann, Dr. Edward G. Ervin
al baker's billet mystery\nthree billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move\nal baker\nyour thought\ncyril marriott\nhandling billets\nmalcolm davison\nthe umbrella move\n unknown\nal baker
1933
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
Al Baker's Billet Mystery
three billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move
the lady and the gentleman\ntwo card prediction with billet index\ntheodore annemann\nlady and gentleman\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
the modernized reading\nfor single reading or getting one ahead\ntheodore annemann\nthe essence of thought\nal mann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the dead name test\nconnected to the foregoing routine, name of a dead person is divined
\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The Dead Name Test
connected to the foregoing routine, name of a dead person is divined
the impression moderne\nwax coating on envelope as impression device\ntheodore annemann\nphantini's miracle gimmick\ngene "phantini" grant
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
penetrating vision\nreading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief\njames g. thompson jr.\nimpromptu vision\njames g. thompson jr.
1935
mental bargain effects James G. Thompson Jr.
Penetrating Vision
reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
billet switching\ngeneral thoughts, the folding of the paper and two switches\ntheodore annemann\nbillet switching\ntheodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
Billet Switching
general thoughts, the folding of the paper and two switches
annemann's diablo pellet reading\none question written on billet is burnt and later answered by performer\ntheodore annemann
1935
mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann
Annemann's Diablo Pellet Reading
one question written on billet is burnt and later answered by performer
the master mind\ntwo decks, three cards are predicted\ntheodore annemann\nal baker
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
the new double telepathy routine\nuses the box from mental masterpiece + index, spectator and performer think of a card and try to guess the card of the other\ntheodore annemann
1935
mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann
The New Double Telepathy Routine
uses the box from Mental Masterpiece + Index, spectator and performer think of a card and try to guess the card of the other
impromptu vision\nreading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief\njames g. thompson jr.\npenetrating vision\njames g. thompson jr.
1936
the jinx 1-50 James G. Thompson Jr.
Impromptu Vision
reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief
on the wire\nrandom person phoned, name divined\ntheodore annemann\nthe telephone effect\nal mann\nno. 2: on the wired thought\nthomas alan waters
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the ultimate one man sealed message reading system\n1. collecting the envelopes
2. reading the messages
3. returning the card and envelope
4. returning the next to the last message
5. reading the last message\nrobert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
The Ultimate One Man Sealed Message Reading System
1. Collecting the Envelopes
2. Reading the Messages
3. Returning the Card and Envelope
4. Returning the Next to the Last Message
5. Reading the Last Message
word, number and picture divination\nmedium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing\ntheodore annemann\nthoughts direct\njack yates
1937
"en rapport" Theodore Annemann
Word, Number and Picture Divination
medium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing
one man blackboard test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. edward g. ervin\nbillet test\ndr. edward g. ervin\none man blackboard test\ndr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
One Man Blackboard Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
billet test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. edward g. ervin\none man blackboard test\ndr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
Billet Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
hat pin\nbillet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information\ndr. stanley jaks\ndr. jaks hutnadel\ndr. stanley jaks\nhat pin switch\nrobert parrish\nhat pin\ndr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Hat Pin
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
compact\nsecret billet reading using powder case or compact\ndr. stanley jaks\ndr. jaks puderdosentrick\ndr. stanley jaks\ntelevision compact\ndr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Compact
secret billet reading using powder case or compact
the accessory\ndevil's handkerchief to force any small object\ntheodore annemann\nnickel for your thoughts\nbob somerfeld\nunited divinations\nmichael weber
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann
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
the "direct" divination\njoke, spectator choked if he does not comply\nrobert parrish\non the direct divination joke\nharry riser
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
the call of the east\nnames of eastern cities are written on pieces of paper and folded, then mixed with other billets, the performer finds all the eastern cities, without opening the billets\neddie joseph
1939
strictly magic Eddie Joseph
The Call of the East
names of eastern cities are written on pieces of paper and folded, then mixed with other billets, the performer finds all the eastern cities, without opening the billets
as in a mirror darkly\nbillet index on back of cards\nrobert brethen\nletters of fire\nhenry weisl\nrobert greene\nimplanted thought\nstuart p. cramer
1940
the jinx 51-100 Robert Brethen
pocket prophecies\nincluding thoughts on predictions and the pocket index in general, see also p. 818\ntheodore annemann
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Pocket Prophecies
including thoughts on predictions and the pocket index in general, see also p. 818
lady and gentleman\ntwo card prediction with billet index\ntheodore annemann\ntwo souls with but a single thought\nal baker\nthe lady and the gentleman\ntheodore annemann
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
the omega card prophecy\ncard chosen with dealing procedure, billet index\ntheodore annemann\nwalter b. gibson
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson
twin prediction - the improved buckley method\nfull deck stack and billet index\norville wayne meyer\narthur h. buckley
1940
the jinx 51-100 Orville Wayne Meyer, Arthur H. Buckley
tomorrow's card\nprediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index\ndon diavolo\nstuart towne
1940
the jinx 101-151 Don Diavolo, Stuart Towne
Tomorrow's Card
prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index
the ghost of a chance\nbillet switching box, q&a\notis manning\n(b) the key test\neddie clever\nthe o.m. switch box\nharry stanley\notis manning\na k.f. idea on an o.m. switch\nkarrell fox\nomanation\nthomas alan waters
1941
the jinx 101-151 Otis Manning
a torn letter\npaper with letter of alphabet is torn and restored between slates, pocket index\ntheodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
A Torn Letter
paper with letter of alphabet is torn and restored between slates, pocket index
duo-finale\nthree spectators think of something, write it down and seal their thought in an envelope, performer divines all three\njames g. thompson jr.
1943
the phoenix 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Duo-Finale
three spectators think of something, write it down and seal their thought in an envelope, performer divines all three
"visible but unseen" or " the pocket index that ain't"\ncard prediction, index in deck, switch in hat\nfranklin v. taylor\nbruce elliott\npeek deck\nfranklin v. taylor
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Franklin V. Taylor, Bruce Elliott
"Visible But Unseen" Or " The Pocket Index That Ain't"
the oracle speaks\nanswer to a question appears on slate, from thayer oracle numbered question book, with change box for billets\nr. m. jamison
1944
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv R. M. Jamison
The Oracle Speaks
answer to a question appears on slate, from Thayer Oracle Numbered Question Book, with change box for billets
ghost eyes\ncards and billets are put in a bag and read in the darkness\njos. kellar
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Jos. Kellar
Ghost Eyes
cards and billets are put in a bag and read in the darkness
one man blackboard test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. edward g. ervin\none man blackboard test\ndr. edward g. ervin
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. Edward G. Ervin
One Man Blackboard Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
wrinkles and subtle touches\n- named card in pocket
- do as i do, with mindreading presentation
- making envelopes see through\nrobert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
nelson's cigar change box\nbillet switching box, similar to otis manning's "the om billet switching box" from annemann's "practical mental magic"\nrobert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
Nelson's Cigar Change Box
billet switching box, similar to Otis Manning's "The OM Billet Switching Box" from Annemann's "Practical Mental Magic"
letters of fire\ncard value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards\nhenry weisl\nrobert greene\nas in a mirror darkly\nrobert brethen
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Henry Weisl, Robert Greene
Letters of Fire
card value burns itself into paper stretched in a frame, paper index on back of cards
a "one man" mind reading act\nbillets are handed out for questions, quastion answer act\n unknown
1945/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 4
Unknown
A "One Man" Mind Reading Act
billets are handed out for questions, quastion answer act
the excelsior mind reading act\ndifferent methods to ascertain information, long discussion of this type of work\nanna eva fay\nralph w. read
1945/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Anna Eva Fay, Ralph W. Read
The Excelsior Mind Reading Act
different methods to ascertain information, long discussion of this type of work
affinities\nthought of card and unknown selection in envelope are predicted, with mental masterpiece card case and pop-eyed popper cards\ncyril marriott\nannemann's mental masterpiece\ntheodore annemann\nthe pop-eyed eye-popper\nralph w. hull
1946
the phoenix 101-150 Cyril Marriott
Affinities
thought of card and unknown selection in envelope are predicted, with mental masterpiece card case and Pop-Eyed Popper cards
tests in a gold fish bowl\nfifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Tests in a Gold Fish Bowl
fifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks
the open window\ndivination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
The Open Window
divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope
written messages\nseveral thoughts are divined, sealed in envelopes\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
better than rabbits\nspectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Better Than Rabbits
spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all
holding the bag\nthought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Holding the Bag
thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined
no privacy in a gold fish bowl\nmultiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl\njohn brown cook\narthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
No Privacy in a Gold Fish Bowl
multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl
thoughts afire\nsecret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope\nharold braunhut
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Harold Braunhut
Thoughts Afire
secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope
getting the impression\nquestions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl\ngeorge b. anderson\nburning questions\nthomas alan waters\nburning questions ii\nthomas alan waters
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Getting the Impression
questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl
another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth"\nin envelopes\ngeorge b. anderson\n(2) light\ntony corinda
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth"
the pocket mindreader - solved: the used razor blade problem\ncards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards\ngeorge b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The Pocket Mindreader - Solved: The used Razor Blade Problem
cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards
chicken feed\namount of change in spectator's pocket, pocket writing, spiked billet\nal baker\nimplanted thought\nstuart p. cramer
1949
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
Chicken Feed
amount of change in spectator's pocket, pocket writing, spiked billet
thought control\nno. 28, ten cards chosen and written on slips of paper, along with number. one paper is chosen, dealing down to number reveals that card\nhoward wurst
1950
scarne on card tricks Howard Wurst
Thought Control
No. 28, Ten cards chosen and written on slips of paper, along with number. One paper is chosen, dealing down to number reveals that card
note to hand\nbillet switch with matchbox\ngeorge schindler\nmy best billet switch\ngeorge b. anderson
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 George Schindler
ashes to ashes\nname written on a billet and burnt, ashes put on a second billet and eventually name appears\ndon tanner
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Don Tanner
Ashes to Ashes
name written on a billet and burnt, ashes put on a second billet and eventually name appears
animal, vegetable and mineral\nthree big sheets with animals, vegetables and objects, predictions on billets in hat\nnelson a. demers
1952
ireland's yearbooks Nelson A. Demers
Animal, Vegetable and Mineral
three big sheets with animals, vegetables and objects, predictions on billets in hat
special delivery\nseveral names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner\nmilbourne christopher
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
Special Delivery
several names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner
billets deux\nbillet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined\ndr. stanley jaks\nbilletdeux\ndr. stanley jaks\nbillets deux\ndr. stanley jaks
1954
the phoenix 251 — 300 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Billets Deux
billet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined
one out of 52\nseveral cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card\nmilbourne christopher
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
One Out of 52
several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card
psychic okito box\nokito box for billet reading or q&a\nbill simon\nokito goes mental\nmike trent\nmystic eyes\ngerald kosky
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Simon
sid's seer\nsponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading\nsydney bergson\nmaking envelope transparent\n unknown
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Sydney Bergson
Sid's Seer
sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading
royal message reading\nmessage written on playing card, using card with window\nharlan tarbell
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Harlan Tarbell
Royal Message Reading
message written on playing card, using card with window
"wrapped card" message reading\nvisiting card is wrapped in paper with window\nharlan tarbell
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Harlan Tarbell
a miracle mental routine\nmessages in envelopes reading routine, drawing duplication as climax, blindfolded\ngene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
A Miracle Mental Routine
messages in envelopes reading routine, drawing duplication as climax, blindfolded
message reading without a clue\nmessage sealed in pay envelope\ngene "phantini" grant\nvariation on effects\ngene "phantini" grant\nthe bbb peek\nmarkus beldig
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
image-ray (a message reading idea)\nwith business cards and an envelope, secret reading method\ngene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea)
with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method
street guide test\nwith street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book\ndon tanner\njohn murray
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Don Tanner, John Murray
Street Guide Test
with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book
(1) the billet pencil \nloading a billet in an envelope \ntony corinda\nchallenge prediction\ngene nielsen\nthe frankenstein affair\nal mann
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(2) the billet knife\nloading a billet in an envelope\ndr. stanley jaks\nomar's prophecies\ndr. stanley jaks\ndie unglaubliche voraussage\ndr. stanley jaks\nincredible prediction\ndr. stanley jaks
1958
predictions Dr. Stanley Jaks
mind over mind\nchosen symbol is predicted in a clip, bulldog clip to switch billet\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Mind Over Mind
chosen symbol is predicted in a clip, bulldog clip to switch billet
other ideas for the gimmick clip\n- par x prediction (number prediction)
- variations\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
thorntonism\npeople write information on different billets, selected one is divined, method to switch billets with a magazine\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Thorntonism
people write information on different billets, selected one is divined, method to switch billets with a magazine
(6) the billet index\npatrick page's q.5. pocket index for billets\ntony corinda\npatrick page\nal baker\n"construction of the annemann billet index" in annemann's "practical mental magic" p. 79
1958
predictions Tony Corinda, Patrick Page, Al Baker
(6) The Billet Index
Patrick Page's Q.5. Pocket Index for billets
Related to
"Construction of the Annemann Billet Index" in Annemann's "Practical Mental Magic" p. 79
original close up magic. demonstration effect. magic music.\nbrief, chosen tune on paper cannot be burnt\nbobby bernard
1958
magic in miniature Bobby Bernard
Original Close Up Magic. Demonstration Effect. Magic Music.
the sensitive touch\nspectators write billets with names of american and foreign cities, wand points automatically to several billets and divides the american cities from the foreign ones\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
The Sensitive Touch
spectators write billets with names of american and foreign cities, wand points automatically to several billets and divides the american cities from the foreign ones
(2) light\n\ntony corinda\nanother sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth"\ngeorge b. anderson
1959
question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda
(12) the star trap billet switch (eric mason)\nspectator throws rolled up bill to performer, who divines the serial number, with star trap towel holder gimmick\neric mason
1959
billets Eric Mason
(12) The Star Trap Billet Switch (Eric Mason)
spectator throws rolled up bill to performer, who divines the serial number, with star trap towel holder gimmick
lucky bag\nnumbers from one to twelve are put in a bag, named numbers are drawn by performer, egg bag with index\ngerry findler
1960
magic of the mind Gerry Findler
Lucky Bag
numbers from one to twelve are put in a bag, named numbers are drawn by performer, egg bag with index
die unglaubliche voraussage\njaks billet knife, loading a billet in an envelope\ndr. stanley jaks\n(2) the billet knife\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Die unglaubliche Voraussage
Jaks Billet Knife, loading a billet in an envelope
the great billet test\nspectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined\ncharlie miller
1961
an evening with charlie miller Charlie Miller
The Great Billet Test
spectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined
billetdeux\nbillet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined\ndr. stanley jaks\nbillets deux\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Billetdeux
billet in glass, covered by handkerchief is divined
dr. jaks puderdosentrick\nsecret billet reading using powder case or compact\ndr. stanley jaks\ncompact\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Puderdosentrick
secret billet reading using powder case or compact
dr. jaks hutnadel\nbillet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information\ndr. stanley jaks\nhat pin\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Hutnadel
billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information
color vision outdone\ndie with different colors placed in box, selected color is predicted, with nelson mental gimic\nrobert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
Color Vision Outdone
die with different colors placed in box, selected color is predicted, with Nelson Mental Gimic
a nervy switcher\nbillet switch, bull dog clip on a dowel, one on each end but apparently only one\ndavid hoy\nin mind's eye!\nmarshall weinstein\na switch on dave hoy's switch\nkarrell fox
1963
the bold and subtle miracles of dr. faust David Hoy
A Nervy Switcher
billet switch, bull dog clip on a dowel, one on each end but apparently only one
doodles\npsychometry with 6 spectators and papers\nal koran\ndemonstration three: people reading plus\nchuck hickok
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
notes from underground\ntwo billets/spectators, see p. 241 for further reference\nralph gironda\nkarl fulves
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ralph Gironda, Karl Fulves
Notes from Underground
two billets/spectators, see p. 241 for further reference
some history\non cards & pellets effects, starting in 1920\njames g. thompson jr.\nreference by f. i. geohegan on p. 230
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 James G. Thompson Jr.
implanted thought\nchosen esp card predicted on billet, using index on cards\nstuart p. cramer\nas in a mirror darkly\nrobert brethen\nchicken feed\nal baker
1969
hex! Stuart P. Cramer
Implanted Thought
chosen ESP card predicted on billet, using index on cards
twin echo\ngeometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "d. milton" (fulves pseudonym)?\n milton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Milton
Twin Echo
geometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "D. Milton" (Fulves pseudonym)?
divining cup\nnumbered slips with information written by spectators in cup, performer divines contents, slips secretly burned via flash paper\nart spring
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Art Spring
Divining Cup
numbered slips with information written by spectators in cup, performer divines contents, slips secretly burned via flash paper
challenge prediction\nsubtleties for the billet pencil and locked-box\ngene nielsen\n(1) the billet pencil \ntony corinda
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Gene Nielsen
the gypsy switch\nswitching small item when wrapping it in handkerchief, for credits and sources see page 24\ng. w. hunter\ngypsy switch inflation cent\njerry mentzer\nthe gypsy switch\ng. w. hunter
1971
kabbala - volume 1 G. W. Hunter
The Gypsy Switch
switching small item when wrapping it in handkerchief, for credits and sources see page 24
especially for you\nprediction of chosen symbol, bulldog clip to switch billet\njesse j. langston jr.
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Jesse J. Langston Jr.
ESPecially for You
prediction of chosen symbol, bulldog clip to switch billet
eye of alessini\nprediction of a country, in bull-dog clip, with small globe\ndr. dan j. alessini
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Eye of Alessini
prediction of a country, in bull-dog clip, with small globe
psychic empathy\ndifferent names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle\ndavid douglas
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 David Douglas
Psychic Empathy
different names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle
eye spy\nspectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Eye Spy
spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information
third eye\nwindow envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by bob still\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Third Eye
window envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by Bob Still
improved question reading\nenvelopes
- part two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- part three (as a two-person act)\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
strongest thought\nfive spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Strongest Thought
five spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade
remembrance of things past\nesp signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment\nkarl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Remembrance Of Things Past
ESP signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment
remember isis?\ndivination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, ncr paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet\nkarl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Remember Isis?
divination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, NCR paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet
billet switching\nsee also p. 13 for credit information\ntheodore annemann\nbillet switching\ntheodore annemann\npost-ultimate rip-off\ntommy wonder
1973
into the 4th dimension... and beyond Theodore Annemann
mysterious casket\nborrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it\nrobert parrish\nthe hometown test\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Mysterious Casket
borrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it
bull's eye ii\nspectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content\nrobert parrish\nbulls eye\nned rutledge\njames g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Bull's Eye II
spectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content
mind echo\nspectator writes memory on slip of paper which is torn and burnt, medium in other room divines it\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Mind Echo
spectator writes memory on slip of paper which is torn and burnt, medium in other room divines it
some notes on the use of billets - part 1\n- hidden i see
- the unnatural fold
- the switch
- materials
- accessories
- using the notebook
- the untorn center
- area of writing
- the fold\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Thomas Alan Waters
some notes on the use of billets - part 2\n- the tear
- the third finger provides the pressure
- close-up routine no. one
- 'transmitter and receiver'
- close-up routine no. two
- addenda
- for office workers\nthomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Thomas Alan Waters
some notes on the use of billets - part 3\n- forget the mechanics
- the rectangular fold
- "great minds think alike"
- only one move
- clean up
- "wired thought"
- and more
- final notes\nray waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Ray Waters
germain's paper\nbillet switch with pencil, unclear if by germain or jacques remanaux\nfrancis carlyle
1975
the magic of francis carlyle Francis Carlyle
Germain's Paper
billet switch with pencil, unclear if by Germain or Jacques Remanaux
anneman's "test of the tiber"\n\ntheodore annemann\ndr. stanley jaks\nthe test of the tiber\ntheodore annemann
1975
the magic of francis carlyle Theodore Annemann, Dr. Stanley Jaks
powers of the unknown!\nbillet with question of sitter is burnt and secretly read\nanthony raven
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Anthony Raven
Powers of the Unknown!
billet with question of sitter is burnt and secretly read
impromptu pseudo-psychology\nslips of paper, several spectators write down pieces of information, all billets are correctly allocated, information of last billet is divined\njack kent tillar
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Jack Kent Tillar
Impromptu Pseudo-Psychology
slips of paper, several spectators write down pieces of information, all billets are correctly allocated, information of last billet is divined
the shifting sands of the sahara\nwhite sand on tablet used as presentational ploy to read answer from spectator's palm impression\nkarrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
The Shifting Sands of the Sahara
white sand on tablet used as presentational ploy to read answer from spectator's palm impression
tips on practicing\ntips on practicing the acidus method, on the first-finger-grip, on opening the billet, and on the temple switch\nal mann
1976
acidus Al Mann
TIps on Practicing
tips on practicing the Acidus method, on the First-Finger-Grip, on Opening the Billet, and on the Temple Switch