predestination \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection \n unknown \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die magische einwirkung \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Predestination
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection
die karte im glase \n card thought of and card chosen and lost, they are the same, it travels into a handkerchief-covered glass \n francis king
1897
die zauberwelt Francis King
Die Karte im Glase
card thought of and card chosen and lost, they are the same, it travels into a handkerchief-covered glass
die magische einwirkung \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by john willmann \n unknown \n predestination \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die magische Einwirkung
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by John Willmann
sonderbare uebereinstimmung \n deck shuffled, spectator cuts and count off the top few cards, one of the aces chosen, the counted-off cards are of the same suit, two methods \n a. j. \n ueber künstliches mischen \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Sonderbare Uebereinstimmung
deck shuffled, spectator cuts and count off the top few cards, one of the Aces chosen, the counted-off cards are of the same suit, two methods
die sympathetischen zahlen \n spectator stops while performer deals cards on table, then four people select a card, selections are the four tens which match amount of dealt cards, number is also predicted on a piece of paper \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n sympathetic numbers \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Die sympathetischen Zahlen
spectator stops while performer deals cards on table, then four people select a card, selections are the four Tens which match amount of dealt cards, number is also predicted on a piece of paper
co-incidentally \n no. 3, two decks, duplicate is found by selecting four cards and number from rolled dice \n charles t. jordan \n coincidentally \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Co-Incidentally
No. 3, two decks, duplicate is found by selecting four cards and number from rolled dice
two souls with but a single thought \n coincidence & prediction, two cards \n al baker \n lady and gentleman \n theodore annemann
1920s
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
sympathetic sympathy \n two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated \n charles t. jordan \n synthetic sympathy \n theodore annemann \n card of coincidence \n dai vernon
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
unconscious thought transmission \n random card chosen and sealed in envelope. audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope \n louis nikola \n unconscious thought transmission \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
Random card chosen and sealed in envelope. Audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope
three card force and floor change \n card is forced several times, then put under foot of spectator who thinks all cards are the same, then card under foot changes and deck is normal \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Three Card Force and Floor Change
card is forced several times, then put under foot of spectator who thinks all cards are the same, then card under foot changes and deck is normal
a strange coincidence \n card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value \n victor farelli \n controlled coincidence \n victor farelli \n controlled coincidence \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
A Strange Coincidence
card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value
the reversal \n card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Reversal
card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed
the torn pack and tricks therewith \n two cards selected and returned, then whole deck torn in two halves, two cards counted to in both "halves", they match and are one selection, everything mixed in a hat and both halves found by touch \n graham adams
1931
mr. s. w. erdnase — "his book" Graham Adams
The Torn Pack and Tricks Therewith
two cards selected and returned, then whole deck torn in two halves, two cards counted to in both "halves", they match and are one selection, everything mixed in a hat and both halves found by touch
al baker's famous two souls trick \n coincidence & prediction, two cards \n al baker \n al baker's "twin soul" card prediction \n al baker
1932
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
the paired card \n card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass \n tom sellers \n a curious coincidence \n glenn g. gravatt
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
The Paired Card
card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
a quaint happening \n two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection \n theodore annemann \n a quaint happening \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
just the same alike \n two cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Just the Same Alike
two cards selected from two decks are the same, selection process from one deck complicated with four piles and die
the spectator's choice \n tantalizer deal with thirty-two cards, two selections by both spectator and performer, spectator choses which one remain after dealing procedure, see page 172 for correction \n stewart judah \n spectator's choice \n stewart judah \n elimination \n r. m. jamison \n down & out \n john hamilton \n magician acquisition \n marty kane \n pound rebound \n marty kane \n noah's ark (two by two) \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli)
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart Judah
The Spectator's Choice
Tantalizer deal with thirty-two cards, two selections by both spectator and performer, spectator choses which one remain after dealing procedure, see page 172 for correction
the origion and history of the torn deck trick \n "origin", deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection \n julian j. proskauer
1936
the jinx 1-50 Julian J. Proskauer
The Origion and History of the Torn Deck Trick
"origin", deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
controlled coincidence \n (impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value \n victor farelli \n a strange coincidence \n victor farelli
1936
lend me your pack Victor Farelli
Controlled Coincidence
(impromptu method)
magician divines mental selection by using two cards - one denoting suit and one denoting value
sympathetic sympathy \n two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated \n charles t. jordan \n card of coincidence \n dai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
coincidence \n two decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence
two decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket
remote control improved \n odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face \n orville wayne meyer \n remote control \n theodore annemann \n once in a life time \n jack vosburgh \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer \n card not in wallet \n fred lessor
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
coincidence extraordinary \n piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical \n unknown \n necromantic calculation \n rolland hamblen \n royal card discovery \n unknown \n affinities \n dai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence Extraordinary
piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical
a quaint happening \n two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection \n theodore annemann \n a quaint happening \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
strange coincidence \n coincidence with card values where two values add up to a third selection, stack that will force the number ten \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Strange Coincidence
coincidence with card values where two values add up to a third selection, stack that will force the number ten
double divino \n coincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference \n charles t. jordan \n divino \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Double Divino
coincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference
coincidence mene tekel \n two cards chosen from different decks match, menetekel deck \n glenn g. gravatt
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Glenn G. Gravatt
Coincidence Mene Tekel
two cards chosen from different decks match, Menetekel Deck
coincidentally \n with two decks with same back, secret exchange of deck provides duplicates of chosen cards \n charles t. jordan \n co-incidentally \n charles t. jordan \n late arrival \n karl fulves
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Coincidentally
with two decks with same back, secret exchange of deck provides duplicates of chosen cards
controlled luck \n fifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted \n newton hall
1937
the jinx 1-50 Newton Hall
Controlled Luck
fifty-two numbered cardboards & cards are shuffled and read one by one until performer tells to stop, card and number combination is predicted
the real coincidence trick \n two decks in performer's and spectator's pocket, cards removed - they're the same \n robert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
The Real Coincidence Trick
two decks in performer's and spectator's pocket, cards removed - they're the same
a curious coincidence \n two selections from two decks are put in a glass and match, menetekel deck & normal deck \n glenn g. gravatt \n the paired card \n tom sellers
1938
greater magic Glenn G. Gravatt
A Curious Coincidence
two selections from two decks are put in a glass and match, menetekel deck & normal deck
synchronism \n performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches \n robert parrish \n synchroincidence \n thomas alan waters
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Synchronism
performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
remote control improved \n odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face \n theodore annemann \n orville wayne meyer \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann, Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
master of will \n three cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted \n eddie clever
1939
chap's scrapbook Eddie Clever
Master of Will
three cards in three envelopes, same cards are selected from other deck and were predicted
the harmony of numbers \n "an original card divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a ten spot on top \n dr. h. walter grote \n sympathetic numbers \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Dr. H. Walter Grote
The Harmony of Numbers
"An Original Card Divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a Ten spot on top
coincidence \n spectator and performer cut their decks, bottom cards are the same, "instanto" deck \n theodore annemann
1940
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Coincidence
spectator and performer cut their decks, bottom cards are the same, "Instanto" deck
from the pen of leipzig \n two shuffled decks are covered with handkerchiefs, performer removes a card with each hand, they match \n nate leipzig
1940
chap's scrapbook Nate Leipzig
From the Pen of Leipzig
two shuffled decks are covered with handkerchiefs, performer removes a card with each hand, they match
once in a life time \n odd-backed unknown card is chosen from face \n jack vosburgh \n remote control \n theodore annemann \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer
1941
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
weird coin \n coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted \n del cartier
1941
the jinx 101-151 Del Cartier
Weird Coin
coin borrowed, half deck dealt in four piles, top card correspond with year of coin, sum counted down, card predicted
a double location \n two-card version of previous location, with variations:
- the two selections come next to each other
- several men choose the same card, women also \n eddie joseph \n a queer location \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
A Double Location
two-card version of previous location, with variations:
thrice right \n thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well \n gerber \n a routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
deferred coincidence \n three cards are selected from a red and from a blue deck, they match \n walter b. gibson
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Deferred Coincidence
three cards are selected from a red and from a blue deck, they match
the torn deck trick \n deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection \n julian j. proskauer
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Julian J. Proskauer
The Torn Deck Trick
deck is sawn or torn in half, two half card selected, they match and are previous selection
magno touch \n performer writes name on face of card, spectator selects card and signs it's back, it is the same card \n orville wayne meyer
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Orville Wayne Meyer
Magno Touch
performer writes name on face of card, spectator selects card and signs it's back, it is the same card
zella prediction trick \n one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it \n u. f. grant \n the twenty-first stunner \n robert a. nelson \n dr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Zella Prediction Trick
one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
the twenty-first stunner \n ungaffed \n robert a. nelson \n dr. h. walter grote \n zella prediction trick \n u. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
sextuple stranger than hallucination \n three people look at the bottom card and remove it, all think of the same card \n walter b. gibson \n hallucination \n eddie clever
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Walter B. Gibson
Sextuple Stranger Than Hallucination
three people look at the bottom card and remove it, all think of the same card
the little moonies \n cato routine, cards with moon faces printed on them, one way they are smiling held the other way the are sad, spectator marks two cards on the pack and cuts them in the deck, performer takes cards behind back, all moons are in smiling orientation except marked two \n bob hummer \n the little moonies \n bob hummer \n the little moonies \n bob hummer
1946
face up face down mysteries Bob Hummer
The Little Moonies
CATO routine, cards with moon faces printed on them, one way they are smiling held the other way the are sad, spectator marks two cards on the pack and cuts them in the deck, performer takes cards behind back, all moons are in smiling orientation except marked two
two together \n spectator and performer think of a card in their half and note them on a business card, halves are put together back to back and two cards slipped of together, the noted cards are slipped of at the same time \n paul curry \n two together \n paul curry \n the glide vanish \n reinhard müller
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Two Together
spectator and performer think of a card in their half and note them on a business card, halves are put together back to back and two cards slipped of together, the noted cards are slipped of at the same time
james's miracle \n no. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon \n change x change \n karl fulves \n applause card \n stewart james \n steve beam \n a slight slant on slaight \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the inverse function deck \n mel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
similar twins \n cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n up and down double \n lewis jones
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
Similar Twins
cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value
similar twins \n cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value \n bill simon \n martin gardner
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon, Martin Gardner
Similar Twins
cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value
color change & follow up \n two red decks, one changes to blue, and then a chicago opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card \n milton kort \n kort's color-changing deck \n milton kort
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Milton Kort
Color Change & Follow Up
Two red decks, one changes to blue, and then a Chicago Opener style routine is performed (blue card placed in red deck, spectator picks it out from face up spread), red/blue card
the little moonies \n cato trick, uses cards with drawing of either smiling/frowning face. two cards are marked on the back and after mixing, shown to be the only ones frowning while other cards are smiling \n bob hummer \n the little moonies \n bob hummer \n hummer's reversal mystery \n bob hummer \n oscar weigle
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
The Little Moonies
CATO trick, uses cards with drawing of either smiling/frowning face. Two cards are marked on the back and after mixing, shown to be the only ones frowning while other cards are smiling
no. 7. a card trick \n unknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence \n tony corinda
1958
the swami gimmick Tony Corinda
No. 7. A Card Trick
unknown card is marked with initials of the spectator, who finds that card by coincidence
outer space \n up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value \n russell "rusduck" duck \n charles hudson \n re: outer space \n russell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Charles Hudson
Outer Space
up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value
the spectator does a trick \n two cards tell value and suit, "untouchted" with touching \n al leech \n a divination \n al leech \n spectator magician \n tony faro \n untouched \n daryl martinez \n spectator's card trick \n nick trost \n choices! \n harry lorayne
1959
cardmanship Al Leech
The Spectator Does a Trick
two cards tell value and suit, "Untouchted" with touching
a card and billet routine \n cards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card \n tony corinda \n maurice fogel
1959
billets Tony Corinda, Maurice Fogel
A Card and Billet Routine
cards are noted on billets, cards on board, spectator selects a billet and throws a dart into the noted card
the trio \n routine with three effects:
- two minds - a single thought (two spectator's think of the same card)
- before your very eyes (finding selection)
- gamma location (challenge card location) \n sidney lawrence \n blue dice \n marvin johnson
1959
card tricks Sidney Lawrence
The Trio
Routine with three effects:
Two Minds - a Single Thought (two spectator's think of the same card)
bird of a feather \n a lot of cut card pieces, four are selected and form one card, with variations \n tony corinda \n a bruce bernstein pendulum routine \n bruce bernstein
1959
card tricks Tony Corinda
Bird of a Feather
a lot of cut card pieces, four are selected and form one card, with variations
a date with a coin \n coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin \n u. f. grant
1959
more miracles in mentalism U. F. Grant
A Date with a Coin
coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin
green stamp coincidence \n two sets of the same cards, spectator and performer chose one and mark the cards with a stamp, cards match \n robert craig
1960
ireland's yearbooks Robert Craig
Green Stamp Coincidence
two sets of the same cards, spectator and performer chose one and mark the cards with a stamp, cards match
card of coincidence \n two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases \n dai vernon \n sympathetic sympathy \n charles t. jordan \n synthetic sympathy \n theodore annemann
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Card of Coincidence
two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases
ein entzückender karteneffekt \n spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color \n dr. stanley jaks \n charming card effect \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Ein entzückender Karteneffekt
spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color
der zerrissene gedanke \n deck is cut in half, two half-cards are chosen, they match and form a single card \n unknown
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i
Unknown
Der zerrissene Gedanke
deck is cut in half, two half-cards are chosen, they match and form a single card
technicolor prediction \n spectator turns over one card behind back, reversed card was predicted and has different colored back, several methods \n edward marlo \n the bet without odds - solutions \n edward marlo \n reverse engineer \n asi wind
1962
ireland's yearbooks Edward Marlo
Technicolor Prediction
spectator turns over one card behind back, reversed card was predicted and has different colored back, several methods
sympathetic coincidence \n performer places blue-backed card in case, spectator removes same from red deck \n edward marlo \n peter warlock
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Peter Warlock
Sympathetic Coincidence
performer places blue-backed card in case, spectator removes same from red deck
impromptu remote control \n unknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same \n edward marlo \n theodore annemann \n remote control \n theodore annemann
1964
early marlo Edward Marlo, Theodore Annemann
Impromptu Remote Control
unknown odd-backed card is marked on back, a card selected via stop procedure with deck in glass is marked on face, turns out to be the same
problem in prophecy \n three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas \n don nielsen \n infallible prediction variation \n karl fulves \n infallible prediction \n u. f. grant \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n stewart james \n don nielson \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n robert "bob" j. gunther \n don nielson \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n robert parrish \n nielsen's problem \n milton kort \n cups & coins \n robert parrish
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Nielsen
Problem in Prophecy
three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas
phonetics \n random person called during performance says that he also has a magician guest who had him choose a card, they match \n aaron wainer
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Aaron Wainer
Phonetics
random person called during performance says that he also has a magician guest who had him choose a card, they match
the bet without odds \n problems with cards - no. three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references \n karl fulves \n the bet without odds - solutions \n edward marlo \n the bet without odds \n roy johnson \n the proposition \n bruce cervon
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
The Bet without Odds
Problems with Cards - No. Three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references
the bet without odds - solutions \n three methods, see also p. 47 \n edward marlo \n technicolor prediction \n edward marlo \n the bet without odds \n karl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
coercion \n problems with cards - no. five
card reversed behind back by performer, then spectator, same card \n j. w. sarles \n coercion \n francis haxton \n taking turns \n jerry k. hartman
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 J. W. Sarles
Coercion
Problems with Cards - No. Five
card reversed behind back by performer, then spectator, same card
oops 15: four kings into exile \n reader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side \n chan canasta
1966
book of oopses Chan Canasta
Oops 15: Four Kings into exile
Reader chooses any two values of cards (no suits), go through deck of cards and find them side by side
gambler's last chance \n performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes royal flush \n francis haxton \n smart alexis \n stewart james \n gambler's last chance \n francis haxton
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes Royal Flush
a dark secret \n same card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark \n james g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds James G. Thompson Jr.
A Dark Secret
same card is reversed in the deck, spirits turned cards over in the dark
die verrückte zehn \n ten cards, two spectators chose one each by naming a number which is counted to, they are the same card, the rest are duplicates of another card \n unknown
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii
Unknown
Die verrückte Zehn
ten cards, two spectators chose one each by naming a number which is counted to, they are the same card, the rest are duplicates of another card
das farbkartenmedium \n five color cards are placed in stand or glasses, spectator gets another five cards and manages to place them to the matching cards, partial rough-smooth \n arthur rasper \n trigon ii \n ralph w. hull
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Arthur Rasper
Das Farbkartenmedium
five color cards are placed in stand or glasses, spectator gets another five cards and manages to place them to the matching cards, partial rough-smooth
cards & dice \n ace-four and four dice match up, aces appear \n william p. miesel \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon
1968
epilogue William P. Miesel
the odd event \n red-black matching thing with two card location \n karl fulves \n future perfect \n karl fulves \n the odd event \n edward marlo \n logical odd event \n marvin johnson
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
out of hand \n two cards are removed from packet, rest dealt out, suits of selections and suits in piles have some coincidences \n karl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Out Of Hand
two cards are removed from packet, rest dealt out, suits of selections and suits in piles have some coincidences
influence \n some red-black matching occurs, two stacked decks, faro \n roy walton \n influential pairs \n roy walton \n karl fulves
1969
epilogue Roy Walton
Influence
some red-black matching occurs, two stacked decks, faro
more thoughts anticipated \n spectator removes card from red deck, matches card taken out by magician from blue deck \n aldini \n glenn g. gravatt \n "final selection" (glenn. g. gravatt)
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Glenn G. Gravatt
More Thoughts Anticipated
Spectator removes card from red deck, matches card taken out by magician from blue deck
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)
second law \n some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins \n karl fulves \n "isaac's law" (karl fulves, magic and spells quarterly) \n mathematical twins \n gene finnell \n mathematical twins variation \n karl fulves \n no commercial potential \n jeff busby \n penny plain \n alex elmsley \n pact man \n karl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
Inspired by
"Isaac's Law" (Karl Fulves, Magic and Spells Quarterly)
math teacher \n three cards are selected, values of two added equal value of third card, with large card stand \n floyd shotts \n frank novotny
1970
ireland's yearbooks Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny
Math Teacher
three cards are selected, values of two added equal value of third card, with large card stand
the double brotherly whammy \n two selections are together, cccc \n paul swinford \n the double whammy \n paul swinford \n double brothers \n paul swinford
1971
more faro fantasy Paul Swinford
another oracle \n as a 2-deck do as i do coincidence \n karl fulves \n another oracle \n karl fulves
1971
the book of numbers — supplementary notes Karl Fulves
swindle coincidence \n two decks shuffled by two spectators, they each chose a number card and count down to arrive at the same card \n peter kane
1971
another card session with peter kane Peter Kane
Swindle Coincidence
two decks shuffled by two spectators, they each chose a number card and count down to arrive at the same card
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
the compleat magick — volume i 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
three in a million \n two decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards \n frank garcia \n predicted bermuda \n simon lovell \n perfect harmony \n manfred bacia
1972
million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia
Three in a Million
two decks, spec and perf select same card and cut off same amount of cards
jumbo two way split \n matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on stewart james' "split second" (tops) \n nick trost
1972
card cavalcade Nick Trost
Jumbo Two Way Split
matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on Stewart James' "Split Second" (Tops)
something screwey \n sucker element, three spectators select same card, card ends up in pocket \n orville wayne meyer
1972
the living end Orville Wayne Meyer
Something Screwey
sucker element, three spectators select same card, card ends up in pocket
face-up/face-down challenge \n face-up/face-down condition of one pile matches that of another pile \n gene finnell
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Gene Finnell
Face-up/Face-down Challenge
face-up/face-down condition of one pile matches that of another pile
the odd event \n red-black matching thing with two card location \n edward marlo \n the odd event \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Edward Marlo
influence \n some red-black matching occurs, two stacked decks, faro \n roy walton \n influential pairs \n roy walton \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Roy Walton
Influence
some red-black matching occurs, two stacked decks, faro
unmatch \n five red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black \n karl fulves \n unmatch \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Unmatch
five red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black
alpha card act \n - first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match) \n francis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
compulsive thinker \n spectator selects only black card in a group of red cards \n jerry k. hartman \n compulsive thinker iii \n jerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Compulsive Thinker
Spectator selects only black card in a group of red cards
cards of prophesy \n (actually unnumbered page between 30 and 31)
card removed, odd-backed card put in deck, faros, cards of same value and suit end up next to odd-backed card (composite) \n gene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Cards Of Prophesy
(actually unnumbered page between 30 and 31)
card removed, odd-backed card put in deck, faros, cards of same value and suit end up next to odd-backed card (composite)
make up \n two selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite) \n gene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Make Up
two selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)
pointed up wager \n proposition plot (problem by fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods \n edward marlo \n karl fulves
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo, Karl Fulves
Pointed Up Wager
proposition plot (problem by Fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods
dribble concept continued \n two decks are dribbled and spectator calls stop, eight aces, double back thick card \n edward marlo \n dribble coincidence \n edward marlo
1974
pabular Edward Marlo
Dribble Concept Continued
two decks are dribbled and spectator calls stop, eight aces, double back thick card
the temperance of the elements \n four tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too \n stephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
The Temperance of the Elements
four tarot cards matching the elements are selected, four pieces of paper where a writing appears, with the elements theme too
ultra general card (and impossible location) \n three spectator choose the same card, used as effect and also as method \n harry lorayne
1975
afterthoughts Harry Lorayne
Ultra General Card (and Impossible Location)
three spectator choose the same card, used as effect and also as method
taking turns \n spectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before \n jerry k. hartman \n notes by fulves on p. 243 \n coercion \n j. w. sarles
1975
epilogue Jerry K. Hartman
Taking Turns
spectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before
the kruskal principle \n also with two deck, described by martin gardner, see p. 985 for references to ibidem \n martin d. kruskal
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Martin D. Kruskal
The Kruskal Principle
also with two deck, described by Martin Gardner, see p. 985 for references to Ibidem
the mental secret \n thought of card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel \n edward marlo \n complete mental secret \n edward marlo
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
The Mental Secret
thought of Card matches card chosen from another pack, rough smooth menetekel
the odd-colored back \n six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back \n nick trost \n eight-card brainwave \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Odd-colored Back
Six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back
the "one-two-three" trick \n coincidence effect - spectator places a row of ace, two, three on table, matches order of performer's row of ace, two and three \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The "One-Two-Three" Trick
Coincidence effect - spectator places a row of Ace, Two, Three on table, matches order of performer's row of Ace, Two and Three
the haunted name \n no. 29, spectator writes j on the back of an unknown card, performer later on the face, it's the same card, key card \n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Haunted Name
No. 29, spectator writes J on the back of an unknown card, performer later on the face, it's the same card, key card
three on a match \n no. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card \n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Three on a Match
No. 33, three spectators select a card with down-under-deal from the same small packet, all have the same and it's the only red card
esp \n spectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box \n philip t. goldstein
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
ESP
spectator writes down name of a card and second spectator selects the card from deck, locking card box
the "same to you" card trick \n three spectators chose cards, they are all the jack of hearts, even though the deck is all ace of spades \n karrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
The "Same to You" Card Trick
three spectators chose cards, they are all the Jack of Hearts, even though the deck is all Ace of Spades
the two fold miracle \n spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Two Fold Miracle
spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there
an experiment in the science of impossibility \n two spectators reverse a deck each under cover of a cloth attached to their jackets, they are the same and match a reversed card in a third deck, double facer deck \n burling hull \n the dark force \n denis behr
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
An Experiment in the Science of Impossibility
two spectators reverse a deck each under cover of a cloth attached to their jackets, they are the same and match a reversed card in a third deck, double facer deck
twin transpo \n two decks are shuffled by spectator, top cards match and transpose (backs) \n gene maze \n second method \n karl fulves
1977
packet switches (part five) Gene Maze
Twin Transpo
two decks are shuffled by spectator, top cards match and transpose (backs)
past, present and future \n two decks, three cards match, (apparently original) version of paul curry's "touch" \n paul curry \n touch \n paul curry
1977
special effects Paul Curry
Past, Present And Future
two decks, three cards match, (apparently original) version of Paul Curry's "Touch"
four-sided triangle \n card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator \n philip t. goldstein \n pyratarot \n thomas alan waters \n 4 sided triangle - weber notes \n michael weber
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Four-sided Triangle
card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator
panoramas of thought \n six cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections \n al mann
1978
the tesseract Al Mann
Panoramas of Thought
six cards are written on a pad by different spectators, three spectator select a card, three of the written cards are chosen, they correspond with the selections
simpatico \n spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick \n frederick braue \n simpatico \n frederick braue
1978
fred braue on false deals Frederick Braue
Simpatico
spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick
flim flam \n chosen red card is only red card in black poker hand and vice versa \n karl fulves \n flim flam \n karl fulves
1978
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Flim Flam
chosen red card is only red card in black poker hand and vice versa
der zufall \n unseen card is signed on the back, one card is signed on the front, turns out that it is the same card \n unknown
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach
Unknown
Der Zufall
unseen card is signed on the back, one card is signed on the front, turns out that it is the same card
viermal Übereinstimmung \n marked stripper deck, four aces of two decks, performer and spectator put cards in same order \n north bigbee
1978
einfach wunderbar — wunderbar einfach North Bigbee
Viermal Übereinstimmung
marked stripper deck, four aces of two decks, performer and spectator put cards in same order
compulsive thinker iii \n spectator selects only black card amongst red spot cards \n jerry k. hartman \n compulsive thinker \n jerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Compulsive Thinker III
Spectator selects only black card amongst red spot cards
more order \n spectator places two random cards at random positions into a stack of eleven cards, shown to be thirteen cards in order of a suit \n jerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
More Order
Spectator places two random cards at random positions into a stack of eleven cards, shown to be thirteen cards in order of a suit
second law \n some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of milk build shuffle to si stebbins \n karl fulves \n klondike notes \n karl fulves
1979
faro possibilities Karl Fulves
Second Law
some value coincidences happen when dealing through piles, application of Milk Build Shuffle to Si Stebbins
synchroincidence \n two decks, same card is selected, red/blue \n thomas alan waters \n synchronism \n robert parrish \n contrasting prediction \n philip t. goldstein \n synchrowave \n thomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
duo-matic \n based on a hummer idea, two spectators with four cards, 14 instructions later end up with same card \n larry becker \n charles hudson's "baby hummer" in "the linking ring", 1960s.
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Duo-Matic
based on a Hummer idea, two spectators with four cards, 14 instructions later end up with same card
Inspired by
Charles Hudson's "Baby Hummer" in "The Linking Ring", 1960s.
royal mind reading \n no. 15, two royal flushes given to two spectators, they select one card and put it in the middle, hands gathered, mixed and re-dealt, spectators get their royal flush with chosen cards transposed \n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
Royal Mind Reading
No. 15, two Royal Flushes given to two spectators, they select one card and put it in the middle, hands gathered, mixed and re-dealt, spectators get their Royal Flush with chosen cards transposed
cutting match \n two decks cut, they are both cut between the same two cards, criss cross type handling \n steve beam \n cutting match \n steve beam \n cutting match \n steve beam
1979
magic — the vanishing art Steve Beam
Cutting Match
two decks cut, they are both cut between the same two cards, criss cross type handling
watch your watch! \n spectator sets watch to a full hour and puts it in a paper bag, second spectator selects card with same number \n el duco
1980
el duco's lecture notes El Duco
Watch your Watch!
spectator sets watch to a full hour and puts it in a paper bag, second spectator selects card with same number
the mounds of ashtoreth \n two decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, al koran wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann
The Mounds of Ashtoreth
two decks, spectator selects five cards and signs two, performer duplicates everything with the other deck, Al Koran Wallet
it is an incredible coincidence \n some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with larry becker's "ghost image" deck \n gene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
It Is an Incredible Coincidence
some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
the barbary coast scam \n two red aces are separated in the deck and end up together, two versions, with a stooge seemingly heckling the performer \n jack mcmillen
1981
sleights & swindles Jack McMillen
The Barbary Coast Scam
two red aces are separated in the deck and end up together, two versions, with a stooge seemingly heckling the performer
computer dating \n four queens and four kings,performer and spectator put always two together, they are the cards with the same suit \n walt lees \n a routine in j. k. hartman's "super dupes"
1981
four professional card tricks Walt Lees
Computer Dating
four queens and four kings,performer and spectator put always two together, they are the cards with the same suit
cutting match \n two decks cut, they are both cut between the same two cards, criss cross type handling \n steve beam \n cutting match \n steve beam
1981
teaching an old deck new tricks Steve Beam
Cutting Match
two decks cut, they are both cut between the same two cards, criss cross type handling
twinkey \n named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack \n thomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinkey
named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack
insight straight \n performer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight ten-ace \n thomas alan waters \n larry becker's "the little black book" in "mentalism for magicians"
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Insight Straight
performer takes one card out and puts a poker chip on it, then sixteen cards are laid out in a matrix and a spectator can put four chips on cards, those four cards added to the card put away earlier form a straight Ten-Ace
Inspired by
Larry Becker's "The Little Black Book" in "Mentalism for Magicians"
effect 2 \n names on cards, two lovers cut to each others names, prediction is card with "look in the box" text, love story song comes out of box \n alex east
1982
spell-binder Alex East
Effect 2
names on cards, two lovers cut to each others names, prediction is card with "Look in the box" text, love story song comes out of box
self-locating prediction \n indicator stabbed in deck, indicator card transforms/is into selection and cards on either side predicted \n edward marlo
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
Self-Locating Prediction
indicator stabbed in deck, indicator card transforms/is into selection and cards on either side predicted
blue lightning \n no. 11, packets of cards removed from two decks and counted and added in some way, at the end three spectators have the same number of cards without it being obvious, all chose the same card if counted down \n karl fulves \n lightning strikes thrice \n stewart judah
1983
self-working number magic Karl Fulves
Blue Lightning
No. 11, packets of cards removed from two decks and counted and added in some way, at the end three spectators have the same number of cards without it being obvious, all chose the same card if counted down
face \n eight card packet of aces and kings, spectator and magician able to separate aces from kings via freely selecting four cards each \n stephen tucker \n 31 plus \n roy walton \n karl fulves
1984
the card-mad-gic of stephen tucker Stephen Tucker
Face
eight card packet of Aces and Kings, spectator and magician able to separate Aces from Kings via freely selecting four cards each
spectator's clairvoyance & spirit test \n two spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides \n basil horwitz
1984
the mental magick of basil horwitz - volume 2 Basil Horwitz
Spectator's Clairvoyance & Spirit Test
two spectators select same card, name of card appears on blank card, which is signed on both sides
chromatic caper \n no. 13, coincidence with number of cards of given suits in a face-up/face-down shuffled deck \n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
Chromatic Caper
No. 13, coincidence with number of cards of given suits in a face-up/face-down shuffled deck
flim flam \n no. 69, chosen red card is only red card in black seven-card poker hand and vice versa \n karl fulves \n flim flam \n karl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Flim Flam
No. 69, chosen red card is only red card in black seven-card poker hand and vice versa
coincidencia total \n different method than in sonata, with deck switch \n juan tamariz \n total coincidence \n juan tamariz
1984
magia potagia — volume iii Juan Tamariz
the stampede second \n random card is chosen and placed aside as prediction. a stamp is placed on the top of another deck. as cards are dealt, stamp stays in place (second deal), until stamp suddenly sticks to one card. both cards match. \n martin lewis
1985
martin's miracles Martin Lewis
The Stampede Second
Random card is chosen and placed aside as prediction. A stamp is placed on the top of another deck. As cards are dealt, stamp stays in place (second deal), until stamp suddenly sticks to one card. Both cards match.
simpatico \n spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick \n frederick braue \n simpatico \n frederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Simpatico
spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick
steve bryan writes... \n five cards are torn in halves, phrase is spelled and spectator is allowed to say where the cards are changed, after each spelled word on top of the halves are the matching parts, spelling "will the cards match" \n steve bryan \n dies ist reine magie \n sveroni \n christian scherer
1986
gimmick Steve Bryan
Steve Bryan Writes...
five cards are torn in halves, phrase is spelled and spectator is allowed to say where the cards are changed, after each spelled word on top of the halves are the matching parts, spelling "Will the cards match"
treasure chest mentalism \n two reversed cards in two decks match, stack and marked cards, two methods \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Treasure Chest Mentalism
two reversed cards in two decks match, stack and marked cards, two methods
a multiple effect \n two spectators think of a number and card at that position, they all have the same card, the numbers are divined and the card is odd-backed, three methods \n edward marlo \n the new tops, oct. 1965 \n "controlled thoughts" (sydney lawrence, ten self-working master effects)
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
A Multiple Effect
two spectators think of a number and card at that position, they all have the same card, the numbers are divined and the card is odd-backed, three methods
Inspired by
"Controlled Thoughts" (Sydney Lawrence, Ten Self-Working Master Effects)
a mental combination \n - a multiple coincidence
- impromptu power of thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (addendum) for addition \n edward marlo
1989
so soon? Edward Marlo
A Mental Combination
A Multiple Coincidence
Impromptu Power of Thought
four thought-of cards matched with another deck, power-of-thought with two decks, see page 55 (Addendum) for addition
red handed \n three reds and blacks, one exchanged, spectator also exchanges cards and they're separated again, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1989
and a packet of cards Karl Fulves
Red Handed
three reds and blacks, one exchanged, spectator also exchanges cards and they're separated again, posed as problem
dream detective \n card chosen from four red and four black cards, they're odd backed, some cards outjogged and injogged from deck \n karl fulves
1989
kaleidoscope Karl Fulves
Dream Detective
card chosen from four red and four black cards, they're odd backed, some cards outjogged and injogged from deck
total coincidence \n first single cards from two decks match, then both decks are in exactly the same order \n juan tamariz \n coincidencia total \n juan tamariz \n mix and match \n simon aronson \n coincidencia banal \n lorenz schär
1989/91
sonata Juan Tamariz
Total Coincidence
first single cards from two decks match, then both decks are in exactly the same order
the one-cent trick \n spectator sticks stamp to back of card, names one from face, same card \n edward marlo \n the twenty-six cent trick \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The One-Cent Trick
spectator sticks stamp to back of card, names one from face, same card
the twenty-six cent trick \n card with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version \n edward marlo \n the one-cent trick \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
The Twenty-Six Cent Trick
card with stamp on back is shuffled into deck, any card selected from face is the one, gaffed deck version
out of sorts \n strange coincidence in which the position of selection in packet is determined with value sequence in another packet, based on andre robert's "titan" (magigram march 81) \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Out of Sorts
strange coincidence in which the position of selection in packet is determined with value sequence in another packet, based on Andre Robert's "Titan" (Magigram March 81)
complete mental secret \n odd-backed card is touched and tabled, any named card removed from other deck, they match, roughed red/blue menetekel, roughed red-blue double-back deck, see also ibidem #19 \n edward marlo \n the mental secret \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Complete Mental Secret
odd-backed card is touched and tabled, any named card removed from other deck, they match, roughed red/blue menetekel, roughed red-blue double-back deck, see also Ibidem #19
have it your way \n card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence \n steve beam \n have it your way \n steve beam \n reopening stab \n steve beam
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Have It Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
balancing act \n spectator places some blacks in pocket, performer places some more there, number of pocketed blacks equals number of reds in a packet, varied repeat \n karl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Balancing Act
spectator places some blacks in pocket, performer places some more there, number of pocketed blacks equals number of reds in a packet, varied repeat
cuadruple coincidencia \n four coincidences \n arturo de ascanio \n bernat & fabregas "cartomagia" p. 431.
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 4 Arturo de Ascanio
lii-kelihood \n spectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction \n stewart james
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Stewart James
LII-Kelihood
spectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction
the skill compatibility test \n two jumbo decks are used. one card is selected from a red deck and placed in an envelope, other deck is sawed in two with a toy saw and two halves are selected. card in envelope is a split card matching both halves. banana split deck \n scotty york
1993
for your eyes only Scotty York
The Skill Compatibility Test
Two jumbo decks are used. One card is selected from a red deck and placed in an envelope, other deck is sawed in two with a toy saw and two halves are selected. Card in envelope is a split card matching both halves. Banana Split deck
roll down \n "an impromptue 3-part card routine"
- spectator reverses a card behind his back, performer names it
- in repeat spectator reverses the card right next to first selection
- spectator shuffles cards face-up/face-down behind his back, triumph \n j. w. sarles
1993
rigmarole J. W. Sarles
Roll Down
"An Impromptue 3-Part Card Routine"
spectator reverses a card behind his back, performer names it
in repeat spectator reverses the card right next to first selection
spectator shuffles cards face-up/face-down behind his back, Triumph
reverse coincidence \n first performer then spectator both reverse a card behind the back, at the end no card is reversed \n j. w. sarles \n dichotomy \n j. w. sarles
1993
rigmarole J. W. Sarles
Reverse Coincidence
first performer then spectator both reverse a card behind the back, at the end no card is reversed
triplicants \n card chosen from three-card packet twice, repeated three times, three value pairs, values predicted as well \n peter duffie \n "triple coincidence" (robert harbin, abracadabra & harbincadabra)
1993
card selection Peter Duffie
Triplicants
card chosen from three-card packet twice, repeated three times, three value pairs, values predicted as well
still jordan: his solution to hofzinser's problem no 8 \n coincidence with card values where two values add up to a third selection, stack that will force the number ten, with commentary by vanni bossi \n charles t. jordan \n vanni bossi
1993
escorial 1993 — the hofzinser year Charles T. Jordan, Vanni Bossi
Still Jordan: His Solution to Hofzinser's Problem No 8
coincidence with card values where two values add up to a third selection, stack that will force the number ten, with commentary by Vanni Bossi
the favorites \n two mates and six cards are mixed around by spectator, mates are face up in the end \n roger a. golde
1994
apocalypse vol. 16-20 Roger A. Golde
The Favorites
two mates and six cards are mixed around by spectator, mates are face up in the end
controlled coincidence \n card chosen, spectator stabs to two cards that indicate suit and value, with three variations in which the deck is shuffled:
- additions to controlled coincidence (pack genuinely shuffled) \n victor farelli \n a strange coincidence \n victor farelli
1994
more greater magic Victor Farelli
Controlled Coincidence
card chosen, spectator stabs to two cards that indicate suit and value, with three variations in which the deck is shuffled:
Additions to Controlled Coincidence (Pack Genuinely Shuffled)
yada \n pack with ten arrow cards \n philip t. goldstein \n karl fulves \n unmatch \n karl fulves \n color thot \n martin gardner
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein, Karl Fulves
passe partout \n after seemingly fair cut & shuffle procedure spectator ends up with some face-up cards, this number is used to count down in second odd-backed deck, there is a card from first deck and its duplicate is found in original deck \n karl fulves \n passe part two \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Passe Partout
after seemingly fair cut & shuffle procedure spectator ends up with some face-up cards, this number is used to count down in second odd-backed deck, there is a card from first deck and its duplicate is found in original deck
dance with the devil \n "profile extra" (no creator given)
in the end, all pairs add up to fourteen \n unknown \n the self-correcting set-up \n karl fulves
1994
profile
Unknown
Dance With The Devil
"Profile Extra" (no creator given)
in the end, all pairs add up to fourteen
the curse of scotland \n card chosen (christ force), another card chosen and put reversed in center, then match and reversed card is between other cards of that value \n jon racherbaumer \n "fate or free will?" (jack carpenter, labyrinth #1, 1994)
1994
mo — modus operandi Jon Racherbaumer
The Curse of Scotland
card chosen (Christ force), another card chosen and put reversed in center, then match and reversed card is between other cards of that value
Inspired by
"Fate or Free Will?" (Jack Carpenter, Labyrinth #1, 1994)
the big "ripp-off" \n five torn cards are matched \n joseph k. schmidt \n "the five torn cards" (martin gardner presents, p. 183)
1995
new card control systems Joseph K. Schmidt
The Big "Ripp-Off"
five torn cards are matched
Inspired by
"The Five Torn Cards" (Martin Gardner Presents, p. 183)
off color prediction \n two decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three Tom Gagnon
Off Color Prediction
two decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks
gambler's last chance \n no. 27, one card missing from straight flush, spectator finds it \n francis haxton \n gambler's last chance \n francis haxton
1995
self-working close-up card magic Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
No. 27, one card missing from Straight Flush, spectator finds it
have it your way \n card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence \n steve beam \n have it your way \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Have it Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence