a matter of policy\nstory gag trick with twenty giant cards, ten democrats and ten republics, see page 54 for further comments and page 99 for improvement by max holden, see page 172 for improvement by andrew brennan\ntheodore annemann\n"fifth column"\njack vosburgh\n"dirty tricks"\npaul curry
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
A Matter of Policy
story gag trick with twenty giant cards, ten democrats and ten republics, see page 54 for further comments and page 99 for improvement by Max Holden, see page 172 for improvement by Andrew Brennan
the perfect guesser\nperformer knows whether cut-to card is red or black, one-way alternating\nwilliam larsen
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
The Perfect Guesser
performer knows whether cut-to card is red or black, one-way alternating
red or black\ndeck of all black cards becomes all red, face-up face-down alternating cards as impromptu rough-smooth principle\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Red or Black
deck of all black cards becomes all red, face-up face-down alternating cards as impromptu rough-smooth principle
red or black\ncards are shown all red or black, or all blue backed, then red backed, also rough smooth, end stripper deck\ne. l. whitford\nrot oder schwarz\ne. l. whitford\na color changing trick\nellsworth lyman
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks E. L. Whitford
Red or Black
cards are shown all red or black, or all blue backed, then red backed, also rough smooth, end stripper deck
pay off\nspectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases\nwalter b. gibson\nfollow the leaders\nroger barkann\nskill-nil!\ndr. william t. palchinas\npay-off\nwalter b. gibson\npay-off\nwalter b. gibson\none thousand skulls\nal mann\ncharlie cheats\nkarl fulves
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Pay Off
spectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases
little stranger\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number\nbob hummer\nhummer's little stranger\nbob hummer\nselected suit divination\ntom craven
1945
little stranger Bob Hummer
Little Stranger
spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number
"out of this world" followup - effect number 2\ndecks with colors separated is mixed, yet the colors stay separated\nj. b. bobo
1947
watch this one! J. B. Bobo
"Out of this World" Followup - Effect Number 2
decks with colors separated is mixed, yet the colors stay separated
skill-nil!\ncombination of several routines, here as palchanis
-pay off (walter gibson)
- one good trick (walter gibson)
- a total mystery (tony kardyro)
- total mystery / sensational sensitive finger tips (tony kardyro)
- card-incidence (charles terraneau)\ndr. william t. palchinas\ntony kardyro's "a total mystery" in " a routine supreme"\ntony kardyro's "total mystery" and "sensational sensetive finger tips" in "a routine supreme"\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick...\nwalter b. gibson\ncard-incidence\ncharles terraneau
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Dr. William T. Palchinas
Skill-Nil!
combination of several routines, here as Palchanis
-Pay Off (Walter Gibson)
One Good Trick (Walter Gibson)
A Total Mystery (Tony Kardyro)
Total Mystery / Sensational Sensitive Finger Tips (Tony Kardyro)
Card-Incidence (Charles Terraneau)
Related to
Tony Kardyro's "A Total Mystery" in " A Routine Supreme"
Tony Kardyro's "Total Mystery" and "Sensational Sensetive Finger Tips" in "A Routine Supreme"
pay-off\nspectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases\nwalter b. gibson\npay off\nwalter b. gibson
1956
the best in magic Walter B. Gibson
Pay-Off
spectator deals half the deck and tries to separate red and black, you predict the relations of the cards to the other half, two phases
face up - face down surprise\ncards separated in reds and blacks, triumph with reds, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place\nbrother john hamman\nright card - wrong color\njack avis\nred-black surprise\nkevin davie\nright card - wrong colour\njack avis
1958
the card magic of bro. john hamman s. m. Brother John Hamman
Face Up - Face Down Surprise
cards separated in reds and blacks, triumph with reds, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place
the chameleon colors\nreds and blacks separated, some red cards change to black and back, then halves transpose\nbrother john hamman\nchameleon colors revisited\nwesley james
1958
the card magic of bro. john hamman s. m. Brother John Hamman
The Chameleon Colors
reds and blacks separated, some red cards change to black and back, then halves transpose
right card - wrong color\ncard chosen, wrong color proclaimed by magician, cards separated in reds and blacks, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place\njack avis\nface up - face down surprise\nbrother john hamman\nright card - wrong colour\njack avis
1958
ireland's yearbooks Jack Avis
Right Card - Wrong Color
card chosen, wrong color proclaimed by magician, cards separated in reds and blacks, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place
a mental puzzle\ncards are put in a bag, spectator removes some, performer too and the rest is given to a second spectator, performer divines amount of red and black cards each spectator is holding\nal mann\nnelson's impromptu change bag\nrobert a. nelson\none thousand skulls\nal mann
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Al Mann
A Mental Puzzle
cards are put in a bag, spectator removes some, performer too and the rest is given to a second spectator, performer divines amount of red and black cards each spectator is holding
red & black fantasy\nspectator pockets some red and black cards, performer divines how many\nharry lorayne\ncolors revealed\nrick johnsson\nharry lorayne\nwalter rollins\ncolors revealed\nrick johnsson\nwalter rollins\nharry lorayne
1964
personal secrets Harry Lorayne
Red & Black Fantasy
spectator pockets some red and black cards, performer divines how many
hummer addition\nspectator reverses some cards, below table magician reverses more so named total is achieved, as kicker all are one color\nharry lorayne\nface up prediction\nbob hummer
1965
my favorite card tricks Harry Lorayne
Hummer Addition
spectator reverses some cards, below table magician reverses more so named total is achieved, as kicker all are one color
the bet without odds\nproblems 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\nkarl fulves\nthe bet without odds - solutions\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nroy johnson\nthe proposition\nbruce 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
named red card in black packet\nas a problem\nwilliam p. miesel\nnamed red card in black packet\nedward marlo
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 William P. Miesel
the bet without odds - solutions\nthree methods, see also p. 47 and "technicolor prediction" (ireland year book 1962)\nedward marlo\nthe bet without odds\nkarl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
The Bet without Odds - Solutions
three methods, see also p. 47 and "Technicolor Prediction" (Ireland Year Book 1962)
named red card in black packet\nsolution to miesel's problem\nedward marlo\nnamed red card in black packet\nwilliam p. miesel
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
the proposition\nblack card in red half, spectator should remove a red one, whole packet changes to black\nbruce cervon\nthe bet without odds\nkarl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
The Proposition
black card in red half, spectator should remove a red one, whole packet changes to black
black magic\neffect about matching pairs of red and black, related to gilbreath principle, fifty-two double facers (!)\nkarl fulves\nblack magic notes\nkarl fulves
1967
epilogue Karl Fulves
Black Magic
effect about matching pairs of red and black, related to Gilbreath Principle, fifty-two double facers (!)
red magic\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number\npeter alexis\nred magic variation\nbruce cervon\nearl keyser\nhummer's little stranger\nbob hummer\nred magic\nkarl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
Red Magic
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
incorporated color control\n- part one: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (rbbr-rbbr-...)
- part two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
- part three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted\nkarl fulves\np. 109 for comment\nthe candy king\nstewart james\nincorporated color control with coins\nbob hemple\ncolor control - mentalists night out\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nthe red and the black\npaul curry\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nbackwards bet\nkarl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
Part One: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (RBBR-RBBR-...)
Part Two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
Part Three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted
red magic variation\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number\nbruce cervon\nearl keyser\nred magic\npeter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon, Earl Keyser
Red Magic Variation
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
the astor-deck als svengali spiel\ndeck riffled through as all-black or all-red, whole deck corner-shorted\nvictor "astor" jamnitzky
1967 (ca.)
the astor-deck Victor "Astor" Jamnitzky
The Astor-Deck als Svengali Spiel
deck riffled through as all-black or all-red, whole deck corner-shorted
the odd event\nred-black matching thing with two card location\nkarl fulves\nfuture perfect\nkarl fulves\nthe odd event\nedward marlo\nlogical odd event\nmarvin johnson
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
color prophecy\nperformer predicts which red-black pairs will match when two halves are dealt after a shuffle\ngene finnell\ncolor prophecy\ngene finnell\ncolor prophecy\ngene finnell
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Gene Finnell
Color Prophecy
performer predicts which red-black pairs will match when two halves are dealt after a shuffle
riffle/reverse notes\ncombination of riffle shuffle and reverse faro, related to gilbreath principle\nkarl fulves\nriffle/reverse\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Riffle/Reverse Notes
combination of riffle shuffle and reverse faro, related to Gilbreath Principle
black magic notes\neffect about matching pairs of red and black, related to gilbreath principle, see also addenda on page 60\nkarl fulves\nblack magic\nkarl fulves\nmemory mix\nkarl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Black Magic Notes
effect about matching pairs of red and black, related to Gilbreath Principle, see also Addenda on page 60
colors revealed\nafter a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket\nrick johnsson\nharry lorayne\nwalter rollins\nred & black fantasy\nharry lorayne\ncolors revealed\nrick johnsson\nwalter rollins\nharry lorayne\nhummer's little stranger\nbob hummer
1969
epilogue Rick Johnsson, Harry Lorayne, Walter Rollins
Colors Revealed
after a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket
the compleat gamester addition\nred-black betting game with eight cards\nmartin gardner\nthe compleat gamester\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Martin Gardner
even money\npairs of cards given to spectator, he finds it impossible to guess color of any card, see also p. 420 for comment by trevor dawson\nlarry jennings\neven money proposition\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Larry Jennings
Even Money
pairs of cards given to spectator, he finds it impossible to guess color of any card, see also p. 420 for comment by Trevor Dawson
gilbreath revisited\ndeck cut in three piles, one pile looked over, performer knows number of red and black cards in other piles, handling for gilbreath's "separating one deck with one shuffle" (linking ring, july 1958)\npaul swinford\nnorman gilbreath
1971
more faro fantasy Paul Swinford, Norman Gilbreath
Gilbreath Revisited
deck cut in three piles, one pile looked over, performer knows number of red and black cards in other piles, handling for Gilbreath's "Separating One Deck With One Shuffle" (Linking Ring, July 1958)
unmatch\nfive reds and five blacks mixed, spectator points to any five, removed as block, cards from both piles simultaneously turned over, always one red and one black, see also p. 460\nkarl fulves\ncolor thot\nmartin gardner\nunmatch\nkarl fulves\nmatch up\ncharles hudson\nyada\nphilip t. goldstein\nkarl fulves
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Unmatch
five reds and five blacks mixed, spectator points to any five, removed as block, cards from both piles simultaneously turned over, always one red and one black, see also p. 460
travellers in time\nred and black cards are separated, each half mixed face-up into face-down and top card placed into center, time machine plot, cards again on top, all cards face-down and mixed\nroy walton\nmorlock's revenge\nlarry jennings\nroy walton\ndie zeitmaschine\nroberto giobbi\ntime and again\ndarwin ortiz\nthe trick that never happened\npaul cummins\nback into time\nroy walton\nall's well that ends well\nroberto giobbi\nlarry jennings
1971
cardboard charades Roy Walton
Travellers in Time
red and black cards are separated, each half mixed face-up into face-down and top card placed into center, time machine plot, cards again on top, all cards face-down and mixed
follow-up\ntwenty cards used to write esp, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force\nsteve spillman\nflannel-board\njohn a. novak
1972
the compleat magick - volume i Steve Spillman
Follow-Up
twenty cards used to write ESP, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force
attraction\nafter riffle shuffle cards are dealt in pairs, matching red or black pair is always followed by pair of other color\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Attraction
after riffle shuffle cards are dealt in pairs, matching red or black pair is always followed by pair of other color
chromatic telepathy\nspectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Chromatic Telepathy
spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
incorporated color control\nnumber of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle
black magic\neffect about matching pairs of red and black, related to gilbreath principle, fifty-two double facers (!)\nkarl fulves\nblack magic\nkarl fulves\nmemory mix\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Black Magic
effect about matching pairs of red and black, related to Gilbreath Principle, fifty-two double facers (!)
color prophecy\nperformer predicts which red-black pairs will match when two halves are dealt after a shuffle\ngene finnell\ncolor prophecy\ngene finnell
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Gene Finnell
Color Prophecy
performer predicts which red-black pairs will match when two halves are dealt after a shuffle
colors revealed\nafter a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket\nrick johnsson\nwalter rollins\nharry lorayne\nred & black fantasy\nharry lorayne\ncolors revealed\nrick johnsson\nharry lorayne\nwalter rollins
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, Harry Lorayne
Colors Revealed
after a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket
unmatch\nfive red and five black cards, spectator choses five, when turned up in pairs they always are one red and one black\nkarl fulves\nunmatch\nkarl 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
pointed up wager\nproposition plot (problem by fulves): one black card in a packet of red cards, spectator cuts to single black card, six methods\nedward marlo\nkarl 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
the red and the black\nspectator arrange the deck, cards are in red/black pairs except the aces.\npaul curry\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nthe power of love\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe paranormalist\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
The Red And The Black
spectator arrange the deck, cards are in red/black pairs except the aces.
obsolete prediction\nfour packets of four cards with different order of red and black cards, chosen one matches the prediction\nroy walton
1974
pabular Roy Walton
Obsolete Prediction
four packets of four cards with different order of red and black cards, chosen one matches the prediction
trick #8\ncards openly separated into suits, then reds shuffled together and blacks, halves put together, they magically mix\nwilliam larsen\nt. page wright\nin "random conceptions with cards" (ca. 1930)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 William Larsen, T. Page Wright
Trick #8
cards openly separated into suits, then reds shuffled together and blacks, halves put together, they magically mix
mind bender\nspectator cuts a packet and deals cards on table, performer predicts on a card when spectator is out of cards and whether his last card is red or black\n aldini
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Aldini
Mind Bender
spectator cuts a packet and deals cards on table, performer predicts on a card when spectator is out of cards and whether his last card is red or black
gil's game\nspectator cannot win in red-black game in which he has to select groups of one color\npeter kane\ngus southall\nnew pentagram, june 1970
1975
a further card session with peter kane Peter Kane, Gus Southall
Gil's Game
spectator cannot win in red-black game in which he has to select groups of one color
red/black mystery\n4&4 alternated, separated in four and four, a fifth card added to each group makes whole group red and black\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards — part 1 Karl Fulves
Red/Black Mystery
4&4 alternated, separated in four and four, a fifth card added to each group makes whole group red and black
the lone stranger\nspectator locates own card by unknowingly placing it with a group of cards of a different color\nnick trost\nthe lone stranger\nnick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Lone Stranger
Spectator locates own card by unknowingly placing it with a group of cards of a different color
mass transit\nspectator choses card from black pile, performer finds it from red pile which turns out to be the black pile\nkarl fulves
1978
transpo trix Karl Fulves
Mass Transit
spectator choses card from black pile, performer finds it from red pile which turns out to be the black pile
curious\ndeck shuffled face-up/face-down, two suits named, cards of those suits corresponds with remaining reversed cards after they are removed\nstephen clark
1978
the chronicles Stephen Clark
Curious
deck shuffled face-up/face-down, two suits named, cards of those suits corresponds with remaining reversed cards after they are removed
card problems (d)\npacket with divided red and black cards, spectator inserts joker, exactly at dividing point, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves
1978
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Card Problems (D)
packet with divided red and black cards, spectator inserts joker, exactly at dividing point, posed as a problem
ribbon candy\nspectator finds red cards in black pile and black cards in red pile, alternating set up\nron ferris\napocalypse variations or additions\njerry k. hartman\ndr. e. brum-antonioli
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Ron Ferris
Ribbon Candy
spectator finds red cards in black pile and black cards in red pile, alternating set up
all blacks\nwhen some reds and blacks are mixed together, the cards will always become black, multiple phases\nkarl fulves\nidenti-kit\nkarl fulves
1979
four color problems Karl Fulves
All Blacks
when some reds and blacks are mixed together, the cards will always become black, multiple phases
apocalypse variations or additions\n\njerry k. hartman\ndr. e. brum-antonioli\nribbon candy\nron ferris
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Jerry K. Hartman, Dr. E. Brum-Antonioli
principle prism\n4&4, reds and blacks are mixed and they still alternate, weird effect, two phases\nkarl fulves\ncalculated colors\nkarl fulves
1980
parallel lines Karl Fulves
Principle Prism
4&4, reds and blacks are mixed and they still alternate, weird effect, two phases
unmix problem\nsome reds and black mixed, spectator choses which color comes to top one by one, posed as problem\nkarl fulves\nunlimited elevator\nben christopher\nred riser\nkarl fulves
1980
color quik Karl Fulves
Unmix Problem
some reds and black mixed, spectator choses which color comes to top one by one, posed as problem
hummer's little stranger\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number\nbob hummer\nlittle stranger\nbob hummer\nred magic\npeter alexis\ncolors revealed\nrick johnsson\nharry lorayne\nwalter rollins
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's Little Stranger
spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number
red-eye special\nred selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)\nrichard kaufman
1981
cardworks Richard Kaufman
Red-Eye Special
red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)
letters\nthree suggestions for effect: red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)\nroy walton
1981
cardworks Roy Walton
Letters
three suggestions for effect: red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)
scene: august 23, 1980\nsuggestion for this effect: red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)\nken krenzel
1981
cardworks Ken Krenzel
Scene: August 23, 1980
suggestion for this effect: red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)
scene: september 8, 1980\nsuggestions for this effect: red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)\nharry lorayne
1981
cardworks Harry Lorayne
Scene: September 8, 1980
suggestions for this effect: red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)
turncolors\nfour reds and four blacks are shuffled and four cards of the same color turn over one at a time\nkarl fulves
1981
milennium aces Karl Fulves
Turncolors
four reds and four blacks are shuffled and four cards of the same color turn over one at a time
by two and two\none riffle shuffle, then pairs turned up, when odd-colored, the next pair is also odd-colored, when match, then the next is match\nkarl fulves
1981
origins Karl Fulves
By Two And Two
one riffle shuffle, then pairs turned up, when odd-colored, the next pair is also odd-colored, when match, then the next is match
color transposition\nten red cards, ten black cards, selection travels into other packet\nken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch Ken Simmons
Color Transposition
ten red cards, ten black cards, selection travels into other packet
checkers\n"two tricks"
three reds and three blacks alternated, dealing procedure to separate colors or turn every other card over\nkarl fulves
1981
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Checkers
"Two Tricks"
three reds and three blacks alternated, dealing procedure to separate colors or turn every other card over
morlock's revenge\nred-black shuffle, triumph, single ambitious phase, time-travel presentation\nlarry jennings\nroy walton\ntravellers in time\nroy walton\ndie zeitmaschine\nroberto giobbi\nall's well that ends well\nroberto giobbi\nlarry jennings
1983
the new york magic symposium — collection 2 Larry Jennings, Roy Walton
Morlock's Revenge
red-black shuffle, Triumph, single ambitious phase, time-travel presentation
the perfectionist\nred and blacks are apparently mixed but remain separated\npaul harris\nthe perfectionist\npaul harris\nchase the red\ntomas blomberg\njack parker
1983
a close-up kinda guy Paul Harris
The Perfectionist
red and blacks are apparently mixed but remain separated
mixed-up perfectionist\nreds and blacks mix themselves\npaul harris\nshake well before using\njohn bannon\nthe perfectionist\npaul harris
1983
a close-up kinda guy Paul Harris
a color changing trick\nasymmetric stripper-type preparation, when riffling through the deck the cards are either all red or black, see also p. 58\nellsworth lyman\nthe sphinx, november 1907\nred or black\ne. l. whitford
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ellsworth Lyman
A Color Changing Trick
asymmetric stripper-type preparation, when riffling through the deck the cards are either all red or black, see also p. 58
no-gaff svengali deck\noutjogging every other card a bit, then riffling through the deck and show them all red or black, see also p. 11\nchung ling soo\ngoldston's magazine of magic, july 1915
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Chung Ling Soo
No-Gaff Svengali Deck
outjogging every other card a bit, then riffling through the deck and show them all red or black, see also p. 11
no-gaff svengali\nshowing all red or all black, incomplete faro\nandrew shivas\ntricks of the masters (goldston, 1942)\nafter tan\ntan hock chuan\nkarl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Andrew Shivas
the market in futures\nfour reds and four blacks, spectator thinks a black, it ends up being only black in red backed\nkarl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
The Market In Futures
four reds and four blacks, spectator thinks a black, it ends up being only black in red backed
chromatic caper\nno. 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
magnetic colors\nno. 34, "this routine was independently devised by gene finnell, norman gilbreath and others"\nnorman gilbreath
1984
more self-working card tricks Norman Gilbreath
Magnetic Colors
No. 34, "This routine was independently devised by Gene Finnell, Norman Gilbreath and others"
self-matching colors\nno. 35, alternated red-black stack shuffled, when a pair matches, the performer knows the color, kind of opposite gilbreath\n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
Self-Matching Colors
No. 35, alternated red-black stack shuffled, when a pair matches, the performer knows the color, kind of opposite Gilbreath
a devilish secret\nno. 36, deck riffle shuffled once, pairs turned up, when a color match occurs, the next pair is a match of opposite colors\n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
A Devilish Secret
No. 36, deck riffle shuffled once, pairs turned up, when a color match occurs, the next pair is a match of opposite colors
color prophecy\nno. 38, performer predicts which red-black pairs will match when two halves are dealt after a shuffle\ngene finnell\ncolor prophecy\ngene finnell
1984
more self-working card tricks Gene Finnell
Color Prophecy
No. 38, performer predicts which red-black pairs will match when two halves are dealt after a shuffle
blind choice\nno. 39, first publication, spectator and performer successfully guess colors of four-card packets that are handed out after one riffle shuffle\nroy walton
1984
more self-working card tricks Roy Walton
Blind Choice
No. 39, first publication, spectator and performer successfully guess colors of four-card packets that are handed out after one riffle shuffle
incorporated color control\nno. 42, number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
No. 42, number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted after riffle shuffle
flim flam\nno. 69, chosen red card is only red card in black seven-card poker hand and vice versa\nkarl fulves\nflim flam\nkarl 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
paradox papers\nno. 9, paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with card values on paper or card layout (chosen card turned over is only odd-colored at the end)\nmartin gardner\nparadox papers\nmartin gardner
1985
self-working paper magic Martin Gardner
Paradox Papers
No. 9, paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with card values on paper or card layout (chosen card turned over is only odd-colored at the end)
olram's clarified routine\nten red and black cards, one card travels from packet to packet, then packets changes places, eight methods\nedward marlo\ninstant interchange\nroy walton
1986
thirty five years later Edward Marlo
Olram's Clarified Routine
ten red and black cards, one card travels from packet to packet, then packets changes places, eight methods
memory mix\nafter riffle shuffle performer memorizes order, deck dealt into two heaps, performer announces number of matching color pairs in one heap\nkarl fulves\nblack magic notes\nkarl fulves\nblack magic\nkarl fulves
1986
color capture Karl Fulves
Memory Mix
after riffle shuffle performer memorizes order, deck dealt into two heaps, performer announces number of matching color pairs in one heap
smart modem\ntwelve red and twelve black cards, cards shuffled and dealt into two heaps by spectator, paper slips with "match" and "no match" used to predict whether pairs match in color, with variations:
- smart alek (getting some pairs wrong on purpose)
- which colors? (predicting colors as well)
- machine dream (incorporating money machine prop)
- read this first\nkarl fulves
1986
color capture Karl Fulves
Smart Modem
twelve red and twelve black cards, cards shuffled and dealt into two heaps by spectator, paper slips with "match" and "no match" used to predict whether pairs match in color, with variations:
colorite\nafter riffle shuffle and deal into two halves, performer divines color of top card of spectator's pile, repeated for all cards\nkarl fulves
1986
color capture Karl Fulves
Colorite
after riffle shuffle and deal into two halves, performer divines color of top card of spectator's pile, repeated for all cards
well shaken\ndeck removed from the deck is in order, then shaken and cards are mixed, see also p. 294 for additional ideas\nsteve beam\nwell shaken\nsteve beam\nthe trapdoor issue #14\nsteve beam
1986
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Well Shaken
deck removed from the deck is in order, then shaken and cards are mixed, see also p. 294 for additional ideas
needed a jump\nten red and black cards, single card jumps from packet to packet, then packets transpose\nrandy wakeman
1987
special effects Randy Wakeman
Needed a Jump
ten red and black cards, single card jumps from packet to packet, then packets transpose
alchemy\nfour red cards change one by one to black cards, always one red card placed between two black cards\ndavid britland\nno-cover aces\nkarl fulves
1987
the new talon David Britland
Alchemy
four red cards change one by one to black cards, always one red card placed between two black cards
red handed\nthree reds and blacks, one exchanged, spectator also exchanges cards and they're separated again, posed as problem\nkarl 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\ncard chosen from four red and four black cards, they're odd backed, some cards outjogged and injogged from deck\nkarl 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
gambler's dream\nfive red and black cards, one chosen from each, open stacking procedure, two hands dealt and the selections are exchanged\nkarl fulves
1989
easy-to-do card tricks for children Karl Fulves
Gambler's Dream
five red and black cards, one chosen from each, open stacking procedure, two hands dealt and the selections are exchanged
the triple colors routine\nreds and blacks separated, one card chosen in each half, identified, cards change places, then whole packets change places (one in pocket)\njuan tamariz
1989/91
sonata Juan Tamariz
The Triple Colors Routine
reds and blacks separated, one card chosen in each half, identified, cards change places, then whole packets change places (one in pocket)
i'll do it again!\ntwo halves on table, face-up card travels from half to half, repeat, red and black sections transpose, three stranger cards\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
I'll Do It Again!
two halves on table, face-up card travels from half to half, repeat, red and black sections transpose, three stranger cards
counterfeit\nseven high red and one low black cards shuffled, performer claims to weigh out the odd card in several stages, it's red and all other cards changed to black\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Counterfeit
seven high red and one low black cards shuffled, performer claims to weigh out the odd card in several stages, it's red and all other cards changed to black
balancing act\nspectator places some blacks in pocket, performer places some more there, number of pocketed blacks equals number of reds in a packet, varied repeat\nkarl 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
gentleman's bet\nbet, red / black or pairs, performer wins always, gilbreath\nsteve beam\ncolor match\njoe anderson
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
Gentleman's Bet
bet, red / black or pairs, performer wins always, gilbreath
unbeatable\nred / black or pairs, performer wins bet all the time, is able to let spectator win on his demand, gilbreath\njohn riggs
1993
semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs
Unbeatable
red / black or pairs, performer wins bet all the time, is able to let spectator win on his demand, gilbreath
scaling the cards\nthree packets are cut on the table, performer weighs two and announces amount of cards, then he reveals amount of black or red cards in those packets\nsteve beam\nmike roger's "trost and us" in "genii" october, 1971.
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
Scaling the Cards
three packets are cut on the table, performer weighs two and announces amount of cards, then he reveals amount of black or red cards in those packets
Inspired by
Mike Roger's "Trost and Us" in "Genii" October, 1971.
cheap trick\n"two tricks with dice" no. 1
red and black packet, two cards chosen with dice throws and packets combined, the chosen cards transpose\nkarl fulves\ncheat feat\nkarl fulves
1993
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Cheap Trick
"Two Tricks with Dice" No. 1
red and black packet, two cards chosen with dice throws and packets combined, the chosen cards transpose
guess again\neight cards are placed outjogged into tabled spread, cards dealt in pairs, color matches with outjogged cards\nkarl fulves\nthe compleat gamester\nkarl fulves\nguess again\nkarl fulves\nguess again\nkarl fulves
1993
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Guess Again
eight cards are placed outjogged into tabled spread, cards dealt in pairs, color matches with outjogged cards
chromacon\nfine incomplete faro shuffle, deck cased, deck taken out and shown all red (or black) except a selection\ndavid harkey
1993
card file David Harkey
Chromacon
fine incomplete faro shuffle, deck cased, deck taken out and shown all red (or black) except a selection
chromacon plus\nfine incomplete faro shuffle, deck cased, deck taken out and shown all red and then all black except a selection\ndavid harkey
1993
card file David Harkey
Chromacon Plus
fine incomplete faro shuffle, deck cased, deck taken out and shown all red and then all black except a selection
a delicate balance\nfreely removed selection's color is named repeatedly, edge-mark in center\nalex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
A Delicate Balance
freely removed selection's color is named repeatedly, edge-mark in center
cleaver\nperformer removes red and black cards, performer forms two packets behind back with same number of reds and blacks each\nkarl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Cleaver
performer removes red and black cards, performer forms two packets behind back with same number of reds and blacks each
suitcase\nfour-card groups made after shuffling procedure, they all contain one of each suit\nroy walton\nprinciples and deceptions\npeter duffie
1994
profile Roy Walton
Suitcase
four-card groups made after shuffling procedure, they all contain one of each suit
red or black?\nperformer cuts and ask the spectator red or black and how many (one, two or three), and the bottom cards of the top half fulfill this property, repeated with real riffle shuffles, method not given\nj. w. sarles
1995
the fine print J. W. Sarles
Red or Black?
performer cuts and ask the spectator red or black and how many (one, two or three), and the bottom cards of the top half fulfill this property, repeated with real riffle shuffles, method not given
well shaken\ndeck removed from the deck is in order, then shaken and cards are mixed\nsteve beam\nwell shaken\nsteve beam\nerrata\nsteve beam\nerrata\nsteve beam\nerrata\nsteve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Well Shaken
deck removed from the deck is in order, then shaken and cards are mixed
the trick that never happened\nonly small part ambitious card\npaul cummins\ntravellers in time\nroy walton
1996
from a shuffled deck in use... part one Paul Cummins
out-of-sweden\nfirst ootw effect, two piles, then all cards are black, then red (blacks have vanished)\nlennart green
1996
the looking glass Lennart Green
Out-of-Sweden
first OOTW effect, two piles, then all cards are black, then red (blacks have vanished)
the perfectionist\n- the perfectionist (red and blacks are apparently mixed but remain separated)
- transposed perfectionist (reds and blacks transpose)
- mixed-up perfectionist (reds and blacks mix themselves)\npaul harris\nmixed-up perfectionist\npaul harris\nthe perfectionist\npaul harris\ntransposed perfectionist\npaul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
The Perfectionist
The Perfectionist (red and blacks are apparently mixed but remain separated)
Transposed Perfectionist (reds and blacks transpose)
Mixed-Up Perfectionist (reds and blacks mix themselves)
color magnets\ncard cut into deck attracts a few card of same color, based on fact that at least four card of same color are together in most shuffled decks\nmartin gardner\nmagnetic personality\nj. w. sarles
1996
underworld Martin Gardner
Color Magnets
card cut into deck attracts a few card of same color, based on fact that at least four card of same color are together in most shuffled decks
metathesis\npacket with red cards and with black cards, two thought-of (mathematical procedure) cards transpose\npeter duffie\n"the pallad principle" (peter duffie, cards in principle)
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Metathesis
packet with red cards and with black cards, two thought-of (mathematical procedure) cards transpose
Inspired by
"The PallaD Principle" (Peter Duffie, Cards in Principle)
jekyll-hide\nsix red and 6 black cards, a black card chosen, but it isn't among the 6 black cards suddenly but among the 6 reds (identified by spectator with special glasses on)\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Jekyll-Hide
six red and 6 black cards, a black card chosen, but it isn't among the 6 black cards suddenly but among the 6 reds (identified by spectator with special glasses on)
different class\njoker stabbed into pack to select a card from two halves of a deck each, reveal that card selected is the odd colour out (e.g. all cards are red except black selection)\npeter duffie\nbulls eye\ndavid britland
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Different Class
Joker stabbed into pack to select a card from two halves of a deck each, reveal that card selected is the odd colour out (e.g. all cards are red except black selection)
the master cards\nspectator and magician each have five cards, card selected in each packet, packets combined and re-dealt; each packet is now four of same color and one of the other color, odd card out is the selection\npeter duffie\n"the pallad principle" (peter duffie, cards in principle)
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
The Master Cards
Spectator and magician each have five cards, card selected in each packet, packets combined and re-dealt; each packet is now four of same color and one of the other color, odd card out is the selection
Inspired by
"The PallaD Principle" (Peter Duffie, Cards in Principle)
jumping colors\ndeck shuffled face up and face down - suddenly all the face up cards are black except one red card which is the selection\ndoug edwards
1997
doug edwards packs a wallop! Doug Edwards
Jumping Colors
Deck shuffled face up and face down - suddenly all the face up cards are black except one red card which is the selection
ruse et noir\nno. 2, as many red in one pile as there are black in the other pile\nkarl fulves\nruse b\nkarl fulves\nruse c\nkarl fulves\nruse d\nkarl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
Ruse et Noir
No. 2, as many red in one pile as there are black in the other pile
touch for color\nno. 4, two packets made, four red cards removed from packet a and any for cards moved from packet b to packet a, number of reds in a equals blacks in b\nkarl fulves\nunequally equal\nkarl fulves\nprofiling\nkarl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
Touch For Color
No. 4, two packets made, four red cards removed from packet A and any for cards moved from packet B to packet A, number of reds in A equals blacks in B
balance of trade\nno. 6, piles made and some cards exchanged, black cards in pile a equal number of black cards in pile b\nkarl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
Balance of Trade
No. 6, piles made and some cards exchanged, black cards in pile A equal number of black cards in pile B
the dark force\nno. 7, two piles made with a secret number, performer moves some cards from pile to pile, number of reds in one pile equals black in other pile\nkarl fulves\n17. the mysterious force<br>18. ruse de morris plains<br>19. the black force\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\nkarl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
The Dark Force
No. 7, two piles made with a secret number, performer moves some cards from pile to pile, number of reds in one pile equals black in other pile
color on contact\nno. 11, after some dealing and calculation, the number of red cards in two packets match\nkarl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
Color on Contact
No. 11, after some dealing and calculation, the number of red cards in two packets match
profiling\nnumber of red cards in one pile corresponds with number of black in another\nkarl fulves\nface value\nkarl fulves\ntouch for color\nkarl fulves\nthe pluto bet\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves\ninformant\nkarl fulves\ncompatibility\nkarl fulves\ntwo compatibility tests\nnick trost\nkarl fulves
1998
underworld Karl Fulves
Profiling
number of red cards in one pile corresponds with number of black in another
cheat feat\ntwenty-card packet, two cards selected in spectators's own hands by dealing two poker hand and remembering top card, selections and up as only red in black half and vice versa\nkarl fulves\npeter duffie trick\ncheap trick\nkarl fulves
1999
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Cheat Feat
twenty-card packet, two cards selected in spectators's own hands by dealing two poker hand and remembering top card, selections and up as only red in black half and vice versa
hunt to kill\ntwo piles, red and black, one card moved from one pile to other and vice versa, position determined by die, exchanged cards are instantly sandwiched\nkarl fulves
2000
lost vampire secrets Karl Fulves
Hunt To Kill
two piles, red and black, one card moved from one pile to other and vice versa, position determined by die, exchanged cards are instantly sandwiched
red alert two\ndeck is cut in halves, performer turns over card of his pile and guesses if color in other pile matches\nlewis jones
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Lewis Jones
Red Alert Two
deck is cut in halves, performer turns over card of his pile and guesses if color in other pile matches
colorosity\ntwo cards selected from packet, packet dealt into two piles and each has one odd-colored card, the selections\npeter duffie\nroy walton presentation\nroy walton
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Colorosity
two cards selected from packet, packet dealt into two piles and each has one odd-colored card, the selections
matching gilbreath\nafter one riffle shuffle, pairs are turned up and shown with one card of each color, pairs tabled, later shown to be red-red and black-black pairs\npeter duffie
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Matching Gilbreath
after one riffle shuffle, pairs are turned up and shown with one card of each color, pairs tabled, later shown to be red-red and black-black pairs
transposed thoughts\nno. 65, packet sorted in blacks and reds by spectator, two spectators remember bottom card of their pile, all assembled, performer transposes the two cards at their positions behind his back\nkarl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Transposed Thoughts
No. 65, packet sorted in blacks and reds by spectator, two spectators remember bottom card of their pile, all assembled, performer transposes the two cards at their positions behind his back
guess again\nno. 67, eight cards pushed in deck by spectator and left out-jogged, all cards are paired with odd-colored card when cards are dealt off in pairs\nkarl fulves\nguess again\nkarl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Guess Again
No. 67, eight cards pushed in deck by spectator and left out-jogged, all cards are paired with odd-colored card when cards are dealt off in pairs
compatibility\nno. 3, number of red cards in one pile corresponds with number of black in another\nkarl fulves\nprofiling\nkarl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Compatibility
No. 3, number of red cards in one pile corresponds with number of black in another
card roulette\nno. 19, two cards chosen by two spectators from small packet, cards counted through and spectators' cards do not show up, prime principle\nkarl fulves\nlucky 13\ngeorge sands
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Card Roulette
No. 19, two cards chosen by two spectators from small packet, cards counted through and spectators' cards do not show up, prime principle
red control\nan ace and a two on the table, single cards dealt on ace, pairs on two, performer and spectator take one of the dealt piles each under the table, performer is able to match spectator's colors\nkarl fulves\npik tac toe\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Red Control
an Ace and a Two on the table, single cards dealt on Ace, pairs on Two, performer and spectator take one of the dealt piles each under the table, performer is able to match spectator's colors
black sheep\ntwo cards chosen in packet, a reversed card has them on either side and they are the only odd-colored cards\npeter duffie
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Black Sheep
two cards chosen in packet, a reversed card has them on either side and they are the only odd-colored cards
back into time\nred and black cards are separated, each half mixed face-up into face-down and top card placed into center, time machine plot, cards again on top, all cards face-down and mixed\nroy walton\ntravellers in time\nroy walton
2001
omerta Roy Walton
Back Into Time
red and black cards are separated, each half mixed face-up into face-down and top card placed into center, time machine plot, cards again on top, all cards face-down and mixed
colour co-ordinates\nperformer and spectator deal from bottom of half the deck each, color sequence matches despite shuffle\njack avis\ncolour match\njack avis
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis
Colour co-ordinates
performer and spectator deal from bottom of half the deck each, color sequence matches despite shuffle
resets in an instant\nred cards transpose with black cards, with card case\nandi gladwin\nred & black widow\nsteve beam
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Andi Gladwin
Resets in an Instant
red cards transpose with black cards, with card case
red & black widow\nred half transpose with black half, with card case\nsteve beam\nresets in an instant\nandi gladwin\nred & black widow\nsteve beam\nviuda en rojo y negro\nsteve beam\nrote & schwarze witwe\nsteve beam
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
Red & Black Widow
red half transpose with black half, with card case
matching wits\nspectator pushes card face-up in deck, performer knows whether paired card matches in color when cards are dealt off in pairs, repeats, then several spectators push in cards, only performer's matches, alternating set-up, "very old gambling scam"\nbob king\nthe omega bet\nkarl fulves
2003
new magician foolers Bob King
Matching Wits
spectator pushes card face-up in deck, performer knows whether paired card matches in color when cards are dealt off in pairs, repeats, then several spectators push in cards, only performer's matches, alternating set-up, "very old gambling scam"
cards that see\nspectator places four aces in spread while performer is not looking, pairs dealt off, performer predicts whether aces come out in matching color pairs or not\nkarl fulves\nthe book on color\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Cards That See
spectator places four Aces in spread while performer is not looking, pairs dealt off, performer predicts whether Aces come out in matching color pairs or not
sealed thoughts\nspectator cuts off some cards, shuffles them and distributes them reversed in deck, then notes down their values in order and cases deck, performer looks at list and predicts color match combinations when cards are dealt off in pairs\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Sealed Thoughts
spectator cuts off some cards, shuffles them and distributes them reversed in deck, then notes down their values in order and cases deck, performer looks at list and predicts color match combinations when cards are dealt off in pairs
rules of engagement\nbasic rules to predict color matches when cards are dealt off in pairs and a few cards have been inserted reversed\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Rules of Engagement
basic rules to predict color matches when cards are dealt off in pairs and a few cards have been inserted reversed
a crossed xchange\ncard from black packet transferred to red packet, red packet becomes red, using a variation of the daley delight switch\nkarl fulves\nuncrossed xchange\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
A Crossed Xchange
card from black packet transferred to red packet, red packet becomes red, using a variation of the Daley Delight Switch
uncrossed xchange\naka "notxd xchange"
card from black packet transferred to red packet, red packet becomes red, using a variation of the daley delight switch without arm crossing\nkarl fulves\na crossed xchange\nkarl fulves\ntouchstone\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
UnCrossed Xchange
aka "NotXd Xchange"
card from black packet transferred to red packet, red packet becomes red, using a variation of the Daley Delight Switch without arm crossing
double knavery\nreds and blacks separated, spectator stops at two cards in one half, they are odd-colored mates, other two matching values are in the other half\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Double Knavery
reds and blacks separated, spectator stops at two cards in one half, they are odd-colored mates, other two matching values are in the other half
the paranormalist\nspectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe red and the black\npaul curry\nnotes & corrections\nmax maven
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
The Paranormalist
spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value
don't follow the leader\nreds and blacks separated, one of each color chosen and returned, two cards turn over, they are the transposed selections\nmichel huot
2003
seven by michel huot Michel Huot
Don't Follow the Leader
reds and blacks separated, one of each color chosen and returned, two cards turn over, they are the transposed selections
colorist\nspectator cuts packet of 12 picture cards and deals three cards face-down, performer indicates one whose color appears at least twice in the triple\nkarl fulves
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Colorist
spectator cuts packet of 12 picture cards and deals three cards face-down, performer indicates one whose color appears at least twice in the triple
head start\nthree players get a card and hold it against forehead so that only other can see it, players bet whether the own color matches one of the other players\nkarl fulves
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Head Start
three players get a card and hold it against forehead so that only other can see it, players bet whether the own color matches one of the other players
code for color\ntwenty-sixth cards tells performer how many red cards are in top half after a riffle shuffle\nkarl fulves
2004
when psychics play poker Karl Fulves
Code For Color
twenty-sixth cards tells performer how many red cards are in top half after a riffle shuffle
color bands\nred rubber band around red cards, black around black cards, halves together and bands exchanged, halves change as well, posed as problem\nkarl fulves
2004
under tension Karl Fulves
Color Bands
red rubber band around red cards, black around black cards, halves together and bands exchanged, halves change as well, posed as problem
chameleon colors revisited\n"alpha", reds and blacks separated, some red cards change to black and back, then halves transpose\nwesley james\nthe chameleon colors\nbrother john hamman
2004
enchantments Wesley James
Chameleon Colors Revisited
"alpha", reds and blacks separated, some red cards change to black and back, then halves transpose
cops and robbers\ntwo phase routine, six red cards and six black cards, after cuts and shuffles always red/black pairs\nramón riobóo\nramón riobóo's "six murderers" in "magic magazine" july 1997.\ncolor guard\njeff mcbride\nramón riobóo
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Ramón Riobóo
Cops and Robbers
two phase routine, six red cards and six black cards, after cuts and shuffles always red/black pairs
Related to
Ramón Riobóo's "Six Murderers" in "Magic Magazine" July 1997.
las vegas layover\ntwo spectators cut off packets, performer knows how many, and the only red (or black) card is cut to in black (or red) packet, using killer count
- variation\npeter duffie\naldo colombini\nrobin robertson
2004
killer koncepts Peter Duffie, Aldo Colombini, Robin Robertson
Las Vegas Layover
two spectators cut off packets, performer knows how many, and the only red (or black) card is cut to in black (or red) packet, using Killer Count
observation test\ntwo cards chosen in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, one from red half one from black, one vanishes and the other travels into odd-colored half, riffle shuffle control\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nname a number, any number\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Observation Test
two cards chosen in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, one from red half one from black, one vanishes and the other travels into odd-colored half, Riffle Shuffle Control
name a number, any number\ntwo cards chosen in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, one from red half one from black, appear at chosen numbers in transposed packets\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nobservation test\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Name a Number, Any Number
two cards chosen in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, one from red half one from black, appear at chosen numbers in transposed packets
moving colors\npacket, two selections (one red, one black) end up in odd-colored pile, pseudo-cato\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Moving Colors
packet, two selections (one red, one black) end up in odd-colored pile, pseudo-CATO
survivor principle\nchapter 13
principle in which pairs of an odd number of cards are eliminated until one card remains, it is the card of the color that had an odd number of cards in the original packet\nkarl fulves\n"survivor" (karl fulves, discoverie #6)
2004
diamonds from coal Karl Fulves
Survivor Principle
Chapter 13
principle in which pairs of an odd number of cards are eliminated until one card remains, it is the card of the color that had an odd number of cards in the original packet
reflex action\nspectator distributes half deck face-up on table, performer deals other half on top and all pairs match color\nkarl fulves
2005
combo ii Karl Fulves
Reflex Action
spectator distributes half deck face-up on table, performer deals other half on top and all pairs match color
sven who?\ndeck shown to be all black, then all red, selection is only blue-backed card, "no red card" comedy prediction, secret incomplete faro condition\ntyler wilson\nsven who?\ntyler wilson
2005
just be glad my name isn't greg Tyler Wilson
Sven Who?
deck shown to be all black, then all red, selection is only blue-backed card, "no red card" comedy prediction, secret incomplete faro condition
color shuffles (part one)\nmanuscript with red-black-effects, see following entries\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\ncolor shuffles (part two)\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Color Shuffles (Part One)
manuscript with red-black-effects, see following entries
ii. tricks, principles and applications: 1. the basic color prediction\nspectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, performer predicted number of red cards therein\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
II. Tricks, Principles And Applications: 1. The Basic Color Prediction
spectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, performer predicted number of red cards therein
2. the extrasensory color count\nspectator shuffles and deals, performer stops him and knows the number of red cards dealt\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
2. The Extrasensory Color Count
spectator shuffles and deals, performer stops him and knows the number of red cards dealt
3. the disguised color prediction\nspectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, performer predicted number of red cards therein but has to correct the number tongue-in-cheek\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
3. The Disguised Color Prediction
spectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, performer predicted number of red cards therein but has to correct the number tongue-in-cheek
4. the basic color coincidence\nspectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, performer cuts off another packet, number of red cards in both packets coincides\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
4. The Basic Color Coincidence
spectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, performer cuts off another packet, number of red cards in both packets coincides
5. the lucky number\nspectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, number of red cards in this packet corresponds with named small number by spectator\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
5. The Lucky Number
spectator shuffles and cuts off some cards, number of red cards in this packet corresponds with named small number by spectator
10. the mirror prediction! !noitciderp rorrim eht .01\ntwo spectators shuffle and cut off some cards in two decks, number of red cards in one pile is the same as black cards in other pile\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
10. The Mirror Prediction! !noitciderP rorriM ehT .01
two spectators shuffle and cut off some cards in two decks, number of red cards in one pile is the same as black cards in other pile
sven who?\ndeck shown to be all black, then all red, selection is only blue-backed card, "no red card" comedy prediction, secret incomplete faro condition\ntyler wilson\nsven who?\ntyler wilson
2006
dominatricks Tyler Wilson
Sven Who?
deck shown to be all black, then all red, selection is only blue-backed card, "no red card" comedy prediction, secret incomplete faro condition
colour match\nten-card sequence of spectator matches cards dealt out by performer from bottom of deck in its red-black sequence\njack avis\ncolour co-ordinates\njack avis
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
Colour Match
ten-card sequence of spectator matches cards dealt out by performer from bottom of deck in its red-black sequence
right card - wrong colour\ncard chosen, wrong color proclaimed by magician, cards separated in reds and blacks, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place\njack avis\nface up - face down surprise\nbrother john hamman\nright card - wrong color\njack avis
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
Right Card - Wrong Colour
card chosen, wrong color proclaimed by magician, cards separated in reds and blacks, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place
two compatibility tests\nfirst part is karl fulves' "profiling", gilbreath\nnick trost\nkarl fulves\nprofiling\nkarl fulves
2008
subtle card creations — volume 1 Nick Trost, Karl Fulves
three-way miracle prediction\nreverse gilbreath principle, number of red and black cards predicted\nnick trost
2008
subtle card creations - volume 1 Nick Trost
Three-Way Miracle Prediction
Reverse Gilbreath Principle, number of red and black cards predicted
color shuffles (part two)\npart 2 of a manuscript with red-black-effects, see following entries\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\ncolor shuffles (part one)\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2009
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Color Shuffles (Part Two)
part 2 of a manuscript with red-black-effects, see following entries
17. the mysterious force<br>18. ruse de morris plains<br>19. the black force\ncards are shuffled and packet cut off by spectator, this is divided in two piles, number of red in one packet corresponds with number of black cards in other packet, three presentations\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\nkarl fulves\nthe dark force\nkarl fulves
2009
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli), Karl Fulves
17. The Mysterious Force 18. Ruse de Morris Plains 19. The Black Force
cards are shuffled and packet cut off by spectator, this is divided in two piles, number of red in one packet corresponds with number of black cards in other packet, three presentations
influential counts\nsix four-card-packets are paired by spectator and have same color sequence\nroy walton
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Roy Walton
Influential Counts
six four-card-packets are paired by spectator and have same color sequence
the untouchables\n- number of reds in one pile equals blacks in other pile
- small packet ootw with two spectators
- two-card location with red black separation of packet\njeff pierce\nryan schlutz\nblown away\njuan tamariz
2011
making the cut Jeff Pierce, Ryan Schlutz
The Untouchables
number of reds in one pile equals blacks in other pile
small packet OOTW with two spectators
two-card location with red black separation of packet
testosterone test (new)\nred/black order of aces changes, observation test\nsteve beam\n"maeb-y aces" in don morris' "close-up encounters"\ntestosterone test\nsteve beam
2011
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Testosterone Test (new)
red/black order of Aces changes, observation test
Also published here
"Maeb-Y Aces" in Don Morris' "Close-Up Encounters"
segue\nface-up/face-down shuffle deck changes so that all red cards except black selection turn in one direction\nben train
2012
anteater consortium Ben Train
Segue
face-up/face-down shuffle deck changes so that all red cards except black selection turn in one direction
dollar deal\nred-black betting game, bill is inserted in deck and pairs taken, color that comes with bill can be predicted\nroberto giobbi\nbob hummer\ngenii, oct. 2007\nthe omega bet\nkarl fulves
2016
hidden agenda Roberto Giobbi, Bob Hummer
Dollar Deal
red-black betting game, bill is inserted in deck and pairs taken, color that comes with bill can be predicted
answering computer presentation\ncards answer questions depending on whether next card is red or black\njuan tamariz\n"answering computer" (juan tamariz, mnemonica, 2004)
2018
repertoire Juan Tamariz
Answering Computer Presentation
cards answer questions depending on whether next card is red or black
folded discovery\n4x4 matrix layout, folding tapestry, all of one color end up reversed except selection\ndavid solomon\ndegrees of freedom\njohn bannon
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Folded Discovery
4x4 matrix layout, folding tapestry, all of one color end up reversed except selection
red-black demonstration\nopenly red-black divided deck stays separated despite several different shuffles\nsteve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Red-Black Demonstration
openly red-black divided deck stays separated despite several different shuffles