to cause a number of cards to multiply invisibly in a person's keeping \n cut-off packet weighed, then it multiplies \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To cause a Number of Cards to Multiply invisibly in a Person's keeping
cards judged by weight, and the multiplication of cards \n two routines (second one by robert-houdin) \n jean-eugène robert-houdin
1889
tricks with cards Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin
Cards Judged by Weight, and the Multiplication of Cards
practical illustrations \n - top cards named after cut
- spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
Practical Illustrations
top cards named after cut
spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted
die kartenwage \n performer names number of cards in cut-off pile, with patter \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Kartenwage
performer names number of cards in cut-off pile, with patter
gerade oder ungerade \n performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Gerade oder ungerade
performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating
der künstler als wagenmensch \n no. 7, human scale, performer cuts off cards and knows exact weight and number of cards, repeated, wide cards at known positions \n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Der Künstler als Wagenmensch
No. 7, human scale, performer cuts off cards and knows exact weight and number of cards, repeated, wide cards at known positions
the ready reckoner \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades) \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades)
count the cut \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
"stop" \n riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off \n louis nikola \n "stop." \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
"Stop"
Riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off
cards by weight \n can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight \n louis nikola \n cards by weight \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Cards By Weight
Can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight
telling the amount of cards cut by a spectator \n performer knows amount of cards cut to, then asks for another number and cuts that number himself \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Telling the Amount of Cards Cut by a Spectator
performer knows amount of cards cut to, then asks for another number and cuts that number himself
odd or even, which? \n knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs \n theodore annemann \n odd or even \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
Odd or Even, Which?
knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs
odd or even \n knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs \n theodore annemann \n odd or even, which? \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Odd or Even
knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs
ready reckoner \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck
count the cut \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
cards and pockets \n number of cut off cards is divined, deck in pocket, any named card instantly produced \n arthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Cards and Pockets
number of cut off cards is divined, deck in pocket, any named card instantly produced
"stop." \n apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number \n louis nikola \n "stop" \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
"Stop."
apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number
multeffect cards \n long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects \n val evans \n r. & s. master pack \n tan hock chuan \n sven stebbins \n john a. novak \n riffle shuffle for the paired pack \n ellis stanyon \n photographic memory \n denis behr
1937
the jinx 1-50 Val Evans
Multeffect Cards
long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects
card and number \n number named, that many cards are cut to and selection is at that position, belly stripper card \n harry blackstone
1938
greater magic Harry Blackstone
Card and Number
number named, that many cards are cut to and selection is at that position, belly stripper card
mysterious divination \n spectators put packets in pocket, performer divines number of cards for each, stacked deck \n al baker \n mysterious divination \n al baker
1938
greater magic Al Baker
Mysterious Divination
spectators put packets in pocket, performer divines number of cards for each, stacked deck
the triple enigma \n spectator puts cards in pocket and remembers a card in rest of deck, performer divines card and number of pocketed cards, then locates card, short card \n oscar weigle
1939
do that again! Oscar Weigle
The Triple Enigma
spectator puts cards in pocket and remembers a card in rest of deck, performer divines card and number of pocketed cards, then locates card, short card
the multiplication of cards while in the someones hands \n cut-off amount divined, then number increased in spectator's hands, translated by hugard \n jean-nicholas ponsin
1940
more card manipulations Jean-Nicholas Ponsin
The Multiplication of Cards While in the Someones Hands
cut-off amount divined, then number increased in spectator's hands, translated by Hugard
an impossible count \n spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck \n al baker
1941
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
An Impossible Count
spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck
the lighting calculator \n number named, that many cards cut off, next card selection \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Lighting Calculator
number named, that many cards cut off, next card selection
the tekka card trick \n four amounts of cards divined after lots of dealing and pile-making, aces as key cards distributed in deck \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
The Tekka Card Trick
four amounts of cards divined after lots of dealing and pile-making, Aces as key cards distributed in deck
little stranger \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bob hummer \n hummer's little stranger \n bob hummer \n marble memories \n barrie richardson \n selected suit divination \n tom 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
in my estimation ... \n performer cuts off same amount of cards as spectator \n warren wiersbe \n weight guess \n nick trost
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
In My Estimation ...
performer cuts off same amount of cards as spectator
marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n multiple phases, ace-king set-up, faro \n edward marlo \n unforgettable \n pit hartling \n aces by weight \n tom gagnon \n weighing in \n tom gagnon
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
red magic \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number \n peter alexis \n red magic variation \n bruce cervon \n earl keyser \n hummer's little stranger \n bob hummer \n red magic \n karl 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
red magic variation \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bruce cervon \n earl keyser \n red magic \n peter 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
mental scales \n spectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection \n ned rutledge \n james g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge, James G. Thompson Jr.
Mental Scales
spectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection
das abzählen \n performer cuts off packets of certain numbers of cards, whole deck corner-shorted \n victor "astor" jamnitzky
1967 (ca.)
the astor-deck Victor "Astor" Jamnitzky
Das Abzählen
performer cuts off packets of certain numbers of cards, whole deck corner-shorted
super location \n first packets of seven cards are cut to as estimation demo, then challenge location \n william alstrand \n harry lorayne \n "a card trick for experts" (william alstrand, hugard's magic monthly)
1971
reputation-makers William Alstrand, Harry Lorayne
Super Location
first packets of seven cards are cut to as estimation demo, then challenge location
Inspired by
"A Card Trick for Experts" (William Alstrand, Hugard's Magic Monthly)
the automatic key \n real shuffle, about half is cut off, magician knows number of cards ("self-correcting set-up") \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique — preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
The Automatic Key
real shuffle, about half is cut off, magician knows number of cards ("self-correcting set-up")
wieviel karten? \n pile is cut and put in pocket of spectator, performer reveals exact number \n unknown
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach
Unknown
Wieviel Karten?
pile is cut and put in pocket of spectator, performer reveals exact number
the mate trap \n faro, two effects:
- spectator pockets number of cards, performer finds out how many
- spectator pockets number of cards, two cards in rest sandwich that number of cards \n harry lorayne \n penelope's principle \n alex elmsley
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
The Mate Trap
faro, two effects:
spectator pockets number of cards, performer finds out how many
spectator pockets number of cards, two cards in rest sandwich that number of cards
impossible location \n selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection \n larry jennings \n michael skinner
1980
exclusive card secrets Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner
Impossible Location
selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection
hummer's little stranger \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bob hummer \n little stranger \n bob hummer \n red magic \n peter alexis \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n harry lorayne \n walter 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
numero uno \n number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position \n harry lorayne \n numero uno \n harry lorayne
1980
lecture notes Harry Lorayne
Numero Uno
number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position
bad estimate \n performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies \n paul harris \n bad estimate \n paul harris
1983
a close-up kinda guy Paul Harris
Bad Estimate
performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies
sneaking in mexican joe \n putting crimp in cards while performing packet estimation effect \n edward marlo
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
Sneaking In Mexican Joe
putting crimp in cards while performing packet estimation effect
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n how did you know? \n randy wakeman \n kick-counting on it! \n jon racherbaumer \n frank's fave \n simon lovell \n very dicey \n david solomon \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n count me in \n gary plants \n mentally count on it \n gary plants
1984
the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Paul Cummins
Counting On It
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
red magic \n no. 18, spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines numbers \n karl fulves \n red magic \n peter alexis
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Red Magic
No. 18, spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines numbers
the estimation routine \n number of cards determined by feel \n darwin ortiz \n the cutting demo \n david malek
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz
larry's favorite \n performer cuts off named of number of cards, last card is selection, based on "blackstone's favorite" (probably reference) \n larry jennings \n card and number \n harry blackstone
1988
the cardwright Larry Jennings
Larry's Favorite
performer cuts off named of number of cards, last card is selection, based on "Blackstone's Favorite" (probably reference)
how did you know? \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n randy wakeman \n counting on it \n paul cummins
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
How Did You Know?
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
i'll guess your weight \n performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection \n bob king \n i'll guess your weight (revised) \n bob king \n weight your turn \n troy hooser \n mark tams \n weight guess \n nick trost
1990
more magician foolers Bob King
I'll Guess Your Weight
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
psychic location \n card chosen, spectator cuts it into deck, with two questions the position is announced and the card cut to, suit rotation stack \n bob king \n psychic option \n karl fulves \n psychic location (ii) \n bob king
1990
more magician foolers Bob King
Psychic Location
card chosen, spectator cuts it into deck, with two questions the position is announced and the card cut to, suit rotation stack
a number for fast company \n spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck \n edward marlo \n card and number \n harry blackstone
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
A Number For Fast Company
spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck
sybil the trick \n number to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted \n chris kenner
1992
totally out of control Chris Kenner
Sybil The Trick
number to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted
i'll guess your weight (revised) \n performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection \n bob king \n i'll guess your weight \n bob king \n second guessing your weight \n bob king \n numero trois \n blair bowling
1992
the breather Bob King
I'll Guess Your Weight (Revised)
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
weight your turn \n performer cuts same amount as performer twice and eventually finds selection, faro \n troy hooser \n mark tams \n i'll guess your weight \n bob king \n numero trois \n blair bowling \n a cunning odyssey \n jason alford
1993
the minotaur Troy Hooser, Mark Tams
Weight Your Turn
performer cuts same amount as performer twice and eventually finds selection, faro
second guessing your weight \n performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection \n bob king \n i'll guess your weight (revised) \n bob king \n weight lifter \n jack avis
1993
the breather 2 Bob King
Second Guessing Your Weight
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
scaling the cards \n 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 \n steve beam \n mike 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.
weight problem \n spectator cuts off less than half, performer matches the number under the table \n peter duffie \n adding some weight \n peter duffie
1993
card selection Peter Duffie
Weight Problem
spectator cuts off less than half, performer matches the number under the table
adding some weight \n spectator cuts off cards, two cards that add up to that number are reversed by performer and the number of cards between them also matches \n peter duffie \n "palmist's prophecy" (roy walton) \n weight problem \n peter duffie
1993
card selection Peter Duffie
Adding Some Weight
spectator cuts off cards, two cards that add up to that number are reversed by performer and the number of cards between them also matches
weight limit \n spectator cuts packet and selects a card, card is placed in reminder where it vanishes, then performer divines amount of cut cards and selection is found reversed at that position in the rest of the deck \n joel givens
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Joel Givens
Weight Limit
spectator cuts packet and selects a card, card is placed in reminder where it vanishes, then performer divines amount of cut cards and selection is found reversed at that position in the rest of the deck
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n touchez \n lee asher \n the plucker \n scott robinson
1996
from a shuffled deck in use... part one Paul Cummins
Counting On It
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
numero dos \n variation on king's "i can guess your weight" \n richard vollmer \n numero trois \n blair bowling
1996
apocalypse vol. 16-20 Richard Vollmer
bad estimate \n performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies \n paul harris \n bad estimate \n paul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
Bad Estimate
performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies
numero trois \n faro \n blair bowling \n i'll guess your weight (revised) \n bob king \n weight your turn \n troy hooser \n mark tams \n numero dos \n richard vollmer
1996
facsimile Blair Bowling
weight guess \n spectator pockets cards, magician divines how many, breather at twenty-six \n nick trost \n in my estimation ... \n warren wiersbe \n i'll guess your weight \n bob king \n mike roger's version \n mike rogers \n tom hubbard's version \n tom hubbard
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Weight Guess
Spectator pockets cards, magician divines how many, breather at twenty-six
mike roger's version \n variation of "weight guess" with cards face up \n mike rogers \n weight guess \n nick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Mike Rogers
tom hubbard's version \n variation of "weight guess", also with cards face up, but no initial counting \n tom hubbard \n weight guess \n nick trost \n paul swinford's routine \n paul swinford
1997
the card magic of nick trost Tom Hubbard
Tom Hubbard's Version
Variation of "Weight Guess", also with cards face up, but no initial counting
estimation proof \n cut to number of cards chosen by spectator multiple times, also able to cut to ace \n doug edwards
1997
doug edwards packs a wallop! Doug Edwards
Estimation Proof
Cut to number of cards chosen by spectator multiple times, also able to cut to Ace
frank's fave \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection at chosen number within this packet \n simon lovell \n counting on it \n paul cummins
1997
simon says! Simon Lovell
Frank's Fave
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection at chosen number within this packet
weight lifter \n number of cards in packet correctly estimated, breather crimp \n jack avis \n "weight guess plus" (bob king) \n the crimp \n second guessing your weight \n bob king
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Weight Lifter
number of cards in packet correctly estimated, breather crimp
weighing the aces \n performer cuts to the aces, performer cuts off same amount as spectator cuts off and as spectator names, breather \n doug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
Weighing the Aces
performer cuts to the Aces, performer cuts off same amount as spectator cuts off and as spectator names, breather
to discover the number of cards taken and to name each \n no. 13, packet cut off and performer divines number of cards and cards themselves \n ellis stanyon \n the pack "cut" into a number of heaps, to name cards in any heap placed in person's pocket \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
To Discover the Number of Cards Taken and to Name Each
No. 13, packet cut off and performer divines number of cards and cards themselves
the pack "cut" into a number of heaps, to name cards in any heap placed in person's pocket \n no. 15, "improvement on no. 13", packet wrapped up or pocketed \n ellis stanyon \n to discover the number of cards taken and to name each \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Pack "Cut" into a Number of Heaps, to Name Cards in ANy Heap Placed in Person's Pocket
No. 15, "Improvement on No. 13", packet wrapped up or pocketed
to tell the number of cards by weight \n no. 16, two long cards at known positions \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
angel's flight \n cards cut to are divined and number of cards in cut off packet as well, elaborate presentation \n barrie richardson \n club 71, summer 1986 \n the finger knows - and tells \n al baker
1999
theater of the mind Barrie Richardson
Angel's Flight
cards cut to are divined and number of cards in cut off packet as well, elaborate presentation
touchez \n ".....is what you say !!", number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n lee asher \n counting on it \n paul cummins
2000
pulp friction Lee Asher
Touchez
".....is what you say !!", number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
miraculous coincidence \n magician twice divines correct number of cut off cards \n ralph w. hull \n roberto giobbi \n "still simpler" (r. w. hull, sandu writes again, 1934, paul stadelman)
2000
card college — volume 4 Ralph W. Hull, Roberto Giobbi
Miraculous Coincidence
magician twice divines correct number of cut off cards
Inspired by
"Still Simpler" (R. W. Hull, Sandu Writes Again, 1934, Paul Stadelman)
fake estimation \n spectator cuts off packet, top card of bottom section named, presented as estimation \n warren stephens
2000
card file two Warren Stephens
Fake Estimation
spectator cuts off packet, top card of bottom section named, presented as estimation
heavyweight \n no. 5, performer cuts off same number of cards as spectator \n nick trost \n mike rogers \n weighing the cards \n nick trost
2001
new self-working card tricks Nick Trost, Mike Rogers
Heavyweight
No. 5, performer cuts off same number of cards as spectator
the cutting demo \n number up to fifteen named and performer cuts off that many cards, repeated, pinky count \n david malek \n the estimation routine \n darwin ortiz
2001
rebel without a pause David Malek
The Cutting Demo
number up to fifteen named and performer cuts off that many cards, repeated, pinky count
numero uno \n number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position \n harry lorayne \n numero uno \n harry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Numero Uno
number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position
countdown \n spectator names number, that many cards are cut out of center with selection as last card \n bob king \n the slap trick \n dai vernon \n laurie ireland
2002
the breather 3 Bob King
Countdown
spectator names number, that many cards are cut out of center with selection as last card
remains to be seen \n spectator cuts off some cards, remembers bottom card and puts pile in card case, after some calculation instructions the performer knows card and number of cards in case, kraitchik \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n easy as a<sup><sup>b</sup>⁄<sub>c</sub><sup> \n mel bennett
2004
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Remains To Be Seen
spectator cuts off some cards, remembers bottom card and puts pile in card case, after some calculation instructions the performer knows card and number of cards in case, Kraitchik
boomerang \n spectator names number, performer cuts one cards less and selection is on top of reminder \n doug canning
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Doug Canning
Boomerang
spectator names number, performer cuts one cards less and selection is on top of reminder
eye contact \n spectator names selection, performer divines position and cuts to the card, killer count \n steve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
Eye Contact
spectator names selection, performer divines position and cuts to the card, Killer Count
royal killer kount \n position of selection in deck announced, royal flush found as well, using killer count \n peter duffie \n aldo colombini \n robin robertson
2004
killer koncepts Peter Duffie, Aldo Colombini, Robin Robertson
Royal Killer Kount
position of selection in deck announced, Royal Flush found as well, using Killer Count
multifaceted prediction \n suit & value cards as prediction, other card also found by cutting off certain amount of cards, using killer count
- variation \n peter duffie \n aldo colombini \n robin robertson
2004
killer koncepts Peter Duffie, Aldo Colombini, Robin Robertson
Multifaceted Prediction
suit & value cards as prediction, other card also found by cutting off certain amount of cards, using Killer Count
las vegas layover \n 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
- variation \n peter duffie \n aldo colombini \n robin 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
the director's cut \n cutting named number from deck \n lewis jones \n james mcknight's "fast counting the cards" in joe berg's "the berg book"
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Lewis Jones
The Director's Cut
cutting named number from deck
Inspired by
James McKnight's "Fast Counting the Cards" in Joe Berg's "The Berg Book"
very dicey \n selection in deck, two pairs of dice thrown, both numbers counted to, the cards there match the total, both numbers added, packet of that size produced with selection as last card \n david solomon \n version on "solomon's mind" dvd \n counting on it \n paul cummins
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Very Dicey
selection in deck, two pairs of dice thrown, both numbers counted to, the cards there match the total, both numbers added, packet of that size produced with selection as last card
the plucker \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n scott robinson \n counting on it \n paul cummins
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson
The Plucker
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
mentally count on it \n number thought of and selection at this position remembered, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n gary plants \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n count me in \n gary plants \n mentally count on it \n gary plants
2011
lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants
Mentally Count On It
number thought of and selection at this position remembered, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
count me in \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from precursor (oct. 1989) \n gary plants \n "palmist prophesy" (roy walton, complete walton vol. 2) \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n mentally count on it \n gary plants
2011
lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants
Count Me In
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from Precursor (Oct. 1989)
best of the best \n position of thought-of-card named, center dealing any named card, memorized deck \n darwin ortiz
2012
lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz
Best of the Best
position of thought-of-card named, center dealing any named card, memorized deck
one shot, one kill \n performer cuts off certain number of cards and directly at selection, three phases \n darwin ortiz \n snappy number \n al baker
2012
lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz
One Shot, One Kill
performer cuts off certain number of cards and directly at selection, three phases
dead aim \n performer cuts off named number of cards, four aces produced, misspelled taylor \n ross tayler \n brad hodgins
2017
operandi Ross Tayler, Brad Hodgins
Dead Aim
performer cuts off named number of cards, four Aces produced, misspelled Taylor
mentally count on it \n spectator thinks of a number, counts down and looks at card. magician cuts out exact number of cards as the thought of number, then produces selection \n gary plants \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n mentally count on it \n gary plants
2017
elixir Gary Plants
Mentally Count On it
Spectator thinks of a number, counts down and looks at card. Magician cuts out exact number of cards as the thought of number, then produces selection
card college \n - first phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator
- second phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator and hidden in pocket, after cards have been shuffled
- third phase: magician can name every card in a packet previously placed inside the card box, unseen \n matt baker \n "blind estimation" (luis otero, cartificios, dvd)
2019
the buena vista shuffle club Matt Baker
Card College
First phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator
Second phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator and hidden in pocket, after cards have been shuffled
Third phase: magician can name every card in a packet previously placed inside the card box, unseen
aces by weight \n aces cut to and their position announced and verified, faro \n tom gagnon \n marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n edward marlo \n vernon's aces \n dai vernon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Aces by Weight
Aces cut to and their position announced and verified, faro
weighing in \n aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table and stopping the spread, number of cards in un-spread portion named and last card is ace each time, aces in named order \n tom gagnon \n marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n edward marlo \n think of an ace \n dai vernon \n electro static aces \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Weighing In
Aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table and stopping the spread, number of cards in un-spread portion named and last card is Ace each time, Aces in named order
professional hour \n "just warming up"
cutting off named number of cards, then suit appearance with suit transformation \n helder guimarães
2019
secret language — volume 1 Helder Guimarães
Professional Hour
"Just Warming Up"
cutting off named number of cards, then suit appearance with suit transformation
odyssey iii \n performer cuts same amount of cards as spectator, ten was set aside at prediction and the packets have tens on top \n michael powers \n "oddyssey ii" (michael powers, linking ring, sep. 2007) \n a cunning odyssey \n jason alford
2019
tesseract Michael Powers
Odyssey III
performer cuts same amount of cards as spectator, Ten was set aside at prediction and the packets have Tens on top
intra-sensory perception \n testing five senses by divining the following things
- number of cut of cards with blank deck
- date of birth
- what spectator had for breakfast
- occupation of spectator
- serial number of bill \n rhys "morgan" jones \n robert "west" tay
2020
parlour tricks Rhys "Morgan" Jones, Robert "West" Tay
Intra-Sensory Perception
testing five senses by divining the following things
scarne aces \n ace apparently glimpsed during riffle shuffle, cards on top counted and total announced before cutting to it \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Scarne Aces
Ace apparently glimpsed during riffle shuffle, cards on top counted and total announced before cutting to it
overhand shuffle scarne \n cutting the aces and knowing the number of cut-off cards each time \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Overhand Shuffle Scarne
cutting the Aces and knowing the number of cut-off cards each time
the 20-30 cut \n performer cuts off twenty cards, then thirty cards, using red-black shuffle \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
the 20-30 cut
performer cuts off twenty cards, then thirty cards, using red-black shuffle
you can't miss \n twenty cards cut off, if not enough are cut, palmed cards are shown, gag \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
You Can't Miss
twenty cards cut off, if not enough are cut, palmed cards are shown, gag
cutting checks \n cutting off a group each of one, two, three, four and five cards, running the scale \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
cutting checks
cutting off a group each of one, two, three, four and five cards, running the scale