how to tell what card anie man thinketh, how to conveie the same into a kernell of a nut or cheristone, &c: and the same againe into ones pocket: how to make one drawe the same or anie card you list, and all under one devise\ncard thought of is predicted on piece of paper in nut or button on spectator's coat, stooge, another person selects this card from deck, in optional repeat a nut with ink is cracked by some sucker\n unknown\nhow to make a card vanish, and finde it againe in a nut\n unknown\nhow to tell what card any man thinks of, how to convey it into the kernel of a nut or cherrystone, and the same again into another's pocket\n unknown
1584
the discoverie of witchcraft
Unknown
How to tell what card anie man thinketh, how to conveie the same into a kernell of a nut or cheristone, &c: and the same againe into ones pocket: how to make one drawe the same or anie card you list, and all under one devise
card thought of is predicted on piece of paper in nut or button on spectator's coat, stooge, another person selects this card from deck, in optional repeat a nut with ink is cracked by some sucker
der zuschauer als kartenkünstler\nspectator touches card named by performer in face-down fan, under-the-fan force with bottom card dragged to other side\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Zuschauer als Kartenkünstler
spectator touches card named by performer in face-down fan, under-the-fan force with bottom card dragged to other side
hypnose\ncard chosen and inserted anywhere in a book, card and page number predicted, alternative method with forcing book by conradi\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Hypnose
card chosen and inserted anywhere in a book, card and page number predicted, alternative method with forcing book by Conradi
magisches fin de siècle\none of six colors, coin, domino brick and playing card are chosen, all things predicted in envelope, mix of forces and indexes\nfriedrich "fritz" hügli
1897
der zauberspiegel Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Magisches Fin de siècle
one of six colors, coin, domino brick and playing card are chosen, all things predicted in envelope, mix of forces and indexes
der forcierte gedanke\ntwo decks, one card placed on top of one deck as prediction, spectator remembers any card and its position in other deck, it matches prediction, then card travels into the other deck as clean-up anti-climax\nhugo schrader
1898
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Der forcierte Gedanke
two decks, one card placed on top of one deck as prediction, spectator remembers any card and its position in other deck, it matches prediction, then card travels into the other deck as clean-up anti-climax
the message from mars\nno. 24, deck reduced to thirty-two cards and dealt into two piles, top card of one of the piles chosen and predicted in pocket\njames j. moren
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries James J. Moren
The Message from Mars
No. 24, deck reduced to thirty-two cards and dealt into two piles, top card of one of the piles chosen and predicted in pocket
the card and number system\nno. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted\ncharles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Card and Number System
No. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted
transposition extraordinary\nno. 2, deck separated in red and black, card from red half put in black half, it is predicted and transposes with another red card, halves rubber banded\nt. nelson downs
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks T. Nelson Downs
Transposition Extraordinary
No. 2, deck separated in red and black, card from red half put in black half, it is predicted and transposes with another red card, halves rubber banded
satan's prophecy\nno.1, one of four named cards by performer is chosen and card travels from half to other half in box at named number, card is also predicted on paper\ncharles t. jordan\nimproved satan's prophecy\ncharles t. jordan\nstill taking three\nalex elmsley
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Satan's Prophecy
No.1, one of four named cards by performer is chosen and card travels from half to other half in box at named number, card is also predicted on paper
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
a transparent affair\ncard appears between two sheets of plastic, held together by two rubber bands and standing on easel, two methods, similar to jack hughes' television card frame\noswald rae\noswald williams
1926
between ourselves Oswald Rae, Oswald Williams
A Transparent Affair
card appears between two sheets of plastic, held together by two rubber bands and standing on easel, two methods, similar to Jack Hughes' Television Card Frame
single card wonder prediction\nspectator shuffles deck, names number and card at that position is predicted, re-deal force\nralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Single Card Wonder Prediction
spectator shuffles deck, names number and card at that position is predicted, re-deal force
effect\ncards shuffled by spectator, still top card is correctly predicted on previous empty paper, locator card\nvictor farelli
1933
farelli's card magic - part two Victor Farelli
Effect
cards shuffled by spectator, still top card is correctly predicted on previous empty paper, locator card
synthetic sympathy\ntwo cards from different decks match\ntheodore annemann\nsympathetic sympathy\ncharles t. jordan\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1934
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the paired card\ncard from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass\ntom sellers\na curious coincidence\nglenn g. gravatt
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
The Paired Card
card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
color divination\ncolors separated, spectator moves red card in black pile, card is predicted, repeated\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Color Divination
colors separated, spectator moves red card in black pile, card is predicted, repeated
self control\nany card is removed and put in pocket where it sticks out, any card named, card from pocket is named card\njean-eugène robert-houdin\narthur leroy\nthe three of clubs\nralph w. hull\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Arthur Leroy
Self Control
any card is removed and put in pocket where it sticks out, any card named, card from pocket is named card
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
backs up\nforcing a picture card by placing all other picture cards to bottom ("take the first picture card" after riffle shuffle)\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Backs Up
forcing a picture card by placing all other picture cards to bottom ("take the first picture card" after riffle shuffle)
a slick card routine\ncombo in which spectator finds selection, card is predicted, poker game is dealt, slick card and set-up\nfrank lane
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Frank Lane
A Slick Card Routine
combo in which spectator finds selection, card is predicted, poker game is dealt, slick card and set-up
weirdo\nspectator names number, card at that position is predicted, repeated, for credit information see reference\ncharles t. jordan\nweirdo double\nthe brain guys
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Weirdo
spectator names number, card at that position is predicted, repeated, for credit information see reference
projected thought\nmatrix dealing with thought of card and prediction of card and its position with prediction index\n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Projected Thought
matrix dealing with thought of card and prediction of card and its position with prediction index
knock 'em dead\nany card stopped at is predicted, alternating set-up and billet index\narthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Knock 'Em Dead
any card stopped at is predicted, alternating set-up and billet index
the wonder force\nforcing the first red card in riffle shuffled deck, two methods\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Wonder Force
forcing the first red card in riffle shuffled deck, two methods
the fifteenth card\nvalues of two selections are added and counted down, card predicted, half deck stack\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Fifteenth Card
values of two selections are added and counted down, card predicted, half deck stack
prophesied discovery\nusing stack that forces number ten\nwilliam larsen\na prophetic card discovery\nt. page wright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
wired thought\nany person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index\ntheodore annemann\nno. 2: on the wired thought\nthomas alan waters
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Wired Thought
any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
predicto\nfour aces are shuffled by each performer and spectator, they chose the same which is also predicted on slate, jumbo cards recommended\nlouis lam
1937
watch me closely Louis Lam
Predicto
four aces are shuffled by each performer and spectator, they chose the same which is also predicted on slate, jumbo cards recommended
slate psychics\nchosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer\nrobert parrish\nthe psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy\nthomas alan waters
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
Slate Psychics
chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
cagliostro's card. a prediction\n20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer\ngeorge g. kaplan\nhundred dollar prediction\nharry riser\npoor man's prediction\nedward marlo
1938
greater magic George G. Kaplan
Cagliostro's Card. A Prediction
20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer
infallible prediction\ndealing procedure, no-touch\naudley walsh\nhal haber\nagain the infallible prediction\norville wayne meyer\npeter warlock
1938
more card manipulations Audley Walsh, Hal Haber
predicto\nspectator shuffles and cuts into three piles, performer predicts third card in pile he will choose, bad outs\ngerald kosky
1938
the jinx 51-100 Gerald Kosky
Predicto
spectator shuffles and cuts into three piles, performer predicts third card in pile he will choose, bad outs
synchronism\nperformer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches\nrobert parrish\nsynchroincidence\nthomas alan waters
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Synchronism
performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
again the infallible prediction\nthree more handlings (two by meyer, one by warlock)\norville wayne meyer\npeter warlock\ninfallible prediction\naudley walsh\nhal haber
1939
more card manipulations Orville Wayne Meyer, Peter Warlock
Again the Infallible Prediction
three more handlings (two by Meyer, one by Warlock)
utility routine\nsvengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale\njames g. thompson jr.
1939
the jinx 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Utility Routine
Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
nirvana nos.\none of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections\nfredric kolb\nthe news force\nal mann
1939
the jinx 51-100 Fredric Kolb
Nirvana Nos.
one of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections
as in a mirror darkly\nbillet index on back of cards\nrobert brethen\nletters of fire\nhenry weisl\nrobert greene\nimplanted thought\nstuart p. cramer
1940
the jinx 51-100 Robert Brethen
the omega card prophecy\ncard chosen with dealing procedure, billet index\ntheodore annemann\nwalter b. gibson
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson
the time formula\nfairly selected card (6 duplicates used) predicted via mirror writing, time traveling presentation\nstuart towne\ndon diavolo
1940
the jinx 51-100 Stuart Towne, Don Diavolo
The Time Formula
fairly selected card (6 duplicates used) predicted via mirror writing, time traveling presentation
the future deck\nprediction written on a playing card matches selection, gaffed deck, related to curry's "touch"\njack vosburgh\nthe future deck\njack vosburgh\nfuture shock\nmichael sibbernsen
1940
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
The Future Deck
prediction written on a playing card matches selection, gaffed deck, related to Curry's "Touch"
tomorrow's card\nprediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index\ndon diavolo\nstuart towne
1940
the jinx 101-151 Don Diavolo, Stuart Towne
Tomorrow's Card
prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index
the mystery of the suits\none of the aces is selected and found, then the suit of another selected ace is predicted\njack vosburgh
1940
the jinx 101-151 Jack Vosburgh
The Mystery of the Suits
one of the aces is selected and found, then the suit of another selected ace is predicted
double prediction\ncard reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers\nallan lambie
1942
prepared cards and accessories Allan Lambie
Double Prediction
card reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers
deserves another\npredicting a card at a number, follow up\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick...\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick deserves another\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick deserves another\nwalter b. gibson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
thrice right\nthought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well\ngerber \na routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
"visible but unseen" or " the pocket index that ain't"\ncard prediction, index in deck, switch in hat\nfranklin v. taylor\nbruce elliott\npeek deck\nfranklin v. taylor
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Franklin V. Taylor, Bruce Elliott
"Visible But Unseen" Or " The Pocket Index That Ain't"
wired thought\nany person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index\ntheodore annemann
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Theodore Annemann
Wired Thought
any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
a miracle of coincidence\nperformer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again\npaul morris
1943
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Paul Morris
A Miracle of Coincidence
performer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again
the perfect card prediction\ndealing and open red-black sorting procedure\nwarren wiersbe\nfeeling the same\nreinhard müller
1944
action with cards Warren Wiersbe
a winning wager\nfive cards shuffled in placed on a stand, selected one is predicted on a slate with houlette and duplicates\ngeorge g. kaplan\na sensational prediction\ndr. william t. palchinas\ngeorge g. kaplan
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv George G. Kaplan
A Winning Wager
five cards shuffled in placed on a stand, selected one is predicted on a slate with houlette and duplicates
zella prediction trick\none card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it\nu. f. grant\nthe twenty-first stunner\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Zella Prediction Trick
one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
the twenty-first stunner\nungaffed\nrobert a. nelson\ndr. h. walter grote\nzella prediction trick\nu. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
a sensational prediction\nfive cards shuffled in houlette and placed on a stand each, four removed, last one is predicted\ndr. william t. palchinas\ngeorge g. kaplan\na winning wager\ngeorge g. kaplan
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. William T. Palchinas, George G. Kaplan
A Sensational Prediction
five cards shuffled in houlette and placed on a stand each, four removed, last one is predicted
just imagine\ndeck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, effect description, solution on page 19\nedward marlo
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
Just Imagine
deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, effect description, solution on page 19
a wonderful color divination\ncolors openly separated, red card placed in black packet by spectator is predicted, repeated, "smoothly worked, this goes big.", added in 1947 reprint (instead of "vanishing court card")\ncharles t. jordan
1947
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
A Wonderful Color Divination
colors openly separated, red card placed in black packet by spectator is predicted, repeated, "Smoothly worked, this goes big.", added in 1947 reprint (instead of "Vanishing Court Card")
think...this one over\npresentation for grant's effect (which seems to be a force), prediction mailed to chairman weeks before show\ndon tanner\n"think" (u. f. grant)
1948
grant's inner circle magazine Don Tanner
Think...this one over
presentation for Grant's effect (which seems to be a force), prediction mailed to chairman weeks before show
it's a natural\nwith matches, seven outs\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nmore natural\npaul marcus
1950
the phoenix 151-200 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
jack in the box\ntriple prediction, selected color, number on penny and card on top of the deck\ncy endfield
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Cy Endfield
Jack in the Box
triple prediction, selected color, number on penny and card on top of the deck
any number\nspectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted\ntoni koynini\nal koran trick from magic wand mental magic competition
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
Any Number
spectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted
Inspired by
Al Koran trick from Magic Wand mental magic competition
touch retouched - retouched\ncard reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits\nedward marlo\n"touch" retouched\nbill simon\ntouch\npaul curry
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
Touch Retouched - Retouched
card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits
annemann's slates and aces in miniature\nprediction of an ace, slate in envelope\njohn hamilton\nslates and aces\ntheodore annemann
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 John Hamilton
message from hades\nfreely chosen card predicted, pocket writing\njack avis\ninspiration from the french\ncarl newton
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Jack Avis
one good trick deserves another\nselection is put in pocket by performer behind bak, card is predicted on a slip too\nwalter b. gibson\none good trick...\nwalter b. gibson\ndeserves another\nwalter b. gibson
1956
the best in magic Walter B. Gibson
One Good Trick Deserves Another
selection is put in pocket by performer behind bak, card is predicted on a slip too
a prediction supreme\nface-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted. essentially the trick that cannot be explained\nlu brent\na location supreme\nlu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
A Prediction Supreme
Face-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted. Essentially The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
(2) quadruplication\none card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. routine includes the no-gag (maurice fogel)\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(2) Quadruplication
one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. Routine includes the No-Gag (Maurice Fogel)
(12) the third choice\none of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains\ntony corinda\nthe third choice\ntony corinda\nthat's the one\njoseph m. white\ndesignation\nphilip t. goldstein\ndowsing for dollars\nphilip t. goldstein\nthe only path\nhelder guimarães
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(12) The Third Choice
one of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains
(16) double-impact prediction\ncard is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside\ntony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(16) Double-Impact Prediction
card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside
edwardian aces\ndeck is shuffled, some cards taken, down under deal until five cards remain, four aces and predicted card\nronald b. edwards
1958
the cardiste Ronald B. Edwards
Edwardian Aces
deck is shuffled, some cards taken, down under deal until five cards remain, four aces and predicted card
using your bottomless glass\nprediction of a card put in a glass and covered by a handkerchief\ndr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Using Your Bottomless Glass
prediction of a card put in a glass and covered by a handkerchief
the bent corner prediction\nspectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer\ndai vernon\ninner secrets of card magic\nedward marlo\ndai vernon\nlewis ganson\nprediction\nmartin gardner
1959
inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
The Bent Corner Prediction
Spectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer
the spectator does a trick\ntwo cards tell value and suit, "untouchted" with touching\nal leech\na divination\nal leech\nspectator magician\ntony faro\nuntouched\ndaryl martinez\nspectator's card trick\nnick trost\nchoices!\nharry lorayne
1959
cardmanship Al Leech
The Spectator Does a Trick
two cards tell value and suit, "Untouchted" with touching
teleprognos\ncard is remembered and put in an envelope, other cards are put in envelopes and performer finds selection, then he makes a prediction on a slate which is the card in a chosen envelope\n corvello
1959
card tricks Corvello
Teleprognos
card is remembered and put in an envelope, other cards are put in envelopes and performer finds selection, then he makes a prediction on a slate which is the card in a chosen envelope
fan prediction\ntouched card matches with prediction\nalex elmsley\nthe fan prediction\nalex elmsley\nspread switch out\ntom gagnon
1959
low cunning Alex Elmsley
the trick that cannot be explained\n\ndai vernon\nunexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nthe ultimate trick that cannot be explained\nroger smith\nuncontrolled prediction\nedward marlo\ninexplicable\nalex elmsley\ntriple header\npaul chosse\nusing equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained"\npaul vigil\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ncharlie miller\njohnny thompson\nthoughts on "the trick that cannot be explained"\nharapan ong
1960
more inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
the third choice\none of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains\ntony corinda\n(12) the third choice\ntony corinda
1960
esp handbook and workshop kit Tony Corinda
The Third Choice
one of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains
blank card prediction\nprediction written on blank card matches esp card taken from spread
- method no. 1
- method no. 2
- variation on the above in case a blank card is not available (also for open prediction)
- method no. 3 (also for open prediction)
- method no. 4
- variation in case repeat is to be done\nedward marlo
1960
esp handbook and workshop kit Edward Marlo
Blank Card Prediction
prediction written on blank card matches ESP card taken from spread
Method No. 1
Method No. 2
Variation on the above in case a blank card is not available (also for Open Prediction)
card of coincidence\ntwo cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases\ndai vernon\nsympathetic sympathy\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Card of Coincidence
two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases
version of jack mcmillen's prophesied leaper\nselection vanishes from one half and reappears in other at predicted position, stranger card\njack mcmillen\ncharlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Jack McMillen, Charlie Miller
Version of Jack McMillen's Prophesied Leaper
selection vanishes from one half and reappears in other at predicted position, stranger card
more natural\nspectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted\npaul marcus\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon\nit's a natural\nmartin gardner\nbill simon
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Paul Marcus
More Natural
Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
die brieftasche zum hellsehtrick\nprediction of a card in envelope in wallet, magnetic wallet\ndr. stanley jaks\nhis cup of tea\ndr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Die Brieftasche zum Hellsehtrick
prediction of a card in envelope in wallet, magnetic wallet
calculated risk\nvariant of "the trick that cannot be explained" in which a named card is found\ndai vernon\nharry lorayne\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\ncalculated risk\nharry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne
Calculated Risk
variant of "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained" in which a named card is found
kartenspiel und briefmarke\nspectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks — teil i Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Kartenspiel und Briefmarke
spectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted
the prediction (open or closed)\n"tenth effect", card touched face down, it is pushed in center of face-up deck which is then spread\nedward marlo
1962
tilt! Edward Marlo
The Prediction (Open or Closed)
"Tenth Effect", card touched face down, it is pushed in center of face-up deck which is then spread
color quickie\nspectator finds card that matches odd-backed prediction, then prediction changes to another random card\nharry lorayne\nchicago opener\nfrank everhardt\nthe joker works overtime\ndavid regal\ncolor (not so) quickie\nharry lorayne\n(odd back) and forth\nharry lorayne\ncolor (not so) quickie\nharry lorayne
1964
personal secrets Harry Lorayne
Color Quickie
spectator finds card that matches odd-backed prediction, then prediction changes to another random card
premeditated prediction\ncard is fairly selected from shuffled deck, card is predicted in matchbook, using index of twelve matchbooks and statistical principle\nedward marlo\nfor nonsmokers\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Premeditated Prediction
card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, card is predicted in matchbook, using index of twelve matchbooks and statistical principle
for nonsmokers\ncard is fairly selected from shuffled deck, duplicate is reversed as prediction in second deck, using statistical principle and faro hide-out\nedward marlo\npremeditated prediction\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
For Nonsmokers
card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, duplicate is reversed as prediction in second deck, using statistical principle and faro hide-out
necronomicron\nprediction paper clipped to indifferent card, see also p. 864 for comment by fulves\nj. w. sarles\nkarl fulves\np. 20 for idea by gari diringer
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 J. W. Sarles, Karl Fulves
Necronomicron
prediction paper clipped to indifferent card, see also p. 864 for comment by Fulves
paradiction\ncard cut to from cased deck is predicted, stripper, see p. 874 for credit information\npeter alexis\n"new cut card location" (edgar, harry leat's magic of the depots 1924)\nleon maguire's card force\nleon maguire\nthe other shoe\nken krenzel\nkarl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
Paradiction
card cut to from cased deck is predicted, stripper, see p. 874 for credit information
Inspired by
"New Cut Card Location" (Edgar, Harry Leat's Magic of the Depots 1924)
marlo's pellet index\nany card thought out of ten cards is predicted on pellet, featuring an index made from a playing card\nedward marlo
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
Marlo's Pellet Index
any card thought out of ten cards is predicted on pellet, featuring an index made from a playing card
unexpected prediction\n\nedward marlo\nthe trick that cannot be explained\ndai vernon\ntip - on the unexpected prediction\nedward marlo\nthe magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune\njustin higham\nthe unexpected wild card\npaul vigil
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
prognostication pack improved\none of five, matrix principle for one spectator, prediction on billet (index)\nedward marlo
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
Prognostication Pack Improved
one of five, matrix principle for one spectator, prediction on billet (index)
mirabile dictu\nany named red card is predicted on back of a black card, cards written on all black cards as index\nalton sharpe\nal baker
1969
expert card mysteries Alton Sharpe, Al Baker
Mirabile Dictu
any named red card is predicted on back of a black card, cards written on all black cards as index
question\ncard chosen by cutting off some cards and counting...
- question for all
- question for experts
- question for connoisseurs\nfred lowe
1969
expert card mysteries Fred Lowe
Question
card chosen by cutting off some cards and counting...
air mail prediction\nfeaturing finesse for a henry christ force beneath table\nedward marlo\npost-it prediction\nbruce florek\nthe lap addition\njack avis\npost-it prediction\ndavid solomon\nthe under-the-table force\nedward marlo\nprememonition\ntomas blomberg
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Air Mail Prediction
featuring finesse for a Henry Christ force beneath table
marlo's psychedelic\ntwo methods "psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165\nedward marlo\npsychedelic\npaul swinford
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Marlo's Psychedelic
two methods "Psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165
mutual mindreading\ntwo sets of ace, two and three, performer turns over card spectator is thinking of and vice versa\nroy walton
1969
the devil's playthings Roy Walton
Mutual Mindreading
two sets of ace, two and three, performer turns over card spectator is thinking of and vice versa
pre-cardiction\nprediction written on blank card, the other spectator writes their name on it. card freely chosen from six cards\n aldini
1969
roughingly yours Aldini
Pre-cardiction
Prediction written on blank card, the other spectator writes their name on it. Card freely chosen from six cards
major miracle\nprediction card placed by spectator next to card\n aldini\nhen fetsch\n"minor miracle" (hen fetsch)
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Hen Fetsch
compared\nmini card placed in envelope as prediction, freely selected card also placed in envelope, later shown to both match\n aldini
1969
roughingly yours Aldini
Compared
Mini card placed in envelope as prediction, freely selected card also placed in envelope, later shown to both match
who's hockley\ninspired by john derris' "hockley's prediction", two methods (biddle type stop force)\nedward marlo\nopen hockley\nedward marlo\nforce feed\nstephen minch\nstab force\njustin higham
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
Who's Hockley
inspired by John Derris' "Hockley's Prediction", two methods (biddle type stop force)
to the point\ndeck on cork board, spectator throws dart, hit card matches prediction, for clarification see p. 372\nbill taylor\nmodern dart\nphilip t. goldstein
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Bill Taylor
To the Point
deck on cork board, spectator throws dart, hit card matches prediction, for clarification see p. 372
oracle\npacket cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted\nkarl fulves\ndown & out\njohn hamilton\noracle jr.\ngeorge blake\noracull\nroy walton\nbob veeser\nmoracle\nlin searles\nanother oracle\nkarl fulves\noracle\nkarl fulves\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves\nimmoracle\nphilip t. goldstein\nfound by coincidence\npeter duffie\neuph-oracle (an alternate take)\nsimon aronson\nfate, chance and science\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nencore\ndoug canning\nthe scanning\nlennart green\nroyacle\nmel bennett
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Oracle
packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted
number-card\nspectator notes numbers on four slips, those used for backwards count\ndr. ben b. braude
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dr. Ben B. Braude
Number-Card
spectator notes numbers on four slips, those used for backwards count
duplex changing card\nstranger card on top of deck transforms into two selections\ngeorge sands\nmultiple change\ndai vernon
1971
epilogue George Sands
Duplex Changing Card
stranger card on top of deck transforms into two selections
another oracle\nspectator cuts off some cards, anti-faro procedure until one card remains, it's odd backed\nkarl fulves\noracle\nkarl fulves\nanother oracle\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
Another Oracle
spectator cuts off some cards, anti-faro procedure until one card remains, it's odd backed
si stebbins sorcery\nincomplete faro selection, then selection named or four-of-a-kind found, four effects\nedward marlo\nstacked deck refinement\nroger crosthwaite
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo
Si Stebbins Sorcery
Incomplete Faro Selection, then selection named or four-of-a-kind found, four effects
the "my best" coincidence\ntwo decks shuffled and counted down until match occurs, this card is predicted\npeter kane\ncoincidence? no. prevision? yes\ngeorge g. kaplan
1971
another card session with peter kane Peter Kane
The "My Best" Coincidence
two decks shuffled and counted down until match occurs, this card is predicted
perfected prophecy\nsix cards in row, backs numbered, spectator rolls die, this card predicted, step-gaff and die with missing number, see also p. 415\nedward victor\nfrank butler\nedward victor (magic of 1936)\nfrank butler ("mental magic compendium", magic wand, march 1947)
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Edward Victor, Frank Butler
Perfected Prophecy
six cards in row, backs numbered, spectator rolls die, this card predicted, step-gaff and die with missing number, see also p. 415
Related to
Edward Victor (Magic of 1936)
Frank Butler ("Mental Magic Compendium", Magic Wand, March 1947)
the odd color\nnumber of red cards in one half counted, that number of black cards counted down, this card predicted, see also p. 439
- the follow up (location effect)\narthur hill\nduo colors\nroy walton
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Arthur Hill
The Odd Color
number of red cards in one half counted, that number of black cards counted down, this card predicted, see also p. 439
moracle\npacket cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted and four aces on top of discard piles, see also p. 486 for comment by charles hudson\nlin searles\noracle\nkarl fulves\nimmoracle\nphilip t. goldstein\nearthly powers\nrichard vollmer\nmodern day moracle\nmarty kane\nmoracle\nroberto giobbi\nstarburst\njack avis\nlewis jones\nroyacle\nmel bennett\nbottom feeder\nsteve beam\nsi-decker\nsteve beam\nmoracool\nsteve beam\nroyal roundup\nsteve beam\nthe neutralizer\nsteve beam\nbinary bypass\nsteve beam\nrock bottom\nsteve beam\nbluff oracle aces ii\njohn bannon\nbluff oracle aces i\njohn bannon\nlie-decker\nmax maven
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Lin Searles
Moracle
packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted and four Aces on top of discard piles, see also p. 486 for comment by Charles Hudson
hex squared\n4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, see also p. 512 and also p. 550 for ideas by "eddie" cowles and karl fulves\nkarl fulves\nhex squared\nkarl fulves\nthe square ring\nsam schwartz\nkarl fulves\nforced march\nsam schwartz\nhex squared\nkarl fulves\nintroduction\nkarl fulves\nhex in color\njohn j. beck iii\njohn a. beck
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Hex Squared
4x4 layout, spectator moves around according to fixed rules and ends on force card, see also p. 512 and also p. 550 for ideas by "Eddie" Cowles and Karl Fulves
coincidence\nperformer pockets card from one deck, spectator cuts another deck and counts down according to value of bottom card, card arrived at matched card in pocket, ace to king stack, from daley notebooks\ndai vernon\nstewart judah
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dai Vernon, Stewart Judah
Coincidence
performer pockets card from one deck, spectator cuts another deck and counts down according to value of bottom card, card arrived at matched card in pocket, Ace to King stack, from Daley Notebooks
bob driebeek's tosheroon variations\ndifferent ideas with the move, as a stop trick and as a prediction \nfred kaps\nbob driebeek's tosheroon variationen\nfred kaps
1972
fred kaps lecture Fred Kaps
Bob Driebeek's Tosheroon Variations
different ideas with the move, as a stop trick and as a prediction
the fourth dimension\nclever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck\nnathan stark\nanother dimension\njames g. thompson jr.
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Nathan Stark
The Fourth Dimension
clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck
the mazatlan mystery\ndeck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of kruskal with four duplicates\ntieneblas \nel brujo viejo
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Tieneblas, El Brujo Viejo
The Mazatlan Mystery
deck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of Kruskal with four duplicates
without a shadow of a doubt\ndouble facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards\nwalter b. gibson
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Walter B. Gibson
Without a Shadow of a Doubt
double facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards
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
sealed future\nesp deck (or five-way forcing deck) shuffled and put in glass, card counted off deck until stopped, card predicted\nalan brown
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Alan Brown
Sealed Future
ESP deck (or five-way forcing deck) shuffled and put in glass, card counted off deck until stopped, card predicted
flannel-board\nsame routine as spillmanns on flannel board and with white cards\njohn a. novak\nfollow-up\nsteve spillman
1973
the compleat magick - volume i John A. Novak
Flannel-Board
same routine as Spillmanns on flannel board and with white cards
tel-a-prediction\nperson on phone names number from one to fifty-two, card is predicted\ngerald kosky
1973
the compleat magick — volume i Gerald Kosky
Tel-A-Prediction
person on phone names number from one to fifty-two, card is predicted
another dimension\nsingle card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck\njames g. thompson jr.\nthe fourth dimension\nnathan stark
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 James G. Thompson Jr.
Another Dimension
single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck
diabolique!\ncard prediction in envelope, number is named and card at that position in deck is used, half forcing deck\ngary kurtz
1973
the compleat magick — volume i Gary Kurtz
Diabolique!
card prediction in envelope, number is named and card at that position in deck is used, half forcing deck
mated #1\npacket cut off and counted, card at that position predicted as odd-backed card, faro, penelope\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Mated #1
packet cut off and counted, card at that position predicted as odd-backed card, faro, penelope
mated #2\npacket cut off and counted, card at that position predicted as odd-backed card, faro, penelope\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Mated #2
packet cut off and counted, card at that position predicted as odd-backed card, faro, penelope
card of prophesy\nodd-backed card lost in deck, after some cutting and faro a four-of-a-kind shows up
- card of prophesy variation
- card of prophesy instant replay
- the instant repeat\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Card of Prophesy
odd-backed card lost in deck, after some cutting and faro a four-of-a-kind shows up
the schmaltzy showman's prediction\nfair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle\nedward marlo\nthe schmaltzy showmans prediction\nedward marlo\nsmaltzy penelope\ndavid solomon
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
The Schmaltzy Showman's Prediction
fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, Penelope's Principle
houdini's legacy\ncircle is drawn on a card, deck cut somewhere, the name of the cut to card is now written in the circle\npaul curry\nweird image\npeter duffie\nthe near perfect circle\nchristian engblom
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
Houdini's Legacy
circle is drawn on a card, deck cut somewhere, the name of the cut to card is now written in the circle
spectator magician\ncard is on the table, spectator makes two piles, one top card for the value the other for the suit\ntony faro\nthe spectator does a trick\nal leech\nspectator magician plus\nfred robinson\nuntouched\ndaryl martinez
1974
pabular Tony Faro
Spectator Magician
card is on the table, spectator makes two piles, one top card for the value the other for the suit
towering prediction\ncards are laid out and spectator follows instruction from a tape recorder\nstephen minch\nstacks\nthomas alan waters\ntowering prediction\nstephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
Towering Prediction
cards are laid out and spectator follows instruction from a tape recorder
mental opener\nspectator names number and that card is counted to face-up, number and card predicted, mirage deck, miscalling number\nrobert parrish
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Mental Opener
spectator names number and that card is counted to face-up, number and card predicted, mirage deck, miscalling number
the prediction\ncard predicted on piece of cardboard, free selection matches prediction, several handlings of basic method (switch) described in several modules\nroger smith
1974
revolutionary card compositions 2 Roger Smith
The Prediction
card predicted on piece of cardboard, free selection matches prediction, several handlings of basic method (switch) described in several modules
mental reverse five\nfive cards, spectator thinks of one, it is predicted on cardboard and has odd back\nroger smith\nmental reverse iv\nroger smith
1974
revolutionary card compositions 2 Roger Smith
Mental Reverse Five
five cards, spectator thinks of one, it is predicted on cardboard and has odd back
celebrity prediction\nprediction of single card, selection signed on back\nbruce cervon\nprediction plus!\nnorman van tubergen
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
Celebrity Prediction
prediction of single card, selection signed on back
prediction plus!\nhandling variation\nnorman van tubergen\ncelebrity prediction\nbruce cervon
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Norman van Tubergen
mcdonald's american lady\nthree coins, one placed on one of three cards, prediction\ndavid hardy
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii David Hardy
McDonald's American Lady
three coins, one placed on one of three cards, prediction
eggs-press for 'milady'\ncard is selected with a wind-up toy chicken, paper is found in chosen egg with name of spectator and name of card\nvic perry
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Vic Perry
Eggs-Press for 'Milady'
card is selected with a wind-up toy chicken, paper is found in chosen egg with name of spectator and name of card
eylet\nprediction in envelope, card stolen from deck, impromptu version of raven's trick\nfelix snipes\nthe eye of the raven!\nanthony raven
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Felix Snipes
Eylet
prediction in envelope, card stolen from deck, impromptu version of Raven's trick
1835 prediction\ncard at chosen number is predicted, using 18-35 faro principle, three methods (duplicate card, equivoque, ..)\nedward marlo
1975
hierophant Edward Marlo
1835 Prediction
card at chosen number is predicted, using 18-35 faro principle, three methods (duplicate card, equivoque, ..)
frame analysis\ncard predicted on other card, then performer signs a card on the face that is in case, spectator another on back, then the cased card has both signatures on front and back\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards - part 3 Karl Fulves
Frame Analysis
card predicted on other card, then performer signs a card on the face that is in case, spectator another on back, then the cased card has both signatures on front and back
six-card stunner\nprediction on blank card matches free choice of six\nstewart judah\n"pre-cardiction" (aldini, marketed by joe berg)\nthe swinford version\npaul swinford
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Six-Card Stunner
prediction on blank card matches free choice of six
the swinford version\nprediction on blank card matches free choice of six\npaul swinford\nsix-card stunner\nstewart judah
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Paul Swinford
The Swinford Version
prediction on blank card matches free choice of six
one thought ahead\nprediction in wallet\nkarl fulves\nfather cyprian\nthe french moroccan card to wallet\nfather cyprian\nthot in color\nsam schwartz
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves, Father Cyprian
thot in color\nodd-backed prediction in envelope, odd-backed long-short menetekel deck\nsam schwartz\none thought ahead\nkarl fulves\nfather cyprian
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Thot in Color
odd-backed prediction in envelope, odd-backed long-short Menetekel deck
psi mate\ncards dealt face up, stopped card is predicted in pocket or face-up in deck\nsteve spillman
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Steve Spillman
PSI Mate
cards dealt face up, stopped card is predicted in pocket or face-up in deck
no-touch sealed prediction\nmailed prediction, color, card, number, and vague headline\ndr. e. raymond carlyle
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle
No-Touch Sealed Prediction
mailed prediction, color, card, number, and vague headline
unknown - effect no. 1\nstop trick as prediction, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer\nedward marlo\nthe telepathic card\ntheodore annemann\n unknown
1976
early marlo Edward Marlo
Unknown - Effect No. 1
stop trick as prediction, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer
signed, sealed and delivered\nno. 51, selection predicted in envelope that is mailed to spectator earlier\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Signed, Sealed and Delivered
No. 51, selection predicted in envelope that is mailed to spectator earlier
o. henry card trick\nno. 69, card chosen from packet with counting procedure is predicted, it is the only red card as well\n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
O. Henry Card Trick
No. 69, card chosen from packet with counting procedure is predicted, it is the only red card as well
fource of hearts\nvernon's five card mental force combined with prediction in envelope, himber wallet\nallan slaight\nthe five card mental force\ndai vernon
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Allan Slaight
Fource of Hearts
Vernon's Five Card Mental Force combined with prediction in envelope, Himber Wallet
fang shui prediction\none of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards\nnathan stark\nthe tenniel prediction\nphilip t. goldstein\ngene grant - nathan stark subtlety\ngene "phantini" grant\nnathan stark
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Nathan Stark
Fang Shui Prediction
one of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards
the ultra effect\nprediction on slip, for five card mental force\npaul rylander\nthe five card mental force\ndai vernon
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Paul Rylander
ersatz\nprediction of selection in wallet, using the kick change\nrick johnsson\njerry mentzer
1976
practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer
Ersatz
prediction of selection in wallet, using The Kick Change
billet-doux\ncards with different colors, prediction is in an envelope\neric mason\nbrainwave\neric mason\nrsvp\nhans e. trixer\neric mason\nfred trick the great\neric mason
1977
pabular Eric Mason
Billet-Doux
cards with different colors, prediction is in an envelope
the clean second-card force concept\nhole in card\nbarrie richardson\njohn scarne\nautomatic second deal\ndai vernon
1977
pabular Barrie Richardson, John Scarne
four-sided triangle\ncard is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator\nphilip t. goldstein\npyratarot\nthomas alan waters\n4 sided triangle - weber notes\nmichael weber
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Four-sided Triangle
card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator