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 \n 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 \n unknown \n how to make a card vanish, and finde it againe in a nut \n unknown \n how 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 \n spectator 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
prädestinieren \n remember and forget with one spectator and additional prediction in double envelope \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Prädestinieren
remember and forget with one spectator and additional prediction in double envelope
hypnose \n card chosen and inserted anywhere in a book, card and page number predicted, alternative method with forcing book by conradi \n friedrich 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 \n one of six colors, coin, domino brick and playing card are chosen, all things predicted in envelope, mix of forces and indexes \n friedrich "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 \n 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 \n hugo 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
iii. aus dem papierenen königreich \n card is balanced on hat, deck is divided into two glasses and card floats from glas to glas, two cards are placed under two plates and the cards change places, selection is placed inside a book and performer shows envelope with miniature duplicate with correct page number and part of the text on that page written on it
1. die karten-balance
2. die karte als königin der luft (with assistant)
3. die kartenwanderung
4. eine magische hypnose \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
III. Aus dem papierenen Königreich
card is balanced on hat, deck is divided into two glasses and card floats from glas to glas, two cards are placed under two plates and the cards change places, selection is placed inside a book and performer shows envelope with miniature duplicate with correct page number and part of the text on that page written on it
1. Die Karten-Balance
2. Die Karte als Königin der Luft (with assistant)
3. Die Kartenwanderung
4. Eine magische Hypnose
the message from mars \n 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 \n james 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 \n no. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted \n charles 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 \n 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 \n t. 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 \n 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 \n charles t. jordan \n improved satan's prophecy \n charles t. jordan \n still taking three \n alex 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 \n two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated \n charles t. jordan \n synthetic sympathy \n theodore annemann \n card of coincidence \n dai vernon
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
a transparent affair \n 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 \n oswald rae \n oswald 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
one ahead \n deck from blue deck put out as prediction, matches card that spectator choses from red deck, red/blue double backer \n eric f. impey
1931
try this one Eric F. Impey
One Ahead
deck from blue deck put out as prediction, matches card that spectator choses from red deck, red/blue double backer
single card wonder prediction \n spectator shuffles deck, names number and card at that position is predicted, re-deal force \n ralph 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 \n cards shuffled by spectator, still top card is correctly predicted on previous empty paper, locator card \n victor 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 \n two cards from different decks match \n theodore annemann \n sympathetic sympathy \n charles t. jordan \n card of coincidence \n dai vernon
1934
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the paired card \n card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass \n tom sellers \n a curious coincidence \n glenn g. gravatt
1934
card tricks that work Tom Sellers
The Paired Card
card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
color divination \n colors separated, spectator moves red card in black pile, card is predicted, repeated \n charles 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 \n any card is removed and put in pocket where it sticks out, any card named, card from pocket is named card \n jean-eugène robert-houdin \n arthur leroy \n the three of clubs \n ralph 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 \n two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated \n charles t. jordan \n card of coincidence \n dai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Sympathetic Sympathy
two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
backs up \n forcing 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 \n combo in which spectator finds selection, card is predicted, poker game is dealt, slick card and set-up \n frank 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 \n spectator names number, card at that position is predicted, repeated, for credit information see reference \n charles t. jordan \n weirdo double \n the 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 \n matrix 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 \n any card stopped at is predicted, alternating set-up and billet index \n arthur 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 \n forcing the first red card in riffle shuffled deck, two methods \n charles t. jordan \n charles jordan's the wonder force \n charles t. jordan \n vanni bossi
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 \n values of two selections are added and counted down, card predicted, half deck stack \n charles 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 \n using stack that forces number ten \n william larsen \n a prophetic card discovery \n t. page wright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
infallible prediction \n performer marks a card on the face, this is chosen by spectator \n t. page wright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks T. Page Wright
Infallible Prediction
performer marks a card on the face, this is chosen by spectator
wired thought \n any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index \n theodore annemann \n no. 2: on the wired thought \n thomas 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 \n four aces are shuffled by each performer and spectator, they chose the same which is also predicted on slate, jumbo cards recommended \n louis 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 \n chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer \n robert parrish \n the psychic coercion of the interrupted schoolboy \n thomas alan waters
1937
you'd be surprised Robert Parrish
Slate Psychics
chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
a prediction \n svengali deck, with half-deck clean-up switch \n al baker \n a prediction \n al baker \n a prediction \n al baker
1938
greater magic Al Baker
cagliostro's card. a prediction \n 20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer \n george g. kaplan \n hundred dollar prediction \n harry riser \n poor man's prediction \n edward 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 \n dealing procedure, no-touch \n audley walsh \n hal haber \n again the infallible prediction \n orville wayne meyer \n peter warlock
1938
more card manipulations Audley Walsh, Hal Haber
predicto \n spectator shuffles and cuts into three piles, performer predicts third card in pile he will choose, bad outs \n gerald 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 \n performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches \n robert parrish \n synchroincidence \n thomas alan waters
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Synchronism
performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
again the infallible prediction \n three more handlings (two by meyer, one by warlock) \n orville wayne meyer \n peter warlock \n infallible prediction \n audley walsh \n hal 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 \n svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale \n james 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. \n 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 \n fredric kolb \n the news force \n al 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 \n billet index on back of cards \n robert brethen \n letters of fire \n henry weisl \n robert greene \n implanted thought \n stuart p. cramer
1940
the jinx 51-100 Robert Brethen
the omega card prophecy \n card chosen with dealing procedure, billet index \n theodore annemann \n walter b. gibson
1940
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson
the time formula \n fairly selected card (6 duplicates used) predicted via mirror writing, time traveling presentation \n stuart towne \n don 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 \n prediction written on a playing card matches selection, gaffed deck, related to curry's "touch" \n jack vosburgh \n the future deck \n jack vosburgh \n future shock \n michael 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 \n prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index \n don diavolo \n stuart 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 \n one of the aces is selected and found, then the suit of another selected ace is predicted \n jack 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 \n card reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers \n allan lambie
1942
prepared cards and accessories Allan Lambie
Double Prediction
card reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers
deserves another \n predicting a card at a number, follow up \n walter b. gibson \n one good trick... \n walter b. gibson \n one good trick deserves another \n walter b. gibson \n one good trick deserves another \n walter b. gibson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
thrice right \n thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well \n gerber \n a routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
"visible but unseen" or " the pocket index that ain't" \n card prediction, index in deck, switch in hat \n franklin v. taylor \n bruce elliott \n peek deck \n franklin v. taylor
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Franklin V. Taylor, Bruce Elliott
"Visible But Unseen" Or " The Pocket Index That Ain't"
wired thought \n any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index \n theodore 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 \n performer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again \n paul 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 \n dealing and open red-black sorting procedure \n warren wiersbe \n feeling the same \n reinhard müller
1944
action with cards Warren Wiersbe
a winning wager \n five cards shuffled in placed on a stand, selected one is predicted on a slate with houlette and duplicates \n george g. kaplan \n a sensational prediction \n dr. william t. palchinas \n george 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 \n one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it \n u. f. grant \n the twenty-first stunner \n robert a. nelson \n dr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation U. F. Grant
Zella Prediction Trick
one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
the twenty-first stunner \n ungaffed \n robert a. nelson \n dr. h. walter grote \n zella prediction trick \n u. f. grant
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote
a sensational prediction \n five cards shuffled in houlette and placed on a stand each, four removed, last one is predicted \n dr. william t. palchinas \n george g. kaplan \n a winning wager \n george 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 \n deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, effect description, solution on page 19 \n edward marlo
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
Just Imagine
deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, effect description, solution on page 19
marlo's miracle prediction \n deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, punch deal \n edward marlo \n the punch deal \n frederick braue \n marlo's miracle prediction handling \n ken krenzel \n edward marlo \n border control \n john cottle
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
Marlo's Miracle Prediction
deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, punch deal
a wonderful color divination \n 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") \n charles 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 \n presentation for grant's effect (which seems to be a force), prediction mailed to chairman weeks before show \n don 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 \n with matches, seven outs \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n more natural \n paul marcus
1950
the phoenix 151-200 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
jack in the box \n triple prediction, selected color, number on penny and card on top of the deck \n cy 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
unknown - effect no. 1 \n stop trick as prediction, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer \n edward marlo \n the telepathic card \n theodore annemann \n unknown
1951
unknown Edward Marlo
Unknown - Effect No. 1
stop trick as prediction, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer
any number \n spectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted \n toni koynini \n al 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 \n card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits \n edward marlo \n "touch" retouched \n bill simon \n touch \n paul 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 \n prediction of an ace, slate in envelope \n john hamilton \n slates and aces \n theodore annemann
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 John Hamilton
message from hades \n freely chosen card predicted, pocket writing \n jack avis \n inspiration from the french \n carl newton
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Jack Avis
one good trick deserves another \n selection is put in pocket by performer behind bak, card is predicted on a slip too \n walter b. gibson \n one good trick... \n walter b. gibson \n deserves another \n walter 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
(2) quadruplication \n 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) \n tony 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)
(8) psy function \n spectator writes card on blackboard which predicts the selection by another spectator \n tony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(8) Psy Function
spectator writes card on blackboard which predicts the selection by another spectator
(12) the third choice \n one of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains \n tony corinda \n the third choice \n tony corinda \n that's the one \n joseph m. white \n designation \n philip t. goldstein \n dowsing for dollars \n philip t. goldstein \n the only path \n helder 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 \n card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside \n tony 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 \n deck is shuffled, some cards taken, down under deal until five cards remain, four aces and predicted card \n ronald 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 \n prediction of a card put in a glass and covered by a handkerchief \n dr. 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 \n spectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer \n dai vernon \n inner secrets of card magic \n edward marlo \n dai vernon \n lewis ganson \n prediction \n martin 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 \n two cards tell value and suit, "untouchted" with touching \n al leech \n a divination \n al leech \n spectator magician \n tony faro \n counthink \n howard a. adams \n untouched \n daryl martinez \n spectator's card trick \n nick trost \n choices! \n harry lorayne \n double vision \n simon aronson
1959
cardmanship Al Leech
The Spectator Does a Trick
two cards tell value and suit, "Untouchted" with touching
teleprognos \n 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 \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 \n touched card matches with prediction \n alex elmsley \n the fan prediction \n alex elmsley \n spread switch out \n tom gagnon
1959
low cunning Alex Elmsley
the third choice \n one of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains \n tony corinda \n (12) the third choice \n tony 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 \n 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)
- method no. 3 (also for open prediction)
- method no. 4
- variation in case repeat is to be done \n edward 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 \n two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases \n dai vernon \n sympathetic sympathy \n charles t. jordan \n synthetic sympathy \n theodore annemann
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Card of Coincidence
two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases
version of jack mcmillen's prophesied leaper \n selection vanishes from one half and reappears in other at predicted position, stranger card \n jack mcmillen \n charlie 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 \n spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted \n paul marcus \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill 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 \n prediction of a card in envelope in wallet, magnetic wallet \n dr. stanley jaks \n his cup of tea \n dr. 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
kartenspiel und briefmarke \n spectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted \n ronald 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 \n edward 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 \n spectator finds card that matches odd-backed prediction, then prediction changes to another random card \n harry lorayne \n chicago opener \n frank everhardt \n the joker works overtime \n david regal \n color (not so) quickie \n harry lorayne \n (odd back) and forth \n harry lorayne \n color (not so) quickie \n harry 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 \n card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, card is predicted in matchbook, using index of twelve matchbooks and statistical principle \n edward marlo \n for nonsmokers \n edward 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 \n card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, duplicate is reversed as prediction in second deck, using statistical principle and faro hide-out \n edward marlo \n premeditated prediction \n edward 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 \n prediction paper clipped to indifferent card, see also p. 864 for comment by fulves \n j. w. sarles \n karl fulves \n p. 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 \n card cut to from cased deck is predicted, stripper, see p. 874 for credit information \n peter alexis \n "new cut card location" (edgar, harry leat's magic of the depots 1924) \n leon maguire's card force \n leon maguire \n the other shoe \n ken krenzel \n karl 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)
psychedelic \n packet cut off, values added, matrix layout, new deck order \n paul swinford \n marlo's psychedelic \n edward marlo
1968
faro fantasy Paul Swinford
Psychedelic
packet cut off, values added, matrix layout, new deck order
marlo's pellet index \n any card thought out of ten cards is predicted on pellet, featuring an index made from a playing card \n edward 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
prognostication pack improved \n one of five, matrix principle for one spectator, prediction on billet (index) \n edward marlo
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
Prognostication Pack Improved
one of five, matrix principle for one spectator, prediction on billet (index)
flying carpet card trick \n prediction of chosen card, using a small carpet and doll on top \n walter j. gydesen
1968
ireland's yearbooks Walter J. Gydesen
Flying Carpet Card Trick
prediction of chosen card, using a small carpet and doll on top
mirabile dictu \n any named red card is predicted on back of a black card, cards written on all black cards as index \n alton sharpe \n al 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 \n card chosen by cutting off some cards and counting...
- question for all
- question for experts
- question for connoisseurs \n fred lowe \n questions \n steve beam
1969
expert card mysteries Fred Lowe
Question
card chosen by cutting off some cards and counting...
air mail prediction \n featuring finesse for a henry christ force beneath table \n edward marlo \n post-it prediction \n bruce florek \n the lap addition \n jack avis \n post-it prediction \n david solomon \n the under-the-table force \n edward marlo \n prememonition \n tomas blomberg
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Air Mail Prediction
featuring finesse for a Henry Christ force beneath table
marlo's psychedelic \n two methods "psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165 \n edward marlo \n psychedelic \n paul swinford
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Marlo's Psychedelic
two methods "Psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165
mutual mindreading \n two sets of ace, two and three, performer turns over card spectator is thinking of and vice versa \n roy 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 \n prediction 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 \n prediction card placed by spectator next to card \n aldini \n hen fetsch \n "minor miracle" (hen fetsch)
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Hen Fetsch
compared \n mini 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 \n inspired by john derris' "hockley's prediction", two methods (biddle type stop force) \n edward marlo \n open hockley \n edward marlo \n force feed \n stephen minch \n stab force \n justin higham
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
Who's Hockley
inspired by John Derris' "Hockley's Prediction", two methods (biddle type stop force)
to the point \n deck on cork board, spectator throws dart, hit card matches prediction, for clarification see p. 372 \n bill taylor \n modern dart \n philip 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 \n packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted \n karl fulves \n down & out \n john hamilton \n oracle jr. \n george blake \n oracull \n roy walton \n bob veeser \n moracle \n lin searles \n another oracle \n karl fulves \n oracle \n karl fulves \n riffle shuffle control \n karl fulves \n immoracle \n philip t. goldstein \n found by coincidence \n peter duffie \n euph-oracle (an alternate take) \n simon aronson \n fate, chance and science \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n encore \n doug canning \n the scanning \n lennart green \n royacle \n mel bennett \n bluff oracle \n simon aronson
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 \n spectator notes numbers on four slips, those used for backwards count \n dr. 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 \n stranger card on top of deck transforms into two selections \n george sands \n multiple change \n dai vernon
1971
epilogue George Sands
Duplex Changing Card
stranger card on top of deck transforms into two selections
multiple change \n stranger card on top of deck transforms into two selections \n dai vernon \n duplex changing card \n george sands
1971
epilogue Dai Vernon
Multiple Change
stranger card on top of deck transforms into two selections
another oracle \n spectator cuts off some cards, anti-faro procedure until one card remains, it's odd backed \n karl fulves \n oracle \n karl fulves \n another oracle \n karl 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 \n incomplete faro selection, then selection named or four-of-a-kind found, four effects \n edward marlo \n stacked deck refinement \n roger 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 \n two decks shuffled and counted down until match occurs, this card is predicted \n peter kane \n coincidence? no. prevision? yes \n george 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
telegram surprise \n telegram is brought to performance which reveals a card a spectator is sitting on \n roy johnson
1971
second time around Roy Johnson
Telegram Surprise
telegram is brought to performance which reveals a card a spectator is sitting on
perfected prophecy \n six cards in row, backs numbered, spectator rolls die, this card predicted, step-gaff and die with missing number, see also p. 415 \n edward victor \n frank butler \n edward victor (magic of 1936) \n frank 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 \n number 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) \n arthur hill \n duo colors \n roy 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 \n 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 \n lin searles \n oracle \n karl fulves \n immoracle \n philip t. goldstein \n earthly powers \n richard vollmer \n modern day moracle \n marty kane \n moracle \n roberto giobbi \n starburst \n jack avis \n lewis jones \n royacle \n mel bennett \n bottom feeder \n steve beam \n si-decker \n steve beam \n moracool \n steve beam \n royal roundup \n steve beam \n the neutralizer \n steve beam \n binary bypass \n steve beam \n rock bottom \n steve beam \n bluff oracle aces ii \n john bannon \n bluff oracle aces i \n john bannon \n lie-decker \n max 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 \n 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 \n karl fulves \n hex squared \n karl fulves \n the square ring \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves \n forced march \n sam schwartz \n hex squared \n karl fulves \n introduction \n karl fulves \n hex in color \n john j. beck iii \n john 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 \n 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 \n dai vernon \n stewart 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 \n different ideas with the move, as a stop trick and as a prediction \n fred kaps \n bob driebeek's tosheroon variationen \n fred 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 \n clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck \n nathan stark \n another dimension \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Nathan Stark
The Fourth Dimension
clever single card prediction in envelope, partial three-way forcing deck
the mazatlan mystery \n deck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of kruskal with four duplicates \n tieneblas \n el 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 \n double facer with two indices on each side, prediction of one of four cards \n walter b. gibson
1972
the compleat magick — volume i 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 \n twenty cards used to write esp, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force \n steve spillman \n flannel-board \n john 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 \n esp deck (or five-way forcing deck) shuffled and put in glass, card counted off deck until stopped, card predicted \n alan 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 \n same routine as spillmanns on flannel board and with white cards \n john a. novak \n follow-up \n steve 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 \n person on phone names number from one to fifty-two, card is predicted \n gerald 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 \n single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck \n james g. thompson jr. \n the fourth dimension \n nathan stark
1973
the compleat magick — volume i James G. Thompson Jr.
Another Dimension
single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck
diabolique! \n card prediction in envelope, number is named and card at that position in deck is used, half forcing deck \n gary 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 \n packet cut off and counted, card at that position predicted as odd-backed card, faro, penelope \n gene 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 \n packet cut off and counted, card at that position predicted as odd-backed card, faro, penelope \n gene 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 \n odd-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 \n gene 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 \n fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle \n edward marlo \n the schmaltzy showmans prediction \n edward marlo \n smaltzy penelope \n david 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 \n circle is drawn on a card, deck cut somewhere, the name of the cut to card is now written in the circle \n paul curry \n weird image \n peter duffie \n the near perfect circle \n christian 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 \n card is on the table, spectator makes two piles, one top card for the value the other for the suit \n tony faro \n the spectator does a trick \n al leech \n spectator magician plus \n fred robinson \n untouched \n daryl 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 \n cards are laid out and spectator follows instruction from a tape recorder \n stephen minch \n stacks \n thomas alan waters \n towering prediction \n stephen minch
1974
the book of thoth Stephen Minch
Towering Prediction
cards are laid out and spectator follows instruction from a tape recorder
mental opener \n spectator names number and that card is counted to face-up, number and card predicted, mirage deck, miscalling number \n robert 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 \n card predicted on piece of cardboard, free selection matches prediction, several handlings of basic method (switch) described in several modules \n roger 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 \n five cards, spectator thinks of one, it is predicted on cardboard and has odd back \n roger smith \n mental reverse iv \n roger 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 \n prediction of single card, selection signed on back \n bruce cervon \n prediction plus! \n norman van tubergen
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
Celebrity Prediction
prediction of single card, selection signed on back
prediction plus! \n handling variation \n norman van tubergen \n celebrity prediction \n bruce cervon
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Norman van Tubergen
mcdonald's american lady \n three coins, one placed on one of three cards, prediction \n david 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' \n card is selected with a wind-up toy chicken, paper is found in chosen egg with name of spectator and name of card \n vic 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 \n prediction in envelope, card stolen from deck, impromptu version of raven's trick \n felix snipes \n the eye of the raven! \n anthony 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 \n card at chosen number is predicted, using 18-35 faro principle, three methods (duplicate card, equivoque, ..) \n edward 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 \n 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 \n karl 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 \n prediction on blank card matches free choice of six \n stewart judah \n "pre-cardiction" (aldini, marketed by joe berg) \n the swinford version \n paul 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 \n prediction on blank card matches free choice of six \n paul swinford \n six-card stunner \n stewart 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 \n prediction in wallet \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n the french moroccan card to wallet \n father cyprian \n thot in color \n sam schwartz
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves, Father Cyprian
thot in color \n odd-backed prediction in envelope, odd-backed long-short menetekel deck \n sam schwartz \n one thought ahead \n karl fulves \n father 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 \n cards dealt face up, stopped card is predicted in pocket or face-up in deck \n steve 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
swindled two \n two decks, card selected matches face-down prediction in other deck \n alex redans
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Alex Redans
Swindled Two
two decks, card selected matches face-down prediction in other deck
no-touch sealed prediction \n mailed prediction, color, card, number, and vague headline \n dr. 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 \n stop trick as prediction, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer \n edward marlo \n the telepathic card \n theodore 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 \n no. 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 \n no. 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
four-oh! \n prediction of single card, one of seven, himber wallet \n dr. dan j. alessini
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Four-Oh!
prediction of single card, one of seven, Himber wallet
fource of hearts \n vernon's five card mental force combined with prediction in envelope, himber wallet \n allan slaight \n the five card mental force \n dai 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 \n one of about ten cards is selected and predicted, rubber band around packet, simple ambigram prediction for two cards \n nathan stark \n the tenniel prediction \n philip t. goldstein \n gene grant - nathan stark subtlety \n gene "phantini" grant \n nathan 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 \n prediction on slip, for five card mental force \n paul rylander \n the five card mental force \n dai vernon
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Paul Rylander
ersatz \n prediction of selection in wallet, using the kick change \n rick johnsson \n jerry mentzer
1976
practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer
Ersatz
prediction of selection in wallet, using The Kick Change
billet-doux \n cards with different colors, prediction is in an envelope \n eric mason \n brainwave \n eric mason \n rsvp \n hans e. trixer \n eric mason \n fred trick the great \n eric mason
1977
pabular Eric Mason
Billet-Doux
cards with different colors, prediction is in an envelope