moyen sur de gagner un pari aux cartes, en faisant sortir avec la pointe d'un couteau, une carte que les spectateurs croient être sous le jeu \n finding a card with the tip of a knife, sucker element, spectators think the card is on the bottom \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
Moyen sur de gagner un pari aux cartes, en faisant sortir avec la pointe d'un couteau, une carte que les spectateurs croient être sous le jeu
finding a card with the tip of a knife, sucker element, spectators think the card is on the bottom
das nennen jeder karte im spiel oder das bezauberte messer \n borrowed pocket knife stabbed into borrowed deck, performer repeatedly names card above knife, bottom card glimpsed and slipped to stabbed spot \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Nennen jeder Karte im Spiel oder das bezauberte Messer
borrowed pocket knife stabbed into borrowed deck, performer repeatedly names card above knife, bottom card glimpsed and slipped to stabbed spot
der magische degen \n no. 2, sword used to stab selection blindfolded, deck scattered on floor, deck switch for short deck when fetching sword \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der magische Degen
No. 2, sword used to stab selection blindfolded, deck scattered on floor, deck switch for short deck when fetching sword
der degen im frieden \n card thought of and removed from new deck and noted on piece of paper, shuffled back and deck distributed on floor, stabbed with optionally borrowed sword \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Der Degen im Frieden
card thought of and removed from new deck and noted on piece of paper, shuffled back and deck distributed on floor, stabbed with optionally borrowed sword
das bezauberte messer \n spectator stabs knife into shuffled deck, performer names card, bottom card slipped into position \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das bezauberte Messer
spectator stabs knife into shuffled deck, performer names card, bottom card slipped into position
the divining rod \n blindfolded \n s. w. erdnase \n the divining rod \n jon racherbaumer \n the divining brush \n kez dearmer
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
the transfixed pack \n deck wrapped in paper, knife thrust between selections, two methods, for credit information see parrish reference \n john northern hilliard \n the card stabbing trick \n robert parrish
1909
the art of magic John Northern Hilliard
The Transfixed Pack
deck wrapped in paper, knife thrust between selections, two methods, for credit information see Parrish reference
the stabbed pair \n no. 6, spectator stabs knife in paper-wrapped deck between two selections \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Stabbed Pair
No. 6, spectator stabs knife in paper-wrapped deck between two selections
super mental card effect \n thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Super Mental Card Effect
thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab
(4) spectator's name spells card \n performer stabs reversed card in deck behind back, from that point on the spectator's name is used to spell to card \n ralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
(4) Spectator's Name Spells Card
performer stabs reversed card in deck behind back, from that point on the spectator's name is used to spell to card
the "do-it-yourself" discovery \n spectator stabs top card reversed next to his selection behind the back \n victor farelli
1933
farelli's card magic — part two Victor Farelli
The "Do-it-Yourself" Discovery
spectator stabs top card reversed next to his selection behind the back
double backed card force \n odd-backed card stabbed into deck next to force card, red-blue double backer \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Double Backed Card Force
odd-backed card stabbed into deck next to force card, red-blue double backer
it's in the bag - effect no. 4 \n spectator places reversed card between two selections, performer really blindfolded, short card \n h. adrian smith
1938
greater magic H. Adrian Smith
It's in the Bag - Effect No. 4
spectator places reversed card between two selections, performer really blindfolded, short card
the two jokers \n two jokers shuffled into deck, reversed card thrust in deck by spectator - between the jokers \n purvis w. miller
1938
more card manipulations Purvis W. Miller
The Two Jokers
two jokers shuffled into deck, reversed card thrust in deck by spectator - between the jokers
a spectator stabs the cards \n two selections, with knife, deck wrapped in newspaper, metal gimmick \n frederick braue
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Frederick Braue
A Spectator Stabs the Cards
two selections, with knife, deck wrapped in newspaper, metal gimmick
lost and found \n two spectators remember cards and their positions, shuffle, two other cards find selections by stabbing the pack behind back \n paul curry
1939
more card manipulations Paul Curry
Lost and Found
two spectators remember cards and their positions, shuffle, two other cards find selections by stabbing the pack behind back
two cards in fear \n two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper \n dr. jacob daley \n two blades \n bill simon \n stableau \n thomas alan waters
1940
the jinx 51-100 Dr. Jacob Daley
Two Cards in Fear
two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper
behind the eight ball \n effect #1: top card changes into selection
effect #2: another selection comes to top
effect #3: selection is stabbed to with another card
effect #4: magic thrust
effect #5: spectator seals card in envelope (glimpsed with alcohol) \n the great merlini
1940
the jinx 101-151 The Great Merlini
Behind the Eight Ball
Effect #1: Top card changes into selection
Effect #2: Another selection comes to top
Effect #3: selection is stabbed to with another card
Effect #4: Magic Thrust
Effect #5: spectator seals card in envelope (glimpsed with alcohol)
location of consequence \n using "instanto" deck, named card version of annemann's magic thurst \n orville wayne meyer
1940
the jinx 101-151 Orville Wayne Meyer
Location of Consequence
using "Instanto" deck, named card version of Annemann's Magic Thurst
dig with a spade \n performer pushes card next to selection for real, stripper deck \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Dig with a Spade
performer pushes card next to selection for real, stripper deck
the pierced cards \n cards in bag, pierced with needle and thread, when bag is mixed, selections hang on thread \n robert harbin \n hot shot card stab \n bill abbott
1941
our mysteries Robert Harbin
The Pierced Cards
cards in bag, pierced with needle and thread, when bag is mixed, selections hang on thread
the hooded hew \n deck with selection in handkerchief that is held like a bag, spectator stabs knife into deck through handkerchief next to selection, bent card \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
The Hooded Hew
deck with selection in handkerchief that is held like a bag, spectator stabs knife into deck through handkerchief next to selection, bent card
site-unseen \n three selection are found by stabbing an unknown card reversed into the deck , cards next to the card and reversed card itself are selections \n lu brent \n site-unseen \n lu brent
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Lu Brent
Site-Unseen
three selection are found by stabbing an unknown card reversed into the deck , cards next to the card and reversed card itself are selections
a new card stab \n cards are stabbed with knife, all cards above selection are pierced and packet cut at that position \n jean hugard
1943
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard
A New Card Stab
cards are stabbed with knife, all cards above selection are pierced and packet cut at that position
boston's stabbed card \n stripper deck \n george boston \n once in a knife-time \n karrell fox
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3 George Boston
double double \n prediction of two cards on double blank card, card is inserted in the deck next to the predicted one's \n frank kelly \n the back room \n bruce elliott
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Frank Kelly
Double Double
prediction of two cards on double blank card, card is inserted in the deck next to the predicted one's
the biter bit \n magic thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card \n gerald kosky \n glide out \n gerald kosky
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Gerald Kosky
The Biter Bit
Magic Thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card
simplex card stabbing \n two selections with wrapped deck and knife \n edward marlo \n simplex card stabbing \n edward marlo
1945
early marlo Edward Marlo
next! \n the selected card is found next to a card with the message "your card will be next" \n paul curry \n black prediction \n karl fulves
1945
my best Paul Curry
Next!
the selected card is found next to a card with the message "Your Card Will be next"
garcia's grand \n two cards are found, with napkin and knife, reinvention of "the x-ray knife", see also p. 515 \n frank garcia \n the x-ray knife \n unknown
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Frank Garcia
Garcia's Grand
two cards are found, with napkin and knife, reinvention of "The X-Ray Knife", see also p. 515
zella card stabbing \n stabbing into run of spades in paper-wrapped deck, value then is used to count to selection \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Zella Card Stabbing
stabbing into run of spades in paper-wrapped deck, value then is used to count to selection
blindfold miracle card stab \n named card is stabbed after deck has been wrapped in paper, performer blindfolded \n vynn boyar
1951
blindfold miracle stab Vynn Boyar
Blindfold Miracle Card Stab
named card is stabbed after deck has been wrapped in paper, performer blindfolded
card affinity \n someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit \n bill simon \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
Card Affinity
someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit
don tanner's 4 items \n - miniature deck from sealed cigarette pack
- selection rises from cigarette pack
- card stabbing, wrapped in paper
- tie gag \n don tanner \n dr. stanley jaks
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Don Tanner, Dr. Stanley Jaks
"u-find-it" \n spectator stabs face-up card in deck behind the back, found next to the selection \n lu brent \n "u-find-our-cards" \n lu brent \n "u-predict-them" \n lu brent \n sight-unseen \n lu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
"U-Find-It"
Spectator stabs face-up card in deck behind the back, found next to the selection
a stab in the dark \n with deck wrapped inside newspaper, with two cards, one card chosen by performer, reflection of knife used \n nick trost
1956
ireland's yearbooks Nick Trost
A Stab in the Dark
with deck wrapped inside newspaper, with two cards, one card chosen by performer, reflection of knife used
"u-find-our-cards" \n spectator stabs face-up card in deck behind the back, found between two selected cards \n lu brent \n "u-find-it" \n lu brent \n "u-predict-them" \n lu brent \n sight-unseen \n lu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
"U-Find-Our-Cards"
Spectator stabs face-up card in deck behind the back, found between two selected cards
"u-predict-them" \n pretty much identical to "u-find-our-cards", except card is stabbed between two other cards, the two cards are predicted \n lu brent \n "u-find-it" \n lu brent \n "u-find-our-cards" \n lu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
"U-Predict-Them"
Pretty much identical to "U-Find-Our-Cards", except card is stabbed between two other cards, the two cards are predicted
sight-unseen \n magician stabs card face-up into deck, finds three selections \n lu brent \n "u-find-our-cards" \n lu brent \n "u-find-it" \n lu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
Sight-Unseen
Magician stabs card face-up into deck, finds three selections
sorcerer's seven \n performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (rusduck), see credits in no. 8 \n charles hudson \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james
1957
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Sorcerer's Seven
performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (Rusduck), see credits in No. 8
card stabbing trick \n any named card \n bert allerton \n card affinity \n bill simon \n pat hennesy's any card \n pat hennessy \n the card stab \n michael close
1958
the close-up magician Bert Allerton
fifteen card trick routine - 3 \n stabbing between to cards in wrapped deck, stabbing by spectator suggested \n charlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 3
stabbing between to cards in wrapped deck, stabbing by spectator suggested
stab-two \n between two selections, deck wrapped in paper, estimation \n harry lorayne \n stab-two \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Stab-Two
between two selections, deck wrapped in paper, estimation
personally yours \n three cards are located by stabbing business card in deck one by one \n francis carlyle \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Francis Carlyle, Harry Lorayne
Personally Yours
three cards are located by stabbing business card in deck one by one
physical and mental \n performer places physical selection next to mental selection (one of twenty-six), two phases, half forcing deck, faro fan \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Physical and Mental
performer places physical selection next to mental selection (one of twenty-six), two phases, half forcing deck, faro fan
the st. nicholas aces \n black deuces are pushed reversed in deck twice to locate ace, the next time the sandwich cards become the last two aces \n karl fulves \n the royal lovers \n r. sid spocane ii \n return to st. nicholas \n peter duffie
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
The St. Nicholas Aces
black deuces are pushed reversed in deck twice to locate ace, the next time the sandwich cards become the last two Aces
encore card stab \n stacked, estimation, apparently by patrick page, see "magic page by page" for credits \n al koran \n der stich im dunkeln \n alexander de cova \n patrick page \n al koran \n other revelations \n patrick page
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
Encore Card Stab
stacked, estimation, apparently by Patrick Page, see "Magic Page by Page" for credits
card stab outdone \n with knife, card split in two sheets \n lu brent \n the robin hood caper \n stephen minch \n arrow-split-arrow \n paul harris
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Lu Brent
ein "kartenstechen" \n stabbing knife next to selection in deck, whole deck corner-shorted \n victor "astor" jamnitzky
1967 (ca.)
the astor-deck Victor "Astor" Jamnitzky
Ein "Kartenstechen"
stabbing knife next to selection in deck, whole deck corner-shorted
remote control \n randomly placed card placed face up into deck, found next to previously selected card \n aldini \n tenkai ishida
1969
roughingly yours Aldini, Tenkai Ishida
Remote Control
Randomly placed card placed face up into deck, found next to previously selected card
the great stabbing trick \n \n alton sharpe \n del ray \n reinhard müller's "dai vernon lecture in germany" 1997, for credit information
1969
expert card mysteries Alton Sharpe, Del Ray
The Great Stabbing Trick
Related to
Reinhard Müller's "Dai Vernon Lecture in Germany" 1997, for credit information
no chance \n card selected behind back, card used to stab into deck reversed behind back, it changes into selection \n ned powers
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Ned Powers
No Chance
card selected behind back, card used to stab into deck reversed behind back, it changes into selection
the cabalistic pair \n not tossed, joker is found between two chosen cards after faro shuffles, cccc \n paul swinford
1971
more faro fantasy Paul Swinford
The Cabalistic Pair
not tossed, Joker is found between two chosen cards after faro shuffles, CCCC
once in a knife time \n knife stabbed into pack from back, penetrates cards until selection \n carl sten \n arnold furst
1971
expert card chicanery Carl Sten, Arnold Furst
Once in a Knife Time
knife stabbed into pack from back, penetrates cards until selection
sneaky card stab \n described by john brown, wrapped in paper and stabbed by spectator, using a pop-eyed eye-popper / nu-idea forcing deck \n stewart judah
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Stewart Judah
Sneaky Card Stab
described by John Brown, wrapped in paper and stabbed by spectator, using a Pop-Eyed Eye-Popper / Nu-Idea forcing deck
site-unseen \n three selection are found by stabbing an unknown card reversed into the deck , cards next to the card and reversed card itself are selections \n lu brent \n site-unseen \n lu brent
1972
the living end Lu Brent
Site-Unseen
three selection are found by stabbing an unknown card reversed into the deck , cards next to the card and reversed card itself are selections
color flite \n a card from red and blue deck are chosen, jokers pushed in deck of other color, they're supposed to be next to selections, but change in actual selections \n roy walton \n a card in hand \n theodore annemann \n color flite \n roy walton
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Color Flite
a card from red and blue deck are chosen, jokers pushed in deck of other color, they're supposed to be next to selections, but change in actual selections
an infinity of footnotes \n application of the stevens control with crimps (1), edge marks (2), stabbing (3), as a cull (7), and more \n karl fulves
1975
riffle shuffle technique - part two Karl Fulves
An Infinity Of Footnotes
application of the Stevens Control with crimps (1), edge marks (2), stabbing (3), as a cull (7), and more
taking turns \n spectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before \n jerry k. hartman \n notes by fulves on p. 243 \n coercion \n j. w. sarles
1975
epilogue Jerry K. Hartman
Taking Turns
spectator turns over card behind back, apparently exactly the same as performer a moment before
spotting the spot \n card stab with paper-knife, the card found is blank and the value is now on the paper-knife \n e. leslie may
1976
pabular E. Leslie May
Spotting the Spot
card stab with paper-knife, the card found is blank and the value is now on the paper-knife
card problems - (1) \n deck wrapped in newspaper, card stabbed with knife, rest of deck vanishes, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Card Problems - (1)
deck wrapped in newspaper, card stabbed with knife, rest of deck vanishes, posed as problem
compute-a-thot \n three spot in inserted into packet, selection is found by spelling or counting or next to three \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
Compute-a-thot
Three spot in inserted into packet, selection is found by spelling or counting or next to Three
the double force \n spectator pushes card reversed in deck, cards on either side are forced \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Double Force
spectator pushes card reversed in deck, cards on either side are forced
a rare find \n two cards removed, one remembered, both put wide apart in deck, performer stabs another card next to the selection, miscalling \n karl fulves \n next \n roy walton
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
A Rare Find
two cards removed, one remembered, both put wide apart in deck, performer stabs another card next to the selection, miscalling
color flite \n a card from red and blue deck are chosen, jokers pushed in deck of other color, they're supposed to be next to selections, but change in actual selections \n roy walton \n color flite \n roy walton
1977
the magic book Roy Walton
Color Flite
a card from red and blue deck are chosen, jokers pushed in deck of other color, they're supposed to be next to selections, but change in actual selections
boggled \n card vanishes with fun sucker presentation about the spectator taking a card from between the aces and pushing it magic thrust like between to aces, sleeving \n karl fulves
1977
impromptu holdouts Karl Fulves
Boggled
card vanishes with fun sucker presentation about the spectator taking a card from between the aces and pushing it magic thrust like between to aces, sleeving
ghost right \n blank card stabbed into deck between two cards, the names of the two cards appear written on the blank face \n jerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Ghost Right
Blank card stabbed into deck between two cards, the names of the two cards appear written on the blank face
crystal clear \n prediction written on face of card, card is inserted between the two predicted cards \n jerry k. hartman
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Crystal Clear
Prediction written on face of card, card is inserted between the two predicted cards
mod quad \n card selected is stabbed into deck, prediction shown to be mate, and then card is shown to be stabbed between the other two mates (describes two methods) \n jerry k. hartman \n stabbed coincidence \n larry jennings
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Mod Quad
Card selected is stabbed into deck, prediction shown to be mate, and then card is shown to be stabbed between the other two mates (describes two methods)
lightning stab change \n indifferent card is stabbed in deck face up and at that moment changes into selection, lapping \n bruce ikefugi \n toss-in lap switch \n peter duffie
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Bruce Ikefugi
Lightning Stab Change
indifferent card is stabbed in deck face up and at that moment changes into selection, lapping
glide out \n magic thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card \n gerald kosky \n the biter bit \n gerald kosky
1979
inside outs Gerald Kosky
Glide Out
Magic Thrust as an out when someone challenges performer to find thought of card
the humble/arrogant card trick \n stabbed indifferent card changes to selection, variation: stabbed card transposes with card above it \n greg miller
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Greg Miller
The Humble/Arrogant Card Trick
stabbed indifferent card changes to selection, variation: stabbed card transposes with card above it
ad-jacent \n advertisement card is used to stab between selections \n simon aronson \n breaking up ad-jacent \n david solomon \n stealth card stab \n tom gagnon
1980
hierophant Simon Aronson
Ad-Jacent
advertisement card is used to stab between selections
encircled \n esp cards divided in two piles, two spectator select a card each and turn them over in the pile, performer stabs a card next to the selection behind his back, packets encircled with rubber band \n howard a. adams
1980
oicufesp Howard A. Adams
Encircled
ESP cards divided in two piles, two spectator select a card each and turn them over in the pile, performer stabs a card next to the selection behind his back, packets encircled with rubber band
pointalism \n a knife is stabbed in tarot book and one in a tarot deck, page describes card \n thomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Pointalism
a knife is stabbed in tarot book and one in a tarot deck, page describes card
face to face \n two selections, joker stabbed into the deck next to first selection, then joker turns into second selection \n david britland
1982
spell-binder David Britland
Face to Face
two selections, joker stabbed into the deck next to first selection, then joker turns into second selection
what's in a name? \n blank cards, performer and spectator sign one each, they're stabbed next to each other behind back by performer \n arthur setterington
1982
pabular Arthur Setterington
What's in a Name?
blank cards, performer and spectator sign one each, they're stabbed next to each other behind back by performer
prone to live dangerously \n sucker effect in which performer stabs card next to selection which can be seen on face \n jerry sadowitz \n more dangerous \n paul hallas \n jerry sadowitz \n theodore annemann \n prone to die safely \n tyler wilson
1983
pabular Jerry Sadowitz
Prone to Live Dangerously
sucker effect in which performer stabs card next to selection which can be seen on face
more dangerous \n \n paul hallas \n jerry sadowitz \n theodore annemann \n prone to live dangerously \n jerry sadowitz
1983
pabular Paul Hallas, Jerry Sadowitz, Theodore Annemann
my card stabbing \n with close-up board held by two spectators, blindfold and a sheet of newspaper \n "magic" christian stelzel \n valentino graziadei
1983
lecture magic "Magic" Christian Stelzel, Valentino Graziadei
My Card Stabbing
with close-up board held by two spectators, blindfold and a sheet of newspaper
mexican stab \n card side-jogged for half its length, switched for top card as top half is levered over, two handlings (adams & racherbaumer), see also "credits and references" at end of book \n eddie adams \n jon racherbaumer \n bullet in the belly \n antón "mago antón" lópez
1984
at the table Eddie Adams, Jon Racherbaumer
Mexican Stab
card side-jogged for half its length, switched for top card as top half is levered over, two handlings (Adams & Racherbaumer), see also "Credits and References" at end of book
the great phone mystery \n no. 24, spectator turns top and bottom card over behind his back and pushed them in, the cards face to face with the reversed cards are removed and one of them named by medium on phone \n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Great Phone Mystery
No. 24, spectator turns top and bottom card over behind his back and pushed them in, the cards face to face with the reversed cards are removed and one of them named by medium on phone
double prophecy \n two cards stabbed in the deck, value is used two find two selections, see p. 160 for corrections \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #8 \n steve beam
1985
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Double Prophecy
two cards stabbed in the deck, value is used two find two selections, see p. 160 for corrections
card location \n ten card location routine
1. say stop
2. spell out
3. spring location
4. stabbed card
5. the fifth card
6. stabbed cards
7. card through handkerchief
8. - 10. catch from shower \n rolland hamblen
1985
the fred braue notebooks Rolland Hamblen
Card Location
Ten Card Location routine
1. Say Stop
2. Spell Out
3. Spring Location
4. Stabbed Card
5. The fifth card
6. Stabbed Cards
7. Card through handkerchief
8. - 10. catch from shower
svengali routine \n selection made, card divined, then it turns over, then appears at named number and at randomly spelled card, spectator stabs next to it \n tom bowyer
1985
the fred braue notebooks Tom Bowyer
Svengali Routine
selection made, card divined, then it turns over, then appears at named number and at randomly spelled card, spectator stabs next to it
sagittarius \n out-of-hand selection, performer stabs reversed card next to selection, henry christ force inspired \n david britland \n turn of the century \n paul curry
1986
psychomancy David Britland
Sagittarius
out-of-hand selection, performer stabs reversed card next to selection, Henry Christ Force inspired
stableau \n with tarot cards, two spectators stab two knives in deck, signed cards \n thomas alan waters \n two cards in fear \n dr. jacob daley
1987
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Stableau
with tarot cards, two spectators stab two knives in deck, signed cards
the opportune miracle \n joker stabbed next to selection in fan, using forcing gaff with part of card stuck to back of joker, four handlings \n edward marlo \n the new tops, mar. 1967
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Opportune Miracle
joker stabbed next to selection in fan, using forcing gaff with part of card stuck to back of joker, four handlings
"p.d. mental stab" \n "pull down", card placed face up in deck by performer, it is next to thought-of card \n edward marlo \n the new tops, apr. 1968
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
"P.D. Mental Stab"
"Pull Down", card placed face up in deck by performer, it is next to thought-of card
"mindreading queen" \n ace through ten of spades, spectator thinks of one, performer places a queen next to thought-of value behind his back, repeats, with notes, six methods \n edward marlo \n the new tops, may 1964
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
"Mindreading Queen"
Ace through Ten of Spades, spectator thinks of one, performer places a Queen next to thought-of value behind his back, repeats, with notes, six methods
a stab in the pack \n no. 90, deck wrapped with dollar bill, knife next to selection \n al koran \n karl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Al Koran, Karl Fulves
A Stab in the Pack
No. 90, deck wrapped with dollar bill, knife next to selection
have it your way \n card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence \n steve beam \n have it your way \n steve beam \n reopening stab \n steve beam
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Have It Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
signed folded card in box \n one card stabbed in paper back, second card folded in box \n alexander de cova \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova
1992
ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova
Signed Folded Card in Box
one card stabbed in paper back, second card folded in box
スローイングカードスタブ \n (throwing card stab) card stabbed into dribbled deck, stabs right next to selection \n hideo kato
1993
larry jennings's card technique Hideo Kato
スローイングカードスタブ
(Throwing Card Stab) Card stabbed into dribbled deck, stabs right next to selection
cold steel \n knife is stabbed between two selections \n alex elmsley \n richard himber \n estickmation aces \n tom gagnon
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley, Richard Himber
stab stab stab \n deck rests on edge on table, performer stabs joker quickly into side a few times, last time next to selection \n mike schwartz
1994
rigmarole Mike Schwartz
Stab Stab Stab
deck rests on edge on table, performer stabs joker quickly into side a few times, last time next to selection
the sultan stab \n spectator throws indicator card into dribble, shown to be next to king, indicator card changes into king as well as:
- the chutney change \n roger crosthwaite
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
The Sultan Stab
spectator throws indicator card into dribble, shown to be next to King, indicator card changes into King as well as:
phantom aces \n position of aces announced after spectators shuffle the deck, one-by-one production, last one stabbed with another card by spectator \n justin higham \n "the phantom of the card table" (eddie mcguire, 1976, p. 10) \n breaking the rule \n edward marlo
1994
roger's thesaurus Justin Higham
Phantom Aces
position of Aces announced after spectators shuffle the deck, one-by-one production, last one stabbed with another card by spectator
Inspired by
"The Phantom of the Card Table" (Eddie McGuire, 1976, p. 10)
the card stabbing trick \n rubber banded and paper wrapped deck, stabbed with knife \n robert parrish \n the transfixed pack \n john northern hilliard
1995
great tricks revisited Robert Parrish
The Card Stabbing Trick
rubber banded and paper wrapped deck, stabbed with knife
stabracardabra \n knife stuck into napkin-wrapped deck, napkin torn away and selection sticks to knife \n karrell fox
1995
much ado about something Karrell Fox
Stabracardabra
knife stuck into napkin-wrapped deck, napkin torn away and selection sticks to knife
have it your way \n card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence \n steve beam \n have it your way \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Have it Your Way
card selected and replaced, deck is in new pack order and card put in proper position of the sequence
mental stab again \n spectator thinks of a card from top third, performer places reversed card next to it \n edward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental Stab Again
spectator thinks of a card from top third, performer places reversed card next to it
ace finds ace \n no. 8, two halves under table, one reversed and put into other, it turns out to be an ace and is next to another ace \n john scarne \n joseph dunninger
1995
self-working close-up card magic John Scarne, Joseph Dunninger
Ace Finds Ace
No. 8, two halves under table, one reversed and put into other, it turns out to be an Ace and is next to another Ace
a needle in a haystack \n joker placed next to thought-of card under challenge conditions, thirteen extra cards behind back \n michael skinner
1996
classic sampler Michael Skinner
A Needle in a Haystack
joker placed next to thought-of card under challenge conditions, thirteen extra cards behind back
the card stab \n stabbing to any named card, memorized deck \n michael close \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
blade runner \n knife stabbed in deck, one card impaled, it's the wrong card and changes into correct one \n peter duffie
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Blade Runner
knife stabbed in deck, one card impaled, it's the wrong card and changes into correct one
gang related \n deck cut, top two cards removed and placed in center, corner of next card torn off, performer stabs it into the center behind his back, between selections, three-way force deck, for details see informant reference \n tony bartolotta \n informant \n karl fulves \n letters \n ron eastin \n arnold farmer \n tom craven \n four in hand \n karl fulves
1997
underworld Tony Bartolotta
Gang Related
deck cut, top two cards removed and placed in center, corner of next card torn off, performer stabs it into the center behind his back, between selections, three-way force deck, for details see Informant reference
breaking up ad-jacent \n spectator stabs odd-backed card next to two selections one by one \n david solomon \n ad-jacent \n simon aronson
1997
solomon's mind David Solomon
Breaking Up Ad-Jacent
spectator stabs odd-backed card next to two selections one by one
depth thrust i \n spectator stabs behind the back, two cards sandwich selection \n larry jennings \n discrepancy find \n steve reynolds
1997
jennings '67 Larry Jennings
Depth Thrust I
spectator stabs behind the back, two cards sandwich selection
parallel time \n two decks, red-backed js on face of blue-backed deck, spectator inserts js in center behind her back but it's back on face, repeated with other deck, repeated but it now jumps back to other deck, "ambitions card done with the deck in the spectator's hands" \n karl fulves
1997
the vampire papers Karl Fulves
Parallel Time
two decks, red-backed JS on face of blue-backed deck, spectator inserts JS in center behind her back but it's back on face, repeated with other deck, repeated but it now jumps back to other deck, "ambitions card done with the deck in the spectator's hands"
impossibile \n clever presentation, table is flipped over at the end \n christoph borer \n impossibile \n christoph borer \n impossibile \n christoph borer
1997
seminar 1997 Christoph Borer
Impossibile
clever presentation, table is flipped over at the end
rara avis card stab \n knife stabbed into top of deck so that a small block is stuck to tip of knife, bottom card is selection \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Rara Avis Card Stab
knife stabbed into top of deck so that a small block is stuck to tip of knife, bottom card is selection
time trap \n half the deck used, spectator cuts off some cards and counts them, a selection made, packets combined, spectator remembers card at his number, selected card stabbed next to it below table by performer \n tony bartolotta \n spread peek \n karl fulves \n informant \n karl fulves
1999
underworld Tony Bartolotta
Time Trap
half the deck used, spectator cuts off some cards and counts them, a selection made, packets combined, spectator remembers card at his number, selected card stabbed next to it below table by performer
the master mystery forcing pack \n no. 25, three banks divided by long cards: 1-0-1 with force cards, alternating pairs, 1-0-1 with different force card
- to produce a card at any number
- knife thrust between two chosen cards \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Master Mystery Forcing Pack
No. 25, three banks divided by long cards: 1-0-1 with force cards, alternating pairs, 1-0-1 with different force card
the pack is wrapped in paper and a knife passed between two chosen cards \n no. 26, twenty-six force pairs \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Pack Is Wrapped in Paper and a Knife Passed between Two Chosen Cards
the magic thrust \n face up card stabbed in the deck by spectator behind their back, stabbed next to selection \n theodore annemann \n the magic thrust \n theodore annemann
1999
cunning card miracles Theodore Annemann
The Magic Thrust
Face up card stabbed in the deck by spectator behind their back, stabbed next to selection
u find your card \n like magic thrust, but with some subtleties. top card is not used, second card is reversed and stabbed in deck by spectator, next to selection. \n lu brent \n u find your card \n lu brent \n get thee behind me, satan \n unknown
1999
cunning card miracles Lu Brent
U Find Your Card
Like Magic Thrust, but with some subtleties. Top card is not used, second card is reversed and stabbed in deck by spectator, next to selection.
get thee behind me, satan \n seems identical to u find your card \n unknown \n get thee behind me, satan \n unknown \n u find your card \n lu brent
1999
cunning card miracles
Unknown
stabbed by thought \n "three trix"
- the double stab
- the thot-card stab (thought-of card from three cards is stabbed to when named) \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Stabbed By Thought
"Three Trix"
The Double Stab
The Thot-Card Stab (thought-of card from three cards is stabbed to when named)
bagged stab \n knife and bag \n milbourne christopher \n don alan \n milbourne christopher's "super stab" in "hugard's magic monthly" october, 1948.
2000
in a class by himself — the legacy of don alan Milbourne Christopher, Don Alan
Bagged Stab
knife and bag
Inspired by
Milbourne Christopher's "Super Stab" in "Hugard's Magic Monthly" October, 1948.
loft \n covered by newspaper \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler \n card stab \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
2000
anam cara Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler
steel to ink \n knife stabbed in deck next to selection, then it is seen that the blade is printed on this card and only the knife handle remains, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Steel To Ink
knife stabbed in deck next to selection, then it is seen that the blade is printed on this card and only the knife handle remains, posed as a problem
two-card routine \n - effect no. 1: joker and ace of spades change places
- effect no. 2: joker on top, ace on the bottom vanish and are found together in the center
- effect no. 3: joker and ace pushed in the deck, travel to top and bottom
- effect no. 4: two numbers are called, counted and the cards found at those positions are joker
and ace
- effect no. 5: joker and ace reverse in the deck
- effect no. 6: spectator reverses one card behind his back, it is the joker
- effect no. 7: two selections are put face up into the deck, next to them the joker and the ace
are found
- effect no. 8: selections transform into joker and ace
- effect no. 9: two cards clipped by four paper clips are removed from the pocket, joker and ace \n paul curry \n john scarne \n myles lyons \n theodore annemann
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry, John Scarne, Myles Lyons, Theodore Annemann
Two-Card Routine
Effect No. 1: joker and ace of spades change places
Effect No. 2: joker on top, ace on the bottom vanish and are found together in the center
Effect No. 3: joker and ace pushed in the deck, travel to top and bottom
Effect No. 4: two numbers are called, counted and the cards found at those positions are joker
and ace
Effect No. 5: joker and ace reverse in the deck
Effect No. 6: spectator reverses one card behind his back, it is the joker
Effect No. 7: two selections are put face up into the deck, next to them the joker and the ace
are found
Effect No. 8: selections transform into joker and ace
Effect No. 9: two cards clipped by four paper clips are removed from the pocket, joker and ace