the fairy star \n five cards put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Fairy Star
five cards put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points
the card bouquet \n six cards are shot on a fake flower bouquet, they appear around the bouquet, optionally they change into 6 other selections, mechanical \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Card Bouquet
six cards are shot on a fake flower bouquet, they appear around the bouquet, optionally they change into 6 other selections, mechanical
the demon's head \n papier maché head rolls eyes and moves mouth, deck put in mouth, chosen cards fly out of mouth and appear between horns \n unknown \n the demon's head \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Demon's Head
papier maché head rolls eyes and moves mouth, deck put in mouth, chosen cards fly out of mouth and appear between horns
the black velvet banner \n three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Black Velvet Banner
three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk
the fairy star \n five cards lost and found, then teared up and put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Fairy Star
five cards lost and found, then teared up and put in pistol and shot on star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points
the card and smoke trick \n borrowed handkerchief on glass, card fired with pistol and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
variation in which blank card in glass becomes printed \n unknown \n the magic imprint \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Card and Smoke Trick
borrowed handkerchief on glass, card fired with pistol and pips appear on handkerchief, also smoke appears in glass
variation in which blank card in glass becomes printed
the velvet cloth for the production of cards \n three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
The Velvet Cloth for the Production of Cards
three cards are shot with pistol on velvet cloth, they appear stuck on it, flap silk
die gedankenübertragung \n no. 8, name of chosen cards appears on previously empty slate which is wrapped in newspaper, rope held to forehead of two spectators as comedy prop, mirror writing in chalk on newspaper \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die Gedankenübertragung
No. 8, name of chosen cards appears on previously empty slate which is wrapped in newspaper, rope held to forehead of two spectators as comedy prop, mirror writing in chalk on newspaper
der kartenstern \n no. 4, five cards selected, deck thrown towards star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points \n unknown \n die kartenlaterne \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Kartenstern
No. 4, five cards selected, deck thrown towards star configuration apparatus where they appear on its five points
der teufelskopf \n no. 6, devil's head mask on which four cards appear, fourth one comes out of mouth \n unknown \n der teufelskopf \n unknown \n die faunmaske \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Der Teufelskopf
No. 6, devil's head mask on which four cards appear, fourth one comes out of mouth
der kartenstern \n five cards appear at end of star apparatus \n unknown \n conradis neuer kartenstern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Übertragung der gedanken von einer person auf die andere \n card appears in mirror writing on slate, comedy connection of spectators with rope on foreheads \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Übertragung der Gedanken von einer Person auf die andere
card appears in mirror writing on slate, comedy connection of spectators with rope on foreheads
kartenparade - der neue kartenteller \n three cards appear at edge of plate, apparatus attached to ungaffed plate with suction device \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n magische potpourri \n eduard hensel \n der teller als kartenscheibe \n carl willmann
1897
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Kartenparade - der neue Kartenteller
three cards appear at edge of plate, apparatus attached to ungaffed plate with suction device
ein variété-programm \n patter by eduard hensel
- entrée (glove shrinks and becomes stocking)
- das durchdringen der materie (glass through hat)
- glasphänomen (two silk travel from bottle to bottle)
- schützenliesl (queen of clubs chosen, in a large target appears a woman in queen of clubs dress) \n unknown \n das durchdringen der materie \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n ein variété-programm \n unknown
1898
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Ein Variété-Programm
patter by Eduard Hensel
Entrée (glove shrinks and becomes stocking)
Das Durchdringen der Materie (glass through hat)
Glasphänomen (two silk travel from bottle to bottle)
Schützenliesl (Queen of Clubs chosen, in a large target appears a woman in Queen of Clubs dress)
die verbrannte und wieder entstandene karte \n card at any number force (palmed card replaced when named number is reached), card burned and reappears in cage \n hugo kramer
1898
die zauberwelt Hugo Kramer
Die verbrannte und wieder entstandene Karte
card at any number force (palmed card replaced when named number is reached), card burned and reappears in cage
der kobold in der flasche \n no. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical \n samuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler! Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
Der Kobold in der Flasche
No. 36, name of chosen card or sum of numbers appears on paper in bottle, chemical
romans kartenfahne \n no. 47, three cards vanish from deck and reappear at flag/silk \n samuel "st. roman" thiersfeld
1899
jedermann zauberkünstler! Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld
Romans Kartenfahne
No. 47, three cards vanish from deck and reappear at flag/silk
der hut als zielscheibe \n two cards burned and shot on top hat, they reappear stuck to bottom of top hat \n carl willmann
1899
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Der Hut als Zielscheibe
two cards burned and shot on top hat, they reappear stuck to bottom of top hat
der orientalische zauberspiegel \n handheld mirror with black surface instead of mirror, image of card appears and vanishes on black surface \n josef löffler
1900
die zauberwelt Josef Löffler
Der orientalische Zauberspiegel
handheld mirror with black surface instead of mirror, image of card appears and vanishes on black surface
"mephisto" der lebende teufelskopf \n slate on table on stage with drawing of devil's head, head moves and coughs out selection \n ferdinand hügelin
1901
die zauberwelt Ferdinand Hügelin
"Mephisto" der lebende Teufelskopf
slate on table on stage with drawing of devil's head, head moves and coughs out selection
my friend in thibet \n card put in a box, two blank cards in envelopes with pencils, on chosen blank card name of selection appears \n professor hoffmann
1903
later magic Professor Hoffmann
My Friend in Thibet
card put in a box, two blank cards in envelopes with pencils, on chosen blank card name of selection appears
der teller als kartenscheibe \n three cards appear at edge of plate \n carl willmann \n kartenparade - der neue kartenteller \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1903
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
das magische kartentrio \n three cards appear behind the neck of performer, construction under jacket that pushes three cards up the collar \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Das magische Kartentrio
three cards appear behind the neck of performer, construction under jacket that pushes three cards up the collar
die drei kartenakrobaten \n deck tossed up onto head of performer, three selections remain standing on performer's head \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Die drei Kartenakrobaten
deck tossed up onto head of performer, three selections remain standing on performer's head
conradi's uhr- und kartentrick \n borrowed watch vanishes, card selected, both reappear in frame on a stand \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Conradi's Uhr- und Kartentrick
borrowed watch vanishes, card selected, both reappear in frame on a stand
conradis neuer kartenstern \n "new card star", using black art to hide the hiding place, five cards appear at end of star apparatus \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n der kartenstern \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Conradis neuer Kartenstern
"new card star", using black art to hide the hiding place, five cards appear at end of star apparatus
der name einer von einem zuschauer gedachten karte erscheint auf einem in einem glase befindlichen papier geschrieben \n piece of paper crumped up and put in glass, name of (forced) selection appears on it \n dr. costa brito
1904
die zauberwelt Dr. Costa Brito
Der Name einer von einem Zuschauer gedachten Karte erscheint auf einem in einem Glase befindlichen Papier geschrieben
piece of paper crumped up and put in glass, name of (forced) selection appears on it
the card in the watch \n borrowed watch wrapped in handkerchief, miniature of it appears in box of watch, two methods \n yank hoe
1909
the art of magic Yank Hoe
The Card in the Watch
borrowed watch wrapped in handkerchief, miniature of it appears in box of watch, two methods
the card in the frame \n card appears in frame, with information on trick frames \n unknown \n framing the sandman \n vanni bossi
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
The Card in the Frame
card appears in frame, with information on trick frames
sympathy \n black and red handkerchief put in envelope, selection made, image of card is shown cut out of silk with matching color, cut-out parts are stuck to inside of handkerchief in card configuration \n edward bagshawe
1924
exclusive problems in magic Edward Bagshawe
Sympathy
black and red handkerchief put in envelope, selection made, image of card is shown cut out of silk with matching color, cut-out parts are stuck to inside of handkerchief in card configuration
cigarette and card \n tin box with fifty cigarettes, card is selected and handkerchief vanished, when box is opened, handkerchief is found and cigarettes arranged themselves to form the name of the selection \n oswald rae \n "cigarette card" in "the sphinx"
1930
original magic Oswald Rae
Cigarette and Card
tin box with fifty cigarettes, card is selected and handkerchief vanished, when box is opened, handkerchief is found and cigarettes arranged themselves to form the name of the selection
the black brand \n wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead \n dr. stanley jaks \n der schwarze brand \n dr. stanley jaks \n black brand \n dr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dr. Stanley Jaks
The Black Brand
wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead
picture of a prophecy \n matches in matchbook vanish and name of selection appears written inside \n frank chapman \n jack keyes
1939
chap's scrapbook Frank Chapman, Jack Keyes
Picture of a Prophecy
matches in matchbook vanish and name of selection appears written inside
bagging the card \n one half card of cut deck is selected, ribbon placed in paper bag and bag is bursted, other half of selection appears \n joseph ovette
1940
fast ones Joseph Ovette
Bagging The Card
one half card of cut deck is selected, ribbon placed in paper bag and bag is bursted, other half of selection appears
the spirit crochet \n selection is placed inside box with needle and thread, chosen symbol is found woven on the card \n eddie joseph
1940 ca.
original tricks Eddie Joseph
The Spirit Crochet
selection is placed inside box with needle and thread, chosen symbol is found woven on the card
elliott at the bar \n deck with selection put on top of beer glass, name of card appears written into beer foam \n bruce elliott
1941
the jinx 101-151 Bruce Elliott
Elliott at the Bar
deck with selection put on top of beer glass, name of card appears written into beer foam
sympathetic pips \n blank card with loose pips placed in envelope, pips arrange themselves onto card to match selection (which for no reason travels to pocket) \n frank stobbart
1941
the jinx 101-151 Frank Stobbart
Sympathetic Pips
blank card with loose pips placed in envelope, pips arrange themselves onto card to match selection (which for no reason travels to pocket)
the four g men \n card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer
1941
six more hummers Bob Hummer
The Four G Men
card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art
a little quickie \n spectator holds deck with coin on top, deck ripped out of his hand, coin remains with miniature selection stuck on it \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1942
prepared cards and accessories Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
A Little Quickie
spectator holds deck with coin on top, deck ripped out of his hand, coin remains with miniature selection stuck on it
scrambled thoughtwaves \n two cards are selected and deck put into pocket, cards transform into the thoughts of the spectator's (stripper, famous actor etc.) cards are eventually found and deck is normal again \n clayton rawson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Clayton Rawson
Scrambled Thoughtwaves
two cards are selected and deck put into pocket, cards transform into the thoughts of the spectator's (stripper, famous actor etc.) cards are eventually found and deck is normal again
slate sleights \n with small slates, two routines
- the great oriental enigma (selected card appears written on slates, two flaps)
- ghost writer's cramp (four messages, one on each side) \n clayton rawson
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Clayton Rawson
Slate Sleights
with small slates, two routines
The Great Oriental Enigma (selected card appears written on slates, two flaps)
Ghost Writer's Cramp (four messages, one on each side)
the spirit match \n initials of card appear on head of burnt match \n john c. holoubeck \n thesis \n frederick mosteller \n the photographic match \n russell swann \n bookmatch card index \n bobby bernard
1944
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv John C. Holoubeck
the flying pips \n two pieces of black cardboard are fastend together with rubber bands, with toy pistol pips of selection are shot away and they are correctly arranged between cardboards \n unknown
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv
Unknown
The Flying Pips
two pieces of black cardboard are fastend together with rubber bands, with toy pistol pips of selection are shot away and they are correctly arranged between cardboards
card on light bulb \n electric light bulb, cards are sprung against the light bulb and the silhouette of the card appears on it \n king stevenson
1946
the phoenix 101-150 King Stevenson
Card on Light Bulb
electric light bulb, cards are sprung against the light bulb and the silhouette of the card appears on it
william's fantastic fez \n performer wears a fez, cuckoo on springs comes out with the selection \n billy mccomb
1947
the first book of william Billy McComb
William's Fantastic Fez
performer wears a fez, cuckoo on springs comes out with the selection
in the ring \n spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in any ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n im ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n a mate from wonderland \n unknown \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Dr. Stanley Jaks
In the Ring
spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring
gambler's ghost \n name of selection appear on card fan \n edward clinkscale \n eugene taylor
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Edward Clinkscale, Eugene Taylor
spirit photography \n image of chosen card appears on photographic paper in envelope, two methods \n unknown \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5
Unknown
Spirit Photography
image of chosen card appears on photographic paper in envelope, two methods
mortell \n selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper \n dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott \n jaks totenkopfexperiment \n dr. stanley jaks \n mortell \n dr. stanley jaks
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bruce Elliott
Mortell
selected card appears on a paper under skull, flash paper
a gag with a queen \n queen forced, pretty girl picture at end of telescope, telescope used to divine card \n mcgregor
1949
grant's inner circle magazine McGregor
A Gag with a Queen
Queen forced, pretty girl picture at end of telescope, telescope used to divine card
the deaf-mute card trick \n gag in which jumbo card version of selection is produced from pocket \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Deaf-Mute Card Trick
gag in which jumbo card version of selection is produced from pocket
how many spots \n five of diamonds forced, nine of diamonds produced, then shown that four spots have been torn off \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
How Many Spots
Five of Diamonds forced, Nine of Diamonds produced, then shown that four spots have been torn off
parachute \n cards are thrown into the air, selection floats down on a little parachute \n don alan \n chute \n van abernathy
1950
ireland's yearbooks Don Alan
Parachute
cards are thrown into the air, selection floats down on a little parachute
a card stunt \n name of selection is stamped on back of spectator's hand \n don alan \n heba haba magic \n patrick page
1950
ireland's yearbooks Don Alan
A Card Stunt
name of selection is stamped on back of spectator's hand
the four blacks \n image of selection appears on black plastic card \n dr. stanley jaks \n the ultra slate message \n dr. jacob daley \n die vier schwarzen karten \n dr. stanley jaks \n blank jaks \n steven hamilton \n vic allen \n four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
letter mystery \n card is divined with a set of letter cards \n dr. stanley jaks \n das buchstabenmysterium \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
in the ring \n spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n im ring \n dr. stanley jaks
1951
who is this dr. jaks? Dr. Stanley Jaks
In the Ring
spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring
jocko - the great \n routine with hand puppet, puppet makes handkerchief vanishes and appear and disappear, performs a mini die box and eventually finds selected card \n james g. thompson jr. \n jocko the great \n james g. thompson jr.
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 James G. Thompson Jr.
Jocko - The Great
routine with hand puppet, puppet makes handkerchief vanishes and appear and disappear, performs a mini die box and eventually finds selected card
pavane for a pagan \n three balls of paper, red black and white, color of chosen card is named and the colored ball opened. part is missing and forms the card on the white ball \n peter warlock
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Peter Warlock
Pavane for a Pagan
three balls of paper, red black and white, color of chosen card is named and the colored ball opened. Part is missing and forms the card on the white ball
the four g men \n card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer
1952
ireland's yearbooks Bob Hummer
The Four G Men
card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art
thimble snake \n mini snake rises from thimble with miniature selection, inspired by an idea with static electricity by c. b. yohe \n john murray \n the back room \n bruce elliott
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 John Murray
Thimble Snake
mini snake rises from thimble with miniature selection, inspired by an idea with static electricity by C. B. Yohe
memento \n small blank cards are numbered, on one side a sticker appears and under it a miniature version of the selection can be found \n don tanner
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Don Tanner
Memento
small blank cards are numbered, on one side a sticker appears and under it a miniature version of the selection can be found
jocko the great \n routine with hand puppet, puppet makes handkerchief vanishes and appear and disappear, performs a mini die box and eventually finds selected card \n james g. thompson jr. \n jocko - the great \n james g. thompson jr.
1956
the best in magic James G. Thompson Jr.
Jocko the Great
routine with hand puppet, puppet makes handkerchief vanishes and appear and disappear, performs a mini die box and eventually finds selected card
in any ring \n spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring, with any ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks
1956
the new phoenix 301-348 Dr. Stanley Jaks
In Any Ring
spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring, with any ring
front page cards \n three selections cut out of paper sheet, eight of hearts, eight of spades, four of diamonds \n tonny van dommelen \n kultiviertes karten-chaos \n detlef "desimo" simon
1956
unconventional magic Tonny Van Dommelen
Front Page Cards
three selections cut out of paper sheet, Eight of Hearts, Eight of Spades, Four of Diamonds
jumbo card trick \n deck in pocket, jumbo card produced from it which matches selection, changes into later second selection, chicago opener structure \n henry bihari
1957
26 originals Henry Bihari
Jumbo Card Trick
deck in pocket, jumbo card produced from it which matches selection, changes into later second selection, Chicago Opener structure
op-trick-al illusion \n two of diamonds selected, ace of diamonds found, but when held before the eye correctly, two diamonds are seen, optical illusion \n karrell fox
1960
comedy a la card Karrell Fox
Op-Trick-al Illusion
Two of Diamonds selected, Ace of Diamonds found, but when held before the eye correctly, two Diamonds are seen, optical illusion
cardician blendo \n three card silks with wrong cards change into large silk with selection \n karrell fox \n cardician blendo revisited \n karrell fox
1960
comedy a la card Karrell Fox
Cardician Blendo
three card silks with wrong cards change into large silk with selection
jason's favorite \n big and small valued cards are found as jumbo and miniature cards from deck in pocket \n karrell fox \n george jason \n giant count \n christoph borer
1960
comedy a la card Karrell Fox, George Jason
Jason's Favorite
big and small valued cards are found as jumbo and miniature cards from deck in pocket
hypnotic card rise \n using zebra coin, hypnotic disc attached on lapel, miniature of selection appears \n henry durkin
1960
ireland's yearbooks Henry Durkin
Hypnotic Card Rise
using Zebra Coin, hypnotic disc attached on lapel, miniature of selection appears
coptic enigma \n automatic writing turns out to be the name of selection, when looked at in mirror \n robert parrish \n automatic writing \n bill woodfield
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert Parrish
Coptic Enigma
automatic writing turns out to be the name of selection, when looked at in mirror
die vier schwarzen karten \n image of selection appears on black plastic card \n dr. stanley jaks \n the four blacks \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
im ring \n spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks \n in the ring \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Im Ring
spectator sees selection from an other spectator in a finger ring
jaks totenkopfexperiment \n name of card appears on piece of flash paper, with miniature skull \n dr. stanley jaks \n mortell \n dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Jaks Totenkopfexperiment
name of card appears on piece of flash paper, with miniature skull
das buchstabenmysterium \n card is divined with a set of letter cards \n dr. stanley jaks \n letter mystery \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
der schwarze brand \n wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead \n dr. stanley jaks \n the black brand \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Der schwarze Brand
wrong card transforms into card with picture of performer with card on forehead
dr. jaks kartenbluff \n selected card is shuffled into the deck and cards put in inside jacket pocket, small number is named and on that position performer produces a jumbo card which has the same value as the selection \n dr. stanley jaks \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n bigger? \n patrick page \n milbourne christopher
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Kartenbluff
selected card is shuffled into the deck and cards put in inside jacket pocket, small number is named and on that position performer produces a jumbo card which has the same value as the selection
bagged \n cards in bag, selection is found, face drawn on bag, mouth is a slit where card is pushed out \n jack ketch
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 Jack Ketch
Bagged
cards in bag, selection is found, face drawn on bag, mouth is a slit where card is pushed out
message in ashes \n name of selection appears on business card inside card box \n don tanner \n noch ein paar effektideen - 2. \n don tanner \n kartenchangier-kassetten-tricks \n don tanner
1962
ireland's yearbooks Don Tanner
Message in Ashes
name of selection appears on business card inside card box
pip pip \n blank card and several pips are placed inside card box, when opened again some pips attached to blank card to from selection \n don tanner
1962
ireland's yearbooks Don Tanner
Pip Pip
blank card and several pips are placed inside card box, when opened again some pips attached to blank card to from selection
true value \n card with all suits and values is placed inside card box, when opened again value and suit from selection are circled \n don tanner
1962
ireland's yearbooks Don Tanner
True Value
card with all suits and values is placed inside card box, when opened again value and suit from selection are circled
ringer \n gummed reinforcement rings and business cards placed inside card box, when opened rings found on card to form selection \n don tanner
1962
ireland's yearbooks Don Tanner
Ringer
gummed reinforcement rings and business cards placed inside card box, when opened rings found on card to form selection
stabbing in the dark \n card and small dagger placed inside box, when opened again, card is found pierced \n don tanner
1962
ireland's yearbooks Don Tanner
Stabbing in the Dark
card and small dagger placed inside box, when opened again, card is found pierced
you joker! \n gag, mirror on compass, spectator looks into it and sees himself, selection of a joker \n u. f. grant
1963
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
You Joker!
gag, mirror on compass, spectator looks into it and sees himself, selection of a joker
lock-it \n lock and cards are dropped in a bag, selection found on lock, see p. 428 for idea by lu brent \n karl fulves
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Lock-It
lock and cards are dropped in a bag, selection found on lock, see p. 428 for idea by Lu Brent
sense of touch \n comedy routine with cards, case and knife in bag, with a jumbo card, p. 241 for further reference, p. 246 for idea by robert eagle \n don nielson \n milbourne christopher in hugard's magic monthly, march 1946 \n sense of touch perfected \n horace e. bennett \n a big card \n don nielsen
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Don Nielson
Sense of Touch
comedy routine with cards, case and knife in bag, with a jumbo card, p. 241 for further reference, p. 246 for idea by Robert Eagle
Related to
Milbourne Christopher in Hugard's Magic Monthly, March 1946
the abacus and eknarf \n small copy of selection appears on abacus, repeated with different card, third card is found with small computer, deck is placed inside computer which switches it to a brainwave deck \n harry g. franke
1968
ireland's yearbooks Harry G. Franke
The Abacus and Eknarf
small copy of selection appears on Abacus, repeated with different card, third card is found with small computer, deck is placed inside computer which switches it to a Brainwave deck
bomb-burst revelation \n ballon is burst, confetti and silk with reproduction of card appear \n steve dixon
1970
the compleat magick - volume 1 Steve Dixon
Bomb-Burst Revelation
ballon is burst, confetti and silk with reproduction of card appear
from a mentalist's notebook \n two glimpsed cards vanish from deck and appear inside envelope on insurance policy \n james auer
1970
ireland's yearbooks James Auer
From A Mentalist's Notebook
two glimpsed cards vanish from deck and appear inside envelope on Insurance Policy
mind projection \n image of chosen card appears on blank card, under handkerchief, plastic placed in front of blank card \n floyd shotts \n frank novotny
1970
ireland's yearbooks Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny
Mind Projection
image of chosen card appears on blank card, under handkerchief, plastic placed in front of blank card
target shooting, anyone? \n easy method for jumbo sidekick, gun shot on table and vase falls over, then bullseye change into picture of selection \n floyd shotts \n frank novotny
1970
ireland's yearbooks Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny
Target Shooting, Anyone?
easy method for Jumbo Sidekick, gun shot on table and vase falls over, then bullseye change into picture of selection
all tied up \n selection is found, rest of the deck turns out to be an electric deck \n floyd shotts \n frank novotny
1970
ireland's yearbooks Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny
All Tied Up
selection is found, rest of the deck turns out to be an Electric Deck
the curse of scotland \n no. 10, miniature bottle of scotch from card case, miniature card inside \n val andrews
1970 (ca.)
the idiot at the card table Val Andrews
The Curse of Scotland
No. 10, miniature bottle of scotch from card case, miniature card inside
for bald-headed "idiots" only \n no. 31, gag, card written on head of performer with lipstick \n val andrews
1970 (ca.)
the idiot at the card table Val Andrews
For Bald-Headed "Idiots" Only
No. 31, gag, card written on head of performer with lipstick
the posse comitatus \n western story, selection ends up with a hole, using a cap pistol \n guy thompson
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Guy Thompson
The Posse Comitatus
western story, selection ends up with a hole, using a cap pistol
thought picture \n ghost photo à la ted serious, index of selection appears, fake camera \n al portwood
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Al Portwood
Thought Picture
ghost photo à la Ted Serious, index of selection appears, fake camera
the touch of white magic! \n picture of selection appears on one of four blank cards \n gaylord e. hill
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Gaylord E. Hill
The Touch of White Magic!
picture of selection appears on one of four blank cards
ghost writer \n as robert ellis, history of the out to lunch, name of card appears on paper \n bob ellis
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Bob Ellis
Ghost Writer
as Robert Ellis, history of the Out to Lunch, name of card appears on paper
magic's new team....you and houdini \n card appears in cigarette case, presentation of talking to houdini's ghost, spirit telephone \n stan blumenthal
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Stan Blumenthal
Magic's New Team....You and Houdini
card appears in cigarette case, presentation of talking to Houdini's ghost, spirit telephone
w. c. fields does a card trick \n talking with voice on record, revelation of a playing card \n sid fleischman
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Sid Fleischman
W. C. Fields Does a Card Trick
talking with voice on record, revelation of a playing card
two-dollar pipe dream \n spectator reveals card when looking in smoke, engraved pipe \n stan blumenthal
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Stan Blumenthal
Two-Dollar Pipe Dream
spectator reveals card when looking in smoke, engraved pipe
three cards and a newspaper \n newspaper is used to devine three selections by tearing parts out of it, includes a restoration phase \n tony binarelli
1972
card cavalcade Tony Binarelli
Three Cards and a Newspaper
newspaper is used to devine three selections by tearing parts out of it, includes a restoration phase
token trickery \n metal token with performer's name engraved, it changes into name of selection \n sid lorraine
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sid Lorraine
Token Trickery
metal token with performer's name engraved, it changes into name of selection
playing card spirit slates \n name of selection appears on sticker on a odd-backed card, half-forcing deck \n john a. novak
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 John A. Novak
Playing Card Spirit Slates
name of selection appears on sticker on a odd-backed card, half-forcing deck
the mentaplant \n volt meter attached to plant, movement when spectator's card is shown \n calvin thompson
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Calvin Thompson
The Mentaplant
volt meter attached to plant, movement when spectator's card is shown
sugar transfer \n initials of selection appear on skin of spectator, sugar cube as stamp \n francis carlyle
1975
the magic of francis carlyle Francis Carlyle
Sugar Transfer
initials of selection appear on skin of spectator, sugar cube as stamp
almost, complete coverage \n gag in which the selection is the only card missing in 52-on-1 card/policy card \n karrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
Almost, Complete Coverage
gag in which the selection is the only card missing in 52-on-1 card/policy card
"blotch-splotch" \n rorschach test presentation, ink in paper becomes a single club for ace of clubs \n karrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
"Blotch-Splotch"
Rorschach test presentation, ink in paper becomes a single club for Ace of Clubs
bullseye card trick \n shot on deck, selection flies out, bullet hole through selection, "sure-shot"
- the second version (a lipstick lip print appears on card) \n karrell fox
1976
clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox
Bullseye Card Trick
shot on deck, selection flies out, bullet hole through selection, "Sure-Shot"
The Second Version (a lipstick lip print appears on card)
the "spirits" correct a mistake \n slate filled with letters, wiped clean, name of chosen card appears on slate \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The "Spirits" Correct a Mistake
slate filled with letters, wiped clean, name of chosen card appears on slate
kartenstechen superb \n comedy routine in which table breaks down during card stabbing routine, at bottom of table is giant selection \n ken green \n alf strack \n mo howarth \n abracadabra, 1957/1958
1976
intermagic Ken Green, Alf Strack, Mo Howarth
Kartenstechen Superb
comedy routine in which table breaks down during card stabbing routine, at bottom of table is giant selection
out of the flying pan... \n card chosen and put in pan, fire made, lid closed, giant flapping fly inside, it holds selection \n stephen minch
1977
creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch
Out of the Flying Pan...
card chosen and put in pan, fire made, lid closed, giant flapping fly inside, it holds selection
a big card \n card selected, deck in paper bag, jumbo card of selection removed, rest of deck vanishes \n don nielsen \n sense of touch \n don nielson
1977
the magic book Don Nielsen
A Big Card
card selected, deck in paper bag, jumbo card of selection removed, rest of deck vanishes
alpa-beta-cent \n alpha-beta-cent, alphabet cards show name of selection when spread out, two methods \n harry lorayne
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Harry Lorayne
Alpa-Beta-Cent
Alpha-Beta-Cent, alphabet cards show name of selection when spread out, two methods
edition addition \n name of selection found in newspaper add, card vanishes from deck \n steve beam
1978
they don't make trap doors like they used to do or you too can walk on water Steve Beam
Edition Addition
name of selection found in newspaper add, card vanishes from deck
dancing queen \n selection appears as a tattoo on performers body \n steve beam
1978
they don't make trap doors like they used to do or you too can walk on water Steve Beam
electrocution \n card is found using an x-ray machine, humorous routine \n steve beam \n lou derman's "the x-ray" in "add comedy to your act"
1978
they don't make trap doors like they used to do or you too can walk on water Steve Beam
Electrocution
card is found using an X-Ray machine, humorous routine
Inspired by
Lou Derman's "The X-Ray" in "Add Comedy to your Act"
the polaroid wallet \n card is plastic inside plastic wallet, picture of performer and miniature of selection appear on card, camera presentation \n stephen tucker
1978
close up sorcercy Stephen Tucker
The Polaroid Wallet
card is plastic inside plastic wallet, picture of performer and miniature of selection appear on card, camera presentation
the demon's head \n (the saytr's head), head rolls eyes and moves mouth, deck put in mouth, chosen cards fly out of mouth and appear between horns or in mouth, different methods \n unknown \n the demon's head \n unknown
1978/76
more classic magic with apparatus
Unknown
The Demon's Head
(The Saytr's Head), head rolls eyes and moves mouth, deck put in mouth, chosen cards fly out of mouth and appear between horns or in mouth, different methods
the pillar of the magi \n apparatus, figure on stand catches selections flying out of a box, different methods \n jean-eugène robert-houdin \n unknown
1978/76
more classic magic with apparatus Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Unknown
The Pillar of the Magi
apparatus, figure on stand catches selections flying out of a box, different methods
rub out! \n gag prediction is erased, name of card remains, using eraser-mate pen \n looy simonoff \n norman ashworth
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Looy Simonoff, Norman Ashworth
Rub Out!
gag prediction is erased, name of card remains, using Eraser-Mate Pen
cassette (side b) \n humorous dialogue with prerecorded voice, selection has different back \n gerald deutsch \n richard kaufman
1979
cardmagic Gerald Deutsch, Richard Kaufman
Cassette (Side B)
humorous dialogue with prerecorded voice, selection has different back
psychogenic \n polaroid camera effects
- psychogenic #1 (performer vanishes from picture)
- psychogenic #2 (performer holds card, but on picture the performer is invisible)
- psychogenic #3 (performer with card appears in picture)
- psychogenic #4 (transparent image of performer appears in picture)
- psychogenic #5 (later selection appears in picture)
- notes (signed selection appears in picture) \n father cyprian \n 3 vues \n karl fulves
1979
the chronicles Father Cyprian
Psychogenic
polaroid camera effects
Psychogenic #1 (performer vanishes from picture)
Psychogenic #2 (performer holds card, but on picture the performer is invisible)
Psychogenic #3 (performer with card appears in picture)
Psychogenic #4 (transparent image of performer appears in picture)
Psychogenic #5 (later selection appears in picture)
the talking card box \n on marvin berger card box with plastic strip that generates sentence when clicked with finger nail, bottle application \n karl fulves \n from ron zollweg \n ronald zollweg
1979
interlocutor Karl Fulves
The Talking Card Box
on Marvin Berger card box with plastic strip that generates sentence when clicked with finger nail, bottle application
grown up hofzinser \n four jumbo aces, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became the ace \n roy walton \n elastic ace \n jerry k. hartman \n the lemming ace exchange \n simon lovell \n woogie \n christoph borer \n roy walton
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
Grown Up Hofzinser
four jumbo Aces, suit that matches selection is turned-over and when turned over the jumbo card became the selection and the selection became the Ace
bullseye \n six bullet holes in spectator's card, with gun \n larry becker \n alan alan's "sharpshooter", 1960s.
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
the four g men \n card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art \n bob hummer \n the four g men \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
The Four G Men
card is divined, name of cards printed on four cards, with newspaper black art
hummeristic \n message appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: the ashes reveal
#2: ghost force
#3: transference of thought
#4: a magic business card
#5: ghost envelope \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummeristic
message appears on blank card, by rubbing ashes on it
#1: The Ashes Reveal
#2: Ghost Force
#3: Transference of Thought
#4: A Magic Business Card
#5: Ghost Envelope
pen pal \n automatic writing, scribble is erased with erased and name of selection remains \n ray grismer
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Ray Grismer
Pen Pal
automatic writing, scribble is erased with erased and name of selection remains
die teleskopkarte \n spectator selects eight of hearts, ace prediction is pulled long until there are eight pips, gag card \n fred lowe
1980
intermagic Fred Lowe
Die Teleskopkarte
spectator selects Eight of Hearts, Ace prediction is pulled long until there are eight pips, gag card
abort \n selection vanishes with a big bang and four parts appear on the back of the four aces, see also p. 269 \n stephen tucker
1981
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Abort
selection vanishes with a big bang and four parts appear on the back of the four aces, see also p. 269
dunninger's blink! \n spectator divines card, sees image of card while staring at the wall \n walter b. gibson
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Walter B. Gibson
Dunninger's Blink!
spectator divines card, sees image of card while staring at the wall
the tiddlywinks change \n coin visibly changes from copper to silver under shot glass, or miniature card appears on coin \n tom gagnon \n the tiddlywinks change \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original Tom Gagnon
The Tiddlywinks Change
coin visibly changes from copper to silver under shot glass, or miniature card appears on coin
instant location \n torn and taped card changes into torn and taped jumbo card of same value \n phillip young
1982
fingers don't entertain, people do Phillip Young
Instant Location
torn and taped card changes into torn and taped jumbo card of same value
have-a-cardo \n routine, card is divined, found reversed in deck, sliding pip and card silk, see p. 254 for corrections \n alex east
1982
spell-binder Alex East
Have-a-Cardo
routine, card is divined, found reversed in deck, sliding pip and card silk, see p. 254 for corrections
pip-pip \n two spectator name a card from invisible deck, cards are found stapled together in real deck, pip secretly shown \n william goldman
1982
spell-binder William Goldman
Pip-Pip
two spectator name a card from invisible deck, cards are found stapled together in real deck, pip secretly shown
on the other \n queen of spades is holding the six of spades in the standard illustration, this is used for revelations \n stephen tucker
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
On the Other
Queen of Spades is holding the Six of Spades in the standard illustration, this is used for revelations
simplex \n four-card packet, a card (four of diamonds) changes back and one corner so it predicts the three of diamonds \n stephen tucker
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Simplex
four-card packet, a card (Four of Diamonds) changes back and one corner so it predicts the Three of Diamonds
pandemonium \n - growing deck gag (higham)
- trouser pocket as servante (higham)
- card revelation gag with two spectators selecting the same card (tucker)
- five coins travel from hand to hand and then change into one coin (tucker)
- cutting the aces, bilis/ marlo variation idea (monmoine) \n justin higham \n stephen tucker \n pascal monmoine
1983
spell-binder Justin Higham, Stephen Tucker, Pascal Monmoine
Pandemonium
growing Deck gag (Higham)
trouser pocket as servante (Higham)
card revelation gag with two spectators selecting the same card (Tucker)
five coins travel from hand to hand and then change into one coin (Tucker)
Cutting the Aces, Bilis/ Marlo variation idea (Monmoine)
mechanical pack routine \n mechanical deck presentation, deck is screwed together and selection found fixed on the bottom \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n thelectronicards \n earle oakes
1983
spell-binder Johnny "J.J." Johnston
Mechanical Pack Routine
mechanical deck presentation, deck is screwed together and selection found fixed on the bottom
playing with time \n watch of spectator moves forwards or backwards as wished by spectator, name of card found engraved on performer's watch which also stops \n martin breese
1983
spell-binder Martin Breese
Playing with Time
watch of spectator moves forwards or backwards as wished by spectator, name of card found engraved on performer's watch which also stops
indexlink \n indices of three cards spell jak, indicates they selected jack. three cards then change to other three jacks. \n stephen tucker
1984
the card-mad-gic of stephen tucker Stephen Tucker
Indexlink
Indices of three cards spell JAK, indicates they selected Jack. Three cards then change to other three Jacks.
compu-card \n computer reveals wrong card, selection is changed to match prediction, then computer cursor is moved magically, code to program it on the computer \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #6 \n steve beam
1984
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Compu-Card
computer reveals wrong card, selection is changed to match prediction, then computer cursor is moved magically, code to program it on the computer
old spell - new twist \n "this is your card" is spelled to find selection, these words are also found printed on card, duplicate \n sid lorraine
1984
fork full of appetizers - book 2 Sid Lorraine
Old Spell - New Twist
"This is your card" is spelled to find selection, these words are also found printed on card, duplicate
fountain top \n mountain dew used to have a card printed in the bottle cap, selection is reveald \n jerry huckaby
1985
the trapdoor — volume one Jerry Huckaby
Fountain Top
Mountain Dew used to have a card printed in the bottle cap, selection is reveald
sharpshooter \n no. 75, popgun folded from paper, opens with bang when shaken, name of card appears on it \n karl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Sharpshooter
No. 75, popgun folded from paper, opens with bang when shaken, name of card appears on it
spy story \n story trick, paper with sentence (archer call up base) is folded and cut by spectator, then pieces are dealt in two piles and the selected forms the name of the selected card \n jack yates
1986
clue and other mysteries Jack Yates
Spy Story
story trick, paper with sentence (Archer Call Up Base) is folded and cut by spectator, then pieces are dealt in two piles and the selected forms the name of the selected card
jimmy revisited \n more ideas on the thing and puppet hand finds card, mr. jimmy \n john riggs \n the thing \n john riggs \n the thing returns again \n bud whitford \n and again \n bud whitford
1986
the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs
Jimmy Revisited
more ideas on The Thing and puppet hand finds card, Mr. Jimmy
thumbs down \n comedy routine, performer's finger vanishes from hand and appears on selection \n wayne kyzer
1986
the trapdoor — volume one Wayne Kyzer
Thumbs Down
comedy routine, performer's finger vanishes from hand and appears on selection
a "hare-raising" illusion \n male picture card chosen, when it is eventually found, it has grown a beard \n karrell fox \n mickey ostaski
1986
for my next trick... Karrell Fox, Mickey Ostaski
A "Hare-Raising" Illusion
male picture card chosen, when it is eventually found, it has grown a beard