le cygne ingénieux. \n swan in basin moves by its own, moves to letters to form chosen word, anagram method with words on cards (variation of guyot's method) \n henri decremps \n the learned little swan, one of mr. breslaw's grand deceptions \n philip breslaw
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée Henri Decremps
Le Cygne ingénieux.
swan in basin moves by its own, moves to letters to form chosen word, anagram method with words on cards (variation of Guyot's method)
divination d'un montant d'argent \n divination of an amount of money contained in the purse of a spectator \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
Divination d'un montant d'argent
Divination of an amount of money contained in the purse of a spectator
divination du montant d'argent expliqué \n divination of an amount of money contained in the purse of a spectator from p. 29 explained \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
Divination du montant d'argent expliqué
Divination of an amount of money contained in the purse of a spectator from p. 29 explained
to name the article taken by each of four persons \n four objects pocketed while performer is out of room, but linked to four memorized punch-marked cards \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
To name the Article taken by each of Four Persons
four objects pocketed while performer is out of room, but linked to four memorized punch-marked cards
modernes gedankenlesen \n one of six knifes chosen and a target selected, medium or performer comes into room and divines knife and target, secret signs \n unknown
1898
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Modernes Gedankenlesen
one of six knifes chosen and a target selected, medium or performer comes into room and divines knife and target, secret signs
die dressierte fliege \n fake fly divines things by moving on a board that has a grid with the alphabet and letters, secret (small) assistant behind board and magnet \n unknown \n briefkasten \n carl willmann
1899
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die dressierte Fliege
fake fly divines things by moving on a board that has a grid with the alphabet and letters, secret (small) assistant behind board and magnet
die drei mystischen zahlen \n one of three numbers thought-of and predicted or divined, index with three predictions \n hänsel kastner
1903
die zauberwelt Hänsel Kastner
Die drei mystischen Zahlen
one of three numbers thought-of and predicted or divined, index with three predictions
the anna fay method \n apparently fey's method of billet reading, spectator keep the billet, medium is under a sheet or blindfolded, impression device in tablets and electronic transmitter (like a phone), with assistant \n anna eva fay
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Anna Eva Fay
The Anna Fay Method
apparently Fey's method of billet reading, spectator keep the billet, medium is under a sheet or blindfolded, impression device in tablets and electronic transmitter (like a phone), with assistant
the letter-mailing mystery \n no. 7, stack of chips with numbers, set of envelopes, envelope and postage chosen with stack of chips are divined \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new miscellaneous tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Letter-Mailing Mystery
No. 7, stack of chips with numbers, set of envelopes, envelope and postage chosen with stack of chips are divined
the mesmerized alarm clock \n no. 1, alarm clock set at any time by spectator and covered with napkin, hour divined \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new pocket tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Mesmerized Alarm Clock
No. 1, alarm clock set at any time by spectator and covered with napkin, hour divined
the impromptu mind reader \n no. 8, sixteen words written on numbered papers, one chosen and divined, with memory system for sixteen items \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new pocket tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Impromptu Mind Reader
No. 8, sixteen words written on numbered papers, one chosen and divined, with memory system for sixteen items
das zweite gesicht. \n no. 7, seven words or questions are written down and sealed in seven numbered envelopes \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1926
magische miniaturen Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
Das zweite Gesicht.
No. 7, seven words or questions are written down and sealed in seven numbered envelopes
psycho-analysis \n performer divines card and thought of name of a spectator by holding his wrist, then spectator divines thought of card from spectator \n oswald rae
1928
sub rosa Oswald Rae
Psycho-Analysis
performer divines card and thought of name of a spectator by holding his wrist, then spectator divines thought of card from spectator
mental coloring telepathy in silk \n six handkerchiefs, one is selected, medium enters room and knows which one \n stuart robson
1931
the book without a name Stuart Robson
Mental Coloring Telepathy in Silk
six handkerchiefs, one is selected, medium enters room and knows which one
the color-tell billiard balls \n several different colored balls, one is placed in a box and held by performer behind back, he divines the color \n theodore annemann
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann
The Color-Tell Billiard Balls
several different colored balls, one is placed in a box and held by performer behind back, he divines the color
jimmy valentine opens a safe \n performer cracks the code of a safe where his assistant is locked \n theodore annemann
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann
Jimmy Valentine Opens a Safe
performer cracks the code of a safe where his assistant is locked
spook pencils \n four pencils of different color, spectator writes with one of them and performer knows which color has been used \n tom sellers
1931
magical pleasantries Tom Sellers
Spook Pencils
four pencils of different color, spectator writes with one of them and performer knows which color has been used
a test for cigarettes \n blindfolded magician able to tell which cigarette was selected apparently by its smoke \n lu brent \n a test for cigarettes method no. 2 \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
A Test for Cigarettes
Blindfolded magician able to tell which cigarette was selected apparently by its smoke
a test for cigarettes method no. 2 \n same effect, different type of coding system \n lu brent \n a test for cigarettes \n lu brent
1932
novel magic Lu Brent
pin divination \n spectator pushes pin in any cigarette in a box and turns it over, cigarette found by performer \n tom sellers
1933
more secrets Tom Sellers
Pin Divination
spectator pushes pin in any cigarette in a box and turns it over, cigarette found by performer
an amazing dictionary feat \n word selected as performer is out of the room is divined by him, secret message inside pencil \n tom sellers
1933
more secrets Tom Sellers
An Amazing Dictionary Feat
word selected as performer is out of the room is divined by him, secret message inside pencil
the mystery of the blackboard \n information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution \n paul rosini \n the ultimate prediction - a "no smudge" swami \n george b. anderson \n addenda to "mystery of the blackboard \n thomas alan waters \n addenda to "mystery of the blackboard \n thomas alan waters
1934
the jinx 1-50 Paul Rosini
The Mystery of the Blackboard
information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution
a divination with matches \n number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by herbert r. hood \n fred demuth \n folder mathematics \n fred demuth \n match folder mind-reading \n fred demuth \n match mentalism \n fred demuth
1935
the jinx 1-50 Fred DeMuth
A Divination with Matches
number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by Herbert R. Hood
telepathy plus \n written question and name are divined ends with a picture duplication \n theodore annemann \n trinkle \n thomas alan waters
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
Telepathy Plus
written question and name are divined ends with a picture duplication
the mirror reflector \n peeking a drawing on a slate while covering it with a handkerchief \n theodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
The Mirror Reflector
peeking a drawing on a slate while covering it with a handkerchief
pencil reading \n method and two routines, divination of a calculation and spectator and performer always write the same number down \n theodore annemann \n (2) strange coincidence \n theodore annemann
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann
Pencil Reading
method and two routines, divination of a calculation and spectator and performer always write the same number down
greta annemann's eyes of the unknown \n writing of three face down cards is revealed in darkness \n theodore annemann \n blackout magic \n james g. thompson jr.
1935
mental bargain effects Theodore Annemann
Greta Annemann's Eyes of the Unknown
writing of three face down cards is revealed in darkness
alias divination \n several spectators write names on slips which are later correctly assigned, one of the names divined as well \n oscar weigle
1937
you'd be surprised Oscar Weigle
Alias Divination
several spectators write names on slips which are later correctly assigned, one of the names divined as well
a match divination \n number of matches in matchbook divined after tearing some out and adding digits \n unknown
1937
the magic annual for 1937
Unknown
A Match Divination
number of matches in matchbook divined after tearing some out and adding digits
one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n billet test \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
One Man Blackboard Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
billet test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin
Billet Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
an old trick simplified \n three spectator select a color disc and an amount of business cards, all is divined \n tom sellers
1939
scots magic Tom Sellers
An Old Trick Simplified
three spectator select a color disc and an amount of business cards, all is divined
mental dollars \n three bills folded and put in handkerchief, one is selected and the serial number is divined, the accessory \n theodore annemann
1939
the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann
Mental Dollars
three bills folded and put in handkerchief, one is selected and the serial number is divined, the Accessory
corker \n three corks with names of drinks on them, one is selected and performer divines drink while holding cork behind back \n bob weill
1939
chap's scrapbook Bob Weill
Corker
three corks with names of drinks on them, one is selected and performer divines drink while holding cork behind back
telepathy simplified \n spectator writes something on a piece of paper and later burns it, the content is divined \n tom sellers
1941
condensed conjuring Tom Sellers
Telepathy Simplified
spectator writes something on a piece of paper and later burns it, the content is divined
tapping table objects \n spectator thinks of one of seven objects, performer taps them while spectator spells silently, at end of word performer taps thought-of object, progressive anagram \n unknown \n "new magician's manual" (walter gibson)
1941
after the dessert
Unknown
Tapping Table Objects
spectator thinks of one of seven objects, performer taps them while spectator spells silently, at end of word performer taps thought-of object, progressive anagram
call it a puzzle \n six discs with a different sign on each side are thrown and turned over while spelling a word, then one disc is hidden and performer turns back, he reveals which side is up on the hidden disc \n l. vosburgh lyons \n under-hand coin \n gerald kosky \n parity coin \n tieneblas \n heads or tails \n karl fulves \n the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n bob hummer
1942
the phoenix 1-50 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Call It A Puzzle
six discs with a different sign on each side are thrown and turned over while spelling a word, then one disc is hidden and performer turns back, he reveals which side is up on the hidden disc
blackout magic \n writing of three face down cards is revealed in darkness \n james g. thompson jr. \n greta annemann's eyes of the unknown \n theodore annemann
1942
the phoenix 1-50 James G. Thompson Jr.
Blackout Magic
writing of three face down cards is revealed in darkness
the masked helper \n blindfolded spectator takes coins one by one, performer divines dates, one ahead, with gag sequence in which spectator holds on to dummy wax hand without knowing \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
The Masked Helper
blindfolded spectator takes coins one by one, performer divines dates, one ahead, with gag sequence in which spectator holds on to dummy wax hand without knowing
91¢ miracle \n three spectators select a different color envelope each and can than put one coin out of five in it, when performer turns over and sees the remaining two, he knows who chose which coin \n walter b. gibson \n key chart to the 91¢ miracle \n l. vosburgh lyons
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
91¢ Miracle
three spectators select a different color envelope each and can than put one coin out of five in it, when performer turns over and sees the remaining two, he knows who chose which coin
duo-finale \n three spectators think of something, write it down and seal their thought in an envelope, performer divines all three \n james g. thompson jr.
1943
the phoenix 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Duo-Finale
three spectators think of something, write it down and seal their thought in an envelope, performer divines all three
are you psychic? \n performer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match \n martin gardner \n are you psychic? \n martin gardner \n psidentify \n thomas alan waters
1943
ireland's yearbooks Martin Gardner
Are You Psychic?
performer and spectator each write down three words from a list of ten words, they match
the perfect pitch test \n chords are transmitted, people hold fingers on piano keys and think of the sound \n wilbur t. kattner
1945
my best Wilbur T. Kattner
The Perfect Pitch Test
chords are transmitted, people hold fingers on piano keys and think of the sound
sealed billet reading de luxe \n card, number and city written on cards which are put in sealed envelopes, all are divined \n stewart judah
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Stewart Judah
Sealed Billet Reading De Luxe
card, number and city written on cards which are put in sealed envelopes, all are divined
dead name duplication \n name is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, performer does the same, and they match \n fredric kolb
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Fredric Kolb
Dead Name Duplication
name is written on a card and sealed in an envelope, performer does the same, and they match
telepathy vs. coincidence \n thought of card and unknown selected card is divined, written on paper \n dr. h. walter grote
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. H. Walter Grote
Telepathy vs. Coincidence
thought of card and unknown selected card is divined, written on paper
colorvoyance \n shape or number is written down with one of three colors, both is divined \n jack vosburgh
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Jack Vosburgh
Colorvoyance
shape or number is written down with one of three colors, both is divined
one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. Edward G. Ervin
One Man Blackboard Test
dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined
postal inspection \n card is placed in envelope and divined, peek envelope \n harlan tarbell
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Harlan Tarbell
Postal Inspection
card is placed in envelope and divined, peek envelope
frame of mind \n empty frame, person is written on paper and divined, powder and glass impression divice \n al o'hagan
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Al O'Hagan
Frame Of Mind
empty frame, person is written on paper and divined, powder and glass impression divice
try this on your piano \n on a piano \n dr. h. walter grote \n frame of mind \n al o'hagan
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. H. Walter Grote
this is it! \n reading mind over phone, see back room #96 for correction \n don medley \n the back room \n bruce elliott \n lorant - long range telepathy \n al mann \n the abstract thought \n al mann
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Don Medley
This Is It!
reading mind over phone, see Back Room #96 for correction
mental marvels \n with general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right \n al cohn
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Al Cohn
Mental Marvels
with general comments on mentalism, two numbers thought of and divined (psychological forces), last number or word always is right
the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n two nickels and three pennies, spectator can turn one sort of coins over while performer's back is turned, revelation of which coins are turned over \n bob hummer \n the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n bob hummer
1945
3 pets Bob Hummer
The 'snappy' Thirteen Cent Trick
two nickels and three pennies, spectator can turn one sort of coins over while performer's back is turned, revelation of which coins are turned over
the moon die mystery \n number from one to six is thought of, three sides of a die are shown to spectator and he is asked if he sees his number, repeated three times and number is divined, without performer ever looking at the dice \n bob hummer \n the moon die mystery \n bob hummer
1945
3 pets Bob Hummer
The Moon Die Mystery
number from one to six is thought of, three sides of a die are shown to spectator and he is asked if he sees his number, repeated three times and number is divined, without performer ever looking at the dice
rapid mental transference \n divination of anything written and put in envelope, slit in envelope \n unknown
1945/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 4
Unknown
Rapid Mental Transference
divination of anything written and put in envelope, slit in envelope
devious digits \n serial numbers from bills are put together and multiplied with a number (selected playing card), medium on phone divines total \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Devious Digits
serial numbers from bills are put together and multiplied with a number (selected playing card), medium on phone divines total
pennies, nickels and dimes \n two spectators remove a handful of coins from a bag with pennies, nickels and dimes, performer divines the exact amount of each \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Pennies, Nickels and Dimes
two spectators remove a handful of coins from a bag with pennies, nickels and dimes, performer divines the exact amount of each
date divination \n assistant collects several different coins in an envelope, all dates are divined, clever subtlety \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Date Divination
assistant collects several different coins in an envelope, all dates are divined, clever subtlety
tests in a gold fish bowl \n fifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Tests in a Gold Fish Bowl
fifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks
behind the eight ball \n several spectators draw a colored ball from a box and spectator divines them, electronic box \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Behind the Eight Ball
several spectators draw a colored ball from a box and spectator divines them, electronic box
the crime doctor \n several spectators select a crime and write it down, performer divines all \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
The Crime Doctor
several spectators select a crime and write it down, performer divines all
telepathy with your favorite stars \n photograph of a celebrity is selected and hidden in a box, performer divines the celebrity by drawing him, electrical method \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Telepathy with Your Favorite Stars
photograph of a celebrity is selected and hidden in a box, performer divines the celebrity by drawing him, electrical method
the open window \n divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
The Open Window
divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope
written messages \n several thoughts are divined, sealed in envelopes \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
better than rabbits \n spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Better Than Rabbits
spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all
holding the bag \n thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Holding the Bag
thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined
no privacy in a gold fish bowl \n multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
No Privacy in a Gold Fish Bowl
multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl
instruction sheet for improved it's murder \n with rotatable disk, spectator selects murder and victim while performer's back is turned, both are divined \n bob hummer \n it's murder - no book \n howard lyons
1947
it's murder! Bob Hummer
Instruction Sheet for Improved It's Murder
with rotatable disk, spectator selects murder and victim while performer's back is turned, both are divined
one in five \n five design cards chosen, then one of those chosen, assistant comes from other room and knows which one, code via position of match in match book \n don tanner
1948
grant's inner circle magazine Don Tanner
One in Five
five design cards chosen, then one of those chosen, assistant comes from other room and knows which one, code via position of match in match book
"easy money" mindreading \n matchbook and carbon paper \n george b. anderson \n mantra mental \n richard mark
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
torn center deluxe \n apparently failing, spectator has to write the word again, almost the same as somerfeld's idea \n george b. anderson \n smoke rays handling \n cliff lesta \n centear \n bob somerfeld
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Torn Center Deluxe
apparently failing, spectator has to write the word again, almost the same as Somerfeld's idea
the "truth or consequences" prediction \n comedy routine, prediction what spectator a does to spectator b, and performer knows their names \n george b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
The "Truth or Consequences" Prediction
comedy routine, prediction what spectator A does to spectator B, and performer knows their names
eyes right \n spectator writes his name on a paper and balls it up, performer divines name but written reversed and when the paper is opened the spectator's name is also reversed with his handwriting \n john howie \n thru the looking glass \n edward clinkscale \n eugene taylor
1949
the phoenix 151-200 John Howie
Eyes Right
spectator writes his name on a paper and balls it up, performer divines name but written reversed and when the paper is opened the spectator's name is also reversed with his handwriting
the whispering queen \n queen of hearts whispers to you identity of person who was secretly chosen by audience when you left the room \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The Whispering Queen
Queen of Hearts whispers to you identity of person who was secretly chosen by audience when you left the room
coin-ception \n three coins taped onto cardboard by spectator, put in envelope and then thumb tacked on wall, performer divines order of coins, gravity/balance \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Coin-Ception
three coins taped onto cardboard by spectator, put in envelope and then thumb tacked on wall, performer divines order of coins, gravity/balance
the dead return \n spectator writes question on card which is put in envelope, envelope burns in a flash and question is now on other side of envelope \n don tanner
1949
grant's inner circle magazine Don Tanner
The Dead Return
spectator writes question on card which is put in envelope, envelope burns in a flash and question is now on other side of envelope
smoke rays handling \n \n cliff lesta \n "smoke rays" (thayers trick of the month club pamphlet) \n torn center deluxe \n george b. anderson
1949
grant's inner circle magazine Cliff Lesta
Smoke Rays Handling
Inspired by
"Smoke Rays" (Thayers Trick of the Month Club pamphlet)
triple threat \n spectator writes current time, bill number and city on a board, blindfolded performer divines all, assistant at back of room writes same info on large slate (good luck) \n don tanner
1949
grant's inner circle magazine Don Tanner
Triple Threat
spectator writes current time, bill number and city on a board, blindfolded performer divines all, assistant at back of room writes same info on large slate (good luck)
ripping! \n envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading \n bob somerfeld \n riposte \n philip t. goldstein \n bob somerfeld
1951
mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld
Ripping!
envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading
centear \n movie presentation, ruse for tearing the paper \n bob somerfeld \n torn center deluxe \n george b. anderson \n center-tear \n thomas alan waters
1951
mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld
mental impulse \n spectator sit in a circle one is touched on the forehead, performer knows which one, non-contact mindreading \n ormond mcgill
1951
psychic magic — vol. 1 Ormond McGill
Mental Impulse
spectator sit in a circle one is touched on the forehead, performer knows which one, non-contact mindreading
transmitting images of playing cards \n spectator look at a card and transmit it to the performer, who tries to guess it several times, no trick, esoteric \n ormond mcgill
1951
psychic magic — vol. 1 Ormond McGill
Transmitting Images of Playing Cards
spectator look at a card and transmit it to the performer, who tries to guess it several times, no trick, esoteric
a theatrical mindreading act \n divination of an esp sign and start of q&a act by getting a spectator's full name with just having the initials \n ormond mcgill
1951
psychic magic — vol. 2 Ormond McGill
A Theatrical Mindreading Act
divination of an ESP sign and start of Q&A act by getting a spectator's full name with just having the initials
simulacrum \n spectator pushes needle through doll, performer knows where, voodoo \n hen fetsch \n the malkin \n robert fairthorne \n pinance \n thomas alan waters
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Hen Fetsch
Simulacrum
spectator pushes needle through doll, performer knows where, voodoo
date man duplication \n day on calendar sheet is encircled, divination \n hen fetsch \n glimpression \n thomas alan waters
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Hen Fetsch
guided thoughts \n two lists with rivers, performer and spectator mark all but one wit an x \n milbourne christopher
1952
one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
Guided Thoughts
two lists with rivers, performer and spectator mark all but one wit an X
the circle or pass the cards \n ten people are standing in a circle, all are holding a playing card and while performer looks away, spectators can pass their cards along, divination of how many passes \n fred fletcher
1952
the phoenix 201 — 250 Fred Fletcher
The Circle or Pass the Cards
ten people are standing in a circle, all are holding a playing card and while performer looks away, spectators can pass their cards along, divination of how many passes
under-hand coin \n spectator puts some coins on the table and starts turning them over one by one then one coin is hidden and performer turns back, he reveals which side is up on the hidden coin \n gerald kosky \n call it a puzzle \n l. vosburgh lyons \n a coin tipp \n milton tropp \n the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n bob hummer
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Gerald Kosky
Under-Hand Coin
spectator puts some coins on the table and starts turning them over one by one then one coin is hidden and performer turns back, he reveals which side is up on the hidden coin
extra sensory prestidigitation \n three phase esp routine, matching with esp signs drawn on pieces of paper, mind reading of one as climax \n edward clinkscale \n franklin v. taylor
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Edward Clinkscale, Franklin V. Taylor
Extra Sensory Prestidigitation
three phase ESP routine, matching with ESP signs drawn on pieces of paper, mind reading of one as climax
politicians puzzle \n 6x6 checkerboard, three checkers put on three d's for democrats or three r's for republican, spectator can spell a word with the three checkers, moving them for each letter, back is turned and politicians can be divined \n bob hummer \n politicians puzzle \n bob hummer
1952 (ca.)
politicians puzzle Bob Hummer
Politicians Puzzle
6x6 checkerboard, three checkers put on three D's for Democrats or three R's for Republican, spectator can spell a word with the three checkers, moving them for each letter, back is turned and politicians can be divined
mom and pop puzzle \n six checkers on a checkerboard, mom and pop are spelled several times, when performer turns over last spelled word is divined \n bob hummer \n mom and pop puzzle \n bob hummer
1952 (ca.)
politicians puzzle Bob Hummer
Mom and Pop Puzzle
six checkers on a checkerboard, mom and pop are spelled several times, when performer turns over last spelled word is divined
a thriller \n different colored cards with several words on it, spectator thinks of a word and puts all cards down, where the word does not appear, performer divines the word by reading from a crime novel, last word is the thought of \n aage darling
1953
i'll read your mind Aage Darling
A Thriller
different colored cards with several words on it, spectator thinks of a word and puts all cards down, where the word does not appear, performer divines the word by reading from a crime novel, last word is the thought of
pin up girl test \n five men select a picture of a girl and put them in envelopes, medium divines who chose which picture \n aage darling
1953
i'll read your mind Aage Darling
Pin Up Girl Test
five men select a picture of a girl and put them in envelopes, medium divines who chose which picture
bases loaded \n selected name of a vip is divined, performer writes names on billets and one is selected, see also p. 1115 for ideas by vin carey \n milbourne christopher
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Milbourne Christopher
Bases Loaded
selected name of a vip is divined, performer writes names on billets and one is selected, see also p. 1115 for ideas by Vin Carey
clip line \n newspaper clipping, some lines from top and bottom are cut away and the cross total of the remaining lines leads to a line which is divined \n jack yates \n the clip line \n al mann
1954
minds in close-up Jack Yates
Clip Line
newspaper clipping, some lines from top and bottom are cut away and the cross total of the remaining lines leads to a line which is divined
astral digit \n after some easy arithmetics, spectator and performer have the same number written on a slate \n jack yates
1954
minds in close-up Jack Yates
Astral Digit
after some easy arithmetics, spectator and performer have the same number written on a slate
special delivery \n several names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner \n milbourne christopher
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
Special Delivery
several names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner
bill larsen's problem \n numbers from one to ten on big cards, performer removes the one a spectator is thinking of \n milbourne christopher
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
Bill Larsen's Problem
numbers from one to ten on big cards, performer removes the one a spectator is thinking of
taped \n selected objects, one selected and put in a pill box which is attached to an index card with scotch tape, object is divined \n dr. stanley jaks \n röntgenaugen \n dr. stanley jaks \n taped \n dr. stanley jaks
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Dr. Stanley Jaks
Taped
selected objects, one selected and put in a pill box which is attached to an index card with scotch tape, object is divined
an oddity \n paper slips with numbers on each side are arranged by the spectator \n george sands \n doubling down \n steve beam
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 George Sands
An Oddity
paper slips with numbers on each side are arranged by the spectator
a miracle mental routine \n messages in envelopes reading routine, drawing duplication as climax, blindfolded \n gene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
A Miracle Mental Routine
messages in envelopes reading routine, drawing duplication as climax, blindfolded
miracrypto \n several object are laid out, thought of is divined \n gene "phantini" grant \n myracrypto 1981 \n gene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets Gene "Phantini" Grant
Miracrypto
several object are laid out, thought of is divined
d-d-d dial a date deal \n two rows of eight cards are dealt on the table, some face up and some face down, spectator selects a name on a sheet and turns cards over corresponding to the number next to the name, performer's back is turned and when he looks at cards name can be divined \n bob hummer \n dial a date deal \n bob hummer
1955 (ca.)
d-d-d Bob Hummer
D-D-D Dial A Date Deal
two rows of eight cards are dealt on the table, some face up and some face down, spectator selects a name on a sheet and turns cards over corresponding to the number next to the name, performer's back is turned and when he looks at cards name can be divined
thoughts direct \n medium reads mind of spectator \n jack yates \n word, number and picture divination \n theodore annemann
1956
minds in duplicate Jack Yates
clip color \n four different colored cards are cut into different amount of pieces and sealed in envelopes, chosen color is spelled and found \n walter b. gibson \n clip color \n walter b. gibson
1956
the best in magic Walter B. Gibson
Clip Color
four different colored cards are cut into different amount of pieces and sealed in envelopes, chosen color is spelled and found
two minds get together \n several things written on business cards are divined by performer, living and dead test \n james g. thompson jr.
1956
top secrets of magic James G. Thompson Jr.
Two Minds Get Together
several things written on business cards are divined by performer, living and dead test
the nine mystery \n coins placed in a q shape, spectator counts clockwise and anticlockwise, predict the endpoint of the count \n unknown \n the nine mystery \n unknown \n a penny for your thoughts \n stephen tucker
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Unknown
The Nine Mystery
coins placed in a Q shape, spectator counts clockwise and anticlockwise, predict the endpoint of the count
hummer's checker trick \n spectator moves three checker pieces around on the board via spelling, magician can divine the starting positions of the checker pieces \n bob hummer
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
Hummer's Checker Trick
Spectator moves three checker pieces around on the board via spelling, magician can divine the starting positions of the checker pieces
hummer's three-object divination \n three objects switched around, spectator then thinks of one and switches the other two, magician can divine thought of object (mathematical 3 card monte 1951) \n bob hummer \n yates' four-object divination \n jack yates \n strangers from two worlds \n stewart james \n mathematical 3-card monte revisited \n john born
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
Hummer's Three-object Divination
Three objects switched around, spectator then thinks of one and switches the other two, magician can divine thought of object (Mathematical 3 card monte 1951)
yates' four-object divination \n three matches facing one way and one match facing the opposite way. after moving matches around, magician correctly can divine which is the reversed match without looking \n jack yates \n match miracle \n jack yates \n hummer's three-object divination \n bob hummer
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Jack Yates
Yates' Four-Object Divination
three matches facing one way and one match facing the opposite way. After moving matches around, magician correctly can divine which is the reversed match without looking
street guide test \n with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book \n don tanner \n john murray
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Don Tanner, John Murray
Street Guide Test
with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book
arizona quickie mental routine \n 20 pictures cards, some are selected and divined, code using assitant \n lane bateman
1957
ireland's yearbooks Lane Bateman
Arizona Quickie Mental Routine
20 pictures cards, some are selected and divined, code using assitant
(2) reconstructed evidence \n a thought of shape is drawn by a selected color, both are divined, blindfolded \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(2) Reconstructed Evidence
a thought of shape is drawn by a selected color, both are divined, blindfolded
(3) the whispering buddha \n revealing facts of a person, that were whispered to a buddha statue \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(3) The Whispering Buddha
revealing facts of a person, that were whispered to a Buddha statue
(2) paranormal precognition \n one of five symbols is drawn on a blackboard and divined by the spectator \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(2) Paranormal Precognition
one of five symbols is drawn on a blackboard and divined by the spectator
note under cups \n three cups, bill hidden under one and the cups exchanges after a pattern \n bob hummer \n al koran
1958
blindfolds & x-ray eyes Bob Hummer, Al Koran
Note Under Cups
three cups, bill hidden under one and the cups exchanges after a pattern
thorntonism \n people write information on different billets, selected one is divined, method to switch billets with a magazine \n dr. spencer thornton
1958
thornton's secrets of mental magic Dr. Spencer Thornton
Thorntonism
people write information on different billets, selected one is divined, method to switch billets with a magazine
slated for action \n ideas with children's toy called magic slate
- esp revelation
- before your eyes
- suggestions \n james torry \n before your eyes \n norman ashworth
1958
the new phoenix 301-348 James Torry
four count telepathy \n three spectators write different things on a paper and seal them in an envelope, while performer is not in the room, when he returns he divines the content and the spectators who wrote it \n laverne duvall
1959
more miracles in mentalism LaVerne Duvall
Four Count Telepathy
three spectators write different things on a paper and seal them in an envelope, while performer is not in the room, when he returns he divines the content and the spectators who wrote it
psychiatrix \n comedy drawings, stack some are selected and divined \n sydney bergson \n roger price's droodles
1959
mentalism & its presentation Sydney Bergson
Psychiatrix
comedy drawings, stack some are selected and divined
think of a city \n several cities are written on a slate, one thought of and performer divines it by marking an x next to it, moving part \n cyro
1960
magic of the mind Cyro
Think of a City
several cities are written on a slate, one thought of and performer divines it by marking an X next to it, moving part
one ahead number effect \n five spectators write a number and their initials on cards, cards are put in a box performer divines all \n tom sellers
1960
magic of the mind Tom Sellers
One Ahead Number Effect
five spectators write a number and their initials on cards, cards are put in a box performer divines all
gruesome \n name chosen from list is divined \n howard a. adams \n some gruesome comments \n ernest heldman
1960
the new phoenix 351-400 Howard A. Adams
life savers with an esp flavor \n bag with different flavored life savor candies, spectator takes one and eats it, performer divines taste \n robert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
Life Savers with an ESP Flavor
bag with different flavored Life Savor candies, spectator takes one and eats it, performer divines taste
mental currency \n one of four bills is put in an envelope, performer divines which, olfactory method \n the amazing maurice
1961
still more miracles in mentalism The Amazing Maurice
Mental Currency
one of four bills is put in an envelope, performer divines which, olfactory method
maurice's handy andy \n impression method with envelopes and a note pad, carbon paper \n the amazing maurice \n the deluxe jupiter gimmick \n al mann
1961
still more miracles in mentalism The Amazing Maurice
Maurice's Handy Andy
impression method with envelopes and a note pad, carbon paper
newspaper ad test \n five ads are cut from a newspaper and put on a board, one is selected and divined by performer \n the amazing maurice
1961
still more miracles in mentalism The Amazing Maurice
Newspaper Ad Test
five ads are cut from a newspaper and put on a board, one is selected and divined by performer
license plate numbers \n cards with license plate numbers and states, one is selected and performer divines ten digit number and state \n the amazing maurice
1961
still more miracles in mentalism The Amazing Maurice
License Plate Numbers
cards with license plate numbers and states, one is selected and performer divines ten digit number and state
subliminal imagery \n with ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one \n thomas alan waters \n sublimagery \n thomas alan waters
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Thomas Alan Waters
Subliminal Imagery
with Ishihara color plates, spectator sees a correct number where he cannot see one
addenda to "mystery of the blackboard \n information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded \n thomas alan waters \n the mystery of the blackboard \n paul rosini
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Thomas Alan Waters
Addenda to "Mystery of the Blackboard
information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded
ribbon kno \n four different colored ribbons with safety pins, color is divined behind back and blindfolded \n north bigbee
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 North Bigbee
Ribbon Kno
four different colored ribbons with safety pins, color is divined behind back and blindfolded
dr. jaks markierungstrick \n divination of year and name, both written down by performer and spectator on cards, with card stand, glimpse with mirror \n dr. stanley jaks \n "another touch" in "genii" january, 1952 \n another touch \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Markierungstrick
divination of year and name, both written down by performer and spectator on cards, with card stand, glimpse with mirror
röntgenaugen \n selected objects, one selected and put in a pill box which is attached to an index card with scotch tape, object is divined \n dr. stanley jaks \n taped \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Röntgenaugen
selected objects, one selected and put in a pill box which is attached to an index card with scotch tape, object is divined
der block von "lefcadio" \n blocks with letters are moved, without looking performer divines amount of moves \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. reinhard rohnstein's "der name des freundes" in charly eperny's "das rohnsteinbuch 4", 1959 \n "block of lefcadio" in "sphinx" august, 1947 \n blocks of lefcadio \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Der Block von "Lefcadio"
blocks with letters are moved, without looking performer divines amount of moves
Inspired by
Dr. Reinhard Rohnstein's "Der Name des Freundes" in Charly Eperny's "Das Rohnsteinbuch 4", 1959
dr. jaks kuvert-mysterium \n several spectators get an envelope, three cards are added and total written on a fourth card, those cards are put in one envelope along with a ribbon, color of ribbon, total, fourth card and person holding the cards are divined \n dr. stanley jaks \n "envelope mentalism" in "sphinx" august, 1949 \n envelope mentalism \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Kuvert-Mysterium
several spectators get an envelope, three cards are added and total written on a fourth card, those cards are put in one envelope along with a ribbon, color of ribbon, total, fourth card and person holding the cards are divined
jaks neuster hellsehtrick \n message on performer's forehead is divined \n dr. stanley jaks \n mindray \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
das codetelegramm \n word from text selected with role of dice, use of progressive anagrams \n dr. stanley jaks \n the krazy kode \n bertram adams \n coded telegram \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Das Codetelegramm
word from text selected with role of dice, use of progressive anagrams
dr. jaks fingerhutmysterium \n six thimbles covering six objects, performer knows which thimble was lifted \n dr. stanley jaks \n thimbleometry \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Dr. Jaks Fingerhutmysterium
six thimbles covering six objects, performer knows which thimble was lifted
the first born child \n maiden name of a woman tells if first born was a boy or a girl, esoteric \n nate leipzig
1963
dai vernon's tribute to nate leipzig Nate Leipzig
The First Born Child
maiden name of a woman tells if first born was a boy or a girl, esoteric
silk divination \n spectator touches silk while performer is out of the room, performer knows which one, assistant \n al baker
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Al Baker
Silk Divination
spectator touches silk while performer is out of the room, performer knows which one, assistant
peep-o \n word divination, written on a paper covered with the drawer of a matchbox \n dennis patten
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Dennis Patten
Peep-O
word divination, written on a paper covered with the drawer of a matchbox
blackout magic \n classic one ahead routine, with reading in the dark presentation \n james g. thompson jr. \n greta annemann's eyes of the unknown \n theodore annemann
1967
between two minds James G. Thompson Jr.
Blackout Magic
classic one ahead routine, with reading in the dark presentation
singin' in the brain \n people summing songs in their heads, performer divines them, spectators write songs down, as a climax two people think of same song \n ned rutledge
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge
Singin' in the Brain
people summing songs in their heads, performer divines them, spectators write songs down, as a climax two people think of same song
telastrophy jr. \n with tricolor pen, three things written on blank cards, match perfectly with what performer has written \n james g. thompson jr. \n ned rutledge
1967
between two minds James G. Thompson Jr., Ned Rutledge
Telastrophy Jr.
with tricolor pen, three things written on blank cards, match perfectly with what performer has written
color mental \n three safety pins with colored beads, performer divines color behind back \n raymond hafler
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Raymond Hafler
Color Mental
three safety pins with colored beads, performer divines color behind back
triple telepathy \n two spectators write word on face-up deuces in deck, "ghostlike piece of paper" appears in almost dark room from cased deck, performer divines words \n peter alexis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
Triple Telepathy
two spectators write word on face-up deuces in deck, "ghostlike piece of paper" appears in almost dark room from cased deck, performer divines words
the taste tells \n cards with different drinks, one is selected and all put in envelopes, right one is found and divined \n charles cameron
1969
the art of close-up magic — volume 2 Charles Cameron
The Taste Tells
cards with different drinks, one is selected and all put in envelopes, right one is found and divined
licensed telepathy \n blindfolded divination of one of ten drinks written on cards \n john bragoli
1969
the art of close-up magic — volume 2 John Bragoli
Licensed Telepathy
blindfolded divination of one of ten drinks written on cards
miniature rapping hand \n miniature doll hand in box rapping and answering questions, different routine ideas,
- word and card divination and with spirit slates
- stop trick with cards
- whistle put into the box and the hand moves and the whistle blows
- gipsy thread is restored in the box, while hand moves
- in conjunction with "the thing"
- card turnover
\n albert spackman \n the thing \n dirk van brummer \n sam hughes \n frank garcia \n louis tannen
1969
the art of close-up magic — volume 2 Albert Spackman
Miniature Rapping Hand
miniature doll hand in box rapping and answering questions, different routine ideas,
word and card divination and with spirit slates
stop trick with cards
whistle put into the box and the hand moves and the whistle blows
gipsy thread is restored in the box, while hand moves
vip \n names written on cardboard strips, medium divines chosen strips, see also p. 264 for suggestion by jules conway, see p. 308 for reference \n b. b. koch \n three thoughts alone \n jack yates
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 B. B. Koch
VIP
names written on cardboard strips, medium divines chosen strips, see also p. 264 for suggestion by Jules Conway, see p. 308 for reference
red, white & blue mental effect \n with assistant, spectators chose an object in the room while performer waits outside, assistant points to various objects with a wand, eventually performer reveals object, effect is repeated \n john adams
1969
entertaining mental miracles John Adams
Red, White & Blue Mental Effect
with assistant, spectators chose an object in the room while performer waits outside, assistant points to various objects with a wand, eventually performer reveals object, effect is repeated
card mentalism for two \n four people select a card and card is put in envelope, then one envelope is chosen, medium knows who's card it is and reveals it's identity \n alan shaxon
1970
my kind of magic Alan Shaxon
Card Mentalism for Two
four people select a card and card is put in envelope, then one envelope is chosen, medium knows who's card it is and reveals it's identity
in person! \n mc trick, a name is chosen from a booklet containing artists as well as his telephone number, the number appears on a slate, the picture of the artist in a frame and the artist performs next, forcing the artist \n alan shaxon
1970
my kind of magic Alan Shaxon
In Person!
MC trick, a name is chosen from a booklet containing artists as well as his telephone number, the number appears on a slate, the picture of the artist in a frame and the artist performs next, forcing the artist
dates \n three spectators with coins, a fourth coin is introduced and each spectator finally selects one, dates divined \n peter brooke \n "hofzinser variation" (karl fulves, abra #1205)
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Peter Brooke
Dates
three spectators with coins, a fourth coin is introduced and each spectator finally selects one, dates divined
effigy \n spectator writes down body part, performer divines it via figure on slate, voodoo presentation \n peter alexis
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Peter Alexis
Effigy
spectator writes down body part, performer divines it via figure on slate, voodoo presentation
colorvision revisited \n two color vision sets, three-phase matching routine \n don nielsen \n karl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Don Nielsen, Karl Fulves
Colorvision Revisited
two color vision sets, three-phase matching routine
divining cup \n numbered slips with information written by spectators in cup, performer divines contents, slips secretly burned via flash paper \n art spring
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Art Spring
Divining Cup
numbered slips with information written by spectators in cup, performer divines contents, slips secretly burned via flash paper
duplex slates \n color, food and city written on slate by different spectators, then put in envelope, another slate (signed by spectators) is used by performer to divine choices \n robert parrish
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert Parrish
Duplex Slates
color, food and city written on slate by different spectators, then put in envelope, another slate (signed by spectators) is used by performer to divine choices
twin echo \n geometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "d. milton" (fulves pseudonym)? \n milton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Milton
Twin Echo
geometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "D. Milton" (Fulves pseudonym)?
astro-sphere / the perfect circle \n instead of living and dead test zodiac divination \n frederick m. shields \n dark side of the room \n robert "bob" j. gunther
1970
the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields
in the sands \n cardboard box with sand, spectator writes esp symbol in sand and shakes sand, assistant recreates sand drawing \n francis j. baker \n ron baille \n idea in pentagram from ron baille, ca. 20 years ago
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker, Ron Baille
In the Sands
cardboard box with sand, spectator writes ESP symbol in sand and shakes sand, assistant recreates sand drawing
Inspired by
idea in Pentagram from Ron Baille, ca. 20 years ago
double daring \n symbols drawn on index card, selected one is divined by signing its back \n frederick m. shields \n bascom jones
1971
the compleat magick - volume 1 Frederick M. Shields, Bascom Jones
Double Daring
symbols drawn on index card, selected one is divined by signing its back
sightless sight \n several business card on table, one turned over by spectator, divined by performer, tactical marking \n ed schuman
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7 Ed Schuman
Sightless Sight
several business card on table, one turned over by spectator, divined by performer, tactical marking
eye spy \n spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Eye Spy
spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information
strongest thought \n five spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Strongest Thought
five spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade
think-a-word \n cards with words, one chosen, performer divines it by rattling off all letters, can get one "no" \n james g. thompson jr. \n "invisible power" (edward bagshawe) \n history of the scrabble principle \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Think-A-Word
cards with words, one chosen, performer divines it by rattling off all letters, can get one "no"
vision diabolique \n performer is blindfolded, the reveals number written on a slate, name and drawing drawn on blank card \n paul siegel
1972
doorway to delusion Paul Siegel
Vision Diabolique
performer is blindfolded, the reveals number written on a slate, name and drawing drawn on blank card
total surprise \n two dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers \n arthur setterington
1972
straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington
Total Surprise
two dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers
living flame \n words written on a paper are torn out, one is selected and rest burnt in fire, chosen word is divined \n arthur setterington
1972
straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington
Living Flame
words written on a paper are torn out, one is selected and rest burnt in fire, chosen word is divined
psychic empathy \n different names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle \n david douglas
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 David Douglas
Psychic Empathy
different names of audience members are written on paper by performer, one is selected and divined, twist on old principle
starcast \n spectator writes birthdate on a piece of paper and some random dates, birthdate is divined, see also p. 324 for variation by north bigbee \n v. robert allen
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 V. Robert Allen
Starcast
spectator writes birthdate on a piece of paper and some random dates, birthdate is divined, see also p. 324 for variation by North Bigbee
numbers game \n several numbers are written next to letters of the alphabet, one letter is selected with abc cards and performer divines number \n jerry mentzer
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Jerry Mentzer
Numbers Game
several numbers are written next to letters of the alphabet, one letter is selected with ABC cards and performer divines number
voodoo cards \n three numbered cards used for routine
- the even money match
- blind match
- another bet
- number divination
- test conditions \n karl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
coin problem \n any coin placed in matchbox, performer divines the type of coin, posed as problem, "exotic methods like radioactive daub are to be shunned." \n j. w. sarles
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 J. W. Sarles
Coin Problem
any coin placed in matchbox, performer divines the type of coin, posed as problem, "Exotic methods like radioactive daub are to be shunned."
whisper word \n two sets of word cards, one word chosen by one and five words by another spectator, performer finds out the word by first spectator, using words that spell differently but sound alike \n stanley collins
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Stanley Collins
Whisper Word
two sets of word cards, one word chosen by one and five words by another spectator, performer finds out the word by first spectator, using words that spell differently but sound alike
remember isis? \n divination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, ncr paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet \n karl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Remember Isis?
divination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, NCR paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet
times two \n spectator sets a time on a wristwatch and performer behind back, numbers are added and the result told to the performer, who can now name both numbers \n karl fulves \n watchistry \n martin gardner
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Times Two
spectator sets a time on a wristwatch and performer behind back, numbers are added and the result told to the performer, who can now name both numbers
bulls eye \n two pieces of paper, one with writing, spectator holds one in each hand, performer divines the hand with the writing \n ned rutledge \n james g. thompson jr. \n problem posed in "private journal" (bob lynn) \n bull's eye ii \n robert parrish
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Ned Rutledge, James G. Thompson Jr.
Bulls Eye
two pieces of paper, one with writing, spectator holds one in each hand, performer divines the hand with the writing
great slate test \n chosen card divined on slate and duplicate writing appears on another slate, repeated with random name written down by spectator \n robert parrish \n laurie ireland's "three slate routines" (1930s)
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Great Slate Test
chosen card divined on slate and duplicate writing appears on another slate, repeated with random name written down by spectator
bull's eye ii \n spectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content \n robert parrish \n bulls eye \n ned rutledge \n james g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert Parrish
Bull's Eye II
spectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content
octo \n octahedral die with symbols, chosen symbol divined \n paul swinford \n chapter one of "the second scientific american book of mathematical puzzles & diversion" (martin gardner) \n the moon die mystery \n bob hummer
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Paul Swinford
Octo
octahedral die with symbols, chosen symbol divined
Inspired by
Chapter One of "The Second Scientific American Book of Mathematical Puzzles & Diversion" (Martin Gardner)
predelection \n spectator makes cross on slate with chalk on list, location is felt behind back \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Predelection
spectator makes cross on slate with chalk on list, location is felt behind back
sweet swindle \n with sugar packets, written on paper \n gene nielsen \n matching matches \n max malini
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Gene Nielsen
heaven knows! \n cards with zodiac signs arranged in a clock formation, spectator thinks stop and zodiac and birth month are divined \n stanton kancyan
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii Stanton Kancyan
Heaven Knows!
cards with zodiac signs arranged in a clock formation, spectator thinks stop and Zodiac and birth month are divined
for your eyes only \n esp symbol and personal information is revealed, method to read torn piece \n david douglas
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii David Douglas
For Your Eyes Only
ESP symbol and personal information is revealed, method to read torn piece
a spirit detection \n drinks and countries are divined \n jack avis \n the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins \n mahendra \n spirit detection \n jack avis
1975
pabular Jack Avis
ringer \n several spectators write name on paper, performer touches them genuinely blindfolded and divines appearance and name from one of them \n karl fulves
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Ringer
several spectators write name on paper, performer touches them genuinely blindfolded and divines appearance and name from one of them
the 12¢ solution \n "math trix"
twelve pennies, two dice, pocket watch, dice total divined along with dates on chosen coin and setting on watch \n karl fulves \n murder, inc. \n karl fulves \n it's murder \n bob hummer \n million-dollar mystery \n bob hummer \n unknown
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
The 12¢ Solution
"Math Trix"
twelve pennies, two dice, pocket watch, dice total divined along with dates on chosen coin and setting on watch
name dropper! \n name is selected from clear plastic forcing bag, divined and appears on soot \n richard lyn \n die herstellung \n christoph borer \n michel gammenthaler
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Richard Lyn
Name Dropper!
name is selected from clear plastic forcing bag, divined and appears on soot
destiny's disciple \n waiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined \n joseph dunninger \n destiny's disciple \n marvin miller \n odd coincident \n b.c. milnov \n destiny's diciple \n joseph dunninger \n marvin miller
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Joseph Dunninger
Destiny's Disciple
waiter in restaurant writes number on paper, which is later divined
'test' conditions \n number on poker chip is divined, in rattle box \n sid fleischman \n robert "bob" j. gunther
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Sid Fleischman, Robert "Bob" J. Gunther
match \n several matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one and performer divines which matchbook \n dr. dan j. alessini
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Match
several matchbooks, spectator removes a match from one and performer divines which matchbook
parity coin \n coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up \n tieneblas \n call it a puzzle \n l. vosburgh lyons \n heads or tails \n karl fulves
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Tieneblas
Parity Coin
coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up
the tempermental guest \n performer knows which object has been put in envelope \n philip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
The Tempermental Guest
performer knows which object has been put in envelope
mental marvel \n number written on business card put in wallet, number is divined \n harvey rosenthal
1976
close-up sampler — part 2 Harvey Rosenthal
Mental Marvel
number written on business card put in wallet, number is divined
(1) the pencil that remembers what it writes \n after examining pencil, performer knows what was written with it, electronics, no details given \n karl fulves \n etcetera \n harold bester \n chris hussey \n l. vosburgh lyons \n martin gardner \n paul sweetman
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
(1) The Pencil That Remembers What It Writes
after examining pencil, performer knows what was written with it, electronics, no details given
the pineal senses \n playing card, serial number of bill and a name are divined, clever pre-show handling \n orville wayne meyer
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Orville Wayne Meyer
The Pineal Senses
playing card, serial number of bill and a name are divined, clever pre-show handling
empathy '3' \n cards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded \n dan tong \n peek-a-book \n dan tong
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Dan Tong
Empathy '3'
cards, a word from a book and a geometrical design are divined blindfolded
the door! \n ten numbered cards in envelope, one is selected and placed in a bag, number is divined \n jack bridwell
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Jack Bridwell
The Door!
ten numbered cards in envelope, one is selected and placed in a bag, number is divined
window to the mind \n six symbols on a board, one is selected and divined by performer \n raymond hafler \n the stele of khepera \n stephen minch
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Raymond Hafler
Window to the Mind
six symbols on a board, one is selected and divined by performer
mood magic \n chosen audience member is divined with a mood ring, changes color \n erwin schussel
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Erwin Schussel
Mood Magic
chosen audience member is divined with a mood ring, changes color
calcu-mental \n stripes of paper with numbers, number is formed and divined by performer \n chandler mason
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Chandler Mason
Calcu-Mental
stripes of paper with numbers, number is formed and divined by performer
mystic eyes \n name written on disk and sealed in pillbox, divined, okito box \n gerald kosky \n okito goes mental \n mike trent \n psychic okito box \n bill simon
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Gerald Kosky
Mystic Eyes
name written on disk and sealed in pillbox, divined, Okito Box
psi traveler \n bills in envelopes, performer finds only envelope containing foreign currency \n paul rylander \n psi traveler... revisited \n paul rylander
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Paul Rylander
Psi Traveler
bills in envelopes, performer finds only envelope containing foreign currency
devil coin \n several coins in handkerchief, date of selected coin is divined \n dr. john nichols
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. John Nichols
Devil Coin
several coins in handkerchief, date of selected coin is divined
cigmental \n five cigarettes from different brands in envelope, performer divines chosen cigarette \n erwin schussel
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Erwin Schussel
Cigmental
five cigarettes from different brands in envelope, performer divines chosen cigarette
focal point \n divination of information written on business card \n sandy spillman \n focal point 2 \n bob fillman
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Sandy Spillman
Focal Point
divination of information written on business card
number-vision flight \n spectator writes three-digit number on a slate, performer divines it, palmed diminishing mirror \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Number-Vision Flight
spectator writes three-digit number on a slate, performer divines it, palmed diminishing mirror
volta's giant "esp" thot projection \n deck with twenty-five symbols/designs, spectators cut off a small pile each and remember bottom card, key cards brought openly to bottom with a ruse \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
Volta's Giant "ESP" Thot Projection
deck with twenty-five symbols/designs, spectators cut off a small pile each and remember bottom card, key cards brought openly to bottom with a ruse
the who dunnit mystery \n four weapons in row on table, selected weapon, victim and murderer divined \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Who Dunnit Mystery
four weapons in row on table, selected weapon, victim and murderer divined
parallax \n a shape, a letter and a number are correctly duplicated \n philip t. goldstein \n parallax! \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Parallax
a shape, a letter and a number are correctly duplicated
pscrabble \n word is formed with scrabble letters, word number total and word are divined, change bag \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the red book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Pscrabble
word is formed with scrabble letters, word number total and word are divined, change bag
discretion \n zodiac discs, spectator finds performer's zodiac sign and vice versa \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the green book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Discretion
zodiac discs, spectator finds performer's zodiac sign and vice versa
wrapped in foil \n file cards with symbols, packets cut and wrapped in foil, performer divines bottom cards \n unknown \n an effect by ned rutledge
1977
close-up cavalcade finale
Unknown
Wrapped in Foil
file cards with symbols, packets cut and wrapped in foil, performer divines bottom cards
lorant - long range telepathy \n reading mind over phone, streamlined version of this is it! \n al mann \n this is it! \n don medley
1977
classified Al Mann
Lorant - Long Range Telepathy
reading mind over phone, streamlined version of This Is It!