sur un vers latin qu'on peut retourner de plus de trois millions de manieres, on fait une opération par laquelle il semble qu'il est possible de prévoir ou de contraindre la pensée d'autrui. \n "autre opération mystérieuse sur deux cents mots, dont les définitions réunies forment un logogryphe très - scientifique." (title continued)
box with latin words, words are arranged and order is divined as well as one word is predicted, with other word with bigger choice is divined with an optical box, multiple out prediction, van estin anecdote \n henri decremps
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée Henri Decremps
Sur un Vers Latin qu'on Peut Retourner de Plus de Trois Millions de Manieres, on Fait une Opération par laquelle il Semble qu'il Est Possible de Prévoir ou de Contraindre la Pensée d'autrui.
"Autre Opération Mystérieuse Sur Deux Cents Mots, Dont les définitions réunies forment un logogryphe très - scientifique." (title continued)
box with latin words, words are arranged and order is divined as well as one word is predicted, with other word with bigger choice is divined with an optical box, multiple out prediction, Van Estin anecdote
nested multiple out envelope \n four nested envelopes with four predictions, unpacked until required prediction is accessible \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Nested Multiple Out Envelope
four nested envelopes with four predictions, unpacked until required prediction is accessible
a novel match box and die trick \n multiple out one out of six prediction \n tom sellers \n foregone conclusion \n ben christopher
1927
tricks that work Tom Sellers
cleromantic chicanery \n page of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added \n e.e. hammill \n frank n. dodd \n john scarne \n the double steal \n frank n. dodd
1943
the phoenix 1-50 E.E. Hammill, Frank N. Dodd, John Scarne
Cleromantic Chicanery
page of newspaper is crumbled and page number is the prediction, three dice are stacked and the hidden numbers added
tele-hypnosis \n girl sits on one of seven chairs, with alternative method for large cards \n aage darling \n tele-hypnose \n aage darling \n no. 16. the seven chairs \n aage darling \n tony corinda
1953
i'll read your mind Aage Darling
Tele-Hypnosis
girl sits on one of seven chairs, with alternative method for large cards
the die is cast \n invisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by frank huck \n bruce elliott \n match book divination \n louis jaeger
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott
The Die is Cast
invisible die is thrown and outcome predicted with a matchbox, see p. 1185 for additional ideas by Frank Huck
match book divination \n imaginary die is thrown, number revealed with matchbook \n louis jaeger \n the die is cast \n bruce elliott
1956
the new phoenix 301-348 Louis Jaeger
Match Book Divination
imaginary die is thrown, number revealed with matchbook
penceforth or a date with a mint mark \n picking out a coin of a certain date from a bag full of coins \n ernest w. brady
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Ernest W. Brady
Penceforth or A Date with a Mint Mark
picking out a coin of a certain date from a bag full of coins
the schmuck prediction! \n four way out prediction envelope, "all schmucks choose ..." \n roy johnson \n morty rudnick
1971
second time around Roy Johnson, Morty Rudnick
The Schmuck Prediction!
four way out prediction envelope, "all schmucks choose ..."
the 13th guest \n prediction of one of three business cards \n glenn falkenstein \n credit in mind \n marvin miller
1972
the compleat magick — volume i Glenn Falkenstein
harmony \n numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction \n john henry grossman \n george morrow
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 John Henry Grossman, George Morrow
Harmony
numbers of one to four on a business card, one is crossed out, prediction
epic force! \n 'force' of one out of three symbols, for last phase of mental epic \n william patterson
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 William Patterson
Epic Force!
'force' of one out of three symbols, for last phase of Mental Epic
crypt-a-mental \n pellets with torn pages, selected one matches book on table and selected word on page are predicted, apparently with an idea by dr. jaks \n richard lyn
1973
the compleat magick - volume 1 Richard Lyn
Crypt-A-Mental
pellets with torn pages, selected one matches book on table and selected word on page are predicted, apparently with an idea by Dr. Jaks
mcdonald's american lady \n three coins, one placed on one of three cards, prediction \n david hardy
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii David Hardy
McDonald's American Lady
three coins, one placed on one of three cards, prediction
psychic six \n performer names chosen chip from six chips in bag, then all on table and chosen one is predicted \n unknown
1975
another close-up cavalcade
Unknown
Psychic Six
performer names chosen chip from six chips in bag, then all on table and chosen one is predicted
credit in mind \n prediction of one out of three credit cards \n marvin miller \n the 13th guest \n glenn falkenstein
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Marvin Miller
lexicognition \n prediction of letter, abc card, multiple-out prediction \n philip t. goldstein
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Philip T. Goldstein
Lexicognition
prediction of letter, ABC card, multiple-out prediction
presidential portraits \n american president is named, dummy picture is shown and name show on the back of picture as a kicker \n robert cassidy
1977
pseudo-mentally yours Robert Cassidy
Presidential Portraits
American president is named, dummy picture is shown and name show on the back of picture as a kicker
how to predict the super bowl \n two-way out prediction \n karl fulves \n richard himber \n robo-con \n karl fulves
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves, Richard Himber
either-or effect \n clever two-way prediction, in envelope and cut open \n richard himber \n gene nielsen \n "anything goes" \n larry becker \n ho to broaden the possibilities \n larry becker
1978
the compleat magick — volume ii Richard Himber, Gene Nielsen
Either-Or Effect
clever two-way prediction, in envelope and cut open
designation \n prediction of geometric shape \n philip t. goldstein \n (12) the third choice \n tony corinda
1979
the yellow book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
the armchair bowler \n imaginary game of bowling, prediction of knocked over pins \n philip t. goldstein
1979
the yellow book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
The Armchair Bowler
imaginary game of bowling, prediction of knocked over pins
spectromental \n - effect #1: color of poker chip in cardboard box is predicted, other two are divined
- effect #2: drawing in cardboard box is divined \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Spectromental
Effect #1: color of poker chip in cardboard box is predicted, other two are divined
mind probe \n spectator choses a number from serial number, prediction on bill \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Mind Probe
spectator choses a number from serial number, prediction on bill
challenge of chance \n design prediction, probability method \n cicardi \n phil smith's "real deal" in "mitox" p. 79.
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Cicardi
four-letter words \n four scrabble pieces are selected and a word is formed, prediction on slate \n hiram strait
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Hiram Strait
Four-Letter Words
four scrabble pieces are selected and a word is formed, prediction on slate
precoinition \n box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
- gaffed box version (corinda money box)
- no gaff version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins) \n philip t. goldstein \n (7) corinda's "money box" \n tony corinda \n precoinition \n max maven \n precoinition \n max maven
1980
pabular Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Gaffed Box Version (Corinda Money Box)
No Gaff Version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins)
karma \n photo prediction of chosen car color and license plate number \n philip t. goldstein \n an interesting problem with numbers \n david berglas
1980
the violet book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Karma
photo prediction of chosen car color and license plate number
indication \n prediction of one of five words written on a card \n philip t. goldstein \n dennis marks \n all bets covered \n gene "phantini" grant
1980
the violet book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein, Dennis Marks
genesis ii \n performer reverses esp card under table, spectator names a symbol and it matches the prediction \n stephen minch
1980
mind novas Stephen Minch
Genesis II
performer reverses ESP card under table, spectator names a symbol and it matches the prediction
psi-disk \n prediction of named color, with optical illusion disc and himber wallet \n karroll priest
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Karroll Priest
Psi-Disk
prediction of named color, with optical illusion disc and himber wallet
key to... the future! \n in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens \n philip t. goldstein \n key to the future \n philip t. goldstein
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Philip T. Goldstein
Key to... the Future!
in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens
all bets covered \n one of five words on a sheet of paper is selected and was predicted before \n gene "phantini" grant \n indication \n philip t. goldstein \n dennis marks
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
All Bets Covered
one of five words on a sheet of paper is selected and was predicted before
the red prediction \n no. 30, invisible die, "you will chose the only red card" \n arthur carter \n dai vernon \n karl fulves
1981
self-working table magic Arthur Carter, Dai Vernon, Karl Fulves
The Red Prediction
No. 30, invisible die, "you will chose the only red card"
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
1982
12/12 Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
awards headliner! \n newspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope \n al mann
1982
tr-id Al Mann
Awards Headliner!
newspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope
imagine \n spectator imagines poker chip, die and coins in hand and removes one, choice predicted by content of hand \n stephen tucker \n subir kumar dhar effect in magigram
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Imagine
spectator imagines poker chip, die and coins in hand and removes one, choice predicted by content of hand
the atlas test \n book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy
The Atlas Test
book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction
pentab \n multiple out prediction in envelope \n thomas alan waters \n jet thought \n james g. thompson jr.
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
technicolor prediction \n prediction effect with three colored envelopes \n martin lewis \n little futures \n karl fulves
1985
martin's miracles Martin Lewis
choice \n twelve objects are put in a bag, two spectators select one each, performer divines both, then from all objects are removed and replaced in the bag, the last one was predicted \n jack yates
1986
clue and other mysteries Jack Yates
Choice
twelve objects are put in a bag, two spectators select one each, performer divines both, then from all objects are removed and replaced in the bag, the last one was predicted
the bonsai variations - a. the bonsai principle \n four objects put down in random order by spectator, subtle restriction \n philip t. goldstein
1987
doth Philip T. Goldstein
The Bonsai Variations - a. The Bonsai Principle
four objects put down in random order by spectator, subtle restriction
mehrere-würfel-force \n forcing an object among twelve, two dice, with several outs \n christoph borer \n mehrere-würfel-force \n christoph borer
1991
magie Christoph Borer
Mehrere-Würfel-Force
forcing an object among twelve, two dice, with several outs
covering all angles \n on multiple out prediction, classic with small choices \n bob gill \n "sales talk" (len becher, abracadabra)
1994
new sorcerer Bob Gill
Covering All Angles
on multiple out prediction, classic with small choices
key to the future \n in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens \n philip t. goldstein \n key to... the future! \n philip t. goldstein
1995
connotes Philip T. Goldstein
Key to the Future
in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens
business sense \n several names in a category are called out by the spectator's and noted on business cards, chosen one is predicted in envelope \n dan harlan \n jim g. thompson, jr. & eddie clever's "aforesaid" in "the linking ring", june 1947
1996
the minotaur Dan Harlan
Business Sense
several names in a category are called out by the spectator's and noted on business cards, chosen one is predicted in envelope
Inspired by
Jim G. Thompson, Jr. & Eddie Clever's "Aforesaid" in "The Linking Ring", June 1947
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
1997
fism '97 Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
1999
rocky notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
1999
baltimore notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2000
northeast Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2000
missouri notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2000
texas notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
seers 'r us \n spectator decides how many instructions there will be, yet final position predicted with clear plastic and permanent x on it \n karl fulves
2001
hex squared Karl Fulves
Seers 'R Us
spectator decides how many instructions there will be, yet final position predicted with clear plastic and permanent X on it
odd or even? \n no. 8, three packets, one chosen, predicted ("you will pick the seven group", letter s can be covered/cut off) \n unknown
2001
new self-working card tricks
Unknown
Odd or Even?
No. 8, three packets, one chosen, predicted ("You will pick the seven group", letter s can be covered/cut off)
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2001
san jose notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2002
mawny notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
espacology \n multiple prediction routine, six spectators with envelopes stand behind six numbers, one spectator chooses one object among six and puts the rest in an order, selection matches the number, order matches and selection and number was predicted beforehand \n david berglas
2002
the mind & magic of david berglas David Berglas
ESPacology
multiple prediction routine, six spectators with envelopes stand behind six numbers, one spectator chooses one object among six and puts the rest in an order, selection matches the number, order matches and selection and number was predicted beforehand
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2003
... land notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
this way out \n three person think of number, city and animal, all predicted, written up by bill miesel \n dr. stanley jaks \n "mental-wise #1" (ed mellon) \n letters \n bob coyne \n bruce fricker \n jason willette \n mike bordeck
2003
latter day secrets Dr. Stanley Jaks
This Way Out
three person think of number, city and animal, all predicted, written up by Bill Miesel
party of six \n six people each choose a card and go on stage, stand in a row. spectator in the audience (holding prediction) chooses one by spelling. prediction matches the card held by person on stage \n david acer \n party of six \n david acer
2004
random acts of magic David Acer
Party of Six
six people each choose a card and go on stage, stand in a row. Spectator in the audience (holding prediction) chooses one by spelling. Prediction matches the card held by person on stage
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2004
notes you covet Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2004
mindvention notes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2004
easthournotes Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
stick it to the man \n four post-it notes stuck to different positions of body, outcome predicted \n tyler wilson \n sticky prediction \n michael feldman
2006
dominatricks Tyler Wilson
Stick it to the Man
four post-it notes stuck to different positions of body, outcome predicted
drawing blanks \n penny, nickel, dime and quarter in matchbox, three coins removed and combined to form a number, fourth coin's value added, spectator lets performer know the number of digits, coins taken out are divined \n karl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Drawing Blanks
penny, nickel, dime and quarter in matchbox, three coins removed and combined to form a number, fourth coin's value added, spectator lets performer know the number of digits, coins taken out are divined
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n max maven \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n max maven \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein
2010
maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
remarkable effect \n three items, spectator decides how they are distributed to three locations, this is predicted \n colin mcleod \n "free will" (deddy corbuzier & paul richards)
2014
divine Colin McLeod
Remarkable Effect
three items, spectator decides how they are distributed to three locations, this is predicted
between the lines \n a story/scene is created, torn page matches with the decisions of spectator \n michael murray
2014
a piece of my mind Michael Murray
Between the Lines
a story/scene is created, torn page matches with the decisions of spectator
the use you gambit \n "which item do you want to use?" type of sentence used in equivoque to provide specificity \n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx Andy (The Jerx)
The Use You Gambit
"Which item do you want to use?" type of sentence used in equivoque to provide specificity
determined choice \n one of six items chosen and predicted \n paul vigil \n "mind control" (bill abbott, 2004) \n "hypnotic choice" (dealer's item)
2017
the doors of deception Paul Vigil
free will of order \n three items, spectator decides how they are distributed to three locations, this is predicted, with credit information on the plot \n paul vigil \n jimmy fingers \n "free will of order" (jimmy fingers, 2006) \n "free will" (deddy corbuzier & paul richards)
2017
the doors of deception Paul Vigil, Jimmy Fingers
Free Will of Order
three items, spectator decides how they are distributed to three locations, this is predicted, with credit information on the plot
nu way out \n applying oberon's "nu way out" to chair test \n alexander de cova \n marc oberon
2017
ultimate chair routine Alexander de Cova, Marc Oberon
on the fundamental structure of routines \n i: linear structures
ii: branching structures
- equivoque
- multiple outs
iii: the trick that cannot be explained
iv: conclusion
v: references \n harapan ong
2018
principia Harapan Ong
On the Fundamental Structure of Routines
I: Linear structures
II: Branching structures
Equivoque
Multiple Outs
III: The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
IV: Conclusion
V: References