how, on delivering a ring to a number of persons, to find which person has got it, which hand it is on, which finger, and which joint.\npeople seated in a row and numbered, calculation is made and result gives answers\n unknown
1784
breslaw's last legacy
Unknown
How, on delivering a Ring to a Number of Persons, to find which Person has got it, which Hand it is on, which Finger, and which Joint.
people seated in a row and numbered, calculation is made and result gives answers
the elusive digits\nfour cards with numbers from one to four in a glass frame, arrange in wanted order, second set of cards in card stand\noswald rae
1926
between ourselves Oswald Rae
The Elusive Digits
four cards with numbers from one to four in a glass frame, arrange in wanted order, second set of cards in card stand
double date\ndates of two borrowed coins divined, dates written into grid on a paper by spectator\ntom sellers\nanything squared\nkarl fulves
1931
magical pleasantries Tom Sellers
Double Date
dates of two borrowed coins divined, dates written into grid on a paper by spectator
telling a chosen card\ndivine value of playing card via mathematical method (multiply by three, add six, divide by three)\n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
Telling a Chosen Card
Divine value of playing card via mathematical method (multiply by three, add six, divide by three)
the elevens stunt\nmathematical stunt, place three cards on table, numbers can always be divided by eleven\n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
The Elevens Stunt
Mathematical stunt, place three cards on table, numbers can always be divided by eleven
think of a number\nbusiness cards with number written on them, chosen number is spelled and card with same number is found\nronald b. edwards
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Ronald B. Edwards
Think of a Number
business cards with number written on them, chosen number is spelled and card with same number is found
heath's "tappit"\ntapping the hours type of trick, but with colored tiles and numbers printed on them\nroyal vale heath\ntapping the hours\n unknown\neddie joseph
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Royal Vale Heath
Heath's "Tappit"
Tapping the Hours type of trick, but with colored tiles and numbers printed on them
blyth's domino box\ndominoes in a box shifted, the spots on the dominoes will predict how many have been shifted\nwill blyth\nblocks of india\n unknown
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Will Blyth
Blyth's Domino Box
Dominoes in a box shifted, the spots on the dominoes will predict how many have been shifted
the cyclic number\na packet containing six cards forming the number 142857, when multiplied by any number from 2 to 6, gives a result which the cards themselves reveal\nlloyd e. jones
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Lloyd E. Jones
The Cyclic Number
A packet containing six cards forming the number 142857, when multiplied by any number from 2 to 6, gives a result which the cards themselves reveal
time on my hands\ntwelve chips with numbers on one side and letters on other side, five color coded control cards (cccc), clock layout, a chosen number is eventually revealed\npaul swinford
1971
lecture notes Paul Swinford
Time on my Hands
twelve chips with numbers on one side and letters on other side, five color coded control cards (CCCC), clock layout, a chosen number is eventually revealed
paradox papers\npaper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with cards, steve shimm suggestion, tapestry handling, see also p. 521 for gene nielson handling, h. e. dudeney\nmartin gardner\nhenry dudeny puzzle from "modern puzzles" (1926)\nnews test\nedmund rowland\nparadox papers\nmartin gardner\nwraparound\nkarl fulves\nfoldover notes\nkarl fulves\npaper folding note\nkarl fulves\nparadox redux\nphilip t. goldstein\nfolding numbers\njack avis\nthe core\npit hartling\ndisparity\nramón riobóo
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Martin Gardner
Paradox Papers
paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with cards, Steve Shimm suggestion, tapestry handling, see also p. 521 for Gene Nielson handling, H. E. Dudeney
numbers game\nseveral numbers are written next to letters of the alphabet, one letter is selected with abc cards and performer divines number\njerry mentzer
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 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
the missing digit\nspectator form two numbers from all ten digits, adds them and removes one digit from answer which the performer divines, from a dover collection edited by martin gardner\nsam lloyd
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Lloyd
The Missing Digit
spectator form two numbers from all ten digits, adds them and removes one digit from answer which the performer divines, from a Dover collection edited by Martin Gardner
lightning strikes thrice\nthree numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical, see p. 1053 for note by johnnie murray\nstewart judah\nlightning strikes thrice\nstewart judah\nblue lightning\nkarl fulves\ncubic code\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Stewart Judah
Lightning Strikes Thrice
three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical, see p. 1053 for note by Johnnie Murray
in the mirror\nspectator writes number on mirror, performer on another mirror, numbers transpose in mirror writing, variation with words, see also p. 786 for comment by reinhard müller\nrobert e. neale\nkarl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert E. Neale, Karl Fulves
In the Mirror
spectator writes number on mirror, performer on another mirror, numbers transpose in mirror writing, variation with words, see also p. 786 for comment by Reinhard Müller
smart as hell\nnumbers written on slip, some chosen, person with higher total wins, amazingly the totals are equal\narthur hill
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Arthur Hill
Smart As Hell
numbers written on slip, some chosen, person with higher total wins, amazingly the totals are equal
numerology\nperformer and spectator choose a digit from serial of a bill, after some calculation the spectator has a two-digit number with both those digits\nkarl fulves
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Numerology
performer and spectator choose a digit from serial of a bill, after some calculation the spectator has a two-digit number with both those digits
change in mind\n"as many pennies as you have, plus three more, plus enough left over...", trick that fooled einstein with coins\nkarl fulves\ncorrect change\njon racherbaumer
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Change in Mind
"as many pennies as you have, plus three more, plus enough left over...", trick that fooled Einstein with coins
the new math miracle\nsix cards with numbers on both sides in envelopes, shuffled and turned over by spectator, total is divined\nlarry becker\nhummer's poker chip baffle\nbob hummer
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
The New Math Miracle
six cards with numbers on both sides in envelopes, shuffled and turned over by spectator, total is divined
sh-h-!\n25 number card with numbers from one to five, spectator divines if numbers match or not\ndr. dan j. alessini
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Dr. Dan J. Alessini
SH-H-!
25 number card with numbers from one to five, spectator divines if numbers match or not
resistible rithmetic\nno. 3, spectator writes number with writing surface held away and gets it wrong (18 instead of 81), mirror writing\n unknown
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
Resistible Rithmetic
No. 3, spectator writes number with writing surface held away and gets it wrong (18 instead of 81), mirror writing
step right up\nno. 4, sixteen slips, half with "i owe you $1", half with "you owe me $1", spectator writes down 1, 2, 4, 8 in any order with plus or minus between and counts to a slip and loses\n unknown
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
Step Right Up
No. 4, sixteen slips, half with "i owe you $1", half with "you owe me $1", spectator writes down 1, 2, 4, 8 in any order with plus or minus between and counts to a slip and loses
lightning strikes thrice\nno. 10, three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical\nstewart judah\nlightning strikes thrice\nstewart judah
1983
self-working number magic Stewart Judah
Lightning Strikes Thrice
No. 10, three numbers and totals arrived at with blank cards, they are all identical
computer dating\nno. 2, two persons write a digit, calculation done with one digit leads to two-digit number composed of both original numbers\n unknown
1983
self-working number magic
Unknown
Computer Dating
No. 2, two persons write a digit, calculation done with one digit leads to two-digit number composed of both original numbers
paradox papers\nno. 9, paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with card values on paper or card layout (chosen card turned over is only odd-colored at the end)\nmartin gardner\nparadox papers\nmartin gardner
1985
self-working paper magic Martin Gardner
Paradox Papers
No. 9, paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with card values on paper or card layout (chosen card turned over is only odd-colored at the end)
mind scan\nno. 57, two cardboards, one has triangle and circle cut out, other has some numbers, spectator puts first one on top of second one, adds numbers that are visible and announces total, performer knows numbers and which is in circle\nkarl fulves\nhummer effects\nkarl fulves
1985
self-working paper magic Karl Fulves
Mind Scan
No. 57, two cardboards, one has triangle and circle cut out, other has some numbers, spectator puts first one on top of second one, adds numbers that are visible and announces total, performer knows numbers and which is in circle
mah jongg cubes\ncolored squares with numbers on other side, number selected and spelled with mixed squares\n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Mah Jongg Cubes
colored squares with numbers on other side, number selected and spelled with mixed squares
the binary system\nhistorical information and punch card sorting applications
- sorting 32 punch cards in numerical order
- divining selected number
- solving logic problem\nmartin gardner\nscientific american, dec. 1960\ngardner adenda\npaul swinford
1986
the cyberdeck Martin Gardner
The Binary System
historical information and punch card sorting applications
unlisted numbers\nfour discs with four numbers on each, spectator choses one disc, all put in pocket, performer finds right one without looking\nkarl fulves
1993
easy-to-do magic tricks for children Karl Fulves
Unlisted Numbers
four discs with four numbers on each, spectator choses one disc, all put in pocket, performer finds right one without looking
jumble\nnumber up to twelve chosen, letters that spell the number taken from letter deck, second number as well, performer looks at all letters shuffled together and announced both numbers, with two more uses of sallows square
- crosswords
- si minus (card counting analog)\nkarl fulves
1994
verbatim Karl Fulves
Jumble
number up to twelve chosen, letters that spell the number taken from letter deck, second number as well, performer looks at all letters shuffled together and announced both numbers, with two more uses of Sallows Square
jumbled numbers\nno. 33, seven numbers on slips of paper are threaded onto safety pin in random order, performer takes it behind his back and tears off the numbers in order of spectator's phone number\nkarl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Jumbled Numbers
No. 33, seven numbers on slips of paper are threaded onto safety pin in random order, performer takes it behind his back and tears off the numbers in order of spectator's phone number
comment on contest influence\nfive cards, one one and four zeros, put in any order and the resulting number is paid out\nkarl fulves\n"contest influence" (robert ecklund, ed mellon's "mental wise")\ncontest influence solutions\nmax abrams
1995
the fine print Karl Fulves
Comment on Contest Influence
five cards, one One and four Zeros, put in any order and the resulting number is paid out
Inspired by
"Contest Influence" (Robert Ecklund, Ed Mellon's "Mental Wise")
contest influence solutions\nfive cards, one one and four zeros, put in any order and the resulting number is paid out, two methods, velleda\nmax abrams\nbefore your eyes\nnorman ashworth\ncomment on contest influence\nkarl fulves
1996
the fine print Max Abrams
Contest Influence Solutions
five cards, one One and four Zeros, put in any order and the resulting number is paid out, two methods, velleda
a new year curiosity\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1997 arrived at\nmartin gardner\ndr. irving joshua matrix\nrec newsletter (michael ecker)\na very good year\nsam schwartz
1997
the fine print Martin Gardner, Dr. Irving Joshua Matrix
A New Year Curiosity
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1997 arrived at
a very good year\n"dot com - tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1998 arrived at\nsam schwartz\na new year curiosity\nmartin gardner\ndr. irving joshua matrix
1997
the fine print Sam Schwartz
A Very Good Year
"Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
apparently random calculation with a 3x3 matrix, 1998 arrived at
totalizer\n"an impromptu trick with four dice"
four dice put on table with one-two-five-six sides up, spectator follows some instructions or not while back is turned and covers dice, performer arranges dice so that two left dice have same total as right dice\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Totalizer
"An impromptu trick with four dice"
four dice put on table with One-Two-Five-Six sides up, spectator follows some instructions or not while back is turned and covers dice, performer arranges dice so that two left dice have same total as right dice
alpha numeric\nfurther notes on combo system and number systems
- the octal system
- the hexadecimal system
- binary to hex\nkarl fulves
2005
combo ii Karl Fulves
easy as a<sup><sup>b</sup>⁄<sub>c</sub><sup>\ncalculator option for simplifying task to spectators in division tricks\nmel bennett\nzangbar zackleback problem (genii, june 1952, oct. 1958, ibidem #12-14)\n"math prediction" (david g. luenberger, linking ring, march 1974, p. 77)\nremains to be seen\nsam schwartz\nkarl fulves
2006
prolix Mel Bennett
Easy As Ab⁄c
calculator option for simplifying task to spectators in division tricks
Inspired by
Zangbar Zackleback Problem (Genii, June 1952, Oct. 1958, Ibidem #12-14)
Related to
"Math Prediction" (David G. Luenberger, Linking Ring, March 1974, p. 77)
breaking bread\nsmall pieces of bread placed in groups that form a square, even though some are eaten, the amount of bread stays the same, mathematical principle (edge counting)\nrobert e. neale\nto feed many\nmichael weber
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
Breaking Bread
Small pieces of bread placed in groups that form a square, even though some are eaten, the amount of bread stays the same, mathematical principle (edge counting)
i bless bile\ncards with numbers on them used to spell various words when turned upside down, then flipped over to reveal a skull picture\nrobert e. neale\nhot spell\ndan harlan
2008
this is not a book Robert E. Neale
I Bless Bile
Cards with numbers on them used to spell various words when turned upside down, then flipped over to reveal a skull picture
nothing test\nnumbers chosen and put in calculator, divided by numbers chosen from deck of cards, remainder given out in money, it is zero three times\nmel bennett
2010
prolix Mel Bennett
Nothing Test
numbers chosen and put in calculator, divided by numbers chosen from deck of cards, remainder given out in money, it is zero three times
perpetual\n"in order"
four cardboard pieces with numbers on both sides are in envelopes, with his back turned the performer orders them in numerical order\nkarl fulves\nperpetual notions\nkarl fulves
2011
prolix Karl Fulves
Perpetual
"In Order"
four cardboard pieces with numbers on both sides are in envelopes, with his back turned the performer orders them in numerical order
perpetual notions\n"notes on 'perpetual'"
four cardboard pieces with numbers on both sides are in envelopes, with his back turned the performer orders them in numerical order
- tight circle
- in color
- picking numbers
- perceptual
- using windows
- perpetual numbers\nkarl fulves\nperpetual\nkarl fulves
2011
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Perpetual Notions
"Notes on 'Perpetual'"
four cardboard pieces with numbers on both sides are in envelopes, with his back turned the performer orders them in numerical order
numballoon prediction\nuse numbered balloons to predict serial number on dollar bill\njon allen\nshimon nahamani
2017
the interrobang lecture Jon Allen, Shimon Nahamani
Numballoon Prediction
Use numbered balloons to predict serial number on dollar bill