zu erraten, wie viele karten eine person der gesellschaft im geheimen einem spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte \n spectator takes a number of cards from bottom of deck and places them on top, one card chosen and its value matches the amount of moved cards \n carl willmann \n zum erraten der karten \n eduard w. lufa
1902
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Zu erraten, wie viele Karten eine Person der Gesellschaft im Geheimen einem Spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte
spectator takes a number of cards from bottom of deck and places them on top, one card chosen and its value matches the amount of moved cards
zum erraten der karten \n \n eduard w. lufa \n zu erraten, wie viele karten eine person der gesellschaft im geheimen einem spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte \n carl willmann
1902
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
the mind mirror \n with stripper deck \n jack mcmillen \n jean hugard \n frederick braue \n mind mirror \n jack mcmillen
1941
the stripper deck Jack McMillen, Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n multiple phases, ace-king set-up, faro \n edward marlo \n unforgettable \n pit hartling \n aces by weight \n tom gagnon \n weighing in \n tom gagnon
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
the prediction \n performer knows card at named number, partial stack, part of "marlo's miracle routine" \n edward marlo
1947
marlo in spades Edward Marlo
The Prediction
performer knows card at named number, partial stack, part of "Marlo's Miracle Routine"
zella card stabbing \n stabbing into run of spades in paper-wrapped deck, value then is used to count to selection \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Zella Card Stabbing
stabbing into run of spades in paper-wrapped deck, value then is used to count to selection
james's miracle \n no. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon \n change x change \n karl fulves \n applause card \n stewart james \n steve beam \n a slight slant on slaight \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the inverse function deck \n mel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
lazy man's card trick \n \n jack miller \n al koran \n the controlled cut \n unknown \n the zen master \n darwin ortiz \n lazy man on edge \n ondřej pšenička \n 52! \n michael breggar \n lazy man's card trick \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Jack Miller, Al Koran
pure mathematics \n two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n dai vernon \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james \n applause card \n stewart james \n steve beam \n die version \n karl fulves \n stewart james
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Pure Mathematics
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
thot echo \n two card location, straight set-up, see also p. 758 for comment by marvin johnson \n sam schwartz \n thought echo \n sam schwartz \n thot echo \n sam schwartz
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Thot Echo
two card location, straight set-up, see also p. 758 for comment by Marvin Johnson
the controlled cut \n no. 65, spectator cuts and this value is used to count down to selection, ace through king of hearts set-up, al baker credit given \n unknown \n lazy man's card trick \n jack miller \n al koran
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Controlled Cut
No. 65, spectator cuts and this value is used to count down to selection, Ace through King of Hearts set-up, Al Baker credit given
the two fold miracle \n spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Two Fold Miracle
spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there
lucky 13 \n spectator cuts to two indicator cards, which total the position of the selection, see semi-automatic card tricks for variation \n steve beam \n lucky 13 \n steve beam
1980
card tricks from mount olympus Steve Beam
Lucky 13
spectator cuts to two indicator cards, which total the position of the selection, see Semi-Automatic Card Tricks for variation
almost legitimate cutting the aces \n center blocks cut out one-handed \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser
1981
arcane Harry Riser
the ten card special plus \n number card chosen, top cards dealt, they form a straight and card at value of spectator's card is selection
- the basic routine
- the extended routine (straight shown first and mixed back in, then as above) \n simon lovell \n elmsley cut elmsley \n simon lovell
1983
second to none Simon Lovell
The Ten Card Special Plus
number card chosen, top cards dealt, they form a straight and card at value of spectator's card is selection
The Basic Routine
The Extended Routine (straight shown first and mixed back in, then as above)
middle-guage spread \n card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n divining deck \n unknown \n middle guage spread \n steve beam \n middle guage spread \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #8 \n steve beam \n middle gauge spread ii \n steve beam
1985
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Middle-Guage Spread
card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
peek look think \n three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards \n brother john hamman \n unstacked peek-look-think \n edward marlo \n if you are going to peek, look, and think, at least pique, hook, and link \n ron bauer
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Peek Look Think
three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards
if you are going to peek, look, and think, at least pique, hook, and link \n three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards \n ron bauer \n peek look think \n brother john hamman
1990
cardfixes Ron Bauer
If you are going to Peek, Look, and Think, at least Pique, Hook, and Link
three cards chosen by different means, spectators each find each others cards
topping mental topper - second effect \n four slips of paper with predictions, four spectators think of a card of a certain suit and transfer cards from top to bottom according to their value \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - third effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Second Effect
four slips of paper with predictions, four spectators think of a card of a certain suit and transfer cards from top to bottom according to their value
topping mental topper - third effect \n like second effect but mates in shirt pocket instead of written predictions \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - second effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Topping Mental Topper - Third Effect
like second effect but mates in shirt pocket instead of written predictions
topping mental topper - seventh effect \n version with two thought-of card, red and black \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - sixth effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
problematic \n pile is cut and placed in pocket, top card placed in another pocket, performer divines amount of cut cards and has identity of selection predicted \n paul hallas
1990
mental mix Paul Hallas
Problematic
pile is cut and placed in pocket, top card placed in another pocket, performer divines amount of cut cards and has identity of selection predicted
the lucky ten \n two piles dealt, top card of one pile is thought-of number, top card of other pile selection \n peter duffie \n henry christ's "sum & difference" \n the lucky ten \n peter duffie
1991
profile Peter Duffie
The Lucky Ten
two piles dealt, top card of one pile is thought-of number, top card of other pile selection
jarrow's indicator \n indicator card leads to selection, ace through ten set-up, kruskal-type counting \n emil jarrow \n the perfect stop trick \n edward marlo
1992
the fred braue notebooks Emil Jarrow
Jarrow's Indicator
indicator card leads to selection, Ace through Ten set-up, Kruskal-type counting
reflected thoughts \n card thought of in fan, its value used to select another card, both found, interlocking chain principle \n andrew galloway \n mind mirror \n jack mcmillen \n doppelganger \n roy walton \n deliberation \n peter duffie \n reflected thought \n andrew galloway
1992
profile Andrew Galloway
Reflected Thoughts
card thought of in fan, its value used to select another card, both found, interlocking chain principle
hummer of a trick variation \n some cards mixed face-up/face-down by spectator, performer takes one section under the table briefly, in the end there are the same number of face-up cards in two piles \n peter duffie \n hummer of a trick! \n robert page \n bob hummer
1993
profile Peter Duffie
Hummer of a Trick Variation
some cards mixed face-up/face-down by spectator, performer takes one section under the table briefly, in the end there are the same number of face-up cards in two piles
adding some weight \n spectator cuts off cards, two cards that add up to that number are reversed by performer and the number of cards between them also matches \n peter duffie \n "palmist's prophecy" (roy walton) \n weight problem \n peter duffie
1993
card selection Peter Duffie
Adding Some Weight
spectator cuts off cards, two cards that add up to that number are reversed by performer and the number of cards between them also matches
reflected thought \n card thought of in fan, its value used to select another card, both found, interlocking chain principle \n andrew galloway \n reflected thoughts \n andrew galloway \n the dream machine \n peter duffie
1994
apocalypse vol. 16-20 Andrew Galloway
Reflected Thought
card thought of in fan, its value used to select another card, both found, interlocking chain principle
magic teaching \n card selected, down under deal with a packet, last card used to count to selection, every other card ace through king \n mitsunobu matsuyama
1994
verbatim Mitsunobu Matsuyama
Magic Teaching
card selected, down under deal with a packet, last card used to count to selection, every other card Ace through King
the lucky ten \n two piles dealt, top card of one pile is thought-of number, top card of other pile selection
- "no crimp but still lucky" \n peter duffie \n the lucky ten \n peter duffie
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
The Lucky Ten
two piles dealt, top card of one pile is thought-of number, top card of other pile selection
thot echo \n two card location, straight set-up \n sam schwartz \n thot echo \n sam schwartz \n the trinity concept \n ben train \n echoed \n joseph barry
1995
card college — volume 1 Sam Schwartz
the pip stack \n "position information procedure"
ace to king stack in deck, allows performer to know position of replaced selection \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
The PIP Stack
"Position Information Procedure"
Ace to King stack in deck, allows performer to know position of replaced selection
secret thought \n no. 2, position of card predicted, selection via cutting some cards off and remembering card at that number \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Secret Thought
No. 2, position of card predicted, selection via cutting some cards off and remembering card at that number
middle guage spread \n card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n middle-guage spread \n steve beam
1995
vienna notes Steve Beam
Middle Guage Spread
card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
split thought \n ace through ten of hearts on top, numbers thought of by two spectators and after some mental calculation by spectators the numbers are divined \n bob king \n ken krenzel trick from new jinx \n in "classic stand up close-up" (bob king)
1996
five-star magic Bob King
Split Thought
Ace through Ten of Hearts on top, numbers thought of by two spectators and after some mental calculation by spectators the numbers are divined
diploid \n two piles, two cards cut to in one half are used to count to selections in other half \n peter duffie \n a psychological discovery \n sam leo horowitz \n coversion \n peter duffie
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Diploid
two piles, two cards cut to in one half are used to count to selections in other half
coincidice \n - four dice rolled, each number counted off top of deck, last cards match all four numbers
- second phase (four dice used to count down to cards, they are the four aces) \n doug conn \n coincidice \n doug conn \n fourtunate \n doug conn
1996
mo — modus operandi Doug Conn
Coincidice
four dice rolled, each number counted off top of deck, last cards match all four numbers
Second Phase (four dice used to count down to cards, they are the four Aces)
the more you know, the harder you fall \n spectator cuts off pile, remembers bottom card, shuffles pile and puts it in center of rest, two jokers shuffled in deck and sandwich selection \n david solomon \n sandwich for stebbins \n jon racherbaumer
1997
solomon's mind David Solomon
The More You Know, The Harder You Fall
spectator cuts off pile, remembers bottom card, shuffles pile and puts it in center of rest, two Jokers shuffled in deck and sandwich selection
the beginning of the end \n spectator cuts to a card, its value indicates position of ace of spades from top \n peter duffie
1997
n.d.e. — a near deck experience Peter Duffie
The Beginning of the End
spectator cuts to a card, its value indicates position of Ace of Spades from top
the chosen few \n a card created with a cut off pile by chosen a card for suit and counting for value, another spectator cuts to it \n peter duffie
1998
deck direct Peter Duffie
The Chosen Few
a card created with a cut off pile by chosen a card for suit and counting for value, another spectator cuts to it
the faranormal \n spectator places some cards between two kings, sandwich faro-shuffled, two cards produced that total the number of cards between the kings now \n peter duffie
1998
deck direct Peter Duffie
The Faranormal
spectator places some cards between two Kings, sandwich faro-shuffled, two cards produced that total the number of cards between the Kings now
straight through the heart \n indicator card chosen and number up to twelve thought-of, suit of indicator and number as value used to arrive at a card, indicator card spelled to and the card is found \n gavin ross \n crazy clocks \n fred g. taylor
1998
five times five — scotland Gavin Ross
Straight Through The Heart
indicator card chosen and number up to twelve thought-of, suit of indicator and number as value used to arrive at a card, indicator card spelled to and the card is found
the information pack \n half deck is pushed through other half (incomplete faro) and turns over, full suit visible with selection missing, with variation by peter duffie \n gavin ross \n about face faro \n peter kane
1998
five times five — scotland Gavin Ross
The Information Pack
half deck is pushed through other half (incomplete faro) and turns over, full suit visible with selection missing, with variation by Peter Duffie
coincidice \n four dice rolled, each number counted off top of deck, last cards match all four numbers \n doug conn \n coincidice \n doug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
Coincidice
four dice rolled, each number counted off top of deck, last cards match all four numbers
the spots on card indicate number of cards secretly added to pack \n no. 3, some cards cut off and a known amount replaced, card with same value produced
- variation \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Spots on Card Indicate Number of Cards Secretly Added to Pack
No. 3, some cards cut off and a known amount replaced, card with same value produced
a numerical shuffle \n no. 4, shuffle for small packet that after a certain amount of repeats restores the original order \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
A Numerical Shuffle
No. 4, shuffle for small packet that after a certain amount of repeats restores the original order
the transposed cards \n no. 36, deck spread on table, some cards moved from end to end, card with that amount is eventually selected \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Transposed Cards
No. 36, deck spread on table, some cards moved from end to end, card with that amount is eventually selected
the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n no. 39, combining the two referenced tricks with one set-up \n ellis stanyon \n the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n ellis stanyon \n the transposed cards and mind-reading \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Spots on Top Card Indicate Position of One Chosen
No. 39, combining the two referenced tricks with one set-up
the birthday card \n spectator deals cards for month and day of his birthday then remembers a card, performer reveals selection and birthday \n steve beam \n birthday shuffle \n lewis jones \n the birthday card trick \n steve beam \n party time \n steve beam \n birthday memories \n simon aronson
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
The Birthday Card
spectator deals cards for month and day of his birthday then remembers a card, performer reveals selection and birthday
hand picked \n five poker hands dealt, a card chosen, all gathered, two cards produced and their value used to count to selection \n peter duffie \n tom sellers item
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Hand Picked
five poker hands dealt, a card chosen, all gathered, two cards produced and their value used to count to selection
cardician's dream (improved) \n \n jerry mentzer \n al thatcher \n cardician's dream \n edward marlo \n bob hummer
2000
card file two Jerry Mentzer, Al Thatcher
triple enigma \n no. 36, pair of invisible dice used to select card, card found and card with dice sum turns up, ace to nine set-up \n karl fulves \n tony bartolotta \n "dice will tell" (oscar weigle, scarne on card tricks)
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Tony Bartolotta
Triple Enigma
No. 36, pair of invisible dice used to select card, card found and card with dice sum turns up, Ace to Nine set-up
Inspired by
"Dice Will Tell" (Oscar Weigle, Scarne on Card Tricks)
combination luck \n card and its position remembered, spectator deals down three times, using the stopped-at values and his position, selection appears on third attempt \n peter duffie \n stewart james effect
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Combination Luck
card and its position remembered, spectator deals down three times, using the stopped-at values and his position, selection appears on third attempt
the birthday card trick \n spectator deals cards for month and day of his birthday then remembers a card, performer reveals selection and birthday \n steve beam \n the birthday card \n steve beam
2001
hand-picked card tricks Steve Beam
The Birthday Card Trick
spectator deals cards for month and day of his birthday then remembers a card, performer reveals selection and birthday
one in 52 \n number from 1 to 52, square sum is counted and value counted again to arrive at a card, with variations
- hat trick
- wordplay \n steve beam
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
One in 52
number from 1 to 52, square sum is counted and value counted again to arrive at a card, with variations
ring \n three times a card is located
- shizuko
- yoichi
- sadako \n r. paul wilson \n the twenty-sixth location \n unknown
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 R. Paul Wilson
hours of magic \n \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "repeat six card test" (esp session, nick trost, 1971)
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Hours of Magic
Inspired by
"Repeat Six Card Test" (ESP Session, Nick Trost, 1971)
a slight slant on slaight \n two dice, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "nice dice" (allan slaight, precursor #72, 1999) \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n another slant on slaight \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
A Slight Slant on Slaight
two dice, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
another slant on slaight \n two dice, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n a slight slant on slaight \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Another Slant on Slaight
two dice, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
last card standing predictor \n thirteen cards, packet cut off, a number shows up that matches the number of cut-off cards, co-prime number principle \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Last Card Standing Predictor
thirteen cards, packet cut off, a number shows up that matches the number of cut-off cards, co-prime number principle
the mathemagicians \n small number of cards cut off, same value is supposed to be produced but it is one off and changes into right number, prediction says "off by one" \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
The Mathemagicians
small number of cards cut off, same value is supposed to be produced but it is one off and changes into right number, prediction says "off by one"
the perfect choice \n spectator deals down in shuffled deck and stops, performer knows the card, faro \n steven youell \n jaw breaker \n steven youell
2004
weapons of mass destruction Steven Youell
The Perfect Choice
spectator deals down in shuffled deck and stops, performer knows the card, faro
utility cutter \n cutting six piles, three face up and three face down with the rolly polly controlly, knowing how many cards are face up, as a control \n steve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
Utility Cutter
cutting six piles, three face up and three face down with the Rolly Polly Controlly, knowing how many cards are face up, as a control
sequential evidence \n magician cuts deck into three piles, spectator chooses one pile, card is found face up in that pile. then that pile contains ace to king of the same suit \n ron frost
2004
after the force Ron Frost
Sequential Evidence
Magician cuts deck into three piles, spectator chooses one pile, card is found face up in that pile. Then that pile contains Ace to King of the same suit
leo-ben stop trick \n value of card stopped used to count to selection, "perfect stop trick" \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Leo-Ben Stop Trick
value of card stopped used to count to selection, "perfect stop trick"
two for the road \n after packet mixing process only five cards are face-up - a previously selected poker hand, then fulves's riffle shuffle control after which position of first selection is announced, second stabbed to
- phase i: tapgac poker
- phase ii: riffle shuffle bored \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "automatic ace triumph" (kunyasu fujiwara, genii, may 2000) \n hummer plays poker \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n remote control poker \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Two for the Road
after packet mixing process only five cards are face-up - a previously selected poker hand, then Fulves's Riffle Shuffle Control after which position of first selection is announced, second stabbed to
Phase I: TAPGAC Poker
Phase II: Riffle Shuffle Bored
Inspired by
"Automatic Ace Triumph" (Kunyasu Fujiwara, Genii, May 2000)
invisible setups \n idea to combine spelling with ladder stacks to find card \n cushing strout \n stewart james
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout, Stewart James
Invisible Setups
Idea to combine spelling with ladder stacks to find card
further than that and the lie detector \n combine further than that with lie detector plot
also includes variation based on the nine card problem, and alex elmsley's tell me three times \n cushing strout \n to lie or tell the truth \n jack avis \n larry jennings \n further than that \n j. w. sarles \n subconscious poker ii \n joseph k. schmidt \n tell me three times \n alex elmsley \n the full deck problem \n jim steinmeyer
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout
Further Than That and the Lie Detector
Combine Further Than That with lie detector plot
Also includes variation based on The Nine Card Problem, and Alex Elmsley's Tell Me Three Times
holmes meets endfield \n using a sherlock holmes book and a deck of cards to create a coincidence, story telling \n cushing strout \n the famous magazine test \n cy endfield
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout
Holmes Meets Endfield
Using a Sherlock Holmes book and a deck of cards to create a coincidence, story telling
r & d's count spell extra \n composite card, count-spelling to any card composed by suit and value separately chosen \n robin robertson \n peter duffie
2006
prolix Robin Robertson, Peter Duffie
R & D's Count Spell Extra
composite card, count-spelling to any card composed by suit and value separately chosen
almost legitimate cutting the aces \n center blocks cut out one-handed \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
the tabled reverse - again \n spectator names number up to ten, that value reverses itself in deck and is used to count to selection \n jack avis
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
The Tabled Reverse - Again
spectator names number up to ten, that value reverses itself in deck and is used to count to selection
thought card transposition \n spectator remembers card and its number, performer also in different section, the cards are counted to and they transpose \n jack avis
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
Thought Card Transposition
spectator remembers card and its number, performer also in different section, the cards are counted to and they transpose
2-4-6-8-find \n performer and spectator chose a card, spectator names number, distance between the two selections is that number \n jack avis \n direct link \n alex elmsley \n bill reid
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
2-4-6-8-Find
performer and spectator chose a card, spectator names number, distance between the two selections is that number
through the looking glass \n chosen card turns out to be only reversed card on a picture with a deck spread face up \n lewis jones \n don wyatt \n bob farmer's "one face south" in "genii" may, 2006.
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Lewis Jones, Don Wyatt
Through the Looking Glass
chosen card turns out to be only reversed card on a picture with a deck spread face up
Inspired by
Bob Farmer's "One Face South" in "Genii" May, 2006.
choice cut \n value added to amount of cut cards, total is predicted \n scott robinson \n repackaged prediction \n scott robinson
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Scott Robinson
Choice Cut
value added to amount of cut cards, total is predicted
hypothetical imperative \n card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and matsuyama petal principle \n max maven
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven
Hypothetical Imperative
card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and Matsuyama Petal Principle
the ark maneuver \n card is reversed in center and cards dealt in pairs from top to bottom, cards after reversed card can be divined \n steve beam \n odds on favorite \n karl fulves \n the omega bet - updated \n nick trost \n al thatcher
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Steve Beam
The Ark Maneuver
card is reversed in center and cards dealt in pairs from top to bottom, cards after reversed card can be divined
smith without the myth \n two spectators cut off a packet and count them, then remember cards at that positions, performer names both selections \n david solomon \n vacation decision \n david solomon \n david finkelstein
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Smith Without The Myth
two spectators cut off a packet and count them, then remember cards at that positions, performer names both selections
army card trick \n two-phase routine in which a peeked-at card is counted to from an odd-backed indicator card, faro \n david solomon
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Army Card Trick
two-phase routine in which a peeked-at card is counted to from an odd-backed indicator card, faro
jaw breaker \n spectator deals down in shuffled deck and stops, performer takes duplicate out of another deck, or has it reversed there already, three methods
- standard method (faro)
- using full deck stacks
- bonus-- brand new sealed deck method \n steven youell \n the perfect choice \n steven youell
2009
weapons of mass deception Steven Youell
Jaw Breaker
spectator deals down in shuffled deck and stops, performer takes duplicate out of another deck, or has it reversed there already, three methods
devil's deal \n performer and spectator each name a card and a number, gemini placement by counting to those numbers, for corrections see reference \n karl fulves \n devil's deal \n karl fulves \n the devil his due \n mel bennett
2010
prolix Karl Fulves
Devil's Deal
performer and spectator each name a card and a number, Gemini Placement by counting to those numbers, for corrections see reference
the inverse function deck \n presentation for "james's miracle", two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n mel bennett \n "coincidence of two numbers and a prediction" (nick trost, the new tops, july 1975) \n james's miracle \n stewart james
2010
prolix Mel Bennett
The Inverse Function Deck
presentation for "James's Miracle", two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
devil's deal \n performer and spectator each name a card and a number, gemini placement by counting to those numbers, corrected handling \n karl fulves \n devil's deal \n karl fulves
2011
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Devil's Deal
performer and spectator each name a card and a number, Gemini Placement by counting to those numbers, corrected handling
on impulse \n spectator should cut anywhere, look at bottom card and name any card of same color but different suit, both values counted down from rest lead to selection \n karl fulves
2012
prolix Karl Fulves
On Impulse
spectator should cut anywhere, look at bottom card and name any card of same color but different suit, both values counted down from rest lead to selection
fate mates \n card named by each performer and spectator, written on paper pieces, two halves, one card outjogged, both dealt in unison, both named cards show up \n jack avis \n karl fulves \n tupax into one \n jack avis \n back story \n karl fulves
2012
prolix Jack Avis, Karl Fulves
Fate Mates
card named by each performer and spectator, written on paper pieces, two halves, one card outjogged, both dealt in unison, both named cards show up
double deal \n two cards chosen, they multiply to a number that matches their number, then one packet becomes the four-of-a-kind to match selection, the other packet the full suit \n steven hamilton \n "big deal" (roy walton, abra #1881)
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton
Double Deal
two cards chosen, they multiply to a number that matches their number, then one packet becomes the four-of-a-kind to match selection, the other packet the full suit
new-and-clear force \n ace-through-king set-up, card chosen by first chosen value then suit, card not really forced but under control \n jon racherbaumer \n "variation: beam’s artificial nuclear force" (david solomon, solomon's bulletin #81, jan. 2016 \n nuclear force \n steve beam
2016
facsimile Jon Racherbaumer
New-and-Clear Force
Ace-through-King set-up, card chosen by first chosen value then suit, card not really forced but under control
totally fooling sans shuffle \n four piles cut to, top cards of three piles total to number of fourth pile, selection on bottom of this pile, then the three numbers used to count to three mates of selection \n david solomon \n "totally fooling" (simon aronson, art decko)
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Totally Fooling Sans Shuffle
four piles cut to, top cards of three piles total to number of fourth pile, selection on bottom of this pile, then the three numbers used to count to three mates of selection
counter action \n cards to locate card in the deck, values added to find same card in second deck \n ramón riobóo
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Ramón Riobóo
Counter Action
cards to locate card in the deck, values added to find same card in second deck
more card monte \n deck is cut into five packets, cards are moved around, reveal of straight flush \n steve beam \n swimmers \n john scarne
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
More Card Monte
deck is cut into five packets, cards are moved around, reveal of Straight Flush
middle gauge spread ii \n cards spread on the table, two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n middle-guage spread \n steve beam
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
Middle Gauge Spread II
cards spread on the table, two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
a series of fortunate events \n two cards are placed face up into the deck to find selections, numbers between matches added values and eventually cards are located \n steve beam
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
A Series of Fortunate Events
two cards are placed face up into the deck to find selections, numbers between matches added values and eventually cards are located
aces by weight \n aces cut to and their position announced and verified, faro \n tom gagnon \n marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n edward marlo \n vernon's aces \n dai vernon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Aces by Weight
Aces cut to and their position announced and verified, faro
weighing in \n aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table and stopping the spread, number of cards in un-spread portion named and last card is ace each time, aces in named order \n tom gagnon \n marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n edward marlo \n think of an ace \n dai vernon \n electro static aces \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Weighing In
Aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table and stopping the spread, number of cards in un-spread portion named and last card is Ace each time, Aces in named order
perfect order \n cards shuffled face-up/face-down, a face-down card chosen, selection named, all cards righten themselves except the one of the chosen suit in order \n andi gladwin \n "culligula" (kostya kimlat, roadrunner cull dvd, 2007)
2020
the boy who cried magic Andi Gladwin
Perfect Order
cards shuffled face-up/face-down, a face-down card chosen, selection named, all cards righten themselves except the one of the chosen suit in order
going deep \n three mentally selected cards are quickly found in a pile of thirteen cards \n ramón riobóo \n depth finder \n steve beam
2020
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 12 Ramón Riobóo
Going Deep
three mentally selected cards are quickly found in a pile of thirteen cards
how we met \n two decks, four cards are selected and values added, card at number in other deck is predicted \n r. paul wilson
2020
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 12 R. Paul Wilson
How We Met
two decks, four cards are selected and values added, card at number in other deck is predicted