le grand sultan \n automaton who can divine a card by nodding with his head, the number of a rolled dice and in which compartment of a closed box a doll is placed, with assitant \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
Le Grand Sultan
automaton who can divine a card by nodding with his head, the number of a rolled dice and in which compartment of a closed box a doll is placed, with assitant
la carte brûlée, qu'on fait trouver dans une montre \n card is selected and burnt, ashes vanish from a box and miniature card is found under glass of a watch, spectator selects among three, with assistant \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
La Carte Brûlée, qu'on Fait Trouver Dans une Montre
card is selected and burnt, ashes vanish from a box and miniature card is found under glass of a watch, spectator selects among three, with assistant
les cartes devinées, les yeux bandés \n spectator selects a bunch of cards and shuffles them, medium comes on stage, then with blindfold and without the performer saying a word all cards are named \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
Les Cartes Devinées, les Yeux Bandés
spectator selects a bunch of cards and shuffles them, medium comes on stage, then with blindfold and without the performer saying a word all cards are named
the charlier "dial" \n stack system with rules to calculate positions and the number of pips in a cut-off pile \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
The Charlier "Dial"
stack system with rules to calculate positions and the number of pips in a cut-off pile
artificial spiritualism \n removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
Artificial Spiritualism
removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked
practical illustrations \n - top cards named after cut
- spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
Practical Illustrations
top cards named after cut
spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted
grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with mexican turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse
two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with Mexican Turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning
das mathematische mischen - 4. \n fourth application, deck "shuffled" two times, then card at any position named \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das mathematische Mischen - 4.
fourth application, deck "shuffled" two times, then card at any position named
grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n two cards chosen from two decks match, three methods \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n unknown \n gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Grande Clairvoyance Mysterieuse
two cards chosen from two decks match, three methods
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n card taken out of in-the-hands spread, deck secretly cut and bottom card glimpsed and divined \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
Ueberraschungen mit Hülfe der Mnemotechnik
card taken out of in-the-hands spread, deck secretly cut and bottom card glimpsed and divined
memorizing a deck \n mnemonic system to memorize a stack \n s. v. s. \n ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n part two of the mnemonic system \n s. v. s. \n memorizing a deck \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik iii. \n three cards chosen, one card appears face-up on face of deck, other two cards named \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
Ueberraschungen mit Hülfe der Mnemotechnik III.
three cards chosen, one card appears face-up on face of deck, other two cards named
tricks with the prearranged deck \n eight kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack) \n s. w. erdnase \n thirty minute memorized deck \n allan ackerman \n s. w. erdnase \n the mem deck i prefer \n allan ackerman \n calculation method for eight kings & si stebbins \n s. w. erdnase \n allan ackerman
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
Tricks with the Prearranged Deck
Eight Kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack)
hellsehen mit karten \n medium knows order of cards after "spectator' shuffles, stooge, medium in dark bag with flash light \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Hellsehen mit Karten
medium knows order of cards after "spectator' shuffles, stooge, medium in dark bag with flash light
the pocket-picking trick \n producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann \n the pocket-picking trick \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann
1911
later magic Joseph Michael Hartz, Alexander Herrmann, Professor Hoffmann
The Pocket-Picking Trick
producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings
the pocket-picking trick \n producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann \n the pocket-picking trick \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann
1911
magical titbits Joseph Michael Hartz, Alexander Herrmann, Professor Hoffmann
The Pocket-Picking Trick
producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings
a novel detection \n no. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
A Novel Detection
No. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains
"stop" \n riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off \n louis nikola \n "stop." \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
"Stop"
Riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off
cards by weight \n can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight \n louis nikola \n cards by weight \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Cards By Weight
Can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight
weighing chosen cards \n can divine chosen card by weighing its pips \n louis nikola \n weighing chosen cards \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
locating \n card chosen and lost, magician divines card and position in deck after shuffles and cuts \n louis nikola \n locating \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Locating
Card chosen and lost, magician divines card and position in deck after shuffles and cuts
unconscious thought transmission \n random card chosen and sealed in envelope. audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope \n louis nikola \n unconscious thought transmission \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
Random card chosen and sealed in envelope. Audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope
wizard's whist \n four spectators each given four cards, each think of one card out of the four. deck reshuffled and dealt into four bridge hands, magician can divine the selections \n louis nikola \n all trumps \n louis nikola \n wizard's whist \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Wizard's Whist
Four spectators each given four cards, each think of one card out of the four. Deck reshuffled and dealt into four bridge hands, magician can divine the selections
to name the pack in order, without looking at it, either from the bottom or from the top \n deck shuffled halfway through \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
To Name The Pack In Order, Without Looking At It, Either From The Bottom or From The Top
to pick out any card called for behind the back \n \n louis nikola \n to pick out any card called for behind the back \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
to produce cards called for from the pocket \n \n louis nikola \n to produce cards called for from the pocket \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
a subtle game \n cards in four spectator's hands are slowly eliminated until only their selection remans in their hands \n louis nikola \n a subtle game \n louis nikola \n calling the cards \n patrick page
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
A Subtle Game
Cards in four spectator's hands are slowly eliminated until only their selection remans in their hands
the telepathogram \n magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Telepathogram
Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
instant card location \n getting a named card to top in memorized deck
- the top 15 cards
- method of locating cards from number 15 down to bottom of deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Instant Card Location
getting a named card to top in memorized deck
The Top 15 cards
Method of Locating Cards from Number 15 Down to Bottom of Deck
effects and methods of producing cards - any card called rises from deck \n brief, memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Effects and Methods of Producing Cards - Any Card Called Rises from Deck
thought reading extraordinary \n spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Thought Reading Extraordinary
spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck
producing selected card at any number and at the same time cold packing \n any card is produced from pocket at named (small) number from shuffled deck, switch for memorized deck \n laurie ireland \n bonus \n laurie ireland \n roberto giobbi
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Producing Selected Card at Any Number and At The Same Time Cold Packing
any card is produced from pocket at named (small) number from shuffled deck, switch for memorized deck
a card and a number \n number free, card forced from a second deck \n al baker \n a card and a number - take three \n steve beam \n any card at our numbers \n ryan plunkett
1933
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
any deck read from the card backs \n cards named by looking at the back
- first method with a "set-up" deck
- with borrowed deck (secretly faced deck) \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n "seeing with fingertips" (howard albright)
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull, Unknown
the nikola card system \n comments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the nikola system \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
The Nikola Card System
comments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the Nikola System
"stop." \n apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number \n louis nikola \n "stop" \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
"Stop."
apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number
spelling \n spelling out some cards with the nikola memorized deck \n louis nikola \n spelling \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
Spelling
spelling out some cards with the Nikola memorized deck
to spell any card called for \n memorized deck \n louis nikola \n to spell any card called for \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
unconscious thought transmission \n card placed in envelope in beginning turns out to be any named one, memorized deck as open index \n louis nikola \n unconscious thought transmission \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
card placed in envelope in beginning turns out to be any named one, memorized deck as open index
to pick out any card called for behind the back \n memorized deck \n louis nikola \n to pick out any card called for behind the back \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
to produce cards called for from the pocket \n memorized deck \n louis nikola \n to produce cards called for from the pocket \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
a subtle game \n arranging memorized deck stack in front of spectators \n louis nikola \n a subtle game \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
A Subtle Game
arranging memorized deck stack in front of spectators
with prearranged pack - a. memorized deck \n card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck \n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
With Prearranged Pack - a. Memorized Deck
card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck
quarters from torn deck \n deck torn in quarters, performer names four positions, when counted down in the four positions there is selected card \n claude goldin
1939
the jinx 51-100 Claude Goldin
Quarters from Torn Deck
deck torn in quarters, performer names four positions, when counted down in the four positions there is selected card
double prediction \n predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked \n purvis w. miller
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Purvis W. Miller
Double Prediction
predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked
twin prediction - the improved buckley method \n full deck stack and billet index \n orville wayne meyer \n arthur h. buckley
1940
the jinx 51-100 Orville Wayne Meyer, Arthur H. Buckley
an impossible count \n spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck \n al baker
1941
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
An Impossible Count
spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck
what's in a name \n spectator's name and prediction written on paper for three spectators, they spell to their names and find the predicted card \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
What's in a Name
spectator's name and prediction written on paper for three spectators, they spell to their names and find the predicted card
my card system \n on memorized decks and memorizing a deck, see p. 99 for grid as help
- my table of pictures for memorizing cards \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
My Card System
on memorized decks and memorizing a deck, see p. 99 for grid as help
how to prepare for a series of astounding tricks through "my system" \n knowing every card's position and vice versa in a memorized deck \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
How to Prepare for a Series of Astounding Tricks Through "My System"
knowing every card's position and vice versa in a memorized deck
formula to find out where any particular card lies in the pack \n knowing positions of cards after straight cuts \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
Formula to Find Out Where Any Particular Card Lies in the Pack
the card fiend \n deck is cut and dealt out face-down in four rows of thirteen cards each, position of named cards are given, then spectator is directed to pick up cards, they are in new deck order \n eddie joseph
1942
greater card tricks Eddie Joseph
The Card Fiend
deck is cut and dealt out face-down in four rows of thirteen cards each, position of named cards are given, then spectator is directed to pick up cards, they are in new deck order
laurie ireland's blindfold poker deal \n with unknown and selected hole card, tactile marks on side of card \n laurie ireland
1943
ireland's yearbooks Laurie Ireland
Laurie Ireland's Blindfold Poker Deal
with unknown and selected hole card, tactile marks on side of card
a. t. and t. telepathy \n selected card is divined by a called person, freely selected in the phone book \n robert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Robert A. Nelson
A. T. and T. Telepathy
selected card is divined by a called person, freely selected in the phone book
think of a card \n spectator cuts thought-of card to face of stacked deck and then loses it \n paul curry \n mental-matic deck \n aldini \n paul curry \n 3) the mental thinkier \n paul curry \n think of a card \n paul curry
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Think of a Card
spectator cuts thought-of card to face of stacked deck and then loses it
howdy knowit! \n with 27 cards, three piles, performer knows selection and position \n l. vosburgh lyons \n james a. fowler
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 L. Vosburgh Lyons, James A. Fowler
Howdy Knowit!
with 27 cards, three piles, performer knows selection and position
card telepathy de luxe \n card divination, impromptu version by ed marlo \n james auer \n edward marlo
1950
ireland's yearbooks James Auer, Edward Marlo
switch it \n deck shuffled face-up/face-down, performer sorts cards out behind his back except free selection, deck switch
- the basic switch
- switch it
- alternative routine \n toni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
Switch It
deck shuffled face-up/face-down, performer sorts cards out behind his back except free selection, deck switch
one pound revelation \n pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
- alternative routine - with borrowed cards \n toni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
One Pound Revelation
pound note between cardboards, name of free selection appears on note, then card itself appears between boards
blindfold miracle card stab \n named card is stabbed after deck has been wrapped in paper, performer blindfolded \n vynn boyar
1951
blindfold miracle stab Vynn Boyar
Blindfold Miracle Card Stab
named card is stabbed after deck has been wrapped in paper, performer blindfolded
card stabbing trick \n any named card \n bert allerton \n card affinity \n bill simon \n pat hennesy's any card \n pat hennessy \n the card stab \n michael close
1958
the close-up magician Bert Allerton
double thought - single deck \n two cards thought of found, one ahead
- stooge version
- the exchange version
- the key card version
- memory version \n edward marlo \n double thoughts - single deck \n edward marlo
1959
marlo meets his match Edward Marlo
thought togetherness \n performer and spectator thinks of a card, they are next to each other, memorized deck, faro \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Thought Togetherness
performer and spectator thinks of a card, they are next to each other, memorized deck, faro
the blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n peter kane \n on kane's blank thought deck \n allan ackerman \n blank thought surprise \n alexander de cova
1967
a card session with peter kane Peter Kane
The Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
marked memory \n marking numerical stack number of memorized deck instead of card value \n edward marlo
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
Marked Memory
marking numerical stack number of memorized deck instead of card value
latest spectator's open prediction \n memorized deck, psychological force with divination out
- method 14 \n edward marlo \n millard lichter \n s s open prediction \n gene nielsen
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo, Millard Lichter
Latest Spectator's Open Prediction
memorized deck, psychological force with divination out
the programmed deck \n always dealing into two piles and eliminating one pile, last card is named selection, named tantalizer \n allan ackerman \n sorting the deck \n david solomon \n the thought algorithm \n allan ackerman
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
The Programmed Deck
always dealing into two piles and eliminating one pile, last card is named selection, Named Tantalizer
the chicago miracle \n packet cut off and counted down, three methods (memorized deck, impromptu, si stebbins) \n edward marlo
1971
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Chicago Miracle
packet cut off and counted down, three methods (memorized deck, impromptu, Si Stebbins)
a gaffed card case \n gaffed case to mark position in deck as it is dumped out of the case, no actual cut, acaan application, perhaps memdeck \n karl fulves \n speller notes \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part one Karl Fulves
A Gaffed Card Case
gaffed case to mark position in deck as it is dumped out of the case, no actual cut, ACAAN application, perhaps memdeck
reconstruction \n performer gives deck several honest riffle shuffles, then spectator remembers card and its position, then several more honest riffle shuffles, position named and card found, interesting (also in ibidem) \n karl fulves \n the automaton \n karl fulves \n long/short story \n karl fulves \n photographic memory \n denis behr
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Reconstruction
performer gives deck several honest riffle shuffles, then spectator remembers card and its position, then several more honest riffle shuffles, position named and card found, interesting (also in Ibidem)
focal point \n one of ten cards, oosoom \n robert (bob) hess \n hull's "mental discernment" \n focal point ii \n jack avis
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert (Bob) Hess
alpha card act \n - first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match) \n francis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
swindled!!! \n two decks, spectator turns card over in his deck, same card is turned over in other deck \n gene nielsen
1973
the compleat magick - volume i Gene Nielsen
Swindled!!!
two decks, spectator turns card over in his deck, same card is turned over in other deck
ancient las vegas pulse-reading \n removed card is divined by pulse reading four times \n philip t. goldstein
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein
Ancient Las Vegas Pulse-Reading
removed card is divined by pulse reading four times
pat hennesy's any card \n memorized deck with memory aid system, used for allerton's card stab \n pat hennessy \n "any card" in charlie miller's magicana column in "genii" \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton
1975
the magic of francis carlyle Pat Hennessy
Pat Hennesy's Any Card
memorized deck with memory aid system, used for Allerton's Card Stab
mental divination \n tear in top of case allows glimpse of bottom card of cased deck \n unknown \n an item in the gen \n mental divination \n unknown
1975
cards and cases
Unknown
Mental Divination
tear in top of case allows glimpse of bottom card of cased deck
sensative finger tips and x-ray eyes \n performer removes named card from face down spread \n olof jonsson \n al mann
1976
the third ecstasy Olof Jonsson, Al Mann
Sensative Finger Tips and X-Ray Eyes
performer removes named card from face down spread
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
simpatico \n spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick \n frederick braue \n simpatico \n frederick braue
1978
fred braue on false deals Frederick Braue
Simpatico
spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick
psi-x \n cut and shuffle procedure, only selection (probably) at stack position afterwards \n karl fulves \n more than one way \n jerry k. hartman \n psi-x \n karl fulves
1978
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Psi-X
cut and shuffle procedure, only selection (probably) at stack position afterwards
jack's pack \n stack in which position of every card can be calculated with formula and vice versa ("reversing the process") \n jack yates
1978
jack's pack Jack Yates
Jack's Pack
stack in which position of every card can be calculated with formula and vice versa ("Reversing the Process")
effect \n mnemonicosis type effect, card is named and located by various means, "in a way, it becomes rather like dai vernon's 'trick that cannot be explained'" \n jack yates
1978
jack's pack Jack Yates
Effect
mnemonicosis type effect, card is named and located by various means, "In a way, it becomes rather like Dai Vernon's 'Trick that cannot be explained'"
"age cards" addition \n binary number cards, card named and number cards that total its position removed and added \n ken de courcy
1978
jack's pack Ken De Courcy
"Age Cards" Addition
binary number cards, card named and number cards that total its position removed and added
as a location system \n using the stack as an open index, with optional corner shorts at regular intervals \n ken de courcy
1978
jack's pack Ken De Courcy
As a Location System
using the stack as an open index, with optional corner shorts at regular intervals
notes by the editor \n - keep the sequence
- false shuffles and cuts
- with two people
- short corner \n jack yates \n ken de courcy
1978
jack's pack Jack Yates, Ken De Courcy
an old card trick made new \n spectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named \n john f. mendoza \n new deal \n michael weber
1979
close-up presentations John F. Mendoza
An Old Card Trick Made New
spectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named
chance! \n named card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box \n leslie anderson
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Leslie Anderson
Chance!
named card is found on position which is the same number as the price written on the box
die gedanken sind nicht frei ("thinker's paradise") \n two spectator cut a pile and think of cut card, cards are shuffled and divined by performer \n piet forton \n the thoughts are free \n piet forton \n the three-card location \n steve ehlers
1979
das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Piet Forton
Die Gedanken sind nicht frei ("Thinker's Paradise")
two spectator cut a pile and think of cut card, cards are shuffled and divined by performer
fool i \n two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named \n steve beam \n fooled \n steve beam
1979
magic — the vanishing art Steve Beam
Fool I
two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named
psiangle \n one card is predicted, one identified by clairvoyance and the third by telepathy \n philip t. goldstein
1980
the violet book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Psiangle
one card is predicted, one identified by clairvoyance and the third by telepathy
threefold \n three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined, trick not named in these notes, name taken from "the award-winning magic of john cornelius" \n john cornelius \n threefold \n john cornelius
1980
cornelius card system John Cornelius
Threefold
three spectators cut the deck, remember the bottom card of the pile and put the cards in their pockets, three thought of cards are divined, trick not named in these notes, name taken from "The Award-Winning Magic Of John Cornelius"
third thot \n card that falls on thought-of position is chosen, later named, ten memorized cards, faro \n jon racherbaumer \n thotograhy \n bob hummer
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Jon Racherbaumer
Third Thot
card that falls on thought-of position is chosen, later named, ten memorized cards, faro
wired hidden power \n card remembered at total of cut-off packet \n jon racherbaumer \n jack avis \n hidden power \n jack avis
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Jon Racherbaumer, Jack Avis
stacked deck refinement \n stacked deck in conjunction with the think a card plot \n roger crosthwaite \n si stebbins sorcery \n edward marlo
1981
the commercial card magic of roger crosthwaite Roger Crosthwaite
Stacked Deck Refinement
stacked deck in conjunction with the think a card plot
the hawk \n two cards noted while back turned, one found by shouting stop, other named, part of the "birds of prey" locations \n philip t. goldstein
1982
thunday Philip T. Goldstein
The Hawk
two cards noted while back turned, one found by shouting stop, other named, part of the "Birds of Prey" locations
talismanacle \n spectator selects a card, presentation with ring or amulet which is able to pick ab vibrations from the card
- variation one: memorized deck
- variation two: stripper pack
- variation two-and-a-half: stripper pack
- variation three: stripper pack \n thomas alan waters \n ed marlo (ibidem #8, p. 11) \n future ghost \n alan brown
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Talismanacle
spectator selects a card, presentation with ring or amulet which is able to pick ab vibrations from the card
imposition \n assistant does not have to know the stack \n thomas alan waters \n spaulding's "audience rapport" in "the linking ring" vol. 22, no. 7. p.21.
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Imposition
assistant does not have to know the stack
Inspired by
Spaulding's "Audience Rapport" in "The Linking Ring" Vol. 22, No. 7. P.21.
mental divination \n tear in top of case allows glimpse of bottom card of cased deck \n unknown \n mental divination \n unknown
1982
simple yet effective tricks with cards
Unknown
Mental Divination
tear in top of case allows glimpse of bottom card of cased deck
the blue intruder \n named card is only odd-backed card, stack and sticky card, brief, 1935 \n nelson hahne \n smart magic (ralph hull, nelson hahne)
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Nelson Hahne
The Blue Intruder
named card is only odd-backed card, stack and sticky card, brief, 1935
programmed lie detector \n computer program, trick performed by spectator with computer only, computer version of aronson's lie sleuth \n michael powers \n lie sleuth \n simon aronson \n computer card trick \n christopher morgan
1983
powerful magic Michael Powers
Programmed Lie Detector
computer program, trick performed by spectator with computer only, computer version of Aronson's Lie Sleuth
do you wish to continue? \n two decks, named card is at the same position \n barrie richardson \n do you want to continue? \n barrie richardson \n do continue \n barrie richardson
1984
pabular Barrie Richardson
groupease \n five packets are cut, bottom card remembered shuffled and all five cards are divined \n thomas alan waters \n ed marlo's "a miracle with cards" in "ibidem" no. 8, 1956. p. 11 \n the three-card location \n steve ehlers
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Groupease
five packets are cut, bottom card remembered shuffled and all five cards are divined
Inspired by
Ed Marlo's "A Miracle With Cards" in "Ibidem" No. 8, 1956. P. 11
twindow \n two decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet \n thomas alan waters \n eddie joseph's "staggered"
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twindow
two decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet
twinsome \n number is secretly written down, card is peeked at, deck dealt and both spectator shout at the same time stop \n thomas alan waters
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinsome
number is secretly written down, card is peeked at, deck dealt and both spectator shout at the same time stop
the thoughts are free \n two spectator cut a pile and think of cut card, cards are shuffled and divined by performer \n piet forton \n die gedanken sind nicht frei ("thinker's paradise") \n piet forton
1984
magic lecture notes 1984 Piet Forton
The Thoughts Are Free
two spectator cut a pile and think of cut card, cards are shuffled and divined by performer
cutout \n two cards \n thomas alan waters \n by ed marlo's "a miracle with cards" in "ibidem" no. 8, 1956. p. 11 \n across the void \n paul marcus
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Cutout
two cards
Related to
by Ed Marlo's "A Miracle With Cards" in "Ibidem" No. 8, 1956. P. 11
impossible coincidence \n card chosen, then divined on paper as well as its position (1935) \n unknown \n der zuschauer als karten-kommandant \n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Impossible Coincidence
card chosen, then divined on paper as well as its position (1935)
routine with a prearranged pack \n routine using two stacked decks, see following tricks:
(1). simpatico
(2). mental speller
(3). the mental thinkier
(4). thought transferred
(5). dr. jekyll and mr. hyde
(6). sleight-of-mind (marlo-rawson) \n frederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Routine with a Prearranged Pack
routine using two stacked decks, see following tricks:
(1). Simpatico
(2). Mental Speller
(3). The Mental Thinkier
(4). Thought Transferred
(5). Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
(6). Sleight-of-Mind (Marlo-Rawson)
simpatico \n spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick \n frederick braue \n simpatico \n frederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Simpatico
spectator removes card from one deck, duplicate found from other deck via stop trick
4) thought transferred \n performer holds spectator's wrist over spread to locate card \n frederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
4) Thought Transferred
performer holds spectator's wrist over spread to locate card
gypsee \n position of chosen tarot card is predicted \n thomas alan waters \n (14) the prophesy \n tony corinda
1987
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
memphis marvel \n cards are shuffled face up into face down, spectator selects three cards and puts them in pocket, he selects one and performer divines the card, next card is predicted \n ron wilson \n "genii" july, 1969.
1987
the uncanny scot, ron wilson Ron Wilson
Memphis Marvel
cards are shuffled face up into face down, spectator selects three cards and puts them in pocket, he selects one and performer divines the card, next card is predicted
new approach i.f. control \n nine approaches, one or two selections, sometimes using twenty-six memorized cards \n edward marlo \n without a clue \n harry lorayne \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
New Approach I.F. Control
nine approaches, one or two selections, sometimes using twenty-six memorized cards
the matching miracle \n pokerhand duplication from another deck, decks in reverse order
- with two sealed deck
- for stay-stackers
- for memory experts (only one deck)
- for card cullers
- added note \n edward marlo \n the new tops, july 1966 \n addition to marlo's "matching miracle" \n jon racherbaumer \n mating season \n denis behr
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
The Matching Miracle
pokerhand duplication from another deck, decks in reverse order
under your spell \n spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter \n bob king \n under your spell \n bob king
1989
magician foolers Bob King
Under Your Spell
spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter
up she rises \n approaches to the named rising card, ungaffed memorized deck \n ken krenzel \n open and shut case \n ken krenzel
1990
close-up impact! Ken Krenzel
Up She Rises
approaches to the named rising card, ungaffed memorized deck
a double prediction \n spectator cuts off packet, amount of cards and card cut to are predicted, three methods \n ken simmons
1990
finally! Ken Simmons
A Double Prediction
spectator cuts off packet, amount of cards and card cut to are predicted, three methods
ultra-mental deck routine handling \n three spectators stop during deal and deal a card face-down, same cards are reversed in second deck \n ken simmons \n "i'll go first" (simon aronson, card ideas of simon aronson) \n do as i did \n darwin ortiz
1990
finally! Ken Simmons
Ultra-Mental Deck Routine Handling
three spectators stop during deal and deal a card face-down, same cards are reversed in second deck
Related to
"I'll Go First" (Simon Aronson, Card Ideas of Simon Aronson)
mix and match \n two decks riffle shuffled together and divided into two halves, one chosen from one half, performer shouts stop when the other one is dealt, the cards match \n simon aronson \n total coincidence \n juan tamariz \n two-deck gilbreath idea \n pit hartling
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Mix and Match
two decks riffle shuffled together and divided into two halves, one chosen from one half, performer shouts stop when the other one is dealt, the cards match
bait and switch \n spectator names number and selects card, performer apparently brings the card to that number one-handed behind his back \n simon aronson \n deluxe anytime color triumphant \n derek dingle
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Bait and Switch
spectator names number and selects card, performer apparently brings the card to that number one-handed behind his back
four part harmony \n center cut location expanded to four selections \n simon aronson \n "center cut location" (card ideas of simon aronson, p. 117)
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Four Part Harmony
center cut location expanded to four selections
Inspired by
"Center Cut Location" (Card Ideas of Simon Aronson, p. 117)
memorized math \n on memorized deck in combination with mathematical principles
- stay stacks
- counting
- interlocking chains (also with one-way backs)
- duck and deal (with formulas) \n simon aronson
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Memorized Math
on memorized deck in combination with mathematical principles
sandwich for stebbins \n spectator cuts off pile, remembers bottom card and shuffles pile, card known and glimpsed and controlled via faro cut \n jon racherbaumer \n the more you know, the harder you fall \n david solomon
1990
cardfixes Jon Racherbaumer
Sandwich for Stebbins
spectator cuts off pile, remembers bottom card and shuffles pile, card known and glimpsed and controlled via faro cut
memorized mentalism \n four spectators think of cards of different suits, version with memorized deck \n edward marlo \n topping mental topper - first effect \n edward marlo
1990
cardfixes Edward Marlo
Memorized Mentalism
four spectators think of cards of different suits, version with memorized deck
a number for fast company \n spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck \n edward marlo \n card and number \n harry blackstone
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
A Number For Fast Company
spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck
not only the number, but... \n spectator cuts off cards, number of cards and card cut to predicted, 15 memorized cards, prediction index, for correction see ricochet reference, three handlings \n edward marlo \n ken simmons \n "finally" (ken simmons, lecture notes 1990) \n ricochet \n jon racherbaumer
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo, Ken Simmons
Not Only the Number, but...
spectator cuts off cards, number of cards and card cut to predicted, 15 memorized cards, prediction index, for correction see Ricochet reference, three handlings
olram's choice \n approach for "simon-eyes", two different numbers, memorized deck \n edward marlo \n simon-eyes \n simon aronson
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Olram's Choice
approach for "Simon-Eyes", two different numbers, memorized deck
prearranged deck \n on stacked deck work, historical comments
- eight kings
- si stebbins
- nikola
- braue memorized stack (?) \n frederick braue
1992
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
under your spell \n spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter \n bob king \n under your spell \n bob king
1992
the breather Bob King
Under Your Spell
spectator cuts to any card and loses it, performer spells to it underneath handkerchief and it shows up at last letter
seeing is believing \n performer blindfolded for full routine
phase i: a card pocketed and another selected
phase ii: selection found at named small number
phase iii: two more cards divined, using 52-on-one and 3-1/2 gag cards
phase iv: four aces dealt in poker round
phase v: pocketed card named \n bob king
1993
the breather 2 Bob King
Seeing is Believing
performer blindfolded for full routine
Phase I: a card pocketed and another selected
Phase II: selection found at named small number
Phase III: two more cards divined, using 52-on-One and 3-1/2 gag cards
Phase IV: four Aces dealt in poker round
Phase V: pocketed card named
the three-card location \n stack, memorized deck \n steve ehlers \n die gedanken sind nicht frei ("thinker's paradise") \n piet forton \n groupease \n thomas alan waters \n the four card location \n erik nordvall \n far out \n friedrich roitzsch \n steve ehlers
1994
las vegas kardma Steve Ehlers
tell me three times \n three cards chosen and called out, on one of them is lied, stack \n alex elmsley \n further than that and the lie detector \n cushing strout
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Tell Me Three Times
three cards chosen and called out, on one of them is lied, stack
thotology \n random person phoned and asked to name any card, medium phoned asked for a number up to 52 \n tony bartolotta \n "20th century telepathy" (john northern hilliard) \n the connection \n unknown
1994
rigmarole Tony Bartolotta
Thotology
random person phoned and asked to name any card, medium phoned asked for a number up to 52
primal memory 1 \n one card thought-of and one selected, both predicted via matching cards \n roger crosthwaite \n memory matcho \n edward marlo
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Primal Memory 1
one card thought-of and one selected, both predicted via matching cards
mental lie \n - first method (memorized deck)
- second method (stay stack) \n edward marlo \n something to work on \n vincent dalban
1995
facsimile Edward Marlo
past, present, future \n spectator cuts off pile, pockets card, shuffles bottom pile and remembers card, cuts again and remembers card, deals through top pile and turns over a card, one named, position of one named, pocketed card predicted in wallet \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Past, Present, Future
spectator cuts off pile, pockets card, shuffles bottom pile and remembers card, cuts again and remembers card, deals through top pile and turns over a card, one named, position of one named, pocketed card predicted in wallet
lazy memory \n ideas for applying the memorized deck to the lazy man's card trick
- memorized doubly lazy
- spelling to the second selection
- "sessions" lazy memory \n simon aronson \n doubly lazy \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Lazy Memory
ideas for applying the memorized deck to the Lazy Man's Card Trick
everybody's lazy \n two spectators and performer remember cards, performer names position of spectator's cards, spectator names number and there is performer's card, no-touch \n simon aronson \n location sensing device \n matt baker
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Everybody's Lazy
two spectators and performer remember cards, performer names position of spectator's cards, spectator names number and there is performer's card, no-touch
two wrongs make it right \n two decks, two cards chosen in one, both decks dealt in unison to two predicted cards in other deck, the selections show up in same place, funny presentation about making wrong predictions \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Two Wrongs Make It Right
two decks, two cards chosen in one, both decks dealt in unison to two predicted cards in other deck, the selections show up in same place, funny presentation about making wrong predictions
taking advantage of one's position \n selection procedure in which a packet is cut off, next card remembered and placed on this packet, another packet cut off onto first pile, next card remembered and put onto first pile, and so on
- self position
- shuffling
- false positives \n simon aronson \n "multiple impact" (steve beam) \n self centered \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Taking Advantage of One's Position
selection procedure in which a packet is cut off, next card remembered and placed on this packet, another packet cut off onto first pile, next card remembered and put onto first pile, and so on
self centered \n two cards chosen by cutting and shuffling packets, procedure similar to one-pile free cut \n simon aronson \n taking advantage of one's position \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Self Centered
two cards chosen by cutting and shuffling packets, procedure similar to one-pile free cut
madness in our methods \n three selections, fair conditions, no-touch and no card seen
- alternative revelations \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Madness in our Methods
three selections, fair conditions, no-touch and no card seen
topsy turvy \n three selections with cutting and shuffling packets, deck shuffled face-up/face-down, cards located by apparent muscle reading in spread \n simon aronson \n restoring part of stack at end of topsy turvy \n juan tamariz
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Topsy Turvy
three selections with cutting and shuffling packets, deck shuffled face-up/face-down, cards located by apparent muscle reading in spread
the open index \n - the open index
- estimate, glimpse and cut
a. glimpse first, then cut
b. cut first, then glimpse
- knowing where you are
a. marks
b. key cards
c. one way backs (see also p. 237)
- determining the desired card
a. the target card is directly designated by the spectator
b. the target card is indirectly designated, and is not known to the spectator
c. a target "position" is designated \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
The Open Index
The Open Index
Estimate, Glimpse and Cut
A. Glimpse First, then Cut
B. Cut First, then Glimpse
Knowing Where You Are
A. Marks
B. Key Cards
C. One Way Backs (see also p. 237)
Determining the Desired Card
A. The Target Card is Directly Designated by the Spectator
B. The Target Card is Indirectly Designated, and is Not Known to the Spectator
C. A Target "Position" is Designated
after dark \n different handling, spectator choses and loses card in corner of room, performer as well, both remove a card from spread and they're each other's card \n j. w. sarles \n after dark \n j. w. sarles
1995
the fine print J. W. Sarles
After Dark
different handling, spectator choses and loses card in corner of room, performer as well, both remove a card from spread and they're each other's card
fooled \n two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named \n steve beam \n fool i \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Fooled
two cards are pushed out from spread, location of one card can be named
mental and physical choice \n sandwiched card by spectator in deck turns out to be previously thought-of card \n edward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental and Physical Choice
sandwiched card by spectator in deck turns out to be previously thought-of card
on the memorized deck \n - which stack?
- learning the stack
- the open index
- estimation
- false shuffles
- deck switches \n michael close
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
two for simon - tut tut \n four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, aronson stack only \n michael close
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Two For Simon - Tut Tut
four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only
flushed with success \n royal flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, aronson stack only \n michael close \n poker progressive \n roy walton
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Flushed With Success
Royal Flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only
the invisible deck \n ungaffed, memorized deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Allan Ackerman
the smiling mule \n any named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck \n michael close \n roy walton \n the smiling mule \n roy walton \n the last laugh \n darwin ortiz
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Roy Walton
The Smiling Mule
any named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck
monkey in the middle \n routine for goldman's effect, named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck \n michael close \n primate \n david regal
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Monkey in the Middle
routine for Goldman's effect, named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck
the card stab \n stabbing to any named card, memorized deck \n michael close \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
the well traveled card \n deck in case and number up to 52 named, signed card dropped on case, it vanishes and reappears inside at named number \n james swain
1996
miracles with cards James Swain
The Well Traveled Card
deck in case and number up to 52 named, signed card dropped on case, it vanishes and reappears inside at named number
a two billet test \n cards thought-of and written on billets \n harry riser \n the three-billet test no. 1 \n al baker
1996
the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser
under wraps \n performer knows position of selection in shuffled deck, wrapped in a napkin, deck switch, memorized deck \n ken krenzel
1997
ingenuities Ken Krenzel
Under Wraps
performer knows position of selection in shuffled deck, wrapped in a napkin, deck switch, memorized deck
wj's spectator's open prediction \n spectator makes prediction \n wesley james \n the spectator's prediction \n edward marlo
1997
the magical record and thoughts of wesley james Wesley James