the queens digging for diamonds \n hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation \n unknown \n queens digging for diamonds \n ellis stanyon
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Queens digging for Diamonds
hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation
das vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählten karten \n deck dealt into four piles, one chosen, all cards in this pile are predicted \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählten Karten
deck dealt into four piles, one chosen, all cards in this pile are predicted
die prädestinationsgabe \n two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n predestination \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Prädestinationsgabe
two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there
das umzählen \n on the reverse counting of decks and packets \n unknown \n ein nie versagender trick \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
die unzertrennlichen \n deck shown mixed and taken under a handkerchief, performer brings out all fours-of-a-kind one after the other, two methods (stacked stripper deck, deck switch) \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Die Unzertrennlichen
deck shown mixed and taken under a handkerchief, performer brings out all fours-of-a-kind one after the other, two methods (stacked stripper deck, deck switch)
die prädestinationsgabe \n two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Prädestinationsgabe
two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there
predestination \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection \n unknown \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die magische einwirkung \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Predestination
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection
das ordnen der karten \n deck shown mixed, down-under deal performed to sort deck in new deck order \n mr. blak \n zum ordnen der karten \n wilhelm schiele
1897
die zauberwelt Mr. Blak
Das Ordnen der Karten
deck shown mixed, down-under deal performed to sort deck in new deck order
kinetoscopic force \n cards riffled in front of spectator and king of spades among club cards is mistaken for king of clubs, spectator holds deck as it is riffled, non-index cards used here \n l'homme masqué \n kinetoscopic force \n l'homme masqué
1897
der zauberspiegel L'Homme Masqué
Kinetoscopic Force
cards riffled in front of spectator and King of Spades among Club cards is mistaken for King of Clubs, spectator holds deck as it is riffled, non-index cards used here
neues mathematisches kartenkunststück \n one of thirty-two cards thought of, eight packets of four cards each given to spectator who should remove some cards that match his value or suit, card found \n hugo schrader
1898
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Neues mathematisches Kartenkunststück
one of thirty-two cards thought of, eight packets of four cards each given to spectator who should remove some cards that match his value or suit, card found
das riesengedächtnis \n order of shuffled deck read to performer who can repeat it, deck switched for "memorized" deck with easy system \n arthur toskana \n das riesengedächtnis \n emil clauß \n noch einmal "das riesengedächtnis" \n arthur toskana
1899
die zauberwelt Arthur Toskana
Das Riesengedächtnis
order of shuffled deck read to performer who can repeat it, deck switched for "memorized" deck with easy system
das riesengedächtnis \n rhyme to remember value sequence of all eight values \n emil clauß \n das riesengedächtnis \n arthur toskana
1899
die zauberwelt Emil Clauß
Das Riesengedächtnis
rhyme to remember value sequence of all eight values
die lieblingsfarbe \n three or four pairs of cards chosen, placed on small table, suit chosen, all cards change into that suit \n eduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Die Lieblingsfarbe
three or four pairs of cards chosen, placed on small table, suit chosen, all cards change into that suit
die magische einwirkung \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by john willmann \n unknown \n predestination \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die magische Einwirkung
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by John Willmann
ueber künstliches mischen \n slow shuffling method that re-organizes the cards, working backwards, with tables for different numbers of cards that show how the cards change positions with each shuffle, see p. 166 \n a. j. \n die 10 orakelkarten \n eduard w. lufa \n sonderbare uebereinstimmung \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Ueber künstliches Mischen
slow shuffling method that re-organizes the cards, working backwards, with tables for different numbers of cards that show how the cards change positions with each shuffle, see p. 166
kinetoscopic force \n cards riffled in front of spectator and king of spades among club cards is mistaken for king of clubs \n l'homme masqué \n kinetoscopic force \n l'homme masqué \n erdnase method a \n roger crosthwaite \n variation three: retention-of-vision \n roger crosthwaite \n stop & think \n karl fulves \n riffle and think \n j. w. sarles \n court card riffle force \n charlie miller \n r. paul wilson
1909
the art of magic L'Homme Masqué
Kinetoscopic Force
cards riffled in front of spectator and King of Spades among Club cards is mistaken for King of Clubs
a psychological discovery \n two-pile-stop trick with eight/nine alternating set-up \n sam leo horowitz \n daley notebooks #602 \n curious coincidence \n unknown \n never-miss stop effect \n martin gardner \n name your number \n bert allerton \n 8's & 9's \n sam leo horowitz \n n-e-t profit \n richard vollmer \n diploid \n peter duffie \n coversion \n peter duffie \n the stop trick \n sam leo horowitz \n roberto giobbi \n martin gardner \n another psychological discovery \n bob farmer
1938
greater magic Sam Leo Horowitz
A Psychological Discovery
two-pile-stop trick with Eight/Nine alternating set-up
never-miss stop effect \n two-pile-stop trick with tens/jacks alternating set-up \n martin gardner \n a psychological discovery \n sam leo horowitz
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck Martin Gardner
Never-Miss Stop Effect
two-pile-stop trick with Tens/Jacks alternating set-up
the down/under exchange surprise \n selection placed aside, packet cut and down/under deal performed until four cards remain, top of those is selection and previously tabled card matches other three cards \n gene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
The Down/Under Exchange Surprise
selection placed aside, packet cut and down/under deal performed until four cards remain, top of those is selection and previously tabled card matches other three cards
colour me jordan \n two decks, mentally selected cards appear in other halves of the deck which are in spectators pockets \n roy walton \n charles t. jordan
1973
card script Roy Walton, Charles T. Jordan
Colour Me Jordan
two decks, mentally selected cards appear in other halves of the deck which are in spectators pockets
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
blackjack player's delight \n four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four aces to make four blackjacks \n ron ferris \n allan ackerman \n blackjack players blight \n r. paul wilson
1978
here's my card Ron Ferris, Allan Ackerman
Blackjack Player's Delight
four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four Aces to make four blackjacks
atom poker mal zwei \n two phases, set-up, first in talisman \n michael skinner \n power poker \n michael skinner
1979
das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner
mating season ii \n dealing through the halves and spectator stops, mates, different method as in mating season i \n steve beam \n mating season ii \n steve beam
1980
card tricks from mount olympus Steve Beam
Mating Season II
dealing through the halves and spectator stops, mates, different method as in Mating Season I
the minch ken \n two cards from esp deck, spectators think of a number and count to card \n stephen minch \n either/or \n stephen minch
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Stephen Minch
The Minch Ken
two cards from ESP deck, spectators think of a number and count to card
elimination \n comedy location, all cards eliminated in stages with patter lines except selection \n jerry sadowitz \n the magical eliminator \n roy walton
1987
inspirations Jerry Sadowitz
Elimination
comedy location, all cards eliminated in stages with patter lines except selection
point of conversion \n ace of diamonds put in center, it comes to top with the two of diamonds underneath which is tabled, repeated and ace brings three to five to top as well, then ace of spades is on top and the tabled diamonds change to royal flush cards \n karl fulves
1987
secret session — part two Karl Fulves
Point of Conversion
Ace of Diamonds put in center, it comes to top with the Two of Diamonds underneath which is tabled, repeated and Ace brings Three to Five to top as well, then Ace of Spades is on top and the tabled Diamonds change to Royal Flush cards
simon-eyes \n two cards thought of with counting procedure, both cards divined with "no no's fishing"
- reality
- the problem
- no no's fishing
- the simon-eyes arrangement
- the selection procedure
- fishing in the simon-eyes pack
- fishing for the values
- fishing for the suits
- the faro restacking simon-eyes pack \n simon aronson \n the path of olram \n edward marlo \n simon aronson \n david solomon \n olram's choice \n edward marlo \n for the ace-to-king boys \n edward marlo \n four for the road \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley \n final ecstasy \n barrie richardson \n the three hours \n simon aronson \n ramón riobóo \n harapan ong \n persi diaconis \n ron graham \n tilapia \n matt baker
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Simon-Eyes
two cards thought of with counting procedure, both cards divined with "No No's Fishing"
not so remote viewing! \n card is named and performer names its position in the deck \n paul hallas \n a deck of cards and a miracle \n robert g. tripp \n the man from tomorrow \n vic perry
1990
mental mix Paul Hallas
Not So Remote Viewing!
card is named and performer names its position in the deck
whether forecast \n spectator deals into two piles and stops anywhere, sum of top cards predicted, each pile dealt into two piles, top cards are aces, aces change into royal flush, re-deal principle \n michael powers
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Whether Forecast
spectator deals into two piles and stops anywhere, sum of top cards predicted, each pile dealt into two piles, top cards are Aces, Aces change into Royal Flush, re-deal principle
school daze \n two cards chosen, sum and difference of those values, number of cards as prediction \n roy walton \n henry christ's "sum & difference" \n some indifference \n philip t. goldstein
1991
profile Roy Walton
School Daze
two cards chosen, sum and difference of those values, number of cards as prediction
a problem solved? \n deck faced and spread on table, face-up and face-down card pushed out of spread, they are mates \n richard james \n a card problem \n steven hamilton
1992
profile Richard James
A Problem Solved?
deck faced and spread on table, face-up and face-down card pushed out of spread, they are mates
¿juega usted al mus? \n gambling routine for the spanish game "mus", with a deck of forty cards \n arturo de ascanio \n "circular mensual del s.e.i." n° 4, 1954.
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 4 Arturo de Ascanio
¿Juega Usted al Mus?
gambling routine for the spanish game "Mus", with a deck of forty cards
some indifference \n two cards chosen, sum and difference of those values, number of cards as prediction, henry christ's "the difference and the sum" \n philip t. goldstein \n school daze \n roy walton \n a note from roy walton \n roy walton
1992
profile Philip T. Goldstein
Some Indifference
two cards chosen, sum and difference of those values, number of cards as prediction, Henry Christ's "The Difference and the Sum"
card count-down \n card thought-of from twelve-card packet, suit spelled, pairs dealt, value counted down in rest of the deck to find mate \n peter duffie
1993
profile Peter Duffie
Card Count-Down
card thought-of from twelve-card packet, suit spelled, pairs dealt, value counted down in rest of the deck to find mate
triplicants \n card chosen from three-card packet twice, repeated three times, three value pairs, values predicted as well \n peter duffie \n "triple coincidence" (robert harbin, abracadabra & harbincadabra)
1993
card selection Peter Duffie
Triplicants
card chosen from three-card packet twice, repeated three times, three value pairs, values predicted as well
pushthru eliminator \n card chosen, incomplete faro pushed through a few times to get clues about the color and suit of card, wrong card is determined, still right card shows up reversed in deck \n jackie mcclements \n the crimp, p. 212
1994
shock treatment Jackie McClements
Pushthru Eliminator
card chosen, incomplete faro pushed through a few times to get clues about the color and suit of card, wrong card is determined, still right card shows up reversed in deck
thinking out loud \n card built from two consecutive cards in the deck by taking suit of one and value of the other, that card turns over, then triumph with four cards reversed at finale, the constructed card and its mates \n steven hamilton \n the crimp #10 \n thinking out loud \n steven hamilton
1994
roger's thesaurus Steven Hamilton
Thinking Out Loud
card built from two consecutive cards in the deck by taking suit of one and value of the other, that card turns over, then Triumph with four cards reversed at finale, the constructed card and its mates
imaginary 21 card trick \n in effect a card is chosen under table and named by magician \n chuck smith \n another invisible 21-card trick \n doug conn \n impossible 21 card trick \n doug conn \n imaginary 21 card trick \n chuck smith
1994
what if? Chuck Smith
Imaginary 21 Card Trick
in effect a card is chosen under table and named by magician
the ultimate truth \n \n peter duffie \n imagine \n packet calculator \n dai vernon \n the penultimate truth \n stephen tucker \n alternate opening \n bernard rasmussen \n tarradiddle \n peter duffie
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
chance by choice \n four cards are cut to, sum is predicted in envelope \n scott robinson \n errors and omissions \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Scott Robinson
Chance by Choice
four cards are cut to, sum is predicted in envelope
blackjack players blight \n four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four aces to make four blackjacks \n r. paul wilson \n blackjack player's delight \n ron ferris \n allan ackerman
1995
chaos theories R. Paul Wilson
Blackjack Players Blight
four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four Aces to make four blackjacks
sticky residue \n spectator deals out any number of poker hands, cut one hand and remembers top card, all assembled, performer divined number of hands and card \n r. paul wilson \n piles of cards \n dai vernon \n tears in rain \n jerry sadowitz
1995
chaos theories R. Paul Wilson
Sticky Residue
spectator deals out any number of poker hands, cut one hand and remembers top card, all assembled, performer divined number of hands and card
direct mental \n spectator removes cards to represent hour and then thinks of a card of the same value which is divined \n bob king
1995
opening night magic Bob King
Direct Mental
spectator removes cards to represent hour and then thinks of a card of the same value which is divined
amalga-mate \n card pocketed, then a card chosen for value and suit each, it matches prediction in pocket, mexican prediction \n peter duffie \n "ten mate" (joe rindfleisch, precursor, jan. 1996)
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Amalga-Mate
card pocketed, then a card chosen for value and suit each, it matches prediction in pocket, Mexican Prediction
imogenetic \n three cards chosen and face up on table, another card made with suit and value of two of those cards, that card found via spelling and other cards from that value as well \n peter duffie \n "genimo" (alan francis, abacus, vol. 4 no. 7)
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Imogenetic
three cards chosen and face up on table, another card made with suit and value of two of those cards, that card found via spelling and other cards from that value as well
blind date bermuda \n spectator pockets three cards behind his back, performer takes another deck and finds the mates \n simon lovell \n michael austin \n predicted bermuda \n simon lovell
1997
simon says! Simon Lovell, Michael Austin
Blind Date Bermuda
spectator pockets three cards behind his back, performer takes another deck and finds the mates
naming spots on a card at any number in the pack \n no. 42, stack for spot cards only, calculation method to know card at any number \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Naming Spots on a Card at Any Number in the Pack
No. 42, stack for spot cards only, calculation method to know card at any number
forty cards dealt faces down, to pick up the one named \n no. 44, cards dealt in square on table, any spot card named and performer knows where it is \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Forty Cards Dealt Faces Down, to Pick Up the One Named
No. 44, cards dealt in square on table, any spot card named and performer knows where it is
to discover two consecutive cards \n no. 3, two consecutive cards chosen, some number of cards added to top, card found \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
To Discover Two Consecutive Cards
No. 3, two consecutive cards chosen, some number of cards added to top, card found
fifteen consecutive cards indiscriminately drawn from one pack and one secretly chosen, to produce it from another pack \n no. 4, card from packet chosen, found in second deck, both in same order \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Fifteen Consecutive Cards Indiscriminately Drawn from One Pack and One Secretly Chosen, to Produce It from Another Pack
No. 4, card from packet chosen, found in second deck, both in same order
special arrangement of whist pack and tricks with same \n no. 6, similar to stebbins
(a) to discover the top card
(b) to discover a card removed from either of two portions
(c) to discover the bottom card from either half of the pack
(d) reading the whole pack
(e) to name either or all of four cards dealt in a row
(f) to discover a card freely selected \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Special Arrangement of Whist Pack and Tricks with Same
No. 6, similar to Stebbins
(a) To Discover the Top Card
(b) To Discover a Card Removed from Either of Two Portions
(c) To Discover the Bottom Card from Either Half of the Pack
(d) Reading the Whole Pack
(e) To Name Either or All of Four Cards Dealt in a Row
(f) To Discover a Card Freely Selected
any card noted in one pack found at a given number in another \n no. 9, two decks in same order, number and card chosen, another number predicted, when counting to predicted number starting with named number the card is there \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Any Card Noted in One Pack Found at a Given Number in Another
No. 9, two decks in same order, number and card chosen, another number predicted, when counting to predicted number starting with named number the card is there
the pack is "cut" into four and the names of the cards in either part are found in an envelope \n no. 10, four piles made, one chosen, cards in that pile are predicted or divined, multiple out in envelope \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Pack Is "Cut" into Four and the Names of the Cards in Either Part Are Found in an Envelope
No. 10, four piles made, one chosen, cards in that pile are predicted or divined, multiple out in envelope
supplementary note \n deck riffle shuffled, top thirteen cards dealt off and four spectators take the cards of one suit each, alls cards divined, interlocking chain principle \n karl fulves \n reading the fifty-two cards after a genuine shuffle \n c. o. williams
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Karl Fulves
Supplementary Note
deck riffle shuffled, top thirteen cards dealt off and four spectators take the cards of one suit each, alls cards divined, interlocking chain principle
impossible 21 card trick \n spectator pockets card, it is named \n doug conn \n must be 21 to enter \n chris kenner \n imaginary 21 card trick \n chuck smith \n another invisible 21-card trick \n doug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
queens digging for diamonds \n no. 40, hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation \n ellis stanyon \n the queens digging for diamonds \n unknown
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Queens Digging for Diamonds
No. 40, hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation
rapit memorization (?) of half the pack \n no. 17, half the deck switched, order known or cue sheet \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Rapit Memorization (?) of Half the Pack
No. 17, half the deck switched, order known or cue sheet
bite me \n four spectators cut cards and selections are found \n steve beam \n errata \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
Bite Me
four spectators cut cards and selections are found
a stebbish location \n two cards chosen with two dice, performer produces one and names the other, variation of si stebbins stack \n peter duffie
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
A Stebbish Location
two cards chosen with two dice, performer produces one and names the other, variation of Si Stebbins stack
joker assisted triumph \n ends in new deck order, faros \n richard bartram, jr. \n "unshuffled" \n paul gertner
2000
card file two Richard Bartram, Jr.
unfolding future \n folded multi-level prediction as in simon aronson's "shuffle-bored" \n ali bongo \n ludow, from paris \n future notes \n ali bongo \n ala bongo \n karl fulves
2000
off the books Ali Bongo
Unfolding Future
folded multi-level prediction as in Simon Aronson's "Shuffle-Bored"
discard poker \n cards are shuffled face up into face down, face down cards are dealt for four players, four royal flushes \n john moran
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 John Moran
Discard Poker
cards are shuffled face up into face down, face down cards are dealt for four players, four Royal Flushes
the macho magician versus wussy gambler \n matching value and suit are spelled of selection, then four aces are found as a kicker by spelling \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
The Macho Magician Versus Wussy Gambler
matching value and suit are spelled of selection, then four Aces are found as a kicker by spelling
the of-age card trick \n 21 card trick without dealing the cards multiple times \n steve beam \n the of-age card trick \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
The Of-Age Card Trick
21 card trick without dealing the cards multiple times
v.d. \n valentines day patter, card is found by dealing and spelling, she loves me / loves me not for down-under deal \n marty kane \n peter duffie's "lying time" \n australian self-help \n alex elmsley
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Marty Kane
V.D.
valentines day patter, card is found by dealing and spelling, she loves me / loves me not for down-under deal
prime location \n cards reveal selection and amount of cut cards \n steve beam \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis \n location, location, location \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
bulletproof \n card is cut to and divined \n steve beam \n parallelogram \n steve beam \n bullet-ridden \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
applause card \n two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers, at total is a card with a message \n stewart james \n steve beam \n stewart james' "were you fooled?" in "stewart james in print - the first fifty years" \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Stewart James, Steve Beam
Applause Card
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers, at total is a card with a message
Inspired by
Stewart James' "Were You Fooled?" in "Stewart James in Print - The First Fifty Years"
found by coincidence \n spectator uses some cards of sixteen-card packet to find his selection with down-under deal, then reverse faros until down to one brings mate of the top card of another packet \n peter duffie \n oracle \n karl fulves
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Found by Coincidence
spectator uses some cards of sixteen-card packet to find his selection with down-under deal, then reverse faros until down to one brings mate of the top card of another packet
parallelogram \n different presentation for bulletproof, with two cards \n steve beam \n bulletproof \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
Parallelogram
different presentation for Bulletproof, with two cards
k.i.a. \n "kane is able"
twenty-card packet, after some dealing a value and a suit are used to form a card, it is the card that a spectator earlier stopped dealing \n peter duffie \n marty kane trick
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
K.I.A.
"Kane is Able"
twenty-card packet, after some dealing a value and a suit are used to form a card, it is the card that a spectator earlier stopped dealing
the universal base \n ace of spades put on bottom of deck, it changes into the mates of three selections, other aces show up as climax, bottom deals \n peter duffie
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
The Universal Base
Ace of Spades put on bottom of deck, it changes into the mates of three selections, other Aces show up as climax, bottom deals
think of a card \n spectator looks at any card in the deck and at it's mate, card can be named \n tino call \n second thoughts \n lewis jones
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Tino Call
Think of a Card
Spectator looks at any card in the deck and at it's mate, card can be named
dual control \n two thought-of cards divined (each one out of five) \n lewis jones \n "radar deck" (richard osterlind)
2002
ahead of the pack Lewis Jones
Dual control
two thought-of cards divined (each one out of five)
twins collide \n five cards put on table and one chosen, its mate found from rest of deck \n jack avis \n lewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Twins collide
five cards put on table and one chosen, its mate found from rest of deck
divide and conjure! \n after several full-deck reverse faros, only three cards remain, one settled upon, it is the selection
- full deck handling
- further notions on divide and conjure! (2)
- external thoughts (robin robertson, jerry k. hartman, peter duffie)
- the trouble with seven
- partial deck handlings
- full deck prearranged handling (named card) \n marty kane \n "the devil and his disciple" (robert neale, life death, and other card tricks) \n precision division \n marty kane \n the jack of death card trick \n marty kane \n halve your way \n marty kane \n long division \n lewis jones \n marty kane \n bluff oracle aces i \n john bannon \n the core \n pit hartling
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Marty Kane
Divide and Conjure!
after several full-deck reverse faros, only three cards remain, one settled upon, it is the selection
Full Deck Handling
Further Notions on Divide and Conjure! (2)
External Thoughts (Robin Robertson, Jerry K. Hartman, Peter Duffie)
The Trouble with Seven
Partial Deck Handlings
Full Deck Prearranged Handling (named card)
Inspired by
"The Devil and His Disciple" (Robert Neale, Life Death, and Other Card Tricks)
the paranormalist \n spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the red and the black \n paul curry \n notes & corrections \n max maven
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
The Paranormalist
spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value
the power of love \n \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the red and the black \n paul curry
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
gilbreath plays dominoes \n after a riffle shuffle domino chain made with cards, end and beginning predicted \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n domino effect \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Gilbreath Plays Dominoes
after a riffle shuffle domino chain made with cards, end and beginning predicted
domino effect \n domino chain made with cards, end and beginning predicted \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n gilbreath plays dominoes \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Domino Effect
domino chain made with cards, end and beginning predicted
pushthru eliminator \n card chosen, incomplete faro pushed through a few times to get clues about the color and suit of card, wrong card is determined, still right card shows up reversed in deck \n jackie mcclements \n the crimp, p. 212
2004
a lecture Jackie McClements
Pushthru Eliminator
card chosen, incomplete faro pushed through a few times to get clues about the color and suit of card, wrong card is determined, still right card shows up reversed in deck
dave's premonition \n card not named but built from two consecutive cards in the deck by taking suit of one and value of the other \n dave campbell \n "thinking out loud" (steven hamilton, the crimp #10) \n simplex premonition \n dave campbell
2004
the dave campbell legacy Dave Campbell
Dave's Premonition
card not named but built from two consecutive cards in the deck by taking suit of one and value of the other
Inspired by
"Thinking Out Loud" (Steven Hamilton, The Crimp #10)
mating season v \n first two cards match, then entire deck
- the really false count \n steve beam \n mating season v \n steve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
ram deck - random access memory deck \n expansion of lewis jones memory deck, with logical system \n phil ogden \n lewis jones' "memory deck" in "cardiograms"
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Phil Ogden
RAM Deck - Random Access Memory Deck
expansion of Lewis Jones Memory Deck, with logical system
pure devilry \n - phase one - fortuity
- phase two - a date to remember \n peter duffie \n the book of fortunes \n alex elmsley \n the power of thought \n paul curry
2004
subtle miracles Peter Duffie
the left-handed clock \n cards dealt into clock formation, card is located using a spinning physics toy as the clock hand \n cushing strout \n kaplan's clock trick \n george g. kaplan
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout
The Left-Handed Clock
Cards dealt into clock formation, card is located using a spinning physics toy as the clock hand
the spoiler \n selection in the deck, several hands dealt, selection will complete good hand \n steve beam \n alpha bet \n steve beam \n package deal \n stewart james
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Steve Beam
The Spoiler
selection in the deck, several hands dealt, selection will complete good hand
take this card and shove it \n selection in the deck, several hands dealt, selection will complete good hand, with smaller set-up \n steve beam
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Steve Beam
Take this Card and Shove It
selection in the deck, several hands dealt, selection will complete good hand, with smaller set-up
the robot deck \n stack that allows you to do seven routines in a row
mental spell, straight poker, stud poker, blackjack, bridge, scrambled spelling bee, prophetic card discovery \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Robot Deck
Stack that allows you to do seven routines in a row
Mental Spell, Straight Poker, Stud Poker, Blackjack, Bridge, Scrambled Spelling Bee, Prophetic Card Discovery
the prophet's choice \n card at a number predicted by magician, two decks used, two cards \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, oct 6, 1946
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Prophet's Choice
Card at a number predicted by magician, two decks used, two cards
the clincher \n spelling to thought of cards with a poker theme \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, aug 1947
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
ten nights in a cardroom \n multiple phase routine with ten tricks
1. shuffled deck, you deal and win a game of draw poker
2. four spectators name a number each, the cards at those positions have the same value
3. you are able to name every card in a hand of poker as it is being dealt
4. card to pocket, card is lost in the deck by spectator, then card appears in your previously empty pocket. effect is repeated.
5. challenge card location
6. prediction trick
7. you deal yourself good cards for poker
8. you can predict what cards you will receive for poker
9. blackjack deal, spectator can name any number of hands and you will always win with a blackjack
10. shuffled deck, you blindfold yourself, you deal for poker and win once again \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Ten Nights In A Cardroom
Multiple phase routine with ten tricks
1. Shuffled deck, you deal and win a game of draw poker
2. Four spectators name a number each, the cards at those positions have the same value
3. You are able to name every card in a hand of poker as it is being dealt
4. Card to pocket, card is lost in the deck by spectator, then card appears in your previously empty pocket. Effect is repeated.
5. Challenge card location
6. Prediction trick
7. You deal yourself good cards for poker
8. You can predict what cards you will receive for poker
9. Blackjack deal, spectator can name any number of hands and you will always win with a blackjack
10. Shuffled deck, you blindfold yourself, you deal for poker and win once again
pocket of persistence \n deck is placed in pocket unseen, magician can be blindfolded, but is able to extract winning poker hands, and even the mate to a previously selected card \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, apr 1949 and aug 1958
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Pocket of Persistence
Deck is placed in pocket unseen, magician can be blindfolded, but is able to extract winning poker hands, and even the mate to a previously selected card
micawber \n card is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. this reversed card is used to locate the named card. \n stewart james \n linking ring oct 1952
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Micawber
Card is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. This reversed card is used to locate the named card.
very dicey \n selection in deck, two pairs of dice thrown, both numbers counted to, the cards there match the total, both numbers added, packet of that size produced with selection as last card \n david solomon \n version on "solomon's mind" dvd \n counting on it \n paul cummins
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Very Dicey
selection in deck, two pairs of dice thrown, both numbers counted to, the cards there match the total, both numbers added, packet of that size produced with selection as last card
imaginary 21 card trick \n in effect a card is chosen under table and named by magician \n chuck smith \n imaginary 21 card trick \n chuck smith
2007
7-7-7 Chuck Smith
Imaginary 21 Card Trick
in effect a card is chosen under table and named by magician
the 4 card bet \n shuffled deck dealt in four piles, bet on whether the top cards have one of each suit, four-category gilbreath \n lennart green
2008
the green northern lights magic Lennart Green
The 4 Card Bet
shuffled deck dealt in four piles, bet on whether the top cards have one of each suit, four-category Gilbreath
the remote control ii \n version with all four suits \n lennart green \n the remote control i \n lennart green
2008
the green northern lights magic Lennart Green
una partida entre tahúres \n triumph, kings are found after each shuffle, deck ends up in new deck order, faros \n román garcía \n master of the mess \n pit hartling
2010
nanomagias Román García
Una Partida Entre Tahúres
Triumph, Kings are found after each shuffle, deck ends up in new deck order, faros
triptych \n two cards chosen, two piles dealt and performer reads out loud all the cards, spectators name the piles with their selections, performer divines cards, they transpose into other pile and are only odd-backed ones \n karl fulves \n trilemma \n howard a. adams \n back story \n karl fulves
2011
prolix Karl Fulves
Triptych
two cards chosen, two piles dealt and performer reads out loud all the cards, spectators name the piles with their selections, performer divines cards, they transpose into other pile and are only odd-backed ones
trap shoot \n deck cut, value of top and suit of bottom card used to make up composite card, that is caught with other two cards \n karl fulves \n "thinking out loud" (steven hamilton, the crimp #10) \n the one between \n francis haxton \n 3-card catch \n reinhard müller \n in between \n michał kociołek
2012
prolix Karl Fulves
Trap Shoot
deck cut, value of top and suit of bottom card used to make up composite card, that is caught with other two cards
predicting the past \n magician predicts a card to be freely chosen by a member of the audience \n steve beam \n sleepwalker \n steve beam \n predicting the past \n steve beam
2012
gourmet card magic Steve Beam
Predicting the Past
magician predicts a card to be freely chosen by a member of the audience
thinking out loud \n card built from two consecutive cards in the deck by taking suit of one and value of the other, that card turns over, then triumph with four cards reversed at finale, the constructed card and its mates \n steven hamilton \n the crimp #10 \n thinking out loud \n steven hamilton
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton
Thinking Out Loud
card built from two consecutive cards in the deck by taking suit of one and value of the other, that card turns over, then Triumph with four cards reversed at finale, the constructed card and its mates
once removed \n deck is divided into three piles, spectator removes a card and its mate, two cards are divined, two different stacks explained \n michael murray \n stephen shaw
2014
a piece of my mind Michael Murray, Stephen Shaw
Once Removed
deck is divided into three piles, spectator removes a card and its mate, two cards are divined, two different stacks explained
the strange coincidence \n using a mixed deck of cards (red and blue backs), one spectator freely cuts off a number of cards from the top of the deck. two cards are freely selected from the remainder which ultimately reveal the number of cards cut, the number of reds and blacks, and the colors of the backs of the cards that were cut. \n pepe lirrojo \n 8th unsolved card problem (hofzinser, kartenkunste, 1910)
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Pepe Lirrojo
The Strange Coincidence
Using a mixed deck of cards (red and blue backs), one spectator freely cuts off a number of cards from the top of the deck. Two cards are freely selected from the remainder which ultimately reveal the number of cards cut, the number of reds and blacks, and the colors of the backs of the cards that were cut.
Related to
8th Unsolved Card Problem (Hofzinser, Kartenkunste, 1910)
nuclear force \n range force where spectator makes all the choices to arrive at force card. \n steve beam \n new-and-clear force \n jon racherbaumer
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Steve Beam
Nuclear Force
Range Force where spectator makes all the choices to arrive at force card.
second thoughts \n magician devines a thought-of card while spectator holds the deck. \n lewis jones \n "once removed" (michael murray & stephen shaw, marketed, 2013) \n think of a card \n tino call
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Lewis Jones
Second Thoughts
Magician devines a thought-of card while spectator holds the deck.
Related to
"Once Removed" (Michael Murray & Stephen Shaw, marketed, 2013)
ranger school \n several versions of a range force where spectator makes all the choices to arrive at force card.
- the deepest cut
- short cut
- split forces
- it's manure time
- retreating force
- opposing force
- centrifugal force \n steve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Steve Beam
Ranger School
Several versions of a range force where spectator makes all the choices to arrive at force card.
predicting the past \n routine where the magician predicts a card to be freely chosen by a member of the audience. \n steve beam \n predicting the past \n steve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Steve Beam
Predicting the Past
Routine where the magician predicts a card to be freely chosen by a member of the audience.
roleplayer (with a named four-of-a-kind) \n named card located with the matching three-of-a-kind by spectator
1) full deck setup
2) no setup \n benjamin earl
2018
roleplayer Benjamin Earl
Roleplayer (With a Named Four-of-a-Kind)
named card located with the matching three-of-a-kind by spectator
1) Full Deck Setup
2) No Setup
free-cut thought \n kings cut into deck, kings come together and aces appear reversed in deck as well, faro
- a cool discovery (variations with queens) \n david solomon \n "free cut marriages" (nick trost, subtle card creations - volume 4)
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Free-Cut Thought
Kings cut into deck, Kings come together and Aces appear reversed in deck as well, faro
quadruple stack \n stack to be able to produce four of a kind quickly \n steve beam \n martin gardner's "five nine king" in "scarne on card tricks" 1950.
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
Quadruple Stack
stack to be able to produce four of a kind quickly
Inspired by
Martin Gardner's "Five Nine King" in "Scarne on Card Tricks" 1950.
that escalated quickly \n deck cut, ace on top, cut into two piles, two twos on top, ends with ten packets with ace through ten \n harapan ong
2018
principia Harapan Ong
That Escalated Quickly
deck cut, Ace on top, cut into two piles, two Twos on top, ends with ten packets with Ace through Ten
a christ session \n four sixes produced, starting with a christ force \n john bannon \n david solomon
2018
solomon's secrets John Bannon, David Solomon
ramón riobóo's inverse compensation \n some cards removed, spectator choses three red cards of those and a black card, the red cards are added to count down to mate of black card \n david solomon \n spanish roulette \n ramón riobóo
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Ramón Riobóo's Inverse Compensation
some cards removed, spectator choses three red cards of those and a black card, the red cards are added to count down to mate of black card
down the magic square path \n game presentation, number of cut-off cards is total of one routine in 4x4 square, other twelve cards shown blank \n david solomon \n "the total package" (simon aronson, art decko)
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Down the Magic Square Path
game presentation, number of cut-off cards is total of one routine in 4x4 square, other twelve cards shown blank
suited double deal \n two spectators cut off a pile, piles dealt into six packets each, all top cards are one suit, prediction is missing card, re-deal force \n david solomon
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Suited Double Deal
two spectators cut off a pile, piles dealt into six packets each, all top cards are one suit, prediction is missing card, re-deal force
reading the tea leaves \n sixteen-card packet riffle shuffled and dealt into four piles, top cards used to divine selection and find it by adding total \n david solomon
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Reading the Tea Leaves
sixteen-card packet riffle shuffled and dealt into four piles, top cards used to divine selection and find it by adding total
single stack \n while forcing a card from a bank, controlling mates, with three variations \n steve beam \n martin gardner's "five nine king" in "scarne on card tricks" 1950.
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
Single Stack
while forcing a card from a bank, controlling mates, with three variations
Inspired by
Martin Gardner's "Five Nine King" in "Scarne on Card Tricks" 1950.
plumber's helper \n shuffled deck in pocket, performer removes a straight flush \n steve beam \n aces from the pocket \n john scarne
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
Plumber's Helper
shuffled deck in pocket, performer removes a Straight Flush
the lowdown \n spectator selects one of four cards, values of other three cards are counted from reminder to find mates \n derrick chung \n shigeo futagawa's "free choice coincidence" in "the lecture notes of shigeo futagawa" 1999
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Derrick Chung
The Lowdown
spectator selects one of four cards, values of other three cards are counted from reminder to find mates
Inspired by
Shigeo Futagawa's "Free Choice Coincidence" in "The Lecture Notes of Shigeo Futagawa" 1999
triple-fried \n three cards selected by three spectators through a lot of dealing, magician then divines all three selections, can be done with memorized deck or a special stack \n matt baker \n animal, vegetable and mineral \n alex elmsley
2019
the buena vista shuffle club Matt Baker
Triple-Fried
Three cards selected by three spectators through a lot of dealing, magician then divines all three selections, can be done with memorized deck or a special stack
the extended merlin \n spectator shuffles deck, sorted into suits, suits shown mixed, they are suddenly ordered, alternate top bottom deals \n allan ackerman \n jason england \n a sequence effect \n jack merlin
2019
card theater Allan Ackerman, Jason England
The Extended Merlin
spectator shuffles deck, sorted into suits, suits shown mixed, they are suddenly ordered, alternate top bottom deals
the empty space \n "worth waiting for"
thought-of card appears between two jokers in center of deck \n helder guimarães \n "the sculpture" (helder guimarães, red mirror dvd, 2010)
2019
secret language — volume 1 Helder Guimarães
The Empty Space
"Worth Waiting For"
thought-of card appears between two Jokers in center of deck
Inspired by
"The Sculpture" (Helder Guimarães, Red Mirror DVD, 2010)
synchronicity \n "an act of pure luck"
- first and second phase: spectator and performer each select a card from half the deck and find each other's cards, spectator via tantalizer
- third phase: cards at chosen position in both halves match, then whole deck is mated \n helder guimarães \n staggering power of thought \n edward marlo \n "the tantalizer" to stack \n denis behr
2019
secret language — volume 1 Helder Guimarães
Synchronicity
"An Act of Pure Luck"
First and Second Phase: spectator and performer each select a card from half the deck and find each other's cards, spectator via Tantalizer
Third Phase: cards at chosen position in both halves match, then whole deck is mated
tilapia \n two spectators each think of a card, magician slowly divines each selection without wrong statements, includes versions built into tamariz and aronson stack \n matt baker \n "think-a-card in the aronson stack" (simon aronson, unpublished, 2016) \n simon-eyes \n simon aronson
2019
the buena vista shuffle club Matt Baker
Tilapia
Two spectators each think of a card, magician slowly divines each selection without wrong statements, includes versions built into Tamariz and Aronson stack
Inspired by
"Think-a-Card in the Aronson Stack" (Simon Aronson, unpublished, 2016)
pile driver \n complicated mathematical version of the twenty one card trick, based on principle by edmé-gilles guyot \n matt baker \n from gergonne to gargantua \n joseph diez gergonne
2019
the buena vista shuffle club Matt Baker
Pile Driver
Complicated mathematical version of the twenty one card trick, based on principle by Edmé-Gilles Guyot
the spectator-shuffle control \n small set-up retained during spectator shuffle \n joshua jay \n yves doumergue
2019
triptych Joshua Jay, Yves Doumergue
liar's truth \n "the consequences of intentions"
card chosen, then spectator lies about it and this liar card is spelled to and shows up, then it changes into original selection \n helder guimarães \n opposite pockets \n brother john hamman
2019
secret language — volume 1 Helder Guimarães
Liar's Truth
"The Consequences of Intentions"
card chosen, then spectator lies about it and this liar card is spelled to and shows up, then it changes into original selection
quads cull \n named four-of-a-kind produced after two honest riffle shuffles by spectator, impro \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Quads Cull
named four-of-a-kind produced after two honest riffle shuffles by spectator, impro