magische x-strahlen \n performer is able to read content of envelope, x-ray patter, alcohol \n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
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Magische X-Strahlen
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Mar. 1897
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Der Zauberspiegel
(Vol. 2 No. 7)
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106
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sealed billet reading \n \n frederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Frederick E. Jones
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Sealed Billet Reading
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1911
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Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
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20
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first test in reading sealed billets \n envelope is found by muscle reading, then content is revealed, electric torch \n frederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Frederick E. Jones
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First Test in Reading Sealed Billets
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1911
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Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
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20
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making envelope transparent \n alcohol, method with box and sponge in pocket \n unknown \n sid's seer \n sydney bergson
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Unknown
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Making Envelope Transparent
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Related to
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1911
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Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
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22
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third test in sealed billet reading \n question is folded and put in an envelope, which is sealed with wax and sewn, performer finds the hidden envelope and reveals the question \n frederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading
Frederick E. Jones
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Third Test in Sealed Billet Reading
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1911
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Mind Reading Secrets and Sealed Billet Reading
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24
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mems from my note book \n "being a selection of useful recipes gathered at various times from different sources too numerous to enumerate"
- to render fabric fireproof
- fireproofing wood
- to clean velvet or plush
- to clean glassware
- to gloss and clean ivorine balls
- red billiard ball dye
- to dye flags, etc
- various coloured inks or dyes (red, blue, gold, white ink)
- varnishes
- to harden a felt hat, etc.
- varnish remover
- paint remover
- luminous paint
- porcelain fekes, etc.
- celluloid varnish
- to apply sealing wax evenly
- pads for thought readers
- reading through sealed envelopes
- ink for lightning artists
- stains
- black crayon for lightning artists
- dull black paint
- spirit gum substitute
- gold paint
- chemical slate writing
- trick seals \n oswald rae
1926
between ourselves
Oswald Rae
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Mems From My Note Book
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1926
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Between Ourselves
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85
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clairvoyance \n (a method of answering sealed questions, etc., specially devised for close work with a small audience), envelopes on a tray, with medium \n oswald rae
1928
sub rosa
Oswald Rae
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Clairvoyance
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1928
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Sub Rosa
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82
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al baker's billet mystery \n three billets, envelopes, including the umbrella move \n al baker \n the umbrella move \n unknown \n al baker \n your thought \n cyril marriott \n handling billets \n malcolm davison
1933
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
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Al Baker's Billet Mystery
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Related to
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1933
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The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Al Baker's Book)
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92
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one man sealed message reading \n \n tom sellers
1933
more secrets
Tom Sellers
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One Man Sealed Message Reading
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1933
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More Secrets
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20
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the master of the message \n using a stooge \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50
Theodore Annemann
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The Master of the Message
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1935
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 4)
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13
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the modernized reading \n for single reading or getting one ahead \n theodore annemann \n the essence of thought \n al mann
1935
the jinx 1-50
Theodore Annemann
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The Modernized Reading
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Variations
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1935
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 9)
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34
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the impression moderne \n wax coating on envelope as impression device \n theodore annemann \n phantini's miracle gimmick \n gene "phantini" grant
1935
the jinx 1-50
Theodore Annemann
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The Impression Moderne
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Related to
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1935
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue Summer Extra 1935)
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43
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penetrating vision \n reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief \n james g. thompson jr. \n impromptu vision \n james g. thompson jr.
1935
mental bargain effects
James G. Thompson Jr.
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Penetrating Vision
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Related to
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1935
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Mental Bargain Effects
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12
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impromptu vision \n reading writing on paper card covered with handkerchief \n james g. thompson jr. \n penetrating vision \n james g. thompson jr.
1936
the jinx 1-50
James G. Thompson Jr.
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Impromptu Vision
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Related to
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1936
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue Winter Extra 1935/36)
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83
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bert reese secrets \n berthold riess, billet reading information, soft paper \n bert reese
1936
the jinx 1-50
Bert Reese
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Bert Reese Secrets
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1936
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue Summer Extra 1936)
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140
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your fortune, miss! \n method to read billet with deck of cards as cover \n audley walsh
1937
the jinx 1-50
Audley Walsh
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Your Fortune, Miss!
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1937
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 30)
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196
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reading method in hat \n \n oscar weigle
1937
you'd be surprised
Oscar Weigle
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Reading Method in Hat
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1937
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You'd be Surprised
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12
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the ultimate one man sealed message reading system \n 1. collecting the envelopes
2. reading the messages
3. returning the card and envelope
4. returning the next to the last message
5. reading the last message \n robert parrish
1937
you'd be surprised
Robert Parrish
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The Ultimate One Man Sealed Message Reading System
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1937
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You'd be Surprised
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22
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word, number and picture divination \n medium divines word, number and duplicates a drawing \n theodore annemann \n thoughts direct \n jack yates
1937
"en rapport"
Theodore Annemann
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Word, Number and Picture Divination
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Related to
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1937
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"En Rapport"
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13
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mephisto sealed billet reading \n \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin
Dr. Edward G. Ervin
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Mephisto Sealed Billet Reading
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1937
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The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
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26
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one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin \n billet test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin
Dr. Edward G. Ervin
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One Man Blackboard Test
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1937
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The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
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29
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billet test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1937
the strange inventions of doctor ervin
Dr. Edward G. Ervin
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Billet Test
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Variations
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1937
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The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
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31
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the sealed message \n sealed and burned message is divined \n sid lorraine
1938
greater magic
Sid Lorraine
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The Sealed Message
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1938
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Greater Magic
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889
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hat pin \n billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin switch \n robert parrish \n dr. jaks hutnadel \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin \n dr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Hat Pin
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Related toAlso published here
|
1938
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 42)
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285
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compact \n secret billet reading using powder case or compact \n dr. stanley jaks \n dr. jaks puderdosentrick \n dr. stanley jaks \n television compact \n dr. stanley jaks
1938
the jinx 1-50
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Compact
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Also published here
|
1938
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The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 42)
|
285
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the "direct" divination \n joke, spectator choked if he does not comply \n robert parrish \n on the direct divination joke \n harry riser
1939
do that again!
Robert Parrish
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The "Direct" Divination
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Related to
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1939
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Do That Again!
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17
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devil device \n gaffed box for questions, see also p. 570 \n magnuson
1940
the jinx 51-100
Magnuson
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Devil Device
|
1940
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The Jinx 51-100
(Issue 89)
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561
|
|
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trance vision \n flashlight in bag to put over head to read in the dark \n henry hardin
1940
the jinx 51-100
Henry Hardin
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Trance Vision
|
1940
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The Jinx 51-100
(Issue 97)
|
599
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|
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geomancy of the gods \n q & a with one envelope and sand as a reading tool \n george armstrong
1943
the phoenix 1-50
George Armstrong
|
Geomancy of the Gods
|
1943
|
The Phoenix 1-50
(Issue 30)
|
125
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|
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sealed mystery \n sealed message reading system, razor thumb tip \n joseph dunninger \n foreword \n al mann
1943
the phoenix 1-50
Joseph Dunninger
|
Sealed Mystery
|
Related to
|
1943
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The Phoenix 1-50
(Issue 32)
|
133
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|
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glass-ic \n sealed message reading technique \n elray
1943
the phoenix 1-50
Elray
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Glass-Ic
|
1943
|
The Phoenix 1-50
(Issue 36)
|
148
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|
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your fortune, miss! \n method to switch and read billet with deck of cards as cover \n audley walsh
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks
Audley Walsh
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Your Fortune, Miss!
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1943
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Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
|
28
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your thought \n three billets, reading billets in hat, secretly opening and closing , method, umbrella move \n cyril marriott \n the umbrella move \n unknown \n al baker \n al baker's billet mystery \n al baker
1944
the phoenix 51-100
Cyril Marriott
|
Your Thought
|
Related to
|
1944
|
The Phoenix 51-100
(Issue 68)
|
276
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|
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envelope switch and peek \n \n fredric kolb
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation
Fredric Kolb
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Envelope Switch and Peek
|
1945
|
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
|
10
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one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation
Dr. Edward G. Ervin
|
One Man Blackboard Test
|
Also published here
|
1945
|
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
|
28
|
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wrinkles and subtle touches \n - named card in pocket
- do as i do, with mindreading presentation
- making envelopes see through \n robert a. nelson
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation
Robert A. Nelson
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Wrinkles and Subtle Touches
|
1945
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Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
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60
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tests in a gold fish bowl \n fifteen spectators write a simple task on a paper, seal it in envelope and sign it, envelopes are selected and names read aloud, performer does the tasks \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
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Tests in a Gold Fish Bowl
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
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38
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the open window \n divination of a city, written on paper and sealed in envelope \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
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The Open Window
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
|
90
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written messages \n several thoughts are divined, sealed in envelopes \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
|
Written Messages
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
|
92
|
|
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better than rabbits \n spectators initial billets, on which they wrote song and book titles, performer divines all \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
|
Better Than Rabbits
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
|
94
|
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holding the bag \n thought written on a billet and sealed in envelope is divined \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
|
Holding the Bag
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
|
96
|
|
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no privacy in a gold fish bowl \n multiple thought revelation, written on billets in fish bowl \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic
John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
|
No Privacy in a Gold Fish Bowl
|
1947
|
Gems of Mental Magic
|
101
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an improved sealed-message reading \n one card, two envelopes \n unknown
1948
the fine art of magic
Unknown
|
An Improved Sealed-Message Reading
|
1948
|
The Fine Art of Magic
|
211
|
|
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mind-figures \n using a convex mirror \n george g. kaplan
1948
the fine art of magic
George G. Kaplan
|
Mind-Figures
|
1948
|
The Fine Art of Magic
|
214
|
|
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thoughts afire \n secret reading method for text written on postcard put in envelope \n harold braunhut
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5
Harold Braunhut
|
Thoughts Afire
|
1948/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
|
166
|
|
|
pellet reading \n with secret opening and reading method \n al baker
1949
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
Pellet Reading
|
1949
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Mental Magic)
|
316
|
|
|
secret reading of billets \n \n al baker
1949
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
Secret Reading of Billets
|
1949
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Mental Magic)
|
326
|
|
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getting the impression \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n george b. anderson \n burning questions \n thomas alan waters \n burning questions ii \n thomas alan waters
1949
it must be mindreading
George B. Anderson
|
Getting the Impression
|
Variations
|
1949
|
It Must Be Mindreading
|
15
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another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth" \n in envelopes \n george b. anderson \n (2) light \n tony corinda
1949
it must be mindreading
George B. Anderson
|
Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth"
|
Related to
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1949
|
It Must Be Mindreading
|
18
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the pocket mindreader - solved: the used razor blade problem \n cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards \n george b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading
George B. Anderson
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The Pocket Mindreader - Solved: The used Razor Blade Problem
|
1949
|
It Must Be Mindreading
|
46
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solomon's minds \n in envelope, psychology of the divination \n harris solomon
1950
the phoenix 151-200
Harris Solomon
|
Solomon's Minds
|
1950
|
The Phoenix 151-200
(Issue 198)
|
790
|
|
|
one-man billet reading \n \n al baker
1951
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
One-Man Billet Reading
|
1951
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Pet Secrets)
|
413
|
|
|
tricky telepathy \n billet placed in glass \n clettis v. musson
1951
ireland's yearbooks
Clettis V. Musson
|
Tricky Telepathy
|
1951
|
Ireland's Yearbooks
(Issue Yearbook 1951)
|
16
|
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one out of 52 \n several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card \n milbourne christopher
1954
more one man mental magic
Milbourne Christopher
|
One Out of 52
|
1954
|
More One Man Mental Magic
|
10
|
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psychic okito box \n okito box for billet reading or q&a \n bill simon \n okito goes mental \n mike trent \n mystic eyes \n gerald kosky
1954
the new phoenix 301-348
Bill Simon
|
Psychic Okito Box
|
Related to
|
1954
|
The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 303)
|
10
|
|
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mind under matter \n spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case \n milbourne christopher \n der gedankenabhörer \n milbourne christopher
1954
the new phoenix 301-348
Milbourne Christopher
|
Mind Under Matter
|
Also published here
|
1954
|
The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 304)
|
13
|
|
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sid's seer \n sponge with alcohol dispenser for sealed message reading \n sydney bergson \n making envelope transparent \n unknown
1954
the new phoenix 301-348
Sydney Bergson
|
Sid's Seer
|
Related to
|
1954
|
The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 313)
|
55
|
|
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dictionary message reading \n using peek dictionary to read billets put into it \n sid lorraine
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6
Sid Lorraine
|
Dictionary Message Reading
|
1954/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
|
209
|
|
|
"wrapped card" message reading \n visiting card is wrapped in paper with window \n harlan tarbell
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6
Harlan Tarbell
|
"Wrapped Card" Message Reading
|
1954/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
|
211
|
|
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parrish mentalism \n something written into matchbook \n robert parrish
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6
Robert Parrish
|
Parrish Mentalism
|
1954/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
|
219
|
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message reading without a clue \n message sealed in pay envelope \n gene "phantini" grant \n variation on effects \n gene "phantini" grant \n the bbb peek \n markus beldig
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets
Gene "Phantini" Grant
|
Message Reading without a Clue
|
Related toVariations
|
1955
|
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
|
2
|
|
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image-ray (a message reading idea) \n with business cards and an envelope, secret reading method \n gene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets
Gene "Phantini" Grant
|
Image-Ray (A Message Reading Idea)
|
1955
|
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
|
3
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remoto \n unconventional q&a routine \n gene "phantini" grant
1955
phantini's lost book of mental secrets
Gene "Phantini" Grant
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Remoto
|
1955
|
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
|
3
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torn center \n \n paul curry \n center tear handling \n paul curry \n torn center billet improvement \n paul curry
1956
the best in magic
Paul Curry
|
Torn Center
|
Related toAlso published here
|
1956
|
The Best in Magic
|
210
|
|
|
street guide test \n with street guide booklet, thought written on piece of paper and wrapped up in book \n don tanner \n john murray
1957
the new phoenix 301-348
Don Tanner, John Murray
|
Street Guide Test
|
1957
|
The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 344)
|
199
|
|
|
(1) alcohol or chemicals \n \n tony corinda
1959
question and answer (readings)
Tony Corinda
|
(1) Alcohol or Chemicals
|
1959
|
Question and Answer (Readings)
|
344
|
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(2) light \n \n tony corinda \n another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth" \n george b. anderson
1959
question and answer (readings)
Tony Corinda
|
(2) Light
|
Related to
|
1959
|
Question and Answer (Readings)
|
344
|
|
|
(3) the window envelope \n \n tony corinda
1959
question and answer (readings)
Tony Corinda
|
(3) The Window Envelope
|
1959
|
Question and Answer (Readings)
|
345
|
|
|
(4) the clip board \n several versions, eric mason's dubbul \n tony corinda \n eric mason
1959
question and answer (readings)
Tony Corinda, Eric Mason
|
(4) The Clip Board
|
1959
|
Question and Answer (Readings)
|
345
|
|
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mindreading supreme \n blindfolded, fake muscle-reading with billets \n orville wayne meyer
1959
more miracles in mentalism
Orville Wayne Meyer
|
Mindreading Supreme
|
1959
|
More Miracles in Mentalism
|
14
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handling billets \n umbrella move \n malcolm davison \n al baker's billet mystery \n al baker
1960
magic of the mind
Malcolm Davison
|
Handling Billets
|
Related to
|
1960
|
Magic of the Mind
|
98
|
|
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the great billet test \n spectator writes name on one of several billets, billet and word on it are divined \n charlie miller
1961
an evening with charlie miller
Charlie Miller
|
The Great Billet Test
|
1961
|
An Evening with Charlie Miller
|
38
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secret of the flame \n message in envelope, secret reading method, candle \n north bigbee
1961
still more miracles in mentalism
North Bigbee
|
Secret of the Flame
|
1961
|
Still More Miracles in Mentalism
|
41
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dr. jaks puderdosentrick \n secret billet reading using powder case or compact \n dr. stanley jaks \n compact \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse
Dr. Stanley Jaks
|
Dr. Jaks Puderdosentrick
|
Also published here
|
1961
|
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
|
75
|
|
|
dr. jaks hutnadel \n billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse
Dr. Stanley Jaks
|
Dr. Jaks Hutnadel
|
Also published here
|
1961
|
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
|
90
|
|
|
billet reading \n on toilet paper \n max malini
1962
malini and his magic
Max Malini
|
Billet Reading
|
1962
|
Malini and His Magic
|
76
|
|
|
private reading no. 2 \n billet dropped in cigarette box with slit, secret reading \n jack ketch
1962
the new phoenix 351-400
Jack Ketch
|
Private Reading No. 2
|
1962
|
The New Phoenix 351-400
(Issue 370)
|
308
|
|
|
cat's eyes \n reading in the dark, method \n malcolm mccallum
1962
ireland's yearbooks
Malcolm McCallum
|
Cat's Eyes
|
1962
|
Ireland's Yearbooks
(Issue Yearbook 1962)
|
46
|
|
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the torn centre \n center tear handling \n al koran
1967
al koran's professional presentations
Al Koran
|
The Torn Centre
|
1967
|
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
|
32
|
|
|
embers \n billet in envelope is burnt, divination of word \n james g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds
James G. Thompson Jr.
|
Embers
|
1967
|
Between Two Minds
|
48
|
|
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basic move 8 \n opening billet under arm-fold cover \n unknown \n marcus henvit, trance revelation, series 3 no. 3, theyer's trick of the month club
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4
Unknown
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Basic Move 8
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Related to- Marcus Henvit, Trance Revelation, Series 3 No. 3, Theyer's Trick of the Month Club
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June 1968
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4
(Vol. 3 No. 8)
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185
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reading through a brick \n thing put on hand, covered with brick, information divined \n roy fromer
1969
hex!
Roy Fromer
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Reading Through a Brick
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1969
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HEX!
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86
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mind reading \n secret reading after center tear \n dai vernon
1970
expanded lecture notes
Dai Vernon
|
Mind Reading
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1970
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Expanded Lecture Notes
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16
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twin echo \n geometric shape written on pad by first spectator, then a word by another, performer tears and burns both pieces, impression via sharp pencil, perhaps "d. milton" (fulves pseudonym)? \n milton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Milton
|
Twin Echo
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Winter 1970
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 6 No. 4th Folio)
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377
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annemental \n reading message from sealed envelope \n fredric kolb
1971
the compleat magick — volume i
Fredric Kolb
|
Annemental
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1971
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume I
(Issue 39)
|
191
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|
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non-center tear \n glimpsing content \n sydney bergson \n san diego special \n sydney bergson
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Sydney Bergson
|
Non-Center Tear
|
Also published here
|
1972
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Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
|
26
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easy message reading \n alcohol to make envelope transparent \n max lister
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Max Lister
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Easy Message Reading
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1972
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Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
|
62
|
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eye spy \n spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
James G. Thompson Jr.
|
Eye Spy
|
Winter 1972
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
|
491
|
|
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third eye \n window envelope handling, see p. 527 for idea by bob still \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
James G. Thompson Jr.
|
Third Eye
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Winter 1972
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
|
492
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|
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improved question reading \n envelopes
- part two (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- part three (as a two-person act) \n james g. thompson jr. \n modernes zettellesen \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
James G. Thompson Jr.
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Improved Question Reading
|
Also published here
|
Winter 1972
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
|
494
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|
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strongest thought \n five spectators write stuff on billets, secret instructions on what type of information to write on billet, sealed envelope reading method, chalk with razor blade \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
James G. Thompson Jr.
|
Strongest Thought
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Winter 1972
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 7 No. 6th Folio)
|
498
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fantasy in flame \n q&a, billet burnt with pliers \n paul siegel
1972
doorway to delusion
Paul Siegel
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Fantasy in Flame
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1972
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Doorway to Delusion
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25
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remembrance of things past \n esp signs design duplication with gaffed peek slate and paramnesia presentation, see also p. 690 for comment \n karl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Karl Fulves
|
Remembrance Of Things Past
|
Nov. 1973
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 1)
|
683
|
|
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history \n on peek slates, see-through, electronic with light source \n karl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Karl Fulves
|
History
|
Nov. 1973
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 1)
|
685
|
|
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clipboard peek \n brief \n raymond hafler \n "clipboard peek" (ray hafler, m.u.m.)
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Raymond Hafler
|
Clipboard Peek
|
Also published here- "Clipboard Peek" (Ray Hafler, M.U.M.)
|
Nov. 1973
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 1)
|
685
|
|
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remember isis? \n divination of writing on pad, ring and glass sphere used in presentation, ncr paper, steel shim and magnet for impression device, writing stolen with magnet \n karl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Karl Fulves
|
Remember Isis?
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Dec. 1973
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 2)
|
691
|
|
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grund griff nr. 8 \n opening billet under arm-fold cover \n unknown
1973
intermagic
Unknown
|
Grund Griff Nr. 8
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Oct. 1973
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 1 No. 2)
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30
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instant mindreader \n \n al mann
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Al Mann
|
Instant Mindreader
|
June 1974
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 8)
|
744
|
|
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mysterious casket \n borrowed unknown item put in wooden box and covered with paper bag, performer describes it \n robert parrish \n the hometown test \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Robert Parrish
|
Mysterious Casket
|
Variations
|
Summer 1974
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 9th Folio)
|
764
|
|
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bull's eye ii \n spectator draws something on one of two slips of paper, both are mixed on table, performer divines the slip with writing and then its content \n robert parrish \n bulls eye \n ned rutledge \n james g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Robert Parrish
|
Bull's Eye II
|
Inspired by
|
Summer 1974
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 9th Folio)
|
770
|
|
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blind spot! \n reading method, in sealed envelope \n dr. barlow wagman
1974
the compleat magick — volume ii
Dr. Barlow Wagman
|
Blind Spot!
|
1974
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 112)
|
558
|
|
|
keeler's baffling slate test \n theory by al mann \n pierre l. o. a. keeler
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Pierre L. O. A. Keeler
|
Keeler's Baffling Slate Test
|
July 1975
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 10 No. 9)
|
982
|
|
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one-man private readings \n q&a for one person, reading of index card in box \n nathan stark
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii
Nathan Stark
|
One-Man Private Readings
|
1975
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 124)
|
617
|
|
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center tear - billet test \n \n dai vernon
1976
the first california lecture
Dai Vernon
|
Center Tear - Billet Test
|
1976
|
The First California Lecture
|
9
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the preparations \n prefolding \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
The Preparations
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1976
|
Acidus
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4
|
|
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opening and reading the billet \n secret reading, with dummy still in hand \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
Opening and Reading the Billet
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1976
|
Acidus
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8
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|
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tips on practicing \n tips on practicing the acidus method, on the first-finger-grip, on opening the billet, and on the temple switch \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
TIps on Practicing
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1976
|
Acidus
|
12
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challenges and outs \n tips on the acidus \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
Challenges and Outs
|
1976
|
Acidus
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14
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precautions \n how to ensure that the billet is not folded more then twice, acidus \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
Precautions
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1976
|
Acidus
|
15
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the telephone effect \n random person phoned, name divined, method for "on the wire" \n al mann \n on the wire \n theodore annemann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
The Telephone Effect
|
Inspired by
|
1976
|
Acidus
|
15
|
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a short cut \n alternative handling for acidus \n al mann
1976
acidus
Al Mann
|
A Short Cut
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1976
|
Acidus
|
16
|
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passing thoughts \n thought is divined, written on a pad \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
|
Passing Thoughts
|
1976
|
Mental-Ettes
|
8
|
|
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typhon's tongs \n envelopes are gathered and burnt with tongs \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
|
Typhon's Tongs
|
1976
|
Mental-Ettes
|
20
|
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herpick's tongs \n tongs to burn envelope \n james f. herpick
1976
mental-ettes
James F. Herpick
|
Herpick's Tongs
|
1976
|
Mental-Ettes
|
20
|
|
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the pharaoh's palm \n billets are switched on palm of performer, fake palm \n al mann
1976
mental-ettes
Al Mann
|
The Pharaoh's Palm
|
1976
|
Mental-Ettes
|
23
|
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brain shock \n billet reading, billet put in pocket, reversed \n cicardi \n brain shock 2 \n orville wayne meyer
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii
Cicardi
|
Brain Shock
|
Variations
|
1976
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 152)
|
757
|
|
|
sixty seconds... into the past \n q&a with one person, himber wallet \n chip cotton
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii
Chip Cotton
|
Sixty Seconds... into the Past
|
1976
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume II
(Issue 161)
|
803
|
|
|
stage methods of reading and rendering spectators' questions \n - the hold out (with assistant who collects billets)
- the box entrance method
- switch basket method
- back of orchestra switch
- box collection method
- hull's brass burning bowl method
- the mirror bowl
- switch bag methods
- the method of communicating to performer
- the wireless phone
- direct connection
- metal ball
- ball stand
- roller hand device
- projector method
- blackboard method
- sleeve transmission method
- glass of water transmission method
- faro method
- lead-off
- the "chicago" metal ball
- simplified metal ball: "eureka" model
- burling hull's non-electrical method
- hull's deluxe question transmitter (table with crystal ball on it) \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
Stage Methods of Reading and Rendering Spectators' Questions
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
133
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the super-stage method mind reading act \n giant buddha statue on stage with assistant in it, wireless connection \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
The Super-Stage Method Mind Reading Act
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
141
|
|
|
complete mind reading acts and systems for club, banquet and parlor \n - burling hull sealed message reading pyramid
- "mind devination"
- puhl's "sealed letter reading supreme"
- "the unique question reading act"
- the stylus and envelope method
- the hull-poole try reading method
- the envelope package reading idea
- the book reading device
- gysels envelope pile method
- the burling hull sheet readings
- "reado method" sealed readings
- "the famous $25.00 sealed letter test"
- the burling hull improved letter test
- the fay readings
- burling hull's club stationary - crystal gazing act \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
Complete Mind Reading Acts and Systems for Club, Banquet and Parlor
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
143
|
|
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close work or clairvoyant methods \n - sealed and burned
- hull box and ashes reading
- hull folded question reading
- clairvoyant envelope reading
- hull's dark seance reading method
- the dr. q. dark readings
- clairvoyant writing table method
- clip board method
- the cardboard clipboards
- the hull-pool universal sealed reading act \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
Close Work or Clairvoyant Methods
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
159
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|
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the master volta method for supper club readings \n with hull card, flipped inside out one-handed \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
The Master Volta Method for Supper Club Readings
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
185
|
|
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the volta "lecture" readings method \n \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
The Volta "Lecture" Readings Method
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
188
|
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the volta table sealed question reading \n \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism
Burling Hull
|
The Volta Table Sealed Question Reading
|
1976
|
The Amazing World of Mentalism
|
189
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|
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the preparation \n constructing the sibylline envelope \n al mann
1977
the sibylline messages
Al Mann
|
The Preparation
|
1977
|
The Sibylline Messages
|
2
|
|
|
modernes zettellesen \n envelopes
- teil 2 (shorter test with only three envelopes)
- teil 3 (as a two-person act) \n james g. thompson jr. \n improved question reading \n james g. thompson jr.
1977
intermagic
James G. Thompson Jr.
|
Modernes Zettellesen
|
Also published here
|
July 1977
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 4 No. 3)
|
117
|
|
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the umbrella move \n \n unknown \n al baker \n al baker's billet mystery \n al baker \n your thought \n cyril marriott
1978
the apodosis
Unknown, Al Baker
|
The Umbrella Move
|
Related to
|
1978
|
The Apodosis
|
13
|
|
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de-pleated thoughts \n several questions on one piece of paper, folded paper is stapled \n al mann
1978
the tesseract
Al Mann
|
De-Pleated Thoughts
|
1978
|
The Tesseract
|
19
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a bonus - through the threshold \n spectator writes question on a business card, which is then sealed, question is divined / answered \n al mann \n mr. zodiac
1978
the tesseract
Al Mann, Mr. Zodiac
|
A Bonus - Through the Threshold
|
1978
|
The Tesseract
|
21
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san diego special \n no-tear center-tear \n sydney bergson \n non-center tear \n sydney bergson
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii
Sydney Bergson
|
San Diego Special
|
Also published here
|
1978
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 205)
|
1022
|
|
|
impression x \n with stack of envelopes \n peter zenner
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii
Peter Zenner
|
Impression X
|
1978
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 207)
|
1033
|
|
|
stratagem \n design duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards \n frederick m. shields
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii
Frederick M. Shields
|
Stratagem
|
1978
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 214)
|
1068
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|
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flim-flam man! \n q&a routine \n christopher rogers
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii
Christopher Rogers
|
Flim-Flam Man!
|
1978
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 217)
|
1083
|
|
|
flapsi \n word written on card and put in case divined \n karl fulves
1979
inner sanctum
Karl Fulves
|
FlaPSI
|
1979
|
Inner Sanctum
|
35
|
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acidus novus \n method for reading information on folded card \n millard longman \n phantini's fabulous billet work! \n gene "phantini" grant \n acidus novus handling \n david harkey \n eric anderson \n the triangle peek \n barrie richardson
1979
acidus plus
Millard Longman
|
Acidus Novus
|
Related toVariations
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
2
|
|
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a double-barrel effect \n mixture between acidus novus and a center tear \n millard longman
1979
acidus plus
Millard Longman
|
A Double-Barrel Effect
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
3
|
|
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the azonic force \n peek for reading several information on a billet \n al mann
1979
acidus plus
Al Mann
|
The Azonic Force
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
5
|
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a letter from orville meyer \n different fold for mann's the azonic force \n orville wayne meyer
1979
acidus plus
Orville Wayne Meyer
|
A Letter From Orville Meyer
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
7
|
|
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the hughes move \n handling variation for mann's the azonic force \n bobby hughes
1979
acidus plus
Bobby Hughes
|
The Hughes Move
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
8
|
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from the thirteen \n mann's the azonic force mixed with larry becker's zip code trick \n unknown
1979
acidus plus
Unknown
|
From the Thirteen
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
8
|
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the secret of abonutichus \n message reading from sealed envelope, like a center tear \n al mann \n the center tear controversy \n al mann
1979
acidus plus
Al Mann
|
The Secret of Abonutichus
|
Related to
|
1979
|
Acidus Plus
|
14
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flipsight i \n with himber wallet \n thomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Flipsight I
|
1979
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue New Thoughts For Old)
|
16
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flipsight ii \n with i.d. case model of himber wallet \n thomas alan waters
1979
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Flipsight II
|
1979
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue New Thoughts For Old)
|
18
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burning questions \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Burning Questions
|
Inspired by
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1979
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue New Thoughts For Old)
|
20
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burning questions ii \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george b. anderson
1979
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Burning Questions II
|
Inspired by
|
1979
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue New Thoughts For Old)
|
22
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"that's what you think!" \n several billets in clear box, reading \n karrell fox
1979
another book
Karrell Fox
|
"That's What You Think!"
|
1979
|
Another Book
|
146
|
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umbrella move \n uncredited \n al baker
1979
another book
Al Baker
|
Umbrella Move
|
1979
|
Another Book
|
147
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significant digit \n no. 6, spectator writes number on one side of small paper, it is torn in half with writing down, performer knows which half has writing and the number, pencil writing transferred to moist finger \n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
|
Significant Digit
|
1979
|
Self-Working Mental Magic
|
8
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super psychometry \n no. 67, marked envelopes with personal envelopes, questions on the outside are answered, with (cold) reading, very detailed \n karl fulves \n pseudo-psychometry \n theodore annemann
1979
self-working mental magic
Karl Fulves
|
Super Psychometry
|
Inspired by
|
1979
|
Self-Working Mental Magic
|
114
|
|
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brain shock 2 \n using the burling hull reversible card, inside out fold \n orville wayne meyer \n brain shock \n cicardi
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii
Orville Wayne Meyer
|
Brain Shock 2
|
Inspired by
|
1979
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 225)
|
1123
|
|
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hot stuff \n paper with information starts to burn, information is revealed \n tony andruzzi
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii
Tony Andruzzi
|
Hot Stuff
|
1980
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 271)
|
1352
|
|
|
lenormand's legacy \n question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given \n thomas alan waters \n t. a. waters in "genii" vol. 28, no. 1, 1963
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
LeNormand's Legacy
|
Related to- T. A. Waters in "Genii" Vol. 28, No. 1, 1963
|
1981
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Omnimancy)
|
99
|
|
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lenormand's legacy ii \n question is written on a blank tarot card, card lost in the deck and a reading is given, different handling \n thomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
LeNormand's Legacy II
|
1981
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Omnimancy)
|
101
|
|
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indexray \n spectator writes word and initials on folded card, start for a reading \n thomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
IndexRay
|
1981
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Omnimancy)
|
108
|
|
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steals \n - annemann's steal from a cup
- jack yates' steal from a cup with a paper clip and a magnet
- annemann's steal from an envelope with a thumb tip
- other ideas by t. a. waters \n thomas alan waters \n telepathy plus \n theodore annemann \n annemann's diablo pellet reading \n theodore annemann \n jack yates' "do not touch" in "abra" vol. 26, no. 658; 1958; p. 119.
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Steals
|
Related to
|
1981
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Scrypt)
|
163
|
|
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routine no. 3 (stage) \n with a bulldog clip \n thomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Routine No. 3 (Stage)
|
1981
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Scrypt)
|
177
|
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variant routine (with dobrin slate) \n flap to hide center \n thomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
|
Variant Routine (With Dobrin Slate)
|
1981
|
Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Scrypt)
|
178
|
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the mag-eye move \n while performer tears billet, message is read, with variation \n al mann
1981
phanta-graphs
Al Mann
|
The Mag-Eye Move
|
1981
|
Phanta-Graphs
|
13
|
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|
second chance \n wax impression device, for one-on-one sitting \n the rev. dr. bob. e
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii
The Rev. Dr. Bob. E
|
Second Chance
|
1981
|
The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 275)
|
1372
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|
|
cracks in the mirror \n folded slips secured with paper clips, question are answered and names divined, inspirational thought written on cards given to spectators \n bob fillman
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii
Bob Fillman
|
Cracks in the Mirror
|
1981
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The Compleat Magick — Volume III
(Issue 286)
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screen test \n four spectators write something down and seal paper in envelope, three words are divined, fourth word is drawn, transparent and opaque envelopes \n robert cassidy
1981
screen test
Robert Cassidy
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Screen Test
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1981
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Screen Test
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2
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the wocus legacy \n billet that opens out by itself \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Wocus Legacy
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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1
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making the wocus legacy billets \n \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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Making the Wocus Legacy Billets
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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2
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handling the billet \n put in a box \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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Handling the Billet
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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3
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the torn wocus \n switching it for a dummy \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Torn Wocus
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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3
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the scryer's podium \n crystal ball gazing, answering question with the wocus lecgacy billet \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Scryer's Podium
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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4
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the master's move \n in the hands \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Master's Move
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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5
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the spirit ink bottle \n question billet is put folded in ink bottle, with wocus billet
\n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Spirit Ink Bottle
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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6
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wocus ii \n gimmick is added later \n gary lee williams \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Gary Lee Williams, Al Mann
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Wocus II
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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7
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the wocus center-tear \n combination ct and wocus ii \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Wocus Center-Tear
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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8
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the ballot box miracle \n billet box with trap door \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Ballot Box Miracle
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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8
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vampire thoughts \n with two people \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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Vampire Thoughts
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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9
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the mneme's numen \n spectator writes question down, erases it and notes another, both are divined/answered \n al mann
1982
the wocus legacy
Al Mann
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The Mneme's Numen
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1982
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The Wocus Legacy
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10
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flipout \n prepared himber wallet for prediction and as a peek wallet \n thomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Flipout
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1982
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Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Octasm)
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327
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phantini's fabulous billet work! \n peek method from folded peek \n gene "phantini" grant \n acidus novus \n millard longman
1982
the knight's gambit
Gene "Phantini" Grant
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Phantini's Fabulous Billet Work!
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Related to
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1982
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The Knight's Gambit
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12
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threshold three \n one person reading, knowing what is written on card, spectator gets two envelopes one with his card and one with message from performer, with variation \n al mann \n "the threshold of miracle" in "sensational mentalism, part ii"
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Threshold Three
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Inspired by- "The Threshold of Miracle" in "Sensational Mentalism, Part II"
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1982
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Of Gifts and Talents
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4
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instant mindreading \n secretary-wallet as a peek wallet \n al mann
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann
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Instant Mindreading
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1982
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Of Gifts and Talents
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12
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baillie's gem \n with perforated cards, stealing part of billet \n al mann \n ron baillie \n "the secret center-tear" in ron baillie's "universal mind"
1982
of gifts and talents
Al Mann, Ron Baillie
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Baillie's Gem
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Inspired by- "The Secret Center-Tear" in Ron Baillie's "Universal Mind"
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1982
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Of Gifts and Talents
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13
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the ultimate billet \n see-through paper \n millard longman
1983
apocalypse vol. 6-10
Millard Longman
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The Ultimate Billet
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Nov. 1983
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Apocalypse Vol. 6-10
(Vol. 6 No. 11)
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846
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note: the lick switch \n billet is stolen while envelope is sealed \n unknown
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Unknown
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Note: The Lick Switch
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1983
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Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
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11
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the medium's billet switch \n method 6 \n joseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Joseph Dunninger
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The Medium's Billet Switch
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1983
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Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
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12
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simplicity itself \n method 7 (window envelope) \n joseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Joseph Dunninger
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Simplicity Itself
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1983
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Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
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13
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into the air \n method 8 (with flash paper) \n joseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Joseph Dunninger
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Into the Air
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1983
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Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
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15
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the black medium and the fire ritual \n reading billet while on the way burning it \n joseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Joseph Dunninger
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The Black Medium and the Fire Ritual
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1983
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Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
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15
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dumb? yes and no! \n method 10 (changing device) \n joseph dunninger
1983
selected sealed message reading methods
Joseph Dunninger
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Dumb? Yes and No!
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1983
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Selected Sealed Message Reading Methods
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16
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a sensational test \n methods for gaining information, with assistants
- an unusual dramatic interlude (pre-show)
- returning marked envelopes to spectators during the speciality (unopened, flashlight)
- another method (gist written on envelope)
- another ruse (gist on watch) \n joseph dunninger
1983
a simplified crystal gazing speciality
Joseph Dunninger
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A Sensational Test
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1983
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A Simplified Crystal Gazing Speciality
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6
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a simple billet test \n blindfolded \n joseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger
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A Simple Billet Test
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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2
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another test \n impression method \n joseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger
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Another Test
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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3
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psychic billet reading \n several people \n joseph dunninger \n al mann
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger, Al Mann
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Psychic Billet Reading
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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3
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psychometric power! \n question on billets are answered and billets of specific spectator found without opening them, several variations \n joseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger
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Psychometric Power!
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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4
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a convincing test \n billet steal from envelope, with thumb tip \n joseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger
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A Convincing Test
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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7
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a mystic's favorite \n sealed message reading, slit in envelope \n joseph dunninger \n paul kara's "karaism", 1926 and nelson's "mind divination"
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger
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A Mystic's Favorite
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Related to- Paul Kara's "Karaism", 1926 and Nelson's "Mind Divination"
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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7
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mysterious \n billet steal with bottomless glass \n joseph dunninger
1983
master billet tests
Joseph Dunninger
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Mysterious
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1983
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Master Billet Tests
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8
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final version: the three envelope test \n name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined \n robert cassidy \n postscript to the three envelope test \n robert cassidy \n the three envelope test \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism
Robert Cassidy
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Final Version: The Three Envelope Test
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Related to
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1984
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The Art of Mentalism
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25
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postscript to the three envelope test \n moveless version of final version: the three envelope test \n robert cassidy \n final version: the three envelope test \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism
Robert Cassidy
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Postscript to the Three Envelope Test
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Related to
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1984
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The Art of Mentalism
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33
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the two envelope test (also knwon as the white dwarf) \n information written on card and sealed inside two envelopes is divined, see-through \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism
Robert Cassidy
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The Two Envelope Test (Also knwon as The White Dwarf)
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1984
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The Art of Mentalism
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35
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a new look at billet work \n pocket read \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism
Robert Cassidy
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A New Look at Billet Work
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1984
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The Art of Mentalism
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72
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centerburn \n burnt paper, bulldog clip protects corner \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism
Robert Cassidy
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Centerburn
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1984
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The Art of Mentalism
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85
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decivision \n ten questions in envelopes, blindfolded \n thomas alan waters \n the modern mindreader \n wm. hewitt
1985
mind, myth & magick
Thomas Alan Waters
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Decivision
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Related to
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1985
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Mind, Myth & Magick
(Issue Fynys)
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732
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the hometown test \n no. 20, letters put in paper bag, performer takes them out and divines what's written on them and by whom \n karl fulves \n mysterious casket \n robert parrish
1985
self-working paper magic
Karl Fulves
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The Hometown Test
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Inspired by
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1985
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Self-Working Paper Magic
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40
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center tear substitute \n billet is placed in folded bill for safekeeping \n kingdon lieberman
1986
apocalypse vol. 6-10
Kingdon Lieberman
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Center Tear Substitute
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June 1986
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Apocalypse Vol. 6-10
(Vol. 9 No. 6)
|
1221
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the surrounded slow-motion center tear \n with credit information
- the paper and its preparation
- the mechanics
- comments \n richard osterlind \n center tear \n richard osterlind \n alberto de figueiredo
1986
the surrounded slow-motion center tear
Richard Osterlind
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The Surrounded Slow-Motion Center Tear
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Variations
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1986
|
The Surrounded Slow-Motion Center Tear
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1
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the shining \n coin is removed from chain to divine which of five envelopes has the spectator's word in it, word divined, coin travels back onto chain \n david britland
1986
psychomancy
David Britland
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The Shining
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1986
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Psychomancy
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43
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"c.b.s." question answering \n "couldn't be simpler", method to steal some of the billets away \n karrell fox
1986
for my next trick...
Karrell Fox
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"C.B.S." Question Answering
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1986
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For My Next Trick...
|
42
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the echoing walls \n method to read writings on folded business card, while tearing it \n stan alexander
1988
scorpio's curve
Stan Alexander
|
The Echoing Walls
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1988
|
Scorpio's Curve
|
3
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thot-coveret \n variation on stan alexander's version \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
|
Thot-Coveret
|
1988
|
Scorpio's Curve
|
4
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salem's bridge \n reading method for business cards, slit \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
|
Salem's Bridge
|
1988
|
Scorpio's Curve
|
5
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postman's curve \n spectator writes on back of a envelope and folds it, reading method \n al mann
1988
scorpio's curve
Al Mann
|
Postman's Curve
|
1988
|
Scorpio's Curve
|
7
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peek \n word written on business card, covered with glass bowl and handkerchief, secret magnet and shim in business card \n michael weber \n peek \n michael weber
1990
[1990 notes]
Michael Weber
|
PeeK
|
Also published here
|
1990
|
[1990 Notes]
|
8
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peek \n word written on business card, covered with glass bowl and handkerchief, secret magnet and shim in business card \n michael weber \n peek \n michael weber
1991
lecture collection
Michael Weber
|
PeeK
|
Also published here
|
1991
|
Lecture Collection
|
10
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the umbrella move \n \n al baker
1993
the quick and the dead
Al Baker
|
The Umbrella Move
|
1993
|
The Quick and the Dead
|
12
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the name place routine \n name and place are written on two pieces of paper, both are divined even though one has been destroyed \n robert cassidy \n a dessert and a first love \n barrie richardson
1995
the art of mentalism 2
Robert Cassidy
|
The Name Place Routine
|
Variations
|
1995
|
The Art of Mentalism 2
|
8
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the three envelope test \n name, name of pet and drawing are put on three pieces of paper and sealed in three numbered envelopes, all is divined, technical variation of routine in the art of mentalism \n robert cassidy \n final version: the three envelope test \n robert cassidy \n "fourth dimensional telepathy" (theodore annemann) \n fourth dimensional osmosis \n barrie richardson
1995
the art of mentalism 2
Robert Cassidy
|
The Three Envelope Test
|
Related toVariations
|
1995
|
The Art of Mentalism 2
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21
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acidus novus handling \n \n david harkey \n eric anderson \n acidus novus \n millard longman
1997
ah-ha!
David Harkey, Eric Anderson
|
Acidus Novus Handling
|
Inspired by
|
1997
|
Ah-ha!
|
16
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if looks could kill \n billet reading system for q&a \n david harkey \n eric anderson
1997
ah-ha!
David Harkey, Eric Anderson
|
If Looks Could Kill
|
1997
|
Ah-ha!
|
75
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mullica peek \n with mullica wallet \n richard bartram, jr.
1997
trephine
Richard Bartram, Jr.
|
Mullica Peek
|
1997
|
Trephine
|
141
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|
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tektron-x \n reading method for billet in wallet \n alexander de cova \n acidus \n al mann
1998
secrets no. 2
Alexander de Cova
|
Tektron-X
|
Inspired by
|
1998
|
Secrets No. 2
|
145
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"lost & found" aka "six in one" \n billet routine with four phases, twelve people write down a los object and their initials, spectator finds the right billets, without opening it, divines the content of several and a member of the audience does the same too \n jas jakutsch
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Jas Jakutsch
|
"Lost & Found" AKA "Six in One"
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
5
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"i.t.o.o" - the "in the open opening" \n secretly opening a billet and reading it \n jas jakutsch
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Jas Jakutsch
|
"I.T.O.O" - The "In the Open Opening"
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
16
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the itoo refold \n different methods to refold the billet again \n jas jakutsch
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Jas Jakutsch
|
The ITOO Refold
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
17
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getting a glimpse \n eight ways of glimpsing an open billet \n jas jakutsch
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Jas Jakutsch
|
Getting a Glimpse
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
18
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the "thumbhole window" glimpse \n \n harry houdini \n jas jakutsch \n time warp \n leslie anderson \n harry anderson
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Harry Houdini, Jas Jakutsch
|
The "Thumbhole Window" Glimpse
|
Related to
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
18
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the "hang-over glimpse" \n while holding a pad \n jas jakutsch
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Jas Jakutsch
|
The "Hang-Over Glimpse"
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
19
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the seriously "hung-over glimpse" \n \n jas jakutsch
1999
completely mental — vol. 2
Jas Jakutsch
|
The Seriously "Hung-Over Glimpse"
|
1999
|
Completely Mental — Vol. 2
|
19
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noch ein gedankenlesen \n writing on business card divined \n james g. thompson jr. \n ned rutledge
1999
intermagic
James G. Thompson Jr., Ned Rutledge
|
Noch ein Gedankenlesen
|
1999
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 23 No. 3)
|
108
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der gedankenabhörer \n spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case \n milbourne christopher \n mind under matter \n milbourne christopher
2000
intermagic
Milbourne Christopher
|
Der Gedankenabhörer
|
Also published here
|
2000
|
Intermagic
(Vol. 23 No. 4&5)
|
143
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center tear handling \n \n paul curry \n a day of your life \n theodore annemann \n message in the flames \n dai vernon \n torn center billet improvement \n paul curry
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond
Paul Curry
|
Center Tear Handling
|
Inspired byRelated to
|
2001
|
Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond
|
264
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name and calling card trick \n secret reading method of slip, using switch \n al baker
2003
the secret ways of al baker
Al Baker
|
Name and Calling Card Trick
|
2003
|
The Secret Ways of Al Baker
(Issue Notebooks)
|
724
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peek-a-book \n information written on business card and placed in book is secretly read \n eric mead \n peek-a-book \n eric mead
2003
connexions
Eric Mead
|
Peek-a-Book
|
Also published here
|
2003
|
Connexions
|
15
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the under-fire peek \n \n eric mead \n the under-fire peek \n eric mead
2003
connexions
Eric Mead
|
The Under-Fire Peek
|
Also published here
|
2003
|
Connexions
|
22
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the power of touch \n divination of information written on a business card \n barrie richardson \n club 71, spring 2000
2005
act two
Barrie Richardson
|
The Power of Touch
|
Also published here
|
2005
|
Act Two
|
67
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after the dessert thought transference \n divination of information written on a business card, covered with handkerchief in the hands \n barrie richardson \n genii, aug. 1999 \n a smart cigarette \n martin gardner
2005
act two
Barrie Richardson
|
After the Dessert Thought Transference
|
Inspired byAlso published here
|
2005
|
Act Two
|
71
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the double billet \n glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet \n barrie richardson \n club 71, july 2003 \n double deception billet routine \n barrie richardson
2005
act two
Barrie Richardson
|
The Double Billet
|
VariationsAlso published here
|
2005
|
Act Two
|
275
|
|
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the devil's peek \n \n barrie richardson \n club 71, christmas 2003
2005
act two
Barrie Richardson
|
The Devil's Peek
|
Also published here
|
2005
|
Act Two
|
281
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|
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peek-a-book \n information written on business card and placed in book is secretly read \n eric mead \n peek-a-book \n eric mead
2006
tangled web
Eric Mead
|
Peek-a-Book
|
Also published here
|
2006
|
Tangled Web
|
203
|
|
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the under-fire peek \n \n eric mead \n the under-fire peek \n eric mead
2006
tangled web
Eric Mead
|
The Under-Fire Peek
|
Also published here
|
2006
|
Tangled Web
|
232
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|
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a dessert and a first love \n billet routine \n barrie richardson \n b2 - a billet routine for the real world \n philipp ganglberger \n the name place routine \n robert cassidy
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
|
A Dessert and a First Love
|
Inspired byVariations
|
2011
|
Curtain Call
|
155
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|
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the happy peek \n one-handed, special fold and part is squeezed open \n barrie richardson \n the magician, mar. 2007
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
|
The Happy Peek
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
Curtain Call
|
161
|
|
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the triangle peek \n special fold and billet is squeezed open to glimpse four writings \n barrie richardson \n acidus novus \n millard longman \n the magician, jan. 2007
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
|
The Triangle Peek
|
Inspired byAlso published here
|
2011
|
Curtain Call
|
166
|
|
|
double deception billet routine \n glimpsing method for folded billet with information written in special places, audience is not aware of what is asked for on billet \n barrie richardson \n the magician, july 2006 \n the double billet \n barrie richardson
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
|
Double Deception Billet Routine
|
Inspired byAlso published here
|
2011
|
Curtain Call
|
170
|
|
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the osmosis envelope \n gimmicked pay envelope, spectator can seal message inside, yet performer can access and glimpse content \n barrie richardson
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
|
The Osmosis Envelope
|
2011
|
Curtain Call
|
181
|
|
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fourth dimensional osmosis \n using osmosis envelope \n barrie richardson \n "fourth dimensional telepathy" (theodore annemann) \n the three envelope test \n robert cassidy
2011
curtain call
Barrie Richardson
|
Fourth Dimensional Osmosis
|
Inspired byRelated to- "Fourth Dimensional Telepathy" (Theodore Annemann)
|
2011
|
Curtain Call
|
194
|
|
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hat pin \n billet switch with hat pin, then secret reading of information \n dr. stanley jaks \n hat pin \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks
Dr. Stanley Jaks
|
Hat Pin
|
Also published here
|
2014
|
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
|
152
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|
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television compact \n with business card, secret billet reading using powder case or compact \n dr. stanley jaks \n compact \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks
Dr. Stanley Jaks
|
Television Compact
|
Also published here
|
2014
|
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
|
232
|
|
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billet ballet... \n thoughts on using billets, justification
- the center tear
- billet peeks in general... \n colin mcleod
2014
divine
Colin McLeod
|
Billet Ballet...
|
2014
|
Divine
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136
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why write down a thought? \n thoughts on using billets, justification \n michael murray
2014
a piece of my mind
Michael Murray
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Why Write Down a Thought?
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2014
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A Piece Of My Mind
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jaks wallet \n \n dr. stanley jaks
2016
you and me and the devil makes three — volume ii
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Jaks Wallet
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2016
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You and Me and the Devil Makes Three — Volume II
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8
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the revealing thing \n importance of thinking about how to reveal a thought-of word, describes a simple peek for a billet \n andy (the jerx)
2016
the jerx
Andy (The Jerx)
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The Revealing Thing
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2016
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The Jerx
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imagineink \n word written on business card is divined, card becomes blank and pen does not write afterwards, magnet steal of card \n john hostler
2016
magnum opossum
John Hostler
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ImagineInk
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2016
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Magnum Opossum
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a riddle at intermission: sanada meets elmsley \n business card with word written by spectator palmed into wallet and glimpsed, using card with photo of inside of hand \n john hostler
2016
magnum opossum
John Hostler
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A Riddle at Intermission: Sanada Meets Elmsley
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2016
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Magnum Opossum
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the "hang-over glimpse" \n \n jas jakutsch
2017
b2
Jas Jakutsch
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The "Hang-Over Glimpse"
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2017
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B2
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chadier peek \n peek at information written on the inside of folded business card \n james chadier
2017
the interrobang lecture
James Chadier
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Chadier Peek
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2017
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The Interrobang Lecture
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12
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the bbb peek \n "beldig's bold baltic peek"
business card in pay envelope, information peeked \n markus beldig \n message reading without a clue \n gene "phantini" grant
2019
the florida notes 2019
Markus Beldig
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The BBB Peek
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Inspired by
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2019
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The Florida Notes 2019
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a cheap thought \n "(an inexpensive thought transmitter)"
information written on a business card by spectator, it is lost in a stack of cards, performer secretly glimpses it \n allan ackerman \n marketed harvey rosenthal item from the 1960s
2019
card theater
Allan Ackerman
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A Cheap Thought
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Inspired by- marketed Harvey Rosenthal item from the 1960s
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2019
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Card Theater
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