the lost found \n performer removes sets of four cards from behind back and asks whether selection is among them, once the spectator says yes the card is located, estimation of position of card \n unknown \n unglaublich, aber wahr! \n ben-zur
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
The Lost Found
performer removes sets of four cards from behind back and asks whether selection is among them, once the spectator says yes the card is located, estimation of position of card
unglaublich, aber wahr! \n deck shuffled, spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card and replaces top half, performer removes sets of four cards from behind back and asks whether selection is among them, once the spectator says yes the card is located, estimation of packet thickness \n ben-zur \n the lost found \n unknown
1904
der zauberspiegel Ben-Zur
Unglaublich, aber wahr!
deck shuffled, spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card and replaces top half, performer removes sets of four cards from behind back and asks whether selection is among them, once the spectator says yes the card is located, estimation of packet thickness
fourth method \n spectator peeks at a card in his own hands and it is found, estimation and stack, "the bungling and unobserving performer will meet his waterloo in this experiment" \n t. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic T. Nelson Downs
Fourth Method
spectator peeks at a card in his own hands and it is found, estimation and stack, "the bungling and unobserving performer will meet his Waterloo in this experiment"
thought reading extraordinary \n spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Thought Reading Extraordinary
spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck
a most unusual experiment in which a chosen card appears instantly at any number in the deck from 10 to 45 \n \n laurie ireland \n the slap trick \n dai vernon \n laurie ireland
1935
ireland's yearbooks Laurie Ireland
A Most Unusual Experiment in Which a Chosen Card Appears Instantly at Any Number in the Deck from 10 to 45
les cartes par hasard \n card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles \n stuart p. cramer \n jinxed \n steve beam \n jinxed \n steve beam
1937
the jinx 1-50 Stuart P. Cramer
Les Cartes par Hasard
card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles
the card miracle - certain: 1. tucker's version \n spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling \n tommy tucker \n fourth method \n t. nelson downs
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Tommy Tucker
The Card Miracle - Certain: 1. Tucker's Version
spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling
2. abbott's version. "the certain card trick." \n spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, dealing out in packets and asking in which one it is \n percy abbott \n estimated sunken key \n tomas blomberg
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Percy Abbott
2. Abbott's version. "The Certain Card Trick."
spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, dealing out in packets and asking in which one it is
3. the nelson downs original. \n spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling \n t. nelson downs \n fourth method \n t. nelson downs
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks T. Nelson Downs
3. The Nelson Downs Original.
spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, estimation, card is on top or in pocket in this handling
superlative speller \n estimation to follow position, maneuvering selection to approximately 12 \n ben erens
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ben Erens
Superlative Speller
estimation to follow position, maneuvering selection to approximately 12
eagle location \n risky location in which spectator shuffles his own card back \n theodore annemann \n eagle eye \n brad hodgins \n ross tayler \n one for the boys #1 \n ross tayler \n charlie ordania
1939
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Eagle Location
risky location in which spectator shuffles his own card back
the zingone thumbnail gauge \n cutting off packet of known number \n louis zingone \n thumbnail measuring \n unknown \n fingernail estimation \n dai vernon
1940
expert card technique Louis Zingone
the whispering spirit \n packet is cut and subtracted from a unknown calculation (age x nine), amount of cards in packet is divined when result is named \n bob hummer \n the whispering spirit \n bob hummer
1941
the whispering spirit Bob Hummer
The Whispering Spirit
packet is cut and subtracted from a unknown calculation (age x nine), amount of cards in packet is divined when result is named
les cartes par hasard \n card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles \n stuart p. cramer
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks Stuart P. Cramer
Les Cartes Par Hasard
card thought of from the middle while riffled, multiple out after dealing into four piles
four chances - a novel card location \n experiment no. 13 - position where spectator cuts to is estimated \n arthur h. buckley
1946
card control Arthur H. Buckley
Four Chances - A Novel Card Location
Experiment No. 13 - position where spectator cuts to is estimated
throw in location \n thumb riffle estimation to 19/20th position , two methods \n edward marlo \n mental stab \n edward marlo
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Edward Marlo
Throw in Location
thumb riffle estimation to 19/20th position , two methods
first method \n forced estimation, fishing \n edward marlo \n fingertip riffle peek estimation \n edward marlo \n the sudden stop \n edward marlo \n a.m. \n unknown
1956
fingertip control Edward Marlo
fifteen card trick routine - 4 \n card chosen from and replaced in spread, fair, found via stop trick \n charlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 4
card chosen from and replaced in spread, fair, found via stop trick
marlo's favorite \n finding out how many cards a spectator cut off by cutting remainder in half and counting those \n edward marlo
1962
estimation Edward Marlo
Marlo's Favorite
finding out how many cards a spectator cut off by cutting remainder in half and counting those
back end riffle estimation \n also on the table, tossed-next-to-selection effect \n edward marlo \n toss-timated \n robert walker
1962
estimation Edward Marlo
Back End Riffle Estimation
also on the table, tossed-next-to-selection effect
the cut estimate \n cutting off the same number of card, tabled or in-the-hands, ace cutting application \n edward marlo \n ribbon spread cut estimation \n tom gagnon
1962
estimation Edward Marlo
The Cut Estimate
cutting off the same number of card, tabled or in-the-hands, Ace cutting application
stab-two \n between two selections, deck wrapped in paper, estimation \n harry lorayne \n stab-two \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Stab-Two
between two selections, deck wrapped in paper, estimation
three for the money \n three-spot as multiple out indicator card \n harry lorayne \n treasure hunt \n ryan schlutz \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
marlo miracle aces \n classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number \n edward marlo \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n flash of light \n eddie taytelbaum \n stephen tucker \n the miracle aces \n roberto giobbi \n automatic ace cutting \n tom gagnon \n jive aces \n edward marlo \n michael close \n andrew wimhurst \n patrick lehnen \n aces reloaded \n r. paul wilson \n expert estimating the aces \n johnny thompson \n punched in the dark \n tom gagnon \n miracle ace routine \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Marlo Miracle Aces
classic faro Ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last Ace found at named number
pseudo memory #2 \n apparently order of shuffled deck is remembered, position of cut-to card is named \n harry lorayne \n a mental discovery \n dai vernon \n pseudo-gedächtnis nr. 2 \n harry lorayne \n memory maven variation \n pit hartling \n denis behr
1965
my favorite card tricks Harry Lorayne
Pseudo Memory #2
apparently order of shuffled deck is remembered, position of cut-to card is named
a mental discovery \n apparently deck is remembered, then position of selection named \n dai vernon \n pseudo memory #2 \n harry lorayne
1970
expanded lecture notes Dai Vernon
A Mental Discovery
apparently deck is remembered, then position of selection named
toss-timated \n card tossed in in deck, value there used to count to selection \n robert walker \n back end riffle estimation \n edward marlo
1973
kabbala — volume 2 Robert Walker
Toss-Timated
card tossed in in deck, value there used to count to selection
focal point \n one of ten cards, oosoom \n robert (bob) hess \n hull's "mental discernment" \n focal point ii \n jack avis
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert (Bob) Hess
centering \n placing a selection so that it is half the deck away from a key card
1. by estimation
2. by an "over and under" shuffle
3. variation
4. variation of 2. \n gene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Centering
placing a selection so that it is half the deck away from a key card
1. By Estimation
2. By an "over and under" shuffle
3. variation
4. variation of 2.
the estimation peek \n \n eddie fechter \n edward marlo \n first method \n edward marlo \n estimation peek \n eddie fechter
1974
card cavalcade ii Eddie Fechter, Edward Marlo
a three packet estimation \n multiple card control via estimation, spelling application mentioned \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
A Three Packet Estimation
multiple card control via estimation, spelling application mentioned
straight on \n spectator cuts anywhere, magician names card, some cards set in center, estimation as out, vernon's?! \n harry lorayne
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
Straight On
spectator cuts anywhere, magician names card, some cards set in center, estimation as out, Vernon's?!
another way to do the same, having yourself indeed never seen the card. \n richard kaufman's transcription of reginald scot's card section \n unknown \n an other waie to doo the same, having your selfe indeed never seene the card \n unknown
1979
cardmagic
Unknown
Another way to do the same, having yourself indeed never seen the card.
Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
the whispering spirit \n packet is cut and substracted from a unknown calculation (age x nine), amount of cards in packet is divined when result is named \n bob hummer \n the whispering spirit \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
The Whispering Spirit
packet is cut and substracted from a unknown calculation (age x nine), amount of cards in packet is divined when result is named
marlo miracle aces \n classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo
1980
colors on the march Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash
Marlo Miracle Aces
classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number
almost legitimate cutting the aces \n center blocks cut out one-handed \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser
1981
arcane Harry Riser
tens at 10, 20, 37, 47 \n cutting to tens in nikola stack with thumbnail gauge (1941) \n frederick braue \n the zingone thumbnail gauge \n louis zingone
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
Tens at 10, 20, 37, 47
cutting to Tens in Nikola stack with Thumbnail Gauge (1941)
prearranged pack idea \n placing card at required number \n frederick braue \n the zingone thumbnail gauge \n louis zingone
1985
the fred braue notebooks Frederick Braue
out of possession location \n visual estimation and stack with multiple out \n unknown \n fourth method \n t. nelson downs
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
the wagnerian miracle \n spectator cuts anywhere and remembers bottom card, performer names position, estimation \n john c. wagner
1987
the commercial magic of j.c. wagner John C. Wagner
pre-determined estimation \n using five-card-packet, the spectator cuts only in two possible places, following three routines are using it \n jerry sadowitz \n the cut ruse \n larry jennings \n pre-determined estimation \n jerry sadowitz
1989
cards on the table Jerry Sadowitz
Pre-determined Estimation
using five-card-packet, the spectator cuts only in two possible places, following three routines are using it
the olram poke \n three methods inspired by ginsburg poke
- first method
- second method
- third method - "estimation poke" (spelling) \n edward marlo \n ginsburg poke \n dai vernon
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
stab stab stab \n deck rests on edge on table, performer stabs joker quickly into side a few times, last time next to selection \n mike schwartz
1994
rigmarole Mike Schwartz
Stab Stab Stab
deck rests on edge on table, performer stabs joker quickly into side a few times, last time next to selection
riffle stab \n stabbing a card in deck while riffling it on table with other hand, real estimation, see page 97 for more comments \n karl fulves \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton
1995
setting up exercises Karl Fulves
Riffle Stab
stabbing a card in deck while riffling it on table with other hand, real estimation, see page 97 for more comments
new approach location \n deck shuffled, packet cut off and this cut into two piles again, bottom card of one remembered and replaced, performer reverses selection (or card next to it) under table \n edward marlo \n the new tops, dec. 1974
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
New Approach Location
deck shuffled, packet cut off and this cut into two piles again, bottom card of one remembered and replaced, performer reverses selection (or card next to it) under table
on the memorized deck \n - which stack?
- learning the stack
- the open index
- estimation
- false shuffles
- deck switches \n michael close
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
blind sighted \n card approximately in center, then dealt into six heaps \n christian chelman \n stop! \n harry lorayne
1996
mo — modus operandi Christian Chelman
Blind Sighted
card approximately in center, then dealt into six heaps
no contact location \n spectator cuts and remembers face card, dealt into four piles \n karl fulves \n 4-ever \n karl fulves
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
No Contact Location
spectator cuts and remembers face card, dealt into four piles
pseudo-gedächtnis nr. 2 \n apparently order of shuffled deck is remembered, position of cut-to card is named \n harry lorayne \n pseudo memory #2 \n harry lorayne
1996
intermagic Harry Lorayne
Pseudo-Gedächtnis Nr. 2
apparently order of shuffled deck is remembered, position of cut-to card is named
the cut ruse \n two handlings, same as sadowitz item from reference \n larry jennings \n pre-determined estimation \n jerry sadowitz
1997
jennings '67 Larry Jennings
The Cut Ruse
two handlings, same as Sadowitz item from reference
focused television \n card thought of, spectator removes five cards one of which must be selection, it is found \n roger crosthwaite \n tele "vision" \n andré robert \n alternative versions \n roger crosthwaite \n multiple procedures \n roger crosthwaite
1999
arcardia Roger Crosthwaite
Focused Television
card thought of, spectator removes five cards one of which must be selection, it is found
noting position where drawn card is replaced \n no. 13, approximate position of card noted, then groups shown and asked whether spectator sees his card among them \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Noting Position Where Drawn Card Is Replaced
No. 13, approximate position of card noted, then groups shown and asked whether spectator sees his card among them
fingernail estimation \n magician cuts to the four aces, previously buried by a spectator, credit information \n dai vernon \n the zingone thumbnail gauge \n louis zingone
2000
card college — volume 4 Dai Vernon
Fingernail Estimation
magician cuts to the four Aces, previously buried by a spectator, credit information
impossibility \n estimation \n roberto giobbi \n "i should judge" (50 tricks you can do, you will do, ... steele) \n border control \n john cottle
2000
card college — volume 4 Roberto Giobbi
Impossibility
estimation
Related to
"I Should Judge" (50 Tricks You Can Do, You Will Do, ... Steele)
automatic ace cutting \n by dribbling, good poker hand is found \n tom gagnon \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n competition cutting \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Tom Gagnon
competition cutting \n by dribbling, good poker hand is found \n steve beam \n automatic ace cutting \n tom gagnon
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam
conceal and reveal \n no. 28, three spectators cut off a pile and look at the bottom card, three piles made and spectators remove cards from each packet, selection must be one, performer reveals all \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Charles T. Jordan
Conceal and Reveal
No. 28, three spectators cut off a pile and look at the bottom card, three piles made and spectators remove cards from each packet, selection must be one, performer reveals all
repeat after me \n two decks, spectator cuts and remembers face card, then replaces, cuts behind back, both decks spread face-up, performer and spectator each push out three cards, one must be selection, performer's cards are added and counted down to in his deck, it matches spectator's selection \n karl fulves \n "he only thinks" (eddie clever, magic in the modern manner, orville meyer, 1949) \n back story \n karl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Repeat After Me
two decks, spectator cuts and remembers face card, then replaces, cuts behind back, both decks spread face-up, performer and spectator each push out three cards, one must be selection, performer's cards are added and counted down to in his deck, it matches spectator's selection
Inspired by
"He Only Thinks" (Eddie Clever, Magic In The Modern Manner, Orville Meyer, 1949)
almost legitimate cutting the aces \n center blocks cut out one-handed \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
s.w.estimation \n "self-working estimation", restricted estimation, managed estimation
spectator cuts to a card and remembers it in half the deck, three value used to locate selection \n harry riser \n mum, july 1996
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
S.W.Estimation
"Self-Working Estimation", restricted estimation, managed estimation
spectator cuts to a card and remembers it in half the deck, Three value used to locate selection
shuffle estimation \n estimated seventeenth placement during overhand shuffle, a three used to locate selection \n harry riser \n mum, may 1990
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
Shuffle Estimation
estimated seventeenth placement during overhand shuffle, a Three used to locate selection
3-4-1 \n three piles, spectator moves his selected card from pile to pile, performer divines piles and names card \n harry lorayne
2011
special effects Harry Lorayne
3-4-1
three piles, spectator moves his selected card from pile to pile, performer divines piles and names card
guesstimation \n spectator cuts a packet and remembers card, card is found, three variations \n patrick page \n last minute card control \n nathan colwell
2011
magic page by page Patrick Page
Guesstimation
spectator cuts a packet and remembers card, card is found, three variations
the perfect pick \n spectator picks random card, names three cards (one of them is the card), magician divines which is the card selected \n john born
2012
seeking the bridge John Born
The Perfect Pick
Spectator picks random card, names three cards (one of them is the card), magician divines which is the card selected
seeking the bridge (the bridging principle) \n divine three cards selected via riffle peek, provides different methods
technique 1: with peek
technique 2: with force
technique 3: no peek, no force
technique 4: estimation \n john born \n sticking the bridge \n john born \n bridging the deck switch \n john born
2012
seeking the bridge John Born
Seeking the Bridge (The Bridging Principle)
Divine three cards selected via riffle peek, provides different methods
Technique 1: with peek
Technique 2: with force
Technique 3: no peek, no force
Technique 4: estimation
slugged \n memory demonstration for a game of poker, tracking a memorized slug \n john born \n jed b. smith
2012
seeking the bridge John Born, Jed B. Smith
Slugged
Memory demonstration for a game of poker, tracking a memorized slug
jive aces \n with whole deck under box kicker \n edward marlo \n michael close \n andrew wimhurst \n patrick lehnen \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo
2013
lecture notes Edward Marlo, Michael Close, Andrew Wimhurst, Patrick Lehnen
estimated sunken key \n two selected cards by spectator and magician, spectator deals the deck in six piles, two possible endings:
first ending: both cards are next to each other in the same pile
second ending: both cards are in the same position in different piles \n tomas blomberg \n the nifty key \n charles t. jordan \n 2. abbott's version. "the certain card trick." \n percy abbott
2014
blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg
Estimated Sunken Key
two selected cards by spectator and magician, spectator deals the deck in six piles, two possible endings:
first ending: both cards are next to each other in the same pile
second ending: both cards are in the same position in different piles
a.m. \n two spectators peek at a card, performer divines them, fair conditions \n unknown \n the three of clubs \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n double thoughts - single deck \n edward marlo \n first method \n edward marlo
2017
michał kociołek live!
Unknown
A.M.
two spectators peek at a card, performer divines them, fair conditions
estickmation aces \n deck separated with pool cue each time \n tom gagnon \n cold steel \n alex elmsley \n richard himber \n stick it to 'em \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
ribbon spread cut estimation \n ribbon spreading stopped after estimated number of cards \n tom gagnon \n the cut estimate \n edward marlo
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Ribbon Spread Cut Estimation
ribbon spreading stopped after estimated number of cards
direct stack #2 \n aces lost in deck, shuffle and cut, aces dealt to any player with four to seven hands, with bottom deals and insertion at estimated spots in the hands with corrections \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
direct stack #2
Aces lost in deck, shuffle and cut, Aces dealt to any player with four to seven hands, with bottom deals and insertion at estimated spots in the hands with corrections
breakless center deal \n dealing one from a slug of cards, estimation and block push-off \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Breakless Center Deal
dealing one from a slug of cards, estimation and block push-off
estimation \n dead-cut, cutting off a packet from tabled deck with an ace at its face \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
estimation
dead-cut, cutting off a packet from tabled deck with an Ace at its face