odd or even, or the mysterious addition \n rather transparent math trick in which performer apparently knows whether the amount of coins selected is odd or even \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
Odd or Even, or the Mysterious Addition
rather transparent math trick in which performer apparently knows whether the amount of coins selected is odd or even
the capital q \n back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack \n unknown \n the capital q \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Capital Q
back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack
the capital q \n back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack \n unknown \n the capital q \n unknown \n q-tip \n michael weber \n cross roads \n karl fulves \n tale of the q \n tony bartolotta
1890
more magic
Unknown
The Capital Q
back-count force with counters/coins or cards, as divination with partial stack
zu erraten, wieviel geldstücke eine person in ihrer hand hält \n spectator takes a number of coins and has to do calculations with that number, performer in the end divines the number of coins \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Zu erraten, wieviel Geldstücke eine Person in ihrer Hand hält
spectator takes a number of coins and has to do calculations with that number, performer in the end divines the number of coins
das lesen mit den fingerspitzen \n coin marked, it is located by sense of touch by performer among other coins, temperature \n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Das Lesen mit den Fingerspitzen
coin marked, it is located by sense of touch by performer among other coins, temperature
der gezeichnete thaler \n three coins tossed in handkerchief, marked one found by performer by sense of touch \n francis king
1901
die zauberwelt Francis King
Der gezeichnete Thaler
three coins tossed in handkerchief, marked one found by performer by sense of touch
writing the date of a coin \n guessing number on a coin, while writing it together with spectator, muscle reading and probability \n frederick e. jones
1911
mind reading secrets and sealed billet reading Frederick E. Jones
Writing the Date of a Coin
guessing number on a coin, while writing it together with spectator, muscle reading and probability
coin divination \n no. 3, spectators put row of half dollars on table, performer divines date on every one, one ahead \n james j. moren
1920
ten new miscellaneous tricks James J. Moren
Coin Divination
No. 3, spectators put row of half dollars on table, performer divines date on every one, one ahead
another date-reading trick \n no. 4, coins collected in head, date announced and coin instantly removed with that date, repeated, coin rubbed with soap \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new miscellaneous tricks Charles T. Jordan
Another Date-Reading Trick
No. 4, coins collected in head, date announced and coin instantly removed with that date, repeated, coin rubbed with soap
double date \n dates of two borrowed coins divined, dates written into grid on a paper by spectator \n tom sellers \n anything squared \n karl fulves
1931
magical pleasantries Tom Sellers
Double Date
dates of two borrowed coins divined, dates written into grid on a paper by spectator
one of those things \n age and number (amount of change) are divined after calculation \n calvin cole \n pocket presto \n calvin cole \n karl fulves
1935
the jinx 1-50 Calvin Cole
One of Those Things
age and number (amount of change) are divined after calculation
a thought reading trick \n two ways, first coin is discovered in correct hand and then under correct drawer of a matchbox \n unknown
1935
coin magic
Unknown
A Thought Reading Trick
two ways, first coin is discovered in correct hand and then under correct drawer of a matchbox
numismatigic \n coin divination behind back, magnetism \n stewart james \n page 172 for improvement by e. j. oeinck \n the knickel of kanadah \n l. vosburgh lyons
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
dates \n borrowed coins in hat, performer announces year and finds coin by touch, repeated, one ahead \n charles t. jordan
1937
the jinx 1-50 Charles T. Jordan
Dates
borrowed coins in hat, performer announces year and finds coin by touch, repeated, one ahead
coin experiment \n three spectators put a coin in an envelope, medium divines value, date and owner \n theodore annemann \n audley walsh
1937
"en rapport" Theodore Annemann, Audley Walsh
Coin Experiment
three spectators put a coin in an envelope, medium divines value, date and owner
the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins \n three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them \n mahendra \n dollars and (6th) sense \n stewart james \n the miracle divination \n persi diaconis \n ron graham
1938
greater magic Mahendra
The Miracle Divination - The Problem of the Three Coins
three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them
the coin dowser \n coin is found with a dowsing rod in the dark \n james g. thompson jr. \n bruce elliott
1942
the phoenix 1-50 James G. Thompson Jr., Bruce Elliott
date detection \n several coins in hat, performer reaches in and divines dates
- mental presentation
- sensitive touch presentation \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
Date Detection
several coins in hat, performer reaches in and divines dates
the masked helper \n blindfolded spectator takes coins one by one, performer divines dates, one ahead, with gag sequence in which spectator holds on to dummy wax hand without knowing \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
The Masked Helper
blindfolded spectator takes coins one by one, performer divines dates, one ahead, with gag sequence in which spectator holds on to dummy wax hand without knowing
the missing date \n several coins on table, spectator pockets one, performer names sum of digits of chosen coin's date \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
The Missing Date
several coins on table, spectator pockets one, performer names sum of digits of chosen coin's date
mental delineation \n spectator names sum of digits of a coin's date (via a number of colored beads), performer names year \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
Mental Delineation
spectator names sum of digits of a coin's date (via a number of colored beads), performer names year
money sense \n three different coins in three glasses, performer can name coin when he is handed a glass blindfolded, or when a coin is dropped into a glass \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
Money Sense
three different coins in three glasses, performer can name coin when he is handed a glass blindfolded, or when a coin is dropped into a glass
the stolen money \n three coins on table under three match boxes, spectator removes a coin when performer turns away, match box with missing coin is divined \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic Eddie Joseph
The Stolen Money
three coins on table under three match boxes, spectator removes a coin when performer turns away, match box with missing coin is divined
91¢ miracle \n three spectators select a different color envelope each and can than put one coin out of five in it, when performer turns over and sees the remaining two, he knows who chose which coin \n walter b. gibson \n key chart to the 91¢ miracle \n l. vosburgh lyons
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
91¢ Miracle
three spectators select a different color envelope each and can than put one coin out of five in it, when performer turns over and sees the remaining two, he knows who chose which coin
gold seal mystery \n coins, objects and colors are chosen and predicted, in an envelope and the coin in a box and inside wool \n walter b. gibson \n bruce elliott
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott
Gold Seal Mystery
coins, objects and colors are chosen and predicted, in an envelope and the coin in a box and inside wool
coin location \n coin in hand hold to forehead and then hold next to the other hand, hand with object is located \n unknown
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation
Unknown
Coin Location
coin in hand hold to forehead and then hold next to the other hand, hand with object is located
the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n two nickels and three pennies, spectator can turn one sort of coins over while performer's back is turned, revelation of which coins are turned over \n bob hummer \n the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n bob hummer
1945
3 pets Bob Hummer
The 'snappy' Thirteen Cent Trick
two nickels and three pennies, spectator can turn one sort of coins over while performer's back is turned, revelation of which coins are turned over
pennies, nickels and dimes \n two spectators remove a handful of coins from a bag with pennies, nickels and dimes, performer divines the exact amount of each \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Pennies, Nickels and Dimes
two spectators remove a handful of coins from a bag with pennies, nickels and dimes, performer divines the exact amount of each
date divination \n assistant collects several different coins in an envelope, all dates are divined, clever subtlety \n john brown cook \n arthur h. buckley
1947
gems of mental magic John Brown Cook, Arthur H. Buckley
Date Divination
assistant collects several different coins in an envelope, all dates are divined, clever subtlety
the nickle and penny \n spectator distributes nickel and penny in his two hands, has to do some calculations without telling the result, then performer knows which is where, also as phone effect \n u. f. grant
1948
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
The Nickle and Penny
spectator distributes nickel and penny in his two hands, has to do some calculations without telling the result, then performer knows which is where, also as phone effect
lady luck \n multiple prediction, coins heads and tales, sum of thrown dice and selected card, tossed out deck \n u. f. grant \n fate \n bruce elliott
1949
the phoenix 151-200 U. F. Grant
Lady Luck
multiple prediction, coins heads and tales, sum of thrown dice and selected card, tossed out deck
a penny for your thoughts! \n performer is blindfolded divines date of a coin and two selected words from a dictionary \n howard a. adams
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Howard A. Adams
A Penny For Your Thoughts!
performer is blindfolded divines date of a coin and two selected words from a dictionary
coin-ception \n three coins taped onto cardboard by spectator, put in envelope and then thumb tacked on wall, performer divines order of coins, gravity/balance \n u. f. grant
1949
grant's inner circle magazine U. F. Grant
Coin-Ception
three coins taped onto cardboard by spectator, put in envelope and then thumb tacked on wall, performer divines order of coins, gravity/balance
jack in the box \n triple prediction, selected color, number on penny and card on top of the deck \n cy endfield
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Cy Endfield
Jack in the Box
triple prediction, selected color, number on penny and card on top of the deck
guess which hand \n spectator guesses in which hand the performer hides a coin, six phases \n c. james mclemore
1952
modern coin magic C. James McLemore
Guess Which Hand
spectator guesses in which hand the performer hides a coin, six phases
under-hand coin \n spectator puts some coins on the table and starts turning them over one by one then one coin is hidden and performer turns back, he reveals which side is up on the hidden coin \n gerald kosky \n call it a puzzle \n l. vosburgh lyons \n a coin tipp \n milton tropp \n the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n bob hummer
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Gerald Kosky
Under-Hand Coin
spectator puts some coins on the table and starts turning them over one by one then one coin is hidden and performer turns back, he reveals which side is up on the hidden coin
which hand? \n divine which hand holds dime and which hand holds penny \n unknown \n heath's variation \n royal vale heath
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Unknown
Which Hand?
Divine which hand holds dime and which hand holds penny
heath's variation \n which hand, divine which hand holds nickel and which hand holds penny \n royal vale heath \n which hand? \n unknown
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Royal Vale Heath
Heath's Variation
Which Hand, divine which hand holds nickel and which hand holds penny
heads or tails? \n determine whether hidden coin is heads or tails after spectator has turned over the coins randomly, provides variation by walter gibson using pieces of colored cardboard \n unknown \n walter b. gibson
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery
Unknown, Walter B. Gibson
Heads or Tails?
Determine whether hidden coin is heads or tails after spectator has turned over the coins randomly, provides variation by Walter Gibson using pieces of colored cardboard
(4) a debt repaid \n spectator writes down a sum of money, performer lets him subtract an amount and then hands him the exact change, he was holding from the beginning \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(4) A Debt Repaid
spectator writes down a sum of money, performer lets him subtract an amount and then hands him the exact change, he was holding from the beginning
(7) corinda's "money box" \n coins in box are removed, performer names amount and dates on the coins, electronic version \n tony corinda \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein \n cashseer \n thomas alan waters
1958
blindfolds & x-ray eyes Tony Corinda
(7) Corinda's "Money Box"
coins in box are removed, performer names amount and dates on the coins, electronic version
a date with a coin \n coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin \n u. f. grant
1959
more miracles in mentalism U. F. Grant
A Date with a Coin
coin is selected, when top four cards are dealt, numbers match the date of the coin
ten silver dollar \n bank night with one marked coin among several, coin in sock spectator has to select one by one \n ernest w. brady
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Ernest W. Brady
Ten Silver Dollar
bank night with one marked coin among several, coin in sock spectator has to select one by one
penceforth or a date with a mint mark \n picking out a coin of a certain date from a bag full of coins \n ernest w. brady
1961
the new phoenix 351-400 Ernest W. Brady
Penceforth or A Date with a Mint Mark
picking out a coin of a certain date from a bag full of coins
satan's seal \n coins predicted, then date \n ben christopher \n on satan's seal \n the amazing maurice
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ben Christopher
5c for your thoughts \n spectator spins coin multiple times, performer knows what side showed up how many times \n john benzais
1967
the best of benzais John Benzais
5c for your Thoughts
spectator spins coin multiple times, performer knows what side showed up how many times
x-ray coins \n revelation of the dates on coins, when putting one reversed on the hand and watching through a napkin tube \n arthur setterington
1967
stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington
X-Ray Coins
revelation of the dates on coins, when putting one reversed on the hand and watching through a napkin tube
the babbling coins \n four thoughts are directed to four coins (as well as noted on a pad), medium divines four thoughts, carbon \n ned rutledge \n die sprechenden münzen \n ned rutledge
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge
The Babbling Coins
four thoughts are directed to four coins (as well as noted on a pad), medium divines four thoughts, carbon
a remarkable bet \n heads and tails bet with three coins, presentation for walter penney's coin flipping paradox \n karl fulves
1970
epilogue Karl Fulves
A Remarkable Bet
heads and tails bet with three coins, presentation for Walter Penney's coin flipping paradox
dates \n three spectators with coins, a fourth coin is introduced and each spectator finally selects one, dates divined \n peter brooke \n "hofzinser variation" (karl fulves, abra #1205)
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Peter Brooke
Dates
three spectators with coins, a fourth coin is introduced and each spectator finally selects one, dates divined
coin problem \n any coin placed in matchbox, performer divines the type of coin, posed as problem, "exotic methods like radioactive daub are to be shunned." \n j. w. sarles
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 J. W. Sarles
Coin Problem
any coin placed in matchbox, performer divines the type of coin, posed as problem, "Exotic methods like radioactive daub are to be shunned."
a penny for your thoughts \n after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named \n paul curry \n match miracle \n jack yates \n mathematical 3-card monte \n karl fulves \n ein pfennig für ihre gedanken \n bob driebeek \n a penny for your thoughts \n paul curry \n die ballydesmond polka \n alexander de cova \n paul curry \n tell monte (rescripted) \n john hostler
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
A Penny For Your Thoughts
after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named
sleight of crime \n four coins in four matchboxes, spectator secretly removes on coin and mixes the matchboxes, a match is light and goes out in front of the empty box, then the date of the coin is revealed \n karl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Sleight of Crime
four coins in four matchboxes, spectator secretly removes on coin and mixes the matchboxes, a match is light and goes out in front of the empty box, then the date of the coin is revealed
destiny's date! \n five dimes, one is chosen and date predicted on business card \n charlie miller \n al baker
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Charlie Miller, Al Baker
Destiny's Date!
five dimes, one is chosen and date predicted on business card
festive fun \n a coin puzzle by alex elmsley and by tony faro, logic puzzles, making smoke powder by burning a striking surface, match problems by tony faro, medium card revelation, a number puzzle by ed schuman and how to stick a bottle on a wall
\n unknown \n alex elmsley \n tony faro \n ed schuman
1975
pabular
Unknown, Alex Elmsley, Tony Faro, Ed Schuman
Festive Fun
a coin puzzle by Alex Elmsley and by Tony Faro, logic puzzles, making smoke powder by burning a striking surface, match problems by Tony Faro, medium card revelation, a number puzzle by Ed Schuman and how to stick a bottle on a wall
coin divination \n three nickels, three pennies, three cards (two, six, ten), spectator arranges coins in some way under cards, performer divines layout \n ronald b. edwards \n divination \n ronald b. edwards
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Ronald B. Edwards
Coin Divination
three nickels, three pennies, three cards (Two, Six, Ten), spectator arranges coins in some way under cards, performer divines layout
the 12¢ solution \n "math trix"
twelve pennies, two dice, pocket watch, dice total divined along with dates on chosen coin and setting on watch \n karl fulves \n murder, inc. \n karl fulves \n it's murder \n bob hummer \n million-dollar mystery \n bob hummer \n unknown
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
The 12¢ Solution
"Math Trix"
twelve pennies, two dice, pocket watch, dice total divined along with dates on chosen coin and setting on watch
16c mental x-per-a-ment \n three coins in a cup, turned over and only one drops out, repeated \n tom fitzgerald
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Tom Fitzgerald
16c Mental X-per-a-ment
three coins in a cup, turned over and only one drops out, repeated
81-cent mystery \n cards with numbers, one is selected, prediction in form of coins \n sydney bergson
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Sydney Bergson
81-Cent Mystery
cards with numbers, one is selected, prediction in form of coins
money in mind \n classic, three coins, prediction on business card \n chester "dr. demille" miller \n gene nielsen
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Chester "Dr. DeMille" Miller, Gene Nielsen
parity coin \n coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up \n tieneblas \n call it a puzzle \n l. vosburgh lyons \n heads or tails \n karl fulves
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Tieneblas
Parity Coin
coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up
envelope switch \n prediction of coin in envelope, envelope to switch coin \n vic perry \n al koran
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Vic Perry, Al Koran
Envelope Switch
prediction of coin in envelope, envelope to switch coin
sense of touch perfected \n bag made from handkerchief, different coins are divined and date on last coin \n horace e. bennett \n wanderful \n howard schwarzman \n sense of touch \n don nielson
1975
bennett's best Horace E. Bennett
Sense of Touch Perfected
bag made from handkerchief, different coins are divined and date on last coin
cash match \n two routines
1.) spectator and magician select a coin, both bearing the same date
2.) chosen coin becomes a jumbo coin, with the same date \n will dexter
1976
pabular Will Dexter
Cash Match
two routines
1.) spectator and magician select a coin, both bearing the same date
2.) chosen coin becomes a jumbo coin, with the same date
date sense \n coins in handkerchief, one with specific date is found, several versions \n clayton rawson \n walter b. gibson \n jerry ross
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Clayton Rawson, Walter B. Gibson, Jerry Ross
Date Sense
coins in handkerchief, one with specific date is found, several versions
devil coin \n several coins in handkerchief, date of selected coin is divined \n dr. john nichols
1976
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. John Nichols
Devil Coin
several coins in handkerchief, date of selected coin is divined
double mental test \n one of four coins chosen, number formed by adding card values, both predicted in wallet, originally in linking ring (feb. 1971), two methods \n jerry mentzer \n double mental test \n jerry mentzer
1977
close-up cavalcade finale Jerry Mentzer
Double Mental Test
one of four coins chosen, number formed by adding card values, both predicted in wallet, originally in Linking Ring (Feb. 1971), two methods
stuck! \n two numbered envelopes, change as prediction matches change from spectator \n dr. dan j. alessini
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Dr. Dan J. Alessini
Stuck!
two numbered envelopes, change as prediction matches change from spectator
heads-up \n coins are dropped and all heads-up coins eliminated until one remains, prediction of date \n marcello truzzi \n psi-touch \n max abrams \n simply mental \n jack parker \n double face force \n marcello truzzi \n michael weber
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Marcello Truzzi
Heads-Up
coins are dropped and all heads-up coins eliminated until one remains, prediction of date
change in mind \n "as many pennies as you have, plus three more, plus enough left over...", trick that fooled einstein with coins \n karl fulves \n correct change \n jon racherbaumer
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Change in Mind
"as many pennies as you have, plus three more, plus enough left over...", trick that fooled Einstein with coins
heads or tails \n coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up \n karl fulves \n call it a puzzle \n l. vosburgh lyons \n parity coin \n tieneblas
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Heads or Tails
coins on table, spectator can turn several coins over and covers one, performer divines if head or tails is up
money mental \n three coin values written on paper strip which is torn in three pieces, coins wrapped in paper pieces, performer divines which coin is in which paper \n karl fulves
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Money Mental
three coin values written on paper strip which is torn in three pieces, coins wrapped in paper pieces, performer divines which coin is in which paper
the 35 millimiracle ii \n five film capsules, marked coin is placed in one and found by performer \n larry becker
1978
world of super mentalism Larry Becker
The 35 Millimiracle II
five film capsules, marked coin is placed in one and found by performer
psi-touch \n two prediction of chosen coin and last coin tails-up, prediction of date \n max abrams \n heads-up \n marcello truzzi
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Max Abrams
Psi-Touch
two prediction of chosen coin and last coin tails-up, prediction of date
tri-level esp \n presentation of telepathy (card), clairvoyance (amount of coins) and precognition (date of coin) \n robert schwarz
1978
the compleat magick — volume iii Robert Schwarz
Tri-Level ESP
presentation of telepathy (card), clairvoyance (amount of coins) and precognition (date of coin)
91 sense \n five coins, spectator places any 4 in his hand and performer announces total, using code and confederate \n karl fulves
1979
the shamrock code / the parallel principle Karl Fulves
91 Sense
five coins, spectator places any 4 in his hand and performer announces total, using code and confederate
heads or tails \n invisible coin, prediction of heads or tails in envelope \n larry becker \n imagination \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Heads or Tails
invisible coin, prediction of heads or tails in envelope
the mating game \n two sets of envelopes containing coins with different dates, matching routine \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
The Mating Game
two sets of envelopes containing coins with different dates, matching routine
second sight \n four coin purses with four coins with different dates, correctly allocated by performer \n larry becker \n coin experiment \n theodore annemann \n audley walsh \n volition \n theodore annemann
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Second Sight
four coin purses with four coins with different dates, correctly allocated by performer
replica \n no. 25, four coins on table, one chosen and put in envelope, it duplicates in envelope, equivoque with written instructions \n karl fulves
1979
self-working mental magic Karl Fulves
Replica
No. 25, four coins on table, one chosen and put in envelope, it duplicates in envelope, equivoque with written instructions
the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n two nickels and three pennies, spectator can turn one sort of coins over while performer's back is turned, revelation of which coins are turned over \n bob hummer \n call it a puzzle \n l. vosburgh lyons \n the 'snappy' thirteen cent trick \n bob hummer \n under-hand coin \n gerald kosky
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
The 'Snappy' Thirteen Cent Trick
two nickels and three pennies, spectator can turn one sort of coins over while performer's back is turned, revelation of which coins are turned over
hat or rabbit \n no. 15, three cards with hats on one sides and rabbits on other, spectator turns them to instructions with the performer's back turned, in the end all are the same way, also with coins or over phone \n karl fulves \n martin gardner \n half doz. glasses \n karl fulves
1980
the children's magic kit Karl Fulves, Martin Gardner
Hat or Rabbit
No. 15, three cards with hats on one sides and rabbits on other, spectator turns them to instructions with the performer's back turned, in the end all are the same way, also with coins or over phone
the 41c miracle \n envelopes with different amounts of change, prediction of selected envelope \n orville wayne meyer
1980
the compleat magick — volume iii Orville Wayne Meyer
The 41c Miracle
envelopes with different amounts of change, prediction of selected envelope
the coins from the pocket \n spectator puts money in an envelope and seals it, then the performer hands him an envelope with the same amount of coins and of the same denomination, bombshell wallet \n al mann
1981
the "h" factor Al Mann
The Coins from the Pocket
spectator puts money in an envelope and seals it, then the performer hands him an envelope with the same amount of coins and of the same denomination, Bombshell Wallet
million-dollar mystery \n no. 9, twelve coins on table, spectator can remove some and coins with heads and tales up are divined, blindfolded \n bob hummer \n unknown \n the 12¢ solution \n karl fulves \n time will tell \n bob hummer \n jack yates
1981
self-working table magic Bob Hummer, Unknown
Million-Dollar Mystery
No. 9, twelve coins on table, spectator can remove some and coins with heads and tales up are divined, blindfolded
left-handed thoughts \n no. 45, different coin in each hand, spectator does quick mental calculation and performer is able to name the result \n karl fulves \n royal vale heath
1981
self-working table magic Karl Fulves, Royal Vale Heath
Left-Handed Thoughts
No. 45, different coin in each hand, spectator does quick mental calculation and performer is able to name the result
and counting \n further thoughts on card counting, also with non-card items like divining date on removed coin from pile \n karl fulves
1982
card counting Karl Fulves
And Counting
further thoughts on card counting, also with non-card items like divining date on removed coin from pile
optionail \n three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle \n thomas alan waters \n sam dalal's "magical musings" in "swami" vol. 3, no. 30. \n con-test \n philip t. goldstein
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Optionail
three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle
Inspired by
Sam Dalal's "Magical Musings" in "Swami" Vol. 3, No. 30.
curvature \n different coins and cards removed and remembered by spectators and shuffled back, performer blindfolded, all cards located and coins as well, coins leaves circular impression \n karl fulves \n it's up to you \n unknown
1983
after jordan Karl Fulves
Curvature
different coins and cards removed and remembered by spectators and shuffled back, performer blindfolded, all cards located and coins as well, coins leaves circular impression
correct change \n trick that fooled einstein with coins \n jon racherbaumer \n change in mind \n karl fulves \n little jackpot coins \n barrie richardson
1984
at the table Jon Racherbaumer
spondulics plus mentalism \n three different coins in the hand, spectator selects one, that or the other coins vanish \n stephen tucker \n subir kumar dhar
1985
pabular Stephen Tucker, Subir Kumar Dhar
Spondulics Plus Mentalism
three different coins in the hand, spectator selects one, that or the other coins vanish
die sprechenden münzen \n four thoughts are directed to four coins (as well as noted on a pad), medium divines four thoughts, carbon \n ned rutledge \n the babbling coins \n ned rutledge
1987
intermagic Ned Rutledge
Die sprechenden Münzen
four thoughts are directed to four coins (as well as noted on a pad), medium divines four thoughts, carbon
grab gamble \n coins in bowl, spectator reaches in and takes a handful of coins and pockets them in three-phase procedure, number of remaining coins divined \n terri rogers \n das greifzu-spiel \n terri rogers
1988
more secrets Terri Rogers
Grab Gamble
coins in bowl, spectator reaches in and takes a handful of coins and pockets them in three-phase procedure, number of remaining coins divined
divination \n no. 73, three nickels, three pennies, three cards (two, six, ten), spectator arranges coins in some way under cards, performer divines layout \n ronald b. edwards \n coin divination \n ronald b. edwards
1989
self-working coin magic Ronald B. Edwards
Divination
No. 73, three nickels, three pennies, three cards (Two, Six, Ten), spectator arranges coins in some way under cards, performer divines layout
time will tell \n no. 74, twelve coins on table in circle layout, spectator removes six coins, some head/tail matching \n bob hummer \n jack yates \n million-dollar mystery \n bob hummer \n unknown
1989
self-working coin magic Bob Hummer, Jack Yates
Time Will Tell
No. 74, twelve coins on table in circle layout, spectator removes six coins, some head/tail matching
take one \n no. 75, three different coins on table, three spectators each take a coin, performer finds out who has which \n al koran
1989
self-working coin magic Al Koran
Take One
No. 75, three different coins on table, three spectators each take a coin, performer finds out who has which
metalogic \n no. 77, four coins, each represents a president, one chosen and divined \n edward bagshawe \n sam schwartz \n karl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Edward Bagshawe, Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Metalogic
No. 77, four coins, each represents a president, one chosen and divined
smart money \n no. 92, calculation with date on any coin with result in number nine, this book is a force-book with "of" as every ninth word at the start of each chapter \n karl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Karl Fulves
Smart Money
No. 92, calculation with date on any coin with result in number nine, this book is a force-book with "of" as every ninth word at the start of each chapter
das greifzu-spiel \n coins in bowl, spectator reaches in and takes a handful of coins and pockets them in three-phase procedure, number of remaining coins divined \n terri rogers \n grab gamble \n terri rogers
1989
intermagic Terri Rogers
Das Greifzu-Spiel
coins in bowl, spectator reaches in and takes a handful of coins and pockets them in three-phase procedure, number of remaining coins divined
destination unknown \n five foreign coins are placed under five cards, spectator can chose on which is covered with a toy plane, country of selected coin is predicted \n dan harlan
1993
the minotaur Dan Harlan
Destination Unknown
five foreign coins are placed under five cards, spectator can chose on which is covered with a toy plane, country of selected coin is predicted
a glowing thought \n three coins in a box, spectator distributes them in pocket and hand, performer knows which coin is where, luminous paint in bottom of box, free will \n steve dusheck
1993
dusheck's mental magic Steve Dusheck
A Glowing Thought
three coins in a box, spectator distributes them in pocket and hand, performer knows which coin is where, luminous paint in bottom of box, Free Will
coin force \n different coins shaken and covered with other hand, spectator reaches in and takes force coin \n steve dusheck
1993
dusheck's mental magic Steve Dusheck
Coin Force
different coins shaken and covered with other hand, spectator reaches in and takes force coin
eine neue räucher-blech-routine \n two baking trays are blackened with soot, a coin is placed in between and suddenly date of coin appears written in soot \n alan shaxon
1994
alan shaxon lecture Alan Shaxon
Eine neue Räucher-Blech-Routine
two baking trays are blackened with soot, a coin is placed in between and suddenly date of coin appears written in soot
behind closed doors \n no. 44, four or five coins in envelope given to medium in other room who divines the chosen coin \n karl fulves \n behind closed doors ii \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Behind Closed Doors
No. 44, four or five coins in envelope given to medium in other room who divines the chosen coin
behind closed doors ii \n no. 45, four or five coins in envelope given to medium in other room who divines the chosen coin, second method \n karl fulves \n behind closed doors \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
Behind Closed Doors II
No. 45, four or five coins in envelope given to medium in other room who divines the chosen coin, second method
by george, he got it! \n no. 53, quarter folded into bill by spectator, date of coin and serial number of bill divined by performer behind back \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic Karl Fulves
By George, He Got It!
No. 53, quarter folded into bill by spectator, date of coin and serial number of bill divined by performer behind back
pocket presto \n no. 58, spectator counts his change and puts one coin into pocket, amount of change divined after some calculations \n calvin cole \n karl fulves \n one of those things \n calvin cole
1995
easy magic Calvin Cole, Karl Fulves
Pocket Presto
No. 58, spectator counts his change and puts one coin into pocket, amount of change divined after some calculations
changeling \n named number is predicted with the exact amount of coins under business card \n philip t. goldstein
1996
desert seminar notes Philip T. Goldstein
Changeling
named number is predicted with the exact amount of coins under business card
ein pfennig für ihre gedanken \n board with six slots, coins are arranged after instructions \n bob driebeek \n a penny for your thoughts \n paul curry
1996
aenigmas rätsel Bob Driebeek
Ein Pfennig für Ihre Gedanken
board with six slots, coins are arranged after instructions
second sight \n comedy triple prediction, heads or tails, total of numbers from date of the coin and a card, three envelopes \n ron bauer \n david britland's "second sight" in "sorcerer vol.1"
1997
l.i.n.t. — pocket stuff for close-up magicians Ron Bauer
Second Sight
comedy triple prediction, heads or tails, total of numbers from date of the coin and a card, three envelopes
Inspired by
David Britland's "Second Sight" in "Sorcerer Vol.1"
coin ruse \n apparently coin is taken from a handful of change from spectator, coin force \n unknown
1997
l.i.n.t. — pocket stuff for close-up magicians
Unknown
Coin Ruse
apparently coin is taken from a handful of change from spectator, coin force
against all odds \n spectator names amount of change in envelope, with variations \n steve beam \n chris "doc" dixon's "change of mind" \n remote viewing \n rajneesh madhok \n against all odds \n steve beam
1997
the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam
Against All Odds
spectator names amount of change in envelope, with variations
heads? or tails? \n divination of heads or tails after instruction game, with fortunetelling fish \n ken de courcy
1997
mind & magic magazine Ken De Courcy
Heads? Or Tails?
divination of heads or tails after instruction game, with fortunetelling fish
map + dowsing \n handful coins distributed on drawn map, one turned over, performer divines which one, using memory \n karl fulves
1998
combo Karl Fulves
Map + Dowsing
handful coins distributed on drawn map, one turned over, performer divines which one, using memory
ideas galore \n - idea for triple prediction coin routine
- idea for living and dead test
- q&a with jap box
- coin force with folder \n paul alberstat
1998
mind & magic magazine Paul Alberstat
imagination \n invisible coin, prediction of heads or tails in himber wallet \n larry becker \n heads or tails \n larry becker
1998
the himber wallet book Larry Becker
Imagination
invisible coin, prediction of heads or tails in Himber wallet
penny for your thoughts \n penny chosen from a glass of pennies, magician can tell the date on the penny \n david regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
Penny For Your Thoughts
Penny chosen from a glass of pennies, magician can tell the date on the penny
the man with the x-ray eyes \n four coins placed between two large slabs of marble. any coin is secretly removed, the magician can tell which coin is removed \n david regal
1999
close-up & personal David Regal
The Man With The X-Ray Eyes
Four coins placed between two large slabs of marble. Any coin is secretly removed, the magician can tell which coin is removed
mathematical 3-cup monte \n idea with three styrofoam cups \n karl fulves \n suspend a cup \n martin gardner \n cheap zombie \n martin gardner
1999
underworld Karl Fulves
little jackpot coins \n \n barrie richardson \n club 71, halloween 1997 \n correct change \n jon racherbaumer \n but there's more! \n barrie richardson
1999
theater of the mind Barrie Richardson
mark down ii \n four nickels on table in row, dates in numerical order, four cards with positions mixed, coins exchanged according to cards's order, performer rearranged coins in numerical order without looking by sense of touch, optional appearance of another coin or wedding ring \n tony bartolotta \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Tony Bartolotta, Karl Fulves
Mark Down II
four nickels on table in row, dates in numerical order, four cards with positions mixed, coins exchanged according to cards's order, performer rearranged coins in numerical order without looking by sense of touch, optional appearance of another coin or wedding ring
a penny for your thoughts \n after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named \n paul curry \n a penny for your thoughts \n paul curry \n mathematical 3-card monte \n karl fulves
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
A Penny for Your Thoughts
after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named
bulgarian solitaire \n four coin piles with one, two, three and four coins, coins moved around, outcome predicted, card application posed as a problem \n karl fulves \n august 1983 column "mathematical games" (martin gardner)
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Bulgarian Solitaire
four coin piles with one, two, three and four coins, coins moved around, outcome predicted, card application posed as a problem
Related to
August 1983 column "Mathematical Games" (Martin Gardner)
against all odds \n spectator names amount of change in envelope, with variations \n steve beam \n against all odds \n steve beam
2001
hand-picked card tricks Steve Beam
Against All Odds
spectator names amount of change in envelope, with variations
steve's nothing-to-do-with-canning's-idea prediction \n number is formed by simple arithmetics and predicted with a coin \n steve beam
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
psychic silver \n magician predicts coin that spectator will take out with three other coins in the family, surprise ending of all the coins' dates matching \n jay sankey
2003
twenty years of magic Jay Sankey
Psychic Silver
Magician predicts coin that spectator will take out with three other coins in the family, surprise ending of all the coins' dates matching
3-coin monte \n three cards and three coins, spectator moves cards around, performer places coins on cards which he thinks match the value of the coins via instructions \n karl fulves \n mathematical 3 card monte \n bob hummer \n al koran
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
3-Coin Monte
three cards and three coins, spectator moves cards around, performer places coins on cards which he thinks match the value of the coins via instructions
gone fishin' \n date of coin chosen from several in handkerchief is divined \n eric mead \n michael weber \n gone fishin' \n eric mead \n michael weber
2003
connexions Eric Mead, Michael Weber
Gone Fishin'
date of coin chosen from several in handkerchief is divined
three coin divination \n nickel, dime, penny and handful of change, some instructions given, divination about amount of change left in hand and coins on table \n yoshi akiyama \n harvey rosenthal
2004
latter day secrets Yoshi Akiyama, Harvey Rosenthal
Three Coin Divination
nickel, dime, penny and handful of change, some instructions given, divination about amount of change left in hand and coins on table
but there's more! \n "the 'coins and currency divination' revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what \n barrie richardson \n club 71, millennium 2000 \n "coins and currency divination" (barrie richardson, club 71, summer 1991) \n "dollars and (6th) cents" (stewart james, linking ring, oct. 1971) \n little jackpot coins \n barrie richardson
2005
act two Barrie Richardson
But There's More!
"The 'Coins and Currency Divination' Revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what
Inspired by
"Coins and Currency Divination" (Barrie Richardson, Club 71, Summer 1991)
"Dollars and (6th) Cents" (Stewart James, Linking Ring, Oct. 1971)
gone fishin' \n date of coin chosen from several in handkerchief is divined \n eric mead \n michael weber \n gone fishin' \n eric mead \n michael weber
2006
tangled web Eric Mead, Michael Weber
Gone Fishin'
date of coin chosen from several in handkerchief is divined
drawing blanks \n penny, nickel, dime and quarter in matchbox, three coins removed and combined to form a number, fourth coin's value added, spectator lets performer know the number of digits, coins taken out are divined \n karl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Drawing Blanks
penny, nickel, dime and quarter in matchbox, three coins removed and combined to form a number, fourth coin's value added, spectator lets performer know the number of digits, coins taken out are divined
dollars and (6th) sense \n three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them (uses bills instead of coins) \n stewart james \n linking ring, oct 1971 \n the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins \n mahendra
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Dollars and (6th) Sense
Three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them (uses bills instead of coins)
nine & three \n spectator thinks of copper or silver coin, performer knows it, repeated, last phase is dai vernon's "the challenge" with coins \n tyler wilson \n the challenge \n dai vernon
2010
reinventing the real Tyler Wilson
Nine & Three
spectator thinks of copper or silver coin, performer knows it, repeated, last phase is Dai Vernon's "The Challenge" with coins
a mindreader's dream \n four boxes with a coin in each, exchanged according to instructions, performer then reveals contents of each box \n joe berg \n mel bennett notes \n mel bennett \n kf notes on berg's "dream" \n karl fulves \n the berg variations \n karl fulves
2011
xtra credit Joe Berg
A Mindreader's Dream
four boxes with a coin in each, exchanged according to instructions, performer then reveals contents of each box
mel bennett notes \n using four coins with different dates on four cards instead \n mel bennett \n a mindreader's dream \n joe berg
2011
xtra credit Mel Bennett
Mel Bennett Notes
using four coins with different dates on four cards instead
symbologic revisited \n coins with colored stickers, two sets of five, spectator matches colors unseen in two phases
- phase i - three matches
- phase ii - five matches \n barrie richardson \n hen fetsch's "symbologic" \n the magician, aug./sep. 2006
2011
curtain call Barrie Richardson
Symbologic Revisited
coins with colored stickers, two sets of five, spectator matches colors unseen in two phases
the miracle divination \n three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them, three object divination \n persi diaconis \n ron graham \n the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins \n mahendra \n ron's $1.96 trick \n ron graham
2012
magical mathematics Persi Diaconis, Ron Graham
The Miracle Divination
three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them, three object divination
ron's $1.96 trick \n miracle divination, four coins pocketed by four spectators, performer divines them all, four object divination \n ron graham \n the miracle divination \n persi diaconis \n ron graham
2012
magical mathematics Ron Graham
Ron's $1.96 trick
Miracle Divination, four coins pocketed by four spectators, performer divines them all, four object divination
making things right \n two rows of three coins are formed and coins exchanged according to diagram, afterwards the coins are paired, credit information \n michael weber \n joining the ladies \n paul curry
2015
making things right Michael Weber
Making Things Right
two rows of three coins are formed and coins exchanged according to diagram, afterwards the coins are paired, credit information
icon redux \n "a multi-phase mental coin routine"
- phase 1: spinning is everything (heads or tails predicted)
- phase 2: a penny for your thoughts (coin after elimination process predicted)
- phase 3: heads up (date on a chosen coin predicted)
- phase 4: eye-con (coin bends)
- phase 5: a supplementary continuation
- phase 6: folie à plusieurs
- afterthoughts
- further thoughts (incorporating yigal mesika's "electric touch")
- notes \n paul vigil
2019
icons Paul Vigil
ICON Redux
"A Multi-Phase Mental Coin Routine"
Phase 1: Spinning is Everything (heads or tails predicted)
Phase 2: A Penny for your Thoughts (coin after elimination process predicted)
Phase 3: Heads Up (date on a chosen coin predicted)
Phase 4: Eye-Con (coin bends)
Phase 5: A Supplementary Continuation
Phase 6: Folie à Plusieurs
Afterthoughts
Further Thoughts (incorporating Yigal Mesika's "Electric Touch")
thurston's coin \n two rows of coins or other objects, some are removed, final number divined by performer \n jim steinmeyer
2020
curious impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Thurston's Coin
two rows of coins or other objects, some are removed, final number divined by performer
close quarters \n performed over phone, four coins on table, spectator turns coins over and eliminates coins, final outcome and orientation divined \n jim steinmeyer
2020
virtual impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Close Quarters
performed over phone, four coins on table, spectator turns coins over and eliminates coins, final outcome and orientation divined
crime doesn't pay \n three spectators on other end of phone, instruction game with bunch of coins, performer know which spectator has which coins \n jim steinmeyer \n adapted from a (not named by js...) trick from "the book of secrets" (walter gibson, 1927)
2020
virtual impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Crime Doesn't Pay
three spectators on other end of phone, instruction game with bunch of coins, performer know which spectator has which coins
Related to
adapted from a (not named by JS...) trick from "The Book of Secrets" (Walter Gibson, 1927)
welcome change \n three piles of coin, some mixing, then number of coins in a pile is known by performer without looking \n jim steinmeyer \n the three heaps \n unknown
2020
virtual impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer
Welcome Change
three piles of coin, some mixing, then number of coins in a pile is known by performer without looking