to allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name\ncard and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, with variation\n unknown\nto make a card thought of by one person appear at such number in the pack as another person shall choose\n unknown\n"die wievielte karte?"\ndavid tobias bamberg\nmentalo\n unknown\nthe selected card appears at number chosen by another person\nellis stanyon
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To allow a Person to think of a Card, and to make that Card appear at such Number in the Pack as Another Person shall Name
card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, with variation
new numerical trick with cards\nthree heaps formed while performer is blindfolded according to some mathematical instructions, performer in the end know amount of cards in center pile\n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
New Numerical Trick with Cards
three heaps formed while performer is blindfolded according to some mathematical instructions, performer in the end know amount of cards in center pile
"die wievielte karte?"\nspectator cuts to a card and replaces, then remembers its position from the face, performer claims to make it the twenty-sixth card, count started from remembered position\ndavid tobias bamberg\nto allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name\n unknown\nzur karten-piéce "die wievielte karte!"\nrobert lenz
1900
die zauberwelt David Tobias Bamberg
"Die wievielte Karte?"
spectator cuts to a card and replaces, then remembers its position from the face, performer claims to make it the twenty-sixth card, count started from remembered position
novel card discovery - first method\ncards counted during spreading during selection, replaced at known position, controlled via jog shuffle\n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
Novel Card Discovery - First Method
cards counted during spreading during selection, replaced at known position, controlled via jog shuffle
to allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at any number in the pack which the rest of the company may decide upon\ncard and its position from the face remembered, any number named, performer goes behind back, then count started from remembered position\n unknown
1911
modern card manipulation
Unknown
To allow a Person to think of a Card, and to make that Card appear at any number in the Pack which the rest of the Company may decide upon
card and its position from the face remembered, any number named, performer goes behind back, then count started from remembered position
placement control\ncards returned to spread with known distance, brought together under key with dealing procedure\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Placement Control
cards returned to spread with known distance, brought together under key with dealing procedure
placement via key card\ndeck dealt into piles, key which was next to selection is at same position as selection in different piles\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Placement via Key Card
deck dealt into piles, key which was next to selection is at same position as selection in different piles
eliminating the pass for forcing\nsetting the card in center
- the "strip" cut
- "sighting"
- shuffling to the centre
- by means of the "in-jog"
- pack cut by spectator
- the "continental" cut\n unknown
1933
farelli's card magic - part one
Unknown
the "will-o'-the-wisp" card\n"sometimes known as the run-a-way card"
card and its position thought-of, it vanishes and reappears reversed at named number, re-deal placement\nralph w. hull\nthoughts anticipated\n unknown
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
The "Will-o'-the-Wisp" Card
"Sometimes Known as The Run-A-Way Card"
card and its position thought-of, it vanishes and reappears reversed at named number, re-deal placement
spell it\nspelling every card with eleven letters except for four exceptions, card is placed at position eleven by simply picking up a break while spreading for selection\narthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Spell It
spelling every card with eleven letters except for four exceptions, card is placed at position eleven by simply picking up a break while spreading for selection
the automatic speller\nthree piles are formed and reassembled to place selection at twelve\nmihlon clayton
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Mihlon Clayton
The Automatic Speller
three piles are formed and reassembled to place selection at twelve
weirdo\nspectator names number, card at that position is predicted, repeated, for credit information see reference\ncharles t. jordan\nweirdo double\nthe brain guys
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Weirdo
spectator names number, card at that position is predicted, repeated, for credit information see reference
hourglass cards\ntime on watch gives position of card, placement via dealing selection procedure\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Hourglass Cards
time on watch gives position of card, placement via dealing selection procedure
locatrik\nlocation with two keys and two outs, gemini twins precursor\ntheodore annemann\npolar stab\nsteve beam\nscott robinson
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Locatrik
location with two keys and two outs, Gemini Twins precursor
eagle location\nrisky location in which spectator shuffles his own card back\ntheodore annemann\neagle eye\nbrad hodgins\nross tayler\none for the boys #1\nross tayler\ncharlie ordania
1939
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Eagle Location
risky location in which spectator shuffles his own card back
hidden mystery\ntwo cards selected with dealing procedure, performer places another card next to them one by one\nherb runge\nhidden mystery\nherb runge\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1940
the jinx 51-100 Herb Runge
Hidden Mystery
two cards selected with dealing procedure, performer places another card next to them one by one
and now an improvement\nsingle card location, back turned for procedure, variation in the secret 10/9/8 count to always get a matching card\nbob hummer\nfantastric\nbob hummer
1941 (ca.)
fantastric Bob Hummer
And Now an Improvement
single card location, back turned for procedure, variation in the secret 10/9/8 count to always get a matching card
any name called for\nmathematical placement, random names are spelled to, card found at last position\naudley walsh
1942/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Audley Walsh
Any Name Called For
mathematical placement, random names are spelled to, card found at last position
pick me up\nnumber between one and thirty is named, an indicator card is inserted at that position and the card card named\nwalter b. gibson\nthe power of two\nroy walton\nbinary division\nmichael weber
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson
Pick Me Up
number between one and thirty is named, an indicator card is inserted at that position and the card card named
palm placement\npalmed card inserted at certain position when cards are spread through\nedouard cartier
1945
hugard's magic monthly - volumes i, ii, iii and iv Edouard Cartier
Palm Placement
palmed card inserted at certain position when cards are spread through
natural card\nusing numerical value on card to count to selection that fits by chance, see also page 101\ngeorge g. kaplan
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
Natural Card
using numerical value on card to count to selection that fits by chance, see also page 101
spectator's magic count\nno. 25, performer thinks and writes down name of card, spectator deals down to any number and finds thought-of card on second try, re-count\njohn scarne
1950
scarne on card tricks John Scarne
Spectator's Magic Count
No. 25, performer thinks and writes down name of card, spectator deals down to any number and finds thought-of card on second try, re-count
placing the selection\nafter peek, cutting sequence<br/>a. placing selection at position from top<br/>b. placing selection at position from bottom\nedward marlo
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
Placing the Selection
after peek, cutting sequence A. Placing Selection at Position from Top B. Placing Selection at Position from Bottom
automatic placement\ncut off, count, remember card at position in reminder\nedward marlo\nautomatic placement\nedward marlo
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Edward Marlo
Automatic Placement
cut off, count, remember card at position in reminder
throw in location\nthumb riffle estimation to 19/20th position , two methods\nedward marlo\nmental stab\nedward marlo
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Edward Marlo
Throw in Location
thumb riffle estimation to 19/20th position , two methods
faro aids\n- the rock and reweave
- fan spread and weave
- resquaring the packets (three methods)
- cutting at 26\nedward marlo
1958
the faro shuffle Edward Marlo
26th card faro check\nfor credit information see reference\nedward marlo\nalex elmsley\nfaro check\nalex elmsley
1958
the faro shuffle Edward Marlo, Alex Elmsley
faro as a control\nhow to control a card at known position to top with faro shuffles, with subsections:
- less than 52
- with two cards
- for 2 cards at undetermined positions\nedward marlo\nbinary translocations\nalex elmsley
1958
faro notes Edward Marlo
Faro as a Control
how to control a card at known position to top with faro shuffles, with subsections:
the bottom deal count\nrearranging cards while counting them in the hands via bottom deals\nedward marlo
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
The Bottom Deal Count
rearranging cards while counting them in the hands via bottom deals
strike bottom deal count\nrearranging cards while counting them in the hands via bottom deals\nedward marlo
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
Strike Bottom Deal Count
rearranging cards while counting them in the hands via bottom deals
sam-ultaneous\ntwo cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles\nsam schwartz\ntri-multaneous\nsam schwartz\nram-ultaneous\nramón riobóo
1962
close-up card magic Sam Schwartz
Sam-Ultaneous
two cards are selected with the "card at position of cut-off number"-procedure, appear at same position in two piles
braue reversal placement\nto place the card at certain position, small packet\nfrederick braue\nharry lorayne
1964
personal secrets Frederick Braue, Harry Lorayne
Braue Reversal Placement
to place the card at certain position, small packet
marlo placement cull\nspread cull procedure to set cards at desired positions from top, e.g. aces at positions 6-15-19-25\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Marlo Placement Cull
spread cull procedure to set cards at desired positions from top, e.g. aces at positions 6-15-19-25
marlo simplex placement cull\nspread cull procedure to set cards at desired positions from top, e.g. aces at positions 6-15-19-25\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Marlo Simplex Placement Cull
spread cull procedure to set cards at desired positions from top, e.g. aces at positions 6-15-19-25
pull down control\nprocedure that sets two peeked-at selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Pull Down Control
procedure that sets two peeked-at selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom
in one riffle shuffle\nstacking four cards in one shuffle, also at different distances, stacking with side-jogged blocks on one side\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
In One Riffle Shuffle
stacking four cards in one shuffle, also at different distances, stacking with side-jogged blocks on one side
overhand placement control\nprocedure that sets two selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom with overhand shuffle\nedward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Overhand Placement Control
procedure that sets two selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom with overhand shuffle
placement process\nplacing top card to (almost) any position with tabled riffle shuffle, rest of order retained\nedward marlo
1964
the patented shuffle Edward Marlo
Placement Process
placing top card to (almost) any position with tabled riffle shuffle, rest of order retained
card placement (deck shuffled)\nplacing top card to (almost) any position with tabled riffle shuffle\nedward marlo
1964
the patented shuffle Edward Marlo
Card Placement (Deck Shuffled)
placing top card to (almost) any position with tabled riffle shuffle
flexible placement (deck shuffled)\nplacing top card to (almost) any position with tabled riffle shuffle\nedward marlo
1964
the patented shuffle Edward Marlo
Flexible Placement (Deck Shuffled)
placing top card to (almost) any position with tabled riffle shuffle
faro-shuffling machines\nexamining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y, discussed with a 6-card deck\nkarl fulves
1967
epilogue Karl Fulves
Faro-Shuffling Machines
examining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y, discussed with a 6-card deck
a faro tree\nexamining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y\nroy walton\na faro tree\nroy walton
1967
epilogue Roy Walton
A Faro Tree
examining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y
aces at random\nfour cards face up, value of each is dealt and four aces found, spectator decides in which order\ngene finnell
1967
free cut principle Gene Finnell
Aces at Random
four cards face up, value of each is dealt and four aces found, spectator decides in which order
your number - your card\nfour cards face up, value of each is dealt and four selections are found, spectators decide in which order\ngene finnell
1967
free cut principle Gene Finnell
Your Number - Your Card
four cards face up, value of each is dealt and four selections are found, spectators decide in which order
ups and downs\naces are put back at different places and cut into face up and face down piles, all cards end up the same way except the aces\ngene finnell
1967
free cut principle Gene Finnell
Ups and Downs
aces are put back at different places and cut into face up and face down piles, all cards end up the same way except the aces
emergency transfer\napplication to change position of card by scooping up packet with certain number of cards\nedward marlo
1968
expert card conjuring Edward Marlo
Emergency Transfer
application to change position of card by scooping up packet with certain number of cards
blue phantom\ntwo cards found blindfolded, one of them has different colored back\nben christopher\n"divination of two mentally selected cards" (e. g. brown)\nsuggestion by greg moore on p. 314\nblue phantom ii\nroy walton\nblue dice\nmarvin johnson\nvisible phantoms\nedward marlo
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ben Christopher
Blue Phantom
two cards found blindfolded, one of them has different colored back
Inspired by
"Divination of two Mentally Selected Cards" (E. G. Brown)
marlo's double count\nusing partial secret incomplete faro condition to quickly place cards at wanted positions, two methods (faro and table faro)\nedward marlo\nmarlo's double count\nedward marlo
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Marlo's Double Count
using partial secret incomplete faro condition to quickly place cards at wanted positions, two methods (faro and table faro)
blue phantom ii\ntwo cards found, one of them has different colored back\nroy walton\nblue phantom\nben christopher\nthe blue phantom\nroy walton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Blue Phantom II
two cards found, one of them has different colored back
tri-multaneous\n- part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
- part 2: sam-ultaneous
- part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348\nsam schwartz\n"break even" (howard lyons, ibidem #4)\n"mini-miracle" (john hamilton, linking ring, april 1967)\nsam-ultaneous\nsam schwartz\nspeaking of spells\ncushing strout
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Schwartz
Tri-Multaneous
Part 1: mate & selection appear at same time after slip slop shuffled packed is gone through in pairs
Part 2: Sam-Ultaneous
Part 3: two chosen cards show up at same position in two packets, using two odd-numbered piles
see also p. 348
Inspired by
"Break Even" (Howard Lyons, Ibidem #4)
"Mini-Miracle" (John Hamilton, Linking Ring, April 1967)
stop trick\nblank card with "stop!" appears at same number in one heap as selection in other heap\nfrancis j. baker
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Stop Trick
blank card with "STOP!" appears at same number in one heap as selection in other heap
blue dice\ntwo numbers generated with dice, two spectators select cards and remove cards according to their numbers, both spectators selected the same card and it has different colored back\nmarvin johnson\nthe trio\nsidney lawrence\nblue phantom\nben christopher\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Marvin Johnson
Blue Dice
two numbers generated with dice, two spectators select cards and remove cards according to their numbers, both spectators selected the same card and it has different colored back
try this trio - first of the trio\nspectator finds card via size of cut-off packet, penelope principle\nedward marlo\nthe dr. nuzzo peek\ndr. james nuzzo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
Try this Trio - First of the Trio
spectator finds card via size of cut-off packet, Penelope Principle
the original r or b phantom\ncut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope\nedward marlo\nvariation and feat\ncharles hudson
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Original R or B Phantom
cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope
eyes of the gods\ntwo spectators with half the deck each chose a card, spectators deal through deck and performer announces first card, second card spelled to\njohn hamilton\nadditional hamilton ideas\njohn hamilton\nayes of the gods\njon racherbaumer\nthe caviar location\nsteve beam\n13 o'clock\nkarl fulves\nnoah's ark (two by two)\nronald a. wohl (ravelli)\ncut and run\nmichael powers
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 John Hamilton
Eyes of the Gods
two spectators with half the deck each chose a card, spectators deal through deck and performer announces first card, second card spelled to
the i f fingertip peek\nincomplete faro at fingertips, controlled to twenty-six or twenty-seven from top, see also page 85 for further notes\nedward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
The I F Fingertip Peek
incomplete faro at fingertips, controlled to twenty-six or twenty-seven from top, see also page 85 for further notes
the automatic joker\ntwo cards chosen via automatic placement procedure found on either side of joker, faro\npaul swinford\nautomatic placement\nedward marlo\nthe joker is wild\npaul swinford
1971
lecture notes Paul Swinford
The Automatic Joker
two cards chosen via automatic placement procedure found on either side of Joker, faro
non-slip cut\nblank card in center changes into later selection, faro placement\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers — supplementary notes Karl Fulves
Non-Slip Cut
blank card in center changes into later selection, faro placement
two shuffle controls: riffle placement\ntwo selection in incomplete riffle shuffle condition are selected and controlled twenty-six cards apart, two handlings\nkarl fulves\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves
1971
epilogue Karl Fulves
Two Shuffle Controls: Riffle Placement
two selection in incomplete riffle shuffle condition are selected and controlled twenty-six cards apart, two handlings
m<sup>2</sup> control\novette master move as placement, see also note 3 of reference\nkarl fulves\nnon-slip cut\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers Karl Fulves
M2 Control
Ovette Master Move as placement, see also Note 3 of reference
expansion notes: as a coincidence\nprocedure to control two peeked cards twenty-six apart, effect application in which two selection appear at same position in two halves\nalex elmsley\nroy walton
1972
epilogue Alex Elmsley, Roy Walton
Expansion Notes: As A Coincidence
procedure to control two peeked cards twenty-six apart, effect application in which two selection appear at same position in two halves
calculated cut\nto place selection at desired position, see also p. 486\nben christopher\nblock slip cut\nbill simon\ntwo placement cuts\nlarry jennings\nsum spell\nkarl fulves\ncalculated cut\nkarl fulves\nre-calculated cut\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Ben Christopher
Calculated Cut
to place selection at desired position, see also p. 486
two placement cuts\n- the first cut
- the second cut\nlarry jennings\ncalculated cut\nben christopher
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Larry Jennings
ruse cull\nruse to cull control two selections, gemini twins procedure (locatrik) as lead-in for jennings' routine\nedward marlo\nlocatrik\ntheodore annemann\no. henry find\nlarry jennings
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
Ruse Cull
ruse to cull control two selections, Gemini Twins procedure (Locatrik) as lead-in for Jennings' routine
amazing prediction\ntwo cards, some dealing and counting\ndai vernon\nharry lorayne\nbruce cervon
1973
rim shots Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, Bruce Cervon
klondike shuffle\ndiscussion and properties
1. mechanics
2. card location after one shuffle
3. recycling the deck
4. klondyke properties (simulating a faro shuffle, locating center card, penelope's principle)
5. klondike plus free cut
6. the stacked deck\ngene finnell\nklondike as faro substitute\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Klondike Shuffle
discussion and properties
1. Mechanics
2. Card location after one shuffle
3. Recycling the deck
4. Klondyke properties (simulating a faro shuffle, locating center card, Penelope's principle)
5. Klondike plus Free Cut
6. The Stacked Deck
coincidence?\ntwo selection turn up at same position in two halves
- variation #1
- variation #2
- coincidence? with a key card\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Coincidence?
two selection turn up at same position in two halves
free cut poker deal\nthree spectators and performer take out good poker hand from a quarter of the deck each, they are lost and dealt again, performer gets royal flush, faro
- variation wich allows the deck to be cut during the shuffles
- free cut poker demonstration\ngene finnell\nfaro fantasies\nrussell "rusduck" duck
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Free Cut Poker Deal
three spectators and performer take out good poker hand from a quarter of the deck each, they are lost and dealt again, performer gets Royal Flush, faro
Variation wich allows the deck to be cut during the shuffles
cutting the aces, free cut style\naces cut to after losing them with free cut principle, with two variations\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Cutting the Aces, Free Cut Style
Aces cut to after losing them with Free Cut principle, with two variations
make up\ntwo selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Make Up
two selection cut into deck, faro, cards on either side have same value and suit (composite)
unknown quantity\nklondike shuffle version of penelope principle, selection found at position that corresponds to cut-off number of cards\ngene finnell\nthe rendezvous force\ndai vernon\nalex elmsley
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Unknown Quantity
Klondike shuffle version of Penelope Principle, selection found at position that corresponds to cut-off number of cards
unknown difference\ntwo packets cut off, klondike shuffle with rest, reversed card is now at a position that corresponds to difference of the two sizes of the cut-off packets, penelope\ngene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Unknown Difference
two packets cut off, Klondike shuffle with rest, reversed card is now at a position that corresponds to difference of the two sizes of the cut-off packets, Penelope
riffle placement\nany named card placed in twenty-sixth positions in two shuffles\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part one Karl Fulves
Riffle Placement
any named card placed in twenty-sixth positions in two shuffles
over & out\ncard selected from sixteen card packet out of hands is controlled with over/under shuffle and klondike\nkarl fulves
1973
notes from underground Karl Fulves
Over & Out
card selected from sixteen card packet out of hands is controlled with over/under shuffle and klondike
centering\nplacing 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.\ngene 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.
vested power\ncard selected by number and position, number and card found with spelling\nphilip t. goldstein
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein
Vested Power
card selected by number and position, number and card found with spelling
down & under (done over)\ncard chosen by cutting off cards, removing some of those into pocket, remembering card at position in rest, down-under deal location\nsam schwartz
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Sam Schwartz
Down & Under (Done Over)
card chosen by cutting off cards, removing some of those into pocket, remembering card at position in rest, down-under deal location
pharo here\nincomplete faro position, stopped at card controlled
- the placement
- the revelation\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards — part 2 Karl Fulves
Pharo Here
incomplete faro position, stopped at card controlled
riffle shuffle control\nselection made in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, controlled to twenty-six or known position\nkarl fulves\nriffle shuffle control\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards - part 3 Karl Fulves
Riffle Shuffle Control
selection made in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, controlled to twenty-six or known position
long distance\nno. 47, spectator selects a card with some counting and numbers and reads of the cards of a packet, performer names card and the number of cards in spectators pocket\naudley walsh\nwalsh's long distance card trick\naudley walsh
1976
self-working card tricks Audley Walsh
Long Distance
No. 47, spectator selects a card with some counting and numbers and reads of the cards of a packet, performer names card and the number of cards in spectators pocket
the blue phantom\nno. 54, two cards found, one of them has different colored back\nroy walton\nblue phantom ii\nroy walton
1976
self-working card tricks Roy Walton
The Blue Phantom
No. 54, two cards found, one of them has different colored back
it's impossible!\nautomatic placement, position of card predicted, or other ideas:
- spell a name
- lie detector
- think stop\nharry lorayne
1977
the magic book Harry Lorayne
It's Impossible!
automatic placement, position of card predicted, or other ideas:
easy as a-b-c\ntwo spectators recite the alphabet to locate a selection\nkarl fulves\nstranger than that\nallan slaight
1977
the magic book Karl Fulves
Easy as A-B-C
two spectators recite the alphabet to locate a selection
placement for thirds\nfaro shuffle that distributes a group three cards apart, e.g. the spades then lie sxxsxxsxx..., not a perfect tripe faro\nmurray bonfeld\nweave in thirds\nryan murray
1977
faro concepts Murray Bonfeld
Placement For Thirds
faro shuffle that distributes a group three cards apart, e.g. the spades then lie SxxSxxSxx..., not a perfect tripe faro
any card, any number - the first system\nshuffling card from position x to the top in odd deck, modified in-faro for even deck that ignored bottom card, reverse method for alex elmsley's binary translocation no. 1\nmurray bonfeld\nbeginning again\nwilliam zavis\nbinary translocations\nalex elmsley
1977
faro concepts Murray Bonfeld
Any Card, Any Number - The First System
shuffling card from position x to the top in odd deck, modified in-faro for even deck that ignored bottom card, reverse method for Alex Elmsley's Binary Translocation No. 1
any card, any number - the second system\nbringing a card from position x to y with faro shuffling, odd deck, with even deck modified in-faro is required that ignores top card, generalization of alex elmsley's binary translocations\nmurray bonfeld\nbinary translocations\nalex elmsley
1977
faro concepts Murray Bonfeld
Any Card, Any Number - The Second System
bringing a card from position x to y with faro shuffling, odd deck, with even deck modified in-faro is required that ignores top card, generalization of Alex Elmsley's Binary Translocations
the card in the center\nliebenow's card peeling\nerhard liebenow\nliebenow's card peeling\ndenis behr\nerhard liebenow
1978
liebenow on cards Erhard Liebenow
riffle shuffle control\nfurther ideas for the riffle shuffle control placement
(a) building set-up for next trick
(b) following with ten card poker deal
(c) delaying use of set-up\nkarl fulves\nincorporated color control\nkarl fulves\nriffle shuffle control placement for perfect speller\nkarl fulves
1978
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Riffle Shuffle Control
further ideas for the Riffle Shuffle Control placement
(A) building set-up for next trick
(B) following with Ten Card Poker Deal
(C) delaying use of set-up
four aces surprise\nspectator places aces in the deck face-up while doing an overhand shuffle, shuffle version of gemini twins\nfrank garcia\nstopped twice\nkarl fulves
1978
lecture notes — no. 2 Frank Garcia
Four Aces Surprise
spectator places Aces in the deck face-up while doing an overhand shuffle, shuffle version of Gemini Twins
faro shuffle machines\nexamining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y, discussed with a 6-card deck\nkarl fulves\nsteve shimm\nmorray bonfeld's faro program\nmurray bonfeld
1979
faro possibilities Karl Fulves, Steve Shimm
Faro Shuffle Machines
examining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y, discussed with a 6-card deck
a faro tree\nexamining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y\nroy walton\na faro tree\nroy walton
1979
faro possibilities Roy Walton
A Faro Tree
examining the problem of finding an algorithm to find a faro combination to shuffle from position x to position y
riffle shuffle control\ncard selected from incomplete riffle shuffle controlled to twenty-six from top\nkarl fulves\ncut and run\nmichael powers
1979
riffle shuffle control Karl Fulves
Riffle Shuffle Control
card selected from incomplete riffle shuffle controlled to twenty-six from top
riffle shuffle control\nselection made in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, controlled to twenty-six or known position, preserves divided deck\nkarl fulves
1979
riffle shuffle control Karl Fulves
Riffle Shuffle Control
selection made in incomplete riffle shuffle condition, controlled to twenty-six or known position, preserves divided deck
r/s plus p/s\nriffle shuffle control plus perfect speller, placement of card\nbruce cervon\nkarl fulves\nriffle shuffle control placement for perfect speller\nkarl fulves
1979
riffle shuffle control Bruce Cervon, Karl Fulves
R/S Plus P/S
Riffle Shuffle Control plus Perfect Speller, placement of card
dark forces\ncard turns face up in the deck, when value is counted it leads to selection, henry christ force as placement\ndavid britland
1979
the talon David Britland
Dark Forces
card turns face up in the deck, when value is counted it leads to selection, Henry Christ force as placement
riffle placement\nkey at twenty-six, two selections made from incomplete riffle shuffle position, end up twenty-six apart, coincidence when dealt from two piles simultaneously - both selections at same position\nkarl fulves
1979
riffle shuffle control Karl Fulves
Riffle Placement
key at twenty-six, two selections made from incomplete riffle shuffle position, end up twenty-six apart, coincidence when dealt from two piles simultaneously - both selections at same position
stopped twice\ntwo prediction cards placed in deck during dealing by spectator end up next to their mates, "gemini twins"\nkarl fulves\nfour aces surprise\nfrank garcia\ngemini twins\nkarl fulves\nnamed gemini\ntony bartolotta\nface-up gemini twins\nmartin gardner\npredicted stopping place\njack avis\nblankjack\nmax maven\nhands off gemini\nkarl fulves\nyou know better\nmichał kociołek
1979
impromptu opener Karl Fulves
Stopped Twice
two prediction cards placed in deck during dealing by spectator end up next to their mates, "Gemini Twins"
that's impossible!\ncard appears at chosen number (chosen by cut-off packet), using a variation of fulves' \nkarl fulves
1980
exclusive card miracles Karl Fulves
That's Impossible!
card appears at chosen number (chosen by cut-off packet), using a variation of Fulves'
wired hidden power\ncard remembered at total of cut-off packet\njon racherbaumer\njack avis\nhidden power\njack avis
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Jon Racherbaumer, Jack Avis
lj's prophet\nspectator cuts off pile, remembers card at same position in rest of deck, deals pile into four piles and top values are added to find selection\nlarry jennings\ncoincido\nlarry jennings
1981
the chronicles Larry Jennings
LJ's Prophet
spectator cuts off pile, remembers card at same position in rest of deck, deals pile into four piles and top values are added to find selection
scorpio rising\n24 index cards, two are selected and marked, cards are in clock layout and both end up at same number\ngerald kosky
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Gerald Kosky
Scorpio Rising
24 index cards, two are selected and marked, cards are in clock layout and both end up at same number
sign of the tarot\nprediction of two cards of the major arcana, in concept similar to fulves' gemini twins\ndanny nelson\ngemini twins\nkarl fulves
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Danny Nelson
Sign of the Tarot
prediction of two cards of the Major Arcana, in concept similar to Fulves' Gemini Twins
reflex spell\nselection by cutting off a number of cards and remembering card at that position, automatic placement\njon racherbaumer
1982
best of friends Jon Racherbaumer
Reflex Spell
selection by cutting off a number of cards and remembering card at that position, automatic placement
impossible\nautomatic placement, impossible is spelled\nlarry jennings\nimpossible\nlarry jennings\n"can't be done"\nlarry jennings\nmiracle class\nharry lorayne
1982
a visit with larry jennings Larry Jennings
mental 26\nspectator cuts packet and remembers card at position in rest, card controlled to twenty-six position in deck\nchristian scherer
1982
seminarheft Christian Scherer
Mental 26
spectator cuts packet and remembers card at position in rest, card controlled to twenty-six position in deck
force feed\nbiddle count, spectator says stop\nstephen minch\nwho's hockley\nedward marlo\napocalypse variations or additions\npeter marshall\nbiddle force\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nforce feed again\nharry lorayne\nforce feed once more\nharry lorayne
1982
best of friends Stephen Minch
the "artanis" load-on technique\nfor simplified riffle stacking, probably standard\njoe artanis
1982
the close-up magic of frank garcia - part i Joe Artanis
the thinking touch\nspectator removes some cards and remembers card at that position, later touches a card and it's his selection\nfrank simon
1983
versatile card magic Frank Simon
The Thinking Touch
spectator removes some cards and remembers card at that position, later touches a card and it's his selection
c-s control\nto place the cards together at a known position with cuts, originally from control systems\nedward marlo
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
C-S Control
to place the cards together at a known position with cuts, originally from Control Systems
derby downs\n"waltz time stewart james - three variations by michael close", two selections found by 10d, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "place and show" from new tops\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Derby Downs
"Waltz Time Stewart James - Three Variations by Michael Close", two selections found by 10D, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "Place and Show" from New Tops
prose duplex\nbased on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections\nmichael close\nstewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Prose Duplex
based on "Inverse Duplex" from New Tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections
the clueless card trick\nno. 47, two cards chosen by spectators, performer finds them\n unknown\nthe two pile trick\nedward g. brown\nthe clueless card trick\nedward g. brown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Clueless Card Trick
No. 47, two cards chosen by spectators, performer finds them
last october\nno. 61, spectator pockets some cards and buries a selection in rest, card on top after some counting\n unknown\nthe custom card trick\ntom craven
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
Last October
No. 61, spectator pockets some cards and buries a selection in rest, card on top after some counting
the magic of manhattan\nspectator controls selection to nineteenth position in his own hands with counting procedure\nbill nord
1984
lechter notes Bill Nord
The Magic of Manhattan
spectator controls selection to nineteenth position in his own hands with counting procedure
a remote miracle\nno. 25, spectator deals some cards to select one and later calls off order of cards, performer on phone names selection\n unknown
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown
A Remote Miracle
No. 25, spectator deals some cards to select one and later calls off order of cards, performer on phone names selection
gemini twins\nno. 1, two cards inserted where spectator stops dealing, both next to mates\nkarl fulves\nstopped twice\nkarl fulves\ndie joker spüren dich\nchristoph borer
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Gemini Twins
No. 1, two cards inserted where spectator stops dealing, both next to mates
thirteen-down riffle control\ncard apparently replaced at same position it was taken from, really under thirteen (or known number of) cards\n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Thirteen-Down Riffle Control
card apparently replaced at same position it was taken from, really under thirteen (or known number of) cards
my name is legion\ndeck has famous names on the back of every card, two cards chosen with gemini twins procedure, rest of deck blank\ndavid britland
1986
psychomancy David Britland
My Name Is Legion
deck has famous names on the back of every card, two cards chosen with Gemini Twins procedure, rest of deck blank
three, four, five etc\nundercount deal as placement to named number on second deal\njerry sadowitz\na gambler's aid\narthur h. buckley\ncarmen d'amico
1987
inspirations Jerry Sadowitz
Three, Four, Five Etc
undercount deal as placement to named number on second deal
side trap\nfeaturing palm-replacement into center in break\nj. w. sarles\npalm load under top card\n unknown
1987
secret session — part three J. W. Sarles
stranger than that\n#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal\nallan slaight\n"letter from a stranger" (stewart james)\neasy as a-b-c\nkarl fulves
1989
prototype Allan Slaight
Stranger Than That
#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal
impromptu stunner\ncard at position of cut-off number thought-of, this is made to turn over\nbob king\nimpromptu stunner\nbob king\nimpromptu stunner\nbob king
1989
magician foolers Bob King
Impromptu Stunner
card at position of cut-off number thought-of, this is made to turn over
plus one, minus two\ntwo cards are located by cutting, third is found sandwiched between them\nroger crosthwaite\nautomatic placement double control, plus one\nedward marlo
1989
the british close-up magic symposium 1989 Roger Crosthwaite
Plus One, Minus Two
two cards are located by cutting, third is found sandwiched between them
shuffle reverse\noverhand shuffle action reverse, selection can appear reversed at named position\njerry sadowitz
1989
cards on the table Jerry Sadowitz
Shuffle Reverse
overhand shuffle action reverse, selection can appear reversed at named position
self control\nspectator cuts off pile and counts, remembers card at same position in rest while reverse-counting them, assembles everything, different revelations suggested\nsimon aronson
1990
the aronson approach Simon Aronson
Self Control
spectator cuts off pile and counts, remembers card at same position in rest while reverse-counting them, assembles everything, different revelations suggested
to a primal number\nto any small number from the top without preheld break\nharry lorayne\nnate leipzig\nron bauer\nthe screened leipzig pass\nnate leipzig\nron bauer\nprimal screen\nharry lorayne\nnate leipzig\nron bauer
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne, Nate Leipzig, Ron Bauer
To A Primal Number
to any small number from the top without preheld break
returned to the nest\ntwo decks, using automatic placement like selection procedure\nalex elmsley
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley
Returned to the Nest
two decks, using automatic placement like selection procedure
timely departure\nthree cards are thought-of via "packet is cut off and counted..." procedure, they disappear and reappear face up\njohn bannon\nsans skill\nclaude impériale
1991
smoke and mirrors John Bannon
Timely Departure
three cards are thought-of via "packet is cut off and counted..." procedure, they disappear and reappear face up