le grand sultan \n automaton who can divine a card by nodding with his head, the number of a rolled dice and in which compartment of a closed box a doll is placed, with assitant \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
Le Grand Sultan
automaton who can divine a card by nodding with his head, the number of a rolled dice and in which compartment of a closed box a doll is placed, with assitant
les cartes devinées, les yeux bandés \n spectator selects a bunch of cards and shuffles them, medium comes on stage, then with blindfold and without the performer saying a word all cards are named \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
Les Cartes Devinées, les Yeux Bandés
spectator selects a bunch of cards and shuffles them, medium comes on stage, then with blindfold and without the performer saying a word all cards are named
la carte brûlée, qu'on fait trouver dans une montre \n card is selected and burnt, ashes vanish from a box and miniature card is found under glass of a watch, spectator selects among three, with assistant \n unknown
1784
la magie blanche dévoilée
Unknown
La Carte Brûlée, qu'on Fait Trouver Dans une Montre
card is selected and burnt, ashes vanish from a box and miniature card is found under glass of a watch, spectator selects among three, with assistant
tour du piquet incompréhensible, nouvellement perfectionné. \n performer always has best five cards from chosen suit, spectator deals several hands, inspired by a routine in guyot \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée Henri Decremps
Tour du Piquet incompréhensible, nouvellement perfectionné.
performer always has best five cards from chosen suit, spectator deals several hands, inspired by a routine in Guyot
the whist trick. improved method. \n "to deal yourself all the trumps, the three other players holding the usual mixed hands" \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Whist Trick. Improved Method.
"To deal yourself all the Trumps, the three other Players holding the usual mixed Hands"
artificial spiritualism \n removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
Artificial Spiritualism
removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked
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 pack being divided into two heaps on the table and a card taken from each heap and placed in the other: to discover such cards \n two methods (odd/even or bridge) \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Pack being divided into two Heaps on the Table and a Card taken from each Heap and placed in the other: to discover such Cards
the queens digging for diamonds \n hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation \n unknown \n queens digging for diamonds \n ellis stanyon
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Queens digging for Diamonds
hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation
the charlier "dial" \n stack system with rules to calculate positions and the number of pips in a cut-off pile \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
The Charlier "Dial"
stack system with rules to calculate positions and the number of pips in a cut-off pile
the "alternate card" trick \n cards coming out in order via down-under-deal, thirteen-card and 32-card version \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The "Alternate Card" Trick
cards coming out in order via down-under-deal, thirteen-card and 32-card version
the whist trick \n dealing four hands, one contains winning suit and others are either mixed or also sorted in suits \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Whist Trick
dealing four hands, one contains winning suit and others are either mixed or also sorted in suits
four-of-a-kinds \n deck is dealt in thirteen piles, value named, one pile is removed that consists of all those cards \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
Four-of-a-kinds
deck is dealt in thirteen piles, value named, one pile is removed that consists of all those cards
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
practical illustrations \n - top cards named after cut
- spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
Practical Illustrations
top cards named after cut
spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted
grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with mexican turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse
two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with Mexican Turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning
das vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählten karten \n deck dealt into four piles, one chosen, all cards in this pile are predicted \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das Vorherbestimmen mehrerer gewählten Karten
deck dealt into four piles, one chosen, all cards in this pile are predicted
das umzählen \n on the reverse counting of decks and packets \n unknown \n ein nie versagender trick \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
die kartenwage \n performer names number of cards in cut-off pile, with patter \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Kartenwage
performer names number of cards in cut-off pile, with patter
das wiederfinden der karten \n two cards are lost and found, divided deck, either red-black or odd-even \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das Wiederfinden der Karten
two cards are lost and found, divided deck, either red-black or odd-even
das mathematische mischen \n deck shuffled by a (real) controlled charlier shuffle type procedure, with tables how the order changes, 32 or 52 cards \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das mathematische Mischen
deck shuffled by a (real) controlled Charlier Shuffle type procedure, with tables how the order changes, 32 or 52 cards
kunststück à la cumberland \n three cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Kunststück à la Cumberland
three cards removed by spectators and placed in handkerchief, predicted on three billets in goblet, they travel back into deck, billet index
on memorized deck & applying controlled shuffle \n using the controlled shuffle to set-up for "die künstliche reihenfolge" \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die künstliche reihenfolge \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
On Memorized Deck & Applying Controlled Shuffle
using the controlled shuffle to set-up for "Die künstliche Reihenfolge"
das mathematische mischen - 4. \n fourth application, deck "shuffled" two times, then card at any position named \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das mathematische Mischen - 4.
fourth application, deck "shuffled" two times, then card at any position named
gerade oder ungerade \n performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Gerade oder ungerade
performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating
neueste methode, karte zu erraten \n stebbins type stack with 32 cards \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
der allwissende künstler \n "by h. sch., dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Der allwissende Künstler
"by H. Sch., Dresden", deck laid out on table, performer can find any named card from the back, switched for stacked deck
die prädestinationsgabe \n two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Prädestinationsgabe
two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there
die unzertrennlichen \n deck shown mixed and taken under a handkerchief, performer brings out all fours-of-a-kind one after the other, two methods (stacked stripper deck, deck switch) \n unknown
1896
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Die Unzertrennlichen
deck shown mixed and taken under a handkerchief, performer brings out all fours-of-a-kind one after the other, two methods (stacked stripper deck, deck switch)
die prädestinationsgabe \n two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n predestination \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Prädestinationsgabe
two decks, spectator remembers one and its position in one deck, then he counts down in second deck from position to previously predicted number, selection is there
predestination \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection \n unknown \n die prädestinationsgabe \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die magische einwirkung \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Predestination
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection
der kartenkünstler als hellseher \n "by hugo sch., dresden", layout of all cards on table, performer can name any of the cards \n hugo schröder \n der gedächtniskünstler im salon \n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt Hugo Schröder
Der Kartenkünstler als Hellseher
"by Hugo Sch., Dresden", layout of all cards on table, performer can name any of the cards
das ordnen der karten \n deck shown mixed, down-under deal performed to sort deck in new deck order \n mr. blak \n zum ordnen der karten \n wilhelm schiele
1897
die zauberwelt Mr. Blak
Das Ordnen der Karten
deck shown mixed, down-under deal performed to sort deck in new deck order
the spirit envelope \n three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
The Spirit Envelope
three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope
grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n two cards chosen from two decks match, three methods \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n unknown \n gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Grande Clairvoyance Mysterieuse
two cards chosen from two decks match, three methods
kinetoscopic force \n cards riffled in front of spectator and king of spades among club cards is mistaken for king of clubs, spectator holds deck as it is riffled, non-index cards used here \n l'homme masqué \n kinetoscopic force \n l'homme masqué
1897
der zauberspiegel L'Homme Masqué
Kinetoscopic Force
cards riffled in front of spectator and King of Spades among Club cards is mistaken for King of Clubs, spectator holds deck as it is riffled, non-index cards used here
neues mathematisches kartenkunststück \n one of thirty-two cards thought of, eight packets of four cards each given to spectator who should remove some cards that match his value or suit, card found \n hugo schrader
1898
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Neues mathematisches Kartenkunststück
one of thirty-two cards thought of, eight packets of four cards each given to spectator who should remove some cards that match his value or suit, card found
das riesengedächtnis \n order of shuffled deck read to performer who can repeat it, deck switched for "memorized" deck with easy system \n arthur toskana \n das riesengedächtnis \n emil clauß \n noch einmal "das riesengedächtnis" \n arthur toskana
1899
die zauberwelt Arthur Toskana
Das Riesengedächtnis
order of shuffled deck read to performer who can repeat it, deck switched for "memorized" deck with easy system
das riesengedächtnis \n rhyme to remember value sequence of all eight values \n emil clauß \n das riesengedächtnis \n arthur toskana
1899
die zauberwelt Emil Clauß
Das Riesengedächtnis
rhyme to remember value sequence of all eight values
die berühmte partie piquet eines blinden \n rules of the game piquet, playing it blind à la comus & de grisy-torrini, flexible stack that allows decisions by spectator \n eduard w. lufa \n de grisy-torrini \n eduard w. lufa
1899
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Die berühmte Partie Piquet eines Blinden
rules of the game piquet, playing it blind à la Comus & de Grisy-Torrini, flexible stack that allows decisions by spectator
die magische einwirkung \n two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by john willmann \n unknown \n predestination \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die magische Einwirkung
two packs, one spectator thinks of card and its position, predicted number is counted down in other deck, card there matches first selection, translation by John Willmann
die lieblingsfarbe \n three or four pairs of cards chosen, placed on small table, suit chosen, all cards change into that suit \n eduard w. lufa
1900
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Die Lieblingsfarbe
three or four pairs of cards chosen, placed on small table, suit chosen, all cards change into that suit
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n card taken out of in-the-hands spread, deck secretly cut and bottom card glimpsed and divined \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
Ueberraschungen mit Hülfe der Mnemotechnik
card taken out of in-the-hands spread, deck secretly cut and bottom card glimpsed and divined
memorizing a deck \n mnemonic system to memorize a stack \n s. v. s. \n ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik \n part two of the mnemonic system \n s. v. s. \n memorizing a deck \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
ueberraschungen mit hülfe der mnemotechnik iii. \n three cards chosen, one card appears face-up on face of deck, other two cards named \n s. v. s.
1901
die zauberwelt S. v. S.
Ueberraschungen mit Hülfe der Mnemotechnik III.
three cards chosen, one card appears face-up on face of deck, other two cards named
zum erraten der karten \n \n eduard w. lufa \n zu erraten, wie viele karten eine person der gesellschaft im geheimen einem spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte \n carl willmann
1902
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
tricks with the prearranged deck \n eight kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack) \n s. w. erdnase \n thirty minute memorized deck \n allan ackerman \n s. w. erdnase \n the mem deck i prefer \n allan ackerman \n calculation method for eight kings & si stebbins \n s. w. erdnase \n allan ackerman
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
Tricks with the Prearranged Deck
Eight Kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack)
to tell the card at which any members of the audience may cut a pack \n people cut off small piles, bottom cards divined, stack \n l. graham lewis
1902
the modern conjurer L. Graham Lewis
To Tell the Card at which any Members of the Audience May Cut a Pack
people cut off small piles, bottom cards divined, stack
zu erraten, wie viele karten eine person der gesellschaft im geheimen einem spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte \n spectator takes a number of cards from bottom of deck and places them on top, one card chosen and its value matches the amount of moved cards \n carl willmann \n zum erraten der karten \n eduard w. lufa
1902
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
Zu erraten, wie viele Karten eine Person der Gesellschaft im Geheimen einem Spiel entnahm und wieder zu demselben legte
spectator takes a number of cards from bottom of deck and places them on top, one card chosen and its value matches the amount of moved cards
ueber künstliches mischen \n slow shuffling method that re-organizes the cards, working backwards, with tables for different numbers of cards that show how the cards change positions with each shuffle, see p. 166 \n a. j. \n die 10 orakelkarten \n eduard w. lufa \n sonderbare uebereinstimmung \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Ueber künstliches Mischen
slow shuffling method that re-organizes the cards, working backwards, with tables for different numbers of cards that show how the cards change positions with each shuffle, see p. 166
hellsehen mit karten \n medium knows order of cards after "spectator' shuffles, stooge, medium in dark bag with flash light \n a. j.
1904
die zauberwelt A. J.
Hellsehen mit Karten
medium knows order of cards after "spectator' shuffles, stooge, medium in dark bag with flash light
the great poker trick \n "a particular favorite of mr. adrian plate", new deck opened and shuffled, seven hands dealt and performer wins \n adrian plate \n a trick at poker \n adrian plate \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1909
the art of magic Adrian Plate
The Great Poker Trick
"a particular favorite of Mr. Adrian Plate", new deck opened and shuffled, seven hands dealt and performer wins
mind reading with cards \n spectator transfers number of cards in ten-card-packet, then card with this number is found in face-down spread, repeat with shuffled cards \n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
Mind Reading with Cards
spectator transfers number of cards in ten-card-packet, then card with this number is found in face-down spread, repeat with shuffled cards
the transposed cards \n done with full deck, performer divines the number of cards put form one half to another \n ziska \n ziska improved \n gerald kosky
1909
the art of magic Ziska
The Transposed Cards
done with full deck, performer divines the number of cards put form one half to another
kinetoscopic force \n cards riffled in front of spectator and king of spades among club cards is mistaken for king of clubs \n l'homme masqué \n kinetoscopic force \n l'homme masqué \n erdnase method a \n roger crosthwaite \n variation three: retention-of-vision \n roger crosthwaite \n stop & think \n karl fulves \n riffle and think \n j. w. sarles \n court card riffle force \n charlie miller \n r. paul wilson
1909
the art of magic L'Homme Masqué
Kinetoscopic Force
cards riffled in front of spectator and King of Spades among Club cards is mistaken for King of Clubs
fourth method \n spectator peeks at a card in his own hands and it is found, estimation and stack, "the bungling and unobserving performer will meet his waterloo in this experiment" \n t. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic T. Nelson Downs
Fourth Method
spectator peeks at a card in his own hands and it is found, estimation and stack, "the bungling and unobserving performer will meet his Waterloo in this experiment"
the pocket-picking trick \n producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann \n the pocket-picking trick \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann
1911
magical titbits Joseph Michael Hartz, Alexander Herrmann, Professor Hoffmann
The Pocket-Picking Trick
producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings
the pocket-picking trick \n producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann \n the pocket-picking trick \n joseph michael hartz \n alexander herrmann \n professor hoffmann
1911
later magic Joseph Michael Hartz, Alexander Herrmann, Professor Hoffmann
The Pocket-Picking Trick
producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings
coluria \n no. 25, thirty-two-deck of cards is cut and dealt into six piles, two remaining cards pocketed, colors of top cards code bottom cards and cards in pocket, done out-of-room \n charles t. jordan \n the magic of de bruijn sequences \n persi diaconis \n ron graham
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Coluria
No. 25, thirty-two-deck of cards is cut and dealt into six piles, two remaining cards pocketed, colors of top cards code bottom cards and cards in pocket, done out-of-room
a novel detection \n no. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
A Novel Detection
No. 4, spectator counts down cards and remembers the last one, halves riffle shuffled together, interlocking chains
close range mind reading \n no. 1, cards riffle shuffled once, low values removed, remaining thirty-two cards dealt into two piles, one card moved over and located, interlocking chains \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Close Range Mind Reading
No. 1, cards riffle shuffled once, low values removed, remaining thirty-two cards dealt into two piles, one card moved over and located, interlocking chains
the dealing dovetail detection \n no. 5, card is found after lots of real shuffling \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
the card and number system \n no. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Card and Number System
No. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted
satan's trance \n no. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope \n charles t. jordan \n the up-down system \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Satan's Trance
No. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope
spelling any card called for \n no. 28, full deck stack \n charles t. jordan \n spelling any card called for \n charles t. jordan \n shock spell \n father cyprian
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
the spelling fool! \n no. 9, spelling to suits and through values \n charles t. jordan \n t. nelson downs
1920
ten new sleight of hand card tricks Charles T. Jordan, T. Nelson Downs
the life saver \n no. 8, single card location, from new deck order \n charles t. jordan \n the life saver \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
the new pack detection \n no. 7, deck is split in two and two cards selected and exchanged, both cards are divined \n charles t. jordan \n new pack detection \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The New Pack Detection
No. 7, deck is split in two and two cards selected and exchanged, both cards are divined
the impromptu arranged pack \n no. 9, from new pack order to si stebbins, dealing \n charles t. jordan \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck
1920
ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Impromptu Arranged Pack
No. 9, from New Pack Order to Si Stebbins, dealing
transcendental vision \n no. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?" \n charles t. jordan \n transcendental vision \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new prepared card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
No. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
the ready reckoner \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades) \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades)
the pair detection \n spectator removes a pair from a packet, performer finds out which cards, card counting, parallel principle precursor \n charles t. jordan \n reckoning with jordan \n charles t. jordan \n karl fulves \n displaceable u \n karl fulves
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Pair Detection
spectator removes a pair from a packet, performer finds out which cards, card counting, Parallel Principle precursor
the take a peek card trick \n four groups shuffled, card chosen and by looking at the section it came from it is divined \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Take a Peek Card Trick
four groups shuffled, card chosen and by looking at the section it came from it is divined
cremo! card restoration extraordinary \n card forced via spelling procedure, duplicate in deck \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Cremo! Card Restoration Extraordinary
card forced via spelling procedure, duplicate in deck
the psychic prediction \n total of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Psychic Prediction
total of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains
count the cut \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
the discard trick \n two cards chosen by fair cuts, spectator deals into piles and left-over cards are keys for selections \n charles t. jordan \n "exact location" (juan tamariz, mnemonica)
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Discard Trick
two cards chosen by fair cuts, spectator deals into piles and left-over cards are keys for selections
recycling by dealing \n dealing deck in seven piles, then six, then eight, then seven piles restores order \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Recycling by Dealing
dealing deck in seven piles, then six, then eight, then seven piles restores order
the mysterious detective \n three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Mysterious Detective
three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once
all trumps \n produce all thirteen hearts for a perfect bridge hand, linked to wizard's whist \n louis nikola \n wizard's whist \n louis nikola \n all trumps \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
All Trumps
Produce all thirteen hearts for a perfect Bridge hand, linked to Wizard's Whist
wizard's whist \n four spectators each given four cards, each think of one card out of the four. deck reshuffled and dealt into four bridge hands, magician can divine the selections \n louis nikola \n all trumps \n louis nikola \n wizard's whist \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Wizard's Whist
Four spectators each given four cards, each think of one card out of the four. Deck reshuffled and dealt into four bridge hands, magician can divine the selections
the spelling bee \n ace to king spelled out from the top (jack miscalled as king) \n louis nikola \n curriculum \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Spelling Bee
Ace to King spelled out from the top (Jack miscalled as King)
cards by weight \n can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight \n louis nikola \n cards by weight \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Cards By Weight
Can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight
spelling \n spell to three different cards consecutively (named by magician) \n louis nikola \n spelling \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Spelling
Spell to three different cards consecutively (named by magician)
to pick out any card called for behind the back \n \n louis nikola \n to pick out any card called for behind the back \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
curriculum \n detailed mnemonic system to help memorize the nikola stack, plus some basic analysis of the arrangement:
- whist or bridge
- spelling bee
- poker
- nap \n louis nikola \n the spelling bee \n louis nikola \n the game of "nap" \n louis nikola \n the game of poker \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Curriculum
Detailed mnemonic system to help memorize the Nikola Stack, plus some basic analysis of the arrangement:
the game of poker \n everyone gets good hands, you get royal flush in hearts \n louis nikola \n curriculum \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Game of Poker
Everyone gets good hands, you get Royal Flush in Hearts
locating \n card chosen and lost, magician divines card and position in deck after shuffles and cuts \n louis nikola \n locating \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Locating
Card chosen and lost, magician divines card and position in deck after shuffles and cuts
argument \n - history of memorized/stacked decks in magic
- basic description of some features of the nikola system \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Argument
History of memorized/stacked decks in magic
Basic description of some features of the Nikola system
to name the pack in order, without looking at it, either from the bottom or from the top \n deck shuffled halfway through \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
To Name The Pack In Order, Without Looking At It, Either From The Bottom or From The Top
"stop" \n riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off \n louis nikola \n "stop." \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
"Stop"
Riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off
a subtle game \n cards in four spectator's hands are slowly eliminated until only their selection remans in their hands \n louis nikola \n a subtle game \n louis nikola \n calling the cards \n patrick page
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
A Subtle Game
Cards in four spectator's hands are slowly eliminated until only their selection remans in their hands
to produce cards called for from the pocket \n \n louis nikola \n to produce cards called for from the pocket \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
unconscious thought transmission \n random card chosen and sealed in envelope. audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope \n louis nikola \n unconscious thought transmission \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
Random card chosen and sealed in envelope. Audience members name suit and value to form a card, which matches the card in the envelope
the telepathogram \n magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
The Telepathogram
Magician divines thought of card, and writing appears on paper that divines position of card in the deck
weighing chosen cards \n can divine chosen card by weighing its pips \n louis nikola \n weighing chosen cards \n louis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
another red and black effect \n a red card and a black card are selected, after the shuffle the deck is separated and in one hand are all red cards and the black selection and in the other hand vice versa \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations Jack Merlin
Another Red and Black Effect
a red card and a black card are selected, after the shuffle the deck is separated and in one hand are all red cards and the black selection and in the other hand vice versa
super mental card effect \n thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Super Mental Card Effect
thought of card is found on number performer says in cut half, alternative ending, card stab
exhibition poker feat \n five full houses, then straight from selected cut pile \n jack merlin \n las 3 jugadas de poker \n juan tamariz
1927/28
merlin at the card table Jack Merlin
Exhibition Poker Feat
five full houses, then straight from selected cut pile
one in fourteen \n deck is cut, card remembered and shuffled among thirteen other cards, selection is found \n theodore annemann
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann
One in Fourteen
deck is cut, card remembered and shuffled among thirteen other cards, selection is found
the reversal \n card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Reversal
card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed
choice foretold \n two cards chosen, both cards predicted by two cards each via value and suit in two envelopes \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
Choice Foretold
two cards chosen, both cards predicted by two cards each via value and suit in two envelopes
the marvellous discovery \n card removed from pack while performer is not looking, yet he quickly finds two cards that denote the selection by value and suit without looking at the faces
- first method
- second method ("shades")
- third method (difference in design) \n victor farelli \n an alternate detection \n theodore annemann
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Marvellous Discovery
card removed from pack while performer is not looking, yet he quickly finds two cards that denote the selection by value and suit without looking at the faces
a strange coincidence \n card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value \n victor farelli \n controlled coincidence \n victor farelli \n controlled coincidence \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
A Strange Coincidence
card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value
stacking the deck for ireland's card tricks including two poker deals \n - the first poker deal
- the second poker deal
with ireland's memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Stacking the Deck for Ireland's Card Tricks Including Two Poker Deals
thought reading extraordinary \n spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Thought Reading Extraordinary
spectator cuts to any card, performer reads mind from distance, estimation & memorized deck
effects and methods of producing cards - any card called rises from deck \n brief, memorized deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Effects and Methods of Producing Cards - Any Card Called Rises from Deck
arrangement of the cards \n stack in which the cards above and below any card indicate the selection by value and suit, for forty-eight cards \n victor farelli \n "card control" (bagshawe, marketed 1928)
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
Arrangement of the Cards
stack in which the cards above and below any card indicate the selection by value and suit, for forty-eight cards
instant card location \n getting a named card to top in memorized deck
- the top 15 cards
- method of locating cards from number 15 down to bottom of deck \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Instant Card Location
getting a named card to top in memorized deck
The Top 15 cards
Method of Locating Cards from Number 15 Down to Bottom of Deck
producing selected card at any number and at the same time cold packing \n any card is produced from pocket at named (small) number from shuffled deck, switch for memorized deck \n laurie ireland \n bonus \n laurie ireland \n roberto giobbi \n shuffle tracking \n simon aronson
1931
ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland
Producing Selected Card at Any Number and At The Same Time Cold Packing
any card is produced from pocket at named (small) number from shuffled deck, switch for memorized deck
mental abstraction or cards by instinct \n cards shuffled once, separated with hearts/clubs in one pile, spectator choses cards in one pile and performer instantly removes mates from other pile behind back \n ralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Mental Abstraction or Cards by Instinct
cards shuffled once, separated with Hearts/Clubs in one pile, spectator choses cards in one pile and performer instantly removes mates from other pile behind back
a card and a number \n number free, card forced from a second deck \n al baker \n a card and a number - take three \n steve beam \n any card at our numbers \n ryan plunkett
1933
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
any deck read from the card backs \n cards named by looking at the back
- first method with a "set-up" deck
- with borrowed deck (secretly faced deck) \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n "seeing with fingertips" (howard albright)
1933
more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull, Unknown
the two person location \n two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked \n theodore annemann \n two person location \n theodore annemann \n the knockout \n clayton brown \n tricks i like - 1. \n al baker
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
The Two Person Location
two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked
the last of the think stop tricks \n two cards, think stop by selecting number between one and ten, duplicates \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
The Last of the Think Stop Tricks
two cards, think stop by selecting number between one and ten, duplicates
a thought is fathomed \n using deck of cards to force page number, si stebbins \n theodore annemann \n fathomed thought \n theodore annemann \n a fathomed thought \n sam schwartz
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Thought is Fathomed
using deck of cards to force page number, Si Stebbins
a quaint happening \n two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection \n theodore annemann \n a quaint happening \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
your card! \n selection is divined via two cards behind back (suit, value), cyclical stack, see page 99 for improvement by meyer \n orville wayne meyer
1934
the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card!
selection is divined via two cards behind back (suit, value), cyclical stack, see page 99 for improvement by Meyer
your card \n behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins \n orville wayne meyer \n your card \n orville wayne meyer
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card
behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, Si Stebbins
mephisto's message \n number selected via card values from one half gives position of selection in other half \n unknown \n curious coincidence \n unknown
1935
mental magic with cards
Unknown
Mephisto's Message
number selected via card values from one half gives position of selection in other half
the solitaire king \n winning canfield solitaire with eight kings stack \n theodore annemann \n the arbuthnot canfield solitaire stack \n charles arbuthnot
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the solution of "something to work on" \n stacked deck, two chains, solution \n charles nyquist \n something to work on \n vincent dalban
1935
the jinx 1-50 Charles Nyquist
tricks with assistant as the medium \n two methods, medium divines cards or finds selections, culling key cards together \n unknown
1935
mental magic with cards
Unknown
Tricks with Assistant as the Medium
two methods, medium divines cards or finds selections, culling key cards together
the master mind \n two decks, three cards are predicted \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
the word on the page \n using 14-15 card stack \n theodore annemann \n the aftermath book test \n karl fulves \n word on the page \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
the puzzling speller \n progressive set-up, dealing placement \n bob hummer \n the puzzling speller \n bob hummer \n max abrams \n max abrams
1936
the jinx 1-50 Bob Hummer
another stop! \n spectator stops while riffling, performer knows card, short card and set-up, for credit details reference \n paul curry \n another stop! \n paul curry
1936
the jinx 1-50 Paul Curry
Another Stop!
spectator stops while riffling, performer knows card, short card and set-up, for credit details reference
a version of the al baker three billet trick \n three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
A Version of the Al Baker Three Billet Trick
three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck
cards in the cases \n fair selection is found in second deck, set-up \n john braun \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 John Braun, Theodore Annemann
to pick out any card called for behind the back \n memorized deck \n louis nikola \n to pick out any card called for behind the back \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
double divino \n coincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference \n charles t. jordan \n divino \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Double Divino
coincidences and mates with stacked hundred-card-deck, see also single deck version in reference
divino \n various coincidences with mates, see also hundred-cards-deck version in reference \n charles t. jordan \n divino \n charles t. jordan \n double divino \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Divino
various coincidences with mates, see also hundred-cards-deck version in reference
the life saver \n pointer one way from face \n charles t. jordan \n the life saver \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
a subtle game \n arranging memorized deck stack in front of spectators \n louis nikola \n a subtle game \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
A Subtle Game
arranging memorized deck stack in front of spectators
the fifteenth card \n values of two selections are added and counted down, card predicted, half deck stack \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Fifteenth Card
values of two selections are added and counted down, card predicted, half deck stack
spelling any card called for \n full deck stack \n charles t. jordan \n spelling any card called for \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
super count down \n thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up \n dai vernon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon
Super Count Down
thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up
a principle in disguise \n divided one-way backs \n harry vosburgh \n a principle in disguise \n jack vosburgh
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Harry Vosburgh
novel card discovery \n odd/even system for divided deck, spectator riffle shuffles \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Novel Card Discovery
odd/even system for divided deck, spectator riffle shuffles
improved marvelous prediction \n odd/even system for divided deck, spectator riffle shuffles, set-up in front of spectators by openly dealing into some heaps \n charles t. jordan \n improved marvelous prediction \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Improved Marvelous Prediction
odd/even system for divided deck, spectator riffle shuffles, set-up in front of spectators by openly dealing into some heaps
ready reckoner \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck
the pair detection \n spectator removes a pair from a packet, performer finds out which cards, card counting, parallel principle precursor \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Pair Detection
spectator removes a pair from a packet, performer finds out which cards, card counting, Parallel Principle precursor
new pack detection \n divided deck principle with new deck order \n charles t. jordan \n the new pack detection \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
the new "miracle" effect \n five cards selected, mixed with twenty more cards, then located \n orville wayne meyer
1937
the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer
The New "Miracle" Effect
five cards selected, mixed with twenty more cards, then located
prophesied discovery \n using stack that forces number ten \n william larsen \n a prophetic card discovery \n t. page wright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
sensitive thoughts \n deck divided in red and black, number named and card thought of from different halves, performer names card and position of them \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Sensitive Thoughts
deck divided in red and black, number named and card thought of from different halves, performer names card and position of them
the missing pair \n npo deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer \n charles t. jordan \n trackinback \n karl fulves
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Missing Pair
NPO deck dealt into four piles, spectator removes a value pair from any pile which is divined by performer
unconscious thought transmission \n card placed in envelope in beginning turns out to be any named one, memorized deck as open index \n louis nikola \n unconscious thought transmission \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
Unconscious Thought Transmission
card placed in envelope in beginning turns out to be any named one, memorized deck as open index
your card \n behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, si stebbins \n orville wayne meyer \n your card \n orville wayne meyer
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Your Card
behind back you produce card of same suit and value as spectator's selection, Si Stebbins
spelling \n spelling out some cards with the nikola memorized deck \n louis nikola \n spelling \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
Spelling
spelling out some cards with the Nikola memorized deck
gambler at large! \n stack for demo with several games (poker, blackjack, bridge) \n frank travers \n fantasist at the card table \n roberto giobbi \n frank travers \n dai vernon
1937
the jinx 1-50 Frank Travers
Gambler at Large!
stack for demo with several games (Poker, Blackjack, Bridge)
psychic prediction \n total of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Psychic Prediction
total of six selections predicted, stack that will force the number 27, riffle shuffle with chains
mephistopheles' touch \n divination with a partial stack \n charles t. jordan \n among friends \n herb runge
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
"stop." \n apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number \n louis nikola \n "stop" \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
"Stop."
apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number
between the lines \n using deck of cards to force page number \n theodore annemann \n between the lines \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
count the cut \n spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
call your hand \n ten card set-up, see credit claim by val evans on page 259 \n theodore annemann \n michael f. zens \n call your hand variation \n james g. thompson jr. \n calling your hand, again \n eddie fields \n michael f. zens \n theodore annemann \n call your hand ii \n joseph k. schmidt \n call your hand \n michael f. zens \n eddie fields \n theodore annemann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann, Michael F. Zens
Call Your Hand
ten card set-up, see credit claim by Val Evans on page 259
the nikola card system \n comments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the nikola system \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
The Nikola Card System
comments on the use of memorized deck and how to learn the Nikola System
to produce cards called for from the pocket \n memorized deck \n louis nikola \n to produce cards called for from the pocket \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
transcendental vision \n stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?" \n charles t. jordan \n transcendental vision \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
cremo card restoration \n card forced via spelling procedure, duplicate in deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Cremo Card Restoration
card forced via spelling procedure, duplicate in deck
long distance mindreading \n stacked deck mailed to friend with selection procedure, crib sheet at home \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Long Distance Mindreading
stacked deck mailed to friend with selection procedure, crib sheet at home
sensational card mystery \n spectators cut off piles and remember bottom card, all divined, full stack (here new deck order) \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Sensational Card Mystery
spectators cut off piles and remember bottom card, all divined, full stack (here new deck order)
mysterious detective \n three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Mysterious Detective
three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once
fate and the joker \n card selected by stabbing joker, card named, stacked deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Fate and the Joker
card selected by stabbing joker, card named, stacked deck
psycholia \n cards are chosen in different room and order is read aloud, card divined, secret second stacked deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Psycholia
cards are chosen in different room and order is read aloud, card divined, secret second stacked deck
the wizard's dream \n free selection in riffle shuffled deck is found, full stack \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Wizard's Dream
free selection in riffle shuffled deck is found, full stack
two person location \n two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked \n theodore annemann \n the two person location \n theodore annemann \n the knockout \n clayton brown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Two Person Location
two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked