the visible invisible \n writing is washed from mirror and appears again on it, breathing glass, anecdote of a a magician who performed the routine and got caught by the audience, on originality \n unknown
1784
breslaw's last legacy
Unknown
The Visible Invisible
writing is washed from mirror and appears again on it, breathing glass, anecdote of a a magician who performed the routine and got caught by the audience, on originality
the magic mirror \n deck laid on mirror, name appears on mirror (breathing glass), mirror turned, only selection sticks to mirror \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Magic Mirror
deck laid on mirror, name appears on mirror (breathing glass), mirror turned, only selection sticks to mirror
die spiegelkarte \n deck thrown onto mirror, selection sticks, mirror broken when card is removed and restored \n unknown \n die spiegelkarte \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Die Spiegelkarte
deck thrown onto mirror, selection sticks, mirror broken when card is removed and restored
die spiegelkarte \n deck thrown against mirror, it breaks and card appears on mirror, mirror is repaired \n unknown \n die spiegelkarte \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Die Spiegelkarte
deck thrown against mirror, it breaks and card appears on mirror, mirror is repaired
der zauberspiegel \n card placed on mirror and covered with handkerchief vanishes and reappears in deck, card with mirror back \n unknown
1897
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Der Zauberspiegel
card placed on mirror and covered with handkerchief vanishes and reappears in deck, card with mirror back
amadriade \n large mirror with glass board in front of it, woman steps on board and covered with paravant, she vanishes \n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel
Unknown
Amadriade
large mirror with glass board in front of it, woman steps on board and covered with paravant, she vanishes
der elektrische kartenspiegel \n no. 10, mirror hangs on stage, deck thrown on it and selection clings to it, drops on command, electro magnet, alternative handling with battery on back and mirror in hand \n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Der elektrische Kartenspiegel
No. 10, mirror hangs on stage, deck thrown on it and selection clings to it, drops on command, electro magnet, alternative handling with battery on back and mirror in hand
xxiii. totentanz \n 1. das erscheinende papp-skelett (paper skeleton appears behind silk)
2. ein ballett (skeleton starts to dance on table)
3. der zersprungene spiegel (broken mirror is restored)
4. der doppelgänger (mirror image from skeleton starts to become real and dances as well)
5. verwandlung von milch in tinte (glass of milk changes to ink, back to milk and then to water) \n friedrich "fritz" hügli
1902
moderne magie Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli
XXIII. Totentanz
1. Das erscheinende Papp-Skelett (paper skeleton appears behind silk)
2. Ein Ballett (skeleton starts to dance on table)
3. Der zersprungene Spiegel (broken mirror is restored)
4. Der Doppelgänger (mirror image from skeleton starts to become real and dances as well)
5. Verwandlung von Milch in Tinte (glass of milk changes to ink, back to milk and then to water)
the unreversed word \n words "choice quality" on camel cigarette cases held in mirror, one remains readable \n unknown \n "ten after dinner tricks" (harlan tarbell)
1941
after the dessert
Unknown
The Unreversed Word
words "choice quality" on Camel cigarette cases held in mirror, one remains readable
milbourne christopher's column \n using "vampire flexible glass" with mirror and break-away wand \n milbourne christopher
1946
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher
Milbourne Christopher's Column
using "Vampire Flexible Glass" with mirror and break-away wand
thru the looking glass \n spectator writes something on paper and the paper is rolled into a ball, that ball is pressed into a mirror and removed again, now the writing of the spectator is backwards \n edward clinkscale \n eugene taylor \n eyes right \n john howie
1948
the phoenix 101-150 Edward Clinkscale, Eugene Taylor
Thru the Looking Glass
spectator writes something on paper and the paper is rolled into a ball, that ball is pressed into a mirror and removed again, now the writing of the spectator is backwards
extra sensory prestidigitation \n three phase esp routine, matching with esp signs drawn on pieces of paper, mind reading of one as climax \n edward clinkscale \n franklin v. taylor
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Edward Clinkscale, Franklin V. Taylor
Extra Sensory Prestidigitation
three phase ESP routine, matching with ESP signs drawn on pieces of paper, mind reading of one as climax
mirror mirror \n paper strip with mirror words (otto, wow, ...), performer writes "top" and "bottom" on either end, when held in mirror top and bottom change places \n dr. jacob daley \n l. vosburgh lyons \n mirror, mirror \n dr. jacob daley \n l. vosburgh lyons
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Dr. Jacob Daley, L. Vosburgh Lyons
Mirror Mirror
paper strip with mirror words (OTTO, WOW, ...), performer writes "TOP" and "BOTTOM" on either end, when held in mirror top and bottom change places
a slate secret \n peek mirror on watch face, non-mirror method \n george mclean \n a slate secret \n theodore annemann
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 George McLean
eye spy \n spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information \n james g. thompson jr.
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 James G. Thompson Jr.
Eye Spy
spectator writes with lipstick on mirror, performer divines the information
in the mirror \n spectator writes number on mirror, performer on another mirror, numbers transpose in mirror writing, variation with words, see also p. 786 for comment by reinhard müller \n robert e. neale \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Robert E. Neale, Karl Fulves
In the Mirror
spectator writes number on mirror, performer on another mirror, numbers transpose in mirror writing, variation with words, see also p. 786 for comment by Reinhard Müller
mirror problem \n something manifests in infinite reflections of two faced mirrors, unclear, posed as problem \n karl fulves
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Mirror Problem
something manifests in infinite reflections of two faced mirrors, unclear, posed as problem
mysterious die, flag and casket \n die in crystal casket transposes with a flag in a hat \n floyd g. thayer
1976
classic magic with apparatus Floyd G. Thayer
Mysterious Die, Flag and Casket
die in crystal casket transposes with a flag in a hat
magic looking-glass \n magician shoots at mirror and in the glass shatters the spectator's watch is discovered \n unknown \n magic looking glass \n unknown
1976
classic magic with apparatus
Unknown
Magic Looking-Glass
magician shoots at mirror and in the glass shatters the spectator's watch is discovered
magic looking glass \n magician shoots at mirror and in the glass shatters the spectator's watch is discovered \n unknown \n magic looking-glass \n unknown
1978/76
more classic magic with apparatus
Unknown
Magic Looking Glass
magician shoots at mirror and in the glass shatters the spectator's watch is discovered
twilight \n coins are produced with a small mirror, four coins, mirror in small envelope, five phases \n paul harris \n tayari casel \n twilight visit \n ben harris \n twilight's last gleaming \n tom gagnon \n twilight zone \n michael powers \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel
1979
twilight Paul Harris, Tayari Casel
Twilight
coins are produced with a small mirror, four coins, mirror in small envelope, five phases
twilight visit \n coin multiplies with mirror, multiple phases \n ben harris \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel
1981
magic from which memories are made! Ben Harris
twilight's last gleaming \n coins are produced with a small mirror \n tom gagnon \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel
1981
sleightly original Tom Gagnon
looking-glass logic \n no. 78, sentences and letters in reflection of a mirror change meaning \n martin gardner \n karl fulves \n r. m. jamison
1981
self-working table magic Martin Gardner, Karl Fulves, R. M. Jamison
Looking-Glass Logic
No. 78, sentences and letters in reflection of a mirror change meaning
mirrored thoughts \n esp cards are shuffled and put in a holder, some cards are reversed, performer names reversed card and position \n gene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
Mirrored Thoughts
ESP cards are shuffled and put in a holder, some cards are reversed, performer names reversed card and position
touch of class \n design duplication, case for business cards as shiner \n jonathan yarbrough
1981
the compleat magick — volume iii Jonathan Yarbrough
Touch of Class
design duplication, case for business cards as shiner
bewildering \n ring & rope routine with secret thread attached to rope
- phase i - the melt-through penetration
- phase ii - the "on" penetration
- phase iii - the mirroraculous penetration
- no strings attached
- patter for bewildering \n doug bennett
1984
new stars of magic Doug Bennett
Bewildering
ring & rope routine with secret thread attached to rope
mirror, mirror \n no. 80, paper strip with mirror words (otto, wow, ...), performer writes "top" and "bottom" on either end, when held in mirror top and bottom change places \n dr. jacob daley \n l. vosburgh lyons \n mirror mirror \n dr. jacob daley \n l. vosburgh lyons
1985
self-working paper magic Dr. Jacob Daley, L. Vosburgh Lyons
Mirror, Mirror
No. 80, paper strip with mirror words (OTTO, WOW, ...), performer writes "TOP" and "BOTTOM" on either end, when held in mirror top and bottom change places
upon reflection \n off-beat word prediction using cards with words on them and mirror \n shigeo futagawa
1986
the new york magic symposium — collection 5 Shigeo Futagawa
Upon Reflection
off-beat word prediction using cards with words on them and mirror
mirror image \n topological thing, words on paper held in front of a small mirror, they end up written backwards \n gary kurtz \n mirror image \n gary kurtz
1988
continuations ... departures 1 Gary Kurtz
Mirror Image
topological thing, words on paper held in front of a small mirror, they end up written backwards
twilight's last gleaming \n with copper and silver coins \n dick cook \n john bannon's "heaven gate" in "the linking ring" 1987 \n super twilight \n daniel cros \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel
1989
the minotaur Dick Cook
Twilight's Last Gleaming
with copper and silver coins
Inspired by
John Bannon's "Heaven Gate" in "The Linking Ring" 1987
through the looking glass \n face of card is transferred into card shaped mirror leaving a blank card behind \n josé carroll \n through the looking-glass \n josé carroll
1991
52 lovers — volume ii José Carroll
Through the Looking Glass
face of card is transferred into card shaped mirror leaving a blank card behind
illusion, reality and magic \n mirror turns to glass, card appears in mirror \n josé carroll \n illusion, reality, and magic \n josé carroll
1991
52 lovers — volume ii José Carroll
so that's how it's done \n performer shows little trapdoor in hand, when opened one can apparently see through the hand \n zelek shadline
1995
the minotaur Zelek Shadline
So That's How It's Done
performer shows little trapdoor in hand, when opened one can apparently see through the hand
twilight \n coins appear using mirror \n paul harris \n tayari casel \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel \n twilight's last gleaming \n dick cook
1996
the art of astonishment — book 2 Paul Harris, Tayari Casel
silver mirrorcle \n pocket mirror, coin is produced and mirror becomes glass, with deck of playing cards \n richard bartram, jr.
1997
trephine Richard Bartram, Jr.
Silver Mirrorcle
pocket mirror, coin is produced and mirror becomes glass, with deck of playing cards
write stuff \n mirror writing ideas, actual mirror, exercises, writing different words with both hands simultaneously \n karl fulves
2004
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Write Stuff
mirror writing ideas, actual mirror, exercises, writing different words with both hands simultaneously
one the other side of the mirror \n wacky storytelling trick for alice in wonderland \n cushing strout
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout
the card in the mirror of the mind \n identity of card is reflected in mirror from blank card \n roberto giobbi \n mirrors never lie \n karl fulves
2012
confidences Roberto Giobbi
The Card in the Mirror of the Mind
identity of card is reflected in mirror from blank card
bewegungskontrolle \n disk is spun on mirror and on performer's wish it either twists quickly or almost does not stop, euler's disk \n christian scherer
2014
schlaglichter Christian Scherer
Bewegungskontrolle
disk is spun on mirror and on performer's wish it either twists quickly or almost does not stop, Euler's Disk
mir...ages \n - first routine
reflection of chosen cards appears on four mirrors \n josé carroll \n mir...ages \n josé carroll
2019
52 lovers — through the looking-glass José Carroll
Mir...ages
First Routine
reflection of chosen cards appears on four mirrors
through the looking-glass \n - second routine
face of card is transferred into card shaped mirror leaving a blank card behind \n josé carroll \n through the looking glass \n josé carroll
2019
52 lovers — through the looking-glass José Carroll
Through the Looking-Glass
Second Routine
face of card is transferred into card shaped mirror leaving a blank card behind
illusion, reality, and magic \n - third routine
mirror turns to glass, card appears in mirror \n josé carroll \n illusion, reality and magic \n josé carroll
2019
52 lovers — through the looking-glass José Carroll