wanted - a card routine without cards! \n invisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method \n theodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Wanted - A Card Routine Without Cards!
invisible deck presentation for any named card to pocket, no method
remote control improved \n odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face \n orville wayne meyer \n remote control \n theodore annemann \n once in a life time \n jack vosburgh \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer \n card not in wallet \n fred lessor
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
remote control \n odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer \n theodore annemann \n "remote control" (the sphinx, july 1929, max holden's column, description without method) \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer \n once in a life time \n jack vosburgh \n impromptu remote control \n edward marlo \n theodore annemann \n remotely possible \n karl fulves \n chicago control - wrong ace \n karl fulves \n the three roses \n roberto giobbi \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face, red-blue sticky double backer
magnetic mental control \n odd-backed card placed in deck is found by spectator from faces, rough-smooth \n ralph w. hull \n the magnetic mental control \n ralph w. hull \n die magnetische kartenkontrolle \n ralph w. hull
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ralph W. Hull
Magnetic Mental Control
odd-backed card placed in deck is found by spectator from faces, rough-smooth
with prearranged pack - a. memorized deck \n card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck \n unknown
1938
greater magic
Unknown
With Prearranged Pack - a. Memorized Deck
card reversed in deck turns out to be any named card, ungaffed, stacked deck
the magnetic mental control \n using two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck \n ralph w. hull \n magnetic mental control \n ralph w. hull
1938
greater magic Ralph W. Hull
The Magnetic Mental Control
using two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck
brain wave deck \n brainwave \n dai vernon \n x marks the card! \n oran bailey dent \n discussion of vernon's "brain wave deck" \n karl fulves
1938
the jinx 1-50 Dai Vernon
red-vibro \n spectator puts any card in envelope, performer spreads second deck, it has one odd-backed card - the same as in the envelope \n the great merlini
1939
the jinx 51-100 The Great Merlini
Red-Vibro
spectator puts any card in envelope, performer spreads second deck, it has one odd-backed card - the same as in the envelope
red and blue futurama \n free selection in predicted on odd-backed card and changes back color \n james g. thompson jr.
1939
the jinx 51-100 James G. Thompson Jr.
Red and Blue Futurama
free selection in predicted on odd-backed card and changes back color
a super-superprediction \n person names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed \n al baker \n super-superprediction \n al baker
1941
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
A Super-Superprediction
person names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed
coincidence? no. prevision? yes \n three decks, two shuffled and dealt face up, at one point same card appears at same position, this card is reversed in the third deck \n george g. kaplan \n the "my best" coincidence \n peter kane \n freakish miracle #3 \n tomas blomberg
1945
my best George G. Kaplan
Coincidence? No. Prevision? Yes
three decks, two shuffled and dealt face up, at one point same card appears at same position, this card is reversed in the third deck
mindreading? \n red backed card is put into blue deck, this card is selected \n paul curry \n mind reading? \n paul curry
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Mindreading?
red backed card is put into blue deck, this card is selected
the new brain-wave deck \n ordinary deck, using hindu force \n george g. kaplan \n dai vernon \n the brain wave \n robert parrish
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon
the back room \n on peter warlock, frank taylor, greer marechal, invisible deck pantomime idea by frank taylor \n bruce elliott \n the invisible deck \n franklin v. taylor \n make believe \n j. b. bobo
1948
the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Peter Warlock, Frank Taylor, Greer Marechal, invisible deck pantomime idea by Frank Taylor
effect no. 6 \n spectator thinks of card as they are riffled by slowly, this card reverses at named number \n edward marlo
1951
the marlo miracle deck Edward Marlo
Effect No. 6
spectator thinks of card as they are riffled by slowly, this card reverses at named number
x-deck \n named card has an x on back \n edward marlo \n x-deck \n edward marlo \n x marks the spot \n edward marlo \n old marlo - new handle \n edward marlo \n allan ackerman
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Edward Marlo
postcard prophesy \n chosen postcard is predicted, x on the back \n milbourne christopher \n x marks the card! \n oran bailey dent
1954
more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher
(2) quadruplication \n one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. routine includes the no-gag (maurice fogel) \n tony corinda
1958
predictions Tony Corinda
(2) Quadruplication
one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. Routine includes the No-Gag (Maurice Fogel)
one is face up \n spectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording \n dr. stanley jaks \n omar's prophecies \n dr. stanley jaks \n fabulous concepts \n al mann \n one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks
1959
more miracles in mentalism Dr. Stanley Jaks
One Is Face Up
spectator reverses a card in the deck and seals it, another spectator divines it, clever pre-show wording
omar's prophecies \n treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with a, b & c
- part ii (replacing force with known data)
- part iii (on the selection of people, apparently random)
- part iv (staging the routine)
- part v (staging for brainwave)
- part vi (handling for the billet knife)
- part vii (handling for chuck smith's m-t pad) \n dr. stanley jaks \n (2) the billet knife \n dr. stanley jaks \n one is face up \n dr. stanley jaks \n jaks bester mentaltrick \n dr. stanley jaks \n omar's prognosis \n al mann \n dr. stanley jaks
1960
omar's prophecies Dr. Stanley Jaks
Omar's Prophecies
treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with A, B & C
Part II (replacing force with known data)
Part III (on the selection of people, apparently random)
brain waves deluxe \n "i knew you would select this card" written on back of named card \n robert a. nelson
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert A. Nelson
Brain Waves Deluxe
"I knew you would select this card" written on back of named card
der mysteriöse scarabäus \n card is selected with scarab and same card is reversed in second deck, with different colored back \n dr. stanley jaks \n scarab without a brainwave \n jack avis \n i knew that would be your card \n dr. stanley jaks \n mystery of the scarab \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Der mysteriöse Scarabäus
card is selected with scarab and same card is reversed in second deck, with different colored back
ein entzückender karteneffekt \n spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color \n dr. stanley jaks \n charming card effect \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Ein entzückender Karteneffekt
spectator marks one card behind back, it is the only card with a different back color
sympathetic decks \n spectator find odd card from second deck (lorayne force), in second deck is found the mate \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Sympathetic Decks
spectator find odd card from second deck (Lorayne Force), in second deck is found the mate
grün-rot-geistino \n brainwave deck but without the reversed part, card named that is seen \n unknown
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i
Unknown
Grün-Rot-Geistino
brainwave deck but without the reversed part, card named that is seen
geheime kräfte \n performer signs unknown card from red deck on back and puts it into blue deck, spectator choses face-up card and signs it on face, it is the odd-backed signed card \n wim cloostermann \n magische welt
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Wim Cloostermann
Geheime Kräfte
performer signs unknown card from red deck on back and puts it into blue deck, spectator choses face-up card and signs it on face, it is the odd-backed signed card
die magnetische kartenkontrolle \n using two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck \n ralph w. hull \n magnetic mental control \n ralph w. hull
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Ralph W. Hull
Die magnetische Kartenkontrolle
using two decks, spectator names odd-backed card, using red-blue backed rough-smooth deck
kartenspiel und briefmarke \n spectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli)
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks — teil i Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
Kartenspiel und Briefmarke
spectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted
doppeltes geistino \n spectator touches card, it is reversed in another deck, repeat with different method \n peter warlock \n jochen zmeck
1962
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil i Peter Warlock, Jochen Zmeck
Doppeltes Geistino
spectator touches card, it is reversed in another deck, repeat with different method
the ultra equivoce \n brainweave, any card can be thought of \n edward marlo \n elmsley's ultra mental \n alex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
a magical reverse \n card selected in one deck becomes reversed in second deck, for force psychomatic deck is suggested \n william terry culpepper
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 William Terry Culpepper
A Magical Reverse
card selected in one deck becomes reversed in second deck, for force Psychomatic Deck is suggested
x marks the card! \n chosen card has x on back \n oran bailey dent \n brain wave deck \n dai vernon \n postcard prophesy \n milbourne christopher
1966
ireland's yearbooks Oran Bailey Dent
nightmare in black \n freely selected and signed card, duplicate turns over in other deck, disappearing ink and "same deck" approach, see also p. 679 for reference \n don nielson \n karl fulves \n p. 159 for reference to use of gaffed case by roy walton (a scarf called moebius) \n p. 160 for handling variation by bruce cervon \n seven circles (may 1931) \n back story \n karl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Don Nielson, Karl Fulves
Nightmare In Black
freely selected and signed card, duplicate turns over in other deck, disappearing ink and "same deck" approach, see also p. 679 for reference
Related to
p. 159 for reference to use of gaffed case by Roy Walton (A Scarf called Moebius)
geistino-perfekt \n brainwave effect with different deck, twenty-six double facers alternate with twenty-six red/blue double backers, partial rough-smooth \n jochen zmeck
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii Jochen Zmeck
Geistino-Perfekt
brainwave effect with different deck, twenty-six double facers alternate with twenty-six red/blue double backers, partial rough-smooth
dreimal andere farbe \n three cards selected freely while performer deals through deck, they are the only odd-backed cards \n unknown
1967
enzyklopädie der rauh-glatt-kartentricks - teil iii
Unknown
Dreimal andere Farbe
three cards selected freely while performer deals through deck, they are the only odd-backed cards
speak of the devil \n initialed blue backed card wrapped in paper, card chosen from red deck turns out to be same blue-backed card \n alan brown
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Alan Brown
Speak of the Devil
initialed blue backed card wrapped in paper, card chosen from red deck turns out to be same blue-backed card
the abacus and eknarf \n small copy of selection appears on abacus, repeated with different card, third card is found with small computer, deck is placed inside computer which switches it to a brainwave deck \n harry g. franke
1968
ireland's yearbooks Harry G. Franke
The Abacus and Eknarf
small copy of selection appears on Abacus, repeated with different card, third card is found with small computer, deck is placed inside computer which switches it to a Brainwave deck
blue phantom \n two cards found blindfolded, one of them has different colored back \n ben christopher \n "divination of two mentally selected cards" (e. g. brown) \n suggestion by greg moore on p. 314 \n blue phantom ii \n roy walton \n blue dice \n marvin johnson \n visible phantoms \n edward 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)
the original r or b phantom \n cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope \n edward marlo \n variation and feat \n charles hudson
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Original R or B Phantom
cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope
blue phantom ii \n two cards found, one of them has different colored back \n roy walton \n blue phantom \n ben christopher \n the blue phantom \n roy walton
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Roy Walton
Blue Phantom II
two cards found, one of them has different colored back
variation and feat \n cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope \n charles hudson \n the original r or b phantom \n edward marlo
1971
hierophant Charles Hudson
Variation and Feat
cut-off packet counted in rest, faro placement, penelope
joker mental \n odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card \n robert (bob) hess \n joker, jr. \n francis haxton
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert (Bob) Hess
Joker Mental
odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card
mental control \n red-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one, originally marketed in the 1930s, see also p. 504 for further information (ed marlo's phantom deck) \n dai vernon \n sam leo horowitz \n mental control \n dai vernon \n sam leo horowitz
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz
Mental Control
red-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one, originally marketed in the 1930s, see also p. 504 for further information (Ed Marlo's Phantom Deck)
joker, jr. \n ungaffed method, odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card \n francis haxton \n joker mental \n robert (bob) hess
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis Haxton
Joker, Jr.
ungaffed method, odd-backed joker placed next to mate of named card, joker transforms into named card
abracadabra \n three odd-backed cards are inserted in deck, spectator chooses just those cards face-up \n tony binarelli \n power of suggestion \n carlhorst meier
1972
card cavalcade Tony Binarelli
Abracadabra
three odd-backed cards are inserted in deck, spectator chooses just those cards face-up
double stranger \n two decks, performer and spectator chose a card, they turn out to be the only odd-backed, for credits see page 142 \n derek dingle
1972
epilogue Derek Dingle
Double Stranger
two decks, performer and spectator chose a card, they turn out to be the only odd-backed, for credits see page 142
marlo's phantom deck \n red-blue rough-smooth deck
- first effect: spectator stops at only odd-backed card, open prediction with backs
- second effect: thought of card has odd back
- third effect: touched card has odd back \n edward marlo
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
Marlo's Phantom Deck
red-blue rough-smooth deck
First Effect: spectator stops at only odd-backed card, Open Prediction with backs
tennessee swindle ... or 'hello cousin' \n two decks, cards is revealed and predicted, reversed in second deck \n david douglas
1972
the compleat magick - volume i David Douglas
Tennessee Swindle ... or 'Hello Cousin'
two decks, cards is revealed and predicted, reversed in second deck
tiptoe telepathy \n medium divines playing cards singly and also a bunch of cards, then she reverses a card in another room which is the same card the audience constructed \n jack kent tillar
1972
the compleat magick - volume i Jack Kent Tillar
Tiptoe Telepathy
medium divines playing cards singly and also a bunch of cards, then she reverses a card in another room which is the same card the audience constructed
one shot brainwave \n riffle shuffling unroughed card next to named card, posed as a problem \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part one Karl Fulves
One Shot Brainwave
riffle shuffling unroughed card next to named card, posed as a problem
humming with hummer \n card at thought-of number signed on face, later it is the only odd-backed card with the thought-of number on its back \n jon racherbaumer
1973
kabbala — volume 2 Jon Racherbaumer
Humming with Hummer
card at thought-of number signed on face, later it is the only odd-backed card with the thought-of number on its back
alpha card act \n - first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match) \n francis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
dell o'dell \n strategy to change decks, ends with brainwave, used by dell o'dell \n walter b. gibson
1973
the compleat magick — volume i Walter B. Gibson
Dell O'Dell
strategy to change decks, ends with Brainwave, used by Dell O'Dell
swindled!!! \n two decks, spectator turns card over in his deck, same card is turned over in other deck \n gene nielsen
1973
the compleat magick - volume i Gene Nielsen
Swindled!!!
two decks, spectator turns card over in his deck, same card is turned over in other deck
in case of a miss \n spectator chooses odd-backed card via face-up spread force, based on different coatings \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
In Case of a Miss
spectator chooses odd-backed card via face-up spread force, based on different coatings
mind wave \n cards are shuffled, rough and smooth ultra-mental deck \n karl fulves \n latnem artlu notes \n karl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Mind Wave
cards are shuffled, rough and smooth ultra-mental deck
shoot out \n spectator shoots at a board with cards, with a suction-cup dart gun \n jesse j. langston jr.
1974
the compleat magick - volume i Jesse J. Langston Jr.
Shoot Out
spectator shoots at a board with cards, with a suction-cup dart gun
check mate \n two decks, card turned over also card next to reversed card is the same as in second deck \n thomas alan waters
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Thomas Alan Waters
Check Mate
two decks, card turned over also card next to reversed card is the same as in second deck
total involvement \n from several cards spectator thinks of odd-backed card \n rick johnsson \n jerry mentzer
1975
card cavalcade 3 Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer
Total Involvement
from several cards spectator thinks of odd-backed card
the out of sight card miracle \n "invisible deck" trick with verbal force of selection and ungaffed deck \n roger smith
1975
smith's mini-lecture notes no. 1 Roger Smith
The Out of Sight Card Miracle
"invisible deck" trick with verbal force of selection and ungaffed deck
swindled two \n two decks, card selected matches face-down prediction in other deck \n alex redans
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Alex Redans
Swindled Two
two decks, card selected matches face-down prediction in other deck
tephramantic brainwave \n card written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami \n philip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Tephramantic Brainwave
card written on a piece of paper and burnt, ashes rubbed on an envelope and the name of the card appears, inside the envelope is a deck with the chosen card reversed, wax swami
the odd-colored back \n six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back \n nick trost \n eight-card brainwave \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part one Nick Trost
The Odd-colored Back
Six face-up cards shown, spectator always picks the card with an odd colored back
straight-deck brainwave \n named card has different back color, different approaches:
- optica deck
- 104 thin cards in roughed pairs
- chemical backs
- gaffed mat \n karl fulves \n launch pad \n karl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Straight-Deck Brainwave
named card has different back color, different approaches:
(4) ships that pass \n spectator mails a card to you and you on the same day a card to him, when envelopes are opened, the cards have transposed
- variation a: cards are the same card
- variation b: full decks are mailed with one reversed card
- variation c: spectator mails a card to himself and it changes to another or has now performers signature
posed as problems \n karl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves
(4) Ships That Pass
spectator mails a card to you and you on the same day a card to him, when envelopes are opened, the cards have transposed
Variation A: cards are the same card
Variation B: full decks are mailed with one reversed card
Variation C: spectator mails a card to himself and it changes to another or has now performers signature
the blue phantom \n no. 54, two cards found, one of them has different colored back \n roy walton \n blue phantom ii \n roy walton
1976
self-working card tricks Roy Walton
The Blue Phantom
No. 54, two cards found, one of them has different colored back
"visual thought projection" \n five unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
"Visual Thought Projection"
five unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck
prediculous \n cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at \n stephen minch \n prediculous \n stephen minch
1977
creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch
Prediculous
cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be Kings of Hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at
käptn squinty \n story trick with multiple effects, thimble and cigarette vanish, production of whiskey glass, brainwave deck \n punx
1977
setzt euch zu meinen füssen... Punx
Käptn Squinty
story trick with multiple effects, thimble and cigarette vanish, production of whiskey glass, brainwave deck
impromptu ultra mental \n half pass version, see "author's note" for credit information \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n author's note \n allan ackerman \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon
Impromptu Ultra Mental
half pass version, see "Author's Note" for credit information
second sight \n spectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back \n ron wilson \n second sight \n ron wilson
1978
lecture notes Ron Wilson
Second Sight
spectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back
brainwave dectet \n ten-card brainwave, "embellished hamman count" \n jerry k. hartman \n sixtet \n jerry k. hartman
1979
the chronicles Jerry K. Hartman
brainstorm iii \n effect with full deck outlined, no method given \n karl fulves \n brainstorm \n karl fulves \n father cyprian \n sam schwartz
1979
interlocutor Karl Fulves
peek-a-brain \n spectator peeks at a card and reverses it, in prediction deck the same card is shown reversed (before spectator shows his) \n karrell fox \n do as i did \n darwin ortiz
1979
another book Karrell Fox
Peek-a-Brain
spectator peeks at a card and reverses it, in prediction deck the same card is shown reversed (before spectator shows his)
the blue intruder strikes again! \n spectator choses only blue card in red back, using brainwave deck \n jon racherbaumer
1980
hierophant Jon Racherbaumer
The Blue Intruder Strikes Again!
spectator choses only blue card in red back, using brainwave deck
sixtet \n with packet and false count, card is not reversed, only odd-backed \n jerry k. hartman \n brainwave dectet \n jerry k. hartman
1980
the chronicles Jerry K. Hartman
Sixtet
with packet and false count, card is not reversed, only odd-backed
productions - steals - loads \n stealing from the topit, with applications
- xii-a. direct steal
1) egg on fan
2) invisible deck
3) cups & balls
4) dye tube
5) produce scissors
6) balloon to dove
7) flames from hands
8) fishbowl production
9) fountain of silks
- xii-b. indirect steal
1) rabbit and tray
2) molding a rabbit \n bob fitch
1980
topit again & again Bob Fitch
Productions - Steals - Loads
stealing from the topit, with applications
XII-A. Direct Steal
1) Egg on fan
2) Invisible deck
3) Cups & Balls
4) Dye Tube
5) Produce scissors
6) Balloon to Dove
7) Flames from Hands
8) Fishbowl production
9) Fountain of Silks
gaffless brainwave \n sorted red/black stack \n karl fulves \n impromptu ultra mental \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman
1981
milennium aces Karl Fulves
mental blockbuster prediction \n two packs, magician reverses card in one, then spectator in other deck, they match, repeat, brainwave & multeffect cards \n juan tamariz \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr.
1982
pabular Juan Tamariz, Verne Chesbro, James G. Thompson Jr.
Mental Blockbuster Prediction
two packs, magician reverses card in one, then spectator in other deck, they match, repeat, Brainwave & Multeffect Cards
twinkey \n named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack \n thomas alan waters
1982
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twinkey
named card is shuffled face up in the deck, same card is reversed in second pack and the card above the reversed card is the same as well as in the shuffled pack
tidal wave \n impromptu brainwave, one deck used as two decks, four applications, see credit corrections on pages 834, 864, 1092 \n harry lorayne \n ken krenzel \n brain waived \n jon racherbaumer \n lee freed \n medallion meets tidal wave \n john hostler
1983
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Harry Lorayne, Ken Krenzel
Tidal Wave
impromptu brainwave, one deck used as two decks, four applications, see credit corrections on pages 834, 864, 1092
windecks \n card is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it \n thomas alan waters
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Windecks
card is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it
the brainwave principle \n history of its development, starting in 1921 ("edward bagshawe's reverse deck may have been the first brainwave deck.") \n karl fulves
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Karl Fulves
The Brainwave Principle
history of its development, starting in 1921 ("Edward Bagshawe's Reverse Deck may have been the first Brainwave deck.")
a super-reverse problem \n named card is reversed in deck \n judson s. brown \n the sphinx, march 1929 \n mysto, the masterpiece \n eric f. impey
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Judson S. Brown
remote control \n reprint of original instructions, red/blue double backer, see only p. 45 for effect description by max holden from july 1929 sphinx \n theodore annemann
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Theodore Annemann
Remote Control
reprint of original instructions, red/blue double backer, see only p. 45 for effect description by Max Holden from July 1929 Sphinx
remote control improved \n reprint of original instructions, odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face \n orville wayne meyer \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Orville Wayne Meyer
Remote Control Improved
reprint of original instructions, odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face
magnetic mental control \n spectator names card he sees in deck, it is only odd-backed card, twenty-six pairs, 1934 \n ralph w. hull
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ralph W. Hull
Magnetic Mental Control
spectator names card he sees in deck, it is only odd-backed card, twenty-six pairs, 1934
the auto mazo deck \n 1934, see also p. 63 for comment by ralph w. hull
#1 thought of card reversed
#2 alternate reverse trick
#3 selected card found reversed
#4 selected card transferred from one half of pack to another
#5 three card monte
#6 the vanishing aces \n ed balducci \n frank mireider \n the ultra mental deck \n joe berg
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ed Balducci, Frank Mireider
The Auto Mazo Deck
1934, see also p. 63 for comment by Ralph W. Hull
#1 Thought of Card Reversed
#2 Alternate Reverse Trick
#3 Selected Card Found Reversed
#4 Selected Card Transferred from One Half of Pack to Another
#5 Three Card Monte
#6 The Vanishing Aces
the blue intruder \n named card is only odd-backed card, stack and sticky card, brief, 1935 \n nelson hahne \n smart magic (ralph hull, nelson hahne)
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Nelson Hahne
The Blue Intruder
named card is only odd-backed card, stack and sticky card, brief, 1935
super-superprediction \n person names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed, 1936 \n al baker \n a super-superprediction \n al baker
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Al Baker
Super-Superprediction
person names card which magician has transfered to another deck, roughed, 1936
the ultra mental deck \n see also p. 86
- named card that is seen is reversed
- freely chosen card put reversed in deck, matching three-of-a-kind turns over \n joe berg \n the auto mazo deck \n ed balducci \n frank mireider
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Joe Berg
The Ultra Mental Deck
see also p. 86
named card that is seen is reversed
freely chosen card put reversed in deck, matching three-of-a-kind turns over
discussion of vernon's "brain wave deck" \n see also p. 78 \n karl fulves \n brain wave deck \n dai vernon
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Karl Fulves
mental choice \n reprint of instructions, 1939
- odd-backed card placed in deck, it turns out to be named card
- freely thought-of card is reversed by performer behind back \n dai vernon
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon
Mental Choice
reprint of instructions, 1939
odd-backed card placed in deck, it turns out to be named card
freely thought-of card is reversed by performer behind back
mental control \n red-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one \n dai vernon \n sam leo horowitz \n mental control \n dai vernon \n sam leo horowitz
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz
Mental Control
red-backed card cut into blue deck, spectator names correct one
on brainwave \n reprinted from footnote in practical mental effects, p. 279, with comment by karl fulves \n john j. crimmins jr.
1983
a history of the brainwave principle John J. Crimmins Jr.
On Brainwave
reprinted from footnote in Practical Mental Effects, p. 279, with comment by Karl Fulves
conjuror's magazine column \n story about brainwave, dai vernon, paul fox \n ramee sami \n the conjuror's magazine, july 1946, vol. 2 no. 7
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Ramee Sami
the invisible deck \n idea of pantomime routine with an invisible deck \n franklin v. taylor \n the back room \n bruce elliott
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Franklin V. Taylor
make believe \n pantomime routine with an invisible deck, crediting taylor and marechal \n j. b. bobo \n the back room \n bruce elliott
1983
a history of the brainwave principle J. B. Bobo
Make Believe
pantomime routine with an invisible deck, crediting Taylor and Marechal
from the end of my cigar - excerpt \n interview with vernon about the brainwave deck, 1977 \n dai vernon \n patrick page
1983
a history of the brainwave principle Dai Vernon, Patrick Page
From the End of my Cigar - Excerpt
interview with Vernon about the brainwave deck, 1977
the further adventures \n card from one half thought-of, shuffled into other half, selection reversed, kind of brainweave with roughed deck, faro \n karl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
The Further Adventures
card from one half thought-of, shuffled into other half, selection reversed, kind of Brainweave with roughed deck, faro
latnem artlu notes \n starting with two separate halves, perhaps one ungaffed, faro \n karl fulves \n mind wave \n karl fulves
1983
worknotes on brainwave Karl Fulves
Latnem Artlu Notes
starting with two separate halves, perhaps one ungaffed, faro
clip-a-card! \n ribbon with playing cards, one card is selected and it is the only one with different colored back, prediction of card as kicker \n pavel
1983
neue magische ideen Pavel
Clip-a-Card!
ribbon with playing cards, one card is selected and it is the only one with different colored back, prediction of card as kicker
third wave \n two phase routine, menetekel deck, ultra mental deck \n allan slaight \n tidal wave \n harry lorayne \n ken krenzel
1984
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Allan Slaight
Third Wave
two phase routine, Menetekel Deck, Ultra Mental Deck
brain waived \n signed card travels in second odd-backed deck, interesting method, see credit correction on page lxix \n jon racherbaumer \n lee freed \n tidal wave \n harry lorayne \n ken krenzel
1984
the collected almanac Jon Racherbaumer, Lee Freed
Brain Waived
signed card travels in second odd-backed deck, interesting method, see credit correction on page lxix
sparrows tears \n spectator touches four cards: kings, four other selections turn out to have red backs, back color switches places then \n jerry sadowitz
1984
cards hit Jerry Sadowitz
Sparrows Tears
spectator touches four cards: kings, four other selections turn out to have red backs, back color switches places then
visual thought projection \n card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "the mystery of the scarab" \n dr. stanley jaks \n i knew that would be your card \n dr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Visual Thought Projection
card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "The Mystery of the Scarab"
the master mind \n no. 68, deck put in pocket and apparently removed from other pocket, odd-backed siamese \n unknown \n karl fulves
1984
more self-working card tricks
Unknown, Karl Fulves
The Master Mind
No. 68, deck put in pocket and apparently removed from other pocket, odd-backed siamese
miniature mindreading miracle \n though of card, wrong card changes into miniature brainwave deck \n mike bornstein
1985
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Mike Bornstein
Miniature Mindreading Miracle
though of card, wrong card changes into miniature brainwave deck
longwave \n ten cards, selected one is different to the other \n thomas alan waters \n the red card prediction \n unknown
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
drop contrast \n only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer \n philip t. goldstein
1985
fism madrid 1985 Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
siliwave \n spectator turns one card over behind back and places it in the center of the deck, it's the only red backed card \n greg eanes
1985
the trapdoor — volume one Greg Eanes
Siliwave
spectator turns one card over behind back and places it in the center of the deck, it's the only red backed card
have you thought of a card? \n thought-of card has different back, with details to psychological stop force \n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
Have You Thought of a Card?
thought-of card has different back, with details to psychological stop force
drop contrast \n only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer \n philip t. goldstein
1986
mix '86 Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
second sight \n spectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back \n ron wilson \n in "genii" september, 1971 \n second sight \n ron wilson \n la magia tematizada o promocional \n joaquín matas
1987
the uncanny scot, ron wilson Ron Wilson
Second Sight
spectator spreads deck in his hand, choses card with different colored back
prediculous \n cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be kings of hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at \n stephen minch \n prediculous \n stephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve Stephen Minch
Prediculous
cards dealt face-up, all cards are seen to be Kings of Hearts, only odd-backed card is stopped at
do as i did \n two packs \n darwin ortiz \n copy cat! \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr. \n peek-a-brain \n karrell fox \n ultra-mental deck routine handling \n ken simmons
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz
drop contrast \n only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer \n philip t. goldstein
1988
das phil goldstein seminar Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
discerned data \n odd-backed mental discernment, oosoom, one of nine, posed as problem \n karl fulves \n don nielsen
1989
prototype Karl Fulves, Don Nielsen
Discerned Data
odd-backed Mental Discernment, OOSOOM, one of nine, posed as problem
naturalized brainwave \n ungaffed, method inspired by jerry andrus' "surprise reverse" (andrus deals you in) \n ken krenzel \n jerry andrus
1990
close-up impact! Ken Krenzel, Jerry Andrus
Naturalized Brainwave
ungaffed, method inspired by Jerry Andrus' "Surprise Reverse" (Andrus Deals You In)
drop contrast \n only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer \n philip t. goldstein
1990
nycanotes Philip T. Goldstein
Drop Contrast
only red-backed card in blue-backed deck is found by spectator, red/blue double backer
die einsame rote \n one of twelve cards is selected, it's the only red card, with dice force \n pino pan \n christoph borer
1991
risque Pino Pan, Christoph Borer
Die einsame Rote
one of twelve cards is selected, it's the only red card, with dice force
plastic thought \n named card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag \n christoph borer \n cosmos \n christoph borer \n cosmos \n christoph borer \n cosmos \n christoph borer \n cosmos \n christoph borer
1991
magie Christoph Borer
Plastic Thought
named card is found to be the only card with different colored back, deck in plastic bag
power of suggestion \n three unknown red-backed card shuffled into blue deck, two cards chosen face up by spectators, another spectator takes deck in his pocket and removes one card, tabled face-up cards are red-backed, card in pocket is blue-backed but duplicate of remaining red-backed card \n carlhorst meier \n abracadabra \n tony binarelli \n power of suggestion variation \n alan shaxon
1992
power of suggestion Carlhorst Meier
Power of Suggestion
three unknown red-backed card shuffled into blue deck, two cards chosen face up by spectators, another spectator takes deck in his pocket and removes one card, tabled face-up cards are red-backed, card in pocket is blue-backed but duplicate of remaining red-backed card
not all psychological \n spectator stops at odd backed card \n edward marlo \n not all psychological \n edward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips Edward Marlo
riding the wave \n mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings \n scott robinson \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman
1993
the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson
Riding the Wave
mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings
color wave \n with different colored back \n steve beam \n scott robinson \n colorwave \n scott robinson \n steve beam
1993
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam, Scott Robinson
the falling prediction \n stopped card in one deck, prediction is odd-backed card in second deck, roughed svengali \n john riggs
1993
semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs
The Falling Prediction
stopped card in one deck, prediction is odd-backed card in second deck, roughed Svengali
gamma effect \n deck shown back and front, card named, it's the only card signed by performer on face and with odd back \n tony binarelli
1993
card file Tony Binarelli
Gamma Effect
deck shown back and front, card named, it's the only card signed by performer on face and with odd back
riding the wave \n mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck \n scott robinson \n riding the wave \n scott robinson
1993
magic with no entertainment value ii Scott Robinson
Riding the Wave
mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck
colorwave \n with different colored back \n scott robinson \n steve beam \n color wave \n steve beam \n scott robinson
1993
magic with no entertainment value ii Scott Robinson, Steve Beam
le noir vous va si bien... \n from a packet spectator changes the only card which has a different color, rumba count as a force \n jean-pierre vallarino
1993
rumba count Jean-Pierre Vallarino
Le Noir Vous Va Si Bien...
from a packet spectator changes the only card which has a different color, Rumba Count as a force
brainweave \n ungaffed handling of brainwave \n alex elmsley \n elmsley's ultra mental \n alex elmsley \n mental five \n dai vernon \n brainweave \n james swain \n alex elmsley \n brainweave \n alex elmsley \n brainwave \n román garcía \n trick play \n brian o'neill \n elmsley's brainweave \n harry riser
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
sacked notes \n multiple cards variation of "sacked", problem of having named card in paper back with odd back \n karl fulves \n sacked \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
Sacked Notes
multiple cards variation of "Sacked", problem of having named card in paper back with odd back
mindbreaker \n spectator choses card in blue-backed deck, rest changes to red cards, inverted brainwave \n gene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
MindBreaker
spectator choses card in blue-backed deck, rest changes to red cards, inverted Brainwave
red/blue mama fooler \n sticky tape \n michael close \n "red/blue mama fooler" in "magic" december 1991. \n red blue mama fooler \n michael close \n edward marlo
1994
a workers series sampler Michael Close
the brain wave \n ungaffed, hindu forcing odd-backed card \n robert parrish \n the new brain-wave deck \n george g. kaplan \n dai vernon
1995
great tricks revisited Robert Parrish
the un-marked deck \n selection made face-up (riffle force), it's the only obviously marked card on the back \n karrell fox
1995
much ado about something Karrell Fox
The Un-Marked Deck
selection made face-up (Riffle Force), it's the only obviously marked card on the back
happy birthday \n odd-backed card matches spectator's birthday card in date book \n simon aronson \n fate's datebook \n alex elmsley \n birthday backer \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Happy Birthday
odd-backed card matches spectator's birthday card in date book
brainwave problem \n deck spread face up, two cards named, deck spread face down, two cards are red-backed, they're the named one, posed as a problem \n john scarne
1995
underworld John Scarne
Brainwave Problem
deck spread face up, two cards named, deck spread face down, two cards are red-backed, they're the named one, posed as a problem
the probable outcome \n card from different deck put into cards, spectator names card when spread face-up, the card shows up again with different back, ungaffed \n john scarne \n doppelgänger location \n john scarne
1995
underworld John Scarne
The Probable Outcome
card from different deck put into cards, spectator names card when spread face-up, the card shows up again with different back, ungaffed
the honor system \n selection is only odd-backed card in the deck \n steve beam \n the terminator \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
the terminator \n spectator finds own card by dealing through and stops at only odd-backed card, two versions \n steve beam \n the honor system \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
The Terminator
spectator finds own card by dealing through and stops at only odd-backed card, two versions
the one you choose is the one we use \n card freely named, deck removed from pocket, it has one reversed odd-backed card - the named card, otherwise ungaffed \n edward marlo \n the new tops, aug. 1977
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
The One You Choose is the One We Use
card freely named, deck removed from pocket, it has one reversed odd-backed card - the named card, otherwise ungaffed
membrane \n spectator selects card with mark on back, mark on back is transfered onto card case \n paul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
Membrane
spectator selects card with mark on back, mark on back is transfered onto card case
red blue mama fooler \n sticky tape \n michael close \n edward marlo \n red/blue mama fooler \n michael close \n underside of the moon \n rajneesh madhok
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Edward Marlo
the invisible deck \n ungaffed, memorized deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Allan Ackerman
remotely possible \n spectator thinks of odd-backed card, ungaffed, psychological force \n karl fulves \n remote control \n theodore annemann \n riffle and think \n j. w. sarles
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Remotely Possible
spectator thinks of odd-backed card, ungaffed, psychological force
universal stranger \n known odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement \n karl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Universal Stranger
known odd-backed card placed in deck, open prediction procedure, other card found, odd-backed changed into this one, faro placement
department of corrections \n red-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red \n karl fulves \n "remote control" (annemann)
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Department of Corrections
red-backed card in blue-backed deck, spectator deals face-up and turns one card face-dwon, it's blue, rest changes to red
naming the stranger \n spectator cuts behind his back and turns pile over, first card is odd-backed and named one \n karl fulves
1996
13 prophets Karl Fulves
Naming The Stranger
spectator cuts behind his back and turns pile over, first card is odd-backed and named one
shake, shuffle, and twist \n invisible deck / triumph combo \n steve bedwell \n shake shuffle and twist \n steve bedwell
1996
the trapdoor — volume three Steve Bedwell
brainweave \n follow up with play it straight type effect \n james swain \n alex elmsley \n brainweave \n alex elmsley
1996
miracles with cards James Swain, Alex Elmsley
devil's date \n "two diary tricks"
card listed in diary is only odd-backed card in deck \n sam schwartz \n informant \n karl fulves
1996
underworld Sam Schwartz
Devil's Date
"Two Diary Tricks"
card listed in diary is only odd-backed card in deck
duo brainwave \n no rough/smooth \n nick trost \n "ultra brainwave deck" (patrick page, abracadabra, may 1982)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Duo Brainwave
no rough/smooth
Inspired by
"Ultra Brainwave Deck" (Patrick Page, Abracadabra, May 1982)
the inslow effect \n two cards selected, one is only odd-backed card and second card travels into card case
- the gaffed card
- easy inslow
- expert inslow (without gaffed card)
- alternative handling \n r. paul wilson \n inslow-a-scope \n r. paul wilson
1997
the inslow effect R. Paul Wilson
The Inslow Effect
two cards selected, one is only odd-backed card and second card travels into card case
shake shuffle and twist \n invisible deck / triumph combo \n steve bedwell \n shake, shuffle, and twist \n steve bedwell
1998 ca.
flexing and twisting Steve Bedwell
brute peace \n two decks, spectator names color and from one deck a card of this color is produced, repeated with suit and value, the resulting card is reversed in second deck \n doug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
Brute Peace
two decks, spectator names color and from one deck a card of this color is produced, repeated with suit and value, the resulting card is reversed in second deck