count your card! \n spectator counts down, uses this value to count down again, third time selection shows up \n theodore annemann \n card counted to \n edward marlo \n theodore annemann
1931
the book without a name Theodore Annemann
Count Your Card!
spectator counts down, uses this value to count down again, third time selection shows up
topsy turvy cards: (1) a card detective \n reversed card appears in deck, its value is used to count to selection \n ralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Topsy Turvy Cards: (1) A Card Detective
reversed card appears in deck, its value is used to count to selection
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
the card that finds itself \n reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection \n francis carlyle \n the card that finds itself \n frank simon
1936
card manipulations Francis Carlyle
The Card that Finds Itself
reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection
phenominal thought cards \n selection is found by sense of touch blindfolded, punch marked key card \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Phenominal Thought Cards
selection is found by sense of touch blindfolded, punch marked key card
the spotter cards \n card reverses itself and indicates position of selection, double facer \n u. f. grant
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks U. F. Grant
The Spotter Cards
card reverses itself and indicates position of selection, double facer
count your cards \n some cards are counted down and then selection is found, set-up \n unknown \n the dance master \n stephen tucker
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Count Your Cards
some cards are counted down and then selection is found, set-up
self working mystery \n spectator takes card and its value leads to previous selection, stripper deck \n william larsen
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
Self Working Mystery
spectator takes card and its value leads to previous selection, stripper deck
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
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
A Quaint Happening
two decks, spectator selects card from one, performer finds duplicate in other deck by counting down value of selection
the diving pasteboard \n one of four random cards is thought of, they're shuffled back, three-spot locator used to locate selection \n sam leo horowitz
1940
the jinx 101-151 Sam Leo Horowitz
The Diving Pasteboard
one of four random cards is thought of, they're shuffled back, Three-spot locator used to locate selection
six of spades count down \n one of seventeen cards thought of, six-spot stabbed reversed in deck by performer, it locates selection \n martin gardner
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck Martin Gardner
Six of Spades Count Down
one of seventeen cards thought of, Six-spot stabbed reversed in deck by performer, it locates selection
card counted to \n spectator counts down, uses this value to count down again, third time selection shows up, impromptu method for "count your card!" \n edward marlo \n theodore annemann \n count your card! \n theodore annemann
1941
early marlo Edward Marlo, Theodore Annemann
Card Counted To
spectator counts down, uses this value to count down again, third time selection shows up, impromptu method for "Count Your Card!"
diogenes' card \n a card helps finding two thought-of cards (card and their position remember-procedure) \n unknown
1941
more card manipulations
Unknown
Diogenes' Card
a card helps finding two thought-of cards (card and their position remember-procedure)
the mystic cut \n card cut to by spectator is used to count down to selection \n jean hugard \n frederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Mystic Cut
card cut to by spectator is used to count down to selection
future reverse \n spectator peeks at a card, indicator face up in deck, locates selection, six methods \n edward marlo
1945
future reverse Edward Marlo
Future Reverse
spectator peeks at a card, indicator face up in deck, locates selection, six methods
name your number \n one of six cards chosen, its number used to count to selection \n bert allerton \n a psychological discovery \n sam leo horowitz
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Bert Allerton
Name Your Number
one of six cards chosen, its number used to count to selection
four ace routine \n (a) four piles build by shuffling and being stopped by spectator, ace on top of each
(b) aces lost, number cards selected and their value used to count down to aces
(c) "cutting the aces" \n j. b. bobo
1947
watch this one! J. B. Bobo
Four Ace Routine
(a) four piles build by shuffling and being stopped by spectator, Ace on top of each
(b) Aces lost, number cards selected and their value used to count down to Aces
(c) "Cutting the Aces"
10-6-9-4 \n four values are counted to, aces found, inspired by stanley collins trick from "a conjuring melange" \n bert fenn \n neal elias \n quadruple prediction \n steve beam \n quadruple prediction \n steve beam
1948
show stoppers with cards Bert Fenn, Neal Elias
10-6-9-4
four values are counted to, aces found, inspired by Stanley Collins trick from "A Conjuring Melange"
magic in your own hands \n no. 29, spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number \n cliff green
1950
scarne on card tricks Cliff Green
Magic in Your Own Hands
No. 29, Spectator names a number between five and ten, card found at that number
strike three and out variation \n card found by counting down three times to apparently random values \n john r. boyko \n "strike three and out!" (bob longe, the invisible deck, 1948, p. 9) \n why am i here? \n dai vernon \n strike three and out variation \n john r. boyko \n rsc discovery \n mel bennett \n chip shot \n karl fulves
1950
the phoenix 201 — 250 John R. Boyko
Strike Three and Out Variation
card found by counting down three times to apparently random values
Inspired by
"Strike Three and Out!" (Bob Longe, The Invisible Deck, 1948, p. 9)
the magic four \n multiple out location with an openly reversed four-spot \n edward marlo \n the magic card \n edward marlo \n four options \n dai vernon
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
The Magic Four
multiple out location with an openly reversed Four-spot
magic total:<br>eight-two locator<br>ace-three-five locator<br>three-three-three loctaor \n using some cards to count down to thought-of card, multiple out counting procedure, three methods \n edward marlo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
a prediction supreme \n face-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted. essentially the trick that cannot be explained \n lu brent \n a location supreme \n lu brent \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent \n the trick that takes forever to explain \n darwin ortiz
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
A Prediction Supreme
Face-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted. Essentially The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
a location supreme \n same as a prediction supreme, but as a location instead of a prediction \n lu brent \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects Lu Brent
A Location Supreme
Same as A Prediction Supreme, but as a location instead of a prediction
uses of partial faro check - faro fooler #9 \n face-up card is sandwiched by two selections, or used to count to them \n edward marlo
1958
faro notes Edward Marlo
Uses of Partial Faro Check - Faro Fooler #9
face-up card is sandwiched by two selections, or used to count to them
fifteen card trick routine - 9 \n spectator remembers card and its position, card stabbed in deck, its value used to count down and find selection \n rolland hamblen \n charlie miller \n u. f. grant
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Rolland Hamblen, Charlie Miller, U. F. Grant
Fifteen Card Trick Routine - 9
spectator remembers card and its position, card stabbed in deck, its value used to count down and find selection
mathematical affinity \n two cards at thought of positions are found via locator cards \n harry lorayne \n the broken count \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Mathematical Affinity
two cards at thought of positions are found via locator cards
magnetic reversals \n two selections, mates of two other selections turn face up and previous selections are counted to \n ken krenzel \n seer \n stephen tucker
1962
close-up card magic Ken Krenzel
Magnetic Reversals
two selections, mates of two other selections turn face up and previous selections are counted to
numbered tilt \n "nineteenth effect", value of top card used to count to selection, top card is selection, sucker \n edward marlo
1962
tilt! Edward Marlo
Numbered Tilt
"Nineteenth Effect", value of top card used to count to selection, top card is selection, sucker
another stop trick \n from "annemann's $50 manuscript" (ca. 1932), with annotation
k to a set-up and countdown \n theodore annemann
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Theodore Annemann
Another Stop Trick
from "Annemann's $50 Manuscript" (ca. 1932), with annotation
K to A set-up and countdown
hidden countdown \n using ed marlo's incomplete faro control \n paul swinford \n hidden count-down \n dai vernon
1969
expert card mysteries Paul Swinford
example 11 \n selection from packet, shuffled, value of top card used to count down to selection, gray code and faro \n karl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
Example 11
selection from packet, shuffled, value of top card used to count down to selection, gray code and faro
marlo's psychedelic \n two methods "psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165 \n edward marlo \n psychedelic \n paul swinford
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Marlo's Psychedelic
two methods "Psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165
at the 17th \n in small packet two selections are located with an odd-backed joker that transforms in a three-spot, then four-spot, faro \n karl fulves
1970
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
At The 17th
in small packet two selections are located with an odd-backed joker that transforms in a three-spot, then four-spot, faro
pre-determined four \n four effects, magically reversed card is used to locate two selections (neighbors or by counting to them) \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
Pre-Determined Four
four effects, magically reversed card is used to locate two selections (neighbors or by counting to them)
the latest \n selection is found by counting down to value of freely chosen card from a bunch, small set-up \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
The Latest
selection is found by counting down to value of freely chosen card from a bunch, small set-up
a complex problem \n two cards turn over and are used to count down to three selections in two piles \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
A Complex Problem
two cards turn over and are used to count down to three selections in two piles
reversed selected locators \n four cards selected, two turn over and their value counts to other two selections \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
Reversed Selected Locators
four cards selected, two turn over and their value counts to other two selections
roll your own \n dice are rolled and number used to count down to the aces, last ace found via indicator card \n harry lorayne
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne
Roll Your Own
dice are rolled and number used to count down to the aces, last ace found via indicator card
18-31-35 farrow \n selection replaced reversed, two more face-up cards show up and are used to count to selection, faro \n bruce cervon
1971
expert card chicanery Bruce Cervon
18-31-35 Farrow
selection replaced reversed, two more face-up cards show up and are used to count to selection, faro
ten paces to the right \n selection ten cards away from face-up ten spot, faro (see page 8 for non-faro suggestion by j. stewart smith), see page 16 for correction \n roy walton \n marlo on the christ force \n edward marlo \n henry christ
1971
kabbala — volume 1 Roy Walton
Ten Paces to the Right
selection ten cards away from face-up Ten spot, faro (see page 8 for non-faro suggestion by J. Stewart Smith), see page 16 for correction
strange \n reversed ace of spades ends up next to selection, then changes back color \n peter alexis \n contrary cards \n ed thiele
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Peter Alexis
Strange
reversed Ace of Spades ends up next to selection, then changes back color
reversal track \n card reverses itself and its value is used to count to selection, match occurs along the way \n lin searles \n twice removed \n roy walton
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Lin Searles
Reversal Track
card reverses itself and its value is used to count to selection, match occurs along the way
prophet \n out-of-hand selection procedure, two handlings, second one with pseudo duplicate pairs \n lin searles
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Lin Searles
Prophet
out-of-hand selection procedure, two handlings, second one with pseudo duplicate pairs
countdown aces \n performer cuts to ace, two, three and four on top, counting down to the aces according to values, inspired by ed marlo routine \n lin searles \n the maze connection \n peter duffie \n effortless count-down \n peter duffie
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Lin Searles
Countdown Aces
performer cuts to Ace, Two, Three and Four on top, counting down to the Aces according to values, inspired by Ed Marlo routine
the cam under the faro spell \n quote: "it's the kind of effect bad enough to be used by the majority of faro fooler arounders." \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
The Cam Under The Faro Spell
quote: "It's the kind of effect bad enough to be used by the majority of Faro Fooler Arounders."
a letter from m. d. overholser \n four cards removed, those values counted down to, those are the aces \n m. d. overholser \n item #388 in daley's notebooks
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 M. D. Overholser
A Letter From M. D. Overholser
four cards removed, those values counted down to, those are the Aces
triple mate \n one removed and two thought-of cards found \n harry lorayne \n two minds and a mate \n simon aronson \n triathlon \n pit hartling
1976
the epitome location Harry Lorayne
count-down triumph \n wrong card used to count to selection \n frederick braue \n counting on triumph \n frederick braue \n stop perfecting triumph! \n simon aronson \n david solomon \n edward marlo \n deal-down triumph \n frederick braue \n flip-flop triumph \n jon racherbaumer \n nick trost
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Frederick Braue
the controlled cut \n no. 65, spectator cuts and this value is used to count down to selection, ace through king of hearts set-up, al baker credit given \n unknown \n lazy man's card trick \n jack miller \n al koran
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
The Controlled Cut
No. 65, spectator cuts and this value is used to count down to selection, Ace through King of Hearts set-up, Al Baker credit given
counting on triumph \n wrong card used to count to selection \n frederick braue \n count-down triumph \n frederick braue
1976
lecture notes 1 Frederick Braue
the two fold miracle \n spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Two Fold Miracle
spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there
stop perfecting triumph! \n first selection used to count down to second after triumph
- dave solomon handling \n simon aronson \n david solomon \n edward marlo \n the perfect stop trick \n edward marlo \n count-down triumph \n frederick braue \n imperfect triumph? \n ian land
1978
arch triumphs Simon Aronson, David Solomon, Edward Marlo
Stop Perfecting Triumph!
first selection used to count down to second after Triumph
touch any card \n reversed card changes into selection, value used to find other card, two methods \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch Ken Simmons
Touch Any Card
reversed card changes into selection, value used to find other card, two methods
imperfect triumph? \n another card ends up reversed and its value is used to count to selection, without stack \n ian land \n stop perfecting triumph! \n simon aronson \n david solomon \n edward marlo
1982
spell-binder Ian Land
Imperfect Triumph?
another card ends up reversed and its value is used to count to selection, without stack
a bonus item \n three selections, one turns over and its value is used to count to selections on either side \n edward marlo
1983
marlo's plus package Edward Marlo
A Bonus Item
three selections, one turns over and its value is used to count to selections on either side
bad estimate \n performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies \n paul harris \n bad estimate \n paul harris
1983
a close-up kinda guy Paul Harris
Bad Estimate
performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies
mystery of the 7 suspects \n sandwich cards surround seven cards, down-under-deal to arrive at card, its value is counted down in rest of deck to find selection, faro \n richard vollmer \n christian scherer \n surprising the seven suspects \n edward marlo \n randy wakeman \n vollmer variant \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n search for the seven suspects \n gary plants
1983
the mendoza portfolio no. 1 Richard Vollmer, Christian Scherer
Mystery of the 7 Suspects
sandwich cards surround seven cards, down-under-deal to arrive at card, its value is counted down in rest of deck to find selection, faro
the card that finds itself \n reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection \n frank simon \n the card that finds itself \n francis carlyle
1983
versatile card magic Frank Simon
The Card that Finds Itself
reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection
you shuffle as i shuffle \n card remembered in upper half, another reversed in lower half, both halves shuffled by performer and spectator, then both halves riffled together, the reversed card's value indicates position of selection \n frank simon
1983
versatile card magic Frank Simon
You Shuffle as I Shuffle
card remembered in upper half, another reversed in lower half, both halves shuffled by performer and spectator, then both halves riffled together, the reversed card's value indicates position of selection
jacks down under \n off-beat sandwich effect, faro \n richard vollmer \n christian scherer
1984
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Richard Vollmer, Christian Scherer
the dance master \n first card found by fancy cut, second card found by counting down value of first selection + other random cards \n stephen tucker \n count your cards \n unknown
1984
the card-mad-gic of stephen tucker Stephen Tucker
The dance master
First card found by fancy cut, second card found by counting down value of first selection + other random cards
puzzler \n two indicator cards \n steve beam \n numerical discovery \n warren wiersbe \n puzzler \n steve beam
1984
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
deck-ing hofzinser \n aces turn up in center except one which is no selection, value used to count to missing ace \n jon racherbaumer \n mum, sep. 1977 \n criss cross triumph \n jean faré
1984
at the table Jon Racherbaumer
Deck-ing Hofzinser
Aces turn up in center except one which is no selection, value used to count to missing Ace
middle-guage spread \n card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n divining deck \n unknown \n middle guage spread \n steve beam \n middle guage spread \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #8 \n steve beam \n middle gauge spread ii \n steve beam
1985
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Middle-Guage Spread
card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
double prophecy \n two cards stabbed in the deck, value is used two find two selections, see p. 160 for corrections \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #8 \n steve beam
1985
the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam
Double Prophecy
two cards stabbed in the deck, value is used two find two selections, see p. 160 for corrections
four options \n multiple out location with an openly reversed four-spot \n dai vernon \n the magic four \n edward marlo
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon
Four Options
multiple out location with an openly reversed Four-spot
why am i here? \n card found by counting down three times to apparently random values \n dai vernon \n "counter cards" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964, p. 174) \n "strike three and out!" (bob longe, the invisible deck, 1948, p. 9) \n strike three and out variation \n john r. boyko \n impossible countdown \n larry jennings \n follow down \n unknown \n devious \n karl fulves \n dai vernon \n a card is found \n dai vernon \n strike three and out! \n bob longe \n the real difference \n tony bartolotta \n "this is why i am here" \n gary plants
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon
Why am I Here?
card found by counting down three times to apparently random values
Related to
"Counter Cards" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964, p. 174)
"Strike Three and Out!" (Bob Longe, The Invisible Deck, 1948, p. 9)
four-way prophet \n no. 59, one of four cards forced, some face-up cards added together to arrive at same card in another deck \n karl fulves
1988
self-working handkerchief magic Karl Fulves
Four-Way Prophet
No. 59, one of four cards forced, some face-up cards added together to arrive at same card in another deck
incomplete double disclosure \n two cards selected, one turns over and it's next to other card or it is found with it \n edward marlo
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
Incomplete Double Disclosure
two cards selected, one turns over and it's next to other card or it is found with it
fourth and one \n selection lost, top card turned up, 4s, four cards counted down, 4s again and original 4s is selection \n j. w. sarles
1989
prototype J. W. Sarles
Fourth And One
selection lost, top card turned up, 4S, four cards counted down, 4S again and original 4S is selection
twos much \n selection lost, indicator two-spot turned up, but selection under eight cards, other three twos under original two \n j. w. sarles \n karl fulves
1989
prototype J. W. Sarles, Karl Fulves
Twos Much
selection lost, indicator Two-spot turned up, but selection under eight cards, other three Twos under original Two
randall flag \n calculation with three cards used to count to selection \n r. paul wilson \n twisting the plot \n larry jennings \n the plot thickens \n roy walton \n randall flagg \n r. paul wilson
1991
profile R. Paul Wilson
Randall Flag
calculation with three cards used to count to selection
jarrow's indicator \n indicator card leads to selection, ace through ten set-up, kruskal-type counting \n emil jarrow \n the perfect stop trick \n edward marlo
1992
the fred braue notebooks Emil Jarrow
Jarrow's Indicator
indicator card leads to selection, Ace through Ten set-up, Kruskal-type counting
variation "or savings" \n two cards found by using the value and spelling the name of the performer's lucky card (seven of diamonds) \n peter duffie \n self portrait \n gavin ross \n bilocation \n peter duffie
1992
profile Peter Duffie
Variation "or Savings"
two cards found by using the value and spelling the name of the performer's lucky card (Seven of Diamonds)
失敗は成功のもと \n (failure is a stepping-stone to success) five-spot found reversed in deck, count down to find selected card \n unknown
1993
larry jennings's card technique
Unknown
失敗は成功のもと
(Failure is a stepping-stone to success) Five-spot found reversed in deck, count down to find selected card
a kick out of it \n christ force, six-spot cut to, counting down to selection, the five counted cards are a royal flush \n aldo colombini
1993
card file Aldo Colombini
A Kick Out Of It
Christ force, Six-spot cut to, counting down to selection, the five counted cards are a Royal Flush
devious \n \n karl fulves \n dai vernon \n why am i here? \n dai vernon \n riffle shuffle transfer \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves, Dai Vernon
the zodiac card \n card placed reversed in deck, its value counted from this position leads to selection \n gene maze \n card at any small number \n laurie ireland \n taurean misfit \n r. paul wilson
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
The Zodiac Card
card placed reversed in deck, its value counted from this position leads to selection
miss-matched \n two cards stopped at, they're not mates, but mates are found when dealing twice to their added value \n gene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
Miss-Matched
two cards stopped at, they're not mates, but mates are found when dealing twice to their added value
mirror image \n indicator card is counted down to from both sides of faced deck, mates, center deal \n gene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze
Mirror Image
indicator card is counted down to from both sides of faced deck, mates, center deal
magic teaching \n card selected, down under deal with a packet, last card used to count to selection, every other card ace through king \n mitsunobu matsuyama
1994
verbatim Mitsunobu Matsuyama
Magic Teaching
card selected, down under deal with a packet, last card used to count to selection, every other card Ace through King
coincido \n no. 22, card remembered at total of cut-off packet, values used to find selection \n larry jennings \n lj's prophet \n larry jennings
1995
self-working close-up card magic Larry Jennings
Coincido
No. 22, card remembered at total of cut-off packet, values used to find selection
middle guage spread \n card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n divining deck \n unknown \n middle-guage spread \n steve beam
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
Middle Guage Spread
card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
the long and winding trick \n aces lost, four indifferent cards found, their values used to count down to four cards, they are the kings, aces found on other side of counted packets \n aaron fisher \n jack birnman \n the long and winding trick \n aaron fisher \n jack birnman
1995
the sleight album Aaron Fisher, Jack Birnman
The Long and Winding Trick
Aces lost, four indifferent cards found, their values used to count down to four cards, they are the Kings, Aces found on other side of counted packets
prediction without doubts variation \n no. 5
spectator stops performer's deal, value used to count to selection, no set-up \n edward marlo \n "prediction without doubts" (bill simon, nov. 1954)
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Prediction without Doubts Variation
No. 5
spectator stops performer's deal, value used to count to selection, no set-up
Inspired by
"Prediction without Doubts" (Bill Simon, Nov. 1954)
taurean misfit \n card used to count to selection, original spot card changes to selection \n r. paul wilson \n the zodiac card \n gene maze
1995
chaos theories R. Paul Wilson
Taurean Misfit
card used to count to selection, original spot card changes to selection
randall flagg \n calculation with three cards used to count to selection \n r. paul wilson \n randall flag \n r. paul wilson
1995
chaos theories R. Paul Wilson
Randall Flagg
calculation with three cards used to count to selection
middle guage spread \n card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n middle-guage spread \n steve beam
1995
vienna notes Steve Beam
Middle Guage Spread
card spread on the table two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
stop sign \n cards turned up until previously named card is reached, its value counted down to find spectator's selection \n karl fulves
1996
blocking off Karl Fulves
Stop Sign
cards turned up until previously named card is reached, its value counted down to find spectator's selection
breathing heavy \n selection under table, spectator reverses card anywhere, it is used to count to selection \n blair bowling \n "the serendipity deck" (david regal, magic manuscript vol. 7 no. 3)
1996
facsimile Blair Bowling
Breathing Heavy
selection under table, spectator reverses card anywhere, it is used to count to selection
diploid \n two piles, two cards cut to in one half are used to count to selections in other half \n peter duffie \n a psychological discovery \n sam leo horowitz \n coversion \n peter duffie
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Diploid
two piles, two cards cut to in one half are used to count to selections in other half
forced entry \n two halves, one half shuffled and a card chosen and another one reversed, faroed together and cards next to reversed card give position of first selection, 13/14 stack \n peter duffie
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
Forced Entry
two halves, one half shuffled and a card chosen and another one reversed, faroed together and cards next to reversed card give position of first selection, 13/14 stack
strike three and out! \n card found by counting down two times to apparently random values, reprinted from "the invisible deck" \n bob longe \n the invisible deck, bob longe, 1948 \n why am i here? \n dai vernon \n informant \n karl fulves
1997
the fine print Bob Longe
Strike Three and Out!
card found by counting down two times to apparently random values, reprinted from "The Invisible Deck"
strike three and out variation \n card found by counting down three times to apparently random values \n john r. boyko \n strike three and out variation \n john r. boyko
1997
the fine print John R. Boyko
Strike Three and Out Variation
card found by counting down three times to apparently random values
face-up count ii \n faro shuffle \n larry jennings \n bruce cervon \n face-up count handling \n bruce cervon \n larry jennings
1998
hard-boiled mysteries Larry Jennings, Bruce Cervon
bilocation \n two cards found by using the value and spelling the name of the performer's lucky card (seven of diamonds) \n peter duffie \n variation "or savings" \n peter duffie
1998
deck direct Peter Duffie
Bilocation
two cards found by using the value and spelling the name of the performer's lucky card (Seven of Diamonds)
soft touch \n three-spot shows up reversed in deck, counted down three cards to selection \n tony bartolotta \n phantom transpo \n karl fulves
1999
the fine print Tony Bartolotta
Soft Touch
Three-spot shows up reversed in deck, counted down three cards to selection
millennium count down \n some dealing and cutting with packets, selection located with value of top card of a packet \n peter duffie
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Millennium Count Down
some dealing and cutting with packets, selection located with value of top card of a packet
hand picked \n five poker hands dealt, a card chosen, all gathered, two cards produced and their value used to count to selection \n peter duffie \n tom sellers item
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Hand Picked
five poker hands dealt, a card chosen, all gathered, two cards produced and their value used to count to selection
lucky seven \n no. 4, reversed seven spot used to locate selection \n roy walton \n lucky seven \n roy walton
2001
new self-working card tricks Roy Walton
Lucky Seven
No. 4, reversed Seven spot used to locate selection
triple enigma \n no. 36, pair of invisible dice used to select card, card found and card with dice sum turns up, ace to nine set-up \n karl fulves \n tony bartolotta \n "dice will tell" (oscar weigle, scarne on card tricks)
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Tony Bartolotta
Triple Enigma
No. 36, pair of invisible dice used to select card, card found and card with dice sum turns up, Ace to Nine set-up
Inspired by
"Dice Will Tell" (Oscar Weigle, Scarne on Card Tricks)
would i lie? \n no. 43, three piles, card in center one remembered, cards taken from outer two piles in any combination, values added to count down to selection, no-shuffle gilbreath \n karl fulves
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Would I Lie?
No. 43, three piles, card in center one remembered, cards taken from outer two piles in any combination, values added to count down to selection, no-shuffle Gilbreath
doublocation \n locating two selection with randomly selected indicator cards, impro \n harry lorayne \n any four of a kind \n harry lorayne \n triplocation \n harry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Doublocation
locating two selection with randomly selected indicator cards, impro
three kings \n one of four cards is chosen and use to count down and find a selection (king), the other three change into the missing kings \n aaron fisher \n take five \n allan hagen
2002
the paper engine Aaron Fisher
Three Kings
one of four cards is chosen and use to count down and find a selection (king), the other three change into the missing kings
the long and winding trick \n aces lost, four indifferent cards found, their values used to count down to four cards, they are the kings, aces found on other side of counted packets \n aaron fisher \n jack birnman \n the long and winding trick \n aaron fisher \n jack birnman
2002
the paper engine Aaron Fisher, Jack Birnman
The Long and Winding Trick
Aces lost, four indifferent cards found, their values used to count down to four cards, they are the Kings, Aces found on other side of counted packets
semiquaver \n spectator counts cards, down-under-deal, final card used to count to prediction, sixteen-card principle, with variation by karl fulves \n michael demarco \n a double prediction \n alex elmsley
2002
latter day secrets Michael DeMarco
Semiquaver
spectator counts cards, down-under-deal, final card used to count to prediction, sixteen-card principle, with variation by Karl Fulves
double-decker \n two decks, one card chosen, two cards from other deck used to count down to it, 13-14 force stack \n jack avis \n lewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Double-decker
two decks, one card chosen, two cards from other deck used to count down to it, 13-14 force stack
countdown stop \n daley notebooks, vernon's automatic mento stop trick, value is used to find selection \n dai vernon \n roberto giobbi
2003
card college — volume 5 Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi
Countdown Stop
Daley Notebooks, Vernon's Automatic Mento Stop Trick, value is used to find selection
insured prediction \n predicted by two cards and found by their values \n bruce cervon \n richard vollmer \n jon racherbaumer
2003
card college — volume 5 Bruce Cervon, Richard Vollmer, Jon Racherbaumer
the real difference \n spectator removes two cards and selects a card, two differences of card values calculated to count down to selection \n tony bartolotta \n why am i here? \n dai vernon \n random access \n karl fulves
2003
off the books Tony Bartolotta
The Real Difference
spectator removes two cards and selects a card, two differences of card values calculated to count down to selection
faith counter \n wrong card cut to, its value counted down to find selection which is reversed \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "the fair count" (paul rosini's magical gems) \n magical seven \n edward marlo
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Faith Counter
wrong card cut to, its value counted down to find selection which is reversed
gb center countdown \n card found face-up when counting down value of another card \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
GB Center Countdown
card found face-up when counting down value of another card
sequencer \n spectator produces ace through four of spades, used to count down to selection \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Sequencer
spectator produces Ace through Four of Spades, used to count down to selection
just a little off the top, please - bonus effect \n with location of second selection \n max maven \n just a little off the top, please \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Max Maven
bouncer \n card jumps out of rubber banded deck, another is reversed and leads to second selection, four aces show up \n karl fulves
2004
under tension Karl Fulves
Bouncer
card jumps out of rubber banded deck, another is reversed and leads to second selection, four Aces show up
combined forces \n two selections lost, a five used to stab next to one selection by spectator, then five cards down is the second selection reversed, using bmt and henry christ force \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n magical seven \n edward marlo
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Combined Forces
two selections lost, a Five used to stab next to one selection by spectator, then five cards down is the second selection reversed, using BMT and Henry Christ Force
leo-ben stop trick \n value of card stopped used to count to selection, "perfect stop trick" \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2004
diamonds from coal Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Leo-Ben Stop Trick
value of card stopped used to count to selection, "perfect stop trick"
hip pocket prediction \n value of prediction card chosen by spectator indicates position of selection \n larry jennings
2005
up in smoke Larry Jennings
Hip Pocket Prediction
value of prediction card chosen by spectator indicates position of selection
the inserted card control with countdown \n spectator pushes card flush, performer pushes reversed five in deck and selection is five cards down \n harry riser \n mum, nov. 2001
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
The Inserted Card Control with Countdown
spectator pushes card flush, performer pushes reversed Five in deck and selection is five cards down
penelopizing \n spectator cuts to a card and loses it, a previously removed card's value is used to count to selection, penelope, faro \n harry riser \n mum, dec. 1994
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
Penelopizing
spectator cuts to a card and loses it, a previously removed card's value is used to count to selection, penelope, faro
count \n value of two face-up cards on table used to count to selection, faros \n harry riser \n mum, may 1998, oct. 2004
2006
secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser
Count
value of two face-up cards on table used to count to selection, faros
the tabled reverse - again \n spectator names number up to ten, that value reverses itself in deck and is used to count to selection \n jack avis
2006
rara avis Jack Avis
The Tabled Reverse - Again
spectator names number up to ten, that value reverses itself in deck and is used to count to selection
face up count \n card found by counting face up indicator card, incomplete faro control \n bruce cervon
2007
bruce cervon's castle notebooks — volume 1 Bruce Cervon
Face Up Count
card found by counting face up indicator card, incomplete faro control
face-up count handling \n \n bruce cervon \n larry jennings \n face-up count ii \n larry jennings \n bruce cervon
2007
bruce cervon's castle notebooks — volume 1 Bruce Cervon, Larry Jennings
army card trick \n two-phase routine in which a peeked-at card is counted to from an odd-backed indicator card, faro \n david solomon
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Army Card Trick
two-phase routine in which a peeked-at card is counted to from an odd-backed indicator card, faro
a prophetic card discovery \n deck separated in red and black, one half cut, top two values added and counted down in other half to arrive at prediction \n t. page wright \n the sphinx, may 1924 \n prophesied discovery \n william larsen
2008
prolix T. Page Wright
A Prophetic Card Discovery
deck separated in red and black, one half cut, top two values added and counted down in other half to arrive at prediction
divining palm \n nine cards in a row, spectator touches three consecutive cards, those are added and used to count down to selection in deck \n dr. jacob daley \n "synonymental" (ed mellon)
2009
prolix Dr. Jacob Daley
Divining Palm
nine cards in a row, spectator touches three consecutive cards, those are added and used to count down to selection in deck
on impulse \n spectator should cut anywhere, look at bottom card and name any card of same color but different suit, both values counted down from rest lead to selection \n karl fulves
2012
prolix Karl Fulves
On Impulse
spectator should cut anywhere, look at bottom card and name any card of same color but different suit, both values counted down from rest lead to selection
vic (vernon-inspired countdown) \n card fairly chosen and replaced, later counted down to \n steven hamilton \n on the corner-short \n dai vernon
2013
the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton
VIC (Vernon-inspired Countdown)
card fairly chosen and replaced, later counted down to
indicated replacements \n ace to three inserted by spectator, ace is one card away from first selection, two is two cards away, ... \n harapan ong \n third degree \n philip t. goldstein \n three degrees of separation \n harapan ong
2014
close culls Harapan Ong
Indicated Replacements
Ace to Three inserted by spectator, Ace is one card away from first selection, Two is two cards away, ...
trisectarian \n two cards found, one by counting down value of other card \n max maven \n trisectarian \n philip t. goldstein
2016
session notes Max Maven
Trisectarian
two cards found, one by counting down value of other card
the right kind of wrong \n four values cut to in one deck are used to count down to named four-of-a-kind in second deck \n pit hartling
2016
in order to amaze Pit Hartling
The Right Kind of Wrong
four values cut to in one deck are used to count down to named four-of-a-kind in second deck
another stop trick.. really? \n spectator stops at card, its value is used to count down to selection, no set-up \n joseph barry
2016
operandi Joseph Barry
Another Stop Trick.. Really?
spectator stops at card, its value is used to count down to selection, no set-up
group effort \n card named, spectators touch cards which are reversed and added up, at the total is found the named card when counted down in the deck \n gary plants
2017
operandi Gary Plants
Group Effort
card named, spectators touch cards which are reversed and added up, at the total is found the named card when counted down in the deck
"this is why i am here" \n replacing glimpse after spectator's shuffle with set-up and shuffle strategy \n gary plants \n a cy endfield location \n cy endfield \n fred robinson \n why am i here? \n dai vernon
2017
operandi Gary Plants
"This is Why I am Here"
replacing glimpse after spectator's shuffle with set-up and shuffle strategy
the whispering queen \n queen tossed in deck, value of card there is used to count to selection, ace to ten set-up \n johnny thompson \n jeff busby
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson, Jeff Busby
The Whispering Queen
queen tossed in deck, value of card there is used to count to selection, Ace to Ten set-up
faro pharaoh \n apparently ace placed next to another card as indicated by that card's value with a faro, other aces found
i. basic handling
ii. advanced handling \n harapan ong
2018
principia Harapan Ong
Faro Pharaoh
apparently Ace placed next to another card as indicated by that card's value with a faro, other Aces found
I. Basic handling
II. Advanced handling
inverted rising card \n incomplete faro shuffle, deck but in case and shaken, all cards drop down except selection, using double faro
- a slicker method
- alternate ending (remaining card is not selection but indicates it) \n ryan murray \n ace production \n ryan murray
2018
curious weaving Ryan Murray
Inverted Rising Card
incomplete faro shuffle, deck but in case and shaken, all cards drop down except selection, using Double Faro
A Slicker Method
Alternate Ending (remaining card is not selection but indicates it)
middle gauge spread ii \n cards spread on the table, two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection \n steve beam \n middle-guage spread \n steve beam
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
Middle Gauge Spread II
cards spread on the table, two cards turned over and value is used to count in the spread, both end on same card which turns out to be selection
a series of fortunate events \n two cards are placed face up into the deck to find selections, numbers between matches added values and eventually cards are located \n steve beam
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam
A Series of Fortunate Events
two cards are placed face up into the deck to find selections, numbers between matches added values and eventually cards are located
triplocation \n locating three selection with randomly selected indicator cards, impro \n harry lorayne \n any four of a kind \n harry lorayne \n doublocation \n harry lorayne
2018
and finally! Harry Lorayne
Triplocation
locating three selection with randomly selected indicator cards, impro
going both ways \n triumph routine, nine of hearts is revealed which is then used to find all four aces \n harapan ong
2019
a stack to forget Harapan Ong
Going Both Ways
Triumph routine, Nine of Hearts is revealed which is then used to find all four Aces