tour du piquet incompréhensible, nouvellement perfectionné. \n performer always has best five cards from chosen suit, spectator deals several hands, inspired by a routine in guyot \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée Henri Decremps
Tour du Piquet incompréhensible, nouvellement perfectionné.
performer always has best five cards from chosen suit, spectator deals several hands, inspired by a routine in Guyot
the whist trick. improved method. \n "to deal yourself all the trumps, the three other players holding the usual mixed hands" \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
The Whist Trick. Improved Method.
"To deal yourself all the Trumps, the three other Players holding the usual mixed Hands"
the charlier "dial" \n stack system with rules to calculate positions and the number of pips in a cut-off pile \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
The Charlier "Dial"
stack system with rules to calculate positions and the number of pips in a cut-off pile
the "alternate card" trick \n cards coming out in order via down-under-deal, thirteen-card and 32-card version \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The "Alternate Card" Trick
cards coming out in order via down-under-deal, thirteen-card and 32-card version
the whist trick \n dealing four hands, one contains winning suit and others are either mixed or also sorted in suits \n unknown
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Whist Trick
dealing four hands, one contains winning suit and others are either mixed or also sorted in suits
das mathematische mischen \n deck shuffled by a (real) controlled charlier shuffle type procedure, with tables how the order changes, 32 or 52 cards \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das mathematische Mischen
deck shuffled by a (real) controlled Charlier Shuffle type procedure, with tables how the order changes, 32 or 52 cards
das mathematische mischen - 4. \n fourth application, deck "shuffled" two times, then card at any position named \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Das mathematische Mischen - 4.
fourth application, deck "shuffled" two times, then card at any position named
on memorized deck & applying controlled shuffle \n using the controlled shuffle to set-up for "die künstliche reihenfolge" \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n die künstliche reihenfolge \n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
On Memorized Deck & Applying Controlled Shuffle
using the controlled shuffle to set-up for "Die künstliche Reihenfolge"
the spirit envelope \n three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
The Spirit Envelope
three selections, slip of paper with their names appears in previously empty envelope
to tell the card at which any members of the audience may cut a pack \n people cut off small piles, bottom cards divined, stack \n l. graham lewis
1902
the modern conjurer L. Graham Lewis
To Tell the Card at which any Members of the Audience May Cut a Pack
people cut off small piles, bottom cards divined, stack
fourth method \n spectator peeks at a card in his own hands and it is found, estimation and stack, "the bungling and unobserving performer will meet his waterloo in this experiment" \n t. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic T. Nelson Downs
Fourth Method
spectator peeks at a card in his own hands and it is found, estimation and stack, "the bungling and unobserving performer will meet his Waterloo in this experiment"
coluria \n no. 25, thirty-two-deck of cards is cut and dealt into six piles, two remaining cards pocketed, colors of top cards code bottom cards and cards in pocket, done out-of-room \n charles t. jordan \n the magic of de bruijn sequences \n persi diaconis \n ron graham
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Coluria
No. 25, thirty-two-deck of cards is cut and dealt into six piles, two remaining cards pocketed, colors of top cards code bottom cards and cards in pocket, done out-of-room
satan's trance \n no. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope \n charles t. jordan \n the up-down system \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Satan's Trance
No. 26, four cards removed from thirty-two-card deck and put in envelope, lights out, when lights are back on the names of cards are written on envelope
the card and number system \n no. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Card and Number System
No. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted
transcendental vision \n no. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?" \n charles t. jordan \n transcendental vision \n charles t. jordan
1920
ten new prepared card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
No. 10, stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
the discard trick \n two cards chosen by fair cuts, spectator deals into piles and left-over cards are keys for selections \n charles t. jordan \n "exact location" (juan tamariz, mnemonica)
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Discard Trick
two cards chosen by fair cuts, spectator deals into piles and left-over cards are keys for selections
recycling by dealing \n dealing deck in seven piles, then six, then eight, then seven piles restores order \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Recycling by Dealing
dealing deck in seven piles, then six, then eight, then seven piles restores order
the mysterious detective \n three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Mysterious Detective
three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once
arrangement of the cards \n stack in which the cards above and below any card indicate the selection by value and suit, for forty-eight cards \n victor farelli \n "card control" (bagshawe, marketed 1928)
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
Arrangement of the Cards
stack in which the cards above and below any card indicate the selection by value and suit, for forty-eight cards
a strange coincidence \n card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value \n victor farelli \n controlled coincidence \n victor farelli \n controlled coincidence \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
A Strange Coincidence
card freely chosen with knife stab, then position chosen and card above and below knife denote earlier selection with suit and value
the reversal \n card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed \n victor farelli
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Reversal
card chosen with knife stab, another card pocketed, for both cards, two cards are found that denote value and suit, one of the pairs reversed
the marvellous discovery \n card removed from pack while performer is not looking, yet he quickly finds two cards that denote the selection by value and suit without looking at the faces
- first method
- second method ("shades")
- third method (difference in design) \n victor farelli \n an alternate detection \n theodore annemann
1931
controlled coincidence Victor Farelli
The Marvellous Discovery
card removed from pack while performer is not looking, yet he quickly finds two cards that denote the selection by value and suit without looking at the faces
the two person location \n two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked \n theodore annemann \n two person location \n theodore annemann \n the knockout \n clayton brown \n tricks i like - 1. \n al baker
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
The Two Person Location
two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked
the last of the think stop tricks \n two cards, think stop by selecting number between one and ten, duplicates \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
The Last of the Think Stop Tricks
two cards, think stop by selecting number between one and ten, duplicates
a 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 solution of "something to work on" \n stacked deck, two chains, solution \n charles nyquist \n something to work on \n vincent dalban
1935
the jinx 1-50 Charles Nyquist
tricks with assistant as the medium \n two methods, medium divines cards or finds selections, culling key cards together \n unknown
1935
mental magic with cards
Unknown
Tricks with Assistant as the Medium
two methods, medium divines cards or finds selections, culling key cards together
the master mind \n two decks, three cards are predicted \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1935
complete one man mental and psychic routine Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
a version of the al baker three billet trick \n three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck \n theodore annemann \n al baker
1936
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann, Al Baker
A Version of the Al Baker Three Billet Trick
three cards that are selected (one thought-of) and written on a billet are divined, stacked deck
cards in the cases \n fair selection is found in second deck, set-up \n john braun \n theodore annemann
1936
the jinx 1-50 John Braun, Theodore Annemann
transcendental vision \n stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?" \n charles t. jordan \n transcendental vision \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Transcendental Vision
stacked, one-way backs, "do you see a card of the same value in this pile?"
long distance mindreading \n stacked deck mailed to friend with selection procedure, crib sheet at home \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Long Distance Mindreading
stacked deck mailed to friend with selection procedure, crib sheet at home
sensational card mystery \n spectators cut off piles and remember bottom card, all divined, full stack (here new deck order) \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Sensational Card Mystery
spectators cut off piles and remember bottom card, all divined, full stack (here new deck order)
mysterious detective \n three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Mysterious Detective
three spectators pocket cards, performer names them, stack that can be riffle shuffled once
fate and the joker \n card selected by stabbing joker, card named, stacked deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Fate and the Joker
card selected by stabbing joker, card named, stacked deck
psycholia \n cards are chosen in different room and order is read aloud, card divined, secret second stacked deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Psycholia
cards are chosen in different room and order is read aloud, card divined, secret second stacked deck
the wizard's dream \n free selection in riffle shuffled deck is found, full stack \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
The Wizard's Dream
free selection in riffle shuffled deck is found, full stack
two person location \n two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked \n theodore annemann \n the two person location \n theodore annemann \n the knockout \n clayton brown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Two Person Location
two bottom cards code two selections to assistant in other room, stacked
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
seeing with the finger tips \n - no. 1 lip reading test
- no. 2 here's your card
- no. 3 the master's touch
three phases with stacked deck \n howard albright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
perfect card divination \n free thought of card, stacked, "has one of these the same value?" \n howard albright \n just thinking \n jim steinmeyer
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
Perfect Card Divination
free thought of card, stacked, "has one of these the same value?"
unique telephone test \n phone number and name of person are divined and respective cards with values found \n howard albright
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Howard Albright
Unique Telephone Test
phone number and name of person are divined and respective cards with values found
out of sight \n card chosen behind back from stacked deck, key card palmed and glimpsed \n william larsen
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks William Larsen
Out of Sight
card chosen behind back from stacked deck, key card palmed and glimpsed
divino \n various coincidences with mates, see also hundred-cards-deck version in reference \n charles t. jordan \n divino \n charles t. jordan \n double divino \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Divino
various coincidences with mates, see also hundred-cards-deck version in reference
the knockout \n bottom cards code selections to assistant in other room, stacked \n clayton brown \n the two person location \n theodore annemann \n two person location \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Clayton Brown
The Knockout
bottom cards code selections to assistant in other room, stacked
cards and pockets \n number of cut off cards is divined, deck in pocket, any named card instantly produced \n arthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Cards and Pockets
number of cut off cards is divined, deck in pocket, any named card instantly produced
positions unknown \n named cards are produced and deck separated into colors, stacked stripper deck \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Positions Unknown
named cards are produced and deck separated into colors, stacked stripper deck
wizard's whist \n with and without stack \n louis nikola \n wizard's whist \n louis nikola \n wizard's whist \n louis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
mind or muscle \n two cards located in spread, third card named, stacked deck and forcing deck \n theodore annemann
1937
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Mind or Muscle
two cards located in spread, third card named, stacked deck and forcing deck
name your favorite \n any card named, after riffle shuffle spectator goes through cards and performer stops him at named card \n robert parrish
1939
do that again! Robert Parrish
Name Your Favorite
any card named, after riffle shuffle spectator goes through cards and performer stops him at named card
universal card-incidence \n two decks, card thought of, performer and spectator each shuffle and deal cards out in certain patters, then the thought-of card is in same position in both deck \n stephen simpson
1940
the jinx 51-100 Stephen Simpson
Universal Card-Incidence
two decks, card thought of, performer and spectator each shuffle and deal cards out in certain patters, then the thought-of card is in same position in both deck
copy cat! \n one si stebbins, the other brainwave/invisible deck \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr. \n do as i did \n darwin ortiz
1940
the jinx 101-151 Verne Chesbro, James G. Thompson Jr.
Copy Cat!
one Si Stebbins, the other brainwave/invisible deck
the card knows \n three cards chosen and one pocketed, the other shuffled back, card with cat picture shown which whispers card in pocket and divines other two cards, stacked deck \n hen fetsch
1941
the jinx 101-151 Hen Fetsch
The Card Knows
three cards chosen and one pocketed, the other shuffled back, card with cat picture shown which whispers card in pocket and divines other two cards, stacked deck
card voice \n three spectators pocket cards, a snoopy card tells them to performer, based on jordan's "the sagacious joker" \n theodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Theodore Annemann
Card Voice
three spectators pocket cards, a snoopy card tells them to performer, based on Jordan's "The Sagacious Joker"
chance! thought! coincidence! \n with three different colored cardboards, one taken, one thought off and one stopped at by coincidence \n bruce elliott \n walter b. gibson
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Bruce Elliott, Walter B. Gibson
Chance! Thought! Coincidence!
with three different colored cardboards, one taken, one thought off and one stopped at by coincidence
past present and future \n card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers \n hen fetsch
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Hen Fetsch
Past Present and Future
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers
free force \n forcing fourteen or fifteen with playing cards, see reference for correction \n ronald b. edwards \n the back room \n bruce elliott
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Ronald B. Edwards
Free Force
forcing fourteen or fifteen with playing cards, see reference for correction
bi-mentalism \n card is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
1. stack and nail writer
2. svengali \n ronald b. edwards
1945
my best Ronald B. Edwards
Bi-Mentalism
card is pushed in a deck, named card is found next to it, two versions:
1. Stack and nail writer
2. Svengali
future hue \n card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted board with three different colors \n hen fetsch \n predictor \n stylesmith
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Hen Fetsch
Future Hue
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted board with three different colors
past present and future \n card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers \n hen fetsch
1945
miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Hen Fetsch
Past Present and Future
card selected, thought of and unseen are all predicted by a medium on different colored papers
one in five \n spectator adds four card to selection, performer divines it \n george g. kaplan
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv George G. Kaplan
One in Five
spectator adds four card to selection, performer divines it
one down \n card is inserted face up in the pack behind spectator's back and divined \n paul curry \n one down \n paul curry
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
One Down
card is inserted face up in the pack behind spectator's back and divined
triphecy \n triple card prediction with three different colors \n l. vosburgh lyons \n triphecy ii \n l. vosburgh lyons
1948
the phoenix 151-200 L. Vosburgh Lyons
Triphecy
triple card prediction with three different colors
instant card location \n two halves, cards selected in one half replaced in the other, easily located \n unknown
1949
tricks and stunts with playing cards
Unknown
Instant Card Location
Two halves, cards selected in one half replaced in the other, easily located
the acrobatic card \n no. 49, deck is thrown across table, selected card physically flips face up \n larry klunck
1950
scarne on card tricks Larry Klunck
The Acrobatic Card
No. 49, Deck is thrown across table, selected card physically flips face up
can't see! \n "a complete act"
performer genuinely blindfolded, performer feels various qualities of cards
- picture sense (all court cards sorted out during deal-through)
- now the suits
- aces high
- reds and blacks
- any card! (any number card named, performer locates it while dealing through packet)
- out of this world (no longer blindfolded) \n toni koynini
1951
toni koynini's card miracles Toni Koynini
Can't See!
"A Complete Act"
performer genuinely blindfolded, performer feels various qualities of cards
Picture Sense (all court cards sorted out during deal-through)
Now the Suits
Aces High
Reds and Blacks
Any Card! (any number card named, performer locates it while dealing through packet)
spades hearts clubs diamonds \n variation on the si stebbins / galasso stack \n russell "rusduck" duck
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
forever royal \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n forever royal - and yet again! \n russell "rusduck" duck
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
mental tuition \n four people select a card, medium names color of first, suit of second, value of third and complete card of fourth spectator \n jack yates
1956
minds in duplicate Jack Yates
Mental Tuition
four people select a card, medium names color of first, suit of second, value of third and complete card of fourth spectator
once in 635,013,559,600 \n with story presentation \n russell "rusduck" duck \n bridge deal \n russell "rusduck" duck
1956
top secrets of magic Russell "Rusduck" Duck
forever royal - and yet again! \n eight hands, performer always gets a royal flush, as a climax all have good hands and performer almost has a royal flush, then he exchanges the wrong card and gets the missing one \n russell "rusduck" duck \n forever royal \n russell "rusduck" duck
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Forever Royal - And Yet Again!
eight hands, performer always gets a royal flush, as a climax all have good hands and performer almost has a royal flush, then he exchanges the wrong card and gets the missing one
bridge deal \n four suites are dealt, follow up to sermonette! \n russell "rusduck" duck \n once in 635,013,559,600 \n russell "rusduck" duck
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
major-minor do-as-i-do \n one deck, spectator choses amount of cards he and performer get, down under deal until one card, mates \n charles hudson
1958
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Major-Minor Do-As-I-Do
one deck, spectator choses amount of cards he and performer get, down under deal until one card, mates
version with any deck \n shuffled deck, all cards are memorized and named, the deck is stacked \n russell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Version with Any Deck
shuffled deck, all cards are memorized and named, the deck is stacked
scrambled straights \n straights, all hands, gilbreath precursor (see fulves' "when psychics..." reference) \n russell "rusduck" duck \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck \n karl fulves \n stretching a straight \n karl fulves \n crooked straight \n karl fulves
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Scrambled Straights
straights, all hands, Gilbreath precursor (see Fulves' "When Psychics..." reference)
perma-stack \n based on elmsley's restacking pack idea \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
matching any number of cards \n any number of cards is selected and found from another shuffled deck \n dai vernon
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Matching any number of cards
any number of cards is selected and found from another shuffled deck
variation of stanyon's limit card \n reconstructing a trick by vernon described by stanyon, two cards removed are divined with other cards \n charlie miller \n dai vernon
1961
the magic of charles earle miller Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon
Variation of Stanyon's Limit Card
reconstructing a trick by Vernon described by Stanyon, two cards removed are divined with other cards
a deck of cards and a miracle \n deck is cut and a card named, performer names position \n robert g. tripp \n not so remote viewing! \n paul hallas
1961
still more miracles in mentalism Robert G. Tripp
A Deck of Cards and a Miracle
deck is cut and a card named, performer names position
club version \n of the "miracle card location", daub, full deck stack, four or five cards \n dai vernon \n special delivery \n unknown
1962
early vernon Dai Vernon
Club Version
of the "Miracle Card Location", daub, full deck stack, four or five cards
on the re-stacking pack \n two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
On the Re-Stacking Pack
two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind
fourtold retold \n four selections predicted, four different suits \n karl fulves \n stewart james "fourtold" in "tops" 1937 and "ibidem" #23 \n fourtold retold variation \n norman osborn
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Fourtold Retold
four selections predicted, four different suits
Inspired by
Stewart James "Fourtold" in "Tops" 1937 and "Ibidem" #23
seclusion \n selection underneath handkerchief, solution \n george de ghetto \n seclusion \n karl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 George de Ghetto
cards in the cases \n from "annemann's $50 manuscript" (ca. 1932)
cut-to card counted to in other deck via its value \n theodore annemann
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Theodore Annemann
Cards in the Cases
from "Annemann's $50 Manuscript" (ca. 1932)
cut-to card counted to in other deck via its value
psychedelic \n packet cut off, values added, matrix layout, new deck order \n paul swinford \n marlo's psychedelic \n edward marlo
1968
faro fantasy Paul Swinford
Psychedelic
packet cut off, values added, matrix layout, new deck order
self-duplicating set-ups \n exotic principle in which sequences are duplicated in a random outjog-sorting procedure \n karl fulves \n self-duplicating set-ups \n karl fulves \n duprediction \n philip t. goldstein \n blackjack attack \n bob farmer
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
Self-Duplicating Set-ups
exotic principle in which sequences are duplicated in a random outjog-sorting procedure
basic position control \n two sections in (possibly different) cyclic order are shuffled together and dealt in groups, formulas that tell whether in case of a match in a group one of the cards shows up on top or bottom of group
- definition of terms
- rule i & ii
- example 1 - 3 \n karl fulves \n top or bottom? \n karl fulves
1968
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
Basic Position Control
two sections in (possibly different) cyclic order are shuffled together and dealt in groups, formulas that tell whether in case of a match in a group one of the cards shows up on top or bottom of group
the rue morgue problem \n cards riffle shuffled by spectators and dealt in pairs to players, they remove red or black poker chips according to red-black distribution, chip values and cards added, the total is 28 and predicted \n karl fulves
1968
riffle shuffle set-ups Karl Fulves
The Rue Morgue Problem
cards riffle shuffled by spectators and dealt in pairs to players, they remove red or black poker chips according to red-black distribution, chip values and cards added, the total is 28 and predicted
marlo re-stacking pack \n two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind \n edward marlo \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley
1969
expert card mysteries Edward Marlo
Marlo Re-Stacking Pack
two spectators decide for numbers and remember the cards at their number four times with faros in between, each has a four of a kind
addition to marlo's "matching miracle" \n poker hand duplication \n jon racherbaumer \n the matching miracle \n edward marlo
1969
hierophant Jon Racherbaumer
coincidence \n performer pockets card from one deck, spectator cuts another deck and counts down according to value of bottom card, card arrived at matched card in pocket, ace to king stack, from daley notebooks \n dai vernon \n stewart judah
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dai Vernon, Stewart Judah
Coincidence
performer pockets card from one deck, spectator cuts another deck and counts down according to value of bottom card, card arrived at matched card in pocket, Ace to King stack, from Daley Notebooks
card chronometry \n strict conditions but large set-up \n jon racherbaumer \n synchronicity \n jon racherbaumer
1971
on the clock effect Jon Racherbaumer
for the color blind \n card with binary marks chosen from one deck is shuffled to top via faros in stacked second deck, badly explained \n edward marlo
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
For the Color Blind
card with binary marks chosen from one deck is shuffled to top via faros in stacked second deck, badly explained
mathematical twins \n spectator cuts to a card and places it aside, then cuts another packet off and mate is found with milk build procedure and down-under deal, see also p. 508 \n gene finnell \n melbourne \n alex elmsley \n second law \n karl fulves \n mathematical twins variation \n karl fulves
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Gene Finnell
Mathematical Twins
spectator cuts to a card and places it aside, then cuts another packet off and mate is found with Milk Build procedure and down-under deal, see also p. 508
suit yourself \n even suits match \n brother john hamman \n even money proposition \n karl fulves \n choosy choice \n roy walton
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brother John Hamman
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
shrieking skull of kabbalah \n one question is answered with tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card \n charles cameron
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Charles Cameron
Shrieking Skull of Kabbalah
one question is answered with Tarot cards and a skull, question written down on business card
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
the mazatlan mystery \n deck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of kruskal with four duplicates \n tieneblas \n el brujo viejo
1972
the compleat magick - volume 1 Tieneblas, El Brujo Viejo
The Mazatlan Mystery
deck is cut, number of bottom card used to count to a card, prediction sort of Kruskal with four duplicates
opposite conjunction \n two decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant)
- second method - reverse zarrow \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique — preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
Opposite Conjunction
two decks, using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (NPO variant)
the unit cull \n using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (npo variant), culling card while looking for its mate \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique — preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
The Unit Cull
using "basic riffle shuffle stack" (NPO variant), culling card while looking for its mate
jordan plus marlo \n selection found after three riffle shuffles, chains, stack \n edward marlo \n jordan plus marlo \n edward marlo
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Edward Marlo
Jordan plus Marlo
selection found after three riffle shuffles, chains, stack
a betting swindle \n betting game with three suits after a riffle shuffle \n martin gardner \n the 3-card cycle \n karl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle set-ups Martin Gardner
A Betting Swindle
betting game with three suits after a riffle shuffle
highly improbable \n matching cards with two decks under strict conditions, stacked and window case \n james g. thompson jr.
1974
card cavalcade ii James G. Thompson Jr.
Highly Improbable
matching cards with two decks under strict conditions, stacked and window case
yin-yang \n only high cards used, five cards dealt out in row, spectator marks them with either red/black, odd/even or high/low property, all cards divined, three-way gray code \n martin gardner
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Martin Gardner
Yin-Yang
only high cards used, five cards dealt out in row, spectator marks them with either red/black, odd/even or high/low property, all cards divined, three-way gray code
white line problem \n no-touch condition definition, spectator upjogs four-of-a-kind and then removes one, performer divines it, two handlings, using different red backs in one deck \n karl fulves \n white line problem \n karl fulves \n binary star \n michael weber
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
White Line Problem
no-touch condition definition, spectator upjogs four-of-a-kind and then removes one, performer divines it, two handlings, using different red backs in one deck
the man from tomorrow \n deck cut by spectators, card is named and position in deck revealed \n vic perry \n not so remote viewing! \n paul hallas
1975
the compleat magick — volume ii Vic Perry
The Man From Tomorrow
deck cut by spectators, card is named and position in deck revealed
a prediction and a date - updated \n cards dealt to any year called for from 1900 to 1975, plus predict a card \n nick trost \n the ultra date trick \n nick trost
1976
subtle card magic: part two Nick Trost
A Prediction and a Date - Updated
Cards dealt to any year called for from 1900 to 1975, plus predict a card
think of an ace \n no. 37, spectator thinks of an ace and removes it in his own hands, position of ace keys suit to performer \n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks
Unknown
Think of an Ace
No. 37, spectator thinks of an Ace and removes it in his own hands, position of Ace keys suit to performer
double coincidence \n finding mates ala power of thought, then the other two mates as well, faro, penelope's principle, full deck stack \n murray bonfeld
1977
faro concepts Murray Bonfeld
Double Coincidence
finding mates ala Power of Thought, then the other two mates as well, faro, Penelope's Principle, full deck stack
more than one way \n "there's more than one way to spin a cut."
two decks in reverse order \n jerry k. hartman \n one way ghost \n jerry k. hartman \n psi-x \n karl fulves
1978
the chronicles Jerry K. Hartman
More Than One Way
"There's More Than One Way To Spin A Cut."
two decks in reverse order
riffle shuffle control \n further ideas for the riffle shuffle control placement
(a) building set-up for next trick
(b) following with ten card poker deal
(c) delaying use of set-up \n karl fulves \n incorporated color control \n karl fulves \n riffle shuffle control placement for perfect speller \n karl fulves
1978
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Riffle Shuffle Control
further ideas for the Riffle Shuffle Control placement
(A) building set-up for next trick
(B) following with Ten Card Poker Deal
(C) delaying use of set-up
black-out-bluff \n card is divined in the dark, then performer locates it and puts card into pocket \n rolf andra
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach Rolf Andra
Black-Out-Bluff
card is divined in the dark, then performer locates it and puts card into pocket
unkindest cut of all \n rummy and blackjack deal featuring a winning blackjack stack \n allan slaight \n apocalypse variations or additions \n melvin anderson \n continued \n allan slaight
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Allan Slaight
Unkindest Cut Of All
rummy and blackjack deal featuring a winning blackjack stack
mindblow \n inspired by a david berglas audio tape (probably magiccassette by martin breese) \n al mann \n john smetana \n bobby hughes
1979
magic castle lecture Al Mann, John Smetana, Bobby Hughes
Mindblow
inspired by a David Berglas audio tape (probably Magiccassette by Martin Breese)
ultimate match \n no. 58, one card cut to in one deck, matches position in second deck, inverse stacks \n eddie joseph \n intelligentsia \n karl fulves
1979
self-working mental magic Eddie Joseph
Ultimate Match
No. 58, one card cut to in one deck, matches position in second deck, inverse stacks
apocalypse variations or additions \n blackjack stack, gin rummy \n melvin anderson \n unkindest cut of all \n allan slaight
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Melvin Anderson
any four of a kind \n any named four of a kind is found via mathematical digit-add force, stack \n father cyprian
1980
the elegant card magic of father cyprian Father Cyprian
Any Four of a Kind
any named four of a kind is found via mathematical digit-add force, stack
pack of lies \n liar's matrix, spectator selects card column and reads out their colors, lying on one of them, different methods:
- mnemonic method
- no memory
- and again
- lewry's lie detector \n alex elmsley \n colin lewry \n a four-bit trick \n karl fulves
1980
curioser Alex Elmsley, Colin Lewry
Pack Of Lies
Liar's Matrix, spectator selects card column and reads out their colors, lying on one of them, different methods:
blind stud \n cards are cut and dealt out, things about hands are revealed with back turned, gray code to base 4 \n alex elmsley
1980
curioser Alex Elmsley
Blind Stud
cards are cut and dealt out, things about hands are revealed with back turned, gray code to base 4
red less black \n spectator separates colors from back, number of errors are called, performer then names all cards \n karl fulves
1980
curioser Karl Fulves
Red Less Black
spectator separates colors from back, number of errors are called, performer then names all cards
the no-name game \n deck cut and top four cards distributed, replaced, four blackjack games played and the 4 spectators' cards make perfect hands \n father cyprian
1980
curioser Father Cyprian
The No-Name Game
deck cut and top four cards distributed, replaced, four blackjack games played and the 4 spectators' cards make perfect hands
espimation \n several spectators cut an esp deck and remember the symbol, after shuffling the cards performer divines each symbol \n stephen minch
1980
mind novas Stephen Minch
Espimation
several spectators cut an ESP deck and remember the symbol, after shuffling the cards performer divines each symbol
megaphysics \n performer finds matching esp card of two spectators, by stopping spectator deal cards, impromptu mene-tekel \n stephen minch \n nick trost's "metaphysics" in "esp card session", 1965.
1980
mind novas Stephen Minch
Megaphysics
performer finds matching ESP card of two spectators, by stopping spectator deal cards, impromptu Mene-Tekel
Inspired by
Nick Trost's "Metaphysics" in "ESP Card Session", 1965.
psychic option \n method for finding out the suit or position of a cut to card, three variations \n karl fulves \n psychic location \n bob king
1981
fourcast Karl Fulves
Psychic Option
method for finding out the suit or position of a cut to card, three variations
trionic \n three phases
- card is seen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
- card is unseen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
- prediction of a selected card \n thomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Trionic
three phases
card is seen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
card is unseen and reversed in the deck, card is revealed
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
the hawk \n two cards noted while back turned, one found by shouting stop, other named, part of the "birds of prey" locations \n philip t. goldstein
1982
thunday Philip T. Goldstein
The Hawk
two cards noted while back turned, one found by shouting stop, other named, part of the "Birds of Prey" locations
from all indications... \n four piles, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card \n simon aronson \n a simple indication \n david solomon
1982
sessions Simon Aronson
From All Indications...
four piles, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card
a simple indication \n four piles cut by spectator, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card \n david solomon \n from all indications... \n simon aronson
1982
sessions David Solomon
A Simple Indication
four piles cut by spectator, top card of one pile chosen, top cards of other piles used to count down to mates of the chosen card
fake counting \n non-clocking method with riffle shuffled stack to name a freely removed card \n karl fulves \n fake counting \n karl fulves
1982
card counting Karl Fulves
Fake Counting
non-clocking method with riffle shuffled stack to name a freely removed card
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
the 24 card trick \n any card is named and produced, multiple out, plot of counting to 24 to find card, or its mates \n william mckay \n birrth-control \n stephen tucker
1982
spell-binder William McKay
The 24 Card Trick
any card is named and produced, multiple out, plot of counting to 24 to find card, or its mates
birrth-control \n any card is named and produced, using date of birth \n stephen tucker \n the 24 card trick \n william mckay
1982
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Birrth-Control
any card is named and produced, using date of birth
pick several \n simple card divination with stack, several cards as a block from one spot \n unknown
1982
simple yet effective tricks with cards
Unknown
Pick Several
simple card divination with stack, several cards as a block from one spot
a simple divination effect \n spectator reverses card behind back \n richard osterlind \n some more tricks using the eight kings stack \n tony corinda
1983
breakthrough card system Richard Osterlind
the up-down system \n out-of-room four spectators seal cards in envelope, performer divines them in dark room, featuring stacking system \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n satan's trance \n charles t. jordan
1983
after jordan Karl Fulves, Charles T. Jordan
The Up-Down System
out-of-room four spectators seal cards in envelope, performer divines them in dark room, featuring stacking system
trisonic \n design cards, three are divined \n thomas alan waters \n q&avm \n philip t. goldstein \n alex elmsley \n animal, vegetable and mineral \n alex elmsley
1983
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
anatomy deck \n name of called out card is found written on a selected card \n stephen tucker \n paul brignall
1983
spell-binder Stephen Tucker, Paul Brignall
Anatomy Deck
name of called out card is found written on a selected card
a book test in code \n stack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
A Book Test in Code
stack used to select words, top or bottom of page gives gray code for divination
full deck false shuffle \n shuffling off single card runs in batches, through whole deck, or set-up so after shuffle the stack is created \n jan torell \n "stack attack" (lew r. brooks)
1984
rund um den zaubertisch Jan Torell
Full Deck False Shuffle
shuffling off single card runs in batches, through whole deck, or set-up so after shuffle the stack is created
hypnodeck \n no. 82, all quartets together, then dealing procedure according to though-of card \n howard a. adams
1984
more self-working card tricks Howard A. Adams
Hypnodeck
No. 82, all quartets together, then dealing procedure according to though-of card
any number can play \n spectator calls out any number of hands, performer deals out and gets winning hand (2 to 8 hands range) \n martin lewis
1985
martin's miracles Martin Lewis
Any Number Can Play
Spectator calls out any number of hands, performer deals out and gets winning hand (2 to 8 hands range)
53 cards won't do \n three card peeked from incomplete faro position found by three sandwiches, secretly preserves order \n edward marlo \n "triple sandwich" (dom cervas, precursor #10, january 1986) \n half a faro onward \n harry lorayne
1986
thirty five years later Edward Marlo
53 Cards Won't Do
three card peeked from incomplete faro position found by three sandwiches, secretly preserves order
Related to
"Triple Sandwich" (Dom Cervas, Precursor #10, January 1986)
menephysics \n divination of one esp card, impromptu mene-tekel stack \n stephen minch \n menephysics \n stephen minch
1987
the three faces of steve Stephen Minch
Menephysics
divination of one ESP card, impromptu Mene-Tekel stack
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
treasure chest mentalism \n two reversed cards in two decks match, stack and marked cards, two methods \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
Treasure Chest Mentalism
two reversed cards in two decks match, stack and marked cards, two methods
the perfect arrangement \n deck order looks random, but is ndo after 1-2-separation, thought-of-card presentation \n lennart green
1989
1-2 separation Lennart Green
The Perfect Arrangement
deck order looks random, but is NDO after 1-2-Separation, thought-of-card presentation
three guesses \n unseen card placed aside, spectator chooses three wrong cards, performer names card and three cards change to mates \n brother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Three Guesses
unseen card placed aside, spectator chooses three wrong cards, performer names card and three cards change to mates
magic box \n four thought-of cards (one of each suit) appear in card case \n brother john hamman \n mr fogg tracked down \n steve reynolds
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Magic Box
four thought-of cards (one of each suit) appear in card case
four-pocket mirror \n performer removes mates of four thought of cards (verbally restricted) after they are removed by spectators \n brother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Four-Pocket Mirror
performer removes mates of four thought of cards (verbally restricted) after they are removed by spectators
faxfiction \n three cards on fax machine, two exchanged, image sent, performer on other end names position of unchanged card \n karl fulves \n mathematical 3-card monte \n karl fulves
1989
quick card tricks Karl Fulves
Faxfiction
three cards on fax machine, two exchanged, image sent, performer on other end names position of unchanged card
without a clue \n finding out name of cards peeked at in incomplete faro condition by glimpsing cards in bottom half, full stack \n harry lorayne \n edward marlo \n new approach i.f. control \n edward marlo
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne, Edward Marlo
Without A Clue
finding out name of cards peeked at in incomplete faro condition by glimpsing cards in bottom half, full stack
psychic location \n card chosen, spectator cuts it into deck, with two questions the position is announced and the card cut to, suit rotation stack \n bob king \n psychic option \n karl fulves \n psychic location (ii) \n bob king
1990
more magician foolers Bob King
Psychic Location
card chosen, spectator cuts it into deck, with two questions the position is announced and the card cut to, suit rotation stack
pother \n one deck, mathematical selection procedure from one half, penelope principle, all mates twenty-six apart \n alex elmsley
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley