artificial spiritualism \n removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked \n charlier
1889
tricks with cards Charlier
Artificial Spiritualism
removed cards divined, pile cut off by spectator and number of cards as well as number of pips divined, stacked and punch marked
the mysterious pairs \n several spectators remove two cards each and place them face to face, performer receives one card and names the other, then the pairs come together again in the deck \n professor hoffmann
1890
more magic Professor Hoffmann
The Mysterious Pairs
several spectators remove two cards each and place them face to face, performer receives one card and names the other, then the pairs come together again in the deck
to name the bottom card of each of three heaps of cards \n performer divines bottom cards of three piles by making up mathematical rules with other drawn cards \n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
To name the Bottom Card of each of Three Heaps of Cards
performer divines bottom cards of three piles by making up mathematical rules with other drawn cards
grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n no. 37, spectator choses card from one deck, then magician from another, they match, both decks marked \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n unknown \n gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown
1895
der kartenkünstler
Unknown
Grande clairvoyance mysterieuse
No. 37, spectator choses card from one deck, then magician from another, they match, both decks marked
gedankenübertragung - 1. methode - 1. experiment mit karten \n medium on chair divines selected cards, marked and coded by performer in way he holds the card \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Gedankenübertragung - 1. Methode - 1. Experiment mit Karten
medium on chair divines selected cards, marked and coded by performer in way he holds the card
grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with mexican turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown
1895
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse
two decks, two chosen cards match, decks marked, one in new deck order, second method with Mexican Turnover, third method in which one card is secretly transferred to the other deck at the beginning
zum geheimnis der falschspieler \n about naturally marked cards \n carl willmann \n zum geheimnis der falschspieler \n carl willmann
1896
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
zum geheimnis der falschspieler \n ending of article \n carl willmann \n zum geheimnis der falschspieler \n carl willmann
1896
die zauberwelt Carl Willmann
ne plus ultra - first method \n pile of cards removed, noted and placed on pack, after some dealing procedure, the performer divines the cards in face-down layout, also alternative with marked deck or stripper, "quadrating" (p. 50) \n unknown \n das non plus ultra-kunststück \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Ne Plus Ultra - First Method
pile of cards removed, noted and placed on pack, after some dealing procedure, the performer divines the cards in face-down layout, also alternative with marked deck or stripper, "quadrating" (p. 50)
marvelous coincidence \n two selections from two decks match, double facer deck \n unknown \n gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n the three of clubs \n ralph w. hull \n unknown \n slydini's dream deck \n slydini \n marvelous coincidence \n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Marvelous Coincidence
two selections from two decks match, double facer deck
grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n two cards chosen from two decks match, three methods \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mysterieuse \n unknown \n grande clairvoyance mystèrieuse \n unknown \n gleich und gleich gesellt sich gern \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Grande Clairvoyance Mysterieuse
two cards chosen from two decks match, three methods
das gezeichnete kartenspiel \n "einige hilfsmittel der magie"
fully edge-marked deck \n hugo schrader \n applications for edge-marked deck \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n das magische kartenspiel \n unknown
1897
der zauberspiegel Hugo Schrader
Das gezeichnete Kartenspiel
"Einige Hilfsmittel der Magie"
fully edge-marked deck
das gezeichnete kartenspiel \n "einige hilfsmittel der magie"
new method to mark the backs of the wüst backs \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n soltau
1897
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster, Soltau
Das gezeichnete Kartenspiel
"Einige Hilfsmittel der Magie"
new method to mark the backs of the Wüst backs
zur markierung der karten \n marking method, marks for suit and value closer together for quicker reading \n eduard w. lufa
1897
die zauberwelt Eduard W. Lufa
Zur Markierung der Karten
marking method, marks for suit and value closer together for quicker reading
applications for edge-marked deck \n also "magisches kartenspiel"
locating named card in squared deck and bringing it to top or bottom, identifying removed card \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n das gezeichnete kartenspiel \n hugo schrader
1897
der zauberspiegel Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Applications for Edge-Marked Deck
also "Magisches Kartenspiel"
locating named card in squared deck and bringing it to top or bottom, identifying removed card
die verschwundene karte und das dreifache couvert \n no. 15, free selection vanishes from deck under handkerchief cover, reappears in nest of envelopes, envelope index in coat pockets \n unknown \n verschwinden einer gezogenen karte in ein zehnfach verschlossenes couvert \n friedrich w. conradi-horster
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Die verschwundene Karte und das dreifache Couvert
No. 15, free selection vanishes from deck under handkerchief cover, reappears in nest of envelopes, envelope index in coat pockets
das non plus ultra-kunststück \n part two of translation, with marked and stripper deck variants \n unknown \n das non plus ultra-kunststück \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
Das non plus ultra-Kunststück
part two of translation, with marked and stripper deck variants
der gedanke \n two decks on table, spectator removes thought-of card from other deck \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n thought \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
1910
kartenkünste Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Der Gedanke
two decks on table, spectator removes thought-of card from other deck
the premo \n no. 3, card located after three riffle shuffles, interlocking chains, optional with marked deck or blindfolded \n charles t. jordan
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
The Premo
No. 3, card located after three riffle shuffles, interlocking chains, optional with marked deck or blindfolded
single card wonder prediction \n spectator shuffles deck, names number and card at that position is predicted, re-deal force \n ralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull
Single Card Wonder Prediction
spectator shuffles deck, names number and card at that position is predicted, re-deal force
coincidence \n two decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket \n unknown
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Unknown
Coincidence
two decks, one in spectator's pocket one in performers, two selections, repeated (spectator plunges in pocket and takes out first card he can get), one marked, card index in pocket
double prediction \n predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked \n purvis w. miller
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Purvis W. Miller
Double Prediction
predictions with blue and red pencil match cards selected from blue-backed and red-backed deck, one forcing deck, other one stacked or marked
lite-ning addition \n spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined \n bob hummer \n lite-ning addition \n bob hummer
1940
half-a-dozen hummers Bob Hummer
Lite-Ning Addition
spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined
a thought out-thought \n free selection divined, marked & stacked \n herbert hood \n the words of jaks \n dr. stanley jaks \n karl fulves
1941
the jinx 101-151 Herbert Hood
a peculiar happenstance \n two cards in two piles appear at the same position, stacked & marked \n george w. lord \n m. d. overholser
1941
the jinx 101-151 George W. Lord, M. D. Overholser
A Peculiar Happenstance
two cards in two piles appear at the same position, stacked & marked
bravo! \n five decks, multiple phase mental speller, suits spelled and values counted (count-spell), see back room reference for corrections \n frederick mosteller \n the back room \n bruce elliott \n encore! \n frederick mosteller
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Frederick Mosteller
Bravo!
five decks, multiple phase mental speller, suits spelled and values counted (count-spell), see Back Room reference for corrections
magicana \n - air holes (wax pellets to seal air holes)
- best pencil for marking card \n roger barkann \n unknown
1945
hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Roger Barkann, Unknown
playing card mindreading \n spectator removes cards which helps performer to categorize his question \n george b. anderson
1949
it must be mindreading George B. Anderson
Playing Card Mindreading
spectator removes cards which helps performer to categorize his question
(4) psychic sorting \n ghost deck, performer divides deck in to red and black by touch, then sorts the red into hearts and diamonds and odd and even \n tony corinda \n (5) marked cards \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(4) Psychic Sorting
Ghost Deck, performer divides deck in to red and black by touch, then sorts the red into hearts and diamonds and odd and even
(5) colour conscious \n with the ghost deck, selected card is found at position performer names \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
(5) Colour Conscious
with the Ghost Deck, selected card is found at position performer names
(6) another version of the princess card trick \n ghost deck, with handkerchief \n tony corinda
1958
pencil, lip, sound, touch and muscle reading Tony Corinda
mental reselection \n spectator thinks of an esp symbol, then he choses one and it matches
- method 1
- second method \n edward marlo
1960
esp handbook and workshop kit Edward Marlo
Mental Reselection
spectator thinks of an ESP symbol, then he choses one and it matches
revelation \n cards on table are turned over, one is covered and card is divined \n e. leslie may \n numismatrick! \n al thatcher
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 E. Leslie May
Revelation
cards on table are turned over, one is covered and card is divined
double thought \n spectator finds performer's card and the other way around, marked deck \n al koran \n double thought \n christoph borer \n persistence of thought \n mark garetz \n al koran \n double thought \n christoph borer \n diplopia \n paul vigil \n one-deck do-as-i-do \n al koran \n roberto giobbi \n thought exchange \n pit hartling \n casablanca \n matt baker
1967
al koran's professional presentations Al Koran
Double Thought
spectator finds performer's card and the other way around, marked deck
marlo edge reader - putting in the work \n edge marking system for bee back, handling and locating in riffle shuffle position \n edward marlo
1967
riffle shuffle finale Edward Marlo
Marlo Edge Reader - Putting in the Work
edge marking system for Bee back, handling and locating in riffle shuffle position
dichotomy follow-up \n performer names spade card which spectator put in his pocket, marked faces \n john ackerman \n dichotomy \n j. w. sarles
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 John Ackerman
Dichotomy Follow-Up
performer names spade card which spectator put in his pocket, marked faces
readers \n performer locates card while wearing suspicious glasses, when spectator wears glasses he sees the marks, but all card are marked with same value \n bruce cervon \n p. 108 for forcing deck idea by lu brent \n readers \n bruce cervon
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
Readers
performer locates card while wearing suspicious glasses, when spectator wears glasses he sees the marks, but all card are marked with same value
fabric fantasy \n three thought of cards are removed and put under a handkerchief, performer divines all three, edgemarked deck \n james g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds James G. Thompson Jr.
Fabric Fantasy
three thought of cards are removed and put under a handkerchief, performer divines all three, edgemarked deck
mr. know-it-all \n cards are removed and pushed back in the deck or in spectator's pocket, performer divines amount of moved cards and also the name of the cards, edgemarked \n ned rutledge
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge
Mr. Know-It-All
cards are removed and pushed back in the deck or in spectator's pocket, performer divines amount of moved cards and also the name of the cards, edgemarked
marked memory \n marking numerical stack number of memorized deck instead of card value \n edward marlo
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Edward Marlo
Marked Memory
marking numerical stack number of memorized deck instead of card value
the marked deck \n "how to control it, without obviously running through the pack to find it, is our concern"<br/>- for one card<br/>- for two cards<br/>- for three cards \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
The Marked Deck
"how to control it, without obviously running through the pack to find it, is our concern" - For One Card - For Two Cards - For Three Cards
future ghost \n cards thought-of and not removed from deck, one-way faces or edge-marks or one-way crimp, see also p. 373 and p. 684 \n alan brown \n one way ghost \n jerry k. hartman \n talismanacle \n thomas alan waters \n pointer cards & clocking ideas \n karl fulves \n star cross \n karl fulves
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Alan Brown
Future Ghost
cards thought-of and not removed from deck, one-way faces or edge-marks or one-way crimp, see also p. 373 and p. 684
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
alpha card act \n - first trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
- second trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the three of hearts on face, but later the nine of hearts is initialed on face and on back)
- third trick (two cards reversed in two decks match) \n francis j. baker
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Francis J. Baker
Alpha Card Act
First Trick (spectator choses card from one deck, performer from another, they match)
Second Trick (spectator initials card on back, performer the Three of Hearts on face, but later the Nine of Hearts is initialed on face and on back)
Third Trick (two cards reversed in two decks match)
another dimension \n single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck \n james g. thompson jr. \n the fourth dimension \n nathan stark
1973
the compleat magick — volume i James G. Thompson Jr.
Another Dimension
single card prediction in envelope, partial two-way forcing deck
mindmaster \n spectator always gets two cards and decides whether they are mixed or have the same color \n paul curry
1974
paul curry presents Paul Curry
Mindmaster
spectator always gets two cards and decides whether they are mixed or have the same color
prophet #2 \n deck is divided and to spectator's think of a number, performer predicts cards at the thought of number in each half, half forcing stack \n karl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Prophet #2
deck is divided and to spectator's think of a number, performer predicts cards at the thought of number in each half, half forcing stack
no way \n two spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction \n james g. thompson jr.
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 James G. Thompson Jr.
No Way
two spectators decide on a number up to 25, first spectator counts down to that card in half the deck, performer writes down two cards, second spectator counts down, both cards match prediction
liars convention \n magician blindfolded, three spectators choose cards two exchange cards, magicican knows who and the cards, marked stacked deck \n karl fulves \n don nielson
1975
tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Karl Fulves, Don Nielson
Liars Convention
magician blindfolded, three spectators choose cards two exchange cards, magicican knows who and the cards, marked stacked deck
an infinity of footnotes \n application of the stevens control with crimps (1), edge marks (2), stabbing (3), as a cull (7), and more \n karl fulves
1975
riffle shuffle technique - part two Karl Fulves
An Infinity Of Footnotes
application of the Stevens Control with crimps (1), edge marks (2), stabbing (3), as a cull (7), and more
method of marking cards \n for bicycle rider back \n ralph w. hull \n jerry mentzer \n bicycle marking system \n ralph w. hull
1975
new and novel knowledge Ralph W. Hull, Jerry Mentzer
dangerous game \n russian roulette themed card trick, one of five card is selected and turned over at last \n philip t. goldstein
1976
the blue book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein
Dangerous Game
russian roulette themed card trick, one of five card is selected and turned over at last
"visual thought projection" \n five unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
"Visual Thought Projection"
five unknown cards from jumbo deck put on stand, one chosen, same card is reversed and odd-backed in another deck
... star bright! \n zodiac cards, divination of selection, method to make cards look older \n sandy spillman
1977
the compleat magick — volume ii Sandy Spillman
... Star Bright!
zodiac cards, divination of selection, method to make cards look older
viermal Übereinstimmung \n marked stripper deck, four aces of two decks, performer and spectator put cards in same order \n north bigbee
1978
einfach wunderbar — wunderbar einfach North Bigbee
Viermal Übereinstimmung
marked stripper deck, four aces of two decks, performer and spectator put cards in same order
the number force \n card named, numbers jotted down and summed up, card at that position
- plus a marked deck (card pushed out of marked deck instead of named) \n jack yates
1978
jack's pack Jack Yates
The Number Force
card named, numbers jotted down and summed up, card at that position
Plus a Marked Deck (card pushed out of marked deck instead of named)
ghost image \n deck of blank cards, prediction of amount of cut cards and thought of card \n larry becker
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Ghost Image
deck of blank cards, prediction of amount of cut cards and thought of card
espitome \n two sets of five cards, matching \n larry becker \n hen fetsch's "symbologic" and barry stevenson's "c.i.d."
1979
the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker
Espitome
two sets of five cards, matching
Inspired by
Hen Fetsch's "Symbologic" and Barry Stevenson's "C.I.D."
magnetic coincidence \n selection by spectator and performer are found next to each other by stop procedure, marked and half forcing deck, gilbreath \n paul swinford
1980
arcane Paul Swinford
Magnetic Coincidence
selection by spectator and performer are found next to each other by stop procedure, marked and half forcing deck, gilbreath
lite-ning addition \n spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined (1940) \n bob hummer \n lite-ning addition \n bob hummer
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Lite-Ning Addition
spectator removes an ace or a two face down, then a three or a four and so on, total of added values is divined (1940)
zennerism \n five esp cards (or ace through five), one is pocketed by spectator and the rest are put down in pairs alternating with performer, all match, marked or impromptu
- effect
- preparation
- performance
- notes \n david britland
1980
zennerism David Britland
Zennerism
five ESP cards (or Ace through Five), one is pocketed by spectator and the rest are put down in pairs alternating with performer, all match, marked or impromptu
no. 4: card reading \n card prediction, with tarot or playing cards, in context of a reading \n thomas alan waters
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
No. 4: Card Reading
card prediction, with tarot or playing cards, in context of a reading
estimation \n "a matter of debit and credit" with blank cards, larry becker's "ghost image" deck \n gene "phantini" grant \n a matter of debit and credit \n unknown
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
Estimation
"A Matter of Debit and Credit" with blank cards, Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
it is an incredible coincidence \n some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with larry becker's "ghost image" deck \n gene "phantini" grant
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
It Is an Incredible Coincidence
some blank cards are cut and put in pocket, several billets with numbers, spectator choses one and it matches the amount of cut cards, with Larry Becker's "Ghost Image" Deck
knock out reading \n mind reading (name of card, chosen design, dice throw, chosen color, reading on health, wealth, love, luck, occupation, birthdate, answer any question in mind) \n roy baker
1983
baker's capers Roy Baker
Knock Out Reading
Mind reading (name of card, chosen design, dice throw, chosen color, reading on health, wealth, love, luck, occupation, birthdate, answer any question in mind)
twindow \n two decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet \n thomas alan waters \n eddie joseph's "staggered"
1984
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Twindow
two decks, one is cut and card turned over, both deck are dealt until face up cards, same card on same position in other deck, position is predictet
the brail deck \n marking system by making indentations (similar to punching cards) \n stephen tucker
1984
the card-mad-gic of stephen tucker Stephen Tucker
The Brail Deck
Marking system by making indentations (similar to punching cards)
visual thought projection \n card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "the mystery of the scarab" \n dr. stanley jaks \n i knew that would be your card \n dr. stanley jaks
1984
the incredible dr. stanley jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Visual Thought Projection
card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "The Mystery of the Scarab"
the new thought card \n using a one-way marked deck, impromptu version (darryl harris) \n robert cassidy \n darryl harris \n thought, in person \n theodore annemann
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy, Darryl Harris
The New Thought Card
using a one-way marked deck, impromptu version (Darryl Harris)
the pendulum \n spectator holds pendulum and performer asks questions, card is divined, then sealed selection is divined using the pendulum by the performer \n robert cassidy
1984
the art of mentalism Robert Cassidy
The Pendulum
spectator holds pendulum and performer asks questions, card is divined, then sealed selection is divined using the pendulum by the performer
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
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
miracle wallet \n five star prediction, edited reprint of "ken brooke's instructions" from 1982
- another handling (sixteen cards distributed on table, one chosen, predicted in wallet) \n al koran
1992
new sorcerer Al Koran
Miracle Wallet
Five Star Prediction, edited reprint of "Ken Brooke's instructions" from 1982
Another Handling (sixteen cards distributed on table, one chosen, predicted in wallet)
marked phenomena \n two versions \n steve beam \n the traveler \n mike beam \n think as i think \n wayne dobson \n errata \n steve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
point of thought \n spectator thinks of a card and removes this with two others from a deck, performer removes card with arrow from second deck, it points to thought-of card and matches it \n richard bartram, jr. \n mystification \n another point of thought \n jerry mentzer
1993
card file Richard Bartram, Jr.
Point of Thought
spectator thinks of a card and removes this with two others from a deck, performer removes card with arrow from second deck, it points to thought-of card and matches it
the open index \n - the open index
- estimate, glimpse and cut
a. glimpse first, then cut
b. cut first, then glimpse
- knowing where you are
a. marks
b. key cards
c. one way backs (see also p. 237)
- determining the desired card
a. the target card is directly designated by the spectator
b. the target card is indirectly designated, and is not known to the spectator
c. a target "position" is designated \n simon aronson
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
The Open Index
The Open Index
Estimate, Glimpse and Cut
A. Glimpse First, then Cut
B. Cut First, then Glimpse
Knowing Where You Are
A. Marks
B. Key Cards
C. One Way Backs (see also p. 237)
Determining the Desired Card
A. The Target Card is Directly Designated by the Spectator
B. The Target Card is Indirectly Designated, and is Not Known to the Spectator
C. A Target "Position" is Designated
mental reselection \n spectator thinks of one of five cards, then choses one of them face-down, it's his mental selection, four methods (marked or stacked) \n edward marlo \n the new tops, may 1979
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Mental Reselection
spectator thinks of one of five cards, then choses one of them face-down, it's his mental selection, four methods (marked or stacked)
dealer's school \n - phase one (red black separation by feel)
- phase two (shuffle control demo)
- phase three (dealing some hands, performer ends up with aces) \n harry riser
1996
the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser
Dealer's School
Phase One (red black separation by feel)
Phase Two (shuffle control demo)
Phase Three (dealing some hands, performer ends up with Aces)
the "birthday" book \n birthday book, shuffled deck one card freely selected \n john morgan
1997
l.i.n.t. - pocket stuff for close-up magicians John Morgan
The "Birthday" Book
birthday book, shuffled deck one card freely selected
he has followers \n no. 1, spectator riffle shuffles once and then deals into two piles part of the deck, follow the leader type presentation for color separation, colors marked on backs \n karl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
He Has Followers
No. 1, spectator riffle shuffles once and then deals into two piles part of the deck, follow the leader type presentation for color separation, colors marked on backs
follow me \n no. 3, spectator follows dealing pattern of performer, backs marked for color \n karl fulves \n "you did it" (t.s. ransom, ibidem #16, p. 11) \n posi-negative cards \n j. w. sarles \n database \n karl fulves
1997
command colors Karl Fulves
Follow Me
No. 3, spectator follows dealing pattern of performer, backs marked for color
marvelous coincidence \n two selections from two decks match, double facer deck \n unknown \n marvelous coincidence \n unknown
1998
the fine print
Unknown
Marvelous Coincidence
two selections from two decks match, double facer deck
esp by elimination \n single card divination, performer eliminates four \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
symbolic age \n card is selected by using spectator's age, divination \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
Symbolic Age
card is selected by using spectator's age, divination
transmission experiment \n two sets of five cards, one thought of card is divined \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
Transmission Experiment
two sets of five cards, one thought of card is divined
esp for two \n two sets of five esp cards, put down in two rows, they match \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
ESP for Two
two sets of five ESP cards, put down in two rows, they match
esp for two, sight unseen \n two sets of five cards, matching of all cards, one by one placed on table \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
ESP for Two, Sight Unseen
two sets of five cards, matching of all cards, one by one placed on table
coincidence \n two sets of five cards, coins land on cards with same design \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
CoinCidence
two sets of five cards, coins land on cards with same design
revelation via pulse \n divination of an esp card by feeling spectator's pulse \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
Revelation via Pulse
divination of an ESP card by feeling spectator's pulse
dual control \n spectator and performer select esp card with same symbol \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
Dual Control
spectator and performer select ESP card with same symbol
australian deal, mate \n card with same esp symbol found unsing down-under deal \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
Australian Deal, Mate
card with same ESP symbol found unsing down-under deal
three faces \n three people cut a packet of an esp deck, all cards are divined \n patrick page \n ken de courcy
1999
entertaining esp Patrick Page, Ken De Courcy
Three Faces
three people cut a packet of an ESP deck, all cards are divined
marking cards \n tactile marks with razor blade at edge of card, key card or fully marked, marking stack number instead of value \n neal elias
2000
gambling notes Neal Elias
Marking Cards
tactile marks with razor blade at edge of card, key card or fully marked, marking stack number instead of value
the non-memorized deck \n three spectators cuts to cards and remember bottom cards, cue card, deck marked with stack numbers \n bob kohler
2001
kardz Bob Kohler
The Non-Memorized Deck
three spectators cuts to cards and remember bottom cards, cue card, deck marked with stack numbers
thought \n two decks on table, spectator removes thought-of card from other deck \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n der gedanke \n johann nepomuk hofzinser
2002
hofzinser's card tricks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Thought
two decks on table, spectator removes thought-of card from other deck
bent out of shape \n six pairs on the table, one is turned over and card remembered, packed and selection are divined \n jack avis
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Jack Avis
Bent Out of Shape
six pairs on the table, one is turned over and card remembered, packed and selection are divined
die macht der psychologie \n \n christoph borer \n "seminarheft", 1986 \n die macht der psychologie \n christoph borer
2006
compilation Christoph Borer
crook's book \n three cards taken from shuffled deck and added, word on this page thought-of, performer does the same, spectator divines performer's word and performer the spectator's page number \n karl fulves
2006
prolix Karl Fulves
Crook's Book
three cards taken from shuffled deck and added, word on this page thought-of, performer does the same, spectator divines performer's word and performer the spectator's page number
double personality \n a card is reversed in the deck and matches reversed card in second deck \n boris wild
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Boris Wild
Double Personality
a card is reversed in the deck and matches reversed card in second deck
subtle princess \n performer and spectator each select a card from a five-card packet, performer finds spectator's card and vice versa \n michael powers \n "people's princess" (jon racherbaumer, gemini online board)
2006
power plays Michael Powers
Subtle Princess
performer and spectator each select a card from a five-card packet, performer finds spectator's card and vice versa
on your mark \n cards openly marked on back, deck is used for mindreading and transposition \n robin robertson \n steve dusheck
2007
best of friends — volume iii Robin Robertson, Steve Dusheck
On Your Mark
cards openly marked on back, deck is used for mindreading and transposition
eureka \n deck separated in colors, unknown black card pocketed by spectator, guessed by spectator, then red card pocketed by performer and guessed by him, both match \n karl fulves \n cross colors \n karl fulves
2007
prolix Karl Fulves
Eureka
deck separated in colors, unknown black card pocketed by spectator, guessed by spectator, then red card pocketed by performer and guessed by him, both match
doubly open \n \n david solomon \n "open prediction" (manuel llager, magic, 2002) \n doubly open \n david solomon
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
named magic thrust \n two cards named, two cards pushed in reversed behind back next to them, roughed marked deck \n karl fulves \n the neutral zone \n karl fulves
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Named Magic Thrust
two cards named, two cards pushed in reversed behind back next to them, roughed marked deck
open marking \n credit information on marking with actual letters on the back \n karl fulves \n hugard's magic monthly, nov. 1947
2010
prolix Karl Fulves
Open Marking
credit information on marking with actual letters on the back
mind scam \n three digits chosen, deck shuffled and cut into three piles, a chosen value is shown on top or bottom of piles most of the time, proposition bet \n karl fulves
2010
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Mind Scam
three digits chosen, deck shuffled and cut into three piles, a chosen value is shown on top or bottom of piles most of the time, proposition bet
vegemental \n six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined \n max maven \n vegemental \n max maven
2010
maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven
Vegemental
six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined
rider attached \n unknown card from blue deck removed, performer puts red-backed duplicate in blue deck, it is found from face by spectator \n karl fulves
2011
prolix Karl Fulves
Rider Attached
unknown card from blue deck removed, performer puts red-backed duplicate in blue deck, it is found from face by spectator
spelling the future \n think stop, then card is spelled and leads to a card which performer has predicted \n philip t. goldstein
2012
the f.f.f.f. book Philip T. Goldstein
Spelling the Future
think Stop, then card is spelled and leads to a card which performer has predicted
i knew that would be your card \n card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "the mystery of the scarab" \n dr. stanley jaks \n "i knew that would be your card" in "new pentagram" may, 1969. \n der mysteriöse scarabäus \n dr. stanley jaks \n visual thought projection \n dr. stanley jaks
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
I knew that would be Your Card
card from jumbo deck is selected, same card is found revered in regular deck, stage version for "The Mystery of the Scarab"
rasputin \n number and card are written on business card, with other deck number and card is divined \n dr. stanley jaks \n "rasputin" in "m.u.m." march, 1974
2014
the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks
Rasputin
number and card are written on business card, with other deck number and card is divined
turnabout \n magician uses directions from a cellphone directly to the spectator to locate a selected card. \n mark fitzgerald
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Mark Fitzgerald
Turnabout
Magician uses directions from a cellphone directly to the spectator to locate a selected card.
obscured matrix \n five people each think of a card within a group of five, magician divines cards \n lou hornung
2015
the saturday morning session Lou Hornung
Obscured Matrix
Five people each think of a card within a group of five, magician divines cards
esp reading \n two sets of five, performer starts putting cards on table, standard method \n jorge "the jack" garcia \n hen fetsch's "symbologic" and a routine by derren brown \n esp coincidence \n jorge "the jack" garcia
2015
7 mysteries of mentalism Jorge "The Jack" Garcia
ESP Reading
two sets of five, performer starts putting cards on table, standard method
Inspired by
Hen Fetsch's "Symbologic" and a routine by Derren Brown
vegemental \n six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined \n max maven \n vegemental \n max maven
2016
session notes Max Maven
Vegemental
six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined
pseudo \n three phase memory demonstration, first red black, then suits, then naming missing card \n chris rawlins \n a bonus (pseudo memory) \n chris rawlins
2016 (ca.)
pseudo Chris Rawlins
Pseudo
three phase memory demonstration, first red black, then suits, then naming missing card
equifinality \n card composed of chosen suit and value from multiple tabled packets is predicted \n ryan schlutz \n equifinality \n ryan schlutz
2017
false anchors — volume two Ryan Schlutz
Equifinality
card composed of chosen suit and value from multiple tabled packets is predicted
svenvoodoo \n position of freely peeked-at card is named, then chosen card appears at named number, svengali-peek-deck combination, with marking system \n bob farmer \n svensk voodoo \n tomas blomberg
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
Svenvoodoo
position of freely peeked-at card is named, then chosen card appears at named number, svengali-peek-deck combination, with marking system
hunting the butterflies \n history of one-way decks and edge-marked decks, which led to the butterfly playing cards \n ondřej pšenička
2017
the secret of the butterflies Ondřej Pšenička
Hunting the Butterflies
History of one-way decks and edge-marked decks, which led to the Butterfly playing cards
what are butterfly playing cards? \n description of how the butterfly cards should be used
- the two-way markings
- the one-way markings
- the one-way flower
- the one-way faces \n ondřej pšenička
2017
the secret of the butterflies Ondřej Pšenička
What Are Butterfly Playing Cards?
Description of how the Butterfly cards should be used
a bonus (pseudo memory) \n three phase memory demonstration, first red black, then suits, then naming missing card \n chris rawlins \n pseudo \n chris rawlins
2017
the event, 2017 Chris Rawlins
A Bonus (Pseudo Memory)
three phase memory demonstration, first red black, then suits, then naming missing card
parrish the thought \n spectator stabs performer's signed card, performer spectator's, half the deck signed by performer \n johnny thompson \n robert parrish trick \n "the incredible signature" (barry stevenson) \n "double pointed miracle" (dick zimmerman, genii, vol. 47 no. 11)
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson
Parrish the Thought
spectator stabs performer's signed card, performer spectator's, half the deck signed by performer
reverse engineer \n spectator names a card and reverses a card below the table, it is the named card \n asi wind \n derren brown effect from "tricks of the mind" \n "cards know" (henry evans) \n technicolor prediction \n edward marlo
2018
repertoire Asi Wind
Reverse Engineer
spectator names a card and reverses a card below the table, it is the named card
before the thought \n eight to ten cards selected from table wash, highest card thought of, predicted in envelope
- marking the deck
- reveal using wallet \n ryan schlutz \n pentacle force \n bob farmer \n presentation idea: bill and ted \n ryan schlutz \n before the thought \n ryan schlutz
2018
false anchors — volume three Ryan Schlutz
Before the Thought
eight to ten cards selected from table wash, highest card thought of, predicted in envelope
marked / invisible \n two decks, spectator deals through one deck face up, leaving one card face down. face down card matches reversed card in the other deck, inspired by trick from todd lamanske \n dan fleshman
2018
elixir Dan Fleshman
Marked / Invisible
Two decks, spectator deals through one deck face up, leaving one card face down. Face down card matches reversed card in the other deck, inspired by trick from Todd Lamanske
devilish transposition \n thought-of cards from performer and spectator from two decks transpose, using devilish switch \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon
Devilish Transposition
thought-of cards from performer and spectator from two decks transpose, using Devilish Switch
appendix - marked card summary \n - 1. foreign substances
- 2. removing part of the printed design
- 3. changing the shape
- 4. other alterations
- 5. touch work
- 6. exploiting manufacturing variances
- 7. invisible spectrum
- 8. asymmetries
- 9. defects
- 10. esoteric systems
- summary \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
equifinality \n card composed of chosen suit and value from multiple tabled packets is predicted \n ryan schlutz \n equifinality \n ryan schlutz
2020
false anchors Ryan Schlutz
Equifinality
card composed of chosen suit and value from multiple tabled packets is predicted
before the thought \n eight to ten cards selected from table wash, highest card thought of, predicted in envelope
- marking the deck
- reveal using wallet \n ryan schlutz \n before the thought \n ryan schlutz
2020
false anchors Ryan Schlutz
Before the Thought
eight to ten cards selected from table wash, highest card thought of, predicted in envelope