the candy king \n miraskill with candies \n stewart james \n one thousand skulls \n al mann \n miraskill lite \n max maven
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
the ruler \n force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by john hamilton \n dai vernon \n dr. stanley jaks \n bill simon \n martin gardner \n norman jensen \n bruce elliott \n the ruling class \n max maven
1951
the phoenix 201 — 250 Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott
The Ruler
force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by John Hamilton
tally-ho! \n spelling using words on card case \n henry christ \n spell fox lake \n bob mason \n tally-ho detector \n harry lorayne \n tally-ho ace locator \n harry lorayne \n bicycle! \n peter marshall \n the nickel knows \n terry lagerould \n tally-ho extended \n harry lorayne \n box of matches \n max maven
1971
reputation-makers Henry Christ
moracle \n packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted and four aces on top of discard piles, see also p. 486 for comment by charles hudson \n lin searles \n oracle \n karl fulves \n immoracle \n philip t. goldstein \n earthly powers \n richard vollmer \n modern day moracle \n marty kane \n moracle \n roberto giobbi \n starburst \n jack avis \n lewis jones \n royacle \n mel bennett \n bottom feeder \n steve beam \n si-decker \n steve beam \n moracool \n steve beam \n royal roundup \n steve beam \n the neutralizer \n steve beam \n binary bypass \n steve beam \n rock bottom \n steve beam \n bluff oracle aces ii \n john bannon \n bluff oracle aces i \n john bannon \n lie-decker \n max maven
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Lin Searles
Moracle
packet cut off and reduced to one card via reverse faros, this card predicted and four Aces on top of discard piles, see also p. 486 for comment by Charles Hudson
mento-pen \n david copperfield, number is divined with special pen \n david s. kotkin \n flair play \n max maven
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7 David S. Kotkin
Mento-Pen
David Copperfield, number is divined with special pen
oasis \n on phil goldstein, gaeton bloom, ken brooke, danny ray, andrew galloway, basil horwitz, jay marshall, peter duffie, rex cooper, ken hawes, chris pratt, doug alker, max maven, frans biemans, roger crabtree, mike gancia, peter warlock, tom owen, harry dewhirst, philippe fiahlo, rovi, wally boyce \n fred robinson
1978
pabular Fred Robinson
Oasis
on Phil Goldstein, Gaeton Bloom, Ken Brooke, Danny Ray, Andrew Galloway, Basil Horwitz, Jay Marshall, Peter Duffie, Rex Cooper, Ken Hawes, Chris Pratt, Doug Alker, Max Maven, Frans Biemans, Roger Crabtree, Mike Gancia, Peter Warlock, Tom Owen, Harry Dewhirst, Philippe Fiahlo, Rovi, Wally Boyce
stopped twice \n two prediction cards placed in deck during dealing by spectator end up next to their mates, "gemini twins" \n karl fulves \n four aces surprise \n frank garcia \n gemini twins \n karl fulves \n named gemini \n tony bartolotta \n face-up gemini twins \n martin gardner \n predicted stopping place \n jack avis \n blankjack \n max maven \n hands off gemini \n karl fulves \n you know better \n michał kociołek
1979
impromptu opener Karl Fulves
Stopped Twice
two prediction cards placed in deck during dealing by spectator end up next to their mates, "Gemini Twins"
immoracle \n packet cut-off, anti-faro procedure to arrive at royal flush, overhand shuffle set-up sequence \n philip t. goldstein \n oracle \n karl fulves \n moracle \n lin searles \n lie-decker \n max maven
1979
the chronicles Philip T. Goldstein
Immoracle
packet cut-off, anti-faro procedure to arrive at Royal Flush, overhand shuffle set-up sequence
precoinition \n box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
- gaffed box version (corinda money box)
- no gaff version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins) \n philip t. goldstein \n (7) corinda's "money box" \n tony corinda \n precoinition \n max maven \n precoinition \n max maven
1980
pabular Philip T. Goldstein
Precoinition
box with different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Gaffed Box Version (Corinda Money Box)
No Gaff Version (verbal ploy, spectators assume there are more coins)
the ramasee prophecy \n using esp cards and spelling several words, egypt presentation \n howard a. adams \n mix and match \n vernon winiecke \n notes on ramasee \n howard a. adams \n box of matches \n max maven
1982
oicufesp Howard A. Adams
The Ramasee Prophecy
using ESP cards and spelling several words, Egypt presentation
triskadekaphobia \n forcing the number thirteen with cards \n max maven \n never odd or even \n philip t. goldstein
1984
the collected almanac Max Maven
carousell \n three card divination, with clocking version, see max maven reference for credit information \n thomas alan waters \n "roundabout" (max maven, kayfabe dvd set, 2017)
1985
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Carousell
three card divination, with clocking version, see Max Maven reference for credit information
psi-con ruse \n double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus) \n philip t. goldstein \n psi-con ruse \n max maven
1986
the new york magic symposium — collection 5 Philip T. Goldstein
PSI-Con Ruse
double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
the new york magic symposium 1986 \n on the convention in tokyo, adam fleischer, max maven, curtis kam, jay sankey, maki kitami, bill spooner, gene matsura, tommy wonder, david roth, john kennedy, hiroshi sawa, jeff mcbride, lisa menna \n mark vincent
1987
gimmick Mark Vincent
The New York Magic Symposium 1986
on the convention in Tokyo, Adam Fleischer, Max Maven, Curtis Kam, Jay Sankey, Maki Kitami, Bill Spooner, Gene Matsura, Tommy Wonder, David Roth, John Kennedy, Hiroshi Sawa, Jeff McBride, Lisa Menna
impromptu version \n spectator shuffles deck and think of the highest of five random cards, performer places poker hand on table, it is a royal flush that contains thought-of card \n bob farmer \n mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n max maven \n impromptu version \n bob farmer \n sue? not me! \n bob farmer
1987/1988
tsunami Bob Farmer
Impromptu Version
spectator shuffles deck and think of the highest of five random cards, performer places poker hand on table, it is a Royal Flush that contains thought-of card
mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n suggestions \n max maven \n impromptu version \n bob farmer \n mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n max maven
1987/1988
tsunami Max Maven
esp cards \n 25 esp cards, dealt hand is divined \n philip t. goldstein \n centrifugal esp \n philip t. goldstein \n centrifugal esp \n max maven \n centrifugal esp \n max maven
1991
thavant Philip T. Goldstein
combination \n various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined \n philip t. goldstein \n centrifugal combination \n max maven
1991
thavant Philip T. Goldstein
Combination
various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined
soloflex \n selected information on word cards divined, inspired by t. a. waters's "adamsmyth" (octasm) \n philip t. goldstein \n synonymax \n tom stone \n stewart james \n max maven
1991
thavant Philip T. Goldstein
Soloflex
selected information on word cards divined, inspired by T. A. Waters's "Adamsmyth" (Octasm)
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein \n routine two: fore-closer \n chuck hickok \n a clash of symbols \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n max maven
1991
thavant Philip T. Goldstein
A Clash of Symbols
three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
seak \n pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination \n philip t. goldstein \n seak \n philip t. goldstein \n seak \n max maven \n seak \n max maven
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein
Seak
pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
principles and deceptions \n "an easy trip through the arithmetical principles of card magic - part 6"
additions and corrections by jeff busby and max maven on previous columns, idea of cutting between a red or black pair in gilbreath tricks \n peter duffie
1994
profile Peter Duffie
Principles and Deceptions
"An Easy Trip Through The Arithmetical Principles Of Card Magic - Part 6"
additions and corrections by Jeff Busby and Max Maven on previous columns, idea of cutting between a red or black pair in Gilbreath tricks
introduction: the wonder years \n - the story of "oh!"
- clandes-teen
- cups and kaps
- forward into the past
- myth direction \n max maven
1996
the books of wonder — volume 1 Max Maven
return to suabia \n hofzinser ace problem + twisting the aces \n peter duffie \n iain girdwood \n max maven \n "the suabian twist" (peter duffie, cards in principle, 1994)
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie, Iain Girdwood, Max Maven
Return to Suabia
Hofzinser Ace Problem + Twisting the Aces
Inspired by
"The Suabian Twist" (Peter Duffie, Cards in Principle, 1994)
a credit to his race \n horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, interrupted gilbreath principle \n philip t. goldstein \n "derby" (tony koynini, 1952) \n a credit to his race \n max maven
1997
the fine print Philip T. Goldstein
A Credit To His Race
horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
just chintz \n just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die \n philip t. goldstein \n just chintz \n philip t. goldstein \n just chintz \n max maven
1997
mind & magic magazine Philip T. Goldstein
Just Chintz
just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
centrifugal esp \n 25 esp cards, dealt hand is divined \n philip t. goldstein \n the centrifuge principle \n unknown \n centrifugal esp \n max maven
1999
rocky notes Philip T. Goldstein
the thinking cardman \n one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand \n philip t. goldstein \n think of an ace \n dai vernon \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein \n the thinking cardman \n max maven \n the thinking cardman \n max maven
2000
northeast Philip T. Goldstein
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
never odd or even \n a/k/a i prefer pi
rotator as number force \n philip t. goldstein \n triskadekaphobia \n max maven
2002
redivider Philip T. Goldstein
will o' the whisper \n joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined \n philip t. goldstein \n will o' the whisper \n max maven
2002
mawny notes Philip T. Goldstein
Will O' the Whisper
Joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then Joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined
fourthright \n four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card \n philip t. goldstein \n matcho \n milton kort \n jack avis \n fourthright \n max maven \n fourthright \n max maven
2002
mawny notes Philip T. Goldstein
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
just a little off the top, please \n elevator with progressively fewer cards, final card changes into selection \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n notes & corrections \n max maven \n just a little off the top, please - bonus effect \n max maven
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Just a Little Off the Top, Please
elevator with progressively fewer cards, final card changes into selection
future choice \n five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see vol. 2 reference for credit information \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "one to eight" (george sands, bill simon's mathematical magic, 1964) \n stunumbers \n shigeo futagawa \n notes & corrections \n max maven
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Future Choice
five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see Vol. 2 reference for credit information
Inspired by
"One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964)
the paranormalist \n spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the red and the black \n paul curry \n notes & corrections \n max maven
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
The Paranormalist
spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value
notes & corrections \n \n max maven \n double deal turn-over \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n future choice \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the paranormalist \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n just a little off the top, please \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Max Maven
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
over easy \n small packet triumph with nine cards \n david acer \n over easier \n max maven \n over easy scrambled \n joshua jay
2004
random acts of magic David Acer
over easier \n small packet triumph with nine cards - selection shown to have different colored back \n max maven \n over easy \n david acer
2004
random acts of magic Max Maven
Over Easier
Small packet Triumph with nine cards - selection shown to have different colored back
the thought hatchery \n four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color \n barrie richardson \n "kurotsuke" (max maven, videomind 1) \n genii, june 2000
2005
act two Barrie Richardson
The Thought Hatchery
four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color
premonition in reverse \n either 51 cards or 53, selected card is found twice in the deck \n tony griffith \n "premonition in reverse" in "the gen" september, 1959. p. 124. \n joint banking \n doug canning \n composite speller \n max maven
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Tony Griffith
Premonition in Reverse
either 51 cards or 53, selected card is found twice in the deck
hypothetical imperative \n card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and matsuyama petal principle \n max maven
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven
Hypothetical Imperative
card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and Matsuyama Petal Principle
box of matches \n six torn cards match when words are spelled, words from card case used \n max maven \n tally-ho! \n henry christ \n the ramasee prophecy \n howard a. adams
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven
Box of Matches
six torn cards match when words are spelled, words from card case used
cheaper match \n two piles of cards are counted depending on coins being heads or tails, ramasee principle \n max maven
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven
Cheaper Match
two piles of cards are counted depending on coins being heads or tails, Ramasee Principle
deal with it \n small packet is cut and dealt, and after down-under deal, performer has four aces \n max maven
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Max Maven
Deal With It
small packet is cut and dealt, and after down-under deal, performer has four Aces
three-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection \n max maven
2007
best of friends — volume iii Max Maven
Three-Piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection
accessorized three-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, ace reversed in deck \n max maven
2007
best of friends — volume iii Max Maven
Accessorized Three-Piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, Ace reversed in deck
off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n aces are spelled out from four-ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations \n harry lorayne \n three-piece suit \n max maven \n off-the-rack 3-piece suit \n harry lorayne
2007
best of friends — volume iii Harry Lorayne
Off-the-Rack 3-piece Suit
Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations
blankjack \n two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank \n max maven \n stopped twice \n karl fulves \n blankjack \n max maven
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
Blankjack
two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n max maven \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
the thinking cardman \n one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand \n max maven \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruler \n dai vernon \n dr. stanley jaks \n bill simon \n martin gardner \n norman jensen \n bruce elliott \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
The Ruling Class
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein
2009
las vegas lecture Max Maven
A Clash of Symbols
three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
looking the other way \n two cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way \n max maven
2010
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Max Maven
Looking the Other Way
two cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way
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
precoinition \n box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted \n max maven \n precoinition \n philip t. goldstein
2010
maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven
Precoinition
box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven
2010
maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven
The Ruling Class
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
centrifugal combination \n various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined, "centrifugal principle" \n max maven \n combination \n philip t. goldstein
2010
maven on topic: mentalism Max Maven
Centrifugal Combination
various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined, "Centrifugal Principle"
synonymax \n cards with pictures and words, selections are divined, inspired by stewart james' "book of the dead" & max maven's "soloflex" \n tom stone \n stewart james \n max maven \n soloflex \n philip t. goldstein
2011
maelstrom Tom Stone, Stewart James, Max Maven
Synonymax
cards with pictures and words, selections are divined, inspired by Stewart James' "Book of the Dead" & Max Maven's "Soloflex"
psi-con ruse \n double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus) \n max maven \n psi-con ruse \n philip t. goldstein
2011
hollywood hyperbole Max Maven
Psi-Con Ruse
double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
blankjack \n two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank \n max maven \n blankjack \n max maven
2011
hollywood hyperbole Max Maven
Blankjack
two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven
2011
hollywood hyperbole Max Maven
The Ruling Class
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
the thinking cardman \n one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand \n max maven \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein
2011
hollywood hyperbole Max Maven
The Thinking Cardman
one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein
2011
hollywood hyperbole Max Maven
A Clash of Symbols
three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
will o' the whisper \n joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined \n max maven \n will o' the whisper \n philip t. goldstein
2011
apple of my eyes Max Maven
Will O' the Whisper
Joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then Joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined
a credit to his race \n horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, interrupted gilbreath principle \n max maven \n a credit to his race \n philip t. goldstein
2011
apple of my eyes Max Maven
A Credit to his Race
horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
centrifugal esp \n some cards selected via dealing and divined, centrifugal principle \n max maven \n esp cards \n philip t. goldstein
2011
apple of my eyes Max Maven
Centrifugal ESP
some cards selected via dealing and divined, Centrifugal Principle
seak \n pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination \n max maven \n seak \n philip t. goldstein
2011
apple of my eyes Max Maven
Seak
pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
fourthright \n four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card \n max maven \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein
2011
ideas by max Max Maven
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
centrifugal esp \n some cards selected via dealing and divined, centrifugal principle \n max maven \n esp cards \n philip t. goldstein
2011
ideas by max Max Maven
Centrifugal ESP
some cards selected via dealing and divined, Centrifugal Principle
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven
2011
ideas by max Max Maven
The Ruling Class
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
seak \n pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination \n max maven \n seak \n philip t. goldstein
2011
ideas by max Max Maven
Seak
pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
centrifugal esp \n 25 esp cards, dealt hand is divined \n max maven \n the centrifuge principle \n unknown \n centrifugal esp \n philip t. goldstein
2012
return to saint vincent Max Maven
fourthright \n four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card \n max maven \n matcho \n milton kort \n jack avis \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein
2012
return to saint vincent Max Maven
Fourthright
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
just chintz \n just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die \n max maven \n just chintz \n philip t. goldstein
2012
return to saint vincent Max Maven
Just Chintz
just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
strung-out \n card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate \n max maven
2012
return to saint vincent Max Maven
Strung-Out
card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
cashing \n bank night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of five coins to select the envelopes \n tomas blomberg \n "cache" (max maven, genii magazine, july 2006)
2014
blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg
Cashing
Bank Night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of five coins to select the envelopes
noted \n with four bills removed from a wallet, odd bill is found as well as the different scenarios the spectators are thinking of \n colin mcleod \n stephen tucker's "visa cabaret" \n max maven's "kurotsuke"
2014
divine Colin McLeod
Noted
with four bills removed from a wallet, odd bill is found as well as the different scenarios the spectators are thinking of
rainbow matrix \n number force with a magic square \n max maven \n rainbow matrix \n philip t. goldstein \n walter b. gibson \n maurice kraitchik
2015
the black book of mentalism Max Maven
contimental \n any european country thought of and divined \n max maven \n contimental \n philip t. goldstein
2015
the black book of mentalism Max Maven
astrokey \n twelve keys with zodiac labels, key with spectator's zodiac opens the lock \n max maven \n astro-key \n philip t. goldstein
2015
the black book of mentalism Max Maven
Astrokey
twelve keys with zodiac labels, key with spectator's zodiac opens the lock
4 sided triangle \n card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator \n max maven \n four-sided triangle \n philip t. goldstein
2015
the black book of mentalism Max Maven
4 Sided Triangle
card is thought of before the show, it matches prediction and selection of a second spectator
kirigami \n paper with letters, spectator folds and cuts it, then he forms a word with the either face up or face down letters \n max maven \n kirigami \n philip t. goldstein
2015
the black book of mentalism Max Maven
Kirigami
paper with letters, spectator folds and cuts it, then he forms a word with the either face up or face down letters
heliocentrick \n a card is selected and returned to the deck. starting with a packet of cards, the magician spells a planet chosen by a spectator. the selection is found at the conclusion of the spelling. \n max maven
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Max Maven
Heliocentrick
A card is selected and returned to the deck. Starting with a packet of cards, the magician spells a planet chosen by a spectator. The selection is found at the conclusion of the spelling.
composite speller \n deck is cut and half given to each of two spectators. each thinks of a card in their half. the value of one card is combined with the suit of the other. the deck is reassembled and the composite card spelled. it turns up at the final letter. \n max maven \n joint banking \n doug canning \n premonition in reverse \n tony griffith
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Max Maven
Composite Speller
Deck is cut and half given to each of two spectators. Each thinks of a card in their half. The value of one card is combined with the suit of the other. The deck is reassembled and the composite card spelled. It turns up at the final letter.
lie-decker \n despite the deck lying, the magician uses it to determine the color and value of the selection, and to locate the selection. \n max maven \n "spell of mystery" (stewart james, marketed, 1929) \n "my own particular way" (ryan matney, card jones, 2004) \n moracle \n lin searles \n immoracle \n philip t. goldstein \n si-decker \n steve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Max Maven
Lie-Decker
Despite the deck lying, the magician uses it to determine the color and value of the selection, and to locate the selection.
Related to
"Spell of Mystery" (Stewart James, marketed, 1929)
"My Own Particular Way" (Ryan Matney, Card Jones, 2004)
si-decker \n despite always lying, the deck provides the color, suit, and parity of the selected card, and then helps to locate it. \n steve beam \n "lie speller" (martin gardner, joe berg's here's new magic, 1937) \n moracle \n lin searles \n lie-decker \n max maven
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Steve Beam
Si-Decker
Despite always lying, the deck provides the color, suit, and parity of the selected card, and then helps to locate it.
Inspired by
"Lie Speller" (Martin Gardner, Joe Berg's Here's New Magic, 1937)
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
centrifugal poker \n cards in poker hand divined, "the centrifuge principle" \n max maven \n playing cards \n philip t. goldstein
2016
session notes Max Maven
Centrifugal Poker
cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
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
a clash of symbols \n three phase esp routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the gilbreath principle" \n max maven \n a clash of symbols \n philip t. goldstein
2016
session notes Max Maven
A Clash of Symbols
three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
hand in my pocket \n one hand in pocket, selection signed and returned one-handed, appears in pocket in isolated hand, credit information, with four variations \n john lovick \n "pocket nightmare" (max maven, finally published on kayfabe dvds, 2017)
2016
the performance pieces & divertissements of the famous handsome jack, etc. John Lovick
Hand in My Pocket
one hand in pocket, selection signed and returned one-handed, appears in pocket in isolated hand, credit information, with four variations
Inspired by
"Pocket Nightmare" (Max Maven, finally published on Kayfabe DVDs, 2017)
memory maven \n card removed and peeked at in shuffled deck, performer looks through cards and names missing card as well as position of second selection \n pit hartling \n max maven effect \n memory maven variation \n pit hartling \n denis behr
2017
quarterly Pit Hartling
Memory Maven
card removed and peeked at in shuffled deck, performer looks through cards and names missing card as well as position of second selection
mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n suggestions \n max maven \n mesmeric revelations: quoting the maven semaphore \n max maven
2017
the bammo tarodiction toolbox Max Maven
double-back vanish \n with odd-backed card, red/blue double backer, see page 31 for credit information by max maven \n bob farmer
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus Bob Farmer
Double-Back Vanish
with odd-backed card, red/blue double backer, see page 31 for credit information by Max Maven
lucky stars \n list of famous people, two are selected and names spelled to determine selections, both selections are located \n max maven \n ed marlo's "affinity" in rufus steele's "the last word on cards" 1952
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Max Maven
Lucky Stars
list of famous people, two are selected and names spelled to determine selections, both selections are located
Inspired by
Ed Marlo's "Affinity" in Rufus Steele's "The Last Word on Cards" 1952
european 10/11 force variant \n name given by bascom jones, additional variant for the number ten given by max maven \n unknown \n max maven
2019
plots & methods
Unknown, Max Maven
European 10/11 Force Variant
Name given by Bascom Jones, additional variant for the number ten given by Max Maven
hypothesystem \n packet of cards are formed into pairs by spectator, chosen pair is used to form a card which is found predicted in wallet \n max maven
2020
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 12 Max Maven
Hypothesystem
packet of cards are formed into pairs by spectator, chosen pair is used to form a card which is found predicted in wallet