bottom dealing \n featuring the erdnase grip \n s. w. erdnase \n the bottom deal \n graham adams \n the marnase bottom deal \n edward marlo \n unit movement for erdnase bottom deal \n edward marlo \n stop on a dime \n karl fulves \n bottom steal \n karl fulves \n bottom dealing \n s. w. erdnase \n the bottom deal \n jack avis \n bottom fact \n karl fulves \n one-hand erdnase \n karl fulves \n bottom dealing \n shane cobalt \n bottom dealing \n steve forte
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
the whispering queen \n deck is shuffled and dealt in four heaps, bottom cards divined \n ladson butler \n queen tells all \n jack avis
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Ladson Butler
The Whispering Queen
deck is shuffled and dealt in four heaps, bottom cards divined
the "deo-ace" trick \n four aces are placed on four twos crosswise, so that suits match, ace with same suit as selection transforms into that card \n edward victor \n the "lost ace" trick \n jack avis
1937
magic of the hands Edward Victor
The "Deo-Ace" Trick
four Aces are placed on four Twos crosswise, so that suits match, Ace with same suit as selection transforms into that card
migratory coins \n coins on corners of black cloth, with two postcards \n t.j. crawford \n migratory coins the "all fair" way \n jack avis
1938
greater magic T.J. Crawford
Migratory Coins
coins on corners of black cloth, with two postcards
repel-attract \n matches move apart between fingers, rubber tubing \n george sutcliffe \n tom sellers \n spooky time \n jack avis
1939
the jinx 51-100 George Sutcliffe, Tom Sellers
multi-spelling trick \n "the repeat spelling of mentally selected cards" \n unknown \n a little extra with the multi spell \n jack avis \n a little extra with the multi-spelling \n jack avis
1940
expert card technique
Unknown
the flip-over palm \n attributed to fred braue in "vis à vis" \n frederick braue \n turnover palm \n edward marlo \n dribble top palm \n jack avis
1940
expert card technique Frederick Braue
linked \n two ropes hanging on performer's shoulder link, see also ring & tape sequence in "sefalaljia" \n paul curry \n linklater \n elizabeth warlock \n loops entwined \n jack avis \n end result \n j. w. sarles \n ultra bind \n harry lorayne \n verschnürt \n john a. m. howie \n linked \n paul curry \n bunny ears \n william goodwin \n the bottomless box \n troy hooser
1947
the phoenix 101-150 Paul Curry
Linked
two ropes hanging on performer's shoulder link, see also ring & tape sequence in "Sefalaljia"
the cavorting aces \n \n dr. jacob daley \n cavorting aces handling \n dr. jacob daley \n tom gagnon \n the jumping aces \n jack avis
1950
stars of magic Dr. Jacob Daley
d.f.c \n \n arthur hastings \n now you see it! \n unknown \n spirit writings \n arthur hastings \n a tale of two slates \n jack avis
1952
the phoenix 251 — 300 Arthur Hastings
the cards of pegasus \n initialed joker in sealed in envelope, five cards chosen and initialed, one card is chosen, transposes with the joker, chosen card is now in envelope \n jack avis \n al koran \n cards of pegasus \n jack avis \n al koran \n the cards of pegasus \n jack avis \n al koran
1953
"come a little closer..." Jack Avis, Al Koran
The Cards of Pegasus
initialed Joker in sealed in envelope, five cards chosen and initialed, one card is chosen, transposes with the Joker, chosen card is now in envelope
loops entwined \n under handkerchief \n jack avis \n linked \n paul curry \n loops entwined \n jack avis \n loops entwined \n jack avis \n linked \n paul curry
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Jack Avis
message from hades \n freely chosen card predicted, pocket writing \n jack avis \n inspiration from the french \n carl newton
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Jack Avis
the bold steal \n while showing that selection is not on top or bottom and other handlings, see note 3 on p. 58 \n edward marlo \n the card between \n jack avis
1957
side steal Edward Marlo
The Bold Steal
while showing that selection is not on top or bottom and other handlings, see Note 3 on p. 58
three from three \n - effect no. 1: three card location, one reversed others next to it
- effect no. 2: off-beat card location, pocket
- effect no. 3: multiple transformation \n jack avis \n cy endfield \n roy walton \n second time around \n roy walton
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Jack Avis, Cy Endfield, Roy Walton
Three From Three
Effect No. 1: three card location, one reversed others next to it
safety cut \n linked safety pins put into paper cover, cover cut in two pieces, held together again and pins still linked \n jack avis \n safety cut \n jack avis
1957
ireland's yearbooks Jack Avis
Safety Cut
linked safety pins put into paper cover, cover cut in two pieces, held together again and pins still linked
face up - face down surprise \n cards separated in reds and blacks, triumph with reds, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place \n brother john hamman \n right card - wrong color \n jack avis \n red-black surprise \n kevin davie \n right card - wrong colour \n jack avis
1958
the card magic of bro. john hamman s. m. Brother John Hamman
Face Up - Face Down Surprise
cards separated in reds and blacks, triumph with reds, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place
right card - wrong color \n card chosen, wrong color proclaimed by magician, cards separated in reds and blacks, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place \n jack avis \n face up - face down surprise \n brother john hamman \n right card - wrong colour \n jack avis
1958
ireland's yearbooks Jack Avis
Right Card - Wrong Color
card chosen, wrong color proclaimed by magician, cards separated in reds and blacks, black selection found in red pile, red and black piles change place
henry christ spread switch \n see elmsley book for tony kardyro credit information \n henry christ \n christ-kardyro spread switch \n frank simon \n flexible christ spread switch \n ken krenzel \n henry christ \n avis spread switch \n jack avis \n hold the eye - details on the henry christ spread switch \n helder guimarães
1959
inner secrets of card magic Henry Christ
Henry Christ Spread Switch
see Elmsley book for Tony Kardyro credit information
centre tear (one hand variation) \n \n tony corinda \n al koran \n the occultear \n thomas alan waters \n jack avis
1959
billets Tony Corinda, Al Koran
seven and eleven transpo \n four aces and three sevens, when ace is put with sevens the other three cards transpose \n jack avis \n seven and eleven transpo \n jack avis
1960
ireland's yearbooks Jack Avis
Seven and Eleven Transpo
four Aces and three Sevens, when Ace is put with Sevens the other three cards transpose
stamp of approval \n card marked with stamp is used to chose two cards, prediction of the two selections \n jack avis
1960
ireland's yearbooks Jack Avis
Stamp of Approval
card marked with stamp is used to chose two cards, prediction of the two selections
der mysteriöse scarabäus \n card is selected with scarab and same card is reversed in second deck, with different colored back \n dr. stanley jaks \n scarab without a brainwave \n jack avis \n i knew that would be your card \n dr. stanley jaks \n mystery of the scarab \n dr. stanley jaks
1961
dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks
Der mysteriöse Scarabäus
card is selected with scarab and same card is reversed in second deck, with different colored back
the two and eight coins \n transposition of a half dollar in closed hand and penny on back of the fist \n jack avis
1962
the new phoenix 351-400 Jack Avis
The Two and Eight Coins
transposition of a half dollar in closed hand and penny on back of the fist
thoughts on blind choice \n two selections from one deck match two reversed prediction cards in second deck, four methods with different gaffed decks (ultra mental deck, deck with twenty-six different cards duplicated, audley walsh's dream deck / koran deck) \n edward marlo \n jack avis' "blind choice" (gen june 1964)
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Thoughts on Blind Choice
two selections from one deck match two reversed prediction cards in second deck, four methods with different gaffed decks (Ultra Mental Deck, deck with twenty-six different cards duplicated, Audley Walsh's Dream Deck / Koran Deck)
sensitive fingers \n naming card when feeling them behind back, then cards on either side of a selection \n jack avis \n sensitive fingers \n roy johnson
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis
Sensitive Fingers
naming card when feeling them behind back, then cards on either side of a selection
etcetera \n how dunninger fooled dr. james elliott, magic as art \n robert lund \n robert stine \n dan fowler \n jack avis
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Robert Lund, Robert Stine, Dan Fowler, Jack Avis
Etcetera
how Dunninger fooled Dr. James Elliott, magic as art
three break control \n \n dai vernon \n to control three peeked cards \n edward marlo \n double peek control \n dai vernon \n daryl martinez \n cull & triple peek control \n jack avis
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
benzais' spin-out \n \n john benzais \n devilish digit cut \n richard kaufman \n unfinished spin out \n jack avis \n benzais' spin out variation \n juan villarejo \n rapid-fire benzais \n harapan ong
1967
the best of benzais John Benzais
etcetera \n hobbyist vs professionals \n fred g. taylor \n clayton rawson \n jack avis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Fred G. Taylor, Clayton Rawson, Jack Avis
single shot \n card shoots out of incomplete faro deck, card gun \n peter kane \n "the shooting joker" (peter kane, hugard's magic monthly, vol. 20 no. 8, april 1963) \n the i-f lapping move \n roger smith \n the gun \n peter kane \n ken krenzel \n francis carlyle \n the magic bullet \n ken krenzel \n gun revelation \n peter kane \n the zen two-shooter \n jon racherbaumer \n paul diamond \n kane's patent card finda \n peter kane \n magic bullet effect \n jack avis
1967
a card session with peter kane Peter Kane
Single Shot
card shoots out of incomplete faro deck, card gun
Related to
"The Shooting Joker" (Peter Kane, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Vol. 20 No. 8, April 1963)
"wandman" transpo \n card moves from one position in deck to another, by throwing dice, using walter wandman dice box \n jack avis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis
"Wandman" Transpo
card moves from one position in deck to another, by throwing dice, using Walter Wandman dice box
to lie or tell the truth \n see also p. 840 for idea by cushing strout \n jack avis \n larry jennings \n p. 179 for further references \n further than that and the lie detector \n cushing strout \n lie or tell the truth \n jack avis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis, Larry Jennings
all fair mygratory coins \n four coins & three cards \n jack avis \n migratory coins the "all fair" way \n jack avis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis
hidden power \n card selected via automatic placement procedure moves to named number \n jack avis \n wired hidden power \n jon racherbaumer \n jack avis \n hidden power \n karl fulves \n jack avis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis
Hidden Power
card selected via Automatic Placement procedure moves to named number
houdini card \n deck sealed with crossed rubber bands, yet selection extracted underneath handkerchief, p. 241 for further reference, p. 246 for idea by harrison beale \n jack avis \n houdini card \n jack avis \n houdini card escapes again \n larry jennings \n the houdini card \n jack avis
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Avis
Houdini Card
deck sealed with crossed rubber bands, yet selection extracted underneath handkerchief, p. 241 for further reference, p. 246 for idea by Harrison Beale
two - four - six - eight - find \n named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection \n jack avis \n direct link \n alex elmsley \n bill reid
1969
expert card mysteries Jack Avis
Two - Four - Six - Eight - Find
named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection
air mail prediction \n featuring finesse for a henry christ force beneath table \n edward marlo \n post-it prediction \n bruce florek \n the lap addition \n jack avis \n post-it prediction \n david solomon \n the under-the-table force \n edward marlo \n prememonition \n tomas blomberg
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
Air Mail Prediction
featuring finesse for a Henry Christ force beneath table
opposites \n card selected with invisible dice, they become visible and with them the card is found, see p. 288 for suggestion by jack avis \n norman osborn
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Norman Osborn
Opposites
card selected with invisible dice, they become visible and with them the card is found, see p. 288 for suggestion by Jack Avis
sensitive fingers \n naming card when feeling them under table, then cards on either side of a reversed card are predicted \n roy johnson \n sensitive fingers \n jack avis
1970
the roy johnson experience Roy Johnson
Sensitive Fingers
naming card when feeling them under table, then cards on either side of a reversed card are predicted
more lies \n thought card revealed with eight-card-packet as computer \n robert e. neale \n voice print \n harry lorayne \n robert e. neale \n eight bytes is enough \n jack avis \n eight bites is enough \n jack avis \n cal-q-lator \n peter duffie \n robert e. neale
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert E. Neale
More Lies
thought card revealed with eight-card-packet as computer
the "lost ace" trick \n \n jack avis \n the "deo-ace" trick \n edward victor \n pyramid aces \n jerry l. christensen \n hofzinser ace trick \n jack avis \n hofzinser's ace problem \n zhenjie gao
1971
epilogue Jack Avis
paradox papers \n paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with cards, steve shimm suggestion, tapestry handling, see also p. 521 for gene nielson handling, h. e. dudeney \n martin gardner \n henry dudeny puzzle from "modern puzzles" (1926) \n news test \n edmund rowland \n paradox papers \n martin gardner \n wraparound \n karl fulves \n foldover notes \n karl fulves \n paper folding note \n karl fulves \n paradox redux \n philip t. goldstein \n folding numbers \n jack avis \n the core \n pit hartling \n disparity \n ramón riobóo
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Martin Gardner
Paradox Papers
paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, then all even numbers are one way and the odds another, application with cards, Steve Shimm suggestion, tapestry handling, see also p. 521 for Gene Nielson handling, H. E. Dudeney
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
mexican monte \n monte/twist combo with unexpected/funny cards appearing \n karl fulves \n monte madness \n gene castillon \n five as five count \n karl fulves \n monte madness - ladies sing the blues \n gene castillon \n impromptu mexican \n jack avis \n mexican iv \n karl fulves \n carlisle fair cards \n howard w. rheam \n sam's monte \n sam schwartz
1972
mexican monte Karl Fulves
Mexican Monte
monte/twist combo with unexpected/funny cards appearing
strange assembly \n assembly, but instead of the kings the four aces are found in the last packet and the kings reversed in the deck \n roy walton \n ein seltsames treffen \n roy walton \n flight fantastique \n jack avis
1972
tale twisters Roy Walton
Strange Assembly
assembly, but instead of the Kings the four Aces are found in the last packet and the Kings reversed in the deck
unlimited elevator \n four kings buried in deck, four queens one by one placed on top and attracting its king
- impromptu method \n ben christopher \n impromptu elevator \n derek dingle \n impromptu unlimited \n jack avis \n impromptu unlimited \n francis haxton \n unmix problem \n karl fulves
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Ben Christopher
Unlimited Elevator
four Kings buried in deck, four queens one by one placed on top and attracting its King
perfect packet spell \n spectator removes a couple of number cards, performer arranges them instantly so they spell out in wanted order one by one \n bill logan \n change in handling \n jack avis
1972
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Bill Logan
Perfect Packet Spell
spectator removes a couple of number cards, performer arranges them instantly so they spell out in wanted order one by one
imp cop \n card lapped from riffle shuffle or put in a position where it is held at a corner at the table edge \n karl fulves \n double cross transpo \n jack avis
1973
riffle shuffle technique — preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
Imp Cop
card lapped from riffle shuffle or put in a position where it is held at a corner at the table edge
ring off \n see p. 608 for comment \n harvey rosenthal \n "ring" (ray grismer, genii, may 1971) \n finger ring release (harvey rosenthal) \n jack avis
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Harvey Rosenthal
inspiration from the french \n two cards selected from ten-card packet, cards in row on card stand and a piece of tissue in front of each, tissue touched with cigarette, bright flashes at selections \n carl newton \n message from hades \n jack avis
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Carl Newton
Inspiration from the French
two cards selected from ten-card packet, cards in row on card stand and a piece of tissue in front of each, tissue touched with cigarette, bright flashes at selections
focal point \n one of ten cards, oosoom \n robert (bob) hess \n hull's "mental discernment" \n focal point ii \n jack avis
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Robert (Bob) Hess
impromptu unlimited \n four kings buried in deck, four queens one by one placed on top and attracting its king \n jack avis \n unlimited elevator \n ben christopher
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Jack Avis
Impromptu Unlimited
four Kings buried in deck, four queens one by one placed on top and attracting its King
the optical force \n (chapter 33-a added to 1975 edition, see "13 prophets", p. 20)
two spectators choose cards: mates \n karl fulves \n optical notes \n jack avis
1975
tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Karl Fulves
The Optical Force
(chapter 33-A added to 1975 edition, see "13 Prophets", p. 20)
two spectators choose cards: mates
the e.j. count \n "elmsley jordan", siva count, see "vis à vis" for credit information \n roy walton \n siva count \n jack avis
1975
card cavalcade 3 Roy Walton
The E.J. Count
"Elmsley Jordan", Siva Count, see "Vis à Vis" for credit information
the sport trick \n four blank cards, on one a picture of a girl appears and vanishes \n jack avis \n sport detector \n jack avis
1975
epilogue Jack Avis
The Sport Trick
four blank cards, on one a picture of a girl appears and vanishes
royal triumph \n four kings instead of selection \n larry jennings \n avis handling for jennings' "royal triumph" \n jack avis
1975
epilogue Larry Jennings
a spirit detection \n drinks and countries are divined \n jack avis \n the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins \n mahendra \n spirit detection \n jack avis
1975
pabular Jack Avis
the wishing envelope \n gimmick envelope, including three routines with it
- the wishing envelope
- the jokers wild
- transposed marlo reverse \n jack avis \n wishing envelope \n jack avis
1975
pabular Jack Avis
The Wishing Envelope
gimmick envelope, including three routines with it
marlo's deal switch \n thought of card appears between mates, using a switch \n edward marlo \n marlo's deal switch \n edward marlo \n incredible deal switch \n michael vincent \n useful jokers \n jack avis
1976
marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo
Marlo's Deal Switch
Thought of Card appears between Mates, using a switch
the bizarre twist! \n card perpendicular between two other cards turns visually over, color changing back kicker ("the bizarre routine") \n paul harris \n twistrap \n sam schwartz \n cros twist \n daniel cros \n the bizarre vanish \n paul harris \n iso-warp \n david britland \n eureka \n stephen tucker \n the interlock twist \n david britland \n with 4 \n stephen tucker \n david britland \n marc russell \n all around twist \n david britland \n nautilace \n david britland \n on the bizarre twist \n marc russell \n the chinese twist \n terri rogers \n chinatwist \n terri rogers \n bizarre transposition \n marvin leventhal \n plastic surgery \n doug conn \n the bizarre twist \n paul harris \n notes on the bizarre twist \n jack avis \n a one hand twist \n jack avis \n the diagonal twist \n jack avis \n bizarre assignment \n peter gröning
1976
paul harris reveals some of his most intimate secrets Paul Harris
The Bizarre Twist!
card perpendicular between two other cards turns visually over, color changing back kicker ("The Bizarre Routine")
matching matches \n no. 12, two spectators take some matches and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position \n jack avis \n unknown
1976
self-working card tricks Jack Avis, Unknown
Matching Matches
No. 12, two spectators take some matches and count them, they remember cards at their corresponding position, performer makes two piles and both cards are in same position
sensitive fingertips \n no. 36, cards divined behind back, two more when deck is in spectator's hands \n jack avis
1976
self-working card tricks Jack Avis
Sensitive Fingertips
No. 36, cards divined behind back, two more when deck is in spectator's hands
focus \n on walt lees, fred kaps, ken brooke, harry lorayne, jack avis, rand magic circle, ricky jay, derek dingle, peter becker, cyril faranoff, frank farrow, jack yates, ron mcmillan \n fred robinson
1976
pabular Fred Robinson
Focus
on Walt Lees, Fred Kaps, Ken Brooke, Harry Lorayne, Jack Avis, Rand Magic Circle, Ricky Jay, Derek Dingle, Peter Becker, Cyril Faranoff, Frank Farrow, Jack Yates, Ron McMillan
focus \n on fred kaps, ricky jay, richiardi junior, john fisher, ali bongo, ken brooke, jack avis, paul stone, nick bolton \n fred robinson
1976
pabular Fred Robinson
Focus
on Fred Kaps, Ricky Jay, Richiardi Junior, John Fisher, Ali Bongo, Ken Brooke, Jack Avis, Paul Stone, Nick Bolton
caught red-handed \n "magic bullet" with color changing back kicker \n ken krenzel \n magic bullet effect \n jack avis
1978
the card classics of ken krenzel Ken Krenzel
simplified spin pass aces \n twirl cut (see reference), each time an ace appears. based on "spin pass aces" by john muir in "abracadabra no. 1027", for credit details see pabular 4/9, p. 571 \n nate leipzig \n andrew pargeter \n john muir \n jack avis \n twirl cut \n nate leipzig
1978
pabular Nate Leipzig, Andrew Pargeter, John Muir, Jack Avis
Simplified Spin Pass Aces
twirl cut (see reference), each time an ace appears. based on "Spin Pass Aces" by John Muir in "Abracadabra No. 1027", for credit details see Pabular 4/9, p. 571
oasis \n on johnny paul, vic pinto, john fisher, fred kaps, ricky jay, james randi, geoff ray, walt lees, gaeton bloom, bob read, gordon bruce, alex elmsley, steve freeman, peter warlock, jack avis, obie o'brien \n fred robinson
1978
pabular Fred Robinson
Oasis
on Johnny Paul, Vic Pinto, John Fisher, Fred Kaps, Ricky Jay, James Randi, Geoff Ray, Walt Lees, Gaeton Bloom, Bob Read, Gordon Bruce, Alex Elmsley, Steve Freeman, Peter Warlock, Jack Avis, Obie O'Brien
second time around \n three cards chosen, found reversed, other cards on either side \n roy walton \n three from three \n jack avis \n cy endfield \n roy walton
1978
the spread half-pass Roy Walton
Second Time Around
three cards chosen, found reversed, other cards on either side
the pinochle caper \n four cards change several times \n dai vernon \n jack avis \n brother john hamman \n jay malbrough \n the pinochle trick \n brother john hamman \n pinochle caper \n jack avis
1979
pabular Dai Vernon, Jack Avis, Brother John Hamman, Jay Malbrough
the st. regis sleight \n card selected from incomplete riffle shuffle, color forced \n karl fulves \n riffle shuffle control - st. regis sleight \n jack avis
1979
riffle shuffle control Karl Fulves
The St. Regis Sleight
card selected from incomplete riffle shuffle, color forced
robin's riffle \n two cards chosen from incomplete riffle shuffle position with smaller packets, in the end cards dealt from two piles and selections turn up at same position \n robin robertson \n synchronicity \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n a few steps further on \n jack avis
1979
riffle shuffle control Robin Robertson
Robin's Riffle
two cards chosen from incomplete Riffle Shuffle position with smaller packets, in the end cards dealt from two piles and selections turn up at same position
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"
psi color \n deck is shuffled and spectator can guess if top card is red or black, he is always right \n edward marlo \n medium \n jochen zmeck \n are you psychic \n edward marlo \n a punch deal that isn't \n jack avis
1979
the compleat magick — volume iii Edward Marlo
Psi Color
deck is shuffled and spectator can guess if top card is red or black, he is always right
ein pfund für ihre karte \n signed card placed in nest of three envelopes, bill borrowed and serial number noted and then put in purse, card and bill transpose \n al koran \n jack avis \n roy walton \n routine manipulation finale
1979
intermagic Al Koran, Jack Avis, Roy Walton
Ein Pfund für Ihre Karte
signed card placed in nest of three envelopes, bill borrowed and serial number noted and then put in purse, card and bill transpose
six quik \n 3&3, reds face-up and blacks face-down, could be odd-backed, separation in stages, then at once \n karl fulves \n a letter from jack avis \n karl fulves \n jack avis
1980
color quik Karl Fulves
Six Quik
3&3, reds face-up and blacks face-down, could be odd-backed, separation in stages, then at once
the optical trap \n sandwiched card is suddenly no longer between other cards when three-card-spread is turned over, see also cervon monte \n karl fulves \n a letter from jack avis \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n soft cards \n ken krenzel
1980
color quik Karl Fulves
The Optical Trap
sandwiched card is suddenly no longer between other cards when three-card-spread is turned over, see also Cervon Monte
a trick for jack avis \n two selection in two packets change places and end up on top of the other packet \n andrew galloway \n john a. m. howie
1980
diverting card magic Andrew Galloway, John A. M. Howie
A Trick For Jack Avis
two selection in two packets change places and end up on top of the other packet
all red \n 2&2, two reds and two blacks mixed, they all change to black, repeated with another set of red and black cards, then all eight cards change to red \n sam schwartz \n black out \n karl fulves \n jack avis notes on all red \n jack avis
1980
the chronicles Sam Schwartz
All Red
2&2, two reds and two blacks mixed, they all change to black, repeated with another set of red and black cards, then all eight cards change to red
mathematical 3 card monte \n bill under one of three cups, back of performer is turned and after some changes in the order of the cups, performer divines cup with bill \n bob hummer \n al koran \n nu way shell game \n jack avis \n the full monte \n lewis jones \n 3-coin monte \n karl fulves \n three cheat monte \n karl fulves
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer, Al Koran
Mathematical 3 Card Monte
bill under one of three cups, back of performer is turned and after some changes in the order of the cups, performer divines cup with bill
mind reader's dream \n cards dealt according to thought-of card, with dreambook to transfer number to card \n bob hummer \n mind reader's dream \n bob hummer \n computer cards \n ray grismer \n bob hummer \n daydream \n roy walton \n bob hummer \n computer cards \n john hamilton \n 5-card reader \n karl fulves \n siva's nightmare \n jack avis \n a vision or a dream? \n wesley james \n my dream of mind reading \n john lovick \n on "my dream of mind reading" \n anton van helden
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Mind Reader's Dream
cards dealt according to thought-of card, with Dreambook to transfer number to card
wired hidden power \n card remembered at total of cut-off packet \n jon racherbaumer \n jack avis \n hidden power \n jack avis
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Jon Racherbaumer, Jack Avis
the occultear \n secretly tearing the center
- writing materials
- the area of writings
- the fold
- the tear \n thomas alan waters \n jack avis \n centre tear (one hand variation) \n tony corinda \n al koran
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters, Jack Avis
triton \n a red, white, and blue billet are in a bulldog clip, which select a category each, aspectator selects one of three categories and choses a word from that category, which he writes down, the word is predicted on one of the three billets \n thomas alan waters \n jack avis' "chronokinesis" in peter warlock's "pentagram", vol. 8, no. 4. p. 25.
1981
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Triton
a red, white, and blue billet are in a bulldog clip, which select a category each, aspectator selects one of three categories and choses a word from that category, which he writes down, the word is predicted on one of the three billets
Inspired by
Jack Avis' "Chronokinesis" in Peter Warlock's "Pentagram", Vol. 8, No. 4. P. 25.
impromptu mexican \n monte/twist combo with black aces and black five, then all change to red aces and red five, then all four aces \n jack avis \n mexican monte \n karl fulves
1981
octet Jack Avis
Impromptu Mexican
monte/twist combo with black aces and black five, then all change to red aces and red five, then all four aces
the whisperers \n four jacks "whisper" three selections and transpose with them \n jerry sadowitz \n whispered \n stephen tucker \n whispereaders \n philip t. goldstein \n quietell \n philip t. goldstein \n jerry sadowitz \n william zavis \n quietell jr. \n philip t. goldstein \n jerry sadowitz \n sottovoce \n philip t. goldstein \n cries and whispers \n john bannon \n jerry sadowitz \n sottovoce \n philip t. goldstein \n the defectors \n dave campbell \n whisp \n philip t. goldstein \n a change of identity \n jack avis \n the defectors \n dave campbell \n a change of identity (identity crisis) \n jack avis \n no transfer whisperers \n michael powers
1982
alternative card magic Jerry Sadowitz
The Whisperers
four Jacks "whisper" three selections and transpose with them
the pinochle trick \n ungaffed, gemini count \n brother john hamman \n the pinochle caper \n dai vernon \n jack avis \n brother john hamman \n jay malbrough \n panic at the poker table \n allan ackerman \n keep on cloning \n frank simon \n pinochle plus \n conrad c. bush \n the pinochle trick \n brother john hamman \n a purist plays with pinocle \n jon racherbaumer \n pinochle to blackjack \n martin a. nash \n blackjack for brother john \n david kuraya
1983
the collected almanac Brother John Hamman
mexican bingo \n no. 74, sheets with numbers, some numbers arrived at are used to spell-count down in deck, four aces found \n jack avis
1983
self-working number magic Jack Avis
Mexican Bingo
No. 74, sheets with numbers, some numbers arrived at are used to spell-count down in deck, four Aces found
a letter from jack avis \n \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n the optical trap \n karl fulves \n six quik \n karl fulves
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card Karl Fulves, Jack Avis
notes on dr. daley's strip out shuffle \n culling of cards at known position, short ace cutting sequence with riffle shuffle placement, all very brief \n dr. jacob daley \n jack avis
1984
riffle shuffle technique — part three Dr. Jacob Daley, Jack Avis
Notes on Dr. Daley's Strip Out Shuffle
culling of cards at known position, short Ace cutting sequence with riffle shuffle placement, all very brief
place-name-26 \n place and obtain the name of the twenty-sixth card, faro shuffle \n jack avis
1984
riffle shuffle technique — part three Jack Avis
Place-Name-26
place and obtain the name of the twenty-sixth card, faro shuffle
three zarrow techniques \n - 1st z-technique
- 2nd z-technique
- 3rd z-technique \n jack avis
1984
riffle shuffle technique — part three Jack Avis
on dr. elliott's run-ups \n \n jack avis \n dr. james william elliott \n mystery of elliott's last legacy \n jack avis \n dr. james william elliott
1984
riffle shuffle technique — part three Jack Avis, Dr. James William Elliott
the casual false shuffle \n jogged packets \n jack avis \n bill reid \n alex elmsley
1984
riffle shuffle technique — part three Jack Avis, Bill Reid, Alex Elmsley
out of the escorial ii \n sorting in four suits \n reinhard müller \n müller/avis dealing procedure \n reinhard müller \n jack avis
1984
arcane Reinhard Müller
daryl's psychological assembly \n "or the jolly jumping jokers"
twelve red spot cards, four three-card packets put on table, then four jokers distributed among those packets, jokers assemble
- #1. the easy way
- #2. the cardman's version \n daryl martinez \n goings-on \n jack avis \n among the mad men \n tom stone
1985
daryl's psychological assembly Daryl Martinez
Daryl's Psychological Assembly
"or The Jolly Jumping Jokers"
twelve red spot cards, four three-card packets put on table, then four Jokers distributed among those packets, Jokers assemble
no sleight triumph \n \n dai vernon \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon \n waterfall false shuffle \n jack avis
1987
the vernon chronicles — volume 1 Dai Vernon
rosini's double reverse \n \n paul rosini \n eugene burger \n the visibly turning cards \n paul rosini \n eugene burger \n club sandwich \n jack avis \n right side up \n david solomon
1987
the performance of close-up magic Paul Rosini, Eugene Burger
maccount \n four cards, ace travels from pocket back to packet, featuring count that shows all cards but changes order \n karl fulves \n ambitious siva takes the count \n jack avis
1989
and a packet of cards Karl Fulves
MacCount
four cards, Ace travels from pocket back to packet, featuring count that shows all cards but changes order
eight bytes is enough \n thought card revealed with eight-card-packet as computer \n jack avis \n more lies \n robert e. neale \n eight bites is enough \n jack avis
1993
simplicity at your fingertips Jack Avis
Eight Bytes Is Enough
thought card revealed with eight-card-packet as computer
second guessing your weight \n performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection \n bob king \n i'll guess your weight (revised) \n bob king \n weight lifter \n jack avis
1993
the breather 2 Bob King
Second Guessing Your Weight
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
eight bites is enough \n thought card revealed with eight-card-packet as computer \n jack avis \n more lies \n robert e. neale \n eight bytes is enough \n jack avis
1993
profile Jack Avis
Eight Bites is Enough
thought card revealed with eight-card-packet as computer
the gem-money cards \n bills are put next to aces, gemini twins \n dean dill \n allan ackerman \n billustrious \n harry lorayne \n triad \n jack avis \n dater base \n lewis jones \n for dean \n bob king \n lucky 14 \n tomas blomberg
1994
las vegas kardma Dean Dill, Allan Ackerman
avis spread switch \n credit information \n jack avis \n henry christ spread switch \n henry christ
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Jack Avis
direct link \n featuring bill reid's "automatic discovery", named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection \n alex elmsley \n bill reid \n two - four - six - eight - find \n jack avis \n would it be a miracle? \n harry lorayne \n second link \n alex elmsley \n 2-4-6-8-find \n jack avis
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley, Bill Reid
Direct Link
featuring Bill Reid's "Automatic Discovery", named number corresponds to distance between spectator's and performer's selection
fast shuffle #2 \n "scarne shuffle systems"
three aces for five-handed game for dealer, crimp \n john scarne \n howard wurst on scarne's shuffle systems \n howard wurst \n jack avis on scarne's run-up systems \n jack avis
1994
rigmarole John Scarne
Fast Shuffle #2
"Scarne Shuffle Systems"
three Aces for five-handed game for dealer, crimp
jack avis on scarne's run-up systems \n \n jack avis \n fast shuffle #2 \n john scarne \n variations on scarne's runup system \n jack avis
1994
rigmarole Jack Avis
cull & triple peek control \n deck face-up in dealing position, left thumb riffles, three cards marked off and controlled \n jack avis \n three break control \n dai vernon
1994
roger's thesaurus Jack Avis
Cull & Triple Peek Control
deck face-up in dealing position, left thumb riffles, three cards marked off and controlled
twist and vanish \n biddle trick, five-card twisting routine, cards turn over one by one, selection vanishes at the end \n jack avis \n cy endfield \n inside out no. vi (1989, justin higham, p. 14)
1994
roger's thesaurus Jack Avis, Cy Endfield
Twist and Vanish
biddle trick, five-card twisting routine, cards turn over one by one, selection vanishes at the end
siva's twist and vanish \n biddle trick, five-card twisting routine, cards turn over one by one, selection vanishes at the end \n jack avis
1994
roger's thesaurus Jack Avis
Siva's Twist and Vanish
biddle trick, five-card twisting routine, cards turn over one by one, selection vanishes at the end
another call, another place \n bottom deals instead of second deals \n jack avis \n subway \n bob king \n another call - from another place \n jack avis
1994
roger's thesaurus Jack Avis
flip up put back count \n cards counted off the top of the deck, left thumb flips the cards up one by one
- the genuine count
- the false count
- the force \n jack avis
1994
roger's thesaurus Jack Avis
Flip Up Put Back Count
cards counted off the top of the deck, left thumb flips the cards up one by one
a change of identity \n four jacks "whisper" three selections and transpose with them \n jack avis \n the whisperers \n jerry sadowitz \n identity cards \n justin higham \n a change of identity (identity crisis) \n jack avis
1994
roger's thesaurus Jack Avis
A Change of Identity
four Jacks "whisper" three selections and transpose with them
cros twist \n "an enhancement for the bizarre twist", one-handed version \n daniel cros \n the bizarre twist! \n paul harris \n a one hand twist \n jack avis
1996
the art of astonishment — book 1 Daniel Cros
Cros Twist
"An Enhancement for the Bizarre Twist", one-handed version
shifting, whispering thoughts \n two cards and their positions thought of in ten-card packet, both divined
- preferred handling (ten memorized cards) \n edward marlo \n "devilish die" (jack avis, ibidem #22, oct. 1960)
1996
mo — modus operandi Edward Marlo
Shifting, Whispering Thoughts
two cards and their positions thought of in ten-card packet, both divined
over under spell \n jacks on table, three cards placed on three of them, all collected, jacks spelled out, one vanishes and is removed from pocket \n jack avis \n "a knavish trick" (w. g. graigen, 1948)
1998
the fine print Jack Avis
Over Under Spell
Jacks on table, three cards placed on three of them, all collected, Jacks spelled out, one vanishes and is removed from pocket
pinnacle \n "unsolved mysteries"
linked safety pins, linked section wrapped in paper, torn apart and they are unlinked, then linked again, posed as a problem \n jack avis \n safety cut \n jack avis \n ron dayton on the avis pins \n ronald j. dayton
1998
the fine print Jack Avis
Pinnacle
"Unsolved Mysteries"
linked safety pins, linked section wrapped in paper, torn apart and they are unlinked, then linked again, posed as a problem
namreg coin box routine \n four coins appear at once in boston con box that was shown empty \n john derris \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis John Derris, Jack Avis
Namreg Coin Box Routine
four coins appear at once in Boston con box that was shown empty
center double lift \n credit information
- first handling (pulled out the back)
- second handling (top half pulled over with right fingers and card in center flipped over) \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Center Double Lift
credit information
First Handling (pulled out the back)
Second Handling (top half pulled over with right fingers and card in center flipped over)
bonnie and glide \n four spectators each name a small number and that many cards are counted in front of each from bottom of deck, ace on each \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Bonnie and Glide
four spectators each name a small number and that many cards are counted in front of each from bottom of deck, Ace on each
waterfall false shuffle \n faro, then unweave noice sold as waterfall, also to get into vernon's "no sleight triumph" \n jack avis \n homer liwag false faro shuffle \n no sleight triumph \n dai vernon
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Waterfall False Shuffle
faro, then unweave noice sold as waterfall, also to get into Vernon's "No Sleight Triumph"
alaskan poker \n five times the spectator and magician cut the deck in turn and remove the top card, performer ends up with royal flush \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Alaskan Poker
five times the spectator and magician cut the deck in turn and remove the top card, performer ends up with Royal Flush
auto deck \n performer deals himself aces, then spectators remember one card in their hand, performer shuffles and deals again, everyone has a straight flush and performer the memorized cards, extra aces and duplicates \n jack avis \n marketed in 1953
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Auto Deck
performer deals himself Aces, then spectators remember one card in their hand, performer shuffles and deals again, everyone has a Straight Flush and performer the memorized cards, extra Aces and duplicates
mystery of elliott's last legacy \n interpretation of the dr. elliott runup system \n jack avis \n dr. james william elliott \n "elliott's last legacy", p. 318 \n on dr. elliott's run-ups \n jack avis \n dr. james william elliott
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis, Dr. James William Elliott
nu way shell game \n props changed to four white cards with colored spots \n jack avis \n "perfect strangers" (allan slaight, the new pentagram, vol. 20 no. 7) \n mathematical 3 card monte \n bob hummer \n al koran
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Nu Way Shell Game
props changed to four white cards with colored spots
Inspired by
"Perfect Strangers" (Allan Slaight, The New Pentagram, Vol. 20 No. 7)
pinochle caper \n four cards change several times \n jack avis \n the pinochle caper \n dai vernon \n jack avis \n brother john hamman \n jay malbrough
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
weight lifter \n number of cards in packet correctly estimated, breather crimp \n jack avis \n "weight guess plus" (bob king) \n the crimp \n second guessing your weight \n bob king
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Weight Lifter
number of cards in packet correctly estimated, breather crimp
change in handling \n spectator removes a couple of number cards to represent his phone number, performer arranges them instantly so they spell out in right order \n jack avis \n perfect packet spell \n bill logan
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Change in Handling
spectator removes a couple of number cards to represent his phone number, performer arranges them instantly so they spell out in right order
sport detector \n four blank cards shown, any sport thought of by performer, an image that represents a sexy girl appears and vanishes \n jack avis \n the sport trick \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Sport Detector
four blank cards shown, any sport thought of by performer, an image that represents a sexy girl appears and vanishes
folding numbers \n paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, sum of one orientation predicted, parity \n jack avis \n paradox papers \n martin gardner
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Folding Numbers
paper with numbers in a 4x4 grid is folded into small square, edges cut off, sum of one orientation predicted, parity
poker chip psi \n four chips of different colors, one chosen is predicted via a card with that color \n jack avis \n al koran \n marketed item
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis, Al Koran
Poker Chip Psi
four chips of different colors, one chosen is predicted via a card with that color
chance in four \n four red-backed cards with number 5, 10, 15 and 20, one number chosen and card at that position matches the red-backed card with that number and others don't \n jack avis \n one chance in four \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n babylon \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Chance in Four
four red-backed cards with number 5, 10, 15 and 20, one number chosen and card at that position matches the red-backed card with that number and others don't
impromptu auto cue \n deck shuffled face-up/face-down, three face-down cards put on table, spectator exchanges two and remembers the third one, all replaced, triumph effect \n jack avis \n "auto cue" (roy walton, genii, july 1991)
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Impromptu Auto Cue
deck shuffled face-up/face-down, three face-down cards put on table, spectator exchanges two and remembers the third one, all replaced, Triumph effect
spooky time \n clock face with suits and values on it, two plastic hands held onto it and the move by themselves to indicate selection \n jack avis \n repel-attract \n george sutcliffe \n tom sellers
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Spooky Time
clock face with suits and values on it, two plastic hands held onto it and the move by themselves to indicate selection
tupax into one \n involving piles made and dealt through in unison \n jack avis \n "tupax" (stewart james, top, nov. 1940) \n "another look at tupax" (jack avis, new pentagram, nov. 1985) \n fate mates \n jack avis \n karl fulves
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Tupax Into One
involving piles made and dealt through in unison
Inspired by
"Tupax" (Stewart James, Top, Nov. 1940)
Related to
"Another Look At Tupax" (Jack Avis, New Pentagram, Nov. 1985)
predicted stopping place \n two cards predicted, gemini twins, credit information \n jack avis \n stopped twice \n karl fulves
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Predicted Stopping Place
two cards predicted, Gemini Twins, credit information
magical sucuba \n 4x4 matrix, some number coincidences occur \n jack avis \n müller/avis dealing procedure \n reinhard müller \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
cards of pegasus \n initialed joker in sealed in envelope, five cards chosen and initialed, one card is chosen, transposes with the joker, chosen card is now in envelope \n jack avis \n al koran \n the cards of pegasus \n jack avis \n al koran \n the cards of pegasus \n jack avis \n al koran
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis, Al Koran
Cards of Pegasus
initialed Joker in sealed in envelope, five cards chosen and initialed, one card is chosen, transposes with the Joker, chosen card is now in envelope
hole in the table \n copper and silver coins under paper-covered glass, chosen coin penetrates table, then glass itself \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Hole in the Table
copper and silver coins under paper-covered glass, chosen coin penetrates table, then glass itself
rara avis card stab \n knife stabbed into top of deck so that a small block is stuck to tip of knife, bottom card is selection \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Rara Avis Card Stab
knife stabbed into top of deck so that a small block is stuck to tip of knife, bottom card is selection
wishing envelope \n small envelope with one corner cut off, card inserted, a "corner shell" simulates another card being in it, followed by three applications \n jack avis \n the wishing envelope \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Wishing Envelope
small envelope with one corner cut off, card inserted, a "corner shell" simulates another card being in it, followed by three applications
the wishing envelope \n two cards chosen, indifferent card put in envelope that has a corner cut off, it changes into one selection, then into the other \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
The Wishing Envelope
two cards chosen, indifferent card put in envelope that has a corner cut off, it changes into one selection, then into the other
the dissected joker \n card put into envelope that has a corner cut off, card and envelope cut into quarters, it transposes with another card, using "wishing envelope" \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
The Dissected Joker
card put into envelope that has a corner cut off, card and envelope cut into quarters, it transposes with another card, using "Wishing Envelope"
transposed marlo reverse \n card turns over in envelope that has a corner cut off, changes into selection, using "wishing envelope" \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Transposed Marlo Reverse
card turns over in envelope that has a corner cut off, changes into selection, using "Wishing Envelope"
o'connor caper \n two cards predicted and mates via count-back force (10-20 force), credit information \n jack avis \n billy o'connor \n billy o'connor trick in the magic wand
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis, Billy O'Connor
O'Connor Caper
two cards predicted and mates via count-back force (10-20 force), credit information
safety cut \n linked safety pins put into paper cover, cover cut in two pieces, held together again and pins still linked \n jack avis \n safety cut \n jack avis \n pinnacle \n jack avis
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Safety Cut
linked safety pins put into paper cover, cover cut in two pieces, held together again and pins still linked
the cards of pegasus \n initialed joker in sealed in envelope, five cards chosen and initialed, one card is chosen, transposes with the joker, chosen card is now in envelope \n jack avis \n al koran \n the cards of pegasus \n jack avis \n al koran \n cards of pegasus \n jack avis \n al koran
1998
come a little closer Jack Avis, Al Koran
The Cards of Pegasus
initialed Joker in sealed in envelope, five cards chosen and initialed, one card is chosen, transposes with the Joker, chosen card is now in envelope
what is wrong with magic? \n includes reprint of oswald williams essay from 1923, ramblings on magic \n john derris \n jack avis \n bobby bernard \n ted danson \n alex elmsley \n roy walton \n oswald williams
1998
come a little closer John Derris, Jack Avis, Bobby Bernard, Ted Danson, Alex Elmsley, Roy Walton, Oswald Williams
What Is Wrong With Magic?
includes reprint of Oswald Williams essay from 1923, ramblings on magic
matcho \n spectator freely selects one of four blue cards, magician deals out four previously placed red cards below the blue ones, the chosen blue card matches the corresponding red (first published in new pentagram, vol. 1, no. 8, oct 1969) \n milton kort \n jack avis \n one chance in four \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n fourthright \n philip t. goldstein
1999
kort Milton Kort, Jack Avis
Matcho
Spectator freely selects one of four blue cards, magician deals out four previously placed red cards below the blue ones, the chosen blue card matches the corresponding red (first published in New Pentagram, vol. 1, no. 8, Oct 1969)
hofsinzer's delusion \n "hofzinser's", selection between spectator's palms, aces taken out, ace of same suit turns over and changes into selection, ace now between spectator's hands, duplicate \n david acer \n hofzinser ace trick \n jack avis
1999
natural selections — volume ii David Acer
Hofsinzer's Delusion
"Hofzinser's", selection between spectator's palms, Aces taken out, Ace of same suit turns over and changes into selection, Ace now between spectator's hands, duplicate
linked \n two ropes hanging on performer's shoulder link, see also ring & tape sequence in "sefalaljia" \n paul curry \n sefalaljia \n stewart james \n linked \n paul curry \n loops entwined \n jack avis
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
Linked
two ropes hanging on performer's shoulder link, see also ring & tape sequence in "Sefalaljia"
one chance in four \n no. 60, four aces with numbers on back from different deck, packets dealt in front of each according to chosen number, at this position a match occurs \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n chance in four \n jack avis \n matcho \n milton kort \n jack avis
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Jack Avis
One Chance in Four
No. 60, four Aces with numbers on back from different deck, packets dealt in front of each according to chosen number, at this position a match occurs
four-card magic \n no. 93, four face-down cards, an ace moved on top of them according to instructions, ends up on matching card \n karl fulves \n jack avis
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Jack Avis
Four-Card Magic
No. 93, four face-down cards, an Ace moved on top of them according to instructions, ends up on matching card
hidden power \n no. 8, card selected via automatic placement procedure moves to named number, with prediction of another card at a position \n karl fulves \n jack avis \n hidden power \n jack avis
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Jack Avis
Hidden Power
No. 8, card selected via Automatic Placement procedure moves to named number, with prediction of another card at a position
king brand \n red kings between black fours, they transpose two times, then daley's last \n william goodwin \n one good winner \n allan ackerman \n darrin martineau \n the king is gone, but he's not forgotten \n aaron fisher \n outside in \n jack avis
2002
penumbra William Goodwin
King Brand
red Kings between black Fours, they transpose two times, then Daley's Last
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
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
fangle \n fan passed over face-up packet, face card changes \n jack avis \n change of face \n lewis jones \n change for a single \n lewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis
rollovers \n "a theme and twelve variations", on the bold rollover force
- theme
- variation 1: avoiding the flash
- variation 2: doing without the preliminary peek
- variation 3: the multiple rollover
- variation 4: rollback
- variation 5: the slipped rollover
- variation 6: with a face-up marker
- variation 7: with the face-up deck
- variation 8: the two-spectator force
- variation 9: the two-in-one force
- variation 10: the locator
- variation 11: the transverse locator
- variation 12: the rollover control \n jack avis \n lewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Rollovers
"a theme and twelve variations", on the bold rollover force