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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the mystery of the blackboard \n information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution \n paul rosini \n the ultimate prediction - a "no smudge" swami \n george b. anderson \n addenda to "mystery of the blackboard \n thomas alan waters \n addenda to "mystery of the blackboard \n thomas alan waters 1934 the jinx 1-50 Paul Rosini	The Mystery of the Blackboard	information written on blackboard is divined blindfolded, see name index for attribution	Related to The Ultimate Prediction - A "No Smudge" Swami (George B. Anderson, 1949) Addenda to "Mystery of the Blackboard (Thomas Alan Waters, 1961) Variations Addenda to "Mystery of the Blackboard (Thomas Alan Waters, 1961)	1934	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 1)	4		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Principles / Glimpsing Slate / Normal
words and music \n prediction of a selected music record \n george b. anderson 1947 ireland's yearbooks George B. Anderson	Words and Music	prediction of a selected music record		1947	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1947)	19		CD / Record Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
the first prediction - or another way of saying "preface" \n \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The First Prediction - Or Another Way of Saying "Preface"			1949	It Must Be Mindreading	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
"no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act \n on answering questions, psychology \n george b. anderson \n two words \n al mann \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	"No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act	on answering questions, psychology	Related to Two Words (Al Mann, George B. Anderson, 1977)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	5		Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
"easy money" mindreading \n matchbook and carbon paper \n george b. anderson \n mantra mental \n richard mark 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	"Easy Money" Mindreading	matchbook and carbon paper	Variations Mantra Mental (Richard Mark, 1978)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	9		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
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		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	10		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
torn center deluxe \n apparently failing, spectator has to write the word again, almost the same as somerfeld's idea \n george b. anderson \n centear \n bob somerfeld \n smoke rays handling \n cliff lesta 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Torn Center Deluxe	apparently failing, spectator has to write the word again, almost the same as Somerfeld's idea	Related to Centear (Bob Somerfeld, 1951) Variations Smoke Rays Handling (Cliff Lesta, 1949)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	11		Paper / Center Tear Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
palmistry versus mindreading \n playing "twenty questions" to get answer, with palm reading \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Palmistry Versus Mindreading	playing "Twenty Questions" to get answer, with palm reading		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	13		Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A Mental Magic / Principles / Fishing Mental Magic / Effects / Readings (Cold, Crystal, Hand, Tarot etc.)
my best billet switch \n with packet of cigarettes \n george b. anderson \n note to hand \n george schindler 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	My Best Billet Switch	with packet of cigarettes	Variations Note to Hand (George Schindler, 1950)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	14		Billet / Switches
getting the impression \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n george b. anderson \n burning questions \n thomas alan waters \n burning questions ii \n thomas alan waters 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Getting the Impression	questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl	Variations Burning Questions (Thomas Alan Waters, 1979) Burning Questions II (Thomas Alan Waters, 1979)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	15		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Principles / One Ahead Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A Paper / Envelopes / Peeking Paper / Envelopes / Window Envelope
another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth" \n in envelopes \n george b. anderson \n (2) light \n tony corinda 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth"	in envelopes	Related to (2) Light (Tony Corinda, 1959)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	18		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
one-man clip-board readings \n carbon \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	One-Man Clip-Board Readings	carbon		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	21		Clipboard Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices
alibi answers \n for tricky questions, plant and comedy plant questions \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Alibi Answers	for tricky questions, plant and comedy plant questions		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	22		Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
the vital spot - in the question act \n how to end the act \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The Vital Spot - In the Question Act	how to end the act		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	28		Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
the "truth or consequences" prediction \n comedy routine, prediction what spectator a does to spectator b, and performer knows their names \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The "Truth or Consequences" Prediction	comedy routine, prediction what spectator A does to spectator B, and performer knows their names		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	29		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Principles / Forcing Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
a mental illusion \n two hidden objects are found in the audience, looks like contact mind reading, detective presentation \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	A Mental Illusion	two hidden objects are found in the audience, looks like contact mind reading, detective presentation		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	31		Mental Magic / Effects / Locating hidden Objects Mental Magic / Effects / Contact & Muscle Reading Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
the mental artist \n carbon clipboard, six people \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The Mental Artist	carbon clipboard, six people		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	34		Clipboard Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication
"do as i do" book test \n two books, performer and spectator select the same word, gimmicked \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	"Do As I Do" Book Test	two books, performer and spectator select the same word, gimmicked		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	37		Book / Miscellaneous
the "no-hands" book test \n numbers are added, first three digits get a word in a book, last three digits get the same word in another \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The "No-Hands" Book Test	numbers are added, first three digits get a word in a book, last three digits get the same word in another		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	38		Book / Miscellaneous Book / Book Test
the human equation \n living and dead test with signatures, cards in envelopes, spectator lets a coin fall on the right envelope \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The Human Equation	living and dead test with signatures, cards in envelopes, spectator lets a coin fall on the right envelope		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	39		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
mental card magic \n on cards in mentalism \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Mental Card Magic	on cards in mentalism		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	41		Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
card muscles \n with contact mindreading \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	Card Muscles	with contact mindreading		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	42		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Contact & Muscle Reading
the ultimate prediction - a "no smudge" swami \n prediction in envelope, secret writing method \n george b. anderson \n the mystery of the blackboard \n paul rosini 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The Ultimate Prediction - A "No Smudge" Swami	prediction in envelope, secret writing method	Related to The Mystery of the Blackboard (Paul Rosini, 1934)	1949	It Must Be Mindreading	44		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Slate / Normal
the pocket mindreader - solved: the used razor blade problem \n cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The Pocket Mindreader - Solved: The used Razor Blade Problem	cards in a box, method to see writing, shimmed cards		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	46		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks
the crystal of the future (neither tried nor proven) \n audience members look into crystal ball and see things, movie projector \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	The Crystal of the Future (Neither Tried Nor Proven)	audience members look into crystal ball and see things, movie projector		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	47		Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
a lesson in living from magic \n on the blindfold drive, playing theaters and business \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	A Lesson in Living From Magic	on the blindfold drive, playing theaters and business		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	49		Articles / Biographical Articles / Business and Publicity
a haphazard bibliography \n on mentalism books \n george b. anderson 1949 it must be mindreading George B. Anderson	A Haphazard Bibliography	on mentalism books		1949	It Must Be Mindreading	54		Articles / Bibliography
smoke rays handling \n \n cliff lesta \n torn center deluxe \n george b. anderson \n "smoke rays" (thayers trick of the month club pamphlet) 1949 grant's inner circle magazine Cliff Lesta	Smoke Rays Handling		Inspired by Torn Center Deluxe (George B. Anderson, 1949) "Smoke Rays" (Thayers Trick of the Month Club pamphlet)	July 1949	Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9 & 10)	13		Paper / Center Tear Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
note to hand \n billet switch with matchbox \n george schindler \n my best billet switch \n george b. anderson 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 George Schindler	Note to Hand	billet switch with matchbox	Inspired by My Best Billet Switch (George B. Anderson, 1949)	1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 204)	817		Billet / Switches
centear \n movie presentation, ruse for tearing the paper \n bob somerfeld \n torn center deluxe \n george b. anderson \n center-tear \n thomas alan waters 1951 mind reader's digest Bob Somerfeld	Centear	movie presentation, ruse for tearing the paper	Related to Torn Center Deluxe (George B. Anderson, 1949) Center-Tear (Thomas Alan Waters, 1981)	1951	Mind Reader's Digest	6		Paper / Center Tear Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
(2) light \n \n tony corinda \n another sealed envelope - which i call "the bonded fifth" \n george b. anderson 1959 question and answer (readings) Tony Corinda	(2) Light		Related to Another Sealed Envelope - Which I Call "The Bonded Fifth" (George B. Anderson, 1949)	1959	Question and Answer (Readings)	344		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
three-way prediction \n predicting a letter, shape and one-digit number \n george b. anderson 1976 mistress of pentertain George B. Anderson	Three-Way Prediction	predicting a letter, shape and one-digit number		1976	Mistress of Pentertain	18		Mental Magic / Principles / Psychological Forces & Probability Forces Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Numbers / Number Forces / Psychological
two words \n q&a ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators \n al mann \n george b. anderson \n "no questions written" - a new concept of question answering in the mental magic act \n george b. anderson 1977 the photon shield Al Mann, George B. Anderson	Two Words	Q&A ploy, giving the impression that no question has been written down by several spectators	Related to "No Questions Written" - A New Concept of Question Answering in the Mental Magic Act (George B. Anderson, 1949)	1977	The Photon Shield	12		Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
mantra mental \n matchbook as impression device, impromptu \n richard mark \n "easy money" mindreading \n george b. anderson 1978 the compleat magick — volume ii Richard Mark	Mantra Mental	matchbook as impression device, impromptu	Inspired by "Easy Money" Mindreading (George B. Anderson, 1949)	1978	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 198)	988		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
the water witch \n dowsing rod made of coat-hangers, finding water in a box and pseudo psychometry \n george b. anderson 1978 the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson	The Water Witch	dowsing rod made of coat-hangers, finding water in a box and pseudo psychometry		1978	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 219)	1091		Mental Magic / Effects / Psychometry Effects Mental Magic / Effects / Locating hidden Objects Paper / Envelopes / Marked Divining / Dowsing Rod
burning questions \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george b. anderson 1979 mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters	Burning Questions	questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl	Inspired by Getting the Impression (George B. Anderson, 1949)	1979	Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)	20		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Cards / Principles / One Ahead Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A Paper / Envelopes / Normal
burning questions ii \n questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl \n thomas alan waters \n getting the impression \n george b. anderson 1979 mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters	Burning Questions II	questions are written on paper and put into envelopes, after the questions have been answered the envelopes are burnt in a bowl	Inspired by Getting the Impression (George B. Anderson, 1949)	1979	Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue New Thoughts For Old)	22		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A Paper / Envelopes / Normal
anderson on mentalism \n - "you must entertain" - someone will know the gimmick - if the impulses apply - we're more alike than different - a stock final reading - keep your test few and simple - a blockbuster finish - concerning style - questions can be entertaining too \n george b. anderson 1979 the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson	Anderson on Mentalism	"You Must Entertain" Someone Will Know the Gimmick If the Impulses Apply We're More Alike than Different A Stock Final Reading Keep Your Test Few and Simple A Blockbuster Finish Concerning Style Questions Can Be Entertaining too		1979	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 239)	1194		Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
your microphone can do it all \n - a tool of your trade - mike-conscious - the cordless microphone - what they cost - is it worth it? - if you don't have a wireless mike - tips on microphone use \n george b. anderson 1979 the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson	Your Microphone Can Do It All	A Tool of Your Trade Mike-Conscious The Cordless Microphone What they Cost Is It Worth It? If You Don't Have a Wireless Mike Tips on Microphone Use		1979	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 243)	1215		Articles / Theory & Essays Microphone
soap suds \n easy impression device method, soap \n george b. anderson 1979 the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson	Soap Suds	easy impression device method, soap		1979	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 245)	1223		Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
the magic pendulum \n booklet on the pendulum or sex detector \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Magic Pendulum	booklet on the pendulum or sex detector		1980	The Magic Pendulum	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
introduction and routine \n intro on pendulums and routine where filled can is found amount empty cans with a pendulum \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	Introduction and Routine	intro on pendulums and routine where filled can is found amount empty cans with a pendulum		1980	The Magic Pendulum	3		Pendulum Mental Magic / Effects / Locating hidden Objects Can
the signature effects \n five spectators sign a file card, tear it in half and mixed all together, the corresponding halves are found with the pendulum \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Signature Effects	five spectators sign a file card, tear it in half and mixed all together, the corresponding halves are found with the pendulum		1980	The Magic Pendulum	6		Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems Pendulum
esp cards \n esp card is chosen and found with a pendulum, stack \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	ESP Cards	ESP card is chosen and found with a pendulum, stack		1980	The Magic Pendulum	7		Pendulum ESP Cards / Divination
one of five \n living and dead with male female theme, pendulum finds female \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	One of Five	living and dead with male female theme, pendulum finds female		1980	The Magic Pendulum	8		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems Pendulum
the pendulum picks a playing card \n card is found with pendulum, selection is shuffled among several other cards and found \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Pendulum Picks a Playing Card	card is found with pendulum, selection is shuffled among several other cards and found		1980	The Magic Pendulum	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Pendulum
the pendulum and random numbers \n number is divined with pendulum, number force \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Pendulum and Random Numbers	number is divined with pendulum, number force		1980	The Magic Pendulum	9		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Pendulum Numbers / Number Forces / Other Props
the pendulum and the ouija board \n book test, word is divined with pendulum and ouija board \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Pendulum and the Ouija Board	book test, word is divined with pendulum and ouija board		1980	The Magic Pendulum	11		Pendulum Ouija Board Book / Book Test
untouched by human hands \n pendulum in bottle, to gaffed versions \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	Untouched by Human Hands	pendulum in bottle, to gaffed versions		1980	The Magic Pendulum	12		Pendulum
the pendulum weight \n suggestions for what to use as the weight \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Pendulum Weight	suggestions for what to use as the weight		1980	The Magic Pendulum	14		Pendulum
variation on the previous routine \n \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	Variation on the Previous Routine			1980	The Magic Pendulum	18		Pendulum
the pendulum and a deck \n spectator pockets unknown card, pendulum finds card which indicate suit and value \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Pendulum and a Deck	spectator pockets unknown card, pendulum finds card which indicate suit and value		1980	The Magic Pendulum	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Eight Kings Pendulum
the pendulum and a magic shop deck \n two cards are reversed in the deck and found with pendulum, first by performer, second by spectator \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	The Pendulum and a Magic Shop Deck	two cards are reversed in the deck and found with pendulum, first by performer, second by spectator		1980	The Magic Pendulum	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Eight Kings Pendulum Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
pendulum esp test \n prediction, spectator choses esp card with pendulum \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	Pendulum ESP Test	prediction, spectator choses ESP card with pendulum		1980	The Magic Pendulum	23		Pendulum ESP Cards / Prediction Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
serial number divination \n serial number of folded bill is divined with pendulum, switch \n george b. anderson 1980 the magic pendulum George B. Anderson	Serial Number Divination	serial number of folded bill is divined with pendulum, switch		1980	The Magic Pendulum	24		Bill / Number-Reading Pendulum
authentic mentalism \n - without gimmicks - your 'hits' will amaze even you - attempt the impossible - think of a card - other effects - play your hunches - you're not perfect - handling questions \n george b. anderson 1981 the compleat magick — volume iii George B. Anderson	Authentic Mentalism	Without Gimmicks Your 'Hits' Will Amaze Even You Attempt the Impossible Think of a Card Other Effects Play Your Hunches You're not Perfect Handling Questions		1981	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 289)	1445		Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments