a new ropes and rings experiment \n similar to grandmother's necklace, with jacket, ropes and rings \n stanley collins \n first class passage \n stewart james
1915
original magical creations Stanley Collins
A New Ropes and Rings Experiment
similar to Grandmother's Necklace, with jacket, ropes and rings
the simplicity four ace trick \n \n stewart james \n simplicity four ace trick \n stewart james \n the four aces \n stewart james \n traveling aces \n charles nagle \n stewart james \n simplicity four ace trick \n stewart james
1933
more "eye-openers" Stewart James
miraskill \n \n stewart james \n miraskil \n joseph k. schmidt \n karl fulves \n münzenlotto ii \n roy johnson \n miraskill \n stewart james \n miraskill scissors-paper-stone \n joe fendel \n moraskill \n ryan swigert \n deal the way \n tomas blomberg \n liberty, fraternity, equality \n ramón riobóo \n alligator \n john hostler \n the prophecy of the absent magician \n ramón riobóo
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
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
numismatigic \n coin divination behind back, magnetism \n stewart james \n page 172 for improvement by e. j. oeinck \n the knickel of kanadah \n l. vosburgh lyons
1936
the jinx 1-50 Stewart James
the miracle divination - the problem of the three coins \n three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them \n mahendra \n dollars and (6th) sense \n stewart james \n the miracle divination \n persi diaconis \n ron graham
1938
greater magic Mahendra
The Miracle Divination - The Problem of the Three Coins
three coins are pocketed by three spectators, performer divines them
the four aces \n a bit convoluted \n stewart james \n the simplicity four ace trick \n stewart james \n the four aces \n stewart james \n barroom poker \n edward marlo
1938
greater magic Stewart James
sefalaljia \n miniature spirit cabinet, ball moves, ring on tape, cigar lights itself, milk vanishes \n stewart james \n p. 610, p. 814 \n double ring ceremony \n stewart james \n christmas cord \n david britland \n sefalaljia \n stewart james
1939
the jinx 51-100 Stewart James
Sefalaljia
miniature spirit cabinet, ball moves, ring on tape, cigar lights itself, milk vanishes
two fearless feats - 2. \n name of selected card appears on tissue paper (via tarbell's "phanteario") \n stewart james
1940
the jinx 51-100 Stewart James
Two Fearless Feats - 2.
name of selected card appears on tissue paper (via Tarbell's "Phanteario")
further than that \n production of selection, royal flush, and other stuff \n stewart james \n further than that \n j. w. sarles \n taking further than that too far \n jon racherbaumer \n stewart james \n even further \n paul swinford \n a novelty spelling mystery \n william larsen \n t. page wright \n the gypsy foretells further than farther \n cushing strout \n further than that and the lie detector \n cushing strout \n further than that \n stewart james \n as far as you want to go \n cushing strout
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James
Further Than That
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
half and half \n three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens \n stewart james \n the new half and half \n l. vosburgh lyons \n typecast \n karl fulves \n heartbreaker \n thomas alan waters \n half and half \n stewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James
Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
the waiting place for unborn thoughts \n spectator forms word with alphabet cards, performer knows it, three phases/methods \n stewart james \n theodore annemann
1941
the jinx 101-151 Stewart James, Theodore Annemann
The Waiting Place for Unborn Thoughts
spectator forms word with alphabet cards, performer knows it, three phases/methods
the new half and half \n three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens \n l. vosburgh lyons \n half and half \n stewart james
1941
the jinx 101-151 L. Vosburgh Lyons
The New Half and Half
three dice and list of letter combinations, a coincidence/prediction happens
sefalaljia jr. \n ring on string bit with safety pin from "sefalaljia", under handkerchief \n stewart james \n sefalaljia \n stewart james \n sefalaljia jr. \n stewart james
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Stewart James
Sefalaljia Jr.
ring on string bit with safety pin from "Sefalaljia", under handkerchief
thrice right \n thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well \n gerber \n a routine by stewart james in "the jinx"
1943
the phoenix 1-50 Gerber
Thrice Right
thought of number is counted from the deck and cross sum as well, another spectator does the same without looking at the card, prediction matches the card from first spectator and when the card by the second spectator is turned over ist is the same as well
stack it \n spectator stacks the hand while apparently losing the cards in the deck, as rusduck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n variation on rusduck's stack it \n stewart james \n russell "rusduck" duck
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Stack It
spectator stacks the hand while apparently losing the cards in the deck, as Rusduck
variation on rusduck's stack it \n \n stewart james \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stack it \n russell "rusduck" duck
1944
the phoenix 51-100 Stewart James, Russell "Rusduck" Duck
the back room \n on "le magicien" milbourne christopher, larry arcuri, mardo, stewart james, orson welles, loring campbell \n bruce elliott
1946
the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on "Le Magicien" Milbourne Christopher, Larry Arcuri, Mardo, Stewart James, Orson Welles, Loring Campbell
pockethereal \n two spectators remember card and position in twenty-card packet \n stewart james \n pockethereal minus pockets \n edward marlo \n stewart james
1948
show stoppers with cards Stewart James
Pockethereal
two spectators remember card and position in twenty-card packet
traveling aces \n no. 4, ace assembly (with a touch of follow the leader), effect and method identical to simplicity four ace trick by stewart james \n charles nagle \n stewart james \n the simplicity four ace trick \n stewart james
1950
scarne on card tricks Charles Nagle, Stewart James
Traveling Aces
No. 4, Ace assembly (with a touch of Follow the Leader), effect and method identical to Simplicity Four Ace Trick by Stewart James
james's miracle \n no. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon \n change x change \n karl fulves \n applause card \n stewart james \n steve beam \n a slight slant on slaight \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n destiny deck \n nick trost \n the inverse function deck \n mel bennett
1950
scarne on card tricks Stewart James
James's Miracle
No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
almost a transposition \n transposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels \n stewart james \n milton kort \n almost a transposition \n stewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James, Milton Kort
Almost a Transposition
transposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels
fourth version the changing change \n coins with different values, covered with two bills, extra coin \n stewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Fourth Version The Changing Change
coins with different values, covered with two bills, extra coin
jimmy valentine picks a lock \n two coins wrapped in handkerchief and the corner pulled through a padlock, one is named and that one is removed, nickel & penny set \n stewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Jimmy Valentine Picks a Lock
two coins wrapped in handkerchief and the corner pulled through a padlock, one is named and that one is removed, nickel & penny set
money paper \n paper disc penetrates a stack of four pennies and ends up inside a business card, nickel & penny set \n stewart james
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Money Paper
paper disc penetrates a stack of four pennies and ends up inside a business card, nickel & penny set
almost a transposition \n trasposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels, nickel & penny set, dime & penny set \n stewart james \n almost a transposition \n stewart james \n milton kort
1952
modern coin magic Stewart James
Almost a Transposition
trasposition of dime and penny, as a kicker the dime transforms into two nickels, nickel & penny set, dime & penny set
pockethereal minus pockets \n two cards thought of, they transpose from packet to packet, two methods \n edward marlo \n stewart james \n pockethereal \n stewart james \n pockethereal, minus pockets \n bert fenn \n clarified packethereal \n jon racherbaumer
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo, Stewart James
Pockethereal Minus Pockets
two cards thought of, they transpose from packet to packet, two methods
clipped \n clipped, two paperclips on folded bill link, see p. 56 for variation with three clips \n bill bowman \n clipped again \n stewart judah \n george karger \n al o'hagan \n jesse j. langston jr. \n g. e. emme \n stewart james \n paul curry \n ronald b. edwards \n the corsican silks \n stewart james \n clip as i clip \n e. leslie may \n linked paper-clip idea \n unknown \n linked paper-clip idea \n unknown \n flying clipper \n bill bowman \n unclipped \n karl fulves
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Bowman
Clipped
clipped, two paperclips on folded bill link, see p. 56 for variation with three clips
the vernon poker routine \n half deck set-up, see also p. 63 \n dai vernon \n vernon variation \n stewart james \n the vernon poker demonstration \n dai vernon
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Dai Vernon
vernon variation \n \n stewart james \n the vernon poker routine \n dai vernon \n the vernon poker demonstration \n dai vernon
1954
the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart James
the nullificator \n based on henry christ force, card cut and turned over behind back of performer \n stewart james \n card force \n john riggs
1954
the nullificator Stewart James
The Nullificator
based on Henry Christ Force, card cut and turned over behind back of performer
hindu ring on the rope \n beneth handkerchief \n stewart james \n harlan tarbell \n the ring-string thing \n harry lorayne
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Stewart James, Harlan Tarbell
the famous magazine test \n coin and card page number force, performed by dr. stanley jaks \n cy endfield \n holmes meets endfield \n cushing strout \n try another field \n stewart james
1955
cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part i Cy Endfield
The Famous Magazine Test
Coin and Card Page Number Force, performed by Dr. Stanley Jaks
clipped again \n more ideas and tips for bowman's clipped \n stewart judah \n george karger \n al o'hagan \n jesse j. langston jr. \n g. e. emme \n stewart james \n paul curry \n ronald b. edwards \n clipped \n bill bowman \n der geldschein und die büroklammer \n g. e. emme \n harold turner \n dai vernon \n elmer applegit \n jesse schimmel
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart Judah, George Karger, Al O'Hagan, Jesse J. Langston Jr., G. E. Emme, Stewart James, Paul Curry, Ronald B. Edwards
the corsican silks \n clipped variation, handkerchiefs attached to paper clips \n stewart james \n clipped \n bill bowman
1955
the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart James
The Corsican Silks
clipped variation, handkerchiefs attached to paper clips
stewart james' color prediction \n miraskill, three phases, magician predicts outcome each time \n stewart james
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Stewart James
Stewart James' Color Prediction
Miraskill, three phases, magician predicts outcome each time
hummer's three-object divination \n three objects switched around, spectator then thinks of one and switches the other two, magician can divine thought of object (mathematical 3 card monte 1951) \n bob hummer \n yates' four-object divination \n jack yates \n strangers from two worlds \n stewart james \n mathematical 3-card monte revisited \n john born
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Bob Hummer
Hummer's Three-object Divination
Three objects switched around, spectator then thinks of one and switches the other two, magician can divine thought of object (Mathematical 3 card monte 1951)
sure-shot dice box \n small box that allows dice in it to rattle but not turn over. includes trick by stewart james (sum prediction) \n eli hackman \n stewart james
1956
mathematics, magic and mystery Eli Hackman, Stewart James
Sure-Shot Dice Box
Small box that allows dice in it to rattle but not turn over. Includes trick by Stewart James (sum prediction)
the vernon poker demonstration \n half deck set-up \n dai vernon \n the vernon poker routine \n dai vernon \n vernon variation \n stewart james \n locating a deal \n joshua jay \n the hay-dai stack \n michael skinner \n vernon-gagnon poker demonstration \n tom gagnon \n mnemonicosis \n josé franco
1957
the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon
zens-ational \n see no. 8 for credit information \n russell "rusduck" duck \n quadruple poker trick \n michael f. zens \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
nudeck speller \n any named card is spelled to, see credits in no. 8 \n russell "rusduck" duck \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Nudeck Speller
any named card is spelled to, see credits in No. 8
sorcerer's seven \n performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (rusduck), see credits in no. 8 \n charles hudson \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james \n trost on hudson's "sorcerer's sevens" \n nick trost
1957
the cardiste Charles Hudson
Sorcerer's Seven
performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (Rusduck), see credits in No. 8
study in stud \n system for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal \n russell "rusduck" duck \n m. k. telephone code system \n max katz \n five card stud \n karl fulves \n card v \n stewart james
1957
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Study in Stud
system for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal
squaring the square \n magic square with fractions, when cut part is the square of the total of the magic square \n stewart james
1957
magic mine no. 1 Stewart James
Squaring the Square
magic square with fractions, when cut part is the square of the total of the magic square
double ring ceremony \n two rings on string in a box, forerunner of dean dill's "dean's box" \n stewart james \n sefalaljia \n stewart james
1957
magic mine no. 1 Stewart James
Double Ring Ceremony
two rings on string in a box, forerunner of Dean Dill's "Dean's Box"
the gofar ball \n ball disappears from a tube, travels to under an inverted tumbler under a second tube \n stewart james \n the gofar ball \n stewart james
1957
magic mine no. 1 Stewart James
The Gofar Ball
ball disappears from a tube, travels to under an inverted tumbler under a second tube
hotelepathy \n names written on cards are selected and appear on suitcase, two times and ends with a gag, uses jack hughes' attaboy \n stewart james
1957
magic mine no. 1 Stewart James
Hotelepathy
names written on cards are selected and appear on suitcase, two times and ends with a gag, uses Jack Hughes' Attaboy
las vegas deck \n ivory and air cushion finish deck in conjunction with rusduck's four-way deal, see no. 8 for history of the principle \n russell "rusduck" duck \n ivory and air cushion finish \n unknown \n rusduck four-way deal \n russell "rusduck" duck \n re: las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Las Vegas Deck
ivory and air cushion finish deck in conjunction with Rusduck's four-Way Deal, see No. 8 for history of the principle
another impromptu out of this world \n doing miraskill for separating red and black cards \n william p. miesel \n miraskill \n stewart james \n pay off \n walter b. gibson
1958
the cardiste William P. Miesel
Another Impromptu Out of this World
doing Miraskill for separating red and black cards
re: las vegas deck \n comments by stewart james and dai vernon \n russell "rusduck" duck \n las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
research division \n credits \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james \n sorcerer's seven \n charles hudson \n nudeck speller \n russell "rusduck" duck \n zens-ational \n russell "rusduck" duck \n las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James
dealer's choice \n on lloyd jones, lewis ganson, vernon, stewart james, peter warlock \n russell "rusduck" duck
1958
the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck
Dealer's Choice
on Lloyd Jones, Lewis Ganson, Vernon, Stewart James, Peter Warlock
lilly - levi \n knife in paper cup, knife is held and cup remains suspended \n u. f. grant \n stewart james in tops, april, 1940.
1960
the new phoenix 351-400 U. F. Grant
Lilly - Levi
knife in paper cup, knife is held and cup remains suspended
the back room \n on credits of the u.f grant tricks in #351, jay marshall, stewart james, billy mccomb, don lawton \n don tanner
1960
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner
The Back Room
on credits of the U.F Grant tricks in #351, Jay Marshall, Stewart James, Billy McComb, Don Lawton
on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n three colored cigars/cigarettes, three bowls, one of each selected and predicted \n stewart james \n don nielson \n problem in prophecy \n don nielsen
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Stewart James, Don Nielson
On Nielson's "Problem in Prophecy"
three colored cigars/cigarettes, three bowls, one of each selected and predicted
problem in prophecy \n three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas \n don nielsen \n infallible prediction variation \n karl fulves \n infallible prediction \n u. f. grant \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n stewart james \n don nielson \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n robert "bob" j. gunther \n don nielson \n on nielson's "problem in prophecy" \n robert parrish \n nielsen's problem \n milton kort \n cups & coins \n robert parrish
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Don Nielsen
Problem in Prophecy
three different colored cups, and three different colored balls, matching, posed as problem, see p. 426 & 428 for comments and ideas
fourtold retold \n four selections predicted, four different suits \n karl fulves \n stewart james "fourtold" in "tops" 1937 and "ibidem" #23 \n fourtold retold variation \n norman osborn
1965
the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves
Fourtold Retold
four selections predicted, four different suits
Inspired by
Stewart James "Fourtold" in "Tops" 1937 and "Ibidem" #23
pure mathematics \n two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n dai vernon \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james \n applause card \n stewart james \n steve beam \n die version \n karl fulves \n stewart james
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Pure Mathematics
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
ring on cord \n ring on rope under handkerchief \n stewart james \n charles nyquist \n hans e. trixer
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Stewart James, Charles Nyquist, Hans E. Trixer
smart alexis \n three-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches \n stewart james \n p. 77 for credit information \n p. 88 for comment by george mclean \n aces \n peter alexis \n smart alexis ii \n lu brent \n gambler's last chance \n francis haxton
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Stewart James
Smart Alexis
three-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches
smart alexis ii \n three-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches \n lu brent \n smart alexis \n stewart james
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Lu Brent
Smart Alexis II
three-of-a-kind removed, then choses a card face-down which matches
incorporated color control \n - part one: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (rbbr-rbbr-...)
- part two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
- part three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted \n karl fulves \n p. 109 for comment \n the candy king \n stewart james \n incorporated color control with coins \n bob hemple \n color control - mentalists night out \n karl fulves \n incorporated color control \n karl fulves \n the red and the black \n paul curry \n riffle shuffle control \n karl fulves \n incorporated color control \n karl fulves \n backwards bet \n karl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Incorporated Color Control
Part One: pairs attract each other after riffle shuffle (RBBR-RBBR-...)
Part Two: spectator lays out pairs on table, performer knows which ones are black and which red
Part Three: number of color-matching pairs kind of predicted
gambler's last chance \n performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes royal flush \n francis haxton \n smart alexis \n stewart james \n gambler's last chance \n francis haxton \n spectator's royal flush \n nick trost
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Francis Haxton
Gambler's Last Chance
performer holds four cards, spectator choses any card face-down, it completes Royal Flush
8 - 25 \n packets removed and counted down in some piles, two mates appear, see also p. 348 \n brian jordan \n "isochronism" (stewart james, linking ring, oct. 1952)
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Brian Jordan
8 - 25
packets removed and counted down in some piles, two mates appear, see also p. 348
a match for gravity \n watch and match tied to thread, over stick, see p. 337 for reference \n stewart james \n gene gray
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Stewart James, Gene Gray
A Match for Gravity
watch and match tied to thread, over stick, see p. 337 for reference
further than further than that \n production of selection, tens and royal flush \n harry lorayne \n stewart james
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne, Stewart James
further than that \n credit information (larsen & wright's "bonus card trick"), production of selection, royal flush, see also p. 840 for idea by cushing strout \n j. w. sarles \n further than that \n stewart james \n further than that and the lie detector \n cushing strout
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 J. W. Sarles
Further Than That
credit information (Larsen & Wright's "Bonus Card Trick"), production of selection, Royal Flush, see also p. 840 for idea by Cushing Strout
color ring transposition \n inspired by stewart james' sefalaljia \n glenn g. gravatt \n ring, rope and pin \n unknown
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7 Glenn G. Gravatt
jumbo two way split \n matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on stewart james' "split second" (tops) \n nick trost
1972
card cavalcade Nick Trost
Jumbo Two Way Split
matching routine with cut-in-half jumbo cards, based on Stewart James' "Split Second" (Tops)
ice dice \n chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james \n the pretend prediction \n karrell fox \n change x change \n karl fulves
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Ice Dice
chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice
chapter one: simple penetrations \n ring and rope moves without knots, short history, liko pang, fitch cheney, jack chanin & stewart james \n phil willmarth
1975
the ring & rope book - volume one Phil Willmarth
Chapter One: Simple Penetrations
ring and rope moves without knots, short history, Liko Pang, Fitch Cheney, Jack Chanin & Stewart James
taking further than that too far \n production of selection, royal flush, and other stuff \n jon racherbaumer \n stewart james \n further than that \n stewart james
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Jon Racherbaumer, Stewart James
Taking Further Than That Too Far
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
the ring-string thing \n ring and string under handkerchief \n harry lorayne \n hindu ring on the rope \n stewart james \n harlan tarbell
1977
the magic book Harry Lorayne
teleportation \n marked bill and rubber band wrapped in silk and put in glass, then covered with tube, travels in glass under second tube with silk over top of glass held with rubber band \n peter warlock \n "snaretainer" (stewart james, linking ring, vol. 32 no. 8, p. 91)
1977
intermagic Peter Warlock
Teleportation
marked bill and rubber band wrapped in silk and put in glass, then covered with tube, travels in glass under second tube with silk over top of glass held with rubber band
relativity \n spectator divides his packet in red and black and in suits, performer locates selection \n bob ostin \n stewart james' "the problem of the missing clue" in "the linking ring" vol. 58, nr. 10. 1978, p. 85.
1979
the talon Bob Ostin
Relativity
spectator divides his packet in red and black and in suits, performer locates selection
Inspired by
Stewart James' "The Problem of the Missing Clue" in "The Linking Ring" Vol. 58, Nr. 10. 1978, P. 85.
der geldschein und die büroklammer \n - zwei-klammern-verbindung
- drei-klammern-verbindung \n g. e. emme \n harold turner \n dai vernon \n elmer applegit \n jesse schimmel \n clipped again \n stewart judah \n george karger \n al o'hagan \n jesse j. langston jr. \n g. e. emme \n stewart james \n paul curry \n ronald b. edwards \n dai vernon's adaption of bill bowman's "clipped" \n dai vernon \n bill bowman
1979
intermagic G. E. Emme, Harold Turner, Dai Vernon, Elmer Applegit, Jesse Schimmel
mit dank and joseph und james \n three cards chosen with "cut a packet and turn it over", divined or predicted \n e. leslie may \n pentagram, dec. 1959 \n "nullifactor" (stewart james, 1951)
1979
intermagic E. Leslie May
Mit Dank and Joseph und James
three cards chosen with "cut a packet and turn it over", divined or predicted
two heads better \n two packets of cards, one with word beginnings and one of word endings, two are chosen and they form a word \n gene "phantini" grant \n half and half \n stewart james
1981
phantini's incredible mental secrets volume two Gene "Phantini" Grant
Two Heads Better
two packets of cards, one with word beginnings and one of word endings, two are chosen and they form a word
christmas cord \n penetration with pair of scissors, under handkerchief \n david britland \n sefalaljia \n stewart james \n sefalaljia iii \n charles nyquist \n james g. thompson jr. \n christmas-schnur \n david britland
1981
spell-binder David Britland
Christmas Cord
penetration with pair of scissors, under handkerchief
ice dice \n chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james \n change x change \n karl fulves
1982
shuffled lecture Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Ice Dice
chosen values lie at chosen numbers, imaginary dice
cuemulat4e \n three cards chosen from 12-card packet with dealing procedure \n stewart james \n cumulative \n philip t. goldstein
1982
thunday Stewart James
Cuemulat4e
three cards chosen from 12-card packet with dealing procedure
one thousand skulls \n seeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases \n al mann \n the candy king \n stewart james \n pay off \n walter b. gibson \n a mental puzzle \n al mann
1982
through a wall, mistily! Al Mann
One Thousand Skulls
seeing through the wall theme, spectator in other room draws two miniature skulls from a bag, the skulls are either red or white, four phases
wählen sie einen namen \n cards have male and female names on them, one is chosen, performer divines the name, then a medium is called on the phone who also divines the name \n stewart james
1982
intermagic Stewart James
Wählen Sie einen Namen
cards have male and female names on them, one is chosen, performer divines the name, then a medium is called on the phone who also divines the name
barroom poker \n strange follow the leader variation with aces, five phases \n edward marlo \n the four aces \n stewart james
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
Barroom Poker
strange Follow the Leader Variation with aces, five phases
simian simile \n three-phase routine with two brass nuts and a string, several penetrations, using gaffed brema nut \n stewart james
1983
arcane Stewart James
Simian Simile
three-phase routine with two brass nuts and a string, several penetrations, using gaffed Brema Nut
half open omen \n number prediction with cards using cyclical stack (si stebbins, eight kings), featuring comedy patter "heinz across the sea" \n stewart james
1983
arcane Stewart James
Half Open Omen
number prediction with cards using cyclical stack (Si Stebbins, Eight Kings), featuring comedy patter "Heinz Across the Sea"
anagram matrix \n six cards with word lists of six words, spectator names position and remembers a word on any card, divined \n stewart james \n "anagramatic facsimile" (stewart james, tops, march 1953) \n interlocking anagrams \n sam schwartz
1983
astrology — the hidden force Stewart James
Anagram Matrix
six cards with word lists of six words, spectator names position and remembers a word on any card, divined
interlocking anagrams \n same trick without knowing position \n sam schwartz \n "word-a-matic" (sam schwartz, 1963, linking ring) \n anagram matrix \n stewart james
1983
astrology — the hidden force Sam Schwartz
an obvious card \n thought of card to wallet, twice, bombshell wallet \n stewart james \n howard lyons \n bombshell twins \n jon racherbaumer
1984
epoptica Stewart James, Howard Lyons
An Obvious Card
thought of card to wallet, twice, Bombshell wallet
derby downs \n "waltz time stewart james - three variations by michael close", two selections found by 10d, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "place and show" from new tops \n michael close \n stewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Derby Downs
"Waltz Time Stewart James - Three Variations by Michael Close", two selections found by 10D, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "Place and Show" from New Tops
prose duplex \n based on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections \n michael close \n stewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Prose Duplex
based on "Inverse Duplex" from New Tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections
coda chrome \n based on "chronothot" from new tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer \n michael close \n stewart james
1984
epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James
Coda Chrome
based on "Chronothot" from New Tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer
a class by itself \n off-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number \n stewart james \n class reunion \n stephen tucker \n a class by itself \n stewart james
1984
epoptica Stewart James
A Class By Itself
off-beat prediction by lexicon deck, which was also used to determin page number
reduz \n card and number predicted, elaboration on stewart james' "heduz" (case for cards) \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james
1984
thequal Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Reduz
card and number predicted, elaboration on Stewart James' "Heduz" (Case For Cards)
miraskil \n no. 5 \n joseph k. schmidt \n karl fulves \n miraskill \n stewart james \n impromptu miraskil \n joseph k. schmidt
1984
more self-working card tricks Joseph K. Schmidt, Karl Fulves
phase zwei \n ring is thrown on rope, move \n norman houghton \n stewart james' "abbott's encyclopedia of rope tricks - vol. 3" p. 207. 1980.
1985
close-up ring-seil-routine Norman Houghton
Phase Zwei
ring is thrown on rope, move
Also published here
Stewart James' "Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks - Vol. 3" P. 207. 1980.
the pretend prediction \n imaginary or clear dice rolled, total predicted \n karrell fox \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james
1986
for my next trick... Karrell Fox
3 little words \n - two pile lie speller: the roots
- two pile lie speller: the trick \n stewart james \n you, babe \n karl fulves \n would i lie to you? \n karl fulves
1988
the chronicles Stewart James
stranger than that \n #1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal \n allan slaight \n "letter from a stranger" (stewart james) \n easy as a-b-c \n karl fulves
1989
prototype Allan Slaight
Stranger Than That
#1: 2 card location with spelling
#2: 2 card location with down-under deal
immovable object \n no. 78, six numbered glasses, coin moved from glass to glass \n bob hummer \n stewart james \n mel stover \n karl fulves
1989
self-working coin magic Bob Hummer, Stewart James, Mel Stover, Karl Fulves
Immovable Object
No. 78, six numbered glasses, coin moved from glass to glass
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)
nullifactoring \n three cards, additional ideas for stewart james' "nullifactor", two methods \n edward marlo \n "nullifactor" (stewart james, 1951) \n nullifactor locations \n edward marlo
1992
the olram file Edward Marlo
Nullifactoring
three cards, additional ideas for Stewart James' "Nullifactor", two methods
clarified packethereal \n two cards transpose from pocket to pocket, duplicate \n jon racherbaumer \n pockethereal \n stewart james \n pockethereal minus pockets \n edward marlo \n stewart james
1992
the olram file Jon Racherbaumer
Clarified Packethereal
two cards transpose from pocket to pocket, duplicate
change x change \n two chosen numbers via dice are counted down and a value of the other number is found in each case, selection found as well \n karl fulves \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n ice dice \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Change X Change
two chosen numbers via dice are counted down and a value of the other number is found in each case, selection found as well
second approach \n miraskill-type effect, but repeat has different outcome with same make-up of cards \n karl fulves \n miraskill \n stewart james \n balancing act - second approach \n karl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Second Approach
Miraskill-type effect, but repeat has different outcome with same make-up of cards
typecast \n word list printed from automatic typewriter with memory, chosen word predicted \n karl fulves \n the folk test \n stewart james \n half and half \n stewart james
1992
typecast Karl Fulves
Typecast
word list printed from automatic typewriter with memory, chosen word predicted
further than that \n production of selection, royal flush, and other stuff \n stewart james \n further than that \n stewart james
1992
the fred braue notebooks Stewart James
Further Than That
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
give piece a chance \n five envelopes with cut up paper puzzle, four are complete, spectator finds envelope where one piece is missing \n michael demarco \n stewart james' "shape of things to come"
1992
the minotaur Michael DeMarco
Give Piece a Chance
five envelopes with cut up paper puzzle, four are complete, spectator finds envelope where one piece is missing
heartbreaker \n name prediction, cards with half hearts and half names are selected and a name is build, first published in "genii" vol. 54, no. 5, 1991 \n thomas alan waters \n half and half \n stewart james
1993
mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters
Heartbreaker
name prediction, cards with half hearts and half names are selected and a name is build, first published in "Genii" Vol. 54, No. 5, 1991
lii-kelihood \n spectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction \n stewart james
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Stewart James
LII-Kelihood
spectator and performer think of the same card, coincidence effect turns out to be a prediction
nullifactor variation \n deck moved to table and spread, deck turned over under top card \n peter duffie \n stewart james
1993
applications Peter Duffie, Stewart James
Nullifactor Variation
deck moved to table and spread, deck turned over under top card
paraspell \n two cards, faro-version of stewart james' "evolution of a dream" \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
Paraspell
two cards, faro-version of Stewart James' "Evolution of a Dream"
shufflegram \n inspired by stewart james "webster had a word for it" (linking ring)
- first avenue
- second avenue \n philip t. goldstein \n stewart james
1994
thabbatical Philip T. Goldstein, Stewart James
Shufflegram
inspired by Stewart James "Webster Had A Word For It" (Linking Ring)
you, babe \n after counting procedure with birthday a card with value nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way \n karl fulves \n 3 little words \n stewart james \n thought process \n sam schwartz \n notes on contemplation \n karl fulves
1994
crooked tales Karl Fulves
You, Babe
after counting procedure with birthday a card with value Nine is selected, ninth item on a list matches spectator in humorous way
bombshell twins \n free selection travels into bendix bombshell wallet twice \n jon racherbaumer \n an obvious card \n stewart james \n howard lyons
1994
facsimile Jon Racherbaumer
Bombshell Twins
free selection travels into Bendix Bombshell wallet twice
the gnikool device \n a duplicate of freely chosen card is added to a deck via deck switch before replacement \n stewart james
1994
facsimile Stewart James
The Gnikool Device
a duplicate of freely chosen card is added to a deck via deck switch before replacement
interim report \n on joseph dunninger's act, mindreading acts \n karl fulves \n modern magic programs no. 7 \n stewart james \n joseph dunninger
1994
rigmarole Karl Fulves
junk bonds \n forcing one pile out of a few, for ace assembly, using spelling \n mel bennett \n "so nero" (stewart james, ibidem #5) \n "charm bracelet" (allan slaight, new pentagram, oct. 1987)
1994
rigmarole Mel Bennett
Junk Bonds
forcing one pile out of a few, for Ace assembly, using spelling
Inspired by
"So Nero" (Stewart James, Ibidem #5)
"Charm Bracelet" (Allan Slaight, New Pentagram, Oct. 1987)
the nulling factor \n clean up for reversed deck under top card \n peter duffie \n "nullifactor" (stewart james, 1951)
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
cards to pocket plus \n ace through nine from hand one by one into trouser pocket, then displayed in glass, double facer, transposition with joker as finale, last card solution inspired by stewart james \n bob king
1995
cards to pocket plus Bob King
Cards to Pocket Plus
Ace through Nine from hand one by one into trouser pocket, then displayed in glass, double facer, transposition with Joker as finale, last card solution inspired by Stewart James
go to jail \n no. 11, two cards, one found by detective card, the other travels between two detective cards into case \n karl fulves \n stewart james
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Go to Jail
No. 11, two cards, one found by detective card, the other travels between two detective cards into case
beat the cheat \n no. 26, stacking apparently explained but aces end up in another hand \n karl fulves \n stewart james
1995
self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Beat the Cheat
No. 26, stacking apparently explained but Aces end up in another hand
half now \n calculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word \n mel bennett \n "the count of monte carlo" (stewart james in print, p. 716)
1995
underworld Mel Bennett
Half Now
calculation, then psalm in bible found according to number, prediction from only vertical lines is complete to the word
Inspired by
"The Count of Monte Carlo" (Stewart James in Print, p. 716)
a novelty spelling mystery \n "a larsen & wright gold seal mystery"
further than that precursor, 1940 \n william larsen \n t. page wright \n page wright's manuscript, 1991, p. 223 \n genii bonus number one, genii, april 1940 \n further than that \n stewart james \n informant \n karl fulves \n informant \n karl fulves
1996
underworld William Larsen, T. Page Wright
A Novelty Spelling Mystery
"A Larsen & Wright Gold Seal Mystery"
Further Than That precursor, 1940
medvegia \n some dealing and coin placements \n peter duffie \n "figgarow" (stewart james, the first fifty years) \n money power \n roy walton
1996
method in effect Peter Duffie
jumbo two-way split \n stewart james's trick with jumbo cards. prediction idea by u. f. grant \n nick trost \n u. f. grant \n "split second" (stewart james, the new tops, december 1962) \n esp jumbo split \n nick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost, U. F. Grant
Jumbo Two-Way Split
Stewart James's trick with jumbo cards. Prediction idea by U. F. Grant
Inspired by
"Split Second" (Stewart James, The New Tops, December 1962)
münzenlotto ii \n miraskill and einstein routine with coins and two cups \n roy johnson \n al koran's jackpot coins \n miraskill \n stewart james
1997
intermagic Roy Johnson
Münzenlotto II
Miraskill and Einstein routine with coins and two cups
all star aces \n after some dealing and counting the four aces are found \n john scarne \n stewart james \n j. w. sarles \n informant \n karl fulves \n out on location \n j. w. sarles \n karl fulves
1998
underworld John Scarne, Stewart James, J. W. Sarles
All Star Aces
after some dealing and counting the four Aces are found
would i lie to you? \n three piles, performer selects card from center pile and makes statements, spectator take cards from lie or truth pile, values added, selection arrived at \n karl fulves \n 3 little words \n stewart james \n informant \n karl fulves \n a card force \n karl fulves \n mel bennett
1998
underworld Karl Fulves
Would I Lie To You?
three piles, performer selects card from center pile and makes statements, spectator take cards from lie or truth pile, values added, selection arrived at
informant \n further comments and credit information on the referenced items \n karl fulves \n black prediction \n karl fulves \n slydini's dream deck \n slydini \n bottled \n sam schwartz \n bow & arrow knot \n dai vernon \n jack attack \n frank stefani \n the k diaries \n martin gardner \n all star aces \n john scarne \n stewart james \n j. w. sarles \n other worlds \n john werner
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items
y<sub>2</sub>k blackjack \n four years added, four piles dealt according to sum, they make out two blackjack hands \n mel bennett \n blackjack \n mel bennett \n the blackjack player \n mel bennett \n stewart james
1998
the fine print Mel Bennett
Y2K Blackjack
four years added, four piles dealt according to sum, they make out two blackjack hands
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)
a number of ladies \n production of four queens by counting to a named number four times in a row \n michael demarco \n "transient aces" (stewart james, new tops, sept. 1966)
2000
latter day secrets Michael DeMarco
A Number of Ladies
production of four Queens by counting to a named number four times in a row
Inspired by
"Transient Aces" (Stewart James, New Tops, Sept. 1966)
introduction \n on erdnase on wall street journal cover, illustrations in erdnase's book & authorship, j. k. rowling's harry potter, neale's life, death and other card tricks, gospel magic, houdini, video trix, hayward cirker, stewart james, the james file & allan slaight, mary maskelyne's passing \n karl fulves
2000
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Introduction
on Erdnase on Wall Street Journal cover, illustrations in Erdnase's book & authorship, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter, Neale's Life, Death and Other Card Tricks, Gospel Magic, Houdini, Video Trix, Hayward Cirker, Stewart James, The James File & Allan Slaight, Mary Maskelyne's passing
applause card \n two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers, at total is a card with a message \n stewart james \n steve beam \n stewart james' "were you fooled?" in "stewart james in print - the first fifty years" \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Stewart James, Steve Beam
Applause Card
two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers, at total is a card with a message
Inspired by
Stewart James' "Were You Fooled?" in "Stewart James in Print - The First Fifty Years"
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"
lies, all lies \n no. 9, dollar bill in deck as crimp replacement, weird lie presentation to find location \n karl fulves \n stewart james
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Lies, All Lies
No. 9, dollar bill in deck as crimp replacement, weird lie presentation to find location
die version \n no. 37, two numbers chosen with die, their values lie at their opposite positions, selection at sum \n karl fulves \n stewart james \n pure mathematics \n dai vernon
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Die Version
No. 37, two numbers chosen with die, their values lie at their opposite positions, selection at sum
the blackjack player \n no. 75, four years added and piles dealt according to sum, two blackjack hands on top \n mel bennett \n stewart james \n y<sub>2</sub>k blackjack \n mel bennett
2001
new self-working card tricks Mel Bennett, Stewart James
The Blackjack Player
No. 75, four years added and piles dealt according to sum, two blackjack hands on top
strange voyage \n no. 91, seven cards in a row, one is an ace, spectator moves it to instructions and eliminates cards, ace remains \n stewart james
2001
new self-working card tricks Stewart James
Strange Voyage
No. 91, seven cards in a row, one is an Ace, spectator moves it to instructions and eliminates cards, Ace remains
most wanted list \n no. 4, list with twelve descriptions, one kind and all others ugly, value chosen with two numbers and description at that position is the kind one, small packet counting force \n karl fulves \n stewart james
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Most Wanted List
No. 4, list with twelve descriptions, one kind and all others ugly, value chosen with two numbers and description at that position is the kind one, small packet counting force
voodoo clue \n no. 29, card chosen by dealing two piles from seventeen-card packet and moving cards from top to bottom according to an eight and nine removed by performer, card arrived at predicted \n karl fulves \n stewart james
2001
my best self-working card tricks Karl Fulves, Stewart James
Voodoo Clue
No. 29, card chosen by dealing two piles from seventeen-card packet and moving cards from top to bottom according to an Eight and Nine removed by performer, card arrived at predicted
combination luck \n card and its position remembered, spectator deals down three times, using the stopped-at values and his position, selection appears on third attempt \n peter duffie \n stewart james effect
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Combination Luck
card and its position remembered, spectator deals down three times, using the stopped-at values and his position, selection appears on third attempt
51 faces north \n - the history
- the discovery
- the secret
- conclusion \n stewart james \n room 51 \n gordon bean \n jerry k. hartman \n northern light \n jerry k. hartman \n 51 paces north \n allan slaight \n an opening \n karl fulves \n 26 faces north \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2002
penumbra Stewart James
an opening \n two card open prediction type trick, card where spectator stops determined by numbers \n karl fulves \n 51 faces north \n stewart james
2002
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
An Opening
two card Open Prediction type trick, card where spectator stops determined by numbers
doing your nails \n with half the deck, nine force \n steve beam \n tony koynini's "any number" in "card miracles" \n stewart james' "the card is up" in "the james file"
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
Doing Your Nails
with half the deck, nine force
Related to
Tony Koynini's "Any Number" in "Card Miracles"
Stewart James' "The Card is Up" in "The James File"
the nobs prediction \n no gag, no can be unfold and forms name of selection \n steve beam \n stewart james' "the 'it' girl" in "the james file" \n lethal weapon \n chris hannibal
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
The Nobs Prediction
no gag, no can be unfold and forms name of selection
Inspired by
Stewart James' "The 'It' Girl" in "The James File"
rage with an 'n' \n slip of paper with words thentear is used to predict ten heart and threaten, card trick and book test together \n allan slaight \n anger with a 'd' \n stewart james
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Allan Slaight
Rage with an 'N'
slip of paper with words THENTEAR is used to predict TEN HEART and THREATEN, card trick and book test together
imaginary vanish \n mathematical problem, dividing money \n steve beam \n stewart james' "one-cent tale" in "the james file" p. 1931.
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
Imaginary Vanish
mathematical problem, dividing money
Inspired by
Stewart James' "One-Cent Tale" in "The James File" p. 1931.
alpha bet \n analysis of stewart james' one-card handling of the gilbreath principle \n steve beam \n the spoiler \n steve beam \n package deal \n stewart james
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam
Alpha Bet
analysis of Stewart James' one-card handling of the Gilbreath principle
repackaged prediction \n several cards are chosen, values added, sum prediction \n scott robinson \n choice cut \n scott robinson \n package deal \n stewart james
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Scott Robinson
Repackaged Prediction
several cards are chosen, values added, sum prediction
fourth incantation \n \n stewart james \n fifth incantation \n steve beam \n leslie's gift \n steve beam \n incantations \n stewart james \n the gift \n steve beam
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Stewart James
mental breakdown \n spectator thinks of a card from a fan of six random cards, magician divines it (princess card trick type of ending) \n jay sankey \n stewart james
2003
twenty years of magic Jay Sankey, Stewart James
Mental Breakdown
Spectator thinks of a card from a fan of six random cards, magician divines it (Princess Card Trick type of ending)
26 faces north \n known black card put in red half, spectator stops somewhere in red half (biddle force), at the odd-backed card \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n 51 faces north \n stewart james
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
26 Faces North
known black card put in red half, spectator stops somewhere in red half (Biddle Force), at the odd-backed card
cut force \n cf
face-up deck cut and cut-off packet placed face-down on table, rest on top, inverted henry christ force, credit information
- the force
- delayed action \n robin robertson \n stewart james \n "handle with care" (robin robertson, 1964) \n letter from 1957 published in "the james file, vol. 1" (2000, see trick "jogestja")
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 1 Robin Robertson, Stewart James
Cut Force
CF
face-up deck cut and cut-off packet placed face-down on table, rest on top, inverted Henry Christ Force, credit information
The Force
Delayed Action
Also published here
"Handle with Care" (Robin Robertson, 1964)
letter from 1957 published in "The James File, Vol. 1" (2000, see trick "Jogestja")
a slight slant on slaight \n two dice, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "nice dice" (allan slaight, precursor #72, 1999) \n james's miracle \n stewart james \n another slant on slaight \n peter duffie \n robin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
A Slight Slant on Slaight
two dice, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers
the gypsy foretells further than farther \n with credit information \n cushing strout \n further than that \n stewart james \n strout fellow \n allan slaight \n as far as you want to go \n cushing strout
2004
penumbra Cushing Strout
fifth incantation \n cards with other cards written on the back, single card prediction \n steve beam \n fourth incantation \n stewart james \n leslie's gift \n steve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
Fifth Incantation
cards with other cards written on the back, single card prediction
lethal weapon \n humorous prediction, no-gag, no can be unfolded and forms name of famous person \n chris hannibal \n stewart james' "the 'it' girl" in "the james file" \n the nobs prediction \n steve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Chris Hannibal
Lethal Weapon
humorous prediction, No-Gag, no can be unfolded and forms name of famous person
Inspired by
Stewart James' "The 'It' Girl" in "The James File"
invisible setups \n idea to combine spelling with ladder stacks to find card \n cushing strout \n stewart james
2005
on the other side of the mirror Cushing Strout, Stewart James
Invisible Setups
Idea to combine spelling with ladder stacks to find card
but there's more! \n "the 'coins and currency divination' revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what \n barrie richardson \n club 71, millennium 2000 \n "coins and currency divination" (barrie richardson, club 71, summer 1991) \n "dollars and (6th) cents" (stewart james, linking ring, oct. 1971) \n little jackpot coins \n barrie richardson
2005
act two Barrie Richardson
But There's More!
"The 'Coins and Currency Divination' Revisited"
spectators take coins and bills while the performer is not looking, performer divines who holds what
Inspired by
"Coins and Currency Divination" (Barrie Richardson, Club 71, Summer 1991)
"Dollars and (6th) Cents" (Stewart James, Linking Ring, Oct. 1971)
letting go! \n presentation for james's effect, mug tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor \n barrie richardson \n a match for gravity \n stewart james
2005
act two Barrie Richardson
Letting Go!
presentation for James's effect, mug tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor
coins in a strange land \n mathematical spelling trick with row of four coins, based on stewart james "stranger in a strange land" \n jim steinmeyer \n stewart james
2006
further impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer, Stewart James
Coins in a Strange Land
mathematical spelling trick with row of four coins, based on Stewart James "Stranger in a Strange Land"
five cards on the march \n mathematical spelling trick with row of five coins, based on stewart james "stranger in a strange land" \n jim steinmeyer \n stewart james \n a bird in the hand \n steve mayhew
2006
further impuzzibilities Jim Steinmeyer, Stewart James
Five Cards on the March
mathematical spelling trick with row of five coins, based on Stewart James "Stranger in a Strange Land"
perfected strangers \n mathematical monte, with jacks and a joker, eliminated cards can always be named \n allan slaight \n "perfected stranger" in "the new pentagram" vol. 18, #7. 1986 \n strangers in the dark \n rajneesh madhok \n candy from strangers \n steve beam \n strangers from two worlds \n stewart james
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Allan Slaight
Perfected Strangers
mathematical monte, with Jacks and a Joker, eliminated cards can always be named
leslie's gift \n cards with other cards written on their backs, face-up prediction removed, card selected with face-up counting procedure, the marks on the back of prediction matches face of selection and vice versa, marks vanish on rest of deck as climax \n steve beam \n fourth incantation \n stewart james \n fifth incantation \n steve beam \n the gift \n steve beam
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Steve Beam
Leslie's Gift
cards with other cards written on their backs, face-up prediction removed, card selected with face-up counting procedure, the marks on the back of prediction matches face of selection and vice versa, marks vanish on rest of deck as climax
the spoiler \n selection in the deck, several hands dealt, selection will complete good hand \n steve beam \n alpha bet \n steve beam \n package deal \n stewart james
2006
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Steve Beam
The Spoiler
selection in the deck, several hands dealt, selection will complete good hand
vida pack, plus \n twelve card set-up, based on stewart james' "vida pack" \n richard vollmer \n stewart james
2007
best of friends — volume iii Richard Vollmer, Stewart James
Vida Pack, Plus
twelve card set-up, based on Stewart James' "Vida Pack"
the boy's world \n stewart describing how he started in magic and how he started creating magic \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Boy's World
Stewart describing how he started in magic and how he started creating magic
a match for gravity \n bar bet, looping pendulum, heavy expensive object tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor \n stewart james \n linking ring, sep 1926 \n letting go! \n barrie richardson \n gravity unmatched \n adam rubin \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
A Match for Gravity
Bar bet, looping pendulum, heavy expensive object tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor
murder by suggestion \n using sum of two cards to determine a number, which corresponds to a list of body parts where a victim is to be stabbed, magician predicts the body part correctly \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, 1928
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Murder by Suggestion
Using sum of two cards to determine a number, which corresponds to a list of body parts where a victim is to be stabbed, magician predicts the body part correctly
spell of mystery \n spectator cuts the deck anywhere, top two cards are used to form a card (value and suit). magician then spells to find the card \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, june 1929
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Spell of Mystery
Spectator cuts the deck anywhere, top two cards are used to form a card (value and suit). Magician then spells to find the card
balldown \n small metal ball penetrates through larger wooden ball held snugly inside a tube \n stewart james \n handwritten notes, november 10 1929
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Balldown
Small metal ball penetrates through larger wooden ball held snugly inside a tube
freedom of the sieze \n magician divines card that was placed face to face with another card in the middle of the deck, deck held behind the back the whole time \n stewart james \n marketed by abbott's 1937
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Freedom of the Sieze
Magician divines card that was placed face to face with another card in the middle of the deck, deck held behind the back the whole time
simplicity four ace trick \n standard ace assembly effect, no sleights \n stewart james \n the simplicity four ace trick \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
miraskill \n magician can predict number of red and black cards in two piles \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, july 1935
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Miraskill
Magician can predict number of red and black cards in two piles
the book of the dead \n two spectators select a page each from a loose-leaf book, magician makes the two pages transpose \n stewart james \n marketed by abbott's, 1939
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Book Of The Dead
Two spectators select a page each from a loose-leaf book, magician makes the two pages transpose
sefalaljia \n one-man miniature spirit cabinet
phase one: ball and glass placed in cabinet. when cabinet opened, ball is magically inside the glass now
phase two: handkerchief tossed inside the cabinet knots itself
phase three: finger ring of spectator magically threads onto a piece of rope that has both ends outside of the cabinet
phase four: cigar placed inside the cabinet lights up and smokes itself
phase five: bottle of milk placed inside cabinet, liquid slowly disappears \n stewart james \n sefalaljia \n stewart james \n sefalaljia jr. \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Sefalaljia
One-man miniature spirit cabinet
Phase one: ball and glass placed in cabinet. When cabinet opened, ball is magically inside the glass now
Phase two: Handkerchief tossed inside the cabinet knots itself
Phase three: Finger ring of spectator magically threads onto a piece of rope that has both ends outside of the cabinet
Phase four: cigar placed inside the cabinet lights up and smokes itself
Phase five: Bottle of milk placed inside cabinet, liquid slowly disappears
sefalaljia jr. \n just the ring and string portion of sefalaljia, but done under a handkerchief \n stewart james \n sefalaljia jr. \n stewart james \n sefalaljia \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Sefalaljia Jr.
Just the ring and string portion of Sefalaljia, but done under a handkerchief
the love-sick tennis ball \n tennis ball inside a box rolls out by itself, apparently on command \n stewart james \n tops, dec 1940
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Love-Sick Tennis Ball
Tennis ball inside a box rolls out by itself, apparently on command
remembering the future \n first spectator chooses a card, second spectator cuts the deck and adds some numbers until single digit is arrived at, which matches the value of the first selection \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1941-42 and 1947
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Remembering the Future
First spectator chooses a card, second spectator cuts the deck and adds some numbers until single digit is arrived at, which matches the value of the first selection
further than that \n production of selection, royal flush, and other stuff \n stewart james \n further than that \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Further Than That
production of selection, Royal Flush, and other stuff
half and half \n word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly \n stewart james \n half and half \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Half and Half
Word randomly formed by combining two lists of letters, magician predicts the word correctly
the robot deck \n stack that allows you to do seven routines in a row
mental spell, straight poker, stud poker, blackjack, bridge, scrambled spelling bee, prophetic card discovery \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Robot Deck
Stack that allows you to do seven routines in a row
Mental Spell, Straight Poker, Stud Poker, Blackjack, Bridge, Scrambled Spelling Bee, Prophetic Card Discovery
vocalculate \n lie detector plot, three people select a card each, magician divines each card by detecting lies \n stewart james \n handwritten notes, 1945 \n the awful truth \n jack vosburgh
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Vocalculate
Lie detector plot, three people select a card each, magician divines each card by detecting lies
the prophet's choice \n card at a number predicted by magician, two decks used, two cards \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, oct 6, 1946
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Prophet's Choice
Card at a number predicted by magician, two decks used, two cards
go go vanisher \n handkerchief used to vanish small objects \n stewart james \n marketed by harold sterling, 1947
2007
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the clincher \n spelling to thought of cards with a poker theme \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, aug 1947
2007
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the other place \n stewart's ideas on the creative process \n stewart james \n allan slaight
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James, Allan Slaight
first class passage \n a ring is threaded onto a rope, in between two rings that are knotted onto the rope \n stewart james \n marketed by sterling, 1947 \n a new ropes and rings experiment \n stanley collins
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
First Class Passage
A ring is threaded onto a rope, in between two rings that are knotted onto the rope
jamesway poker deal \n deal a winning hand after shuffling a packet of cards any number of times, includes a version for a five aces deal \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Jamesway Poker Deal
Deal a winning hand after shuffling a packet of cards any number of times, includes a version for a Five Aces deal
ten nights in a cardroom \n multiple phase routine with ten tricks
1. shuffled deck, you deal and win a game of draw poker
2. four spectators name a number each, the cards at those positions have the same value
3. you are able to name every card in a hand of poker as it is being dealt
4. card to pocket, card is lost in the deck by spectator, then card appears in your previously empty pocket. effect is repeated.
5. challenge card location
6. prediction trick
7. you deal yourself good cards for poker
8. you can predict what cards you will receive for poker
9. blackjack deal, spectator can name any number of hands and you will always win with a blackjack
10. shuffled deck, you blindfold yourself, you deal for poker and win once again \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Ten Nights In A Cardroom
Multiple phase routine with ten tricks
1. Shuffled deck, you deal and win a game of draw poker
2. Four spectators name a number each, the cards at those positions have the same value
3. You are able to name every card in a hand of poker as it is being dealt
4. Card to pocket, card is lost in the deck by spectator, then card appears in your previously empty pocket. Effect is repeated.
5. Challenge card location
6. Prediction trick
7. You deal yourself good cards for poker
8. You can predict what cards you will receive for poker
9. Blackjack deal, spectator can name any number of hands and you will always win with a blackjack
10. Shuffled deck, you blindfold yourself, you deal for poker and win once again
pokericulum \n poker routine, spectators are allowed to switch hands with you before you deal the final card to everyone, but you still win \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Pokericulum
Poker routine, spectators are allowed to switch hands with you before you deal the final card to everyone, but you still win
so-fair poker deal \n multi phase poker deal, you always get a winning hand despite spectator getting to choose which card is dealt to you \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
So-Fair Poker Deal
Multi phase poker deal, you always get a winning hand despite spectator getting to choose which card is dealt to you
gobak card mystery \n selected card vanishes from packet, then returns and located by spectator spelling name \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Gobak Card Mystery
Selected card vanishes from packet, then returns and located by spectator spelling name
the purloined letters \n a poem that predicts a selected card, has three different outs to predict three different cards \n stewart james \n marketed by sj, 1948
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Purloined Letters
A poem that predicts a selected card, has three different outs to predict three different cards
pocket of persistence \n deck is placed in pocket unseen, magician can be blindfolded, but is able to extract winning poker hands, and even the mate to a previously selected card \n stewart james \n typewritten instructions, apr 1949 and aug 1958
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Pocket of Persistence
Deck is placed in pocket unseen, magician can be blindfolded, but is able to extract winning poker hands, and even the mate to a previously selected card
ring leader \n two rings on a magic wand, covered by handkerchief. one of the rings is made to penetrate off the wand \n stewart james \n handwritten notes, 1950
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Ring Leader
Two rings on a magic wand, covered by handkerchief. One of the rings is made to penetrate off the wand
falling card \n five cards are clipped onto bulldog clips and threaded on a rope, when pulled taut, the selected card falls off the clip while the other four remain clipped \n stewart james \n letter to francis haxton, sep 1951
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Falling Card
Five cards are clipped onto bulldog clips and threaded on a rope, when pulled taut, the selected card falls off the clip while the other four remain clipped
micawber \n card is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. this reversed card is used to locate the named card. \n stewart james \n linking ring oct 1952
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Micawber
Card is freely named, deck is removed from box and to show one card is reversed in the deck. This reversed card is used to locate the named card.
baker's dozen system \n stack that forces the number thirteen, no matter where the audience stops dealing \n stewart james \n handwritten notes, 1953
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Baker's Dozen System
Stack that forces the number thirteen, no matter where the audience stops dealing
the doozer \n cards chosen by spectator and performer magically reverses in the deck. freely named card then appears to be the only card with a different back \n stewart james \n linking ring oct 1953
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Doozer
Cards chosen by spectator and performer magically reverses in the deck. Freely named card then appears to be the only card with a different back
lejun \n prediction placed in clear tumbler, in full view. card is chosen fairly and found to match prediction \n stewart james \n linking ring, aug 1954
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
Lejun
Prediction placed in clear tumbler, in full view. Card is chosen fairly and found to match prediction
the gofar ball \n ball disappears from a tube, travels to under an inverted tumbler under a second tube \n stewart james \n the gofar ball \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james Stewart James
The Gofar Ball
Ball disappears from a tube, travels to under an inverted tumbler under a second tube
the tenth variation \n two cards chosen in red pack found to match two cards previously reversed in blue pack. then the back colors of the selections change pla