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How to tell what card anie man thinketh, how to conveie the same into a kernell of a nut or cheristone, &c: and the same againe into ones pocket: how to make one drawe the same or anie card you list, and all under one devise card thought of is predicted on piece of paper in nut or button on spectator's coat, stooge, another person selects this card from deck, in optional repeat a nut with ink is cracked by some sucker
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXVIII)
190
Die magische Einwirkung No. 7, card chosen and pushed into book, card and page predicted
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
95
Der Zuschauer als Kartenkünstler spectator touches card named by performer in face-down fan, under-the-fan force with bottom card dragged to other side
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
38
Prädestinieren remember and forget with one spectator and additional prediction in double envelope
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
47
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Hypnose card chosen and inserted anywhere in a book, card and page number predicted, alternative method with forcing book by Conradi
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
53
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Magisches Fin de siècle one of six colors, coin, domino brick and playing card are chosen, all things predicted in envelope, mix of forces and indexes
 		Oct. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 4)
50
Hugo Schrader Der forcierte Gedanke two decks, one card placed on top of one deck as prediction, spectator remembers any card and its position in other deck, it matches prediction, then card travels into the other deck as clean-up anti-climax
 		Mar. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 9)
141
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli III. Aus dem papierenen Königreich card is balanced on hat, deck is divided into two glasses and card floats from glas to glas, two cards are placed under two plates and the cards change places, selection is placed inside a book and performer shows envelope with miniature duplicate with correct page number and part of the text on that page written on it
  • 1. Die Karten-Balance
  • 2. Die Karte als Königin der Luft (with assistant)
  • 3. Die Kartenwanderung
  • 4. Eine magische Hypnose
 		1903
Moderne Magie
80
Prophecy Down-to-Date dealing and equivoque
 		1909
The Art of Magic
178
James J. Moren The Message from Mars No. 24, deck reduced to thirty-two cards and dealt into two piles, top card of one of the piles chosen and predicted in pocket
 		1919/1920
Thirty Card Mysteries
67
Charles T. Jordan The Card and Number System No. 29, spectator deals piles, selects one, adds values, counts down to number and the card there is predicted
 		1919/1920
Thirty Card Mysteries
76
T. Nelson Downs Transposition Extraordinary No. 2, deck separated in red and black, card from red half put in black half, it is predicted and transposes with another red card, halves rubber banded
 		1920
Ten New Sleight of Hand Card Tricks
5
Charles T. Jordan Satan's Prophecy No.1, one of four named cards by performer is chosen and card travels from half to other half in box at named number, card is also predicted on paper
Related toVariations 1920
Ten New Impromptu Card Tricks
2
Charles T. Jordan Sympathetic Sympathy two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
Related toVariations 1921
The Four Full Hands (Issue Four Full Hands of Down to the Minute Magical Effects)
27
Oswald Rae Mental Telepathy named card is found in small envelope, which is inside a big envelope
 		1926
Between Ourselves
11
Oswald Rae, Oswald Williams A Transparent Affair card appears between two sheets of plastic, held together by two rubber bands and standing on easel, two methods, similar to Jack Hughes' Television Card Frame
 		1926
Between Ourselves
19
Tom Sellers A Baffling Card Prediction
1927
Tricks That Work
12
William Larsen, T. Page Wright A Prophecied Discovery using stack that forces number ten
Also published here 1928
The L. W. Card Mysteries
8
George Pierce Satan's Message two four-card packets dealt out, one chosen and its card values added, that many cards counted down and that card is predicted
 		1928
Card Tricks You Will Do
5
Three Mystic Numbers mathematical procedure with three number cards, that many card counted down in rest of deck, card predicted by a suit and value card
 		1928
Card Tricks You Will Do
23
The One-Eyed King card selected with dealing and magician's choice
 		1928
Card Tricks You Will Do
25
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Vorausbestimmung der gewählten Karten prediction of card at named number
 		1930
Zauberkunststücke
67
Eric F. Impey One Ahead deck from blue deck put out as prediction, matches card that spectator choses from red deck, red/blue double backer
 		1931
Try This One
3
Ralph W. Hull Single Card Wonder Prediction spectator shuffles deck, names number and card at that position is predicted, re-deal force
 		1932
"Eye-Openers"
17
Victor Farelli Effect cards shuffled by spectator, still top card is correctly predicted on previous empty paper, locator card
 		1933
Farelli's Card Magic — Part Two
99
Theodore Annemann Synthetic Sympathy two cards from different decks match
Related to Nov. 1934
The Jinx (Issue 2)
7
Tom Sellers Unique Card Prediction sandwiched card matches prediction
 		1934
Card Tricks That Work
9
Tom Sellers The Paired Card card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
Related toVariations 1934
Card Tricks That Work
14
Tom Sellers A Practical Prediction
1934
Card Tricks That Work
15
A Card Prediction card at named number predicted
 		1935
Mental Magic with Cards
26
A Prediction card at "selected" number predicted, calculation force
 		1935
Mental Magic with Cards
29
Theodore Annemann Magic vs. Mindreading two decks, spectator puts one in pocket, from the other he selects a card mentally, card is spelled in both decks and the last card is the thought of, card also predicted
Also published here 1935
Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine
5
The Marvelous Prediction No. 19, a card and its position from the top are predicted, 1-0-1 with Hearts run
 		1935
Card Tricks that are Easy to Learn, Easy to Do
22
Edward Bagshawe Sealed Mystery spectator names number and counts to that number in deck, magician predicted card arrived at
 		1936 ca.
Twenty Magical Novelties
26
Edward Bagshawe The Message That Can’t Be Read random jumble of letters reveals prediction of playing card’s name when a “windowed” card is placed over it, multiple window cards
 		1936 ca.
Twenty Magical Novelties
37
Charles T. Jordan Color Divination colors separated, spectator moves red card in black pile, card is predicted, repeated
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
26
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Arthur Leroy Self Control any card is removed and put in pocket where it sticks out, any card named, card from pocket is named card
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
27
Charles T. Jordan Sympathetic Sympathy two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
74
Backs Up forcing a picture card by placing all other picture cards to bottom ("take the first picture card" after riffle shuffle)
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
76
Comedy Twin Card Prediction
1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
91
Frank Lane A Slick Card Routine combo in which spectator finds selection, card is predicted, poker game is dealt, slick card and set-up
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
100
Elimination Extraordinary no-touch elimination process, card marked on back (one-way)
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
155
Charles T. Jordan Weirdo spectator names number, card at that position is predicted, repeated, for credit information see reference
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
173
A Prediction mathematical procedure
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
174
Projected Thought matrix dealing with thought of card and prediction of card and its position with prediction index
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
178
Arthur H. Buckley Knock 'Em Dead any card stopped at is predicted, alternating set-up and billet index
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
195
Charles T. Jordan The Wonder Force forcing the first red card in riffle shuffled deck, two methods
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
200
Charles T. Jordan The Fifteenth Card values of two selections are added and counted down, card predicted, half deck stack
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
205
William Larsen Prophesied Discovery using stack that forces number ten
Related toAlso published here 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
228
Mephisto's Message stack that will force the number twelve
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
236
Simple Effects 4. svengali deck
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
247
Svengali Prediction force cards are switched out during trick
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
250
Svengali Mindreading svengali deck
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
254
Charles T. Jordan One Ahead mexican turnover prediction with red-blue double backer
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
284
Telepathy? performer marks a card on the face, it is the one named by spectator, nail writer
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
300
Great Psychic Card Feat spectator marks card behind deck, divined, dummy pencil (Tom Sellers)
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
301
Mental Card Mystery
1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
345
Tom Sellers Card and Envelope card added from underneath envelope
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
346
Glenn G. Gravatt Card and Envelope No. 2 card added from underneath envelope
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
347
T. Page Wright Infallible Prediction performer marks a card on the face, this is chosen by spectator
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
351
Theodore Annemann Wired Thought any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
Related toAlso published here Apr. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 31)
201
Louis Lam Predicto four aces are shuffled by each performer and spectator, they chose the same which is also predicted on slate, jumbo cards recommended
 		1937
Watch Me Closely
7
Louis Lam Watch Me Closely numbers are added and counted to, card predicted
 		1937
Watch Me Closely
27
Robert Parrish Slate Psychics chosen card predicted on slate, then design duplication, using slate nail writer
Related to 1937
You'd be Surprised
20
John Goodrum "Predetermination"
1937
You'd be Surprised
26
John Goodrum General Notes on Predictions
1937
You'd be Surprised
26
Under Which King, Bezonian? card predicted on billet
 		1938
Greater Magic
102
Al Baker A Prediction svengali deck, with half-deck clean-up switch
Also published here 1938
Greater Magic
433
John Snyder Mr. Snyder Makes a Prediction packet dealing and magician's choice procedure, short card
 		1938
Greater Magic
473
George G. Kaplan Cagliostro's Card. A Prediction 20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer
Related toVariations 1938
Greater Magic
486
Peter Warlock Coincido card predicted with two cards in envelope (value and suit)
 		Sep. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 48)
340
Gerald Kosky Predicto spectator shuffles and cuts into three piles, performer predicts third card in pile he will choose, bad outs
Also published here Dec. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 51)
356
Audley Walsh, Hal Haber Infallible Prediction dealing procedure, no-touch
Related to 1938
More Card Manipulations (Issue 1)
15
E. Leslie May Magic versus Mentalism Addition thought-of card predicted, six out index
 		Jan. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 52)
363
James G. Thompson Jr. Utility Routine Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
Also published here Oct. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 63)
443
Fredric Kolb Nirvana Nos. one of sixteen colors selected, one card by naming position 1-52, three numbers added up, on cardboard in frame then appear those three selections
Related to Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 70)
475
Louis Lam Coincidence update, combined with bank night and prediction
Inspired by 1939
Be Deceived
19
Robert Parrish Synchronism performer removes a card openly from blue deck, despite free choice spectator selects same from red deck, forcing deck and interesting deck switches
Variations 1939
Do That Again!
32
Orville Wayne Meyer, Peter Warlock Again the Infallible Prediction three more handlings (two by Meyer, one by Warlock)
Inspired by 1939
More Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
45
Tom Sellers The Tell Tale Scytale prediction with a scytale
 		1939
Scots Magic
9
The Numerological Card
1940
Expert Card Technique
385
Robert Tothill Secrets for Sale four locations
 		Jan. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 75)
500
Robert Brethen As in a Mirror Darkly billet index on back of cards
Related toAlso published here Jan. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 76)
501
Theodore Annemann The Original Effect straight card prediction using billet index
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
529
Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson The Omega Card Prophecy card chosen with dealing procedure, billet index
Also published here Mar. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 82)
529
Allan Howell Foretold selection with numbers and dealing procedure predicted
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 89)
559
Stuart Towne, Don Diavolo The Time Formula fairly selected card (6 duplicates used) predicted via mirror writing, time traveling presentation
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 96)
591
Kent Arthur Pastiche card selected, another turns over, third selection predicted
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 106)
637
Jack Vosburgh The Future Deck prediction written on a playing card matches selection, gaffed deck, related to Curry's "Touch"
VariationsAlso published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 108)
645
Don Diavolo, Stuart Towne Tomorrow's Card prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index
Also published here 1940
The Jinx (Issue 116)
686
Jack Vosburgh The Mystery of the Suits one of the Aces is selected and found, then the suit of another selected Ace is predicted
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 122)
711
Paul Curry A Cur(r)i-ous Prediction spectator turns a card over behind his back which is predicted
 		1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
49
Dr. H. Walter Grote Psycho-Carditis "Nothing New but the Presentation"
 		1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
53
John J. Crimmins Jr. Psycho-Carditis Variation count-down with faced-deck switch
 		1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
55
Eddie Joseph Everywhere Yet Nowhere three cards are placed in card stand and one selected it matches selection from second deck
 		1940 ca.
Original Tricks
3
Triple Prediction predicted are number of cigarettes in packet, card and its position
 		1941
More Card Manipulations (Issue 4)
39
Tom Sellers A Good Prediction spectator inserts a knife into the deck, card is forced
 		1941
Condensed Conjuring
7
Lloyd W. Chambers Coingo inside mini vase, card is covering a penny, penny vanishes and card prediction is in vase
 		1941
Original Ideas in Magic
15
Val Evans The Prognostication Pack half Koran-type deck, one of five cards thought of, then performer shows five-card groups, card predicted on piece of paper
 		1941
Stacks and Stacks Of Cards
34
Allan Lambie Double Prediction card reversed behind back is predicted, repeat, deck of double backers
 		1942
Prepared Cards and Accessories
7
Walter B. Gibson Deserves Another predicting a card at a number, follow up
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here May 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 8)
31
Eddie Joseph "A Letter from Satan" named card predicted in letter, index
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
80
Martin Gardner The Swizzle Stick Cipher distorted writing can be read through glass stick
 		1942
Cut the Cards
19
Paul C. Krank Knots To You disc with hole on rope goes in between knots
 		June 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 38)
156
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
Inspired by
  • a routine by Stewart James in "The Jinx"
 June 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 38)
157
Franklin V. Taylor, Bruce Elliott "Visible But Unseen" Or " The Pocket Index That Ain't" card prediction, index in deck, switch in hat
Inspired by Dec. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 50)
204
Clayton Rawson A Sucker Bet performed as a bet
Related to
  • page 211 for a variation
 Dec. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 50)
207
Theodore Annemann Synthetic Sympathy two cards from different decks match
 		1943
Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
36
Theodore Annemann Wired Thought any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
 		1943
Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
73
Paul Morris A Miracle of Coincidence performer writes number and name on unknown card, spectator selects same card again
 		Oct. 1943
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 5)
19
William S. Houghton Amazing Card Prediction stack forcing ten/eleven, count down to predicted card, interlocking chain shuffle before separating colors
 		1943
The Magic 36
60
Warren Wiersbe The Perfect Card Prediction dealing and open red-black sorting procedure
Related toVariations 1944
Action with Cards
16
George G. Kaplan A Winning Wager five cards shuffled in placed on a stand, selected one is predicted on a slate with houlette and duplicates
Variations Oct. 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 5)
73
John Mulholland A Current Prophecy spectator counts down to named number, card arrived at matches prediction, stack, crib card
 		1944
The Art of Illusion
53
Theodore Annemann Wired Thought any person is phoned and asked to name a card, predicted by performer, index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
42
Theodore Annemann The Original Effect straight card prediction using billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
94
Theodore Annemann, Walter B. Gibson The Omega Card Prophecy card chosen with dealing procedure, billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
95
Clayton Rawson Tomorrow's Card prediction written, six cards from shuffled deck selected, then one of those, matches prediction, five-billet index
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
100
Theodore Annemann Magic vs. Mentalism two decks, spectator puts one in pocket, from the other he selects a card mentally, card is spelled in both decks and the last card is the thought of, card also predicted
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
265
Robert Brethen As in a Mirror Darkly billet index on back of cards
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
301
James G. Thompson Jr. Utility Routine Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
304
U. F. Grant Zella Prediction Trick one card selected, one thought of, prediction written on one card, it's the selection with the thought of card written on it
Related to 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
19
Robert A. Nelson, Dr. H. Walter Grote The Twenty-First Stunner ungaffed
Inspired by 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
23
Dr. William T. Palchinas, George G. Kaplan A Sensational Prediction five cards shuffled in houlette and placed on a stand each, four removed, last one is predicted
Inspired by 1945
Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation
50
Ronald B. Edwards For the Future two decks, prediction is written on face of a card, free choice
 		Apr. 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 104)
419
Larry Russell Predicting the Unknown deck is cut and half dealt into four piles, one is selected and bottom card predicted on billet
 		Dec. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 7)
271
Eddie Morton Colors Will Tell dealing and open red-black sorting procedure
Related to 1946
50 Tricks You Can Do, You Will Do, Easy to Do
7
Doc Roberts Prediction
1946
50 Tricks You Can Do, You Will Do, Easy to Do
57
Edward Marlo Just Imagine deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, effect description, solution on page 19
 		1947
Marlo In Spades
17
Edward Marlo Marlo's Miracle Prediction deck shuffled, number named by spectator, card predicted, punch deal
Related toVariations 1947
Marlo In Spades
19
Charles T. Jordan A Wonderful Color Divination colors openly separated, red card placed in black packet by spectator is predicted, repeated, "Smoothly worked, this goes big.", added in 1947 reprint (instead of "Vanishing Court Card")
 		1947
The Four Full Hands (Issue Four Full Hands of Down to the Minute Magical Effects)
31
Ultra Card Divination 34. position, ten backwards count
 		1948
The Royal Road to Card Magic
35
Al Baker Prediction Trick gaffed, prediction written on Joker
 		1948
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Card Trio)
501
George G. Kaplan A Winning Wager one of five jumbo cards is predicted, with stand for cards
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
134
George G. Kaplan The Medium´s Card Test 14/15 forced from one deck, card at that position in second deck has been predicted
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
185
"Senator" Clarke Crandall Four Pips gag prediction, blank cards and pips in pocket
 		Dec. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 166)
667
Clayton Rawson Merlini's Magic shuffled deck is cut into several packets, prediction slip placed in front of one packet and top card is predicted
 		Dec. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 7)
488
Don Tanner Think...this one over presentation for Grant's effect (which seems to be a force), prediction mailed to chairman weeks before show
Inspired by
  • "Think" (U. F. Grant)
 Dec. 1948
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 3)
6
Arthur H. Buckley The Mystic Paper Slips two predictions made, number chosen and that card counted to, number and card predicted
 		1948
The Card Expert Entertains
157
Eddie Clever The New Vaticination blank card with prediction is used to stab next to selection
  • An interesting variation
Inspired by July 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 2)
563
Eddie Joseph Staggered - Prime Presentation two decks, one card is selected and both decks dealt until same card is found in other deck, card found at same position as mate of selection is named and its mate is not found in other deck but in envelope, repeated with written prediction inside card case
Related toVariations 1949
Staggered
1
Stewart Judah Black and Red Prediction red and black cards separated, some cards from one color are used to count to a card in the other color which is predicted
 		1949
52 Amazing Card Tricks
37
Joe Stuthard Mental Miracle chosen card predicted, it travels from one half to the other
 		1949
Stuthard's Trilby Deck
15
Joe Stuthard Publicity Prediction selection predicted by previous letter
 		1949
Stuthard's Trilby Deck
18
Dai Vernon 12 Outs court card is found
Related to Mar. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 199)
794
Martin Gardner, Bill Simon It's A Natural with matches, seven outs
VariationsAlso published here Mar. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 199)
796
Bob Somerfeld Outmaneuvered one of five cards is predicted
 		Aug. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 209)
837
Chester Morris Perfect Prediction No. 69, Mathematical procedure
 		1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
127
Jack Vosburgh The Future Deck No. 136, magician writes prediction on playing card which matches selected card.
 		1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
262
John Scarne Scarne's Power of Thought No. 147, selected card matches previous prediction.
Related toVariations 1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
284
Harold G. Beaumont Thought Prescient card named, performer removes cased deck from pocket, named card is left in pocket and missing from cased deck
 		1950
Routined Manipulation — Part One
108
Paul Rosini Skidoo counting procedure used to force a card, using sum of digits of year on a coin and value of cards, forced 23rd card
 		1950
Magical Gems
40
Paul Rosini The Best Prediction card at named number is openly corner crimped, then counted to again and removed, it matches prediction
Related toVariations 1950
Magical Gems
42
Charles "Chic" Schoke Prediction Variation card at named number is openly corner crimped, then counted to again and removed, it matches prediction
Inspired by 1950
Magical Gems
43
Paul Rosini A Guess That Is Right card counted to after selection and addition procedure, it is predicted
Variations 1950
Magical Gems
60
Paul Rosini Repeating a Good Guess card counted to after selection and addition procedure, it is predicted, variation
Inspired by 1950
Magical Gems
61
Cy Endfield Jack in the Box triple prediction, selected color, number on penny and card on top of the deck
 		Jan. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 221)
884
Sid Lorraine Off the Record card prediction on a record
 		June 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 232)
926
Jack Avis The Jokers ten cards on table, selected one is predicted the others are jokers
 		Nov. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 242)
968
Edward Marlo Unknown - Effect No. 1 stop trick as prediction, several methods, some with roughed cards, impromptu double backer
Inspired by 1951
Unknown
1
Toni Koynini Any Number spectator cuts deck and deals to any number in deck, adds digits and deals again, that card predicted
Inspired by
  • Al Koran trick from Magic Wand mental magic competition
 1951
Toni Koynini's Card Miracles
22
Hen Fetsch, Cy Keller Mind Your Future! two decks, selection is divined and predicted
 		Aug. 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 261)
1044
Howard A. Adams Prescience prediction of card and sign
 		Oct. 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 265)
1058
Bill Simon Predict Switch touched card is predicted
 		1952
Effective Card Magic
116
Al Koran Effect No. 5. "Prediction Plus" performer blindfolded, card chosen with ten-twenty force is predicted
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
76
Dai Vernon A Real Prediction spectator stops at any time, then choses one half and the top card of that pile is used to count to a card in the other half, that card is predicted
 		1952
The Last Word on Cards
13
Edward Marlo Touch Retouched - Retouched card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits
Inspired by 1953
The Cardician
138
Edward Marlo Bold Prediction card reversed by spectator is predicted, post billet writing
 		1953
The Cardician
147
John Hamilton Annemann's Slates and Aces in Miniature prediction of an ace, slate in envelope
Also published here Apr. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 279)
1116
Aage Darling Suprediction add a number sum and selected card are predicted in envelope
 		1953
I'll Read Your Mind
33
Stewart James Card and Number Prediction card and total of two cards are predicted
 		1954
The Nullificator
5
Dr. Stanley Jaks Al Bakers Prophecy one out of eight cards is chosen, value leads to selection, everything was predicted
 		1954
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 15 No. 2)
170
Stewart James The Square Deal 4x4 layout, one row selected, a number generated from its values, that many cards taken from rest and a down-under-deal done with them, final card and a number are predicted
Variations 1954
First Call To Cards
18
Stewart James Coloracle combination of previous two tricks
Inspired by 1954
First Call To Cards
20
Stewart James Improsonic ten cards on a stand, one chosen via procedure with a number from one to ten, that card is predicted
 		1954
First Call To Cards
23
Jack Avis Message from Hades freely chosen card predicted, pocket writing
Related to 1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
221
Gene "Phantini" Grant Projecto prediction in an envelope, carbon
 		1955
Phantini's Lost Book of Mental Secrets
16
Walter Behm Geliehen prediction of card, business card in envelope, envelope placed on pile
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 1)
270
Dr. William Weyeneth Mexican Turn-Over auf neue Art using a double facer, as prediction
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 3)
292
Dr. Stanley Jaks, Peter Warlock Prediction one of three face-down cards is selected, initials written on back and put back in the deck, card turns over and is predicted
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 5)
348
Walter B. Gibson One Good Trick Deserves Another selection is put in pocket by performer behind bak, card is predicted on a slip too
Also published here 1956
The Best in Magic
101
John Scarne Best Prediction on a business card, with down under deal
 		1956
The Best in Magic
119
A Baffling Prediction forming four piles using the number ten, then count down the sum of the cards to the 40th card to match prediction
Variations 1956
Mathematics, Magic And Mystery
7
Dr. Reuben Ligan A Prediction spectator selects cards, on it is written a card in envelope, bad
 		1957
26 Originals
3
Peter Warlock Warlock's Spell spelling prediction
 		1957
The New Phoenix (Issue 345)
204
Hugh Scott Matchit
1957
The New Phoenix (Issue 345)
206
Bill Hendricks George Washington's Card Trick prediction on bill
 		1958
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1958)
38
Tony Corinda Card Prediction prediction in envelope is put in wallet, two methods
 		1958
Predictions
92
Tony Corinda (2) Quadruplication one card is selected from a face up deck and signed, card is predicted with several ways, only odd back, written in an envelope and another odd card duplicate in performer's pocket. Routine includes the No-Gag (Maurice Fogel)
 		1958
Predictions
103
Tony Corinda (8) Psy Function spectator writes card on blackboard which predicts the selection by another spectator
 		1958
Predictions
114
Tony Corinda (10) Mind Over Matter prediction pellet is put on any card, which is the same as prediction
 		1958
Predictions
114
Tony Corinda (12) The Third Choice one of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1958
Predictions
116
Tony Corinda (14) The Prophesy card is selected and predicted in a letter
Variations 1958
Predictions
119
Tony Corinda (15) The Informative Joker prediction on joker
 		1958
Predictions
120
Tony Corinda (16) Double-Impact Prediction card is named and a position, the position is written on an envelope and the card is inside
 		1958
Predictions
120
Tony Corinda (19) X - Marks the Spot prediction of one card, spectator marks one card on the face behind his back
 		1958
Predictions
122
Tony Corinda (20) Nicely Suited verbal force of any Three
 		1958
Predictions
122
Ronald B. Edwards Edwardian Aces deck is shuffled, some cards taken, down under deal until five cards remain, four Aces and predicted card
 		Aug. 1958
The Cardiste (Issue 11)
12
Dr. Spencer Thornton Using Your Bottomless Glass prediction of a card put in a glass and covered by a handkerchief
 		1958
Thornton's Secrets of Mental Magic
26
Bobby Bernard Miko Prediction die to get a number, 3 1/2 card gag
 		1958
Magic in Miniature
4
Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli) Eine zündende Voraussage picture of selection on matchbox, published in "The Gen" with different method
Also published here
  • "The Matchin' Card" in "The Gen" 1955.
 1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 1)
612
Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli) Unter der Zündholzschachtel spectator locates a chosen card with a matchbox, selection is predicted on back of matchbox
Related to 1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 1)
615
Rolf Andra Das unlösbare Problem two decks, two spectator select a card and put it in other deck, both chose the same card and they match prediction
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 3)
667
Max Giebe Eine Kartenkombination single card prediction, card which was dropped on the floor changes to selection
 		1958
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 19 No. 5)
737
Dai Vernon The Bent Corner Prediction spectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer
Related toVariations 1959
Inner Secrets of Card Magic
12
Al Leech The Spectator Does a Trick two cards tell value and suit, "Untouchted" with touching
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1959
Cardmanship
6
Corvello Teleprognos card is remembered and put in an envelope, other cards are put in envelopes and performer finds selection, then he makes a prediction on a slate which is the card in a chosen envelope
 		1959
Card Tricks
327
Ed Mellon A Case for Mentalism shuffled deck, stopped at card is predicted
 		Jan. 1959
The Cardiste (Issue 12)
5
Edward Marlo Stay-Stack Prediction with one and two decks, forcing a number with stay stack
 		Jan. 1959
The Cardiste (Issue 12)
8
Alex Elmsley Fan Prediction touched card matches with prediction
VariationsAlso published here 1959
Low Cunning
2
Sid Hallet Eine Voraussage two cards placed in pocket, one removed, prediction
 		1959
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 20 No. 2)
809
Henry Durkin Prediction #3,469,897 prediction of named card inside locked tube
 		1960
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)
47
Cyro Super Forethought card prediction with card stand, envelope index
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
27
Les Vincent Vinchento's Card Prediction
1960
Magic of the Mind
53
Tom Sellers An Unusual Prediction prediction of a card and a town
 		1960
Magic of the Mind
54
Tony Corinda The Third Choice one of five cards is predicted, cards put in envelopes and eliminated until one remains
Also published here 1960
ESP Handbook and Workshop Kit
9
Edward Marlo Blank Card Prediction prediction written on blank card matches ESP card taken from spread
  • Method No. 1
  • Method No. 2
  • Variation on the above in case a blank card is not available (also for Open Prediction)
  • Method No. 3 (also for Open Prediction)
  • Method No. 4
  • Variation in case repeat is to be done
 		1960
ESP Handbook and Workshop Kit
15
Dai Vernon Cards of Coincidence two cards from two decks put in envelope match, three phases
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 1961
Further Inner Secrets of Card Magic
11
Edward Marlo First Effect card selected from blue deck matched red prediction
 		1961
Card Switches
28
Charlie Miller Version of Jack McMillen's Prophesied Leaper selection vanishes from one half and reappears in other at predicted position, stranger card
Inspired by 1961
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
26
James G. Thompson Jr. Low Bow to Don Tanner
Inspired by
  • Don Tanner's "Six Card Mental Test"
 June 1961
The New Phoenix (Issue 358)
260
Paul Marcus More Natural Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted
Inspired by Aug. 1961
The New Phoenix (Issue 360)
268
Dr. Stanley Jaks Die Brieftasche zum Hellsehtrick prediction of a card in envelope in wallet, magnetic wallet
Related to 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
78
Dr. William Weyeneth Unerhörter Gedanken-Gleichschaltungstrick spectators chose same card, message on thumb tip to stooge people
 		1961
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 22 No. 3)
52
Rolf Andra Ich habe es vorher gewusst open prediction style, cards dealt face up, when spectator says stop card is dealt face down
 		1961
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 22 No. 4)
81
Harry Lorayne Force Prediction equivoque out of about twelve cards
 		1962
Close-up Card Magic
100
Alex Elmsley Fan Prediction #1 touched card matches with prediction
 		1962
Close-up Card Magic
165
Harry Lorayne Quickie Prediction
1962
Close-up Card Magic
241
Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli) Kartenspiel und Briefmarke spectator sticks stamp on back of any card, this card happens to have a stamp on the face as well and is predicted
 		1962
Enzyklopädie der Rauh-Glatt-Kartentricks — Teil I
19
Edward Marlo The Prediction (Open or Closed) "Tenth Effect", card touched face down, it is pushed in center of face-up deck which is then spread
 		1962
Tilt!
17
Edwin Leist-Bernini Kartenspiel Bleistift als Vorhersage prediction of any red card is written on a black card and placed inside pocket, match
 		1962
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 23 No. 4)
202
Dan Tong Masterpiece Variations
Inspired by Apr. 1963
The New Phoenix (Issue 379)
345
Conrad Schmoranzer Postalisch ermittelt reversed card predicted in envelope
 		1963
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 24 No. 4)
54
Harry Lorayne Color Quickie spectator finds card that matches odd-backed prediction, then prediction changes to another random card
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1964
Personal Secrets
31
Edward Marlo Premeditated Prediction card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, card is predicted in matchbook, using index of twelve matchbooks and statistical principle
Variations 1964
Faro Controlled Miracles
61
Edward Marlo For Nonsmokers card is fairly selected from shuffled deck, duplicate is reversed as prediction in second deck, using statistical principle and faro hide-out
Inspired by 1964
Faro Controlled Miracles
62
J. W. Sarles, Karl Fulves Necronomicron prediction paper clipped to indifferent card, see also p. 864 for comment by Fulves
Related to
  • p. 20 for idea by Gari Diringer
 Nov. 1965
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 1)
1
Peter Alexis Paradiction card cut to from cased deck is predicted, stripper, see p. 874 for credit information
Inspired by
  • "New Cut Card Location" (Edgar, Harry Leat's Magic of the Depots 1924)
Related toVariations 		Sep. 1966
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 11)
53
Tony Kardyro The Prediction spectator removes any card and sandwiches it between two tabled cards, it matches a prediction
 		1966
T.K's Card Change Supreme Effects
5
John Benzais A Counting Trick card at chosen position predicted
 		1967
The Best of Benzais
55
James G. Thompson Jr. How'd He Know? on slip of paper, with basic glide force
 		1967
Between Two Minds
18
James G. Thompson Jr. One Step Ahead variation on How'd He Know?
 		1967
Between Two Minds
18
James G. Thompson Jr. Anyone You Touch Hull's Nu-Idea Deck with prediction paper between cards
 		1967
Between Two Minds
22
Paul Swinford Psychedelic packet cut off, values added, matrix layout, new deck order
Variations 1968
Faro Fantasy
33
Al Koran Card Prediction marked deck, prediction with nail writer
 		1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
95
Edward Marlo Marlo's Pellet Index any card thought out of ten cards is predicted on pellet, featuring an index made from a playing card
 		1968
Expert Card Conjuring
84
Edward Marlo Unexpected Prediction - Index Method twelve card index and feed-in for breast pocket
 		1968
Expert Card Conjuring
91
Edward Marlo Prognostication Pack Improved one of five, matrix principle for one spectator, prediction on billet (index)
 		1968
Expert Card Conjuring
92
Edward Marlo Ultra Open Prediction prediction from different deck, sticky substance, double facer
 		1968
Expert Card Conjuring
118
Walter J. Gydesen Flying Carpet Card Trick prediction of chosen card, using a small carpet and doll on top
 		1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
57
Tom Sellers, Rolf Andra The Paired Card card from odd-backed deck matches prediction in glass
Inspired by 1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 1)
10
Alton Sharpe Mirabile Dictu any named red card is predicted on back of a black card, cards written on all black cards as index
Inspired by 1969
Expert Card Mysteries
81
Al Koran Koran's Double Out Prediction two-way out
 		1969
Expert Card Mysteries
97
Roger Floyd Numbero spectator names number, card at that position is predicted
 		1969
Expert Card Mysteries
104
Fred Lowe Question card chosen by cutting off some cards and counting...
  • Question for All
  • Question for Experts
  • Question for Connoisseurs
Variations 1969
Expert Card Mysteries
134
Edward Marlo Air Mail Prediction featuring finesse for a Henry Christ force beneath table
Related toVariations Winter 1969
Hierophant (Issue 2)
65
Edward Marlo Marlo's Psychedelic two methods "Psychedelic" without stack, see note on page 165
Inspired by Winter 1969
Hierophant (Issue 2)
94
Ace Gorham Last Call force from rough-smooth / Svengali deck
 		1969
HEX!
23
Paul Swinford The Brain Buster Card Prediction duplicates
 		1969
The Cardiste (Issue 13)
18
Roy Walton Mutual Mindreading two sets of Ace, Two and Three, performer turns over card spectator is thinking of and vice versa
Also published here 1969
The Devil's Playthings
12
Aldini Pre-cardiction Prediction written on blank card, the other spectator writes their name on it. Card freely chosen from six cards
 		1969
Roughingly Yours
24
Aldini Predict-O-Deck Prediction written on card matches selection
 		1969
Roughingly Yours
26
Aldini, Hen Fetsch Major Miracle Prediction card placed by spectator next to card
Inspired by
  • "Minor Miracle" (Hen Fetsch)
 1969
Roughingly Yours
33
Aldini Thot-O-Vision Deck Freely selected card matches prediction card placed previously in envelope
 		1969
Roughingly Yours
36
Aldini Finale Touch Deck Prediction written on card matches free selection
 		1969
Roughingly Yours
39