1,526 entries in Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Danny Nelson Sign of the Tarot prediction of two cards of the Major Arcana, in concept similar to Fulves' Gemini Twins
Related to 1981
Magick (Issue 282)
1407
Richard Lyn Games Teleplay deck of index cards with different names, prediction of one in an envelope
1981
Magick (Issue 282)
1409
Jack Kent Tillar Chance Factor prediction of result of a sports game, on slip in envelope
1981
Magick (Issue 285)
1423
Frederick M. Shields Challenge Prediction prediction of a fifty/fifty outcome, in sealed box
1981
Magick (Issue 289)
1442
Peter Isaacs Time Capsule prediction of an object on billet in tube
1981
Magick (Issue 289)
1443
David Avadon, Sid Fleischman One Man Telephone Trick prediction of serial number on answering machine of telephone
1981
Magick (Issue 290)
1449
Al Mann Mind Lock! finger rings locked on padlock, envelopes one containing key, prediction of correct envelope, himber wallet
1981
Magick (Issue 292)
1457
Philip T. Goldstein Con-Test spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 1981
Magick (Issue 293)
1461
Peter Donello Sherlock Holmes' Mental Clue' prediction of chosen name, location and weapon, clue plot
1981
Magick (Issue 298)
1487
Neil Somerville PSI-Brations X spectator divines special ticket, prediction in envelope, himber wallet
1981
Magick (Issue 299)
1493
Howard A. Adams Predisc prediction of chosen record and chosen album cover
1981
OICUFESP (Issue 7 - Matheight Miracles)
12
Howard A. Adams Tom Dick & Honey three people on stage change positions, blindfolded performer eliminates two people and predicted person remains
1981
OICUFESP (Issue 7 - Matheight Miracles)
13
Howard A. Adams, Bob Wagner Monopotestrio mindreading, coincidence and a prediction using a Monopoly game set
1981
OICUFESP (Issue 7 - Matheight Miracles)
16
Dr. Stanley Jaks Die Dr. Jaks Vorhersage three-digit number predicted, pad with hole
Dec. 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
146
Dr. Stanley Jaks Im Gespräch spectators write names on billets, chosen one predicted
Dec. 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
157
Al Mann The Wocus Prophet as a prediction pellet that opens up after the load, prediction in a small bottle
1982 6
Al Mann Thot on Titles "The Hole in the Wall" in a strange home
1982 5
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
Related to 1982 6
Thomas Alan Waters Pastell past life presentation for a Swami Test, no method
Related to 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Grymwyr)
254
Thomas Alan Waters Candelabra Quantimental stand with candles
Related to
  • Eric Lewis' "Whosgotwot Plus One" in "The Crowning Miracles" p. 203
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Grymwyr)
288
Thomas Alan Waters Tapinage ten cassettes with different songs, selected one is predicted
Inspired by
  • Joseph M. White's "Tape Transmission" in "Magic Sounds" No. 33
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
297
Thomas Alan Waters Doublet two predictions, one in an envelope a less free prediction outside of it, here for cards
Inspired by 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
303
Thomas Alan Waters Optionail three spectator's count their change, name and amount of the one who has the most is predicted, other applications of the principle
Inspired by
  • Sam Dalal's "Magical Musings" in "Swami" Vol. 3, No. 30.
Variations
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
306
Thomas Alan Waters, Sam Dalal, James G. Thompson Jr. Indiair method for two-phase prediction, window envelope
Inspired by 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
309
Thomas Alan Waters Spyhole mask prediction / revelation, word on a card is chosen and prediction is another card with holes on it, when held on a text it reveals the chosen word
Related toVariations 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
313
Thomas Alan Waters Choption cards with words, selection is predicted, Velleda principle
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
321
Thomas Alan Waters Flipout prepared Himber Wallet for prediction and as a peek wallet
1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
327
Thomas Alan Waters Keyknow combination of Koran's "Gold Medallion" and "Flying Ring", message on key
Inspired by 1982
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Octasm)
342
Al Mann Public Notices prediction printed in newspaper
1982 15
Al Mann Five-Star Headlines selected card is found on the headline of a newspaper, or selected word
1982 16
Al Mann Haunting Headlines newspaper page is selected and headline is circled, prediction in envelope
1982 23
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Misdirection example of a number prediction
1982 4
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson A Boon for All Seasons prediction of the birthday and a number
1982 19
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Matchbox number prediction with a matchbox
1982 20
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson 678 named three digit number from a bill is found in a wallet, written on a card
Also published here 1982 21
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Domino prediction with imaginary domino game
1982 23
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Beermat prediction on split coaster
1982 24
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Dartboard prediction of total in a darts game
Related to 1982 24
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson VedooVoodoo voodoo prediction, spot where the needle is pushed in
1982 28
Ned Rutledge File Box message in a box, writing method
Related to 1982 29
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Cinders several paper balls, on is selected, the other are out of flash paper and are burned, the selected one has a prediction written on it
1982 29
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Music prediction of a note, played on a piano
1982 31
Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Thought Projection Effect three information are predicted on a paper, paper is inside of a balloon
Related to 1982 43
Philip T. Goldstein Mathemusical number arrived at via calculator procedure (subtraction of three digits and its reverse, then cross sum), that number on a list of song is played by calculator
Also published here 1982 2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
1982 4
Al Mann The Knight's Gambit named chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter
Variations 1982 1
Al Mann A Word in Orbit word is named by spectator, same word is marked in other book, forcing book
1982 4
Al Mann Gifts Most Rare three spectator get an envelope, they select a word from a book each and the words match with prediction in envelopes, several methods
1982 8
Al Mann Awards Headliner! newspaper is torn and parts eliminated, headline from last piece was predicted in envelope, multiple out envelope
1982 5
Rev. John "Jack" Keenan Ripper Amok number divination of a bill and prediction with a office spike
1982 10
Stephen Tucker Imagine spectator imagines poker chip, die and coins in hand and removes one, choice predicted by content of hand
Inspired by
  • Subir Kumar Dhar effect in Magigram
Aug. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 16)
305
Stephen Tucker Weird comedy routine, one to five fingers gag with handkerchief, rubber fingers in small box as prediction
Also published here Nov. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 19)
362
Alex East Musical song prediction
Related to Dec. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 20)
380
Stephen Tucker Exhibit 'A' four objects in box and also names written on paper, knife is selected and blood is found on blade, murder presentation
Variations 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. Special #2 (Xmas))
14
Jerry Mentzer "X" Marks the Spot six business cards, spectator choses the one with an X on the back
Also published here 1982 51
Vic Perry The Big Con two effects done at performer's home
  • prediction of chosen card, envelope removed from book
  • drink chosen from a drink book is produced in a bag
Jan. 1982
Magick (Issue 301)
1503
Robert Cassidy Atlas Undone book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction
Also published here Feb. 1982
Magick (Issue 303)
1511
Barry Wiley Druid Image six cards with problems written on it, elimination deal to end up with one, gist of of it is predicted
Mar. 1982
Magick (Issue 304)
1519
Tommy Tucker The Con! out for situation where spectator won't name the word and says "You Tell Me" instead
July 1982
Magick (Issue 308)
1538
Chris Frings Coordinates prediction of chosen travel brochure
July 1982
Magick (Issue 308)
1539
Gene Nielsen Mental-Market slips with groceries written on them, prediction of real items in a bag, forcing bag with flap
Related toVariations Nov. 1982
Magick (Issue 312)
1559
Hen Fetsch Die gehorsamen Tücher three different-colored silks, spectators choose an order for those colors and the silks come out of a bag knotted into this order
Oct. 1982
Intermagic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
104
Roger Smith Even and Odd Thought two spectators think of an odd and even number from one to eight and consult two lists to eventually think of an object which is predicted
1982 4
Roger Smith Strips of Thought prediction with cut paper strip à la Clip Line
1982 6
Al Mann The Cornucopia Caper send prediction with different papers, different things are predicted which happen in the show as well as the headline of the newspaper, paper dumbed in a bread basket
1983 5
Thomas Alan Waters Riffle No. 2 (Impromptu) playing card is put in book by spectator, words are predicted
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)
359
Thomas Alan Waters Riffledex selected word from a book is predicted in envelope, spectator can change his mind
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)
362
Thomas Alan Waters, Richard Himber Peekquivalent spectator hold envelope with prediction, synonyms
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)
367
Thomas Alan Waters, James G. Thompson Jr. Jato word from book is predicted in envelope
Inspired by 1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 1: The Book Test)
370
Thomas Alan Waters On the Color-Counting Frame color forcing chart based on Stanley Collins and Ernest Noakes color-counting frame
Related to 1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mindscript 3: The Symbol Test)
435
Thomas Alan Waters Tricessive one behind triple prediction, ESP Symbol, vowels and one of five cards
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychl)
483
Thomas Alan Waters Windecks card is selected and number written on it, in a second deck the card is found reversed and the number is written on it
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychl)
499
Thomas Alan Waters Geminight tape recorder prediction of named star sign, several other versions:
  • Headlines
  • Foot(crystal)ball
  • Poker Phase
1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychl)
515
Time, Predicted! No. 38, with an alarm clock
1983 11
The Number on the Bullet No. 90, card with numbers put in envelope and prediction marked on a bullet, spectator shoots on envelope with a riffle and hits predicted number
1983 25
Steve Beam Name-Calling toy license plates, performer tries to divine spectator's name, holds up wrong plate and puts it in an envelope, name on plate transforms into name of spectator, comedy routine
1983 17
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Change 'Plus' prediction of change total in spectator's pocket
Feb. 1983
Magick (Issue 315)
1573
Gary Inglese, Denny Laub Astrologic Fred trick using 12 cards with the different zodiac symbols
Feb. 1983
Magick (Issue 316)
1578
Bruce Barnett Prediction 35! prediction written in advance and signed by performer and spectator, billet in film canister
Feb. 1983
Magick (Issue 316)
1579
Barrie Richardson Minds In Unison random objects collected and one chosen, one letter chosen, both predicted
Also published here Apr. 1983
Magick (Issue 318)
1587
Denny Laub, Gary Inglese Music Man prediction of chosen song on recorder, using album covers
Apr. 1983
Magick (Issue 318)
1588
Neil Somerville Zodiac! prediction of a number a color and an ESP card, Zodiac presentation
Sep. 1983
Magick (Issue 323)
1611
Sid Lorraine It's A Date! prediction of spectator's birthdate, using a one-sheet calendar, humorous routine
Sep. 1983
Magick (Issue 323)
1613
Sandy Spillman Heaven Knows names of zodiacs printed on back of business card, prediction of spectator's zodiac
Oct. 1983
Magick (Issue 324)
1618
Familiar Spirit No. 6, forcing a postion in a dial by adding four number to the same digits scrambled
1983 7
Martin Gardner Crazy Calendar No. 73, calendar force with matrix principle
Inspired byRelated to 1983 94
Karl Fulves Auto Suggestion No. 84, license plate prediction, involving number cards and state cards
Related to 1983 104
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann, Alessandro de Luca Die Macht des freien Willens spectator selects one of several predictions in a vase, it matches with selected word from book
1983 24
Pavel Unglaubliche Punkte cards with colors, matching routine with spectator, cards put in plastic envelopes
1983 10
Father Cyprian Bank Deposit Slip Prediction four spectators each write down a sum of money from $1 to $10, added together, equal to a bank deposit placed in envelope as prediction
Related to 1983 27
Father Cyprian Match Box four spectators each write down a sum of money from $1 to $10, added together, equal to money placed in a box as prediction
Related to 1983 29
Thomas Alan Waters Clockout twelve cards with clocks on it with different times, prediction of selection
1984 549
Thomas Alan Waters Staballoon prediction in ballon handling, Jaks billet knife
1984 561
Thomas Alan Waters Sellerbrity off-beat prediction, word from puzzle book is selected
Inspired by
  • Tom Seller's "New Age Book Test" 1933
1984 562
Thomas Alan Waters Verball different colored balls are in a bag and drawn, remaining one is predicted
Related to
  • "Eliminator" (Ken DeCourcy, marketed)
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
602
Thomas Alan Waters Cardblanche off-beat prediction of a birthdate, on a blank card, brainwave
Also published here 1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
609
Thomas Alan Waters Tranceplant hallucination theme, spectator writes word on a slate, word is selected from a book and it matches word on slate but spectator complains, that this is not the word he wrote down, both words are found on a prediction
1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
625
Thomas Alan Waters Chronogram Koran medallion with a pocket watch, initials on the watch
1984
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Thynk)
632
Al Mann The Day of the Jackal three predictions are given to members of the audience, person is called an names a piece of furniture, a word and a city
1984 5
Steve Beam The Human Eraser message on paper becomes name of selection when wiping over it or when spectator tries to erase it, rubber cement
Related to 1984 53
Basil Horwitz Challenge Double Prediction Effect word from a book and a chosen card are predicted on two cards, window envelope
Also published here 1984 41
Carl T. Dreher Calendar Card calendar card, named birthday is encircled
Inspired by 1984 118
Stewart James Futuristic Art prediction of two selected sign, with a stand, carbon paper
1984 19
William P. Miesel Bill Miesel's Utility Chart erasable marker on poster board, for predictions
1984 23
Dr. Stanley Jaks Master Secret of the Swami three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
Related toVariations 1984 4
Dr. Stanley Jaks The Ultra Prediction name of city predicted in envelope
1984 4
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks' Incredible Prediction billet knife handling
  • The Double Envelope Method
Related to 1984 10
Dr. Stanley Jaks The Unbelievable! divination / prediction of number, name and telephone number, actually Dr. Kemp's Unbelievable Routine
1984 14
Karl Fulves, Roy Walton The Unmatch Game No. 67, piles made, suit pairs build and remaining cards predicted
1984 99
Roy Johnson Zodiaclock blank cards with zodiac signs
Related toVariations 1984 4
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Odyssey 2 card is pinned at one of ten position, marked with x on the back as prediction, 2001 Space Odyssey theme
Jan. 1984
Magick (Issue 327)
1632
Barrie Richardson ...678 named three digit number from a bill is found in a wallet, written on a card
Also published here Mar. 1984
Magick (Issue 329)
1642
Neil Somerville TIme Piece times are named and noted, chosen one is predicted on watch
Mar. 1984
Magick (Issue 329)
1643
Philip T. Goldstein Olympicks X made in one of the olympic rings, prediction
Apr. 1984
Magick (Issue 330)
1647
Gene Nielsen Penny for your Thought several coins in box, prediction of how many are heads and tails
Apr. 1984
Magick (Issue 330)
1648
Neil Somerville "...a psychic ability..." prediction of number circled from serial number of a bill
May 1984
Magick (Issue 331)
1652
Thomas Alan Waters, Nathan Stark The Dump Prediction one of about ten cards with different words selected and predicted, ambigram prediction for two cards
Related to Aug. 1984
Magick (Issue 336)
1679
Eric Mason Boon-Doggle prediction of chosen letter
Sep. 1984
Magick (Issue 338)
1688
Neil Somerville The Astro Connection cards with Zodiac signs in numbered envelopes, spectator names a number and inside is the card with his zodiac sign, extra prediction of number and zodiac
Sep. 1984
Magick (Issue 339)
1691
Fredric Kolb The Swedenborg Predictions prediction in bulldog clip
Oct. 1984
Magick (Issue 340)
1697
Thomas Alan Waters, Philip T. Goldstein Showdiac twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "Happy Birthday" appears
Related to Oct. 1984
Magick (Issue 341)
1702
Philip T. Goldstein Pop Luck six different records are placed inside white paper sleeves, prediction inside box, glove by Michael Jackson
Nov. 1984
Magick (Issue 342)
1707
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Psi-Kazoo different colored Kazoo (instruments), chosen one is predicted in envelope, humorous routine
Nov. 1984
Magick (Issue 342)
1709
Leo Kostka Dark Eyes prediction of initials and age on folded slip, inside Himber Wallet, post-it
Dec. 1984
Magick (Issue 343)
1713
Stephen Minch Whatever's Right coin is hidden in hand, performer matches decision of spectator
1984 33
Stephen Minch New Wave Precognition prediction of a record and its prize, list with sixteen bands
1984 39
Stephen Minch The Rosebud Prophecy prediction of torn piece of newspaper, Koran deck with Newspaper
1984 45
Stephen Minch Plagiarists three predictions of symbols on a board, humorous and clever presentation
Inspired by 1984 49
Robert Cassidy The Atlas Test book test with an atlas, paged is stopped at and then finger put on page to select a city, prediction
Also published here 1984 37
Robert Cassidy Pocket Writing with LePaul on pocket writing, combined with the LePaul Wallet
1984 54
Robert Cassidy Phone Book Test I prediction of a name
1984 65
Robert Cassidy The Verified Total Prediction prediction of total in envelope, red carbon paper
1984 68
Robert Cassidy The Juke Box Test prediction of chosen song
1984 76
Howard A. Adams Doppelprophezeiung two predictions, with stack of coin envelopes and business cards
Also published here Nov. 1984
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
81
Gay Ljungberg Murder Game murder story, spectator choose waepon and murderer, prediction written in a book at the end of a detective story
May 1985
Pabular (Vol. 8 No. 10)
1288
Thomas Alan Waters Pentab multiple out prediction in envelope
Inspired by 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
647
Thomas Alan Waters Backdate three-digit number is predicted, pined on performer's back
Related toVariations 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Myxtyr)
665
Thomas Alan Waters Swindow presentation and method for a prediction sent to a member of the audience beforehand
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
728
Thomas Alan Waters Synwitch with Gypsy Witch Fortune Telling Cars
Inspired by
  • Leslie May's "Its On the Cards" in "Pentagram" Vol. 11, No. 6 1957. P. 45.
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
739
Thomas Alan Waters Pholder prediction of a celebrity
Inspired by 1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
745
Thomas Alan Waters Trinitial triple prediction, three envelopes where spectators initials are written on, carbon envelope
1985
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Fynys)
751
Martin Lewis Technicolor Prediction Prediction effect with three colored envelopes
Variations 1985 143
Philip T. Goldstein Preoction one of eight symbol cards is predicted, envelope addition
1985 8
Tom Craven Your Choice...Or Mine? prediction of chosen cigarette brand, several cigarette boxes used
Jan. 1985
Magick (Issue 344)
1719
Richard Mark Medallion M-2 prediction of number on medallion, different handling, number looks as if engraved
Inspired by Jan. 1985
Magick (Issue 345)
1723
Michael Leach Take the Taste Test performer is blind folded and tastes three drinks and names them correctly, prediction of order of drinks in wallet
Feb. 1985
Magick (Issue 347)
1731
Jonathan David Music Sense tape in in tape recorder with small bits of music, spectator can fast forward and performer is able to name tune before i is played
Mar. 1985
Magick (Issue 348)
1739
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Puzzle prediction using a dexterity puzzle, spectator tries solve it (small puzzle where balls have to be placed inside holes), prediction of missed holes, erasable marker
Oct. 1985
Magick (Issue 358)
1788
Richard Webster Star Seeker prediction of selected zodiac sign, two sets of sign written on business cards
Variations Nov. 1985
Magick (Issue 361)
1801
Celebrity Sweepstakes No. 23, names called out, one chosen, it is predicted
1985 46
James G. Thompson Jr. Jet Thought No. 59, one of five cities predicted in envelope (with index)
Also published here 1985 105
Karl Fulves Think of a President No. 60, envelope contains picture of named president
Inspired by 1985 107
Meir Yedid The Preordained Accident prediction of finger performer lost in accident
1985 25
Gene Nielsen Canned three items predicted from zip loc bag, all predicted on tape and rolled banner in a can
1985 2
Gene Nielsen, Al Koran Dream Car Routine confabulation type routine with forced instead of free choices
Inspired by
  • Al Koran routine in Pentagram, Vol. 3 No. 1, Oct. 1948
Variations
1985 3
Jeff Busby Stamps stamp chosen from zip loc bag is predicted on postcard
1985 3
Jeff Busby Birthday Boy single-day calendar pages are in zip loc bag, spectator choses his own birthday
1985 4
Gene Nielsen Name Please? name on easel has one letter missing, spectator chose the write one from zip loc bag
1985 5
Gene Nielsen Romantic Interlude different harmless actions on papers, lady choses one from a zip loc bag and performer does it
1985 6
Gene Nielsen Diamonds are Forever James Bond movie chosen from zip loc bag, predicted as large fake diamond
1985 6
Jeff Busby, Gene Nielsen Psychic Lottery/Psychic Raffle half ticket chosen from zip loc bag matches other half in prediction envelope
1985 7
Bruce Bernstein A Sporting Prediction prediction of sports game, two envelopes in larger envelopes, in one envelope is name of winning team and in other number of home runs , MVP etc.
Also published here 1985 25
Jack Yates Choice twelve objects are put in a bag, two spectators select one each, performer divines both, then from all objects are removed and replaced in the bag, the last one was predicted
1986 10
Jack Yates I Yates I Ching / I Ging prediction, with special cards to form the hexagram
Related to 1986 18
Jack Yates Magi instruction from tape, moving and removing four cards until one remains, tape prediction
1986 41
Gaëtan Bloom Bloomentalism out of six objects, performer predicts which object spectator will place in left pocket
1986 15
Steve Beam 6801 Prediction comedy prediction with a twist, 1089 force
Related to 1986 222
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1986 7
David Britland Zennerphobia chosen ESP symbol predicted twice
Inspired by 1986 4
David Britland Tandem predicting the ESP choices of two spectators on business cards
1986 10
David Britland Star-Gazer horoscope chosen with counters with number on them, reading is predicted
1986 35
Philip T. Goldstein Videology cards with names of different television stations, chosen one is predicted on card, erasable pen
Jan. 1986
Magick (Issue 363)
1813
Larry Baukin Secret of Tarot envelope with prediction is chosen and placed inside Tarot deck, reading and prediction of card
Jan. 1986
Magick (Issue 364)
1817
Lary Kuehn Mind Crunch prediction slip in transparent bag, chosen one matches slip inside fortune cookie, transparent forcing bag
Apr. 1986
Magick (Issue 369)
1842
Philip T. Goldstein Cold Bones cards with zodiac signs, one is selected by throwing pair of dice, prediction
May 1986
Magick (Issue 371)
1852
Michael Leach Tour Guides postcard is selected and predicted using a map, route to destination is highlighted with pen, different pictures of the same city
June 1986
Magick (Issue 373)
1863
Hal Weaver Quiz Master prediction of multiple-choice question
Aug. 1986
Magick (Issue 375)
1871
Carl Herron Hijack! spectator choses one of five flight tickets, prediction, terrorism presentation
Oct. 1986
Magick (Issue 378)
1887
Karrell Fox The "Let's cut out all of the Phoney Baloney and do something normal and natural for a Change.. Prediction" thoughts about framing a prediction
1986 37
Terri Rogers Debtor's Monte three cards with messages, prediction, erasable ink to change message, Velleda
Feb. 1986
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 1)
12
Philip T. Goldstein Scratch hexagram from "I Ching" build with line cards predicted
Related to 1987 6
Thomas Alan Waters Pyratarot thought of tarot card matches selected one and prediction
Inspired by 1987
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue T.A.R.O.T.)
778
Rich Bloch Flashback Plus prediction in coin envelope, post-it
Jan. 1987
Magick (Issue 384)
1918
Richard Webster Aural Portrait cards with colors, three are selected and were predicted by performer, Aura presentation
Mar. 1987
Magick (Issue 386)
1927
Barrie Richardson Chair-Voyance three chairs, sentences in envelopes match prediction
VariationsAlso published here July 1987
Magick (Issue 393)
1961
Lee Noble Feint prediction of chosen word, word is apparently shown before, erasable pen, Dusheck's E.S.P. en
Oct. 1987
Magick (Issue 396)
1978
Ken Brooke Meine Direkt-Vorhersage prediction put in hat, then three items borrowed and one chosen, it is predicted
Also published here Oct. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 1)
33
Ned Rutledge Payola name from telephone book prediction, box with numbers to select name
Also published here Dec. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
95
James G. Thompson Jr. Der gute Christdemokrat prediction of future president, humorous routine
Also published here Dec. 1987
Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 2)
99
David Berglas E.S.P. Logie multiple prediction routine, six spectators with envelopes stand behind six numbers, one spectator chooses one object among six and puts the rest in an order, selection matches the number, order matches and selection and number was predicted beforehand
Also published here 1987 3
David Berglas Schlüssel zum Geheimnis some random objects are collected, numbers chosen from bowl with bingo balls, a ball and item are picked in unison, one number-item combination is predicted
Also published here
  • Pentagram
1987 32
Gary Kurtz The Slothful Mentalist one of four cards chosen, then one of thirteen, then any card and any city and any number written on it, everything predicted in an envelope, "serious version" of his "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"
Also published here 1987 5
Glenn G. Gravatt Die Farbpunkte. Ein Taschen-Mentaleffekt four cards with two different colored spots on each card, one is selected and same spots are found on fifth card held by spectator
Also published here
  • Glenn Gravatt's "Color Spot Mystery" in "Genii" 1974.
1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 2)
1
Al Bertini Nostradamus twelve zodiac cards with numbers on back, one is chosen and number matches number on a key, Nostradamus story presentation
Variations 1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 2)
6
Peter Wilker Nochmals Nostradamus twelve zodiac cards with numbers on back, one is chosen and number matches number on a key, Nostradamus story presentation
Inspired by 1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 6)
1
Tic-Tac-Toe prediction of outcome, author saw the effect "twenty years ago in an American TV show, performed by Mark Wilson"
1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 10)
3
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1988 10
Karl Fulves La La line from song chosen, cut up in individual words and one of those chosen and predicted
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 47)
186
Karl Fulves Voodoo Sonic cards with figures on them and an X on some body part, one chosen, performer steps forward with huge plaster/band-aid on that body part, posed as problem
Inspired by
  • "Supersonic Card Prediction" (Jaks)
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 48)
203
Karl Fulves In The USA predicting a city that is selected from a map
Related to
  • State flower/bird prediction in New Pentagram, Apr. 1987
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 50)
228
Karl Fulves State of Mind spectator choses a state from map puzzle which is predicted
1988
Interlocutor (Issue 50)
240
Triple Prophecy No. 40, three different-colored silks knotted in box, spectator names order, they come out that way
1988 117
Karrell Fox A "Dog-Gone" Good Prediction animal names on blank cards, "dog" chosen, balloon changes into balloon dog
1988 31
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1988 8
Terri Rogers Carrier Pigeon origami fold as prediction, actual prediction written on paper
Also published here 1988 74
Peter Wilker Spektralanalyse two sets of cards with colors names and names of flowers, triple prediction
1988
Magische Blätter (Vol. 2 No. 6)
3
Bev Bergeron The Miracle of 'Mental Epic' Prediction time prediction as the third prediction in a Mental Epic routine
1989 12
Ash-Lee Fantasy in Salt and Vinegar predict flavour of crisps - when wrong, magician makes flavour change to match prediction
Also published here 1989 43
Philip T. Goldstein The Happy Horoscoper twelve zodiac cards, named zodiac sign is removed, other cards are blank and on the named one "Happy Birthday" appears
Also published here 1989 65
Bill Tadlock, Dr. Dan J. Alessini Auto Suggestion toy card changes color to match selected color, colors on cards
Jan. 1989
Magick (Issue 416)
2079
Ted Karmilovich Mind Flight named number predicted on paper plane used to select spectator
Feb. 1989
Magick (Issue 417)
2085
Rudy T. Hunter Destinations baggage tags with names of travel destination, one is chosen and predicted in envelope
Sep. 1989
Magick (Issue 428)
2140
Larry Baukin, Doc Dougherty The Marriage off-beat prediction of some Tarot cards, E=Mc2
Oct. 1989
Magick (Issue 429)
2145
Richard Osterlind School Daze prediction of named number or letter, folded billet
Related to Nov. 1989
Magick (Issue 430)
2149
Larry Baukin Partners Alan's Big Deal, done with large prediction and Tarot cards
Inspired by Nov. 1989
Magick (Issue 431)
2155
Rudy T. Hunter Tarot Predixion written prediction of two selected Tarot cards, re-deal force
Dec. 1989
Magick (Issue 432)
2161
Terri Rogers Brieftaube origami fold as prediction, actual prediction written on paper
Also published here July 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 4 & 5)
183
Stephen Tucker Bizarr! comedy routine, one to five fingers gag with handkerchief, rubber fingers in small box as prediction
Also published here Oct. 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 1)
20
Roy Johnson The Murder Game three spectators with weapons, fourth spectator locates murder
Inspired by 1989 66
Roy Johnson The Crown Affair four objects on table, two-way-out instructions, remaining item predicted, three phases
Inspired byAlso published here 1989 85
Alexander de Cova Mindwalk II loading prediction using body servante
1990 22
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1990 3
Gene "Phantini" Grant, Al Mann The Mann Mystique headlines torn from newspaper and rolled to tight pellets, chosen one is predicted
Jan. 1990
Magick (Issue 433)
2164
Philip T. Goldstein Musicon humorous prediction, cards with names of various tunes, prediction in form of cards with notes on it, letters on the back form name of selected song
Apr. 1990
Magick (Issue 437)
2185
Philip T. Goldstein Tabaccognition six cards on table, spectator choses the one with "Smoking Section", other cards have a no smoking symbol
June 1990
Magick (Issue 441)
2205
Thomas Alan Waters No/No named number is predicted in sealed envelope, with No gag, carbon envelope
Also published here July 1990
Magick (Issue 442)
2209
Neil Somerville Cat Eye four words are written on paper, one is selected and divined and predicted by performer
Aug. 1990
Magick (Issue 443)
2214
Philip T. Goldstein Sechel several cards with yiddish words, prediction in envelope in form of ABC cards
Oct. 1990
Magick (Issue 446)
2231
Richard Webster Two Faced optical illusion with old and young woman, prediction of which one spectator wants to see
Variations Nov. 1990
Magick (Issue 447)
2233
Marc Roman The Write Price prediction of product from a store, bar code gag, prize predicted on back
Nov. 1990
Magick (Issue 448)
2241
Paul Hallas 50 - 50 Opener prediction of coin toss, heads or tails written on a cards
1990 16
Paul Hallas Second Message one of five envelopes is selected and it's the only one containing a message, the number of the envelope is also predicted
Inspired by 1990 28
Alexander de Cova Zodiak spectator looks up what's written about his zodiac sign in a thin book, performer divines sign and it is predicted in an envelope in the book, reading direction of gaze
Inspired by
  • "Celestial Thought" (Ken de Courcy, Supreme Magic Co., 1984)
1990 1
Steve "Banachek" Shaw The Alphabet Game prediction of a letter, with nail writer holder/wallet
1990 /1999 19
Michael Weber The Laying-On of Hands prediction of an object, pateo
1991 75
Michael Weber Just the Fax psychological test is faxed and answers predicted, psychological forces
1991 117
Toni Forster Double Face predicting what spectator sees in ambiguous pictures, Himber wallett
Inspired by Nov./Dec. 1991
Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)
13
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1991 12
Christoph Borer Schöne Erinnerung twelve men write names of women on paper, one is selected by throwing dice, name was predicted
Related to 1991 16
Christoph Borer Geheime Wünsche selected rune stone is predicted
1991 30
Christoph Borer Denise one of twelve names is predicted
Related toAlso published here 1991 5
Christoph Borer Geheime Wünsche rune stone prediction, one of thirteen
1991 14
Steve Dusheck Grocery Prediction gag with line code for product, on the back is actual prediction
1991 37
Lee Earle Digit Master prediction on folded business card, three-digit number on post-it
Feb. 1991
Magick (Issue 451)
2253
Dick Steiner Word Perfect envelope with prediction of formed word, using scrabble pieces, Himber wallet
Feb. 1991
Magick (Issue 452)
2259
Philip T. Goldstein Live Die six numbered pins, using die to eliminate all but one, prediction in form of large doll with bloodstain
Mar. 1991
Magick (Issue 453)
2263
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Red Zone different colored balls placed inside plastic containers, all but one are freely eliminated and last color is predicted
July 1991
Magick (Issue 457)
2284
Dr. Dan J. Alessini Stressed Out prediction of which body part from doll is removed, using a tear-apart stress doll
July 1991
Magick (Issue 458)
2290
Rudy T. Hunter State's Right prediction of city, stuck under chair
Sep. 1991
Magick (Issue 460)
2300
Michael Leach The Write Stuff prediction/divination of initials of a person on a napkin
Sep. 1991
Magick (Issue 461)
2304
Richard Webster Star Crossed zodiac prediction, addition for Grismer's What's My sign
Nov. 1991
Magick (Issue 463)
2315
Jim Bush You Are Psychic! prediction of page number
Nov. 1991
Magick (Issue 464)
2320
Karrell Fox Producing Predictions using headling prediction to predict winners, stock market, ...
1991 74
Aldo Colombini Tip Top cards with clowns with different colored noses, one color is selected and performer appears to wear the same colored clown nose
1991 2
Diabelli Numerologie prediction of Tarot card in envelope
1991 16
Diabelli Lotto lottery card, named number was predicted with a cross
1991 25
Diabelli Die Uhr prediction of a freely named time, watch drawn on paper
1991 26
Diabelli Qual der Wahl spectator marks an X on a newspaper page with the cinema adds, selected movie is predicted, with variation
1991 44
Basil Horwitz Eine Unglaubliche Doppelvorhersage word from a book and a chosen card are predicted on two cards, window envelope
Also published here June 1991
Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 2)
65
Nelson Hahne Psychic Cigarette Paper cigarette paper crumbled up, number and color appear/predicted on it, either by writing or number written in named color
1991 282
David Harkey Rote writing appears on chosen finger, e.g. a prediction, Goldfinger principle
1991 249
Gary Kurtz Old Loves prediction using the previously described Business Card Holder application
1991 7
Gary Kurtz The Wallet Prediction - Lottery "Application #3"
1991 8
Gary Kurtz Producing the Prediction from a Kaps (or LePaul) Wallet from pad to wallet at jacket edge
1991 11
Gary Kurtz The Peanut Can "Application #4"
number of peanuts in jar predicted
Inspired by 1991 12
Jack Dean Predictation voice record prediction of chosen line in book, using peculiarity of Rex Stout's "The Red Box"
1991 27
Peter Zenner Rattling the Koran Medallion Gold Medallion meets Rattle Box
prediction of number on medallion
Related to 1991 68
Karl Fulves Typecast word list printed from automatic typewriter with memory, chosen word predicted
Related to 1992 93
Karl Fulves Scared Sacred 50/50 word prediction with typewriter
1992 99
Karl Fulves Fax To The Future one of five smiley faced predicted, typewriter has predicted it in memory function
1992 105
Karl Fulves Digital Dating one of five choices predicted with typewriter
1992 107
Peter Warlock Your Fate in a Teacup color, card and word from book predicted on three billets, reprinted from Pentagram Vol. 1 No. 1, 1946
Mar. 1992
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 1)
1
Roy Johnson Objective three objects selected via cards with words on them, predicted, one-ahead
Aug. 1992
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 2)
5
Philip T. Goldstein True Hue colors on cards used for selection of a color, this is predicted, includes sucker gag prediction
Aug. 1992
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 2)
8
Alexander de Cova 2. Das Wendeblock-Prinzip
  • Die Namensvorhersage (name prediction)
  • Die Zahlenvohersage (number prediction)
1992 87
Alexander de Cova Ein Mentaleffekt loading prediction using body servante
1992 150
John Riggs The Open Book Test triple prediction, word, card and picture from a magazine, Mental Epic, comedy presentation
1992 802
Steve Beam Fantasy Vacation II prediction of a city, vacation plot, spectator sits on envelope
1992 810
Alexander Thomas Predicta-Tarot book on Tarot, on page witch matches selection is a post-it note
Feb. 1992
Magick (Issue 468)
2339
Rajneesh Madhok Pop Secret movie prediction, using newspaper movie list
May 1992
Magick (Issue 471)
2353
Jack Yeager Talking Tarot letters on business cards form selected Tarot card
June 1992
Magick (Issue 473)
2365
Mark Strivings Predic-a-Date prediction of date on coin, coin placed in envelope
July 1992
Magick (Issue 474)
2370
Jonathan Cooke Phone-e-Telepath prediction of color and number on post-it
July 1992
Magick (Issue 474)
2371
Mark Edward The Nazca Stone prediction of number, written on stone inside a box
July 1992
Magick (Issue 475)
2373
Richard Webster Magickal Names prediction of chosen name, business cards, Pateo
Aug. 1992
Magick (Issue 476)
2381
Jack Yeager Tarnum numerology and Tarot, prediction of chosen Tarot card using numbers
Sep. 1992
Magick (Issue 477)
2384
Jack Yeager Lighter Touch prediction of one of three chosen lighters
Oct. 1992
Magick (Issue 479)
2394
Earl Keyser, Amy Keyser Balloon Antics six balloons are distributed, five people sit down, remaining person is the only one with helium balloon
Nov. 1992
Magick (Issue 481)
2403
Rudolf Braunmüller Symbolauswahl tapestry folding with symbol and letter cards, face-down cards predicted and word made from letters divined
Inspired by Dec. 1992
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 3)
111
Ted Lesley The Berlin Bears spectator selects one of four different teddy bears, prediction of color of the bear and spectator's name, using Lesley's "The Informatico Principle"
1992 57
Larry Becker The $99.95 Miracle! Dick Tracy themed routine, chosen villain is predicted on memo-recording pen
1992 91
Larry Becker All-Star Miracle baseball cards, autograph of chosen player on baseball, different-looking baseball cards of same player
Related toVariations 1992 97
Roger L. Omanson A Guest Presentation variation of All-Star Miracle, baseball cards, autograph of chosen player on baseball
Inspired by 1992 102
Larry Becker Gaff-Free Duo prediction of hotel and room number, using playing cards
Inspired by
  • Don Wayne's "Room Service"
1992 109
Larry Becker Minding the Store, Again prediction of chosen product from list and total of bill, using playing cards
Inspired by
  • Ned Rutledge's "Minding the Store"
1992 111
Larry Becker The Revenger prediction of chosen weapon, humorous presentation using a sound machine
1992 135
Larry Becker Casino Royale prediction of a chosen casino, amount of money one wagers and outcome of Blackjack game, poker chips with names of casinos and Himber Wallet
1992 153
Larry Becker The Borgia Bash chosen / poisoned glass is found, number of chosen glass predicted
1992 171
Larry Becker Witch-Watch cards with names of watches, watch as prediction, programmable watch
1992 195
Larry Becker, Lee Earle, Ross Johnson The Howard Hughes Headline Prediction comedy prediction, humorous entries in news paper, apparently mailed 20 years ago
1992 211
Larry Becker Mail Mental named number on label attached to coin, Lippincott coin box
Inspired by 1992 217
Larry Becker, Roy Roth The Nostradamus Prediction Chests two boxes, inside is cassette with recorded prediction, with effect variations
1992 265
Larry Becker Mind Probe spectator choses a number from serial number, prediction on bill, simplified handling
Inspired byRelated to 1992 292
Larry Becker Just Chance using four Becker Coin Purses
1992 349
Larry Becker Ultra Coinetic spectator divines what kind of coin is inside envelope, with variations
  • The Marketed Version
1992 393
Larry Becker The Ghost Coin prediction of chosen coin, with purse
1992 400
Larry Becker The Room Service Concept key tags in coin purse
Inspired by
  • Don Wayne's "Room Service"
1992 402
Larry Becker Doubling Up Ultra Coinetic done with twelve instead of six options
1992 403
Kirk Charles The Balloon Prediction card with three balloon animals depicted, prediction of chosen one
Also published here May/June 1992
The Magic Menu (Vol. 2 No. 11)
116
Jim Steinmeyer The Jelly Bean Jar
  • Conjuring
number of jelly beans in jar predicted
Variations July 1992
Magic (Vol. 1 No. 11)
43
Thomas Alan Waters No/No. named number is predicted in sealed envelope, with No gag, carbon envelope
Related to
  • Gene Grant's "Vision of the Future" in "Phantini's Incredible Mental Secrets", 1960
Also published here
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
454
Thomas Alan Waters Ultratest twelve zodiac cards, card with the sign of the spectator is turned over and the back is colored matching a chart in which quarter of the month she is born, first published in "New Invocation" No. 47, 1988
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
463
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
Inspired by 1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
465
Thomas Alan Waters The Crimson Count prediction of a number between one and ten, numbers on cards predicted one is red, first published in Burt Sperber's "Miracles of My Friends" 1982
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
470
Thomas Alan Waters Countact prediction of a thought, index cards
1993
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Magazine Miscellanea)
476
Toni Forster Aura - Prediction spectator writes city on cardboard, other cities on other cardboards, mixed, spectator marks one with X below table, it's also predicted
Inspired byAlso published here Mar. 1993
Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. Sonderausgabe No. 1)
35
Dan Harlan Destination Unknown five foreign coins are placed under five cards, spectator can chose on which is covered with a toy plane, country of selected coin is predicted
Sep. 1993
The Minotaur (Vol. 5 No. 3)
10
Ted Karmilovich Hidden Memories named date on back of photograph inside wallet
Feb. 1993
Magick (Issue 484)
2421
Jack Yeager Tri-Ouija three miniature cards with different colored ouija boards, chosen one is predicted
Mar. 1993
Magick (Issue 486)
2430
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Prechoice packet of cards with Yes and No, prediction of answers of spectator
Mar. 1993
Magick (Issue 486)
2431
Jack Yeager Good and the Bad Tarot cards placed in a circle, numbered envelopes placed on top, spectator selects one by moving a ring on top, ends up on only positive card and prediction in envelope matches card
Apr. 1993
Magick (Issue 488)
2441
Terry Nosek Finishing Thought Pseudo psychometry routine with prediction of final object
May 1993
Magick (Issue 489)
2445
Jack Yeager Tempus Fugit prediction of number and Tarot card, using imaginary dice to select number
June 1993
Magick (Issue 490)
2451
Tony Madden Color Control prediction of chosen matchbox, different colors
June 1993
Magick (Issue 491)
2454
Richard Webster Memorable Prohesies Nostradamus presentation, prediction, PATEO
Oct. 1993
Magick (Issue 495)
2473
Steve "Banachek" Shaw 'A Special Few' using month and adding number, automatic prediction
Oct. 1993
Magick (Issue 495)
2475
Karl Fulves Pick a Pet pets called out and written down on billets, performer makes two predictions, two pets are chosen and they match
1993 29
Steve Dusheck Astro Perception Calendar spectator's birth month used to count to a ESP symbol on a grid, it's predicted
Also published here 1993 31
Steve Dusheck E.S. Pen double writing with pen that has small pen hinged to it
Also published here 1993 38
Steve Dusheck Dr. Rhine's Stones one of three different colored gems chosen and predicted with multiple outs
1993 45
Steve Dusheck I've Got Your Spot six chips of different colors on box, one removed, same one predicted in box
Also published here
  • first marketed in 1969
1993 60
Steve Dusheck Six Easy Pieces one of six puzzle pieces chosen, it's the one missing
1993 64
Steve Dusheck Mental Choice Outdone one of six colors chosen, predicted
1993 76
Steve Dusheck The Know Bill Prize one of four mini-bills chosen, predicted, with small plastic wallet
1993 80
Steve Dusheck You Can't Lose one of three colors chosen and predicted
1993 88
Steve Dusheck Mini Can Prediction one of four mini soda cans chosen and predicted
1993 91
Steve Dusheck Very Dry one of ten numbered discs chosen, it is predicted, writing on back with dry erase marker
Related toAlso published here
  • marketed ca. 1982
1993 96
Steve Dusheck Cornered three of the four Aces written in four corners of a paper, fourth corner is seen torn out and torn-out piece fits and predicts missing Ace, tearing four papers simultaneously for same tear edge
1993 109
Ken De Courcy Baby-Puppe-Effekt baby puppet taken from bag, one of seven spectators chosen as father, he is predicted, PATEO force
Variations Mar. 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 4 & 5)
165
Toni Forster Pateo-Baby baby puppet taken from bag, one of six spectators chosen as father, he is predicted, they all take a billet from force bag that also predicts the right one
Inspired by Mar. 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 4 & 5)
167
Toni Forster Gedanken-Projektion two things predicted on pieces of paper
Inspired by June 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 1)
25
Rudolf Braunmüller Übereinstimmung time on watch coincides with forced number
June 1993
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 1)
33
René Lavand You Wanted It prediction of two selections appears on chosen blank card
1993 181
Alan Wakeling Additional Effect: The Name Matrix five cards from twenty-five number cards chosen, total added, it's predicted and letters on the back of the cards predict the spectator's first name, matrix force
1993 213
Alan Wakeling The Final Phase: The Color Matrix 5x5 matrix with card of different colors, instructions on tape for elimination process, remaining color predicted
1993 216
Allen Swift Psychic Cryptology prediction of chosen American president, using calculation and then transferring number to letter to find name, cryptology presentation
July 1993
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 1)
1
Philip T. Goldstein Roundelay one of seven cards with materials on them selected via elimination procedure
Variations 1994 20
Philip T. Goldstein Roundelay Variations fourteen different word lists and presentations
1994 23
Bob Gill Extra Sensory Prediction chosen ESP symbol predicted
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
10
Bob Gill Invisible Choice dice rolled, number predicted with coins
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
13
Bob Gill Boxing Match three coins in box, chosen one predicted
Jan. 1994
New Sorcerer (Vol. 1 No. 6)
15
Alexander de Cova 1. Namensvorhersage
Also published here 1994 125
Dupre Didier Vaudou six cards with voodoo dolls printed on them, invisible die is thrown and one card selected, prediction in envelope
Mar. 1994
The Minotaur (Vol. 6 No. 1)
6
Meir Yedid Predict-Perfect nine jumbo cards with numbers from one to nine are formed into three three-digit numbers, the total is predicted, chart to repeat effect with different numbers
Related to 1994 4
Tony Bartolotta Thought In Color movie star and color chosen, prediction in envelope in which chosen actor is striked through
Inspired by 1994
Rigmarole (Issue 6)
69
Karl Fulves Chance Encounter dealing procedure used arrive at numbers, when added two numbers are calculated, they are the key numbers of two hotel keys, using 14-15 stack
Related to 1994
Rigmarole (Issue 6)
71
Ali Bongo Lucky Number prediction of a number from 1-10 in envelope
Also published here 1994 2
Ali Bongo Pick-A-Pencil / Pick-A-Lollipop bunch of pencils, all removed but one, prediction
Also published here 1994 3
Michael Weber Imperfect Time any time selected, pocket watch opened, watch face jumps out on a spring, it has named time on it
1994
Roy Johnson Mit Martini geht's leichter! four objects on table, two-way-out instructions, remaining item predicted, three phases
Also published here May 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 3)
115
Utz Napierala Mental Beschirmt six numbered umbrella stands, umbrella moved around in stands according to instructions with performer's back turned, final position predicted
Nov. 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 1)
33
Philip T. Goldstein Positive Negative invisible coin and is flipped into the air, coin and heads/tails is predicted
Related toVariations 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 2)
6
George Kirkendall Bottle Capper bottle cap is chosen, matching beer as prediction
Inspired by
  • a routine by Dan Alessini
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 3)
9
Christopher Caldwell Mind Drive toy card is placed in front of one of six cards, it's the only card with stop sign on back
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
14
Jack Dean Guessin' Gumballs! jar filled with chewing gum balls, spectator estimates number of balls and is correct, slip inside jar
Inspired byRelated to 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 5)
21
Michel Asselin Destination: Earth small dart is fired with pistol on spinning globe to select country, prediction on ticket
Inspired byRelated to 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 5)
23
Christopher Caldwell Body Parts cards with body parts, fake eyeball as prediction
1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 6)
26
Philip T. Goldstein, Stephen Minch One Point Five five envelopes with symbol cards, four are eliminated and last one is predicted
Inspired by 1994
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 8)
34
Ted Lesley Seer of the Trivial answer to question from Trivial Pursuit is predicted in envelope
1994 60
Ted Lesley Spare Change prediction of amount of coins spectator has in wallet, missing a coin in spectator's pocket is added to match prediction
Related toAlso published here 1994 109
Ted Lesley My Telephone Directory Test three phases, with prediction finale, using a knife
Inspired by
  • Kurt Teichmann's "Telephone Directory Test"
1994 232
Ted Lesley Guiding Star prediction slip in pill box of spectator's zodiac sign
1994 251
Alexander de Cova Namensvorhersage
Also published here 1994 6
Jim Steinmeyer Headline Prediction: The Sequel
  • Conjuring
two more prediction chests
Related to Feb. 1994
Magic (Vol. 3 No. 6)
53
Moshe Botwinick Uneasy Lies the Mind: Lie-A-Bill one of five bills is selected by spectator and last digits of serial number remembered, liar routine to find bill then prediction of serial number is shown on business card
Apr. 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 10)
5
Alain Gesbert The French Prediction backwards count as prediction, "Countdown Force", two Tarot cards predicted written on third card
Inspired by May 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 11)
1
Alain Gesbert Mental Toons two predictions of symbols
Inspired by June 1994
Vibrations (Vol. 16 No. 12)
12
Philip T. Goldstein Changeling named number is predicted with the exact amount of coins under business card
1995 4
Philip T. Goldstein Key to the Future in box is prediction on which attempt the lock opens
Also published here 1995 6
Philip T. Goldstein Psign prediction of a sign, eight different symbols on a paper
1995 8
John Riggs Procrastinating Prognostication prediction of selected headline
1995 57
John Riggs Florariggs bag with bulldog clip, prediction of three numbers, in bag rose for spectator
Inspired by 1995 61
John Riggs A Mullica Wallet Routine prize prediction on receipt in wallet
1995 63
John Riggs The Psychic Shopper grocery bag, performer names two different products several times and spectator can select one each, those products are in the bag and prize tag is sum of numbers spectator have written on a card
1995 71
Richard Paddon In the Pink off-beat prediction of a selected color, ink of pen reveals message when drawn on business card
Inspired by
  • Paul Hallas' "2.5 Star Variation" in "The Table-Hopper's Source Book"
Related to
  • Larry Becker's "Laser Gazer" in "Stunners"
Sep. 1995
The Minotaur (Vol. 7 No. 3)
9
Karrell Fox The Cereal Killer favorite breakfast cereal chosen from multiple boxes, prediction
1995 64
Karrell Fox A Bottomless Prediction loading prediction into bottomless pay envelope
1995 66
Simon Aronson Signs zodiac sign cards specify one's lucky number, color, symbol..., cross-index index with example effects
1995 271
Simon Aronson A Long Routine: Three is a Charm three spectators, card, color and symbol selected, position of card and color and symbol written on zodiac chart when spectator's signs are looked up
1995 298
Theophil "Philius" Weidmann Mental-Schlangen five boxes, spectator choses one which has a present, in the other four are snakes /snakes in a can gag
1995 14
Karl Fulves Red, White, Blue No. 27, three envelopes and papers with colors, color configuration predicted, redistribution principle
1995 36
Karl Fulves WOW! MOM! No. 31, simple two-way out prediction, bloodless hand
1995 43
Rudolf Braunmüller Mein Lottotrick sum of lottery numbers predicted
Variations Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
67
Utz Napierala Anmerkungen aus der magischen Provinz sum of lottery numbers predicted
Inspired by Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
68
Bev Bergeron Child's Play prediction of outcome of a Tic Tac Toe game
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 11)
45
Chris Hurlbert Running the Numbers with number cards, lottery prediction
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 12)
49
Docc Hilford Mystero one of several pay envelopes is chosen, prediction of content and total of money in other envelopes
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 12)
50
Lance Campbell Double Dowsing pendulum is used to select a card among several cards with different items, performer holds same item in hand
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 13)
58
Brian Watson The Grand Master Gambit glass is placed over chess figures, remaining is predicted
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 14)
63
Philip T. Goldstein Poster stamp is selected using a pair of dice, postcard as prediction of country
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 16)
73
Marc Salem Intuitive Flash number is built by using pendulum, prediction
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 18)
83
Ted Lesley Money in Your Pocket prediction of amount of coins in spectator's wallet, missing a coin in pocket
Related toAlso published here 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 1)
90
John Riggs Dream Design cards with various symbols, one is named and on the back is name of spectator
Inspired by 1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
95
Terry Nosek Monte Logo written prediction of chosen logo, business cards
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 3)
97
Chase Goforth Nada Clue using set of the game Clue, prediction of room, suspect and weapon
1995
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 3)
98
Alexander de Cova Room Service using trouser pocket tube connection, only idea
Inspired by
  • "Room Service" (Don Wayne, Jonathan Neal Brown)
1995 7
Robert E. Neale 8. A Potion or Two spectator selects the red pill from row of pills, ten-eleven force
Also published here 1995 121
Gordon Bean Sun, Sand and Wind stencil used to make sun-burn image on heat-sensitive paper, same design is burned onto performer's body, "Honorable Mention" in "Heat Stroke of Genius Contest"
Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
49
George Sprague I Knew That! one of two skull drawing of different colors chosen, it is predicted, heat-sensitive paper, "Honorable Mention" in "Heat Stroke of Genius Contest"
Oct. 1995
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)
49
Al Mann The Hidden Scroll word or number is predicted on business card, either in performer's pocket or in spectator's handbag, method to write message with swami
  • Handbag Ending
  • In the Basket Ending
  • How I Make My Own Thumbtip Swami
1995 1
Alain Gesbert Mynos prediction of selected ESP card, two sets of six cards double climax
Inspired by Feb. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 8)
1
Marv Long Red Roses Just For You several envelopes are distributed to several people, one is chosen and person puts envelope in box, content envelope is the only odd one "Roses for you", billet box
Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
1
Dr. E. Raymond Carlyle Kismet prediction of three chosen picture cards, paper clips on board
Mar. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 9)
15
Timothy Hyde Thoughts on the Gold / Engraved Medallion experience of Jack Dean's Koran Medallion routine
Related to May 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 11)
14
Paul Harris The Anything Deck any named word is written on the backs of cards in a prediction packet, one letter on each card
Related toVariations 1996 23
Philip T. Goldstein Changeling named number is predicted with the exact amount of coins under business card
1996 5
Philip T. Goldstein Designated Thinker one of six symbol cards is predicted
1996 9
Paul Burdick Above Board Mental Epic triple prediction with three luggage tags that are screwed together, topological method
Related to Mar. 1996
The Minotaur (Vol. 8 No. 1)
1
Dan Harlan Business Sense several names in a category are called out by the spectator's and noted on business cards, chosen one is predicted in envelope
Inspired by
  • Jim G. Thompson, Jr. & Eddie Clever's "Aforesaid" in "The Linking Ring", June 1947
Sep. 1996
The Minotaur (Vol. 8 No. 3)
10
Bob Driebeek Das Tarot-Spiel three spectator select a suit from a Tarot deck and then cards are turned over, depending on the same suits and the rules each spectator can win round, winner is predicted
1996 53
Peter Duffie The Supernal Datebook diary with objects written next to every day, date chosen with number cards
Inspired by 1996 17
Christopher Caldwell Th-Th-Th-That's All, Folks! prediction of one out of ten cards with Looney Tunes characters
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 11)
137
Robert Waller Wanderlust stack of postcards, spelling various decisions and finding city that matches prediction
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 11)
139
Ted Karmilovich Bold & Beautiful Prophecy prediction of symbol, name and city on three business cards, people read prediction and sit down if correct
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 14)
149
Pierre Barry Blow Out the Candles prediction of how many candles remain burning on birthday cake, on business card
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 14)
151
Boris Korvo, Robert A. Nelson Technicolor Trio different colored papers are used and words and numbers written down, one of each category is selected and they all match prediction
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 15)
157
Rajneesh Madhok Melts in Your Mind prediction of one of five imaginary M&M's
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 16)
161
Chuck Hickok Verbal Influence prediction of chosen postcard
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 16)
162
Allen Zingg The Shape of Things symbols drawn on cards, order is known using prompter card
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 17)
165
Andy Leviss Deli Delight prediction of chosen sandwich, spectator choses ingredients, sandwich in a bag
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 1)
177
Terry Parrett Boris and Natasha prediction of location and a name, small outline of the US drawn and marked with X
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 2)
181
Lee Marelli Penta-Preview one of five symbols is chosen, prediction drawn in crystal ball on one of five business cards
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 2)
182
Lee Earle Dream Scheme dream of spectator predicted printed in a book
Related to 1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 3)
185
Graham Kite Scents and Sense prediction of one of five scents
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 4)
189
Danny Archer Do Not Pass Go! prediction with objects and theme of Monopoly
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 5)
195
K. H. Fossgreen Minefild six cards with parts of a map, spectator marks x and seals cards in six envelopes, after envelopes are shuffled spectator finds his map again, map and x predicted by spectator
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 7)
201
Christopher Caldwell Carded! prediction of chosen holiday greeting card, Koran 5-Star set-up
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 7)
203
Dr. Juris Juris Prudence all but one objects from a box are selected by spectators and placed inside bags, performer allocates them correctly and last item turns out to be a dangerous one
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 8)
209
Steve "Banachek" Shaw Golden Year coin in coin collector's frame, named date written on it, à la Koran Medallion
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 9)
213
Lee Earle Poor Man's Room Service named room number on plastic room key card
Inspired by
  • "Room Service" (Larry Becker & Don Wayne)
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 9)
214
Marc Salem Veg-a-Mental prediction of price on business card, with option to predict named vegetable as well
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 10)
223
Danny Archer Par for the Course prediction of score in imaginary game of golf, how many pars used noted on sheet, prediction of golf ball
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 12)
230
Andy Leviss Roll Tape! chosen TV show is predicted on VHS tape
1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 16)
250
John Graham On Sale number prediction on price tag of jacket, spectator guess price correctly
Variations Mar. 1997
Apocalypse (Vol. 20 No. 3)
2769
Chad Long Dinner Time Prediction during dinner "You will drop a spoon!" (or something else) is predicted
Also published here 1997 2
Gary Kurtz, Dr. Stanley Jaks G.K. on Dr. Jaks' "Master Secret of the Swami" three digit number test, spectator first gets one right, then two and finally the complete number
Inspired by 1997 12
Alexander de Cova Peanuts peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 1997 9
Ron Bauer Second Sight comedy triple prediction, heads or tails, total of numbers from date of the coin and a card, three envelopes
Inspired by
  • David Britland's "Second Sight" in "Sorcerer Vol.1"
1997 77
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
1997 5
Christoph Borer Das Duft-Dreieck prediction of chosen fragrances
Related toAlso published here 1997 17
Karl Fulves Greeting Card Wisdom gag cards with prediction of date of birth, has to be known in advance
1997 161
Toni Forster Aura-Prediction spectator writes city on cardboard, other cities on other cardboards, mixed, spectator marks one with X below table, it's also predicted
Inspired byAlso published here July 1997 13
Ted Lesley The Box vibrating box, instant stooge
Inspired by Sep. 1997 11
Ken De Courcy Party Pateo party trick, seven men can win a prize, remaining man finds his wife behind the door, pateo
Nov. 1997 3
Ted Lesley Money in Your Pocket prediction of total of spectator's coins, with kicker
1997 15
Richard Bartram, Jr. Book Test prediction in envelope of chosen page and passage
1997 135
Richard Bartram, Jr. Stupor Market Shopper sum prediction of several prices of items
1997 144
Richard Bartram, Jr. Mind Gamebit prediction of chess move
Inspired by 1997 147
Ken Brooke Eine makellose Vorhersage prediction put in hat, then three items borrowed and one chosen, it is predicted
Also published here 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 1)
18
Albert Verity, Malcolm Davison Prediction with Pocket Writing variation
Also published here 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 1)
20
Steve "Banachek" Shaw A M-I-N-D for This & That four business cards with letters on the front, select has "this letter" written on back others have "that letter" written on back
1997
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 17)
259
Paul Green This Gift's for You several people on stage hand over gift, it lands in hands of person present is addressed to
Inspired by
  • Tony Griffith's "Penny Move" and "Person Move"
1997
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 18)
263
Marc Salem Time Will Tell spectator sets time on a travel alarm clock which is held face down, time matches prediction
1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 3)
273
Alain Nu Zodiesque divination of zodiac, prediction in envelope, asking questions to the entire audience first and then zooming in on one person
Related to 1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 3)
274
Rajneesh Madhok Life Force Triangle number representing past, present and future are written down by spectator, prediction of total
1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 4)
281
Pasqual Perrino Psychic Jeopardy bills from the audience used to build a number, numbers from serial number used and added, prediction of total, Himber Wallet
1997
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 5)
286
Henry Lewis Tic-Tactic multi-colored tic-tacs in dispenser, one chosen, color matches prediction
June 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 10)
76
Chris "Doc" Dixon Carpe Cajones prediction of favorite Beatle member and a month written on card, card in wallet as prediction
1997 101
Bruce Bernstein Breaking the Bank prediction of named amount of money in piggy bank
Inspired by
  • Ned Rutledge's "Minding the Store"
Also published here
1997 29
Philip T. Goldstein Pierced 'ere one of four business cards
Winter 1998 154
Alexander de Cova Peanuts peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Inspired byRelated to 1998 28
Dondrake BlackArt Prediction Use black art to load prediction
1998 29
Jack Avis, Al Koran Poker Chip Psi four chips of different colors, one chosen is predicted via a card with that color
Also published here
  • marketed item
1998 88
John Riggs Voo Doo You with voodoo doll, prediction on cardboard where spectator places pin
Jan. 1998 12
Ken De Courcy Silent Orders prediction of rolled number, with matches
Mar. 1998 1
Harry Lorayne I'll Tell Your Fortune spectator choses a question from a list, the answer is predicted in Himber wallet
1998 35
Larry Becker, Harry Lorayne Mind Probe spectator thinks of a digit on a bill, it is predicted in wallet
Inspired byRelated to 1998 105
Harry Lorayne My Word! word made from alphabet cards is predicted in Himber wallet
Related to 1998 111
Harry Lorayne Your Word! word made from alphabet cards is predicted in Himber wallet
Related to 1998 115
George Laing Special Object object predicted in Himber wallet, counting from left or right
Variations 1998 149
Harry Lorayne Not-So-Special Object object predicted in Himber wallet
Inspired by 1998 152
Mark Strivings Chip Shot prediction of Casino and bill, Aces from different casinos used and prediction in form of money clip
1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 6)
289
Sal Franchino, Jack Dean Eye PSIght prediction matches passages from three books, using O.M. Switch Box
1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 8)
297
Jheff Poncher Telepathic Honyemoon off-beat prediction, business cards with names of cities and one postcard as prediction, as "Jeffrey Poncher"
1998
Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Gary Kurtz Effect #1 - A Simple, Straight-Forward Prediction four dice rolled in opaque plastic cups, all four numbers predicted
  • Additional Effects
    • Telephone Book Test
    • Check Burning Routine
1998 4
Terri Rogers Mind Game Magician predicts correctly that spectators will randomly end up choosing two comedians who work together. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.
Related to 1998 46
Jim Steinmeyer The Psych-Writer prediction of two letter, number with two odd digits and time, featuring nail writing through carbon paper
June 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 10)
75
Jim Steinmeyer The Balloon Rack five different colored balloons in a stand, four are eliminated and float up to the ceiling, the last one is not filled with helium but air
June 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 10)
77
Sylvain Mirouf Pianoforte! named instruments are written on white strips of paper, they are laid out and with black strips a piano is formed, one strip chosen with PATEO force, it is also piano
Nov. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 3)
82
Milton Kort, Don Nielsen Precognitive Cups & Balls Predict color of ball chosen, prediction in one of three cups
Also published here 1999 335
Jas Jakutsch "IOU" AKA "The Serpent" spectator jots down any amount and performer divines it by placing the exact amount of money from his wallet and purse on the table, then he shows, that he did not have more money, so he predicted the amount beforehand
1999 25
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
1999 5
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
1999 3
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Han number, city and word is selected and all predicted on a parcel encoded in the sender's address, clear forcing bag
Related toAlso published here 1999 21
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Room Service from a clear bag, several numbers are selected which form a number, number is predicted on hotel key
1999 30
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Schöffel one of three CDs is selected, and a song, prediction is cover of cd with song written on the back in bold letters
1999 34
Christoph Borer, Michel Gammenthaler Ni Perro Ni Gatto poetry book, number, name and events are selected, written dedication found in the book for chosen event
1999 38
David Regal All Strung Out Predict the order of the color of beads strung on a string
1999 203
David Regal Sweet Tooth Spectator selects candy from a stack of cards, prediction is a bag of that selected candy in an envelope
1999 218
David Regal Perchance to Dream Magician predicts which word spectator will choose from a Shakespeare soliloquy from Hamlet
1999 224