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Philip T. Goldstein Bubengeflüster three selections are divined, then are found to have X on the back
Also published here 1996
Intermagic (Vol. 20 No. 4 & 5)
178
Philip T. Goldstein Mind Flight pseudo-memory test, remembering flight numbers to various destination
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 8)
122
Max Maven Happy New Jeer
  • Parallax
 		Jan. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 5)
20
Max Maven Brother, Can You Spare A Paradigm?
  • Parallax
 		Feb. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 6)
23
Max Maven Less Is Morose
  • Parallax
Related to Mar. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 7)
23
Jack Applebaum Parallax
  • Letters
Related to Apr. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 8)
13
Max Maven Nonsense And Nonsensibility
  • Parallax
 		Apr. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 8)
19
Max Maven Hippity-Hop Rabid
  • Parallax
 		May 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 9)
19
Max Maven Hope Stings Eternal
  • Parallax
 		June 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 10)
20
Rory Johnston, Max Maven Max Maven: A Point Of View
Related to June 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 10)
48
Max Maven The Max Factor quick Q & A
 		June 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 10)
52
Finally "Maximums Maven?", Max Maven photograph
 		June 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 10)
94
Max Maven How I Spent My Summer Vexation
  • Parallax
Related to July 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 11)
20
Bob Miller, Max Howard, Diane Bray, Nicholas Night, Rajneesh Madhok To the Max
  • Letters
Related to Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
13
Chip MacGregor Hobson Bashing
  • Letters
Related to Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
13
Jeff Hobson Hobson on Hobson
  • Letters
Related to Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
14
Max Maven An Apartment In Samarra
  • Parallax
 		Aug. 1996
Magic (Vol. 5 No. 12)
23
Darwin Ortiz Gypsy Heritage
  • Letters
Gypsy Thread origins
Related to Sep. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
18
Michael Close (reviewer) Phil Goldstein's Giant B'Wave by Philip T. Goldstein, Meir Yedid Sep. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
89
Michael Close Max Is Mum letter to Max Maven, on the Parallax column
 		Sep. 1996
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
91
Philip T. Goldstein A Capital Idea words on cards, coincidence effect
 		Jan. 1997
Apocalypse (Vol. 20 No. 1)
2746
Peter Duffie, Iain Girdwood, Max Maven Return to Suabia Hofzinser Ace Problem + Twisting the Aces
Inspired by
  • "The Suabian Twist" (Peter Duffie, Cards in Principle, 1994)
 1997
Effortless Card Magic
129
Philip T. Goldstein Psi-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
  • Deutsch (translated by Rudolf Braunmüller)
  • Francais (translated by Philippe Warren)
  • Español (translated by Rafael Benatar)
 		1997
FISM '97
1
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1997
FISM '97
5
Philip T. Goldstein The Mockingbird missing card divined, part of the "Birds of Prey" location
 		1997
FISM '97
5
Philip T. Goldstein Calculated Theft from envelope to other envelope
 		1997
FISM '97
7
Philip T. Goldstein The Mind's Eye Deck picture cards, card is divined
Also published here 1997
FISM '97
8
Philip T. Goldstein A Credit To His Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Inspired by
  • "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952)
VariationsAlso published here 		1997
The Fine Print (Issue 5)
95
Aldo Colombini, Michael Bailey, U. F. Grant, Philip T. Goldstein Quotes from Magazines
1997
The Fine Print (Issue 5)
105
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
Also published here July 1997
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1)
8
R. Paul Wilson (reviewer) Thinking in Person by Max Maven Oct. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 7)
14
David Britland (reviewer) Replaying Max Maven's Videomind by Max Maven
with Ken Brooke anecdote 		Nov. 1997
Opus (Vol. 5 No. 8)
5
John Lovick Hot Pocket with left hand in pocket throughout, performer says he will do card trick with only one hand, after failing to find signed card, he removes left hand from pocket with card in hand, seven handlings
Inspired by
  • the description of "Pocket Nightmare" (Max Maven, finally published on Kayfabe DVDs, 2017)
VariationsAlso published here 		1997
Labyrinth (Issue 7)
14
Michael Close (reviewer) Max Maven's Videomind by Max MavenRelated to Aug. 1997
Magic (Vol. 6 No. 12)
30
Jonathan Lomma, C. D. Chadock Close Calls
  • Letters
Related to Oct. 1997
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 2)
15
Philip T. Goldstein Sweet & Lo! two-way prediction
 		Winter 1998
The Looking Glass (Issue 4)
153
Philip T. Goldstein Pierced 'ere one of four business cards
 		Winter 1998
The Looking Glass (Issue 4)
154
Philip T. Goldstein Psi-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus), english and french
 		1998
Montreal Lecture Notes — Notes de Conférence
1
Philip T. Goldstein The Mockingbird missing card divined, part of the "Birds of Prey" location, in english and french
 		1998
Montreal Lecture Notes — Notes de Conférence
3
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle", in english and french
Also published here 1998
Montreal Lecture Notes — Notes de Conférence
6
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate, in english and french
 		1998
Montreal Lecture Notes — Notes de Conférence
8
Philip T. Goldstein Paradox Redux
  • "Dot Com - Tricks and stunts with numbers"
tapestry parity principle, credit information, 4x4 number matrix, 19 or 61
Inspired by 1998
The Fine Print (Issue 8)
247
Philip T. Goldstein Tournamental box with lock, envelopes
Inspired by
  • North Bigbee's "Golden Spell" in "The Mentalist" December, 1962.
 Jan. 1998
Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 7)
5
Philip T. Goldstein Chainsaw spectator cuts cards and counts down according to cut-to value, that card predicted, four-way out in Himber Wallet
 		1998
The Himber Wallet Book
32
Philip T. Goldstein Currency Exchange five envelopes in wallet, one contains money, with prediction
Also published here 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
96
Philip T. Goldstein Luciforce blue backed card put in Himber wallet, card chosen from red deck turns out to be same blue-backed card
Inspired by 1998
The Himber Wallet Book
189
Max Maven Introduction
1998
Top Secrets
7
Terri Rogers Chess Mate Magician uses two transparent chess clock faces to predict sum of two randomly chosen numbers, and also the choices end on two matching chess pieces. Based on the Gemini Factor mathematical principle.
Related to 1998
Top Secrets
41
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
Top Secrets
46
Max Maven Addendum Additional applications of The Gemini Factor
Related to 1998
Top Secrets
127
Lewis Allen, Max Maven Clearly Errata
  • Letters
 		May 1998
Magic (Vol. 7 No. 9)
13
Michael Close (reviewer) Cash on the Corner by Philip T. Goldstein
Victor & Marcelo Contento 		Sep. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 1)
29
Max Maven Max's Mini-Fixes
  • Letters
 		Oct. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 2)
15
Philip T. Goldstein Psi-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
 		1999
Rocky Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein A Credit to His Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Inspired by
  • "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952)
 1999
Rocky Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1999
Rocky Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal ESP 25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined
Related toAlso published here 1999
Rocky Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		1999
Rocky Notes
8
Philip T. Goldstein Psi-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Numberskull with three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52
Inspired byRelated to 1999
Baltimore Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Quadrangle four cards from a shuffled and borrowed deck are divined, when put on performer's palm
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 1999
Baltimore Notes
7
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		1999
Baltimore Notes
8
Max Maven Introduction
1999
Close-Up & Personal
viii
John J. Beck III, Paul McKenna, Jerry K. Hartman, Philip T. Goldstein Letters mentioning of Engblom's "Anti-Faro"
 		1999
The Fine Print (Issue 10)
316
Philip T. Goldstein C & R Solution using equivoque
Inspired by 1999
The Fine Print (Issue 10)
317
Philip T. Goldstein Fingers Digit Force limited range of numbers possible
Also published here 1999
Theater of the Mind
238
Max Maven (reviewer) Mr. Burger Takes to the Stage by Eugene Burger Jan. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)
20
Max Maven The Maximum Dimension interactive trick on a piece of paper, finger must be moved around
Related to Jan. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)
45
Philip T. Goldstein Divin-ace-tion dealing, count-back force, credit information
 		Apr. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 4)
46
Philip T. Goldstein The Partagas Spell characteristics of card spelled to, sucker, mates of selections show up as a climax
 		July 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 7)
49
Frances Willard, Bill Copeland, Artie C. Kidwell, David Lloyd, Dustin Stinett, Derek Lavertu, Jim Alfredson, Robert Dike Blair, Tony Skulitz, Karl Fulves Messages
Related to Aug. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 8)
12
Max Maven Just for the Mel of It on Mel Stover
Related to Sep. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 9)
28
Philip T. Goldstein Con-Clue-Sion “Clue” game theme, spectators think of a person, weapon and room, envelopes are randomly eliminated until down to one and inside is the correct prediction of all three items
Inspired by 1999
Labyrinth (Issue 9)
8
Fredric P. Lamazor, Philip T. Goldstein Counter Revolution four red cards on the table, four blacks in the hand, the blacks reverse one by one and change place with the red
Inspired by 1999
Card Sleight of Hand Innovations And Improvements
55
The Century - Those Who Impacted The Art In America
  • Al Baker (1974-1951)
  • Uri Geller
  • Michael Ammar
  • Servais LeRoy (1865-1953)
  • Billy McComb
  • Horace Goldin (1874-1939)
  • Channing Pollock
  • Dariel Fitzkee (1898-1977)
  • Don Wayne
  • John Northern Hilliard (1872-1935)
  • Harry Blackstone Sr. (1885-1965)
  • Harry Blackstone Jr. (1934-1997)
Related to Apr. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 8)
52
Max Maven Fitzkee
  • Letters
Related to May 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 9)
14
Max Maven Sventalism two cards chosen with medium out of the room, medium then divines them, marked Svengali deck
Inspired byRelated to May 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 9)
75
Mac King MAXimum Dimension Goes To School
  • Dimensions... After Toronto and Saskatchewan
on Max Maven
 		June 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 10)
64
The Century - Those Who Impacted The Art In America
  • Max Maven
  • Harry Kellar (1849-1922)
  • Don Alan (1926-1999)
  • David Devant (1868-1942)
  • Harry Anderson
  • Stewart James (1908-1996)
  • Marshall Brodien
  • Albert Goshman (1920-1991)
  • Milbourne Christopher (1914-1984)
  • Dante (1883-1955)
  • Cardini (1896-1973)
  • The Century Top Ten
with voting card insert
 		Sep. 1999
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 1)
60
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2000
Northeast
1
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Northeast
2
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
Variations 2000
Northeast
3
Philip T. Goldstein The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Inspired byAlso published here 2000
Northeast
5
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2000
Northeast
6
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2000
Northeast
8
Philip T. Goldstein Psi-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
 		2000
Missouri Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein A Credit to His Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Inspired by
  • "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952)
 2000
Missouri Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Missouri Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2000
Missouri Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2000
Missouri Notes
8
Philip T. Goldstein Ancient Las Vegas Pulse Reading removed card is divined by pulse reading four times
 		2000
OCMC Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein A Credit to His Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Inspired by
  • "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952)
 2000
OCMC Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2000
OCMC Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Inspired by 2000
OCMC Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2000
OCMC Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein Zodiagnostic word thought of from small zodiac booklet
Also published here 2000
OCMC Notes
7
Philip T. Goldstein PSI-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
 		2000
Texas Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein A Credit to His Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Inspired by
  • "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952)
 2000
Texas Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
Texas Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
 		2000
Texas Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
 		2000
Texas Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2000
Texas Notes
8
Philip T. Goldstein Han Ping Chien Credit Information
2000
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 3)
67
Philip T. Goldstein Prophet Sharing
  • The Other Month
selection's position is predicted with two card values
Inspired byRelated to Jan. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 1)
56
Philip T. Goldstein Pyramix
  • The Other Month
pyramid layout with cards, orientation is reversed and values reverse with it
Inspired byVariations Mar. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 3)
74
Max Maven The Billy Club
Apr. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 4)
44
Masao Atsukawa Warp 9 card as jigsaw puzzle, geometrical puzzle with a playing card that makes a full card face-down, but a piece is left over when assembled face-up, credit information by Max Maven
Related toAlso published here May 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 5)
43
Philip T. Goldstein Torn Again
  • The Other Month
five cards are torn up and the halves eventually matched
 		July 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 7)
65
Max Maven The Speaker of the House on Tom Palmer
 		Oct. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 10)
22
Philip T. Goldstein Fourthright
  • The Other Month
four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
Inspired byAlso published here Dec. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 12)
55
Philip T. Goldstein PSI-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein A Credit To His Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Inspired by
  • "Derby" (Tony Koynini, 1952)
 2000
San Francisco Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2000
San Francisco Notes
8
Back to the Future
  • Milt Larsen
  • Mark Wilson
  • Jim Steinmeyer
  • Lisa Menna
  • Eugene Burger
  • Dick Foster
  • Lance Burton
  • Jeff McBride
  • Max Maven
  • Finally...
 		Jan. 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 5)
58
Max Maven Slaight Writing on Stewart James
 		Feb. 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 6)
53
Max Maven Spelling
  • Letters
 		Mar. 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 7)
17
Max Maven A Brief History Of "It" glorpy & co credit information
 		May 2000
Magic (Vol. 9 No. 9)
78
Philip T. Goldstein Forked Tongue first questions are answered truthfully, then spectator can decide
Inspired by 2000
Virtual Miracles
17
Robert E. Neale Who Is this Woman? story presentation around the number 666, all black Ace of Spades, a woman appears in its design
Inspired by
  • Max Maven trick
 2000
Virtual Miracles
36
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal ESP 25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined
Also published here 2001
San Jose Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2001
San Jose Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
Also published here 2001
San Jose Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Also published here 2001
San Jose Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
Also published here 2001
San Jose Notes
6
Max Maven, Richard Kaufman Looking Into the Future
Jan. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 1)
42
Philip T. Goldstein Electrovoyance
  • The Other Month
various AA batteries are mixed in bag, level of charge from a chosen battery is divined
Inspired by
  • "Free of Charge" (Phil Goldstein, Linking Ring, Sep. 1991)
 Mar. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 3)
53
Philip T. Goldstein Spot On
  • The Other Month
four double-blank cards, monte with drawn shape, printing appears on all cards and spells SPOT
 		Oct. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 10)
70
Max Maven Defining The Professor
Dec. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 12)
26
Philip T. Goldstein Ace-Assins Alternative Aces twist, then change into Kings, Aces found in deck around a previous selection
Inspired byRelated to
  • "Twisted Location" (Phil Goldstein, M-U-M, May 1977)
 Sep./Oct. 2001
Mr. Gadfly (Vol. 1 No. 3)
7
Max Maven Dear Magic Castle Members on upcoming election
 		Sep./Oct. 2001
Mr. Gadfly (Vol. 1 No. 3)
8
Max Maven An Invitation from Max Maven "To all Members of The Magic Castle"
 		Sep./Oct. 2001
Mr. Gadfly (Vol. 1 No. 3)
25
Max Maven, Stan Allen Minding to Business
  • Letters
on David Darkstone stealing material
Related to Sep. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 1)
21
Philip T. Goldstein Clairvoyage blank cards with countries on them, two are chosen and put unseen in envelopes, performer divines the countries, alphabetical stack (credit information), peek envelope (first letter only, credit information)
Also published here Sep. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 1)
112
Marc Salem, Norman Beck Time For a Lesson?
  • Letters
Related to Oct. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
15
Eugene Burger Dark Side
  • Letters
Related to Nov. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 3)
17
Gary Bach, Kelvin Sherlock In the Dark
  • Letters
Related to Dec. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 4)
17
Philip T. Goldstein Power Trip power of fully charged battery is transferred to empty one
 		May/June 2002
The Penumbra (Issue 1)
10
Philip T. Goldstein Are We Not Drawn Onward to New Era? on the Faro Shuffle, Palindromic Stack / Stay Stack
 		2002
Redivider
3
Philip T. Goldstein No, it is Open: One Position a/k/a Rotator
match with small packet stay stack (optional: slot machine cards)
 		2002
Redivider
6
Philip T. Goldstein Cutting and Mixing a small Stay Stack
2002
Redivider
8
Philip T. Goldstein Rotator (II) match with small packet stay stack
 		2002
Redivider
10
Philip T. Goldstein Rotator (III) match with small packet stay stack
 		2002
Redivider
11
Philip T. Goldstein Pseudo D/U ESP double match with small packet stay stack
 		2002
Redivider
12
Philip T. Goldstein Never Odd or Even a/k/a I Prefer Pi
Rotator as number force
Related to 2002
Redivider
14
Philip T. Goldstein, Peter Duffie On Add-a-No
2002
Redivider
17
Philip T. Goldstein Cutting a small Stay Stack
2002
Redivider
17
Philip T. Goldstein Toll a Total, a Total Lot a/k/a Must Sum
taking cards from two piles
 		2002
Redivider
21
Philip T. Goldstein Word Row forcing a word with alphabet cards
 		2002
Redivider
23
Philip T. Goldstein 力ルイ千ビンナコネコナンビ千イル力? a/k/a Stack Cats
Related toVariations 2002
Redivider
26
Philip T. Goldstein Senile Felines repeat version of previous trick
Variations 2002
Redivider
29
Philip T. Goldstein Swap Paws
2002
Redivider
31
Philip T. Goldstein Test Set card removed from ten-card-ESP-packet divined by spelling, outgrowth of "Symbulation" (Linking Ring, April 1996)
 		2002
Redivider
32
Philip T. Goldstein Retinue Reuniter five cards torn (to build stack) and magically paired, Ramasee principle
 		2002
Redivider
35
Philip T. Goldstein Or Torn Rotor
Inspired by 2002
Redivider
39
Philip T. Goldstein Yo! Bet no Monte, Boy. a/k/a Roll, or...
matching effect with three cards torn in half and a die
 		2002
Redivider
40
Philip T. Goldstein Deci-Diced poker themed version with five cards of previous effect
 		2002
Redivider
43
Philip T. Goldstein O, Decide Dice, Do version of "Roll, or..." with two die
 		2002
Redivider
44
Philip T. Goldstein Tie It
2002
Redivider
46
Philip T. Goldstein Want no Die? I Don't; Naw.
2002
Redivider
47
Philip T. Goldstein Wondered? No, Psi is Pondered Now. two sets of ESP cards mixed by spectator who then choses (via procedure) five cards, exactly one of each
 		2002
Redivider
48
Philip T. Goldstein Evil Duo, Loud & Live a/k/a Satire = Veritas
story presentation
 		2002
Redivider
52
Philip T. Goldstein Revolt, Lover two four-of-a-kinds are paired, ramasee principle
 		2002
Redivider
57
Philip T. Goldstein Mull I, Will I Win? I Will, I Will! Um... a/k/a Engage Le Jeu Que Je Le Gagne
a/k/a Drawer's Reward
Dead Man's Hand presentation
Variations 2002
Redivider
62
Philip T. Goldstein No Casino Con is a Con a/k/a Of Nil Info
psychic poker
 		2002
Redivider
69
Philip T. Goldstein Final Fred thin cards
 		2002
Mawny Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Will O' the Whisper Joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then Joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined
Also published here 2002
Mawny Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Fourthright four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
Inspired byAlso published here 2002
Mawny Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2002
Mawny Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2002
Mawny Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2002
Mawny Notes
8
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2002
Flaunting Five Fanciful Formulae
1
Philip T. Goldstein Chipper card at number, four poker chips with numbers, two decks
Variations 2002
Flaunting Five Fanciful Formulae
2
Philip T. Goldstein The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Inspired by 2002
Flaunting Five Fanciful Formulae
4
Philip T. Goldstein Automantic deck with message cards, two cards are selected and they predict an action
 		2002
Flaunting Five Fanciful Formulae
6
Philip T. Goldstein Calculated Theft from envelope to other envelope
 		2002
Flaunting Five Fanciful Formulae
8
Philip T. Goldstein Clipper nail clippers put in one of several boxes, performer divines the box
 		May 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 5)
83
Philip T. Goldstein Caffeinomenon
  • The Other Month
three coffee ingredients predicted on billets that are placed in a mug, glue in mug
 		July 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 7)
64
Max Maven Frances Ireland Marshall
Aug. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 8)
22
David Acer Five Card Mental Farce
Related toVariationsAlso published here Aug. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 8)
33
Max Maven The Juandering Jeu on Juan Tamariz
 		Oct. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)
50
Max Maven Suggested Confessions for a Road Warrior reply to the Five Card Mental Force article
Related to Oct. 2002
Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)
73
Al D'Alfonso, Tony Brent, John Lovick Questioning Mr. Sherlock
  • Mail
Related to Jan. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 5)
15
Curtis Alan Hed Simon Says
  • Mail
Related to Feb. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 6)
13
Max Maven Better Mattress which mattress side to use in hotels, traveling tip
 		May 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 9)
63
Philip T. Goldstein Shipshape four sponge letters THIS spell different words, T changes to a P, humorous
Also published here Nov. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 3)
95
Michael Close (reviewer) Ididem Volume 3; Aziz & Beyond by P. Howard Lyons, Max Maven Dec. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 4)
43
Max Maven The Accidental Mentor: Introduction on Al Baker and Theodore Annemann
 		2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Annemann and Baker)
819
Philip T. Goldstein Billets Deux
2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Appendices)
887
Philip T. Goldstein Baker's Doesn't two peeked at cards are divined, using billets to write them down
 		2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Appendices)
887
Philip T. Goldstein Revers-Al variation of effect "Baker's Doesn't" with selections reversing themselves
 		2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Appendices)
889
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Related toAlso published here Mar./Apr. 2003
The Penumbra (Issue 6)
10
Alexander de Cova 6 Steine five white and one black stone
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
VariationsAlso published here 		2003
Gambit
16
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2003
Saint Louis Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein O a word deck and ABC cards are used, chosen word is divined
 		2003
Saint Louis Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Suspencil pencil sticks to hand, loops
 		2003
Singapore Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2003
Singapore Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Numberskull with three decks, one deck with numbers from one to 52
Inspired byRelated to 2003
Singapore Notes
5
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2003
Singapore Notes
7
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2003
Singapore Notes
9
Philip T. Goldstein Fourthright four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
Inspired byAlso published here 2003
... Land Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2003
... Land Notes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2003
... Land Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Inspired by 2003
... Land Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Clipper clippers hidden in one of several boxes is located, humorous airport security presentation
 		2003
... Land Notes
6
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2003
... Land Notes
7
Philip T. Goldstein A Cannonball Tale credit information on the effect of a cannonball changing to a balloon and vice versa
Related to 2003
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)
298
Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson Just a Little Off the Top, Please elevator with progressively fewer cards, final card changes into selection
Related toVariations 2003
Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1
40
Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson Double Deal Turn-Over
  • Straddle Grip DDT
  • End-Over-End DDT
Related toAlso published here 2003
Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1
56
Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson Future Choice five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see Vol. 2 reference for credit information
Inspired by
  • "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964)
Related to 		2003
Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1
73
Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson The Paranormalist spectator riffle shuffles once and turns up pairs without the performer seeing them, when a color-matching pair is found the performer names the higher value
Inspired byRelated to 2003
Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1
95
Max Maven Notes & Corrections
Related to 2003
Card Conspiracy — Vol. 2
158
Max Maven Just a Little Off the Top, Please - Bonus Effect with location of second selection
Inspired by 2003
Card Conspiracy — Vol. 2
158
Max Maven Parallel Lyons
Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
26
Max Maven Reading Between the Lyons
Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
76
Max Maven The Issue of Ransom
Jan. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 1)
79
Philip T. Goldstein Silentalism
  • The Other Month
choices silently coded via location of spectators in the audience, assistant genuinely blindfolded
Inspired by
  • "Co-Design" (Ken Bowell, Magi-Go-Round, 1958)
Related to 		Feb. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 2)
63
Eric Mead (reviewer) Ibidem 3/Aziz and Beyond by P. Howard Lyons, Max Maven Feb. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 2)
78
David Oliver (reviewer) Psi-Con Ruse by Philip T. Goldstein Feb. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 2)
83
David Regal (reviewer) Redivider by Philip T. Goldstein
- Max Exam 		Apr. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 4)
83
Eugene Burger, Jeff McBride Max Maven
2003
Mystery School
111
Max Maven Simplicide two different-backed cards transform into blank cards, "Appointment in Samarra" story presentation
Inspired by 2003
Mystery School
113
Max Maven Pragmatic Simplicity vs. Expert Simplicity
2003
Mystery School
113
Max Maven On Bizarre Magic
2003
Mystery School
115
Stephen Minch, Max Maven Cognitive Dissonance two spectators name a card, deck spread, a business card is found in the center next to one of the cards, other card predicted on business card
Inspired by
  • "Apologia" (a plot by Max Maven shared in a 1980 letter)
 2003
Mystery School
133
Michael Close (reviewer) Shinkansen by Philip T. Goldstein Jan. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 5)
39
Michael Close (reviewer) Psi-Con Ruse by Philip T. Goldstein Jan. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 5)
39
Max Maven The Magic Castle Celebrates Forty
Related to Jan. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 5)
44
Bob Kurtz No Coat, No Castle
  • Mail
Related to Feb. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 6)
21
Michael Close (reviewer) Redivider by Philip T. Goldstein Feb. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 6)
35
Finally Foxie Follies photograph, Tom Ogden, Tom Mullica, Max Maven
 		Aug. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 12)
104
Not a Gala but... The Nocturnal Trio (Eugene Burger, Tina Lenert, Max Maven)
 		Sep. 2003
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 1)
63
David Acer Over Easy Small packet Triumph with nine cards
VariationsAlso published here 2004
Random Acts of Magic
17
Max Maven Over Easier Small packet Triumph with nine cards - selection shown to have different colored back
Inspired by 2004
Random Acts of Magic
29
Jay Sankey, David Acer Count On It Card that magician picks from spectator's packet vanishes, travels to deck (Biddle Trick-like)
Variations 2004
Random Acts of Magic
57
Philip T. Goldstein, Dan Tong Goldstein and Tong Tip tip for "Forgery"
Related to 2004
Enchantments
12
Philip T. Goldstein Suspencil pencil sticks to hand, loops
 		2004
Applecture
1
Philip T. Goldstein Humthing cards with names of different songs, chosen one is played / divined, using non-existent titles that sound plausible
 		2004
Applecture
2
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Applecture
3
Philip T. Goldstein Menu Pause price of imaginary dinner predicted
Also published here 2004
Applecture
5
Philip T. Goldstein Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2004
Applecture
9
Philip T. Goldstein Final Fred thin cards
 		2004
Notes You Covet
1
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal ESP 25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined
 		2004
Notes You Covet
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Notes You Covet
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Notes You Covet
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2004
Notes You Covet
6
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal Poker cards in poker hand divined, "The Centrifuge Principle"
Related to 2004
MINDvention Notes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
MINDvention Notes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
MINDvention Notes
4
Philip T. Goldstein A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
 		2004
MINDvention Notes
7
Philip T. Goldstein Final Fred thin cards
 		2004
Easthournotes
1
Philip T. Goldstein Centrifugal ESP 25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined
 		2004
Easthournotes
2
Philip T. Goldstein Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
 		2004
Easthournotes
3
Philip T. Goldstein Normal Mailer six addressed envelopes, the spectator chooses the only one addressed to him
Also published here 2004
Easthournotes
4
Philip T. Goldstein Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
 		2004
Easthournotes
6
Philip T. Goldstein Belly & Nova
  • The Other Month
several keys and several locks, performer locates key to chosen lock, secret scale
 		Mar. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 3)
19
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Apr. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 4)
15
Max Maven Bob Read in Japan - An Appreciation
Apr. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 4)
73
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
May 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 5)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
June 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 6)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
July 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Aug. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Sep. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 9)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Oct. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 10)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Nov. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 11)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Dec. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 12)
15
Philip T. Goldstein Fortune Celler
  • The Other Month
a business card in envelope is introduced, later the number on it is phones and person at other end names a chosen tarot card
 		Dec. 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 12)
31
Tom Stone Triball Rites three different-colored balls are switched around under three cups according to instructions, final configuration predicted
Inspired by
  • The "One Two Three" Trick (Martin Gardner, Ibidem, July 1956)
  • "Tribulation" (Max Maven, Dr. Faustus Journal, Apr. 1999)
 2004
A Bite, my Dear?
1
Max Maven The Best Show... I Ever Saw: Del Ray
Related to Jan. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 5)
46
David Charvet Harold Lloyd
Related to Jan. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 5)
56
Max Maven Trick was Thompson's
  • Mail
credit information
Related to Mar. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 7)
21
Bryson Lang Del Ray Dilemma
  • Mail
Related to Mar. 2004
Magic (Vol. 13 No. 7)
21
Barrie Richardson The Thought Hatchery four spectators take out four colored balls/eggs without looking, performer knows who has which color
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
Also published here 		2005
Act Two
7
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Jan. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 1)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Feb. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)
15
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Thinking in Person: An Evening of Knowing and Not Knowing by Max Maven Feb. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)
30
Eric Mead (reviewer) Prism by Max Maven Feb. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 2)
98
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Mar. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 3)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Apr. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 4)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
May 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 5)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
June 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 6)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
15
Max Maven The Ruling Class
  • The Other Month
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Inspired byAlso published here July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
32
Max Maven With Jasper in Magicland on Jay Marshall
 		July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
66
Max Maven, Jay Marshall Jay Marshall - The Genii Interview
Also published here
  • Genii, July 1996
 July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
79
Max Maven Postscript, May 2005 on Jay Marshall
 		July 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 7)
82
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Aug. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 8)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Sep. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 9)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Oct. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 10)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Nov. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 11)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Dec. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 12)
15
Max Maven A Few Words From Max Maven...
2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
11
Bob Ostin On Holiday Thanks To Roy packet of sixteen symbol cards, words are spelled to find the four chosen picture cards
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
  • "On Holiday Thanks to Roy" in "Club 71" May, 2003.
 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
55
Philip T. Goldstein Die Easy selection is among five random cards, die is thrown to find it
Related to
  • "Die Easy" in "Club 71" November 2003.
 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
62
Max Maven Cushion Shot Aces placed in card case prop, they change into three selection, then vanish from box and all seven cards appear in collectors fashion in deck
 		Feb. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 1)
30
Max Maven Maven's Three Book Procedure equivoque
Also published here
  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Magic Tricks (1999, p. 247)
 Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
7
Max Maven Five-Object Equivoque
Nov. 2005
Antinomy (Vol. 1 No. 4)
9
Paolo Cavalli Riffletome variation on Maven's Autome Book Test, brief
Inspired by
  • "Autome" (Max Maven, VideoMind Vol. 1)
 2005
Sigma
54
Max Maven Mirasqueal
2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6
179
Tony Griffith Premonition in Reverse either 51 cards or 53, selected card is found twice in the deck
Related toVariationsAlso published here
  • "Premonition in Reverse" in "The Gen" September, 1959. P. 124.
 2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6
181
Doug Canning Joint Banking card in pocket
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6
183
Max Maven Hypothetical Imperative card prediction in envelope, card formed by counting amount of cut off cards and Matsuyama Petal Principle
 		2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7
71
Max Maven Box of Matches six torn cards match when words are spelled, words from card case used
Inspired by 2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7
74
Max Maven Cheaper Match two piles of cards are counted depending on coins being heads or tails, Ramasee Principle
 		2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7
77
Max Maven Deal With It small packet is cut and dealt, and after down-under deal, performer has four Aces
 		2006
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7
78
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Jan. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 1)
17
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Protocols of the Elders of Magic by Max Maven Jan. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 1)
101
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Feb. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 2)
15
Max Maven Pentathon pack of any type of cards and five ESP symbol chips, five spectators get a few cards and choose one, ESP symbols are spelled to find them
Inspired by Feb. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 2)
28
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Mar. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 3)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Apr. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 4)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
May 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
June 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 6)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
July 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 7)
15
Max Maven Cache
  • The Other Month
Bank Night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of four coins to select the envelopes
Variations July 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 7)
26
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Aug. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)
15
Gordon Bean, Mac King, Alan Shaxon, The Amazing Johnathan, David Berglas, Mark Haslam, Max Maven, Milt Larsen, Terry Seabrooke Remembering Billy McComb several anecdotes and thoughts
 		Aug. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)
32
Max Maven Wringer eight letter cards are used to generate a word via down-under deal which is predicted in form of a picture, Imploded CATO
 		Aug. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)
76
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Sep. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 9)
15
Roberto Giobbi The Great Themes, Effects, and Tricks in Card Magic, Part One
  • The Genii Session
list of fifty effect themes, see "Monthly Inquisition" for credit corrections
Related to Sep. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 9)
20
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Oct. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)
15
Max Maven FISM: A History - Updated
Related to
  • FISM: A History, Genii, April 1997
 Oct. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)
90
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition credit corrections for Roberto Giobbi's article
Related to Nov. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 11)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Dec. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 12)
15
Max Maven Wrapper's Delight bill folded, it is then shown to be folded into origami braid
Inspired by
  • "Baffling Bill Braid" (Robert E. Neale, Folding Money Fooling, 1997)
 2006
Switch
273
Max Maven Converse Sneaker chosen card vanishes from packet with Ace to Nine of Clubs to reappear reversed in deck, Biddle trick type, without deck in hand
Inspired by Feb. 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 1)
14
Max Maven Mis-Made Card Credit Richard Himber's "The Wrong-Way Card" (1948)
 		May 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 2)
2
Gene Taylor The Antinomy Perspective on the Moves Issue
  • Alternatives to Ackerman
  • Cover Mistakes Uncovered
  • Max Maven or Bust
  • FISM Coverage
Related to Aug. 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 3)
2
Max Maven Phonomenon spectator selects card by cutting off cards and dealing into three pile, then remembering the bottom card of one of the piles, deck assembled and order read off to medium at the phone which then divines card
Inspired by Nov. 2006
Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 4)
25
Max Maven Exploring the Zone book test routine for Todd Karr's "The Da Vinci Zone", uses "The Da Vinci Code" and extractable cue sheets in pens
  • Introduction
  • The Basic Effect
  • The Basic Method (credit information)
  • How to Gain Access to the Information
  • Additional Information
  • Viewing the Cue Sheet
  • Presentation
  • A Thought-Reading Sequence
  • Other Approaches
  • The Conceptual Approach (concept fishing)
  • The Short Word Problem
  • With More Than One Book
  • Other Applications
  • Closing Thoughts
 		2006
Exploring the Zone
1
Max Maven Introduction on book tests, history and credit information
 		2006
Exploring the Zone
1
Max Maven On Process Mentalism
2006
Exploring the Zone
8
Lewis Jones Book of Words
Inspired by
  • "Autome" (Max Maven, VideoMind Vol. 1)
 2006
England Up Close
96
Harry Lorayne Max Maven mini bio
 		2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
244
Max Maven Three-Piece Suit Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection
 		2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
245
Max Maven Accessorized Three-Piece Suit Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, Ace reversed in deck
 		2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
247
Harry Lorayne Off-the-Rack 3-piece Suit Aces are spelled out from four-Ace-packet, last one transforms into selection, two variations
Inspired byAlso published here 2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
249
Max Maven Spelleroyale royal flush is spelled to
 		2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
308
Max Maven Blanket
2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
407
Brother John Hamman, Max Maven Modified Hamman Count even number of cards
 		2007
Best of Friends — Volume III
407
Philip T. Goldstein Jamesosophy
2007
The Essential Stewart James
xiv
Philip T. Goldstein Van John
Also published here 2007
7-7-7
50
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Jan. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 1)
15
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Nothing by Max Maven Jan. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 1)
98
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Feb. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 2)
15
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Mar. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 3)
15
Max Maven Palmentalism hand with life lines drawn on business card, chosen line predicted
 		Mar. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 3)
24
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Apr. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 4)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
June 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 6)
17
Max Maven Inquisition
July 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 7)
17
Max Maven Inquisition
Aug. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 8)
17
Max Maven Inquisition
Sep. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 9)
17
Max Maven Inquisition
Oct. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 10)
17
Max Maven Inquisition
Nov. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)
17
Jim Steinmeyer Max Maven and the Evolution of a Mindreader
Nov. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)
50
Max Maven Electile Dysfunction PATEO force, patter about American electoral system, Joker remains as president
 		Nov. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)
64
Max Maven Minus Arcana spectator removes card from Tarot deck, cards milked to get to center card, done again, three cards used to identify missing card
Inspired by Nov. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 11)
65
Max Maven Inquisition
Dec. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 12)
17
Dani DaOrtiz Viajando por E.E.U.U. about the journey though the USA, Miguel Angel Gea, Christian Engblom, Katia, 4F, Vanni Bossi, Alfonso Aceituno, Ed Ellis, Magic Castle, Rafael Benatar, Dean Dill, Johnny Thompson, Penn & Teller, Steve Forte, Michael Weber, Max Maven
 		2007
El Manuscrito (Vol. 1 No. 1)
13
Max Maven Progressive Elevator with four Aces and four Kings
Inspired by Mar. 2007
Antinomy (Vol. 3 No. 1)
9
Max Maven Inquisition
Jan. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 1)
17
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) A Fabulous Monster by Max Maven Jan. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 1)
105
Max Maven Inquisition
Feb. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)
17
Max Maven Inquisition
Mar. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 3)
15
Jim Steinmeyer, Max Maven Two-Way Envelope Handling
Also published here Mar. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 3)
18
Max Maven Inquisition
Apr. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 4)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
May 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 5)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
June 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
July 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 7)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Aug. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 8)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Sep. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 9)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Oct. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Nov. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 11)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Dec. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 12)
15
Max Maven Royal Reunion one of the twelve picture cards is selected, Joker reversed among the rest, after a down-under-deal the two matching picture cards of the same suit are around the Joker
 		Mar. 2008
Antinomy (Vol. 4 No. 1)
25
Max Maven Better Slaight than Never
2008
Spins & Needles
11
Allan Slaight, Max Maven Silent Moraskill
Inspired by
  • "Moraskill" (Stewart James)
Also published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
140
Allan Slaight, Max Maven Speechless Stratagem calculation method for a divination using Eight Kings stack
Inspired by
  • "Silent Subterfuge" (Stewart James, The James File, 2000)
Also published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
142
Allan Slaight, Max Maven Finnell Finale Finish
Inspired by
  • Stewart James's version of Gene Finnell's "Spelling the Aces"
Also published here
  • The James File, 2000
 2008
Spins & Needles
150
Philip T. Goldstein Infantastic clock trick meets baby gag
Related to
  • Phil Goldstein in "Magic Manuscript", Vol. 6, No. 2, 1984, p. 25.
 2008
Card College Lighter
81
Max Maven A Tribute from Max Maven
2009
The Magic of Fred Robinson
31
Max Maven Final Fred
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
1
Max Maven Blankjack two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank
Inspired byAlso published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
2
Max Maven Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
3
Max Maven The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
4
Max Maven The Ruling Class spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
5
Max Maven A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2009
Las Vegas Lecture
7
Max Maven Inquisition
Jan. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 1)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Feb. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Mar. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 3)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
May 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 5)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
June 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 6)
15
Max Maven Inquisition
July 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 7)
15
Rajneesh Madhok Not Max Maven's Monthly Inquisition
Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10)
15
Max Maven The Rabbit Hole of No Return on Theodore Annemann as a performer, discussing his public appearances as found in print
Also published here Oct. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10 (The Jinx - 75 Years))
30
Max Maven Days Of Your divination of zodiac sign, cards with all signs used
 		2009
The Sticky Blue Book
29
Max Maven The Rabbit Hole of No Return on Theodore Annemann as a performer, discussing his public appearances as found in print
Also published here 2009
The Jinx — 75 Years
30
Max Maven Foreword
Also published here 2009
Magic and Meaning [Expanded]
ix
Max Maven Looking the Other Way two cards selected from ten cards are found, test-conditions, one way
 		2010
Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8
72
Max Maven Paradox Prediction
2010
Secret Agenda (Issue Oct 2)
294
Max Maven Vegemental six cards with vegetables, two selections made and spelt, then divined
VariationsAlso published here 2010
Maven on Topic: Mentalism
1
Max Maven Precoinition box with (apparently many but only four) different coins shown, chosen one is predicted
Also published here 2010
Maven on Topic: Mentalism
2
Max Maven The Ruling Class spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Also published here 2010
Maven on Topic: Mentalism
3
Max Maven Centrifugal Combination various design cards, some selected via dealing and divined, "Centrifugal Principle"
Also published here 2010
Maven on Topic: Mentalism
5
Max Maven It Stands Alone
  • Lost Horizons
six different cheese pieces in round box, one chosen, they all change to match chosen cheese
Also published here
  • The New Jinx, Feb. 1968
 Jan. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 1)
20
Max Maven Diskette
  • Lost Horizons (explanation of title "Thunday")
reading with layout with coins, binary
Also published here Mar. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 3)
22
Max Maven Currency Exchange
  • Lost Horizons
five envelopes in wallet, one contains money, with prediction
Also published here May 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 5)
35
Peter Lamont Shape Up and Shape Down spectator stops during deal of ESP cards, stopped-at card is predicted, repeat
Inspired by
  • "Shape Up" (Max Maven, Videomind Vol. 2)
 June 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 6)
19
Max Maven In Memoriam: Martin Gardner
July 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 7)
24
Max Maven Tom Stone
July 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 7)
46
Max Maven Toll Story
  • Lost Horizons
story presentation for a bell that suddenly stops ringing
VariationsAlso published here Aug. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 8)
14
Eugene Burger, Max Maven The Showmanship Interviews: Max Maven
Sep. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 9)
30
Max Maven NeoGeo
  • Lost Horizons
designs formed with puzzle/domino type cards divined
Also published here Oct. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 10)
36
Max Maven Table for Two
  • Lost Horizons
same six items are on two tables, six actions on a list can be done, three are executed by a spectator which match the layout on the "prediction table"
Also published here
  • Linking Ring, Dec. 1994
 Dec. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 12)
24
Burton S. Sperber Max Maven mini bio
 		2010
Miracles of my Friends II
72
Max Maven Sing a Song of Sixth Sense chosen song predicted with music box, 10/11 force
 		2010
Miracles of my Friends II
73
Philip T. Goldstein Cycle backs of four cards change color, red/blue double backer
Also published here 2010
Card Magic USA
160
Philip T. Goldstein Cycle Exchange daley's last trick with color changing back kicker
Also published here 2010
Card Magic USA
161
Philip T. Goldstein Cycle Twist twisting four cards, one by one, with color changing back kicker
Also published here 2010
Card Magic USA
162
Philip T. Goldstein Cycle Elevator packet elevator with color changing back kicker
Also published here 2010
Card Magic USA
163
Michael Weber Tip of the Trunk packet of cards, two selections made and spelt, then divined, part of Spelephant routine
Inspired by 2010
Card Magic USA
258
Max Maven Psi-Con Ruse double ended cards are placed in book (instead of apparatus)
Also published here 2011
Hollywood Hyperbole
1
Max Maven Blankjack two cards selected by dropping cut cards in deck during deal, those are a blackjack hand and the rest of the deck is blank
Also published here 2011
Hollywood Hyperbole
3
Max Maven The Ruling Class spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Also published here 2011
Hollywood Hyperbole
4
Max Maven The Thinking Cardman one of five cards from a shuffled deck is remembered, then shuffled back and when the card is names the card is instantly produced with one hand
Also published here 2011
Hollywood Hyperbole
5
Max Maven A Clash of Symbols three phase ESP routine with cards in envelopes which also have symbols, "three-sided approach to the Gilbreath Principle"
Also published here 2011
Hollywood Hyperbole
7
Max Maven Will O' the Whisper Joker put in the deck, two cards on either side are remembered, then Joker vanishes from deck and appears in card box, eventually two cards are divined
Also published here 2011
Apple of My Eyes
1
Max Maven A Credit to his Race horse race plot, with particular rules and playing cards, performer wins, Interrupted Gilbreath Principle
Also published here 2011
Apple of My Eyes
2
Max Maven Centrifugal ESP some cards selected via dealing and divined, Centrifugal Principle
Also published here 2011
Apple of My Eyes
3
Max Maven Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
Also published here 2011
Apple of My Eyes
5
Max Maven Fourthright four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
Also published here 2011
Ideas by Max
1
Max Maven Centrifugal ESP some cards selected via dealing and divined, Centrifugal Principle
Also published here 2011
Ideas by Max
3
Max Maven The Ruling Class spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Also published here 2011
Ideas by Max
4
Max Maven Seak pack of alphabet cards and pack with words lists used for word divination
Also published here 2011
Ideas by Max
5
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Multiplicity by Max Maven Jan. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 1)
87
Max Maven Con-Test
  • Lost Horizons
spectator try to divine number, prediction states who is closer to the number and how far off
Also published here Feb. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 2)
33
Max Maven Horse Sense race presentation
Also published here Apr. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 4)
18
Max Maven Tele-Pathway
  • Lost Horizons
four things (number, card, word, design) written on billets and sealed in enveloped, all are divined
  • Alternative Labeling
  • Another Alternative
  • Without A Nailwriter
Also published here
  • Precursor No. 30, 1991
 June 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 6)
22
Max Maven Namely
  • Lost Horizons
five names written on papers from a list, the name that was written first is divined by performer
Inspired by
  • "Whisper Word" (Stanley Collins, marketed 1931)
Also published here 		Aug. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 8)
30
Max Maven Riposte
  • Lost Horizons
envelopes with items inside, selection with back turned is divined, sound reading
Also published here Oct. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 10)
18
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Genii's 75th anniversary celebration, Dani DaOrtiz, Max Maven's Thinking In Person, Earle Oakes passing
 		Nov. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 11)
10
Max Maven Three Halves and Halves
  • Lost Horizons
introduction
 		Dec. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)
36
Max Maven Con-Pound cards with word endings and with word beginnings, some pairs are made and they all form actual words, Omega Bet principle
Inspired byAlso published here
  • The James File, 2000
 Dec. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)
36
Max Maven Procre two piles with three-letter strings are dealt through with one card face-up, the cards at that position form an actual word
Inspired byAlso published here
  • The James File, 2000
 Dec. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)
37
Max Maven Rif forty cards with three-letter sets, pairs are eventually handed out, those that can combine their two cards to an actual word raise their hand, performer divines the words
Inspired byAlso published here
  • The James File, 2000
 Dec. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 12)
38
Gene Taylor The Antinomy Perspective
  • The Problems with issue 14
  • Blackpool. A first visit.
  • The "Write Stuff" for Magic
  • So, you always wanted your own custom deck of Bicycle Playing Cards...
  • Other U.S. Playing Card Company offerings
  • Max Maven - Cultural Ambassador of Magic
  • A Special Thank You
  • Looks like real magic
  • Alex Stone - Capable of "Fooling Houdini"?
 		Mar. 2011
Antinomy (Vol. 4 No. 3)
2
Max Maven Centrifugal ESP 25 ESP cards, dealt hand is divined
Related toAlso published here 2012
Return to Saint Vincent
1
Max Maven Fourthright four odd backed prediction cards, one is selected by spectator, then pack is cut in four piles and one top card matches the selected prediction card
Inspired byAlso published here 2012
Return to Saint Vincent
2
Max Maven Just Chintz just chance with paper bags, five bags contain rubbish and one gold, selected by throwing a die
Also published here 2012
Return to Saint Vincent
3
Max Maven Strung-Out card is selected and signed from a deck with hole drilled through it, deck threaded with a cord and selection removed under silk, duplicate
 		2012
Return to Saint Vincent
5
Philip T. Goldstein Spelling the Future think Stop, then card is spelled and leads to a card which performer has predicted
 		2012
The F.F.F.F. Book
111
Max Maven Double Feature
  • Lost Horizons
two choices predicted on billets, billet index on back of large movie posters
Inspired by
  • Don Tanner's "Six Card Mental Test" (marketed 1958)
Also published here
  • Sensational Mentalism - Part Four, 1977
 Feb. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 2)
21
Max Maven Quaranta
  • Lost Horizions
four cards with words, numbers and drawings are chosen and the content divined
Related toAlso published here
  • Linking Ring, April 1996
 Apr. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 4)
24
Max Maven Yumi on Yumi Nakajima
 		Apr. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 4)
68
Stephen Minch Max Maven
May 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 5)
56
Max Maven Pangmaster
  • Lost Horizons
letter/word tiles used for a coincidence
Also published here June 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 6)
20
Max Maven, Fred Fletcher Lexicontact
  • Lost Horizons
word is divined, with alphabet cards and a range of thirty-two words
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Genii, Oct. 1983
 Aug. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 8)
20
Max Maven Halloween
  • Lost Horizons
intro, see following entries
Also published here
  • Genii, Sep. 1995
 Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
28
Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen The Quick or the Dead slip with dead person and the name itself are divined, with additional thoughts by Max Maven
Inspired by
  • "The Quick or the Dead" (L.W. Mental and Spirit Mysteries, 1929)
 Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
28
Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen Materialization of a Rose rose appears on lap of spectator in dark room, with additional thoughts by Max Maven for alternative effect
Inspired by
  • "Materialization of a Rose" (Genii, May 1955)
 Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
30
Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen The Three Slate Test question written on one of three questions is divined, with additional thoughts by Max Maven
Inspired by
  • "The Three Slate Test" (Sphinx, Aug. 1929)
 Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
30
Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen The Medium Speaks with additional thoughts by Max Maven
Inspired by
  • "The Medium Speaks" (L.W. Mental and Spirit Mysteries, 1929)
 Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
31
Max Maven, T. Page Wright, William Larsen Written Revelation blank piece of paper stabbed in deck, selection appears written on it, with additional thoughts by Max Maven
Inspired by
  • "Written Revelation" (The L.W. Card Mysteries, 1928)
 Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
32
Max Maven 75 Years of Genii
  • The 1930s: Rubbing the Lamp
  • The 1940s: The Youngster Grows Up
  • The 1950s: Transitions
  • The 1960s: New Beginnings
  • The 1970s: Riding the Wave
  • The 1980s: Reevaluations
  • The 1990s: Passages
 		Nov./Dec. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 11 & 12)
31
Philip T. Goldstein Quarterly Report cardboard circle in four pieces is used to divine a card as "flat crystal ball", card appears printed on it
Also published here
  • Genii, May 1979
 Nov./Dec. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 11 & 12)
152
Bruce Bernstein Influences and Highlights - From Don Alan to Uri Geller on Don Alan, Magic Inc., Ed Marlo, Kreskin, Peter Hurkos, Lee Wayne, Jay & Fran Marshall, Terry Nosek, Tim Felix, Paul Curry, Max Maven, Tony Andruzzi, Craige Snader, George Johnstone, Ross Johnson, David Hoy, Herb Dewey, Uri Geller
 		2012
Unreal
229
Max Maven Checking A Count
  • Lost Horizons
 		Jan. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)
28
Max Maven Jonumber Cycloidal Forces
Also published here
  • Precursor No. 30, 1991
 Jan. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)
28
Max Maven Psychloid ESP card chosen, four more chosen, all five make up a complete set, Cycloidal Forces
Also published here
  • Precursor No. 30, 1991
 Jan. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)
29
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Destiny Has A Name and Viva Las Vegas by Eugene Burger, Max Maven Jan. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)
100
Max Maven Psi-Comix
  • Lost Horizons
fifteen to twenty comic strips from newspapers are mixed, one chosen, it is predicted
Also published here
  • Linking Ring Parade, Dec. 1977
 Mar. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 3)
35
Max Maven Letter Carrier
  • Lost Horizons
spectator thinks of a word and takes letters out of an alphabet deck, word later divined
Inspired byAlso published here
  • Abracadabra, Oct. 1979
 May 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 5)
21
Max Maven, Philip T. Goldstein Purple Prose
  • Lost Horizons
numbers from number cards divined, using "self-correcting set-up"
Also published here July 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 7)
17
Max Maven Max Maven
2013
The Magic Apple Live!
64
Max Maven Courtomancy three picture cards chosen and found with amusing spelling presentation
Inspired by
  • "The Mind of Mephistopheles" (Howard Albright, Advanced Card Magic, 1948)
 2013
The Magic Apple Live!
64
Tomas Blomberg Cashing Bank Night effect, using the condition of heads or tails of five coins to select the envelopes
Inspired by 2014
Blomberg Laboratories
18
Colin McLeod Noted with four bills removed from a wallet, odd bill is found as well as the different scenarios the spectators are thinking of
Inspired by
  • Stephen Tucker's "Visa Cabaret"
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
 2014
Divine
108
Max Maven Force2
  • Lost Horizons
matrix force with card grid, forcing 34
Also published here
  • Ibidem 3, Aziz & Beyond, 2003
 Jan. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 1)
17
Tom Stone The True Name of Trigrammaton
  • Lodestones
three people distribute three paper balls among them and switch according to instructions, when unfolded, each spectator has his name written on the paper
Inspired by
  • The "One Two Three" Trick (Martin Gardner, Ibidem, July 1956)
  • "Tribulation" (Max Maven, Dr. Faustus Journal, Apr. 1999)
 Jan. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 1)
34
Max Maven ESPecious
  • Lost Horizons
three letter cards chosen in 3x3 grid layout, they spell ESP
Inspired by
  • "ESPecially Mental" (Norman Vincent Pangloss aka Lin Searles, marketed 1959)
Also published here
  • New Pentagram, Jan. 1984
 Apr. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 4)
17
Max Maven The Still Secret World Of Shigeru Sugawara with his Tenyo inventions
 		May 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 5)
82
Max Maven Box Hunch
  • Lost Horizons
spectator's astrological sign appears on blank card inside a box
Also published here
  • Magigram, Aug. 1982
 June 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 6)
15
Max Maven Flex & Cheap Flex
  • Lost Horizons
intro
 		Aug. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 8)
16
Max Maven Flex alphabet cards are mixed and distributed, one person only can form a word which is predicted
Also published here Aug. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 8)
16
Max Maven Cheap Flex four-spectator adaption of Flex
Also published here Aug. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 8)
17
Max Maven A Gardnerian Centennial Martin Gardner's hundredth birthday
 		Oct. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 10)
31
Max Maven - Amor, entrega, pasión y trabajo
2014
El Manuscrito (Vol. 7 No. 27)
910
Max Maven La Baraja Mentirosa Despite the deck lying, the magician uses it to determine the color and value of the selection, and to locate the selection.
Inspired by
  • "My Own Particular Way" (Ryan Matney, Card Jones, 2004)
  • "Spell of Mystery" (Stewart James, marketed, 1929)
Also published here 		2014
El Manuscrito (Vol. 7 No. 27)
915
Max Maven La Tercera Categoria "The Third Category"
Related toAlso published here 2014
El Manuscrito (Vol. 7 No. 27)
916
Max Maven Rainbow Matrix number force with a magic square
Related to 2015
The Black Book of Mentalism
4
Max Maven Contimental any European country thought of and divined
Related to 2015
The Black Book of Mentalism
6
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