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Fred DeMuth A Divination with Matches number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by Herbert R. Hood
VariationsAlso published here Aug. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 11)
55
Burning a Borrowed Handkerchief center of handkerchief is bruned and restored, thumb tip
Also published here 1941/27 122
Shaman Cagliostro's Spectacles spectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections
Inspired by
  • an idea of DeLands, credit reference on page 191
Related toVariations
Oct. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 45)
185
Roger Barkann Multiple Slate Writing several slates, on every slate appears a message
Related toAlso published here 1945 219
Paul Curry A Period of Darkness selection in the deck and a signed slate turnover in the dark, while spectator secures them on the table
VariationsAlso published here June 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 86)
348
Robert Craig The Ball Point Pen Swami ink
Related to 1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
29
Edward Marlo It's a Dilly missing card in borrowed deck is named, card is palmed out of borrowed deck
Variations 1953 75
Peter Warlock Ring and Rope Release
Also published here 1954/27 169
Lubor Fiedler Papier im Banne der Geometrie paper with colored stripe is cut in pieces, one blank stripe is added and shuffled among others, spectators choses blank piece
Related to 1963
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 24 No. 5)
78
Paul Maurer Internationales Festival der Magie und GV des MRS vom 7.-9. April 1967 Lugano on the convention of the Swiss magic circle in Lugano, Alwelli, Graf X, Fred Kaps, Henk Vermeyden, Sitta, Maymo, Jean Garance, Franz Braun, Joro, Emil Thoma, Marius, Curtini, Les Anderals, Bert Alas, Olaf Spell, Macco, Kirwin, Maxim, Jean Sandoz, Wilker, Weyeneth, Peretti
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 3)
45
Paul Maurer Wo bleibt die Daumenspitze? ditching thumb tip in breast pocket while showing silk on both sides
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 4)
56
Paul Maurer 10. Weltkongress der Magier (FISM) 5.-9. Juli 1967 Baden-Baden Germany on the FISM convention in Baden-Baden, Curtini, Durox, Bucheli jr., Alwelli, Rolf Andra, Phoa Yan Tiong, Tel Smit, Vermeyden, Di Sato, Rolf Mayr, Louis Marino, Ken Brooke, Taytelbaum, Franz Braun, Punx, Alwelli, Tony Binarelli, Piet Forton, Les Andreals, Fred Kaps, Alice, Sitta, Jorgen Samson, van Dommelen, Joro, Geoffrey Buckingham
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 5)
65
Paul Maurer Billardball Vermehrung und Wanderung with shells
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 6)
83
Paul Maurer, Gerd Behrend Kleines Seilknoten Intermezzo knot around matchbox vanishes
Inspired by
  • Gerd Behrend in "Magisches Magazin" Nr. 4, January 1959.
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 6)
92
Paul Maurer Der Streichholzschachteltrick spectator looks at flame of a match and divines chosen card
1967
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 28 No. 6)
93
Roger Barkann, Paul Maurer Multiple Slate Writing several slates, on every slate appears a message, slightly modified by Paul Maurer
Also published here 1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 1)
6
Paul Maurer Vom Super-Käpsler Kaps für Käpsler abgelauscht
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 2)
31
Paul Maurer, Paul Curry Der Mitternachtstrick selection in the deck and a signed slate turnover in the dark, while spectator secures them on the table
Inspired by 1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 2)
34
Paul Maurer Eine kleine 3-Becher Routine three magnetic cups, using heads of plastic baby dolls
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 3)
49
Paul Maurer In Hamburg sind die Nächte lang on Hellmut Gunst
1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 5)
82
Peter Warlock, Paul Maurer Ring-Seil Durchdringungseffekt slightly modified by Paul Maurer
Also published here 1968
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 29 No. 6)
110
Paul Maurer Lieben Sie Bach? paper with music notes is cut in six pieces, die is used to select piece and it's the empty one
Related to 1969
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 30 No. 2)
30
Paul Maurer Vier As Trick mit Riesen Karten McDonald Ace assembly using jumbo cards
1969
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 30 No. 4)
71
Paul Maurer Der Astronautenkompass
1969
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 30 No. 5)
97
Paul Maurer, Theodore Annemann Der Poker-Spiel-Trick cards dealt in matrix, spectators have to place a coin in row where their selection is, all cards are divined, stage and close-up version
1969
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 30 No. 6)
107
Paul Maurer 30 Jahre MRS on the swiss magic convention in Lucerne, Jean Garance, Edy Künzler, Haug, Ernst Lechner, Siegel, Zeisler, Erhard Liebenow, Camps, Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Primes, Elberto, Roberto, Hermanion, Widmer, K. Schürch, Juliani, Curtini, Mr. Ben, Marino & Rino, Rolf Andra, William Weyeneth, Nussbaumer, Wetzel, Schnetzer, Lüthi, Leist-Bernini, Widmer, Magic Club Luzern
1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 1)
2
Paul Maurer Ein Eröffnungseffekt production of cigarette and lit match, vanish of cigarette
1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 2)
31
Paul Maurer Die Verwandlung von vier roten Karten in vier schwarze Karten four red cards change into four black cards
1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 4)
68
Paul Maurer All Alike Display four cards are shown one by one, last card is switched using a in-the-hands Mexican Turnover
1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 4)
70
Paul Maurer Das Fenster der Erkenntnis chosen card appears on piece of glass when aspirated on it
1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 1)
10
Paul Maurer, Claude Pahud 20ème Anniversaire du Club de Neuchâtel - Réunion d'Automne du CMS / Herbstreffes des MRS on the 20 year jubilee of the magic circle of Neuchâtel, Dr. Vuille, Les Clauginos, Rilax, Berlany's, Ben, Les Andreals, Jean de Merry, Pierre Hall, Ivo Durox, Roger Alain, Les Rodgers, Marconick, Jean Garance, Edy Künzler, Hervey, Jemes, Roger-Alain
1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 1)
12
Paul Maurer The Match-Maker six cards with women are shuffled and placed on stand, five blank cards and a King of Hearts are shuffled and placed on the other cards, King of Hearts ends up on chosen card
Inspired by
  • Jochen Zmeck's "Brautschau" in "Magie" January, 1967.
1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 2)
24
Paul Maurer, Claude Pahud MRS - Jahrestagung 27./28. März 1971 Baden on the Swiss national convention in Baden, Brumoli, Juliani, Willy Peter, Irène Ruschak, Jean Garance, Edy Künzler, Willi Weber, Bernhard Studer, Bert Alas, Macco, Weyeneth, Ibor, Philius & Jane, Telsino, Durowa, Marino, Olaf Spell, Graf X, Retonio, Yrus, Joro, Rolf Andra, Pavel, Gasbor, Old Bercht, Carliff, detailed description of lecture by Jean Marc
1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 3)
49
Paul Maurer Luftballon durchstechen balloon in paper tube, with needles
Inspired by
  • Bill Daukes "Balloon Penetration" in "Magic Circle Magic" p. 65.
1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 4)
66
Paul Maurer Gästeabend in St. Gallen C.O.M. am 26.6.1971 on magic circle meeting of Winterthur and Konstanz, Willy von Sury, Rico Leitner, Alfonso, Martinos, Ludwig Klaus, Buccelli, Leitgeb, Karlheinz Krummel, Fritzano, Tino, Retonio
1971
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 32 No. 5)
97
Paul Maurer Herbsttagung Liestal on the convention of the Swiss Magic Circle in Liestal, Primera, Jean Garance, Edi Künzler, Albert Goshman, Irène Ruschak, Roland Irion, Cajano, Böttcher, Walt Nelson, Durowa, Roberto, Fantini, Rolf Andra, Macao, Tino, Old Bercht, Bablu Mallick, Pit Marlon, Yvonne Schlumpf, Röbi Tièche
1972
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 33 No. 1)
12
Stewart James, Paul Maurer Karten Würfel Becher eight dice are used, four numbers of dice are secretly added by spectator to chose a card and then covered with cup, performer deals cards on each die which matches number and last card turns out to be selection, with variations by Paul Maurer
Inspired by
  • "Eight Dice and a Card" in Stewart James' "Case for Cards" 1958, P. 8.
1972
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 33 No. 2)
29
Paul Maurer, Edward Marlo Ihr Auftritt Herr Magier borrowed deck, performer says that a card is missing and names it after quickly fanning through it
Inspired by 1972
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 33 No. 5)
92
Paul Maurer Der Malatja Ring using the Malatya ring for ring and string effects, ring consists of four linking parts
1972
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 33 No. 5)
93
Paul Maurer Chicagoer Ball Routine using rubber balls, how to build a matching shell
1972
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 33 No. 6)
105
Paul Maurer Photo Memory spectator names a number and performer names card at position of shuffled and memorized deck
1972
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 33 No. 6)
107
Paul Maurer Streichholzschachteln und farbige Kugeln three matchboxes and three different colored balls, performer divines which color is in which box
1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 1)
1
Paul Maurer Jahrestagung und GV des MRS on the Swiss national convention in Thonex/Geneva, Jean Garance, Ali Bongo, Andrea Tonella, Erwin Dörig, Martin Rutz, Klingsor, Edy Künzler, Pavel, Sitta, Paviolo, Jean de Merry, Marino, Marconick, Robert Danau, Mac Deller, Tim Balou, Jan Nostram, Alex Sauty, Werner Nussbaumer, Rolf Andra
1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 3)
47
Paul Maurer Die zersägte Jungfrau silk in folded playing card is cut and restored
1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 4)
74
Paul Maurer Der Hexenmeister und sein entliehenes Taschentuch center of handkerchief is bruned and restored, thumb tip
Also published here 1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 5)
87
Paul Maurer, Hans "Severus" Ernst Mitglieder berichten über Beckerellis Tagung in St. Gallen on the Beckerelli convention, Rico Leitner, Roland Irion, Rüdiger Deutsch, Bucelli, 2 Tenaris, Orlando, Tierli Walter, Yrus, Hermanion, Retonio, Martinos, Fritzano
1974
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 35 No. 1)
13
Edi "Brumoli" Brum, Paul Maurer Uri Geller on Uri Geller performing at Brumoli's pharmacy, gag by Paul Maurer on duplicating Geller
1974
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 35 No. 4)
63
Paul Maurer Cagliostro's Wunderbrille spectator puts on special glasses when the cards are spread in front of him, he names all of the selections, using card with two and with four indices
Inspired by 1974
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 35 No. 4)
74
Paul Maurer Lesen Ausprobieren Urteilen pendulum experiment with several people
1974
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 35 No. 5)
81
Paul Maurer Zweifache Voraussage two rows of eight cards, prediction of two cards and chosen positions, on business cards
Inspired by
  • Stewart James' "Three Times Lucky"
1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 1)
9
Paul Maurer (reviewer) Grosser Preis des COM on a public show in St. Gallen, Dixon, Tino + Partnerin, Roberto Furegati, Kurt Herfurth, Curtini, Frascati, jun, Oro, Mr. Black, Rico Leitner and thorough review of lecture by Dondo BurghardoRelated to 1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 2)
21
Grosser Preis des COM rope escape
Related to 1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 3)
59
Paul Maurer Paul Maurer on Paul Maurer, with pictures
1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 6)
103
Paul Maurer, Verne Chesbro Oel + Wasser inspired by Chesbro routine, 4x4
1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 6)
105
Paul Maurer, Fred DeMuth Ein "teurer" Mikrotrick number of remaining matches divined, see page 99 for improvement by Herbert R. Hood
Inspired by 1975
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 36 No. 6)
115
Paul Maurer Rolf Andra zum 70. Geburtstag on Rolf Andra's 70th birthday
1977
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 38 No. 3)
65
Peter Wilker, Paul Maurer Der Andelfinder Handel oder Der Teufel im Weinland on Philius, Alessandro de Luca, Paul Maurer, Father B. Wachter , parapsychology & religion, Willy Peter, Ernst Meier
1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 2)
41
Paul Maurer Mentalmagie Eröffnungseffekt baby gag, person and amount of money in spectator's pocket is predicted on business card, nail writer with a pen / ink
1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 4)
139
Theodore Annemann 3. Problem. "Eine Farbforce" force of color, 4x4 square used
VariationsAlso published here
  • "202 Methods of Forcing"
1981
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 42 No. 6)
172
Paul Maurer Magische Probleme: Zum Artikel 3. "Eine Farbforce" forcing a color using a 4x4 grid
Inspired by 1982
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 43 No. 1)
10
Paul Maurer, Tonny Van Dommelen Paul Maurer's Magische Intermezzi: Changement...à la carte stand-up change, double lift handling and steal
1983
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 44 No. 2)
56
Paul Maurer Paul Maurer's Magische Intermezzi: Der Seilknoten, der keiner ist... vanishing knot, rubber cement
1983
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 44 No. 3)
74
Paul Maurer Paul Maurer's Magische Intermezzi: Der brennende Daumen igniting thumb, thumb wrapped in handkerchief
1983
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 44 No. 4)
110
Paul Maurer Paul Maurer's Magische Intermezzi: Gummimilch on using rubber cement, cut and restored rope, balancing cigarettes
1983
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 44 No. 5)
143
Paul Maurer Paul Maurer's Magische Intermezzi: Der "Tuchgeist" ghost under handkerchief
1983
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 44 No. 6)
182
Wolfgang Rohde, Peter Wilker, Paul Maurer Romeo und Julia Four Kings and four Queens, spelling to find King or Queen, last two cards are from same suit
1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 5)
8
Paul Maurer Das Wettrennen im Weltraum napkin rockets are labelled and set on fire, prediction of which rocket was higher in the air, Himber Wallet
1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 9)
7
Paul Maurer, Ulf "Borodin" Bolling, Ted Lesley The "Ball-Point"-Swami how to construct boon and nail-writer with ball-point
Related to 1997 14