cards judged by weight, and the multiplication of cards\ntwo routines (second one by robert-houdin)\njean-eugène robert-houdin
1889
tricks with cards Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin
Cards Judged by Weight, and the Multiplication of Cards
practical illustrations\n- top cards named after cut
- spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted\n unknown
1890
more magic
Unknown
Practical Illustrations
- top cards named after cut
- spectator cuts off cards and performer knows number of cards and points containted
die kartenwage\nperformer names number of cards in cut-off pile, with patter\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster
Die Kartenwage
performer names number of cards in cut-off pile, with patter
gerade oder ungerade\nperformer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating\n unknown
1896
der moderne kartenkünstler
Unknown
Gerade oder ungerade
performer knows if cut-off pile has odd or even number of cards, red-black alternating
der künstler als wagenmensch\nno. 7, human scale, performer cuts off cards and knows exact weight and number of cards, repeated, wide cards at known positions\n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
Der Künstler als Wagenmensch
No. 7, human scale, performer cuts off cards and knows exact weight and number of cards, repeated, wide cards at known positions
the ready reckoner\nspectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades)\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
The Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck (clubs/diamonds and hearts/spades)
count the cut\nspectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins\ncharles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
"stop"\nriffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off\nlouis nikola\n"stop."\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
"Stop"
Riffle, say stop anytime, magician can tell how many cards are riffled off
cards by weight\ncan tell number of cards in the packet by its weight\nlouis nikola\ncards by weight\nlouis nikola
1927
the nikola card system Louis Nikola
Cards By Weight
Can tell number of cards in the packet by its weight
telling the amount of cards cut by a spectator\nperformer knows amount of cards cut to, then asks for another number and cuts that number himself\njack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles Jack Merlin
Telling the Amount of Cards Cut by a Spectator
performer knows amount of cards cut to, then asks for another number and cuts that number himself
odd or even, which?\nknowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs\ntheodore annemann\nodd or even\ntheodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
Odd or Even, Which?
knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs
odd or even\nknowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs\ntheodore annemann\nodd or even, which?\ntheodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
Odd or Even
knowing whether a packet has an odd or even number of cards, alternating one-way backs
ready reckoner\nspectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Ready Reckoner
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many, divided deck
count the cut\nspectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, si stebbins\ncharles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Count the Cut
spectator cuts off a packet, performer finds out how many by taking cards with the corresponding values from pocket, Si Stebbins
cards and pockets\nnumber of cut off cards is divined, deck in pocket, any named card instantly produced\narthur h. buckley
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Arthur H. Buckley
Cards and Pockets
number of cut off cards is divined, deck in pocket, any named card instantly produced
"stop."\napparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number\nlouis nikola\n"stop"\nlouis nikola
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Louis Nikola
"Stop."
apparently count the cards while riffling, or cutting off a requested number
multeffect cards\nlong-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects\nval evans\nr. & s. master pack\ntan hock chuan\nsven stebbins\njohn a. novak\nriffle shuffle for the paired pack\nellis stanyon\nphotographic memory\ndenis behr
1937
the jinx 1-50 Val Evans
Multeffect Cards
long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects
mysterious divination\nspectators put packets in pocket, performer divines number of cards for each, stacked deck\nal baker
1938
greater magic Al Baker
Mysterious Divination
spectators put packets in pocket, performer divines number of cards for each, stacked deck
card and number\nnumber named, that many cards are cut to and selection is at that position, belly stripper card\nharry blackstone
1938
greater magic Harry Blackstone
Card and Number
number named, that many cards are cut to and selection is at that position, belly stripper card
the triple enigma\nspectator puts cards in pocket and remembers a card in rest of deck, performer divines card and number of pocketed cards, then locates card, short card\noscar weigle
1939
do that again! Oscar Weigle
The Triple Enigma
spectator puts cards in pocket and remembers a card in rest of deck, performer divines card and number of pocketed cards, then locates card, short card
the multiplication of cards while in the someones hands\ncut-off amount divined, then number increased in spectator's hands, translated by hugard\njean-nicholas ponsin
1940
more card manipulations Jean-Nicholas Ponsin
The Multiplication of Cards While in the Someones Hands
cut-off amount divined, then number increased in spectator's hands, translated by Hugard
an impossible count\nspectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck\nal baker
1941
the secret ways of al baker Al Baker
An Impossible Count
spectators cut off packet and put in pocket, performer knows number, memorized deck
the lighting calculator\nnumber named, that many cards cut off, next card selection\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
The Lighting Calculator
number named, that many cards cut off, next card selection
in my estimation ...\nperformer cuts off same amount of cards as spectator\nwarren wiersbe\nweight guess\nnick trost
1946
mental cases with cards Warren Wiersbe
In My Estimation ...
performer cuts off same amount of cards as spectator
red magic\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number\npeter alexis\nred magic variation\nbruce cervon\nearl keyser\nhummer's little stranger\nbob hummer\nred magic\nkarl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
Red Magic
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
red magic variation\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number\nbruce cervon\nearl keyser\nred magic\npeter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon, Earl Keyser
Red Magic Variation
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
mental scales\nspectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection\nned rutledge\njames g. thompson jr.
1967
between two minds Ned Rutledge, James G. Thompson Jr.
Mental Scales
spectator deals amount of cards on the table, stops and remembers next card, performer cuts same amount and locates selection
das abzählen\nperformer cuts off packets of certain numbers of cards, whole deck corner-shorted\nvictor "astor" jamnitzky
1967 (ca.)
the astor-deck Victor "Astor" Jamnitzky
Das Abzählen
performer cuts off packets of certain numbers of cards, whole deck corner-shorted
super location\nfirst packets of seven cards are cut to as estimation demo, then challenge location\nwilliam alstrand\nharry lorayne\n"a card trick for experts" (william alstrand, hugard's magic monthly)
1971
reputation-makers William Alstrand, Harry Lorayne
Super Location
first packets of seven cards are cut to as estimation demo, then challenge location
Inspired by
"A Card Trick for Experts" (William Alstrand, Hugard's Magic Monthly)
the automatic key\nreal shuffle, about half is cut off, magician knows number of cards ("self-correcting set-up")\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part two Karl Fulves
The Automatic Key
real shuffle, about half is cut off, magician knows number of cards ("self-correcting set-up")
wieviel karten?\npile is cut and put in pocket of spectator, performer reveals exact number\n unknown
1978
einfach wunderbar - wunderbar einfach
Unknown
Wieviel Karten?
pile is cut and put in pocket of spectator, performer reveals exact number
the mate trap\nfaro, two effects:
- spectator pockets number of cards, performer finds out how many
- spectator pockets number of cards, two cards in rest sandwich that number of cards\nharry lorayne\npenelope's principle\nalex elmsley
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
The Mate Trap
faro, two effects:
- spectator pockets number of cards, performer finds out how many
- spectator pockets number of cards, two cards in rest sandwich that number of cards
impossible location\nselection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection\nlarry jennings\nmichael skinner
1980
exclusive card secrets Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner
Impossible Location
selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection
hummer's little stranger\nspectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number\nbob hummer\nred magic\npeter alexis\ncolors revealed\nrick johnsson\nharry lorayne\nwalter rollins
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer
Hummer's Little Stranger
spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines number
numero uno\nnumber up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position\nharry lorayne\nnumero uno\nharry lorayne
1980
lecture notes Harry Lorayne
Numero Uno
number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position
bad estimate\nperformer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies\npaul harris\nbad estimate\npaul harris
1983
a close-up kinda guy Paul Harris
Bad Estimate
performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies
counting on it\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection\npaul cummins\nhow did you know?\nrandy wakeman\nfrank's fave\nsimon lovell\nvery dicey\ndavid solomon\nmentally count on it\ngary plants\ncount me in\ngary plants\nmentally count on it\ngary plants
1984
the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Paul Cummins
Counting On It
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
red magic\nno. 18, spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines numbers\nkarl fulves\nred magic\npeter alexis
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Red Magic
No. 18, spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines numbers
the estimation routine\nnumber of cards determined by feel\ndarwin ortiz\nthe cutting demo\ndavid malek
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz
larry's favorite\nperformer cuts off named of number of cards, last card is selection, based on "blackstone's favorite" (probably reference)\nlarry jennings\ncard and number\nharry blackstone
1988
the cardwright Larry Jennings
Larry's Favorite
performer cuts off named of number of cards, last card is selection, based on "Blackstone's Favorite" (probably reference)
how did you know?\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection\nrandy wakeman\ncounting on it\npaul cummins
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
How Did You Know?
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
i'll guess your weight\nperformer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection\nbob king\ni'll guess your weight (revised)\nbob king\nweight your turn\ntroy hooser\nmark tams\nweight guess\nnick trost
1990
more magician foolers Bob King
I'll Guess Your Weight
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
psychic location\ncard chosen, spectator cuts it into deck, with two questions the position is announced and the card cut to, suit rotation stack\nbob king\npsychic option\nkarl fulves\npsychic location (ii)\nbob king
1990
more magician foolers Bob King
Psychic Location
card chosen, spectator cuts it into deck, with two questions the position is announced and the card cut to, suit rotation stack
a number for fast company\nspectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck\nedward marlo\ncard and number\nharry blackstone
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
A Number For Fast Company
spectator cuts selections into deck, performer names its position and cuts off that many cards, crimp, memorized deck
sybil the trick\nnumber to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted\nchris kenner
1992
totally out of control Chris Kenner
Sybil The Trick
number to 20 named, packet of that size produced with flourish cut, selection on the bottom of packet, number also predicted
i'll guess your weight (revised)\nperformer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection\nbob king\ni'll guess your weight\nbob king\nsecond guessing your weight\nbob king\nnumero trois\nblair bowling
1992
the breather Bob King
I'll Guess Your Weight (Revised)
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
weight your turn\nperformer cuts same amount as performer twice and eventually finds selection, faro\ntroy hooser\nmark tams\ni'll guess your weight\nbob king\nnumero trois\nblair bowling
1993
the minotaur Troy Hooser, Mark Tams
Weight Your Turn
performer cuts same amount as performer twice and eventually finds selection, faro
second guessing your weight\nperformer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection\nbob king\ni'll guess your weight (revised)\nbob king\nweight lifter\njack avis
1993
the breather 2 Bob King
Second Guessing Your Weight
performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection
scaling the cards\nthree packets are cut on the table, performer weighs two and announces amount of cards, then he reveals amount of black or red cards in those packets\nsteve beam\nmike roger's "trost and us" in "genii" october, 1971.
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
Scaling the Cards
three packets are cut on the table, performer weighs two and announces amount of cards, then he reveals amount of black or red cards in those packets
Inspired by
Mike Roger's "Trost and Us" in "Genii" October, 1971.
weight limit\nspectator cuts packet and selects a card, card is placed in reminder where it vanishes, then performer divines amount of cut cards and selection is found reversed at that position in the rest of the deck\njoel givens
1995
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 2 Joel Givens
Weight Limit
spectator cuts packet and selects a card, card is placed in reminder where it vanishes, then performer divines amount of cut cards and selection is found reversed at that position in the rest of the deck
counting on it\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection\npaul cummins\ntouchez\nlee asher\nthe plucker\nscott robinson
1996
from a shuffled deck in use... part one Paul Cummins
Counting On It
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
bad estimate\nperformer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies\npaul harris\nbad estimate\npaul harris
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
Bad Estimate
performer "accidently" does bad estimation about where the selection lies
weight guess\nspectator pockets cards, magician divines how many, breather at twenty-six\nnick trost\nin my estimation ...\nwarren wiersbe\ni'll guess your weight\nbob king\nmike roger's version\nmike rogers\ntom hubbard's version\ntom hubbard
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Weight Guess
Spectator pockets cards, magician divines how many, breather at twenty-six
mike roger's version\nvariation of "weight guess" with cards face up\nmike rogers\nweight guess\nnick trost
1997
the card magic of nick trost Mike Rogers
tom hubbard's version\nvariation of "weight guess", also with cards face up, but no initial counting\ntom hubbard\nweight guess\nnick trost\npaul swinford's routine\npaul swinford
1997
the card magic of nick trost Tom Hubbard
Tom Hubbard's Version
Variation of "Weight Guess", also with cards face up, but no initial counting
estimation proof\ncut to number of cards chosen by spectator multiple times, also able to cut to ace\ndoug edwards
1997
doug edwards packs a wallop! Doug Edwards
Estimation Proof
Cut to number of cards chosen by spectator multiple times, also able to cut to Ace
frank's fave\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection at chosen number within this packet\nsimon lovell\ncounting on it\npaul cummins
1997
simon says! Simon Lovell
Frank's Fave
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection at chosen number within this packet
weight lifter\nnumber of cards in packet correctly estimated, breather crimp\njack avis\n"weight guess plus" (bob king)\nsecond guessing your weight\nbob king
1998
vis à vis Jack Avis
Weight Lifter
number of cards in packet correctly estimated, breather crimp
weighing the aces\nperformer cuts to the aces, performer cuts off same amount as spectator cuts off and as spectator names, breather\ndoug conn
1999
tricks of my trade Doug Conn
Weighing the Aces
performer cuts to the Aces, performer cuts off same amount as spectator cuts off and as spectator names, breather
to discover the number of cards taken and to name each\nno. 13, packet cut off and performer divines number of cards and cards themselves\nellis stanyon\nthe pack "cut" into a number of heaps, to name cards in any heap placed in person's pocket\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
To Discover the Number of Cards Taken and to Name Each
No. 13, packet cut off and performer divines number of cards and cards themselves
the pack "cut" into a number of heaps, to name cards in any heap placed in person's pocket\nno. 15, "improvement on no. 13", packet wrapped up or pocketed\nellis stanyon\nto discover the number of cards taken and to name each\nellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Pack "Cut" into a Number of Heaps, to Name Cards in ANy Heap Placed in Person's Pocket
No. 15, "Improvement on No. 13", packet wrapped up or pocketed
touchez\n".....is what you say !!", number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection\nlee asher\ncounting on it\npaul cummins
2000
pulp friction Lee Asher
Touchez
".....is what you say !!", number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
miraculous coincidence\nmagician twice divines correct number of cut off cards\nralph w. hull\nroberto giobbi\n"still simpler" (r. w. hull, sandu writes again, 1934, paul stadelman)
2000
card college — volume 4 Ralph W. Hull, Roberto Giobbi
Miraculous Coincidence
magician twice divines correct number of cut off cards
Inspired by
"Still Simpler" (R. W. Hull, Sandu Writes Again, 1934, Paul Stadelman)
fake estimation\nspectator cuts off packet, top card of bottom section named, presented as estimation\nwarren stephens
2000
card file two Warren Stephens
Fake Estimation
spectator cuts off packet, top card of bottom section named, presented as estimation
heavyweight\nno. 5, performer cuts off same number of cards as spectator\nnick trost\nmike rogers\nweighing the cards\nnick trost
2001
new self-working card tricks Nick Trost, Mike Rogers
Heavyweight
No. 5, performer cuts off same number of cards as spectator
the cutting demo\nnumber up to fifteen named and performer cuts off that many cards, repeated, pinky count\ndavid malek\nthe estimation routine\ndarwin ortiz
2001
rebel without a pause David Malek
The Cutting Demo
number up to fifteen named and performer cuts off that many cards, repeated, pinky count
numero uno\nnumber up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position\nharry lorayne\nnumero uno\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Numero Uno
number up to twenty names, that many cards cut off by performer, selection at that position
countdown\nspectator names number, that many cards are cut out of center with selection as last card\nbob king\nthe slap trick\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland
2002
the breather 3 Bob King
Countdown
spectator names number, that many cards are cut out of center with selection as last card
remains to be seen\nspectator cuts off some cards, remembers bottom card and puts pile in card case, after some calculation instructions the performer knows card and number of cards in case, kraitchik\nsam schwartz\nkarl fulves\neasy as a<sup><sup>b</sup>⁄<sub>c</sub><sup>\nmel bennett
2004
latter day secrets Sam Schwartz, Karl Fulves
Remains To Be Seen
spectator cuts off some cards, remembers bottom card and puts pile in card case, after some calculation instructions the performer knows card and number of cards in case, Kraitchik
boomerang\nspectator names number, performer cuts one cards less and selection is on top of reminder\ndoug canning
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Doug Canning
Boomerang
spectator names number, performer cuts one cards less and selection is on top of reminder
eye contact\nspectator names selection, performer divines position and cuts to the card, killer count\nsteve beam
2004
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam
Eye Contact
spectator names selection, performer divines position and cuts to the card, Killer Count
very dicey\nselection in deck, two pairs of dice thrown, both numbers counted to, the cards there match the total, both numbers added, packet of that size produced with selection as last card\ndavid solomon\nversion on "solomon's mind" dvd\ncounting on it\npaul cummins
2007
the wisdom of solomon David Solomon
Very Dicey
selection in deck, two pairs of dice thrown, both numbers counted to, the cards there match the total, both numbers added, packet of that size produced with selection as last card
the plucker\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection\nscott robinson\ncounting on it\npaul cummins
2010
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 8 Scott Robinson
The Plucker
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
mentally count on it\nnumber thought of and selection at this position remembered, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection\ngary plants\ncounting on it\npaul cummins\ncount me in\ngary plants\nmentally count on it\ngary plants
2011
lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants
Mentally Count On It
number thought of and selection at this position remembered, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection
count me in\nnumber named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from precursor (oct. 1989)\ngary plants\n"palmist prophesy" (roy walton, complete walton vol. 2)\ncounting on it\npaul cummins\nmentally count on it\ngary plants
2011
lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants
Count Me In
number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from Precursor (Oct. 1989)
best of the best\nposition of thought-of-card named, center dealing any named card, memorized deck\ndarwin ortiz
2012
lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz
Best of the Best
position of thought-of-card named, center dealing any named card, memorized deck
one shot, one kill\nperformer cuts off certain number of cards and directly at selection, three phases\ndarwin ortiz\nsnappy number\nal baker
2012
lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz
One Shot, One Kill
performer cuts off certain number of cards and directly at selection, three phases
dead aim\nperformer cuts off named number of cards, four aces produced, misspelled taylor\nross tayler\nbrad hodgins
2017
operandi Ross Tayler, Brad Hodgins
Dead Aim
performer cuts off named number of cards, four Aces produced, misspelled Taylor
mentally count on it\nspectator thinks of a number, counts down and looks at card. magician cuts out exact number of cards as the thought of number, then produces selection\ngary plants\ncounting on it\npaul cummins\nmentally count on it\ngary plants
2017
elixir Gary Plants
Mentally Count On it
Spectator thinks of a number, counts down and looks at card. Magician cuts out exact number of cards as the thought of number, then produces selection
card college\n- first phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator
- second phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator and hidden in pocket, after cards have been shuffled
- third phase: magician can name every card in a packet previously placed inside the card box, unseen\nmatt baker\n"blind estimation" (luis otero, cartificios, dvd)
2019
the buena vista shuffle club Matt Baker
Card College
- First phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator
- Second phase: magician can accurately estimate the number of cards in a packet cut off by spectator and hidden in pocket, after cards have been shuffled
- Third phase: magician can name every card in a packet previously placed inside the card box, unseen