the harmony of numbers\n"an original card divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a ten spot on top\ndr. h. walter grote\nsympathetic numbers\njohann nepomuk hofzinser
1939
the magic annual for 1938 and 1939 Dr. H. Walter Grote
The Harmony of Numbers
"An Original Card Divertissement"
several piles made by cutting and saying stop, each pile has ten cards and a Ten spot on top
a year in your life\nfour digits of named year cut to\njean hugard\nfrederick braue\na poker player's picnic\n unknown
1942
miracle shuffles and tricks Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
jumping jacks\nperformer cuts pack into four piles, jacks on top, then matrix routine with table mat with post card covers\nalton sharpe
1969
expert card mysteries Alton Sharpe
Jumping Jacks
performer cuts pack into four piles, jacks on top, then matrix routine with table mat with post card covers
to catch an ace #2\n\nderek dingle\nedward marlo\n"as an opener" (ed marlo, new tops, vol. 5 no. 9, 1965)
1971
reputation-makers Derek Dingle, Edward Marlo
To Catch an Ace #2
Inspired by
"As an Opener" (Ed Marlo, New Tops, Vol. 5 No. 9, 1965)
to catch an ace #5\n\nharry lorayne\ntcaa #5, the second\nharry lorayne\ncatch a royal\nharry lorayne\ndirect collect\nharry lorayne\nto catch a royal\nharry lorayne\ntcaa #5 handling\nharry lorayne\ndirect collect\nharry lorayne
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne
half-force open prediction\nthree prediction cards, spectator cuts deck into three packets, top cards match\nharry lorayne
1973
rim shots Harry Lorayne
Half-Force Open Prediction
three prediction cards, spectator cuts deck into three packets, top cards match
overskill ii\nspectator cuts to aces, then magician cuts to aces in different flashy ways\njerry k. hartman\n"a problem posed, 38th method" (ed marlo, the new tops, march 1965, p. 24)
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Overskill II
Spectator cuts to Aces, then magician cuts to Aces in different flashy ways
Inspired by
"A Problem Posed, 38th Method" (Ed Marlo, The New Tops, March 1965, p. 24)
spectator cuts to locate aces\nspectator cuts four piles, numbers of top cards are counted and every ace is found\nedward marlo\ni cut to the aces\nchristoph borer\nedward marlo
1976
pabular Edward Marlo
Spectator Cuts To Locate Aces
spectator cuts four piles, numbers of top cards are counted and every ace is found
silver and aces\nspectator cuts to the aces and a coin are found under each ace\npaul harris\nsilver and aces (revised)\npaul harris\ntim carlson
1976
the magic of paul harris Paul Harris
Silver and Aces
spectator cuts to the aces and a coin are found under each ace
dialing the cards\ntelephone number of spectator dealt out with "the spectator cuts to and counts down to the aces" procedure\ngus southall
1978
fred braue on false deals Gus Southall
Dialing the Cards
telephone number of spectator dealt out with "the spectator cuts to and counts down to the aces" procedure
spectator cuts u count\nvariation of "spectator cuts and counts to the aces", no set up\nedward marlo\nspectator cuts u count - circa 2014\ndavid solomon
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo
Spectator Cuts U Count
variation of "Spectator Cuts And Counts To The Aces", no set up
textbook aces\nspectator cuts to aces, then performer, at bottom of piles is royal flush
- immediate aces
- knockout poker\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Textbook Aces
spectator cuts to Aces, then performer, at bottom of piles is Royal Flush
- Immediate Aces
- Knockout Poker
spectator cuts off more than he can choose\nspectator cuts deck in four packets, after some counting and packet handling aces, queens and kings are turned over\njon racherbaumer\ndavid solomon
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Jon Racherbaumer, David Solomon
Spectator Cuts Off more than he can Choose
spectator cuts deck in four packets, after some counting and packet handling aces, queens and kings are turned over
fantasia\nfour cards are cut to, which are predicted with miniature cards, cards have different colored back than rest of the deck which is blank on the face too\nstephen tucker
1981
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Fantasia
four cards are cut to, which are predicted with miniature cards, cards have different colored back than rest of the deck which is blank on the face too
cut to kill\nkings and aces, further credits see page 55\ndaryl martinez\nthe spectator cuts triple\nallan ackerman\ndaryl martinez
1982
the collected almanac Daryl Martinez
the musical deck\ncards with singers, composers and songs, spectator cuts to a matching combination, they transform to another song that is played from music box\nalex east\nmusical\nalex east
1982
spell-binder Alex East
The musical deck
cards with singers, composers and songs, spectator cuts to a matching combination, they transform to another song that is played from music box
spectator's ace cutting\ntwelve methods, some where the spectator turn over the aces, some quadrupel stop effects, for 11th method see page 284\nedward marlo
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
Spectator's Ace Cutting
twelve methods, some where the spectator turn over the aces, some quadrupel stop effects, for 11th method see page 284
literally spelling the aces\nfour cards instead of aces, the cards are from an abc deck and the four cards spell a-c-e-s\nstephen tucker
1984
pabular Stephen Tucker
Literally Spelling The Aces
four cards instead of aces, the cards are from an ABC deck and the four cards spell A-C-E-S
past participle\ndeck cut in four packets by spectator, spectator choses top card of one pile, top cards of other piles are used to count down, mates to selection found\nharry lorayne
1985
best of friends - volume ii Harry Lorayne
Past Participle
deck cut in four packets by spectator, spectator choses top card of one pile, top cards of other piles are used to count down, mates to selection found
reaping the aces i & ii\ntwo handlings\nlarry jennings\nthe spectator cuts the aces\nbob veeser\nlarry jennings\nspectator cuts to the aces\njohnny thompson\nlarry jennings\nedward marlo\nreaping the aces i finesse\nherb zarrow
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings Larry Jennings
der psychotest\nspectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards\nroberto giobbi\na psychological test\nherb zarrow\nroberto giobbi
1987
cardperfect Roberto Giobbi
Der Psychotest
spectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards
spectator cuts the kings\n\ndavid williamson\nspectator cuts the kings\ndavid williamson\nreturn of the kings\ndavid williamson
1989
the minotaur David Williamson
spectator cuts the kings\n\ndavid williamson\nspectator cuts the kings\ndavid williamson\nreturn of the kings\ndavid williamson
1990 ca.
how magic works David Williamson
elevator aces\nspectator selects four cards which turn out to be the aces, cards are buried but appear on top\njames swain\nbill malone\nthe '65 aces\nlarry jennings
1992
don't blink James Swain, Bill Malone
Elevator Aces
spectator selects four cards which turn out to be the aces, cards are buried but appear on top
the spectator cuts double\naces on bottom, kings on top\nallan ackerman\ndebbie ackerman\nspectator cuts double ii\nbaltazar fuentes
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman, Debbie Ackerman
the spectator cuts triple\naces on bottom, kings and queens on top\nallan ackerman\ndaryl martinez\ncut to kill\ndaryl martinez
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman, Daryl Martinez
the spectator cuts the aces\n\nbob veeser\nlarry jennings\nreaping the aces i & ii\nlarry jennings
1995
card college - volume 1 Bob Veeser, Larry Jennings
silver and aces (revised)\nspectator cuts to the aces and a coin are found under each ace, featuring "tim's industrial strength gaff"\npaul harris\ntim carlson\nsilver and aces\npaul harris
1996
the art of astonishment - book 1 Paul Harris, Tim Carlson
Silver and Aces (revised)
spectator cuts to the aces and a coin are found under each ace, featuring "Tim's Industrial Strength Gaff"
new year's resolution\nspectator cuts deck in four piles and selects four cards from second deck, those values are used to count down to the aces in the four piles\nmichael skinner\nwilliam goodwin
1997
the ancient empty street Michael Skinner, William Goodwin
New Year's Resolution
spectator cuts deck in four piles and selects four cards from second deck, those values are used to count down to the aces in the four piles
jack attack\nspectator cuts to four jacks and finds selection, see "informant" reference for impromptu version\nfrank stefani\nfrom nowhere\npeter duffie\ninformant\nkarl fulves\nnow serving\nkarl fulves
1998
underworld Frank Stefani
Jack Attack
spectator cuts to four Jacks and finds selection, see "Informant" reference for impromptu version
spectator makes good\nwrong card found, spectator cuts deck in three piles, same value than selection is on top and wrong card changes into selection\ndave robertson\ned marlo version for cutting the aces
1998
five times five — scotland Dave Robertson
Spectator Makes Good
wrong card found, spectator cuts deck in three piles, same value than selection is on top and wrong card changes into selection
the charm of the queen of hearts\nlong routine
-spectator cuts to the aces
-the queen of hearts appears
- the queen of hearts whispers the spectators thought
- the queen of hearts turns an ace face down
- the queen of hearts changes into the ace
- the vanished queen of hearts appears between the aces
- the queen of hearts and two aces change places in a flash\nudo wächter\nrunaround\nroy walton\nswindle cut aces\nfather cyprian
2000
concertos for pasteboard Udo Wächter
The Charm of the Queen of Hearts
long routine
-spectator cuts to the aces
-the queen of hearts appears
- the queen of hearts whispers the spectators thought
- the queen of hearts turns an ace face down
- the queen of hearts changes into the ace
- the vanished queen of hearts appears between the aces
- the queen of hearts and two aces change places in a flash
spectator cuts to indicate the aces\ntop cards are used to count down\njustin higham\n"spectator cuts to locate the aces" (ed marlo, new tops, sept. 1976)\na poker player's picnic\n unknown
2001
the simulation of miracles Justin Higham
Spectator Cuts to Indicate the Aces
top cards are used to count down
Inspired by
"Spectator Cuts to Locate the Aces" (Ed Marlo, New Tops, Sept. 1976)
spectator cuts to the aces...plus!\nfour kings placed aside, spectator cuts four packets, kings on top, cards placed aside are now aces\npeter duffie
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Spectator Cuts to the Aces...Plus!
four Kings placed aside, spectator cuts four packets, Kings on top, cards placed aside are now Aces
prime cut\nfour cards form spectator's birthday\n"magic" christian stelzel\nthe challenger\n"magic" christian stelzel
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 "Magic" Christian Stelzel
a psychological test\nspectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards\nherb zarrow\nroberto giobbi\n"matched revolvers" (herb zarrow, linking ring, july 1977)\nder psychotest\nroberto giobbi\nzarrow translating deck\nherb zarrow\njohnny thompson
2003
card college — volume 5 Herb Zarrow, Roberto Giobbi
A Psychological Test
spectator cuts deck into four piles, the top four cards match four prediction cards
Inspired by
"Matched Revolvers" (Herb Zarrow, Linking Ring, July 1977)
the poker player's royal flush\naces are cut to, royal flush appears as well\nsteve belchou\nroberto giobbi\na poker player's picnic\n unknown
2003
card college - volume 5 Steve Belchou, Roberto Giobbi
return of the kings\n\ndavid williamson\nspectator cuts the kings\ndavid williamson\nspectator cuts the kings\ndavid williamson
2003
magifest manifest David Williamson
knocking on heaven's door\n"a trick for bob neale"
story trick, jack, king and ace of hearts lost, spectator cuts deck into three piles, three sixes are on top\njackie mcclements\n"a card trick with a message" (jackie mcclements, the crimp, p. 468)
2004
a lecture Jackie McClements
Knocking on Heaven's Door
"A trick for Bob Neale"
story trick, Jack, King and Ace of Hearts lost, spectator cuts deck into three piles, three Sixes are on top
Inspired by
"A Card Trick with A Message" (Jackie McClements, The Crimp, p. 468)
the insurance card ii\nspectator cuts to four cards, initial selection completes straight flush, two versions\nnick trost
2008
subtle card creations - volume 1 Nick Trost
The Insurance Card II
spectator cuts to four cards, initial selection completes straight flush, two versions
+1\nspectator cuts to four cards, performer cuts to one higher each, with si stebbins variation\nsteven youell
2009
weapons of mass deception Steven Youell
+1
spectator cuts to four cards, performer cuts to one higher each, with Si Stebbins variation
scam\n"spectator cuts aces method"
with repeat explanation of "to catch an ace #6"\nharry lorayne\nto catch an ace #6\nharry lorayne
2011
special effects Harry Lorayne
SCAM
"Spectator Cuts Aces Method"
with repeat explanation of "To Catch an Ace #6"
all for(ce) one\nloryane force application, spectators point to position in deck and divide the deck into four sections that way, aces on faces\nharry lorayne
2011
special effects Harry Lorayne
All For(ce) One
Loryane Force application, spectators point to position in deck and divide the deck into four sections that way, Aces on faces
predetermined cutting\nunknown card pocketed, spectator names card, he cuts deck in four piles to a three-of-a-kind and an indifferent card, named card to complete quartet removed from pocket\nallan ackerman\nimpromptu predetermined cutting\nallan ackerman
2012
the cardjurer Allan Ackerman
Predetermined Cutting
unknown card pocketed, spectator names card, he cuts deck in four piles to a three-of-a-kind and an indifferent card, named card to complete quartet removed from pocket
a modified marlo sequence\nthree cards\nedward marlo\npaul vigil\n"a problem posed" (m.i.n.t. vol. 1, march 1965)
2014
classic fantastic Edward Marlo, Paul Vigil
or...\nthe magician and a helper bury the four kings in the deck. the two of them later cut to the four kings.\njózsef kovács
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 József Kovács
Or...
The magician and a helper bury the four kings in the deck. The two of them later cut to the four kings.
tradeoffs\nfour kings are lost in the pack. the magician and a helper cut the cards to locate them.\nsteve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 Steve Beam
Tradeoffs
Four kings are lost in the pack. The magician and a helper cut the cards to locate them.
semi-automatic ace production\nspectator chooses where to cut the pack to separate it into packets. the top card of each packet is an ace.\ndani daortiz\n"how to have someone think of a card and guess what it is" (horatio galasso, giochi de carte, 1593)\nsecond method\n unknown
2015
semi-automatic card tricks - volume 10 Dani DaOrtiz
Semi-Automatic Ace Production
Spectator chooses where to cut the pack to separate it into packets. The top card of each packet is an ace.
Related to
"How to Have Someone Think of a Card and Guess What it is" (Horatio Galasso, Giochi de Carte, 1593)
1371\nspectator cuts to ace, three, seven, ace for the year in which playing cards are first mentioned\nroberto giobbi
2016
hidden agenda Roberto Giobbi
1371
spectator cuts to Ace, Three, Seven, Ace for the year in which playing cards are first mentioned
the right kind of wrong\nfour values cut to in one deck are used to count down to named four-of-a-kind in second deck\npit hartling
2016
in order to amaze Pit Hartling
The Right Kind of Wrong
four values cut to in one deck are used to count down to named four-of-a-kind in second deck
spectator cuts to the aces\n\njohnny thompson\nlarry jennings\nedward marlo\n"37th method" (ed marlo, the new tops, march 1965)\nreaping the aces i & ii\nlarry jennings
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson, Larry Jennings, Edward Marlo
Spectator Cuts to the Aces
Related to
"37th Method" (Ed Marlo, The New Tops, March 1965)
zarrow translating deck\nspectator answers some questions, performer apparently removes four cards according to answers, spectator cuts to the four mates\nherb zarrow\njohnny thompson\n"matched revolvers" (herb zarrow, linking ring, july 1977)\n"the translating deck" (mum, sept. 1995)\na psychological test\nherb zarrow\nroberto giobbi
2018
the magic of johnny thompson Herb Zarrow, Johnny Thompson
Zarrow Translating Deck
spectator answers some questions, performer apparently removes four cards according to answers, spectator cuts to the four mates
Inspired by
"Matched Revolvers" (Herb Zarrow, Linking Ring, July 1977)
spectator cuts u count - circa 2014\nvariation of "spectator cuts and counts to the aces"\ndavid solomon\nspectator cuts u count\nedward marlo
2018
solomon's secrets David Solomon
Spectator Cuts U Count - Circa 2014
variation of "Spectator Cuts And Counts To The Aces"
your lucky day\nspectator names a card, cutting estimation by spectator, he eventually cuts to his named card, then a four packet monte routine is done and the matching three-of-a-kind show up\nallan ackerman\ntony picasso\n fenik\n"cardboard keyboard" (terry lagerould, pasteboard presentations ii, 2001)
2019
card theater Allan Ackerman, Tony Picasso, Fenik
Your Lucky Day
spectator names a card, cutting estimation by spectator, he eventually cuts to his named card, then a four packet monte routine is done and the matching three-of-a-kind show up
Inspired by
"Cardboard Keyboard" (Terry LaGerould, Pasteboard Presentations II, 2001)