New Century Pairs Re-Paired

• Introduction

• Chapter 1: A Bit of History

• Chapter 2: Judah’s Mutus Nomen (S.J. Mutus Dedit Trick)

• Chapter 3: Thoughts on the Classical Effect

• Chapter 4: Third Person Singular: Involves 30 cards and 3 selections. After the Judah shuffle, the top ten cards are set aside, and the remaining cards are displayed. The performer reveals the third card without viewing any faces.

• Chapter 5: There Are No Words: A straightforward effect utilizing a modified shuffle and basic arithmetic, without any code words.

• Chapter 6: Poker Four-ay: Features 20 cards with selections from four participants. All four reveal their rows simultaneously, allowing for precise divination of their choices, made possible by the numerical system.

• Chapter 7: Twenty-Four: A classic or contemporary effect using 24 cards. It employs a simple layout, mnemonic techniques, and Aronson’s No-No’s Fishing for four of the pairs, all without code words.

• Bonus: Nomen Alone

• Appendix: The Charlier Shuffle

• Envoi

The Pairs Re-Paired, also known as The Latin Card Trick or Mutus Nomen, is a timeless classic that many are familiar with but few perform. For nearly two centuries, the challenge of arranging the cards without appearing overly deliberate went unaddressed. Stewart Judah was the first to confront this issue, presenting a significantly improved method in The New Phoenix during the early 1950s. Building on this foundation, Nick Conticello has modernized the effect for today’s audience, refining the selection process, removing code words, and introducing a powerful climax. By incorporating Simon Aronson’s innovative No-No’s Fishing technique, he has expanded the possibilities of this effect beyond previous limits.

Both magicians and mentalists will appreciate this fresh approach, as no sleight-of-hand is necessary for any of the effects in this ebook.