CONTENTS

Return to Ipcress

A unique handling variation for Jerry Sadowitz’s Ipcress.

Fragmented Thoughts

Present a sealed envelope containing your prediction. Display four pieces of playing cards: a full-size card, a three-quarter card, a half card, and a quarter card. Mix them on the table, and let a spectator choose one. If they select the three-quarter card, open the envelope to reveal the missing quarter. Everything is examinable.

Charcol B

Show the top card of the deck, insert it into the middle while leaving it jogged. Control the card back to the top effortlessly!

Delivery Date

A fresh diary prediction with an unexpected and humorous twist at the conclusion.

Folder

An easy technique for folding a card during an Overhand Shuffle.

Jaks’ Blaks

Experience mind-reading and spirit-writing with four black cards.

Lie Witness 2

A new handling for Lie Witness, first featured in MAGIC magazine and later in my ebook, Obscurities.

Witness in Your Pocket

Two spectators select cards, which they can sign if desired. Remove two black Jacks, place the first selection (A) reversed between them, and cut the sandwich into the deck. The second selection (B) goes to the bottom. Show that the card is still there, then reveal the bottom card has vanished. Spread the deck to thumb the Jack sandwich onto spectator B’s hand. They turn over the card between the Jacks to find card B instead of card A. Finally, retrieve card A from your pocket.

Book Test 1

A two-person book test inspired by the late T.A. Waters.

Book Test 2

More adventures in book testing.

Dinner for Two

A fresh approach to Roy Walton’s Cannibal Cards.

Three – Way Out

A straightforward three-way prediction that showcases your prediction as three different playing cards. A simple effect utilizing this prediction is included.

Three – Way Trick

A simple trick employing the “Three-Way Out” prediction.

Pivotal Aces

A quick and visual production of four Aces.

Zodiak

A previously marketed prediction of a randomly chosen astrological sign. Give a spectator a prediction for safekeeping along with a folded card. As you deal from a deck, anyone can stop you at any time. If they stop at the Seven of Clubs, the spectator opens the folded card, revealing that all 52 cards are assigned a zodiac sign—against the 7C might be ARIES. The spectator reveals your prediction stating ARIES! As a final touch, they spell ARIES to find their card!

“A” but no “E”

Learn how to turn a minor issue into a major spectacle.

Flat-Pack

A spectator’s signed card appears as the inner surface of a rolled-up cardboard magic wand!

Flat-Pack by Cameron Francis

A simplified version of the same effect without complex sleight of hand.

I Know Three Things for Sure by Harvey Rosenthal

A captivating card effect where the performer makes three statements, all true, with the third one delivering a surprising twist.

Peter’s Steinway by Harvey Rosenthal

A new handling for “Duffie on Keyboards” that requires no piano skills!