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The
TRICK
BRAIN
LISTS of BASIC METHODS
  1. APPEARANCE OR PRODUCTION
  2. DISAPPEARANCE OR VANISH
  3. TRANSPOSITION
  4. TRANSFORMATION
  5. PENETRATION
  6. RESTORATION
  7. ANIMATION
  8. LEVITATION OR ANTI-GRAVITY
  9. MAGNETIC ATTRACTION
  10. SYMPATHETIC REACTION
  11. INVULNERABILITY
  12. PHYSICAL ANOMALY
  13. SPECTATOR FAILURE
  14. CONTROL
  15. IDENTIFICATION
  16. THOUGHT READING
  17. THOUGHT TRANSMISSION
  18. PREDICTION
  19. EXTRA-SENSORY PERCEPTION
  20. FEATS OP SKILL OR SPECIAL TRAINING

BASIC EFFECT No. 1 - APPEARANCE OR PRODUCTION

    Basic Methods
  1. Subject taken from secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  2. Subject taken from secret hiding place after appearance simulated by a form.
  3. Subject taken from a secret hiding place after appearance simulated by an attachable portion.
  4. Subject brought from secret hiding place into view, swiftly, by means of pulled thread.
  5. Subject brought from secret hiding place into view, swiftly, by means of elastic pull.
  6. Subject brought from secret hiding place into view, swiftly, by means of spring reel.
  7. Subject brought into view from secret hiding place by means of a guided movement, through gravity or centrifugal force.
  8. Subject brought into view by means of revolving panel.
  9. Subject taken from fixed secret compartment built into place of production.
  10. Subject taken from rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable container built into place of production.
  11. Subject taken from secret compartment created in place of production by means of reflection-mirror, or transparent glass with light control.
  12. Subject taken from shell object.
  13. Subject taken from one of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  14. Subject brought to place of production behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  15. Subject taken from secret compartment near and accessible to place of production.
  16. Subject revealed by removing covering that blends with background-a full covering, a swinging flap-or by reversing subject that has background material on back.
  17. Subject brought to place of production through secret passageway or by means of secret ingress.
  18. Subject produced by chemical means.
  19. Subject produced by optical projection.
  20. Subject a hollow shell that conforms to the hollow interior of an accessory or cover.
  21. Subject produced by secret exchange of containers.
  22. Production pretended, after which performer pretends to place it in container within which subject is hidden.
  23. Subject, disguised as something else, is revealed by removal of disguise.
  24. Expansible subject taken from secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  25. Expansible subject taken from secret hiding place after appearance simulated by a form.
  26. Expansible subject taken from secret hiding place after appearance simulated by an attachable portion.
  27. Expansible subject brought into view swiftly from a secret hiding place by means of invisible pulled thread.
  28. Expansible subject brought into view swiftly from secret hiding place by means of elastic pull.
  29. Expansible subject brought into view swiftly from a secret hiding place by means of a spring reel.
  30. Subject brought into view swiftly from a secret hiding place by means of a spring lever.
  31. Expansible subject brought into view swiftly from a secret hiding place by means of a spring lever.
  32. Expansible subject brought into view swiftly from a secret hiding place by means of a guided movement, through gravity or centrifugal force.
  33. Expansible subject brought into view swiftly by means of a revolving panel.
  34. Expansible subject taken from fixed secret compartment built into place of production.
  35. Expansible subject taken from a rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable container built into place of production.
  36. Expansible subject taken from secret compartment created in place of production by means of reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  37. Expansible subject taken from shell object.
  38. Expansible subject taken from one of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  39. Expansible subject brought to place of production behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  40. Expansible subject taken from a secret compartment near or accessible to place of production.
  41. Expansible subject revealed by removing covering which blends with background-a full covering, a swinging flap or by reversing subject which has background material on back.
  42. Expansible subject brought to place of production through secret passageway or by means of secret ingress.
  43. Expansible object or objects, combined with other expansible object or objects, to appear as one, afterwards allowed to expand individually.
  44. Expansible object a hollow shell which conforms to hollow interior of an accessory or cover.
  45. Expansible subject produced by secret exchange of containers.
  46. Production pretended, after which performer pretends to place it in a container within which expansible subject is hidden.
  47. Expansible subject, disguised as something else, is revealed by removal of disguise.
  48. Object catapulted or thrown into place of appearance.

BASIC EFFECT No.2 - DISAPPEARANCE OR VANISH

    Basic Methods
  1. Subject disposed of in secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  2. Presence of subject simulated by form while subject is disposed of in secret hiding place.
  3. Presence of subject simulated by a detachable portion while major portion of subject is being disposed of.
  4. Subject taken to secret hiding place swiftly through use of invisible thread or cord.
  5. Subject taken to secret hiding place swiftly through use of elastic pull.
  6. Subject taken to secret hiding place swiftly through use of spring reel.
  7. Subject taken to secret hiding place by means of guided movement, through gravity or centrifugal force.
  8. Subject taken from view by means of revolving panel.
  9. Subject secreted in fixed compartment built into place of disappearance.
  10. Subject secreted in rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable container built into place of disappearance.
  11. Subject secreted in secret compartment created in place of disappearance by means of reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  12. Subject hidden in shell object.
  13. Subject secreted in one of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  14. Subject smuggled from place of disappearance behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  15. Subject secreted in secret compartment near or accessible from place of disappearance.
  16. Subject hidden by covering which blends with background-a full covering, a swinging flapor by reversing subject which has background material on back.
  17. Subject taken from place of disappearance through secret pass-ageway or by means of secret egress.
  18. Subject vanished by chemical means.
  19. subject vanished by optical projection.
  20. Subject a hollow shell which conforms to hollow interior of an accessory or cover.
  21. Subject vanished by secret exchange of containers.
  22. Vanish pretended. Performer pretends to take subject from container into which it was formerly placed, afterwards pretending to hold subject which seems to disappear.
  23. Subject is disguised and removed as something else, after which vanish is accomplished.
  24. Collapsible object hidden in secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  25. Collapsible subject hidden in secret hiding place after form simulates its continued presence.
  26. Collapsible subject hidden in secret hiding place while detachable portion simulates continued presence.
  27. Collapsible subject taken to secret hiding place swiftly by means of invisible thread or hidden cord.
  28. Collapsible subject taken from view swiftly by means of an elastic pull.
  29. Collapsible subject taken from view swiftly by means of a spring reel.
  30. Subject taken from view swiftly by means of spring lever.
  31. -Collapsible subject taken from view swiftly by means of spring lever.
  32. Collapsible subject taken to secret hiding place by means of guided movement, through gravity or centrifugal force.
  33. Collapsible subject taken from view swiftly by means of a revolving panel.
  34. Collapsible subject secreted in fixed compartment built into place of disappearance.
  35. Collapsible subject secreted in rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable container built into place of disappearance.
  36. Collapsible subject secreted in secret compartment created in place of disappearance by means of reflection-mirror, or trans-parent glass with light control.
  37. Collapsible subject hidden in shell object.
  38. Collapsible subject secreted in one of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  39. Collapsible subject smuggled from place of disappearance behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  40. Collapsible subject secreted in secret compartment near or accessible from place of disappearance.
  41. Collapsible subject hidden by covering which blends with background-a full covering, a swinging flapor by reversing subject which has background material on back.
  42. Collapsible subject taken from place of disappearance through secret passageway or by means of secret egress.
  43. -Several collapsible objects combined to appear as less than original number.
  44. Collapsible object a hollow shell which conforms to hollow interior of an accessory or cover.
  45. Collapsible object vanished by secret exchange of containers.
  46. Performer pretends to take collapsible subject from container into which it was formerly placed, afterwards pretending to hold subject which seems to disappear.
  47. Collapsible subject is disguised and removed as something else, after which vanish is accomplished.
  48. Object catapulted or thrown into secret hiding place.

BASIC EFFECT No.3 - TRANSPOSITION

    Basic Methods: 1st selection a vanish, 2nd selection a reproduction
  1. Secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  2. Secret hiding place combined with form.
  3. Secret hiding place combined with detachable portion.
  4. Secret hiding place combined with pulled thread or cord.
  5. Secret hiding place combined with elastic pull.
  6. Secret hiding place combined with spring reel.
  7. Secret hiding place combined with guided movement, through gravity or centrifugal force.
  8. Secret hiding place combined with revolving panel.
  9. Fixed secret compartment.
  10. Rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  11. Secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  12. Subject combined with shell object.
  13. One of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  14. Smuggling behind, beneath or within accessory.
  15. Secret compartment near or accessible.
  16. Covering which blends with background-full covering, swinging flap, or reversed subject with background material on back.
  17. Secret passageway.
  18. Chemical.
  19. Optical projection.
  20. Hollow shell conforming to hollow interior of cover or accessory.
  21. Secret exchange of containers.
  22. Pretense combined with container.
  23. Disguise.
  24. Collapsible subject involving secret hiding place while attention is elsewhere.
  25. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place and form.
  26. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place and detachable portion.
  27. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, pulled thread or cord.
  28. Collapsible subject, elastic pull, secret hiding place.
  29. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, spring reel.
  30. Subject, secret hiding place, spring lever.
  31. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, spring lever.
  32. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, guided movement through gravity or centrifugal force.
  33. Collapsible subject, revolving panel.
  34. Collapsible subject, fixed secret compartment.
  35. Collapsible subject, rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  36. Collapsible subject, secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  37. Collapsible subject, shell object.
  38. Collapsible object, two compartments either of which may become secret.
  39. Collapsible object conveyed behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  40. Collapsible object, secret compartment near or accessible.
  41. Collapsible subject. covering which blends with background-full covering, swinging flap. or by reversing subject which has background material on back.
  42. Collapsible subject, secret passageway.
  43. Several collapsible objects combined.
  44. Collapsible object a hollow shell which conforms to hollow interior of an accessory or cover.
  45. Collapsible subject, secret exchange of containers.
  46. Collapsible subject, pretense combined with container.
  47. Collapsible subject, disguised as something else.
  48. Change in relative surroundings.
  49. Dual-identity object. (An object which may assume two identities.)
  50. Object catapulted or thrown.

BASIC EFFECT No.4 - TRANSFORMATION
    Basic Methods: 1st selection, disposing' of original identity.
    2nd selection, securing changed identity.
  1. Secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  2. Secret hiding place combined with form.
  3. Secret hiding place combined with detachable portion.
  4. Secret hiding place combined with pulled thread or cord.
  5. Secret hiding place combined with elastic pull.
  6. Secret hiding place combined with spring reel.
  7. Secret hiding place combined with guided movement, through gravity or centrifugal force.
  8. Secret hiding place combined with revolving panel.
  9. Fixed secret compartment.
  10. Rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  11. Secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  12. Subject combined with shell object.
  13. One of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  14. Conveying behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  15. Secret compartment near or accessible.
  16. Covering which blends with background-full, swinging flap or background material on back of subject.
  17. Secret passageway.
  18. Chemical.
  19. Optical projection.
  20. Hollow shell conforming to interior of cover or accessory.
  21. Secret exchange of subjects or containers.
  22. Pretense combined with container.
  23. Disguise.
  24. Collapsible subject involving secret hiding place while attention is elsewhere.
  25. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place and form.
  26. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place and detachable portion.
  27. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, pulled thread or cord.
  28. Collapsible subject, elastic pull, secret hiding place.
  29. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, spring reel.
  30. Secret hiding place, spring lever.
  31. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, spring lever.
  32. Collapsible subject, secret hiding place, guided movement through gravity or centrifugal force.
  33. Collapsible subject, revolving panel.
  34. Collapsible subject, fixed secret compartment.
  35. Collapsible subject, rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  36. Collapsible subject, secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  37. Collapsible subject, shell object.
  38. Collapsible subject. two compartments either of which may become secret.
  39. Collapsible object, secret compartment near or accessible.
  40. Collapsible subject, covering which blends with background-full covering, flap. or reversed subject with background material on back.
  41. Collapsible subject, secret passageway.
  42. Several collapsible objects combined.
  43. Collapsible subject a hollow shell which conforms to hollow interior of an accessory or cover.
  44. Collapsible subject, secret exchange of subjects or containers.
  45. Collapsible subject, pretense combined with container.
  46. Collapsible subject, disguised as something else.
  47. Change in relative surroundings.
  48. Dual-identity object. (An object which may assume two identities.)
  49. Object thrown or catapulted.

BASIC EFFECT No.5 - PENETRATION
    Basic Methods: Where one penetrator is used, one selection. Where duplicate penetrator or obstacle is used: 1St selection, disposal of original. 2nd selection, securing duplicate.
  1. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  2. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  3. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret hiding place combined with form or detachable portion.
  4. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret hiding place combined with form or detachable portion.
  5. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret hiding place combined with pulled thread or cord, elastic pull or spring reel.
  6. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret hiding place combined with pulled thread or cord, elastic pull or spring reel.
  7. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret hiding place combined with guided movement-gravity or centrifugal force.
  8. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret hiding place combined with guided movement-gravity or centrifugal force.
  9. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret hiding place with revolving panel.
  10. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret hiding place with revolving panel.
  11. Duplicate penetrator used. Fixed, rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  12. Duplicate obstacle used. Fixed, rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  13. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  14. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or transparent glass with light control.
  15. Duplicate penetrator used. Original penetrator combined with shell duplicate. Or other shell.
  16. Duplicate obstacle used. Original combined with shell duplicate. Or other shell.
  17. Duplicate penetrator used. One of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  18. Duplicate obstacle used. One of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  19. One penetrator used. Conveyed behind, beneath or within an accessory. Either penetrator or obstacle.
  20. Duplicate penetrators used. Conveying behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  21. Duplicate obstacles used. Conveying behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  22. Duplicate penetrators used. Secret compartment near or accessible.
  23. Duplicate obstacles used. Secret compartment near or accessible.
  24. Duplicate penetrators used. Covering which blends with background, as flap or on back of penetrator.
  25. Duplicate obstacles used. Covering which blends with back-ground, as flap or on back of obstac!e.
  26. One penetrator used. Secret passageway.
  27. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret passageway.
  28. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret passageway.
  29. Duplicate penetrator used. Chemical.
  30. Duplicate obstacle used. Chemical.
  31. One penetrator used. Chemical.
  32. One penetrator used. Optical projection.
  33. Duplicate penetrator used. Optical projection.
  34. Duplicate obstacle used. Optical projection.
  35. Duplicate penetrator used. Hollow shell conforming to interior of cover or accessory.
  36. Duplicate obstacle used. Hollow shell conforming to interior of cover or accessory.
  37. Duplicate penetrator used. Secret exchange of containers.
  38. Duplicate obstacle used. Secret exchange of containers.
  39. Duplicate penetrator used. Pretense combined with container.
  40. Duplicate obstacle used. Pretense combined with container.
  41. One penetrator used. Pretense combined with container.
  42. One penetrator used. Disguise.
  43. Duplicate penetrator used. Disguise.
  44. Duplicate obstacle used. Disguise.
  45. One penetrator used. Collapsible.
  46. Duplicate penetrator used. Collapsible.
  47. Duplicate obstacle used. Collapsible.
  48. Duplicate penetrator used. Spring lever.
  49. Duplicate obstacle used. Spring lever.
  50. Secondary effect.
  51. Change in relative surroundings.
  52. One obstacle used-moved aside.
  53. or
  54. Penetrator thrown or catapulted around obstacle.
  55. or
  56. Two dual-identity, penetrators and obstacle, objects used alternately.

BASIC EFFECT No.6 - RESTORATION
    Basic Methods: Use suggested method for securing duplicate. If necessary to provide for disposal of destroyed subject, make second selection from vanish list.
  1. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  2. Partial destruction. Duplicate of whole or duplicate portion substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place while attention is diverted elsewhere.
  3. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place combined with form or detachable portion.
  4. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place combined with form or detachable portion.
  5. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place combined with pulled thread or cord, elastic pull or spring reel.
  6. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place combined with pulled thread or cord, elastic pull or spring reel.
  7. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place combined with guided movement-gravity or centrifugal force.
  8. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place combined with guided movement-gravity or centrifugal force.
  9. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after destruction. Secret hiding place with revolving panel.
  10. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Secret hiding place with revolving panel.
  11. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Fixed, rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  12. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Fixed, rotating, tipping, hanging or other movable secret compartment.
  13. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Shell Secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or glass.
  14. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Secret compartment created by reflection-mirror or glass.
  15. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Shell object used.
  16. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Shell object used.
  17. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. One of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  18. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or acter. One of two compartments either of which may become secret.
  19. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Conveyed behind, beneath or within an accessory.
  20. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Conveyed beneath, behind or within an accessory.
  21. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Near or accessible secret compartment.
  22. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Near or accessible secret compartment.
  23. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Covering which blends with background.
  24. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted before or after. Covering which blends with background.
  25. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Secret passageway.
  26. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Secret passageway.
  27. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Chemical.
  28. Partial destruction. Whole duplicate or portion substituted be fore or after. Chemical.
  29. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Optical.
  30. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Optical.
  31. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Hollow shell conforming to interior of cover or accessory.
  32. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Hollow shell conforming to interior of cover or accessory.
  33. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Secret exchange of objects or containers.
  34. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Secret exchanges of objects or containers.
  35. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Pretense coupled with container.
  36. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Pretense coupled with container.
  37. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Disguise.
  38. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Disguise.
  39. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Collapsible.
  40. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted before or after. Collapsible.
  41. Complete destruction. Duplicate substituted before or after. Spring lever.
  42. Partial destruction. Duplicate whole or portion substituted be-fore or after. Spring lever.
  43. Complete or partial destruction. Pretend to destroy.
  44. Complete or partial destruction. Pretend to restore by repairing invisibly.
  45. Partial destruction. Disguise damaged place or places.
  46. Dual-identity object. Destroy one, reveal other restored.

BASIC EFFECT No.7 - ANIMATION
    Basic Methods
  1. Invisible connection to source of power-hair, thread, wire.
  2. Concealed connection to source of power through stand, support or accessory.
  3. Built in source of power-clockwork, electric motor, rubber band motor, or other.
  4. Direct connection to source of power. Source of power concealed in or hidden by accessory.
  5. Connection through secret passageway.
  6. Chemical.
  7. Black art concealment of power source and connection.
  8. Secret compartment concealing source of power.
  9. Concealed connection to source of movement by using duplicate portion of performer's body to take place of part causing movement.
  10. Gravity pull.
  11. Weight finding center of gravity.
  12. Implied animation by pretense.
  13. Implied animation by substitution of duplicates. (See transformation methods.)
  14. Variation of light and shade.
  15. Application of power by sleight or secret manipulation.
  16. Secret blast of air.

BASIC EFFECT No.8 - LEVITATION OR ANTI-GRAVITY

Basic Methods
  1. Concealed support through an accessory-at side or back.
  2. Concealed support through reflection.
  3. Concealed support through background, concealed by subject.
  4. Concealed support. Concealment by performer's body.
  5. Concealed support. Concealment through black art principles.
  6. Invisible support-hair, thread, wire.
  7. Substitution of a light form for heavy original subject, making invisible support possible.
  8. Substitution of a detachable portion of the original subject, lessening weight and making invisible support possible.
  9. Magnetic attraction.
  10. Shifted center of gravity.
  11. Atmospheric pressure.
  12. Air blast.
  13. Subject catapulted or thrown upwards.

BASIC EFFORT No.9 - MAGNETIC ATTRACTION

Basic Methods
  1. Invisible support-wire, thread, hair.
  2. Support concealed by accessory.
  3. Support concealed by performer.
  4. Support concealed by subject.
  5. Adhesion-glue, wax and other sticky or tacky substances.
  6. Magnetic attraction.
  7. Suction.
  8. Atmospheric pressure .
  9. Air blast.

BASIC EFFECT No.10 - SYMPATHETIC REACTION

This is an interpreted effect. See specific effect classifications.

BASIC EFFECT No. 11 - INVULNERABILITY

See discussion under this section.

BASIC EFFECT No.12 - PHYSICAL ANOMALY

See discussion under this section.

BASIC EFFECT No.13 - SPECTATOR FAILURE

This is an interpreted effect. See specific effect classifications.

BASIC EFFECT No.14 - CONTROL

See suggested methods under animation heading, or under other classifications which may apply to the specific effect.

BASIC EFFECT No.15 - IDENTIFICATION

Basic Methods
  1. Mark detectable by sight. A specific secret symbol.
  2. Pattern mark detectable by sight.
  3. Crimps detectable by sight. Other edge mark.
  4. Secret identifying mark on specific subject. Visible.
  5. Visible surface irregularities.
  6. Marks detectable by special means such as luminous paint.
  7. Stain or smear applied. Visible.
  8. Visible response to secret magnet.
  9. Variations in finish. Visible.
  10. Balance. Visible.
  11. Rough and smooth response, detectable by feel.
  12. Embossed or depressed marks, detectable by touch.
  13. Variations in dimensions, detectable by touch.
  14. Variations in weight, detectable to sight or feeling.
  15. Definite relationship to a key.
  16. Mark detectable by hearing.
  17. Secret indicators.
  18. Variations in shape, detectable to sight or feeling.
  19. Secret glimpse through sleight.
  20. Secret glimpse through reflection.
  21. Secret glimpse through transparency.
  22. Secret glimpse through secret panel.
  23. Mathematical arrangement.
  24. Mathematical formula.
  25. Force.
  26. Mathematical elimination.
  27. Psychological clue.
  28. Confederate assistance.
  29. Delay until spectator has committed himself.
  30. Exchange or substitution.
  31. Control at known location.

BASIC EFFECT No.16 - THOUGHT READING

Basic Methods
  1. Contrive to see recorded thought through stratagem to open message.
  2. Glimpsing recorded thought by means of mirror or other reflection.
  3. Glimpsing recorded thought through transparency - volatile liquids.
  4. Glimpsing recorded thought through transparency-back-lighting.
  5. Glimpsing duplicate transferred impression of recorded thought through carbon transfer-pad, clip board or other similar device.
  6. Glimpsing duplicate transferred impression of recorded thought through wax or other impression, later developed.
  7. By exchanging original record of thought for duplicate, afterwards looking at original record.
  8. Obtaining recorded thought in act of destroying it, by retaining portion containing record.
  9. By hearing the thought spoken to another-microphone.
  10. Through assistance of confederate.
  11. By forcing the performer's choice of thought.
  12. Through secret access to recorded thought, even when this seems impossible, through secret passageways.
  13. By feeling the movement as thought is recorded.
  14. By seeing movement of pencil or other writing device when thought is recorded.
  15. Psychological impulse interpretation. as in contact mind reading.

BASIC EFFECT No.17 - THOUGHT TRANSMISSION

Basic Methods
  1. Visible signal code. Personal or with objects.
  2. Audible signal code. Direct or indirect.
  3. Key words or action, or use of other key which conveys information.
  4. Transmission of spoken thought by microphone.
  5. Secret written communication, as with a nail writer.
  6. Use of a predetermined routine.
  7. Forcing a previously agreed choice.
  8. Assistance of a confederate.
  9. Receiver apparently commits self but delays making his "received thought" known until after spectator-transmitter reveals his thought. Then previous commitment is exchanged for proper one.
  10. Receiver apparently commits self but delays making his "received thought" known until after spectator-transmitter reveals thought projected. Then "thought" is recorded secretly with nail writer or thumb writer.
  11. Thought reading methods used (See Section 16), with a reversed interpretation. This makes the performer seem to project his "thought" to a spectator.

BASIC EFFECT No.18 - PREDICTION

Basic Methods
  1. Spectator's selection forced by performer.
  2. Confederate influences spectator's selection.
  3. Prediction apparently made but actually delayed until after happening. Employs secret writing by nail or thumb writer.
  4. Prediction made apparently but actually delayed until after happening. Provides secret passageway into container in which prediction was apparently placed.
  5. Predictions exchanged for correct ones after happening.

BASIC EFFECT No.19 EXTRA-SENSORY PERCEPTION

This is an interpreted effect. See specific classifications.

BASIC EFFECT No.20 - FEATS OF SKILL OR SPECIAL TRAINING

Even though the skill or special training may not be possessed by the performer, the audience interprets these effects as being in this category and there is, therefore, no mystery as to method.
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