Homemade Trickery | Self-inflicted Magic For The Bored Soul

The Three Heaps

You choose the amount of coins, you do the mixing, Sarah does the mind reading. An old classic for this modern times of magic at a distance. Special thanks to Jim Steinmeyer for his generosity and endorsement to include is approach to this principle. GARDNER, Martin, “The Three Heaps”, Mathematics, Magic and Mystery, Dover Publications Inc, 1956, New York, p. 55. STEINMEYER, Jim,”Welcome Change”, VIRTUAL IMPUZZIBILITIES, Useful & Mysterious Demonstrations of Strangely Self-Working Conjuring, Hahne, 2020, pp. 10-11.

The Money Card

Is it possible? And interactive predetermined 3 Card Monte game? Step in to find out and you will be amazed. Special thanks to Jim Steinmeyer for his generosity and endorsement. Credits: STEINMEYER, Jim, “Three Card Monte”, IMPUZZIBILITIES - Strangely Self-Working Conjuring, Hahne, 2002, pp. 25-26.

Can You Spell That For Me?

Nine playing cards is all you need for this interactive experience. So, go get them and enjoy the episode. Special thanks to Jim Steinmeyer for his generosity and endorsement. Credits: STEINMEYER, Jim, “The Nine Card Problem”, IMPUZZIBILITIES - Strangely Self-Working Conjuring, Hahne, 2002, pp. 5-8.

No. 9

Step inside the mysteries of the Number 9. Pen, paper and a digital calculator it’s all you need to embark in this journey. Enjoy! Credits: GARDNER, Martin, “Digital Roots”, Mathematics, Magic and Mystery, Dover Publications Inc, 1956, New York, p. 164-165. BENJAMIN, Arthur T., THE SECRETS OF MENTAL MATH, The Great Courses Plus, The Teaching Company, United States Of America, 2011.

Stranger

Five random objects it’s all you need for this neat Stewart James gem. Feel free to repeat as many times as you want! Dive into the Stewart James creations and behold his incredible legacy. Credits: JAMES, Stewart, “Stranger From Two Worlds”, Ed. Allan Slaight, THE ESSENTIAL STEWART JAMES, Magicana, 2007, pp. 147-149.