Joseph, Eddie: Memory of the Mind ©1952 Abbott's Magic Novelty Co., Colon, MI Softcover, stapled manuscript, 8.5x11", 24 pages |
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Comments: Methods for the demonstration of incredible
memory feats with total recall.
Contents (from book, descriptions added Mar 2023):
3 Introduction (Percy Abbott)
4 Mnemotechnic Marvels: system explained
5 The Numbered Cards: performer recalls each spectator and their
named object
5 The Cloak-Room Attendant: performer returns 20 objects to the
appropriate spectator
6 Seeing Through The Bag: performer names the three objects in
each of six bags
7 Objects In The Dark: performer recalls which person chose which
article while performer was blindfolded
8 Locating The Page: recall which page of a book the various cards
were inserted
8 Double Dealing: demonstration in memorizing the order of two
halves of the deck
11 Identifying The Personality: performer is able to relate the
numbers associated with each spectator
14 Key Codes
14 My Card System: from Greater Card Tricks, a deck
memorization technique
16 How To Prepare For A Series Of Astounding Tricks Through "My
System"
17 Formula To Find Out Where Any Particular Card Lies In The Pack
19 The Card Fiend: a finale routine
22 Memory System: from Simplified Memory Test, for use
with articles and numbers