New Sheet Reading

Burling Hull brought out the original of this effect, and subsequently I revamped some of the details to make it even more effective. Effect: As it stands now, this is the effect. Not more than twenty drug envelopes and cards are distributed together with pencils of the bridge scoring type. In the corner of each envelope is a large and heavy figure (1 through 20) of the gummed type sold by stationery stores. These numerals can be seen easily at quite some distance. Now questions, names, sentences, numbers, etc., are written on the cards which are then sealed in the envelopes.

A spectator collects them and comes forward to assist with the test. The medium is introduced, seated in a chair, blindfolded and covered with a sheet. The assisting spectator mixes the envelopes and hands one to the performer, calling its number as he does so.

The performer holds it against the medium's forehead and she immediately reveals its contents. This is continued until all the envelopes have been read. The medium is uncovered, and the assistant takes the unopened envelopes into the audience and returns them.