With Sight Unseen

Here is an effect that is a veritable stunner when properly presented. From the audience's standpoint it appears to be genuine clairvoyance. Effect: The performer is blindfolded, has his hands tied behind his back and is stood by an accommodating committeeman so that his side (performer's) is towards the audience. In this position everything the performer handles behind his back is visible to the audience. He asks the committee to pick up a deck that is on the table, shuffle it and withdraw a half dozen cards.

These are handed to the performer behind his back and he correctly names and identifies each card. He then asks the committee to supply a watch and to set it at any time they choose. When this is handed to the performer he announces at what time it has been set. Then the committee picks up a slate and jots down a series of numbers, letters and some simple geometrical figure. No matter what they have written the performer is able to identify everything, and thus finishes his test.