Charles Thorton Jordan
(1st October 1888 - 24th April 1944)
Born in California, USA. Inspired in 1898 (age 10) seeing Kellar. Invented Jordan Count (1919) and Gray Code (1919). Sold his collection of magic books to Earl F. Rybolt in 1943.
(1st October 1888 - 24th April 1944)
Born in California, USA. Inspired in 1898 (age 10) seeing Kellar. Invented Jordan Count (1919) and Gray Code (1919). Sold his collection of magic books to Earl F. Rybolt in 1943.
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The Sign of Exceptional MagicCharles Thorton JordanThis periodical was released by Ted Annemann. The plan was to publish some 350 original tricks by Charles T. Jordan that Jordan had released earlier either as single tricks or in booklets. Here is Annemann in his own words: With this issue starts a series of magical secrets conceived by that genius of subtle sorcery, Mr. Charles T. Jordan. In years to come, the completed set will prove to be a bonanza of information second to none in the annals of magical literature. Its hundreds of practical-plus conceptions will ever be turned to, and the time will never come when a study of its pages will not disclose... | $12 to wish list | ||
Ten New Miscellaneous Tricks (used)Charles Thorton JordanStapled booklet in good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $20 to wish list | ||
Ten New Pocket Tricks (used)Charles Thorton JordanBooklet stapled in good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $20 to wish list | ||
Thirty Card MysteriesCharles Thorton JordanThirty Card Mysteries is the most important work Charles T. Jordan published. Several card moves and ideas are credited to Charles T. Jordan. The most well known one is the Jordan Count. In this book he details moves like a single card reverse or half pack reverse. He describes spelling tricks and the effect Coluria is probably the first magical use of a bracelet code (much more on this binary code can be found in Leo Boudreau’s work). 1st edition, 1919, California; 48 pages.
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The Four Full HandsCharles Thorton JordanThis booklet is actually two booklets in one: Four Full Hands of Card Tricks and Four Full Hands of Down to the Minute Magical Effects. These were originally printed in 1921 and 1922 on large sheets 25 x 19 inches. Later in 1947 LLoyd E. Jones reprinted this material. 1st edition, 1921, Charles T. Jordan; reprint, 1947, Lloyd E. Jones, Oakland; 40 pages.
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Ten New Sleight of Hand Card TricksCharles Thorton JordanThis is number two of Jordan's Ten New Tricks Series. It has contributions by T. Nelson Downs and Louis C. Haley. 1st edition, 1920, Penngrove, California; 23 pages.
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Ten New Prepared Card TricksCharles Thorton JordanThis is number four of Jordan's Ten New Tricks Series. At one time Jordan prepared and sold faked cards and routines that went along with them. When he stopped doing this he decided to select the ten best faked card tricks and collect them in this booklet. You get the description of how to prepare the faked cards yourself as well as the routines. 1st edition, 1920, Penngrove, California; 24 pages.
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Ten New Pocket TricksCharles Thorton JordanThis is number five of Jordan's Ten New Tricks Series with contributions by Dr. E. G. Ervin and Louis C. Haley. It includes some of the most popular effects formerly marketed singly by Jordan. 1st edition, 1920, Charles T. Jordan, Penngrove; 23 pages.
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Ten New Impromptu Card TricksCharles Thorton JordanThis is number one of Jordan's Ten New Tricks Series. It assumes you are familiar with some basic sleights like the Pass and the Palm. 1st edition, 1920, Charles T. Jordan; 24 pages.
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Ten New Miscellaneous TricksCharles Thorton JordanThis is number three of Jordan's Ten New Tricks Series. Charles Jordan was an excellent and very innovative magician. He collected in this booklet tricks with balls, ring and rope, thimbles, a book mystery and more. 1st edition, 1920, Charles T. Jordan, Penngrove, CA; 23 pages.
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