placement control \n cards returned to spread with known distance, brought together under key with dealing procedure \n charles t. jordan
1921
the four full hands Charles T. Jordan
Placement Control
cards returned to spread with known distance, brought together under key with dealing procedure
reversed hindu shuffle \n "shown to my by john snyder", cards controlled to bottom, dragged by friction of fourth finger \n john snyder
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck John Snyder
Reversed Hindu Shuffle
"shown to my by John Snyder", cards controlled to bottom, dragged by friction of fourth finger
self-shuffle \n observing spectator's riffle shuffle, following the card \n lu brent \n eeny-meeny \n russell "rusduck" duck
1942
the phoenix 1-50 Lu Brent
Self-Shuffle
observing spectator's riffle shuffle, following the card
one hand control \n aces are lost with charlier cuts and found using one hand only, two crimps \n edward marlo \n one hand control \n edward marlo \n impressionistic ace controls \n justin higham \n richard vollmer \n christian gambin
1945
the phoenix 51-100 Edward Marlo
One Hand Control
Aces are lost with charlier cuts and found using one hand only, two crimps
multiple card control \n hindu shuffle control to bottom for one or multiple cards, crimp addition \n j. b. bobo \n multiple card control \n dai vernon
1947
watch this one! J. B. Bobo
Multiple Card Control
hindu shuffle control to bottom for one or multiple cards, crimp addition
controlling three selected cards by means of the corner-short \n hindu shuffle handling \n george g. kaplan
1948
the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan
Controlling Three Selected Cards by Means of the Corner-Short
multiple card control \n hindu shuffle and crimp/locator \n dai vernon \n multiple card control \n j. b. bobo \n dai vernon's multiple card control \n dai vernon \n roberto giobbi
1950
expert card technique Dai Vernon
marlo's step control \n multiple cuts to table sequences to control peeked-at cards<br/>a. to control one or more cards to the top<br/>b. to control one or more cards to bottom<br/>c. double peek control - top and bottom<br/>d. double peek to bottom<br/>e. double peek to top<br/>f. triple peek to bottom<br/>g. triple peek to the top \n edward marlo
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
Marlo's Step Control
multiple cuts to table sequences to control peeked-at cards A. To Control One Or More Cards To The Top B. To Control One Or More Cards To Bottom C. Double Peek Control - Top and Bottom D. Double Peek to Bottom E. Double Peek To Top F. Triple Peek to Bottom G. Triple Peek To The Top
cut control \n sequences to control peeked at cards with in the hands cuts
a. cut control to the top
b. bottom or top cut control
c. double peek cut control to top
d. double peek cut control to bottom
e. alternate cut control
f. triple peek cut control
g. triple peek cut control no. 2 \n edward marlo
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
Cut Control
sequences to control peeked at cards with in the hands cuts
A. Cut Control to the Top
B. Bottom or Top Cut Control
C. Double Peek Cut Control to Top
D. Double Peek Cut Control to Bottom
E. Alternate Cut Control
F. Triple Peek Cut Control
G. Triple Peek Cut Control No. 2
to control three peeked cards \n with basically one cut to table \n edward marlo \n three break control \n dai vernon
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
the shuffle control \n sequences to control peeked at cards with overhand shuffles, one by one or more at once
a. shuffle control for one or more cards to the top
b. shuffle control to bottom
c. double peek shuffle control to bottom
d. double peek shuffle control with repeat
e. double peek shuffle control to top and bottom
f. double peek shuffle control to bottom by pull out method
g. triple peek shuffle control to the bottom \n edward marlo
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
The Shuffle Control
sequences to control peeked at cards with overhand shuffles, one by one or more at once
A. Shuffle Control for One or More Cards to the Top
B. Shuffle Control to Bottom
C. Double Peek Shuffle Control to Bottom
D. Double Peek Shuffle Control with Repeat
E. Double Peek Shuffle Control to Top and Bottom
F. Double Peek Shuffle Control to Bottom by Pull Out Method
G. Triple Peek Shuffle Control to the Bottom
quadruple peek control \n four individual breaks, running cut to table
a. quadruple peek control to the bottom
b. quadruple peek control to the top \n edward marlo
1952
control systems Edward Marlo
Quadruple Peek Control
four individual breaks, running cut to table
A. Quadruple Peek Control to the Bottom
B. Quadruple Peek Control to the Top
one hand control \n aces are lost with charlier cuts and found using one hand only, two crimps \n edward marlo \n one hand control \n edward marlo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo
One Hand Control
Aces are lost with charlier cuts and found using one hand only, two crimps
first method \n forced estimation, fishing \n edward marlo \n fingertip riffle peek estimation \n edward marlo \n the sudden stop \n edward marlo \n a.m. \n unknown
1956
fingertip control Edward Marlo
faro as a control \n how to control a card at known position to top with faro shuffles, with subsections:
- less than 52
- with two cards
- for 2 cards at undetermined positions \n edward marlo \n binary translocations \n alex elmsley
1958
faro notes Edward Marlo
Faro as a Control
how to control a card at known position to top with faro shuffles, with subsections:
the spread pass \n card from master position to top of the deck
- to place the card during the spread pass
- multiple spread pass \n edward marlo
1961
ireland's yearbooks Edward Marlo
multiple control \n see also p. 29 for malini's handling when spectator does not want to replace the card at the needed position \n max malini
1962
malini and his magic Max Malini
Multiple Control
see also p. 29 for Malini's handling when spectator does not want to replace the card at the needed position
the inseparable four \n four kings shuffled in four packets, then together, then all kings together in middle, optional faro \n harry lorayne \n start strong, end stronger \n harry lorayne \n isolation procedure \n benjamin earl
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
The Inseparable Four
four Kings shuffled in four packets, then together, then all Kings together in middle, optional faro
spread control with handkerchief cover \n cards end up in separated section of silk and can be stolen \n harry lorayne \n veiled card steal \n tom gagnon
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
Spread Control with Handkerchief Cover
cards end up in separated section of silk and can be stolen
vernon's aces \n aces separated in four piles, brought together to top via faro \n dai vernon \n no key - faro aces \n edward marlo \n combination aces \n darwin ortiz \n vernon's aces plus kings \n murray bonfeld \n vernon's aces variation \n dai vernon \n christian scherer \n double poker control \n murray bonfeld \n hoochie coochie aces \n michael powers \n ideas for "vernon's aces" \n darwin ortiz \n paul griffin \n asamblea total \n pepe lirrojo \n aces by weight \n tom gagnon
1962
close-up card magic Dai Vernon
Vernon's Aces
Aces separated in four piles, brought together to top via faro
pull down control \n procedure that sets two peeked-at selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Pull Down Control
procedure that sets two peeked-at selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom
overhand placement control \n procedure that sets two selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom with overhand shuffle \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Overhand Placement Control
procedure that sets two selections at positions nine (or x) from top and bottom with overhand shuffle
the follow up \n four piles with ace on top of each, deck assembled, riffle sequence, aces on bottom \n edward marlo
1964
the patented shuffle Edward Marlo
The Follow Up
four piles with ace on top of each, deck assembled, riffle sequence, aces on bottom
key - faro aces \n setting aces as keys for a multiple control \n edward marlo \n vernon's aces \n dai vernon
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
packet handling for faro fooler #12 \n two separated face up cards come together to sandwich selection, two more methods, see also page 13 for further handling details:
- regarding three selections and crimp card
- on packet handling
- the no key card triple selection discovery \n neal elias \n edward marlo \n faro fooler #12 \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Neal Elias, Edward Marlo
Packet Handling for Faro Fooler #12
two separated face up cards come together to sandwich selection, two more methods, see also page 13 for further handling details:
seven card faro control \n using a locator card (doesn't work? see following version for eight cards) \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Seven Card Faro Control
using a locator card (doesn't work? see following version for eight cards)
faro double control \n openly controlling aces while secretly controlling other cards (e.g. kings) \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Faro Double Control
openly controlling aces while secretly controlling other cards (e.g. kings)
triple faro control \n openly controlling aces while secretly controlling two more sets of four-of-a-kinds \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
Triple Faro Control
openly controlling aces while secretly controlling two more sets of four-of-a-kinds
three break control \n \n dai vernon \n to control three peeked cards \n edward marlo \n double peek control \n dai vernon \n daryl martinez \n cull & triple peek control \n jack avis
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
incomplete double peek control \n two cards, one after the other \n edward marlo \n incomplete faro - multiple peeks \n edward marlo
1968
faro fantasy Edward Marlo
one-cut, double-control \n center slip cut, see notes on page 165 \n edward marlo \n one-cut, double-control \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n one-cut, double-control \n edward marlo
1969
hierophant Edward Marlo
half a faro onward \n three cards peeked from incomplete faro condition, random cards turned over, they sandwich selections after faro \n harry lorayne \n 53 cards won't do \n edward marlo
1969
hex! Harry Lorayne
Half a Faro Onward
three cards peeked from Incomplete Faro Condition, random cards turned over, they sandwich selections after faro
the double fingertip peek \n two steps followed by tabled cutting and shuffle combinations, multiple methods \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
The Double Fingertip Peek
two steps followed by tabled cutting and shuffle combinations, multiple methods
the marked deck \n "how to control it, without obviously running through the pack to find it, is our concern"<br/>- for one card<br/>- for two cards<br/>- for three cards \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
The Marked Deck
"how to control it, without obviously running through the pack to find it, is our concern" - For One Card - For Two Cards - For Three Cards
jog control technique \n after (multiple) peek, the breaks are made into angle jogs and the control continued from there on table
- double control (two methods, see also page 63 for suggestion)
- triple control
- four card control
see page 156 for additional observations \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
Jog Control Technique
after (multiple) peek, the breaks are made into angle jogs and the control continued from there on table
Double Control (two methods, see also page 63 for suggestion)
one-cut, double-control \n handling for three selections \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n one-cut, double-control \n edward marlo
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash
easy tabled control \n controlling multiple cards singly, dated 1961 \n edward marlo \n the strip-out shift \n edward marlo \n "senator" clark crandall
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
ruse cull \n ruse to cull control two selections, gemini twins procedure (locatrik) as lead-in for jennings' routine \n edward marlo \n locatrik \n theodore annemann \n o. henry find \n larry jennings
1972
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
Ruse Cull
ruse to cull control two selections, Gemini Twins procedure (Locatrik) as lead-in for Jennings' routine
a-d multiple control \n versatile control to control multiple selections to top, bottom or designated positions from top/bottom, gives various applications for the control \n jerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
A-D Multiple Control
Versatile control to control multiple selections to top, bottom or designated positions from top/bottom, gives various applications for the control
double peek control \n \n dr. jacob daley \n double peek control variation \n dr. jacob daley \n christian scherer
1973
super subtle card miracles Dr. Jacob Daley
flip cut - 2 \n center section cut out and reversed, key glimpsed, then a faro brings previous center card next to key \n gene finnell
1973
gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell
Flip Cut - 2
center section cut out and reversed, key glimpsed, then a faro brings previous center card next to key
a three packet estimation \n multiple card control via estimation, spelling application mentioned \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
A Three Packet Estimation
multiple card control via estimation, spelling application mentioned
system controls \n up to four peeked cards, cutting procedure combined with distant key card and a faro \n edward marlo
1974
the unexpected card book Edward Marlo
System Controls
up to four peeked cards, cutting procedure combined with distant key card and a faro
the if cover up control #2 \n key card placed in break in originally lower half of if peek, faro brings it next to selection
- handling a
- handling b
- handling b - a variation (two selections) \n roger smith
1975
the faro sorcery trilogy — number 1 Roger Smith
The IF Cover Up Control #2
key card placed in break in originally lower half of IF peek, faro brings it next to selection
the simple if double control \n two cards peeked, faroed section pulled from center \n roger smith
1975
the faro sorcery trilogy — number 1 Roger Smith
The Simple IF Double Control
two cards peeked, faroed section pulled from center
vernash's aces \n faros and free cut principle, see p. 443 for additional crediting \n martin a. nash \n free count aces \n roger crosthwaite \n hoochie coochie aces \n michael powers
1975
ever so sleightly Martin A. Nash
Vernash's Aces
faros and Free Cut Principle, see p. 443 for additional crediting
a mixed bag \n various card and coin idaes
- partial stack and zarrow shuffle
- double riffle control
- middle deal (false)
- palm conscious (gag)
- transpo plus (coin transposition)
- ladies in waiting (four queens reverse in the deck) \n trevor lewis
1976
pabular Trevor Lewis
A Mixed Bag
various card and coin idaes
partial stack and zarrow shuffle
double Riffle Control
Middle Deal (false)
Palm Conscious (gag)
Transpo Plus (coin transposition)
Ladies In Waiting (four queens reverse in the deck)
double peek control variation \n \n dr. jacob daley \n christian scherer \n double peek control \n dr. jacob daley
1978
eine handvoll kartenkunststücke Dr. Jacob Daley, Christian Scherer
faro fantastiques \n 49 card deck, several spectatators shuffle packets and remember card, selections appear in one poker hand, three presentations \n edward marlo
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo
Faro Fantastiques
49 card deck, several spectatators shuffle packets and remember card, selections appear in one poker hand, three presentations
double peek control \n \n dai vernon \n daryl martinez \n three break control \n dai vernon
1980
secrets of a "puerto rican gambler" Dai Vernon, Daryl Martinez
c-s control \n to place the cards together at a known position with cuts, originally from control systems \n edward marlo
1983
marlo without tears Edward Marlo
C-S Control
to place the cards together at a known position with cuts, originally from Control Systems
dribble free force \n multiple dribble control, same position forced \n edward marlo \n dribble force procedure \n edward marlo \n multiple card control procedure \n randy wakeman \n bluff multiple shift \n norman houghton
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
dribble application to o.k. move \n multiple card control to bottom with kelly/ovette placement \n edward marlo
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
Dribble Application to O.K. Move
multiple card control to bottom with kelly/ovette placement
multiple card control \n hindu shuffle control to bottom for one or multiple cards, crimp addition \n j. b. bobo
1984
fork full of appetizers — book 2 J. B. Bobo
Multiple Card Control
hindu shuffle control to bottom for one or multiple cards, crimp addition
tips \n marlo cull (page 122) as multiple control and tip for convincing control (see pages 109 & 257) \n edward marlo
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
Tips
Marlo Cull (page 122) as multiple control and tip for Convincing Control (see pages 109 & 257)
dribble force procedure \n for multiple selections, first one free \n edward marlo \n dribble free force \n edward marlo
1985
formula one close-up Edward Marlo
further applications \n 1. the procontrol multiple card control
2. procontrol variations (glen brown)
3. the procontrol force
4. the new break method
5. the flourish drop cut \n gary ouellet
1986
procontrol Gary Ouellet
Further Applications
1. The ProControl Multiple Card Control
2. ProControl Variations (Glen Brown)
3. The ProControl Force
4. The New Break Method
5. The Flourish Drop Cut
my way \n convincing control handling, really just a cull control
- with two or three cards \n ben harris \n my way \n ben harris
1986
1 a.m. the sequel Ben Harris
My Way
convincing control handling, really just a cull control
53 cards won't do \n three card peeked from incomplete faro position found by three sandwiches, secretly preserves order \n edward marlo \n "triple sandwich" (dom cervas, precursor #10, january 1986) \n half a faro onward \n harry lorayne
1986
thirty five years later Edward Marlo
53 Cards Won't Do
three card peeked from incomplete faro position found by three sandwiches, secretly preserves order
Related to
"Triple Sandwich" (Dom Cervas, Precursor #10, January 1986)
new approach i.f. control \n nine approaches, one or two selections, sometimes using twenty-six memorized cards \n edward marlo \n without a clue \n harry lorayne \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
New Approach I.F. Control
nine approaches, one or two selections, sometimes using twenty-six memorized cards
incomplete faro double control \n two cards peeked simultaneously \n edward marlo \n the gymnastic aces \n paul lepaul
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
incomplete faro - multiple peeks \n with multiple breaks in lower half
- incomplete double peek
- incomplete triple \n edward marlo \n the new tops, jan. 1965 \n incomplete double peek control \n edward marlo \n the if cover up control #1 \n roger smith
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo
multiple card control procedure \n dribbling, first and last one free, same break forced in between \n randy wakeman \n dribble free force \n edward marlo
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
Multiple Card Control Procedure
dribbling, first and last one free, same break forced in between
slider aces \n concept, faro a packet into the deck and push it through, being in control of cards, for a cutting the aces routine \n john quine \n no sliding \n karl fulves
1989
the minotaur John Quine
Slider Aces
concept, faro a packet into the deck and push it through, being in control of cards, for a Cutting the Aces routine
double dealer \n two cards at numbers, with incomplete riffle shuffle condition, fulves riffle shuffle control \n steve beam \n double dealer \n steve beam \n double dealer \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #32 \n steve beam
1990
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
Double Dealer
two cards at numbers, with incomplete riffle shuffle condition, Fulves Riffle Shuffle Control
incomplete four way \n four card location, using riffle shuffle control with incomplete faro condition \n michael powers \n incomplete two way \n michael powers
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Incomplete Four Way
four card location, using Riffle Shuffle Control with Incomplete Faro Condition
without a clue \n finding out name of cards peeked at in incomplete faro condition by glimpsing cards in bottom half, full stack \n harry lorayne \n edward marlo \n new approach i.f. control \n edward marlo
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne, Edward Marlo
Without A Clue
finding out name of cards peeked at in incomplete faro condition by glimpsing cards in bottom half, full stack
without a clue, impromptu \n finding out positions of two peeked at cards in incomplete faro condition via bottom half \n harry lorayne
1990
trend setters Harry Lorayne
Without A Clue, Impromptu
finding out positions of two peeked at cards in incomplete faro condition via bottom half
a match made in zebulon (a suburb of knightdale) \n two selection found at same position when deck is cut in half \n steve beam \n penny plain \n alex elmsley \n a match made in zebulon \n steve beam
1991
the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam
A Match Made in Zebulon (A Suburb of Knightdale)
two selection found at same position when deck is cut in half
variations to the "dr. nuzzo peek" \n fine secret incomplete faro condition to facilitate counting
- first variation (challenge location, red-black separation)
- second variation (same with odd-even) \n vanni bossi \n the dr. nuzzo peek \n dr. james nuzzo
1992
escorial 1992 — the marlo year Vanni Bossi
Variations to the "Dr. Nuzzo Peek"
fine secret incomplete faro condition to facilitate counting
First Variation (challenge location, red-black separation)
triple faro control \n openly controlling aces while secretly controlling two more sets of four-of-a-kinds \n edward marlo
1992
the olram file Edward Marlo
Triple Faro Control
openly controlling aces while secretly controlling two more sets of four-of-a-kinds
double dealer \n two cards at numbers, with incomplete riffle shuffle condition, fulves riffle shuffle control \n steve beam \n double dealer \n steve beam
1993
semi-automatic card tricks Steve Beam
Double Dealer
two cards at numbers, with incomplete riffle shuffle condition, Fulves Riffle Shuffle Control
the fan and weave controls \n two handlings of an ingenious control:
- the fan and weave control
- the fan and weave double control \n alex elmsley \n fan and weave control to any position \n alex elmsley \n three card control \n jerry sadowitz \n yours, mine, and ours \n harry riser
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
fan and weave control to any position \n extension with two cards \n alex elmsley \n the fan and weave controls \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley
the malek multiple card control \n for three cards, consecutive (cover) passes \n david malek \n malek multiple control \n david malek
1995
the lexicon David Malek
a match made in zebulon \n two selection found at same position when deck is cut in half \n steve beam \n a match made in zebulon (a suburb of knightdale) \n steve beam \n penny plain \n alex elmsley
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam
A Match Made in Zebulon
two selection found at same position when deck is cut in half
double dealer \n two cards at numbers, with incomplete riffle shuffle condition, fulves riffle shuffle control \n steve beam \n double dealer \n steve beam
1996
magic for the british aisles Steve Beam
Double Dealer
two cards at numbers, with incomplete riffle shuffle condition, Fulves Riffle Shuffle Control
luis zingone card control \n multiple hindu shuffle control, vernon multiple shift precursor \n louis zingone \n informant \n karl fulves
1997
underworld Louis Zingone
Luis Zingone Card Control
multiple Hindu Shuffle control, Vernon Multiple Shift precursor
uniform card control \n control a card to the bottom, a gambler's type clip, reversed in the middle or set for a plunger rise
- universal opening
- the bottom control
- gambler clip
- reversed in the middle
- plunging forward
- side steal \n bob davis
1997
the trapdoor — volume three Bob Davis
Uniform Card Control
control a card to the bottom, a gambler's type clip, reversed in the middle or set for a plunger rise
methods of controlling & palming. two \n bluff shift ("riffle force"), three handlings \n guy hollingworth
1999
drawing room deceptions Guy Hollingworth
the control of chosen cards \n paper clip \n guy hollingworth \n the "key" card forcing and self-shifting pack \n ellis stanyon
1999
drawing room deceptions Guy Hollingworth
three card control and revelation \n crimped key \n jerry mentzer \n five card control and revelation \n jerry mentzer
2000
card file two Jerry Mentzer
the face-down undo \n the "undo influence" control, face down version \n simon aronson \n variation 1441 \n simon aronson \n variation 1839 \n simon aronson \n color separation \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
variation 1441 \n variation of undo influence, use ace and four instead of jokers \n simon aronson \n the face-down undo \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Variation 1441
Variation of UnDo Influence, use Ace and Four instead of Jokers
variation 1839 \n variation of undo influence, use four face up cards instead of two \n simon aronson \n the face-down undo \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Variation 1839
Variation of UnDo Influence, use four face up cards instead of two
color separation \n variation on undo influence to leave deck color separated \n simon aronson \n the face-down undo \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Color Separation
Variation on UnDo Influence to leave deck color separated
controlling the aces \n way to maintain control over four aces during divide and conquer, can be used for mark-a-place aces \n simon aronson \n mark-a-place aces \n simon aronson \n divide and conquer \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Controlling the Aces
Way to maintain control over four Aces during Divide and Conquer, can be used for Mark-a-Place Aces
malek multiple control \n here for three cards, consecutive (cover) passes \n david malek \n the malek multiple card control \n david malek
2001
rebel without a pause David Malek
faro 18/35 restacking as an alternative false shuffle \n use out faros to keep stack in queenspell \n simon aronson \n queenspell \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson
Faro 18/35 Restacking as an Alternative False Shuffle