knowing the amount of small pile \n asking amount of red / black cards \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée
Henri Decremps
|
Knowing the Amount of Small Pile
|
1785
|
Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
|
242
|
|
|
throw packet to count its cards \n \n unknown
1876
modern magic
Unknown
|
Throw Packet to Count its Cards
|
1876
|
Modern Magic
|
50
|
|
|
novel card discovery - first method \n cards counted during spreading during selection, replaced at known position, controlled via jog shuffle \n unknown
1909
the art of magic
Unknown
|
Novel Card Discovery - First Method
|
1909
|
The Art of Magic
|
40
|
|
|
fifth method \n card to any number, with placement strategy to twenty-sixth \n t. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic
T. Nelson Downs
|
Fifth Method
|
1909
|
The Art of Magic
|
154
|
|
|
bottom count \n riffled off thumb \n t. nelson downs
1909
the art of magic
T. Nelson Downs
|
Bottom Count
|
1909
|
The Art of Magic
|
145
|
|
|
thumb and finger counting \n \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations
Jack Merlin
|
Thumb and Finger Counting
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Manipulations
|
12
|
|
|
first method \n thumb count with two hands \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations
Jack Merlin
|
First Method
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Manipulations
|
12
|
|
|
second method \n thumb count with one hand, also for finding a card in the center and turning it over on top \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations
Jack Merlin
|
Second Method
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Manipulations
|
12
|
|
|
to place a selected card in a given position in the pack \n \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations
Jack Merlin
|
To Place a Selected Card in a Given Position in the Pack
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Manipulations
|
12
|
|
|
vibrating cards \n three selection produced one handed from the middle of the deck, pulled out with the thumb one by one \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations
Jack Merlin
|
Vibrating Cards
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Manipulations
|
13
|
|
|
throwing a card in the air and catching in the pack at a chosen number \n \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations
Jack Merlin
|
Throwing a Card in the Air and Catching in the Pack at a Chosen Number
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Manipulations
|
14
|
|
|
telling the amount of cards cut by a spectator \n performer knows amount of cards cut to, then asks for another number and cuts that number himself \n jack merlin
1927/28
merlin's master miracles
Jack Merlin
|
Telling the Amount of Cards Cut by a Spectator
|
1927/28
|
Merlin's Master Miracles
|
8
|
|
|
push-off count \n see also page 22 \n laurie ireland
1931
ireland writes a book
Laurie Ireland
|
Push-off Count
|
1931
|
Ireland Writes a Book
|
14
|
|
|
counting subtlety \n apparently forgetting to give the spectator the instruction to take a card while spreading \n ralph w. hull
1932
"eye-openers"
Ralph W. Hull
|
Counting Subtlety
|
1932
|
"Eye-Openers"
|
12
|
|
|
thumb-counting \n from bottom with right thumb \n unknown
1933
farelli's card magic — part two
Unknown
|
Thumb-Counting
|
1933
|
Farelli's Card Magic — Part Two
|
69
|
|
|
the devant "mark-off" \n how to establish break under certain number of card \n david devant
1933
farelli's card magic - part one
David Devant
|
The Devant "Mark-Off"
|
1933
|
Farelli's Card Magic - Part One
|
55
|
|
|
thumb count stacking \n \n audley walsh
1936
the jinx 1-50
Audley Walsh
|
Thumb Count Stacking
|
1936
|
The Jinx 1-50
(Issue 21)
|
122
|
|
|
master card location \n counting while spreading \n walter b. gibson
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Walter B. Gibson
|
Master Card Location
|
1937
|
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
|
331
|
|
|
the "e.v." invisible double lift \n using a thumb count \n edward victor \n thumb count double lift \n edward victor \n father cyprian
1937
magic of the hands
Edward Victor
|
The "E.V." Invisible Double Lift
|
Related to
|
1937
|
Magic of the Hands
|
4
|
|
|
the overhand count \n \n unknown
1940
expert card technique
Unknown
|
The Overhand Count
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
186
|
|
|
the bottom thumb count \n three methods \n unknown
1940
expert card technique
Unknown
|
The Bottom Thumb Count
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
185
|
|
|
the lift get-ready \n "bubble count", credit unsure?! \n dai vernon \n double lifting again \n vanni bossi
1940
expert card technique
Dai Vernon
|
The Lift Get-Ready
|
Related to
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
4
|
|
|
the zingone thumbnail gauge \n cutting off packet of known number \n louis zingone \n thumbnail measuring \n unknown \n fingernail estimation \n dai vernon
1940
expert card technique
Louis Zingone
|
The Zingone Thumbnail Gauge
|
Related to
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
114
|
|
|
the side count \n "bubble count" \n jean hugard
1940
expert card technique
Jean Hugard
|
The Side Count
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
183
|
|
|
the lost card \n how to locate a lost but known card \n unknown
1940
expert card technique
Unknown
|
The Lost Card
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
192
|
|
|
the top thumb count \n \n unknown
1940
expert card technique
Unknown
|
The Top Thumb Count
|
1940
|
Expert Card Technique
|
183
|
|
|
determining intervals \n distances between cards \n unknown
1942
miracle shuffles and tricks
Unknown
|
Determining Intervals
|
1942
|
Miracle Shuffles and Tricks
|
4
|
|
|
thumb count stacking \n \n audley walsh
1943
full deck of impromptu card tricks
Audley Walsh
|
Thumb Count Stacking
|
1943
|
Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
|
7
|
|
|
pick me up \n number between one and thirty is named, an indicator card is inserted at that position and the card card named \n walter b. gibson \n the power of two \n roy walton \n binary division \n michael weber
1943
the phoenix 1-50
Walter B. Gibson
|
Pick Me Up
|
Related to
|
1943
|
The Phoenix 1-50
(Issue 41)
|
169
|
|
|
one hand side count \n pinky count done with second finger \n edward marlo \n pinky count \n edward marlo
1945
off the top
Edward Marlo
|
One Hand Side Count
|
Related to
|
1945
|
Off the Top
|
7
|
|
|
the allerton top palm \n featuring the thumb count \n bert allerton
1946
card control
Bert Allerton
|
The Allerton Top Palm
|
1946
|
Card Control
|
69
|
|
|
gusias' fancy lift \n push off method with forefinger count \n bill gusias
1947
marlo in spades
Bill Gusias
|
Gusias' Fancy Lift
|
1947
|
Marlo In Spades
|
4
|
|
|
middle finger count \n \n edward marlo
1947
marlo in spades
Edward Marlo
|
Middle Finger Count
|
1947
|
Marlo In Spades
|
5
|
|
|
"bubble count" \n as a get-ready \n unknown
1949
stars of magic
Unknown
|
"Bubble Count"
|
1949
|
Stars of Magic
(Vol. 5 No. 2)
|
78
|
|
|
thumb count \n right thumb at back of deck \n unknown
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6
Unknown
|
Thumb Count
|
1954/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
|
71
|
|
|
throw in location \n thumb riffle estimation to 19/20th position , two methods \n edward marlo \n mental stab \n edward marlo
1955
the new phoenix 301-348
Edward Marlo
|
Throw in Location
|
Related to
|
1955
|
The New Phoenix 301-348
(Issue 329)
|
125
|
|
|
nail count \n using length of nail to cut off certain amount of cards \n bert allerton
1958
the close-up magician
Bert Allerton
|
Nail Count
|
1958
|
The Close-Up Magician
|
37
|
|
|
pinky count \n here credited to marlo \n edward marlo \n one hand side count \n edward marlo
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms
Edward Marlo
|
Pinky Count
|
Related to
|
1959
|
Seconds, Centers, Bottoms
|
88
|
|
|
the pinky count \n \n james steranko
1960
steranko on cards
James Steranko
|
The Pinky Count
|
1960
|
Steranko on Cards
|
41
|
|
|
group counting \n 2-3-2-3 \n charlie miller
1961
the magic of charles earle miller
Charlie Miller
|
Group Counting
|
1961
|
The Magic of Charles Earle Miller
|
35
|
|
|
marlo's favorite \n finding out how many cards a spectator cut off by cutting remainder in half and counting those \n edward marlo
1962
estimation
Edward Marlo
|
Marlo's Favorite
|
1962
|
Estimation
|
8
|
|
|
faro divider \n dividing a deck/packet into four piles with an equal number of cards \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles
Edward Marlo
|
Faro Divider
|
1964
|
Faro Controlled Miracles
|
1
|
|
|
off center faro divider \n method of dividing deck in four packets of non-equal size of known number \n edward marlo
1964
faro controlled miracles
Edward Marlo
|
Off Center Faro Divider
|
1964
|
Faro Controlled Miracles
|
2
|
|
|
finnell's spell \n as a set-up for gene finnell's "spelling the aces" \n sam randlett \n faro divider \n edward marlo \n aces respelled \n gene finnell
1968
epilogue
Sam Randlett
|
Finnell's Spell
|
Related to
|
1968
|
Epilogue
(Issue 2)
|
16
|
|
|
marlo's double count \n using partial secret incomplete faro condition to quickly place cards at wanted positions, two methods (faro and table faro) \n edward marlo \n marlo's double count \n edward marlo
1969
hierophant
Edward Marlo
|
Marlo's Double Count
|
Related to
|
1969
|
Hierophant
(Issue 2)
|
69
|
|
|
pinky count \n very brief \n unknown
1970
advanced fingertip control
Unknown
|
Pinky Count
|
1970
|
Advanced Fingertip Control
|
147
|
|
|
marlo's double count \n second procedure "marlo's double count" \n edward marlo \n marlo's double count \n edward marlo
1970
hierophant
Edward Marlo
|
Marlo's Double Count
|
Inspired by
|
1970
|
Hierophant
(Issue 3)
|
164
|
|
|
thumbnail measuring \n \n unknown \n the zingone thumbnail gauge \n louis zingone
1972
the living end
Unknown
|
Thumbnail Measuring
|
Related to
|
1972
|
The Living End
|
144
|
|
|
thumb count \n \n unknown
1972
the living end
Unknown
|
Thumb Count
|
1972
|
The Living End
|
163
|
|
|
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
|
Related toVariations
|
1975
|
Ever So Sleightly
|
70
|
|
|
pinky count divider \n handling for forming packets of twelve cards each \n darwin ortiz
1975
afterthoughts
Darwin Ortiz
|
Pinky Count Divider
|
1975
|
Afterthoughts
|
77
|
|
|
kick-out count \n counting upwards from break \n edward marlo
1977
marlo's magazine volume 2
Edward Marlo
|
Kick-Out Count
|
1977
|
Marlo's Magazine Volume 2
|
41
|
|
|
overhand-run finesse \n finesse for overhand shuffling some cards singly and putting them back on top \n harry lorayne \n overhand-run control \n harry lorayne
1979
quantum leaps
Harry Lorayne
|
Overhand-Run Finesse
|
Related to
|
1979
|
Quantum Leaps
|
238
|
|
|
thumb count \n hand held upside down \n wallace lee
1981
the complete cannibal act
Wallace Lee
|
Thumb Count
|
1981
|
The Complete Cannibal Act
|
14
|
|
|
thumb count \n hand held upside down \n walt lees
1981
four professional card tricks
Walt Lees
|
Thumb Count
|
1981
|
Four Professional Card Tricks
|
9
|
|
|
casual faro divider \n creating four packets of equal size \n edward marlo
1982
card finesse
Edward Marlo
|
Casual Faro Divider
|
1982
|
Card Finesse
|
155
|
|
|
thumb count \n \n unknown
1983
the new york magic symposium - collection 2
Unknown
|
Thumb Count
|
1983
|
The New York Magic Symposium - Collection 2
|
71
|
|
|
subtle thumb count \n as double lift get-ready \n ross bertram
1983
bertram on sleight of hand
Ross Bertram
|
Subtle Thumb Count
|
1983
|
Bertram on Sleight of Hand
|
93
|
|
|
tabled thumb count \n mainly for riffle shuffle context \n edward marlo
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5
Edward Marlo
|
Tabled Thumb Count
|
1984
|
Marlo's Magazine Volume 5
|
198
|
|
|
thumbcount of cards \n from bottom, riffling off right thumb \n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
|
Thumbcount of Cards
|
1985
|
The Fred Braue Notebooks
(Issue 2)
|
16
|
|
|
fb top count-down \n (1937) \n frederick braue
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Frederick Braue
|
FB Top Count-Down
|
1985
|
The Fred Braue Notebooks
(Issue 2)
|
6
|
|
|
multiple card get-ready \n for getting break under specific number \n larry jennings
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings
Larry Jennings
|
Multiple Card Get-Ready
|
1986
|
The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings
|
60
|
|
|
counting while spreading \n \n unknown
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2
Unknown
|
Counting while Spreading
|
1988
|
The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2
|
124
|
|
|
marlo bottom count \n buckle \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6
Edward Marlo
|
Marlo Bottom Count
|
1988
|
Marlo's Magazine Volume 6
|
235
|
|
|
the silent count \n counting the spectator's deal while back is turned \n edward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6
Edward Marlo
|
The Silent Count
|
1988
|
Marlo's Magazine Volume 6
|
170
|
|
|
the pinky count \n \n darwin ortiz
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table
Darwin Ortiz
|
The Pinky Count
|
1988
|
Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table
|
11
|
|
|
push-off count and pull-down move \n credit information \n stephen minch \n what about the buckle count? \n jon racherbaumer
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2
Stephen Minch
|
Push-Off Count and Pull-Down Move
|
Related to
|
1988
|
The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2
|
22
|
|
|
secret incomplete faro as counting aid \n counting cards in pairs \n edward marlo
1989
so soon?
Edward Marlo
|
Secret Incomplete Faro as Counting Aid
|
1989
|
So Soon?
|
24
|
|
|
buckle count from top \n \n harry lorayne
1990
trend setters
Harry Lorayne
|
Buckle Count from Top
|
1990
|
Trend Setters
|
26
|
|
|
the slow silent count \n counting the spectator's deal while back is turned \n edward marlo
1990
that's it
Edward Marlo
|
The Slow Silent Count
|
1990
|
That's It
|
61
|
|
|
giving 26 cards to spectator \n faro \n edward marlo
1991
the olram file
Edward Marlo
|
Giving 26 Cards to Spectator
|
1991
|
The Olram File
(Issue 5)
|
14
|
|
|
double lifting again \n \n vanni bossi \n the lift get-ready \n dai vernon
1991
escorial 1991 — the erdnase year
Vanni Bossi
|
Double Lifting Again
|
Related to
|
1991
|
Escorial 1991 — The Erdnase Year
|
1
|
|
|
pinky count \n credit information \n edward marlo
1992
the olram file
Edward Marlo
|
Pinky Count
|
1992
|
The Olram File
(Issue 11)
|
9
|
|
|
kick-count \n \n edward marlo
1993
mo — modus operandi
Edward Marlo
|
Kick-Count
|
June 1993
|
MO — Modus Operandi
(Issue 2)
|
22
|
|
|
more on the buckle count \n corrections and additions to the article, quotes from correspondence with stephen minch \n jon racherbaumer \n stephen minch \n what about the buckle count? \n jon racherbaumer
1993
the olram file
Jon Racherbaumer, Stephen Minch
|
More on the Buckle Count
|
Inspired by
|
1993
|
The Olram File
(Issue 13)
|
6
|
|
|
ブレークの作り方iii (ピンキーカウント) \n (forming a break: third method) pinky count \n unknown
1993
larry jennings's card technique
Unknown
|
ブレークの作り方III (ピンキーカウント)
|
1993
|
Larry Jennings's Card Technique
|
16
|
|
|
counting while spreading \n brief \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2
Alex Elmsley
|
Counting while Spreading
|
1994
|
The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2
|
64
|
|
|
counting while spreading \n brief \n alex elmsley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2
Alex Elmsley
|
Counting while Spreading
|
1994
|
The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2
|
183
|
|
|
rapid thumb count \n rhythmic \n roger crosthwaite \n side riffle estimation \n edward marlo
1994
roger's thesaurus
Roger Crosthwaite
|
Rapid Thumb Count
|
Related to
|
1994
|
Roger's Thesaurus
|
109
|
|
|
click count \n \n edward marlo \n the geiger discovery \n edward marlo
1994
roger's thesaurus
Edward Marlo
|
Click Count
|
Related to
|
1994
|
Roger's Thesaurus
|
85
|
|
|
the little-finger count \n plus many applications \n unknown
1995
card college - volume 1
Unknown
|
The Little-finger Count
|
1995
|
Card College - Volume 1
|
201
|
|
|
thumb counting \n plus suggestions for management of this technique \n unknown
1995
card college - volume 1
Unknown
|
Thumb Counting
|
1995
|
Card College - Volume 1
|
197
|
|
|
counting cards in spread \n \n unknown
1996
classic sampler
Unknown
|
Counting Cards in Spread
|
1996
|
Classic Sampler
|
71
|
|
|
the unweave revelation \n faro divider type \n james swain
1996
miracles with cards
James Swain
|
The Unweave Revelation
|
1996
|
Miracles with Cards
|
109
|
|
|
digit counts \n on using a different finger like dai vernon (second) or john scarne (third) \n karl fulves
1996
the fine print
Karl Fulves
|
Digit Counts
|
1996
|
The Fine Print
(Issue 4)
|
87
|
|
|
kick-count \n from break \n edward marlo
1997
virtual foolery
Edward Marlo
|
Kick-Count
|
1997
|
Virtual Foolery
|
24
|
|
|
counting cards while spreading them between the hands \n double pushover technique \n roberto giobbi \n roger klause \n alex elmsley
1998
card college — volume 3
Roberto Giobbi, Roger Klause, Alex Elmsley
|
Counting Cards while spreading them between the Hands
|
1998
|
Card College — Volume 3
|
510
|
|
|
counting cards in a fan \n \n juan tamariz
1998
card college — volume 3
Juan Tamariz
|
Counting Cards in a Fan
|
1998
|
Card College — Volume 3
|
509
|
|
|
placement principle \n to any position \n michael skinner
1999
21st century card magic
Michael Skinner
|
Placement Principle
|
1999
|
21st Century Card Magic
|
99
|
|
|
kick out count \n \n edward marlo
1999
tricks of my trade
Edward Marlo
|
Kick Out Count
|
1999
|
Tricks of my Trade
|
71
|
|
|
ect get-ready \n upwards buckling \n dai vernon
1999
mechanical deck
Dai Vernon
|
ECT Get-Ready
|
1999
|
Mechanical Deck
|
22
|
|
|
pinky count \n brief \n unknown
1999
tricks of my trade
Unknown
|
Pinky Count
|
1999
|
Tricks of my Trade
|
32
|
|
|
overhand shuffling a card to any position \n no. 15, counting spread with replacement, then jog shuffle placement \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks
Ellis Stanyon
|
Overhand Shuffling a Card to Any Position
|
1999
|
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
|
284
|
|
|
the pinky count \n \n david malek
2001
rebel without a pause
David Malek
|
The Pinky Count
|
2001
|
Rebel without a Pause
|
7
|
|
|
spread count procedure \n method to count cards while spreading \n alex elmsley
2002
scams & fantasies with cards
Alex Elmsley
|
Spread Count Procedure
|
2002
|
Scams & Fantasies with Cards
|
92
|
|
|
pinky count divider \n four equal packets of twelve cards with pinky and thumb count \n darwin ortiz
2002
scams & fantasies with cards
Darwin Ortiz
|
Pinky Count Divider
|
2002
|
Scams & Fantasies with Cards
|
14
|
|
|
lift get-ready \n out of ect \n paul cummins
2002
fasdiu ii
Paul Cummins
|
Lift Get-Ready
|
2002
|
FASDIU II
|
41
|
|
|
glimpse count \n in spread \n harry riser
2006
secrets of an escamoteur
Harry Riser
|
Glimpse Count
|
2006
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Secrets of an Escamoteur
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35
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thumb count \n \n unknown
2009
the magic of fred robinson
Unknown
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Thumb Count
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2009
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The Magic of Fred Robinson
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131
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overhand run technique \n shuffling off two, three or four cards as a unit at each take \n fred robinson
2009
the magic of fred robinson
Fred Robinson
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Overhand Run Technique
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2009
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The Magic of Fred Robinson
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128
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to separate a deck at a specific point \n two methods \n roberto giobbi
2010
secret agenda
Roberto Giobbi
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To Separate a Deck at a Specific Point
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2010
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Secret Agenda
(Issue Jan 1)
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3
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pinky count - credit information \n \n tyler wilson
2010
reinventing the real
Tyler Wilson
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Pinky Count - Credit Information
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2010
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Reinventing the Real
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20
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binary division \n quickly arranging a packet of a wanted number of cards \n michael weber \n pick me up \n walter b. gibson
2011
knew & improved
Michael Weber
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Binary Division
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Related to
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2011
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Knew & Improved
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12
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the second push \n quick way of counting cards while spreading cards between hands, groups of ten \n john born
2012
seeking the bridge
John Born
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The Second Push
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2012
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Seeking the Bridge
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55
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thoughts on the pinky count \n \n jason ladanye
2013
confident deceptions
Jason Ladanye
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Thoughts on the Pinky Count
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2013
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Confident Deceptions
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11
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finger count strategy \n counting cards with fingers while listening to spectator reading them off \n denis behr
2015
ffff lecture notes 2015
Denis Behr
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Finger Count Strategy
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2015
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FFFF Lecture Notes 2015
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7
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kick-off count \n \n edward marlo
2018
the magic of johnny thompson
Edward Marlo
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Kick-Off Count
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2018
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The Magic of Johnny Thompson
(Issue 1)
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78
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pushover glimpse \n bottom card of face-up deck, also near bottom via ed marlo's kick-off count \n johnny thompson
2018
the magic of johnny thompson
Johnny Thompson
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Pushover Glimpse
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2018
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The Magic of Johnny Thompson
(Issue 1)
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188
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the pinky count \n explanation \n jason ladanye
2018
game changer
Jason Ladanye
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The Pinky Count
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2018
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Game Changer
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15
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weave count \n using fine incomplete faro condition to quickly riffle count to numbers \n ryan murray
2018
curious weaving
Ryan Murray
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Weave Count
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2018
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Curious Weaving
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15
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first-finger corner short location \n first finger riffles upward in dealing grip \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2
Steve Forte
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First-Finger Corner Short Location
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2020
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Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 2
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