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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
a one hand top change \n similar to allerton change, for credit see page wright's manuscript \n judson s. brown \n the allerton change \n bert allerton \n a one-hand top change \n judson s. brown 1933 page wright's notebook Judson S. Brown	A one hand top change	similar to Allerton change, for credit see Page Wright's Manuscript	Related to The Allerton Change (Bert Allerton, 1945) Also published here A One-Hand Top Change (Judson S. Brown, 1991)	1933	Page Wright's Notebook	13		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the "ad lib" spelling \n two cards spelled to \n dr. jacob daley \n lawrence "larry" grey \n double climax speller \n martin gardner \n my name - your name \n lewis ganson \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton 1936 the jinx 1-50 Dr. Jacob Daley, Lawrence "Larry" Grey	The "Ad Lib" Spelling	two cards spelled to	Related to Double Climax Speller (Martin Gardner, 1940) Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 2000) Variations My Name - Your Name (Lewis Ganson, 1950)	1936	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue Summer Extra 1936)	138		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
a psychological discovery \n two-pile-stop trick with eight/nine alternating set-up \n sam leo horowitz \n daley notebooks #602 \n curious coincidence \n unknown \n never-miss stop effect \n martin gardner \n name your number \n bert allerton \n 8's & 9's \n sam leo horowitz \n n-e-t profit \n richard vollmer \n diploid \n peter duffie \n coversion \n peter duffie \n the stop trick \n sam leo horowitz \n roberto giobbi \n martin gardner \n another psychological discovery \n bob farmer 1938 greater magic Sam Leo Horowitz	A Psychological Discovery	two-pile-stop trick with Eight/Nine alternating set-up	Related to Curious Coincidence (Unknown, 1936) Never-Miss Stop Effect (Martin Gardner, 1940) Name Your Number (Bert Allerton, 1945) N-E-T Profit (Richard Vollmer, 1985) Coversion (Peter Duffie, 1998) The Stop Trick (Sam Leo Horowitz, Roberto Giobbi, Martin Gardner, 2000) Variations Diploid (Peter Duffie, 1996) Another Psychological Discovery (Bob Farmer, 2017) Also published here Daley Notebooks #602 8's & 9's (Sam Leo Horowitz, 1971)	1938	Greater Magic	549		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Partial
mind reading with the finger tips \n as bert gustafson, two thought-of-cards are removed behind back \n bert allerton 1938 greater magic Bert Allerton	Mind Reading with the Finger Tips	as Bert Gustafson, two thought-of-cards are removed behind back		1938	Greater Magic	900		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
deck switching gimmick \n for a switch behind the back... \n bert allerton 1938 greater magic Bert Allerton	Deck Switching Gimmick	for a switch behind the back...		1938	Greater Magic	900		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / In context of Routine
card index \n for twelve cards \n bert allerton 1938 greater magic Bert Allerton	Card Index	for twelve cards		1938	Greater Magic	901		Cards / Principles / Card Index
an easy lesson \n \n martin gardner \n do as i do \n martin gardner \n an easy lesson \n martin gardner \n synchronism \n tony bartolotta \n martin gardner \n two deck criss cross \n martin gardner \n hubert lambert \n bert allerton \n karl fulves 1938 the jinx 1-50 Martin Gardner	An Easy Lesson		Related to Synchronism (Tony Bartolotta, Martin Gardner, 2001) Variations Two Deck Criss Cross (Martin Gardner, Hubert Lambert, Bert Allerton, Karl Fulves, 2011) Also published here Do As I Do (Martin Gardner, 1940) An Easy Lesson (Martin Gardner, 1943)	1938	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue Winter Extra 1937/38)	276		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
aces up \n aces placed in middle jump to top and bottom \n bert allerton \n pseudo multiple shift \n justin higham 1941 more card manipulations Bert Allerton	Aces Up	Aces placed in middle jump to top and bottom	Variations Pseudo Multiple Shift (Justin Higham, 2012)	1941	More Card Manipulations (Issue 4)	34		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
magnetic thought \n \n bert allerton \n the challenge \n dai vernon \n magnetic thought \n bert allerton 1941 more card manipulations Bert Allerton	Magnetic Thought		Related to The Challenge (Dai Vernon, 1957) Also published here Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1985)	1941	More Card Manipulations (Issue 4)	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
allerton switch \n top card drawn back \n bert allerton \n a one-hand top change \n judson s. brown 1941 more card manipulations Bert Allerton	Allerton Switch	top card drawn back	Related to A One-Hand Top Change (Judson S. Brown, 1991)	1941	More Card Manipulations (Issue 4)	45		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the back room \n bert allerton, lu brent \n bruce elliott 1942 the phoenix 1-50 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	Bert Allerton, Lu Brent		1942	The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 10)	40		Articles / Columns
a roll of bills \n gag, several bills are glued together at short end and rolled up \n unknown \n the scissors \n bert allerton \n business for the roll of notes \n bob read \n el rolle de billetes \n unknown 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Unknown	A Roll of Bills	gag, several bills are glued together at short end and rolled up	Related to The Scissors (Bert Allerton, 1958) Business For The Roll Of Notes (Bob Read, 1975) Also published here El Rolle de Billetes (Unknown, 1975)	1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	136		Bill / Miscellaneous
the difference \n spoon bend on table \n jay marshall \n nickleplated \n nepomuk \n the bent spoon \n bert allerton 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Jay Marshall	The Difference	spoon bend on table	Related to Nickleplated (Nepomuk, 1950) The Bent Spoon (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 59)	242		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
the back room \n on maurice zolotow, dai vernon, bert allerton, annemann's use of the nail writer, tom osborne, jay marshall \n bruce elliott 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Maurice Zolotow, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, Annemann's use of the nail writer, Tom Osborne, Jay Marshall		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 79)	323		Articles / Columns Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
the back room \n on r.c. buff ideas with the lyons-elliott box, frank taylor, ideas by hen fetsch, ed marlo, bert allerton and richard mc closkey \n bruce elliott \n boxed \n l. vosburgh lyons \n ronald b. edwards \n clayton rawson \n bruce elliott \n walter b. gibson 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on R.C. Buff ideas with the Lyons-Elliott Box, Frank Taylor, ideas by Hen Fetsch, Ed Marlo, Bert Allerton and Richard Mc Closkey	Related to Boxed (L. Vosburgh Lyons, Ronald B. Edwards, Clayton Rawson, Bruce Elliott, Walter B. Gibson, 1945)	1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 84)	343		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on george starke, george karger, emil jarrow, bert allerton, the "swami" magazine, puzzles by fred mosteller, audley walsh, bob novak and charles bertram \n bruce elliott 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on George Starke, George Karger, Emil Jarrow, Bert Allerton, the "Swami" Magazine, puzzles by Fred Mosteller, Audley Walsh, Bob Novak and Charles Bertram		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 87)	355		Articles / Columns
hu-gardenias \n on bert allerton \n jean hugard 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Jean Hugard	Hu-gardenias	on Bert Allerton		Apr. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 2 No. 11)	112		Articles / Articles
name your number \n one of six cards chosen, its number used to count to selection \n bert allerton \n a psychological discovery \n sam leo horowitz 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Bert Allerton	Name Your Number	one of six cards chosen, its number used to count to selection	Related to A Psychological Discovery (Sam Leo Horowitz, 1938)	Aug. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 3)	139		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
the allerton change \n \n bert allerton \n a one hand top change \n judson s. brown \n the allerton change \n bert allerton 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Bert Allerton	The Allerton Change		Related to A one hand top change (Judson S. Brown, 1933) The Allerton Change (Bert Allerton, 2000)	Aug. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 3)	144		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the allerton top palm \n featuring the thumb count \n bert allerton 1946 card control Bert Allerton	The Allerton Top Palm	featuring the thumb count		1946	Card Control	69		Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Thumb Count Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Top
pump room phantasy \n two aces appear on top and bottom \n bert allerton \n the two black aces \n francis carlyle 1947 stars of magic Bert Allerton	Pump Room Phantasy	two Aces appear on top and bottom	Related to The Two Black Aces (Francis Carlyle, 1975)	1947	Stars of Magic (Vol. 3 No. 1)	39		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Cavorting Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
bamboozle \n story presentation with bills \n bert allerton \n the bargain (with apologies to bert allerton) \n roy johnson \n bamboozled \n karl fulves \n hornswoggled revisited \n harry riser 1947 stars of magic Bert Allerton	Bamboozle	story presentation with bills	Variations The Bargain (with Apologies to Bert Allerton) (Roy Johnson, 1970) Bamboozled (Karl Fulves, 1989) Hornswoggled Revisited (Harry Riser, 1996)	1947	Stars of Magic (Vol. 3 No. 2)	43		Bill / Counting Tricks
the back room \n on dai vernon, jack chanin, al wheatley, bert allerton, frank taylor \n bruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Al Wheatley, Bert Allerton, Frank Taylor		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 140)	564		Articles / Columns
allerton's amazing aces \n four selections cut to one by one, they change into aces \n bert allerton 1948 show stoppers with cards Bert Allerton	Allerton's Amazing Aces	four selections cut to one by one, they change into aces		1948	Show Stoppers with Cards	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
casual nail cutting \n \n bert allerton \n frederick braue 1948 show stoppers with cards Bert Allerton, Frederick Braue	Casual Nail Cutting			1948	Show Stoppers with Cards	9		Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Mechanical Estimation
news usa \n on the magic scene in the usa and in new york, sam, dixie hotel, dai vernon, john scarne, francis carlyle, cardini, russell swann, frakson, blackstone, okito, fu man chu, dell o'dell, bert allerton \n dr. stanley jaks 1948 hokus pokus Dr. Stanley Jaks	News USA	on the magic scene in the USA and in New York, SAM, Dixie Hotel, Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Francis Carlyle, Cardini, Russell Swann, Frakson, Blackstone, Okito, Fu Man Chu, Dell O'Dell, Bert Allerton		1948	Hokus Pokus (Vol. 9 No. 2&3)	4		Articles / Articles
new york, im juni 1948 \n on sam convention, marvels, audley walsh, ade duval, bert allerton, vernon, hugard, scarne, savoy plaza \n dr. stanley jaks 1948 hokus pokus Dr. Stanley Jaks	New York, im Juni 1948	on SAM convention, Marvels, Audley Walsh, Ade Duval, Bert Allerton, Vernon, Hugard, Scarne, Savoy Plaza		1948	Hokus Pokus (Vol. 9 No. Sondernummer 1)	1		Articles / Articles
cards in a sealed envelope \n \n paul lepaul \n the nest of envelopes \n bert allerton \n paul lepaul \n the paul le paul signed cards to sealed envelope & wallet \n paul lepaul \n francis carlyle \n ferly defragmentation etc. \n steven hamilton \n der präparierte kuvertsatz nach le paul \n roberto giobbi \n paul lepaul \n das aranka-prinzip \n alexander de cova \n on the lepaul envelope set \n roberto giobbi \n paul lepaul \n card to envelope finale \n dai vernon \n paul lepaul 1949 the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul	Cards in a Sealed Envelope		Related to Card to Envelope Finale (Dai Vernon, Paul LePaul, 2018) Variations The Nest Of Envelopes (Bert Allerton, Paul LePaul, 1958) The Paul Le Paul Signed Cards to Sealed Envelope & Wallet (Paul LePaul, Francis Carlyle, 1975) Ferly Defragmentation Etc. (Steven Hamilton, 1980) Der präparierte Kuvertsatz nach Le Paul (Roberto Giobbi, Paul LePaul, 1993) Das Aranka-Prinzip (Alexander de Cova, 1998) On the LePaul Envelope Set (Roberto Giobbi, Paul LePaul, 2003)	1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	214		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) Paper / Envelopes / Loading
ten card deal \n jonah card \n dai vernon \n paul curry \n martin gardner \n john scarne \n audley walsh \n ten card deal p.s. \n martin gardner \n edward marlo \n bert allerton \n take ten \n john murray \n ten card deal \n paul curry \n martin gardner \n john scarne \n dai vernon \n audley walsh \n the phoenix 1949 \n bob farmer 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh	Ten Card Deal	jonah card	Related to Ten Card Deal P.S. (Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton, 1949) Take Ten (John Murray, 1949) Also published here Ten Card Deal (Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Dai Vernon, Audley Walsh, 1956) The Phoenix 1949 (Bob Farmer, 2015)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 168)	672		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
ten card deal p.s. \n further ideas on the ten card poker deal \n martin gardner \n edward marlo \n bert allerton \n ten card deal \n dai vernon \n paul curry \n martin gardner \n john scarne \n audley walsh \n take ten \n john murray \n the phoenix 1949 \n bob farmer 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton	Ten Card Deal P.S.	further ideas on the ten card poker deal	Related to Ten Card Deal (Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh, 1949) Take Ten (John Murray, 1949) Also published here The Phoenix 1949 (Bob Farmer, 2015)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 170)	681		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
take ten \n finale for ten card poker deal, all cards are put in separated envelopes \n john murray \n ten card deal \n dai vernon \n paul curry \n martin gardner \n john scarne \n audley walsh \n ten card deal p.s. \n martin gardner \n edward marlo \n bert allerton \n take ten \n john murray \n take ten \n john murray 1949 the phoenix 151-200 John Murray	Take Ten	finale for ten card poker deal, all cards are put in separated envelopes	Related to Ten Card Deal (Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh, 1949) Ten Card Deal P.S. (Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton, 1949) Also published here Take Ten (John Murray, 1956) Take Ten (John Murray, 2015)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 180)	719		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
the back room \n on martin gardner, bert allerton, bob hummer \n bruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Martin Gardner, Bert Allerton, Bob Hummer		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 192)	769		Articles / Columns
allerchrist card trick \n no. 63, mathematical \n bert allerton \n henry christ \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ \n zip code pip mode \n marty kane \n allerchrist fix \n jon racherbaumer \n magic with added zip \n marty kane \n why 2k? \n marty kane \n fraps on craps \n marty kane 1950 scarne on card tricks Bert Allerton, Henry Christ	Allerchrist Card Trick	No. 63, Mathematical	Inspired by Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950) Variations Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950) Zip Code Pip Mode (Marty Kane, 1995) Allerchrist Fix (Jon Racherbaumer, 1996) Magic with Added Zip (Marty Kane, 1998) Why 2K? (Marty Kane, 2000) Fraps on Craps (Marty Kane, 2002)	1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	114		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / No-Touch Locations
nickleplated \n bending spoon convincer \n nepomuk \n the difference \n jay marshall \n nickel-plated \n derek vernon \n the bent spoon \n bert allerton 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Nepomuk	Nickleplated	bending spoon convincer	Related to The Difference (Jay Marshall, 1944) The Bent Spoon (Bert Allerton, 1958) Also published here Nickel-Plated (Derek Vernon, 1956)	1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 200)	799		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
allerton's biddled card \n handling for the biddle trick \n bert allerton 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bert Allerton	Allerton's Biddled Card	handling for the biddle trick		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 241)	963		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
new papel blanco \n blank card is signed, face of a card appears on its back, then blank card vanishes \n bert allerton 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bert Allerton	New Papel Blanco	blank card is signed, face of a card appears on its back, then blank card vanishes		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 241)	963		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous
foreword \n \n bert allerton 1951 close-up time wit don alan Bert Allerton	Foreword			1951	Close-Up Time wit Don Alan	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
card affinity \n someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit \n bill simon \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Card Affinity	someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit	Related to Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1952	Effective Card Magic	51		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
the birdcage \n on cy endfield, stan musial, francis carlyle, frank garcia, roy benson, ballantine, dante, don alan, del ray, john platt, bert allerton, meyer silberstein, jack miller, leslie guest, the seven circles, frank joglar, raymonde \n jay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on Cy Endfield, Stan Musial, Francis Carlyle, Frank Garcia, Roy Benson, Ballantine, Dante, Don Alan, Del Ray, John Platt, Bert Allerton, Meyer Silberstein, Jack Miller, Leslie Guest, The Seven Circles, Frank Joglar, Raymonde		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 315)	64		Articles / Articles
nickel-plated \n bending spoon convincer, coin \n derek vernon \n the difference \n jay marshall \n nickleplated \n nepomuk \n the bent spoon \n bert allerton 1956 the best in magic Derek Vernon	Nickel-Plated	bending spoon convincer, coin	Inspired by The Difference (Jay Marshall, 1944) Related to The Bent Spoon (Bert Allerton, 1958) Also published here Nickleplated (Nepomuk, 1950)	1956	The Best in Magic	7		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
streamliner \n with eighteen cards \n bert allerton \n "you remember this one" (50 tricks, 1946, p. 44) \n the new 21 card trick \n bert allerton \n streamliner \n bert allerton \n streamliner ii \n bruce cervon \n mental streamliner \n bruce cervon 1956 the new phoenix 301-348 Bert Allerton	Streamliner	with eighteen cards	Variations Streamliner II (Bruce Cervon, 2007) Mental Streamliner (Bruce Cervon, 2007) Also published here "You Remember This One" (50 Tricks, 1946, p. 44) The New 21 Card Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958) Streamliner (Bert Allerton, 2007)	1956	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 337)	158		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick
the challenge \n mind-reading presentation for transposition plot \n dai vernon \n magnetic thought \n bert allerton \n two-part invention \n ken krenzel \n magnetic thought \n bert allerton \n zennerphobia \n david britland \n second quickie \n edward marlo \n the standing challenge \n gordon bean \n nine & three \n tyler wilson 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Challenge	mind-reading presentation for transposition plot	Related to Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1941) Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1985) Second Quickie (Edward Marlo, 1990) The Standing Challenge (Gordon Bean, 2002) Nine & Three (Tyler Wilson, 2010) Variations Two-Part Invention (Ken Krenzel, 1968) Zennerphobia (David Britland, 1986)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	114		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
introduction \n on bert allerton \n robert parrish 1958 the close-up magician Robert Parrish	Introduction	on Bert Allerton		1958	The Close-Up Magician	4		Articles / Biographical Articles / Intros & Epilogues
foreword \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Foreword			1958	The Close-Up Magician	7		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the vanishing cigarette \n with pull \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Vanishing Cigarette	with pull		1958	The Close-Up Magician	8		Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish
the bent spoon \n \n bert allerton \n the difference \n jay marshall \n nickleplated \n nepomuk 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Bent Spoon		Related to The Difference (Jay Marshall, 1944) Nickleplated (Nepomuk, 1950)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	10		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
a star among stars... who bert allerton is \n \n unknown 1958 the close-up magician Unknown	A Star Among Stars... Who Bert Allerton Is			1958	The Close-Up Magician	11		Articles / Articles
swallowing a knife \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Swallowing A Knife			1958	The Close-Up Magician	12		Knife & Paddle / Miscellaneous
the stack of quarters \n through spectator's hand, with a bill \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Stack of Quarters	through spectator's hand, with a bill		1958	The Close-Up Magician	14		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Spectator's Hand (Stack of Coins) Coin / Gaffed / Stack Gaffs
simplified magic square \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Simplified Magic Square			1958	The Close-Up Magician	20		Numbers / Magic Square
the two card trick \n two phases, double facer \n bert allerton \n the two card trick \n bert allerton \n the two card trick \n jerry mentzer \n jazz pieces/body and soul \n bob farmer 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Two Card Trick	two phases, double facer	Variations The Two Card Trick (Jerry Mentzer, 1992) Jazz Pieces/Body and Soul (Bob Farmer, 1993) Also published here The Two Card Trick (Bert Allerton, 1960)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	22		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the eye popper \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Eye Popper			1958	The Close-Up Magician	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
screened leipzig pass \n from the middle to second position, brief \n nate leipzig \n bert allerton \n concealed allerton control \n peter duffie \n robin robertson 1958 the close-up magician Nate Leipzig, Bert Allerton	Screened Leipzig Pass	from the middle to second position, brief	Variations Concealed Allerton Control (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	25		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Leipzig Pass
transcendence \n biddle trick, stolen card is forced to a second spectator \n bert allerton \n coney island caper \n terry lagerould 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Transcendence	biddle trick, stolen card is forced to a second spectator	Variations Coney Island Caper (Terry LaGerould, 1992)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Invisible Card Theme Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
the missing deuce \n one of four twos transforms into a selected card \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Missing Deuce	one of four twos transforms into a selected card		1958	The Close-Up Magician	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations (whatever that means...) Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
surprise spelling \n \n bert allerton \n the "ad lib" spelling \n dr. jacob daley \n lawrence "larry" grey \n triple-climax speller \n harry lorayne \n bert allerton \n quick spell \n jim ryan \n double speller \n martin gardner \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Surprise Spelling		Related to The "Ad Lib" Spelling (Dr. Jacob Daley, Lawrence "Larry" Grey, 1936) Triple-Climax Speller (Harry Lorayne, Bert Allerton, 1977) Quick Spell (Jim Ryan, 1981) Double Speller (Martin Gardner, 1992) Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 2000)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
the new 21 card trick \n with eighteen cards \n bert allerton \n streamliner \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The New 21 Card Trick	with eighteen cards	Also published here Streamliner (Bert Allerton, 1956)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick
the double lift \n snapped over right first and second fingers \n bert allerton \n zacharellis' double \n george zacharellis \n allerton double lift \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Double Lift	snapped over right first and second fingers	Related to Zacharellis' Double (George Zacharellis, 1972) Also published here Allerton Double Lift (Bert Allerton, 2018)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	32		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
double lift get-ready \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Double Lift Get-Ready			1958	The Close-Up Magician	32		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Get-Readys
on the slip force \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	On The Slip Force			1958	The Close-Up Magician	34		Cards / Sleights / Force / Riffle Force
tricks with a stacked deck \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Tricks With A Stacked Deck			1958	The Close-Up Magician	36		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
card stabbing trick \n any named card \n bert allerton \n card affinity \n bill simon \n the card stab \n michael close \n pat hennesy's any card \n pat hennessy \n stabbing 1 carte \n dr. zina bennett 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Card Stabbing Trick	any named card	Related to Card Affinity (Bill Simon, 1952) Pat Hennesy's Any Card (Pat Hennessy, 1975) Stabbing 1 carte (Dr. Zina Bennett, 1995) Variations The Card Stab (Michael Close, 1996)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	36		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
named card to top \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Named Card to Top			1958	The Close-Up Magician	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
open index \n cutting any named card to top \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Open Index	cutting any named card to top		1958	The Close-Up Magician	37		Cards / Principles / Card Index Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
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	using length of nail to cut off certain amount of cards		1958	The Close-Up Magician	37		Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Mechanical Estimation Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Other Counts from the Top
the scissors \n broken scissors gag \n bert allerton \n a roll of bills \n unknown \n business for the roll of notes \n bob read 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Scissors	broken scissors gag	Related to A Roll of Bills (Unknown, 1943/27) Business For The Roll Of Notes (Bob Read, 1975)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	38		Scissors
the sugar cube \n sugar cube penetrates wrapping and hand \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Sugar Cube	sugar cube penetrates wrapping and hand		1958	The Close-Up Magician	41		Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Cubes / Penetration
the flutist \n cutting a straw into a flute \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Flutist	cutting a straw into a flute		1958	The Close-Up Magician	42		Straw Instruments
impromptu handkerchief routine \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Impromptu Handkerchief Routine			1958	The Close-Up Magician	44		Silk & Handkerchief / Animation Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots
"not a knot" \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	"Not A Knot"			1958	The Close-Up Magician	44		Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots
the invisible hair \n \n bert allerton \n the invisible hair \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Invisible Hair		Also published here The Invisible Hair (Bert Allerton, 1969)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	46		Silk & Handkerchief / Animation
penetration \n with a knife \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Penetration	with a Knife		1958	The Close-Up Magician	48		Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration Knife & Paddle / Penetration
the rabbit \n handkerchief fold into a rabbit \n bert allerton \n bob's business for the handkerchief rabbit \n bob read \n the rabbit puppet \n unknown 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Rabbit	handkerchief fold into a rabbit	Related to Bob's Business for the Handkerchief Rabbit (Bob Read, 1974) The Rabbit Puppet (Unknown, 1974)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	50		Silk & Handkerchief / Miscellaneous
the little hindu \n fold into a figur \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Little Hindu	fold into a figur		1958	The Close-Up Magician	52		Silk & Handkerchief / Design & Puppet Folds
magic letter square \n a cross-word puzzle \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Magic Letter Square	a cross-word puzzle		1958	The Close-Up Magician	54		Puzzle / Miscellaneous
the jumping flower \n paper napkin flower jumps from lapel to lapel, thread \n bert allerton \n jumping flower \n steve beam \n die springblume \n patrick page 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Jumping Flower	paper napkin flower jumps from lapel to lapel, thread	Variations Jumping Flower (Steve Beam, 1984) Die Springblume (Patrick Page, 1991)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	55		Flower / Fake Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
making the flower \n out of paper \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Making the Flower	out of paper		1958	The Close-Up Magician	57		Flower / Fake Paper / Miscellaneous
vanishing the bird cage \n done close-up, seated \n bert allerton \n buatier de kolta 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton, Buatier de Kolta	Vanishing The Bird Cage	done close-up, seated		1958	The Close-Up Magician	58		Bird Cage / Vanish
the glass through the table \n with coin & paper cover \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Glass Through The Table	with coin & paper cover		1958	The Close-Up Magician	60		Glass / Through Table (Paper Cover)
the aspirin box \n photograph of selected card appears on miniature card, includes a neat way to write a name \n bert allerton \n tips \n frank pongrac \n the bert allerton aspirin tin routine \n bert allerton \n eugene burger 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	The Aspirin Box	photograph of selected card appears on miniature card, includes a neat way to write a name	Related to The Bert Allerton Aspirin Tin Routine (Bert Allerton, Eugene Burger, 1987) Variations Tips (Frank Pongrac, 1970)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	62		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Photographic Coin
the nest of envelopes \n \n bert allerton \n paul lepaul \n cards in a sealed envelope \n paul lepaul \n lepaul stack of envelopes \n paul lepaul \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton, Paul LePaul	The Nest Of Envelopes		Inspired by Cards in a Sealed Envelope (Paul LePaul, 1949) Related to LePaul Stack of Envelopes (Paul LePaul, Bert Allerton, 2018)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	66		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
rules for the close-up magician \n \n bert allerton 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Rules for the Close-Up Magician			1958	The Close-Up Magician	69		Articles / Theory & Essays
a biographical note \n bert allerton \n unknown 1958 the close-up magician Unknown	A Biographical Note	Bert Allerton		1958	The Close-Up Magician	70		Articles / Biographical
the two card trick \n two phases, double facer, no esp relation \n bert allerton \n the two card trick \n bert allerton 1960 esp handbook and workshop kit Bert Allerton	The Two Card Trick	two phases, double facer, no ESP relation	Also published here The Two Card Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1960	ESP Handbook and Workshop Kit	7		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition ESP Cards / Miscellaneous
marlo miracle "stop" stab \n deck wrapped in paper, estimation \n edward marlo \n bert allerton 1962 estimation Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton	Marlo Miracle "Stop" Stab	deck wrapped in paper, estimation		1962	Estimation	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
the invisible hair \n \n bert allerton \n the invisible hair \n bert allerton 1969 fun with a handkerchief Bert Allerton	The Invisible Hair		Also published here The Invisible Hair (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1969	Fun With A Handkerchief	11		Silk & Handkerchief / Animation Silk & Handkerchief / Gags
allerton switch \n \n bert allerton 1970 hierophant Bert Allerton	Allerton Switch			1970	Hierophant (Issue 3)	117		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
tips \n various ideas - snkae drawer box - blooming stooge, german sealed milk glass & baker shaker combination - multiplying billiard balls & cups and balls combination - idea for allerton's aspirin box \n frank pongrac \n the aspirin box \n bert allerton 1970 ireland's yearbooks Frank Pongrac	Tips	various ideas Snkae Drawer Box Blooming Stooge, German Sealed Milk Glass & Baker Shaker combination Multiplying Billiard Balls & Cups and Balls combination idea for Allerton's Aspirin Box	Inspired by The Aspirin Box (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1970	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)	137		Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Sequences Food / Cake Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Photographic Coin Children Magic / Routines Children Magic / Gags, Ideas & Bits of Business Apparatus / Drawer Box
the bargain (with apologies to bert allerton) \n story presentation, bill vanishes among pieces of newspaper \n roy johnson \n bamboozle \n bert allerton 1970 the roy johnson experience Roy Johnson	The Bargain (with Apologies to Bert Allerton)	story presentation, bill vanishes among pieces of newspaper	Inspired by Bamboozle (Bert Allerton, 1947)	1970	The Roy Johnson Experience	37		Bill / Counting Tricks Bill / Vanish
miracle stab \n stabbing any card called for, stacked \n frank garcia \n bert allerton 1972 million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia, Bert Allerton	Miracle Stab	stabbing any card called for, stacked		1972	Million Dollar Card Secrets	73		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
allerton change \n \n bert allerton 1972 card cavalcade Bert Allerton	Allerton Change			1972	Card Cavalcade	22		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
zacharellis' double \n card spring off from thumb between first two fingers \n george zacharellis \n the double lift \n bert allerton 1972 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 George Zacharellis	Zacharellis' Double	card spring off from thumb between first two fingers	Related to The Double Lift (Bert Allerton, 1958)	Feb. 1972	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 4)	487		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Card Handlings Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Breakless
topped card \n appears on top \n karl fulves \n bert allerton 1973 packet switches (part one) Karl Fulves, Bert Allerton	Topped Card	appears on top		1973	Packet Switches (Part One)	41		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
two card monte turnover \n with packets \n bert allerton 1973 wild card — plus Bert Allerton	Two Card Monte Turnover	with packets		1973	Wild Card — Plus	5		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
jazz combo \n mentioning the combination of jazz aces with elevator aces, oil and water, ... \n jerry mentzer \n cook's elevator aces \n dr. richard cook \n jazz pieces - body & soul \n bob farmer \n bert allerton \n jerry mentzer 1974 card cavalcade ii Jerry Mentzer	Jazz Combo	mentioning the combination of Jazz Aces with Elevator Aces, Oil and Water, ...	Related to Cook's Elevator Aces (Dr. Richard Cook, 1974) Jazz Pieces - Body & Soul (Bob Farmer, Bert Allerton, Jerry Mentzer, 1977)	1974	Card Cavalcade II	131		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Jazz Aces & Less Cards
bob's business for the handkerchief rabbit \n gag addition \n bob read \n the rabbit \n bert allerton 1974 pabular Bob Read	Bob's Business for the Handkerchief Rabbit	gag addition	Inspired by The Rabbit (Bert Allerton, 1958)	Sep. 1974	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 1)	5		Silk & Handkerchief / Gags
the rabbit puppet \n from handkerchief \n unknown \n the rabbit \n bert allerton 1974 tricks with handkerchiefs Unknown	The Rabbit Puppet	from handkerchief	Related to The Rabbit (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1974	Tricks with Handkerchiefs	44		Silk & Handkerchief / Design & Puppet Folds
business for the roll of notes \n gag \n bob read \n a roll of bills \n unknown \n the scissors \n bert allerton 1975 pabular Bob Read	Business For The Roll Of Notes	gag	Related to A Roll of Bills (Unknown, 1943/27) The Scissors (Bert Allerton, 1958)	Mar. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 7)	81		Bill / Miscellaneous
the two black aces \n black aces on top and bottom are placed in center and come back to initial position \n francis carlyle \n pump room phantasy \n bert allerton \n henry christ's pressure trick \n henry christ \n francis carlyle 1975 the magic of francis carlyle Francis Carlyle	The Two Black Aces	black aces on top and bottom are placed in center and come back to initial position	Related to Pump Room Phantasy (Bert Allerton, 1947) Henry Christ's Pressure Trick (Henry Christ, Francis Carlyle, 1985 ca.)	1975	The Magic of Francis Carlyle	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Cavorting Aces Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
slip force \n \n unknown \n bert allerton 1975 the magic of francis carlyle Unknown, Bert Allerton	Slip Force			1975	The Magic of Francis Carlyle	111		Cards / Sleights / Force / Riffle Force
pat hennesy's any card \n memorized deck with memory aid system, used for allerton's card stab \n pat hennessy \n "any card" in charlie miller's magicana column in "genii" \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1975 the magic of francis carlyle Pat Hennessy	Pat Hennesy's Any Card	memorized deck with memory aid system, used for Allerton's Card Stab	Related to Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958) Also published here "Any Card" in Charlie Miller's Magicana column in "Genii"	1975	The Magic of Francis Carlyle	136		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
jazz pieces - body & soul \n a red and a black jumbo card are cut into four pieces, the pieces change places, oil and water, missing part of the description is published in "jazz pieces" \n bob farmer \n bert allerton \n jerry mentzer \n jazz combo \n jerry mentzer \n oil & water \n jon racherbaumer \n jazz pieces \n bob farmer \n die unzertrennlichen rieseenkarten \n rudolf braunmüller 1977 pabular Bob Farmer, Bert Allerton, Jerry Mentzer	Jazz Pieces - Body & Soul	a red and a black jumbo card are cut into four pieces, the pieces change places, oil and water, missing part of the description is published in "Jazz Pieces"	Related to Jazz Combo (Jerry Mentzer, 1974) Oil & Water (Jon Racherbaumer, 1976) Jazz Pieces (Bob Farmer, 1978) Variations Die unzertrennlichen Rieseenkarten (Rudolf Braunmüller, 1994)	Oct. 1977	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 2)	476		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Jazz Aces & Less Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transposition
credit cards \n transposition, double facer \n bert allerton \n jerry mentzer \n "crazy cards" (bert allerton, hugard's magic monthly, p. 575) 1977 close-up cavalcade finale Bert Allerton, Jerry Mentzer	Credit Cards	transposition, double facer	Inspired by "Crazy Cards" (Bert Allerton, Hugard's Magic Monthly, p. 575)	1977	Close-up Cavalcade Finale	93		Credit Card / Transposition
triple-climax speller \n two cards spelled to, second card shows up reversed \n harry lorayne \n bert allerton \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton 1977 the magic book Harry Lorayne, Bert Allerton	Triple-Climax Speller	two cards spelled to, second card shows up reversed	Related to Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1977	The Magic Book	122		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
jazz pieces \n missing part of text and illustrations \n bob farmer \n jazz pieces - body & soul \n bob farmer \n bert allerton \n jerry mentzer 1978 pabular Bob Farmer	Jazz Pieces	missing part of text and illustrations	Inspired by Jazz Pieces - Body & Soul (Bob Farmer, Bert Allerton, Jerry Mentzer, 1977)	Jan. 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 5)	512		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Jazz Aces & Less Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transposition
verrückte karten \n "the two card trick" - die wiederholung - die falsche erkärung \n bert allerton \n hugard's magic monthly, aug. 1949 1978 intermagic Bert Allerton	Verrückte Karten	"The Two Card Trick" Die Wiederholung Die Falsche Erkärung	Also published here Hugard's Magic Monthly, Aug. 1949	Mar. 1978	Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 1)	24		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
two card monte turnover \n \n bert allerton 1978 intermagic Bert Allerton	Two Card Monte Turnover			Mar. 1978	Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 1)	24		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
allerton move \n \n bert allerton 1979 cardmagic Bert Allerton	Allerton Move			1979	CardMagic	128		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
quick spell \n \n jim ryan \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton \n jim's quick spell \n jim ryan 1981 jim ryan close-up: entertaining card quickies Jim Ryan	Quick Spell		Related to Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 1958) Also published here Jim's Quick Spell (Jim Ryan, 1977)	1981	Jim Ryan Close-Up: Entertaining Card Quickies	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
two card monte turnover \n \n bert allerton 1982 kane Bert Allerton	Two Card Monte Turnover			1982	Kane	150		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Mexican Turnover
jumping flower \n \n steve beam \n the jumping flower \n bert allerton 1984 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Jumping Flower		Inspired by The Jumping Flower (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1984	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 4)	58		Flower / Fake
magnetic thought \n credit information \n bert allerton \n magnetic thought \n bert allerton \n the challenge \n dai vernon 1985 the fred braue notebooks Bert Allerton	Magnetic Thought	credit information	Related to The Challenge (Dai Vernon, 1957) Also published here Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1941)	1985	The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 4)	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
allerton change \n \n bert allerton 1985 the fred braue notebooks Bert Allerton	Allerton Change			1985	The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 4)	18		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
aces up \n black aces put in center, the appear at top and bottom, red aces appear in repeat \n audley walsh \n bert allerton \n frederick braue 1985 the fred braue notebooks Audley Walsh, Bert Allerton, Frederick Braue	Aces Up	black Aces put in center, the appear at top and bottom, red Aces appear in repeat		1985	The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 4)	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Cavorting Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
routine \n routine outline: - surprise spell - card turns over - ambitious - rub a dub dub \n unknown \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton \n double speller \n martin gardner 1985 the fred braue notebooks Unknown	Routine	routine outline: Surprise Spell Card turns over Ambitious Rub a Dub Dub	Related to Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 1958) Double Speller (Martin Gardner, 1992)	1985	The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 5)	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
pop over \n \n bert allerton 1986 the classic magic of larry jennings Bert Allerton	Pop Over			1986	The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings	145		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Card Handlings
the allerton move \n \n bert allerton 1986 killer klose-up Bert Allerton	The Allerton Move			1986	Killer Klose-Up	18		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the bert allerton aspirin tin routine \n photograph of selected card appears on miniature card \n bert allerton \n eugene burger \n the aspirin box \n bert allerton 1987 the performance of close-up magic Bert Allerton, Eugene Burger	The Bert Allerton Aspirin Tin Routine	photograph of selected card appears on miniature card	Related to The Aspirin Box (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1987	The Performance of Close-Up Magic	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Photographic Coin
bamboozled \n no. 72, with glued bill flap gaff \n karl fulves \n the short change with the long green \n dai vernon \n bamboozle \n bert allerton 1989 self-working coin magic Karl Fulves	Bamboozled	No. 72, with glued bill flap gaff	Inspired by The Short Change with the Long Green (Dai Vernon, 1938) Bamboozle (Bert Allerton, 1947)	1989	Self-Working Coin Magic	97		Bill / Counting Tricks Bill / Short Changing
the close up magician \n \n lawrence frame \n bert allerton \n robert parrish 1991 profile Lawrence Frame (reviewer)	The Close Up Magician	by Bert Allerton (written by Robert Parrish)		1991	Profile (Issue 4)	9		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
die springblume \n flower jumps from lapel of spectator to performer's lapel \n patrick page \n pages from patrick's notebook \n the jumping flower \n bert allerton 1991 intermagic Patrick Page	Die Springblume	flower jumps from lapel of spectator to performer's lapel	Inspired by The Jumping Flower (Bert Allerton, 1958) Also published here Pages from Patrick's Notebook	Nov. 1991	Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 3)	113		Thread / Reel Flower / Real / Animation
a one-hand top change \n same as allerton change, for brown credit see page 8 \n judson s. brown \n a one hand top change \n judson s. brown \n allerton switch \n bert allerton \n wright/allerton move \n judson s. brown \n one-hand top change \n judson s. brown \n t. page wright's move \n judson s. brown 1991 page wright's manuscript Judson S. Brown	A One-Hand Top Change	same as Allerton Change, for Brown credit see page 8	Related to Allerton Switch (Bert Allerton, 1941) Wright/Allerton Move (Judson S. Brown, 1984) T. Page Wright's Move (Judson S. Brown, 2012) Also published here A one hand top change (Judson S. Brown, 1933) One-Hand Top Change (Judson S. Brown, 1985)	1991	Page Wright's Manuscript	112		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
double speller \n "surprise spelling", credited to gardner \n martin gardner \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton \n routine \n unknown 1992 the fred braue notebooks Martin Gardner	Double Speller	"Surprise Spelling", credited to Gardner	Related to Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 1958) Routine (Unknown, 1985)	1992	The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 6)	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
wild card switch \n double facer with regular card \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n bert allerton 1992 the wild card kit Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Bert Allerton	Wild Card Switch	double facer with regular card		1992	The Wild Card Kit	4		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
the two card trick \n transposition with double-face credit card \n jerry mentzer \n the two card trick \n bert allerton 1992 magic with credit cards Jerry Mentzer	The Two Card Trick	transposition with double-face credit card	Inspired by The Two Card Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1992	Magic with Credit Cards	62		Credit Card / Transposition
the allerton turnover \n wild card move, hofzinser \n bert allerton 1992 profile Bert Allerton	The Allerton Turnover	wild card move, Hofzinser		1992	Profile (Issue 8)	2		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
the allerton turnover move \n \n bert allerton 1992 one card wonders Bert Allerton	The Allerton Turnover Move			1992	One Card Wonders	19		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
allerton change \n \n bert allerton 1992 pasteboard presentations Bert Allerton	Allerton Change			1992	Pasteboard Presentations	52		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
coney island caper \n biddle trick, performer apparently eats card \n terry lagerould \n transcendence \n bert allerton 1992 pasteboard presentations Terry LaGerould	Coney Island Caper	biddle trick, performer apparently eats card	Inspired by Transcendence (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1992	Pasteboard Presentations	69		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Invisible Card Theme Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
jazz pieces/body and soul \n two giant card cut into four pieces, two pieces transpose, then oil and water phase with the 4&4, jazz aces with the pieces \n bob farmer \n the two card trick \n bert allerton 1993 card file Bob Farmer	Jazz Pieces/Body and Soul	two giant card cut into four pieces, two pieces transpose, then oil and water phase with the 4&4, Jazz Aces with the pieces	Inspired by The Two Card Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1993	Card File	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Jazz Aces & Less Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition with mutilated card(s) Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color
die unzertrennlichen rieseenkarten \n two jumbo cards cut into four pieces, routine with the pieces, 4&4 - phase 1 - "follow the leader" - phase 2 - "Öl und wasser" - phase 3 - "jazz asse" \n rudolf braunmüller \n jazz pieces - body & soul \n bob farmer \n bert allerton \n jerry mentzer \n simplified follow the leader \n philip t. goldstein 1994 intermagic Rudolf Braunmüller	Die unzertrennlichen Rieseenkarten	two jumbo cards cut into four pieces, routine with the pieces, 4&4 Phase 1 - "Follow the Leader" Phase 2 - "Öl und Wasser" Phase 3 - "Jazz Asse"	Inspired by Jazz Pieces - Body & Soul (Bob Farmer, Bert Allerton, Jerry Mentzer, 1977) Simplified Follow the Leader (Philip T. Goldstein, 1978)	May 1994	Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 3)	99		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Jazz Aces & Less Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transposition
riffle stab \n stabbing a card in deck while riffling it on table with other hand, real estimation, see page 97 for more comments \n karl fulves \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1995 setting up exercises Karl Fulves	Riffle Stab	stabbing a card in deck while riffling it on table with other hand, real estimation, see page 97 for more comments	Inspired by Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1995	Setting Up Exercises	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is tossed next to Selection Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Natural Estimation
zip code pip mode \n selection found on total of added values of several cards \n marty kane \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ \n magic with added zip \n marty kane 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Marty Kane	Zip Code Pip Mode	selection found on total of added values of several cards	Inspired by Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950) Related to Magic with Added Zip (Marty Kane, 1998)	1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1110		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
stabbing 1 carte \n with named card, deck in paper \n dr. zina bennett \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1995 claude rix et ses 52 partenaires Dr. Zina Bennett	Stabbing 1 carte	with named card, deck in paper	Related to Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1995	Claude Rix et ses 52 partenaires	99		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the card stab \n stabbing to any named card, memorized deck \n michael close \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Card Stab	stabbing to any named card, memorized deck	Inspired by Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1996	Workers Number 5	154		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
hornswoggled revisited \n with gaffed bill \n harry riser \n hornswoggled \n george starke \n bamboozle \n bert allerton 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Hornswoggled Revisited	with gaffed bill	Inspired by Hornswoggled (George Starke, 1944) Bamboozle (Bert Allerton, 1947)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	233		Bill / Short Changing
allerchrist fix \n four cards added to count down to previous selection \n jon racherbaumer \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ 1996 mo — modus operandi Jon Racherbaumer	Allerchrist Fix	four cards added to count down to previous selection	Inspired by Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950)	1996	MO — Modus Operandi (Issue 8)	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
stabbing to any named card \n deck wrapped in napkin \n bert allerton \n ken krenzel 1997 ingenuities Bert Allerton, Ken Krenzel	Stabbing to Any Named Card	deck wrapped in napkin		1997	Ingenuities	173		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
magic with added zip \n \n marty kane \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ \n zip code pip mode \n marty kane 1998 the trapdoor — volume three Marty Kane	Magic with Added Zip		Inspired by Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950) Related to Zip Code Pip Mode (Marty Kane, 1995)	1998	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 70)	1453		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
wind up the deck gag \n riffling sound \n bert allerton 1999 mechanical deck Bert Allerton	Wind Up the Deck Gag	riffling sound		1999	Mechanical Deck	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Riffling and Sound Effects
the allerton change \n \n bert allerton \n the allerton change \n bert allerton 2000 card college — volume 4 Bert Allerton	The Allerton Change		Related to The Allerton Change (Bert Allerton, 1945)	2000	Card College — Volume 4	815		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the wave cut \n \n bert allerton 2000 card college — volume 4 Bert Allerton	The Wave Cut			2000	Card College — Volume 4	1016		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Real Cuts / Flourish Cuts
surprise spelling \n two cards spelled to, second card shows up reversed \n bert allerton \n the "ad lib" spelling \n dr. jacob daley \n lawrence "larry" grey \n surprise spelling \n bert allerton 2000 card college — volume 4 Bert Allerton	Surprise Spelling	two cards spelled to, second card shows up reversed	Related to The "Ad Lib" Spelling (Dr. Jacob Daley, Lawrence "Larry" Grey, 1936) Surprise Spelling (Bert Allerton, 1958)	2000	Card College — Volume 4	1040		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
why 2k? \n with story presentation, twos and kings appear as a kicker \n marty kane \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ 2000 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Marty Kane	Why 2K?	with story presentation, Twos and Kings appear as a kicker	Inspired by Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950)	2000	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3	123		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
fraps on craps \n \n marty kane \n allerchrist card trick \n bert allerton \n henry christ 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Marty Kane	Fraps on Craps		Inspired by Allerchrist Card Trick (Bert Allerton, Henry Christ, 1950)	2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	78		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / 10, 9, 8,... Count Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
concealed allerton control \n cac card controlled to near top while apparently turned over in middle of deck \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "card modes" (robin robertson, 1983, p. 8) \n screened leipzig pass \n nate leipzig \n bert allerton \n concealed allerton control \n peter duffie \n robin robertson 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	Concealed Allerton Control	CAC card controlled to near top while apparently turned over in middle of deck	Inspired by Screened Leipzig Pass (Nate Leipzig, Bert Allerton, 1958) Also published here "Card Modes" (Robin Robertson, 1983, p. 8) Concealed Allerton Control (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	8		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Leipzig Pass
streamliner \n with eighteen cards \n bert allerton \n streamliner \n bert allerton 2007 7-7-7 Bert Allerton	Streamliner	with eighteen cards	Also published here Streamliner (Bert Allerton, 1956)	2007	7-7-7	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick
streamliner ii \n - an extra idea \n bruce cervon \n streamliner \n bert allerton 2007 7-7-7 Bruce Cervon	Streamliner II	An Extra Idea	Inspired by Streamliner (Bert Allerton, 1956)	2007	7-7-7	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick
mental streamliner \n \n bruce cervon \n streamliner \n bert allerton 2007 7-7-7 Bruce Cervon	Mental Streamliner		Inspired by Streamliner (Bert Allerton, 1956)	2007	7-7-7	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick
two deck criss cross \n \n martin gardner \n hubert lambert \n bert allerton \n karl fulves \n hugard's magic monthly, may 1950 \n an easy lesson \n martin gardner 2011 prolix Martin Gardner, Hubert Lambert, Bert Allerton, Karl Fulves	Two Deck Criss Cross		Inspired by An Easy Lesson (Martin Gardner, 1938) Related to Hugard's Magic Monthly, May 1950	2011	Prolix (Issue 9)	601		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
a dissertation on the double lift \n with many approaches and references, credit information - the stuart gordon lift - the paul curry lifts - charlie miller's double lift - brother john hamman's double lift - flourish lifts - the d'amico one-handed double lift - the jennings snap lift - bert allerton's snap-over lift - bob white's flash double \n jamy ian swiss \n antinomy 2011 devious standards Jamy Ian Swiss	A Dissertation on the Double Lift	with many approaches and references, credit information The Stuart Gordon Lift The Paul Curry Lifts Charlie Miller's Double Lift Brother John Hamman's Double Lift Flourish Lifts The D'Amico One-Handed Double Lift The Jennings Snap Lift Bert Allerton's Snap-Over Lift Bob White's Flash Double	Also published here Antinomy	2011	Devious Standards	95		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / General Comments Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Get-Readys Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Unloads Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Breakless
pseudo multiple shift \n \n justin higham \n aces up \n bert allerton \n pseudo multiple shift note \n justin higham 2012 prophecy moves and effects Justin Higham	Pseudo Multiple Shift		Inspired by Aces Up (Bert Allerton, 1941) Variations Pseudo Multiple Shift Note (Justin Higham, 2012)	2012	Prophecy Moves and Effects	19		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
reincarnation \n signed piece of paper is burnt and later found in nest of envelopes, with ideas by bert allerton \n dr. stanley jaks \n eine reincarnation \n dr. stanley jaks 2014 the incredible dr. jaks Dr. Stanley Jaks	Reincarnation	signed piece of paper is burnt and later found in nest of envelopes, with ideas by Bert Allerton	Also published here Eine Reincarnation (Dr. Stanley Jaks, 1961)	2014	The Incredible Dr. Jaks	219		Paper / Traveling Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices Paper / Envelopes / Normal
wright / allerton change \n brief \n t. page wright \n bert allerton 2014 notes de conférence 1 T. Page Wright, Bert Allerton	Wright / Allerton Change	brief		2014	Notes de Conférence 1	22		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the phoenix 1949 \n reprinted with commentary <b>the phoenix #168 - ten card deal</b> - vernon and the mexican gambler - presentation - jonah on top - jonah on bottom - jonah second from top - spectator second deals - spectator shuffles - ace as jonah on top - credits <b>the phoenix #170 - ten card deal p.s.</b> - martin gardner - ed marlo - bert allerton - biddle move \n bob farmer \n ten card deal \n dai vernon \n paul curry \n martin gardner \n john scarne \n audley walsh \n ten card deal p.s. \n martin gardner \n edward marlo \n bert allerton 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier Bob Farmer	The Phoenix 1949	reprinted with commentary The Phoenix #168 - Ten Card Deal Vernon and the Mexican Gambler Presentation Jonah On Top Jonah On Bottom Jonah Second From Top Spectator Second Deals Spectator Shuffles Ace As Jonah On Top Credits The Phoenix #170 - Ten Card Deal P.S. Martin Gardner Ed Marlo Bert Allerton Biddle Move	Also published here Ten Card Deal (Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh, 1949) Ten Card Deal P.S. (Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton, 1949)	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
allerton double lift \n snapped over right first and second fingers \n bert allerton \n the double lift \n bert allerton 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Bert Allerton	Allerton Double Lift	snapped over right first and second fingers	Also published here The Double Lift (Bert Allerton, 1958)	2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	51		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
lepaul stack of envelopes \n \n paul lepaul \n bert allerton \n the nest of envelopes \n bert allerton \n paul lepaul 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Paul LePaul, Bert Allerton	LePaul Stack of Envelopes		Related to The Nest Of Envelopes (Bert Allerton, Paul LePaul, 1958)	2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)	119		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
allerton switch \n left thumb drags top card back \n bert allerton 2019 gagnon unfiltered Bert Allerton	Allerton Switch	left thumb drags top card back		2019	Gagnon Unfiltered	233		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
allerton switch \n \n bert allerton 2019 gagnon unfiltered Bert Allerton	Allerton Switch			2019	Gagnon Unfiltered	315		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
double allerton \n magician predicts card stopped on \n ramón riobóo \n "allerton's indicator" (bert allerton, w.f. steele's 50 tricks you can do..., 1964) 2019 second thoughts Ramón Riobóo	Double Allerton	Magician predicts card stopped on	Inspired by "Allerton's Indicator" (Bert Allerton, W.F. Steele's 50 Tricks You Can Do..., 1964)	2019	Second Thoughts	167		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Lazy Man's Card Trick & Variation Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial