half reverse cut \n bottom half is flipped over with left thumb as top half is cut to table \n charles t. jordan \n half reverse cut \n bruce cervon
1919/1920
thirty card mysteries Charles T. Jordan
Half Reverse Cut
bottom half is flipped over with left thumb as top half is cut to table
one hand six card repeat \n funny presentation, credit to roy benson? \n "senator" clark crandall \n ten-card red rover with a black jack kicker \n john lovick \n bruce cervon
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6 "Senator" Clark Crandall
fan force \n bottom card slid to other side, fan broken at any point \n dai vernon \n butler fan force \n frank butler \n pressure fan force \n harvey rosenthal \n james g. thompson jr. \n dai vernon \n one hand fan force \n judson s. brown \n fan force \n harvey rosenthal \n pressure fan force \n bruce cervon \n the greek force \n bruce cervon \n easy fan force set up \n jackie mcclements \n the fanned bottom deal \n ken krenzel
1960
more inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
Fan Force
bottom card slid to other side, fan broken at any point
larry grey's "cards across" \n the travelled card are found in the spectators pocket \n lawrence "larry" grey \n larry gray's cards across \n bruce cervon \n lawrence "larry" grey
1961
further inner secrets of card magic Lawrence "Larry" Grey
Larry Grey's "Cards Across"
the travelled Card are found in the spectators pocket
blasted \n coin penetrates inverted glass which is on gaffed tray \n louis tannen \n "blasted" routine \n bruce cervon
1966
the new modern coin magic Louis Tannen
Blasted
coin penetrates inverted glass which is on gaffed tray
the bet without odds \n problems with cards - no. three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references \n karl fulves \n the bet without odds - solutions \n edward marlo \n the bet without odds \n roy johnson \n the proposition \n bruce cervon
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
The Bet without Odds
Problems with Cards - No. Three
one red card in black pile and vice versa, spectator should choose a pile and find a black card, but he chooses black pile and the only red card therein
for solutions see references
mathematically inclined \n ten digits used for longer calculation, result instantly seen by performer, for credit discussion see reference \n l. vosburgh lyons \n thomas alan waters \n p. 70 \n p. 105 for historic notes by ronald wohl \n triangle card trick \n bruce cervon \n mathematically inclined \n l. vosburgh lyons
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 L. Vosburgh Lyons, Thomas Alan Waters
Mathematically Inclined
ten digits used for longer calculation, result instantly seen by performer, for credit discussion see reference
the proposition \n black card in red half, spectator should remove a red one, whole packet changes to black \n bruce cervon \n the bet without odds \n karl fulves
1966
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
The Proposition
black card in red half, spectator should remove a red one, whole packet changes to black
ten gives three \n ace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, joker appeares at chosen number \n bruce cervon \n an extraordinary prediction \n harry lorayne
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Bruce Cervon
Ten Gives Three
ace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, joker appeares at chosen number
triangle card trick \n card version, final value predicted \n bruce cervon \n mathematically inclined \n l. vosburgh lyons \n thomas alan waters
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
red magic \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number \n peter alexis \n red magic variation \n bruce cervon \n earl keyser \n hummer's little stranger \n bob hummer \n red magic \n karl fulves \n rot-schwarze magie \n peter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis
Red Magic
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
readers \n performer locates card while wearing suspicious glasses, when spectator wears glasses he sees the marks, but all card are marked with same value \n bruce cervon \n p. 108 for forcing deck idea by lu brent \n readers \n bruce cervon
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
Readers
performer locates card while wearing suspicious glasses, when spectator wears glasses he sees the marks, but all card are marked with same value
red magic variation \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number \n bruce cervon \n earl keyser \n red magic \n peter alexis
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon, Earl Keyser
Red Magic Variation
spectator places some red cards in his left and right jacket pockets, performer divines number
nightmare in black \n freely selected and signed card, duplicate turns over in other deck, disappearing ink and "same deck" approach, see also p. 679 for reference \n don nielson \n karl fulves \n p. 159 for reference to use of gaffed case by roy walton (a scarf called moebius) \n p. 160 for handling variation by bruce cervon \n seven circles (may 1931) \n back story \n karl fulves
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Don Nielson, Karl Fulves
Nightmare In Black
freely selected and signed card, duplicate turns over in other deck, disappearing ink and "same deck" approach, see also p. 679 for reference
Related to
p. 159 for reference to use of gaffed case by Roy Walton (A Scarf called Moebius)
by any other name \n two methods (gaffed card & elmsley count) \n karl fulves \n p. 165 for comment \n a problem \n j. w. sarles \n don nielson \n by any other name variation \n francis haxton \n by any other name variation \n robert parrish \n universals - the universal ghost \n roy walton \n the universal mexican \n roy walton \n comments \n jon racherbaumer \n cervon's universals \n bruce cervon \n descardes i \n jerry k. hartman \n mirror image \n jerry k. hartman
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
open prediction \n sticky double facer \n bruce cervon \n open prediction \n bruce cervon \n open prediction \n bruce cervon
1967
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
sandwich surprise \n card sandwiched, sandwich in middle of deck, sandwiched card changes into selection selection \n bruce cervon \n one-eyed jack sandwich \n harry lorayne \n al leech \n sandwich surprise \n gene nielsen \n bruce cervon
1968
expert card conjuring Bruce Cervon
Sandwich Surprise
card sandwiched, sandwich in middle of deck, sandwiched card changes into selection selection
three way split \n transposition procedure posed as a problem, for solutions see references \n karl fulves \n (d) change of face \n jerry k. hartman \n 3 way split \n bruce cervon \n simplex 3 way \n william p. miesel \n split level \n karl fulves
1968
epilogue Karl Fulves
Three Way Split
transposition procedure posed as a problem, for solutions see references
babel \n bruce cervon at the castle, weird poker problem, james randi and his broken back \n karl fulves
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
Babel
Bruce Cervon at the Castle, weird Poker Problem, James Randi and his broken back
perfect speller \n \n bruce cervon \n tele-spell \n ken krenzel \n repeat perfect speller \n allan slaight \n speaking of spells \n cushing strout \n riffle shuffle control placement for perfect speller \n karl fulves \n perfect speller \n karl fulves \n hr's speller \n harvey rosenthal \n manhattan transfer \n philip t. goldstein \n the card trick that has no explanation \n steven youell
1968
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon
think and it's trapped \n one of two cards is thought of and appears in sandwich in deck, various versions:
- first version
- second version
- third version
- fourth version (pitfalls of thought i)
- fifth version (pitfalls of thought ii) \n bruce cervon \n joker sandwich \n allan ackerman
1969
expert card mysteries Bruce Cervon
Think and it's Trapped
one of two cards is thought of and appears in sandwich in deck, various versions:
center control \n \n karl fulves \n mechanical card controls \n karl fulves \n pivot principle - pivot revelation method #1 \n bruce cervon \n karl fulves
1969
faro & riffle technique Karl Fulves
half reverse cut \n in the action of cutting deck from hands to table half is turned over \n bruce cervon \n half reverse cut \n charles t. jordan \n half cut reverse \n bruce cervon \n half reverse cut variation \n bruce cervon \n wesley james
1969
epilogue Bruce Cervon
Half Reverse Cut
in the action of cutting deck from hands to table half is turned over
printout \n three blank cards are printed to match selection, see also peter bailey's idea of combining it with roy walton's three card monte routine (devil's playthings) on page 64 \n bruce cervon \n never give a sucker an even break \n roy walton
1969
epilogue Bruce Cervon
Printout
three blank cards are printed to match selection, see also Peter Bailey's idea of combining it with Roy Walton's Three Card Monte Routine (Devil's Playthings) on page 64
tele-spell \n via telephone, see also p. 246 & p. 270 for reference \n ken krenzel \n perfect speller \n bruce cervon
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Ken Krenzel
Tele-Spell
via telephone, see also p. 246 & p. 270 for reference
joker sandwich \n thought of card in sandwich in deck \n allan ackerman \n think and it's trapped \n bruce cervon \n sandwich sequence \n roger crosthwaite
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
all shook up \n color changing triumph, red-blue double backer, including "non-gimmicked method" \n bruce cervon
1971
expert card chicanery Bruce Cervon
All Shook Up
color changing Triumph, red-blue double backer, including "Non-Gimmicked Method"
18-31-35 farrow \n selection replaced reversed, two more face-up cards show up and are used to count to selection, faro \n bruce cervon
1971
expert card chicanery Bruce Cervon
18-31-35 Farrow
selection replaced reversed, two more face-up cards show up and are used to count to selection, faro
outer limits! \n one of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card \n bruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
Outer Limits!
one of five unseen cards is signed on the back by performer, cards are turned over and spectator selects same card
from out of nowhere \n performer with gloves, silk appears and vanishes, then gloves change to flowers \n bruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
From Out of Nowhere
performer with gloves, silk appears and vanishes, then gloves change to flowers
zauberkunste triumph! \n based on a hofzinser trick, amount of chosen card is divined by finding the four cards with the same value, re-deal force \n bruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
Zauberkunste Triumph!
based on a Hofzinser trick, amount of chosen card is divined by finding the four cards with the same value, re-deal force
optic delusion! \n slop shuffle, order is maintained \n bruce cervon \n optic delusion \n bruce cervon
1971
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
devil's elevator \n apparent second, third, fourth deals with small packet \n dai vernon \n bruce cervon \n "the devil's elevator" (necromancer #9) \n progressive elevator \n david bornstein \n satan deals again \n michael skinner \n elevation 8200 \n louis falanga \n brimstone elevator \n philip t. goldstein
1972
epilogue Dai Vernon, Bruce Cervon
Devil's Elevator
apparent second, third, fourth deals with small packet
cervon's universals \n odd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, three different routines with different gaffs \n bruce cervon \n by any other name \n karl fulves \n the universal card \n bruce cervon
1972
the universal card Bruce Cervon
Cervon's Universals
odd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, three different routines with different gaffs
amazing prediction \n two cards, some dealing and counting \n dai vernon \n harry lorayne \n bruce cervon
1973
rim shots Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, Bruce Cervon
speaking of spells \n setting up for the referenced spelling tricks with location routine \n cushing strout \n "baker + johnson combination" (f. j. baker, marvin johnson) \n crazy clocks \n fred g. taylor \n perfect speller \n bruce cervon \n child's play \n karl fulves \n tri-multaneous \n sam schwartz
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Cushing Strout
Speaking of Spells
setting up for the referenced spelling tricks with location routine
Inspired by
"Baker + Johnson Combination" (F. J. Baker, Marvin Johnson)
celebrity prediction \n prediction of single card, selection signed on back \n bruce cervon \n prediction plus! \n norman van tubergen
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Bruce Cervon
Celebrity Prediction
prediction of single card, selection signed on back
prediction plus! \n handling variation \n norman van tubergen \n celebrity prediction \n bruce cervon
1974
the compleat magick — volume i Norman van Tubergen
the spread and palm \n in-the-hands spread, two methods, inspired by bruce cervon (talisman vol. 1 no. 45) \n edward marlo
1975
hierophant Edward Marlo
The Spread and Palm
in-the-hands spread, two methods, inspired by Bruce Cervon (Talisman Vol. 1 No. 45)
turnover pass reverse \n card is reversed in center as deck is turned over \n arthur hastings \n bruce cervon \n cervon's invisible reverse \n bruce cervon
1975
card fare Arthur Hastings, Bruce Cervon
boxed sandwich \n selected card appears between four kings in card box \n bruce cervon \n boxed transposition \n alexander de cova
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon
Boxed Sandwich
selected card appears between four Kings in card box
the "dream" method 1 \n card changes while isolated in tabled spread/using optional impromptu double backer \n bruce cervon \n jon racherbaumer effect description, the talisman, july 1971 \n day dream (the dream #5) \n roger smith
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon
The "Dream" Method 1
card changes while isolated in tabled spread/using optional impromptu double backer
Inspired by
Jon Racherbaumer effect description, The Talisman, July 1971
d.v. utility move, another method \n cervon's handling, card stolen from out-jogged packet on top underneath top card \n dai vernon \n bruce cervon
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Dai Vernon, Bruce Cervon
D.V. Utility Move, another method
Cervon's handling, card stolen from out-jogged packet on top underneath top card
pivot principle - pivot revelation method #1 \n \n bruce cervon \n karl fulves \n center control \n karl fulves \n rollover \n jerry k. hartman \n ultimate pivot revelation \n baltazar fuentes
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon, Karl Fulves
liles out-pivots cervon - cervon variation \n royal flush production, pivot revelation \n bill liles \n bruce cervon
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bill Liles, Bruce Cervon
fast flush \n royal flush production, pivot revelation, five methods
- fast flush finish \n bruce cervon \n flushing out the queens \n michael powers \n royal victory \n terry lagerould
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon
Fast Flush
royal flush production, pivot revelation, five methods
roll em over again or roll over, mexican joe \n named four of a kind, no royal flushs, mexican joe crimp, rollover aces \n bruce cervon
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon
Roll Em Over Again or Roll Over, Mexican Joe
named four of a kind, no royal flushs, Mexican Joe Crimp, Rollover Aces
the pineapple twist \n transformation kicker, based on walt rollins' "pineapple card trick" \n bruce cervon \n dai vernon \n the strasbourg waltz \n richard vollmer
1976
kabbala — volume 3 Bruce Cervon, Dai Vernon
The Pineapple Twist
transformation kicker, based on Walt Rollins' "Pineapple Card Trick"
ribbon spread turnover switch \n reversed card in center, switched as spread is turned over, using ribbon spread hide-out \n bruce cervon \n ribbon spread turnover switch \n edward marlo
1976
card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon
Ribbon Spread Turnover Switch
reversed card in center, switched as spread is turned over, using ribbon spread hide-out
brimstone elevator \n color change climax \n philip t. goldstein \n devil's elevator \n dai vernon \n bruce cervon \n brimstone elevator \n philip t. goldstein
1977
scattershot Philip T. Goldstein
day dream (the dream #5) \n card changes while isolated in tabled spread, spread turned over twice \n roger smith \n the "dream" method 1 \n bruce cervon
1977
innovative magic no. 3 Roger Smith
Day Dream (The Dream #5)
card changes while isolated in tabled spread, spread turned over twice
impromptu ultra mental \n half pass version, see "author's note" for credit information \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n author's note \n allan ackerman \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon
Impromptu Ultra Mental
half pass version, see "Author's Note" for credit information
riffle shuffle control placement for perfect speller \n \n karl fulves \n perfect speller \n bruce cervon \n riffle shuffle control \n karl fulves \n r/s plus p/s \n bruce cervon \n karl fulves
1978
interlocutor Karl Fulves
Riffle Shuffle Control Placement for Perfect Speller
the uneral-geniversal card \n odd-backed ace of spades changes into four selections one by one \n john f. mendoza \n derek dingle \n bruce cervon
1978
the book of john John F. Mendoza, Derek Dingle, Bruce Cervon
The Uneral-Geniversal Card
odd-backed Ace of Spades changes into four selections one by one
rollover \n production of single card, card rolled face up between two other packets \n jerry k. hartman \n pivot principle - pivot revelation method #1 \n bruce cervon \n karl fulves
1978
loose ends Jerry K. Hartman
Rollover
Production of single card, card rolled face up between two other packets
an extraordinary prediction \n ace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, jack appeares at chosen number \n harry lorayne \n ten gives three \n bruce cervon
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
An Extraordinary Prediction
ace to ten are shuffled, reorder themselves, jack appeares at chosen number
r/s plus p/s \n riffle shuffle control plus perfect speller, placement of card \n bruce cervon \n karl fulves \n riffle shuffle control placement for perfect speller \n karl fulves
1979
riffle shuffle control Bruce Cervon, Karl Fulves
R/S Plus P/S
Riffle Shuffle Control plus Perfect Speller, placement of card
gaffless brainwave \n sorted red/black stack \n karl fulves \n impromptu ultra mental \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman
1981
milennium aces Karl Fulves
poker interchange \n \n james swain \n poker interchange exchanged \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange \n james swain \n poker interchange exchanged \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange redux \n james swain
1982
arcane James Swain
manhattan transfer \n lie speller with automatic control, credit information for lie spelling \n philip t. goldstein \n perfect speller \n bruce cervon
1982
12/12 Philip T. Goldstein
Manhattan Transfer
lie speller with automatic control, credit information for Lie Spelling
the strasbourg waltz \n aces twist, change places and transform into eights \n richard vollmer \n travelling transmutators \n jeff busby \n the pineapple twist \n bruce cervon \n dai vernon \n the strasbourg waltz \n richard vollmer
1983
the mendoza portfolio no. 1 Richard Vollmer
The Strasbourg Waltz
Aces twist, change places and transform into Eights
don't forget to remember \n two-way out, one spectator, using versatile bottom reverse \n frank simon \n remember and forget \n bruce cervon
1983
versatile card magic Frank Simon
Don't Forget to Remember
two-way out, one spectator, using Versatile Bottom Reverse
unconventional passes \n - first method (table or in-the-hands)
- second method \n edward marlo \n the cervon free-turn pass \n bruce cervon \n regarding the shift. one \n guy hollingworth \n the anomalous pass \n wesley james
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
the stripout insertion addition \n see credit correction (claim) on page lxix \n bruce cervon \n larry jennings \n freedom of choice \n ray kosby
1984
the collected almanac Bruce Cervon, Larry Jennings
ribbon spread turnover switch \n reversed card in center, switched as spread is turned over, using ribbon spread hide-out, see also pages 317/318 \n edward marlo \n ribbon spread turnover switch \n bruce cervon
1984
marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo
Ribbon Spread Turnover Switch
reversed card in center, switched as spread is turned over, using ribbon spread hide-out, see also pages 317/318
cervon monte \n "basic routine", three cards, visual and impossible penetrations
- phase i - court card from center to top
- phase ii - court card from center to bottom
- phase iii - court card leaves center without a move
- phase iv - how the card moves
- phase v - court card moves when it's face-up \n bruce cervon \n item in "abra"
1984
the cervon monte Bruce Cervon
Cervon Monte
"basic routine", three cards, visual and impossible penetrations
Phase I - Court card from center to top
Phase II - Court card from center to bottom
Phase III - Court card leaves center without a move
cervon monte, packet version \n three blue-backed and 1 red-backed card
- phase i - court card from center to top
- phase ii - court card from center to bottom
- phase iii - court card leaves center without a move
- phase iv - how the card moves
- phase v - court card moves even when it has a different colored back \n bruce cervon
1984
the cervon monte Bruce Cervon
Cervon Monte, Packet Version
three blue-backed and 1 red-backed card
Phase I - Court card from center to top
Phase II - Court card from center to bottom
Phase III - Court card leaves center without a move
Phase IV - How the card moves
Phase V - Court card moves even when it has a different colored back
cervon monte, gaffed version \n - phase i - court card from center to top
- phase ii - court card leaves center without a move
- phase iii - find the court card again and again and again
- phase iv - court card moves when it's face up \n bruce cervon
1984
the cervon monte Bruce Cervon
Cervon Monte, Gaffed Version
Phase I - Court card from center to top
Phase II - Court card leaves center without a move
Phase III - Find the Court Card Again and Again and Again
manhattan transfer \n lie speller with automatic control, credit information for lie spelling \n philip t. goldstein \n perfect speller \n bruce cervon
1984
lechter notes Philip T. Goldstein
Manhattan Transfer
lie speller with automatic control, credit information for Lie Spelling
in lieu of the thru-the-fist change \n all-around square-up cover \n edward marlo \n "pivot color change" (noel stanton, the gen, june 1964) \n mum, july 1983 \n the novrec turnover \n bruce cervon
1984
at the table Edward Marlo
In Lieu of The Thru-The-Fist Change
all-around square-up cover
Inspired by
"Pivot Color Change" (Noel Stanton, The Gen, June 1964)
la carta fantasma \n two phase routine, finding two selections and transposition of cards, blank card changes into selection, all with bruce cervon's pivot production \n juan tamariz
1984
magia potagia — volume iii Juan Tamariz
La Carta Fantasma
two phase routine, finding two selections and transposition of cards, blank card changes into selection, all with Bruce Cervon's Pivot Production
the '66 vanish \n three cards, sandwiched card disappears \n bruce cervon \n the '66 vanish - alternative method \n edward marlo
1985
the collected almanac Bruce Cervon
the '66 vanish - alternative method \n three cards, sandwiched card disappears \n edward marlo \n the '66 vanish \n bruce cervon
1985
the collected almanac Edward Marlo
satan deals again \n false deal demo with small packet \n michael skinner \n devil's elevator \n dai vernon \n bruce cervon \n midas's touch \n helder guimarães
1985
the collected almanac Michael Skinner
one hand fan force \n bottom card slid to other side, fan broken at any point, also with second-from-bottom card, with "fb notes" (1937) \n judson s. brown \n "one hand fan force" (judson brown, genii, march 1937, p. 13) \n butler fan force \n frank butler \n fan force \n dai vernon \n the greek force \n bruce cervon
1985
the fred braue notebooks Judson S. Brown
One Hand Fan Force
bottom card slid to other side, fan broken at any point, also with second-from-bottom card, with "FB Notes" (1937)
hanky panky? \n borrowed handkerchief is burned and restored, then coins and a filled wine glass appear \n bruce cervon \n al koran \n hanky panky \n bruce cervon \n al koran
1985 (ca.)
tricks of conjuring Bruce Cervon, Al Koran
Hanky Panky?
borrowed handkerchief is burned and restored, then coins and a filled wine glass appear
"blasted" routine \n with blasted set, glass on coaster, coin through glass \n bruce cervon \n blasted \n louis tannen
1985 (ca.)
tricks of conjuring Bruce Cervon
"Blasted" Routine
with Blasted set, glass on coaster, coin through glass
the universal card \n odd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, blank card as climax \n bruce cervon
1985 (ca.)
tricks of conjuring Bruce Cervon
The Universal Card
odd-backed card changes into three selections one by one, blank card as climax
cervon's "off a rope" \n slow motion penetration of silk and rope \n bruce cervon \n off a rope \n bruce cervon
1985 (ca.)
tricks of conjuring Bruce Cervon
conus aces \n method to load three cards in spectator's inner pocket, conus aces not explained \n bruce cervon
1985 (ca.)
tricks of conjuring Bruce Cervon
Conus Aces
method to load three cards in spectator's inner pocket, Conus Aces not explained
larry gray's cards across \n with card castle from newspaper climax \n bruce cervon \n lawrence "larry" grey \n larry grey's "cards across" \n lawrence "larry" grey
1985 (ca.)
tricks of conjuring Bruce Cervon, Lawrence "Larry" Grey
pivot to the limit \n using pivot production, credit correction on page 1355 \n bruce cervon \n mike maxwell
1986
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Bruce Cervon, Mike Maxwell
Pivot to the Limit
using Pivot Production, credit correction on page 1355
freedom of choice \n four cards touched by spectator and outjogged, spread immediately held high and they are the aces \n ray kosby \n the stripout insertion addition \n bruce cervon \n larry jennings
1986
scratching the surface Ray Kosby
Freedom of Choice
four cards touched by spectator and outjogged, spread immediately held high and they are the Aces
swivel color change \n angly palm \n jim patton \n the cervon free-turn pass \n bruce cervon \n the patton free-turn side steal \n jim patton
1987
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Jim Patton
to pay the price \n performer switches cards with spectators, yet is left with royal flush, uses four jokers \n ron wilson \n "the talisman" no. 47, 1971. \n pay up \n david bornstein \n to pay the price \n bruce cervon
1987
the uncanny scot, ron wilson Ron Wilson
To Pay the Price
performer switches cards with spectators, yet is left with royal flush, uses four jokers
the universal card \n three methods, also gaffed (divided card, flap gimmick) \n bruce cervon \n cervon's universals \n bruce cervon
1988
the cervon file Bruce Cervon
The Universal Card
three Methods, also gaffed (divided card, flap gimmick)
cervon's invisible reverse \n card is reversed in center as deck is turned over \n bruce cervon \n turnover pass reverse \n arthur hastings \n bruce cervon
1988
the cervon file Bruce Cervon
vernonana portfolio \n photos (with captions) of various vernon-related memorabilia throughout history, collected from bruce cervon, bill bowers, irene larsen, bill larsen and faucett. \n robin robin \n pamela young
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Robin Robin, Pamela Young
Vernonana Portfolio
Photos (with captions) of various Vernon-related memorabilia throughout history, collected from Bruce Cervon, Bill Bowers, Irene Larsen, Bill Larsen and Faucett.
angel aces \n four aces leap out of deck one by one, elastic thread loop \n david britland \n angel aces with selection \n shiv duggal \n a double shot \n jim patton \n david britland \n the california angels \n bruce cervon \n david britland
1988
card kinetics David Britland
Angel Aces
four Aces leap out of deck one by one, elastic thread loop
the black & white basic routine \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
- phase one: simple show
- phase two: double mix
- phase three: double mix again
- phase four: piano key separation
- phase five: the mix
- phase six: the proof
- phase seven: the last separation
- phase eight: the magic wand \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
The Black & White Basic Routine
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
a handling touch \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, display \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
A Handling Touch
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, display
black & white presentation tips \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Black & White Presentation Tips
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
another simple show \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, display \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Another Simple Show
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, display
multiple lift opening \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, displaying both side at beginning \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Multiple Lift Opening
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, displaying both side at beginning
turnover pass opening \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, display \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Turnover Pass Opening
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, display
wedge break oil & water opening \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon \n wedge break displacement \n dai vernon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Wedge Break Oil & Water Opening
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
biddle move opening \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Biddle Move Opening
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
another biddle move opening \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Another Biddle Move Opening
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
the novrec turnover \n packet secretly turned over during all-around square up
- the all around square up
- the novrec turnover \n bruce cervon \n in lieu of the thru-the-fist change \n edward marlo \n novrec turnover as visual transformation \n bruce cervon \n the all-around square-up turnover \n bruce cervon \n roberto giobbi \n semaj-novrec masked packet reverse \n bruce cervon \n wesley james
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
The Novrec Turnover
packet secretly turned over during all-around square up
amazing jokers \n four queens, joker reversed in center, the change into aces one by one, queens and joker no longer there \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Amazing Jokers
four Queens, Joker reversed in center, the change into Aces one by one, Queens and Joker no longer there
the transposing ace \n four aces, named suit put on top, it changes into selection, ace reappears from pocket \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
The Transposing Ace
four Aces, named suit put on top, it changes into selection, Ace reappears from pocket
novrec turnover as visual transformation \n face card of small packet \n bruce cervon \n the novrec turnover \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
bruce cervon's favorite black & white routine \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
- phase one: the little finger turnover opening
- phase two: the novrec separation
- phase three: the novrec separation again
- phase four: the piano key separation and back again
- phase five: the proof
- phase six: test conditions finale \n bruce cervon \n more on "the proof" phase \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Bruce Cervon's Favorite Black & White Routine
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
Phase One: The Little Finger Turnover Opening
Phase Two: The Novrec Separation
Phase Three: The Novrec Separation Again
Phase Four: The Piano Key Separation and Back Again
little finger turnover \n handling for carlyle/vernon turnover move \n bruce cervon \n paddle move turnover \n dai vernon \n little finger turnover display sequence \n bruce cervon \n the little finger turnover as a switch \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
"in the spectator's hands" ending sequence \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
"In the Spectator's Hands" Ending Sequence
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
more on "the proof" phase \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon \n bruce cervon's favorite black & white routine \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
More on "The Proof" Phase
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
the spotted black & white trick \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, as climax the black cards have red spots, five phases \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
The Spotted Black & White Trick
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border, as climax the black cards have red spots, five phases
follow the black & white \n 4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Follow the Black & White
4&4, using cardboard pieces that are black and white without border
black & white attraction \n four black and four white cardboard pieces, two black and two whites are put in four envelopes, spectator manages to match remaining black and white cards with correct envelopes, two methods \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Black & White Attraction
four black and four white cardboard pieces, two black and two whites are put in four envelopes, spectator manages to match remaining black and white cards with correct envelopes, two methods
little finger turnover display sequence \n showing four cards as same card, in-the-hands or with table \n bruce cervon \n little finger turnover \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Little Finger Turnover Display Sequence
showing four cards as same card, in-the-hands or with table
the little finger turnover as a switch \n tabled card transposes with card in small packet \n bruce cervon \n little finger turnover \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
take me to your printer \n two selections, four blank cards, they change into duplicates of one selection when it is added to packet, then selection changes to second selection
- variation \n bruce cervon
1989
the black & white trick Bruce Cervon
Take Me to Your Printer
two selections, four blank cards, they change into duplicates of one selection when it is added to packet, then selection changes to second selection
floating aces \n four aces one by one rise to top, then all at once, using tilt \n bruce cervon \n escalating aces \n tom gagnon
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon
Floating Aces
four aces one by one rise to top, then all at once, using Tilt
to pay the price \n performer switches cards with spectators, yet is left with four aces \n bruce cervon \n "to pay the price" (ron wilson, talisman, jan 1971) \n to pay the price \n ron wilson
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon
To Pay The Price
performer switches cards with spectators, yet is left with four Aces
Inspired by
"To Pay the Price" (Ron Wilson, Talisman, Jan 1971)
spectator's switch \n clean multiple card switch with assistance of spectator, using perpendicular principle \n bruce cervon
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon
Spectator's Switch
clean multiple card switch with assistance of spectator, using perpendicular principle
the fabulous cards to pocket \n three cards, clean without duplicates \n bruce cervon \n alex elmsley \n en voyage \n alex elmsley
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon, Alex Elmsley
the bc cards across \n two signed selections from packet to packet \n bruce cervon \n alex elmsley \n chosen cards across \n alex elmsley
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon, Alex Elmsley
hanky panky \n borrowed handkerchief is burned and restored, then coins and a filled wine glass appear \n bruce cervon \n al koran \n hanky panky? \n bruce cervon \n al koran
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon, Al Koran
Hanky Panky
borrowed handkerchief is burned and restored, then coins and a filled wine glass appear
the cervon free-turn pass \n \n bruce cervon \n unconventional passes \n edward marlo \n swivel color change \n jim patton \n the clip pass \n edward marlo
1990
ultra cervon Bruce Cervon