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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
card to card case \n palmed onto case and removed \n edward marlo \n card to card case \n edward marlo \n the production of the card from the wallet \n bob ostin 1942 deck deception Edward Marlo	Card to Card Case	palmed onto case and removed	Related to Card to Card Case (Edward Marlo, 2016) Variations The Production of the Card from the Wallet (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1942	Deck Deception	19		Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Card to Case Techniques Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case
paper and coin \n multi phase routine \n edward marlo \n münze und papier \n jörg alexander weber \n paper prison \n bob ostin 1957 coining magic Edward Marlo	Paper and Coin	multi phase routine	Related to Paper Prison (Bob Ostin, 1986) Variations Münze und Papier (Jörg Alexander Weber, 2011)	1957	Coining Magic	3		Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Paperfolds
twisting twins \n mate of selection is found face up in the deck \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert \n twisted twins \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert 1963 the new phoenix 351-400 Bob Ostin, Hubert Lambert	Twisting Twins	mate of selection is found face up in the deck	Also published here Twisted Twins (Bob Ostin, Hubert Lambert, 2005)	1963	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 380)	347		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates
coins through table \n four different sized coins, into glass \n walter rollins \n dissimilar coins through table \n horace e. bennett \n c.s.b.q. coins across \n geoffrey latta \n coins through table and basket vanish \n bob ostin 1966 the new modern coin magic Walter Rollins	Coins Through Table	four different sized coins, into glass	Related to Dissimilar Coins Through Table (Horace E. Bennett, 1969) Variations C.S.B.Q. Coins Across (Geoffrey Latta, 2017) Coins Through Table and Basket Vanish (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	1966	The New Modern Coin Magic	450		Coin / Gaffed / Double Facer Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One
vernon's variant \n four cards \n dai vernon \n vernon's variant variant \n milton kort \n herb's variant \n herb zarrow \n 4 card you do as i do \n dai vernon \n expert vernon's variant \n johnny thompson \n a use for the faulty follower (vernon't variant) \n bob ostin \n add on \n bob ostin 1967 ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Vernon's Variant	four cards	Related to Add On (Bob Ostin, 2005) Variations Vernon's Variant Variant (Milton Kort, 1999) Herb's Variant (Herb Zarrow, 1972) Expert Vernon's Variant (Johnny Thompson, 2018) A Use for the Faulty Follower (Vernon't Variant) (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.) Also published here 4 card you do as I do (Dai Vernon, 2007)	1967	Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic	226		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet
thimble box \n thimble vanishes and appears in a box \n bob ostin 1967 the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Bob Ostin	Thimble Box	thimble vanishes and appears in a box		1967	The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1	179		Thimble / Routines Box Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
thimble vanish \n \n bob ostin 1967 the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Bob Ostin	Thimble Vanish			1967	The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1	180		Sleeving Techniques Thimble / Vanish
preface \n \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Preface			1968	Fingertip Fantasies	i		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the "sky hooks" routine \n coin is put on invisible sky hook where it also becomes invisible, then it appears again and finally changes into a die \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Sky Hooks" Routine	coin is put on invisible sky hook where it also becomes invisible, then it appears again and finally changes into a die		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	1		Dice (small) / Transformation Coin / Sleights / Sleeving Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
coin vanish \n pushed in closed fist \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Coin Vanish	pushed in closed fist		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	3		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Put
the vanishing biro \n pen wrapped in paper vanishes \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The Vanishing Biro	pen wrapped in paper vanishes		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	4		Pull & Holdouts Pen/Pencil / Vanish
a coin from two cards \n coin appears between two cards \n bob ostin \n coin load \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	A Coin from Two Cards	coin appears between two cards	Variations Coin Load (Johnny "J.J." Johnston, Bob Ostin, 1980)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	7		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cards
perfection penetration \n handkerchief on table and coin placed on top, coin penetrates \n bob ostin \n coin through hank \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration (part 2 with follow-up) \n bob ostin \n ostin-tatious \n roy johnson \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Perfection Penetration	handkerchief on table and coin placed on top, coin penetrates	Related to Coin Through Hank (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.) Perfection Penetration (Part 2 with Follow-up) (Bob Ostin, 1968) Variations Ostin-Tatious (Roy Johnson, Bob Ostin, 1971)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	9		Coin / Gaffed / Hooked Coin Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
card-to-wallet \n \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Card-To-Wallet			1968	Fingertip Fantasies	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
bottom palm \n \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Bottom Palm			1968	Fingertip Fantasies	11		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Bottom
the production of the card from the wallet \n \n bob ostin \n card to card case \n edward marlo 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The Production of the Card from the Wallet		Inspired by Card to Card Case (Edward Marlo, 1942)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
the "one cup, one ball, one move" routine \n normal cup \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "One Cup, One Ball, One Move" Routine	normal cup		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	14		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
ball vanish \n \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Ball Vanish			1968	Fingertip Fantasies	15		Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish
the "four-in-one" routine \n coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced \n bob ostin \n four in one routine - plus one \n bob ostin \n ostin's sleeve holdout \n bob ostin \n done with brass \n karl fulves 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Four-In-One" Routine	coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced	Inspired by Four In One Routine - Plus One (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.) Variations Ostin's Sleeve Holdout (Bob Ostin, 2010) Done With Brass (Karl Fulves, 2010)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	17		Match & Matchbox / Match / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cigarette Light & Fire / Lighter
the coin on the pipe cleaner \n coin with hole appears on pipe cleaner wrapped around hand \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The Coin on the Pipe Cleaner	coin with hole appears on pipe cleaner wrapped around hand		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	21		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / String
name spelling \n name is spelled to find selection \n bob ostin \n christian \n david britland 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Name Spelling	name is spelled to find selection	Also published here Christian (David Britland, 1982)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Random Cards
copper to silver \n \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Copper to Silver			1968	Fingertip Fantasies	25		Coin / Sleights / Switches / Back Clip Handlings
reading cards - behind your back \n deck held behind back, cards are named \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Reading Cards - Behind Your Back	deck held behind back, cards are named		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Sense of Touch / Card Identity
coin through ring \n coin placed inside handkerchief is secured with a ring, coin escapes \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Coin Through Ring	coin placed inside handkerchief is secured with a ring, coin escapes		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	30		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ring while wrapped in Handkerchief
the "no load" dice stack climax \n large sponge rabbit produced from cup as climax \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "No Load" Dice Stack Climax	large sponge rabbit produced from cup as climax		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	33		Dice (small) / Dice Stacking
a novel penknife routine \n complete routine, with half-colored knife and small knife \n bob ostin \n knife routine \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	A Novel Penknife Routine	complete routine, with half-colored knife and small knife	Variations Knife Routine (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	35		Knife & Paddle / Routines
the cigar tube mystery \n small ball vanishes from cigar tube \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The Cigar Tube Mystery	small ball vanishes from cigar tube		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	40		Cigarette/Cigar / Miscellaneous Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
the "good company" penetration \n handkerchief held by spectators and coin placed on top, coin penetrates, with variations \n bob ostin \n coin through hank \n bob ostin \n "good company" penetration \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Good Company" Penetration	handkerchief held by spectators and coin placed on top, coin penetrates, with variations	Related to Coin Through Hank (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.) Also published here "Good Company" Penetration (Bob Ostin, 2010)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	42		Coin / Gaffed / Hooked Coin Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
the lie detector \n impromptu \n harry idanov \n the lie detector \n bob ostin \n stack to stack \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Harry Idanov	The Lie Detector	impromptu	Related to Stack to Stack (Bob Ostin, 2005) Variations The Lie Detector (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Lie Detector (with spelling)
a routine for the "pencil through the penny" \n with small piece of paper \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	A Routine for the "Pencil Through the Penny"	with small piece of paper		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	50		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Cigarette/Pencil/... through Coin
a clean finish for the coins across \n disposing extra coin, sleeving \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	A Clean Finish for the Coins Across	disposing extra coin, sleeving		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	53		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
the "swivel up" card to top \n double undercut from bottom to top, using swivel cut \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Swivel Up" Card to Top	double undercut from bottom to top, using swivel cut		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	54		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
adding a stack to the pack \n holder for pocket, to steal cards \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Adding a Stack to the Pack	holder for pocket, to steal cards		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	56		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Hold Out Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Miscellaneous
the "peg" coin change \n coin held with peg is changed to other coin \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Peg" Coin Change	coin held with peg is changed to other coin		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	59		Sleeving Techniques Coin / Gaffed / Sticky Coin / Sleights / Switches / With Props Clothespin / Peg
perfection penetration (part 2 with follow-up) \n perfection penetration, without hooked coin, two phases \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Perfection Penetration (Part 2 with Follow-up)	Perfection Penetration, without hooked coin, two phases	Related to Perfection Penetration (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	61		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
the "backward" card trick \n homing card, with back of cards \n bob ostin \n backward cards trick \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Backward" Card Trick	homing card, with back of cards	Related to Backward Cards Trick (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	1968	Fingertip Fantasies	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
my coin in bottle routine \n with cork \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	My Coin in Bottle Routine	with cork		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	67		Coin / Gaffed / Folding Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle
diminishing cards - vanish for last set \n \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Diminishing Cards - Vanish for Last Set			1968	Fingertip Fantasies	71		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking / Diminishing Cards
the one-to-ten red and black mystery \n ten cards from ace to king are used, five red and five black cards. spectator thinks of a number and adds a number from the cards, performer produces two cards which equal the total \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The One-To-Ten Red and Black Mystery	Ten cards from Ace to King are used, five red and five black cards. Spectator thinks of a number and adds a number from the cards, performer produces two cards which equal the total		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	73		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Mathematical Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous
impossible coin plates \n marked coin appears between two plates, held together with rubber bands \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	Impossible Coin Plates	marked coin appears between two plates, held together with rubber bands		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	76		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous
the travelling joker \n joker between two cards travels up and down and from pocket back between other cards \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The Travelling Joker	Joker between two cards travels up and down and from pocket back between other cards		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
the "which one" coin trick \n with a handkerchief on the table \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	The "Which One" Coin Trick	with a handkerchief on the table		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	83		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
a "sucker" coin trick \n penny changes to silver coin with hole in center, penny is show to also have hole \n bob ostin 1968 fingertip fantasies Bob Ostin	A "Sucker" Coin Trick	penny changes to silver coin with hole in center, penny is show to also have hole		1968	Fingertip Fantasies	86		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
ostin-tatious \n coin penetrates table and arrives under handkerchief on the table several time, then it changes into another coin \n roy johnson \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration \n bob ostin 1971 second time around Roy Johnson, Bob Ostin	Ostin-Tatious	coin penetrates table and arrives under handkerchief on the table several time, then it changes into another coin	Inspired by Perfection Penetration (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1971	Second Time Around	1		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One Coin / Gaffed / Shell
below zero \n visual small packet elevator \n roy walton \n bob ostin's "submarine card" \n below zero minus one \n wesley james 1971 cardboard charades Roy Walton	Below Zero	visual small packet elevator	Inspired by Bob Ostin's "Submarine Card" Variations Below Zero Minus One (Wesley James, 2004)	1971	Cardboard Charades	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic" Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
vampire- a method for a living & dead test \n small cards on one is written "vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by bob ostin and bob byrne \n bob ostin \n on vampire \n george blake \n vampire \n bob ostin 1974 pabular Bob Ostin	Vampire- A Method for a Living & Dead Test	small cards on one is written "Vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by Bob Ostin and Bob Byrne	Related to On Vampire (George Blake, 1975) Also published here Vampire (Bob Ostin, 2005)	Dec. 1974	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 4)	39		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
focus \n on the 38th ibm convention, john calvert, frans biemans, peter kane, david wright, ken hawes, andy galloway, bob ostin, frank giles, christopher payne, jean fiahlo, david carré \n fred robinson 1974 pabular Fred Robinson	Focus	on the 38th IBM Convention, John Calvert, Frans Biemans, Peter Kane, David Wright, Ken Hawes, Andy Galloway, Bob Ostin, Frank Giles, Christopher Payne, Jean Fiahlo, David Carré		Oct. 1974	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 2)	23		Articles / Columns
light & heavy card \n odd-backed card sinks in a small packet, faces transform \n ken krenzel \n roy walton \n bob ostin 1975 epilogue Ken Krenzel, Roy Walton, Bob Ostin	Light & Heavy Card	odd-backed card sinks in a small packet, faces transform		1975	Epilogue (Issue Special No 2)	247		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic"
ad infinitum \n total of three three-digit numbers is predicted \n david berglas \n on ad infinitum \n bob ostin \n bob driebeek \n add infinitum \n david berglas \n zero prinzip \n sveroni \n matrix \n scott davis \n ad infinitum \n david berglas \n focus \n bob ostin 1975 pabular David Berglas	Ad Infinitum	total of three three-digit numbers is predicted	Related to On Ad Infinitum (Bob Ostin, Bob Driebeek, 1975) Zero Prinzip (Sveroni, 2013) Matrix (Scott Davis, 1981) Variations Focus (Bob Ostin, 2005) Also published here Add Infinitum (David Berglas, 2002) Ad Infinitum (David Berglas, 1976)	Jan. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 5)	53		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
on ad infinitum \n additional ideas \n bob ostin \n bob driebeek \n ad infinitum \n david berglas \n focus \n bob ostin 1975 pabular Bob Ostin, Bob Driebeek	On Ad Infinitum	additional ideas	Inspired by Ad Infinitum (David Berglas, 1975) Also published here Focus (Bob Ostin, 2005)	Feb. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 6)	75		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
on vampire \n other marking system \n george blake \n vampire- a method for a living & dead test \n bob ostin 1975 pabular George Blake	On Vampire	other marking system	Inspired by Vampire- A Method for a Living & Dead Test (Bob Ostin, 1974)	Feb. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 6)	76		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
fan hide move \n one handed fan hides card \n bob ostin \n fan fiction \n lorenz schär \n fan hide move \n bob ostin \n the "fan hide" move \n bob ostin 1975 pabular Bob Ostin	Fan Hide Move	one handed fan hides card	Variations Fan Fiction (Lorenz Schär, 2020) Also published here Fan Hide Move (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.) The "Fan Hide" Move (Bob Ostin, 2005)	May 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 9)	110		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Spread which hides cards
tickets please \n gag, correct rolled up bus ticked is found out from several \n dick simonds \n tickets please \n bob ostin \n dick simonds 1975 pabular Dick Simonds	Tickets Please	gag, correct rolled up bus ticked is found out from several	Also published here Tickets Please (Bob Ostin, Dick Simonds, 2005)	May 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 9)	110		Paper / Miscellaneous
focus \n on bob ostin, bob byrne, dr. brum antonioli, fred lowe, fred kaps, dick koornwinder \n fred robinson \n focus 2 \n bob ostin 1975 pabular Fred Robinson	Focus	on Bob Ostin, Bob Byrne, Dr. Brum Antonioli, Fred Lowe, Fred Kaps, Dick Koornwinder	Also published here Focus 2 (Bob Ostin, 2005)	Mar. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 7)	87		Articles / Columns
the page boy speaks... \n on the ibm convention, peter kane, bob ostin, roy walton, alex elmsley, flip, jay marshall, walter gydesen, philip fiahlo, harold bronhaut \n patrick page 1975 pabular Patrick Page	The Page Boy Speaks...	on the IBM Convention, Peter Kane, Bob Ostin, Roy Walton, Alex Elmsley, Flip, Jay Marshall, Walter Gydesen, Philip Fiahlo, Harold Bronhaut		Sep. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 1)	153		Articles / Columns
focus \n on bob ostin, george blake, patrick page, jay marshall, james randi, uri geller, ben martin \n fred robinson 1975 pabular Fred Robinson	Focus	on Bob Ostin, George Blake, Patrick Page, Jay Marshall, James Randi, Uri Geller, Ben Martin		Sep. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 1)	159		Articles / Columns
focus \n on bob ostin, ibm convention close-up show, don lees, trevor lewis, david carré, peter kane, rovi, walt lees, bob read, alex elmsley, topper martin, flip, philipe fiahlo, francis giles \n fred robinson 1975 pabular Fred Robinson	Focus	on Bob Ostin, IBM Convention Close-Up Show, Don Lees, Trevor Lewis, David Carré, Peter Kane, Rovi, Walt Lees, Bob Read, Alex Elmsley, Topper Martin, Flip, Philipe Fiahlo, Francis Giles		Oct. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 2)	171		Articles / Columns
moniker \n handle of a pint beer mug is threaded on a ribbon and under a handkerchief removed magically from it \n eric mason \n mason's moniker modified \n ray waters \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n entfesselt \n christian scherer 1976 pabular Eric Mason	Moniker	handle of a pint beer mug is threaded on a ribbon and under a handkerchief removed magically from it	Related to Mason's Moniker Modified (Ray Waters, 1977) Off the Handle (Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, Bob Ostin, 1976) Entfesselt (Christian Scherer, 2018)	Oct. 1976	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 2)	313		Glass / Penetration Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
off the handle \n \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n moniker \n eric mason \n mason's moniker modified \n ray waters \n entfesselt \n christian scherer \n off the handle \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay 1976 pabular Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, Bob Ostin	Off the Handle		Related to Moniker (Eric Mason, 1976) Mason's Moniker Modified (Ray Waters, 1977) Entfesselt (Christian Scherer, 2018) Also published here Off the Handle (Bob Ostin, Dick Simonds, Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, 2005)	Mar. 1976	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 7)	234		Cup / Miscellaneous Glass / Penetration Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,... Articles / Anecdotes
introduction \n \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Introduction			1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the vanishing deck \n half deck with pull \n bob ostin \n the vanishing deck \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	The Vanishing Deck	half deck with pull	Also published here The Vanishing Deck (Bob Ostin, 2005)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	2		Pull & Holdouts Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
the optical coin production \n coin is produced between two playing cards \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	The Optical Coin Production	coin is produced between two playing cards		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	2		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cards
the lie detector \n variation to lie detector in fingertip fantasies, only fragment of routine \n bob ostin \n the lie detector \n harry idanov 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	The Lie Detector	variation to Lie Detector in Fingertip Fantasies, only fragment of routine	Inspired by The Lie Detector (Harry Idanov, 1968)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Lie Detector (with spelling)
flash cigarette vanisher \n only description of effect, dealer's item \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Flash Cigarette Vanisher	only description of effect, dealer's item		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	3		Articles / Articles
a better cigarette pull \n coin attached to pull \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	A Better Cigarette Pull	coin attached to pull		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	3		Pull & Holdouts
backward cards trick \n homing card, with back of cards, variation of trick in fingertip fantasies, brief \n bob ostin \n the "backward" card trick \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Backward Cards Trick	homing card, with back of cards, variation of trick in Fingertip Fantasies, brief	Related to The "Backward" Card Trick (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
the serendipity card change \n card is vanished and when produced it is diminished, brief \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	The Serendipity Card Change	card is vanished and when produced it is diminished, brief		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	4		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Back Palm Cards / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking / Diminishing Cards
coin through hank \n handkerchief on table and coin placed on top, coin penetrates, with variations \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration \n bob ostin \n the "good company" penetration \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Coin Through Hank	handkerchief on table and coin placed on top, coin penetrates, with variations	Related to Perfection Penetration (Bob Ostin, 1968) The "Good Company" Penetration (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	4		Coin / Gaffed / Hooked Coin Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
sponge ball to dice \n \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Sponge Ball to Dice			1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	4		Spongeball / Gaffed Spongeball / Transformation Dice (small) / Transformation
skullocation routine \n \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Skullocation Routine			1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags
fan hide move \n one handed fan hides card, also as glimpse \n bob ostin \n fan hide move \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Fan Hide Move	one handed fan hides card, also as glimpse	Also published here Fan Hide Move (Bob Ostin, 1975)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	5		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / For single Card or small Packet Cards / Sleights / False Display / Spread which hides cards
coins across \n shell, last coin in spectator's hand, handling for last phase \n bob ostin \n peripathetic coins \n larry jennings 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Coins Across	shell, last coin in spectator's hand, handling for last phase	Inspired by Peripathetic Coins (Larry Jennings, 1986)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	5		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / to/from Spectator's Hand Coin / Gaffed / Shell
picking up the pieces \n \n bob ostin \n picking up the pieces \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Picking Up the Pieces		Also published here Picking Up the Pieces (Bob Ostin, 2005)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	6		Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / Two-Handed
challenge coin across \n brief, with gaffed coin \n bob ostin \n challenge coin across \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Challenge Coin Across	brief, with gaffed coin	Also published here Challenge Coin Across (Bob Ostin, 2005)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	6		Coin / Gaffed / Off-beat Gaffs Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
spellbound variation \n climax for vernon routine, coin changes to big dice \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Spellbound Variation	climax for Vernon routine, coin changes to big dice		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	7		Dice (small) / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
knife routine \n no explanation, just reference to fingertip fantasies \n bob ostin \n a novel penknife routine \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Knife Routine	no explanation, just reference to Fingertip Fantasies	Inspired by A Novel Penknife Routine (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	7		Articles / Articles
thimble vanish \n \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Thimble Vanish			1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	7		Thimble / Vanish
sky hooks \n no explanation, just reference to the book \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Sky Hooks	no explanation, just reference to the book		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	7		Articles / Articles
ring and cord \n variation on ray grismer move \n bob ostin \n ray grismer 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin, Ray Grismer	Ring and Cord	variation on Ray Grismer move		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	7		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String
sleightly haunted \n with small gaff \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Sleightly Haunted	with small gaff		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Haunted Deck / Miscellaneous
the flugle bug \n small object "bug" jumps out to find selection \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	The Flugle Bug	small object "bug" jumps out to find selection		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
the thought transmitter \n using a box to transmit selection \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	The Thought Transmitter	using a box to transmit selection		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator
a use for the faulty follower (vernon't variant) \n ideas for vernon's variant (here called faulty follower) - to add a card - lucky charm idea \n bob ostin \n vernon's variant \n dai vernon 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	A Use for the Faulty Follower (Vernon't Variant)	ideas for Vernon's Variant (here called Faulty Follower) To Add a Card Lucky Charm Idea	Inspired by Vernon's Variant (Dai Vernon, 1967)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet
four in one routine - plus one \n variation on routine in fingertip fantasies, coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced \n bob ostin \n the "four-in-one" routine \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Four In One Routine - Plus One	variation on routine in Fingertip Fantasies, coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced	Variations The "Four-In-One" Routine (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	10		Match & Matchbox / Match / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cigarette Light & Fire / Lighter
liquid production from cup \n liquid production as an ending for dice stacking routine, brief \n bob ostin \n liquid production from cup \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Liquid Production From Cup	liquid production as an ending for dice stacking routine, brief	Also published here Liquid Production From Cup (Bob Ostin, 2005)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	10		Liquid / Appearance & Production Dice (small) / Dice Stacking
coins through table and basket vanish \n four different sized coins, into glass, without extra coin \n bob ostin \n coins through table \n walter rollins 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Coins Through Table and Basket Vanish	four different sized coins, into glass, without extra coin	Inspired by Coins Through Table (Walter Rollins, 1966)	1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	11		Coin / Gaffed / Double Facer Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One
corner to corner dice stack \n dice stacking sequence, one die balanced on corner \n bob ostin 1976 ca. sleightly surprising Bob Ostin	Corner to Corner Dice Stack	dice stacking sequence, one die balanced on corner		1976 ca.	Sleightly Surprising	11		Dice (small) / Dice Stacking Dice (small) / Gaffed Dice
mason's moniker modified \n \n ray waters \n moniker \n eric mason \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n entfesselt \n christian scherer 1977 pabular Ray Waters	Mason's Moniker Modified		Related to Moniker (Eric Mason, 1976) Off the Handle (Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, Bob Ostin, 1976) Entfesselt (Christian Scherer, 2018)	June 1977	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 10)	423		Glass / Penetration Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
tilt to countdown \n card at named number \n bob ostin 1978 the talon Bob Ostin	Tilt to Countdown	card at named number		1978	The Talon (Issue 1)	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers)
card sharp \n deck wrapped in handkerchief, selection is found pinned to handkerchief with safety pin \n bob ostin 1979 the talon Bob Ostin	Card Sharp	deck wrapped in handkerchief, selection is found pinned to handkerchief with safety pin		Jan. 1979	The Talon (Issue 3)	27		Safety Pin Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Card thumbtacked or tacked on Something Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
relativity \n spectator divides his packet in red and black and in suits, performer locates selection \n bob ostin \n stewart james' "the problem of the missing clue" in "the linking ring" vol. 58, nr. 10. 1978, p. 85. 1979 the talon Bob Ostin	Relativity	spectator divides his packet in red and black and in suits, performer locates selection	Inspired by Stewart James' "The Problem of the Missing Clue" in "The Linking Ring" Vol. 58, Nr. 10. 1978, P. 85.	Sep. 1979	The Talon (Issue 5)	58		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Cyclical / Tetradistic
coin load \n under trapdoor, based on bob ostin move, where a coin is loaded under a card in "fingertip fantasies" \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin \n a coin from two cards \n bob ostin 1980 pabular Johnny "J.J." Johnston, Bob Ostin	Coin Load	under trapdoor, based on Bob Ostin move, where a coin is loaded under a card in "Fingertip Fantasies"	Inspired by A Coin from Two Cards (Bob Ostin, 1968)	Nov. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)	937		Coin / Sleights / Miscellaneous
demonology \n signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper \n bob ostin \n dämonologie \n bob ostin 1981 spell-binder Bob Ostin	Demonology	signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper	Also published here Dämonologie (Bob Ostin, 1989)	1981	Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 1)	6		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Cards / Effect Themes / Sympathetic Effects / Miscellaneous Paper / Transformation
jargon \n brief comment on larry becker's books, talon, the last hierophant, bob ostin lecture notes \n stephen tucker 1981 spell-binder Stephen Tucker	Jargon	brief comment on Larry Becker's books, Talon, The Last Hierophant, Bob Ostin Lecture Notes		1981	Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 2)	18		Articles / Columns
the pink peeker \n similar to larry becker's flahback concept \n bob ostin 1981 spell-binder Bob Ostin	The Pink Peeker	similar to Larry Becker's Flahback concept		1981	Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 3)	37		Book / Book Test
cluster \n 3/4 coin is produced, then it is a complete coin \n stephen tucker \n bob ostin's "picking up the pieces" 1981 spell-binder Stephen Tucker	Cluster	3/4 coin is produced, then it is a complete coin	Inspired by Bob Ostin's "Picking up the pieces"	1981	Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 3)	50		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only Coin / Gaffed / Miscellaneous
silent sleight \n in the hands, bottom to top \n bob ostin 1981 spell-binder Bob Ostin	Silent Sleight	in the hands, bottom to top		1981	Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 8)	146		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
'is there anyone there?' \n ink forms into chosen esp sign, signed card, uses velleda pens \n bob ostin 1981 babel Bob Ostin	'Is There Anyone There?'	ink forms into chosen ESP sign, signed card, uses Velleda pens		1981	Babel (Issue 1)	14		Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... Pen/Pencil / Special Ink ESP Cards / Miscellaneous
the perfect vanish \n sleeving technique for thimble \n bob ostin \n "the perfect vanish" in bob ostin's "lecture notes" 1981 babel Bob Ostin	The Perfect Vanish	sleeving technique for thimble	Also published here "The Perfect Vanish" in Bob Ostin's "Lecture Notes"	1981	Babel (Issue 2)	11		Thimble / Vanish
christian \n card at position vanishes and appears when spectator's name is spelled \n david britland \n "what's in a name?" in garcia and schindler's "magic with cards" \n name spelling \n bob ostin 1982 spell-binder David Britland	Christian	card at position vanishes and appears when spectator's name is spelled	Inspired by "What's in a Name?" in Garcia and Schindler's "Magic with Cards" Also published here Name Spelling (Bob Ostin, 1968)	1982	Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 13)	248		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
ostin paddle move \n \n bob ostin 1982 spell-binder Bob Ostin	Ostin Paddle Move			1982	Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 17)	331		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Paddle Move with Cards
introduction \n \n bob ostin 1982 kane Bob Ostin	Introduction			1982	Kane	5		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
nautilace \n card penetrates from center to bottom of three-card crosswise packet \n david britland \n "the submarine card" (bob ostin) \n the bizarre twist! \n paul harris 1983 deckade David Britland	Nautilace	card penetrates from center to bottom of three-card crosswise packet	Inspired by "The Submarine Card" (Bob Ostin) The Bizarre Twist! (Paul Harris, 1976)	1983	Deckade	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
ostin's submarine card \n comments on bob ostin's effect \n karl fulves 1983 bob ostin's new submarine card Karl Fulves	Ostin's Submarine Card	comments on Bob Ostin's effect		1983	Bob Ostin's New Submarine Card	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
the nautilus card \n "new submarine card", odd-backed card placed perpendicular in three-card packet rises up and down \n bob ostin \n "the submarine card" (bob ostin, marketed by ken brooke) \n sub chase \n karl fulves 1983 bob ostin's new submarine card Bob Ostin	The Nautilus Card	"New Submarine Card", odd-backed card placed perpendicular in three-card packet rises up and down	Inspired by "The Submarine Card" (Bob Ostin, marketed by Ken Brooke) Variations Sub Chase (Karl Fulves, 1983)	1983	Bob Ostin's New Submarine Card	21		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Eccentric Gaffs Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Half Card Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
sub chase \n different handling, adding second submarine card \n karl fulves \n the nautilus card \n bob ostin 1983 bob ostin's new submarine card Karl Fulves	Sub Chase	different handling, adding second submarine card	Inspired by The Nautilus Card (Bob Ostin, 1983)	1983	Bob Ostin's New Submarine Card	26		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Eccentric Gaffs Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
sub counts \n on ungaffed approaches \n karl fulves \n "the submarine card" (bob ostin) 1983 bob ostin's new submarine card Karl Fulves	Sub Counts	on ungaffed approaches	Inspired by "The Submarine Card" (Bob Ostin)	1983	Bob Ostin's New Submarine Card	38		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
coin from cards \n move \n bob ostin 1984 the best of close-up magic Bob Ostin	Coin from Cards	move		1984	The Best of Close-Up Magic	103		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cards
june - the second effect \n two cards with narrow open slits, signed chosen card sandwiched and penetrated with other card \n david britland \n "submarine card" (bob ostin) 1984 a lady through and through David Britland	June - The Second Effect	two cards with narrow open slits, signed chosen card sandwiched and penetrated with other card	Inspired by "Submarine Card" (Bob Ostin)	1984	A Lady Through and Through	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Step gaff Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card
peripathetic coins \n shell, last coin in spectator's hand \n larry jennings \n coins across \n bob ostin 1986 the classic magic of larry jennings Larry Jennings	Peripathetic Coins	shell, last coin in spectator's hand	Variations Coins Across (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	1986	The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings	24		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / to/from Spectator's Hand
twisting twins \n card turned over, mate in deck turns over in sympathy \n bob ostin 1986 angel card rise plus Bob Ostin	Twisting Twins	card turned over, mate in deck turns over in sympathy		1986	Angel Card Rise Plus	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Sympathetic Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers
paper prison \n paper fold with coin, small hole in paper and coin visibly penetrates paper \n bob ostin \n paper and coin \n edward marlo 1986 the new talon Bob Ostin	Paper Prison	paper fold with coin, small hole in paper and coin visibly penetrates paper	Related to Paper and Coin (Edward Marlo, 1957)	Feb. 1986	The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 1)	9		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Through Something else Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Paperfolds
postmaster \n words noted on billets, performer divines words on folded billets \n bob ostin 1987 the new talon Bob Ostin	Postmaster	words noted on billets, performer divines words on folded billets		May 1987	The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 3)	51		Billet / Readings Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
araby location \n spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected \n bob ostin 1987 the new talon Bob Ostin	Araby Location	spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected		May 1987	The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 3)	67		Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Billet / Miscellaneous
crispy \n spectator cuts deck, produces pile of potato crisps. bag of crisps is opened to find selected card. \n simon lovell \n "the searcher" (bob ostin, magic mag, vol. 1, no. 3) 1989 close up magic to tapdance to Simon Lovell	Crispy	Spectator cuts deck, produces pile of potato crisps. Bag of crisps is opened to find selected card.	Inspired by "The Searcher" (Bob Ostin, Magic Mag, vol. 1, no. 3)	1989	Close Up Magic To Tapdance To	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations (whatever that means...) Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Other Object / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Other item Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Shell
my method for making double faced cards \n \n bob ostin 1989 the british close-up magic symposium 1989 Bob Ostin	My Method for Making Double Faced Cards			1989	The British Close-Up Magic Symposium 1989	9		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / How to Gaff and Peel...
dämonologie \n signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper \n bob ostin \n demonology \n bob ostin 1989 intermagic Bob Ostin	Dämonologie	signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper	Also published here Demonology (Bob Ostin, 1981)	Oct. 1989	Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 1)	12		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Cards / Effect Themes / Sympathetic Effects / Miscellaneous Paper / Transformation
the lucifer load \n dice stacking with match box cover, here only final load of many matches \n bob ostin \n the 'lucifer' load \n bob ostin 1992 profile Bob Ostin	The Lucifer Load	dice stacking with match box cover, here only final load of many matches	Also published here The 'Lucifer' Load (Bob Ostin, 2002)	1992	Profile (Issue 9)	10		Dice (small) / Dice Stacking Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Match & Matchbox / Match / Appearance & Production
dating game \n three names written on paper, one is the girlfriend, pencil on rubber band moves to answer questions \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin) 1993 easy-to-do magic tricks for children Karl Fulves	Dating Game	three names written on paper, one is the girlfriend, pencil on rubber band moves to answer questions	Related to "Pendulum" (Bob Ostin)	1993	Easy-to-Do Magic Tricks for Children	20		Rubber Band / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Pen/Pencil / Animation
coin to spectator's hand \n lifting off shell from spectator's hand \n bob ostin 1994 steel and silver Bob Ostin	Coin to Spectator's Hand	lifting off shell from spectator's hand		1994	Steel and Silver	57		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / to/from Spectator's Hand Coin / Gaffed / Shell
the 'lucifer' load \n dice stacking with only outside cover of match box bent into tube, final load many matches \n bob ostin \n the lucifer load \n bob ostin 2002 latter day secrets Bob Ostin	The 'Lucifer' Load	dice stacking with only outside cover of match box bent into tube, final load many matches	Also published here The Lucifer Load (Bob Ostin, 1992)	2002	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 7)	247		Dice (small) / Dice Stacking Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Match & Matchbox / Match / Appearance & Production
letters \n on tony bartolotta \n jerry k. hartman \n bob ostin \n mel bennett \n chris king \n bob graham \n rob wood \n dr. edi brum \n leonard cohen \n "nothing just happens" (discoverie #7) \n watch test \n rob wood 2003 latter day secrets Jerry K. Hartman, Bob Ostin, Mel Bennett, Chris King, Bob Graham, Rob Wood, Dr. Edi Brum, Leonard Cohen	Letters	on Tony Bartolotta	Related to "Nothing Just Happens" (Discoverie #7) Watch Test (Rob Wood, 2003)	2003	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)	290		Articles / Letters
watch test \n pulling stem out only one click \n rob wood \n letters \n jerry k. hartman \n bob ostin \n mel bennett \n chris king \n bob graham \n rob wood \n dr. edi brum \n leonard cohen \n database \n karl fulves 2003 latter day secrets Rob Wood	Watch Test	pulling stem out only one click	Related to Letters (Jerry K. Hartman, Bob Ostin, Mel Bennett, Chris King, Bob Graham, Rob Wood, Dr. Edi Brum, Leonard Cohen, 2003) Database (Karl Fulves, 2004)	2003	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 8)	306		Watch / Set Time is Predicted/Changed
trapdoor coin \n stream of rice produced from hole in chinese coin \n joseph k. schmidt \n letters \n bob ostin \n james kenn \n george valerie 2004 latter day secrets Joseph K. Schmidt	Trapdoor Coin	stream of rice produced from hole in Chinese coin	Related to Letters (Bob Ostin, James Kenn, George Valerie, 2005)	2004	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)	345		Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Food / Rice
letters \n \n bob ostin \n james kenn \n george valerie \n trapdoor coin \n joseph k. schmidt 2005 latter day secrets Bob Ostin, James Kenn, George Valerie	Letters		Related to Trapdoor Coin (Joseph K. Schmidt, 2004)	2005	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)	423		Articles / Letters
introduction \n \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Introduction			2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	13		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
twisted twins \n mate of selection is found face up in the deck \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert \n twisting twins \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin, Hubert Lambert	Twisted Twins	mate of selection is found face up in the deck	Also published here Twisting Twins (Bob Ostin, Hubert Lambert, 1963)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates
the ring in the glass of beer \n ring placed inside rattle box vanishes and appears in beer glass, glass covered with tissue and ring found with hook, okito glass \n bob ostin \n "the conjuror" vol.1, no.2. december, 1995. 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	The Ring In The Glass of Beer	ring placed inside rattle box vanishes and appears in beer glass, glass covered with tissue and ring found with hook, Okito Glass	Also published here "The Conjuror" Vol.1, No.2. December, 1995.	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	16		Glass / Miscellaneous Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous Box
add on \n method to add card to the deck, while performing vernon's variant \n bob ostin \n "new pentagram" january, 1972. \n vernon's variant \n dai vernon 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Add On	method to add card to the deck, while performing Vernon's Variant	Related to Vernon's Variant (Dai Vernon, 1967) Also published here "New Pentagram" January, 1972.	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	18		Cards / Sleights / Additions / Miscellaneous
shooting a bullet through a signed card \n toy gun with flash paper is used and shot on deck, selection is found with hole \n bob ostin \n "new pentagram" january, 1972. 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Shooting a Bullet Through a Signed Card	toy gun with flash paper is used and shot on deck, selection is found with hole	Related to "New Pentagram" January, 1972.	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery Weapon / Gun
liquid production from cup \n liquid production as an ending for dice stacking routine, brief \n bob ostin \n "mini foo' gimmick" in "new pentagram" december, 1976. \n liquid production from cup \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Liquid Production From Cup	liquid production as an ending for dice stacking routine, brief	Related to "Mini Foo' Gimmick" in "New Pentagram" December, 1976. Also published here Liquid Production From Cup (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	19		Liquid / Appearance & Production Dice (small) / Dice Stacking
stack to stack \n combining lie detector with other routine using a stack, stack management \n bob ostin \n the lie detector \n harry idanov 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Stack to Stack	combining Lie Detector with other routine using a stack, stack management	Related to The Lie Detector (Harry Idanov, 1968)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	20		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Miscellaneous
the hand of destiny \n skeletal hand emerges from card spread to point to a position, gag \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	The Hand of Destiny	skeletal hand emerges from card spread to point to a position, gag		2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
squeaker \n tie squeaks \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Squeaker	tie squeaks		2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	21		Clothing / Necktie Squeaker
the vanishing deck \n half deck with pull \n bob ostin \n the vanishing deck \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	The Vanishing Deck	half deck with pull	Also published here The Vanishing Deck (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	22		Pull & Holdouts Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
vampire \n small cards on one is written "vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by bob ostin and bob byrne \n bob ostin \n vampire- a method for a living & dead test \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Vampire	small cards on one is written "Vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by Bob Ostin and Bob Byrne	Also published here Vampire- A Method for a Living & Dead Test (Bob Ostin, 1974)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	24		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
focus \n additional ideas for david berglas' ad infinitum \n bob ostin \n on ad infinitum \n bob ostin \n bob driebeek \n ad infinitum \n david berglas 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Focus	additional ideas for David Berglas' Ad Infinitum	Inspired by Ad Infinitum (David Berglas, 1975) Also published here On Ad Infinitum (Bob Ostin, Bob Driebeek, 1975)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	25		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
focus 2 \n more ideas for vampire routine \n bob ostin \n focus \n fred robinson 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Focus 2	more ideas for Vampire routine	Also published here Focus (Fred Robinson, 1975)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	25		Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test
the "fan hide" move \n one handed fan hides card, as a glimpse, to load card \n bob ostin \n fan hide move \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	The "Fan Hide" Move	one handed fan hides card, as a glimpse, to load card	Also published here Fan Hide Move (Bob Ostin, 1975)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	26		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / For single Card or small Packet Cards / Sleights / False Display / Spread which hides cards
tickets please \n gag, correct rolled up bus ticked is found out from several \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n tickets please \n dick simonds 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin, Dick Simonds	Tickets Please	gag, correct rolled up bus ticked is found out from several	Also published here Tickets Please (Dick Simonds, 1975)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	26		Paper / Miscellaneous
off the handle \n ribbon penetrates handle of cup \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin, Dick Simonds, Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay	Off the Handle	ribbon penetrates handle of cup	Also published here Off the Handle (Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, Bob Ostin, 1976)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	27		Cup / Miscellaneous Glass / Penetration Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,... Articles / Anecdotes
my double lift \n \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	My Double Lift			2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	28		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Breakless
picking up the pieces \n \n bob ostin \n picking up the pieces \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Picking Up the Pieces		Also published here Picking Up the Pieces (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	29		Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / Two-Handed
challenge coin across \n brief, with gaffed coin \n bob ostin \n challenge coin across \n bob ostin 2005 bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions Bob Ostin	Challenge Coin Across	brief, with gaffed coin	Also published here Challenge Coin Across (Bob Ostin, 1976 ca.)	2005	Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions	29		Coin / Gaffed / Off-beat Gaffs Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
auto kinetic \n blank cards with street names, spectator writes his street on one, arranged in face-down row on table, ungaffed toy car moves towards spectator's card with rubber band held motionless above \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin, marketed effect) \n the koornwinder kar \n dick koornwinder 2006 prolix Karl Fulves	Auto Kinetic	blank cards with street names, spectator writes his street on one, arranged in face-down row on table, ungaffed toy car moves towards spectator's card with rubber band held motionless above	Inspired by "Pendulum" (Bob Ostin, marketed effect) Related to The Koornwinder Kar (Dick Koornwinder, 1998)	2006	Prolix (Issue 1)	1		Rubber Band / Animation Toy Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Wind-up Toy
card kinetic \n cards in row on table, ace of spades next to row, rubber band stretched over it and used to move ace along row, suddenly it moves towards selection and back and they transpose \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin, marketed effect) 2006 prolix Karl Fulves	Card Kinetic	cards in row on table, Ace of Spades next to row, rubber band stretched over it and used to move Ace along row, suddenly it moves towards selection and back and they transpose	Inspired by "Pendulum" (Bob Ostin, marketed effect)	2006	Prolix (Issue 1)	4		Rubber Band / Animation Cards / Effect Themes / Rubber Band & Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
card case 'crib' \n cheat sheet hidden in card case can be slid open \n bob ostin 2007 prolix Bob Ostin	Card Case 'Crib'	cheat sheet hidden in card case can be slid open		2007	Prolix (Issue 3)	192		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case
secret spots \n "unexplained" stack of dice, top covered, problem of easily working out top value on each, posed as a problem \n karl fulves \n stack 'em up \n bob ostin 2008 prolix Karl Fulves	Secret Spots	"Unexplained" stack of dice, top covered, problem of easily working out top value on each, posed as a problem	Variations Stack 'Em Up (Bob Ostin, 2009)	2008	Prolix (Issue 4)	253		Dice (small) / Divination
the looper \n dutch looper elaboration \n bob ostin 2009 prolix Bob Ostin	The Looper	Dutch Looper elaboration		2009	Prolix (Issue 6)	377		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rough and Smooth (not full deck) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
stack 'em up \n stack of dice, top covered, method of easily working out top value on each \n bob ostin \n secret spots \n karl fulves 2009 xtra credit Bob Ostin	Stack 'Em Up	stack of dice, top covered, method of easily working out top value on each	Inspired by Secret Spots (Karl Fulves, 2008)	2009	Xtra Credit (Issue 3)	9		Dice (small) / Divination
done with brass \n coin in spellbound position changes into okito box lid, then box, coin ends up inside \n karl fulves \n the "four-in-one" routine \n bob ostin 2010 prolix Karl Fulves	Done With Brass	coin in spellbound position changes into Okito box lid, then box, coin ends up inside	Inspired by The "Four-In-One" Routine (Bob Ostin, 1968)	2010	Prolix (Issue 7)	436		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Transformation
ostin's sleeve holdout \n managing two items in one sleeve \n bob ostin \n the "four-in-one" routine \n bob ostin 2010 prolix Bob Ostin	Ostin's Sleeve Holdout	managing two items in one sleeve	Inspired by The "Four-In-One" Routine (Bob Ostin, 1968)	2010	Prolix (Issue 7)	436		Sleeving Techniques
"good company" penetration \n coin through handkerchief that is held outstretched by two spectators, sleeving \n bob ostin \n the "good company" penetration \n bob ostin 2010 prolix Bob Ostin	"Good Company" Penetration	coin through handkerchief that is held outstretched by two spectators, sleeving	Also published here The "Good Company" Penetration (Bob Ostin, 1968)	2010	Prolix (Issue 7)	438		Coin / Sleights / Sleeving Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
bank naught \n marking methods with two presentations:<br/>- psychic losery<br/>- weightmaster \n tom stone \n bob ostin \n robert cassidy 2011 maelstrom Tom Stone, Bob Ostin, Robert Cassidy	Bank Naught	marking methods with two presentations: - Psychic Losery - Weightmaster		2011	Maelstrom	121		Bill / Banknight Theme & Variations
windy \n small windmill starts to spin when performer blows into sleeve \n bob ostin 2011 magic page by page Bob Ostin	Windy	small windmill starts to spin when performer blows into sleeve		2011	Magic Page by Page	286		Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
entfesselt \n handle of coffee cup is threaded on rope, cup penetrates rope behind back, with normal cup \n christian scherer \n patrick page's "cord-a-cup" in "magic page by page" 2011, p. 224. \n moniker \n eric mason \n mason's moniker modified \n ray waters \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n cord-a-cup \n patrick page 2018 entfesselt Christian Scherer	Entfesselt	handle of coffee cup is threaded on rope, cup penetrates rope behind back, with normal cup	Inspired by Patrick Page's "Cord-a-Cup" in "Magic Page by Page" 2011, p. 224. Cord-A-Cup (Patrick Page, 2011) Related to Moniker (Eric Mason, 1976) Mason's Moniker Modified (Ray Waters, 1977) Off the Handle (Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, Bob Ostin, 1976)	2018	Entfesselt	3		Cup / Miscellaneous Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
fan fiction \n production of a card in a fan, also as a finish for an ace assembly \n lorenz schär \n fan hide move \n bob ostin 2020 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 12 Lorenz Schär	Fan Fiction	production of a card in a fan, also as a finish for an Ace Assembly	Inspired by Fan Hide Move (Bob Ostin, 1975)	2020	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 12	312		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fans with tricky purpose Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / One-Handed