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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the carlyle false count \n i. to count a number of cards showing less than there are. ii. to count a number of cards as more than they really are. \n francis carlyle \n francis carlyle false count \n francis carlyle \n the slide back count \n unknown \n das falschzählen von geldscheinen \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle 1940 more card manipulations Francis Carlyle	The Carlyle False Count	I. To Count a Number of Cards Showing Less Than There Are. II. To Count a Number of Cards as More Than They Really Are.	Related to Francis Carlyle False Count (Francis Carlyle, 1975) The Slide Back Count (Unknown, 1981) Variations Das Falschzählen von Geldscheinen (Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle, 1995)	1940	More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)	15		Cards / Sleights / False Count / Overcounts (as more than are there) Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
paper napkin vanish \n \n r. c. buff \n the trash compactor \n michael skinner \n r. c. buff 1945 my best R. C. Buff	Paper Napkin Vanish		Related to The Trash Compactor (Michael Skinner, R. C. Buff, 1996)	1945	My Best	157		Paper / Vanish Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
poker prediction and a principle \n spectator shuffles, yet aces are dealt out \n edward marlo \n skinner on marlo's poker deal \n michael skinner \n edward marlo 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	Poker Prediction and a Principle	spectator shuffles, yet Aces are dealt out	Variations Skinner on Marlo's Poker Deal (Michael Skinner, Edward Marlo, 2016)	1953	The Cardician	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
the catch in the pack \n next to selection or at named position \n cy endfield \n the boomerang card \n michael skinner 1955 cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part iii Cy Endfield	The Catch in the Pack	next to selection or at named position	Related to The Boomerang Card (Michael Skinner, 1996)	1955	Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part III	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is tossed next to Selection Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Miscellaneous
the vernon poker demonstration \n half deck set-up \n dai vernon \n the vernon poker routine \n dai vernon \n vernon variation \n stewart james \n locating a deal \n joshua jay \n the hay-dai stack \n michael skinner \n vernon-gagnon poker demonstration \n tom gagnon \n mnemonicosis \n josé franco 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Vernon Poker Demonstration	half deck set-up	Related to The Hay-Dai Stack (Michael Skinner, 2012) Mnemonicosis (José Franco, 2019) Variations Vernon Variation (Stewart James, 1954) Locating a Deal (Joshua Jay, 2000) Vernon-Gagnon Poker Demonstration (Tom Gagnon, 2019) Also published here The Vernon Poker Routine (Dai Vernon, 1954)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	223		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
lost and found \n matchbook as card easel, wrong card changes into selection when deck is riffled against it on easel \n karrell fox \n the mona lisa card trick \n michael skinner \n flip-over aces \n karrell fox \n wish fulfillment \n jamy ian swiss 1960 comedy a la card Karrell Fox	Lost and Found	matchbook as card easel, wrong card changes into selection when deck is riffled against it on easel	Related to The Mona Lisa Card Trick (Michael Skinner, 1996) Variations Flip-Over Aces (Karrell Fox, 1991) Wish Fulfillment (Jamy Ian Swiss, 1988)	1960	Comedy a la Card	9		Cards / Sleights / Handling Finesses Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
slap four ace routine \n aces disappear and reappear on deck one by one \n nate leipzig \n slap happy \n richard kaufman \n leipzig's opener \n harry levine \n skinning the fat off the bone... nate leipzig's slap aces \n michael skinner \n nate leipzig \n the slap change \n nate leipzig \n neo slap aces \n steve reynolds 1963 dai vernon's tribute to nate leipzig Nate Leipzig	Slap Four Ace Routine	Aces disappear and reappear on deck one by one	Related to Leipzig's Opener (Harry Levine, 1992) The Slap Change (Nate Leipzig, 1998) Variations Slap Happy (Richard Kaufman, 1984) Skinning the Fat off the Bone... Nate Leipzig's Slap Aces (Michael Skinner, Nate Leipzig, 1996) Neo Slap Aces (Steve Reynolds, 2010)	1963	Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig	42		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
leipzig's opener \n card comes to the bottom of the deck several times, then penetrates performer's hand \n nate leipzig \n leipzig-skinner surprise \n john carney \n nate leipzig \n michael skinner 1963 dai vernon's tribute to nate leipzig Nate Leipzig	Leipzig's Opener	card comes to the bottom of the deck several times, then penetrates performer's hand	Variations Leipzig-Skinner Surprise (John Carney, Nate Leipzig, Michael Skinner, 2002)	1963	Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig	156		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Hand Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
power poker #1 \n stacking aces, everybody gets a good hand as well \n edward marlo \n power poker \n michael skinner \n the ultimate card shark \n darwin ortiz 1964 the patented shuffle Edward Marlo	Power Poker #1	stacking aces, everybody gets a good hand as well	Related to Power Poker (Michael Skinner, 1982) Variations The Ultimate Card Shark (Darwin Ortiz, 1988)	1964	The Patented Shuffle (Issue 6 Effects)	12		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking
the wonderful coin trick \n coin held with visible pull as gag, then really vanishes from end of pull \n al flosso \n karl fulves \n pull gag \n lu brent \n ein unorthodoxer münzentrick \n michael skinner \n the wonderful coin trick revisited \n michael skinner 1966 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Al Flosso, Karl Fulves	The Wonderful Coin Trick	coin held with visible pull as gag, then really vanishes from end of pull	Variations Pull Gag (Lu Brent, 1966) Ein unorthodoxer Münzentrick (Michael Skinner, 1979) The Wonderful Coin Trick Revisited (Michael Skinner, 1982)	Aug. 1966	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 10)	52		Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous Coin / Gaffed / Pull Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
second power poker & lead-in \n aces travel to top, odd-backed aces stacked in deck, transform into royal flush (that now has odd backs) and others get good hands (power poker originally talisman 1/11) \n david solomon \n "the colorful demonstration" (ron ferris, linking ring, jan. 1969) \n power poker \n michael skinner \n second power poker & lead-in \n david solomon 1971 kabbala — volume 1 David Solomon	Second Power Poker & Lead-In	Aces travel to top, odd-backed Aces stacked in deck, transform into Royal Flush (that now has odd backs) and others get good hands (Power Poker originally Talisman 1/11)	Inspired by "The Colorful Demonstration" (Ron Ferris, Linking Ring, Jan. 1969) Power Poker (Michael Skinner, 1982) Also published here Second Power Poker & Lead-In (David Solomon, 1997)	1971	Kabbala — Volume 1 (Vol. 1 No. 3)	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations
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	Inspired by "The Devil's Elevator" (Necromancer #9) Related to Satan Deals Again (Michael Skinner, 1985) Elevation 8200 (Louis Falanga, 1985) Variations Progressive Elevator (David Bornstein, 1976) Brimstone Elevator (Philip T. Goldstein, 1990)	1972	Epilogue (Issue 16)	143		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
miracle worker \n between your palms \n alex elmsley \n michael skinner 1973 super subtle card miracles Alex Elmsley, Michael Skinner	Miracle Worker	between your palms		1973	Super Subtle Card Miracles	204		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Between Your Palms Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card
die verwirrende kugeldose \n \n michael skinner \n magicana, genii magazine 1973 intermagic Michael Skinner	Die Verwirrende Kugeldose		Also published here Magicana, Genii magazine	July 1973	Intermagic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	8		Ball / Ball & Vase
francis carlyle's ghost \n \n michael skinner \n the winning formula \n peter duffie 1975 epilogue Michael Skinner	Francis Carlyle's Ghost		Variations The Winning Formula (Peter Duffie, 1997)	1975	Epilogue (Issue 24)	223		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
quick-way wild card \n four double facers, for rebuttal of ricky jay claim see pabular reference \n michael skinner \n ricky jay \n dai vernon \n open letter to pabular \n ricky jay 1977 wildcard miracles Michael Skinner, Ricky Jay, Dai Vernon	Quick-Way Wild Card	four double facers, for rebuttal of Ricky Jay claim see Pabular reference	Related to Open Letter to Pabular (Ricky Jay, 1977)	1977	Wildcard Miracles	59		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
open letter to pabular \n statement, he never gave permission for being mentioned in referenced trick \n ricky jay \n quick-way wild card \n michael skinner \n ricky jay \n dai vernon 1977 pabular Ricky Jay	Open Letter to Pabular	Statement, he never gave permission for being mentioned in referenced trick	Related to Quick-Way Wild Card (Michael Skinner, Ricky Jay, Dai Vernon, 1977)	Nov. 1977	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 3)	491		Articles / Letters
coin entrapped \n copper and silver coin placed on card case, named one penetrates cellophane and is underneath \n michael skinner \n from bruce arnold \n bruce arnold \n great wall - coin variation \n karl fulves 1978 the chronicles Michael Skinner	Coin Entrapped	copper and silver coin placed on card case, named one penetrates cellophane and is underneath	Related to From Bruce Arnold (Bruce Arnold, 1979) Variations Great Wall - Coin Variation (Karl Fulves, 2008)	1978	The Chronicles (Issue 1)	1065		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Card/Cigarette Case Cellophane
from bruce arnold \n \n bruce arnold \n coin entrapped \n michael skinner 1979 interlocutor Bruce Arnold	From Bruce Arnold		Related to Coin Entrapped (Michael Skinner, 1978)	1979	Interlocutor (Issue 31)	119		Articles / Letters
die karte an der deck \n uses rubber band idea by carl zamloch, wax on ring \n michael skinner \n "the transfixed card" in "genii" vol. 33, nr. 5. p. 203, 1969. 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Die Karte an der Deck	uses rubber band idea by Carl Zamloch, wax on ring	Also published here "The Transfixed Card" in "Genii" Vol. 33, Nr. 5. P. 203, 1969.	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card on Ceiling or Wall
das gedanken-projektions-spiel \n two spectators choose cards hands off, two halves with different sets of koran type set-up \n michael skinner \n thought projection pack \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Das Gedanken-Projektions-Spiel	two spectators choose cards hands off, two halves with different sets of Koran type set-up	Also published here Thought Projection Pack (Michael Skinner, 1982)	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	6		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Lie Detector (without spelling)
ein unorthodoxer münzentrick \n \n michael skinner \n the wonderful coin trick \n al flosso \n karl fulves \n the wonderful coin trick revisited \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Ein unorthodoxer Münzentrick		Inspired by The Wonderful Coin Trick (Al Flosso, Karl Fulves, 1966) Also published here The Wonderful Coin Trick Revisited (Michael Skinner, 1982)	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	7		Coin / Gaffed / Hooked Coin Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous
riesenmünzen-produktion \n coin turns into jumbo coin under handkerchief, sleeve load \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Riesenmünzen-Produktion	coin turns into jumbo coin under handkerchief, sleeve load		1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	8		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Jumbo Coin Sequences
die verwirrende kugeldose \n \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Die verwirrende Kugeldose			1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	8		Ball / Ball & Vase
das zerrissene und wiederhergestellte zigarettenpapier \n \n michael skinner \n quadruple torn cigarette paper \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Das zerrissene und wiederhergestellte Zigarettenpapier		Related to Quadruple Torn Cigarette Paper (Michael Skinner, 1982)	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	14		Paper / Torn & Restored
karten durch zeitung \n with duplicate \n michael skinner \n all-fair card through newspaper \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Karten durch Zeitung	with duplicate	Related to All-Fair Card Through Newspaper (Michael Skinner, 1982)	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Newspaper
atom poker mal zwei \n two phases, set-up, first in talisman \n michael skinner \n power poker \n michael skinner 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner	Atom Poker Mal Zwei	two phases, set-up, first in Talisman	Related to Power Poker (Michael Skinner, 1982)	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Full Deck
zigarettenpapier-transposition \n \n michael skinner \n joseph romano \n cigarette paper transposition \n michael skinner \n joseph romano 1979 das mike skinner / piet forton seminarheft Michael Skinner, Joseph Romano	Zigarettenpapier-Transposition		Also published here Cigarette Paper Transposition (Michael Skinner, Joseph Romano, 1982)	1979	Das Mike Skinner / Piet Forton Seminarheft (Issue Das Mike Skinner Seminarheft)	17		Paper / Transposition
the haunted card \n tabled, card spins out between halves \n michael skinner \n joe fisher 1979 variations Michael Skinner, Joe Fisher	The Haunted Card	tabled, card spins out between halves		1979	Variations	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Haunted Deck / Impromptu
the miracle speller \n \n michael skinner 1980 exclusive card miracles Michael Skinner	The Miracle Speller			1980	Exclusive Card Miracles	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
impossible location \n selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection \n larry jennings \n michael skinner 1980 exclusive card secrets Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner	Impossible Location	selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection		1980	Exclusive Card Secrets	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
three different ways \n three selections made in different ways and found in different ways with two four-of-a-kinds along the way \n michael skinner \n cultural influences on techniques of card selection \n jamy ian swiss 1981 arcane Michael Skinner	Three Different Ways	three selections made in different ways and found in different ways with two four-of-a-kinds along the way	Variations Cultural Influences on Techniques of Card Selection (Jamy Ian Swiss, 1987)	1981	Arcane (Issue 4)	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
block pushoff technique \n \n michael skinner 1982 the complete works of derek dingle Michael Skinner	Block Pushoff Technique			1982	The Complete Works of Derek Dingle	39		Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
intimate magic \n \n jeff busby \n michael skinner \n jeff busby 1982 epoptica Jeff Busby (reviewer)	Intimate Magic	by Michael Skinner (written by Jeff Busby)		1982	Epoptica (Issue 2)	76		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
thought projection pack \n two spectators choose cards hands off, two halves with different sets of koran type set-up \n michael skinner \n das gedanken-projektions-spiel \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	Thought Projection Pack	two spectators choose cards hands off, two halves with different sets of Koran type set-up	Also published here Das Gedanken-Projektions-Spiel (Michael Skinner, 1979)	1982	Intimate Magic	1		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Lie Detector (without spelling)
slow motion coin vanish \n \n michael skinner \n frank chapman 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner, Frank Chapman	Slow Motion Coin Vanish			1982	Intimate Magic	3		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Eccentric Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
a multitude of surprises \n silver coin appears on handkerchief, changes to copper, jumbo coin appears \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	A Multitude of Surprises	silver coin appears on handkerchief, changes to copper, jumbo coin appears		1982	Intimate Magic	6		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Handkerchief Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
thrice severed... thrice restored \n thumb tip \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	Thrice Severed... Thrice Restored	thumb tip		1982	Intimate Magic	8		Rope / Cut & Restored
the wonderful coin trick revisited \n coin disappears and reappears, sucker trick with openly visible elastic thread, hook coin \n michael skinner \n the wonderful coin trick \n al flosso \n karl fulves \n ein unorthodoxer münzentrick \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	The Wonderful Coin Trick Revisited	coin disappears and reappears, sucker trick with openly visible elastic thread, hook coin	Inspired by The Wonderful Coin Trick (Al Flosso, Karl Fulves, 1966) Also published here Ein unorthodoxer Münzentrick (Michael Skinner, 1979)	1982	Intimate Magic	12		Coin / Gaffed / Hooked Coin Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous
bewildering ball vase \n \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	Bewildering Ball Vase			1982	Intimate Magic	15		Ball / Ball & Vase
power poker \n two phases, set-up \n michael skinner \n power poker #1 \n edward marlo \n second power poker & lead-in \n david solomon \n atom poker mal zwei \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	Power Poker	two phases, set-up	Inspired by Power Poker #1 (Edward Marlo, 1964) Related to Second Power Poker & Lead-In (David Solomon, 1971) Atom Poker Mal Zwei (Michael Skinner, 1979)	1982	Intimate Magic	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines
the transfixed card \n without mess, credit information \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	The Transfixed Card	without mess, credit information		1982	Intimate Magic	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card on Ceiling or Wall
side steal handling \n from spread \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	Side Steal Handling	from spread		1982	Intimate Magic	26		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
all-fair card through newspaper \n \n michael skinner \n karten durch zeitung \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	All-Fair Card Through Newspaper		Related to Karten durch Zeitung (Michael Skinner, 1979)	1982	Intimate Magic	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix like Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Newspaper
quadruple torn cigarette paper \n \n michael skinner \n torn and restored soda straw wrapper \n michael skinner \n das zerrissene und wiederhergestellte zigarettenpapier \n michael skinner 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner	Quadruple Torn Cigarette Paper		Related to Torn and Restored Soda Straw Wrapper (Michael Skinner, 1996) Das zerrissene und wiederhergestellte Zigarettenpapier (Michael Skinner, 1979)	1982	Intimate Magic	32		Paper / Torn & Restored
cigarette paper transposition \n cigarette paper with hole burned in center transposes with one with torn off corner \n michael skinner \n joseph romano \n zigarettenpapier-transposition \n michael skinner \n joseph romano 1982 intimate magic Michael Skinner, Joseph Romano	Cigarette Paper Transposition	cigarette paper with hole burned in center transposes with one with torn off corner	Also published here Zigarettenpapier-Transposition (Michael Skinner, Joseph Romano, 1979)	1982	Intimate Magic	35		Paper / Transposition
intimate magic \n \n al smith \n michael skinner \n jeff busby 1982 pabular Al Smith (reviewer)	Intimate Magic	by Michael Skinner (written by Jeff Busby)		1982	Pabular (Vol. 7 No. 6)	1057		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
block pushoff technique \n \n herb zarrow \n michael skinner 1983 the new york magic symposium — collection 2 Herb Zarrow, Michael Skinner	Block PushOff Technique			1983	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 2	48		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using a Packet
block push-off technique \n herb zarrow's? \n michael skinner \n herb zarrow 1983 the collected almanac Michael Skinner, Herb Zarrow	Block Push-Off Technique	Herb Zarrow's?		1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 11)	91		Cards / Sleights / Additions / from the Top of the deck Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Push-Off
intimate magic \n \n richard kaufman \n michael skinner \n jeff busby 1983 the collected almanac Richard Kaufman (reviewer)	Intimate Magic	by Michael Skinner (written by Jeff Busby)		1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 15)	144		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
slowly folding \n slow motion coin vanish using a folding coin \n michael skinner 1983 the collected almanac Michael Skinner	Slowly Folding	slow motion coin vanish using a folding coin		1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 16)	145		Coin / Gaffed / Folding Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Gaffed
up the ladder aces \n aces shoot out during tabled cutting sequence one by one \n michael skinner \n propelling the aces \n justin higham 1983 the collected almanac Michael Skinner	Up The Ladder Aces	Aces shoot out during tabled cutting sequence one by one	Variations Propelling the Aces (Justin Higham, 1988)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 16)	147		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
sentimental aces \n \n michael skinner 1983 the collected almanac Michael Skinner	SentiMental Aces			1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 16)	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Slow Motion
tabled replacement \n unto small packet \n michael skinner 1983 the collected almanac Michael Skinner	Tabled Replacement	unto small packet		1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 16)	149		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Replacement
bravo... michael skinner \n \n michael ammar 1983 encore iii Michael Ammar	Bravo... Michael Skinner			1983	Encore III	92		Articles / Biographical
new king cut \n kings change to aces, kings are also cut to \n michael skinner \n new king cut \n michael skinner 1984 fork full of appetizers — book 2 Michael Skinner	New King Cut	Kings change to Aces, Kings are also cut to	Also published here New King Cut (Michael Skinner, 1996)	1984	Fork Full of Appetizers — Book 2	53		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
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	Satan Deals Again	false deal demo with small packet	Inspired by Devil's Elevator (Dai Vernon, Bruce Cervon, 1972) Variations Midas's Touch (Helder Guimarães, 2019)	1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 31, 32 & 33)	311		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
skinner's spidergrip vanish \n \n michael skinner \n the eight-legged coin vanish \n mike gallo 1985 expert coin magic Michael Skinner	Skinner's Spidergrip Vanish		Related to The Eight-Legged Coin Vanish (Mike Gallo, 1995)	1985	Expert Coin Magic	14		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
cultural influences on techniques of card selection \n three selections made in different ways and found in different ways with two four-of-a-kinds along the way, presentation for skinner's routine \n jamy ian swiss \n three different ways \n michael skinner \n cultural influences on techniques of card selection \n jamy ian swiss 1987 theatrics Jamy Ian Swiss	Cultural Influences on Techniques of Card Selection	three selections made in different ways and found in different ways with two four-of-a-kinds along the way, presentation for Skinner's routine	Inspired by Three Different Ways (Michael Skinner, 1981) Also published here Cultural Influences On Techniques Of Card Selection (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2002)	1987	Theatrics	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
spring card revelation \n pop over on fan \n michael skinner \n eddie fechter 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Michael Skinner, Eddie Fechter	Spring Card Revelation	pop over on Fan		1988	Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table	91		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
propelling the aces \n aces shoot out during tabled cutting sequence one by one \n justin higham \n up the ladder aces \n michael skinner 1988 utility card sleights Justin Higham	Propelling the Aces	Aces shoot out during tabled cutting sequence one by one	Inspired by Up The Ladder Aces (Michael Skinner, 1983)	1988	Utility Card Sleights	18		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
skinner's spidergrip vanish \n \n michael skinner \n ross bertram \n edward marlo 1989 williamson's wonders Michael Skinner, Ross Bertram, Edward Marlo	Skinner's Spidergrip Vanish			1989	Williamson's Wonders	50		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
ultimate 3 card monte \n \n richard kaufman \n michael skinner 1990 opus Richard Kaufman (reviewer)	Ultimate 3 Card Monte	by Michael Skinner		Dec. 1990	Opus (Vol. 3 No. 7)	14		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
introductory encomia \n \n michael skinner 1991 carneycopia Michael Skinner	Introductory Encomia			1991	Carneycopia	vii		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
jazz notes \n \n michael skinner 1991 roger klause: in concert Michael Skinner	Jazz Notes			1991	Roger Klause: In Concert	i		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
dream poker \n magician deals himself winning poker hand from spectator shuffled deck. uses partial stack \n james swain \n michael skinner 1992 don't blink James Swain, Michael Skinner	Dream Poker	magician deals himself winning poker hand from spectator shuffled deck. Uses partial stack		1992	Don't Blink	19		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
two tales of eddie \n - the carnival dice game - paper balls over the head \n michael skinner 1993 fechter Michael Skinner	Two Tales of Eddie	The Carnival Dice Game Paper Balls Over the Head		1993	Fechter	22		Articles / Anecdotes
foreward \n \n michael skinner 1994 las vegas kardma Michael Skinner	Foreward			1994	Las Vegas Kardma	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
one-handed open double deal \n apparently top two cards are dealt on table one-handed, really one comes from bottom (michael skinner?) \n gene maze 1994 gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze	One-Handed Open Double Deal	apparently top two cards are dealt on table one-handed, really one comes from bottom (Michael Skinner?)		1994	Gene Maze And The Art Of Bottom Dealing	113		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Bottom Deal / One-Handed Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Double Deals / Top Bottom
das falschzählen von geldscheinen \n false counting bills \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle \n "carlyle's false count" (magic manuscript vol. 3 no. 6, 1982, adam fleischer) \n the carlyle false count \n francis carlyle \n falschzählen von geldscheinen \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle \n false counting the bills \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle 1995 zauberkunst Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle	Das Falschzählen von Geldscheinen	false counting bills	Inspired by The Carlyle False Count (Francis Carlyle, 1940) Also published here "Carlyle's False Count" (Magic Manuscript Vol. 3 No. 6, 1982, Adam Fleischer) Falschzählen von Geldscheinen (Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle, 2000) False counting the bills (Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle, 2017)	1995	ZauberKunst	5		Bill / Counting Tricks
getting a break over bottom card \n \n michael skinner 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Michael Skinner	Getting a Break over Bottom Card			1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 57)	1078		Cards / Sleights / Break / Basic Break Handlings
the eight-legged coin vanish \n \n mike gallo \n the spider vanish \n edward marlo \n skinner's spidergrip vanish \n michael skinner \n six - the easy way \n joel givens 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Mike Gallo	The Eight-Legged Coin Vanish		Inspired by The Spider Vanish (Edward Marlo, 1957) Related to Skinner's Spidergrip Vanish (Michael Skinner, 1985) Variations Six - The Easy Way (Joel Givens, 1998)	1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 57)	1086		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
mona lisa \n no. 32, king of spades changes into queen of hearts \n karl fulves \n the mona lisa card trick \n michael skinner 1995 self-working close-up card magic Karl Fulves	Mona Lisa	No. 32, King of Spades changes into Queen of Hearts	Inspired by The Mona Lisa Card Trick (Michael Skinner, 1996)	1995	Self-Working Close-up Card Magic	58		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Holes or sections missing
classic sampler \n \n richard kaufman \n michael skinner \n michael skinner 1996 the looking glass Richard Kaufman (reviewer)	Classic Sampler	by Michael Skinner		1996	The Looking Glass (Issue 3)	125		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
profile \n on michael skinner \n william murray 1996 classic sampler William Murray	Profile	on Michael Skinner		1996	Classic Sampler	i		Articles / Anecdotes Articles / Biographical
a few words before we begin \n \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	A Few Words Before We Begin			1996	Classic Sampler	xvi		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
preface \n - practice new sleights - choosing an effect - grouping your effects - practice - cleaning up - change pace - magic for magicians - perform often \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Preface	Practice New Sleights Choosing An Effect Grouping Your Effects Practice Cleaning Up Change Pace Magic for Magicians Perform Often		1996	Classic Sampler			Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the business on the business card prediction \n two methods \n michael skinner \n bill simon 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner, Bill Simon	The Business on the Business Card Prediction	two methods		1996	Classic Sampler	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
the mona lisa card trick \n \n michael skinner \n lost and found \n karrell fox \n mona lisa \n karl fulves 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The Mona Lisa Card Trick		Related to Lost and Found (Karrell Fox, 1960) Variations Mona Lisa (Karl Fulves, 1995)	1996	Classic Sampler	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
the conus aces \n eliminating the sucker part \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The Conus Aces	eliminating the sucker part		1996	Classic Sampler	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Conus Aces
oil and water rides again \n 4&4, three phases, all red climax \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Oil and Water Rides Again	4&4, three phases, all red climax		1996	Classic Sampler	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / with Kicker
taking our lumps \n applications for sticking things behind table edge: broken and restored match, dice transformation (to sugar) \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Taking Our Lumps	applications for sticking things behind table edge: broken and restored match, dice transformation (to sugar)		1996	Classic Sampler	16		Lapping Principles / General Principles Dice (small) / Transformation Match & Matchbox / Match / Destroyed & Restored
a deeper mystery \n \n michael skinner \n al koran \n lazy man's card trick \n jack miller \n al koran 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner, Al Koran	A Deeper Mystery		Inspired by Lazy Man's Card Trick (Jack Miller, Al Koran, 1962)	1996	Classic Sampler	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Lazy Man's Card Trick & Variation
new king cut \n kings change to aces, kings are also cut to \n michael skinner \n new king cut \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	New King Cut	Kings change to Aces, Kings are also cut to	Also published here New King Cut (Michael Skinner, 1984)	1996	Classic Sampler	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
on the card to wallet \n \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	On the Card to Wallet			1996	Classic Sampler	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
from palm to inner pocket \n \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	From Palm to Inner Pocket			1996	Classic Sampler	26		Cards / Sleights / Cloths and Cards / Producing (palmed) Cards from Pocket
for lovers only \n business card to wallet presentation \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	For Lovers Only	business card to wallet presentation		1996	Classic Sampler	27		Paper / Traveling Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Business Cards
birthday telepathy \n number divination, possible via telephone \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Birthday Telepathy	number divination, possible via telephone		1996	Classic Sampler	29		Propless / Phone Effects Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
the mental photography deck \n nudist deck routine \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The Mental Photography Deck	Nudist Deck routine		1996	Classic Sampler	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
the memorized deck \n two memorized deck orders with different features \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The Memorized Deck	two memorized deck orders with different features		1996	Classic Sampler	35		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the monkey's paw \n memory demonstration, memorized deck, ending in new deck order \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The Monkey's Paw	memory demonstration, memorized deck, ending in new deck order		1996	Classic Sampler	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
one for the boys \n two card challenge divination, memorized deck, deck switch under table \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	One for the Boys	two card challenge divination, memorized deck, deck switch under table		1996	Classic Sampler	38		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / In context of Routine Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
torn and restored soda straw wrapper \n \n michael skinner \n quadruple torn cigarette paper \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Torn and Restored Soda Straw Wrapper		Inspired by Quadruple Torn Cigarette Paper (Michael Skinner, 1982)	1996	Classic Sampler	40		Paper / Torn & Restored
the boomerang card \n card is tossed up and caught in deck at any number down named by spectator \n michael skinner \n the catch in the pack \n cy endfield 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The Boomerang Card	card is tossed up and caught in deck at any number down named by spectator	Inspired by The Catch in the Pack (Cy Endfield, 1955)	1996	Classic Sampler	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is tossed next to Selection Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Miscellaneous
floating the jog \n getting a break under any number of cards one wishes \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Floating the Jog	getting a break under any number of cards one wishes		1996	Classic Sampler	43		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Shuffle Placement
skinning the fat off the bone... nate leipzig's slap aces \n aces disappear and reappear on deck one by one \n michael skinner \n nate leipzig \n slap four ace routine \n nate leipzig \n neo slap aces \n steve reynolds 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner, Nate Leipzig	Skinning the Fat off the Bone... Nate Leipzig's Slap Aces	Aces disappear and reappear on deck one by one	Inspired by Slap Four Ace Routine (Nate Leipzig, 1963) Variations Neo Slap Aces (Steve Reynolds, 2010)	1996	Classic Sampler	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
aces out of another dimension \n aces are found via random count downs (bottom deal), kings as well \n michael skinner \n ez bottom deal \n juan tamariz \n fred robinson 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Aces Out of Another Dimension	aces are found via random count downs (bottom deal), kings as well	Related to EZ Bottom Deal (Juan Tamariz, Fred Robinson, 2012)	1996	Classic Sampler	49		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
instant replay \n \n michael skinner \n chicago opener \n frank everhardt 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Instant Replay		Inspired by Chicago Opener (Frank Everhardt, 1972)	1996	Classic Sampler	53		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama
a poker deal \n spectator deals, royal flush \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	A Poker Deal	spectator deals, royal flush		1996	Classic Sampler	56		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
tapping replacement \n \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Tapping Replacement			1996	Classic Sampler	57		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Replacement
the school boy trick \n updated handling \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	The School Boy Trick	updated handling		1996	Classic Sampler	61		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / One Ahead Classic Triple Prediction
one-handed hole card switch \n \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	One-Handed Hole Card Switch			1996	Classic Sampler	63		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Hole Card Switches
did you wash behind your ears? \n two coins appear and disappear, hook coin \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Did You Wash Behind Your Ears?	two coins appear and disappear, hook coin		1996	Classic Sampler	66		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
the trash compactor \n torn off corner \n michael skinner \n r. c. buff \n paper napkin vanish \n r. c. buff 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner, R. C. Buff	The Trash Compactor	torn off corner	Inspired by Paper Napkin Vanish (R. C. Buff, 1945)	1996	Classic Sampler	68		Paper / Vanish Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
top and bottom blackstone \n two selections \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Top and Bottom Blackstone	two selections		1996	Classic Sampler	70		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
a needle in a haystack \n joker placed next to thought-of card under challenge conditions, thirteen extra cards behind back \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	A Needle in a Haystack	joker placed next to thought-of card under challenge conditions, thirteen extra cards behind back		1996	Classic Sampler	74		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
knocking out the aces \n tabled production routine \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Knocking Out the Aces	tabled production routine		1996	Classic Sampler	76		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
rouge et noir \n small packet ootw \n michael skinner 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner	Rouge et Noir	small packet OOTW		1996	Classic Sampler	84		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Spectator / Out of this World & Variants / Packet
pocket packet switch \n brief, at end of a routine \n michael skinner 1996 miracles with cards Michael Skinner	Pocket Packet Switch	brief, at end of a routine		1996	Miracles with Cards	61		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
australian aces revisited \n spelling four answers to questions, aces on top and kings on bottom of piles \n james swain \n "australian aces" (michael skinner, precursor) \n australian aces \n john carney 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Australian Aces Revisited	spelling four answers to questions, aces on top and kings on bottom of piles	Inspired by "Australian Aces" (Michael Skinner, Precursor) Australian Aces (John Carney, 1991)	1996	Miracles with Cards	62		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
new year's resolution \n spectator cuts deck in four piles and selects four cards from second deck, those values are used to count down to the aces in the four piles \n michael skinner \n william goodwin 1997 the ancient empty street Michael Skinner, William Goodwin	New Year's Resolution	spectator cuts deck in four piles and selects four cards from second deck, those values are used to count down to the Aces in the four piles		1997	The Ancient Empty Street	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to the Aces
the winning formula \n three cards set aside, card is selected and lost. two of the three cards are used to find selection \n peter duffie \n francis carlyle's ghost \n michael skinner 1997 effortless card magic Peter Duffie	The Winning Formula	Three cards set aside, card is selected and lost. Two of the three cards are used to find selection	Inspired by Francis Carlyle's Ghost (Michael Skinner, 1975)	1997	Effortless Card Magic	75		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
placement principle \n to any position \n michael skinner 1999 21st century card magic Michael Skinner	Placement Principle	to any position		1999	21st Century Card Magic	99		Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Action Counting (Shuffling...) Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Shuffle Placement
afterword \n on michael skinner \n roger crosthwaite 1999 arcardia Roger Crosthwaite	Afterword	on Michael Skinner		1999	Arcardia	197		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
mighty memory \n third of deck stacked, multiple phases \n chuck smith \n michael skinner 2000 tools of the trade Chuck Smith, Michael Skinner	Mighty Memory	third of deck stacked, multiple phases		2000	Tools Of The Trade	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Naming missing card(s)
falschzählen von geldscheinen \n false counting bills, see reference \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle \n das falschzählen von geldscheinen \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle 2000 zauberkunststücke — band 1 Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle	Falschzählen von Geldscheinen	false counting bills, see reference	Also published here Das Falschzählen von Geldscheinen (Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle, 1995)	2000	ZauberKunstStücke — Band 1	11		Bill / Counting Tricks
hands & table double cut \n \n michael skinner \n karl fulves 2001 the magic thrust Michael Skinner, Karl Fulves	Hands & Table Double Cut			2001	The Magic Thrust	19		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
leipzig-skinner surprise \n selection appears on face of deck, penetrates hand, appears face-up on deck \n john carney \n nate leipzig \n michael skinner \n leipzig's opener \n nate leipzig 2002 the book of secrets John Carney, Nate Leipzig, Michael Skinner	Leipzig-Skinner Surprise	selection appears on face of deck, penetrates hand, appears face-up on deck	Inspired by Leipzig's Opener (Nate Leipzig, 1963)	2002	The Book of Secrets	206		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Face up on the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Hand
removing the deck from the case \n \n michael skinner 2003 card college — volume 5 Michael Skinner	Removing the Deck from the Case			2003	Card College — Volume 5	1334		Cards / Sleights / Handling Basics
mike skinner lecture \n notes and lists, no details \n jack avis \n michael skinner 2006 rara avis Jack Avis (reviewer)	Mike Skinner Lecture	by Michael Skinner notes and lists, no details		2006	Rara Avis	216		Reviews / Lecture
great wall - coin variation \n coin penetrates into clear plastic bag \n karl fulves \n coin entrapped \n michael skinner 2008 prolix Karl Fulves	Great Wall - Coin Variation	coin penetrates into clear plastic bag	Inspired by Coin Entrapped (Michael Skinner, 1978)	2008	Prolix (Issue 5)	318		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Through Something else
km move \n with in-transit action \n michael skinner 2008 genii Michael Skinner	KM Move	with in-transit action		Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	19		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / K.M. Move
classic sampler \n \n roberto giobbi \n michael skinner 2010 secret agenda Roberto Giobbi (reviewer)	Classic Sampler	by Michael Skinner		2010	Secret Agenda (Issue June 23)	186		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
falschzählen von geldscheinen \n false counting bills, see reference \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle \n das falschzählen von geldscheinen \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle 2010 geld und schein Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle	Falschzählen von Geldscheinen	false counting bills, see reference	Related to Das Falschzählen von Geldscheinen (Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle, 1995)	2010	Geld und Schein	9		Bill / Counting Tricks
neo slap aces \n aces appear on deck one by one \n steve reynolds \n slap four ace routine \n nate leipzig \n skinning the fat off the bone... nate leipzig's slap aces \n michael skinner \n nate leipzig 2010 trench work Steve Reynolds	Neo Slap Aces	Aces appear on deck one by one	Inspired by Slap Four Ace Routine (Nate Leipzig, 1963) Skinning the Fat off the Bone... Nate Leipzig's Slap Aces (Michael Skinner, Nate Leipzig, 1996)	2010	Trench Work	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Face up on the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
1987 st. louis magic jubilee \n about michael skinner's lecture in 1987 \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	1987 St. Louis Magic Jubilee	about Michael Skinner's lecture in 1987		2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	4		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Magic History
a few words from various luminaries of the art \n quotes given by michael skinner from annemann, hugard, baker, lepaul, tarbell, vernon \n michael skinner 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Michael Skinner	A Few Words from Various Luminaries of the Art	quotes given by Michael Skinner from Annemann, Hugard, Baker, LePaul, Tarbell, Vernon		2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	5		Articles / Articles
the hay-dai stack \n mental speller, leads to vernon poker demonstration \n michael skinner \n henry hay's "the mental selection speller" in "the amateur magician's handbook", p. 120. \n the vernon poker demonstration \n dai vernon 2012 the f.f.f.f. book Michael Skinner	The Hay-Dai Stack	mental speller, leads to Vernon Poker Demonstration	Inspired by Henry Hay's "The Mental Selection Speller" in "The Amateur Magician's Handbook", p. 120. Related to The Vernon Poker Demonstration (Dai Vernon, 1957)	2012	The F.F.F.F. Book	243		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
der sohn des hofmusikanten \n combination of ball and vase and the ghost music box \n christian scherer \n spiritune \n frederica \n bewildering ball vase \n michael skinner 2014 schlaglichter Christian Scherer	Der Sohn des Hofmusikanten	combination of Ball and Vase and the Ghost Music Box	Inspired by Spiritune (Frederica, 1967) Related to Bewildering Ball Vase (Michael Skinner, 1982)	2014	Schlaglichter	71		Ball / Ball & Vase Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff
another "all backs" \n \n so sato \n "direct backs and faces" (michael skinner, video tape) 2016 the secrets of so sato So Sato	Another "All Backs"		Inspired by "Direct Backs and Faces" (Michael Skinner, video tape)	2016	The Secrets of So Sato	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Deck
intriguing bits of business \n with examples by skinner & merlin \n roberto giobbi \n michael skinner \n jack merlin 2016 hidden agenda Roberto Giobbi, Michael Skinner, Jack Merlin	Intriguing Bits of Business	with examples by Skinner & Merlin		2016	Hidden Agenda (Issue Mar 27)	91		Articles / Articles
skinner on marlo's poker deal \n spectator deals himself the aces, bottom deal stacking, same as marlo's really \n michael skinner \n edward marlo \n michael skinner private tape (dvd, ca. 1988, edited by richard kaufman) \n poker prediction and a principle \n edward marlo 2016 hidden agenda Michael Skinner, Edward Marlo	Skinner on Marlo's Poker Deal	spectator deals himself the aces, bottom deal stacking, same as Marlo's really	Inspired by Poker Prediction and a Principle (Edward Marlo, 1953) Related to Michael Skinner Private Tape (DVD, ca. 1988, edited by Richard Kaufman)	2016	Hidden Agenda (Issue Oct 24)	305		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Spectator gets winning Hand
false counting the bills \n \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle \n das falschzählen von geldscheinen \n michael skinner \n francis carlyle 2017 magic illusions Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle	False counting the bills		Also published here Das Falschzählen von Geldscheinen (Michael Skinner, Francis Carlyle, 1995)	2017	Magic Illusions	15		Bill / Counting Tricks
the runcible card trick \n accidentally torn card is put away and spectator selects it again from deck, then it turns out to be paperclipped card from beginning \n ricky smith \n "torn & restored card" (bill woodfield, michael skinner's professional close-up magic) \n "#*@!" \n jay sankey 2017 threeve Ricky Smith	The Runcible Card Trick	accidentally torn card is put away and spectator selects it again from deck, then it turns out to be paperclipped card from beginning	Inspired by "Torn & Restored Card" (Bill Woodfield, Michael Skinner's Professional Close-Up Magic) "#*@!" (Jay Sankey, 1990)	2017	Threeve	36		Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card
loading technique \n \n michael skinner \n on the card to wallet \n michael skinner 2017 threeve Michael Skinner	Loading Technique		Related to On the Card to Wallet (Michael Skinner, 1996)	2017	Threeve	47		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
the skinner touch \n - i miss michael skinner \n jamy ian swiss 2017 preserving mystery Jamy Ian Swiss	The Skinner Touch	I Miss Michael Skinner		2017	Preserving Mystery	105		Articles / Biographical
skinner's km move finesse \n \n michael skinner 2017 preserving mystery Michael Skinner	Skinner's KM Move Finesse			2017	Preserving Mystery	110		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Unloads Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / K.M. Move
skinner's time trick finesse \n \n michael skinner \n "the time machine" (steve freeman, genii, vol. 34 no. 7, 1981) 2017 preserving mystery Michael Skinner	Skinner's Time Trick Finesse		Inspired by "The Time Machine" (Steve Freeman, Genii, Vol. 34 No. 7, 1981)	2017	Preserving Mystery	114		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Turning Time Back Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transpo with Delays or Revelations
skinner's elevator double lift \n flourishy double lift \n michael skinner 2017 preserving mystery Michael Skinner	Skinner's Elevator Double Lift	flourishy double lift		2017	Preserving Mystery	118		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Breakless Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
midas's touch \n "the perception of luck" - first phase: small packet dealing demonstration with ace through five of spades - second phase: those five cards are shown in random order, then suddenly sequential order - third phase: named poker hand is produced from a shuffled deck \n helder guimarães \n satan deals again \n michael skinner 2019 secret language — volume 1 Helder Guimarães	Midas's Touch	"The Perception of Luck" First Phase: small packet dealing demonstration with Ace through Five of Spades Second Phase: those five cards are shown in random order, then suddenly sequential order Third Phase: named poker hand is produced from a shuffled deck	Inspired by Satan Deals Again (Michael Skinner, 1985)	2019	Secret Language — Volume 1	406		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Palindrome Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Any Pokerhand Called For Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
michael skinner mystery \n cutting the bottom card to the top in a single above-table cut, ideas and posed as a problem \n steve forte 2020 gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte	Michael Skinner Mystery	cutting the bottom card to the top in a single above-table cut, ideas and posed as a problem		2020	Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 2	860		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts