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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
stagemanship \n - mystify and entertain - stay in character - know your audience - rehearse & try it out - a word about timing - end with talent \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Stagemanship	Mystify and Entertain Stay in Character Know your Audience Rehearse & Try it Out A Word about Timing End with Talent		1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 1)	5		Articles / Theory & Essays
dark side of the room \n living and dead test, one piece of paper, handling for center tear, apparently in the dark \n robert "bob" j. gunther \n astro-sphere / the perfect circle \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Robert "Bob" J. Gunther	Dark Side of the Room	living and dead test, one piece of paper, handling for Center Tear, apparently in the dark	Variations Astro-Sphere / The Perfect Circle (Frederick M. Shields, 1970)	1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 2)	9		Paper / Center Tear Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test
split the aces \n aces cut in half, put down alternating and they match \n frederick m. shields \n add aces \n bascom jones \n the psychic spectator \n alex redans 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Split the Aces	Aces cut in half, put down alternating and they match	Related to The Psychic Spectator (Alex Redans, 1970) Variations Add Aces (Bascom Jones, 1970)	1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 3)	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates are put down alternating
astro-sphere / the perfect circle \n instead of living and dead test zodiac divination \n frederick m. shields \n dark side of the room \n robert "bob" j. gunther 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Astro-Sphere / The Perfect Circle	instead of Living and Dead Test zodiac divination	Inspired by Dark Side of the Room (Robert "Bob" J. Gunther, 1970)	1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 3)	14		Paper / Center Tear Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
add aces \n all halves are face down \n bascom jones \n split the aces \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Bascom Jones	Add Aces	all halves are face down	Inspired by Split the Aces (Frederick M. Shields, 1970)	1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 3)	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates are put down alternating Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Nailnick
cagliostro's sword \n card sword with business cards \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Cagliostro's Sword	card sword with business cards		1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 5)	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Sword/Knife/... Business Cards
the psychic spectator \n matching effect, torn paper with numbers \n alex redans \n split the aces \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Alex Redans	The Psychic Spectator	matching effect, torn paper with numbers	Related to Split the Aces (Frederick M. Shields, 1970)	1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 8)	38		Paper / Mental Stuff Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates are put down alternating
music for magic \n - salt and pepper - don't be too clever - the music should belong - exceptions to every rule - music from a to z - a tip on how to start - get it on tape - not easy to do - how does it sound? \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Music for Magic	Salt and Pepper Don't be too Clever The Music Should Belong Exceptions to every Rule Music from A to Z A Tip on How to Start Get it on Tape Not Easy to Do How Does it Sound?		1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 9)	45		Articles / Theory & Essays
the bills of laredo \n \n frederick m. shields 1970 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	The Bills of Laredo			1970	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 12)	57		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Cigarette/Cigar
mind warp \n mini stack, probability divination \n frederick m. shields 1971 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Mind Warp	mini stack, probability divination		1971	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 15)	74		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
the spirit of the thing \n rapping glove / hand on table to answer questions \n frederick m. shields 1971 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	The Spirit of the Thing	rapping glove / hand on table to answer questions		1971	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 18)	87		Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff Doll & Puppet / Animation
double daring \n symbols drawn on index card, selected one is divined by signing its back \n frederick m. shields \n bascom jones 1971 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields, Bascom Jones	Double Daring	symbols drawn on index card, selected one is divined by signing its back		1971	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 35)	171		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Picture & Symbol Cards
actors, the stage, and magicians \n - actor vs. magician - customers, coaches, & set designers - set dressers, makeup men, electricians - years spent perfecting techniques - magician vs. actor - adapt material to fit your style - where to get help - that's what friends are for - make a tape of sour show - you don't have to look like a bum \n frederick m. shields 1972 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Actors, the Stage, and Magicians	Actor vs. Magician Customers, Coaches, & Set Designers Set Dressers, Makeup Men, Electricians Years Spent Perfecting Techniques Magician vs. Actor Adapt Material to Fit your Style Where to get Help That's What Friends are For Make a Tape of sour Show You Don't Have to Look Like a Bum		1972	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 49)	245		Articles / Theory & Essays
actors, the stage, and magicians - part 2 \n - basic stage talk - it started long ago - stage directions - 'strong' stage positions - when the curtains part - break the pattern - then what? - shields' firs 'law' - but ask for help if you need it - you never whistle the scenery - check over your equipment \n frederick m. shields 1972 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Actors, the Stage, and Magicians - Part 2	Basic Stage Talk It Started Long Ago Stage Directions 'Strong' Stage Positions When the Curtains Part Break the Pattern Then What? Shields' Firs 'Law' But Ask for Help if You Need It You Never Whistle the Scenery Check over Your Equipment		1972	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 51)	255		Articles / Theory & Essays
actors, the stage, and magicians - part 3 \n - need extra tables, lights, special arrangements? - the ostrich syndrome - lights make you important - your 'sorcerer's apprentice^ - role to play - a bibliography of the theatre \n frederick m. shields 1972 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Actors, the Stage, and Magicians - Part 3	Need extra Tables, Lights, Special Arrangements? The Ostrich Syndrome Lights Make you Important Your 'Sorcerer's Apprentice^ Role to Play A Bibliography of the Theatre		1972	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 53)	265		Articles / Theory & Essays
something old; something new \n names of cards appear on green chalk boards, elmsley count to hide writing, multiple svengali \n frederick m. shields 1972 the compleat magick — volume i Frederick M. Shields	Something Old; Something New	names of cards appear on green chalk boards, Elmsley count to hide writing, multiple svengali		1972	The Compleat Magick — Volume I (Issue 62)	307		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck Slate / Appearing Writing
lilith \n drawing appears on canvas, postcards with famous places and sights \n frederick m. shields 1974 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields	Lilith	drawing appears on canvas, postcards with famous places and sights		1974	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 109)	542		Mental Magic / Principles / Forcing Slate / Appearing Writing Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
past, present, and tarot! \n tarot cards in envelopes, pseudo psychometry combined with readings \n frederick m. shields 1974 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields	Past, Present, and Tarot!	Tarot cards in envelopes, pseudo psychometry combined with readings		1974	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 115)	572		Mental Magic / Effects / Psychometry Effects Tarot Mental Magic / Effects / Readings (Cold, Crystal, Hand, Tarot etc.)
the eyes have it \n reading torn piece while removing glasses \n frederick m. shields 1975 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields	The Eyes Have It	reading torn piece while removing glasses		1975	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 124)	618		Paper / Center Tear
rear-vision mirror \n name of card appears on pocket mirror \n frederick m. shields 1976 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields	Rear-Vision Mirror	name of card appears on pocket mirror		1976	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 146)	729		Mirror Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery Slate / Appearing Writing
coincidence \n prediction with kitchen timer, two timers ring at the same time \n frederick m. shields 1976 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields	Coincidence	prediction with kitchen timer, two timers ring at the same time		1976	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 166)	829		Clock Watch / Set Time is Predicted/Changed Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
ahead of time \n prediction of a playing card, with magazine \n frederick m. shields \n bascom jones 1977 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields, Bascom Jones	Ahead of Time	prediction of a playing card, with magazine		1977	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 170)	849		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
jaws \n add-a-number with business cards held by bulldog clip \n frederick m. shields 1977 the compleat magick — volume ii Frederick M. Shields	Jaws	add-a-number with business cards held by bulldog clip		1977	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 179)	892		Paper / Add-a-Number Pad Paper / Out to Lunch
stratagem \n design duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards \n frederick m. shields 1978 the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields	Stratagem	design duplication, glimpsing the design with the aid of a stationary box for blank cards		1978	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 214)	1068		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication Mental Magic / Principles / Glimpsing
dark powers \n divination of three words, one-ahead book test \n frederick m. shields 1980 the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields	Dark Powers	divination of three words, one-ahead book test		1980	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 264)	1317		Book / Book Test Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / One Ahead Classic Triple Prediction
page force \n toothpick \n frederick m. shields 1980 the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields	Page Force	toothpick		1980	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 264)	1320		Book / Miscellaneous
bio test! \n building a pen with a prompter sheet, accessing word index \n david himelrick \n brain echoes \n frederick m. shields 1980 the compleat magick — volume iii David Himelrick	Bio Test!	building a pen with a prompter sheet, accessing word index	Variations Brain Echoes (Frederick M. Shields, 1980)	1980	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 266)	1328		Mental Magic / Principles / Index Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
brain echoes \n book test, prompter \n frederick m. shields \n syl reilly's "brain echo" \n bio test! \n david himelrick 1980 the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields	Brain Echoes	book test, prompter	Inspired by Syl Reilly's "Brain Echo" Bio Test! (David Himelrick, 1980)	1980	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 272)	1358		Book / Book Test Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
the man who saw tomorrow \n with three telephone books \n frederick m. shields 1981 the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields	The Man Who Saw Tomorrow	with three telephone books		1981	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 281)	1401		Book / Telephone Book Test
challenge prediction \n prediction of a fifty/fifty outcome, in sealed box \n frederick m. shields 1981 the compleat magick — volume iii Frederick M. Shields	Challenge Prediction	prediction of a fifty/fifty outcome, in sealed box		1981	The Compleat Magick — Volume III (Issue 289)	1442		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous