to allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name \n card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, with variation \n unknown \n to make a card thought of by one person appear at such number in the pack as another person shall choose \n unknown \n "die wievielte karte?" \n david tobias bamberg \n mentalo \n unknown \n the selected card appears at number chosen by another person \n ellis stanyon
1876
modern magic
Unknown
To allow a Person to think of a Card, and to make that Card appear at such Number in the Pack as Another Person shall Name
card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with that number, with variation
the queens digging for diamonds \n hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation \n unknown \n queens digging for diamonds \n ellis stanyon
1889
tricks with cards
Unknown
The Queens digging for Diamonds
hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation
red, white and blue \n one silk becomes three \n unknown \n various methods of colour-changing \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n ellis stanyon
1890
more magic
Unknown
the spiritualistic ball, ring and card \n rod in stand, ball with hole placed on it, ball moves upwards and downwards, then jumps off, same with ring, card also rises up and down the rod \n professor hoffmann \n the climbing ring \n ellis stanyon
1890
more magic Professor Hoffmann
The Spiritualistic Ball, Ring and Card
rod in stand, ball with hole placed on it, ball moves upwards and downwards, then jumps off, same with ring, card also rises up and down the rod
various methods of colour-changing \n - the conradi tube
- sundry appliances for colour-changing \n friedrich w. conradi-horster \n ellis stanyon \n red, white and blue \n unknown
1903
later magic Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster, Ellis Stanyon
the chinese paper-tearing trick \n with thread or paper
- the original form of the trick
- various methods of performing it
- ellis stanyon's method \n ching ling foo \n ellis stanyon
1903
later magic Ching Ling Foo, Ellis Stanyon
das bezauberte papier \n torn and restored piece of paper, corner torn off at the start matches, with sucker element \n ellis stanyon
1903
die zauberwelt Ellis Stanyon
Das bezauberte Papier
torn and restored piece of paper, corner torn off at the start matches, with sucker element
gedankenlesen und zauberei \n half the deck sealed in envelope, two or three cards thought of from other half, they travel into envelope to the first half, half the deck consists of double facers \n adolphe "magicus" blind \n "divination et escamotage" (l'illusionniste, feb. 1904, p. 211) \n new precipitation \n ellis stanyon
1904
der zauberspiegel Adolphe "Magicus" Blind
Gedankenlesen und Zauberei
half the deck sealed in envelope, two or three cards thought of from other half, they travel into envelope to the first half, half the deck consists of double facers
joker monte \n no. 6, three cards shown in fan and turned over, spectator cannot find joker \n charles t. jordan \n joker monte \n charles t. jordan \n elusive joker \n ellis stanyon
1920
ten new prepared card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Joker Monte
No. 6, three cards shown in fan and turned over, spectator cannot find Joker
multeffect cards \n long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects \n val evans \n r. & s. master pack \n tan hock chuan \n sven stebbins \n john a. novak \n riffle shuffle for the paired pack \n ellis stanyon \n photographic memory \n denis behr
1937
the jinx 1-50 Val Evans
Multeffect Cards
long-short paired deck used for a routine of eighteen different effects
the stanyon lessons for the cups and balls \n part 12, including<br/>- the travelling sugar<br/>- four paper balls and plates<br/>- the walnut shells and pea<br/>- thimble rigging<br/>- chinese marbles \n ellis stanyon
1938
the jinx 1-50 Ellis Stanyon
The Stanyon Lessons for the Cups and Balls
part 12, including - The Travelling Sugar - Four Paper Balls and Plates - The Walnut Shells and Pea - Thimble Rigging - Chinese Marbles
personalities in flight \n four business cards borrowed and placed on handkerchief corners, penetration underneath cover one by one \n ellis stanyon
1939
the jinx 51-100 Ellis Stanyon
Personalities In Flight
four business cards borrowed and placed on handkerchief corners, penetration underneath cover one by one
xkwizit! \n two hinged cards in deck to keep cards together while shuffled freely \n crocker \n faked cars for flourish \n unknown \n sub trap \n karl fulves \n the "portfolio" card \n ellis stanyon
1940
the jinx 101-151 Crocker
Xkwizit!
two hinged cards in deck to keep cards together while shuffled freely
the rear of thumb palm \n with back and front sequence \n unknown \n vol. 1 no. 1 of ellis stanyon's "magic" (oct. 1900)
1948
principles and deceptions
Unknown
The Rear of Thumb Palm
with back and front sequence
Related to
Vol. 1 No. 1 of Ellis Stanyon's "Magic" (Oct. 1900)
the over count \n selection found at a freely chosen number \n edward marlo \n alternate method of producing a card at any number \n ellis stanyon
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
"secrets" \n six, seven, eight, nine \n dai vernon \n the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n ellis stanyon
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
the tan hock chaun pass \n \n edward marlo \n tan hock chuan \n "chuan's invisible pass" (the sphinx, vol. 38 no. 3, may 1939) \n top-cover passes \n gary ouellet \n ellis stanyon \n tan hock chuan \n tan hock chuan cover pass \n tan hock chuan
1982
card finesse Edward Marlo, Tan Hock Chuan
The Tan Hock Chaun Pass
Related to
"Chuan's Invisible Pass" (The Sphinx, Vol. 38 No. 3, May 1939)
flip top \n no. 8, air pressure turnover to locate an ace, with top and also bottom card, also as switch of top card \n karl fulves \n the revolution \n ellis stanyon
1984
more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Flip Top
No. 8, air pressure turnover to locate an Ace, with top and also bottom card, also as switch of top card
top-cover passes \n chaun's the tan hock chaun pass and classic pass handling \n gary ouellet \n ellis stanyon \n tan hock chuan \n the tan hock chaun pass \n edward marlo \n tan hock chuan
1994
the pass Gary Ouellet, Ellis Stanyon, Tan Hock Chuan
Top-Cover Passes
Chaun's The Tan Hock Chaun Pass and classic pass handling
seven-spades bridge deal \n partner and performer get all the spades \n nick trost \n "to deal yourself all the trumps" (ellis stanyon, magic, 1913)
1997
the card magic of nick trost Nick Trost
Seven-Spades Bridge Deal
Partner and performer get all the spades
Related to
"To Deal Yourself All the Trumps" (Ellis Stanyon, Magic, 1913)
the control of chosen cards \n paper clip \n guy hollingworth \n the "key" card forcing and self-shifting pack \n ellis stanyon
1999
drawing room deceptions Guy Hollingworth
reading the index pip \n no. 1, bending upper portion to get glimpse of its bottom card
- supplementary note (clarification by karl fulves) \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Reading the Index Pip
No. 1, bending upper portion to get glimpse of its bottom card
the bottom card as "key" \n no. 2, key card placement with reverse cull to upper section, or sticky key card to have the deck shuffled \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Bottom Card as "Key"
No. 2, key card placement with reverse cull to upper section, or sticky key card to have the deck shuffled
the bent corner \n no. 3, card replaced in spread and bottom corner bent with right fingers \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Bent Corner
No. 3, card replaced in spread and bottom corner bent with right fingers
drawing the card from the bottom \n no. 4, cards jogged back one by one until spectator says stop, the top jogged portion removed and bottom card shown \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves \n simple method of forcing the bottom card \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Drawing the Card from the Bottom
No. 4, cards jogged back one by one until spectator says stop, the top jogged portion removed and bottom card shown
supplementary note \n as four ace production, or as key card placement \n karl fulves \n drawing the card from the bottom \n ellis stanyon
1999
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the silent count - top card as "key" \n no. 7, cards deal face up by performer and spectators remember cards and their positions \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Silent Count - Top Card as "Key"
No. 7, cards deal face up by performer and spectators remember cards and their positions
the bridge at the end of the pack \n no. 9, bridging deck while spectator remembers card \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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The Bridge at the End of the Pack
No. 9, bridging deck while spectator remembers card
supplementary note \n routine and riffle shuffle suggestion by charles jordan \n karl fulves \n the bridge at the end of the pack \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
routine and riffle shuffle suggestion by Charles Jordan
the direction of gaze \n no. 11, four cards separated face up on table, spectator thinks of one, method is title \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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The Direction of Gaze
No. 11, four cards separated face up on table, spectator thinks of one, method is title
supplementary note \n routine with outs in case the gaze method didn't work \n karl fulves \n the direction of gaze \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
routine with outs in case the gaze method didn't work
discovering one card chosen from seven or eight \n no. 12, one thought from a packet, then groups shown and asked whether spectator sees his card among them \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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Discovering One Card Chosen from Seven or Eight
No. 12, one thought from a packet, then groups shown and asked whether spectator sees his card among them
supplementary note \n different way to have the card chosen and the groups formed \n karl fulves \n discovering one card chosen from seven or eight \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
different way to have the card chosen and the groups formed
noting position where drawn card is replaced \n no. 13, approximate position of card noted, then groups shown and asked whether spectator sees his card among them \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Noting Position Where Drawn Card Is Replaced
No. 13, approximate position of card noted, then groups shown and asked whether spectator sees his card among them
the "key" card obtained by the index \n no. 14, sighting bottom card of top half as card is replaced \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The "Key" Card Obtained by the Index
No. 14, sighting bottom card of top half as card is replaced
three effects with wax \n no. 17
(a) two card location, stuck together offset to make wide card
(b) another location in which card (or cards) is waxed, found by riffling
(c) located by dealing through deck \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Three Effects with Wax
No. 17
(a) two card location, stuck together offset to make wide card
(b) another location in which card (or cards) is waxed, found by riffling
(c) located by dealing through deck
the margin and pip discovery \n no. 18, "houdin's dream", one-way by margin or by one-way faces
- improved version (think stop presentation) \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Margin and Pip Discovery
No. 18, "Houdin's Dream", one-way by margin or by one-way faces
the "reversed" card \n no. 19, card replaced in secretly reversed deck with cover card, card not shown reversed but glimpsed as the deck is riffled \n ellis stanyon \n the card reversed in the pack \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The "Reversed" Card
No. 19, card replaced in secretly reversed deck with cover card, card not shown reversed but glimpsed as the deck is riffled
tinfoil on the back of the card \n no. 20, reflective surface used as mirror \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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supplementary note \n credit information, idea of having a shiner behind stamp at bottom of stack of envelopes and glimpsing card that is put in top envelope, multiple cards put in separate envelopes, mixed and divined \n karl fulves \n burling hull, sealed mysteries, 1910 \n tinfoil on the back of the card \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
credit information, idea of having a shiner behind stamp at bottom of stack of envelopes and glimpsing card that is put in top envelope, multiple cards put in separate envelopes, mixed and divined
marking the card with a pin \n no. 22, card punched with hidden pin through handkerchief on table, later found in deck \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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Marking the Card with a Pin
No. 22, card punched with hidden pin through handkerchief on table, later found in deck
supplementary note \n hiding punching needle at bottom of card case \n karl fulves \n marking the card with a pin \n ellis stanyon
1999
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the "touched" card \n no. 24, card touched in spread, bottom card dragged over becomes bottom card of top section, reverse cull/bottom deal \n ellis stanyon \n passing the bottom card to the right under the one touched \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The "Touched" Card
No. 24, card touched in spread, bottom card dragged over becomes bottom card of top section, reverse cull/bottom deal
supplementary note \n fourth finger under card, card glimpsed by looking in step, overhand shuffle cover \n karl fulves \n the glimpse \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
fourth finger under card, card glimpsed by looking in step, overhand shuffle cover
the "ruffle," how to make it \n no. 29, riffling one or two handed, also for straightening out cards after bridge or palming \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The "Ruffle," How to Make it
No. 29, riffling one or two handed, also for straightening out cards after bridge or palming
a simple method of forcing a card \n no. 31, number named, performer counts, re-count by spectator \n ellis stanyon
1999
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A Simple Method of Forcing a Card
No. 31, number named, performer counts, re-count by spectator
a simple trick shuffle \n no. 32, for single card, keeping it on top or bringing it second from bottom by drawing off top and bottom simultaneously \n ellis stanyon
1999
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A Simple Trick Shuffle
No. 32, for single card, keeping it on top or bringing it second from bottom by drawing off top and bottom simultaneously
the revolution \n no. 1, air pressure turnover
- supplementary note (details and reference by karl fulves) \n ellis stanyon \n flip top \n karl fulves
1999
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The Revolution
No. 1, air pressure turnover
Supplementary Note (details and reference by Karl Fulves)
the revolution change \n no. 2, back-to-back double turns over via air pressure turnover \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Revolution Change
No. 2, back-to-back double turns over via air pressure turnover
the revolution change through the pack \n no. 3, wrong card put on table, it penetrates upwards when deck is dropped onto it, changes into selection and turns over, air pressure turnover, also with selection and without transformation \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Revolution Change Through the Pack
No. 3, wrong card put on table, it penetrates upwards when deck is dropped onto it, changes into selection and turns over, air pressure turnover, also with selection and without transformation
jerking the pack out of hand \n no. 5, without hitting the deck, only hand jerks, in performer's hand \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Jerking the Pack Out of Hand
No. 5, without hitting the deck, only hand jerks, in performer's hand
forcing the choice with an ordinary die \n no. 6, asking to throw die again if wrong numbers show up \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Forcing the Choice with an Ordinary Die
No. 6, asking to throw die again if wrong numbers show up
card found at any number from the top of the pack \n no. 7, first counted and shown that card is not there, then re-counted \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Card Found at Any Number from the Top of the Pack
No. 7, first counted and shown that card is not there, then re-counted
supplementary note \n another routine for that plot, card travels from between spectator's hand to chair \n karl fulves \n person sits on a chosen card \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
another routine for that plot, card travels from between spectator's hand to chair
to "cut" the pack at the chosen card \n no. 10, riffle force, slipping bottom card along with thumb when cut at separation \n ellis stanyon
1999
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To "Cut" the Pack at the Chosen Card
No. 10, riffle force, slipping bottom card along with thumb when cut at separation
by looking at any card \n no. 11, glimpsing top card while looking at bottom card of pile \n ellis stanyon
1999
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By Looking at Any Card
No. 11, glimpsing top card while looking at bottom card of pile
the card found at any number \n no. 14, using glide, card starts second from bottom \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Card Found at Any Number
No. 14, using glide, card starts second from bottom
the pack "cut" into four heaps \n no. 16, spectator eliminates piles and cards until selection remains \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Pack "Cut" into Four Heaps
No. 16, spectator eliminates piles and cards until selection remains
any number from the top of the pack \n no. 19, re-counting after the card is not there the first time \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Any Number from the Top of the Pack
No. 19, re-counting after the card is not there the first time
at any number chosen by the audience \n no. 21, placing a card at any number with overhand injog shuffle \n ellis stanyon
1999
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At Any Number Chosen by the Audience
No. 21, placing a card at any number with overhand injog shuffle
pretending to be a mind reader \n no. 22, presentation for naming a glimpsed selection \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Pretending to Be a Mind Reader
No. 22, presentation for naming a glimpsed selection
one of three dealt on the table \n no. 24, three wrong cards put on table, none is the selection, later it is one of the three \n ellis stanyon
1999
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One of Three Dealt on the Table
No. 24, three wrong cards put on table, none is the selection, later it is one of the three
knocking the pack out of hand \n no. 25, elaboration in which top two cards are lifted as one to show that the card is not on top or bottom, no details on double lift \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Knocking the Pack Out of Hand
No. 25, elaboration in which top two cards are lifted as one to show that the card is not on top or bottom, no details on double lift
the four robbers \n no. 1, three cards hidden behind top jack \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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supplementary note \n four jacks lost, found with two friction tossed one with each hand \n karl fulves \n the four robbers \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
four Jacks lost, found with two friction tossed one with each hand
the three robbers and the constable \n no. 2, three jacks and a king distributed in deck which is then cut, they are together again, one pseudo mate \n ellis stanyon \n the old mormon and his three wives \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Three Robbers and the Constable
No. 2, three Jacks and a King distributed in deck which is then cut, they are together again, one pseudo mate
the aces, separated, come together \n no. 3, ace of hearts poses as diamonds, distributed aces are together after one cut \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Aces, Separated, Come Together
No. 3, Ace of Hearts poses as Diamonds, distributed Aces are together after one cut
the card jumps out of the envelope or the pack \n no. 6, elastic between two cards \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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supplementary note \n some red and some black cards put in card case, red cards them jump out \n karl fulves \n the card jumps out of the envelope or the pack \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
some red and some black cards put in card case, red cards them jump out
two cards, placed in the centre of the pack, found on top \n no. 7, pair of pseudo duplicates
- improvement (one pair starts clipped behind coat) \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Two Cards, Placed in the Centre of the Pack, Found on Top
two aces, separated, come together \n no. 11, aces lost on piles, spectator even puts some more cards on one ace apparently without the performer noticing, they end up next to each other
- variation \n ellis stanyon \n putting the king and queen to bed \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Two Aces, Separated, Come Together
No. 11, Aces lost on piles, spectator even puts some more cards on one Ace apparently without the performer noticing, they end up next to each other
putting the king and queen to bed \n no. 12, story presentation for previous trick \n ellis stanyon \n two aces, separated, come together \n ellis stanyon
1999
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a card thought of discovers another one freely chosen but lost in the pack \n no. 13, two selections end up next to each other \n ellis stanyon
1999
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A Card Thought of Discovers Another One Freely Chosen but Lost in the Pack
name of selected card in the envelope \n no. 14, card chosen by pile-making and dealing, self-force \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Name of Selected Card in the Envelope
No. 14, card chosen by pile-making and dealing, self-force
to vanish one of five cards \n no. 16, saliva \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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supplementary note \n more detailed routine for the vanish of one of five cards \n karl fulves \n to vanish one of five cards \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
more detailed routine for the vanish of one of five cards
with the half card \n no. 17, face card shown, spectator holds deck at end, face card vanishes/changes \n ellis stanyon
1999
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With the Half Card
No. 17, face card shown, spectator holds deck at end, face card vanishes/changes
naming the card on top of four (or more) packets \n no. 19, top cards named one by one, but only shown at the end
- variation ("compelling a person to draw certain cards.") \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Naming the Card on Top of Four (or More) Packets
No. 19, top cards named one by one, but only shown at the end
Variation ("Compelling a person to draw certain cards.")
several card pass through a book \n no. 20, packet counted and number named, book placed on packet and selected number of cards penetrate book from deck to join the counted packet
- variation \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Several Card Pass Through a Book
No. 20, packet counted and number named, book placed on packet and selected number of cards penetrate book from deck to join the counted packet
to detect which of four cards has been turned around \n no. 24, white margin on picture cards \n ellis stanyon
1999
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To Detect Which of Four Cards Has Been Turned Around
a card thought of finds a selected card \n no. 26, selection is next to named card, glide \n ellis stanyon
1999
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an eight spot put in the centre passes to the top \n no. 27, seven/eight pseudo duplicate \n ellis stanyon
1999
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sighting the index of the drawn card \n no. 28, inner corner bent up as the card is replaced in spread \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Sighting the Index of the Drawn Card
No. 28, inner corner bent up as the card is replaced in spread
the half card combination \n no. 29, picture cards placed in envelopes by spectators, all spectators name queen of hearts as the card they placed in their envelope, but they are different when checked \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
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The Half Card Combination
No. 29, picture cards placed in envelopes by spectators, all spectators name Queen of Hearts as the card they placed in their envelope, but they are different when checked
supplementary note \n spectator gets four aces and performer indifferent cards, but when checked performer has the aces \n karl fulves \n the half card combination \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Supplementary Note
spectator gets four Aces and performer indifferent cards, but when checked performer has the Aces
the "slip" change \n no. 30, top card of bottom half remembered, card from top half secretly slipped onto it \n ellis stanyon \n the "slip" change \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The "Slip" Change
No. 30, top card of bottom half remembered, card from top half secretly slipped onto it
the "whispering" trick \n no. 33, for one spectator, card named inaudibly, then performer comes closer and glimpses card behind spectator's back \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The "Whispering" Trick
No. 33, for one spectator, card named inaudibly, then performer comes closer and glimpses card behind spectator's back
a subtle deal to find the chosen card \n no. 34, excuse to spread through deck and glimpse card next to key \n ellis stanyon
1999
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A Subtle Deal to Find the Chosen Card
No. 34, excuse to spread through deck and glimpse card next to key
the old mormon and his three wives \n no. 39, robbers type effect \n ellis stanyon \n heather's "cards and card tricks" \n the three robbers and the constable \n ellis stanyon
1999
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queens digging for diamonds \n no. 40, hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation \n ellis stanyon \n the queens digging for diamonds \n unknown
1999
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Queens Digging for Diamonds
No. 40, hotel trick with eight cards each and story presentation
the card at unknown number from bottom, placed at any number from top \n no. 2, card and its position remembered by spectator, strange procedure to bring it to the top eventually \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Card at Unknown Number from Bottom, Placed at Any Number from Top
No. 2, card and its position remembered by spectator, strange procedure to bring it to the top eventually
the spots on card indicate number of cards secretly added to pack \n no. 3, some cards cut off and a known amount replaced, card with same value produced
- variation \n ellis stanyon
1999
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The Spots on Card Indicate Number of Cards Secretly Added to Pack
No. 3, some cards cut off and a known amount replaced, card with same value produced
a numerical shuffle \n no. 4, shuffle for small packet that after a certain amount of repeats restores the original order \n ellis stanyon
1999
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A Numerical Shuffle
No. 4, shuffle for small packet that after a certain amount of repeats restores the original order
any number of cards dealt face upwards, to discover one chosen \n no. 5, cards dealt face-up by performer, spectator remembers card and its position \n ellis stanyon
1999
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Any Number of Cards Dealt Face Upwards, to Discover One Chosen
No. 5, cards dealt face-up by performer, spectator remembers card and its position
to produce a card at any number \n no. 6, re-count after shown that card is not there the first time \n ellis stanyon
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To Produce a Card at Any Number
No. 6, re-count after shown that card is not there the first time
alternate method of producing a card at any number \n no. 7, "improvement on no. 6", accidentally over-counting, then replacing and counting again \n ellis stanyon \n the over count \n edward marlo \n simple and conclusive (mathematical) method \n ellis stanyon
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Alternate Method of Producing a Card at Any Number
No. 7, "Improvement on No. 6", accidentally over-counting, then replacing and counting again
the selected card appears at number chosen by another person \n no. 8, card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with the wanted number
- variation \n ellis stanyon \n to allow a person to think of a card, and to make that card appear at such number in the pack as another person shall name \n unknown
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The Selected Card Appears at Number Chosen by Another Person
No. 8, card and its position remembered, bluff counting started with the wanted number
the twenty-seven cards \n no. 9, selection ends up at named position, rules for collecting the piles \n ellis stanyon \n to discover a thought card and name it \n ellis stanyon
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The Twenty-seven Cards
No. 9, selection ends up at named position, rules for collecting the piles
a reversed count brings card to any position \n no. 10, card and its position remembered, cards counted onto table, located with some more counting \n ellis stanyon
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A Reversed Count Brings Card to Any Position
No. 10, card and its position remembered, cards counted onto table, located with some more counting
to name the total value of several chosen cards \n no. 11 \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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supplementary note \n streamlined handling \n karl fulves \n to name the total value of several chosen cards \n ellis stanyon
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"thirty-one" (simple version) \n no. 12, "a cardsharp's trick", game in which cards are drawn alternately and the sum of the values cannot exceed thirty-one \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves \n "thirty-one" \n ellis stanyon
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"Thirty-one" (Simple Version)
No. 12, "A Cardsharp's Trick", game in which cards are drawn alternately and the sum of the values cannot exceed thirty-one
supplementary note \n version of the game with paper-clipped pairs, another version without a system given posed as problem \n karl fulves \n "thirty-one" (simple version) \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
version of the game with paper-clipped pairs, another version without a system given posed as problem
to discover one of two cards removed from fifty-two \n no. 22, two cards removed, clocked, one card named by spectator, other one then known by performer \n ellis stanyon
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To Discover One of Two Cards Removed from Fifty-two
No. 22, two cards removed, clocked, one card named by spectator, other one then known by performer
to discover names of three cards chosen by three different people \n no. 24, three cards, three spectators each take one and then distribute several counters according to rules, at the end the performer knows who has which card
- variation (cards instead of counters) \n ellis stanyon \n to discover the respective holders of three cards or objects \n ellis stanyon
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To Discover Names of Three Cards Chosen by Three Different People
No. 24, three cards, three spectators each take one and then distribute several counters according to rules, at the end the performer knows who has which card
the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n no. 26, number between five and ten named, that value produced and card found at that number \n ellis stanyon \n "secrets" \n dai vernon \n the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n ellis stanyon
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The Spots on Top Card Indicate Position of One Chosen
No. 26, number between five and ten named, that value produced and card found at that number
to discover value of two cards drawn from the pack of fifty-two, without seeing any cards \n no. 27, mathematical calculation with two values \n ellis stanyon
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To Discover Value of Two Cards Drawn from the Pack of Fifty-two, Without Seeing Any Cards
the thought card appears at any number \n no. 28, card apparently not found and spectator names it, then quickly controlled to eighth, number up to ten, gambling on seven or eight \n ellis stanyon
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The Thought Card Appears at Any Number
No. 28, card apparently not found and spectator names it, then quickly controlled to eighth, number up to ten, gambling on seven or eight
a card chosen at a number from bottom, found in pocket \n no. 29, card and its position remembered, card no longer there, produced from pocket, lazy man card to pocket with palm \n ellis stanyon
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A Card Chosen at a Number from Bottom, Found in Pocket
No. 29, card and its position remembered, card no longer there, produced from pocket, lazy man card to pocket with palm
the mysterious addition \n no. 30, spectator cuts off any number of cards, then magician cuts off a number that makes spectator's amount odd if it was even or vice versa \n ellis stanyon
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The Mysterious Addition
No. 30, spectator cuts off any number of cards, then magician cuts off a number that makes spectator's amount odd if it was even or vice versa
odd or even \n no. 31, spectator cuts off odd and even number of cards and holds both in the hands, after some calculation the performer knows which hand has the even and odd number of cards \n ellis stanyon
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Odd or Even
No. 31, spectator cuts off odd and even number of cards and holds both in the hands, after some calculation the performer knows which hand has the even and odd number of cards
an arithmetical mystery \n no. 32, two piles made, spectator does some calculation with the amount in each pile and then performer names the amounts \n ellis stanyon
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An Arithmetical Mystery
No. 32, two piles made, spectator does some calculation with the amount in each pile and then performer names the amounts
to discover the respective holders of three cards or objects \n no. 33, similar to reference \n ellis stanyon \n to discover names of three cards chosen by three different people \n ellis stanyon
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To Discover the Respective Holders of Three Cards or Objects
at any number from the top \n no. 34, selection on top, cards counted into other hand one by one, selection fed back \n ellis stanyon
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At Any Number from the Top
No. 34, selection on top, cards counted into other hand one by one, selection fed back
the transposed cards \n no. 36, deck spread on table, some cards moved from end to end, card with that amount is eventually selected \n ellis stanyon
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The Transposed Cards
No. 36, deck spread on table, some cards moved from end to end, card with that amount is eventually selected
the transposed cards and mind-reading \n no. 37 \n ellis stanyon \n the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n ellis stanyon
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the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n no. 39, combining the two referenced tricks with one set-up \n ellis stanyon \n the spots on top card indicate position of one chosen \n ellis stanyon \n the transposed cards and mind-reading \n ellis stanyon
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The Spots on Top Card Indicate Position of One Chosen
No. 39, combining the two referenced tricks with one set-up
the card secretly chosen at a number from the top, picket out of the pack in person's pocket \n no. 41, card and its position remembered, some moving around of cards, then performer locates card in pocket \n ellis stanyon
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The Card Secretly Chosen at a Number from the Top, Picket Out of the Pack in Person's Pocket
No. 41, card and its position remembered, some moving around of cards, then performer locates card in pocket
naming spots on a card at any number in the pack \n no. 42, stack for spot cards only, calculation method to know card at any number \n ellis stanyon
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Naming Spots on a Card at Any Number in the Pack
No. 42, stack for spot cards only, calculation method to know card at any number
at any number from the top \n no. 43, selection on top, top two cards counted as one at the beginning, later selection slipped back \n ellis stanyon
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At Any Number from the Top
No. 43, selection on top, top two cards counted as one at the beginning, later selection slipped back
supplementary note \n table spread and turnover handling \n karl fulves \n revolution on the table \n ellis stanyon
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jerking up the pack from the back of the left hand \n no. 10, hand instead of table \n ellis stanyon \n jerking up the pack from the table with one hand \n ellis stanyon
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Jerking Up the Pack from the Back of the Left Hand
supplementary note \n double color change handling \n karl fulves \n changing the face card of the pack \n ellis stanyon
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palming cards when reversing the pack in the same hand \n no. 2, production sequence \n ellis stanyon
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Palming Cards when Reversing the Pack in the Same Hand
springing the cards from one hand to the other \n no. 1, no details \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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supplementary note \n using the slip change for a card-to-top sequence \n karl fulves \n the "slip" change \n ellis stanyon
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riffle shuffle for the paired pack \n no. 31, long-short pairs of cards that add up to fourteen, can be riffle shuffled, divining chosen card by the one next to it or forcing a number \n ellis stanyon \n multeffect cards \n val evans
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Riffle Shuffle for the Paired Pack
No. 31, long-short pairs of cards that add up to fourteen, can be riffle shuffled, divining chosen card by the one next to it or forcing a number
"three throw" blind cut to retain the order of the whole pack \n no. 27 \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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"Three Throw" Blind Cut to Retain the Order of the Whole Pack
false cut to retain the top stock \n no. 25, running cut, deck held over the table \n ellis stanyon
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supplementary note \n tabled slip cut \n karl fulves \n false cut to retain the top and bottom stock \n ellis stanyon
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cutting the pack into three heaps - variation \n no. 19 \n ellis stanyon \n cutting the pack into three heaps \n ellis stanyon
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overhand shuffling a card to any position \n no. 15, counting spread with replacement, then jog shuffle placement \n ellis stanyon
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Overhand Shuffling a Card to Any Position
No. 15, counting spread with replacement, then jog shuffle placement
simple horizontal shuffle for one or several cards \n no. 6, stock control with charlier type shuffle, with optical fake placement to bottom \n ellis stanyon
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Simple Horizontal Shuffle for One or Several Cards
No. 6, stock control with Charlier type shuffle, with optical fake placement to bottom
the "bridge" and "cut" shuffle \n no. 4, consecutive cuts in overhand shuffle position \n ellis stanyon
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The "Bridge" and "Cut" Shuffle
No. 4, consecutive cuts in overhand shuffle position
forcing in connection with springing the cards from one hand to the other \n no. 13, stopping the spring slightly at a card \n ellis stanyon
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Forcing in Connection with Springing the Cards from One Hand to the Other
the "ruffle" force with an ordinary pack \n no. 11, stopping shortly at middle of riffle and holding break, spectator hopefully remembers the only card he sees \n ellis stanyon
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The "Ruffle" Force with an Ordinary Pack
No. 11, stopping shortly at middle of riffle and holding break, spectator hopefully remembers the only card he sees
forcing the choice of one of the three cards on the table \n no. 7, three duplicate force cards palmed into play \n ellis stanyon
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Forcing the Choice of One of the Three Cards on the Table
No. 7, three duplicate force cards palmed into play
supplementary note \n table spread force with pencil dotted card, using it a key otherwise \n karl fulves \n forcing a card from a pack on the table \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
table spread force with pencil dotted card, using it a key otherwise
forcing a card with one hand \n no. 4, a bit more exposed, remembering more cards for safety, subtlety of having an indifferent card even more exposed and avoiding that one \n ellis stanyon
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Forcing a Card with One Hand
No. 4, a bit more exposed, remembering more cards for safety, subtlety of having an indifferent card even more exposed and avoiding that one
simple and conclusive (mathematical) method \n no. 3, accidental (?) over-count, then re-count \n ellis stanyon \n alternate method of producing a card at any number \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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changing the pack at the breast pockets \n no. 19, pocket choreography with body turn \n ellis stanyon
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supplementary note \n spectator apparently loses card, selection instantly found (it's on top) after spectator closes eyes \n karl fulves \n changing the top card of the pack \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
spectator apparently loses card, selection instantly found (it's on top) after spectator closes eyes
passing the bottom face card on the rear of the pack \n no. 12, face card dragged to back one-handed \n ellis stanyon
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Passing the Bottom Face Card on the Rear of the Pack
to tell which card of fifty-two is touched in your absence \n no. 2, coding by assistant \n ellis stanyon \n alternate method for no. 2 \n ellis stanyon \n another alternate method for no. 2 \n ellis stanyon
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To Tell Which Card of Fifty-two Is Touched in Your Absence
alternate method for no. 2 \n no. 3, verbal code
- variation \n ellis stanyon \n to tell which card of fifty-two is touched in your absence \n ellis stanyon
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another alternate method for no. 2 \n no. 4, confederate names a card which codes the actual card \n ellis stanyon \n to tell which card of fifty-two is touched in your absence \n ellis stanyon
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Another Alternate Method for No. 2
No. 4, confederate names a card which codes the actual card
the bottom card - simple \n no. 2, behind back, glimpsing one ahead in front of the body \n ellis stanyon
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The Bottom Card - Simple
No. 2, behind back, glimpsing one ahead in front of the body
the bottom card and palming \n no. 3, deck behind back, card brought forward with next one palmed and glimpsed \n ellis stanyon
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The Bottom Card and Palming
No. 3, deck behind back, card brought forward with next one palmed and glimpsed
tinfoil on the back of the card \n no. 6, naming cards of shuffled deck one by one \n ellis stanyon
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subtle reading of the index \n no. 7, glimpse when pulling up sleeve, then one ahead by glimpsing second card by lifting two and dropping bottom one after glimpse \n ellis stanyon
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Subtle Reading of the Index
No. 7, glimpse when pulling up sleeve, then one ahead by glimpsing second card by lifting two and dropping bottom one after glimpse
two halves of the pack face-to-face \n no. 8, faced-deck, reading cards one by one \n ellis stanyon
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sighting the index under cover of the pack \n no. 10, spectator touches card in spread which is held upright, bottom corner bent and glimpsed \n ellis stanyon
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Sighting the Index Under Cover of the Pack
No. 10, spectator touches card in spread which is held upright, bottom corner bent and glimpsed
the index removed from one end of the pack \n no. 12, several cards selected and (after deck switch) replaced, then all named \n ellis stanyon
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The Index Removed from One End of the Pack
No. 12, several cards selected and (after deck switch) replaced, then all named
two cards, one in each hand, change places \n no. 1, "obedient cards", visual, two double facers \n ellis stanyon
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Two Cards, One in Each Hand, Change Places
No. 1, "Obedient Cards", visual, two double facers
new precipitation \n no. 3, two thought-of cards travel from one half to another, one half is all double facers \n ellis stanyon \n gedankenlesen und zauberei \n adolphe "magicus" blind \n new precipitation \n ellis stanyon
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New Precipitation
No. 3, two thought-of cards travel from one half to another, one half is all double facers
the "cagliostro" or "balsamo" card trick \n no. 4, three thought-of cards travel from packet to packet in envelope, double facers or diagonally divided cards \n ellis stanyon
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The "Cagliostro" or "Balsamo" Card Trick
No. 4, three thought-of cards travel from packet to packet in envelope, double facers or diagonally divided cards
any card from the pocket \n no. 6, named card transposes with another card, one in handkerchief and one against glass \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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Any Card from the Pocket
No. 6, named card transposes with another card, one in handkerchief and one against glass
supplementary note \n transposition with double facer \n karl fulves \n any card from the pocket \n ellis stanyon
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a lightning change \n no. 7, card tossed on table visually transposes with card in hand \n ellis stanyon
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A Lightning Change
No. 7, card tossed on table visually transposes with card in hand
the phantom card trick \n no. 8, five cards shown fan, three remembered by spectators, two removed from under handkerchief and rest vanishes, see "general note" on p. 140 for credit \n theodore deland \n improved phantom cards \n theodore deland \n phantom with ordinary cards \n ellis stanyon
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The Phantom Card Trick
No. 8, five cards shown fan, three remembered by spectators, two removed from under handkerchief and rest vanishes, see "General note" on p. 140 for credit
two cards pass from one plate to another \n no. 11, four cards on one plate, none of another, two cards travel over, newspaper-backed cards and step gaff \n ellis stanyon
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Two Cards Pass from One Plate to Another
No. 11, four cards on one plate, none of another, two cards travel over, newspaper-backed cards and step gaff
perplexo \n no. 12, two cards placed in the pocket of a spectator, same with another spectator, one card each removed, the spectators fail to name the other one \n ellis stanyon
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Perplexo
No. 12, two cards placed in the pocket of a spectator, same with another spectator, one card each removed, the spectators fail to name the other one
the four aces on a handkerchief \n no. 17, "the flying aces", aces in corners on handkerchief, covered with paper pieces, placed under handkerchief and they travel upwards, also with coins \n ellis stanyon
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The Four Aces on a Handkerchief
No. 17, "The Flying Aces", Aces in corners on handkerchief, covered with paper pieces, placed under handkerchief and they travel upwards, also with coins
will 'o the wisp \n no. 18, three cards from one plate to another, with blank and normal cards \n ellis stanyon
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Will 'o the Wisp
No. 18, three cards from one plate to another, with blank and normal cards
chromatic cards \n no. 22, blank cards in envelope, normal cards in hat, then blank cards in hat and normal cards in envelope \n ellis stanyon
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Chromatic Cards
No. 22, blank cards in envelope, normal cards in hat, then blank cards in hat and normal cards in envelope
supplementary note \n further handling and ideas \n karl fulves \n the princess card trick \n ellis stanyon \n henry hardin
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the three-card trick \n no. 27, "the illusive ace", monte effect with a three that is missing bottom pip and can be shown as ace or three \n ellis stanyon \n "pickitout" \n theodore deland
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The Three-Card Trick
No. 27, "The Illusive Ace", monte effect with a Three that is missing bottom pip and can be shown as Ace or Three
the twelve ubiquitous court cards \n no. 38, jacks on top and kings on bottom of deck, queens under plate, the quartets travel and transpose around \n ellis stanyon
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The Twelve Ubiquitous Court Cards
No. 38, Jacks on top and Kings on bottom of deck, Queens under plate, the quartets travel and transpose around
aces versus kings \n no. 1, aces and kings are put in envelopes labeled with whats inside, they transpose and spectators can remove the cards \n ellis stanyon
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Aces versus Kings
No. 1, Aces and Kings are put in envelopes labeled with whats inside, they transpose and spectators can remove the cards
three cards appear on a borrowed hat \n no. 3, three cards appear stuck to borrowed hat, news-paper backed cards start out on newspaper \n ellis stanyon
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Three Cards Appear on a Borrowed Hat
No. 3, three cards appear stuck to borrowed hat, news-paper backed cards start out on newspaper
nailing a chosen card to the wall \n no. 8, duplicate card with pin already in it palmed to deck \n ellis stanyon
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Nailing a Chosen Card to the Wall
No. 8, duplicate card with pin already in it palmed to deck
the chosen cards appear in a watch \n no. 9, either one of two cards appears as miniature card in watch \n ellis stanyon
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The Chosen Cards Appear in a Watch
No. 9, either one of two cards appears as miniature card in watch
the card thrown on a silk hat jumps up and stands on one end \n no. 10, trick card with elastic \n ellis stanyon
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The Card Thrown on a Silk Hat Jumps up and Stands on One End
the card and a glass of wine balance on a hat \n no. 12, glass balanced on end of playing card (with hinged flap) which is balanced on hat \n ellis stanyon
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The Card and a Glass of Wine Balance on a Hat
No. 12, glass balanced on end of playing card (with hinged flap) which is balanced on hat
the mysterious chain of cards \n no. 13, corners of two cards are rubbed together and they adhere, more cards are attached like that \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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The Mysterious Chain of Cards
No. 13, corners of two cards are rubbed together and they adhere, more cards are attached like that
supplementary note \n different gaff \n karl fulves \n the mysterious chain of cards \n ellis stanyon
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supplementary note \n ungaffed throwing, as described in sachs's sleight of hand \n karl fulves \n the simple throwing of a card \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
ungaffed throwing, as described in Sachs's Sleight of Hand
the two of hearts changes to the two of spades \n no. 21, one pip is spade and one heart \n ellis stanyon
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the four knaves change to four aces and back again \n no. 22 \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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The Four Knaves Change to Four Aces and Back Again
supplementary note \n describing the quartet transformation from discoverie of witchcraft \n karl fulves \n how to deliver out foure aces, and to convert them into foure knaves \n unknown \n the four knaves change to four aces and back again \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
describing the quartet transformation from Discoverie of Witchcraft
got 'em all beat \n no. 23, two selected cards fairly shuffled back by spectator, yet found behind back, two cards hinged together, selections put between them \n ellis stanyon \n the "portfolio" card \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
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Got 'Em All Beat
No. 23, two selected cards fairly shuffled back by spectator, yet found behind back, two cards hinged together, selections put between them
supplementary note \n details on the hinged pocket card, also for vanishing a card \n karl fulves \n got 'em all beat \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
details on the hinged pocket card, also for vanishing a card
supplementary note \n card into bottle, card is already inside but floating on top of water and cannot be seen when audience looks on edge \n karl fulves \n the card in a bottle \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
card into bottle, card is already inside but floating on top of water and cannot be seen when audience looks on edge
the ink card \n no. 26, ink to clear water with card inside glass, one side black to simulate ink in glass of water, more elaborate versions \n ellis stanyon
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The Ink Card
No. 26, ink to clear water with card inside glass, one side black to simulate ink in glass of water, more elaborate versions
supplementary note \n prediction envelope has a card back on other side, all cards have an envelope on other side with same card predicted, switch in stand or upright book \n karl fulves \n an envelope changes to the chosen card \n ellis stanyon
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Supplementary Note
prediction envelope has a card back on other side, all cards have an envelope on other side with same card predicted, switch in stand or upright book
the vanishing pips \n no. 28, nine of diamonds changes to five, three, ace, then blank, back seen, hinged multi-pip card \n ellis stanyon
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The Vanishing Pips
No. 28, Nine of Diamonds changes to Five, Three, Ace, then blank, back seen, hinged multi-pip card
the reunited card \n no. 29, card cut into four pieces, thrown in air and the restore visible, flap construction that unfolds by itself \n ellis stanyon
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The Reunited Card
No. 29, card cut into four pieces, thrown in air and the restore visible, flap construction that unfolds by itself