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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the vest servante \n  \n david devant \n body servante \n alexander de cova 1903 later magic David Devant	The Vest Servante		Related to Body Servante (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1903	Later Magic	25		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
a coin vanish \n \n william d. forest \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv William D. Forest	A Coin Vanish		Related to Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	Aug. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 3)	145		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Stealing Coin out of Hand
sympathetic silks \n \n al baker \n master silk routine \n alexander de cova \n improved master silk routine \n alexander de cova \n master silks \n alexander de cova 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Al Baker	Sympathetic Silks		Variations Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1997) Improved Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1998) Master Silks (Alexander de Cova, 2002)	1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	347		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Sympathetic Silks
cards in a sealed envelope \n \n paul lepaul \n the nest of envelopes \n bert allerton \n paul lepaul \n the paul le paul signed cards to sealed envelope & wallet \n paul lepaul \n francis carlyle \n ferly defragmentation etc. \n steven hamilton \n der präparierte kuvertsatz nach le paul \n roberto giobbi \n paul lepaul \n das aranka-prinzip \n alexander de cova \n on the lepaul envelope set \n roberto giobbi \n paul lepaul \n card to envelope finale \n dai vernon \n paul lepaul 1949 the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul	Cards in a Sealed Envelope		Related to Card to Envelope Finale (Dai Vernon, Paul LePaul, 2018) Variations The Nest Of Envelopes (Bert Allerton, Paul LePaul, 1958) The Paul Le Paul Signed Cards to Sealed Envelope & Wallet (Paul LePaul, Francis Carlyle, 1975) Ferly Defragmentation Etc. (Steven Hamilton, 1980) Der präparierte Kuvertsatz nach Le Paul (Roberto Giobbi, Paul LePaul, 1993) Das Aranka-Prinzip (Alexander de Cova, 1998) On the LePaul Envelope Set (Roberto Giobbi, Paul LePaul, 2003)	1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	214		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) → Paper / Envelopes / Loading
seven card monte \n card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, double facer \n dai vernon \n mac macdonald \n thoughts on vernon's seven card monte \n paul swinford \n seven card monte redux \n edward marlo \n seven-card-monte \n alexander de cova \n dai vernon \n five card monte \n harry riser 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Mac MacDonald	Seven Card Monte	card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, double facer	Related to Seven Card Monte Redux (Edward Marlo, 1991) Variations Thoughts on Vernon's Seven Card Monte (Paul Swinford, 1971) Seven-Card-Monte (Alexander de Cova, Dai Vernon, 1994) Five Card Monte (Harry Riser, 1996)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	88		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
encore card stab \n stacked, estimation, apparently by patrick page, see "magic page by page" for credits \n al koran \n der stich im dunkeln \n alexander de cova \n patrick page \n al koran \n other revelations \n patrick page 1967 al koran's professional presentations Al Koran	Encore Card Stab	stacked, estimation, apparently by Patrick Page, see "Magic Page by Page" for credits	Related to Other Revelations (Patrick Page, 2011) Variations Der Stich im Dunkeln (Alexander de Cova, Patrick Page, Al Koran, 2011)	1967	Al Koran's Professional Presentations	57		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
epic slate test \n sum prediction \n peter alexis \n p. 98 for suggestion by robert parrish \n epic slate test - alternate method \n tony bartolotta \n epic slate test \n karl fulves \n 16 digits \n alexander de cova \n peter alexis 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis	Epic Slate Test	sum prediction	Variations p. 98 for suggestion by Robert Parrish Epic Slate Test - Alternate Method (Tony Bartolotta, 1967) 16 Digits (Alexander de Cova, Peter Alexis, 2003) Also published here Epic Slate Test (Karl Fulves, 1979)	Mar. 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 5)	90		→ Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination → Slate / Normal
the blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n peter kane \n on kane's blank thought deck \n allan ackerman \n blank thought surprise \n alexander de cova 1967 a card session with peter kane Peter Kane	The Blank Thought Deck	blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one	Variations On Kane's Blank Thought Deck (Allan Ackerman, 1970) Blank Thought Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1967	A Card Session with Peter Kane	1		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
parablox \n paper box used to take props from it, at the end it changes to solid block of wood, posed as problem, see also p. 402 for solution by bill taylor \n karl fulves \n "boxes or blocks" (the magic wand, june-sep 1933) \n solution to parablox \n sid lorraine \n parablox \n alexander de cova 1970 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves	Parablox	paper box used to take props from it, at the end it changes to solid block of wood, posed as problem, see also p. 402 for solution by Bill Taylor	Related to "Boxes or Blocks" (The Magic Wand, June-Sep 1933) Variations Solution to Parablox (Sid Lorraine, 1971) Parablox (Alexander de Cova, 2003)	Nov. 1970	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 1)	374		→ Wood → Apparatus / Paper Carton
ace faroleros \n lost and found aces, change to kings, aces found again \n al leech \n frank garcia \n ace location \n al leech \n fandango asse \n alexander de cova \n on the devilish \n alexander de cova \n ace-capades \n al leech \n roberto giobbi \n frank garcia 1973 super subtle card miracles Al Leech, Frank Garcia	Ace Faroleros	lost and found Aces, change to Kings, Aces found again	Inspired by Ace Location (Al Leech, 1952) Variations Fandango Asse (Alexander de Cova, 1993) On the Devilish (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Ace-capades (Al Leech, Roberto Giobbi, Frank Garcia, 2000)	1973	Super Subtle Card Miracles	59		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
the ultimate vanish \n silk vanishes from long glass jar with screwed lid \n dick zimmerman \n pulley vanish from glass \n frank kennard \n lamp chimney vanish \n patrick page \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman 1973 creative magic Dick Zimmerman	The Ultimate Vanish	silk vanishes from long glass jar with screwed lid	Related to Pulley Vanish from Glass (Frank Kennard, 1902) Lamp Chimney Vanish (Patrick Page, 1987) Variations Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1994) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1997)	1973	Creative Magic	5		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
a penny for your thoughts \n after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named \n paul curry \n match miracle \n jack yates \n mathematical 3-card monte \n karl fulves \n ein pfennig für ihre gedanken \n bob driebeek \n a penny for your thoughts \n paul curry \n die ballydesmond polka \n alexander de cova \n paul curry \n tell monte (rescripted) \n john hostler 1974 paul curry presents Paul Curry	A Penny For Your Thoughts	after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named	Inspired by Mathematical 3-Card Monte (Karl Fulves, 1980) Related to Match Miracle (Jack Yates, 1954) Variations Ein Pfennig für Ihre Gedanken (Bob Driebeek, 1996) Die Ballydesmond Polka (Alexander de Cova, Paul Curry, 2011) Tell Monte (Rescripted) (John Hostler, 2016) Also published here A Penny for Your Thoughts (Paul Curry, 2001)	1974	Paul Curry Presents	83		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Mental Stuff → Games / Instruction Games
gotcha! - sleight of foot \n gag for "coin brushed under foot" in which it is not there at the end \n john cornelius \n on cuffing \n ronald zollweg \n convention fooler \n alexander de cova \n under foot \n jay sankey \n david acer 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius	Gotcha! - Sleight Of Foot	gag for "coin brushed under foot" in which it is not there at the end	Related to Convention Fooler (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Under Foot (Jay Sankey, David Acer, 2004) Variations On Cuffing (Ronald Zollweg, 1974)	May 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 7)	735		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / Bare Handed → Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
a giant card to silk \n card to silk, then more handkerchiefs and cards are produced \n jan torell \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1975 magic by jan torell Jan Torell	A Giant Card to Silk	card to silk, then more handkerchiefs and cards are produced	Variations Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1990)	1975	Magic by Jan Torell	13		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation → Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation → Black Art
boxed sandwich \n selected card appears between four kings in card box \n bruce cervon \n boxed transposition \n alexander de cova 1976 card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon	Boxed Sandwich	selected card appears between four Kings in card box	Variations Boxed Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1976	Card Secrets of Bruce Cervon	10		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case → Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Cards traveling (from Sandwich) to Sandwich
ambitious movie \n apparently visual penetration to top \n roy walton \n ambitious movie \n roy walton \n unambitious movie \n jerry sadowitz \n ambitious riser \n alexander de cova \n roy walton 1976 pabular Roy Walton	Ambitious Movie	apparently visual penetration to top	Variations Unambitious Movie (Jerry Sadowitz, 1987) Ambitious Riser (Alexander de Cova, Roy Walton, 1994) Also published here Ambitious Movie (Roy Walton, 1985/87)	1976	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 1)	310		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Visible Rise
acidus \n introduction and rave for the move \n al mann \n tektron-x \n alexander de cova 1976 acidus Al Mann	Acidus	introduction and rave for the move	Variations Tektron-X (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1976	Acidus	1		→ Billet / Switches → Articles / Articles
flash fold \n initialed business card to match box, folded \n paul harris \n wheel of fortune \n alexander de cova \n flash-fold \n paul harris 1976 the magic of paul harris Paul Harris	Flash Fold	initialed business card to match box, folded	Related to Wheel of Fortune (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Also published here Flash-Fold (Paul Harris, 1996)	1976	The Magic of Paul Harris	62		→ Paper / Traveling → Business Cards
h.h. coin catcher \n coin stuck to thumb \n karrell fox \n "manipucoin" \n karrell fox \n coin-catch \n alexander de cova 1976 clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox	H.H. Coin Catcher	coin stuck to thumb	Related to "Manipucoin" (Karrell Fox, 1986) Variations Coin-Catch (Alexander de Cova, 2002)	1976	Clever.... Like a Fox	157		→ Coin / Gaffed / Sticky → Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / One-Handed → Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
the b.s. coin pail \n coin on string attached to handle of pail, string struck for sound \n karrell fox \n coin-catch \n alexander de cova 1976 clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox	The B.S. Coin Pail	coin on string attached to handle of pail, string struck for sound	Variations Coin-Catch (Alexander de Cova, 2002)	1976	Clever.... Like a Fox	159		→ Coin / Gaffed / Sound Gimmick → Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
glaces \n herbert milton trick, where aces appear in front of deck inside glass, briefly covered with handkerchief, ungaffed version \n ray grismer \n glaces ii \n alexander de cova 1981 ca. glaces Ray Grismer	Glaces	Herbert Milton trick, where Aces appear in front of deck inside glass, briefly covered with handkerchief, ungaffed version	Variations Glaces II (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1981 ca.	Glaces	1		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Glaces
time is money \n pocket watch into coins \n jay sankey \n time is money \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey 1983 the collected almanac Jay Sankey	Time Is Money	pocket watch into coins	Variations Time is Money (Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey, 1990)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 12)	106		→ Watch / Transformation → Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
coins thru silk \n three silver dollars penetrate translucent silk \n michael ammar \n liquid silver \n russ burns \n ultimative münzendurchdringung \n alexander de cova 1983 encore iii Michael Ammar	Coins Thru Silk	three silver dollars penetrate translucent silk	Inspired by Liquid Silver (Russ Burns, 1981) Variations Ultimative Münzendurchdringung (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1983	Encore III	78		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
signed card in canister \n box in spectator's pocket, signed card appears therein folded \n john kennedy \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova 1983 lecture iii John Kennedy	Signed Card in Canister	box in spectator's pocket, signed card appears therein folded	Related to Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1983	Lecture III	25		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Ringbox (Kaps style)
the silk purse \n handkerchief vanishes and appears in purse \n patrick page \n purse swindle \n alexander de cova 1984 book of thumb tips Patrick Page	The Silk Purse	handkerchief vanishes and appears in purse	Variations Purse Swindle (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1984	Book of Thumb Tips	18		→ Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous
thimble imp pass \n table edge transfer with thimble \n peter samelson \n "imp pass" (slydini encores) \n thumb tip handling á la slydini \n alexander de cova 1984 theatrical close-up Peter Samelson	Thimble Imp Pass	table edge transfer with thimble	Inspired by "Imp Pass" (Slydini Encores) Related to Thumb Tip Handling á la Slydini (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1984	Theatrical Close-Up	23		→ Lapping Principles / Imp Pass & Variations → Thimble / Palming
the flurry \n quick series of vanishes and reproductions \n david roth \n one coin routine \n slydini \n stand-up flurry \n alexander de cova 1985 expert coin magic David Roth	The Flurry	Quick series of vanishes and reproductions	Inspired by One Coin Routine (Slydini, 1976) Variations Stand-up Flurry (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1985	Expert Coin Magic	23		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / One Coin Routine
ordered surprise \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova \n perfect triumph \n james swain 1985 thinking about magic James Lewis	Ordered Surprise	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location	Related to Perfect Triumph (James Swain, 1996) Variations Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, James Lewis, 1991) Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1985	Thinking About Magic	24		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case → Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
mr. stickman \n stickman drawn on paper, it vanishes from there and appears on back of selection \n jay sankey \n richard sanders \n super swindle \n paul harris \n hangman plus \n alexander de cova 1987 when creators collide... Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders	Mr. Stickman	stickman drawn on paper, it vanishes from there and appears on back of selection	Inspired by Super Swindle (Paul Harris, 1977) Variations Hangman Plus (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1987	When Creators Collide...	57		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back
the unwary cheater \n or the nine card monte, ungaffed \n josé carroll \n the incautious rogue \n josé carroll \n perfect 9-card-monte \n alexander de cova \n el "nonile" (el incauto tramposo) \n joaquín matas \n the unwary cheater, or the nine-card monte \n josé carroll 1988 52 lovers José Carroll	The Unwary Cheater	or The Nine Card Monte, ungaffed	Variations Perfect 9-Card-Monte (Alexander de Cova, 1998) El "Nonile" (El Incauto Tramposo) (Joaquín Matas, 2016) Also published here The Incautious Rogue (José Carroll, 1983) The Unwary Cheater, or the Nine-Card Monte (José Carroll, 2019)	1988	52 Lovers	47		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
paper clip switch \n "origin of the above switch is unknown. i've used it for about 25 years." \n  unknown \n paper clipped switch \n jay sankey \n der wäscheklammer-austausch \n alexander de cova 1988 interlocutor Unknown	Paper Clip Switch	"Origin of the above switch is unknown. I've used it for about 25 years."	Related to Paper Clipped Switch (Jay Sankey, 1990) Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1988	Interlocutor (Issue 49)	226		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n rubber band powered \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n mechanical popper \n david britland \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock 1989 the lecture of channing pollock Channing Pollock, Adolpho	Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II	rubber band powered	Related to Mechanical Popper (David Britland, 1988) Variations Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1990)	1989	The Lecture of Channing Pollock	19		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
chopsticks and sponges \n also with sponge eggs \n alexander de cova \n a coin vanish \n william d. forest \n chop stick vanish \n alexander de cova \n chop-stick vanish \n alexander de cova \n chop stick vanish \n alexander de cova 1990 apocalypse vol. 11-15 Alexander de Cova	Chopsticks and Sponges	also with sponge eggs	Related to A Coin Vanish (William D. Forest, 1945) Also published here Chop Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1990) Chop-Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Chop Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	Mar. 1990	Apocalypse Vol. 11-15 (Vol. 13 No. 3)	1755		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Subtleties → Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish → Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
paper clipped switch \n  \n jay sankey \n paper clip switch \n  unknown \n der wäscheklammer-austausch \n alexander de cova 1990 100% sankey Jay Sankey	Paper Clipped Switch		Related to Paper Clip Switch (Unknown, 1988) Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1990	100% Sankey	38		→ Billet / Switches → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
the floating bill \n elastic invisible thread suggested by alexander de cova \n michael ammar \n the floating bill \n michael ammar \n alexander de cova 1990 magical arts journal Michael Ammar	The Floating Bill	elastic invisible thread suggested by Alexander de Cova	Related to The Floating Bill (Michael Ammar, Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1990	Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic)	46		→ Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous → Thread / Invisible Thread / Elastic → Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
double s'entendre \n two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n ken krenzel \n alexander de cova \n synchronus \n alexander de cova \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n alexander de cova 1990 close-up impact! Ken Krenzel	Double S'Entendre	two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands	Variations Synchronus (Ken Krenzel, Alexander de Cova, 1991) Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, Ken Krenzel, 1991) Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1990	Close-up Impact!	12		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1990	Horizons	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
barocke transposition ii \n card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet \n alexander de cova \n arturo de ascanio \n "barocke transposition" (ascanio) 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Arturo de Ascanio	Barocke Transposition II	card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet	Inspired by "Barocke Transposition" (Ascanio)	1990	Horizons	4		→ Bill / Transposition → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card → Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
karte in schachtel \n "signed folded card in box", slap trick, then card to box \n alexander de cova \n signed card in canister \n john kennedy \n the slap trick \n dai vernon \n laurie ireland \n signed folded card in box \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Karte in Schachtel	"Signed Folded Card in Box", Slap Trick, then card to box	Related to Signed Card in Canister (John Kennedy, 1983) The Slap Trick (Dai Vernon, Laurie Ireland, 1988) Variations Signed Folded Card in Box (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1990	Horizons	9		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Ringbox (Kaps style)
cloth pin switch \n  \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Cloth Pin Switch			1990	Horizons	13		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props → Clothespin / Peg
linking pins ... erweitert \n idea for climax \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Linking Pins ... erweitert	idea for climax		1990	Horizons	17		→ Safety Pin
soap bubble card \n card appears in bursted soap bubble \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Soap Bubble Card	card appears in bursted soap bubble		1990	Horizons	18		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Other item → Bubbles
das teufelstuch ... einmal anders \n handling for retrieving vanished item \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Das Teufelstuch ... einmal anders	handling for retrieving vanished item		1990	Horizons	21		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
die westenservante ... für den armen zauberkünstler \n body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Die Westenservante ... für den armen Zauberkünstler	body servante		1990	Horizons	23		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
deck vanish \n body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Deck Vanish	body servante		1990	Horizons	25		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
coin vanish \n complete with body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Coin Vanish	complete with body servante		1990	Horizons	26		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
thanks to socrate \n cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante \n alexander de cova \n philippe socrate 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Philippe Socrate	Thanks to Socrate	cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante		1990	Horizons	27		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish → Light & Fire / Lighter
ein universalhalter \n holder for body loads \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Ein Universalhalter	holder for body loads		1990	Horizons	28		→ Body Loading
blitz-kartenverwandlung \n jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n a giant card to silk \n jan torell \n blitzkarten-verwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell	Blitz-Kartenverwandlung	jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean	Inspired by A Giant Card to Silk (Jan Torell, 1975) Also published here Blitzkarten-Verwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1992)	1990	Horizons	29		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation → Cards / Principles / Black Art → Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Black Art Back
eine seidentuchproduction \n rubber band powered \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n snappy silk production \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n seidenproduktion \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock	Eine Seidentuchproduction	rubber band powered	Inspired by Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II (Channing Pollock, Adolpho, 1989) Also published here Snappy Silk Production (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1992) Seidenproduktion (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, 2011)	1990	Horizons	33		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
chop stick vanish \n sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks \n alexander de cova \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Chop Stick Vanish	sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks	Also published here Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1990	Horizons	35		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
der (fast) perfekte salztrick \n "nach slydini", using thumb tip with loop \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Der (fast) Perfekte Salztrick	"nach Slydini", using thumb tip with loop		1990	Horizons	38		→ Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly)
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1990	The Magic is You	1		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
1. zauberkunst 1990 \n state of magic in 1990 \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	1. Zauberkunst 1990	state of magic in 1990		1990	The Magic is You	2		→ Articles / Articles
2. was tun? \n  \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	2. Was tun?			1990	The Magic is You	4		→ Articles / Articles
3. die zwei pole \n - close-up magie - figur (character) \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	3. Die zwei Pole	Close-up Magie Figur (character)		1990	The Magic is You	5		→ Articles / Articles
4. the magic is you! \n  \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	4. The Magic is You!			1990	The Magic is You	7		→ Articles / Articles
5. die figur \n character development \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	5. Die Figur	character development		1990	The Magic is You	8		→ Articles / Theory & Essays → Articles / Articles
6. die realisation \n 1. das vaudeville-system 2. die trickauswahl \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	6. Die Realisation	1. Das Vaudeville-System 2. Die Trickauswahl		1990	The Magic is You	10		→ Articles / Theory & Essays → Articles / Articles
7. kreativität \n 1. der ideenpool 2. das creative chart system 3. die mind map methode \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	7. Kreativität	1. Der Ideenpool 2. Das Creative Chart System 3. Die Mind Map Methode		1990	The Magic is You	14		→ Articles / Theory & Essays → Articles / Articles
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
etwas zur geschichte... \n credit information about the body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Etwas zur Geschichte...	credit information about the body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	4		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
die herstellung aus einer kaffeedose \n making the body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Die Herstellung aus einer Kaffeedose	making the body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	5		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
münzenverschwinden \n complete coin vanish, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Münzenverschwinden	complete coin vanish, using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	7		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
anmerkung \n body servante to switch or ditch coins \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Anmerkung	body servante to switch or ditch coins		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	10		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Coin / Sleights / Ditching Coins → Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches → Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
card opener \n deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Card Opener	deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	11		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
time is money \n pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n jay sankey 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey	Time is Money	pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante	Inspired by Time Is Money (Jay Sankey, 1983)	1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	14		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Watch / Transformation → Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
pegasus card \n card to envelope using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Pegasus Card	card to envelope using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	16		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
traveller's triumph \n using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Traveller's Triumph	using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	20		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
mindwalk ii \n loading prediction using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Mindwalk II	loading prediction using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	22		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
thanks to socrate \n cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante \n alexander de cova \n philippe socrate 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova, Philippe Socrate	Thanks to Socrate	cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	23		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish → Light & Fire / Lighter
business liquidation \n traveling credit card, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Business Liquidation	traveling credit card, using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	24		→ Credit Card → Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
ein paar (?) worte zuvor... \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ein paar (?) Worte zuvor...			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	1		→ Articles / Columns
ring in teebeutel \n ring in tea bag \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ring in Teebeutel	ring in tea bag		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	5		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Tea Bag
false transfer with finger ring \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	False Transfer with Finger Ring			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	6		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Vanish
schlüsseltransposition \n borrowed key under business card and coin in hand transpose \n alexander de cova \n "kajak" (aldo colombini, spaghetti magic) 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Schlüsseltransposition	borrowed key under business card and coin in hand transpose	Inspired by "Kajak" (Aldo Colombini, Spaghetti Magic)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	8		→ Key / Transposition → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Coin and Other object
wheel of fortune \n three items predicted in wallet \n alexander de cova \n flash fold \n paul harris 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Wheel of Fortune	three items predicted in wallet	Inspired by Flash Fold (Paul Harris, 1976)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	12		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation
unexplainable acts \n \n alexander de cova \n gary kurtz \n richard kaufman 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	Unexplainable Acts	by Gary Kurtz (written by Richard Kaufman)		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	15		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the greater magic video library: don alan \n  \n alexander de cova \n don alan \n scotch and soda for real \n reed mcclintock 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Don Alan	by Don Alan	Inspired by Scotch and Soda For Real (Reed McClintock, 2002)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	16		→ Reviews / Videos & DVDs
seidentuchverschwinden \n silk vanish handling with thumb tip \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Seidentuchverschwinden	silk vanish handling with thumb tip		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	18		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
ein paar (?) worte zuvor... \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ein paar (?) Worte zuvor...			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	1		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
ringtausch \n borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig	Ringtausch	borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	3		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
tube for ring \n from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by weber \n alexander de cova \n tube for ring \n alexander de cova \n michael weber 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Tube for Ring	from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by Weber	Related to Tube for Ring (Alexander de Cova, Michael Weber, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	5		→ Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous → Pocket Techniques / Tubes
devil's handkerchief handling \n retrieving vanished ring \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Devil's Handkerchief Handling	retrieving vanished ring		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	7		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
tossing \n item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back \n alexander de cova \n tossing \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Tossing	item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back	Also published here Tossing (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	15		→ Pocket Techniques / Trouser Pocket as Topit
synchronus \n two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands \n ken krenzel \n alexander de cova \n double s'entendre \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Ken Krenzel, Alexander de Cova	Synchronus	two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands	Inspired by Double S'Entendre (Ken Krenzel, 1990) Also published here Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	17		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
mikrofon-gags \n 1. das sich vergrößernde mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. probleme mit dem mikro-ständer 3. das lange mikrofon \n alexander de cova \n mikrofon-gags \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Mikrofon-Gags	1. Das sich vergrößernde Mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. Probleme mit dem Mikro-Ständer 3. Das lange Mikrofon	Also published here Mikrofon-Gags (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	22		→ Spongeball / Growing & Shrinking → MC / Compere Bits of Business → Microphone → Cane / Miscellaneous
theorie & praxis \n - der effekt - die präsentation - die requisiten - zuschauerbeteiligung - kreativität \n alexander de cova \n theorie & praxis \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Theorie & Praxis	Der Effekt Die Präsentation Die Requisiten Zuschauerbeteiligung Kreativität	Also published here Theorie & Praxis (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	25		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
encore i-iii \n  \n alexander de cova \n michael ammar 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	Encore I-III	by Michael Ammar		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	30		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the greater magic video library: michael weber \n  \n alexander de cova \n michael weber 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Michael Weber	by Michael Weber		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	32		→ Reviews / Videos & DVDs
the greater magic video library: aldo colombini \n \n alexander de cova \n aldo colombini 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Aldo Colombini	by Aldo Colombini		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	33		→ Reviews / Videos & DVDs
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	2		→ Articles / Columns
karte in brieftasche \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n ordered card to wallet \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, James Lewis	Karte in Brieftasche	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet	Inspired by Ordered Surprise (James Lewis, 1985) Variations Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Also published here Ordered Card to Wallet (Alexander de Cova, James Lewis, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	13		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
mein salztrick \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Mein Salztrick			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	16		→ Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Salt Pour
the greater magic video library: daryl martinez \n \n alexander de cova \n daryl martinez 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Daryl Martinez	by Daryl Martinez		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	19		→ Reviews / Videos & DVDs
chop-stick vanish \n sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks \n alexander de cova \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Chop-Stick Vanish	sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks	Also published here Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	25		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
the floating bill \n with information about elastic, invisible thread, expanded translation from maj \n michael ammar \n alexander de cova \n the floating bill \n michael ammar \n der schwebende geldschein \n michael ammar 1991 avantgarde magic Michael Ammar, Alexander de Cova	The Floating Bill	with information about elastic, invisible thread, expanded translation from MAJ	Related to The Floating Bill (Michael Ammar, 1990) Der schwebende Geldschein (Michael Ammar, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	28		→ Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous → Thread / Invisible Thread / Elastic → Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
editorial \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Editorial			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	2		→ Articles / Columns
der alex elmsley kartenspiel-austausch \n elmsley's switch with applications \n alex elmsley \n alexander de cova \n the empty-handed pack switch \n alex elmsley 1991 avantgarde magic Alex Elmsley, Alexander de Cova	Der Alex Elmsley Kartenspiel-Austausch	Elmsley's switch with applications	Related to The Empty-handed Pack Switch (Alex Elmsley, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	7		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
1. scotty york's razor blade card trick \n as deck switch application \n alexander de cova \n scotty york 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, Scotty York	1. Scotty York's Razor Blade Card Trick	as deck switch application		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	8		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
2. das kartentuch \n picture of cards appears on silk \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	2. Das Kartentuch	picture of cards appears on silk		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	9		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation → Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Card Silk
russian delivery \n bill to nest of matryoshka dolls \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Russian Delivery	bill to nest of Matryoshka dolls	Also published here Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	18		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Apparatus / Nest of Boxes
impromptu deck vanish \n under silk, ditched in pocket \n alexander de cova \n the vanishing pack \n  unknown 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Impromptu Deck Vanish	under silk, ditched in pocket	Inspired by The Vanishing Pack (Unknown, 1940)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	22		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
the empty-handed pack switch \n \n alex elmsley \n der alex elmsley kartenspiel-austausch \n alex elmsley \n alexander de cova \n in-and-out deck switches \n roberto giobbi 1991 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley	The Empty-handed Pack Switch		Related to Der Alex Elmsley Kartenspiel-Austausch (Alex Elmsley, Alexander de Cova, 1991) Variations In-and-Out Deck Switches (Roberto Giobbi, 2013)	1991	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 1	145		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
theorie & praxis \n - der effekt - die präsentation - die requisiten - zuschauerbeteiligung - kreativität \n alexander de cova \n theorie & praxis \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Theorie & Praxis	Der Effekt Die Präsentation Die Requisiten Zuschauerbeteiligung Kreativität	Also published here Theorie & Praxis (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	4		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
silk-vanish \n open thumb tip handling, silk vanishes at fingertips \n alexander de cova \n silk vanish \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Silk-Vanish	open thumb tip handling, silk vanishes at fingertips	Also published here Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	9		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
ring-tausch \n borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig	Ring-Tausch	borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once		1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	12		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
tube for ring \n from inside pocket to bottom of jacket \n alexander de cova \n tube for ring \n alexander de cova \n michael weber 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Tube for Ring	from inside pocket to bottom of jacket	Also published here Tube for Ring (Alexander de Cova, Michael Weber, 1992)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	14		→ Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous → Pocket Techniques / Tubes
devil's handkerchief handling \n retrieving vanished ring \n alexander de cova \n devil's handkerchief handling \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Devil's Handkerchief Handling	retrieving vanished ring	Also published here Devil's Handkerchief Handling (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	16		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
mikrofon-gags \n 1. das sich vergrößernde mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. probleme mit dem mikro-ständer 3. das lange mikrofon \n alexander de cova \n mikrofon-gags \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Mikrofon-Gags	1. Das sich vergrößernde Mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. Probleme mit dem Mikro-Ständer 3. Das lange Mikrofon	Also published here Mikrofon-Gags (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	20		→ Spongeball / Growing & Shrinking → MC / Compere Bits of Business → Microphone → Cane / Miscellaneous
card shelf \n construction of a card shelf and brief card or other item to sealed envelope \n alexander de cova \n das aranka-prinzip \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Card Shelf	construction of a card shelf and brief card or other item to sealed envelope	Related to Das Aranka-Prinzip (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	23		→ Cards / Principles / Card Shelf, Hung Card, etc. → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) → Paper / Envelopes / Loading
tossing \n item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back \n alexander de cova \n tossing \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Tossing	item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back	Also published here Tossing (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	25		→ Pocket Techniques / Trouser Pocket as Topit
synchronus \n two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands, without credits \n alexander de cova \n ken krenzel \n double s'entendre \n ken krenzel 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova, Ken Krenzel	Synchronus	two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands, without credits	Inspired by Double S'Entendre (Ken Krenzel, 1990)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
new wave prediction \n four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck \n james swain \n triple prediction \n alexander de cova \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	New Wave Prediction	four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck	Variations Triple Prediction (Alexander de Cova, James Swain, 1994)	1992	Don't Blink	87		→ Wallet → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
Über dieses buch... \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Über dieses Buch...			1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	10		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
blitzkarten-verwandlung \n jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n a giant card to silk \n jan torell \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell	Blitzkarten-Verwandlung	jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean	Inspired by A Giant Card to Silk (Jan Torell, 1975) Also published here Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	15		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation → Cards / Principles / Black Art → Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Black Art Back
total recall \n two selections, odd/even, with variations: 1. aus dem stegreif (impromptu) 2. mit zwei kartenspielen (with two decks) 3. für den table-hopper \n alexander de cova \n magician fooler \n daryl martinez 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Total Recall	two selections, odd/even, with variations: 1. Aus dem Stegreif (impromptu) 2. Mit zwei Kartenspielen (with two decks) 3. Für den Table-Hopper	Inspired by Magician Fooler (Daryl Martinez, 1982)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	19		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
body turn switch \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Body Turn Switch			1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	22		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
heba's fez \n egg from hand to hat/fez multiple times, two melons as final loads, with spectator on stage \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Heba's Fez	egg from hand to hat/fez multiple times, two melons as final loads, with spectator on stage		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	25		→ Egg / Traveling → Clothing / Hat → Food / Fruit
chair with servante \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Chair with Servante			1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	26		→ Table & Servante
fake transfer \n described with fake egg \n alexander de cova \n roy benson 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson	Fake Transfer	described with fake egg		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	28		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish → Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish → Egg / Vanish
purse swindle \n silk vanishes from hand and reappears in purse (patrick page), then in purse frame \n alexander de cova \n the silk purse \n patrick page 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Purse Swindle	silk vanishes from hand and reappears in purse (Patrick Page), then in purse frame	Inspired by The Silk Purse (Patrick Page, 1984)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	34		→ Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Purse Frame
mindwalk \n with sealed loading envelope \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Mindwalk	with sealed loading envelope		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	42		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation → Paper / Envelopes / Loading
soap bubble card \n card appears in bursted soap bubble \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Soap Bubble Card	card appears in bursted soap bubble		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	52		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Other item → Bubbles
purist transposition \n blank cards signed by two spectator, transposition between cards in glass and wallet \n alexander de cova \n gene anderson (part time pro) 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Purist Transposition	blank cards signed by two spectator, transposition between cards in glass and wallet	Inspired by Gene Anderson (Part Time Pro)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	56		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
card steal from glass \n to behind wallet \n josé carroll \n alexander de cova \n the card in the glass \n josé carroll 1992 ein profi packt aus... José Carroll, Alexander de Cova	Card Steal from Glass	to behind wallet	Related to The Card in the Glass (José Carroll, 1988)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	58		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
wallet extraction switch \n as card is removed from wallet \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Wallet Extraction Switch	as card is removed from wallet		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	58		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
ringtausch \n borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig	Ringtausch	borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	60		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
tube for ring \n from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by weber \n alexander de cova \n michael weber \n tube for ring \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Michael Weber	Tube for Ring	from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by Weber	Also published here Tube for Ring (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	62		→ Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous → Pocket Techniques / Tubes
devil's handkerchief handling \n retrieving vanished ring \n alexander de cova \n devil's handkerchief handling \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Devil's Handkerchief Handling	retrieving vanished ring	Also published here Devil's Handkerchief Handling (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	63		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
premonition plus \n  \n alexander de cova \n premonition plus \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Premonition Plus		Also published here Premonition Plus (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	68		→ Cards / Principles / Card Index → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Premonition & Named Vanish
deck switch case \n box that contains two decks \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Deck Switch Case	box that contains two decks		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	69		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
himberring routine \n using two himber rings \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Himberring Routine	using two Himber rings		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	77		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Himber Ring/Linking Rings Routines
der mandragones umschlag \n envelope in clear plastic bag used to switch items \n alexander de cova \n "perfect match" (larry white) 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Der Mandragones Umschlag	envelope in clear plastic bag used to switch items	Inspired by "Perfect Match" (Larry White)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	83		→ Paper / Envelopes / Switching the Envelope → Apparatus / Changing & Switching Devices
1. eine unmögliche vorhersage \n free selection predicted with jumbo card, switch-out - die bühnenversion (stage version) - esp-karten u.ä. \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	1. Eine unmögliche Vorhersage	free selection predicted with jumbo card, switch-out Die Bühnenversion (stage version) ESP-Karten u.ä.		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	86		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → ESP Cards / Prediction
2. das wendeblock-prinzip \n - die namensvorhersage (name prediction) - die zahlenvohersage (number prediction) \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	2. Das Wendeblock-Prinzip	Die Namensvorhersage (name prediction) Die Zahlenvohersage (number prediction)		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	87		→ Paper / Add-a-Number Pad → Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
3. der buchtest \n using alphabet cards \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	3. Der Buchtest	using alphabet cards		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	88		→ ABC Cards / Miscellaneous → Book / Book Test
$100 bill switch \n presentation with topsy turvy bill intro \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	$100 Bill Switch	presentation with Topsy Turvy Bill intro		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	93		→ Bill / Topological Effects → Bill / Switches / In the Hands / Folding & Unfolding → Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
glaces ii \n deck in glass, four cards appear at face of deck on at a time with silk cover \n alexander de cova \n glaces \n ray grismer 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Glaces II	deck in glass, four cards appear at face of deck on at a time with silk cover	Inspired by Glaces (Ray Grismer, 1981 ca.)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	96		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Glaces
ordered card to wallet \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n james lewis 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, James Lewis	Ordered Card to Wallet	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet	Also published here Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, James Lewis, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	99		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
ultimative münzendurchdringung \n three coins through clear plastic bag one by one \n alexander de cova \n coins thru silk \n michael ammar \n a hefty penetration \n paul harris \n daryl martinez \n michael ammar 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Ultimative Münzendurchdringung	three coins through clear plastic bag one by one	Inspired by Coins Thru Silk (Michael Ammar, 1983) A Hefty Penetration (Paul Harris, Daryl Martinez, Michael Ammar, 1996)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	102		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Through Something else
hangman plus \n stick figure on cardboard vanishes and appears on back of signed selection \n alexander de cova \n mr. stickman \n jay sankey \n richard sanders 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Hangman Plus	stick figure on cardboard vanishes and appears on back of signed selection	Inspired by Mr. Stickman (Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders, 1987)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	108		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back → Paper / Out to Lunch
signed folded card in box \n one card stabbed in paper back, second card folded in box \n alexander de cova \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Signed Folded Card in Box	one card stabbed in paper back, second card folded in box	Inspired by Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	111		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Ringbox (Kaps style)
der wäscheklammer-austausch \n cloth pin switch, with credit information on p. 111 \n alexander de cova \n paper clip switch \n  unknown \n paper clipped switch \n jay sankey 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch	cloth pin switch, with credit information on p. 111	Related to Paper Clip Switch (Unknown, 1988) Paper Clipped Switch (Jay Sankey, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	113		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props → Clothespin / Peg
linking pins extended \n idea for climax \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Linking Pins Extended	idea for climax		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	121		→ Safety Pin
chinese money mystery \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Chinese Money Mystery			1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	122		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Tabled
barocke transposition \n card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet \n alexander de cova \n arturo de ascanio \n "barocke transposition" (ascanio) 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Arturo de Ascanio	Barocke Transposition	card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet	Inspired by "Barocke Transposition" (Ascanio)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	127		→ Bill / Transposition → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card → Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
body servante \n construction, techniques and applications \n alexander de cova \n the vest servante \n david devant 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Body Servante	construction, techniques and applications	Related to The Vest Servante (David Devant, 1903)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	135		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
münzenverschwinden \n complete coin vanish, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Münzenverschwinden	complete coin vanish, using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	138		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Coin / Sleights / Lapping / as a Transfer → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
card opener \n deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Card Opener	deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	141		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
time is money \n pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n jay sankey 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey	Time is Money	pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante	Inspired by Time Is Money (Jay Sankey, 1983)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	144		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Watch / Transformation → Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
pegasus card \n card to envelope using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Pegasus Card	card to envelope using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	145		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
traveller's triumph \n using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Traveller's Triumph	using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	148		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
ein mentaleffekt \n loading prediction using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Ein Mentaleffekt	loading prediction using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	150		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
thanks to socrate \n cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante \n alexander de cova \n philippe socrate 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Philippe Socrate	Thanks to Socrate	cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	151		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish → Light & Fire / Lighter
business liquidation \n traveling credit card, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Business Liquidation	traveling credit card, using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	151		→ Credit Card → Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
universalhalter \n holder for body loads \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Universalhalter	holder for body loads		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	153		→ Body Loading
snappy silk production \n rubber band powered \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock	Snappy Silk Production	rubber band powered	Inspired by Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II (Channing Pollock, Adolpho, 1989) Also published here Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	155		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
becherspiele \n cup load with ball \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Becherspiele	cup load with ball		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	161		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Cups
gambler's switch \n with bills or wallet, as monte climax \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Gambler's Switch	with bills or wallet, as monte climax		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	163		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Changes with Props → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Authentic (more or less)
silk vanish \n open thumb tip handling \n alexander de cova \n silk-vanish \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Silk Vanish	open thumb tip handling	Also published here Silk-Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	165		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
cornelius card control \n fan steal, "durchschuss" \n john cornelius \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... John Cornelius, Alexander de Cova	Cornelius Card Control	fan steal, "Durchschuss"		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	169		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Collected Fan Steals → Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Angly Palm Controls
chop stick vanish \n sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks \n alexander de cova \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Chop Stick Vanish	sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks	Also published here Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	172		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
theorie & praxis \n - der effekt - die präsentation - die requisiten... - zuschauerbeteiligung... - kreativität \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Theorie & Praxis	Der Effekt Die Präsentation Die Requisiten... Zuschauerbeteiligung... Kreativität		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	179		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
anmerkung \n body servante to switch or ditch coins \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Anmerkung	body servante to switch or ditch coins		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	140		→ Pocket Techniques / Body Servante → Coin / Sleights / Ditching Coins → Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle → Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches → Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
editorial \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Editorial			1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	2		→ Articles / Columns
der schwebende geldschein \n continuation of translation of reference \n michael ammar \n the floating bill \n michael ammar \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Michael Ammar	Der schwebende Geldschein	continuation of translation of reference	Related to The Floating Bill (Michael Ammar, Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	3		→ Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous → Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
der schwebende geldschein \n floating bill handling by de cova \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Der schwebende Geldschein	floating bill handling by de Cova		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	8		→ Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous → Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
mcdonald's $100 vier as trick \n getting into it, presentation ideas \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	McDonald's $100 Vier As Trick	getting into it, presentation ideas		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	12		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Gaffed
magie mit dem wurli-wurm \n squirmel/wonder worm ideas and routines - die vorbereitung (preparation) - die beidhändige handhabung (two-handed) - die einhändige handhabung (one-handed) - auf dem bleistift (with pencil) - die daumenspitze (thumb tip) - aus dem Ärmel (sleeve) - die "s" faltung - anstelle der schaumgummibälle - der farbwechselnde wurm (color change) - der ungezogene wurm - der schlangenkorb (meine lieblingsroutine) \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Magie mit dem Wurli-Wurm	Squirmel/Wonder Worm ideas and routines Die Vorbereitung (preparation) Die beidhändige Handhabung (two-handed) Die einhändige Handhabung (one-handed) Auf dem Bleistift (with pencil) Die Daumenspitze (thumb tip) Aus dem Ärmel (sleeve) Die "S" Faltung Anstelle der Schaumgummibälle Der farbwechselnde Wurm (color change) Der ungezogene Wurm Der Schlangenkorb (meine Lieblingsroutine)		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	15		→ Toy → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
the perfect pitch jumbo coin vanish \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	The Perfect Pitch Jumbo Coin Vanish			1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	22		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Jumbo Coins
ein paar worte zum ersten jahrgang \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ein paar Worte zum ersten Jahrgang			1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	2		→ Articles / Columns
gary kurtz \n portrait \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Gary Kurtz	portrait		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	15		→ Articles / Biographical
okito glass coin vanish \n with glass and silk \n alexander de cova \n peter warlock 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, Peter Warlock	Okito Glass Coin Vanish	with glass and silk		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	22		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Multiple Coin Vanishes / With Props → Glass / Bottomless Glass
felt tip pen sleeve vanish \n flip stick with sleeving \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Felt Tip Pen Sleeve Vanish	flip stick with sleeving		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	25		→ Sleeving Techniques → Pen/Pencil / Vanish
einleitung \n  \n alexander de cova 1992 prinzipien in der praxis Alexander de Cova	Einleitung			1992	Prinzipien in der Praxis	5		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
fandango asse \n aces lost and found, change to kings, aces found again \n alexander de cova \n ace faroleros \n al leech \n frank garcia 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Fandango Asse	Aces lost and found, change to Kings, Aces found again	Inspired by Ace Faroleros (Al Leech, Frank Garcia, 1973)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	10		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
spotlight: ein interview mit flip hallema \n  \n flip hallema \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Flip Hallema, Alexander de Cova	Spotlight: Ein Interview mit Flip Hallema			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	12		→ Articles / Interviews
avapalaver \n  \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	14		→ Articles / Columns
avapalaver \n  \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	32		→ Articles / Columns
avapalaver \n  \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. Sonderausgabe No. 1)	38		→ Articles / Columns
perfect silk vanish \n from milk bottle \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n the ultimate vanish \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman	Perfect Silk Vanish	from milk bottle	Inspired by The Ultimate Vanish (Dick Zimmerman, 1973) Also published here Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1994) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1997)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	39		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
das 1. ludwigsburger zaubersymposium \n  \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Das 1. Ludwigsburger Zaubersymposium			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	42		→ Articles / Articles
design duplikation \n  \n alexander de cova \n design duplikation \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Design Duplikation		Also published here Design Duplikation (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	45		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication
avapalaver \n  \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	46		→ Articles / Columns
gedanken zum david hoy deck \n  \n alexander de cova \n david hoy deck \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Gedanken zum David Hoy Deck		Also published here David Hoy Deck (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)	49		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck
spotlight: ein interview mit tommy wonder \n  \n tommy wonder \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Tommy Wonder, Alexander de Cova	Spotlight: Ein Interview mit Tommy Wonder			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)	53		→ Articles / Interviews
der ring-o-matic effect \n ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat \n alexander de cova \n das gibt es nicht! \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Der Ring-o-matic Effect	ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat	Also published here Das gibt es nicht! (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 5)	59		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Miscellaneous → Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String → Glass / Bottomless Glass
ring rope removal switch \n as ring is removed from rope \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ring Rope Removal Switch	as ring is removed from rope		1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 5)	60		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Switches
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
ordered surprise \n shuffled deck ends up in order, at the position of selection is the joker reversed and signed selection is found folded and secured with cloth pin, brief explanation \n alexander de cova \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n james lewis 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Ordered Surprise	shuffled deck ends up in order, at the position of selection is the Joker reversed and signed selection is found folded and secured with cloth pin, brief explanation	Inspired by Ordered Surprise (James Lewis, 1985) Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, James Lewis, 1991)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	4		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card → Clothespin / Peg
synchronus \n brief, two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands \n alexander de cova \n double s'entendre \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n ken krenzel \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Synchronus	brief, two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands	Inspired by Double S'Entendre (Ken Krenzel, 1990) Also published here Synchronus (Ken Krenzel, Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	5		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
magnet-gimmick \n magnet in trouser above knee \n alexander de cova \n invisible magnetic holdout \n alexander de cova \n der magnethalter und seine anwendungen \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Magnet-Gimmick	magnet in trouser above knee	Related to Der Magnethalter und seine Anwendungen (Alexander de Cova, 1998) Also published here Invisible Magnetic Holdout (Alexander de Cova, 1995)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	5		→ Pull & Holdouts → Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
symbolismus \n picture cards with different symbols, special stack \n alexander de cova \n philip t. goldstein \n patrick page \n phil goldstein's "minds eye deck" 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova, Philip T. Goldstein, Patrick Page	Symbolismus	picture cards with different symbols, special stack	Inspired by Phil Goldstein's "Minds Eye Deck"	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	6		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
perfect silk vanish \n from milk bottle \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n the ultimate vanish \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman	Perfect Silk Vanish	from milk bottle	Inspired by The Ultimate Vanish (Dick Zimmerman, 1973) Also published here Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	8		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
endless loop gag \n rope in hat, ends cannot be found \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Endless Loop Gag	rope in hat, ends cannot be found		1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	9		→ Rope / Miscellaneous
russian delivery \n bill to nest of matryoshka dolls \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Russian Delivery	bill to nest of Matryoshka dolls	Also published here Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	10		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Apparatus / Nest of Boxes
david hoy deck \n  \n alexander de cova \n gedanken zum david hoy deck \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	David Hoy Deck		Also published here Gedanken zum David Hoy Deck (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	11		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck
premonition plus \n brief \n alexander de cova \n premonition plus \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Premonition Plus	brief	Also published here Premonition Plus (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	12		→ Cards / Principles / Card Index → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Premonition & Named Vanish
deck switch case \n box that contains two decks \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Deck Switch Case	box that contains two decks		1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	13		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
das gibt es nicht! \n ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat \n alexander de cova \n der ring-o-matic effect \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Das gibt es nicht!	ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat	Also published here Der Ring-o-matic Effect (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	14		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Miscellaneous → Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String → Glass / Bottomless Glass
design duplikation \n  \n alexander de cova \n design duplikation \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Design Duplikation		Also published here Design Duplikation (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	14		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication
magician's fooler \n packet is cut from deck and the rest put in card case, one card of the packet is placed reversed in the center of the rest, all cards are divined, peek case \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Magician's Fooler	packet is cut from deck and the rest put in card case, one card of the packet is placed reversed in the center of the rest, all cards are divined, peek case		1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	15		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
ein paar worte zuvor... \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Ein paar Worte zuvor...			1994	Secrets No. 1	6		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
triple prediction \n prediction from wallet, values written on blank cards \n alexander de cova \n james swain \n new wave prediction \n james swain 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, James Swain	Triple Prediction	prediction from wallet, values written on blank cards	Inspired by New Wave Prediction (James Swain, 1992)	1994	Secrets No. 1	10		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
four aces in motion \n load under ash tray from palm \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Four Aces in Motion	load under ash tray from palm		1994	Secrets No. 1	12		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card under Glass/Box/...
dynamite prediction \n koran prediction \n alexander de cova \n toni forster 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Toni Forster	Dynamite Prediction	Koran prediction		1994	Secrets No. 1	16		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
four card switch \n  \n alexander de cova \n edward marlo \n visual retention change \n edward marlo 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Edward Marlo	Four Card Switch		Related to Visual Retention Change (Edward Marlo, 1971)	1994	Secrets No. 1	18		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
impossible card to wallet \n bendix bombshell \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Impossible Card to Wallet	Bendix Bombshell		1994	Secrets No. 1	21		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
wild card exclusiv \n  \n alexander de cova \n the tamed card \n tommy wonder 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Wild Card Exclusiv		Inspired by The Tamed Card (Tommy Wonder, 1996)	1994	Secrets No. 1	23		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
blank thought surprise \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card and it becomes named card in mirror \n alexander de cova \n the blank thought deck \n peter kane 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Blank Thought Surprise	blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card and it becomes named card in mirror	Inspired by The Blank Thought Deck (Peter Kane, 1967)	1994	Secrets No. 1	26		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" → Cards / Effect Themes / Mirror & Cards
all backs display \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	All Backs Display			1994	Secrets No. 1	27		→ Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike → Cards / Sleights / False Display / Paddle Move with Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Deck
on the devilish \n aces lost and found, change to kings, aces found again \n alexander de cova \n ace faroleros \n al leech \n frank garcia 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	On the Devilish	aces lost and found, change to kings, aces found again	Inspired by Ace Faroleros (Al Leech, Frank Garcia, 1973)	1994	Secrets No. 1	32		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
vanishing deck \n under silk, ditched in pocket \n alexander de cova \n the vanishing pack \n  unknown 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Vanishing Deck	under silk, ditched in pocket	Inspired by The Vanishing Pack (Unknown, 1940)	1994	Secrets No. 1	35		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
mac donald's aces \n getting into it, presentation ideas \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Mac Donald's Aces	getting into it, presentation ideas		1994	Secrets No. 1	39		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Gaffed
boxed transposition \n signed card from deck to case between aces, spectator handles double facer \n alexander de cova \n boxed sandwich \n bruce cervon 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Boxed Transposition	signed card from deck to case between aces, spectator handles double facer	Inspired by Boxed Sandwich (Bruce Cervon, 1976)	1994	Secrets No. 1	42		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer
ambitious riser \n tabled, apparently visual penetration to top \n alexander de cova \n roy walton \n ambitious movie \n roy walton 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Roy Walton	Ambitious Riser	tabled, apparently visual penetration to top	Inspired by Ambitious Movie (Roy Walton, 1976)	1994	Secrets No. 1	52		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Visible Rise
triple transposition \n two card transposition with one card in wallet, repeat, then card becomes bill, in wallet are matches and in matchbox the folded card \n alexander de cova \n jean merlin \n jean merlin (braunmüller's intermagic) 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Jean Merlin	Triple Transposition	two card transposition with one card in wallet, repeat, then card becomes bill, in wallet are matches and in matchbox the folded card	Inspired by Jean Merlin (Braunmüller's Intermagic)	1994	Secrets No. 1	53		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Matchbox → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transpo with Delays or Revelations → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card → Match & Matchbox / Match / Transposition
easy coin switch \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Easy Coin Switch			1994	Secrets No. 1	65		→ Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches
wild coin routine \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Wild Coin Routine			1994	Secrets No. 1	69		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Coins
jumbo coin vanish \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Jumbo Coin Vanish			1994	Secrets No. 1	71		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Jumbo Coins
multiple sound vanish \n with glass and silk \n alexander de cova \n peter warlock 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Peter Warlock	Multiple Sound Vanish	with glass and silk		1994	Secrets No. 1	74		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Multiple Coin Vanishes / With Props → Glass / Bottomless Glass
convention fooler \n coin under foot vanish with sucker element, other coin under foot \n alexander de cova \n gotcha! - sleight of foot \n john cornelius \n under foot \n jay sankey \n david acer 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Convention Fooler	coin under foot vanish with sucker element, other coin under foot	Related to Gotcha! - Sleight Of Foot (John Cornelius, 1974) Under Foot (Jay Sankey, David Acer, 2004)	1994	Secrets No. 1	79		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation (not so visual) → Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
easy coins across \n four silver and 4 china coins transpose one by one \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Easy Coins Across	four silver and 4 china coins transpose one by one		1994	Secrets No. 1	82		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous
perfect silk vanish \n from milk bottle \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n the ultimate vanish \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman	Perfect Silk Vanish	from milk bottle	Inspired by The Ultimate Vanish (Dick Zimmerman, 1973) Also published here Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993)	1994	Secrets No. 1	87		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
ring-o-matic \n ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Ring-o-matic	ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat		1994	Secrets No. 1	94		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Miscellaneous → Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String → Glass / Bottomless Glass
ring rope removal switch \n as ring is removed from rope \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Ring Rope Removal Switch	as ring is removed from rope		1994	Secrets No. 1	96		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Switches
four cigarettes vanish \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Four Cigarettes Vanish			1994	Secrets No. 1	97		→ Pull & Holdouts → Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish
vanishing bird cage \n with clean-up \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Vanishing Bird Cage	with clean-up		1994	Secrets No. 1	102		→ Pull & Holdouts → Bird Cage / Vanish
phoenix from the ashes \n third hand set-up, cloth held with both hands but one is secretly free \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Phoenix from the Ashes	third hand set-up, cloth held with both hands but one is secretly free		1994	Secrets No. 1	106		→ Hand Gimmicks / Third Hand
fingertip hints \n using finger tip instead of thumb tip, coin in purse frame application \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Fingertip Hints	using finger tip instead of thumb tip, coin in purse frame application		1994	Secrets No. 1	109		→ Coin / Gaffed / Folding → Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse Frame → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Purse Frame
silk vanish by misdirection \n for large silks, fake corner in fingertip \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Silk Vanish by Misdirection	for large silks, fake corner in fingertip		1994	Secrets No. 1	112		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
bill in edding \n finger tip \n alexander de cova \n der geldschein im filzstift \n  sveroni 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Bill in Edding	finger tip	Related to Der Geldschein im Filzstift (Sveroni, 2002)	1994	Secrets No. 1	114		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
das transparente clipboard \n - die herstellung es clipboards - die zettel - wie das clipboard arbeitet - die "klassische" präparation - methoden, das deckblatt unbemerkt beiseite zu bringen - die umschlag-methode \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Das Transparente Clipboard	Die Herstellung es Clipboards Die Zettel Wie das Clipboard arbeitet Die "Klassische" Präparation Methoden, das Deckblatt unbemerkt beiseite zu bringen Die Umschlag-Methode		1994	Secrets No. 1	119		→ Paper / Add-a-Number Pad → Paper / Out to Lunch → Mental Magic / Principles / Impression Devices
1. namensvorhersage \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	1. Namensvorhersage			1994	Secrets No. 1	125		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
2. wortvorhersage \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	2. Wortvorhersage			1994	Secrets No. 1	126		→ Newspaper / Newspaper Test
ringflight professional \n no pull \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Ringflight Professional	no pull		1994	Secrets No. 1	131		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Ring Flight
appearing cigarette \n \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Appearing Cigarette			1994	Secrets No. 1	135		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Appearance & Production / Production & Appearance (Manipulative)
thumb tip handling á la slydini \n table edge, showing hands empty \n alexander de cova \n thimble imp pass \n peter samelson 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Thumb Tip Handling á la Slydini	table edge, showing hands empty	Related to Thimble Imp Pass (Peter Samelson, 1984)	1994	Secrets No. 1	138		→ Lapping Principles / Imp Pass & Variations → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
sugar dandy \n performer drinks water, then ice cubes appear from mouth \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Sugar Dandy	performer drinks water, then ice cubes appear from mouth		1994	Secrets No. 1	139		→ Ice
was neues... \n  \n alexander de cova 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova	Was Neues...			1994	Secrets No. 1	145		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
seven-card-monte \n card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of pack, three phases \n alexander de cova \n dai vernon \n seven card monte \n dai vernon \n mac macdonald 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, Dai Vernon	Seven-Card-Monte	card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of pack, three phases	Inspired by Seven Card Monte (Dai Vernon, Mac MacDonald, 1957)	1994	Secrets No. 1	151		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
etwas zu diesem seminarheft und meiner person \n  \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Etwas zu diesem Seminarheft und meiner Person			1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	5		→ Articles / Biographical → Articles / Intros & Epilogues
der charakter \n on the stage character of the performer \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Der Charakter	on the stage character of the performer		1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	9		→ Articles / Articles
etwas über ethik \n on ethics in magic \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Etwas über Ethik	on ethics in magic		1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	11		→ Articles / Articles
ideen zu cellini's straßentisch \n on cellini's street magic table - die platte - das gestell \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Ideen zu Cellini's Straßentisch	on Cellini's street magic table Die Platte Das Gestell		1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	14		→ Table & Servante
bill in edding \n bill to marker pen, finger tip \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Bill in Edding	bill to marker pen, finger tip		1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	19		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Pen/Pencil / Traveling / Things travel inside pen
super easy triumph \n cheek to cheek handling \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Super Easy Triumph	cheek to cheek handling		1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	22		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
invisible magnetic holdout \n magnet in trouser above knee \n alexander de cova \n magnet-gimmick \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach — einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Invisible Magnetic Holdout	magnet in trouser above knee	Also published here Magnet-Gimmick (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1995	Verblüffend Einfach — Einfach Verblüffend	27		→ Pull & Holdouts → Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
zu guter letzt... \n  \n alexander de cova 1995 verblüffend einfach - einfach verblüffend Alexander de Cova	Zu Guter Letzt...			1995	Verblüffend Einfach - Einfach Verblüffend	30		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
restored \n on the deck \n michael kaminskas \n alexander de cova's flash restoration 1996 miracle material Michael Kaminskas	Restored	on the deck	Related to Alexander de Cova's Flash Restoration	1996	Miracle Material	12		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once
master silk routine \n \n alexander de cova \n sympathetic silks \n al baker \n improved master silk routine \n alexander de cova 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	Master Silk Routine		Inspired by Sympathetic Silks (Al Baker, 1945/27) Variations Improved Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	1		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Sympathetic Silks
the psychodelic winning game \n two handlings, peek deck, miscalling or billet switch with index \n alexander de cova 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	The Psychodelic Winning Game	two handlings, peek deck, miscalling or billet switch with index		1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	4		→ Cards / Principles / Card Index → Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Any Card at Any Number → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous → Mental Magic / Principles / Misreading/Miscalling → Cards / Principles / Miscalling
peanuts \n peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct \n alexander de cova \n "jelly beans" (jim steinmeyer) 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	Peanuts	peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct	Inspired by "Jelly Beans" (Jim Steinmeyer)	1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	9		→ Nut / Miscellaneous → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
secret deck switch \n with table and silk, stand-up \n alexander de cova 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	Secret Deck Switch	with table and silk, stand-up		1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	12		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Tabled
heinz ketchup?! \n bottle vanish, with switch of real for latex nielsen bottle \n alexander de cova 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	Heinz Ketchup?!	bottle vanish, with switch of real for latex Nielsen bottle		1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	13		→ Bottle / Miscellaneous → Bottle / Rubber Bottle (Nielsen)
double action pull system \n  \n alexander de cova \n super sucker rope trick \n dick zimmerman 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	Double Action Pull System		Related to Super Sucker Rope Trick (Dick Zimmerman, 1973)	1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	15		→ Pull & Holdouts
perfect silk vanish \n from milk bottle \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n the ultimate vanish \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman	Perfect Silk Vanish	from milk bottle	Inspired by The Ultimate Vanish (Dick Zimmerman, 1973) Also published here Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993)	1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	16		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
mein lieblings-zaubertisch \n construction of magic table \n alexander de cova 1997 seminarunterlagen 1997 Alexander de Cova	Mein Lieblings-Zaubertisch	construction of magic table		1997	Seminarunterlagen 1997	19		→ Table & Servante
ein paar worte zuvor... \n  \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Ein paar Worte zuvor...			1998	Secrets No. 2	7		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
improved master silk routine \n - die verbesserte variante \n alexander de cova \n sympathetic silks \n al baker \n master silk routine \n alexander de cova \n master silks \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Improved Master Silk Routine	Die verbesserte Variante	Inspired by Sympathetic Silks (Al Baker, 1945/27) Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1997) Variations Master Silks (Alexander de Cova, 2002)	1998	Secrets No. 2	11		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Sympathetic Silks
any card at any number \n peek deck, miscalling \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Any Card at Any Number	peek deck, miscalling		1998	Secrets No. 2	18		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Any Card at Any Number → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous → Mental Magic / Principles / Misreading/Miscalling → Cards / Principles / Miscalling
the psychodelic winning game \n peek deck and billet switch with index \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	The Psychodelic Winning Game	peek deck and billet switch with index		1998	Secrets No. 2	24		→ Cards / Principles / Card Index → Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Any Card at Any Number → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous
peanuts \n peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct \n alexander de cova \n "jelly beans" (jim steinmeyer) 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Peanuts	peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct	Inspired by "Jelly Beans" (Jim Steinmeyer)	1998	Secrets No. 2	28		→ Nut / Miscellaneous → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
perfect 9-card-monte \n with three-card-monte intro \n alexander de cova \n the unwary cheater \n josé carroll 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Perfect 9-Card-Monte	with three-card-monte intro	Inspired by The Unwary Cheater (José Carroll, 1988)	1998	Secrets No. 2	33		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Authentic (more or less)
heinz ketchup?? \n bottle vanish, with switch of real for latex nielsen bottle \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Heinz Ketchup??	bottle vanish, with switch of real for latex Nielsen bottle		1998	Secrets No. 2	39		→ Bottle / Miscellaneous → Bottle / Rubber Bottle (Nielsen)
stand-up deck switch \n with table and silk \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Stand-up Deck Switch	with table and silk		1998	Secrets No. 2	43		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Tabled
manipulation - wie geht's eigentlich los? \n about stage manipulation, acts to see ("welche darbietungen sollte man unbedingt gesehen haben und vor allem warum???") \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Manipulation - Wie geht's eigentlich los?	about stage manipulation, acts to see ("Welche Darbietungen sollte man unbedingt gesehen haben und vor allem warum???")		1998	Secrets No. 2	49		→ Articles / Articles
frack, weste und noch viel mehr... \n clothing for stage manipulation - "neuralgische" punkte im frack - paddings - das topit - das nackenband \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Frack, Weste und noch viel mehr...	clothing for stage manipulation "Neuralgische" Punkte im Frack Paddings Das Topit Das Nackenband		1998	Secrets No. 2	52		→ Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous → Pocket Techniques / Topit → Clothing / Miscellaneous
mechanische halter \n holders for body loading - das prinzip - der "profi-halter" - etwas über halterbefestigungen - der billiardball-halter \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Mechanische Halter	holders for body loading Das Prinzip Der "Profi-Halter" Etwas über Halterbefestigungen Der Billiardball-Halter		1998	Secrets No. 2	61		→ Body Loading → Ball / Billiard Ball / Sleights / Holder & Loading
der magnethalter und seine anwendungen \n magnetic holder system for body loading \n alexander de cova \n magnet-gimmick \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Der Magnethalter und seine Anwendungen	magnetic holder system for body loading	Related to Magnet-Gimmick (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1998	Secrets No. 2	65		→ Body Loading → Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
der verschwindende spazierstock \n vanishing cane, ending empty handed \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Der Verschwindende Spazierstock	vanishing cane, ending empty handed		1998	Secrets No. 2	68		→ Cane / Vanish
das de cova - haltesystem \n holder system for body loading \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Das De Cova - Haltesystem	holder system for body loading		1998	Secrets No. 2	69		→ Body Loading → Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
stand-up flurry \n jumbo coin finale \n alexander de cova \n the flurry \n david roth 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Stand-up Flurry	jumbo coin finale	Inspired by The Flurry (David Roth, 1985)	1998	Secrets No. 2	73		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / One Coin Routine → Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
ball zu tuch \n ball visually changes to silk \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Ball zu Tuch	ball visually changes to silk		1998	Secrets No. 2	78		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Transformation
warum seminare... \n thoughts about magic lectures \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Warum Seminare...	thoughts about magic lectures		1998	Secrets No. 2	83		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
mein bartable \n  \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Mein Bartable			1998	Secrets No. 2	87		→ Table & Servante
straßenzauberkunst - eine kleine abhandlung \n article about street magic 1. einleitung 2. voraussetzungen (table, pouch, where to perform, ...) 3. das erste mal (the first time) 4. wie man ein publikum gewinnt (crowd building) 5. das einsammeln des geldes (collecting money) 6. andere kollegen... (colleagues) 7. werbung (promotion) 8. kinder im publikum (children in the audience) 9. kreativität 10. trickauswahl & literaturangaben (repertoire and source) \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Straßenzauberkunst - Eine kleine Abhandlung	article about street magic 1. Einleitung 2. Voraussetzungen (table, pouch, where to perform, ...) 3. Das erste Mal (the first time) 4. Wie man ein Publikum gewinnt (crowd building) 5. Das Einsammeln des Geldes (collecting money) 6. Andere Kollegen... (colleagues) 7. Werbung (promotion) 8. Kinder im Publikum (children in the audience) 9. Kreativität 10. Trickauswahl & Literaturangaben (repertoire and source)		1998	Secrets No. 2	87		→ Articles / Articles → Articles / Bibliography → Children Magic / Theory & Essays
das aranka-prinzip \n card or other item to sealed envelope, with multiple loading methods (no-palm, from palm, from card shelf) \n alexander de cova \n cards in a sealed envelope \n paul lepaul \n card shelf \n alexander de cova 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Das Aranka-Prinzip	card or other item to sealed envelope, with multiple loading methods (no-palm, from palm, from card shelf)	Inspired by Cards in a Sealed Envelope (Paul LePaul, 1949) Related to Card Shelf (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1998	Secrets No. 2	137		→ Cards / Principles / Card Shelf, Hung Card, etc. → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) → Paper / Envelopes / Loading
tektron-x \n reading method for billet in wallet \n alexander de cova \n acidus \n al mann 1998 secrets no. 2 Alexander de Cova	Tektron-X	reading method for billet in wallet	Inspired by Acidus (Al Mann, 1976)	1998	Secrets No. 2	145		→ Wallet → Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks
paper clipped switch \n  \n jay sankey \n alexander de cova 1999 magic atlas Jay Sankey, Alexander de Cova	Paper Clipped Switch			1999	Magic Atlas	108		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			2002	Homemade Magic	4		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
news-fisch \n no-tear restauration followed by production of huge plastic fish \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	News-Fisch	no-tear restauration followed by production of huge plastic fish		2002	Homemade Magic	5		→ Body Loading → Animal / Fish → Newspaper / Torn & Restored
jumpy-knot \n knot visibly jumps off rope \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Jumpy-Knot	knot visibly jumps off rope		2002	Homemade Magic	7		→ Rope / Knot Effects
eierbeutel \n presentational idea \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Eierbeutel	presentational idea		2002	Homemade Magic	8		→ Egg / Egg Bag
coin-catch \n coin production gimmick and sound gimmick in bucket \n alexander de cova \n h.h. coin catcher \n karrell fox \n the b.s. coin pail \n karrell fox 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Coin-Catch	coin production gimmick and sound gimmick in bucket	Inspired by H.H. Coin Catcher (Karrell Fox, 1976) The B.S. Coin Pail (Karrell Fox, 1976)	2002	Homemade Magic	9		→ Coin / Gaffed / Sound Gimmick → Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / One-Handed → Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream → Coin / Gaffed / Thumb Tip attached → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
gumball \n many sponge balls disappear from hand, gimmick \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Gumball	many sponge balls disappear from hand, gimmick		2002	Homemade Magic	12		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish → Hand Gimmicks / Container
ring-o-matic \n ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Ring-o-matic	ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat		2002	Homemade Magic	14		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Miscellaneous → Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String → Glass / Bottomless Glass
ring rope removal switch \n as ring is removed from rope \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Ring Rope Removal Switch	as ring is removed from rope		2002	Homemade Magic	16		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Switches
rosediction \n price of rose predicted on its price tag \n alexander de cova \n rosediction \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Rosediction	price of rose predicted on its price tag	Also published here Rosediction (Alexander de Cova, 2017)	2002	Homemade Magic	19		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous → Flower / Real / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
benson bowl \n  \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Benson Bowl			2002	Homemade Magic	23		→ Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
verschwindegriff \n  \n alexander de cova \n roy benson 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson	Verschwindegriff			2002	Homemade Magic	24		→ Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish
vitamin b \n signed paper to plastic tube \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Vitamin B	signed paper to plastic tube		2002	Homemade Magic	27		→ Paper / Traveling → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
master silks \n further improvement \n alexander de cova \n sympathetic silks \n al baker \n improved master silk routine \n alexander de cova 2002 homemade magic Alexander de Cova	Master Silks	further improvement	Inspired by Sympathetic Silks (Al Baker, 1945/27) Improved Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	2002	Homemade Magic	32		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Sympathetic Silks
der geldschein im filzstift \n signed bill travels to marker which is held by spectator \n  sveroni \n bill in edding \n alexander de cova 2002 kreative magie Sveroni	Der Geldschein im Filzstift	signed bill travels to marker which is held by spectator	Related to Bill in Edding (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	2002	Kreative Magie	32		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			2003	Gambit	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
16 digits \n sum prediction with slate \n alexander de cova \n peter alexis \n epic slate test \n peter alexis 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova, Peter Alexis	16 Digits	sum prediction with slate	Inspired by Epic Slate Test (Peter Alexis, 1967)	2003	Gambit	5		→ Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination → Slate / Normal
kartenwanderung \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Kartenwanderung			2003	Gambit	9		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Thought Cards Across → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Solid
gipsy switch \n with silk and glued block \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Gipsy Switch	with silk and glued block		2003	Gambit	10		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Changes with Props → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Solid
parablox \n paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely \n alexander de cova \n parablox \n karl fulves 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Parablox	paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely	Inspired by Parablox (Karl Fulves, 1970)	2003	Gambit	12		→ Apparatus / Paper Carton
6 steine \n five white and one black stone \n alexander de cova \n "kurotsuke" (max maven, videomind 1) 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	6 Steine	five white and one black stone	Inspired by "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1)	2003	Gambit	16		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination of Odd Ball (Kurotsuke)
der stamperltrick \n bill travels to shot glass covered with paper \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Der Stamperltrick	bill travels to shot glass covered with paper		2003	Gambit	18		→ Glass / Miscellaneous → Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
karte ist zigarette \n cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, tom mullica effect \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Karte IST Zigarette	cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect		2003	Gambit	22		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Transformation → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Cigarette
cigarette switch \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Cigarette Switch			2003	Gambit	23		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Switches
die technik des Ärmelns \n sleeving method \n alexander de cova 2003 gambit Alexander de Cova	Die Technik des Ärmelns	sleeving method		2003	Gambit	25		→ Sleeving Techniques → Coin / Sleights / Sleeving
vorwort \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
die d-e-c-o-v-a formel \n method for constructing effects \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Die D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	method for constructing effects		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	4		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
verschiedene formen der zauberkunst \n magic genres - clowneske magie - theatralische zauberkunst - virtuelle zauberkunst \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Verschiedene Formen der Zauberkunst	magic genres Clowneske Magie Theatralische Zauberkunst Virtuelle Zauberkunst		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	5		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
zauberkunst ist eine technologie! \n - worin besteht denn nun die technologie in der zauberkunst? \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Zauberkunst ist eine Technologie!	Worin besteht denn nun die Technologie in der Zauberkunst?		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	6		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
die fünf schritte der täuschung \n five steps of deception \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Die fünf Schritte der Täuschung	five steps of deception		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	7		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
falsche annahmen - die grundlage der täuschung \n assumptions - tips, wie man falsche annahmen in eine routine einbaut \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Falsche Annahmen - die Grundlage der Täuschung	assumptions Tips, wie man falsche Annahmen in eine Routine einbaut		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	7		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
der aufbau eines programms \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Der Aufbau eines Programms			2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	8		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
der "10-punkte-plan" nach gene anderson \n  \n alexander de cova \n gene anderson 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova, Gene Anderson	Der "10-Punkte-Plan" nach Gene Anderson			2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	8		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
Über den lernprozeß und automatisierung \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Über den Lernprozeß und Automatisierung			2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	10		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
die 5 schritte, wie ein neuer griff einstudiert wird \n how to practice sleights \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Die 5 Schritte, wie ein neuer Griff einstudiert wird	how to practice sleights		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	11		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
die 5 schritte zur meisterschaft \n five steps to championship \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Die 5 Schritte zur Meisterschaft	five steps to championship		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	12		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
wie man eine routine zusammenstellt \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Wie man eine Routine zusammenstellt			2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	13		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
Über lampenfieber \n about nervousness \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Über Lampenfieber	about nervousness		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	13		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
kongresse, wettbewerbe \n conventions and competitions \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Kongresse, Wettbewerbe	conventions and competitions		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	14		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
seminar \n lectures \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Seminar	lectures		2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	15		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
epilog \n  \n alexander de cova 2003 d-e-c-o-v-a formel Alexander de Cova	Epilog			2003	D-E-C-O-V-A Formel	15		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
under foot \n expose the "brush coin under foot" gag, but reveal that the penny under the foot has become a quarter \n jay sankey \n david acer \n gotcha! - sleight of foot \n john cornelius \n convention fooler \n alexander de cova 2004 random acts of magic Jay Sankey, David Acer	Under Foot	expose the "brush coin under foot" gag, but reveal that the penny under the foot has become a quarter	Related to Gotcha! - Sleight Of Foot (John Cornelius, 1974) Convention Fooler (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	2004	Random Acts of Magic	280		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation (not so visual) → Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
einleitung \n  \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Einleitung			2006	Misdirection Kit	6		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
grundlagen \n misdirection basics - quellen dieses werkes \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Grundlagen	misdirection basics Quellen dieses Werkes		2006	Misdirection Kit	9		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
was ist misdirection? \n - wozu misdirection? - das zwiebelmodell - das folienmodell \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Was ist Misdirection?	Wozu Misdirection? Das Zwiebelmodell Das Folienmodell		2006	Misdirection Kit	12		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
das misdirection kit in der praxis \n - schritt 1: die analyse des kunststückes - schritt 2: schwachstellen suchen - schritt 3: techniken auswählen - schritt 4: umsetzung in der praxis \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Das Misdirection Kit in der Praxis	Schritt 1: Die Analyse des Kunststückes Schritt 2: Schwachstellen suchen Schritt 3: Techniken auswählen Schritt 4: Umsetzung in der Praxis		2006	Misdirection Kit	16		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
der 5-punkte-plan \n 1. der zustand 2. die aktion 3. das resultat 4. der recall 5. magie! das drehbuch schreiben \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Der 5-Punkte-Plan	1. Der Zustand 2. Die Aktion 3. Das Resultat 4. Der Recall 5. Magie! Das Drehbuch schreiben		2006	Misdirection Kit	21		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
aktive misdirection \n 1. aktive techniken zum tarnen und verschleiern 2. aktive techniken zum ablenken \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Aktive Misdirection	1. Aktive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern 2. Aktive Techniken zum Ablenken		2006	Misdirection Kit	26		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
passive misdirection \n 3. passive techniken zum tarnen und verschleiern 4. passive techniken zum ablenken \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Passive Misdirection	3. Passive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern 4. Passive Techniken zum Ablenken		2006	Misdirection Kit	58		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
tipps zum schluss \n - keep it simple - zauberpartner suchen - zaubertagebuch führen - zentralisieren sie ihre arbeit \n alexander de cova 2006 misdirection kit Alexander de Cova	Tipps zum Schluss	Keep it simple Zauberpartner suchen Zaubertagebuch führen Zentralisieren Sie Ihre Arbeit		2006	Misdirection Kit	69		→ Articles / Theory & Essays
pokerama \n re-deal stacking, with dealing shoe, three phases \n alexander de cova \n lorayne's poker deal \n edward marlo \n harry lorayne \n martin gardner 2007 pokerama Alexander de Cova	Pokerama	re-deal stacking, with dealing shoe, three phases	Inspired by Lorayne's Poker Deal (Edward Marlo, Harry Lorayne, Martin Gardner, 1962)	2007	Pokerama	1		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Re-Deal Poker Deals (Gardner-Marlo)
false dealing lotion \n used openly as part of presentation \n alexander de cova 2007 pokerama Alexander de Cova	False Dealing Lotion	used openly as part of presentation		2007	Pokerama	3		→ Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / General Comments
the green card \n folded odd-backed card turns out to be later signed selection \n denis behr \n "#*@!" \n jay sankey \n die grüne karte \n denis behr \n alexander de cova 2011 handcrafted card magic — volume 2 Denis Behr	The Green Card	folded odd-backed card turns out to be later signed selection	Inspired by "#*@!" (Jay Sankey, 1990) Variations Die Grüne Karte (Denis Behr, Alexander de Cova, 2011)	2011	Handcrafted Card Magic — Volume 2	12		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card
cloth pin switch \n as folded card is pulled off cloth pin \n alexander de cova 2011 handcrafted card magic — volume 2 Alexander de Cova	Cloth Pin Switch	as folded card is pulled off cloth pin		2011	Handcrafted Card Magic — Volume 2	17		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props → Clothespin / Peg
ein simsalabim an die kollegen ! \n  \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Ein Simsalabim an die Kollegen !			2011	Seminar-Leviten	1		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
der universal-austausch \n all-purpose switch \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Der Universal-Austausch	all-purpose switch		2011	Seminar-Leviten	1		→ Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches
der schottische silbermünzen-trick \n combination with sources \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Der Schottische Silbermünzen-Trick	combination with sources		2011	Seminar-Leviten	1		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / One Coin Routine → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal → Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
der bibeltest \n  \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Der Bibeltest			2011	Seminar-Leviten	1		→ Mental Magic / Principles / Index → Book / Book Test
wenn man mit den adlern fliegen will \n no pull \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Wenn man mit den Adlern fliegen will	no pull		2011	Seminar-Leviten	2		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Ring Flight
ein schlauch in der hose \n connection tube of both trouser pockets \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Ein Schlauch in der Hose	connection tube of both trouser pockets		2011	Seminar-Leviten	2		→ Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Cloths and Cards / Gaffed Jacket/Trousers → Clothing / Trousers → Pocket Techniques / Tubes
seidenproduktion \n rubber band powered \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda	Seidenproduktion	rubber band powered	Inspired by Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II (Channing Pollock, Adolpho, 1989) Also published here Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1990)	2011	Seminar-Leviten	2		→ Pull & Holdouts → Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
der schottische apfel \n silk to apple \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Der Schottische Apfel	silk to apple		2011	Seminar-Leviten	3		→ Food / Apple → Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous
zarrow mischen \n finesse \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Zarrow Mischen	finesse		2011	Seminar-Leviten	3		→ Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles
murmeltier \n 4&4 \n alexander de cova \n richard vollmer 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova, Richard Vollmer	Murmeltier	4&4		2011	Seminar-Leviten	3		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color → Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / with Kicker
das diagonale stehlen \n \n arturo de ascanio \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Arturo de Ascanio, Alexander de Cova	Das Diagonale Stehlen			2011	Seminar-Leviten	3		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
daumenspitz-findigkeiten \n thoughts on the thumb tip trick nr. 1 - die sicherheitnadeln trick nr. 2 - die rosenvorhersage trick nr. 3 - das laden in ein tuch trick nr. 4 - stehlen aus dem tuch trick nr. 5 - slydini transfer \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Daumenspitz-Findigkeiten	thoughts on the thumb tip Trick Nr. 1 - Die Sicherheitnadeln Trick Nr. 2 - Die Rosenvorhersage Trick Nr. 3 - Das Laden in ein Tuch Trick Nr. 4 - Stehlen aus dem Tuch Trick Nr. 5 - Slydini Transfer		2011	Seminar-Leviten	4		→ Safety Pin → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous → Flower / Real / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
der flug des ringes \n no pull \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Der Flug des Ringes	no pull		2011	Seminar-Leviten	4		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Ring Flight
die neue gauklertasche \n design for busking pouch \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Die neue Gauklertasche	design for busking pouch		2011	Seminar-Leviten	4		→ Clothing / Miscellaneous
gedanken zur rezvani-schalenroutine \n  \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	Gedanken zur Rezvani-Schalenroutine			2011	Seminar-Leviten	5		→ Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
de covas schalenroutine \n  \n alexander de cova 2011 seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova	De Covas Schalenroutine			2011	Seminar-Leviten	5		→ Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
die grüne karte \n folded odd-backed card turns out to be later signed selection \n denis behr \n alexander de cova \n the green card \n denis behr 2011 seminar-leviten Denis Behr, Alexander de Cova	Die Grüne Karte	folded odd-backed card turns out to be later signed selection	Inspired by The Green Card (Denis Behr, 2011)	2011	Seminar-Leviten