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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the card that finds itself \n reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection \n francis carlyle \n the card that finds itself \n frank simon 1936 card manipulations Francis Carlyle	The Card that Finds Itself	reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection	Variations The Card that Finds Itself (Frank Simon, 1983)	1936	Card Manipulations (Issue 5)	152		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
a card in hand \n card changes in spectator's hand, backdated for ten years \n theodore annemann \n it's all in the hands \n jason ladanye \n theodore annemann \n a la annemann \n paul cummins \n a card in hand \n theodore annemann \n a card in the hand is worth two in the deck \n paul harris \n color flite \n roy walton \n the joker knows \n theodore annemann \n karl fulves \n o. henry tale \n karl fulves \n guesstimation special \n frank simon \n insert \n unknown \n kurz-tricks & tips \n unknown 1940 the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann	A Card in Hand	card changes in spectator's hand, backdated for ten years	Related to A Card in the Hand is Worth Two in the Deck (Paul Harris, 1979) Insert (Unknown, 1977) Variations It's all in the Hands (Jason Ladanye, Theodore Annemann, 2013) A La Annemann (Paul Cummins, 2002) A Card in Hand (Theodore Annemann, 1995) Color Flite (Roy Walton, 1973) The Joker Knows (Theodore Annemann, Karl Fulves, 1976) O. Henry Tale (Karl Fulves, 2001) Guesstimation Special (Frank Simon, 1983) Also published here Kurz-Tricks & Tips (Unknown, 1999)	1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 80)	522		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Spectator plays Magician
123 \n \n dai vernon \n 123 \n dai vernon \n lasso-due-tre \n edward marlo \n acerca del 1-2-3, de vernon \n arturo de ascanio \n a choice trick \n jerry k. hartman \n tit for tat \n roy walton \n the promise \n edward marlo \n tré choice \n frank simon \n your choice \n harry lorayne 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Dai Vernon	123		Related to 123 (Dai Vernon, 1969) Variations Lasso-Due-Tre (Edward Marlo, 1969) Acerca del 1-2-3, de Vernon (Arturo de Ascanio, 1992) A Choice Trick (Jerry K. Hartman, 1973) Tit For Tat (Roy Walton, 1971) The Promise (Edward Marlo, 1988) Tré Choice (Frank Simon, 1983) Your Choice (Harry Lorayne, 1965)	1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 129)	517		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / One, Two or Three
the hand picked aces \n bluff spacing in fan \n paul lepaul \n bluff spacing multiple shift \n walt lees \n le contrôle en Éventail \n yves carbonnier \n controle des trois cartes \n paul lepaul \n le contrôle en Éventail \n yves carbonnier \n bluff spacing fan \n frank simon \n paul lepaul 1949 the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul	The Hand Picked Aces	bluff spacing in fan	Related to Controle des Trois Cartes (Paul LePaul, 2016) Variations Bluff Spacing Multiple Shift (Walt Lees, 1981) Le Contrôle en Éventail (Yves Carbonnier, 2016) Le Contrôle en Éventail (Yves Carbonnier, 2019) Bluff Spacing Fan (Frank Simon, Paul LePaul, 1983)	1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	199		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fans with tricky purpose Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / more or less off-beat variations Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
how close can you watch? \n transposition of two complete decks \n paul lepaul \n odd color out \n frank simon 1949 the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul	How Close Can You Watch?	Transposition of two complete decks	Variations Odd Color Out (Frank Simon, 1983)	1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	131		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous
henry christ spread switch \n see elmsley book for tony kardyro credit information \n henry christ \n flexible christ spread switch \n ken krenzel \n henry christ \n avis spread switch \n jack avis \n hold the eye - details on the henry christ spread switch \n helder guimarães \n christ-kardyro spread switch \n frank simon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Henry Christ	Henry Christ Spread Switch	see Elmsley book for Tony Kardyro credit information	Variations Flexible Christ Spread Switch (Ken Krenzel, Henry Christ, 1990) Avis Spread Switch (Jack Avis, 1994) Hold the Eye - Details on the Henry Christ Spread Switch (Helder Guimarães, 2019) Christ-Kardyro Spread Switch (Frank Simon, 1983)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	23		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Tip-Over Switch Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Spread Switches / Miscellaneous
impossibility \n distant key card in spread \n harry lorayne \n quorum quota \n frank simon 1962 close-up card magic Harry Lorayne	Impossibility	distant key card in spread	Variations Quorum Quota (Frank Simon, 1983)	1962	Close-up Card Magic	67		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
a divination \n two cards tell value and suit \n al leech \n the spectator does a trick \n al leech \n quorum quota \n frank simon 1965 super card man stuff Al Leech	A Divination	two Cards tell value and suit	Related to The Spectator Does a Trick (Al Leech, 1959) Variations Quorum Quota (Frank Simon, 1983)	1965	Super Card Man Stuff	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Force / Re-Deal Force
the "kick" double-lift \n \n harry lorayne \n the double lift \n cliff green \n spread-off double lift \n harry lorayne \n reverse kick lift \n frank simon 1967 deck-sterity Harry Lorayne	The "Kick" Double-Lift		Related to The Double Lift (Cliff Green, 1961) Variations Spread-Off Double Lift (Harry Lorayne, 1980) Reverse Kick Lift (Frank Simon, 1983)	1967	Deck-Sterity	8		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
the overworked card \n triumph type of effect, one card travels from bottom to top and turns every reversed card over \n roy walton \n some might say \n peter duffie \n double barrelled shotgun \n jack parker \n mik mak mok \n jerry sadowitz \n ambitious and overworked \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n stressed-out card \n steven hamilton \n overworked poker \n r. paul wilson \n handmade triumph \n frank simon 1969 the devil's playthings Roy Walton	The Overworked Card	Triumph type of effect, one card travels from bottom to top and turns every reversed card over	Related to Double Barrelled Shotgun (Jack Parker, 2007) Variations Some Might Say (Peter Duffie, 1997) Mik Mak Mok (Jerry Sadowitz, 1987) Ambitious and Overworked (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) Stressed-out Card (Steven Hamilton, 2013) Overworked Poker (R. Paul Wilson, 1995) Handmade Triumph (Frank Simon, 1983)	1969	The Devil's Playthings	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
convincing control \n \n edward marlo \n versatile outjog control \n frank simon 1970 hierophant Edward Marlo	Convincing Control		Variations Versatile Outjog Control (Frank Simon, 1983)	1970	Hierophant (Issue 3)	133		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
pressed between \n signed card pressed from top to center between sandwich cards \n edward marlo \n carmen d'amico \n two-bit sandwich \n frank simon \n instant sandwich catch \n harry lorayne \n carmen d'amico \n edward marlo 1971 kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo, Carmen D'Amico	Pressed Between	signed card pressed from top to center between sandwich cards	Related to Two-Bit Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1984) Variations Instant Sandwich Catch (Harry Lorayne, Carmen D'Amico, Edward Marlo, 1978)	1971	Kabbala — Volume 1 (Vol. 1 No. 4)	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
bluff shift \n \n derek dingle \n bluffed \n mike gallo \n bluff shift handling \n derek dingle \n frank simon 1971 dingle's deceptions with cards and coins Derek Dingle	Bluff Shift		Variations Bluffed (Mike Gallo, 1989) Bluff Shift Handling (Derek Dingle, Frank Simon, 1979)	1971	Dingle's Deceptions with Cards and Coins	10		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
3-card catch \n one-handed sandwich throw \n reinhard müller \n jumping jacks \n edward marlo \n sandwich catch \n edward marlo \n notes on 3 card catch \n jerry k. hartman \n notes on 3 card catch \n harvey rosenthal \n simplex method \n unknown \n four-card catch \n harvey rosenthal \n sudden sandwich aka jumping jacks \n edward marlo \n sandswitch \n david britland \n quick as a wink \n harvey rosenthal \n karl fulves \n catchers \n david britland \n informant \n karl fulves \n catch card catch \n karl fulves \n trap shoot \n karl fulves \n prelude \n david britland \n throwing a slider \n tom gagnon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves \n catch the sandwich \n frank simon 1971 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Reinhard Müller	3-Card Catch	one-handed sandwich throw	Related to Jumping Jacks (Edward Marlo, 1976) Sandwich Catch (Edward Marlo, 1983) Sudden Sandwich aka Jumping Jacks (Edward Marlo, 1991) Informant (Karl Fulves, 1999) Variations Notes on 3 Card Catch (Jerry K. Hartman, 1971) Notes on 3 Card Catch (Harvey Rosenthal, 1971) Simplex Method (Unknown, 1971) Four-Card Catch (Harvey Rosenthal, 2004) Sandswitch (David Britland, 1983) Quick as a Wink (Harvey Rosenthal, Karl Fulves, 1976) Catchers (David Britland, 1981) Catch Card Catch (Karl Fulves, 2001) Trap Shoot (Karl Fulves, 2012) Prelude (David Britland, 1986) Throwing a Slider (Tom Gagnon, 2011) Supplementary Note (Karl Fulves, 1999) Catch the Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1983)	July 1971	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 9)	431		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / One-Handed Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
chicago opener \n \n frank everhardt \n eca tuoba ecaf \n eric mason \n frank everhardt \n open ended \n karl fulves \n the waterloo opener \n john neely \n signed hot mama \n tomas blomberg \n a stranger coincidence \n frank simon \n new york transpo \n peter samelson \n chicago opener topp(it)et \n michael rubinstein 1972 million dollar card secrets Frank Everhardt	Chicago Opener		Related to Eca Tuoba Ecaf (Eric Mason, Frank Everhardt, 1976) Variations Open Ended (Karl Fulves, 1994) The Waterloo Opener (John Neely, 2000) Signed Hot Mama (Tomas Blomberg, 2014) A Stranger Coincidence (Frank Simon, 1983) New York Transpo (Peter Samelson, 1984) Chicago Opener Topp(it)et (Michael Rubinstein, 1986)	1972	Million Dollar Card Secrets	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back
counter revolution \n four red cards on the table, four blacks in the hand, the blacks reverse one by one and change place with the red \n philip t. goldstein \n counter-revolution \n philip t. goldstein \n about faces aces \n frank simon 1976 classic tackler Philip T. Goldstein	Counter Revolution	four red cards on the table, four blacks in the hand, the blacks reverse one by one and change place with the red	Variations About Faces Aces (Frank Simon, 1979) Also published here Counter-Revolution (Philip T. Goldstein, 1990)	1976	Classic Tackler	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Other Twisting Things
card production \n card appears sticking out of one half \n jean faré \n pop-out production \n frank simon 1977 card tricks, french style Jean Faré	Card Production	card appears sticking out of one half	Variations Pop-Out Production (Frank Simon, 1983)	1977	Card Tricks, French Style	16		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
hofzinser card pass to a full bottom palm \n \n allan ackerman \n the convincing control palm \n allan ackerman \n frank simon \n the versatile spread palm \n frank simon 1978 here's my card Allan Ackerman	Hofzinser Card Pass to a Full Bottom Palm		Related to The Convincing Control Palm (Allan Ackerman, Frank Simon, 1998) Variations The Versatile Spread Palm (Frank Simon, 1983)	1978	Here's My Card	27		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...) Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
the pivot pop-out \n tabled \n ken krenzel \n the revolve flourish \n steve draun \n pivot pop-out variation \n ken krenzel \n frank simon 1978 the card classics of ken krenzel Ken Krenzel	The Pivot Pop-Out	tabled	Related to The Revolve Flourish (Steve Draun, 1987) Variations Pivot Pop-Out Variation (Ken Krenzel, Frank Simon, 1983)	1978	The Card Classics of Ken Krenzel	135		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
pass the sandwich \n sandwich cards vanish from top and bottom and reappear around selection \n frank simon \n pass the sandwich \n frank simon 1979 variations Frank Simon	Pass the Sandwich	sandwich cards vanish from top and bottom and reappear around selection	Also published here Pass the Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1983)	1979	Variations	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
versatile outjog control \n \n frank simon 1979 variations Frank Simon	Versatile Outjog Control			1979	Variations	33		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
about faces aces \n kings put in deck, aces twist and then change into kings, aces now in deck \n frank simon \n counter revolution \n philip t. goldstein \n about faces aces ii \n frank simon 1979 variations Frank Simon	About Faces Aces	Kings put in Deck, Aces twist and then change into Kings, Aces now in deck	Inspired by Counter Revolution (Philip T. Goldstein, 1976) Variations About Faces Aces II (Frank Simon, 1983)	1979	Variations	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Other Twisting Things
bluff shift handling \n \n derek dingle \n frank simon \n bluff shift \n derek dingle 1979 variations Derek Dingle, Frank Simon	Bluff Shift Handling		Inspired by Bluff Shift (Derek Dingle, 1971)	1979	Variations	44		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
versatile outjog control \n \n frank simon \n edward marlo 1982 for your entertainment pleasure Frank Simon, Edward Marlo	Versatile Outjog Control			1982	For Your Entertainment Pleasure	64		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
the pinochle trick \n ungaffed, gemini count \n brother john hamman \n pinochle to blackjack \n martin a. nash \n a purist plays with pinocle \n jon racherbaumer \n pinochle plus \n conrad c. bush \n panic at the poker table \n allan ackerman \n the pinochle caper \n dai vernon \n jack avis \n brother john hamman \n jay malbrough \n the pinochle trick \n brother john hamman \n keep on cloning \n frank simon \n blackjack for brother john \n david kuraya 1983 the collected almanac Brother John Hamman	The Pinochle Trick	ungaffed, Gemini Count	Related to Pinochle To Blackjack (Martin A. Nash, 2007) A Purist Plays With Pinocle (Jon Racherbaumer, 1992) Pinochle Plus (Conrad C. Bush, 1985) Variations Panic at the Poker Table (Allan Ackerman, 1981) The Pinochle Caper (Dai Vernon, Jack Avis, Brother John Hamman, Jay Malbrough, 1979) Keep on Cloning (Frank Simon, 1983) Blackjack for Brother John (David Kuraya, 2020) Also published here The Pinochle Trick (Brother John Hamman, 1989)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 14)	130		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
preface \n \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Preface			1983	Versatile Card Magic	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
versatile spread controls \n intro, credit information - the cards - spreading the cards - the bevel spread - the high grip - the low grip \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Versatile Spread Controls	intro, credit information The Cards Spreading the Cards The Bevel Spread The High Grip The Low Grip		1983	Versatile Card Magic	7		Cards / Sleights / Handling Basics Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / General Comments
versatile outjog control \n to second from bottom or bottom - at the table \n frank simon \n convincing control \n edward marlo \n versatile outjog control handling \n jörg alexander weber 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Versatile Outjog Control	to second from bottom or bottom At the Table	Inspired by Convincing Control (Edward Marlo, 1970) Variations Versatile Outjog Control Handling (Jörg Alexander Weber, 1991)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	13		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back
pass the sandwich \n sandwich cards vanish from top and bottom and reappear around selection \n frank simon \n pass the sandwich \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Pass the Sandwich	sandwich cards vanish from top and bottom and reappear around selection	Also published here Pass the Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1979)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
catch the sandwich \n way to get into three card catch \n frank simon \n 3-card catch \n reinhard müller 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Catch the Sandwich	way to get into Three Card Catch	Inspired by 3-Card Catch (Reinhard Müller, 1971)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
toss the sandwich \n two face-up cards tossed into dribble catch selection \n frank simon \n toss card change \n daryl martinez 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Toss the Sandwich	two face-up cards tossed into dribble catch selection	Inspired by Toss Card Change (Daryl Martinez, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is "fished" out with two Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous
toss card change \n card tossed through tabled deck, then it is shown to have changed \n daryl martinez \n toss the sandwich \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Daryl Martinez	Toss Card Change	card tossed through tabled deck, then it is shown to have changed	Variations Toss the Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
versatile even control \n cull as control, no out-jogged card, to second from bottom or bottom \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Versatile Even Control	cull as control, no out-jogged card, to second from bottom or bottom		1983	Versatile Card Magic	31		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls
the card that finds itself \n reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection \n frank simon \n the card that finds itself \n francis carlyle 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Card that Finds Itself	reversed card shows up and is used to count to selection	Inspired by The Card that Finds Itself (Francis Carlyle, 1936)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
cut and count \n spectator cuts and value of that card used to count to selection \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Cut and Count	spectator cuts and value of that card used to count to selection		1983	Versatile Card Magic	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial
casual control \n bottom card of right-hand spread shown, immediately hands brought together and deck squared, with or without out-jogged card \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Casual Control	bottom card of right-hand spread shown, immediately hands brought together and deck squared, with or without out-jogged card		1983	Versatile Card Magic	33		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls
the informers \n cards on either side of selection turn face up to sandwich it \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Informers	cards on either side of selection turn face up to sandwich it		1983	Versatile Card Magic	35		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers
versatile re-entry control \n inserting the culled selection near the bottom, then cut, or cut and palm \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Versatile Re-Entry Control	inserting the culled selection near the bottom, then cut, or cut and palm		1983	Versatile Card Magic	37		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...)
you shuffle as i shuffle \n card remembered in upper half, another reversed in lower half, both halves shuffled by performer and spectator, then both halves riffled together, the reversed card's value indicates position of selection \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	You Shuffle as I Shuffle	card remembered in upper half, another reversed in lower half, both halves shuffled by performer and spectator, then both halves riffled together, the reversed card's value indicates position of selection		1983	Versatile Card Magic	39		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
odds on triumph \n - alternate handling \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Odds on Triumph	Alternate Handling		1983	Versatile Card Magic	42		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
spread half pass \n with out-jogged card \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Spread Half Pass	with out-jogged card		1983	Versatile Card Magic	43		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / Half Pass
handmade triumph \n without table \n frank simon \n the overworked card \n roy walton 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Handmade Triumph	without table	Inspired by The Overworked Card (Roy Walton, 1969)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	47		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
varieties \n part two intro \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Varieties	Part Two intro		1983	Versatile Card Magic	50		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
benihana aces \n \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Benihana Aces			1983	Versatile Card Magic	51		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
pivot pop-out variation \n \n ken krenzel \n frank simon \n the pivot pop-out \n ken krenzel 1983 versatile card magic Ken Krenzel, Frank Simon	Pivot Pop-Out Variation		Inspired by The Pivot Pop-Out (Ken Krenzel, 1978)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	52		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
pop-out production \n \n frank simon \n card production \n jean faré 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Pop-Out Production		Inspired by Card Production (Jean Faré, 1977)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	53		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
pirandello false cut \n triple in-the-hands swing cut \n jeff semel \n the mcclements cut \n jackie mcclements \n hustler's optical false triple cut \n jack carpenter \n pirandello undercut \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Jeff Semel	Pirandello False Cut	triple in-the-hands swing cut	Related to The McClements Cut (Jackie McClements, 2004) Hustler's Optical False Triple Cut (Jack Carpenter, 2017) Variations Pirandello Undercut (Frank Simon, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	58		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / In the Hands
pirandello undercut \n variation to transfer bottom cards to top \n frank simon \n pirandello false cut \n jeff semel 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Pirandello Undercut	variation to transfer bottom cards to top	Inspired by Pirandello False Cut (Jeff Semel, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	60		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
about faces aces ii \n "(the other version)" kings put in deck, aces twist and then change into kings, aces now in deck \n frank simon \n about faces aces \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	About Faces Aces II	"(the other version)" Kings put in Deck, Aces twist and then change into Kings, Aces now in deck	Inspired by About Faces Aces (Frank Simon, 1979)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	61		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Other Twisting Things
elevated atfus \n \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Elevated ATFUS			1983	Versatile Card Magic	63		Cards / Sleights / Switches / ATFUS & Variations
the teaser bluff shift \n \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Teaser Bluff Shift			1983	Versatile Card Magic	66		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
cutiltillusion \n card cut into center comes to top, despite an out-jogged marker card, cut/tilt combo \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Cutiltillusion	card cut into center comes to top, despite an out-jogged marker card, cut/tilt combo		1983	Versatile Card Magic	69		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Tilt/Depth Illusion
reverse kick lift \n starting with heel break \n frank simon \n the "kick" double-lift \n harry lorayne 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Reverse Kick Lift	starting with heel break	Inspired by The "Kick" Double-Lift (Harry Lorayne, 1967)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	70		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
the collectavator \n aces distributed in fan, the come to top with selection between them \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Collectavator	Aces distributed in fan, the come to top with selection between them		1983	Versatile Card Magic	72		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition
bluff spacing fan \n \n frank simon \n paul lepaul \n the hand picked aces \n paul lepaul 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon, Paul LePaul	Bluff Spacing Fan		Inspired by The Hand Picked Aces (Paul LePaul, 1949)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	73		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fans with tricky purpose
keep on cloning \n \n frank simon \n jumping gemini \n darwin ortiz \n the pinochle trick \n brother john hamman 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Keep on Cloning		Inspired by Jumping Gemini (Darwin Ortiz, 1988) The Pinochle Trick (Brother John Hamman, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
gemini count modification \n \n brother john hamman \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Brother John Hamman, Frank Simon	Gemini Count Modification			1983	Versatile Card Magic	81		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind
all alike display \n diminishing, finished with kind of covered bottom deal \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	All Alike Display	diminishing, finished with kind of covered bottom deal		1983	Versatile Card Magic	82		Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike
topsy turvy faro \n card peeked in incomplete faro condition, one half pushed through the other in this condition, it comes out reversed with only the selection face down \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Topsy Turvy Faro	card peeked in incomplete faro condition, one half pushed through the other in this condition, it comes out reversed with only the selection face down		1983	Versatile Card Magic	84		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Incomplete Faro
incomplete faro transfer \n card pulled into other half \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Incomplete Faro Transfer	card pulled into other half		1983	Versatile Card Magic	86		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Incomplete Faro Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Faro Controls / Incomplete Faro
two spread sleights \n intro \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Two Spread Sleights	intro		1983	Versatile Card Magic	88		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the spread double lift \n double flipped over onto lower half with right hand which holds upper half in spread condition \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Spread Double Lift	double flipped over onto lower half with right hand which holds upper half in spread condition		1983	Versatile Card Magic	88		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
christ-kardyro spread switch \n \n frank simon \n henry christ spread switch \n henry christ 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Christ-Kardyro Spread Switch		Inspired by Henry Christ Spread Switch (Henry Christ, 1959)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	88		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Spread Switches / Miscellaneous
the spread cull \n - method 1 - method 2 - method 3 \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Spread Cull	Method 1 Method 2 Method 3		1983	Versatile Card Magic	90		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back
quorum quota \n card of same value and suit of card are found after dealing in two piles, then card itself \n frank simon \n impossibility \n harry lorayne \n a divination \n al leech 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Quorum Quota	card of same value and suit of card are found after dealing in two piles, then card itself	Inspired by Impossibility (Harry Lorayne, 1962) A Divination (Al Leech, 1965)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	94		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Force / Re-Deal Force
odd color out \n transposition of back of two odd-backed duplicates, in the end deck changes color \n frank simon \n ambitious stranger \n alex elmsley \n how close can you watch? \n paul lepaul 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Odd Color Out	transposition of back of two odd-backed duplicates, in the end deck changes color	Inspired by Ambitious Stranger (Alex Elmsley, 1991) How Close Can You Watch? (Paul LePaul, 1949)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	98		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
advanced versatile spread techniques \n part three intro \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Advanced Versatile Spread Techniques	Part Three intro		1983	Versatile Card Magic	104		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
versatile cull switch \n culled card switched for culled card, spread condition retained - a variation - straight force variation \n frank simon \n turnover cull switch \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Versatile Cull Switch	culled card switched for culled card, spread condition retained A Variation Straight Force Variation	Variations Turnover Cull Switch (Frank Simon, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	105		Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...) Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Spread Switches / Miscellaneous
numerical affinity \n value of touched card determines position of selection \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Numerical Affinity	value of touched card determines position of selection		1983	Versatile Card Magic	111		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
riff-spell \n mate of selection spelled to, then other two cards of same value found as well \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Riff-Spell	mate of selection spelled to, then other two cards of same value found as well		1983	Versatile Card Magic	112		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up
classical slickie \n wrong card located in face-up spread and turned over, left out-jogged, it changes into right one \n frank simon \n "classical quickie" (ed marlo, future classic) 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Classical Slickie	wrong card located in face-up spread and turned over, left out-jogged, it changes into right one	Inspired by "Classical Quickie" (Ed Marlo, Future Classic)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	114		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
the thinking touch \n spectator removes some cards and remembers card at that position, later touches a card and it's his selection \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Thinking Touch	spectator removes some cards and remembers card at that position, later touches a card and it's his selection		1983	Versatile Card Magic	116		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Automatic Placement Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
turnover cull switch \n \n frank simon \n versatile cull switch \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Turnover Cull Switch		Inspired by Versatile Cull Switch (Frank Simon, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	117		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...) Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Spread Switches / Miscellaneous
the holding position \n utility grip with unsquared deck and culled card held underneath ready for some of the upcoming sleights \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Holding Position	utility grip with unsquared deck and culled card held underneath ready for some of the upcoming sleights		1983	Versatile Card Magic	119		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...)
the versatile bottom reverse \n from "the holding position" \n frank simon \n jim danielson 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon, Jim Danielson	The Versatile Bottom Reverse	from "The Holding Position"		1983	Versatile Card Magic	121		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Active
spread'em \n deck spread face up and selection not seen, deck flipped face-down and selection is face-up in middle \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Spread'em	deck spread face up and selection not seen, deck flipped face-down and selection is face-up in middle		1983	Versatile Card Magic	122		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Hide-Out / Ribbon-Spread
don't forget to remember \n two-way out, one spectator, using versatile bottom reverse \n frank simon \n remember and forget \n bruce cervon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Don't Forget to Remember	two-way out, one spectator, using Versatile Bottom Reverse	Inspired by Remember and Forget (Bruce Cervon, 1988)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	123		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Remember and Forget
the versatile cover steal \n intro \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Versatile Cover Steal	intro		1983	Versatile Card Magic	127		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the open cover steal \n card touched and out-jogged, a few cards from top removed in right-hand end grip and selection stolen underneath \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Open Cover Steal	card touched and out-jogged, a few cards from top removed in right-hand End Grip and selection stolen underneath		1983	Versatile Card Magic	127		Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...)
the deep cover steal \n card touched and out-jogged, a few cards from top removed in right-hand end grip and selection stolen underneath, different grip \n frank simon \n the deep cover steal \n frank simon \n elevator sandwich \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Deep Cover Steal	card touched and out-jogged, a few cards from top removed in right-hand End Grip and selection stolen underneath, different grip	Related to The Deep Cover Steal (Frank Simon, 2016) Elevator Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	130		Cards / Sleights / Sandwich Loading Techniques Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...)
guesstimation special \n \n frank simon \n a card in hand \n theodore annemann 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Guesstimation Special		Inspired by A Card in Hand (Theodore Annemann, 1940)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	132		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
hot zinger \n \n frank simon \n "ringer" (j.k. hartman, packet magic) 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Hot Zinger		Inspired by "Ringer" (J.K. Hartman, Packet Magic)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	134		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Hofzinser Ace Problem
tré choice \n \n frank simon \n 123 \n dai vernon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Tré Choice		Inspired by 123 (Dai Vernon, 1947)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	137		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / One, Two or Three
elevator sandwich \n selection out-jogged, sandwich cards on top shown, selection pushed flush and appears between sandwich cards \n frank simon \n the deep cover steal \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	Elevator Sandwich	selection out-jogged, sandwich cards on top shown, selection pushed flush and appears between sandwich cards	Related to The Deep Cover Steal (Frank Simon, 1983)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	140		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
a stranger coincidence \n \n frank simon \n chicago opener \n frank everhardt 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	A Stranger Coincidence		Inspired by Chicago Opener (Frank Everhardt, 1972)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	142		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama
the versatile spread palm \n culled card palmed under spread - first method - second method \n frank simon \n the convincing control palm \n allan ackerman \n frank simon \n hofzinser card pass to a full bottom palm \n allan ackerman 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	The Versatile Spread Palm	culled card palmed under spread First Method Second Method	Inspired by Hofzinser Card Pass to a Full Bottom Palm (Allan Ackerman, 1978) Related to The Convincing Control Palm (Allan Ackerman, Frank Simon, 1998)	1983	Versatile Card Magic	145		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
a parting shot \n \n frank simon 1983 versatile card magic Frank Simon	A Parting Shot			1983	Versatile Card Magic	153		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
two-bit sandwich \n card and coin transpose in sandwich effect \n frank simon \n pressed between \n edward marlo \n carmen d'amico 1984 the collected almanac Frank Simon	Two-Bit Sandwich	card and coin transpose in sandwich effect	Inspired by Pressed Between (Edward Marlo, Carmen D'Amico, 1971)	1984	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 23 & 24)	234		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Coin and Other object Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / with Other Object
the flying signature \n odd-backed card turns out to be same as signed selection, then signature appears on it \n earl nelson \n the flying signature, no palm method \n frank simon \n signa-flite \n william p. miesel 1984 west coast quarterly Earl Nelson	The Flying Signature	odd-backed card turns out to be same as signed selection, then signature appears on it	Related to The Flying Signature, No Palm Method (Frank Simon, 1984) Signa-Flite (William P. Miesel, 1984)	1984	West Coast Quarterly (Vol. 1 No. 1)	56		Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card
versatile spread control \n \n frank simon 1984 west coast quarterly Frank Simon	Versatile Spread Control			1984	West Coast Quarterly (Vol. 1 No. 1)	58		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
the flying signature, no palm method \n odd-backed card turns out to be same as signed selection, then signature appears on it \n frank simon \n the flying signature \n earl nelson 1984 west coast quarterly Frank Simon	The Flying Signature, No Palm Method	odd-backed card turns out to be same as signed selection, then signature appears on it	Related to The Flying Signature (Earl Nelson, 1984)	1984	West Coast Quarterly (Vol. 1 No. 1)	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card
remember and forget \n one spectator \n bruce cervon \n don't forget to remember \n frank simon 1988 the cervon file Bruce Cervon	Remember and Forget	one spectator	Variations Don't Forget to Remember (Frank Simon, 1983)	1988	The Cervon File	168		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Remember and Forget
jumping gemini \n using only four cards \n darwin ortiz \n thumping gemini \n bob kohler \n keep on cloning \n frank simon 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz	Jumping Gemini	using only four cards	Variations Thumping Gemini (Bob Kohler, 2001) Keep on Cloning (Frank Simon, 1983)	1988	Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table	141		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
coin and card exchange \n \n william goodwin \n strange exchange \n paul harris \n two-bit sandwich \n frank simon 1988 lecture 1988 William Goodwin	Coin and Card Exchange		Inspired by Strange Exchange (Paul Harris, 1996) Two-Bit Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1984)	1988	Lecture 1988	5		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Coin and Other object Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / with Other Object
ambitious stranger \n ambitious card has different back, in the end deck changes color \n alex elmsley \n stranger ambitious card \n arturo de ascanio \n new pentagram, jan. 1972 \n odd color out \n frank simon \n der ehrgeizige fremde \n alex elmsley 1991 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 1 Alex Elmsley	Ambitious Stranger	ambitious card has different back, in the end deck changes color	Variations Stranger Ambitious Card (Arturo de Ascanio, 2008) Odd Color Out (Frank Simon, 1983) Also published here New Pentagram, Jan. 1972 Der ehrgeizige Fremde (Alex Elmsley, 1974)	1991	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 1	299		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Climaxes Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
third sandwich - the submarine sandwich \n selection outjogged near top of deck, sandwich cards near bottom, pushed in, instant sandwich, cull \n edward marlo \n frank simon method in "versatile card magic" 1991 synergistic sandwiches Edward Marlo	Third Sandwich - The Submarine Sandwich	selection outjogged near top of deck, sandwich cards near bottom, pushed in, instant sandwich, cull	Related to Frank Simon method in "Versatile Card Magic"	1991	Synergistic Sandwiches	6		Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
versatile outjog control handling \n \n jörg alexander weber \n versatile outjog control \n frank simon 1991 hardcore Jörg Alexander Weber	Versatile Outjog Control Handling		Inspired by Versatile Outjog Control (Frank Simon, 1983)	1991	Hardcore	50		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
one-hand fan close with upjogged card flourish \n brief \n frank simon 1992 don't blink Frank Simon	One-hand fan close with upjogged card flourish	brief		1992	Don't Blink	37		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fan
fan revelation \n card pops out during one-hand closure of fan \n frank simon 1996 miracles with cards Frank Simon	Fan Revelation	card pops out during one-hand closure of fan		1996	Miracles with Cards	86		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / One-Handed
the convincing control palm \n \n allan ackerman \n frank simon \n hofzinser card pass to a full bottom palm \n allan ackerman \n the versatile spread palm \n frank simon 1998 card college — volume 3 Allan Ackerman, Frank Simon	The Convincing Control Palm		Related to Hofzinser Card Pass to a Full Bottom Palm (Allan Ackerman, 1978) The Versatile Spread Palm (Frank Simon, 1983)	1998	Card College — Volume 3	771		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...) Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
convincing control variation \n \n frank simon 1999 close-up & personal Frank Simon	Convincing Control variation			1999	Close-Up & Personal	31		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
the convincing control palm \n \n allan ackerman \n frank simon 2000 concertos for pasteboard Allan Ackerman, Frank Simon	The Convincing Control Palm			2000	Concertos for Pasteboard	59		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
versatile outjog control \n \n frank simon 2003 penumbra Frank Simon	Versatile Outjog Control			2003	Penumbra (Issue 5)	2		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
versatile outjog control variant \n \n frank simon 2007 52 memories Frank Simon	Versatile Outjog Control Variant			2007	52 Memories	143		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
versatile outjog control handling \n \n frank simon \n tom stone 2010 vortex Frank Simon, Tom Stone	Versatile Outjog Control Handling			2010	Vortex	34		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations
pirandello undercut \n in the hands \n frank simon 2016 imagery Frank Simon	Pirandello Undercut	in the hands		2016	Imagery	7		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
the deep cover steal \n brief \n frank simon \n the deep cover steal \n frank simon 2016 notes de causerie Frank Simon	The Deep Cover Steal	brief	Related to The Deep Cover Steal (Frank Simon, 1983)	2016	Notes de Causerie	16		Cards / Sleights / Sandwich Loading Techniques
pirandello undercut \n \n frank simon 2018 seven thoughts Frank Simon	Pirandello Undercut			2018	Seven Thoughts	8		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts