Spongeball

570 entries in Spongeball
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Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Martignoni Der schwarze Wollball compressible pompom ball load, starting out under arm or on thread, advantages of sponge balls listed
 		Apr. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 4)
58
Laurie Ireland Ireland's Three Sponge Ball Trick
1936
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1936)
11
John Northern Hilliard Sponge Balls
1938
Greater Magic
651
The Fist Vanish for several balls one by one
 		1938
Greater Magic
652
To Palm a Sponge Ball
1938
Greater Magic
653
A Sponge Ball Routine several phases, hollow egg or lemon finale
 		1938
Greater Magic
654
Henry Gordien Another Sponge Ball Routine
Variations 1938
Greater Magic
656
Gimmicks for Sponge Balls holders and comments
 		1938
Greater Magic
657
Laurie Ireland Bg and Little Sponge Ball Transposition
1938
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1938)
3
A Sponge Ball Speciality phase with spectator's hand
 		1939
The Magic Annual for 1938 and 1939
73
Dr. Lazlo Rothbart Surprise Sponge Climax three sponges two in spectator's hand, when spectator opens his hand, several small ones appear
Related to Jan. 1940
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 7)
2
The Three Wandering Sponge Balls spectator's hand and two in the hand, one in the pocket
 		1941/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 1
163
Small Balls Finish bunch of small balls appears
 		1941/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 1
169
The Four Traveling Balls sponge balls to hat, final load, extra ball
 		1941/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 1
170
William S. Houghton Sponge Ball Routine large ball climax
 		1943
The Magic 36
49
Robert A. Nelson Peter Rabbit Goes to Town Sponge rabbit routine, with offspring climax
 		1945
My Best
182
The Fist Drop ball apparently dropped from left fist into right fist but really retained in left
 		1945
Routined Magic
19
The Scoop right hand steals ball from left fingers as it passes over it and left fingers close
 		1945
Routined Magic
19
Milbourne Christopher Sponge Ball Idea sticking sponge ball on end of pencil before production
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
185
Milbourne Christopher, Emmett Barbee Squeeze when spectator squeezes closes fist coin bends in hand or sponge ball shrinks
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column sponge ball changes to ice cube
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Hubert Lambert The Leapin' Leprechauns small sponge balls under glass, glass covered with newspaper, large ball finish
 		1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
30
Roy Benson It's Magic Benson bowl routine
Related toVariationsAlso published here July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 156)
627
Roy Benson Spongeball Vanish with a wand
 		July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 156)
627
Cy Keller Shmoology ideas for comic figure "Shmoo", imp bottle, sponge rabbits
 		June 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 179)
717
Harry E. Snider Day Light Savings Sponge Ball Routine four balls, traveling into spectator's hand
 		Mar. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 10)
520
Jean Hugard, Jerry Lukins The Feint -- Sponge Balls to spectator's hand, analysis
 		Nov. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 6)
598
Matt Schulien The Fifty Sponge Balls
Also published here 1949
Over the Coffee Cups
30
Ronald B. Edwards Spongball Levitation in a glass
 		June 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 206)
824
Charles R. Blyth, Jr. Chameleon Sponge Ball! red and blue sponge ball change places in spectator's and performer's hand, then ball in performer's hand vanishes and spectator has two green balls in his hand
 		Oct. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 214)
857
Edward Marlo Three Ball Routine "same principles and ideas can be applied to sponges"
Related to 1951
Ed Marlo's Lecture Notes
9
Dr. Stanley Jaks Sponge Ball Routine three sponges two in spectator's hand, third vanishes and when spectator opens his hand, fifty small ones appear
Related toAlso published here 1951
Who is this Dr. Jaks?
4
Don Alan It's Flashy! sponge balls appear in a flash, with flash paper
 		1951
Close-Up Time with Don Alan
5
Roy Benson Benson Bowl
VariationsAlso published here 1953
Classic Secrets of Magic
209
Roy Benson Spongeball Vanish with a wand
 		1953
Classic Secrets of Magic
209
Don Alan Don Alan's Finish for the Benson Bowl
1953
Classic Secrets of Magic
214
Oscar "Oscarelli" Rey 1x Aesthetisch three spongeballs and a thread are placed inside fist, balls end up threaded on string
 		1953
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 14 No. 2)
102
Bill Simon Sponge Surprise fifteen to twenty small sponge balls appear
 		1954
Sleightly Sensational
33
Frank Garcia Now U See It Now U Dont pop-up move with sponge ball
Also published here May 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 307)
26
Irving "Thimblini" Garfinkel Pushing Sponges Thru the Knee
Aug. 1954
The New Phoenix (Issue 313)
56
Lewis Ganson Requirements and Principles
  • The Type of Sponge to Use
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
99
Lewis Ganson Basic Effect two in the hand, one in the pocket
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
100
Lewis Ganson Adding One Ball to Another
  • Method 1
  • Method 2
  • Method 3
  • Method 4
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
102
Lewis Ganson Placing the Balls Down
1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
105
Lewis Ganson Two Subtle Moves
  • To Show Three Balls Only
  • The Spectator Holds a Ball
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
106
Lewis Ganson Vanishes from the Hand
  • First Method
  • Second Method (hand steal)
  • Third Method
  • Fourth Method
  • Fifth Method
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
108
Lewis Ganson A Sponge Ball Routine
1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
117
Lewis Ganson, Jack Hughes Accessories additional ideas to incorporate into sponge ball routines
  • Rubber Production Fruit
  • Sponge Ball to Bunny
  • Geometric Designs
  • Handkerchief Colour Changing Tube
  • Handkerchief Pull
  • Sponge Ball to Silk
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
119
Lewis Ganson Rabbit's Habits sponge bunnies
  • Routine 1
  • Routine 2
  • Routine 3
 		1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
121
Dr. William Weyeneth Vortrag zum "Chüngeli-Trick" patter for sponge rabbit routine
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 6)
380
Dr. William Weyeneth Eine reizvolle Idee zur Eröffnung des "Chüngeltricks" opener for sponge rabbit routine, animated matchbox
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 6)
382
Don Alan Bowl or Cup Load finish for benson bowl routine, paper napkin wrapped on bowl, production of handkerchiefs
Variations 1956
Pretty Sneaky
42
James G. Thompson Jr., Franklin V. Taylor Cups and Balls ball on a string inside cup
  • Taylor's Cups and Balls Variation
  • Cups and Balls, classic routine with three cups
  • Benson Bowl Routine Variation
Inspired byAlso published here 1956
Top Secrets of Magic
93
Tony Slydini Vanishing Sponge Balls four balls vanish and reappear, lapping
 		1957
26 Originals
19
Tony Slydini Lapping Vanish with sponge ball
 		1957
26 Originals
19
Bobby Bernard Spooky Sponge sponge ball is put in a bowl and grows, miniature globe with hole
 		1958
Magic in Miniature
5
Spongeball-Idee loading a sponge ball into hand, using pen
 		1959
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 20 No. 6)
884
Matt Schulien The Fifty Sponge Balls
Also published here 1959
The Magic of Matt Schulien
114
Tony Slydini Sponge Ball Magic introduction to Slydini's sponge ball magic
how to handcraft sponge balls
 		1960
The Magic of Slydini
87
Tony Slydini Sorcery With Spheres two sponge balls, one travels from the magician's hand to the spectator's hand. Next a third appears and then a fourth. At the end two balls transform in many tiny balls in the spectator's hand.
 		1960
The Magic of Slydini
88
Tony Slydini Spherical Switchcraft Four sponge balls are put in the right hand and then they disappear. To reappear from the spectator's pocket
 		1960
The Magic of Slydini
98
Dr. Stanley Jaks Die Schaumgummibälle three sponges two in spectator's hand, third vanishes and when spectator opens his hand, fifty small ones appear
Also published here 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
18
Jack Yeager Sponge Balls under Glas sponge ball travels under covered glass, then glass vanishes
 		1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
32
Thomas M. Jacobsen Crazy Sponge black sponge ball changes into a red one, then it splits into smaller balls and one ball changes into a coin
 		Jan. 1964
The New Phoenix (Issue 386)
371
Robert "Bob" J. Gunther, Don Nielson On Nielson's "Problem in Prophecy" using sponge balls
Inspired by Feb. 1966
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 4)
20
Tony Slydini Purse of Aladdin production of an item from purse frame, load from lap
Variations 1966
Slydini Encores
79
Remo Inzani Sponge Ball Routine potato as finale
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
297
Lewis Ganson A Little Squeeze history and comments on sponge balls
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
297
Audley Walsh First Method spongeball vanish
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
303
Remo Inzani Second Method
1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
304
Fred Kaps Chinese Chow spongeball under bowl multiplies and then fruits appear, with chopsticks
Inspired by 1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
304
Phoa Yan Tiong Rice Bowl and Balls two final loads under bowl
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
310
Ernesto "Ernest" Pracchia Bolitas y Conejos production of sponge rabbits
 		1967
Toda la Magia Moderna en un Pañuelo
39
Ernesto "Ernest" Pracchia Prodducción de Dados production of eight large dice, sponge
 		1967
Toda la Magia Moderna en un Pañuelo
40
Robert E. Neale Insideout & Stretchit topological origami tube for several effects:
  • Stretchit
  • Insideout
  • The Chinese Wand
  • Additional Notes
  • With a Sponge Ball
  • The Square Circle
  • Flexible Transpo
for simplified folding method see reference
Related toVariationsAlso published here Mar. 1968
Epilogue (Issue 2)
14
Walter J. Gydesen Ball that Went On A Trip ball vanishes from glass and appears inside other glass, covered with other inverted glass and handkerchief
 		1968
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1967-68)
56
Eddie Fields Spongeball Climax spongeballs burst into flames
Also published here 1968
The Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields
73
Dan Tong Rabbits' Habits
1969
HEX!
72
Eddie Joseph Converging Cubes chink-a-chink with sponge cubes, then more phases
 		1969
The Art of Eddie Joseph
202
Aaron Black Black's Bowl Routine
1969
Wonderful Routines of Magic
163
Roy Johnson Sucker Purse routine with sponge balls and purse frame
  • The Sucker Vanish (sponge vanish in purse frame without lapping)
  • The Routine
 		1970
The Roy Johnson Lecture Notes
17
Roy Johnson Sponges with purse frame, mini sponge ball climax
 		1971
Second Time Around
27
Roy Johnson Sponge Ball Vanish in purse frame
 		1971
Second Time Around
28
Bob McAllister Cavorting Sponge Balls four small sponge balls, matrix routine
 		1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
365
Steve Spillman Challenge Vanish! in thumb tip
Related to 1972
Magick (Issue 43)
212
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Note - 9) No. 247-9, Ireland Tube for sponge ball vanish
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
62
Dr. Jacob Daley Sponge Ball Routine No. 444, many small balls as finale it seems, no details
 		1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
127
Al Koran The Pill anti-baby-pill themed, sponge balls change into small plastic babies
 		1972
Al Koran's Legacy
127
Jerry Mentzer Something From Something production from sponge ball
 		1973
Close-up Cavalcade
116
Jerry Mentzer Sponge Shenanigans
1973
Close-up Cavalcade
119
Frank Garcia Garcia on Sponges brief notes
 		1973
Lecture Notes No. 2
27
Amedeo Vacca Knockout Sponge Vanish lapping
 		1974
Amedeo's Continental Magic
53
Amedeo Vacca Spongeball "Split" ball split with finger
 		1974
Amedeo's Continental Magic
53
Stewart Judah Metamorphic Sponge routine with ball-to-cube item
 		Autumn 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 10th Folio (Part One))
805
Patrick Page 5. The Sponge Ball Move "two in the hand one in the pocket" sequence
 		1974
Ten Thoughts on Close-Up
4
Roy Benson Es ist Zauberei
Also published here Oct. 1974
Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 2)
32
Roy Benson Sponge Ball Vanish with wand
 		Oct. 1974
Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 2)
32
Francis Carlyle Sponge Ball Vanish
1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
158
Jerry Mentzer Something from Something sponge ball multiplies into three balls
Also published here
  • "Something from Something" (Linking Ring, February 1971)
 1975
Close Up Cues
1
Jerry Mentzer Sponge Shenanigans "two in the hands - one in the pocket" routine, with different ball or object as climax
 		1975
Close Up Cues
5
Robert E. Neale "Die Innere Außenseite" und "Ausgeflippt" topological origami tube for several effects:
  • Ausgeflippt
  • Die innere Außenseite
  • Der Chinesische Schnurstab
  • Fantasta
  • Platzwechsel
  • Anmerkungen
  • Mit Schaumgummibällen
Also published here Nov. 1975
Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 1 & 2)
33
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christophers Schwammball-Routine sponge ball routine, four balls, one ball changes into coin as climax
 		1975
Joros Seminar
12
Frank Garcia "Now You See It, Now You Don't" - Sponge Ball Surprise pop-up move with sponge ball
Also published here 1975 ca.
Lecture Notes No. 1
2
Frank Garcia Garcia's Magic Count (A Lesson in Misdirection) hand to hand
Also published here 1975 ca.
Lecture Notes No. 1
3
Frank Garcia Garcia's Sponge Pass (indetectable from any angle)
  • The Pass (A Vanish)
Also published here 1975 ca.
Lecture Notes No. 1
3
The Jacket Lapel Move stealing from behind lapel
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
15
Frank Garcia Behind the Tie holdout behind the tie
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
16
Up to my Neck in Sponges to get an extra sponge ball into play
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
18
Let's Have Some Elbow Room to get an extra sponge ball into play
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
20
"The One, Two, Three Knock-Out Routine"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
22
"Wrapper Magic" sponge ball from cigar wrapper
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
25
Bob Baxter "The Mayfair Mountebank's Move" tips for holding out a sponge ball
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
26
Albert Cohn Under the Jacket Move holdout edge of jacket
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
28
Frank Garcia "The Basic Garcia Master Move"
Also published here 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
31
The "Clipped" Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
35
"Exercise"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
38
The One, Two, Three Vanish
Also published here 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
40
Bob Baxter Now You See It, Now You Don't
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
43
Bob Baxter Two to Nothing false transfer for 2 sponge balls
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
45
Frank Garcia, Audley Walsh Quick Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
49
Frank Garcia The O.K. Vanish
Related toAlso published here 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
52
The Rolldown Animated Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
55
The Bold Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
57
The "Bluff" Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
59
Another Bluff Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
60
The Pretended Place Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
62
The "Toss Vanish"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
63
The Squeeze Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
65
Pretend Take Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
67
Frank Garcia Nip and Tuck No Skill Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
69
"The Hook Vanish or Under The Nose Vanish"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
71
The Impossible Challenge Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
74
"The Back Palm Vanish"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
79
Spongeball Back Palm
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
80
"The Deliberate Vanish"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
82
Mike Tannen "Mike Tannen's Fork Move"
Also published here 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
84
Mike Tannen Tannen's "In" Move thumb tip
Related to 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
86
Frank Garcia The "Gaff" Vanish pull
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
88
The Magic "10" Count - "Chinese Version"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
91
Frank Garcia "Four Plus" - Second Version ten count with four sponge balls
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
93
Frank Garcia My Version of the "10" Count balls appear from purse frame
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
95
Albert Cohn Al Cohn's Spongeball Routine
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
97
Ball Hideout small ball hidden behind large ball
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
100
"The Slow Motion Transposition and Impromptu Routine" sponge from purse frame, split in two, one in each hand, travel into one
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
102
Martin Gardner Holding Two As One Subtlety
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
107
Derek Dingle Undercover Move ball into spectator's hand
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
109
Frank Garcia Spur of the Moment Routine
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
111
Frank Garcia Pop Up Move
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
112
Frank Garcia Short and Sweet
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
115
Frank Garcia The "Slick" Routine two in hand, one in pocket
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
118
Frank Garcia, George Schindler My Routine, By George!
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
125
Classic Palm
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
125
Simply Commercial purse frame
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
128
Bob Baxter Sleightly Superlative
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
132
Flash Opening balls from flash paper flash
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
137
Peter Samelson The Peter Principle
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
138
Peter Samelson The Drop Ploy subtlety for sponge-to-spectator's hand
Also published here 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
140
Peter Samelson Peter's Switcheroo
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
141
Frank Garcia Right Through through table
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
142
John Benzais, Frank Garcia Sponge Through Table into Spectator's Hand
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
143
Frank Garcia Hanky Panky with handkerchief
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
147
Frank Garcia, Roy Benson Sometimes bowl routine
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
151
James Renaux Jimmy Reneaux's Idea
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
155
John Francis Where Did They All Come From using Goshman cube sponge gaff
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
156
Frank Garcia Veil of Darkness with handkerchief
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
159
The Sacrosanct Routine flesh color ball as container
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
161
Frank Garcia, Tony Slydini Head to Head Migratory Balls
Inspired by 1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
167
Bob Elliott The Bob Elliott Razzle Dazzler two in the hand, one in the pocket
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
171
Frank Garcia The Soft Chop-Chop or You Don't Have to Be Chinese to Do This Trick chop cup routine with sponge balls, magnet in sponge
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
173
Father Cyprian Father Cyprian's Spongeball Routine
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
178
Frank Garcia The Grand Finale purse frame, many small balls appear
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
183
Roger Klause Hidden Factor subtlety for hiding out palmed ball
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
187
Frank Garcia Cute Opener
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
191
Frank Garcia The Spongeball Trick thoughts on the ball to spectator's hand
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
192
Frank Garcia Spongeball Vanish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
193
Frank Garcia Ideas, Reflections and More Ideas ball to rolled up bill
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
194
Lenny Greenfader Mis-Direction
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
195
Albert Cohn Spongeball to Rubber Nut
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
196
Frank Garcia Heavy Balls apparently balls are heavy, gag
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
197
Frank Garcia My Tradeshow Spongeball Routine
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
198
Frank Garcia Playing Cards to Balls sponge balls from card case, gag
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
199
Frank Garcia Imaginary Sponge
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
200
Bob Baxter Within the Folds Knee Holdout
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
201
Johnny Paul On Palming a Spongeball
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
202
Frank Garcia "Number One" Sponge idea
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
202
Philippe Fialho How to Make A Sponge Ultra Soft
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
203
Mike Tannen, Bob Baxter Ball to Cube
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
203
Cat Gut Vanish loop attached to ball
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
204
Bob Baxter Criss-Cross subtlety for ball-into-spectator's hand
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
205
Frank Garcia Hollow Egg and Lemon Idea
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
206
Frank Garcia Two in the Hand, One in the Pocket Bit
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
206
Frank Garcia Balls to Cube
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
206
Frank Garcia Phantom Whiskey Glass
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
207
Frank Garcia Tablecloth Surprise ball appears under table cloth
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
208
Frank Garcia Box of Mystery box prop to transform sponge balls
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
208
Frank Garcia Retention, Vanishes, Take My Advice tips on vanishes
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
210
Frank Garcia More Thoughts, Ideas and Reflections
  • Pop-Up Routine
  • Interesting Start
  • My Preferred Pop-Up Routine
  • Different Method
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
212
Peter Wong Peter Wong's Spongeball Routine
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
216
Frank Garcia Al Goshman's "Number Four"
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
218
Frank Garcia Rubber Frankfurter Finish
1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
219
Bob Baxter The Rabbit Trick using sponge rabbits
 		1976
The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic
219
Tony Slydini The Purse Frame sponge balls appear from purse frame, spectator's hand phase, small balls finale
Related to 1976
The Best of Slydini ...and More
54
Harvey Rosenthal New Theory Square-Circle die changes into sponge ball, metamorphosis change
 		1976
Close-Up Sampler — Part 1
8
Harvey Rosenthal A Novel Sponge Production
1976
Close-Up Sampler — Part 1
14
Patrick Snowden The Super Bowl
1976
Paul Harris Reveals Some Of His Most Intimate Secrets
55
Patrick Snowden Sponge Ball Vanish
1976
Paul Harris Reveals Some Of His Most Intimate Secrets
57
Karrell Fox The Enlarging Sponge Ball sponge ball wrapped in handkerchief, grows visibly
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
33
Karrell Fox The "Wiggly" Apple green balloon apple made, burst, a sponge rubber snake appears from within
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
35
Patrick Page The Sponge Ball Effect two in the hands routine
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
115
The Pinch Vanish
1976
The Big Book of Magic
116
The Pull out Vanish "favourite with Al Goshman"
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
118
The Perfect Sponge Ball Vanish
1976
The Big Book of Magic
120
The Addition putting two together as one
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
121
Patrick Page Sponge Ball Routine No. 2 several balls travel to spectator's hand
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
122
Rick Johnsson, Ellison Poland Penny --- For His Thoughts more ideas with the IBGTH Switch, with bills, paper clips, billets, dice, coins, sponge balls, combs, business cards
 		1976
Practical Impossibilities
52
Rick Johnsson Raisin' Rabbits sponge rabbit vanishes and only leaves some dung in form of raisins
Related to 1976
Practical Impossibilities
75
Ron Baillie Würfelschwindel multi-phase sponge dice and cup routine
Also published here
  • The Gen, Nov. 1954
 Feb. 1976
Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 3)
52
Bill Tarr Balls and Ball Gimmicks
  • wooden balls
  • foil balls
  • sponge balls
  • cork balls
  • droppers
  • shell
 		1976
Now you see it, now you don't!
120
Basic Sponge Ball Vanish
1976
Now you see it, now you don't!
148
Fist Vanish
1976
Now you see it, now you don't!
149
Bill Tarr Mini Sponge-Ball Routine with spectator's hand
 		1976
Now you see it, now you don't!
150
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Joros Schwamm-Ball-Becher-Spiel using bowl, wand and three balls
 		1976
Joros Schwamm-Ball-Becher-Spiel
2
Roy Benson Spongeball Vanish spongeball vanish with wand
 		1976
Joros Schwamm-Ball-Becher-Spiel
2
Bob Ostin Sponge Ball to Dice
Also published here 1976 ca.
Sleightly Surprising
4
Harry Lorayne From 1 to 10 ten count with two objects
 		1977
The Magic Book
266
Tan Hock Chuan Moon Rock Mystery Small rock grows into large rock after light is shone on it
 		1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
40
17. Conejitos de Esponja color changing sponge rabbits
 		1977
Magicolor
111
John C. Wagner Spongeball to Coin
1978
7 Secrets
52
Erhard Liebenow Ball Production large ball appears behind a card
 		1978
Liebenow On Cards
6
Leo McCauley Coin Vanish coin or sponge ball, see p. 1166 for credit information
Related to 1978
The Chronicles (Issue 7)
1131
Karl Fulves Sponge Ball Problem sponge ball inflates visibly or in paper bag, posed as problem
Related to 1978
Interlocutor (Issue 22)
85
John F. Mendoza The Bowl Routine longer combination
Inspired by 1978
The Book of John
92
Roy Benson The Basic Move Benson vanish with wand
 		1978
The Book of John
97
Horace E. Bennett My Sponge Ball Routine with purse frames, with several smaller balls and large ball as climax
Inspired by 1978
On Your Feet
51
Frank Garcia "Now You See It, Now You Don't" - Sponge Ball Surprise pop-up move with sponge ball
Also published here 1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
5
Frank Garcia Garcia's Magic Count (A Lesson in Misdirection) hand to hand
Also published here 1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
5
Frank Garcia The Basic Garcia Master Move
Also published here 1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
6
Frank Garcia The O.K. Vanish
Also published here 1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
7
Frank Garcia Take My Advice brief comment on vanishes
 		1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
7
Frank Garcia The One, Two, Three Vanish
Also published here 1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
8
Mike Tannen "Mike Tannen's Fork Move"
Also published here 1978
Lecture Notes — No. 1
8
Tony Slydini Encore Sponge Balls four balls vanish and reappear one at a time, follow up to "Purse Frame"
Related to 1979
The Magical World of Slydini
10
Tony Slydini Pop-Up Move with Sponges
1979
The Magical World of Slydini
10
Tony Slydini Sponge Steal stolen from other hand and then lapped
 		1979
The Magical World of Slydini
11
Alan Wakeling The Pseudo Cup ungaffed cup, with sponges
 		1979
The Chop Cup Book
87
Albert Cohn Sponge Balls traveling into spectator's hand claimed by Cohn, see p. 1328 for further comment on the history (quote from Expert Manipulation Finale, Ganson)
 		1979
The Chronicles (Issue 21)
1268
Albert Cohn False Transfer
1979
The Chronicles (Issue 21)
1268
Karrell Fox The "Jewish Triple" Bowl Production three final loads, bagel, cream cheese and padlocks
 		1979
Another Book
53
Karrell Fox Havin' a Ball sponge balls appear and are put in paper bag, also invisibly with landing sound, giant sponge ball comes out of bag
 		1979
Another Book
184
Karrell Fox Dia-Ball-ical #124 one-to-four sequence, sponge balls
 		1979
Another Book
259
Karrell Fox Dia-Ball-ical #428 four-to-eight sequence, threaded sponge balls
 		1979
Another Book
261
Ravelle, Andree Ballquadratur sponge balls transform into larger sponge die
 		Aug. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 2)
70
Tan Choon Tee Das Geldschein-Becherspiel three bills borrowed and crumpled up, they travel under bowl, as finale there is a purse under bowl with bills inside
 		Dec. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 3 & 4)
116
Meir Yedid Sponge Balls: 1) Color Transposition
Mar. 1980
Apocalypse (Vol. 3 No. 3)
316
Meir Yedid Sponge Balls: 2) Production stand-up, similar to billiard ball routine
 		Mar. 1980
Apocalypse (Vol. 3 No. 3)
316
Al Schneider Bar-None paper balls travel, vanish and reappear, inspired by Slydini, kind of sponge ball routine with crumpled napkins
 		1980
Al Schneider On Close-Up
96
Al Schneider Sponge Color Changer with thumb tip
 		1980
Al Schneider On Close-Up
105
Johnny "J.J." Johnston Cointraption reverse coin through table, small trapdoor, spongball kicker
Related toAlso published here Nov. 1980
Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)
936
Ken Brooke The "K.B." Sponge Ball Routine
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
162
Ken Brooke The Pass false transfer
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
169
Ken Brooke The Wrist Transfer hand grabs wrist and hides sponge ball
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
169
Ken De Courcy Married Sponges sponges appear in paper fortune teller fold
 		1980
Blue Spotitis
6
Jeff White Watch My Balls sponge balls travel from hand to hand, seated
 		1980
Visual Inspirations — Part Two
29
Jim Ryan Jim Ryan's Classic Cups and Balls Routine three cups, three final loads, with purse frame and sponge balls
Related to 1981
Jim Ryan Close-Up: The Famous Cups & Balls Routine
1
Mike Caveney, Duke Stern The Benson Plunger with a plunger (suggested by Duke Stern), four phases, jumbo pill as climax
Inspired byAlso published here 1981
Magicomedy
46
Johnny Thompson Benson's Bowl
Related to 1981
Polished Polish Prestidigitation
7
"Joro" Bruno Hennig, Roy Benson Grundgriff für die Routine 2 & 3 Benson sponge ball vanish, with wand
 		1981
Joro's Becherspiele
18
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Routine für die Strasse mit 2 Bechern und grossen Schwammbällen three cups routine, using sponge balls
Also published here 1981
Joro's Becherspiele
22
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Orientalische Routine
Also published here 1981
Joro's Becherspiele
27
Daryl Martinez Peter Rabbit Hits the Big Time sponge rabbit routine
 		1982
For Your Entertainment Pleasure
11
Fernando Roman Sponge Chop appearance of a ball
 		July 1982
Apocalypse (Vol. 5 No. 7)
654
Craig Keller SPCA sponge ball finds card
 		Aug. 1982
Apocalypse (Vol. 5 No. 8)
670
Jim Cellini Something for Nothing purse frame and sponge ball routine
 		1982
The Close-up Magic of Frank Garcia — Part I
85
Patrick Page Tip on Sponge Balls how to make them visible on banquet tables
 		Jan. 1982
Pabular (Vol. 7 No. 1)
982
Stephen Tucker Goodness Gracious Great Balls of ......Sponge? sponge rabbit climax, routine with two in the hand, one in the pocket phase
 		Mar. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 11)
195
Stephen Tucker A New Move with Sponge Eggs move to steal two balls in two in the hand, one in the pocket routines
 		Mar. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 11)
196
Paul Brignall Black Cubed coloring one shape of the Goshman ball-to-cube item
 		Aug. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 16)
297
Stephen Tucker Ball-to-Cube Idea placing an item, like a coin, inside the Goshman item
 		Aug. 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 16)
297
Bob Chesbro Purse Frame small item like sponge ball appears from purse frame and vanishes therein
 		1982
The Tipnician
28
Meir Yedid Ribit-Rabbit sponge ball routine, with transformation to sponge rabbit climax
 		1982
Close-Up Hallucinations
23
Meir Yedid Half-Fist Sponge Steal
1982
Close-Up Hallucinations
24
Meir Yedid Tabled One-Hand Vanish
1982
Close-Up Hallucinations
25
Ron Fredrick The Sponge Routine routine with purse frame, "two in the hands one in the pocket", using cubes instead of balls/spheres
 		1982
The Professional Routines of Ron Fredrick
24
Roy Johnson Appendix One ... Basic Sponge Vanish credit according to Busby's review
 		1982
The Professional Routines of Ron Fredrick
32
Appendix Two ... Handling of the Purse Frame
1982
The Professional Routines of Ron Fredrick
33
Eugene Burger Sponges with spectator's hand, eighteen balls finale
Also published here 1982
Secrets and Mysteries for the Close-up Entertainer
49
Henry Mayol Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum two handlings for growing sponge balls
 		Aug. 1983
Apocalypse (Vol. 6 No. 8)
810
Albert Goshman Sponge Ball into Spectators Hand idea for this classic
 		Mar. 1983
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 7)
64
Roger Klause Sponge Ball Up Sleeve sponge ball to spectator's sleeve, repeat
Variations 1983
Encore III
73
Stephen Tucker Into the Third Dimension splitting a sponge ball into two halves and putting them back again
 		Feb. 1983
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 22)
415
Daniel Kalanowski Thriller eating sponge ball, first biting part out then rest
 		Nov. 1983
Spell-Binder (Vol. 3 No. 31)
607
Jay Sankey Sponge Ball Production in Power Case
 		1983
Powerful Magic
87
James G. Thompson Jr., Franklin V. Taylor Automatisches Becherspiel ball on a string inside cup
Also published here Aug. 1983
Intermagic (Vol. 10 No. 2)
52
Sol Stone, Spongeball Sequence
Winter 1983/1984
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. Winter Extra)
162
Joe Safuto Sponge Away two balls, one travels from hand to hand
 		Apr. 1984
Apocalypse (Vol. 7 No. 4)
909
Tommy Wonder Dice Climax climax for dice stacking routine, sponge 4
 		1984
Fork Full of Appetizers — Book 2
137
Patrick Page A Spongeball Vanish & Reproduction with two spongeballs
 		1984
Book of Thumb Tips
27
Peter Samelson Samelson's Sensational Sponge Ball Surprise cigarette paper changes to sponge ball in flash of fire,
 		1984
Theatrical Close-Up
35
Peter Samelson The Samelson Split clean handling for splitting of ball into two on the table
 		1984
Theatrical Close-Up
37
Peter Samelson The Drop Ploy subtlety for sponge-to-spectator's hand
Also published here 1984
Theatrical Close-Up
40
Peter Samelson "The Peter Production" final production of some item like lime
 		1984
Theatrical Close-Up
42
Walt Lees Die verblüffende Schale
Also published here
  • Magic Info, 1973/1974
 Nov. 1984
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
92
Danny Korem Malini On Stage two spectators on stage, sponge ball routine with paperballs over the head situation and balls appearing at spectator, then watch steal and coconut production from hat
 		1985
Korem without Limits
78
Roger Klause Sponge Vanish in thumb tip
Related to 1985
Korem without Limits
82
Albert Goshman A.G. Sponge Balls credit information, three different sized/colored sponge balls vanish and reappear in spectator's hand and under salt shaker.
 		1985
Magic By Gosh
53
Albert Goshman Two as one two spongeballs shown as one
 		1985
Magic By Gosh
56
Albert Goshman A.G. Bowl Routine sponge balls vanish and appear under bowl, bagel appears under bowl, coin appears under bagel.
 		1985
Magic By Gosh
123
Empty Hand hand palming spongeball appears empty
 		1985
Magic By Gosh
126
Stewart Judah Papierbälle und Hüte four paper balls travel and assemble under a hat
 		July 1985
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 3 & 4)
146
Roberto Giobbi Reisschale und Schwammbälle multiple phases with final load, purse frame and bowl
Also published here 1985 ca.
Lecture Notes
7
Peter Samelson Routine Finale
Aug. 1986
Apocalypse (Vol. 9 No. 8)
1239
Ray Kosby One, Two, Three, 4 four sponge balls produced and put between fingers of the left hand, they change into a numeral four out of sponge
 		1986
Scratching the Surface
1
William Goodwin Delayed Pop-Up Move
1986
Scratching the Surface
2
Meir Yedid Continuous Sponge Balls between fingers, at once
 		1986
Stage Stuff
47
Fred Kaps Chinese Bowl & Chopstick Move idea for Benson Bowl routine with chopsticks
Related to
  • The Gen, Oct. 1955
 1986
It's So Simple
21
Terri Rogers Sponge-Balls ideas and bits
Also published here 1986
Secrets
75
Terri Rogers Self-Inflating Plastic Bag with large sponge ball as gimmick
Also published here 1986
Secrets
76
John Carney Current Classic two spongeballs appear and travel together in spectator's hand
 		1986 (ca.)
Notebook
2
Gary Ouellet Sponge Ball Sleight
Sep. 1987
Apocalypse (Vol. 10 No. 9)
1402
Roberto Giobbi The Sponge and Bowl Routine multiple phases with final load, purse frame and bowl
Also published here 1987
2 Stand-up Routines
3
The Scissors Vanish
1987
2 Stand-up Routines
13
Roberto Giobbi Just a word... on the presentation of the sponge routine
 		1987
2 Stand-up Routines
15
John Carney Current Classic sponge ball appears, vanishes, reproduced from spectator's pocket, splitting in two, spectator's hand finish
Also published here 1987
Lecture Notes Collection (Issue Carney Uncovered)
1
John Carney Sponge Ball Production visual
Also published here 1987
Lecture Notes Collection (Issue Carney Uncovered)
1
John Carney False Transfer
Also published here 1987
Lecture Notes Collection (Issue Carney Uncovered)
2
Thomas Hierling Das ist die Nummer 1! routine with several phases and squeaker
Also published here 1987
New Wave Close-Up
88
Shuttle Pass
1987
New Wave Close-Up
89
Sponge Ball False Transfer
1987
New Wave Close-Up
93
Stephen Tucker The Ultimate Sponge-Ball Routine with two extra balls
 		1987
1987 Lecture
7
John Carney Current Classic sponge ball appears, vanishes, reproduced from spectator's pocket, splitting in two, spectator's hand finish
Also published here 1987
Carney Uncovered
1
John Carney Sponge Ball Production visual
Also published here 1987
Carney Uncovered
1
John Carney False Transfer
Also published here 1987
Carney Uncovered
2
Kazuyoshi Hirachi Cell Division visible method to split a sponge ball in two
 		1988
New Magic Of Japan
40
John Cornelius Bowl Routine Cake Production final load for benson bowl
Related to 1988
Creative Secrets No. 1
16
Karrell Fox "Shell-Shock" sponge balls appear under shells as finale
 		1988
My Latest Book
40
Patrick Page Sponge Balls sponge ball production from purse frame
 		1988
The Purse Frame
5
Patrick Page Continuity producing sponge ball from purse frame after coin trick, routining
 		1988
The Purse Frame
5
Patrick Page Whisky Tot filled shot glass produced from purse frame
 		1988
The Purse Frame
16
Thomas Hierling Das ist die Nummer Eins! routine with several phases and squeaker
Also published here 1988
First there was a dream
36
Shuttle Pass
1988
First there was a dream
36
Sponge Ball False Transfer
1988
First there was a dream
38
Hiroshi Sawa Permanent Separation sponge ball is split apart five times
 		1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
84
Hiroshi Sawa Lapel Steal sponge ball steal
 		1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
89
Hiroshi Sawa Silent Movie four sponge balls in a row on the table, they travel to the other hand in a tabled and visual manner
 		1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
92
Hiroshi Sawa Chameleon Sponges color changing sponge balls routine
 		1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
100
Change Over Palm while taking an openly held sponge ball
 		1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
101
Pop-Up Move with sponge balls
 		1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
103
Tom Ladshaw A Sponge or Two
Mar. 1989
Apocalypse (Vol. 12 No. 3)
1612
Dexter Cleveland The Sponger three phase routine, with sponge 4
 		1989
The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)
530
Terri Rogers Schaumgummibälle ideas and bits
Also published here Apr. 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 3)
116
Terri Rogers Riesen-Schaumgummiball self-inflating plastic bag
Also published here July 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 4 & 5)
181
Alexander de Cova Chopsticks and Sponges also with sponge eggs
Related toAlso published here Mar. 1990
Apocalypse (Vol. 13 No. 3)
1755
Alexander de Cova Chop Stick Vanish sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks
Also published here 1990
Horizons
35
Dave Dillon Pun-Ultimate Bunnies presentation and routine for Multiplying Rabbits
 		June 1990
The Minotaur (Vol. 2 No. 2)
4
Gary Ouellet The Push-Pinch Sponge Ball Vanish
1990
Close Up Illusions
61
Gary Ouellet Some Reflections on Sponge Ball Routining
1990
Close Up Illusions
64
Gary Ouellet The Odd Man Out Routine uses lapping
 		1990
Close Up Illusions
65
Gary Ouellet The Flying Imp Pass with sponge balls
 		1990
Close Up Illusions
67
Ken Brooke Meine Schwammball-Routine multi-phase routine
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
161
Ken Brooke Die "Scheinübergabe" false transfer
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
168
Ken Brooke Der "Handgelenk-Transfer" hand grabs wrist and hides sponge ball
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
169
Johnny "J.J." Johnston J. J's Cointraption reverse coin through table, small trapdoor, spongball kicker
Also published here 1990
Laid Back in Graz 1990
38
Toyosane Sanada One Ball Routine with a Spongeball spongeball moves and routine with Sanada gimmick
  • One Hand Vanish
  • Direction Change of Gimmick
  • Ball Vanish
  • One Ball Routine
 		1990
A Joint Collection of Works by Tenkai Prize Winners
60
Stephen Tucker Sponge Away
Also published here Apr. 1991
Apocalypse (Vol. 14 No. 4)
1910
Jason Krumholtz Crystal Clear using Glass and Balls
 		Dec. 1991
Apocalypse (Vol. 14 No. 12)
2008
John Carney Current Classic sponge ball appears, vanishes, reproduced from spectator's pocket, splitting in two, spectator's hand finish
Also published here 1991
Carneycopia
3
John Carney Sponge Ball Production visual
Related to 1991
Carneycopia
4
John Carney False Transfer
1991
Carneycopia
6
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 June/July 1991
Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)
22
Alexander de Cova Chop-Stick Vanish sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks
Also published here Aug./Sep. 1991
Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)
25
Steve Dusheck French Fried several sponge french fries vanish
 		1991
Dusheck's Thumb Tip Magic
15
Roger Klause The Sponge & Sleeve sponge ball vanishes and reappears in spectator's sleeve, effect repeated
Inspired by 1991
Roger Klause: In Concert
25
Roger Klause The Sponge Ball Vanish with thumb tip
 		1991
Roger Klause: In Concert
28
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 1991
Das Alexander de Cova Seminar
20
Dan Garrett Thumb Tipnique on producing large things from oversized thumb tips
Also published here 1991
Garrett Does The U.K.
13
Dan Garrett The Tooth Fairy sponge tooth changes into coin
Also published here 1991
Garrett Does The U.K.
14
Stephen Tucker The Ultimate Sponge Ball Routine
1991
New Close-Up Lecture
2
Stephen Tucker The Musical Sponge Radios sponge ball routine, balls apparently make music, radio sound can be heard, controlled by performer with belt
 		1991
New Close-Up Lecture
4
Aldo Colombini Tip Top cards with clowns with different colored noses, one color is selected and performer appears to wear the same colored clown nose
 		1991
FISM Lecture Notes
2
Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson Fake Transfer described with fake egg
Also published here 1991
Heba's Fez
6
Chris Hurlbert Spot the Dot sponge ball vanishes and appears as red sticker on face of selection
 		Mar./Apr. 1991
The Magic Menu (Vol. 1 No. 4)
35
Bob King Sponge Ball Opener with squeakers
 		1991
Classic Stand-Up Close-Up
16
Steve Dusheck French Fried thumb tip
 		July 1992
Apocalypse (Vol. 15 No. 7)
2095
Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson Fake Transfer described with fake egg
Also published here 1992
Ein Profi packt aus...
28
Alexander de Cova Chop Stick Vanish sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks
Also published here 1992
Ein Profi packt aus...
172
John Swomley Hokey Pokey sponge ball move, one ball travels from performer's hand to second ball in spectator's hand
 		Dec. 1992
The Minotaur (Vol. 4 No. 4)
5
Arturo de Ascanio, "Senator" Clarke Crandall, Santiago de la Riva El Juego del Cubilete longer routine, jumbo balls finish
 		1992
La Magia de Ascanio — Vol. 4
150
Steven Hamilton Silk and Sponge "Professional Routines"
silk vanishes, appear in rolled-up bill, changes into sponge ball which splits in two, sponge routine
Also published here Aug. 1992
Profile (Issue 9)
5
Neil Smith Mental Resistance five ESP cards, one chosen, predicted as sponge ball, another one chosen, ball changes into cube
 		Oct. 1992
Profile (Issue 10)
6
Dan Garrett Thumb Tipnique on producing large things from oversized thumb tips
Also published here 1992
Garrett In The U.S.A.
13
Dan Garrett The Tooth Fairy sponge tooth changes into coin
Also published here 1992
Garrett In The U.S.A.
14
Norman Beck Hatzoo routine for children, named animal is apparently produced from a hat, sponge turtle changes into a sponge bunny
 		Mar. 1993
The Minotaur (Vol. 5 No. 1)
10
Patrick Page Das Verschwinden der "Page Boy" - Kugel while turning hand, bold vanish
Also published here 1993
Lecture Patrick Page
13
Bill "Dusty" Miller The Watch sponge routine cover for watch steal
Inspired by
  • Johnny Paul performance at Blackpool 1991
 Oct. 1993
Profile (Issue 16)
4
Justin Higham The Money Eater theme of routine: coin put in hand, sponge ball pushed in, coin vanishes
 		1993
Expansions
17
Push-In Vanish
1993
Expansions
18
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Die wandernden Punkte three pieces of black round sponge, points, large point appears as climax
 		1993
Das Joro-Buch
146
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Eine Schwammballroutine für die Bühne sponge ball routine for stage, using four balls, fez, wand and transparent bowl
 		1993
Das Joro-Buch
166
Stuart Bowie Secret Support two ideas for sponge ball holders, as hold-out
 		Jan./Feb. 1993
The Magic Menu (Vol. 3 No. 15)
167
David Oliver Sponge Ball Vanisheroo
Mar./Apr. 1993
The Magic Menu (Vol. 3 No. 16)
177
David Mirto Utility Sponge Ball Switch
Nov./Dec. 1993
The Magic Menu (Vol. 4 No. 20)
224
Chuck Smith Multiplying Rabbits small rabbits finale without need to go to pockets
Also published here 1994
What If?
6
Bobby Bernard Four "Hits" and a "Miss" complete vanish
 		Aug. 1994
Apocalypse (Vol. 17 No. 8)
2398
John Northern Hilliard Hilliard's Note on Gordien's Sponge Ball Routine
Inspired by 1994
More Greater Magic
1144
Paul Gertner Triple Die-lemma bowl routine with dice & hat, two-in-the-hand, large and giant die climax
 		1994
Steel and Silver
167
Joe Rindfleisch Ball-Istic two billiard balls, one changes into sponge ball and back
 		1994
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 54)
1001
Steve Dusheck Fruited Plain sponges are presented as cherries, attached to a green sprig, classic phase with spectator's hand
 		1994
Dusheck's Close-Up Magic
64
Aldo Colombini Hopping Cups & Balls short routine with two cups, sponge balls, purse frame
 		1994
The Close-Up Magic of Aldo Colombini
121
Karl Norman Multiplying Rabbits foam rubber rabbits
 		1995
40 Years at the Forks
60
Harold Cataquet Re-Retention Vanish
July 1995
Apocalypse (Vol. 18 No. 7)
2531
Jay Scott Berry Orb Warp sponge ball appears, changes into silk streamer and back, sponge vanishes, using Diamond Tip
 		1995
Totally Eclipse
14
Jay Scott Berry Master of the Spheres four sponge balls appear one by one, using Diamond Tip
 		1995
Totally Eclipse
16
Jay Scott Berry Lunar Eclipse sponge ball appears, changes to silk, silk changes color and changes back into matching sponge back, ball vanishes, using Diamond Tip
 		1995
Totally Eclipse
17
Chuck Smith Rabbit Rare Bits small rabbits finale without need to go to pockets
Also published here Jan. 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 5)
62
Johnny Paul Purse-Frame Finesse sponge ball from purse frame
 		May 1995
Magic (Vol. 4 No. 9)
54
Pablo Domenèch Falso Pulgar y Bola sponge ball vanish in rolled bill
 		1996
La Magia de Pablo Domènech
143
Aldo Colombini Throw in the Sponge sponge ball routine, referred to as clown noses, with half ball and half Dollar finish
 		1996
Throw in the Sponge
4
Pop Up Move with sponge ball
 		1996
Throw in the Sponge
6
J. B. Bobo Bobo Switch with sponge ball and coin
 		1996
Throw in the Sponge
9
Lou Gallo, Eddie Fechter Fechter's Sponge Balls
1996
Lou Gallo: The Underground Man
119
Retention-type Vanish
1996
Lou Gallo: The Underground Man
120
Dean Dill Real Magic Sponges walk-around routine, modified thumb-tip
  • Stage I: The Sponge Balls Are Produced
  • Stage II: A Ball Vanishes From Your Right Hand and is Reproduced From Your Pocket
  • Stage II: A Ball Vanishes From Your Right Hand and Appears in Your Left Hand
  • Stage III: A Ball Disappears From the Performer's Hand and Reappears in the Spectator's Hand
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
22
Dean Dill The Thumb Tip Vanish
1997
Intimate Miracles
23
Dean Dill Prayer Production with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
70
Dean Dill Wind Up Production with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
72
Steve Silverman Elbow Production with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
73
Dean Dill Pocket Production hands start empty, with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
74
Dean Dill Push Vanish with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
74
Dean Dill Change Over with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
75
Dean Dill The Switch
1997
Intimate Miracles
77
Steve Silverman Transfer Switch with a laser pointer or flash light
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
77
Dean Dill Spotlight sponge routine with a laser pointer or flash light, using sponge ball with light inside (or D'Light)
 		1997
Intimate Miracles
78
Eddie Ace Ultimate Multiplying Rabbits sponge rabbit routine
 		July/Aug. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 7 No. 42)
488
Eddie Fields Sponge Ball Climax spongeballs burst into flames
Also published here 1997
The Greater Artful Dodges of Eddie Fields
84
Troy Hooser In the Round color change of sponge ball, two variations
 		1998
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 70)
1456
Bob Farmer Big Sponge Ball Vanish sponge ball rolled from cup into hand and seen, vanishes
 		1998
Cyclops
7
Jack Avis Cuball green sponge ball, scissors waved around hand, pieces fall off, now two sponge cubes
 		1998
Vis à Vis
143
Bobby Bernard H-E-A-V-Y sponge balls change into solid steel ball
 		1998
Come A Little Closer
20
Bobby Bernard The Sleight
1998
Come A Little Closer
21
Doug Conn Spongology sponge bunnies routine intro
 		1999
Tricks of my Trade
58
Sid Lorraine Moon Rock
  • Strange Tricks of Yesteryear
sponge rock changes color
 		Jan. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 1)
64
Eric T. Dockery Hot Sauce vanishes and productions with colored sponge balls (referred to as “peppers”), chili pepper is produced and then changed into small tabasco sauce bottle
 		1999
Labyrinth (Issue 10)
18
Steve Taylor Rush Lintball short sponge ball opening routine, producing two balls, one travels into hand of spectator, growing ball
 		1999
Real World Magic
162
Carey Heim E-Z Watch Steal watch steal during sponge ball routine with squeaker
 		1999
Real World Magic
221
Roy Benson, "Joro" Bruno Hennig Der Roy-Benson-Verschwindegriff vanish of sponge ball using wand
 		1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
33
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Eine Routine für die Strasse mit zwei Bechern und grossen Schwammbällen three cups routine, using sponge balls
Also published here 1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
45
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Eine Orientalische Routine mit einer Reisschale und grossen Schwammbällen
Also published here 1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
50
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Der Hut eines alten Strassenzauberers hat and sponge ball, large stone as final load
 		1999
Kleines Becherspiel Kompendium
63
Tim Spinosa Sponge Ball Routine four balls, appearing sponge rabbit as climax
 		Jan./Feb. 1999
The Magic Menu (Vol. 9 No. 51)
592
Eugene Burger Sponges ending with eighteen sponges in spectators hand
Also published here 2000
Mastering the Art of Magic
36
Stephen Tucker Sponge Away to spectator's hand
Also published here 2000
Standing Room Only
10
Don Alan Benson Bowl (Over)
2000
In a Class by Himself — The Legacy of Don Alan
43
Roy Benson Benson's Visual-Retention Vanish
2000
In a Class by Himself — The Legacy of Don Alan
49
Al Schneider Sly Napkin
  • The Schneider Technique
paper balls travel, vanish and reappear, inspired by Slydini, kind of sponge ball routine with crumpled napkins
Also published here Sep. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)
58
Gene Maze World's Greatest Sponge Ball Routine! sponge ball sequence with spectator's hands, golf ball as final load in spectator's hand
 		2000
Virtual Miracles
32
John Cornelius The Ball, The Bowl, and the Big, Big Cake very involved cake production as final load
Related to 2001
The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius
147
False Transfer
2001
The Award-Winning Magic of John Cornelius
153
Alan "Ace" Greenberg Alan Greenberg's Thumbtip Tip v-shaped cut
 		Sep. 2001
Genii (Vol. 64 No. 9)
50
Marc DeSouza Miniature Bowling Ball From Briefcase tiny briefcase, two sponge balls are taken out, then a solid steel ball that wouldn't have fit in
 		2001
DeSouza's DeCeptions
17
Marc DeSouza The DeSouza Two Ball Routine simple sequence for phase with spectator's hand
 		2001
DeSouza's DeCeptions
21
Alexander de Cova Gumball many sponge balls disappear from hand, gimmick
Also published here 2002
Homemade Magic
12
Alexander de Cova Benson Bowl
2002
Homemade Magic
23
Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson Verschwindegriff
2002
Homemade Magic
24
Tony Slydini Slydini's Secret tan-colored sponge ball removed from bottomless cardboard box and vanished, repeated a few times, then box is lifted and there are only sponge balls in other colors
 		2002
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 7)
225
Dan Garrett The Cosmic Egg egg materializes in empty hands and is cracked into glass, also for sponge ball appearance
 		2002
2002 — The Last Palindrome
3
Toyosane Sanada Sanada Sponge Special sequence with sanada gimmick and three sponge balls
 		2002
2002 — The Last Palindrome
6
Shaun Robison Spots-A-Poppin' red spot on playing card changes to sponge ball and then appears back on selection
 		Summer 2002
The Magic Menu (Vol. 11 No. 63)
42
Tim Hanning, Dick Stoner Stand-Up Sponge Ball and Net Routine with net held by spectators, see reference for credit information
Related to Feb. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 6)
78
Philip T. Goldstein Shipshape four sponge letters THIS spell different words, T changes to a P, humorous
Also published here Nov. 2002
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 3)
95
Ross Bertram The Benson Bowl Revisited
Mar. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 3)
56
Ross Bertram On the Benson Sponge Vanish
Mar. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 3)
56
Ross Bertram Change Over Palm with Wand
Mar. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 3)
56
Jackie McClements The Inflateable Sponge Illusion sponge apparently blown up with straw, Goshman Giant Sponge finale
 		2004
A Lecture
3
Jackie McClements The Ball Beneath ball from hand to hand
Inspired byAlso published here
  • The Crimp, p. 437
 2004
A Lecture
10
Alexander de Cova My Gumball Machine many sponge balls disappear from hand, gimmick
Also published here 2004
Treasures
8
Alexander de Cova The Chopstick Vanish sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks
Also published here 2004
Treasures
17
Roy Benson, "Joro" Bruno Hennig Roy Benson's Schwammballgriff sponge ball vanish with wand
 		2004
Neues... vom alten Joro
76
W/Sponges kitchen sponge hinged open to reveal compartment, sponge ball intro
 		2005
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 10)
402
Bob Ostin Sponge Ball to Dice
Also published here 2005
Bob Ostin — A Lifetime of Magical Inventions
135
Lance Pierce The Soft Vanish
2005
The World-Famous Bowl Routine
16
Lance Pierce The Heel Vanish
2005
The World-Famous Bowl Routine
19
Lance Pierce The Pivot Transfer with knife/wand
 		2005
The World-Famous Bowl Routine
21
The Infinite Production
Also published here
  • booklet "Balls-a-Plenty"
 2005
The World-Famous Bowl Routine
22
Lance Pierce The World-Famous Bowl Routine signed bill vanishes from hand, Benson bowl routine with sponge productions, multiple balls appear under bowl, lemon appears with bill inside
 		2005
The World-Famous Bowl Routine
32
Lance Pierce Sponge! page 4, sponge ball routine, ten count
 		2005
The World-Famous Bowl Routine
70
Sveroni Die Kunst der Ablenkung sponge balls routine, two in the hands element, color change of balls
 		2009
... oder so!
28
Ball Steal sponge ball, from closed fist
 		2009
... oder so!
28
Trevor Lewis Sponge Ball Routine with sponge 4 finale, lots of jokes
 		2009
Routines Matter
147
Sawing Move splitting spongeball into two
 		2009
Routines Matter
148
Tom Stone Benson Burner stand-up Benson Bowl routine with dozens of sponge balls as final load
Also published here 2010
Vortex
195
Tom Stone Black Drop black art, vanish of small object
Also published here 2010
Vortex
206
David Williamson, Tom Stone Whirly Bird Vanish Variation table edge unload
Also published here 2010
Vortex
210
Spongeball Vanish
Also published here 2010
Vortex
211
Roberto Giobbi A Short Routine with Sponges using purse frame
 		2010
Secret Agenda (Issue June 10)
173
John Carney, Roberto Giobbi Flash Production of a Sponge Ball
Related to 2010
Secret Agenda (Issue June 11)
174
Roberto Giobbi Subtleties for Sponge Ball Magic
2010
Secret Agenda (Issue June 12)
175
Dan Sperry Boogers From Mouth Green spongeballs from mouth, multiply, and then produce a sponge donut from mouth as a finale
 		2010
Notes About Nothing
8
Troy Hooser The Bottomless Box Objects produced from bottomless box, strange things happen when placed in it (Produce crystal balls, linking ribbons, spongeball routine, ring links on ribbon)
Inspired by 2010
Moments
41
Tom Stone Benson Burner stand-up Benson Bowl routine with dozens of sponge balls as final load
Also published here 2010
Benson Burner
3
Tom Stone Black Drop black art, vanish of small object
Also published here 2010
Benson Burner
10
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