Illusions

777 entries in Illusions
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To cut off ones head, and to laie it in a platter, &c: which the jugglers call the decollation of John Baptist decapitation illusion
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXXIII)
198
How to seeme to cut off a mans head, it is called the decollation of John Baptist decapitation illusion
Related to 1634
The Art of Legerdemain Discovered
34
Henri Decremps Trois Figures colossales paraissent en l'air, descendent à terre, & remontent à la priere ou au commandement d'un Sauvage. story of three gods flying down from sky, using a hot air ballon, different theories why the balloon flies
 		1785
Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
119
La figurine dans la main Figurine put in the spectator's hand begins to move
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
33
La figurine dans la main expliqué Figurine put in the spectator's hand begins to move, from p. 33 explained
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
81
Colonel Stodare The Sphinx head in box is alive, mirrors
 		1876
Modern Magic
471
John Henry Pepper, Thomas Tobin The Cabinet of Proteus mirrors, for vanish, transformation, ...
 		1876
Modern Magic
475
Colonel Stodare The Indian Basket Trick
1876
Modern Magic
477
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin The Aerial Suspension
Related to 1876
Modern Magic
495
Buatier de Kolta The Vanishing Lady de Kolta chair
 		1890
More Magic
448
Carl Willmann Illusionen
Jan. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 1)
10
Die verschwindende Dame "Eins-Zwei-Drei", person suspended on a chair behind a glass sheet vanishes
 		Jan. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 1)
10
Das Crematorium oder Das Verbrennen einer lebenden Dame woman stands on table, cloth tube lowered, smoke comes out, only bones remain when cloth is lifted
Related to Mar. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 3)
45
Das Crematorium oder Das Verbrennen einer lebenden Dame second part of description with the method, mirror triangle under table
Related to Apr. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 4)
62
Das Crematorium oder Das Verbrennen einer lebenden Dame third and final part of description, making the smoke appear and a smell is produced in the audience
Related to June 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 6)
85
H. Röhl Perpetuum-mobile apparent perpetuum mobile construction
 		July 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 7)
104
Anna Eva Fay Die Bindeproduktion der Miss Fey
  • I. Methode
hands tied with sealed with ribbons, spirit cabinet type effects happen
Related to July 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 7)
110
Anna Eva Fay Die Bindeproduktion der Miss Fey second part of description
  • II. Methode
Related to Aug. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 8)
123
Carl Willmann Das Verschwinden einer Person in front of a door in living room performances
 		Aug. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 8)
125
Die auf dem Tablett verschwindende Person in front of a door in living room performances, paper boxes cover person before the vanish
 		Sep. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 9)
141
Slade's spiritistische Knotenlösung knots for escapes or spirit cabinet
 		Dec. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 12)
190
Anadyomene person appears in cabinet
Related to Sep. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 1)
16
Jacoby Harms Bindeproductionen hands tied with sealed with ribbons, spirit cabinet type effects happen
Related toVariations Oct. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 2)
28
Anadyomene explanation of the illusion
Related to Oct. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 2)
30
Jacoby Harms Bindeproductionen continuation of explanation
Related to Dec. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 4)
63
Die Arche Noah's ship production apparatus, animals and a woman appear inside
Related to Dec. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 4)
64
Die vom Stuhl verschwindende Dame Buatier de Kolta chair
Related to Jan. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 1)
15
Die vom Stuhl verschwindende Dame continuation of explanation
Related to Feb. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 2)
29
Die vom Stuhl verschwindende Dame continuation of explanation
Related to Mar. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 3)
45
Die vom Stuhl verschwindende Dame person vanishes from chair, different construction of chair
Related to Apr. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 4)
51
Die vom Stuhl verschwindende Dame continuation of explanation
Related to May 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 5)
67
Die vom Stuhl verschwindende Dame final part
Related to June 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 6)
82
Das entfesselte Medium
Aug. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 8)
117
Das geheimnisvolle Kabinett glass sheet on two stands, spirit cabinet build on it, things happen inside it
Also published here Sep. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 9)
142
Das geheimnisvolle Kabinett second part of description
Also published here Oct. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 10)
151
E. Chambly Der Geisterschrank spirit cabinet with see-through lace at front and hands stick out at side, yet things happen inside, two methods
 		Nov. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 11)
170
Die Arche Noah's explanation
Related to Feb. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 6)
95
Variante der Jacoby Harm'schen Bindeweise "Bindeproductionen"
Inspired by Mar. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 7)
111
Die Verschwindungskiste person appears or vanishes from paper carton
 		Aug. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 12)
191
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, sword through body
 		Jan. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 1)
16
Der Traum des Schützen oder "Das Schützenlisl als Trapezkünstlerin" person appears swinging on a trapeze in some construction on stage
Related to Feb. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 2)
27
Der Traum des Schützen oder "Das Schützenlisl als Trapezkünstlerin" second part of explanation
Related to Mar. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 3)
44
Die unsichtbare Wanderung oder "Das ungelöste Rätsel" two boxes, performer goes into bottom one, lady comes out of it and performer is in other one, performer then vanishes and appears in middle of audience
 		May 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 5)
75
Carl Willmann Flora's Erwachen oder "Die Königin der Rosen" a small curtain is lowered from the ceiling onto a table, a flower pot and girl appear behind it
 		June 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 6)
90
The Mystery Oh! oder "The Kamasoutra Wonder of Benares"
Related to July 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 7)
107
The Mystery Oh! oder "The Kamasoutra Wonder of Benares" second part
Related to Aug. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 8)
125
Carl Willmann Das Pythagoras-Wunder cloth held up by performer with both hands, still things happen behind this screen, fake finger/third hand, ungaffed silk (finger on stick or wire)
Related toVariations Oct. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 10)
152
Carl Willmann Die Arche Noahs box on stage, spectator examines it, animals and people appear inside
Related to Nov. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 11)
170
Carl Willmann Die Arche Noahs second part
Related to Dec. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 12)
188
Chevalier Thorn Der Traum des Kalifen von Bagdad woman changes into man in cage, woman now in middle of audience, then woman travels from one cage to another cage
Related to Jan. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 5)
80
Das unerklärliche Verschwinden eines lebenden Pferdes samt Stallknecht "Die schwarze Kunst oder orientalische Zauberei"
horse and person vanish
 		Feb. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 6)
89
Chevalier Thorn Der Traum des Kalifen von Bagdad second part of description
Related to Feb. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 6)
95
Chevalier Thorn Der Traum des Kalifen von Bagdad third part of description, with photograph
Related to Mar. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 7)
110
Die magische Entfesslung bound with ribbons
 		May 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 9)
135
Das Pythagoras-Wunder cloth held up by performer with both hands, still things happen behind this screen, fake finger/third hand, ungaffed silk (finger on stick or wire)
Related toVariations July 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 1)
14
Amadriade large mirror with glass board in front of it, woman steps on board and covered with paravant, she vanishes
 		Sep. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 3)
45
H. F. C. Suhr Mohammeds Sarg girl goes into coffin like box with glass side, legs removed and it floats, giant magnets at side of stage as presentational props
 		Nov. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 5)
78
Carl L. Curiel Der Künstler ohne Kopf person without head
 		Dec. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 6)
90
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, living head in bottle, dove load from vest into hat, on competing Zauberspiegel, magic with apparatus
 		Apr. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 4)
63
Carl Willmann Die Glücksspinne from America, giant web on stage with spider with the head of a woman, mirror
 		June 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 6)
91
Michaelis Hermann Bungalow girl in container on stage, with curtain around her but one meter above ground, surrounded by spectators, curtain drops and she vanishes and reappears in audience
 		July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
105
Carl Willmann Vorbereitung zum Ball woman vanishes in front of a mirror behind Spanish paravent
Related to Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
124
Carl Willmann Vorbereitung zum Ball second part
Related to Sep. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 9)
140
Der Traum des Kalifen von Bagdad woman changes into man in cage, woman now in middle of audience, then woman travels from one cage to another cage, with photograph
Related to Nov. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 11)
171
Die Königin der Rosen on table appears a large flower basket with (fake) lady inside
 		Jan. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 7)
110
Ein Variété-Programm patter by Eduard Hensel
  • Entrée (glove shrinks and becomes stocking)
  • Das Durchdringen der Materie (glass through hat)
  • Glasphänomen (two silk travel from bottle to bottle)
  • Schützenliesl (Queen of Clubs chosen, in a large target appears a woman in Queen of Clubs dress)
Related to Mar. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 9)
134
Ein Variété-Programm part two, methods
Related to Apr. 1898
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 3 No. 10)
147
Chevalier Thorn Der schwebende Fakir
Feb. 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 2)
29
Eduard W. Lufa Das frei in der Luft schwebende Mädchen on the floatation à la Robert-Houdin, removing the last stick
 		Nov. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 11)
174
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Eduard W. Lufa Das Kind in der Zeichenmappe child from folder
 		Dec. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 12)
190
Der singende Kopf in der Kiste living head in nest of boxes
 		Jan. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 1)
12
Fred. "St. Germain" Gaudy Das Verbrennen einer Person aus dem Publikum person "burnt" on stage
 		Feb. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 2)
28
Baron Robert Hacke Eine Geistererscheinung empty box, ghost appears from it and vanishes back inside, collapsible ghost figure pulled up from off-stage
Related to Mar. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 3)
45
Baron Robert Hacke Die Blumenparade large flower bouquet from silk, vanishes again, with assistant pulling it up from off stage
Related to Apr. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 4)
61
Carl Willmann Mysteriöse Kofferkunststücke I. person steps into large suitcase which is bound, vanishes and reappears in audience
Inspired by
  • "Der Wunderkoffer" (Willmann's Moderne Wunder, p. 98)
 May 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 5)
76
Carl Willmann Mysteriöse Kofferkunststücke II. different suitcase design
 		June 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 6)
92
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke III. vanish from wooden box
 		July 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 7)
109
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke IV. another wooden box from which person can vanish/escape
 		Aug. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 8)
125
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke V. another suitcase from which person can vanish/escape
 		Sep. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 9)
141
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke VI. large box with sliding top, coffin shaped
 		Oct. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 10)
155
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke VII. wooden suitcase, person appears inside
 		Nov. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 11)
170
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke VIII. wooden box with secret opening
 		Dec. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 12)
188
Mysterieuse Kofferkunststücke IX. another suitcase for a vanish
 		Jan. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 1)
13
Dr. Med. v. Rutkowski Das gefesselte Medium I. apparently the Fly & Slade method
 		Mar. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 3)
44
Carl Willmann Das gefesselte Medium II.
Apr. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 4)
60
Carl Willmann Das gefesselte Medium III.
May 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 5)
77
Carl Willmann Der sprechende Kopf "the talking head", longer article
 		Nov. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 11)
171
Carl Willmann Der Cocon box with tissue front, woman in butterfly costume appears inside
 		Dec. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 12)
189
H. Dersy Eine Illusion "Black and White", white dog vanishes from box, then black dog appears in the box, then one dog collects watches from the audience with a basket which travel to basket held in mouth of other dog
Related to Jan. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 1)
13
H. Dersy Eine Illusion part two, explanation
Related to Feb. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 2)
29
Leo Wolton Der neue Wunderschrank box on wheels, performer changes into girl, then boy, then back
 		Sep. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 9)
140
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters
 		Sep. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 9)
144
G. Munsch Eine neue Handfesselung knotting method
 		Oct. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 10)
155
Das spiritistische Band ribbon knotting system
 		Nov. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 11)
171
Die Blumenfee living head of woman in flower pot
 		Jan. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 1)
11
Der geheimnisvolle Kopf living head in aquarium bowl on table
 		June 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 6)
100
H. F. C. Suhr Das Schleiermedium
Nov. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 11)
179
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Zick-Zack photograph of Chevalier Thorn with illusions "Der dupierte Spiritist" and "Avatar"
 		Nov. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 11)
182
Undine person floats through the air, pepper's ghost
 		Feb. 1905
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 5 No. 3)
41
Oswald Rae The Life Ray shadow cabinet, performer introduces life ray, shadow appears and performer (!) appears in cabinet
 		1928
Sub Rosa
102
Lu Brent Just a Shadow Performer stands behind a lit screen to cast a shadow, the Devil comes on stage to peel off the shadow, performer then disappears, Devil shown to be the performer (no method given, only the presentation)
 		1932
Novel Magic
41
Lu Brent Jealousy of Time Performer gets into a big drum that is designed like a giant alarm clock. Person enters to destroy the clock to find performer has vanished, and the second person is shown to be the performer (no detailed method given, only the presentation)
 		1932
Novel Magic
42
Laurie Ireland Ireland's Rabbit Trap two rabbits are produced from a box / rabbit trap
Variations 1934
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1934)
15
Theodore Annemann The Astral Shirt performer removes shirt without jacket
Related toAlso published here Mar. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 6)
23
Edward Bagshawe Through the Frame with hands chained, magician passes through paper frame without damaging it
 		1936 ca.
Twenty Magical Novelties
71
Edward Bagshawe A Visitor from Down Under séance on stage with lights on, magician is tied to chair with screen around him and still from within the screen a bell rings, writing appears, knots tie in a rope, etc., trapdoor for assistant to reach under
 		1936 ca.
Twenty Magical Novelties
74
Edward Bagshawe “Projecta”: A Shadow Illusion shadow of assistant tied to a post is visible from behind screen, magician shoots gun at screen and assistant’s has vanished, reappears in back of hall
 		1936 ca.
Twenty Magical Novelties
77
Laurie Ireland The Human Pin Cushion Torture Box woman standing in box is pierced with spikes
 		1937
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1937)
5
Laurie Ireland A Modern Noah's Ark from a miniature ark cages with birds, a dog, a rabbit, a duck and a girl are produced
 		1937
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1937)
14
Laurie Ireland The Artist Draws a Picture of a Rabbit and the Picture Comes to Life
1937
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1937)
17
Gag Floatation comic strip
 		1937
The Magic Annual for 1937
82
XXth Century Spirit Seance "Walking away from One's Shadow"
 		1937
The Magic Annual for 1937
126
Danny Dew Walking Through a String of Beads
1937
The Magic Annual for 1937
131
The Sword Box
1938
Greater Magic
955
The New Sword Cabinet
1938
Greater Magic
956
U. F. Grant The Head Pincushion
1938
Greater Magic
957
Fred Culpitt The Doll's House
Variations 1938
Greater Magic
958
W.J. Nixon Where do the Ducks Go?
1938
Greater Magic
960
Burning a Woman Alive skeleton remains
 		1938
Greater Magic
961
Amac Find the Lady
1938
Greater Magic
963
Lester Lake, Percy Abbott The Chinese Chopper for head and both arms
 		1938
Greater Magic
966
Chung Ling Soo Shooting an Arrow and a Rope Through a Woman
1938
Greater Magic
968
Herr Boelke Creo kind of puppet becomes person
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
973
David Devant The Ghost
1938
Greater Magic
975
Charles Waller Transmogrification one person becomes another
 		1938
Greater Magic
976
Torrini Sawing a Woman in Half
1938
Greater Magic
978
P. T. Selbit A. Selbit's Version of Sawing a Woman in Half
 		1938
Greater Magic
980
Horace Goldin B. Horace Goldin's Version of Sawing a Woman in Half
 		1938
Greater Magic
982
C. Method Using One Girl of Sawing a Woman in Half
Variations 1938
Greater Magic
986
D. A Living Miracle - The Circular Saw Method of Sawing a Woman in Half
 		1938
Greater Magic
988
The Headless Woman
1938
Greater Magic
989
James Stewart Ghosto person vanishes from trunk and comes in from door, party/seance trick/gag
 		June 1939
The Jinx (Issue 57)
401
Cutting a Woman in Half rope through body of assistant
 		1939
The Magic Annual for 1938 and 1939
126
Theodore Annemann On Winston Freer's Dinner Table Levitation see also pages 514, 516, 520
 		Jan. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 76)
502
Paul Studham, Laurie Ireland The Spirit Bar bar with bottles on table, drinks are wished and mixed by spirits, black art principle
 		1940
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1940)
7
Joseph Ovette Clean Rabbit Vanish in a tube, with two trays
 		1940
Fast Ones
18
A. N. Rossi Phantom Vanish box build with frames, to vanish livestock
 		1940
Fast Ones
26
Magini Fishbowl Production with assistant
 		1941
Our Mysteries
44
Steve Miaco Production of Two Pigeons also works with rabbit, from handkerchief
 		1941
Our Mysteries
49
Alban's Equilibre instable par attraction magnétique chair suspension, person placed on two chairs
Related to Dec. 1941
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 3 No. 12)
6
Lloyd W. Chambers Shooting Through A Woman ribbon is shot through fan of cards held by assistant, penetrating through the signed selection, through the assistant, and hits a target behind her, thread reel
 		1941
Original Ideas in Magic
9
The Vest Turning Trick turning vest inside out while ends of ropes are tied to wrists
 		1941 ca.
Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks
66
Same Ring - Same Finger performer is tied to chair with hands behind back and holds ring between lips, behind screen ring travels to selected finger
 		1941 ca.
Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks
353
Collins Pentz The Vanishing Boy stage method for Indian rope trick
 		1941 ca.
Abbott's Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks
382
Horace Goldin Gaglet Department
  • on routining a fishbowl production/vanish (Goldin)
  • person vanish in cabinet bit
 		Aug. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 16)
66
The Mystery of King Tut two persons change place
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
387
Who and Which two persons change place
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
395
Who and Which (Simple Method) two persons change place
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
401
Three Kings and a Queen person appears in paravent
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
403
Hart Fisher The Patriotic Illusion two figures of Hitler and Tojo change into a two soldiers, also flags change
 		1943
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1943)
8
Laurie Ireland Ireland's Cotton Rabbit cylinder mold is filled with cotton, living rabbit appears
 		1943
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1943)
29
Shaman Big Man! person grows and shrinks, gag
 		Jan. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 27)
112
Line Up! twelve men appear in a cabinet, then a girl vanishes from that cabinet
 		Jan. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 27)
114
U. F. Grant The Farmer and the Witch person transposition
 		1943/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
405
The Man in the Box big man is put in small box
 		1943/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
408
Syl Reilly A Ghost Show Routine black art, luminous paint, skeletons appear and dance
 		1943/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
412
Hart Fisher Chix-Levitation chicken on board levitates
 		1944
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1944)
5
Al Baker One Night idea for dagger chest illusion
 		Feb. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 54)
221
Abril Lamarque The Lamarque Rabbit Vanish rabbit appears and vanishes in a box
Also published here June 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 1)
53
Joseph Ovette A Novel Opening Number doves and rabbit produced from two bowls on two tables, with handkerchiefs
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
4
Joseph Ovette Magic Bunny Rings three wooden rings are stacked and covered with a tray, rabbit appears
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
9
Joseph Ovette The Oriental Tube confetti in tube changes to a rabbit
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
12
Joseph Ovette Stack of Fish Bowls production, three bowls on small table under cover of handkerchief
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
14
Joseph Ovette Bunny Production Box
1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
16
Joseph Ovette Bird and Cage bird vanishes from newspaper and appears in cage in previously empty box, flip over box variation
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
23
Joseph Ovette The Vanishing Lamp lamp on table, with assistant
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
25
Joseph Ovette Bird and Cage Illusion transposition of two different colored birds, frames and cages, using bags and silks
 		1944
Tricks and Illusionettes
27
Theodore Annemann, L.E. Duncanson The Astral Shirt performer removes shirt without jacket
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
112
Dariel Fitzkee My Favorite Trunk Routine magicians disappears from inside a bag in a box and appears in the audience
 		1945
My Best
305
Walter B. Gibson The Four Door Production Cabinet objects appear from a box with four doors
 		1945
My Best
308
Joe Karson Karson's A La Die Box Illusion woman appears in box
 		1945
My Best
315
Gross Illusionen - Die zersägte Dame in der Kiste sawing a lady in half, followed by french translation "Les grandes illusions - La femme sciée dans une caisse"
 		May 1945
La Baguette Magique (Issue 3)
5
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg The Girl from the Light girl appears in shadow box
Related to 1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
413
Laurie Ireland Paper Lady - An Illusion for Production of a Girl with screen, shown empty and formed to triangle, person appears
 		1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
16
Henry J. Young The Magic House house to produce objects, chimney as card rise houlette, plans and routine
 		1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
19
Henry J. Young Checkers to Pear to Rice production and transformation box
 		1946
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)
22
Leslie P. Guest The Invisible Rabbit container designed as radio to produce rabbit
 		Aug. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 3)
242
Alyett Le grand supplice illusion act, person is beheaded and interchanges with executioner, followed by german translation "Die grosse Qual"
 		Mar. 1946
La Baguette Magique (Issue 8)
5
Charles-Emile "Prof. Rex" Sauty La fée des frontièrs appearance of a person, two boxes designed as luggage, followed by german translation "Verbotene Zollpassage"
 		May 1946
La Baguette Magique (Issue 9)
2
A. Vantur La cabine spirite en miniature small spirit cabinet, different experiments with bell, slate etc., followed by german translation "Die spiritistische Kammer im Kleinen"
 		July 1946
La Baguette Magique (Issue 10)
4
Alyett Le Mystère de Brahme two person transposition, one behind curtain other with costume, followed by german translation "Das Geheimnis von Brahmanen"
 		Nov. 1946
La Baguette Magique (Issue 12)
4
Carlton King Carlton King's Rabbit Box box consisting of three parts, production box with table
 		1947
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1947)
10
Bruce Elliott Misdirection for Rabbit-From-The-Hat with false finger
 		June 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 128)
514
Billy McComb William Turns Gravity Upside Down board on two trestles with three bricks on top, trestles are removed and the rest floats, then board, lowermost and middle brick are removed one by one, still suspended in the air
 		1947
The First Book of William
49
Jean Hugard Torn and Restored Tissue paper ribbon with three different colored parts is torn and restored several times, then livestock is produced from it
 		Apr. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 11)
307
Milbourne Christopher Buzz Saw Illusion performance idea
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Abril Lamarque Santa Claus Returns! drawing of Santa Claus in a large frame, hole is torn in picture and huge amount of candies etc are produced
 		Dec. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 7)
373
A. Vantur La fée des fleurs flowers and person appear in large vase, mirror illusion, followed by german translation "Die Blumenfee"
 		May 1947
La Baguette Magique (Issue 15)
6
Alyett Un grand truc des Folies-Bergères à Paris stage illusion, large pool with water where people enter and exit
 		Dec. 1947
La Baguette Magique (Issue 18)
10
H. Levenson Rabbit Out of Top Hat rabbit from hat spectator is wearing
 		1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
6
Jean Hugard A Spirit Seance medium tied to chair
Also published here Sep. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 4)
457
Don Tanner Cinderelas' Wardrobe wardrobe cabinet with dress shown, then woman appears inside wearing the dress
Variations Oct. 1948
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 1 & 2)
13
Girl from Lamp brief
 		Dec. 1948
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 3)
13
Production of a Child using body loading and chinese costume
 		1948/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
387
The Egyptian Mummy mummy changes to person in cabinet
 		1948/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
395
R. C. Buff Idea for the Rabbit Trap
Inspired by 1949
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1949)
37
Dr. Raymond V. Stone (RAMO) The Golden Illusion to vanish objects, box, construction plan
 		1949
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1949)
38
Jean Hugard Horace Goldin's "Buzz"-Saw Illusion
Jan. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 8)
503
Jean Hugard The Duck Climax cards are produced from spectator's jacket and eventually a living duck as a climax
 		Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
527
Don Tanner Cinderela's Trunk cardboard carton shown empty, dress thrown inside and lady with that dress steps out
Inspired by Mar. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 5 & 6)
3
U. F. Grant The Phantom Stage Carpenter vanishing carpenter, with gag intro in which explanation of trick cannot be heard because of loud banging noice
 		May 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 8)
8
Don Tanner Switch!!! performer in oriental costume, flat paper carton build up, out comes performer and in oriental costume is now assistant
 		Aug./Sep. 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12)
7
Robert "Bob" J. Gunther A House of Cards presentation for the Doll House
 		1950
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1950)
6
Jean Hugard Impromptu Spirit Seance tied on chair, using large newspaper, comedy rope escape
 		Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
637
Don Armon Night Club or TV Version, Okito's Ubiquitous Duck production of a duck
Inspired by
  • Okito's "Ubiquitous Duck" in "The Sphinx" Vol. 48. No. 10. 1949. P. 249.
 1953
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1953)
26
Floyd Catlin The Rabbit Trap Production production box looks like an animal trap, construction plans
 		1953
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1953)
26
Eddie Turner Sawing A Woman, Plus humorous presentation for sawing a woman in half, blindfolded
 		1953
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1953)
34
Bob Fisher Revolutionary Flower Bowl Production from a foulard, with a table
 		1953
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1953)
36
Bob Evison Humor-Hypnose piercing a person's head with a sword, under handkerchief, only images
Also published here 1954
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 15 No. 1)
173
The Substitution Trunk Mystery
1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
280
The Canvas Box Substitution
1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
292
Robert Gysel Spirit Tie for the spirit cabinet
Also published here 1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
309
Fred Culpitt, Milbourne Christopher The Doll House Illusion
1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
393
David E. Kirk Top Hat Square Circle Ten Rabbit Production production of silks and rabbits, construction plans for apparatus
 		1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
11
Eugene Gloye Rapid Rabbit production box for rabbit
 		1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
30
Eugene Gloye Haunted House Illusion haunted house design
 		1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
32
Glendi Magic from Magic production cabinet to produce entire act
 		1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
33
Dr. Robert Hubert Hoops and Girl person vanishes in hula hoop rings, rings always moving
Also published here
  • "The Linking Ring"
 1955
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)
36
Leonard Austin Aladdin's Lamp production of a lamb
 		1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
22
Leonard Austin Instantaneous Production of a Rabbit in a box, construction details
 		1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
27
Leonard Austin Bird in a Gilded Cage person appears in cage
 		1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
28
Leonard Austin Chest of Wah Ling performer with mask steps into box, performer is found at the other end of theater and assistant is inside box
 		1956
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1956)
29
Eugene Gloye Two-In-One Illusion Apparatus plan to build cabinet
  • Effect 1: Girl Production
  • Effect 2: Penetration Illusion
 		1957
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1957)
32
Eugene Gloye Build-It-Yourself Production Illusionette based on tip over box, on stand
 		1958
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1958)
22
Gene Kirk Kirk's Cage animals appear in cage, construction details
 		1958
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1958)
43
Don Tanner Doll House Deception No. 31, spring flowers appear before the person appears
 		1958 ca.
50 Tricks and Ideas with Spring Flowers
10
Gary Brenz Zombie Sword Cabinet construction details
 		1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
24
Lane Bateman Arm Cutting Illusion Plans box with hinge, arm inside is cut and box can be folded to show separation, construction details
 		1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
31
Richard A. Butler Safety Talk Gag transformation of baby chick to rubber duck, with Flip Over Box
 		1959
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1959)
58
Tony Corinda (15) The Stage Spirit Cabinet different effects (instruments etc.) special rope
 		1959
Mediumistic Stunts
286
Val Andrews Hola Havana! production of person in giant cigar tube
 		1960
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)
11
Jim Sommers Milk Carton Dove Bottle milk is poured from carton, then a dove / rabbit is produced
 		1960
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)
26
Robert F. Ve Verka Bubble Trouble illusion designed as shower, person appears from bubbles, bubble making machine
 		1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
25
Maurice Blackman How to do the Most Popular Trick in the World rabbit from the hat
 		1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
52
Maurice Blackman Another Rabbit from Hat Method
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
54
Maurice Blackman Rabbit from Tambourine
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
54
Maurice Blackman Boldness is the Key on producing rabbits, with assistant
 		1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
54
Maurice Blackman Producing a Rabbit from Spectator's Coat
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
55
Maurice Blackman Vanishing the Rabbit with tray
 		1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
56
Maurice Blackman Production or Vanish in a Plastic Bag
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
59
Maurice Blackman Tripple Rabbit Production
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
60
Maurice Blackman Rabbit from Lettuce
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
61
Maurice Blackman Chocolate Box to Rabbit
1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
61
Maurice Blackman The End rabbit placed inside banner, vanishes and picture of rabbit appears on banner
 		1961
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1961)
63
Richard Bair Comedy Sawing Ending feet box starts to walk away
 		1962
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1962)
59
Werner Krämer-Orlano Das Spukschloss im Spessart story presentation with tip-over box
 		1962
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 23 No. 3)
188
Werner Krämer-Orlano Bungalow Box production box in form of a tiny house on a rod
 		1962
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 23 No. 4)
208
Allessandro Santa Production from two large cardboards
 		1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
42
The Anna Eva Fay Act spirit cabinet type, playing instruments
 		1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
59
Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin Robert Houdin's Levitation levitation of a boy, two poles, with variation
Related to 1965
Magician's Magic
82
John Nevil Maskelyne Maskelyne's Levitation assistant levitates on a board in front of the magician
 		1965
Magician's Magic
89
Thomas Tobin The Sphinx mirrors, only head
 		1965
Magician's Magic
103
Paul Curry Where Does the Ducks Go? break-away box
 		1965
Magician's Magic
110
Herr Boelke The Vampire kind of puppet becomes person
Related to 1965
Magician's Magic
126
Production of a Bowl of Water gaffed table
 		1965
Magician's Magic
132
Paul Curry Made Whole Again on sawing a person in half
 		1965
Magician's Magic
137
Sawing a Lady in Half fake legs method
 		1965
Magician's Magic
138
S. E. Josolyne, Harry Houdini Walking Through a Wall
1965
Magician's Magic
155
Jack Gwynne The Turn-Over Vanish The Gwynne Flip Over Box, vanish of animal
Also published here
  • "The Turn-Over Vanish" in "The Sphinx" Vol. 34, No. 1. March, 1935.
 1966
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1965-66)
6
Paul Stadelman Unique Live Stock Production from roll of paper
 		1966
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1965-66)
68
Paul Stadelman The Spider Box box to make small animal disappear
 		1966
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1965-66)
69
Paul Stadelman Production Box For Live Stock
1966
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1965-66)
75
Ali Bongo Penetration Minus big metal disc in envelope is penetrated with object, then vanishes entirely
 		1966
The Bongo Book
18
Ali Bongo One Rope Only rope is threaded through hole in big wooden board, rope penetrates assistant
 		1966
The Bongo Book
36
Ali Bongo Pongolian Production Box
1966
The Bongo Book
62
Impromptu Levitation pushup on floor
 		June 1967
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 8)
102
Val Andrews Nervous Man on the Subway Produce lady behind newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
29
Val Andrews A Modern Miss Behind The Times! Stage illusion to produce lady with frame of newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
34
Glenn G. Gravatt Spooky Paper Floating / acrobatic cane with newspaper
 		1968
Newspaper Magic
80
Tom Palmer Book of Illusion person appears from giant book
 		1970
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)
103
Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny Magic Camera mirror production box that looks like a big camera
 		1970
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)
124
Alan Shaxon Packing Case Substitution substitution trunk, designed so it can be examined beforehand
 		1970
My Kind of Magic
56
Harry Lorayne Illusions General Comments
 		1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
90
The Phantom Black Art Platform
1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
324
The Girl-in-the-Trunk Mystery people transposition
 		1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
329
Girl in the Audience girl vanishes and reappears in audience
 		1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
332
Sawing a Woman in Half
1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
336
The Sword Box
1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
344
The Penetrating Steel Bars
1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
347
The Indestructible Girl
1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
350
Arthur Setterington Walking through a Sheet of Metal wooden box, assistant walks through sheet of metal
 		1972
Straight Line Mysteries
46
Tom Fitzgerald Tom's Thumb Tie Illusion illusion, wooden block penetrates hands, thumb tied around a guillotine-like stand
 		1972
Magick (Issue 48)
239
Billy McComb Opening the Magic Society Show two large sheets shown empty on stage, a person appears and makes up a sandwich-board man with the sheets that have relevant messages on them
 		1972
McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser
19
Billy McComb Again "Sawing in Half"... Lengthwise...
1972
McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser
75
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Riddle of the Rabbit break-away box, rabbit vanish
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
34
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Water Bowl Production huge bowl under large foulard
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
37
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Mysterious Dove dove disappears in small hanging box
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
56
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Okito Bird Cage dove appears in cage
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
58
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Mandarin Jewel Caskets boxes placed in a casket transform into a doll
Related to
  • "Okito on Magic"
 1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
65
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Matter Thru Matter canvas of fabric is penetrated and unharmed
Related to
  • Will Goldston's "Magazine of Magic" December, 1914.
 1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
79
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Box production box, to produce a rabbit and flowers
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
84
Theo "Okito" Bamberg, Joe Berg Zombie Cabinet cabinet for Zombie ball, ball vanishes eventually or changes into a skull
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
87
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Flip-Over Vanish animal vanishes from a box
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
92
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Magical Incubator bird in a cage appears in canister
Related to 1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
96
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Mignon production box, four sides can drop down
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
98
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Confetti Trick glass is filled with confetti from a box, confetti changes into rabbit, uses the Substitution Principle
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
108
Robert Albo, David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg, Eric C. Lewis "Where Did the Ducks Go?" - A Discussion on Origins and Methods on the history of the break-a-way box to make a duck disappear
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
119
Theo "Okito" Bamberg "Where Did the Ducks Go?" - The Okito Versions three versions, box to make ducks disappear, break-a-way type
VariationsAlso published here 1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
120
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg "Where Did the Ducks Go?" - The Fu-Manchu Version box to make ducks disappear, break-a-way type
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
122
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Scare Mask and Dove dove vanishes from mouth of a hanging mask and appears in casket
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
132
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Multum in Parvo animals are produced from two boxes, loading system with chair and tip-over mechanism
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
136
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Dolls and the Lanterns production of lanterns, with lights
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
139
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Crystal Casket dove appears in clear casket
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
145
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Okito's Miraculous Production production of objects from empty box and clearly shown table
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
147
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Okito Mat Trick production of flowers, huge tube and other objects behind suspended mat
  • Construction
  • Setting Up
  • The Harness for the Performer
  • The Harness for the Assistant
  • The Mat
  • The Operation
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
153
Theo "Okito" Bamberg, Carl Rosini, David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg The Triple Production three metal bowls containing five ducks appear under handkerchiefs
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
160
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg Fu-Manchu Super Production production of several animals and objects under a cloth
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
166
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Eight Glasses Production tray with eight glasses filled with liquid are produced
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
172
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg The Magic Book person appears from giant book
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
206
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg Flash Appearances "Flash Illusion", appearance of a person
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
212
Cyril Yettmah, David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg The Girl from the Light girl appears in shadow box
Related to 1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
215
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg The Cremation Illusion assistant is burnt in a cabinet and skeleton can be seen, then assistant appears somewhere else
 		1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
219
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg The Pendulum Illusion ( Visible Sawing)
1973
The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs
224
Peter Kläui Auch in Sekunden transposition of two people, tied to a wall, with curtain
 		1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 6)
106
Theo Hardeen The Book of Life person appears from a giant book
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
6
Howard Thurston Tree to Girl Transformation small tree to girl, behind cloth
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
8
Harry Blackstone White and Black magician with black robe and assistant with white robe transpose behind two screens
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
10
Shaman Chest of the Lamas production cabinet, rabbit
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
12
Rudy Roxo The Cauldron big cauldron on a glowing fire, performer throws dead animals inside and they come back out alive, then a girl appears
Related to
  • Chung Ling Soo's "The Witch's Cauldron"
 1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
14
Cmdr. C. Adair Out of the Dog House dog appears from small house
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
16
Harry Blackstone Vanishing Automobile vanishing car
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
18
Harry Blackstone Two Door Doll House doll house, where the doors can be opened front and back
Related to
  • Will Goldston's "Denton's Cabinet"
 1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
21
Theodore DeLand DeLand's Floating Skeleton
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
22
Joseph Ovette Miss Boots sawing a lady in half, longitudinal
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
23
Rudy Roxo A Question of Color girl steps in box, then color of box and of dress change
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
24
Stanley Beck Nu Production Box box carried under arm, three pieces, production of objects or animal
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
26
Rudy Roxo The Follies Girl Illusion box with light and silhouette is seen, girl vanishes
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
27
Rudy Roxo The Chest of Celestial Bliss spike box
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
30
Kroger Kroger's Chariot Illusion! two person appearance from a chariot
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
32
Burmese Pagoda oriental version of the doll house
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
34
Walter B. Gibson Double "A" Production Cabinet for handkerchiefs etc
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
36
George Pfisterer Glass Penetration frame with glass, spiked with rods
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
38
Herman Hanson Santa Claus Illusion producing santa from two large gift boxes
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
40
P. C. Sorcar The Rabbit Out of A Hat
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
43
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Pillar of Fire appearance of a pillar with a burning bowl on top, behind cloth
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
44
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Invisible Flight dove vanishes from cave and appears inside tubes
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
46
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Phantom Fowls three ducks appear in a cabinet
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
48
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Mystery of the 7 Stones oriental torture cage, person vanishes
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
50
Felix Korim East Indian Rope Trick stage version, boy vanishes
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
53
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Stowaway Illusion three boxes are filled with tea, piled up and a girl appears
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
54
William A. Hoch A Stage Illusion Idea
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
56
Howard A. Adams A Chinese Apparition with folding screen
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
57
George LaFollette The Flight of the Mandarin performer wrapped in sheet, transforms into assistant, performer appears in audience
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
58
Johnny Cooper Flash Vanish guinea pigs appear from box
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
60
Stanley Collins The Triple Mystery performer wrapped in sheep with donkey mask, transposes with assistant
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
62
Harry Blackstone The Girl and the Ladder girl vanishes on a ladder behind a big umbrealla
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
65
Joseph Ovette The Appearing Lion
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
66
Eddie Erold, U. F. Grant Mermaid Illusion classic appearance with two foldable screens
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
67
Felix Korim Cloak of Invisibility girl disappears under cloak
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
67
Horace Goldin Walking on Water
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
68
Joe Karson No Feet - Some Feat legs disappear
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
69
Rowan Brooks Beer and Girl from Barrel
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
70
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Coverless Dove Pan with table
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
71
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Evolution of a Lady duck and girl are produced from a box
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
72
Practical Production Tray vase of flowers
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
74
Gene Glove To Life giant queen of hearts is covered with a tube, girl appears and queen on card has vanished
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
75
Tom-Tom Illusion production of a girl
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
77
Bill Joy Revelry in a Haunted House doll house used for seance effects
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
78
Harry Blackstone Blackstone's Studio Illusion magician dresses as artist, draws himself on a canvas, then he appears from canvas, dressed normal
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
79
Harry Blackstone Walking Away from a Shadow upper body in a box, shadow is seen, then he walks out and shadow stays in box
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
80
The Sucker Rabbit Box
1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
81
Joseph Yadah Girl Thru Tape with two assistants, behind piece of cardboard
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
82
Tommy Windsor Yankee Doodle Hat à la phantom tube
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
84
Felix Korim 4th Dimensional Glass needle through big piece of glass
 		1974
The Conjurors' Book of Stage Illusions
86
Ed Balducci Impromptu Levitation with presentation angle by Martin Gardner (reaching up)
Related to July 1974
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 9)
755
David Douglas Palladino Lift table sticks to hand, with ring
 		1975
Magick (Issue 142)
709
Alan Shaxon Balloon to Rabbit balloon in hutch transforms into rabbit
Also published here 1976
Practical Sorcery
34
Alan Shaxon Cabaret Rabbit Vanish similar to a break-away box
 		1976
Practical Sorcery
43
Karrell Fox Beauty and the Least bathing beauty as stage illusion
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
128
The Vanishing Bunny break-away table
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
195
The Dog Kennel production of a dog, box looks like small house
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
200
The Rabbit Cage box to produce rabbit
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
202
The Vanishing Cage of Doves on table
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
205
Patrick Page Magic Spectaculars general comments on illusions
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
255
P. T. Selbit, Sawing a Woman in Half several methods
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
256
John Nevil Maskelyne, The Levitation
1976
The Big Book of Magic
261
The Sword Cabinet with vanish ans reappearance
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
265
The Substitution Trunk
1976
The Big Book of Magic
268
The Three Swords Suspension balanced on a sword
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
271
The Cremation Illusion burnt in a box
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
273
Fred Culpitt The Doll's House Illusion
1976
The Big Book of Magic
276
The Vanishing Motor Car same method as old vanishing horse on stage
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
279
The Indian Basket Illusion person vanishes and appears in basket, sword is pushed through basket
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
281
The Step Ladder Illusion person appears on a ladder
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
284
The Guillotine Illusioin
1976
The Big Book of Magic
285
The Crinoline Illusion person appears, theatrical production, dress is built
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
288
The Chair Suspension
1976
The Big Book of Magic
290
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Phantom Die Cabinet big die vanishes from a box and appears in a hat, including variations by Thayer (Phantom Die Cabinet), Lloyd (Jewel Chest of Ching See), Beckman (Beckman Die Box ) and the Crystal Die Box
 		1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
22
Eric C. Lewis Eric Lewis' Miraculous Blocks blocks in a box form chosen animals, then they change into a live rabbit
 		1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
59
Bird Production: Cage I
1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
167
Bird Production: Cage II two canaries
 		1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
169
Bird Production: Cage III
1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
170
Bird Production: Cage IV
1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
172
Dove Cage Vanish and Reappearance
1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
174
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Magical Incubator brief, bird in a cage appears in canister
Related to 1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
179
Balloon to Rabbit Cage
1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
180
Pyramid Production rabbit appearance under pyramid prop
 		1976
Classic Magic with Apparatus
200
Al Mann The Secret of the Ancients levitation off a chair, brief discussion on seance levitation
Inspired by
  • U.F. Grant's "Bodies in Orbit", 1963
 1977
Psycho-Mentisis
18
Punx Das Märchen vom Gläsernen Herzen story presentation to Robert Farchmin's heart of glass, glass in frame is penetrated with object
 		1977
Setzt Euch zu meinen Füssen...
16
Tan Hock Chuan The Box from Singapore Production Box
 		1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
27
Tan Hock Chuan Night-Club Double Box Illusion
1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
31
Tan Hock Chuan Singapore Screen Three fold screen, produce two girls
 		1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
32
Tan Hock Chuan Sawing Balloons in Half
1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
33
Karl Fulves Levitations on impromptu levitations
Variations 1978
The Chronicles (Issue 2)
1077
Marcello Truzzi, Martin Gardner Truzzi/Gardner Method solo levitation behind cloth
 		1978
The Chronicles (Issue 2)
1077
John Cornelius John Cornelius Method solo levitation behind cloth
 		1978
The Chronicles (Issue 2)
1078
Karl Fulves Karl Fulves Method solo levitation behind cloth in doorway
 		1978
The Chronicles (Issue 2)
1079
Stage Method solo levitation in the dark with glowing shoes and hands, shoes stick together
 		1978
The Chronicles (Issue 2)
1080
Karl Fulves Impromptu Levitation comment on the Balducci trick
Related to 1978
Interlocutor (Issue 16)
62
Blutlose Chirurgie patter
 		Dec. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 4)
128
Cyril Yettmah Catching Birds in the Air with a net, various methods, Conradi, Dell O'Dell
 		1978/76
More Classic Magic with Apparatus
224
Magic Incubator Improved made for Richard Himber, production of silks and cages
Related to 1978/76
More Classic Magic with Apparatus
228
Edward Loyd Enochs Guinea Pig Box guinea pig vanishes from wrapped cage
 		1978/76
More Classic Magic with Apparatus
232
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Tha Canary Production Cage
1978/76
More Classic Magic with Apparatus
253
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Canary Effect egg transforms into canary inside temple-like box
 		1978/76
More Classic Magic with Apparatus
254
Theo "Okito" Bamberg Okito Sawing an Arm in Half inside a box
 		1978/76
More Classic Magic with Apparatus
260
Looy Simonoff Looy's Sooperman one-man floatation behind cloth
Inspired by 1979
Close-up Entertainer
115
Karl Fulves, Howard Hamburg The Substitution Trunk idea with black and white people
 		1979
Interlocutor (Issue 28)
110
Kate Shiels Witch's Plot publicity stunt for one reporter, performer apparently travels long distance very quickly
Variations 1979
Magick (Issue 231)
1152
Elmer Deffenbaugh Direct Dialing publicity stunt for one reporter, performer apparently travels long distance very quickly, different method than Shiels
Inspired by 1979
Magick (Issue 237)
1182
Karrell Fox 6 Foot Surprise next performer "appears" behind large silk
 		1979
Another Book
203
Jean Hugard Eine Geister Seance
  • 1. Das Verschwinden des verknoteten Seilknäuels
  • 2. Das Fesseln des Mediums
Also published here Apr. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
27
Chuck Jones Die "Tor-Produktions" Illusion
Apr. 1979
Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 1)
32
Karl Fulves Ring Of Beauty idea for illusion in which a ring dropped over a person makes her vanish, no method
 		1980
Interlocutor (Issue 42)
166
Milbourne Christopher Eine "Haarwuchs"-Illusion illusion in which a person in a "hair growing apparatus" transposes with masked magician
Also published here
  • The Sphinx, Aug. 1948
 Mar. 1980
Intermagic (Vol. 7 No. 1)
31
Kibuba Kibuba's Puppenhausillusion tip-over box in form of a doll house
Also published here
  • "Magie" 1980
 1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 2)
56
Robert Veno, Michel Hatte, James Hodges Die Wohlverpackte Jungfrau production of a person, using two foldable cardboard boxes
Also published here
  • "Illusioniste" 1975
  • "Une fille bien emballée" in "50 grandes illusions d'hier et d'aujourd'hui"
  • "Magische Welt" 1952
 1980
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 41 No. 2)
59
Father Cyprian Rubik Con suggestions without details:
  • Colorvision with mini Rubik's Cube
  • Colorvision with jumbled cube, a duplicate of configuration is drawn
  • mini cube is solved under dice cup, suggestion of (partial) shell
  • to force a color, either with counting procedure or loaded
  • pop-up cube for production
  • stage size cube that twists and person is produced
  • coding information
Related to 1981
Octet
24
Michael Weber, Mike Caveney, Bill Taylor The Vacuum Cleaner Illusion woman is transported from a box into a bag through the tube of a vacuum cleaner
 		1981
Magicomedy
151
Mike Caveney The Substitution Barrel substitution trunk with a barrel
Also published here 1981
Magicomedy
161
Felix Korim Der UN-Reisekoffer clothes produced from suitcase, then person
Also published here
  • Genii, Jan. 1951
 May 1981
Intermagic (Vol. 8 No. 1)
6
Jack Hughes The French Guillotine illusion, head guillotine
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
13
Jack Hughes Three Sword Suspension two swords are eventually removed, suspension of person on one sword
Related to 1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
23
Jack Hughes The Scimitar Suspension different design of the Three Sword Suspension
Related to 1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
25
Jack Hughes The Gospel Suspension different design of the Three Sword Suspension
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
28
Jack Hughes Three Axes Suspension different design of the Three Sword Suspension
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
29
Jack Hughes How to Make a Spring Hinge
1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
73
Jack Hughes Girl to Pony in a large cage on wheels
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
96
Jack Hughes Whirling Michrophone Suspension microphone suspension
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
99
Jack Hughes Castle Illusion illusion designed like a castle, appearance of assistant
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
110
Jack Hughes The Human Where the Rainbow Ends ribbons placed in cabinet person appears in cabinet with dress made from ribbons
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
115
Jack Hughes M'Lady Steps Out assistant penetrates rope, with frame
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
129
Jack Hughes Hat Box Substitution substitution trunk with hat box
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
134
Jack Hughes Radio Vanish radio vanishes in box
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
137
Jack Hughes The Homicide Illusion assistant in cabinet, cabinet is sawed in half, folded and pierced with rod
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
144
Jack Hughes Where the Rainbow Ends different colored silks placed in a cabinet, doll appears with dress in same colors
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
149
Jack Hughes The Chair Suspension assistant lies on board on two chairs, one chair is removed
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
163
Jack Hughes New Electric Sawing in Half electric jigsaw
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
166
Jack Hughes Head Zopper electric jigsaw through head
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
171
Jack Hughes Dagger Chest daggers through head
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
176
Jack Hughes Television Head Chest dagger chest with Television design
 		1981
Jack Hughes World of Magic — Volume One
178
Hen Fetsch Ideen zur Puppenhaus-Illusion ideas for doll house illusion
 		Oct. 1982
Intermagic (Vol. 9 No. 3)
107
Theo "Okito" Bamberg "Where Do the Ducks Go?" three versions, box to make ducks disappear, break-a-way type, with variation
Also published here 1982
Further Classic Magic With Apparatus
19
Theo "Okito" Bamberg "Where Do the Ducks Come From?" production of two ducks, apparatus
Related to 1982
Further Classic Magic With Apparatus
21
Theo "Okito" Bamberg The Couch Illusion vanish of a person, laid on couch and covered with handkerchief, then person is lifted into the air and vanishes
 		1982
Further Classic Magic With Apparatus
23
Robert Albo Addendum to the Duck Production apparatus, with variations of Norm Nielsen and Eric Lewis
Related to 1982
Further Classic Magic With Apparatus
25
Al Mann A Magical Substitution No. 28, for stage or seance room, trunk substitution of two persons
 		1983
101 Psychic Tests
8
Lifting a Heavy Metal Tank Full of Water! No. 76
 		1983
101 Psychic Tests
20
Peter Wilker Gedanken zum Schwerterkasten on the sword box
 		1983
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 44 No. 3)
84
Alan Shaxon Lebendes Kaninchen aus dem Hut rabbit production from a hat
Also published here 1983
Das Alan Shaxon Seminar "1983"
19
Juan Tamariz El Mago Contra las Tinieblas (Un Misterio en Blanco y Negro) script for broom levitation by Gustavo and Doris Lorgia
 		1984
Magia Potagia — Volume III
43
Jonathan Pendragon Beauty Enfolded assistent appears on platform under cape of magician
 		1986
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 5
78
Karrell Fox The "Girl in the Fishbowl" & Re-Runs tiny apparently live girl in fishbowl in shelf construction, side-show, many different uses for it
 		1986
For My Next Trick...
125
Karrell Fox "The Rabbit Asrah" asrah levitation and vanish with rabbit
 		1986
For My Next Trick...
135
Karrell Fox The "Utili-Base" Illusion Concept using one base for multiple illusions that are put on top
  • Number 1: Temple of Benares
  • Number 2: The Doll House
  • Number 3: The Haunted House
  • Number 4: Production from four stacked boxes
  • Number 5: The "Mismade Girl"
  • Number 6: "Carnival" Sword Box
  • Number 7: "Cutting a Girl in Sixths"
  • Number 8: "Toyland"
  • Number 9: "Costume Crate"
  • Number 10: "Jill in the Box"
  • Number 11: "Send in the Clowns"
  • Number 12: "The Hindu Basket"
  • Number 13: "The Magic Top Hat"
 		1986
For My Next Trick...
141
Terry Seabrooke The Neck Spiker bits of business for Jack Hughes Neck Spiker, spike through spectator's neck
Inspired by
  • Jack Hughe's "The Neck Spiker" in "The Jack Hughes World of Magic - Volume 2" 1985
 1986
Seabrooke's Book
79
Terry Seabrooke Visible Sawing Through presentation for sawing through lady, cutting a wallpaper in half
 		1986
Seabrooke's Book
82
Karl Fulves Body Magic rope through body of performer
 		1986
Contemporary Rope Magic — Part I
10
Mac McDonald The Big Top production of a baby goat under a handkerchief
 		1986
The Legend of Mac McDonald
29
John Kennedy Gone! The $100 Challenge effect idea for vanish of a person
 		June/July 1987
Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 1 No. 11 & 12)
29
Ribbonesque No. 10, silk penetrated two ropes which are also around assistant's waist
 		1988
Self-Working Handkerchief Magic
28
Terri Rogers False Witness sculpture made from two rings on table, two spectators describe it very differently
Also published here 1988
More Secrets
50
Terri Rogers Falsches Zeugnis sculpture made from two rings on table, two spectators describe it very differently
Also published here July 1989
Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 4 & 5)
167
Gary Kurtz Changing a woman into a tiger
Related to 1989
Misdirection and Direction
7
Robert Gysel Gysel Spirit Tie No. 66
Also published here 1990
Self-Working Rope Magic
140
Amazing James Randi Spirit Music No. 67, accordion plays despite performer being tied up
 		1990
Self-Working Rope Magic
142
Jim Steinmeyer Surrounded Seeing Through known as Doug Henning's "Man Without a Middle"
 		1991
Square One
33
Harald Kurz J - Jack, the Ripper on stage illusions
 		1991
Hardcore
34
Harald Kurz X - X-Ray presenting Zig Zag illusion as x-ray machine
 		1991
Hardcore
38
Jim Steinmeyer Houdini's Rope walking through a rope with a stand apparatus
 		1991
Device and Illusion
13
Jim Steinmeyer Neon girl penetrates barrier of lit neon light tubes
 		1991
Device and Illusion
21
Jim Steinmeyer Perforation girl in box penetrated by multiple long knifes
 		1991
Device and Illusion
31
Jim Steinmeyer The Artist's Daydream person appears in black cabinet with easel look
Inspired by
  • "The Artist's Dream"
 1991
Device and Illusion
43
Jim Steinmeyer India Rubber both hands of woman go through a large cloth, they move further apart than seems possible
 		1991
Device and Illusion
53
Jim Steinmeyer Though a One-Inch Hole rope around woman's waist, other end of rope through wall of box, under cover she moves mysteriously inside box
 		1991
Device and Illusion
61
Jim Steinmeyer Small Packages die grows in stages inside cardboard carton, then woman appears inside
Inspired by
  • Buatier de Kolta's Growing Die Illusion
 1991
Device and Illusion
71
Jim Steinmeyer Hot Air girl lies on three upright modelling balloon, two are popped and she "floats" on one balloon
 		1991
Device and Illusion
81
Jim Steinmeyer The Lady in the Puzzle person trapped in puzzle box which is taken apart and reassembled
 		1991
Device and Illusion
93
Gary Kurtz An extravagant example: Magician Changes into Tiger; Magician Reappears in Back of Theatre
Related to 1992
Leading with your Head
15
Mila Trnka Das Frauenherz ribbons penetrate a person
Also published here
  • Prager Zaubereien
 Sep. 1992
Intermagic (Vol. 17 No. 2)
70
Alan Wakeling The Crushing Illusion gorilla in cage crushing girl underneath
Also published here Dec. 1992
Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)
47
The Cabinet Seance spirit cabinet
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
33
Anna Eva Fay Anna Eva Fay's Spirit Tie spirit cabinet
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
39
Harlan Tarbell Spirit Collar metal collar around neck, locked to chair, for spirit cabinet
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
41
A Hypnotic Vanishing comedy
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
300
An Unexpected Vanishing comedy vanish of person
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
303
A Comedy Levitation secret is seen
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
305
The Phantom of the Circus "pantomime illusion", acted as a little play with people vanishing and travelling in boxes
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
311
The Chinaman, the Ghost, and the Cat "pantomime illusion", acted as a little play with people vanishing and travelling in boxes
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
329
The Mystery of the Three Ghosts "pantomime illusion", acted as a little play, man standing in cabinet holding large cloth, something appears inside, repeated
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
345
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