Knife & Paddle

467 entries in Knife & Paddle
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Of diverse petie juggling knacks
  • making an oat stir
  • producing dry powdered spices from mouth
  • paddle type trick with straw in one of three holes in paddle that jumps around
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXXI)
193
To eate a knife, and to fetch it out of anie other place knife swallowing, first partially put in mouth, then lapped with misdirection and apparently eaten
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXXIII)
196
To thrust a bodkin into your head without hurt thin knife through head with blade that slips into handle, optional sponge with blood or wine for additional gore effect
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXXIII)
196
To thrust a bodkin through your toong, and a knife through your arme: a pittifull sight, without hurt or danger gimmicked knifes with bend in middle
 		1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXXIII)
197
To cut halfe your nose asunder, and to heale it againe presentlie without anie salve gimmicked knife with gap, apparently cut through nose
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXXIII)
197
How to seeme to eate a Knife knife swallowing, reproduced from pocket
Related to 1634
The Art of Legerdemain Discovered
20
How to seeme to cut ones nose halfe off knife with half-moon cut out
Related to 1634
The Art of Legerdemain Discovered
22
How to seeme to thrust a Bodkin in your fore-head knife through head with blade that slips into handle, optional sponge with blood for additional gore effect
Related to 1634
The Art of Legerdemain Discovered
27
Of divers pretty jugling knacks
  • producing dry powdered spices from mouth
  • paddle type trick with straw in one of three holes in paddle that jumps around
Related to 1634
The Art of Legerdemain Discovered
45
Trois Canifs Ayant été Mis Dans un Gobelet d'Argent, l'un des Trois Saute par Terre au Commandement du Spectateur three pocketknives put in a golden goblet, one is chosen and that jumps out of the goblet, forcing of the middle one, with and out where apparently not hearing correctly which one
Related to 1784
La Magie Blanche Dévoilée
27
Henri Decremps Ancienne méthode de faire le Tour des trois Canifs. "Divers moyens de cacher un Compere, & de faire croire qu'on n'en a point, lors même qu'on emploie plusieurs." (title continued) more tricks by Pilferer, knife jumps from glass, long discussion about confederates and secret helpers, fake automatons
Related to 1785
Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
47
Henri Decremps Objection d'un genre singulier. Nouvelle méthode de faire sauter un canif. other method used by Pilferer to make a knife jump, without confederate, using a spring and sugar, on selling the secret of a magic trick
 		1785
Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
63
Henri Decremps Le Tour des trois canifs peut se faire par tant de moyens différens, qu'on pourrait les multiplier à l'infini. "Crainte d'ennuyer le Lectuer, on n'en donne ici que neuf pour exemple." (title continued) nine further methods to make a knife jump from a glass or fall from the rim of a glass, methods using magnet, threads mercury etc.
 		1785
Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
77
Le couteau qui tient tout seul dans la main The knife that holds all alone in the hand
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
201
Deux moyens de manger un couteau Two ways to eat a knife
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
207
Der unverwundbare Zauberkünstler knife or nail through arm or hand, different gaffs
 		Sep. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 9)
137
Ein Wunder der Fakire apple on hand of spectator, performer cuts it in two halves with a knife or sword without harming the hand
 		Jan. 1897
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 5)
72
Der frei an den Fingern schwebende Stab wand clings to fingertips, ungaffed, like the knife method, also with walking stick
 		Aug. 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 8)
120
The Suspended Knife simple
 		1902
The Modern Conjurer
289
A Cup of Tea on the Point of a Knife puzzle
 		1902
The Modern Conjurer
302
Carl Willmann Briefkasten answering letters, illusion "Das Mädchen mit dem goldenen Haar", knife throwing
 		Apr. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 4)
63
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Das Messerschlucken apparently swallowing knife, lapping
 		1903
Moderne Magie
34
A. J. Eine neue Methode, um eine beliebig grosse Münze oder eine Kartenecke in ein Brot zu bringen ungaffed knife with item stuck to its blade that should be loaded into bread
 		June 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 6)
86
Die fliegenden Papierschnitzel paddle routine with paper pieces on knife
Related to Jan. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 1)
15
Paddle Move
Jan. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 1)
15
Die fliegenden Papierschnitzel second part of description
Related to Feb. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 2)
28
Das Kartenmesser knife for loading a card into a fruit, bread, ...
 		July 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 7)
108
Charles T. Jordan The Mystic Knife No. 10, penknife dropped in glass under handkerchief cover, vanishes, reproduced from pocket
 		1920
Ten New Pocket Tricks
21
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Verschwinden eines Tischmessers knife wrapped in paper is swallowed
 		1930
Zauberkunststücke
30
Dr. Edward G. Ervin Table Knife Levitation clings to hand, with a gimmick
 		1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
41
Tom Sellers A Paddle Routine with chalk, paddle gaff with two ends
 		1939
Scots Magic
6
John B. Ward Pencil & Peg Mystery three holes in pencil, small peg jumps from hole to hole
 		June 1939
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 12)
4
John B. Ward Knife Thru Coat borrowed pocket knife with newspaper through jacket
 		Oct. 1939
Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 4)
1
Edward Victor The "Rainbow" Penknife penknife routine with many color changes, vanishes, and traveling to pocket
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
125
Paddle Move with penknife
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
127
Penknife Vanish false transfer
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
129
Paddle Move Variation with penknife
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
133
Penknife Transformation with silk, switches out gaffed one for examinable one
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
134
Edward Victor A "Matter-Thro'-Matter" Penknife Effect penknife is pushed through a silk and seen penetrating an envelope on other side, silk is undamaged, prepared envelope
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
135
Paddle Move with knife
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part Two
141
Eddie Joseph Suspensamus bowl with rice suspends on knife
Related to 1941
The Jinx (Issue 129)
741
Bruce Elliott, Theodore Annemann Not for the Meek bill to roll of life savers, gaffed knife
 		Nov. 1941
The Jinx (Issue 150)
879
Laurie Ireland Table Knife Through Body knife wrapped up in napkin penetrates body
 		1941
After the Dessert
13
Swallowing the Knife optional reappearance from a stooge's sleeve
 		1941
After the Dessert
14
Spoon to Knife spoon wrapped up in napkin changes into knife
Variations 1941
After the Dessert
15
Dorny The Musical Knife knife makes sound, gag finish
 		1941
After the Dessert
16
Al Baker The Knife Dial to find a card in the spread
Related toAlso published here 1941
Magical Ways and Means
28
Franklin M. Chapman Dots paddle routine with dots on paper matches
 		1942
Quick Tricks
6
Tom Sellers The "T.S." Knife to load an envelope
 		1943
Magical Mixture
11
Tom Sellers Borrowed Note in Candle gimmicked knife
 		1943
Magical Mixture
16
Bruce Elliott The Back Room on the Great Ballantin, Jean Hugard and Fred Braue, Orson Welles, a bingo fraud, Bill Gresham gives some tips on knife throwing
 		July 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 40)
167
Tom Fitzgerald A Cute Betcha penknife sticked in top of door arch falls directly in a bottle
 		Apr. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 59)
241
R. M. Jamison Jamison's Spot Sticks two sticks
Also published here Sep. 1944
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 2 No. 4)
67
R. M. Jamison Jamison's Spot Sticks
Also published here 1945
My Best
170
William H. McCaffrey The Pedagogue's Nightmare three paddles, with coins
 		1945
My Best
174
Bob Hanko Indestructo handkerchief is tied over mouth of a glass and both put into a paper bag, then a knife is pushed through bag and handkerchief, handkerchief is unharmed and a silk is found in the glass
Also published here May 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 83)
337
Arnold Belais A Stamp Collector's Nightmare paddle routine with stamps on two paddles, "paste spreaders", magnets
 		Oct. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 5)
155
Knife and Paper Squares paddle move effect with paper pieces stuck to blade
 		1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
62
Russel Walsh Paddle Move
1945/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
62
J. B. Bobo Chameleon Knives ungaffed, sleeving as switch
 		1947
Watch This One!
79
Milbourne Christopher Penny Puzzler paddle routine with knife, pennies attached to blade with wax
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
R. M. Jamison Paddle Pets paddle routine, with hat and rabbit pictured
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
371
Emmett Barbee New Idea for the Paddle Trick selection appears on paddle (miniature)
 		1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
4
Bob Rettew Ideas paddle trick, stamp to add points
 		1948
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1948)
19
Robert Stull William Tell's Apple paddle with William Tell theme apple and arrow
 		Feb. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 9)
395
Martin Gardner Coat Penetration
  • Impromptu Methods
  • Cigarette Version
 		Oct. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 5)
475
Harrison Knife Through Coat six methods
 		1948/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
13
Dave Lee New Effect for the Color Changing Knife Routine with three knives
 		1949
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1949)
4
Jack Yeager The Hook Knife similar to a hook coin
 		1949
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1949)
29
Milbourne Christopher Knife Through Coat magician's joke on the knife through jacket
 		Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Walter Price Catching the Salt salt on knife
 		1949
Over the Coffee Cups
7
Cross of Knives special way to hold two knives, bar bet
 		1949
Over the Coffee Cups
7
Rotating Knife knife and fork as spinning wheel on the table, to find selection
 		1949
Over the Coffee Cups
8
Seymour Davis Phantom Napkin knife through handkerchief
Related to 1949
Over the Coffee Cups
16
Stirring Stick Movies figure is drawn on stirring stick, to make easy optical animation
 		1949
Over the Coffee Cups
28
Jack Chanin Paddled with paddle, rubberband and coins
 		Jan. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 194)
775
Dr. Jacob Taub The Fly-Away Salt using a knife, blobs of water and salt
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
653
Hans Kaiser "Matchic" heads of two matches jump around
 		1950
Routined Manipulation — Part One
87
Dr. William Weyeneth Eine neue magische Kelle coins on paddle, magnet
 		1951
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 12 No. 1&2)
5
Al Baker The Bill in the Borrowed Lemon gaffed knife
Also published here 1951
Pet Secrets
83
Al Leech A Knife Move color change with sucker element
 		1952
Manipulating with Leech
14
Robert Lotz Bob Lotz' Color Changing Knives shrinking knife climax
 		1952
Manipulating with Leech
14
Lewis Ganson The Colour Changing Pocket Knife
  • The Type of Knife to Use
  • A Convenient Holder
  • The Routine and Patter
Related to 1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
12
Methods of Making the Knife "Twist"
  • First Method
  • Second Method
  • Third Method
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
13
Three Vanishes
  • First Method
  • Second Method
  • Third Method
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
15
The Knife Changes Colour Whilst Held by a Spectator
1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
17
To Change One Knife for Another switch
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
18
Lewis Ganson Beer is Best beer image on paddle
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
61
The Paddle Twist
1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
61
Malcolm McCallum McCallum's Rainbow Knife Routine based on Stanfield's Colorfusing Knife, routine, with keys and chain
 		1953
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1953)
10
Roy Walton Knifed color change, transposition, travel to pocket, multiple phase routine
Related to 1953
"Come a little closer..."
23
Paddle Move with pocket knives
 		1953
"Come a little closer..."
25
The Very Peripatetic Paddle paddle move and routine with knife and pieces of paper and matches
 		1953
Classic Secrets of Magic
46
Haakon Edeling Das Chamaeleonmesser paddle move with pocket knife
Also published here
  • in "Journal de la Prestidigitation"
 1953
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 14 No. 2)
102
Karrell Fox Color-Changing Knife Finih big ans small one
 		1954
Kornfidentially Yours
30
Ed Reno Knife Through the Arm classic gaffed knife
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
362
Horace E. Bennett Knife Through Coat with pocket knife and newspaper
 		Dec. 1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 322)
96
Nate Leipzig Nate Leipzig's Grindstone shown by Joe Scott, knife grinder with a plate on table's edge
Related to 1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 324)
104
James G. Thompson Jr. Strictly One Sided three routines with different paddles
  • Jumping Gems
  • Mystery Paddle
  • Thompson's Magic Maker
Also published here 1956
Top Secrets of Magic
108
John F. Mangan Color Changing Knife Finale
1957
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1957)
40
Bert Allerton Swallowing A Knife
1958
The Close-Up Magician
12
Bert Allerton Penetration with a Knife
 		1958
The Close-Up Magician
48
Dr. Stanley Jaks (2) The Billet Knife loading a billet in an envelope
Related toAlso published here 1958
Predictions
87
Neville Sackville (3) The Billet Knife loading a billet in an envelope
 		1958
Predictions
88
Tony Corinda (4) The Impromptu Billet Knife loading a billet in an envelope
 		1958
Predictions
88
Eddie Joseph The Invisible Influence several animation effects using a shimmed cigarette and a matchbox with magnet, lifting matchbox with knife and letting it fall on command
 		1959
Cigarette Tricks and Gags at the Bar
8
Matt Schulien Matt's Color Changing Knife Routine full routine
  • Part I - Introductory Color Changes
  • Part II - The Fake Explanation
  • Part III - Explanation With Two Knives
  • Part IV - "Put One In The Middle"
  • Part V - "I've Got Six Knives"
  • Part VI - Finish
 		1959
The Magic of Matt Schulien
116
Paddle Move
1959
The Magic of Matt Schulien
119
Matt Schulien A Knife Gag tiny knife appears with gag line
 		1959
The Magic of Matt Schulien
125
Matt Schulien The Case of the Missing Handle part of the knife's handle comes off and back on
 		1959
The Magic of Matt Schulien
125
Henry Durkin Jamboree Gems Jumping Gems, rods / paddle routine
 		1960
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)
40
U. F. Grant Lilly - Levi knife in paper cup, knife is held and cup remains suspended
Related to Nov. 1960
The New Phoenix (Issue 351)
231
Dr. Stanley Jaks Omar's Prophecies treatise on the one-ahead triple prediction, sheets labeled with A, B & C
  • Part II (replacing force with known data)
  • Part III (on the selection of people, apparently random)
  • Part IV (staging the routine)
  • Part V (staging for Brainwave)
  • Part VI (handling for the Billet Knife)
  • Part VII (handling for Chuck Smith's M-T Pad)
Related toVariations 1960
Omar's Prophecies
1
Jochen Zmeck Die Badefee paddle trick with magnetic cover and story presentation
 		1960
Das Jochen Zmeck Skriptum
6
Dr. Stanley Jaks Die unglaubliche Voraussage Jaks Billet Knife, loading a billet in an envelope
Related to 1961
Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse
103
Max Malini Levitation cigars, pencil and knife stick to fingers / hand
Related toVariations 1962
Malini and His Magic
23
Max Malini, Stewart Judah Paper Knife pieces of paper put on blade of a knife, vanish and appear
Also published here 1962
Malini and His Magic
59
Max Malini Cutting the Menu knife through menu, fake blade
 		1962
Malini and His Magic
61
Eugene Boyd Sucker Knife Finale
1964
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)
32
Lewis Ganson Paddle Parade measurements of a paddle and the paddle move
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
122
Frederica Spots and Paddle Routine chalk spots on paddle appear and disappear
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
123
Bento Sympathetic Matches two paddles, name appears, four matches from a matchbook separately on a handkerchief join in one corner with the paddle as cover, the matches are placed in a stand and are covered, they vanish and reappear in the matchbook
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
127
Bento Bento's Bat special paddle, which holds rubber bands on each side
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
133
Dick Zimmerman Slippery Rocks stick with jewels
Variations 1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
134
Niberco Colour-Changing Knife Routine knife changes color twice, two knifes
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
139
J. "Rink" van Rinkhuyzen Simplex Knife Routine three knifes
 		1967
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1
141
Piet Forton Eine Entenfeder - Ein Tip zum Kellentrick paddle routine with points on feather
 		1968
Piet Forton Seminar
15
Bob Ostin A Novel Penknife Routine complete routine, with half-colored knife and small knife
Variations 1968
Fingertip Fantasies
35
Charles D. Smith Leipzig's Grindstone knife grinder with a plate
Related to 1969
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2
97
J. "Rink" van Rinkhuyzen, Somerset Maugham Grand Guignol thumb is cut with a knife until the performer bleeds, wound is healed
Variations 1969
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2
126
David Berglas The Berglas Gravity Method For Sleeving A Small Object Invisibly pocket knife vanishes
 		1969
The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2
173
Eddie Joseph Indian Rice Stabbing Illusion first one cup of rice fills six cups, then glass jar of rice clings to stick or knife
Related to 1969
The Art of Eddie Joseph
225
Bob Zraick Color Change Knife Finale with handkerchief
 		1970
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)
78
Floyd Shotts, Frank Novotny A Visit From Space coin vanishes in water and starts to bubble, knife is placed inside and glass with water can be liftet with knife, then water vanishes in tube (Liquidair)
 		1970
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)
119
Dr. William Weyeneth Schwerelos animation of knife
 		1970
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 31 No. 3)
52
Roy Johnson, Bobby Collins "Pop Goes the..." knife or fork is vanished, seated, à la knife swallowing
 		1971
Second Time Around
45
Blake Edward Maxam Dagger of the Dead! dagger moves to card with dead person's name
 		1971
Magick (Issue 38)
189
Paul Swinford Color Changing Knife Routine
1971
Lecture Notes
7
False Transfer with Knife
1971
Lecture Notes
8
The Color Changing Knives
1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
209
Willie Schneider The Personalized Paddle spectator's name appears on paddle
 		1972
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7
362
Al Baker Al Baker Finger Tip Thread Knife Magnetism Trick No. 629, to find a card in the spread, brief
Also published here 1972
Jacob Daley's Notebooks
175
Bob Read Knife Through Jacket
1973
Thanks to Pepys...
28
Amedeo Vacca European Paddle
1974
Amedeo's Continental Magic
29
Amedeo Vacca Pinch of Salt salt heap glued on paddle, salt tossed in air and caught on paddle, salt changes to coin
 		1974
Amedeo's Continental Magic
30
Bob Hanko Indestructo handkerchief is tied over mouth of a glass and both put into a paper bag, then a knife is pushed through bag and handkerchief, handkerchief is unharmed and a silk is found in the glass
Also published here Oct. 1974
Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 2)
38
Peter Stammers Colour Changing Knives Without A Paddle with a matchbox
 		Aug. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 12)
137
Alf Goodwin, Harry Baron Twin Beds three paddles, story
 		Aug. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 12)
143
Bob Read Business For Knife Through Coat ideas for knife through coat based on the Routine described in Bob Read's "Thanks To Pepys"
 		Oct. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 2)
167
Bob Read Business For Knife Sharpening gag for plate/knife grinder attributed to Nate Leipzig
Related to Dec. 1975
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 4)
195
The Paddle Move
1975
Another Close-up Cavalcade
109
Tony Spina Mini Magna Paddle mini penny on paddle changes to normal sized penny and grows when removed
 		1975
Another Close-up Cavalcade
114
Stampaddle stamps on paddle, magnetic, selected card appears on paddle as climax
 		1975
Another Close-up Cavalcade
117
Coin Paddle coin multiplies on paddle
 		1975
Another Close-up Cavalcade
121
Knives color changing knives
 		1975
Another Close-up Cavalcade
126
Ralph W. Hull Juggling Knives routine for color changing knives, marketed in 1940
 		Apr. 1975
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 10 No. 6)
949
El Fakir Tragacuchillos swallowing a knife
 		1975
Magia en el Bar
25
Arturo Sage Messer knife through handkerchief
Also published here
  • Abracadabra #508, Oct. 1955
 Nov. 1975
Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 1 & 2)
16
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Die Kreidekelle paddle routine with marks made with chalk
 		1975
Joros Seminar
2
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Messer durch die Jacke knife through jacket, jacket is hanging on a chair
 		1975
Joros Seminar
3
E. Leslie May Spotting the Spot card stab with paper-knife, the card found is blank and the value is now on the paper-knife
 		Jan. 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 5)
208
Patrick Page The Paddle Move with a pocket knife
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
165
Patrick Page Spot the Spots spots on two paddles, routine
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
166
Patrick Page The Salt on the Knife salt spots on knife
 		1976
The Big Book of Magic
167
Punx Die Zauberfächer story routine with coins appearing on paddles
 		1977
Setzt Euch zu meinen Füssen...
37
Tan Hock Chuan Knife Through Coat
1977
The Magic of Tan Hock Chuan
43
Stephen Tucker The Sound Barrier clicking sound for paddle routine, audible noice to hear spot jump
 		1978
Close Up Sorcercy
9
Rudolf Braunmüller Magische Scherze und Gags various gags with balloon, butter/knife/bread, bill in cigarette, cigarette, coins
 		Mar. 1978
Intermagic (Vol. 5 No. 1)
9
Looy Simonoff Sleevebone Connected to the Chestbone knife vanishes (standard lapping) and is recovered from chest
 		July 1979
Apocalypse (Vol. 2 No. 7)
222
Mario Gonzales Knife Catch
May 1980
Apocalypse (Vol. 3 No. 5)
342
Richard Kaufman Sharp Turn
May 1980
Apocalypse (Vol. 3 No. 5)
342
Sol Stone Knife Interlude
May 1980
Apocalypse (Vol. 3 No. 5)
342
Al Schneider A Jumping Gems Routine
1980
Al Schneider On Close-Up
107
Ken Brooke Penknife Routine
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
50
Move No. 1 - "The Twist"
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
50
Move No. 2 - "The Flourish" through-the-fist
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
51
Move No. 3 - "The Flourish Change" through-the-fist
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
52
Ken Brooke K.B. Knife Thru Coat
Also published here 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
56
R. D. Merrill Basic Paddle or Knife Moves
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
8
R. D. Merrill The Push-Through Color Change
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
9
R. D. Merrill The Turn-Around Color Change
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
13
R. D. Merrill The Switch of knives
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
16
R. D. Merrill Silks and the Knife knife shown with different color on each side, silk is rubbed on one side and knife has same color on both side, repeated with other silk and other color
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
17
R. D. Merrill, Gib Richards Advanced Routines for "Silks and the Knife" including a version for stage
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
19
R. D. Merrill The Visible Color-Change Knife with 3/4 colored knife
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
22
R. D. Merrill Advanced Move for the Merrill Visible Color-Change Knife with 3/4 colored knife
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
24
R. D. Merrill Advanced Routines for Two Identical Knives
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
26
R. D. Merrill An Original Routine for Four Knives
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
30
R. D. Merrill The Snap Change also to switch knives
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
32
R. D. Merrill Advanced Effects for Working with Two Identical Knives
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
35
R. D. Merrill Bits and Pieces various methods, rolling the knife on the hand, subtleties and a vanish
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
40
R. D. Merrill Perception theory of the perception of various knife moves
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
47
Alfred Lee Cohen The Shrinking Knife optical illusion of shrinking knife
 		1981
Merrill's Knife Book
55
R. D. Merrill Bibliography - The Color Changing Knives
1981
Merrill's Knife Book
56
David R. Fernandes Red and Blew forcing a color, colored dots on paddle, chosen colored dot vanishes
 		Oct. 1982
Apocalypse (Vol. 5 No. 10)
690
Frank Garcia, Matt Schulien A Handful Of Entertainment color changing knives routine
 		1982
The Close-up Magic of Frank Garcia — Part I
44
Paddle Move
1982
The Close-up Magic of Frank Garcia — Part I
45
Double Paddle Move two knives between different fingers
 		1982
The Close-up Magic of Frank Garcia — Part I
47
Daryl Martinez Paddle Routine two paddles, silver & red dots
 		1982
Something for Everyone
4
Paddle Move brief
 		1982
Something for Everyone
4
Stephen Tucker Excalibur color changing knife routines, holdout with sweatband in sleeve
 		July 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 15)
275
Stephen Tucker Exhibit 'A' four objects in box and also names written on paper, knife is selected and blood is found on blade, murder presentation
Variations 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. Special #2 (Xmas))
14
Juan Tamariz De Como Las Navajas de Colores Atraviesan un Pañuelo penetration routine with a lot of variations
Also published here 1982
Magia Potagia — Volume II
38
Juan Tamariz Rutina Progesiva -1-2-3- Tambien Llamada "Blanca la Indómita" three phase routine with one, two, then three knives
Also published here 1982
Magia Potagia — Volume II
45
Roy Baker Roy Baker's Method of "Knife Thro' Coat" Uses gimmicked knife
 		1983
Baker's Capers
12
"Magic" Christian Stelzel My Knife through Jacket with large kitchen knife and newspaper
Variations 1983
Lecture Magic
26
Rev. O. T. Slem Polychromatic Gum paddle with strips of gum routine
 		1984
Fork Full of Appetizers — Book 2
132
Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks' Incredible Prediction billet knife handling
  • The Double Envelope Method
Related to 1984
The Incredible Dr. Stanley Jaks
10
Al Mann Note: The Billet Knives history of billet knives, different models
 		1984
The Incredible Dr. Stanley Jaks
13
Juan Tamariz Rutina Capicua capicua=palindrome, multiple phase routine
Also published here 1984
Magia Potagia — Volume III
50
Juan Tamariz Mas Ideas con Navajas various ideas, linking knives, magnet holder, change of unprepared knives, knife-monte,...
Also published here 1984
Magia Potagia — Volume III
54
Walt Lees Färbemesser color changing knives
Also published here
  • Magic Info, 1973/1974
 Nov. 1984
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
90
Steve Dusheck Safety Pin or Knife Switch with topit
 		1985
The Dusheck Vest
16
Stewart Judah Der Messer-Kellen-Trick pieces of paper put on blade of a knife, vanish and appear
 		July 1985
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 3 & 4)
159
Der Messer-Kellengriff
July 1985
Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 3 & 4)
159
T.C. Tahoe This is Only a Test color changing knife routine
 		Nov. 1986
Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 1 No. 4)
5
Knife Paddle Move
Nov. 1986
Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 1 No. 4)
5
Barrie Richardson Blowout filled glass jar of rice clings to knife
Also published here Nov. 1986
Magick (Issue 380)
1898
Messer three impromptu magic items and gags with knives
 		Dec. 1986
Intermagic (Vol. 12 No. 3 & 4)
133
Ken Allen Glass Suspension knife poked into handkerchief-covered glass causes glass to suspend on knife
Also published here 1987
Contemporary Handkerchief Magic — Part One
4
Richard Kaufman Introduction - A Conversation with Ron Wilson interview, with details on opening tables with the color changing knife, Ultramental, The Chinese Sticks, The Multiplying Bottles
 		1987
The Uncanny Scot, Ron Wilson
11
Pino Pan Das Seemannsmesser knife puzzle routine, opening and closing knife, "Taschenfeitel"
 		1987
Magische Blätter (Vol. 1 No. 10)
12
Ken Allen, Karl Fulves No Strings No. 41, knife poked into handkerchief-covered glass causes glass to suspend on knife
Related toAlso published here 1988
Self-Working Handkerchief Magic
119
Hiroshi Sawa Ladybug, Ladybug ladybugs appear and vanish on a tree branch, giant ladybug appears at the end
Also published here
  • Genii, Jan. 1977
 1988
Sawa's Library of Magic — Volume One
174
David Williamson Beelzebub's Blade napkin ripped by knife, restores and knife vanishes
Related to 1989
Williamson's Wonders
83
Dave Dillon, Marvin Leventhal R.P.M. "The Revolution-ary Paddle Move", paddle move with a Hot Rod
 		Feb. 1989
The Minotaur (Vol. 1 No. 1)
1
Gazzo Macee Folding Knife knife is wrapped in handkerchief and vanishes
 		Sep. 1989
The Minotaur (Vol. 1 No. 3)
11
David Williamson The Knife through Handkerchief knife pierces handkerchief, vanishes, reappears, handkerchief restored, extra piece of blade
Related to Mar. 1989
Opus (Vol. 2 No. 7)
8
Juan Tamariz 2. The Tamariz Twist
1989/91
Sonata
263
Juan Tamariz, Sainz de los Terreros 3. Utrarapid Double Twist
1989/91
Sonata
264
Juan Tamariz 4. The Trichange displaying three knives at once
 		1989/91
Sonata
266
Juan Tamariz The Travelling Penknife chosen knife of two travels to the pocket
 		1989/91
Sonata
269
Juan Tamariz In Which the Colored Penknives pass through a Handkerchief penetration routine with a lot of variations
Also published here 1989/91
Sonata
272
Juan Tamariz Progressive Routine 1-2-3 - Blanca, the Indomitable three phase routine with one, two, then three knives
Also published here 1989/91
Sonata
281
Juan Tamariz Capicua Routine capicua=palindrome, multiple phase routine
Also published here 1989/91
Sonata
284
Juan Tamariz Rainbow of Penknives three knives change color multiple times, no switches
 		1989/91
Sonata
289
Juan Tamariz Miscellany of Ideas with Penknives nine ideas, linking knives, magnet holder, change of unprepared knives, knife-monte,...
Also published here 1989/91
Sonata
298
Juan Tamariz 6. Twists with a Handkerchief
1989/91
Sonata
301
Juan Tamariz The Divining Rod magnet under table
 		1989/91
Sonata
304
Rocco Silano The Sicilian Defense plastic cap from toy pistol is stabbed with knife and explodes (skill demo)
 		1990
Spectacle
115
Jay Sankey Balancing Act paddle routine with chop sticks
 		1990
100% Sankey
47
Rocco Silano Explosive Impact plastic explosive cap for toy gun is tossed up and stabbed in midair with a pocket knife, the cap explodes
 		Mar. 1990
The Minotaur (Vol. 2 No. 1)
7
Ken Brooke Meine Färbemesser-Routine
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
141
Griff Nr. 1 - Der Messer-Kellengriff
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
142
Griff Nr. 2 - Der Ziergriff through-the-fist
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
143
Griff Nr. 3 - Die Ziergriff-Färbung through-the-fist
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
143
Ken Brooke Messer durch Jacke knife through jacket
Also published here Oct. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 4 & 5)
152
Alex Elmsley The Elmsley Color-Changing Knife Routine
1991
The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 1
175
Sven Heubes Der Fischtrick fish drawn on paper, paddle routine with paper fish on paddle, real fish appears
 		1991
Hardcore
94
Ben Harris Digital Card Scanner card chosen and pulled through a plastic strip, fake buttons on the strip are pushed and location and later name of card appear on strip, repeated with another card
 		1991
Digital Card Scanner
1
Jim Steinmeyer Perforation girl in box penetrated by multiple long knifes
 		1991
Device and Illusion
31
David Harkey Message in a Bottle label on one side of miniature bottle travels inside bottle, paddle move
 		1991
Simply Harkey
76
René Lavand A Trick for the Chosen Few color changing knives routine
  • Introduction
  • Details to Remember
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
79
Dai Vernon Twist Number 1 with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
84
Twist Number 2 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
85
Twist Number 3 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
86
Twist Number 4 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
88
Ultrarapid Twist paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
89
Twist Number 5 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
91
Twist Number 6 (with a Handkerchief) paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
91
Another Important Twist With a Handkerchief
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
93
René Lavand Knives Without Hasps
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
100
René Lavand My Engraved Penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
106
René Lavand My Little Penknife
Also published here 1991
Slow Motion Magic II
107
Hiroyuki Sakai Invisible Slit bill covered with a little piece of paper is cut with a knife and restored
 		Sep. 1992
The Minotaur (Vol. 4 No. 3)
1
Alfred Lee Cohen, Rick Herald Blade Runner table knife through credit card
Related to 1992
Magic with Credit Cards
52
Jean Carles Los Papeles Fugaces pieces of paper put on knife, paddle routine
Also published here
  • "Noticiario CEDAM" N° 28, 1959.
 1992
La Magia de Ascanio — Vol. 3
29
Arturo de Ascanio Magia de las Navajas - Cambio de Color con la Navaja abierta not included in Ascanio's Knife book, change of color with open blade
Also published here
  • "CEDAM" 1958.
 1992
La Magia de Ascanio — Vol. 4
110
Steve Dusheck Two Timin' Dime coins on paddle change
 		1992
Dusheck's Coin Magic
37
Steve Dusheck 3 Mile Nukel paddle routine with coin
 		1992
Dusheck's Coin Magic
39
Steve Dusheck Blendo Pennies paddle routine with coins
 		1992
Dusheck's Coin Magic
80
Mark Brandyberry Booze and Caffine three holes made in cigarette, toothpick travels from hole to hole, paddle routine
Also published here Sep. 1992
Magic Man Examiner (Vol. 1 No. 4)
8
Muneo Yokoi Long Paddle Paddle trick with long wooden stick, spot on stick jumps around
 		1993
Volum 5 Lecture Note
28
Steve Dusheck I.O.U. Paddle date on borrowed coin predicted, switched with a paddle
 		1993
Dusheck's Mental Magic
28
René Lavand My Penknives general comments
 		1993
Magic From The Soul
191
René Lavand A Trick for the Chosen Few color changing knives routine
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
192
Dai Vernon Twist Number 1 with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
195
Twist Number 2 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
196
Twist Number 3 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
196
Ultra-rapid Twist paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
197
Twist Number 4 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
198
Twist Number 5 paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
198
Twist Number 6 (with a handkerchief) paddle move with penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
198
Another Important Twist With a Handkerchief
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
199
René Lavand Spotted Knives
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
206
Twist Number 1 (transversal) with penknife
 		1993
Magic From The Soul
207
Twist Number 2 (turning the hand over) with penknife
 		1993
Magic From The Soul
207
Twist Number 3 (longitudinal) with penknife
 		1993
Magic From The Soul
207
René Lavand My Engraved Penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
211
René Lavand My Little Penknife
Also published here 1993
Magic From The Soul
212
Sid Fleischman The Lady Disrobes paddle design with woman with and without clothing
 		1993
The Charlatan's Handbook
215
"Joro" Bruno Hennig Geld aus der Luft four coins appear and vanish on paddle
 		1993
Das Joro-Buch
140
Bob King Fantasy Knives
Jan. 1994
Apocalypse (Vol. 17 No. 1)
2307
William H. McCaffrey The Newlywed Match Trick paddle effect with paper matches and story
 		1994
More Greater Magic
1111
Dan Harlan Deviled Egg spectator's blood travel into egg, spectator is cut with a knife
 		Sep. 1994
The Minotaur (Vol. 6 No. 3)
5
Meir Yedid Color-Changing Knife Interlude knife under wrist watch band transposes with knife in hand
 		1994
Magical Wishes
74
Steve Dusheck Patrick's Paddle St. Patrick's Day themed paddle trick, colored fan of paper appeares when paddle is pulled apart
 		1994
Dusheck's Close-Up Magic
49
James G. Thompson Jr. Völlig Einseitig
  • Ken Allens Jumping Gems
  • Die Münzenkelle
Also published here May 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 3)
92
Martin Gardner Gardner's Magnetized Knife secretly magnetized knife used for paper clip vanish/travel effects
 		Apr. 1994
Magic (Vol. 3 No. 8)
71
Karl Norman Colour Changing Knives adaption of Matt Schulien's routine
 		1995
40 Years at the Forks
51
Karrell Fox Karrell's Kard Schtick stick with four suits on them, changes in stick with four hearts and Four of Hearts is selection
 		1995
Much Ado About Something
43
Felix Farrell Pierced Polyester impromptu knife through jacket
Also published here 1995
Aus dem Effeff...
21
Bob King Lightning color changing knife, changes into lighter
 		1995
Opening Night Magic
29
Tommy Wonder Toss and Turn one handed toss paddle move
 		1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 2
59
Paul Harris Swiss Movement swiss army knife is balanced on playing card
 		1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue New Stuff)
19
Paul Harris Putty Buddy paddly is formed out of silly putty, coins pressed into it turn over and change
 		1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 2 (Issue New Stuff)
31
Felix Farrell Pierced Polyester knife through jacket
Also published here Apr. 1996
Apocalypse (Vol. 19 No. 4)
2632
Chris "Doc" Dixon Hard Headed knife tapped in hair resulting in a hard metallic sound, too much hairspray joke
 		1996
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 61)
1190
Karl Fulves The one sided paddle "Methods?"
paddle becomes invisible when other side is shown, posed as problem
Variations 1996
The Fine Print (Issue 3)
54
Curtis Kam A Girl's Best Friend Jumping Gems stick routine, made to look like ear rings
Inspired byAlso published here 1996
Professional Close-up of Curtis Kam
85
Dave Arch Place Setting instruction game with spoon, knife and fork, divination where each ends up
 		1996
Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 3)
187
Scott Wells Scott's Well knife through paper napkin
 		1997
The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 65)
1314
Philip Reed Willmarth, Ronald J. Dayton Letters with method for paddle problem
Inspired by 1997
The Fine Print (Issue 6)
155
Tom Osborne Zwei Messer-Tricks knife through napkin, or knife vanishes or penetrates table
 		1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 3)
107
Jon LeClair Knife Locator knife rotates to locate card in dial layout
Related to 1997
The Art of Invisible Thread
119
Paul Green The Pygmy Paddle name written on paddle
  • Patter for The Pygmy Paddle
 		Nov./Dec. 1997
The Magic Menu (Vol. 8 No. 44)
513
Pit Hartling The ...-Idea knive removed from keychain, changes color, jumps back onto keychain
 		1998
The Book
102
Karl Fulves Cuts Like A Knife two stick magnets, repelling poles suddenly attract with knife in between
 		1998
Underworld (Issue 7)
88
Roy Walton Knifed color change, transposition, travel to pocket, multiple phase routine
Related to 1998
Come A Little Closer
71
Aaron Fisher Aaron's Rod hot rod finesse
 		Dec. 1998
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 4)
82
Rudolf Braunmüller Kurz-Tricks & Tips
  • paddle tricks
  • storing props
  • fixing bent cards
  • magic wax alternative
 		1999
Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 4 & 5)
163
Eric T. Dockery Paddle Routine Notes couple tips to make knife paddle routine (see reference) more deceptive and more practical
Inspired by
  • "Tricks with Common Objects - Knives" (Edwin Sachs, Sleight of Hand, 1877)
 1999
Labyrinth (Issue 10)
36
Paul Green Pygmy Paddle paddle on which can be written is used for paddle trick
 		Feb. 1999
Magic (Vol. 8 No. 6)
85
Helge Thun GEIL chalk paddle routine
 		2000
Faustdick hinterm Schlitzohr
20
Simon Lovell The Murder Mystery four objects in box and also names written on paper, knife is selected and blood is found on blade, murder presentation
Inspired by 2000
Son of Simon Says!
31
Paddle Move
2000
Son of Simon Says!
34
Simon Lovell The Texas Chainthumb Massare or Grand Guignol Revisited thumb is cut with a knife until the performer bleeds, wound is healed
Inspired by 2000
Son of Simon Says!
135
Robert McDaniel Technicolor Changing Knives
Feb. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 2)
56
Michael Skinner Liberace's Piano Keys Jumping Gems
 		Nov. 2000
Genii (Vol. 63 No. 11)
55
Karl Fulves Steel To Ink knife stabbed in deck next to selection, then it is seen that the blade is printed on this card and only the knife handle remains, posed as a problem
 		2001
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 6)
201
John Carney Swing Blade paddle routine with paper stuck on knife
Inspired by
  • Sachs' "Sleight of Hand"
 2002
The Book of Secrets
324
John Carney Paddle Move
2002
The Book of Secrets
327
Charlie Frye Eccentricks knife is tossed up and caught and changes color
 		Apr. 2002
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 8)
110
Al Baker The Knife Dial to find a card in the spread
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
166
Al Baker The Knife Dial earlier version
 		2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)
270
Al Baker The Bill in the Borrowed Lemon gaffed knife
Also published here 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Pet Secrets)
430
Al Baker Cutting a Card knife cuts through card, restored
Related toAlso published here
  • marketed 1931
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Instructions)
548
Al Baker Cutting a Card in Half with knive, gimmick
 		2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Notebooks)
706
Antonio Romero Rutina de Navajas color changing knife routine, brief explanation of "The Perfect Holdout"
 		2003
La Magia Española del Siglo XX
269
Luis H. Trueba Cartas y Navajas card apparently located by pocket knife, short routine with two knives, then knife changes to selection
 		2003
Magia y Dramagia
136
Jeff McBride Flashing Knives two knives are hit onto each other and spark
 		2003
Mystery School
61
Jeff McBride, Michael Marlin Alchemy of the Elements routine with fire, knives, hourglass and some of the previously described items
 		2003
Mystery School
69
Trixie Bond Paddle Routine routine for rabbit-in-the-hat paddle
 		Mar. 2003
Magic (Vol. 12 No. 7)
77
Luke Jermay A Dangerous Opener two paper tubes, one is selected and crushed under the other one is a knife
Related to 2004
The Coral Fang
18
Karl Fulves Knifed "Problems"
large blade comes out of small Swiss army knife, posed as a problem
 		2004
Latter Day Secrets (Issue 9)
379
Ron Frost Sticky Words Word divination, words on a paddle keeps changing
 		2004
After The Force
140
Curtis Kam A Girl's Best Friend Jumping Gems stick routine, made to look like ear rings
Also published here 2004
Dangerous Notions
35
Jay Sankey Broken English chop stick used to bring card to top, Chinese characters on chop stick change into name of selection
  • The Paddle Transformation
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
63
Jay Sankey Hot Knife paddle routine with knife and smoke stains from candle
 		2004
Sankey Unleashed
141
Barrie Richardson The Astonishing Rice Jar Suspension filled glass jar of rice clings to knife
Also published here 2005
Act Two
196
Pete McCabe A Hundred Fold bill changes while held with tweezers, paddle move
 		Dec. 2005
Genii (Vol. 68 No. 12)
99
Bob King Color-Changing Knives
2005
My Best To You
18
Brian Nordstrom Constant Returns cake spread/spatula with coins fixed onto it with rubber band is used for paddle routine, bill appears under bands
 		July 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 7)
22
Pete Biro Working Without a Net slate paddle routine
 		Aug. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 8)
81
Tom Stone Brutus’ Gift knife of chosen color is stuck in magician's back with dramatic presentation, mechanical solution with five knife cases
Related toAlso published here 2007
Abstract Passions
2
Robert E. Neale Blood Knife Color changing knives with gory story about suicide
 		2008
This Is Not a Book
349
Arturo de Ascanio Introduction - A few Words about Knives
  • Terminology
  • What Type of Knife Should be Used?
  • The "Fairly Complete" Set
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
22
Arturo de Ascanio The Paddle Move
  • A Modern Take on the Classic Handling
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
26
Arturo de Ascanio A. The Ring and Little Finger Grip
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
28
Arturo de Ascanio B. The Knife Held between the Left Index Finger and Thumb
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
29
Arturo de Ascanio C. The Hand-To-Hand Toss
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
30
Arturo de Ascanio D. The Classic Handling Performed with Two Knives. The V Turn
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
31
Arturo de Ascanio Through-The-Fist Turn
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
32
Arturo de Ascanio The Third-Finger Turn
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
33
Arturo de Ascanio The Ultra-Fast Turn
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
34
Arturo de Ascanio The Ultra-Fast Turn with Two Knife
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
38
Arturo de Ascanio The Psychology of the Paddle Move
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
38
Arturo de Ascanio Two Psychological Procedures reasons for the paddle move
  • 1. The Sharp Knife
  • 2. "Breathing on the Knife"
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
40
Arturo de Ascanio Color Changes
  • The Classic Color Change
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
41
Arturo de Ascanio Insertion Reverse knife color change
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
42
Mariano Bringas A Color Change
Also published here 2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
43
Lewis Ganson A Color Change in the Hands of a Spectator knife color change
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
44
One-Handed Color Change knife color change
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
45
Arturo de Ascanio, Roy Walton Color Changes with Two Knives
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
48
Arturo de Ascanio A Color Change Using Regular Knives
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
50
Minar Minar's Visual Color Change 3/4 knife
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
52
Arturo de Ascanio The Psychology of the Color Change
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
54
Arturo de Ascanio Handling the Knife as a Cigarette
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
57
Arturo de Ascanio The Sliding Vanish
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
57
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg Two Vanishes from Fu Manchu
  • A. Holding the Knife by One End
  • B. Holding the Knife by Both Ends
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
59
Arturo de Ascanio How to Tell the Sides of Knife apart by Feel
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
61
Arturo de Ascanio Telling Two Knives apart by Feel
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
62
Arturo de Ascanio The Quick Switch with jacket
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
63
Lewis Ganson A. Switching two dissimilar Knives
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
68
Arturo de Ascanio, David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg B. Switching Two Knives with One Matching Side
  • a) Switching a Gimmicked Knife or an Ordinary One
    • I. The Pick and Drop Switch (Fu Manchu)
    • II. Sleeving into the Left Sleeve (Fu Manchu)
    • III. Propelling the Knife inside the Right Sleeve
  • b) Switching an Ordinary Knife for a Gimmicked One
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
68
Fred Kaps A Routine by Fred Kaps color changing knife routine, with handkerchief
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
76
Lewis Ganson A Routine by Lewis Ganson color changing knife routine, with handkerchief
Related to 2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
82
Arnaldo Curia A Routine by Arnaldo Curiá color changing knife routine, with handkerchief
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
86
Arturo de Ascanio "Knives and Color-Blindness" miniature knives climax, with alternative handlings
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
91
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg Two Presentations by Fu Manchu idea for color changing knife
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
103
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg An Idea for a Shell for knife
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
104
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg A Pull Vanish for knife
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
104
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg A Psychological Turn for knife
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
105
Arturo de Ascanio Holdouts for knives
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
106
Eddie Joseph A Good Clean-Up transposition of knives
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
107
Arturo de Ascanio A Subtle Idea for color changing knife
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
107
Arturo de Ascanio An Opening Effect idea to start color changing knife routine
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
108
Arturo de Ascanio The Knife in the Garter gag idea for color changing knife routine
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
108
Arturo de Ascanio A Holder for Miniature Knives
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
108
David "Fu Manchu" Bamberg A Pretty Color Change
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
110
Arturo de Ascanio A Knife Holder
2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
110
José Paytubí Olius A Chapter by José Paytubí
  • A. A Psychological Turn
  • B. The Propeller (A Color Change)
  • C. A Routine
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
116
José Eugenio Martínez Muro A Routine by Martínez Muro aka Joe Burk, knife routine
 		2008
The Magic of Ascanio — Knives and Color-Blindness
125
Roberto Giobbi Climax for a Knife Routine transforming a knife into many small knives
 		2010
Secret Agenda (Issue July 2)
197
David Ben Psychic DNA blindfolded, knife balances on finger and points out selected card
Inspired by 2010
Miracles of my Friends II
13
Tom Stone Brutus's Gift knife of chosen color is stuck in magician's back with dramatic presentation, mechanical solution with five knife cases
Also published here 2011
Maelstrom
33
Martin Gardner Jumping Skeleton Key on Martin Gardner's Skeleton Key, and knife that jumps out of handle when the performer handles it (Magic Christian), also with nail file, credit information
 		2011
Prolix (Issue 9)
623
Silverware Supper swallowing knife
 		2011
Mr. Mysto's Wizard Academy
42
Indestructible Napkin knife through handkerchief
 		2011
Mr. Mysto's Wizard Academy
52
Guy Camirand The Automatic Coffee Stirrer straight line running down a coffee stirrer changes into zig-zag pattern
 		Aug. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 8)
15
Reg Holden No Sleight of Hand Knife Thru Handkerchief
2012
The F.F.F.F. Book
125
David Ben The Weeping Knife
Inspired byRelated to Oct. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 10)
74
Mark Brandyberry The Impromptu Mark Brandyberry Booze and Caffeine Detector paddle trick with toothpick stuck through cigarette
Also published here Jan. 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 1)
20
Mike Caveney Halloween Card Stab on the back of a kneeling assistant, person stabbed
 		2013
Wonders
141
Mike Caveney Scissors, Coat, Silverware & Chicken knife through borrowed coat, production from coat of silverware, plates and chicken
  • The Newspaper
  • The Chicken
  • The Load Bag
  • Hiding a Chicken
  • Hiding a Chicken Load Bag
  • Newspaper Art
  • Shower of Silver
  • The Stool
  • The Ultimate Gimmick
  • Crash Landing
  • The Scissors
  • The Logic
  • Pre-Set
  • The Routine
 		2013
Wonders
373
Dr. Stanley Jaks Incredible Prediction loading a billet in an envelope
Also published here 2014
The Incredible Dr. Jaks
162
Tom Stone Night Terrors
  • Lodestones
paddle routine as a character
 		Mar. 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 3)
40
Paddle Move
2015
Believe
51
Roberto Giobbi Cutting Edge Magic impaled envelope as intrigue object
 		2016
Hidden Agenda (Issue June 23)
181
A Technique of Sword Swallowing fake sword swallowing
  • Dan Sherer (additional comments)
Also published here
  • Hōkasen, 1764
 May 2016
Genii (Vol. 79 No. 5)
87
Alexander de Cova Kellentrick Finale idea for chalk paddle routine
 		2016
Burners — Vol. 5
198
David Ben A Tough Knife to Swallow
Apr. 2017
Genii (Vol. 80 No. 4)
90
Anthony Owen A Meal for Monteneuf swallowing signed knife, x-ray to proof it, Le Fruit d'Or de Monteneuf
 		2017
Secrets
151
Johnny Thompson Color-Changing Knives
2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
85
Arturo de Ascanio Paddle Move more natural grip
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
87
Pivot Change knife pivoted clockwise
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
89
Johnny Thompson The Smash Climax knife transforms into many small knives
Inspired by
  • Ascanio Smash Climax
 2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
90
Christoph Borer Der Brief prediction of a chosen CD, cigar and position of a knife in a blade holder
Related to 2018
Mentale Notizen
74
Martin Lewis iScream popsicle changes color
 		Sep. 2018
Genii (Vol. 81 No. 9)
63
Alexander de Cova Färbemesser on the color-changing knives
  • Die richtigen Messer
  • Wie bringe ich die Messer ins Spiel?
    • Geldscheindurchdringung
    • Messer durch Taschentuch
    • Close-up-Kartenstechen
    • Tricks mit Fäden
    • Messer Monte
    • Matrix
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
118
Alexander de Cova Der Drehgriff paddle move with knife
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
121
Alexander de Cova Der Griff mit zwei Messern paddle move with two knives
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
123
Alexander de Cova Die Färbung mit dem Taschentuch color changing knife with handkerchief
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
123
Alexander de Cova Das visuelle Färben visual color changing knife with handkerchief
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
124
Alexander de Cova Ideen zur Färbung on color changing knifes
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
126
Alexander de Cova Messer durch Jacke knife through jacket
Inspired by 2018
Burners — Vol. 6
191
Lorenz Schär Roto-Knife transformation while knife is twirled on table
 		2019
Cards Against Reality
139
Roberto Mansilla Las Navajas color changing knife routine, transposition under handkerchief, in spectator's hands, dual reality suggestion routine and shrinking knife
 		2019
Çerca
75
Giro Clásico paddle move
 		2019
Çerca
85
Giro Clásico Vertical (Con Hoja Abierta) vertical paddle move, with open blade
 		2019
Çerca
87
Roberto Mansilla Cambio Sincero color changing knife move
 		2019
Çerca
88
Flavio Casavalle Estilo del Pulgar
2019
Çerca
90
René Lavand Giro con Pañuelo with a handkerchief
 		2019
Çerca
91
La Hélice color changing knife move, while turning knife
 		2019
Çerca
94
Giro Herradura different handling to basic paddle move
 		2019
Çerca
95
Roberto Mansilla Anexo - René Lavand y Sus Navajas on René Lavand's color changing knife routine
 		2019
Çerca
114
Dee Christopher The Devil's Cut spectator guesses color of the knife in the spectator's hand three times
 		Mar. 2019
Genii (Vol. 82 No. 3)
64
Jonathan Friedman Royal Flush, Syringe Poker a card appears in a Syringe with paddle move
Inspired by Apr. 2020
Genii (Vol. 83 No. 4)
68
Danny Cheng Current Favorite color changing knife, fake explanation in which another knife is produced from a tiny purse, along with a fake finger and another knife
Inspired by July 2021
The Disclaimer (Vol. 1 No. 4)
106
Alexander Boyce Color Changing Knives presented as monte routine, with black and white knife
 		2021
A Short Booklet
10
Vertical Transformation knife held upright and is pivoted with other hand
 		2021
A Short Booklet
16
Jordan Rosenberg Sharp Tech paddle trick with sharpie marker, writing grows and shrinks
 		July 2022
Genii (Vol. 85 No. 7)
70
Leo Reed Plastic Morph fork and spoon wrapped up in napkin, they change into a plastic spork (combined spoon and fork)
Inspired by Aug. 2022
Genii (Vol. 85 No. 8)
66
Leo Reed Silverware Monte plastic fork and spoon each rolled up in napkin for guessing game, at the end there's a knife in one napkin and a spork (combined spoon and fork) in the other
Inspired by Aug. 2022
Genii (Vol. 85 No. 8)
67
Max Malini Weeping Coin/Weeping Cane water drops from cane, same method for weeping coin
  • Weeping Cane (or Knife like David Ben)
Related to 2022
Max Malini
199
Max Malini Cutting the Menu dinner knife through paper menu, extra tip of blade
Related to 2022
Max Malini
216
Max Malini, Stewart Judah Paper Knife pieces of paper put on blade of a knife, vanish and appear
Also published here 2022
Max Malini
217
Max Malini, Steve Cohen Magnetic Fingertips - Cigars & Knives discussion of Malini's performances and various possible methods, cigar or knife cling to finger tips
  • 1. Adhesive Applied to the Fingertips
  • 2. Standard Lift Grip
  • 3. A Clip-On Attachment
  • The Malini Routine
Related to 2022
Max Malini
327
Vinny DePonto Chapped chapstick changes color, ends clean
Also published here
  • MAGIC, Sep. 2008
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 2)
778
Jeff Prace Erasable Marker logo on sharpie marker fades and comes back
Also published here
  • MAGIC, May 2010
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 2)
945
Juan Tamariz The Rainbow Knife "A Stand-Up Knife Routine"
card is found using pocketknife, then white knife changes to various colors and ends up as rainbow knife, then knife vanishes
 		2022
Letters from Juan — Volume 1
18
Carlos Casavalle Casavalle Antiturn
Also published here
  • Carlos Casavalle's "El Anti-Giro" in "La Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid" Nr. 1, 1975.
 2022
Letters from Juan — Volume 1
22
Dámaso Fernández Dámaso Palm method to palm a pocketknife
 		2022
Letters from Juan — Volume 1
22
Juan Tamariz First Color Change one handed using second knife, only one knife is seen
 		2022
Letters from Juan — Volume 1
23
Jose Frakson, Juan Tamariz Frontal Ditch Frakson Style in trouser pocket, handling of vanish of any small object
 		2022
Letters from Juan — Volume 1
28
Mariano Bringas Bringas Change
Also published here 2022
Letters from Juan — Volume 1
30
Chris Beason Oar Revelation pen spins between fingers for revelation of writing after showing it empty with paddle move
 		Feb. 2023
Genii (Vol. 86 No. 2)
67