Switches

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Glide second card injogged and covered by fingers
Related to 1584
The Discoverie of Witchcraft (Issue XXVII)
189
The Glide second card injogged and hidden by fingers
 		1784
Breslaw's Last Legacy
64
Filer la carte Bottom change
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
105
Glisser la carte The glide
 		1786
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
107
To "Change" a Card - First Method bottom change
 		1876
Modern Magic
28
To "Change" a Card - Second Method bold, bottom card shown, top side-jogged card quickly removed instead
 		1876
Modern Magic
29
To "Change" a Card - Third Method top change
 		1876
Modern Magic
30
To "Change" a Card - Fourth Method "With one hand only."
 		1876
Modern Magic
31
Prof. Robert Hellis To "Change" a Card - Fifth Method "To change a card without the aid of the Pack"
in context of effect in which wrong card changes into selection
 		1876
Modern Magic
32
Prof. Robert Hellis To "Change" a Card - Sixth Method To change severals cards at once.
 		1876
Modern Magic
33
To "Slip" a Card
Variations 1876
Modern Magic
35
To Draw Back a Card Glisser la carte
 		1876
Modern Magic
36
Hidden Block Packet Switch
1876
Modern Magic
48
The "Three Card" Trick with bent corner
 		1876
Modern Magic
76
Table Edge Drag Switch into servante (lap)
 		1876
Modern Magic
110
Pochette-Profonde Switch
1876
Modern Magic
119
Changing Card-boxes, and Tricks performed with them
1876
Modern Magic
134
The Card Tripod switching device
 		1876
Modern Magic
139
The Changing Card-Drawer Drawer Box for card tricks
 		1876
Modern Magic
347
The Changing Ladle on a stick, to change flat objects, as card burning, paper switch or Q&A device
Related to 1876
Modern Magic
358
C. H. Wilson The Invisible Pass No. 6, one half in each hand, the hands come together and apart again and the halves have been exchanged, classic pass false cut precursor
 		1877
The 52 Wonders
7
C. H. Wilson The Monte Pass No. 3, hype as shift into other hand with some distance
Related to 1877
The 52 Wonders
12
To Change a Card - First Method bottom change
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
19
To Change a Card - Second Method top change
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
20
To Change a Card - Fourth Method bottom card shown, top side-jogged card quickly removed instead
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
23
Prof. Robert Hellis Hellis' Change, No. 1 "To change a card without the aid of the Pack"
in context of effect in which wrong card changes into selection
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
23
Prof. Robert Hellis Hellis' Change, No. 2 "To change severals cards at once"
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
24
To Slip a Card with transformation effect
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
25
To Change one Pack for another special pockets (pochette) at trousers & profonde, multiple methods
Related to 1889
Tricks with Cards
34
Professor Hoffmann Conjurers' Table - The Servante
1889
Tricks with Cards
36
Hidden Block Packet Switch
1889
Tricks with Cards
90
Multiple Bottom Change brief
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
91
Drawing off the Table Edge Switch
1889
Tricks with Cards
131
Card-Boxes No. 1
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4: "Card-and-Bird" Box
No. 5
No. 6: Bland's Brass Card-box
No. 7: The Card-Drawer
No. 8: The Double Card-Drawer
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
151
Professor Hoffmann A Drawn Card, placed in a Closed Box, made to Fly back to the Pack, while Another takes its Place in the Box including Another Method
 		1889
Tricks with Cards
160
Monte Throw
1890
More Magic
52
A New Changing Card-box, an Tricks therewith
1890
More Magic
121
Der magische Degen No. 2, sword used to stab selection blindfolded, deck scattered on floor, deck switch for short deck when fetching sword
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
4
Die verwandelte Karte No. 13, glide in which the spectator is asked to pull out the bottom card
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
17
Die vier wiedervereinigten Könige No. 22, Kings pushed in four different positions comes to top, four indifferent cards palmed on top of them
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
27
Faced-Deck Card Vanish/Switch card put on top of faced deck, deck turned over secretly
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
50
La carte du diable No. 47, top card shown, spectator removes it from deck, it changes, half card covers half the face card
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
56
Die Kartenservante No. 11, deck switch with servante behind chair
Related to 1895
Der Kartenkünstler
80
L'Homme Masqué Die vier Buben auf der Wanderschaft No. 6, four cards chosen, they are the four jacks, they are shuffled back and produced from inside the jacket at sleeve opening
 		1895
Der Kartenkünstler
93
Mexican Turnover
Apr. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 4)
61
Deck Switch optionally at table, with vest or behind chair with servante
 		Sep. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 9)
138
Die Zieh-Volte "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
"Das Vertauschen einer Karte mit einer Hand"
top cards exchanged openly, not secretly
 		Dec. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 12)
178
Erklärung zum Vertauschen eines Kartenspiels
  • a. Mit Servante (deck switch with chair servante)
  • b. Ohne Servante (using holder under vest)
 		Sep. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 1)
8
Das Filieren der Karten
Oct. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 2)
17
End Grip Top Change
Oct. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 2)
18
Das Schleifen der Karten
Oct. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 2)
19
Das Filieren der Karten
1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
6
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Chicagoer Kartendruckerei end grip, for one or multiple cards, with display choreography
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
7
Das Schleifen der Karten
1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
8
The american strong trick
Also published here 1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
16
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster La carte échappée transferring a card to bottom half via The Slip
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
18
Dummy Card in Handkerchief faking presence of deck while it is switched
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
35
Vertauschen eines Kartenspieles vermittelst Servante deck switch with servante behind chair
Related to 1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
176
Vertauschen eines Kartenspieles vermittelst Klammer deck switch using holder at body
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
177
Carl Willmann Karten-Servante servante on table or behind chair
 		Jan. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 1)
10
Faced Deck Packet Switch top cards switched by secretly turning deck over
 		Feb. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 2)
25
Carl Willmann Willmann's Kartenklammer card holder at table edge or behind prop, for switching deck
Related to Feb. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 2)
25
Carl Willmann Willmann's Kartenklammer further designs for deck holders that can be attached to a table or chair, and a holder for body loading, deck vanish via pull
Related to Mar. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 3)
42
Das Verwandlungsbuch using a book to switch cards or flat things, card case prop alternative
 		Apr. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 4)
62
Das Filieren der Karte - I. Methode "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
grip change
 		Oct. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 10)
146
Das Filieren der Karte - II. Methode "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
bottom change with different cover actions, also a top change cover
 		Nov. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 11)
162
The american strong tric
Also published here Jan. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 5)
66
Deck Switch Subtlety adding a card and showing it by accident, switched-in deck has same card on face
 		Feb. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 6)
93
August Roterberg Changes describing an out for lost selection
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
17
The Top Change
1897
New Era Card Tricks
18
The Bottom Change
1897
New Era Card Tricks
19
The New Top Change end grip
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
20
The Mexican Turn Over
1897
New Era Card Tricks
22
Adrian Plate The Excelsior Change "Palm Change"
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
22
The Glide
1897
New Era Card Tricks
42
Deck Switch profonde pocket
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
62
Improved Cards Read Behind The Back shuffled pack, order called out from behind back, with finesse
Also published here 1897
New Era Card Tricks
67
A Mysterious Change
1897
New Era Card Tricks
87
The Card Box prop
Related to 1897
New Era Card Tricks
138
The Mechanical Card Box prop
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
139
The Brass Card Box prop
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
141
The New Brass Card Box prop
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
142
The Card Servante behind chair or similar
Related to 1897
New Era Card Tricks
149
Multiple Bottom Change no details
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
190
Hausmittel gegen Dilettanten-Schmerzen "By E. C., Munich", intro on amateurs vs. professionals, devil's handkerchief, switching deck application
 		Feb. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 2)
22
Das Vertauschen der untersten Karte des Spieles "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
fingers should not be moistened
 		Sep. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 9)
131
Palm-Addition Packet Switch five cards added to tabled Aces, put on deck and dealt off again, next card shown as it is not an Ace
 		Nov. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 11)
165
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen on switching decks, using pockets and vest
Related to June 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 6)
87
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen part two on deck switches
Related to July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
99
Hans Meckel Die Cigarrenkiste im Dienste der Magie "by E. C. from Munich", two ideas to use a cigar box to switch something or to use it as a servante
Related to July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
103
Das Vertauschen einer Karte auf dem Tisch "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
 		Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
114
Palm Change crude handling
 		Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
116
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen II. more on switching decks, on multiple deck switches in a performance (up to six decks), giving a possible routining with six decks
Related to Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
116
Kartenspiele zu vertauschen
  • deck switch by pushing one in vest and the other comes threaded out of sleeve
  • card clip
  • deck vanish with pull
  • deck switch by getting rid of deck in left hand and taking new deck with right hand while back is turned
Related to 1899
Jedermann Zauberkünstler!
151
Die Kartentasche "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
secret pockets on back of trouser
 		May 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 5)
68
Das Filieren der Karte - III. Methode "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
end grip, also with packet (no details for packets though)
 		June 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 6)
84
Deck Switch behind Chair with servante behind chair
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
43
Faced Deck Packet Switch deck secretly turned over and top cards later removed again
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
84
Sleeve Switch one deck pocketed, other taken out of sleeve
Related to 1900
Der Amateurzauberer
87
Simple Wild Card Switch double facer and normal card turned over, switch by removing one card with face towards audience, thus other card must be the other one
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
103
Carl Willmann Die Changiertafel slate that can be used as a tray to switch billets, coins, card pieces
 		Oct. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 10)
151
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Ein Hülfsmittel zum Vertauschen kleiner Gegenstände holder for inside of jacket, deck switch application
 		Oct. 1901
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 7 No. 10)
155
Three Card Monte two methods for the Throw Switch
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
117
Mexican Three Card Monte featuring the Mexican Turnover
 		1902
The Expert at the Card Table
122
Changes - The Top Change old style with finger change
 		1902
The Expert at the Card Table
147
The Bottom Change
1902
The Expert at the Card Table
148
Adrian Plate The Palm Change uncredited
 		1902
The Expert at the Card Table
149
Prof. Robert Hellis The Double-Palm Change
Related toVariations 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
150
The Slide
Related to 1902
The Expert at the Card Table
168
The "Change"
1902
The Modern Conjurer
57
Dealing Second Card from Bottom of Pack glide
 		1902
The Modern Conjurer
60
Emil Clauß, Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Halbfertige Ideen tray for switching
 		Jan. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 1)
16
A. F. Kessler Die Verwandlung einer Karte double card shown, face card brought into back palm, for changing it back the card is replaced again
 		Dec. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 12)
179
Professor Hoffmann Deck Switch with Cigar-Box or similar item
 		1903
Later Magic
29
Kartenklammer, zum Vertauschen von Kartenspielen "by C. K., Hannover", card clip at pull to hold a deck for a deck switch
Variations May 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 5)
70
Zur Kartenklammer, zum Vertauschen von Kartenspielen variation of the card clip
Inspired by June 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 6)
83
A. J. Die Anziehungskraft gezogener Karten spectator finds his own card, using an unexplained switch of a card for a palmed card
 		Nov. 1904
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 10 No. 11)
165
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Filieren nach Conradi "Schule der Magie"
card ping chien, card in right hand apparently tossed onto table, really onto deck and top card thumbed off onto table
 		May 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 5)
69
Das maskierte Schleifen einer Karte using glide to count to any card from the face, with cover card so force card starts second from face
 		June 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 6)
87
Friedrich W. Conradi-Horster Das freihändige Vertauschen mehrerer Karten packet switch, right-hand classic palmed cards dropped as cards that are held at left-hand fingertips are apparently dropped but really palmed, pre-bending packets
 		Aug. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 4 No. 8)
121
Hugo Schrader Die Karte am Spiesse card torn, one half put into end of stick by spectator and burned, it reappears somewhere else, unclear description but features a switch with a card at the end of a stick
 		Dec. 1904
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 5 No. 1)
1
Palm Change no details
 		1909
The Art of Magic
59
Deck Switch with Handkerchief
1909
The Art of Magic
69
T. Nelson Downs Downs Change
VariationsAlso published here 1909
The Art of Magic
73
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Filieren Hofzinser Top Change
 		1910
Kartenkünste
21
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Glide Handling second card is injogged
 		1910
Kartenkünste
26
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Top Change Variation
1910
Kartenkünste
35
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Wild Card Move exchanging card on table with double facer, while apparently turning card over
 		1910
Kartenkünste
52
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Packet Switch palm to palm
 		1910
Kartenkünste
61
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Deck Switch with short decks (32 cards each)
 		1910
Kartenkünste
80
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser One Hand Mexican Turnover
1910
Kartenkünste
81
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Throw Switch deck thrown on table to catch two cards which are switched
 		1910
Kartenkünste
141
Deck Switch in pocket
 		1910
Kartenkünste
152
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Palm Packet Switch
1910
Kartenkünste
176
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Under Handkerchief Switch of torn pieces
 		1910
Kartenkünste
184
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Die drei Kräfte three chosen cards vanish from deck, arrive in pocket, deck vanishes (in topit type space) and appears in pocket, three selections rise one with corner torn off that visible restores, a card is shot with pistol into candle
Also published here 1910
Kartenkünste
196
Joseph Michael Hartz Deck Switch into profonde and from under vest
 		1911
Later Magic
707
Joseph Michael Hartz, Alexander Herrmann, Professor Hoffmann The Pocket-Picking Trick producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings
Also published here 1911
Later Magic
719
Joseph Michael Hartz Deck Switch into profonde and from under vest
 		1911
Magical Titbits
166
Joseph Michael Hartz, Alexander Herrmann, Professor Hoffmann The Pocket-Picking Trick producing chosen cards from shuffled deck in pocket, three handlings
Also published here 1911
Magical Titbits
181
The "Three-Card" Trick monte throw
 		1911
Modern Card Manipulation
102
Faced-Deck Switch secretly turned over
 		1919/1920
Thirty Card Mysteries
42
Charles T. Jordan Two Halves Exchange
Related to 1919/1920
Thirty Card Mysteries
55
Stanley Collins Bottom Change with Packet
1920
Deceptive Conceptions in Magic
15
Stanley Collins Multiple Card Switch by adding palmed cards on top
 		1920
Deceptive Conceptions in Magic
23
Stanley Collins Deck Switch with case, shell
 		1920
Deceptive Conceptions in Magic
29
Charles T. Jordan Partial Packet Switch with left third-finger wedge break, right hand with packet drops some cards on deck and other are placed on remaining card with left fingers from behind
 		1920
Ten New Sleight of Hand Card Tricks
3
Charles T. Jordan Half-Pass Packet Switch back-to-back packet secretly turned over at rear of deck
 		1920
Ten New Sleight of Hand Card Tricks
5
Charles T. Jordan Optical Monte Move Variation with three cards and a gaff
 		1920
Ten New Prepared Card Tricks
14
Charles T. Jordan Packet Switch using deck, on outstretched hand
 		1920
Ten New Impromptu Card Tricks
13
Al Baker How to exchange a pack of cards a prearranged pack pocket
Related to 1920s
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue The Twenty-Five Dollar Manuscript)
467
Multiple Glide with several cards, more added during dealing
 		1921
The Four Full Hands (Issue Four Full Hands of Card Tricks)
13
Stanley Collins Tip-Over Switch
Related to 1925
Collins's Card Conceits
18
Stanley Collins Optical Monte Move with odd-backed pair of back-to-back cards
 		1925
Collins's Card Conceits
25
Stanley Collins Flip Switch switch with cardboard cover, use in assembly routine
Also published here 1925
Collins's Card Conceits
33
To Exchange Packs Methods to switch decks
  • Card clip
  • Done in context of a trick, behind the back
 		1927
The Nikola Card System
53
Jack Merlin Tip Over Change and Pass
Variations 1927/28
Merlin's Master Manipulations
7
Jack Merlin Glide example as a stop trick
 		1927/28
Merlin's Master Manipulations
8
Jack Merlin The Hop off the Bottom switching hand in a game, Jinx Switch
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1927/28
Merlin at the Card Table
10
Jack Merlin The Story of the Cold Deck gamblers deck switch, management in a real game and in an expose
Also published here 1927/28
Merlin at the Card Table
13
Jack Merlin Deck Switch in the pocket, while getting a handkerchief
Variations 1927/28
Merlin at the Card Table
19
Jack Merlin Floor Change throw change
 		1927/28
Merlin's Master Miracles
12
Oswald Rae A Visible Servante hat to switch decks
 		1928
Sub Rosa
11
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Die verwandelte Karte transformation of bottom card, glide
 		1930
Zauberkunststücke
65
Joe Berg A Mysterious Change face-up card inserted half-way in deck, card above it remembered by bending the half up, top half plus face-up card put on table, card vanished from face and is removed from pocket
 		1930
Here's Magic
17
Laurie Ireland Producing Selected Card at Any Number and At The Same Time Cold Packing any card is produced from pocket at named (small) number from shuffled deck, switch for memorized deck
Related toVariations 1931
Ireland Writes a Book
19
Victor Farelli The Mexican Turn-Over a tip
 		1933
Farelli's Card Magic — Part Two
74
Victor Farelli Tricks Based on the "Glide" commentary followed by the tricks
 		1933
Farelli's Card Magic — Part Two
76
Push-In Change
Variations 1933
Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
24
Prof. Robert Hellis The Hand to Hand Palm Change
1933
Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
25
A Spectator Does It Downs Change
 		1933
Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
33
The Flip (?) "sort of Mexican turn over"
 		1933
John Scarne explains Why You Can't Win!
24
The Flip-Change
1933
John Scarne explains Why You Can't Win!
24
John Scarne Scarne's Monte Slide two card switched, Optical Monte Move
 		1933
John Scarne explains Why You Can't Win!
28
John Scarne Scarne's Push Over Change Optical Monte Move
 		1933
John Scarne explains Why You Can't Win!
39
The Mexican Turn Over
1933
John Scarne explains Why You Can't Win!
40
The Glide
1933
More "Eye-Openers"
2
The Top Change
1933
More "Eye-Openers"
3
Ralph W. Hull Addition and Switch cumbersome Braue Switch precursor
Related to 1933
More "Eye-Openers"
11
Two-Card Monte Move
1933
More "Eye-Openers"
21
T. Page Wright Card change in pushing into packet face card of right-hand half is pushed into left-hand half, switched for dummy card
Related to 1933
Page Wright's Notebook
12
Judson S. Brown A one hand top change similar to Allerton change, for credit see Page Wright's Manuscript
Related toAlso published here 1933
Page Wright's Notebook
13
T. Page Wright Another tip-over change switched-out card left reversed while apparently turned over
 		1933
Page Wright's Notebook
17
T. Page Wright Behind Back Switch selection out-jogged behind back, switched during brief turning around
 		1933
Page Wright's Notebook
17
T. Page Wright Drop Change card shown and dropped to floor, changes during drop
 		1933
Page Wright's Notebook
19
Al Baker Pocket Switch twice in context
Also published here 1933
Al Baker's Book
21
Push-In Switch for Ambitious Card
1934
Card Tricks That Work
6
Tom Sellers Unique Card Prediction sandwiched card matches prediction
 		1934
Card Tricks That Work
9
The Throw
1934
Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
66
Orville Wayne Meyer P&L Metal Card Box Switch
Jan. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 4)
15
A New Top Change second card is palmed while top one is displayed, then replaced
 		1935
Card Manipulations (Issue 4)
86
Adrian Plate Excelsior Change
1935
Card Manipulations (Issue 4)
117
Method of Changing Packs selection produced at named number from pocketed deck
Variations 1935
Mental Magic with Cards
15
Reading any Card Called For forced card produced from pocketed deck
 		1935
Mental Magic with Cards
18
Envelope Placement Steal packet put in envelope, a card remains outside
Related to 1935
Card Tricks that are Easy to Learn, Easy to Do
25
Bruce Elliott Changing Tray Substitute magazine
 		May 1936
The Jinx (Issue 20)
115
Theodore Annemann Top Change Tip
June 1936
The Jinx (Issue 21)
119
Audley Walsh Strip-Out Addition and Switch precursor
 		1936
Card Manipulations (Issue 5)
156
U. F. Grant Switching Case cigar box sized box on table with opening, see page 3 for handling
 		1936
The Gambler's Expose Act
1
Arthur Leroy Breast Pocket Switch card is sticking out of pocket and switched as it is removed
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
28
Mental Coincidence two cards from two deck put in pockets match, one switched in pocket
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
77
Two Card Monte Move
1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
125
Deck Turnover Switch turnover at side of body
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
133
Switching the Deck - 1. during trick in which cards are felt with fingertips in pocket
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
189
Switching the Deck - 2. during trick in which cards are felt with fingertips in pocket
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
190
Al Baker Switching the Deck - 3. Al Baker's Method No. 1 pocket work
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
190
Al Baker Switching the Deck - 4. Al Baker's Method No. 2 during trick in which cards are felt with fingertips in pocket
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
190
Switching Packs seven methods with pockets, servantes, ...
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
248
Svengali Prediction force cards are switched out during trick
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
250
Charles T. Jordan The Mystery Problem position of selection is predicted, svengali deck with different finish on force cards, ending clean with switch-out
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
251
Pocket Deck Switch brief
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
284
A Novel Card Problem replacing cards in short deck for multiple location routine
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
297
John J. Crimmins Jr. Throw Switch Precursor
1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
327
Bold Table Switch deck next to packet, deck minus bottom cards moved on other packet, top of page
Related to 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
345
Multiple Glide with several cards, more added during dealing
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
357
Charles T. Jordan Pocket Ditch as small packet switch
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
367
The Glide
1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
382
Louis Nikola To Pick Out Any Card Called For Behind the Back memorized deck
Also published here 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
401
Al Baker Pocket Gesture Deck Switch
Aug. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 35)
237
Theodore Annemann Jinx Switch original source
Variations Sep. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 36)
243
John Goodrum Switch with Envelope
1937
You'd be Surprised
30
Edward Victor A New "Glide" out-jogged
Related toVariations 1937
Magic of the Hands
6
Card Location in Pocket
1937
The Magic Annual for 1937
47
Slip Cut Packet Switch
1937
The Magic Annual for 1937
51
A Card Holder clip type
 		1937
The Magic Annual for 1937
79
Prof. Robert Hellis Hellis Change
1937
Here's New Magic
5
Joe Berg Alignment Move Change
Variations 1937
Here's New Magic
6
Joe Berg Odd-Backed Two-Card Monte Move
1937
Here's New Magic
7
e. Change of Envelope, Containing a Bill, by Sleight of Hand bottom change with envelope, stack of envelopes in left hand
 		1937
Money Magic
12
Sam Leo Horowitz Reverse Count Switch
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
146
Capt. J.E. Stone Switching the Pack: I. Using Well in Table
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
206
Capt. J.E. Stone II. Using a Hat and Blindfold
1938
Greater Magic
206
Capt. J.E. Stone III. Using a Handkerchief and Coat Pocket
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
207
Capt. J.E. Stone IV. Using a Cardcase and Coat Pocket
1938
Greater Magic
207
Capt. J.E. Stone V. To Exchange Decks During a Trick two methods
 		1938
Greater Magic
207
Capt. J.E. Stone VI. Using a Prepared Cardcase deck shell
 		1938
Greater Magic
208
John Northern Hilliard Final Observations and Caution
1938
Greater Magic
209
Professor Hoffmann Table Edge Switch with Servante
1938
Greater Magic
326
A Palm Switch
1938
Greater Magic
326
Mexican Turnover
1938
Greater Magic
327
Arthur Leroy Breast Pocket Switch miscredited to Hal Leroy
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
328
Al Baker A Prediction svengali deck dealt into two piles repeatedly until one card remains, with half-deck clean-up switch
Also published here 1938
Greater Magic
433
Open One-Hand Top Change "Ultra Move"
Related to 1938
Greater Magic
475
Poker-Hand Switch tabled, bold
 		1938
Greater Magic
561
Bert Allerton Deck Switching Gimmick for a switch behind the back...
 		1938
Greater Magic
900
Gambler's Throw Switch weird
 		Feb. 1938
The Jinx (Issue 41)
283
New Light on the Glide "The correct method is this:"
 		1938
More Card Manipulations (Issue 1)
37
New Throw Change of a Packet of Cards
1938
More Card Manipulations (Issue 1)
40
Jean Hugard The Top Change credit information
 		1938
More Card Manipulations (Issue 1)
42
The Bottom Change
1938
More Card Manipulations (Issue 1)
44
Charles Nyquist, Pierre L. O. A. Keeler P. L. O. A. Keeler switch of paper sheets between slates
 		1939
The Jinx (Issue Winter Extra 1938/39)
376
Wild Card Turnover Move double facer and normal card
 		June 1939
The Jinx (Issue 57)
406
Tom Sellers A Four Ace Move
Related to 1939
The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1939)
414
James G. Thompson Jr. Utility Routine Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
Also published here Oct. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 63)
443
Deck Switching Servante mention
 		Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 73)
491
Addition and Switch
1939
Be Deceived
14
Robert Parrish Cover Card Deck Switch apparently red and blue deck (= red deck with blue cover card), cover dragged over to other deck
Related toAlso published here 1939
Do That Again!
33
Robert Parrish Okito Box Deck Switch openly placing bottomless box (quasi a deck shell) from deck to another deck (see Blizzard Switch)
 		1939
Do That Again!
35
Paul Curry The Curry Turn-Over Change
VariationsAlso published here 1939
More Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
6
The New Packet Change
1939
More Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
19
T. Nelson Downs, Newton Hall Downs Change Variation
1939
More Card Manipulations (Issue 2)
40
Card Case for Pocket Switch
1939
The Magic Annual for 1938 and 1939
85
New Vertical Palm small packet
Related to 1940
Expert Card Technique
54
The Fadeaway Card Change
Related toVariations 1940
Expert Card Technique
81
The Slide Top Change
1940
Expert Card Technique
83
The Tip-Over Change with a one-handed get ready
Related to 1940
Expert Card Technique
85
The Throw Top Change
1940
Expert Card Technique
85
August Roterberg The Push-In Change
1940
Expert Card Technique
87
The Drop Switch similar to tip-over change
Related toVariations 1940
Expert Card Technique
88
A New Glide side glide, à la Kelly Bottom Placement attributed to Vernon in Enchantment reference, but Braue in Braue Notebooks reference
VariationsAlso published here 1940
Expert Card Technique
123
The Mexican Turnover
Variations 1940
Expert Card Technique
128
The Rear Palm Exchange
1940
Expert Card Technique
140
The Top and Bottom Changes suggestions for uses as simple changes
 		1940
Expert Card Technique
166
The Multiple Force using multiple glide
 		1940
Expert Card Technique
190
Le Temps Switch
Variations 1940
Expert Card Technique
249
Top Change from end grip
 		1940
Expert Card Technique
313
Theodore DeLand Two Card Monte Move
1940
The Jinx (Issue 85)
542
Chris Charlton Modern Monte using different switches
 		1940
The Jinx (Issue 107)
640
The Gambler's Table Change
1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
8
Two Card Monte Move
1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
37
Paul Curry Reversed Card Transfer Switch as reversed card is transferred to bottom
Related to 1940
More Card Manipulations (Issue 3)
50
Laurie Ireland Misdirection Card Change misdirection for top and bottom change
 		1940
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1940)
3
Laurie Ireland Buckley Change Variation variation on the floor / throw change
 		1940
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1940)
14
20 - The "Change" Throw. The Throw Change
 		1940
"Outs" Precautions and Challenges
33
Edward Victor Spread Switch card isolated in spread is pulled by fingers to the right and left thumb pushes out next card, see next trick for another application
Related toVariations 1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part One
23
Edward Victor Face-up Spread Switch switch a face-down card in face-up spread, related to "Spread Switch" p. 23
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part One
25
Edward Victor ”Sighting” A Card in the Pack selection is second from bottom, bottom card is Glided back to get glimpse, bottom cover card is “convincer” for audience
 		1940 ca.
More Magic of the Hands — Part One
40
Simple Packet Switch addition from face
 		1941
Early Marlo (Issue Amazing, Isn't It?)
33
Edward Marlo Marlo - Vernon sandwiched card with card at chosen position
Variations 1941
Early Marlo (Issue Amazing, Isn't It?)
42
Oscar Weigle One Up cards shuffled face-up/face-down by spectator, two methods (stripper and deck switch)
 		June 1941
The Jinx (Issue 141)
796
Arthur Monroe Hypocritical Memory deck switch in mirror glass
 		Dec. 1941
The Jinx (Issue 151)
884
Bert Allerton Allerton Switch top card drawn back
Related to 1941
More Card Manipulations (Issue 4)
45
The Stripper Glide stripper deck
 		1941
The Stripper Deck
11
Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue The Hugard-Braue Stripper Change automatic second deal with stripper deck
 		1941
The Stripper Deck
12
Stripper Switch with actual stripper deck
 		1941
The Stripper Deck
31
Eddie Joseph Monte Switch fan of three cards, apparently top card tabled but second card taken instead
 		1941
How Gamblers Win
8
Eddie Joseph Two Card Switch optical monte type switch, two cards pushed against each other as they are turned face down
 		1941
How Gamblers Win
9
Eddie Joseph Aces found in Pocket Switch deck switch during effect in which Aces are located with deck in pocket
 		1941
How Gamblers Win
12
Val Evans Pocket Deck Switch during location in pocket
 		1941
Stacks and Stacks Of Cards
5
Paul Curry Switch under Coat behind back
 		1941
Something Borrowed, Something New
16
Paul Curry The Turn-Over Change
1941
Something Borrowed, Something New
27
Dai Vernon The Optical Monte
1941/49
Select Secrets
17
Tip-Over Switch
1942
Deck Deception
17
Clayton Rawson Card Switch
Related to Mar. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 3)
10
Deal Change
Apr. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 6)
23
George Armstrong The G.A. Card Changing Tray
July 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 13)
51
Deal Change
Aug. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 16)
67
Eddie Joseph The Top Change left thumb does not push card off, back of right first finger does
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
13
Eddie Joseph Palm Take Switch card apparently take from deck in left hand, card from right palm taken instead
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
16
Eddie Joseph Envelope Load and Switch card loaded into envelope from top of deck, card apparently put into envelope but left on top of deck
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
37
Eddie Joseph Torn Quarter Switch as fan with four quarters is handled
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
59
Eddie Joseph Shirt Ditch double card shown, face card ditched in shirt with body turn
 		1942
Greater Card Tricks
64
Top Card Change - Method 1
1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
181
Top Card Change - Method 2 different dynamic than method 1
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
182
Top Card Change - Method 3 old style with finger change
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
182
Top Card Change - Method 4 end grip
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
183
Modern Card Change variation with side jogged double
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
183
Single Hand Card Change toss change
 		1942/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
184
The Monte Throw
1943
Tricks and Sleights
5
Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue Top Change - Double Lift doing double lift after top change as convincer
 		1943
Tricks and Sleights
27
Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue A New Top Change
Related to 1943
Tricks and Sleights
32
Roger Barkann, Richard Himber Duolette device for switching decks
 		Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 29)
119
Bruce Elliott Changing Tray Substitute
Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 29)
119
Art Lyle Bottom Deal Second
Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 29)
120
Gambler's Throw Switch weird
 		1943
Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
62
Orville Wayne Meyer P&L Metal Card Box Switch
1943
Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks
72
Reverse Count Switch cards counted off into right hand from top of deck, starting with block
 		June 1943
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 1 No. 1)
1
The "Plant" Switch stooge goes in corner to select a card which is divined by performer
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
1
The Hat Switch deck dropped in hat and dropped out again
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
1
The Black-Out Switch forced card found with lights out, stuck to spectator's forehead
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
2
Howard Thurston The Thurston Switch deck switch with assistant, here in context of rising card trick
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
3
The Half-Deck Switch deck switched one half at a time, with back turned towards audience
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
4
The Egg-Bag Switch no motivation given
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
5
The Chinese Switch with tray and assistant
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
6
Brooks' Card Trick Herbert Brooks?, several cards selected and they travel into pocket after spectators shuffled them in themselves, narrow deck
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
6
A Handkerchief Switch as deck is set down and handkerchief picked up
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
8
Another Handkerchief Switch as handkerchief is removed from pocket
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
9
The Side Coat-Pocket Switch deck put in pocket and selection removed by sense of touch, deck switch
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
9
The Paper Switch with a pile of paper sheets as cover
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
10
"One More Trick" Switch
1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
11
The Hip-Pocket Switch deck placed behind back for some reason
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
11
Combination Coat and Vest-Pocket Switch when turned to the side a bit
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
12
Rising-Card-Box Switch switch after rising card effect
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
12
Change-Bag Switch no motivation given
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
12
An Easy Box Switch as some large box is moved from one place of the table to another
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
13
Another Box Switch as some large box is moved away, box has secret opening at back
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
13
Black-Art Switch using servante in table
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
14
The Card Servante servante behind chair, as chair is moved around
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
14
The Vest-Pocket Switch as spectator shows chosen card around and back is turned
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
15
Another Vest-Pocket Switch deck apparently placed from hand to hand while turned to side
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
15
Standard Card-Tray Switch tray secretly turned over
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
16
The Writing-Tablet Switch under cover of writing something with a writing pad
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
16
John Scarne John Scarne's Master Change card put in envelope changes
Related toVariations 1943/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
217
Mexican Turnover
1944
Action with Cards
2
Warren Wiersbe Master Palm Switch
1944
Action with Cards
15
Frank Kelly Card Switch card is on palm, deck placed on it and card switched
 		June 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 63)
257
Walter B. Gibson Switched while doing fan manipulations, in two parts
 		June 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 63)
258
John Mulholland Shuffling the Deck and A Trick in Connection Therewith to give impression that stacked deck was shuffled, have duplicate deck shuffled and card selected, switch in stacked deck and have card replaced, find card and continue with stacked deck
 		1944
The Art of Illusion
58
James G. Thompson Jr. Utility Routine Svengali deck with the different cards stacked, ends clean, bridge deal finale
Also published here 1944
Practical Mental Effects
304
Edward Marlo The Drop Sleight Improved Tip-over Sleight, one-handed get-ready
Related to 1945
Off the Top
8
Throw Change
1945
Off the Top
14
Sigmar K. Hofeller There'll Be Some Change Made! red cards change places with black cards, in the pockets of two spectators
 		1945
My Best
37
Top Change Paket Switch
 		1945
My Best
146
Bruce Elliott Card Box prop without a flap, for magicians
 		Jan. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 75)
307
Tommy Dowd A New Card Change during demonstration on how spectator should put his hand on top
Related to July 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 2)
132
George Starke Downs Change Improved
Inspired by Aug. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 3)
144
Bert Allerton The Allerton Change
Related to Aug. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 3)
144
D. M. Amann The Secret Addition Again
Inspired byRelated to Aug. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 3)
145
Push-In Change
Sep. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 4)
152
Arthur H. Buckley The Exchange
1946
Card Control
16
The Slide insert sideways
 		1946
Card Control
36
The Glide two methods
 		1946
Card Control
41
Changing a Card in the act of turning the Card over a double on table is turned over and top card stolen
 		1946
Card Control
75
The Throw Change
1946
Card Control
76
A Different Top Change - Mass Hypnotism one-handed top change ("Ultra Move")
Variations 1946
Card Control
88
The Switch at Draw Poker on table, similar to Vernon Transfer Move
Related toVariations 1946
Card Control
104
Neal Elias Turnover Switch card turned over on deck with cards in right hand
Related to 1946
At the Table Tricks
5
Optical Monte Move
1946
At the Table Tricks
10
Edward Marlo Another Tip-Over Switch flipped-over card secretly picked up, Reverse Drop Sleight, see Ibidem reference for Marlo claim
Related to 1946
Mental Cases With Cards
10
Drop Switch brief
 		Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
203
T. Nelson Downs Downs Change without credit
 		Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
205
Bottom Change brief, bottom change with three cards
 		Dec. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 7)
274
Sandwich Switch lots of re-counting
 		1946
50 Tricks You Can Do, You Will Do, Easy to Do
28
T. Nelson Downs Downs Change
1947
Marlo In Spades
32
Throw Change
Oct. 1947
The Phoenix (Issue 137)
551
Frederick Braue On the Top Change brief tip
 		Dec. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 7)
377
Dr. William Weyeneth Un nouveau filage card switch, card picked up from table, followed by german translation "Ein neues auswechseln einer Karte"
 		Mar. 1947
La Baguette Magique (Issue 14)
9
The Glide
1948
The Royal Road to Card Magic
53
Top Change
1948
The Royal Road to Card Magic
216
Bottom Change
1948
The Royal Road to Card Magic
221
Top and Bottom Changes handling tips
 		1948
The Royal Road to Card Magic
222
Elmer P. Ransom Handkerchief Deck Switch deck on tabled handkerchief
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
121
The Deck Switch selection found in pocketed deck
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
184
George G. Kaplan The Trap-Door 'Kerchief silk for switching objects
 		1948
The Fine Art of Magic
268
Frederick Braue, T. Nelson Downs Downs Change Application
1948
Show Stoppers with Cards
2
Bruce Elliott Lu-Site box to exchange cards
 		May 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 151)
609
Trevor H. Hall, John A. M. Howie FKO Sleight turnover switch on packet, face up card under top face down card, double lift
 		June 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 153)
611
John Hamilton Top Force card is exchanged while removed
 		July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 154)
622
Arthur H. Buckley Exchanging a Card in Passing - Top Change four choreographies
 		1948
Principles and Deceptions
168
Dr. Jacob Daley The Daley Switch tabled, cards side jogged at bottom are cut to top, cards are added / switched
Related to May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
422
Elmer Biddle The Biddle Card Vanish Biddle Steal
Also published here
  • Elmer Biddle's "Transcendent" in "Genii" April, 1947.
 June 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 1)
434
Don Greenwood A Card Caper transposition using the Downs Change to exchange and reverse a card
 		Aug. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 3)
451
Frederick Braue Skull-ocation Variation using the Biddle Vanish, with handling variation
 		Oct. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 5)
471
Norman Houghton Deck Switch pocket
 		Nov. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 6)
478
Turn-Over Addition palmed card is added to packet and turned-over, apparently turning top card over
Related to Dec. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 7)
488
Arthur H. Buckley Envelope Placement Steal packet put in envelope, a few cards remain outside
Related to 1948
The Card Expert Entertains
54
Arthur H. Buckley Simulated Placing of Kings in Envelope packet apparently put in envelope, remains outside
Related to 1948
The Card Expert Entertains
67
The Top Change
1948
The Card Expert Entertains
72
Arthur H. Buckley The Top Change With Four Cards
1948
The Card Expert Entertains
73
T. Nelson Downs, Arthur H. Buckley The Modified Downs Change
1948
The Card Expert Entertains
102
The Glide with small packet, Collins Aces
 		1948
The Card Expert Entertains
1120
Frederick Braue Braue Addition and Switch no credit
 		1948/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
118
Glide with four-card packet
 		1948/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
130
Paul LePaul The Top-Change four methods
 		1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
77
Paul LePaul An Instantaneous Change
Variations 1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
82
Paul LePaul Finessed Glide see also page 140
Related toVariations 1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
144
Paul LePaul Cover for the Top Change
1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
149
Paul LePaul, Dr. Jacob Daley Bottom Card Steal as a Switch gambler's cop as a switch using a double
 		1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
156
Paul LePaul, Dr. Jacob Daley Palm Switch Handling
1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
167
Paul LePaul Bottom Glimpse as Switch
1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
176
Frederick Braue Braue Addition and Switch no credit
 		1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
204
Push-in Change
1949
Controlled Miracles
11
Jack Miller Miller's Card Change face card of double is stolen to deck
 		1949
Controlled Miracles
11
Bruce Elliott Elliott's Card Change does the same as glide
Related toVariations 1949
Controlled Miracles
22
Braue Addition & Switch
1949
For Card Men Only
11
Al Leech Sandwich Exchange
1949
For Card Men Only
18
Deck Switch
Feb. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 171)
685
Harvey P. Graham Bagged! poker routine for stage, with a stand
 		Apr. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 175)
702
Packet Switch small packet, lap
 		Aug. 1949
The Phoenix (Issue 184)
737
Don Tanner On Location spectator marks a card with an X behind his back, performer locates it behind his back
  • Method No. 1 (deck of double backers)
  • Method No. 2 (deck switch behind back)
 		June/July 1949
Grant's Inner Circle Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9 & 10)
8
Elmer Biddle Biddle Steal
1949
52 Amazing Card Tricks
41
Joe Stuthard Clean-Up Location within "Method 3", trilby deck dealt into two piles for location, half deck is switched
 		1949
Stuthard's Trilby Deck
11
Joe Stuthard, R. W. Waldron Methods of Switching two methods for switching half the deck to clean up, pockets
 		1949
Stuthard's Trilby Deck
12
Joe Stuthard An Open Switch two selections travel next to each other, with switch in pocket as performer demonstrates what to do
 		1949
Stuthard's Trilby Deck
13
August Roterberg Push-In Change
1950
Stars of Magic (Vol. 7 No. 2)
110
Dai Vernon The De Kolta Change sleeve rubbing cover, pips of card change to suit clothing
Variations 1950
Expert Card Technique
450
Dai Vernon Tips on Changes
1950
Expert Card Technique
451
Frank Shields Card Switch
Jan. 1950
The Phoenix (Issue 195)
779
Joseph Dunninger Dunninger's Mental Card Trick No. 5, Image of card appears in crystal ball, which matches previously unseen pocketed card
Related to 1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
15
Bill Pawson, Howard Wurst The Card in the Wallet No. 149, Two cards are selected. One appears reversed in the deck, while the second appears in the performer's wallet.
 		1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
291
Automatic Glide corner missing
 		1950
Magical Gems
25
Dr. Jacob Daley Daley's Delight with extra cards, false switches and the delight switch
Related toVariationsAlso published here Jan. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 220)
878
Elmer Biddle Biddle Steal
Mar. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 224)
894
Bert Fenn Stud card mucking for reversed card in stud poker
 		May 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 229)
916
Bruce Elliott Tipsy Turvy
Related to Sep. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 238)
951
A New Glide à la Kelly Bottom Placement
 		Nov. 1951
The Phoenix (Issue 242)
966
Toni Koynini Switch It deck shuffled face-up/face-down, performer sorts cards out behind his back except free selection, deck switch
  • The Basic Switch
  • Switch It
  • Alternative Routine
 		1951
Toni Koynini's Card Miracles
5
Al Baker Jumbo Switch stand prop
Also published here 1951
Pet Secrets
59
Sandwich Switch
Sep. 1952
The Phoenix (Issue 263)
1051
Face Up to Face Down Card Switch similar to ATFUS
 		1952
Effective Card Magic
44
Bill Simon Turn Over Switch two cards of four are switched, while being turned over and pushed into the deck
 		1952
Effective Card Magic
61
Bill Simon Card Switch similar thinking as Vernon's "Simplified Curry Change", Kelly Bottom Placement grip
Related to 1952
Effective Card Magic
117
Elmer Biddle Biddle Steal
1952
Effective Card Magic
141
Bill Simon Card Addition as a switch of four cards
 		1952
Effective Card Magic
170
Lewis Ganson "The Glide"
1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
38
Lewis Ganson A Simple Pack Switch cased deck openly pocketed and removed again later
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
41
The Slide Glide
1953
Card Man Stuff
5
Al Leech A Suspicious Move garden path
 		1953
Card Man Stuff
7
Throw Change
1953
The Cardician
10
Edward Marlo Bottop Change
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1953
The Cardician
35
Edward Marlo, Carmen D'Amico Drop Switch Addition two methods, see page 197 for credits
 		1953
The Cardician
60
Edward Marlo Touch Retouched - Retouched card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits
Inspired by 1953
The Cardician
138
Edward Marlo Under-the-Spread Switch as card is tabled
Related toVariations 1953
The Cardician
160
Edward Marlo Unload from Small Spread
1953
Unlimited
12
Packet Switch
Aug. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 287)
1149
Art Lyle Bottom Bottom Deal
Related to Sep. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 290)
1159
Max Katz Switch!
Sep. 1953
The Phoenix (Issue 290)
1160
The Top Change
1953
"Come a little closer..."
36
Mexican Turnover
1953
"Come a little closer..."
36
The Glide
1953
Classic Secrets of Magic
68
Bruce Elliott Elliott's Card Change
1953
Classic Secrets of Magic
165
Edward Marlo Miracle Change No. 1
  • Method No. 1 (seated)
  • Method No. 2 (seated or standing)
  • Method No. 3 (unload on deck)
  • Method No. 4 (stand-up)
Related toVariations 1954
Miracle Card Changes
3
Edward Marlo Miracle Change No. 2 into LTP
Related toVariations 1954
Miracle Card Changes
11
Edward Marlo Miracle Change No. 3 into "Master Palm"
Related toAlso published here 1954
Miracle Card Changes
14
Al Leech Changes
1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
10
The Top Change
1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
10
The Bottom Change
1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
11
The Glide
Related to 1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
13
Edward Marlo The Drop Switch
1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
14
Method 2 Braue Addition & Switch
 		1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
23
Elmer Biddle, Tony Kardyro The Biddle Sleight Marlo mentions Kardyro doing the sleight before it was published by Biddle
 		1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
26
The Mexican Turnover
1954
Handbook Of Card Sleights
28
Braue Addition & Switch
1954
Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1954)
6
Le Temps Switch while turning card over on table
 		Jan. 1954
The Phoenix (Issue 297)
1188
Frederick Braue Braue Addition and Switch uncredited
 		1954
Sleightly Sensational
12
Bill Simon The Reverse Glide from end grip, card apparently put to bottom of deck
 		1954
Sleightly Sensational
31
Card Switch behind Envelope
1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
141
Alex Elmsley Tip-Over Change Handling
1954
Routined Manipulation Finale
198
Deck Switch behind Card Stand deck holder and servante attached
 		1954/27
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
99
Push-In Change
1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part I
12
Paul Curry The Turn-Over Change plus variation
 		1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part I
15
Elmer Biddle The Biddle Move
1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part I
40
(b) The False Throw
1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part II
7
Bob Hummer Change kind of one-handed second deal, Downs Change
Also published here 1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part II
38
Cy Endfield, Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon The "Hofzinser" Top Change
Variations 1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part II
41
Push-In Change
1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part III
7
Edward Marlo Tip-Over Change Handling
1955
Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part III
8
Roy Benson Deck Switches on table with handkerchief
 		1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 326)
112
Max Malini Confusion Deck Switch multiple deck openly on table, switch by confusion by tabling one deck and later picking up another
Also published here 1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 326)
114
Dr. William Weyeneth Mexican Turn-Over auf neue Art using a double facer, as prediction
 		1955
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 16 No. 3)
292
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