The Esoterist

Gems of Magic Book No. 2

1971
Written by Allan Ackerman
Work of Allan Ackerman
46 pages (Hardcover), published by Paul Diamond
Illustrated with photographs and drawings
Language: English
33 entries
Cover photograph
Creators Title Comments & References Page AA Categories
Roger Klause Foreward
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Allan Ackerman Introduction
4
Allan Ackerman, John Cornelius Change of Mind one of five, kicker
Variations 5
Allan Ackerman The General's Universal Card gaffed
Variations 6
Allan Ackerman Minuscule Deck prediction with deck vanish (and optional reproduction)
Inspired by
  • Gerald Kosky routine from Talisman, Nov. 1970
Variations 		8
No-Break Classic Force in-jog
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Allan Ackerman Added Thoughts on the Minuscule Deck Method 1: Deck from lap into pocket
Method 2: Packet changes into complete deck
 		9
Allan Ackerman Slip Shod for setting up a Zarrow
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Allan Ackerman Ackerman Varies Kelly
Related toVariations 15
Allan Ackerman Next to Last Ace into case
Inspired by 17
Allan Ackerman Ultra Mental (Minimal Gaffus)
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Theodore Annemann Mental Masterpiece carbon paper box
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Dr. Stanley Jaks Dr. Jaks suggestion brainwave with impression device preshow
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Edward Marlo Marlo's Brainwave Suggestion suggestion to Ackerman's "Ultra Mental"
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Allan Ackerman Small Change combo
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Al Schneider Pick up Move
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Allan Ackerman Axing the Aces backs of Aces change color
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Line Crimp seen from back of tabled deck
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Allan Ackerman Mass Transit only one palm
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Edward Marlo Pocket Palm Transfer
Related to 27
Allan Ackerman Simplex Travelers
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Gambler's Cop brief
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Allan Ackerman C.T.A.
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Allan Ackerman Suggestions handling tips
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Allan Ackerman Color Triumphant color changing deck climax
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Allan Ackerman Lunch several methods for "One-Eyed Jacks" sandwich effect, with loading techniques
Tilted Sandwich:
  • Gaffed
  • Ungaffed #1
  • Ungaffed #2
The Ultimate Approach:
  • The Load In
  • The Palm Switch
  • The No Palm Approach
  • Ungaffed #3
Variations 34
Partial Step Gaff partial back glued on face card
 		35
Edward Marlo Push Off Double Lift brief
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John Cornelius The John Cornelius Fan Steal right tenkai
Related toAlso published here 38
Allan Ackerman The Palm Switch sandwiched card (really only a step gaff) exchanged for palmed card
  • The No Palm Approach (from right-hand deck, Bottom Placement)
Related to 40
Frank Kelly, Joseph Ovette Kelly Bottom Placement brief
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Allan Ackerman Extension gaff with pivotal section
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Allan Ackerman The Last Word some more ideas on structure and credit information
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Data entered by Denis Behr, January 2004.