twentieth century cards\nselection is hole-punched and appears between 2 other punched and threaded cards, see page 99 for improvement by r.m. jamison\ntheodore annemann
1935
the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann
Twentieth Century Cards
selection is hole-punched and appears between 2 other punched and threaded cards, see page 99 for improvement by R.M. Jamison
"sign, please!"\nsigned sandwiched selection , transposes with card in performer's pocket, duplicate\nedward victor
1937
magic of the hands Edward Victor
"Sign, Please!"
signed sandwiched selection , transposes with card in performer's pocket, duplicate
the two jokers\ntwo jokers shuffled into deck, reversed card thrust in deck by spectator - between the jokers\npurvis w. miller
1938
more card manipulations Purvis W. Miller
The Two Jokers
two jokers shuffled into deck, reversed card thrust in deck by spectator - between the jokers
faker!\none of four cards is signed and they're cut into deck, then three cards reverse with face-down in between which turns out to be signed card, medium/seance situation\nkent arthur
1939
the jinx 51-100 Kent Arthur
Faker!
one of four cards is signed and they're cut into deck, then three cards reverse with face-down in between which turns out to be signed card, medium/seance situation
three in one\ncard openly reversed in deck, then cards on either side reverse instead\ngeorge delaney\nperplexity\ngeorge delaney\ncaught between\ngeorge delaney
1939
the jinx 51-100 George Delaney
Three in One
card openly reversed in deck, then cards on either side reverse instead
sympathetic decks\nunknown card sandwiched in red-backed deck with red aces, red aces also placed together reversed in blue deck, duplicate appears between aces in blue deck\nmartin gardner
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck Martin Gardner
Sympathetic Decks
unknown card sandwiched in red-backed deck with red Aces, red Aces also placed together reversed in blue deck, duplicate appears between Aces in blue deck
cut and come again\ntwo cut-to selections come to either side of reversed card\njean hugard\nfrederick braue
1941
the stripper deck Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue
Cut and Come Again
two cut-to selections come to either side of reversed card
toss over card\ncard is thrown invisible between two reversed cards in the deck\ncarmen d'amico
1948/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Carmen D'Amico
Toss Over Card
card is thrown invisible between two reversed cards in the deck
perplexity\nno. 37, selection is placed face up in deck, reappears face down between two black aces in middle of deck\ngeorge delaney\nthree in one\ngeorge delaney\ncarousel\nroy walton
1950
scarne on card tricks George Delaney
Perplexity
No. 37, Selection is placed face up in deck, reappears face down between two black Aces in middle of deck
"blackie is with us!"\njacks travel together in center, card appears between them\ncy endfield
1955
cy endfield's entertaining card magic - part i Cy Endfield
"Blackie is with us!"
jacks travel together in center, card appears between them
the one between\ntwo unknown selected cards are pushed back reversed in the deck, one card is found between , that matches in value and suit with other cards, composite card\nfrancis haxton\nin between\nmichał kociołek\ntrap shoot\nkarl fulves
1957
the new phoenix 301-348 Francis Haxton
The One Between
two unknown selected cards are pushed back reversed in the deck, one card is found between , that matches in value and suit with other cards, composite card
fourth fooler\ntwo cards selected, a card turns face-up between selections, see also page 55 for two further notes\nedward marlo\nthe custodial card\nalex elmsley
1958
faro notes Edward Marlo
Fourth Fooler
two cards selected, a card turns face-up between selections, see also page 55 for two further notes
uses of partial faro check - faro fooler #9\nface-up card is sandwiched by two selections, or used to count to them\nedward marlo
1958
faro notes Edward Marlo
Uses of Partial Faro Check - Faro Fooler #9
face-up card is sandwiched by two selections, or used to count to them
one-eyed jack sandwich\ncard sandwiched, sandwich in middle of deck, turns out to be later selection\nharry lorayne\nal leech\n"the prechosen chosen card" (braue, gen, vol. 17 no. 10)\nace sandwich\nal leech\nflip on rye\nharry lorayne\ncops\njoseph k. schmidt\nkiller sandwich\nharry lorayne\ninstant double decker\nharry lorayne\npreferred one-eyed jack sandwich\nharry lorayne
1965
my favorite card tricks Harry Lorayne, Al Leech
One-Eyed Jack Sandwich
card sandwiched, sandwich in middle of deck, turns out to be later selection
Related to
"The Prechosen Chosen Card" (Braue, Gen, Vol. 17 No. 10)
the st. nicholas aces\nblack deuces are pushed reversed in deck twice to locate ace, the next time the sandwich cards become the last two aces\nkarl fulves\nthe royal lovers\nr. sid spocane ii\nreturn to st. nicholas\npeter duffie
1965
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves
The St. Nicholas Aces
black deuces are pushed reversed in deck twice to locate ace, the next time the sandwich cards become the last two Aces
the royal lovers\nfour of a kind appear one by one between sandwich cards\nr. sid spocane ii\nthe st. nicholas aces\nkarl fulves\nbabel\nkarl fulves\nroyal mayo\ndavid solomon\nfiveplay\ntony cabral
1967
deck-sterity R. Sid Spocane II
The Royal Lovers
four of a kind appear one by one between sandwich cards
think and it's trapped\none of two cards is thought of and appears in sandwich in deck, various versions:
- first version
- second version
- third version
- fourth version (pitfalls of thought i)
- fifth version (pitfalls of thought ii)\nbruce cervon\njoker sandwich\nallan ackerman
1969
expert card mysteries Bruce Cervon
Think and it's Trapped
one of two cards is thought of and appears in sandwich in deck, various versions:
- First Version
- Second Version
- Third Version
- Fourth Version (Pitfalls of Thought I)
- Fifth Version (Pitfalls of Thought II)
half a faro onward\nthree cards peeked from incomplete faro condition, random cards turned over, they sandwich selections after faro\nharry lorayne\n53 cards won't do\nedward marlo
1969
hex! Harry Lorayne
Half a Faro Onward
three cards peeked from Incomplete Faro Condition, random cards turned over, they sandwich selections after faro
jacks - or better!\none of five cards changes into selection, mate in deck between jacks, full house completed with card in pocket\nstephen fernandes
1969
hex! Stephen Fernandes
Jacks - Or Better!
one of five cards changes into selection, mate in deck between jacks, full house completed with card in pocket
a change of filling\nthree selection, red twos face up in the deck, first card appears in between, then the card changes twice into the other selections\nmilton kort\nsocial mobility\nphilip t. goldstein
1969
the cardiste Milton Kort
A Change of Filling
three selection, red twos face up in the deck, first card appears in between, then the card changes twice into the other selections
pre-determined four\nfour effects, magically reversed card is used to locate two selections (neighbors or by counting to them)\nedward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control Edward Marlo
Pre-Determined Four
four effects, magically reversed card is used to locate two selections (neighbors or by counting to them)
joker sandwich\nthought of card in sandwich in deck\nallan ackerman\nthink and it's trapped\nbruce cervon\nsandwich sequence\nroger crosthwaite
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
faro quickie & follow-up\ntwo face up cards find selection peeked at, followed by challenge location with nail nick\nharry lorayne
1971
reputation-makers Harry Lorayne
Faro Quickie & Follow-Up
two face up cards find selection peeked at, followed by challenge location with nail nick
it's a trap\nred 3s find selection, but selection is a red 3, sandwich cards change to black 3s\nkarl fulves\nit's a trap\nkarl fulves
1971
the book of numbers - supplementary notes Karl Fulves
It's A Trap
red 3s find selection, but selection is a red 3, sandwich cards change to black 3s
twice two\nprediction vanishes from between two queen, then appears between the queens of opposite color, two handlings\nroy walton\nheavy traffic\nkarl fulves
1971
cardboard charades Roy Walton
Twice Two
prediction vanishes from between two Queen, then appears between the Queens of opposite color, two handlings
illusion aces\naces turn over one by one between two jokers, change to kings\nkarl fulves\nillusion aces vi\nkarl fulves\nillusion aces\nderek dingle\nillusion aces\nderek dingle\nnaked lunch\nphilip t. goldstein\nfusion aces\nken beale\nturn me down why don't you\nwesley james
1972
epilogue Karl Fulves
Illusion Aces
Aces turn over one by one between two Jokers, change to Kings
plunger discovery\nselected card appears between kings as pushed through\nhoward schwarzman\nfrank garcia\nken krenzel
1973
super subtle card miracles Howard Schwarzman, Frank Garcia, Ken Krenzel
Plunger Discovery
selected card appears between kings as pushed through
named trap\nred aces on top, any card named, shuffled between aces, posed as a problem\nkarl fulves
1973
riffle shuffle technique - preliminary notes on part one Karl Fulves
Named Trap
red aces on top, any card named, shuffled between aces, posed as a problem
theory transpo\nunknown card on table, ace between jacks, jacks vanish and card on table turns out to be the two jacks\nkarl fulves
1973
notes from underground Karl Fulves
Theory Transpo
unknown card on table, Ace between Jacks, Jacks vanish and card on table turns out to be the two Jacks
sandwhichever\nred aces placed on top of deck, black aces on bottom, two selections appear between them, spectator chooses which aces they should appear between\njerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Sandwhichever
Red Aces placed on top of deck, black Aces on bottom, two selections appear between them, spectator chooses which Aces they should appear between
hip switch\ntwo jacks find three selections - finds first selection, then transposes with the other two selections\njerry k. hartman
1973
means & ends Jerry K. Hartman
Hip Switch
Two Jacks find three selections - finds first selection, then transposes with the other two selections
heavy traffic\nprediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks\nkarl fulves\ntwice two\nroy walton\nking's row\nkarl fulves\nswindle stab\nkarl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Heavy Traffic
prediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks
second method\nprediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks\nkarl fulves
1974
close-up mental magic Karl Fulves
Second Method
prediction vanishes from between two jacks twice, then the chosen card appears between the jacks
alternate route\nred-backed named card transposes with blue-backed duplicate, both sandwiched by jokers\nphilip t. goldstein\nken miller\n"queens in flight" (ken miller, abra #530, 1956)
1974
card tricks for people who don't do card tricks Philip T. Goldstein, Ken Miller
Alternate Route
red-backed named card transposes with blue-backed duplicate, both sandwiched by jokers
square reverse routine\nthree cards peeked at, two reverse themselves and sandwich selection\nken krenzel\nharry lorayne\nmutual aid sandwich\njon racherbaumer
1975
afterthoughts Ken Krenzel, Harry Lorayne
Square Reverse Routine
three cards peeked at, two reverse themselves and sandwich selection
half tilt\nblack aces with sandwiched selection in center, red aces as well, red card with selection appears in hand via throw production\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards - part 1 Karl Fulves
Half Tilt
black aces with sandwiched selection in center, red aces as well, red card with selection appears in hand via throw production
fake sandwich insertion\ncard inserted between sandwich cards one of which is secretly missing\nalex elmsley
1975
methods with cards - part 3 Alex Elmsley
Fake Sandwich Insertion
card inserted between sandwich cards one of which is secretly missing
topological trap\nsandwiched card penetrates sandwich cards, a corner secretly folded\nkarl fulves\ntearing a lady in two\ndavid britland
1975
methods with cards - part 2 Karl Fulves
Topological Trap
sandwiched card penetrates sandwich cards, a corner secretly folded
illusion aces vi\naces turn over one by one between two jokers, change to kings\nkarl fulves\nillusion aces\nkarl fulves
1975
methods with cards — part 2 Karl Fulves
Illusion Aces VI
Aces turn over one by one between two Jokers, change to Kings
eye witness\ntwo red fours together in deck, spectator remember card above pair, another card below pair, they name the same card which is then shown not to be in deck, then appears sandwiched between fours\nkarl fulves\nhallucination\neddie clever
1975
methods with cards - part 3 Karl Fulves
Eye Witness
two red Fours together in deck, spectator remember card above pair, another card below pair, they name the same card which is then shown not to be in deck, then appears sandwiched between Fours
twisted location\nwith finding a selection as a kicker\nphilip t. goldstein\ntwisted location\nphilip t. goldstein
1977
scattershot Philip T. Goldstein
boggled\ncard vanishes with fun sucker presentation about the spectator taking a card from between the aces and pushing it magic thrust like between to aces, sleeving\nkarl fulves
1977
impromptu holdouts Karl Fulves
Boggled
card vanishes with fun sucker presentation about the spectator taking a card from between the aces and pushing it magic thrust like between to aces, sleeving
pair-a-noic\nspectator cuts off cards, two cards turn over in rest sandwiching selection and values total number of cut-off packet, set-up\nbernard bilis\nthe calculating sandwich\nbernard bilis\ncalculated triumph\njohn f. mendoza\nbernard bilis
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Bernard Bilis
Pair-A-Noic
spectator cuts off cards, two cards turn over in rest sandwiching selection and values total number of cut-off packet, set-up
vanishing sandwich\ncard appears between aces two times, then aces change to jacks and ace sandwich reappears in deck\nedward marlo
1979
marlo's magazine volume 3 Edward Marlo
Vanishing Sandwich
card appears between Aces two times, then Aces change to Jacks and ace sandwich reappears in deck
color sandwich\ncolor changing back of sandwiched card, using trevor lewis' twist switch several times\njean-jacques sanvert
1979
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Jean-Jacques Sanvert
Color Sandwich
color changing back of sandwiched card, using Trevor Lewis' Twist Switch several times
flip on rye\ncard sandwiched, sandwich in middle of deck, turns out to be later selection\nharry lorayne\none-eyed jack sandwich\nharry lorayne\nal leech\nextremely wild deuces\nharry lorayne
1979
quantum leaps Harry Lorayne
Flip On Rye
card sandwiched, sandwich in middle of deck, turns out to be later selection
the nyria effect\nace of spades in case, ace of clubs sandwiched between red fours outside, then visual transposition so red four inside and black aces sandwich with other four outside\nkarl fulves
1979
the nyria effect Karl Fulves
The Nyria Effect
ace of spades in case, ace of clubs sandwiched between red fours outside, then visual transposition so red four inside and black aces sandwich with other four outside
count me in\n"two tricks"
between sandwich cards appear as many cards as the value of the selection, numerical set-up\nroy walton
1979
the chronicles Roy Walton
Count Me In
"Two Tricks"
between sandwich cards appear as many cards as the value of the selection, numerical set-up
the smiling mule\ntwo parts, first gag then surprise twist, named card ends up sandwiched between aces in the middle of the deck\nroy walton\nsmile away\njerry sadowitz\nthe daleks\njerry sadowitz\nthe smiling mule\nmichael close\nroy walton\nthe smiling mule variation\njohn luka\nthe last laugh\ndarwin ortiz\nfinish 52\nbenjamin earl\n$13 card to wallet\njohn hostler
1979
that certain something... Roy Walton
The Smiling Mule
two parts, first gag then surprise twist, named card ends up sandwiched between aces in the middle of the deck
port authority transit\nselection vanishes from sandwich, other transforms into first selection\nmichael farmer
1980
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Michael Farmer
Port Authority Transit
selection vanishes from sandwich, other transforms into first selection
split sandwiches\nodd-backed sandwich cards put in deck, they split and are next to two selections, including "one deck variation" and suggestion by danny korem\nedward marlo\noff-shoot\njon racherbaumer
1980
hierophant Edward Marlo
Split Sandwiches
odd-backed sandwich cards put in deck, they split and are next to two selections, including "One Deck Variation" and suggestion by Danny Korem
the optical trap\nsandwiched card is suddenly no longer between other cards when 3-card-spread is turned over, see also cervon monte\nkarl fulves\nsoft cards\nken krenzel
1980
color quik Karl Fulves
The Optical Trap
sandwiched card is suddenly no longer between other cards when 3-card-spread is turned over, see also Cervon Monte
magnetic pull\nselection travels next to out-jogged reversed card, optional sandwich follow-up\nharry lorayne\nmagnetic pull\nharry lorayne
1980
lecture notes Harry Lorayne
Magnetic Pull
selection travels next to out-jogged reversed card, optional sandwich follow-up
trapped transposition\nsandwiched card in center of deck transposes with card in hand, three methods\njon racherbaumer\npassing a sandwich\ndaryl martinez
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala Jon Racherbaumer
Trapped Transposition
sandwiched card in center of deck transposes with card in hand, three methods
a fine mesh\ntwo selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein\na fine mesh\nphilip t. goldstein
1981
quasimodo / a fine mesh Philip T. Goldstein
A Fine Mesh
two selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer
here, there and back\ntwo selections travel to 2 sandwiches, then vanish, then sandwiched again in deck\nken simmons
1981
cards - with a different touch Ken Simmons
Here, There and Back
two selections travel to 2 sandwiches, then vanish, then sandwiched again in deck
passing a sandwich\ncard in hand transposes with sandwiched card in the deck, visual\ndaryl martinez\ntrapped transposition\njon racherbaumer
1982
the new york magic symposium - collection 1 Daryl Martinez
Passing a Sandwich
card in hand transposes with sandwiched card in the deck, visual
the snowshoe sandwich\ncomical second deal demonstration, card flies out of deck between sandwich cards\ndaryl martinez
1982
for your entertainment pleasure Daryl Martinez
The Snowshoe Sandwich
comical second deal demonstration, card flies out of deck between sandwich cards
troika\ntwo wrong cards sandwich actual selection, inspired by a gene maze routine\npeter marshall\ngene maze
1982
best of friends Peter Marshall, Gene Maze
Troika
two wrong cards sandwich actual selection, inspired by a Gene Maze routine
sandwich ramblings\nsandwiched card in deck changes place (visibly) with isolated card, eleven methods\nharry lorayne
1982
best of friends Harry Lorayne
Sandwich Ramblings
sandwiched card in deck changes place (visibly) with isolated card, eleven methods
vanishing aces explored\nadditions for swain's effect:
- the card between
- kings between\nharry lorayne\njames swain
1982
best of friends Harry Lorayne, James Swain
Vanishing Aces Explored
additions for Swain's effect:
- The Card Between
- Kings Between
innov-ace-tion\naces pushed in deck separatedly, one to top, one to bottom, one reversed, on sandwiched between to previous selections\njames swain
1982
best of friends James Swain
Innov-ace-tion
aces pushed in deck separatedly, one to top, one to bottom, one reversed, on sandwiched between to previous selections
mutual aid sandwich\ntwo selections sandwich a third selection\njon racherbaumer\nsquare reverse routine\nken krenzel\nharry lorayne
1982
best of friends Jon Racherbaumer
surface sandwich\ntwo cards appear one by one between sandwich cards\nrobert walker\nscratching the surfaces\nian land
1982
best of friends Robert Walker
Surface Sandwich
two cards appear one by one between sandwich cards
jack stabbers\nwrong sandwiched card changes into right, then is lost again and caught with sandwich cards during spectator's dribble\nsteve beam
1982
the changing of the cards Steve Beam
Jack Stabbers
wrong sandwiched card changes into right, then is lost again and caught with sandwich cards during spectator's dribble
rocket trap\ncard is inserted in incomplete faro packet, red deuces as well and flicked, black deuces spring out with the selection in between\nkarl fulves
1982
wireless ii Karl Fulves
Rocket Trap
card is inserted in incomplete faro packet, red deuces as well and flicked, black deuces spring out with the selection in between
three-card catch handling\n\nreinhard müller\njerry k. hartman\nnotes on 3 card catch\njerry k. hartman
1982
spell-binder Reinhard Müller, Jerry K. Hartman
area code\nthree cards appear between sandwich cards one by one, surprise kicker by jim lee\nphilip t. goldstein\njim lee
1983
the new york magic symposium - collection 2 Philip T. Goldstein, Jim Lee
Area Code
three cards appear between sandwich cards one by one, surprise kicker by Jim Lee
surprise blue intruder\nany named card turns blue, two selections are found on both sides of it, using index in lap, faro\njon racherbaumer\n"blue intruder" (nelson hahne)\nmain attraction\nstephen minch
1983
the new york magic symposium - collection 2 Jon Racherbaumer
Surprise Blue Intruder
any named card turns blue, two selections are found on both sides of it, using index in lap, faro
you can always do better\nthree cards in different positions, two of them come together face up, then selection appears between them\nedward marlo\ndirect jack sandwich\nmike gallo
1983
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Edward Marlo
You Can Always Do Better
three cards in different positions, two of them come together face up, then selection appears between them
we -3- kings\ntwo selections, four kings produced instead, selections appear sandwiched and kings in case\nstephen tucker
1983
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
We -3- Kings
two selections, four Kings produced instead, selections appear sandwiched and Kings in case
two-bit sandwich\ncard and coin transpose in sandwich effect\nfrank simon\npressed between\nedward marlo\ncarmen d'amico
1984
the collected almanac Frank Simon
1, 2, 3 and 4 queens\na card is selected, three cards produced (ace, two, three) and of them is chosen, the card reverses and changes into the selection, as a kicker the other three mates of the selection are produced\nroberto giobbi\nshiv duggal
1984
pabular Roberto Giobbi, Shiv Duggal
1, 2, 3 and 4 Queens
a card is selected, three cards produced (Ace, Two, Three) and of them is chosen, the card reverses and changes into the selection, as a kicker the other three mates of the selection are produced
empress\nblue deck sandwiched between two random cards, the two random cards end up sandwiching selection, rest of deck turns red\nstephen tucker
1984
the card-mad-gic of stephen tucker Stephen Tucker
Empress
Blue deck sandwiched between two random cards, the two random cards end up sandwiching selection, rest of deck turns red
scratching the surfaces\ntwo cards appear one by one between sandwich cards and then transpose\nian land\nsurface sandwich\nrobert walker
1984
the best of close-up magic Ian Land
Scratching the Surfaces
two cards appear one by one between sandwich cards and then transpose
mystery room\ntwo selections, another card is used to find them by tossing it in the deck between selections\nstephen tucker
1984
spell-binder Stephen Tucker
Mystery Room
two selections, another card is used to find them by tossing it in the deck between selections
the '66 vanish\nthree cards, sandwiched card disappears\nbruce cervon\nthe '66 vanish - alternative method\nedward marlo
1985
the collected almanac Bruce Cervon
the '66 vanish - alternative method\nthree cards, sandwiched card disappears\nedward marlo\nthe '66 vanish\nbruce cervon
1985
the collected almanac Edward Marlo
same-color direct jack sandwich\ntwo separated cards come together to sandwich selection\njay marshall\nmike gallo
1985
best of friends - volume ii Jay Marshall, Mike Gallo
Same-Color Direct Jack Sandwich
two separated cards come together to sandwich selection
direct jack sandwich\ntwo separated cards come together to sandwich selection, odd-backed sandwich cards\nmike gallo\ndirect ace-x-ace\nedward marlo\nyou can always do better\nedward marlo
1985
best of friends - volume ii Mike Gallo
Direct Jack Sandwich
two separated cards come together to sandwich selection, odd-backed sandwich cards
main attraction\nany named card turns blue, two selections are found on both sides of it\nstephen minch\nsurprise blue intruder\njon racherbaumer
1985
best of friends - volume ii Stephen Minch
Main Attraction
any named card turns blue, two selections are found on both sides of it
surprising the seven suspects\nmultiple cards sandwiched, down under elimination, quartet kicker, faro\nedward marlo\nrandy wakeman\nmystery of the 7 suspects\nrichard vollmer\nchristian scherer
1985
formula one close-up Edward Marlo, Randy Wakeman
Surprising the Seven Suspects
multiple cards sandwiched, down under elimination, quartet kicker, faro
sandwich spread\njokers placed on spread, spread is flipped over and jokers caught with right hand, selection is found sandwiched in between\njohn riggs\njean-pierre vallarino's "jumping sandwich" in "genii", november 1993, p. 44\nsurfer sandwich\njon racherbaumer
1985
the trapdoor - volume one John Riggs
Sandwich Spread
jokers placed on spread, spread is flipped over and jokers caught with right hand, selection is found sandwiched in between
Related to
Jean-Pierre Vallarino's "Jumping Sandwich" in "Genii", November 1993, p. 44
flying sandwich\ntwo red queens vanish on deck, spectator tosses the invisible cards into deck one by one and they are shown one by one, they sandwich selection\nben harris
1985
out of his mind! Ben Harris
Flying Sandwich
two red Queens vanish on deck, spectator tosses the invisible cards into deck one by one and they are shown one by one, they sandwich selection
spending spree\nmulti phase sequence with borrowed credit card in deck that finds two chosen selections\nben harris
1986
the new york magic symposium - collection 5 Ben Harris
Spending Spree
multi phase sequence with borrowed credit card in deck that finds two chosen selections
53 cards won't do\nthree card peeked from incomplete faro position found by three sandwiches, secretly preserves order\nedward marlo\n"triple sandwich" (dom cervas, precursor #10, january 1986)\nhalf a faro onward\nharry lorayne
1986
thirty five years later Edward Marlo
53 Cards Won't Do
three card peeked from incomplete faro position found by three sandwiches, secretly preserves order
Related to
"Triple Sandwich" (Dom Cervas, Precursor #10, January 1986)
out of space\nfour jacks shown, three aces appear reversed between them, all jacks change into final ace leaving only the aces\nray kosby
1986
scratching the surface Ray Kosby
Out of Space
four Jacks shown, three Aces appear reversed between them, all Jacks change into final Ace leaving only the Aces
wiped out\ncard are magicalle "wiped" blank, they return, they change, get sandwiched, and so on\nevert chapman
1987
apocalypse vol. 6-10 Evert Chapman
Wiped Out
card are magicalle "wiped" blank, they return, they change, get sandwiched, and so on
comfortably numb\nfour kings sandwich selection in deck, five-card sandwich then changes into four aces and kings with selections are found in wallet\njerry sadowitz
1987
inspirations Jerry Sadowitz
Comfortably Numb
four Kings sandwich selection in deck, five-card sandwich then changes into four Aces and Kings with selections are found in wallet
the daleks\naces appear between two black jacks one by one, smiling mule gag phase\njerry sadowitz\nthe smiling mule\nroy walton
1987
inspirations Jerry Sadowitz
The Daleks
Aces appear between two black Jacks one by one, smiling mule gag phase
the effect\nmultiple sandwich with queens, change to kings, they vanish, queens and kings in four pockets\nedward marlo
1988
marlo's magazine volume 6 Edward Marlo
The Effect
multiple sandwich with queens, change to kings, they vanish, queens and kings in four pockets
invisible sandwich\nsandwich cards thrown onto table from in-the-hands spread and selection appears between them\nben harris
1988
off the wall Ben Harris
Invisible Sandwich
sandwich cards thrown onto table from in-the-hands spread and selection appears between them
spring heeled jacks\nsandwich cards are rubber banded and cut into deck, they leap out with selection in between\ndavid britland\nrubber band move\ndavid britland
1988
card kinetics David Britland
Spring Heeled Jacks
sandwich cards are rubber banded and cut into deck, they leap out with selection in between
interspace\nnine-card packet, spectator turns a pair over anywhere, performer places card between them behind back\nkarl fulves\ninterspace insert\nmel bennett
1989
kaleidoscope Karl Fulves
Interspace
nine-card packet, spectator turns a pair over anywhere, performer places card between them behind back
rivalry\nblack kings catch two aces, then red kings catch four aces and previously found aces between black kings are gone\nkarl fulves\njennings' visitor\nlarry jennings
1989
quick card tricks Karl Fulves
Rivalry
black kings catch two Aces, then red kings catch four Aces and previously found aces between black kings are gone
non-symmetric trap\nselection lost in deck, two red jacks with x card cut in deck, black jack cut in deck and other black jack left on table, red jacks now have two black jacks sandwiched and tabled card is selection\nkarl fulves
1989
quick card tricks Karl Fulves
Non-Symmetric Trap
selection lost in deck, two red Jacks with x card cut in deck, black Jack cut in deck and other black Jack left on table, red Jacks now have two black Jacks sandwiched and tabled card is selection
jackhammer finish\nalternate finish to "run around", deck with two jacks sticking out hammered on card case, selection eventually sandwiched in between them\nkarl fulves
1989
quick card tricks Karl Fulves
Jackhammer Finish
alternate finish to "Run Around", deck with two Jacks sticking out hammered on card case, selection eventually sandwiched in between them
kixback\nprediction card on top of deck between sandwich cards, card selected and put back, it was the prediction card which is still sandwiched\nkarl fulves\nundoing the future\nkarl fulves
1989
quick card tricks Karl Fulves
Kixback
prediction card on top of deck between sandwich cards, card selected and put back, it was the prediction card which is still sandwiched
overshift\ntwo cards in different parts come together to trap selection, overhand shuffle & multiple shift combo\nkarl fulves\nos ii\nkarl fulves
1989
the multiple shift Karl Fulves
Overshift
two cards in different parts come together to trap selection, overhand shuffle & multiple shift combo
os ii\nsandwich placed in different parts of deck, later it is back together but with different selection\nkarl fulves\novershift\nkarl fulves
1989
the multiple shift Karl Fulves
OS II
sandwich placed in different parts of deck, later it is back together but with different selection
deadlier than the male\nthree very visual sandwich phases, featuring a visual ambitious card rise\ngeoffrey latta\na sandwich to go\nharry levine\nambitious graduate\naaron fisher
1990
spectacle Geoffrey Latta
Deadlier Than The Male
three very visual sandwich phases, featuring a visual ambitious card rise
trio\ntwo cards are stapled and placed on deck, vanish and trap a selection, still stapled\njay sankey\nthe stapled cards\nedward marlo
1990
100% sankey Jay Sankey
Trio
two cards are stapled and placed on deck, vanish and trap a selection, still stapled
twisted location\nwith finding a selection as a kicker\nphilip t. goldstein\n"twisted location" in "m-u-m" may, 1977.\ntwisted location\nphilip t. goldstein
1990
focus Philip T. Goldstein
a fine mesh\ntwo selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer\nphilip t. goldstein\na fine mesh\nphilip t. goldstein
1990
focus Philip T. Goldstein
A Fine Mesh
two selections between three jokers vanish, then a joker finds the selections in deck on either side, red/blue double backer
naked lunch\naces turn over one by one between two jokers, backs change climax\nphilip t. goldstein\n"m-u-m" june, 1980.\nillusion aces\nkarl fulves
1990
focus Philip T. Goldstein
Naked Lunch
Aces turn over one by one between two Jokers, backs change climax
double finders\nfour packets, face up ace on each, all put together, two sandwiches with selections are visible when spread\nalex elmsley
1991
the collected works of alex elmsley - volume 1 Alex Elmsley
Double Finders
four packets, face up ace on each, all put together, two sandwiches with selections are visible when spread
revised double vanish unit discovery\ntwo selections vanish, card appears in sandwich, other face up in deck\nedward marlo
1991
the olram file Edward Marlo
Revised Double Vanish Unit Discovery
two selections vanish, card appears in sandwich, other face up in deck
visiting royalty\nselection placed between black jacks, jacks become red jacks, black jacks in center of deck, ...\ndavid arthur
1992
the collected almanac David Arthur
Visiting Royalty
selection placed between black jacks, jacks become red jacks, black jacks in center of deck, ...
dragnet\nqueens are tossed in deck, they split up and sandwich two selections, birnman's original sleights replaced with standard sleights\njack birnman\nscattered sandwich\nharapan ong
1992
card finesse ii Jack Birnman
Dragnet
queens are tossed in deck, they split up and sandwich two selections, Birnman's original sleights replaced with standard sleights
yumpin' yake\njacks cut into packet, rubber band around packet vanishes and traps jacks with previous selection\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Yumpin' Yake
jacks cut into packet, rubber band around packet vanishes and traps jacks with previous selection
turnover draw\ntwo cards chosen by spectator, ah sandwiched and sandwich cut in deck, with cards on either side it forms a royal flush, henry christ force handling\nkarl fulves
1992
deceptive practices Karl Fulves
Turnover Draw
two cards chosen by spectator, AH sandwiched and sandwich cut in deck, with cards on either side it forms a Royal Flush, Henry Christ Force handling
plunger sandwich\nsandwich cards rise out of deck with selection in between, ace production kicker\nwilliam goodwin
1993
notes from the batcave William Goodwin
Plunger Sandwich
sandwich cards rise out of deck with selection in between, ace production kicker
ハーレムダンジョン\n(harlem dungeon) four queens in card case sandwich selection, queens change to jacks\ntomoyuki shimomura
1993
larry jennings's card technique Tomoyuki Shimomura
ハーレムダンジョン
(Harlem Dungeon) Four Queens in card case sandwich selection, Queens change to Jacks
cops\nsandwiched card in deck turns out to be later selection, see also p. 47\njoseph k. schmidt\n"the prechosen chosen card" (braue, gen, vol. 17 no. 10)\none-eyed jack sandwich\nharry lorayne\nal leech\njoseph schmidt's cops\nkarl fulves\nback story\nkarl fulves
1993
rigmarole Joseph K. Schmidt
Cops
sandwiched card in deck turns out to be later selection, see also p. 47
Inspired by
"The Prechosen Chosen Card" (Braue, Gen, Vol. 17 No. 10)
interspace insert\nnine-card packet, spectator turns a pair over anywhere, performer places card between them behind back and names this card, with additional solution by karl fulves\nmel bennett\ninterspace\nkarl fulves
1993
rigmarole Mel Bennett
Interspace Insert
nine-card packet, spectator turns a pair over anywhere, performer places card between them behind back and names this card, with additional solution by Karl Fulves
women\nqueens produced, black queens lost in deck, red queens change to black and red ones are in deck sandwiching a previous selection\npeter duffie\nroyalty in your pocket\npeter duffie
1993
applications Peter Duffie
Women
Queens produced, black Queens lost in deck, red Queens change to black and red ones are in deck sandwiching a previous selection
the custodial card\ntwo cards selected, a card turns face-up between selections, twenty-six key card, faro\nalex elmsley\nfourth fooler\nedward marlo
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley - volume 2 Alex Elmsley
The Custodial Card
two cards selected, a card turns face-up between selections, twenty-six key card, faro
practical jokers\nselection rubbed on spectator's hand vanishes and appears between jokers under his hand, effect is repeated and first selection transforms into second\nbarry wood
1994
the trapdoor - volume three Barry Wood
Practical Jokers
selection rubbed on spectator's hand vanishes and appears between jokers under his hand, effect is repeated and first selection transforms into second
caught between\nno. 5, card on either side of selection turn over\ngeorge delaney\nthree in one\ngeorge delaney
1995
self-working close-up card magic George Delaney
set off trap\n"three impromptus"
sandwiched card on table, card chosen, sandwich cut in deck side-jogged, sandwiched card turns out to be later selection\nken beale
1995
underworld Ken Beale
Set Off Trap
"Three Impromptus"
sandwiched card on table, card chosen, sandwich cut in deck side-jogged, sandwiched card turns out to be later selection
two for simon - tut tut\nfour aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, aronson stack only\nmichael close
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Two For Simon - Tut Tut
four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only
flushed with success\nroyal flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, aronson stack only\nmichael close\npoker progressive\nroy walton
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Flushed With Success
Royal Flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only
the smiling mule\nany named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck\nmichael close\nroy walton\nthe smiling mule\nroy walton\nthe last laugh\ndarwin ortiz
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Roy Walton
The Smiling Mule
any named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck
monkey in the middle\nroutine for goldman's effect, named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck\nmichael close\nprimate\ndavid regal
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close
Monkey in the Middle
routine for Goldman's effect, named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck
interceptor\ncard jumps out of red deck into center of blue deck between two signed cards, impromptu haunted deck\nkarl fulves
1996
new card rises Karl Fulves
Interceptor
card jumps out of red deck into center of blue deck between two signed cards, Impromptu Haunted Deck
antic aces\nfancy production of aces, aces turn face up/down (twisting) then selection appears sandwiched between aces\ndominique duvivier
1996
magie duvivier Dominique Duvivier
Antic Aces
Fancy production of Aces, Aces turn face up/down (twisting) then selection appears sandwiched between Aces
not too blue\ndeck spread face up, card named, deck re-spread face-down, two odd-backed cards sandwich one card, it is the named card\nkarl fulves
1996
underworld Karl Fulves
Not Too Blue
deck spread face up, card named, deck re-spread face-down, two odd-backed cards sandwich one card, it is the named card
second methods\nsandwich cards and selection cut into deck, covered with handkerchief, then sandwich on top with selection\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Second Methods
sandwich cards and selection cut into deck, covered with handkerchief, then sandwich on top with selection
the chosen\nunknown sandwiched card cut in new pack order deck, card selected, in its place appears a blank card with x and sandwiched card is selection\nkarl fulves\ni, vampire\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
The Chosen
unknown sandwiched card cut in new pack order deck, card selected, in its place appears a blank card with X and sandwiched card is selection
dr. acula\nunknown sandwiched card, selection on deck, sandwich placed on top and deck cut, sandwiched card now is selection\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
Dr. Acula
unknown sandwiched card, selection on deck, sandwich placed on top and deck cut, sandwiched card now is selection
i, vampire\nblank sandwiched card becomes chosen card, sandwich in deck, impromptu handling of "the chosen", two methods\nkarl fulves\nthe chosen\nkarl fulves
1997
the vampire chronicles Karl Fulves
I, Vampire
blank sandwiched card becomes chosen card, sandwich in deck, impromptu handling of "The Chosen", two methods
return to st. nicholas\nred aces appear between two jokers, jokers then change into black aces (first published as harlequinesque in imagine)\npeter duffie\nthe st. nicholas aces\nkarl fulves\nthe visitor\nlarry jennings\ngirdwood meets st. nicholas\niain girdwood\nthe tweezers\nchad long
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Return to St. Nicholas
Red Aces appear between two Jokers, Jokers then change into black Aces (first published as Harlequinesque in Imagine)
girdwood meets st. nicholas\nblack aces appear between two jokers, jokers then change into red aces\niain girdwood\nreturn to st. nicholas\npeter duffie\nthe tweezers\nchad long
1997
effortless card magic Iain Girdwood
Girdwood Meets St. Nicholas
Black Aces appear between two Jokers, Jokers then change into red Aces
men-aces\ntwo cards selected and lost, red aces produced, then two black aces reverse in the deck, trapping face-up selections\npeter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Men-Aces
Two cards selected and lost, red Aces produced, then two black Aces reverse in the deck, trapping face-up selections
the smiling mule variation\n\njohn luka\nearl nelson's "pass the sandwhich"\nthe smiling mule\nroy walton
1997
l.i.n.t. — pocket stuff for close-up magicians John Luka
hofzinser on the up\nhofzinser ace problem with sandwich plot, card appears between black jacks is the ace\npeter duffie
1997
effortless card magic Peter Duffie
Hofzinser On The Up
Hofzinser Ace Problem with sandwich plot, card appears between black Jacks is the Ace
the stunning, jumping, jack\nselected jack of hearts pops out of the deck, then is found in the deck sandwiched between two black twos, then back changes color\ndoug edwards\n"the trained card" (joe berg, the joe berg book)\nthe stunning jumping jack\ndoug edwards\njoe berg
1997
doug edwards packs a wallop! Doug Edwards
The Stunning, Jumping, Jack
Selected Jack of Hearts pops out of the deck, then is found in the deck sandwiched between two black twos, then back changes color
there's more\ntwisting the aces, aces change into kings, aces found reversed in deck sandwiching selection, and then aces change back color\ndoug edwards\nthere's more!\ndoug edwards
1997
doug edwards packs a wallop! Doug Edwards
There's More
Twisting the Aces, Aces change into Kings, Aces found reversed in deck sandwiching selection, and then Aces change back color
the tell tale kings\ntwo chosen cards sandwiched between red and black kings, performer names both cards and they transpose, whispering plot\ngordon bruce\nblack widow\nalan brown
1998
five times five — scotland Gordon Bruce
The Tell Tale Kings
two chosen cards sandwiched between red and black Kings, performer names both cards and they transpose, whispering plot
a welcome return\nnine of hearts selected, aces trap three threes, those threes then a five and four of hearts, and between those appears the selection, diminishing collectors\nsteven hamilton\na welcome return\nsteven hamilton\na welcome return 2\nsteven hamilton
1998
five times five — scotland Steven Hamilton
A Welcome Return
Nine of Hearts selected, Aces trap three Threes, those Threes then a Five and Four of Hearts, and between those appears the selection, diminishing collectors
the courtright connection\nspectator selects two cards, revealed to be black jacks, which are then used to sandwich red jacks\nmilton kort
1999
kort Milton Kort
The Courtright Connection
Spectator selects two cards, revealed to be black Jacks, which are then used to sandwich red Jacks
marked for death\nselection first "vanishes" from face, then is found between odd-backed sandwich cards in deck, with "a finesse note"\nkarl fulves\nhigher ground\nkarl fulves
2000
lost vampire secrets Karl Fulves
Marked For Death
selection first "vanishes" from face, then is found between odd-backed sandwich cards in deck, with "A Finesse Note"
bite out of crime\ntwo sandwich cards in box, first selection appears between, then second selection but with corner torn off\nkarl fulves
2000
lost vampire secrets Karl Fulves
Bite Out Of Crime
two sandwich cards in box, first selection appears between, then second selection but with corner torn off
hunt to kill\ntwo piles, red and black, one card moved from one pile to other and vice versa, position determined by die, exchanged cards are instantly sandwiched\nkarl fulves
2000
lost vampire secrets Karl Fulves
Hunt To Kill
two piles, red and black, one card moved from one pile to other and vice versa, position determined by die, exchanged cards are instantly sandwiched
elvis has left the building\nnamed king sandwiched in black aces and put in case, sandwich reproduced from deck, three kings found in case\npeter duffie\ninside job\npeter duffie
2000
new inspirations Peter Duffie
Elvis has Left the Building
named King sandwiched in black Aces and put in case, sandwich reproduced from deck, three Kings found in case
4aと4kの出現\n(appearance of 4a and 4k) production of four aces and four kings - ace of spades and diamonds sandwich hearts and spades, then four aces sandwich four kings\nmasao atsukawa
2001
カードの島 Masao Atsukawa
4Aと4Kの出現
(Appearance of 4A and 4K) Production of four Aces and four Kings - Ace of Spades and Diamonds sandwich Hearts and Spades, then four Aces sandwich four Kings
paradox\nno. 18, sandwiched card turns out to be later selection\nkarl fulves\nace sandwich\nal leech\nthe card castle\nkarl fulves\nal leech
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Paradox
No. 18, sandwiched card turns out to be later selection
magnetic pull\nselection travels next to out-jogged reversed card, optional sandwich follow-up\nharry lorayne\nmagnetic pull\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Magnetic Pull
selection travels next to out-jogged reversed card, optional sandwich follow-up
flabbergast\nten of spades and ace of spades lost face-up in deck, they sandwich three cards, royal flush, faro\nharry lorayne
2001
personal collection Harry Lorayne
Flabbergast
Ten of Spades and Ace of Spades lost face-up in deck, they sandwich three cards, Royal Flush, faro
pull-out trap\nred aces placed in different parts of deck but backjogged, pulled out, sandwiched selection is between them\nkarl fulves\ncatch and carry\njerry k. hartman
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Pull-Out Trap
red Aces placed in different parts of deck but backjogged, pulled out, sandwiched selection is between them
catch card catch\nnamed mates find the red aces and change into the black aces themselves\nkarl fulves\n3-card catch\nreinhard müller\njack the knife\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Catch Card Catch
named mates find the red Aces and change into the black Aces themselves
jack the knife\njacks find the red aces and change into the black aces themselves\nkarl fulves\ncatch card catch\nkarl fulves
2001
latter day secrets Karl Fulves
Jack The Knife
Jacks find the red Aces and change into the black Aces themselves
black sheep\ntwo cards chosen in packet, a reversed card has them on either side and they are the only odd-colored cards\npeter duffie
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Black Sheep
two cards chosen in packet, a reversed card has them on either side and they are the only odd-colored cards
change-over quicker\ntwo sandwiched cards transpose, then sandwich cards transpose, glide\npeter duffie\nthe change-over aces\ntom sellers
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Change-Over Quicker
two sandwiched cards transpose, then sandwich cards transpose, glide
witch way?\nblack queens lost in deck, one of them travels to packet, red queens sandwich other black queen in deck\npeter duffie\n"lucky ladies" (peter duffie, the budget)
2001
cards by all means Peter Duffie
Witch Way?
black Queens lost in deck, one of them travels to packet, red Queens sandwich other black Queen in deck
invasion of the body snatchers\nsandwich finds selection, deck changes back color except selection, in another deck only the selection has an odd back as well, story presentation\njack avis\nlewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Invasion of the body snatchers
sandwich finds selection, deck changes back color except selection, in another deck only the selection has an odd back as well, story presentation
the infallible foolable kings\nafter an apparent mistake, the two black kings find two selections\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
The Infallible Foolable Kings
after an apparent mistake, the two black Kings find two selections
four wrongs make a right\nfour wrong cards come together to sandwich selection\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Four Wrongs Make a Right
four wrong cards come together to sandwich selection
catch and carry\n"two impromptu card tricks"
red aces placed in different parts of deck but backjogged, pulled out, sandwiched selection is between them\njerry k. hartman\npull-out trap\nkarl fulves
2003
latter day secrets Jerry K. Hartman
Catch and Carry
"Two Impromptu Card Tricks"
red Aces placed in different parts of deck but backjogged, pulled out, sandwiched selection is between them
thots intersect\nsigned selection lost, two other cards chosen and lost, one half put in left and one in right jacket pocket, performer removes the two later selections from pocket, then two mates named by performer, one half removed, they turn out to be all black cards except signed selection that is between named mates\nkarl fulves\nsynonymous thoughts #1\njohann nepomuk hofzinser\nz numbers\nkarl fulves
2003
off the books Karl Fulves
Thots Intersect
signed selection lost, two other cards chosen and lost, one half put in left and one in right jacket pocket, performer removes the two later selections from pocket, then two mates named by performer, one half removed, they turn out to be all black cards except signed selection that is between named mates
compression agents\ntwo cards compressed into one composite (suit of one, value of other) card in sandwich, repeat\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\n"pair dance" (roy walton, connoisseur conjuring website, 27th july 2000)\n"co-sign" (duffie/robertson, abracadabra)\ncompression agents revisited\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Compression Agents
two cards compressed into one composite (suit of one, value of other) card in sandwich, repeat
Inspired by
"Pair Dance" (Roy Walton, Connoisseur Conjuring website, 27th July 2000)
compression agents revisited\nfour twos compressed into two fours, then one eight, then into nothing, in sandwich\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\ncompression agents\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Compression Agents Revisited
four Twos compressed into two Fours, then one Eight, then into nothing, in sandwich
self-correcting jackpot sandwich\nwrong card between two black jacks, then two red jacks between them which then find the selection\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nself-correcting jackpot sandwich-2\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nself-correcting jackpot sandwich-3\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\ntiered display for self-correcting sandwich\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson
2003
card conspiracy — vol. 2 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson
Self-Correcting Jackpot Sandwich
wrong card between two black Jacks, then two red Jacks between them which then find the selection