a couple of cards get together \n two selections come together on top despite the spectator's overhand shuffle \n theodore annemann \n a couple of cards get together \n theodore annemann
1934
sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann
A Couple of Cards Get Together
two selections come together on top despite the spectator's overhand shuffle
trailing the dovetail shuffle to its lair \n distributing stacked suit with 2 riffle shuffles \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
spectator's red black shuffle \n spectator deals divided deck in two heaps and riffle shuffles them \n charles t. jordan
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan
Spectator's Red Black Shuffle
spectator deals divided deck in two heaps and riffle shuffles them
a couple of cards get together \n two selections come together on top despite the spectator's overhand shuffle, pencil dot card \n theodore annemann \n a couple of cards get together \n theodore annemann
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks Theodore Annemann
A Couple of Cards Get Together
two selections come together on top despite the spectator's overhand shuffle, pencil dot card
eagle location \n risky location in which spectator shuffles his own card back \n theodore annemann \n eagle eye \n brad hodgins \n ross tayler \n one for the boys #1 \n ross tayler \n charlie ordania
1939
the jinx 51-100 Theodore Annemann
Eagle Location
risky location in which spectator shuffles his own card back
xkwizit! \n two hinged cards in deck to keep cards together while shuffled freely \n crocker \n faked cars for flourish \n unknown \n sub trap \n karl fulves \n the "portfolio" card \n ellis stanyon
1940
the jinx 101-151 Crocker
Xkwizit!
two hinged cards in deck to keep cards together while shuffled freely
hindu dream \n cards in hat, shaken and top card removed four times \n henry hardin \n hindu dream variation \n henry hardin
1940
the jinx 101-151 Henry Hardin
Hindu Dream
cards in hat, shaken and top card removed four times
a thought out-thought \n free selection divined, marked & stacked \n herbert hood \n the words of jaks \n dr. stanley jaks \n karl fulves
1941
the jinx 101-151 Herbert Hood
the principle of alternative terminations - and its applications when the spectator shuffles \n stratagem for controlling a card while spectator shuffles the deck, several outs \n charles nyquist
1945
my best Charles Nyquist
The Principle of Alternative Terminations - And Its Applications When the Spectator Shuffles
stratagem for controlling a card while spectator shuffles the deck, several outs
group shuffle transfer \n deck is shuffled first half, then second half, cards are transferred \n ronald b. edwards
1958
the cardiste Ronald B. Edwards
Group Shuffle Transfer
deck is shuffled first half, then second half, cards are transferred
twelfth method \n based on principle that spectator shuffles top card to bottom in small packet overhand shuffle \n edward marlo \n twelfth-method match \n steve reynolds \n lee asher \n john born
1962
estimation Edward Marlo
Twelfth Method
based on principle that spectator shuffles top card to bottom in small packet overhand shuffle
this is mind-reading? \n two key cards, spectator shuffles, out of hands selection \n harry lorayne \n new card discovery \n unknown
1962
close-up card magic Harry Lorayne
This is Mind-Reading?
two key cards, spectator shuffles, out of hands selection
the shuffle force \n spectator shuffles top card to bottom in small packet overhand shuffle, see linking ring, vol. 26 no. 2, april 1946, page 56 \n john s. frazee
1962
estimation John S. Frazee
The Shuffle Force
spectator shuffles top card to bottom in small packet overhand shuffle, see Linking Ring, Vol. 26 No. 2, April 1946, page 56
shuffle force \n principle that spectator shuffles top card to bottom in small packet overhand shuffle \n john s. frazee
1964
faro controlled miracles John S. Frazee
Shuffle Force
principle that spectator shuffles top card to bottom in small packet overhand shuffle
stock holdout \n spectator shuffles deck in parts, but partial stack is retained, for credit information see reference \n martin gardner \n stock holdout \n martin gardner
1968
epilogue Martin Gardner
Stock Holdout
spectator shuffles deck in parts, but partial stack is retained, for credit information see reference
hindu dream variation \n cards in hat are mixed, performer removes selection \n henry hardin \n hindu dream \n henry hardin
1972
the living end Henry Hardin
Hindu Dream Variation
cards in hat are mixed, performer removes selection
yore finder \n two key cards and optional fishing, credit correction on page 65 \n gerald kosky \n this is mind-reading? \n harry lorayne
1973
kabbala — volume 2 Gerald Kosky
Yore Finder
two key cards and optional fishing, credit correction on page 65
the two fold miracle \n spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there \n burling hull
1976
the amazing world of mentalism Burling Hull
The Two Fold Miracle
spectator shuffles deck and cuts to any card, its value used to count down in second deck, same card found there
a cy endfield location \n two key cards on two halves, spectator shuffles them together \n cy endfield \n fred robinson \n "this is why i am here" \n gary plants
1977
pabular Cy Endfield, Fred Robinson
A Cy Endfield Location
two key cards on two halves, spectator shuffles them together
the drop shuffle \n spectator pushes messy halves together, rosetta shuffle \n charles nyquist \n jack mcmillen
1981
sleights & swindles Charles Nyquist, Jack McMillen
the floating key \n "this is a control which without question is the best of all methods of controlling a chosen card.", key card which is both narrow and short and punched \n unknown
1985
the fred braue notebooks
Unknown
The Floating Key
"This is a control which without question is the best of all methods of controlling a chosen card.", key card which is both narrow and short and punched
red/black shuffles \n spectator riffle and overhand shuffles the cards, the deck ends up almost separated in red and black \n ron wilson
1987
the uncanny scot, ron wilson Ron Wilson
Red/Black Shuffles
spectator riffle and overhand shuffles the cards, the deck ends up almost separated in red and black
remote control \n spectator riffle shuffles after control, cards spread before pushed together \n arthur finley \n the finley strategem \n arthur finley \n remote rosetta control \n rajneesh madhok
1989
the vernon chronicles — volume 3 Arthur Finley
Remote Control
spectator riffle shuffles after control, cards spread before pushed together
a million to one \n spectator shuffles deck and cuts it into two equal piles - one is red one black \n jerry sadowitz
1989
cards on the table Jerry Sadowitz
A Million to One
spectator shuffles deck and cuts it into two equal piles - one is red one black
red-black correction \n correcting alternating set-up after real overhand shuffle \n brother john hamman
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
Red-Black Correction
correcting alternating set-up after real overhand shuffle
remote control \n spectator riffle shuffles after control \n arthur finley \n remote control \n arthur finley
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Arthur Finley
spectator's shuffle \n spectator shuffles one half, then the other, some cards secretly transferred \n edward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo
Spectator's Shuffle
spectator shuffles one half, then the other, some cards secretly transferred
spectators shuffle deck \n deck is shuffled in pieces by spectators, yet stock retained \n kosy phibulphanuvat \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Kosy Phibulphanuvat, Allan Ackerman
Spectators Shuffle Deck
deck is shuffled in pieces by spectators, yet stock retained
multiple procedures \n getting spectator to think of one cards of a few
1. spectator shuffles and spreads (full stack, spectator shuffled briefly)
2. spectator shuffles and spreads (small stack)
3. spectator shuffles and spreads (no stack) \n roger crosthwaite \n focused television \n roger crosthwaite
1999
arcardia Roger Crosthwaite
Multiple Procedures
getting spectator to think of one cards of a few
1. Spectator Shuffles and Spreads (full stack, spectator shuffled briefly)
2. Spectator Shuffles and Spreads (small stack)
3. Spectator Shuffles and Spreads (no stack)
the bottom card as "key" \n no. 2, key card placement with reverse cull to upper section, or sticky key card to have the deck shuffled \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Bottom Card as "Key"
No. 2, key card placement with reverse cull to upper section, or sticky key card to have the deck shuffled
the genuine shuffle as affecting the above (no. 6) and other arranged packs \n no. 7, letting a spectator overhand shuffle a stacked deck in the hope that enough of the set-up remains \n ellis stanyon
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
The Genuine Shuffle as Affecting the Above (No. 6) and Other Arranged Packs
No. 7, letting a spectator overhand shuffle a stacked deck in the hope that enough of the set-up remains
got 'em all beat \n no. 23, two selected cards fairly shuffled back by spectator, yet found behind back, two cards hinged together, selections put between them \n ellis stanyon \n the "portfolio" card \n ellis stanyon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ellis Stanyon
Got 'Em All Beat
No. 23, two selected cards fairly shuffled back by spectator, yet found behind back, two cards hinged together, selections put between them
a supposed shuffle in a silk hat \n no. 27, deck does not mix when hat covered with plate is shaken \n ashby lorton
1999
ellis stanyon's best card tricks Ashby Lorton
A Supposed Shuffle in a Silk Hat
No. 27, deck does not mix when hat covered with plate is shaken
san francisco shuffle \n deck dealt into two piles randomly, piles pushed together messily (almost rosetta-style), retains separation without misses \n charles nyquist \n jack mcmillen \n genii, vol. 14 no. 3, nov. 1949
2000
off the books Charles Nyquist, Jack McMillen
San Francisco Shuffle
deck dealt into two piles randomly, piles pushed together messily (almost rosetta-style), retains separation without misses
jack finds your card \n no. 27, deck cut into two piles, spectator shuffles two together and remembers top card which is put in other pile, performer looks through shuffled pile, two key cards \n karl fulves
2001
new self-working card tricks Karl Fulves
Jack Finds Your Card
No. 27, deck cut into two piles, spectator shuffles two together and remembers top card which is put in other pile, performer looks through shuffled pile, two key cards
spectator shuffles subtlety with control back to top \n \n arthur finley \n david regal \n remote control \n arthur finley
2002
constant fooling 1 Arthur Finley, David Regal
Spectator Shuffles Subtlety with control back to top
impossible \n spectator shuffles after replacement, selection between two key cards \n jack avis \n lewis jones
2002
ahead of the pack Jack Avis, Lewis Jones
Impossible
spectator shuffles after replacement, selection between two key cards
stock holdout \n spectator shuffles deck in parts, but partial stack is retained, see credit correction in issue 11, p. 1 \n martin gardner
2005
penumbra Martin Gardner
Stock Holdout
spectator shuffles deck in parts, but partial stack is retained, see credit correction in Issue 11, p. 1
shuffle tracking combo \n memorizing riffle shuffle distribution via combo system in face-down spread of unsquared shuffle \n karl fulves
2005
combo ii Karl Fulves
Shuffle Tracking Combo
memorizing riffle shuffle distribution via Combo system in face-down spread of unsquared shuffle
i. general procedures \n procedures in which the spectator and/or performer shuffles but retains certain aspects of the red-black distribution of the deck
- procedure a
- procedure b
- procedure c
- procedure d: into this universe
- procedure e: into two universes
- procedure f: multiple shuffle procedure \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2006
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
I. General Procedures
procedures in which the spectator and/or performer shuffles but retains certain aspects of the red-black distribution of the deck
stuck at 26 \n face-up/face-down mixed deck, spectator does face-up/face-down cutting procedure that retains a card at twenty-sixth position \n karl fulves
2008
prolix Karl Fulves
Stuck At 26
face-up/face-down mixed deck, spectator does face-up/face-down cutting procedure that retains a card at twenty-sixth position
dealflip \n "following dealflipdropcut"
further ideas with the mixing process, see following items \n karl fulves \n dealflipdropcut \n howard a. adams
2008
xtra credit Karl Fulves
Dealflip
"following Dealflipdropcut"
further ideas with the mixing process, see following items
undoing alternating riffle shuffle \n spectator riffle shuffles deck in red-black alternating order, then up-jogging and taking out some card resets that pattern. \n lennart green
2008
the green northern lights magic Lennart Green
Undoing Alternating Riffle Shuffle
spectator riffle shuffles deck in red-black alternating order, then up-jogging and taking out some card resets that pattern.
the rosetta shuffle (the chaos shuffle) \n - analysis: surviving a shuffled arrangement \n lennart green
2008
the green northern lights magic Lennart Green
i. general procedures (continued) \n - procedure g \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli) \n i. general procedures \n ronald a. wohl (ravelli)
2009
penumbra Ronald A. Wohl (Ravelli)
spectator's holdout shuffle \n spectator shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained \n benjamin earl \n mass destruction stacking \n so sato \n spectator shuffle holdout \n benjamin earl \n spectator's shuffle holdout variation \n benjamin earl \n john guastaferro \n nacar's holdout sequence \n dr. alpen nacar \n spectator shuffle holdout \n benjamin earl \n spectator shuffle to keep card at position \n allan ackerman
2010
gambit Benjamin Earl
Spectator's Holdout Shuffle
spectator shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained
memorable \n deck is shuffled by spectator, one card removed, deck is memorized and every card named including missing card \n román garcía
2010
nanomagias Román García
Memorable
deck is shuffled by spectator, one card removed, deck is memorized and every card named including missing card
divine and conquer \n card chosen after spectator's shuffle, it is divined \n barrie richardson \n club 71, sep. 2003
2011
curtain call Barrie Richardson
Divine and Conquer
card chosen after spectator's shuffle, it is divined
the drop shuffle \n spectator pushes messy halves together, rosetta shuffle (but retains a small stock on top) \n charles nyquist \n jack mcmillen \n the drop shuffle \n charles nyquist \n jack mcmillen
2012
8 effects and a sleight Charles Nyquist, Jack McMillen
The Drop Shuffle
spectator pushes messy halves together, rosetta shuffle (but retains a small stock on top)
twelfth-method match \n card is reversed in deck as prediction. card is cut to and selected, turns out to match the prediction as its mate. includes refinements by lee asher and john born \n steve reynolds \n lee asher \n john born \n twelfth method \n edward marlo
2012
seeking the bridge Steve Reynolds, Lee Asher, John Born
Twelfth-Method Match
Card is reversed in deck as prediction. Card is cut to and selected, turns out to match the prediction as its mate. Includes refinements by Lee Asher and John Born
interlocking chain principle and cull \n spectator shuffles set-up twice \n charles t. jordan \n andrew wimhurst
2013
confident deceptions Charles T. Jordan, Andrew Wimhurst
slug-o-matic deck \n wide/narrow combination, allows riffle shuffle stock control
- spectator shuffles \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil Tom Gagnon
Slug-O-Matic Deck
wide/narrow combination, allows riffle shuffle stock control
a trick for chuck \n a jack at top and bottom of two halves, riffle shuffle retains a jack at top and bottom \n shane cobalt \n charles jordan
2013 (ca.)
a trick for chuck Shane Cobalt
A Trick for Chuck
a Jack at top and bottom of two halves, riffle shuffle retains a Jack at top and bottom
beginner's luck \n spectator first gets a flush in hearts, then a straight flush in spades \n joseph barry \n red black \n michael weber
2014
reverie Joseph Barry
Beginner's Luck
spectator first gets a flush in hearts, then a straight flush in spades
another ruse for magicians... \n spectator shuffles, card is on top or at least under control \n joseph barry \n another ruse for magicians... \n joseph barry
2014
reverie Joseph Barry
Another Ruse for Magicians...
spectator shuffles, card is on top or at least under control
another ruse for magicians... \n spectator shuffles, card is on top or at least under control \n joseph barry \n another ruse for magicians... \n joseph barry
2014
fifty Joseph Barry
Another Ruse for Magicians...
spectator shuffles, card is on top or at least under control
shuffled ose control \n stock is controlled even though spectator shuffles deck, cuts and reassembles \n benjamin earl \n ose's cut \n jay ose
2015
less is more bonus Benjamin Earl
Shuffled Ose Control
stock is controlled even though spectator shuffles deck, cuts and reassembles
the finley strategem \n concept of using a telescoped ribbon spread to secretly note the number of cards shuffled onto a particular card, along with tips for dealing with blocks of cards too large to secretly count. \n arthur finley \n remote control \n arthur finley
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Arthur Finley
The Finley Strategem
Concept of using a telescoped ribbon spread to secretly note the number of cards shuffled onto a particular card, along with tips for dealing with blocks of cards too large to secretly count.
the bold and the beautiful \n impossible location. \n steve beam \n misdirection middle deal \n steve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Steve Beam
misdirection middle deal \n subtlety for having a card or cards selected which are known by the magician in the course of an impossible location effect. \n steve beam \n the bold and the beautiful \n steve beam
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 9 Steve Beam
Misdirection Middle Deal
Subtlety for having a card or cards selected which are known by the magician in the course of an impossible location effect.
sherlock \n selection found in deck shuffled by spectator, returns to stack, interlocking chains \n pit hartling \n spectator plays magician \n césar fernández \n elementary, my dear vernon \n matt baker \n undoing spectator's shuffle \n helder guimarães
2016
in order to amaze Pit Hartling
Sherlock
selection found in deck shuffled by spectator, returns to stack, interlocking chains
mass destruction stacking \n deck cut into piles, spectator shuffles all, yet some set-up is retained \n so sato \n thoughtful words \n david regal \n spectator's holdout shuffle \n benjamin earl
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Mass Destruction Stacking
deck cut into piles, spectator shuffles all, yet some set-up is retained
quartet shuffle \n four piles, spectator shuffles in various ways, four of a kind with down-under-deal found, mass destruction stacking \n so sato \n "time cumbersome down-under" (hideo kato, palm vol. 19, 2001)
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Quartet Shuffle
four piles, spectator shuffles in various ways, four of a kind with down-under-deal found, Mass Destruction Stacking
destroy and search \n "if you ask, 'is this practical for laymen?' i must answer, 'no.'"
mass destruction stacking \n so sato
2016
the secrets of so sato So Sato
Destroy and Search
"If you ask, 'Is this practical for laymen?' I must answer, 'No.'"
Mass Destruction Stacking
spectator shuffle holdout \n spectator shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained \n benjamin earl \n spectator's holdout shuffle \n benjamin earl \n half & half control \n benjamin earl
2017
less is more Benjamin Earl
Spectator Shuffle Holdout
spectator shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained
half & half control \n spectator shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained \n benjamin earl \n spectator shuffle holdout \n benjamin earl
2017
less is more Benjamin Earl
Half & Half Control
spectator shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained
shuffled ose control \n spectator cuts and partially shuffles deck, small stock \n benjamin earl \n spectator's ose false cut \n paul harris \n jay ose
2017
less is more Benjamin Earl
Shuffled Ose Control
spectator cuts and partially shuffles deck, small stock
spectator's shuffle holdout variation \n two spectators shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained \n benjamin earl \n john guastaferro \n spectator's holdout shuffle \n benjamin earl
2017
en route Benjamin Earl, John Guastaferro
Spectator's Shuffle Holdout Variation
two spectators shuffles deck in stages yet set-up is retained
nacar's holdout sequence \n ose cut and shuffle combination, done by spectator \n dr. alpen nacar \n ose's cut \n jay ose \n spectator's holdout shuffle \n benjamin earl
2017
the doors of deception Dr. Alpen Nacar
Nacar's Holdout Sequence
Ose Cut and shuffle combination, done by spectator
one for the boys #1 \n out-of-hand selection procedure with shuffling, spectator cuts and looks at card in packet, risky \n ross tayler \n charlie ordania \n eagle location \n theodore annemann
2017
operandi Ross Tayler, Charlie Ordania
One for the Boys #1
out-of-hand selection procedure with shuffling, spectator cuts and looks at card in packet, risky
"this is why i am here" \n replacing glimpse after spectator's shuffle with set-up and shuffle strategy \n gary plants \n a cy endfield location \n cy endfield \n fred robinson \n why am i here? \n dai vernon
2017
operandi Gary Plants
"This is Why I am Here"
replacing glimpse after spectator's shuffle with set-up and shuffle strategy
6 covers 6 \n hands-off selection and riffle shuffle by spectator \n ryan schlutz \n "all expenses paid" (jim krenz) \n turn of the century \n paul curry \n 6 covers 6 \n ryan schlutz
2017
false anchors — volume two Ryan Schlutz
6 Covers 6
hands-off selection and riffle shuffle by spectator
persistence \n cards handed to performer while he is looking away, performer names cards, final phase with card in case, using mickael chatelain's "m-case" \n ollie mealing
2018
operandi Ollie Mealing
Persistence
cards handed to performer while he is looking away, performer names cards, final phase with card in case, using Mickael Chatelain's "M-Case"
spectator shuffle to keep card at position \n spectator shuffles the deck in stages, yet a card at a known position is retained there, cards positioned together at known position \n allan ackerman \n spectator's holdout shuffle \n benjamin earl
2019
card theater Allan Ackerman
Spectator Shuffle to keep Card at Position
spectator shuffles the deck in stages, yet a card at a known position is retained there, cards positioned together at known position
the spectator-shuffle control \n small set-up retained during spectator shuffle \n joshua jay \n yves doumergue
2019
triptych Joshua Jay, Yves Doumergue
remote rosetta control \n top card retained during spectator "shuffle" \n rajneesh madhok \n destination zero (john bannon, 2015) \n remote control \n arthur finley
2019
triptych Rajneesh Madhok
group shuffle \n aka intercourse shuffle, cards shuffled together face-up/face-down with spectator \n joshua jay \n meta-bored \n andy (the jerx)
2019
triptych Joshua Jay
Group Shuffle
aka Intercourse Shuffle, cards shuffled together face-up/face-down with spectator
location unknown \n cutting the aces after legitimate spectator riffle shuffle, in context of imaginary game "aces in the middle" \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Location Unknown
cutting the Aces after legitimate spectator riffle shuffle, in context of imaginary game "Aces in the Middle"
quads cull \n named four-of-a-kind produced after two honest riffle shuffles by spectator, impro \n steve forte
2020
gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte
Quads Cull
named four-of-a-kind produced after two honest riffle shuffles by spectator, impro