Body Loading

128 entries in Body Loading
Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Production of Flower Basket from Handkerchief body load
 		1876
Modern Magic
414
Die magische Blumendüte second part of description, with holder methods for spring flowers
Related to
 May. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 5)
67
Die Drahtschlinge "Einige Hilfsmittel der Magie"
wire loop for body load productions
 		Nov. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 2 No. 3)
33
Carl Willmann Das Erscheinen eines Tuches in freier Hand long article on different methods to produce silks in the bare hands, with hand container gimmicks, also body loads with loops
Related to
  • Willmann's Salon-Magie, p. 81
 Apr. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 4)
57
Francis King Das Ei auf der Wanderschaft egg starts out in arm bend, produced in hands, one egg routine
Also published here
 Dec. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 12)
187
Martignoni Der schwarze Wollball compressible pompom ball load, starting out under arm or on thread, advantages of sponge balls listed
Also published here
 Apr. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 4)
58
Carl Willmann Wie man unter der Weste verborgene Gegenstände in den Hut bringt loading objects from under the vest into a hat
Also published here
 Oct. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 10)
153
Samuel "St. Roman" Thiersfeld Das Hexennetz No. 1, egg bag from see-through net fabric, production of up to eight eggs, and a live chicken with body load
 		1899
Jedermann Zauberkünstler!
13
Die schnelle Vermehrung No. 9, borrowed coin is multiplied into twenty coins, they have a small hole and are hidden under vest with thread through them
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
27
Hat Loading from under vest
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
112
Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Der Zauberstab als Billardkugelmagazin billiard ball produced from wand, ball starts in fold of sleeve
 		Nov. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 11)
172
Wilhelm Schiele Das Bändchen am Rockaufschlag rubber piece behind lapel to hold things
 		Dec. 1900
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 6 No. 12)
188
Francis King Das Ei auf der Wanderschaft egg starts out in arm bend, produced in hands, one egg routine
Also published here
 1900
Die Magie der Zukunft — II. Teil
22
Martignoni Der schwarze Wollball compressible pompom ball load, starting out under arm or on thread, advantages of sponge balls listed
Also published here
 1900
Die Magie der Zukunft — II. Teil
50
Carl Willmann Wie man unter der Weste verborgene Gegenstände in den Hut bringt loading objects from under the vest into a hat
Also published here
 1900
Die Magie der Zukunft — II. Teil
85
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
Dr. Lynn Switching Parcel in Hat using two borrowed hats to switch item, body load
 		1903
Later Magic
14
The "Excelsior" Clip
1903
Later Magic
54
Change (or Load) from Back of Assistant bottle switch application
 		1903
Later Magic
77
Clips for Handkerchiefs
1903
Later Magic
224
Carl Willmann An Improved Egg-Holder
1903
Later Magic
394
The Magical Production of Eggs holders
Related to
 1903
Later Magic
396
T. Nelson Downs Das unerschöpfliche Glas tray held, a glass appears on it with handkerchief cover, then items appear inside glass, production items with loops
 		Oct. 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 10)
150
Louis F. Christianer The Torn and Restored Paper Napkin with fake explanation and body steal
 		1915
Effective Tricks
10
Laurie Ireland Double Streamer or Silk Production
1931
Ireland Writes a Book
3
Theodore Annemann* Loading Small Article in Spectator's Pocket "Thoughts in General", during card trick
 		Sep. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 12)
59
Ottokar Fischer An Original Tie for Loads
Oct. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 13)
62
Ottokar Fischer An Original Ball-Dropper
Dec. 1935
The Jinx (Issue 15)
75
Robert Parrish Glasses, Glasses, Everywhere! three glasses with liquid produced
 		1937
You'd be Surprised
44
John Goodrum The Pause That Refreshes four glasses with liquid produced
 		1937
You'd be Surprised
46
Dr. Edward G. Ervin A Sucker Production red brick produced from spectator's clothing
 		1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
45
Dr. Edward G. Ervin "Any Color" Silk silk of named color produced, body loading
 		1937
The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin
49
Sleeve Hold-Out outside in cloth fold, steal when pulling up sleeve
 		1937
Money Magic
23
Hook for Ring, Etc. hook that can be attached to inside of clothing
 		1939
The Magic Annual for 1938 and 1939
82
Vest Holder for Coins
1942
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
125
Special Adjuncts for Ball Manipulators body load holder for balls
 		1942
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
307
Eddie Joseph The Lapel Holder
1942
Coin and Money Magic
45
Keith Clark Silks Supreme silk produced, knot effects, silk becomes two, then three, then six and up to eighteen or more
  • As the Spectator Sees It
  • Properties
  • Preparation
  • Presentation
    • 1. A Striking Experiment
    • 2. The "Naughty" Knots
    • 3. Squeegie, Squeegie!
    • 4. The Fourth Dimension
    • 5. Another Silk Appears
    • 6. The Conjurer Counts - And Counts Again!
    • 7. The Sympathetic Silks
    • 8. The Multiplication Finale
 		1942
Silks Supreme
1
Special Thimble Holder
1945
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
74
Lucky, Dr. William Weyeneth Neue Méthode eine Ladung in eine leere Kiste zu praktizieren loading a box without table, thread system from under jacket, followed by french translation "Nouvelle méthode pratique pour charger facilement une caissette"
 		Jan. 1945
La Baguette Magique (Issue 1)
3
Production of a large Bowl of Water body load, chinese costume
 		1948
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
375
Chinese Production of the Four Bowls body loading, stage
 		1948
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
385
Eddie Joseph Introduction
1950
The Art of Body Loading & Productions
7
Eddie Joseph Productions of Rubber Goods from spectator and in general
 		1950
The Art of Body Loading & Productions
50
Al Leech Thimble Holder holder made out of gloves
 		1952
Manipulating with Leech
5
Lewis Ganson The Use of Misdirection
1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
116
Max Malini Production of a Bowl of Water brief, body load, chinese costume
Related to
 1962
Malini and His Magic
40
Billy McComb The Ultimate Identification rabbit from hat, with newspaper or body load
 		1972
McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser
37
Jochen Zmeck Tuchverdopplung splitting silk into two, similar method as Pollock
Related to
 1973
Hokus Pokus (Vol. 34 No. 4)
68
Die Holdout behind ear
 		1974
Amedeo's Continental Magic
44
Karrell Fox Fox's Holder-Holder's holders that do not have to be pinned into clothing
 		1976
Clever.... Like a Fox
189
Lewis Ganson A Novel Opening "thimble set in mouth"
 		1979
A Fantasy in Thimbles — Werry's Fantastic Thimbles
8
Karrell Fox "Bow" Bo-Kay stealing feather bouquet during bowing, also as running gag
 		1979
Another Book
237
Ken Brooke Read "Another" Again ideas with double-stick tape
  • card sticks to bald head
  • Utility
  • Skullocation
  • A Pot
  • Red Tape
Also published here
 1980
Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years
186
Ron MacMillan Holders comments
 		1981
Modern Art Of Coin Manipulation
72
Geoffrey Buckingham The Bag Holder
1981
Modern Art Of Coin Manipulation
72
Mike Caveney Thimble Holders
1981
Magicomedy
118
Earl Wheeler Wand Production steal from lapel
 		1985
The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 2)
24
Steve Dusheck On to the Vest invisible vest under jacket, left side for vanishing and right side for loading
  • Adjustments to the Vest
  • Adjusting the Production Vest
  • Topit adjustments
 		1985
The Dusheck Vest
2
Steve Dusheck A sample Production body loading production with Dusheck Vest, from mouth coil
 		1985
The Dusheck Vest
4
Steve Dusheck Another Production (Or Vanish) using Dusheck Vest, with handkerchief
 		1985
The Dusheck Vest
8
Steve Dusheck Auto-Steal Silk also "Auto-Silk", production item (jumbo coin) on thread, attached to silk through hole
Also published here
Related to
 1985
The Dusheck Vest
10
Steve Dusheck Some Steve Dusheck Ideas!!
  • 1. producing large items with Auto-Silk
  • 2. half objects for loading, like half bottle, to make load thinner
Related to
 1985
The Dusheck Vest
15
Tomohiro Maeda Glass Load producing glass from silk, body load
Related to
 1988
New Magic Of Japan
27
Juan Tamariz Basic Position to avoid flashs when stealing
 		1988
The Five Points in Magic
62
John Bannon I/O Holdout Input/Output, clip for stealing and retrieving flat body loads
 		1989
Without
4
Channing Pollock Blitzproduktion zweier Seidentücher in je einer Hand flash production of handkerchiefs, one in each hand, slit in trousers
Related to
 1989
The Lecture of Channing Pollock
13
Channing Pollock II. Teil: Körperladungen
  • Über Körperladungen (on body loads)
 		1989
The Lecture of Channing Pollock
24
Channing Pollock Die Basis-Produktion basic production, steal of a body load with handkerchief
 		1989
The Lecture of Channing Pollock
25
Cardini Laden aus dem Frackschwanz load from tailcoat, with small card manipulation sequence
 		1989
The Lecture of Channing Pollock
35
Channing Pollock Überraschende Verwandlung: Karten, Tuch, Taube cards change to silk, then dove is produced
 		1989
The Lecture of Channing Pollock
37
Channing Pollock, Lee Grabel Stolper-Stehlen stumble as misdirection for steals
 		1989
The Lecture of Channing Pollock
38
Gary Kurtz* A billiard ball steal
1989
Misdirection and Direction
7
Alexander de Cova Ein Universalhalter holder for body loads
Also published here
 1990
Horizons
28
John Bannon I/O Holdout Input/Output, clip for stealing and retrieving flat body loads
 		1991
Smoke and Mirrors
30
Karrell Fox Flat-Pop bottle from paper bag, load from trouser
 		1991
Goodies
88
Karrell Fox "Foxy" Thimble Holders
1991
Goodies
149
Chris Kenner Coin Holder
1992
Totally Out Of Control
78
Alexander de Cova Universalhalter holder for body loads
 		1992
Ein Profi packt aus...
153
Steve Dusheck Auto Silk plastic jumbo coin produced from silk, applications with Dusheck Vest and Fanglassic
Also published here
Related to
 1992
Dusheck's Coin Magic
87
Alan Wakeling The Barehanded Fan Production multiple fans, choreography with assistant
 		1993
The Magic of Alan Wakeling
93
Alan Wakeling France: The Original Hip Steal silks appear from holes in painting palette, wine glass appears on palette as finale (Hip Steal), "Silks from Newspaper" gimmick, with comments by Jim Steinmeyer
Related to
 1993
The Magic of Alan Wakeling
137
Harry Lorayne A Lorayne, Storm
Dec. 1994
Apocalypse (Vol. 17 No. 12)
2444
Harry Cecil Harry Cecil's Rabbit Trick - The Swing Load loading from inside coat
 		1994
More Greater Magic
1242
Paul Gertner Disposition of the Other Hourglasses body holder for hourglass
 		1994
Steel and Silver
178
Karrell Fox A Proper Dropper coin dropper, film canister
 		1995
Much Ado About Something
101
Alexander de Cova Tips zum "Universalhalter" multi-purpose holder
Also published here
 Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
47
Alexander de Cova Der "Profi-Halter" impromptu multi-purpose holder (Universalhalter)
Also published here
 Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
48
Alexander de Cova Etwas über Halterbefestigungen on attaching holders to the clothing
Also published here
 Mar. 1995
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 2)
49
Hiroyuki Sakai E-Z Steal flash thread is burned and changes into silk, ball produced from it, system for freeing a load in the sleeve
Also published here
 Jan. 1996
MAGIC (Vol. 5 No. 5)
79
Ken Brooke Verschiedenes ideas with double-stick tape
  • Die Glatzenproduktion (card sticks to bald head)
  • Hilfsmittel
  • Skullocation
  • Tischpräparation
  • Bandproduktion
Also published here
 1997
Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 1)
34
Alexander de Cova Mechanische Halter holders for body loading
  • Das Prinzip
  • Der "Profi-Halter"
  • Etwas über Halterbefestigungen
  • Der Billiardball-Halter
 		1998
Secrets No. 2
61
Alexander de Cova Der Magnethalter und seine Anwendungen magnetic holder system for body loading
Related to
 1998
Secrets No. 2
65
Alexander de Cova Das De Cova - Haltesystem holder system for body loading
 		1998
Secrets No. 2
69
David Stone Rosebud real rose appears in flash paper flash, holder in jacket
Also published here
 1999
Mietek — Lecture Notes
1
Hiroyuki Sakai E-Z Steal flash thread is burned and changes into silk, ball produced from it, system for freeing a load in the sleeve
Also published here
 1999
Lecture Notes 1999
11
Karl Fulves* Dice Dropper body holdout
 		2000
Charlatan (Issue 3)
32
David Stone Rosebud real rose appears in flash paper flash, holder in jacket
Also published here
 2001
X-Rated
12
Alexander de Cova News-Fisch no-tear restauration followed by production of huge plastic fish
 		2002
Homemade Magic
5
The Egg Clip for body loading
 		2002
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
26
The Egg Holder for body loading
  • First Type
  • Second Type
 		2002
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
26
Donato Colucci Easter Basket Production like water bowl production
Inspired by
 2002
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
49
Alexander de Cova Tips zum "Universalhalter" multi-purpose holder
Also published here
 2002
Power Workshop
9
Alexander de Cova Der "Profi-Halter" impromptu multi-purpose holder (Universalhalter)
Also published here
 2002
Power Workshop
11
Alexander de Cova Etwas über Halterbefestigungen on attaching holders to the clothing
Also published here
 2002
Power Workshop
11
Alexander de Cova Two Crazy Ideas final load after torn and restored newspaper, big fake fish or hot-water bottle
 		2004
Treasures
20
Kevin James Rabbit in the Hat
  • Choice Secrets
hat loading method
 		July 2005
MAGIC (Vol. 14 No. 11)
106
Channing Pollock The Channing Pollock Dove Production
May 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)
74
Kevin James Producing A Hedgehog
  • Choice Secrets
from silk
 		July 2006
MAGIC (Vol. 15 No. 11)
98
Tom Stone Note 11 moving body away from hands when doing body loads, short comment
Also published here
 Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
21
Tom Stone Note 11 moving body away from hands when doing body loads, short comment
Also published here
 2009
Scribbles 2009
5
Jon Allen Grabbit Production balloon is popped and bottle appears
Inspired by
  • "Splash Bottle" (Damien Vappereau & Jean-Mark Sainclaire, marketed 2000)
 2009
Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen
127
Wolfgang Moser Glasproduktion production of a champagne glass from an envelope, body load
Also published here
Related to
 2011
Kreationen
6
Wolfgang Moser Toastmaster production of a champagne glass, body load
  • Glass Production #1 (with a silk)
  • Glass Production #2 (with an envelope)
Also published here
Related to
 2011
Toastmaster
2
Tom Stone Grounded Servante open load on the floor to produce something from e.g. a spectator's jacket
 		Aug. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 8)
31
Mike Caveney Giant Thimble Production load from table, with preliminary sequence with thimble and silk
Related to
 2013
Wonders
23
Mike Caveney Del Adelphia Egg Bag discussion of the performance at the 2005 Los Angeles History Conference
  • The Basket
  • The Bag
  • Eggs
  • The First Two Eggs
  • The Nest
  • The Mother Ship
  • The Dove Steal
  • The Kleenex Steal
  • Squeeze Play
  • The Chicken Load Bag
  • The Switch
  • Chicken Production
  • The Setup
  • The Routine
 		2013
The Conference Illusions
123
Alexander de Cova Der Universalhalter holder for body loads
Also published here
 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
41
Alexander de Cova Der Universalhalter holder for body loads
Also published here
 2015
Burners — Vol. 2
239
Jamy Ian Swiss Direct Steal & Jumbo Coin Transformation as climax for a flurry
Also published here
  • Magic Manuscript, Sep./Oct. 1992
 2016
It's Another Interesting Application Of That Principle
37
Mike Bent Confetti Holder
Jan. 2016
MAGIC (Vol. 25 No. 5)
77
Johnny Thompson Pockets and Principles
  • The Jacket
  • The Pockets
  • Pocket Locations
  • The Dove Bag
  • The Silk Shroud
  • The Silks
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
215
Johnny Thompson Basic Dove Steals
  • Hookup
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
216
Johnny Thompson, Charlie Miller What Can Go Wrong, Will missing the loop in body steals
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
225
Max Malini Vesting general advice, egg production & body loading, vesting a card
Related to
 2022
Max Malini
106
Max Malini Filled Glasses as Final Loads body-loaded without covers
 		2022
Max Malini
152
Max Malini Chinese Water Bowl Production body load, Chinese costume
Related to
 2022
Max Malini
395
Gregory Wilson Oh, By The Way Move retrieving a load from the pocket
 		June 2024
Elixir (Vol. 3 No. Wilson Issue)
16