Miscellaneous

253 entries in Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
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Creators Title Comments & References Year Source Page AA Categories
Pochette-Profonde Switch
1876
Modern Magic
119
To Change one Pack for another special pockets (pochette) at trousers & profonde, multiple methods
Related to
 1889
Tricks with Cards
34
Die Kartenservante No. 11, deck switch with servante behind chair
Related to
 1895
Der Kartenkünstler
80
Deck Switch optionally at table, with vest or behind chair with servante
 		Sep. 1895
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 1 No. 9)
138
Erklärung zum Vertauschen eines Kartenspiels
  • a. Mit Servante (deck switch with chair servante)
  • b. Ohne Servante (using holder under vest)
 		Sep. 1895
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 1)
8
Dummy Card in Handkerchief faking presence of deck while it is switched
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
35
Vertauschen eines Kartenspieles vermittelst Servante deck switch with servante behind chair
Related to
 1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
176
Vertauschen eines Kartenspieles vermittelst Klammer deck switch using holder at body
 		1896
Der moderne Kartenkünstler
177
Carl Willmann Karten-Servante servante on table or behind chair
 		Jan. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 1)
10
Carl Willmann Willmann's Kartenklammer card holder at table edge or behind prop, for switching deck
Related to
 Feb. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 2)
25
Carl Willmann Willmann's Kartenklammer further designs for deck holders that can be attached to a table or chair, and a holder for body loading, deck vanish via pull
Related to
 Mar. 1896
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 2 No. 3)
42
Deck Switch Subtlety adding a card and showing it by accident, switched-in deck has same card on face
 		Feb. 1896
Der Zauberspiegel (Vol. 1 No. 6)
93
Deck Switch profonde pocket
 		1897
New Era Card Tricks
62
The Card Servante behind chair or similar
Related to
 1897
New Era Card Tricks
149
Emil Clauß Hausmittel gegen Dilettanten-Schmerzen "By E. C., Munich", intro on amateurs vs. professionals, devil's handkerchief, switching deck application
Also published here
 Feb. 1897
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 3 No. 2)
22
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen on switching decks, using pockets and vest
Also published here
Related to
 June 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 6)
87
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen part two on deck switches
Also published here
Related to
 July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
99
Hans Meckel, Emil Clauß Die Cigarrenkiste im Dienste der Magie "by E. C. from Munich", two ideas to use a cigar box to switch something or to use it as a servante
Also published here
Related to
 July 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 7)
103
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen II. more on switching decks, on multiple deck switches in a performance (up to six decks), giving a possible routining with six decks
Also published here
Related to
 Aug. 1898
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 4 No. 8)
116
Kartenspiele zu vertauschen
  • deck switch by pushing one in vest and the other comes threaded out of sleeve
  • card clip
  • deck vanish with pull
  • deck switch by getting rid of deck in left hand and taking new deck with right hand while back is turned
Related to
 1899
Jedermann Zauberkünstler!
151
Die Kartentasche "Die Kartenschule von Carl Willmann"
secret pockets on back of trouser
 		May 1899
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 5 No. 5)
68
Deck Switch behind Chair with servante behind chair
 		1900
Der Amateurzauberer
43
Sleeve Switch one deck pocketed, other taken out of sleeve
Related to
 1900
Der Amateurzauberer
87
Die Cigarrenkiste im Dienste der Magie two ideas to use a cigar box to switch something or to use it as a servante
Also published here
Related to
 1900
Die Magie der Zukunft — I. Teil
69
Emil Clauß Hausmittel gegen Dilettanten-Schmerzen intro on amateurs vs. professionals, devil's handkerchief, switching deck application
Also published here
 1900
Die Magie der Zukunft — II. Teil
72
Arthur "Dr. Avon" Kollmann Ueber Vertauschung von Kartenspielen on switching decks, using pockets and vest, on multiple deck switches in a performance (up to six decks), giving a possible routining with six decks
Also published here
Related to
 1900
Die Kartenschule — I. Teil
98
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
Emil Clauß, Friedrich "Fritz" Hügli Halbfertige Ideen tray for switching
 		Jan. 1902
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 8 No. 1)
16
Professor Hoffmann Deck Switch with Cigar-Box or similar item
 		1903
Later Magic
29
Kartenklammer, zum Vertauschen von Kartenspielen "by C. K., Hannover", card clip at pull to hold a deck for a deck switch
Variations
 May 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 5)
70
Zur Kartenklammer, zum Vertauschen von Kartenspielen variation of the card clip
Inspired by
 June 1903
Die Zauberwelt (Vol. 9 No. 6)
83
Deck Switch with Handkerchief
1909
The Art of Magic
69
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Deck Switch with short decks (32 cards each)
 		1910
Kartenkünste
80
Joseph Michael Hartz Deck Switch into profonde and from under vest
 		1911
Later Magic
707
Joseph Michael Hartz Deck Switch into profonde and from under vest
 		1911
Magical Titbits
166
Stanley Collins Deck Switch with case, shell
 		1920
Deceptive Conceptions in Magic
29
Charles T. Jordan Packet Switch using deck, on outstretched hand
 		1920
Ten New Impromptu Card Tricks
13
Oswald Rae A Visible Servante hat to switch decks
 		1928
Sub Rosa
11
Al Baker Pocket Switch twice in context
Also published here
 1933
Al Baker's Book
21
U. F. Grant Switching Case cigar box sized box on table with opening, see page 3 for handling
 		1936
The Gambler's Expose Act
1
Al Baker Switching the Deck - 3. Al Baker's Method No. 1 pocket work
Related to
 1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
190
Switching Packs seven methods with pockets, servantes, ...
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
248
Pocket Deck Switch brief
 		1937
Encyclopedia of Card Tricks
284
Al Baker Pocket Gesture Deck Switch
Aug. 1937
The Jinx (Issue 35)
237
Capt. J.E. Stone II. Using a Hat and Blindfold
1938
Greater Magic
206
Capt. J.E. Stone III. Using a Handkerchief and Coat Pocket
Related to
 1938
Greater Magic
207
Capt. J.E. Stone IV. Using a Cardcase and Coat Pocket
1938
Greater Magic
207
Capt. J.E. Stone VI. Using a Prepared Cardcase deck shell
 		1938
Greater Magic
208
Deck Switching Servante mention
 		Dec. 1939
The Jinx (Issue 73)
491
Robert Parrish Cover Card Deck Switch apparently red and blue deck (= red deck with blue cover card), cover card dragged over to other deck
Also published here
Related to
 1939
Do That Again!
33
Card Case for Pocket Switch
1939
The Magic Annual for 1938 and 1939
85
Roger Barkann, Richard Himber Duolette device for switching decks
 		Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 29)
119
Bruce Elliott* Changing Tray Substitute
Feb. 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 29)
119
The Hat Switch deck dropped in hat and dropped out again
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
1
Howard Thurston The Thurston Switch deck switch with assistant, here in context of rising card trick
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
3
The Egg-Bag Switch no motivation given
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
5
The Chinese Switch with tray and assistant
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
6
Another Handkerchief Switch as handkerchief is removed from pocket
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
9
The Paper Switch with a pile of paper sheets as cover
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
10
"One More Trick" Switch
1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
11
The Hip-Pocket Switch deck placed behind back for some reason
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
11
Combination Coat and Vest-Pocket Switch when turned to the side a bit
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
12
Change-Bag Switch no motivation given
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
12
The Card Servante servante behind chair, as chair is moved around
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
14
The Vest-Pocket Switch as spectator shows chosen card around and back is turned
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
15
Another Vest-Pocket Switch deck apparently placed from hand to hand while turned to side
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
15
Standard Card-Tray Switch tray secretly turned over
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
16
The Writing-Tablet Switch under cover of writing something with a writing pad
 		1943
25 Methods for Switching Decks
16
Walter B. Gibson* Switched while doing fan manipulations, in two parts
 		June 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 63)
258
Edward Victor Switching a Pack using a handkerchief and a table
 		1946
Further Magic of the Hands
12
Joe Stuthard, R. W. Waldron Methods of Switching two methods for switching half the deck to clean up, pockets
 		1949
Stuthard's Trilby Deck
12
Lewis Ganson A Simple Pack Switch cased deck openly pocketed and removed again later
 		1952
Routined Manipulation — Part Two
41
Deck Switch behind Card Stand deck holder and servante attached
 		1954
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
99
Roy Benson Deck Switches on table with handkerchief
 		1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 326)
112
Max Malini Confusion Deck Switch multiple deck openly on table, switch by confusion by tabling one deck and later picking up another
Also published here
 1955
The New Phoenix (Issue 326)
114
Packet Switch top card is slipped from one half to the other
 		1963
Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig
158
Patrick Page To Switch One Small Object for Another explained with balls as a color change, also as deck switch
Also published here
 1966
The Topit Handbook
4
Don Nielson Supremo Deck Switch gag with light switch on card case
Related to
  • p. 146 for comment by Lu Brent
 Oct. 1967
The Pallbearers Review (Vol. 2 No. 12)
128
Don Nielson, Karl Fulves* Visible Deck Switch two decks held together, both with three-sided double-color cases
 		Nov. 1967
The Pallbearers Review (Vol. 3 No. 1)
134
Al Koran One-and-a-Half Card Case
Variations
 1968
Al Koran's Professional Presentations
74
Martin A. Nash A Deck Switch secret pocket in jacket
 		1969
The Cardiste (Issue 13)
17
Alan Shaxon Switching a Pack of Cards
1970
My Kind of Magic
24
Juan Tamariz, Ramon Varela Deck Switch using pocket
 		1970
Trucky-carto-magia
24
Jack Kent Tillar J. K. T. on Cold Decks several deck switches
  • Note Pad Deck Switch
  • Sleeve Switch
  • Rubberband Switch
 		June 1970
Talisman (Vol. 1 No. 15)
61
Dai Vernon Cold Deck Exchange Deck switch with Topit
 		1975
Magic With Faucett Ross
225
The Pocket Switch deck switch in pocket
 		1975
The Magic of Francis Carlyle
119
Charles T. Jordan Pocket Switch while spectator examines side pocket, hand behind jacket is ditching deck and taking a new one from vest pocket
 		1975
Charles T. Jordan: Collected Tricks
175
Eric Mason The Eric Mason Turnover Change right hand holds two cards and hidden underneath half a deck, a packet in the left hand is turned over and exchanged for the hidden half, also for single cards
Also published here
 July 1976
Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 11)
279
Patrick Page Cambio de un Objeto por Otro explained with balls as a color change, also as deck switch
Also published here
 Sep. 1977
Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid (Vol. 3 No. Topit)
190
Danny Korem Scary Deck Switch pendulum holdout
Related to
 1978
The Upside Down Toppit
17
Edward Marlo, Frank Pemper Joker Switch Jokers forgotten on table
Also published here
Related to
Variations
 1978
Arch Triumphs
44
Roger Smith A Simple Routine suggested routine of previous tricks with Ace through Five of a suit with simple switch in pocket
 		1978
The Ultimate Card Book No. 4
10
Mel Brown Joker Deck Switch Jokers forgotten on table, here credited to Edward Marlo, credit correction in "Bound to Please"
Also published here
Related to
  • MUM (Vol. 48 No. 3, Aug. 1958, p. 96)
 1978
The Card Ideas of Simon Aronson
59
Stand-up Deck Switch
1979
CardMagic
112
Edward Marlo First Switch, Second Switch, Third Switch card, packet or deck switch, lapping or palm to palm, Tenkai palm
Variations
 1980
Marlo's Magazine — Volume 4
213
Derek Dingle Standup Sleightless Deck Switch
Related to
 1982
The Complete Works of Derek Dingle
196
Derek Dingle Two Fisted Deck Switch
1982
The Complete Works of Derek Dingle
198
Thomas Alan Waters Hexchange inside pocket
Related to
 1983
Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Psychl)
501
Juan Tamariz Double Crossing the Gaze Switch
Feb. 1983
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 22)
423
Juan Tamariz Deck Exchange one deck shuffled by spectator and switched for another open deck with a different back color as it is tabled, some cards are secretly transferred as the decks briefly touch
 		1984
Magia Potagia — Volume III
81
Randy Tanner The Rubber Band Deck Switch accidentally breaking rubber band
Related to
 1985
Best of Friends — Volume II
76
Danny Korem The Korem Deck Switch as deck is put in case, pendulum holdout
Related to
 1985
Korem without Limits
170
Half-Deck Switch Hellis Switch with Overhand Shuffle cover
 		1985
The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 1)
28
Switch to stacked deck with pockets and body turn
 		1985
The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 2)
2
Eric Mason The Eric Mason Turnover Change right hand holds two cards and hidden underneath half a deck, a packet in the left hand is turned over and exchanged for the hidden half, also for single cards
Also published here
 1985 ca.
Stuff
41
Larry Jennings Wallet Deck Switch DECK travels to wallet except selection
Related to
 1986
The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings
179
Jay Sankey Dump Switch deck dumped out of bigger case
 		1986
Sankey Panky
48
Pocket Deck Switch
1986
Sankey Panky
71
Larry Jennings Wallet Deck Switch deck travels to wallet except selection
Also published here
 Sep. 1986
Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 1 No. 2)
1
Steve Draun The Practical Deck Switch pocket
Also published here
Related to
 1987
The Magic of Steve Draun
23
Pocket Deck Switch
1989
Williamson's Wonders
71
Larry Jennings Brieftaschen-Kartenspiel-Austausch deck travels to wallet except selection
Also published here
 Feb. 1990
Intermagic (Vol. 15 No. 2)
54
Alex Elmsley The Climax Pack Switch
1991
The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 1
143
Alex Elmsley The Empty-handed Pack Switch
Related to
Variations
 1991
The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 1
145
Daryl Martinez Pocket Search Switch
1991
Smoke and Mirrors
76
Alex Elmsley Der Alex Elmsley Kartenspiel-Austausch Elmsley's switch with applications
Also published here
Related to
 Nov./Dec. 1991
Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)
7
Paul Douglas Premier Deck Switches choreography with waiter for gambling
 		1991
Swindle Sheet (Issue 9)
105
Alexander de Cova Deck Switch Case box that contains two decks
Also published here
 1992
Ein Profi packt aus...
69
Karl Fulves* The Deck Drop blackjack stack, deck switch choreography
Related to
 1992
Cheat Sheet (Issue 10)
95
Alex Elmsley Elmsley Switch Elmsley's switch with applications
Also published here
Related to
 1992
Magic for You!
4
Steve Draun The Practical Deck Switch pocket
Also published here
Related to
 1993
Secrets Draun from Underground
85
Switching Decks handkerchief cover
 		1993
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 8
96
Alexander de Cova Deck Switch Case box that contains two decks
 		1993
Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993
13
Alexander de Cova Deck Switch Case box that contains two decks
Also published here
 1993
Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1993
14
Alex Elmsley Pocket Deck Switch with description of psychology
 		1994
The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2
450
Nail File or Pencil for Exchanging Decks as pen is taken out of inside pocket
 		1994
More Greater Magic
1238
Deck Switch using pockets
 		1994
More Greater Magic
1239
Roy Johnson Der Mehrzweck-Umschlag switching an object under a stack of envelopes with hollow section
 		Nov. 1994
Intermagic (Vol. 19 No. 1)
22
Mel Brown Joker Deck Switch Jokers forgotten on table
Also published here
 1994
Bound to Please
61
Darwin Ortiz Pocket Deck Switch classic switch
 		1995
Cardshark
88
Robert Parrish The Rising Cards using a Martin clockwork deck, featuring deck switch in a case when glass is removed from it
 		1995
Great Tricks Revisited
41
Juan Tamariz Double Crossing the Gaze to switch half the deck
Also published here
 1995
Continental Close Up
5
Tony Corinda Beyond the 13 Steps: A Masterpiece of Mentalism spectators divine cards in shuffled deck, April's fool gag, cockroach deck switch
 		Apr. 1995
Vibrations (Vol. 17 No. 10)
1
Tommy Wonder The Two-Pocket Deck Switch
Related to
Variations
 1996
The Books of Wonder — Volume 1
152
Gene Maze Hello Stranger named card has different back, ungaffed
 		Mar. 1996
Apocalypse (Vol. 19 No. 3)
2625
Michael Skinner Pocket Packet Switch brief, at end of a routine
 		1996
Miracles with Cards
61
Larry Jennings Pocket Deck Switch classic switch
 		1997
Jennings '67
124
Simon Lovell The Switch deck switch during a non-card trick in pocket
 		1997
Simon Says!
83
Robert Parrish Switching Decks apparently red and blue deck (= red deck with blue cover card), cover dragged over to other deck
Also published here
Related to
 1997
The Six-Hour Memorized Deck
188
Juan Tamariz Double Crossing the Gaze to switch half the deck
Also published here
 1998
Acting vs. Technique
4
Guy Hollingworth Hollow Envelopes Dummy Switch switching half the deck as an envelope is brought out from a stack of envelopes
 1999
Drawing Room Deceptions
268
Andrew Wimhurst The Acme Pocket Switcher divider for switching deck in trouser pocket
 		1999
Low Down Dirty Tricks
[3]
David Regal Fool 'Em If You Got 'Em Box of cigarettes changes into box of chewing gum
 		1999
Close-Up & Personal
83
Ellis Stanyon Changing the Pack No. 6, as handkerchief is removed from pocket, or Stanyon's servante behind chair
 		1999
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
87
Ellis Stanyon Changing the Pack at the Breast Pockets No. 19, pocket choreography with body turn
 		1999
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
266
Ellis Stanyon Changing the Pack in the Tail Pocket No. 20
 		1999
Ellis Stanyon's Best Card Tricks
266
Kartenspiel-Austausch deck switch with mirror glass
 		1999
Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 2)
66
Karl Fulves* Topit Switch
2000
Charlatan (Issue 3)
33
Karl Fulves* Pocket Gaff using a jacket hanging on a chair next to the dealer as servante
 		2000
Charlatan (Issue 3)
34
Karl Fulves*, Jack Dean Blackjack Switch cased deck switched one-handed when turning to the side, deck dropped into jacket pocket and deck under arm dropped into hand
 		2000
Charlatan (Issue 3)
35
Andrew Wimhurst The Acme Pocket Switcher cardboard divider for in-pocket-switches
 		2001
Jiggery Pokery
[2]
Karl Fulves* The Deck is Stacked chapter intro, simple "let me show you one more" deck switch
 		2001
My Best Self-Working Card Tricks
97
Mark Lewis Switching a Deck
  • performing a non-card trick
  • under a newspaper
  • taking handkerchief from pocket to wipe sweat
 		2001
The Long and the Short of it
35
Andi Gladwin The First Relaxing Deck Switch
  • Mr. GladFly
as sleeves are rolled up and jacket is displayed
 		May/June 2001
Mr. Gadfly (Vol. 1 No. 1)
30
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Deck Switch two methods
 		2002
Hofzinser's Card Tricks
116
John Carney Chair Deck Switch behind chair
 		2002
The Book of Secrets
312
Arm Deck Switch deck pocketed, deck from under arm released and caught in its place
 		2002
Discoverie (Issue 7)
86
Al Baker Pocket Switch twice in context
Also published here
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Al Baker's Book)
83
Al Baker Switching The Deck pocket
Related to
 2003
The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Contributions)
519
Roberto Giobbi Spielaustausch
  • Erste Methode
  • Zweite Methode
  • Dritte Methode
 		2003
Kartenkunst für Salon und Bühne
16
Wesley James Inside Pocket Switch
Related to
 2004
Enchantments
440
Juan Tamariz Deck Switch using two different colored decks, with cover card
Related to
Variations
 2004
Mnemonica
210
Juan Tamariz Deck Switches
  • A. Seated at the Table
  • B. Inside the Pocket
  • C. With Gimmicks
  • D. Other Switches
  • E. Switching Half of the Stack
 		2004
Mnemonica
346
Stand-Up Deck Switch hands behind back
 		2004
Mnemonica
349
Deck Switch with Wallet
2004
Mnemonica
351
Seated Deck Switch knee holdout
 		2004
Mnemonica
353
Robert Cassidy Packet Switch using envelope, with close-up variation
 		2004
The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy
129
Alexander de Cova Two Switch Boxes for switching decks or other items
  • The cigar switch box
  • The deck of cards switch box
 		2004
Treasures
4
Barrie Richardson The Legal Switch-pad deck switched as it slides off a pad
Also published here
  • Vibrations, Jan. 1998
Inspired by
  • Stop Trick with plate by Ken Brooke
Related to
  • "Omar's Deck Switch" (U.F. Grant)
 2005
Act Two
41
Barrie Richardson Devious Deck Switch using a card case
Also published here
  • Club 71, Aug. 1999
Related to
  • "Cold Case" (Gregory Wilson)
Variations
 2005
Act Two
44
Andi Gladwin Cooler in a Jacket deck switch in act of removing one's jacket
Also published here
 Dec. 2005
MAGIC (Vol. 15 No. 4)
93
Tom Stone Compass Deck Switch "From the notebooks", deck switch choreography idea with body turn
Also published here
 2007
Random Walk
19
Pocket Deck Switch brief
 		2008
Cocktail Card Magic
20
David Regal The No-Switch Switch one deck hides behind a prop at the start, other deck is pocketed and left there, "forgotten deck"
Inspired by
 2008
Approaching Magic
493
John Scarne Scarne's Vest Holdout deck switch
 		2009
Prolix (Issue 6)
358
John Scarne Scarne's Cap Deal partial half-deck switch for dealing five pat hands, stand-up, from an Audley Walsh letter
Related to
 2009
Prolix (Issue 6)
360
Hiroyuki Sakai The Uncluttered Mind spectator wears mirror glasses and performer names selection (gag), then rest of deck shown blank, featuring a deck switch with a paper back
Variations
 Feb. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)
77
Tom Stone Note 12 - Magic Compass Switch deck switch choreography idea with body turn
Also published here
 Apr. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)
21
Roberto Giobbi How to Switch a Deck While Standing
  • The Genii Session

  • First Method
  • Second Method
  • Third Method
 		Sep. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 9)
32
Tom Stone Note 12: "Magic Compass Switch" deck switch choreography idea with body turn
Also published here
 2009
Scribbles 2009
5
Roberto Giobbi The Simplest Deck Switch management for simple pocket switch
 		2010
Secret Agenda (Issue July 25)
222
Roberto Giobbi Equivoque Red and Blue Deck Switch apparent red and blue card case mix-up
Also published here
 July 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 7)
14
Roberto Giobbi The No Deck Switch
  • The Genii Session
strategies to justify the open use of a different deck
Also published here
Related to
 Sep. 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 9)
14
Woody Aragón Appendix: Woody's Change Box deck switch apparatus
 		2011
A Book in English
367
Patrick Page Topit
  • Topit Technique
  • The Left Arm
  • The Right Arm
  • The Right Arm, Part Two
  • The Toss
  • The Visible Switch
  • The Hidden Switch
  • The Deck Switch (1)
  • The Deck Switch (2)
  • The Card Stab Switch
  • And One More Switch
  • Another Version
  • Other Applications of a Handkerchief
Related to
 2011
Magic Page by Page
268
Wolfgang Moser Spielaustausch deck switch using the "trouser-leg-servante"
 		2011
Kreationen
33
Barrie Richardson Devious Deck Switch - A Modest Renovation using a card case
Inspired by
 2011
Curtain Call
209
Roberto Giobbi The Finger-Tongs Switch basic pocket switch
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
12
Roberto Giobbi In-and-Out Deck Switches
  • The Pocket-Search Deck Switch
  • The Looking-for-a-Pen Deck Switch
  • The "Topless" Deck Switch (without Jacket, inspired by Elmsley's switch)
  • The Rapid Deck Switch (trouser pocket)
  • The Ninja Deck Switch
Inspired by
Related to
Variations
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
23
Roberto Giobbi The Pocket-to-Pocket Switch
Inspired by
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
37
Steve Forte, Roberto Giobbi The Money Switch adapted from reference, using bills
Inspired by
  • "Poker Protection" (Steve Forte, p. 106)
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
69
Jack Merlin, Roberto Giobbi The Mani Pulite Deck Switch while getting handkerchief
Inspired by
Related to
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
73
Flip Hallema Flip's Deck Switch cased, using sleeve
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
77
Flip Hallema Further Deck Switch cased, using sleeve
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
78
Roberto Giobbi The Chivalrous Deck Switch as spectator is helped to return from stage back to his seat
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
81
Roberto Giobbi The Gambler's Coat Deck Switch as coat on chair is removed, two handlings
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
83
Mel Brown, Roberto Giobbi The Joker Deck Switch Jokers forgotten on table
Inspired by
Variations
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
87
Juan Tamariz Variation on the Joker Switch
Inspired by
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
88
Roberto Giobbi Equivoque Red- and Blue-Deck Switch apparent red and blue card case mix-up
Also published here
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
91
Roberto Giobbi Casing the Deck Switch two handlings
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
111
Roberto Giobbi The Simplex Deck Switch deck put away and another one is already in tabled case
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
115
Roberto Giobbi The Cool Man's Deck Switch subtle
 		2013
The Art of Switching Decks
119
Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon The No Switch Deck Switch strategies to justify the open use of a different deck
Also published here
Related to
 2013
The Art of Switching Decks
127
Roberto Giobbi The Rubber Band Ploy
2013
The Art of Switching Decks
133
Carlos Vinuesa Freely Chosen Card at Any Number deck shuffled by spectator before and after his free selection of a card, then he (blindfolded) finds the card at named number
Inspired by
  • The Grail (Mike Rose, DVD and gaff)
Related to
 2013
Numbers, Cards... and Time!
17
Carlos Vinuesa I Have Destroyed the Time Machine! preparation of the Freely Chosen Card at Any Number with two blue backed decks on the table, one of them with a red backed card on top (first switch moving the red card)
Inspired by
Related to
 2013
Numbers, Cards... and Time!
50
Carlos Vinuesa The Switch with back towards spectators
 		2013
Numbers, Cards... and Time!
83
Justin Higham* Illusory-Removal Deck Switch deck pocketed and removed from different pocket
 		2013
Bold and Illogical Card Moves
15
Alexander de Cova Der Profi-Spielaustausch inside jacket with holder while taking out pen
 		2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
43
Charlie Frye Fryed Switch Deck two cased decks are secretly switched, using two red/blue cases, as video instructions
Related to
 Feb. 2013
Real Secrets (Vol. 1 No. 11)
1
Michael Ammar Handkerchief Deck Switch using Topit
 		2014
Schlaglichter
319
Steve Reynolds Half-Deck Switch using vest pocket holdout
 		2014
In-Vestment — Chapter One
25
Steve Reynolds Full Deck Switch using vest pocket holdout, two methods
 		2014
In-Vestment — Chapter One
26
Primer Cambio de Baraja while getting a glass
 		2014
A Fuego Lento — Volumen I
39
Roberto Giobbi The We'll Do This Differently Deck Switch
  • The Genii Session
accidental choreography for a pocket switch
Inspired by
 May 2015
Genii (Vol. 78 No. 5)
18
Roberto Giobbi "Match the Joker to the Pack" Deck Switch
Related to
 2016
Hidden Agenda (Issue Sep 28)
279
Alexander de Cova Ein "brutaler" Spielaustausch while taking something out of a container on the table
Also published here
 2016
Arbeitsbuch Misdirection
52
Alexander de Cova Prometheus Switch deck switch with gaffed cases and black art against body
  • Die Herstellung der Schachteln
  • Die Funktionsweise
  • Was du über den Austausch noch wissen solltest
  • Wie man startet (die unpräparierte Schachtel)
  • Die Sache mit der Jacke (Unloading)
  • Anwendungen
  • Credits
  • Anmerkung zum Schluss
Inspired by
 2016
Burners — Vol. 4
236
Alexander de Cova Papiertüten Austausch deck switch with a paper back, relatively complicated apparatus
Inspired by
 2016
Burners — Vol. 4
255
Alexander de Cova Austauschkassette box that contains two decks for switching
Also published here
 2016
Burners — Vol. 4
274
Martin Lewis The Grail Stand stand to switch deck
 		Mar. 2016
MAGIC (Vol. 25 No. 7)
72
Patrick G. Redford* The Ninja Deck Switch
Related to
 2017
Temporarily Out of Order
238
Dai Vernon "Another one" Deck Switch as deck is almost put away before last card trick
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
83
Topit Deck Switch deck dropped in pocket, other deck from breast pocket, as back is briefly turned
 		2018
The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)
128
Alexander de Cova Ein Spielaustausch when taking something out of a tabled box, misdirection application
Also published here
 2018
Burners — Vol. 6
36
Alexander de Cova Simplex Deck Switch stand-up with jacket pockets, deck copped except top card which simulated deck during pocket switch
 		2018
Burners — Vol. 6
167
David Regal Cigar Box Switch wooden cigar box with hollow bottom
 		2019
Interpreting Magic
232
David Regal Sticker Shock deck removed from blue case, then red stickers are put on each side of the box and another red deck taken from it
  • Stand-up Method "A"
  • Stand-up Method "B"
  • Sit-Down Method
 		2019
Interpreting Magic
327
David Regal Deck Switch under Envelopes
2019
Interpreting Magic
514
Cigar-Cooler while taking cigar out of jacket, topit
 		2020
Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 2
542
Steve Forte baseball-cap cooler
2020
Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 2
562
Steve Forte cold-deck machine
2020
Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 2
565
Andi Gladwin Opened Pocket Lining to be able to reach into lining instead of outside pocket
 		2020
The Boy Who Cried Magic
222
Max Malini Confusion Deck Switch multiple deck openly on table, switch by confusion by tabling one deck and later picking up another
Also published here
 2022
Max Malini
244
Andi Gladwin Cooler in a Jacket deck switch in act of removing one's jacket
Also published here
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
452
Scott Baird Cased Deck Switch Handling using two red/blue cases
Related to
  • Fryed Switch Deck (Charlie Frye, Real Secrets, 2013)
  • "Naked Deck Switch" (Charlie Frye, marketed)
  • … and 1 more
 June 2023
The Hermit (Vol. 2 No. 6)
845
Roberto Giobbi False Pocket Deck Switch as performer demonstrates how to put the deck in the pocket, double pocket
 		2024
Unexpected Agenda (Issue May 15)
147
Roberto Giobbi The New Ninja Deck Switch in and out of pocket choreography
Inspired by
 2024
Unexpected Agenda (Issue Nov. 9)
325
Joshua Jay Super-Ultimate-Best-Ever-Deluxe-False-Shuffle 2.0 presentation for having the deck shuffled before the show, then switching it at the start of the performance
 		2024
Particle System
61
Michael Ammar, Christian Scherer Deck Switch with handkerchief, using Topit
 		2024
Mosaic
260
Christoph Borer Packet Switch using the deck
 		2024
Inventum
76
Adam W. Elbaum Deck Switch Helper switched-in deck rubber-banded with transparent band
 		2024
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
[13]
Alexander de Cova Deck Switch Nr. 1 deck placed on tabled handkerchief and picked up later
 		2025
Sechzig Sechzig
[8]
Alexander de Cova Deck Switch Nr. 2 pocket and search choreography
 		2025
Sechzig Sechzig
[9]
Tim Conover On the Tommy Wonder Deck Switch
Inspired by
 2025
Conover — Volume 1: The Magic of Tim Conover
167
Tommy Wonder, Simon Aronson, Tim Conover Tommy Wonder Deck Switch (Simon Aronson Justification)
  • Any card at any number
  • Alternative Variation
Inspired by
 2025
Conover — Volume 4: Selections from the Tim Conover Notebooks
14
Eric Mead Memorized Deck in Card Case switch as deck is (apparently) placed in card case
 		2025
Conover — Volume 4: Selections from the Tim Conover Notebooks
14
Tim Conover In the Hands (Crossing the Gaze) pocket switch
 		2025
Conover — Volume 4: Selections from the Tim Conover Notebooks
15
Chad Long In the Hands (Jacket Switch) deck in sleeve
 		2025
Conover — Volume 4: Selections from the Tim Conover Notebooks
15
Tim Conover Pocket Switch Tips
2025
Conover — Volume 4: Selections from the Tim Conover Notebooks
16
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