premiere apparence de mouvement perpétuel. \n on a perpetual motion machine, compass needle moves constantly \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée
Henri Decremps
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Premiere apparence de Mouvement Perpétuel.
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1785
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Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
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143
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autre apparence de mouvement perpétuel. \n other perpetual motion machine, made from wood \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée
Henri Decremps
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Autre apparence de Mouvement Perpétuel.
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1785
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Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
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147
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machine hydraulique exprimant la circulation du fang dans les veines & les arteres. \n hydraulic machine to simulate the circulation of the blood in the arteries, variations \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée
Henri Decremps
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Machine hydraulique exprimant la circulation du fang dans les veines & les arteres.
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1785
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Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
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173
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expériences nouvelles, & divers tours d'équilibre. \n balancing different objects apparently impossible equilibrium \n henri decremps
1785
supplément a la magie blanche dévoillée
Henri Decremps
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Expériences nouvelles, & divers Tours d'équilibre.
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1785
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Supplément A La Magie Blanche Dévoillée
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268
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fontaine de circulation, paradoxe et disgression \n liquide experience \n unknown
1786
testament de jérôme sharp
Unknown
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Fontaine de circulation, paradoxe et disgression
|
1786
|
Testament de Jérôme Sharp
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43
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perpetuum-mobile \n apparent perpetuum mobile construction \n h. röhl
1895
die zauberwelt
H. Röhl
|
Perpetuum-mobile
|
July 1895
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 1 No. 7)
|
104
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die gehorsamen streichhölzer \n matches in water with heads toward center, the move out in star formation \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Die gehorsamen Streichhölzer
|
Nov. 1896
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 2 No. 11)
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173
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der optische farbkreisel \n optical illusion with half colored spinner \n unknown
1896
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Der optische Farbkreisel
|
Dec. 1896
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 2 No. 12)
|
190
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das furchtsame streichhölzchen \n rubber-banded match shoots out when ignited \n antonio molini
1897
die zauberwelt
Antonio Molini
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Das furchtsame Streichhölzchen
|
June 1897
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 3 No. 6)
|
93
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der kleine springinsfeld \n paper figure on cork on card on top of full glass, suddenly jumps up \n antonio molini
1898
die zauberwelt
Antonio Molini
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Der kleine Springinsfeld
|
July 1898
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 4 No. 7)
|
109
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das geheimnisvolle papierfähnchen \n no. 12, piece of paper with grain and apple moves by itself, experiment \n unknown
1900
der amateurzauberer
Unknown
|
Das geheimnisvolle Papierfähnchen
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1900
|
Der Amateurzauberer
|
162
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der elektrisierte spazierstock \n moving a cane with a paper that has been rubbed and loaded with electricity \n unknown \n zum elektrisierten spazierstock \n unknown
1900
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Der elektrisierte Spazierstock
|
Related to
|
Nov. 1900
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 6 No. 11)
|
174
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|
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zum elektrisierten spazierstock \n clarifying illustration for the effect \n unknown \n der elektrisierte spazierstock \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Zum Elektrisierten Spazierstock
|
Related to
|
Feb. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 2)
|
30
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|
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der zerschlagene stock \n wooden stick held by two paper rings, stick broken with a hit but paper remains intact \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Der zerschlagene Stock
|
Apr. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 4)
|
61
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|
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die frei an der wand hängende münze \n coin sticks to wall, no preparation \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Die frei an der Wand hängende Münze
|
Aug. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 8)
|
127
|
|
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ein ei je nach wunsch auf der oberfläche des wassers schwimmen oder in dasselbe niedersinken zu lassen \n egg floats on water surface or sinks down as spectators wish \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Ein Ei je nach Wunsch auf der Oberfläche des Wassers schwimmen oder in dasselbe niedersinken zu lassen
|
Sep. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 9)
|
137
|
|
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das balancieren eines eies \n balancing an egg on its tip, two methods \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Das Balancieren eines Eies
|
Sep. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 9)
|
138
|
|
|
das rotierende ei \n rotating an egg on a plate \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Das rotierende Ei
|
Sep. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 9)
|
139
|
|
|
ein zündholz mit einem tropfen wasser anzuzünden \n "lighting a match with a drop of water" \n antonio molini
1901
die zauberwelt
Antonio Molini
|
Ein Zündholz mit einem Tropfen Wasser anzuzünden
|
Oct. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 10)
|
159
|
|
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die rastlose weintraube \n grape floating up and down in champagne \n unknown
1901
die zauberwelt
Unknown
|
Die rastlose Weintraube
|
Oct. 1901
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 7 No. 10)
|
159
|
|
|
a bottle cannon and seidlitz powder \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
A Bottle Cannon and Seidlitz Powder
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
290
|
|
|
shark in the fish-pond \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Shark in the Fish-pond
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
291
|
|
|
a dodge with a sixpence \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
A Dodge with a Sixpence
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
293
|
|
|
experiment with corks \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Experiment with Corks
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
293
|
|
|
pins into a small glass already full of water \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Pins into a Small Glass already Full of Water
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
294
|
|
|
magnetised paper \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Magnetised Paper
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
294
|
|
|
a simple coin trick \n coin in broken match into bottle, non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
A Simple Coin Trick
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
295
|
|
|
to pick a floating indiarubber ball up from a basin of water with the mouth \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
To Pick a Floating Indiarubber Ball up from a Basin of Water with the Mouth
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
295
|
|
|
the home-made cinematograph \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
The Home-Made Cinematograph
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
296
|
|
|
an egg and bottle trick \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown \n egg balanced on the rim of a bottle \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
An Egg and Bottle Trick
|
Also published here
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
297
|
|
|
perpetual motion \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Perpetual Motion
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
299
|
|
|
atmospheric pressure \n liquid remains in glass swung around, non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Atmospheric Pressure
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
301
|
|
|
a new umbrella stand \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
A New Umbrella Stand
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
303
|
|
|
electricity on the spot \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Electricity on the Spot
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
304
|
|
|
cardboard figures blow out and light a candle \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Cardboard Figures Blow Out and Light a Candle
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
306
|
|
|
superior to the spirit level \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Superior to the Spirit Level
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
307
|
|
|
objects suspended without any support \n vacuum, non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Objects Suspended Without any Support
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
307
|
|
|
the burnt thread \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
The Burnt Thread
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
310
|
|
|
to bore a hole through a coin with a needle \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
To Bore a Hole Through a Coin with a Needle
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
311
|
|
|
how water deceives \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
How Water Deceives
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
312
|
|
|
a novel way to slice a pear \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
A Novel Way to Slice a Pear
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
312
|
|
|
magnetised marionettes \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Magnetised Marionettes
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
314
|
|
|
to empty a glassful of water with a bottle also full of water \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
To Empty a Glassful of Water with a Bottle also Full of Water
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
315
|
|
|
to bore a hole through a pin with a needle \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
To Bore a Hole through a Pin with a Needle
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
315
|
|
|
egg spinning \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown \n spinning an egg on a plate \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
Egg Spinning
|
Also published here
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
316
|
|
|
to suspend a glass full of water \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
To Suspend a Glass Full of Water
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
317
|
|
|
the travelling egg \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown
1902
the modern conjurer
Unknown
|
The Travelling Egg
|
1902
|
The Modern Conjurer
|
318
|
|
|
eine elektrische spielerei \n paper sticks to hand \n alphonse wunnenburger
1902
die zauberwelt
Alphonse Wunnenburger
|
Eine elektrische Spielerei
|
Mar. 1902
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 8 No. 3)
|
45
|
|
|
der radiograph \n "ein amerikanisches wunder", gee-haw whammy diddle (hui-maschine), toy \n carl willmann
1903
die zauberwelt
Carl Willmann
|
Der Radiograph
|
Sep. 1903
|
Die Zauberwelt
(Vol. 9 No. 9)
|
142
|
|
|
joey hoppensack poses a problem and its answer... \n string melts into ice cube, physics \n unknown
1941
the jinx
Unknown
|
Joey Hoppensack poses a problem and its answer...
|
1941
|
The Jinx
(Issue 138)
|
784
|
|
|
japanese paper bird \n bird fold that flaps its wings, application with flash paper and coin appearing from bird or traveling in bird \n martin gardner \n "houdini's paper magic" (p. 117) \n "scientific recreations" (tissandier, 1881, french work)
1941
after the dessert
Martin Gardner
|
Japanese Paper Bird
|
Inspired by- "Houdini's Paper Magic" (p. 117)
Related to- "Scientific Recreations" (Tissandier, 1881, French work)
|
1941
|
After the Dessert
|
11
|
|
|
a dose for the smart guy \n glass of water under newspaper, paper whipped away, as sucker trick, coins balanced on glass \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic
Eddie Joseph
|
A Dose for the Smart Guy
|
1942
|
Coin and Money Magic
|
40
|
|
|
the kick \n coin stack on table, coin rolls towards it and knocks out selected coin \n eddie joseph \n good shootin' \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic
Eddie Joseph
|
The Kick
|
Related to
|
1942
|
Coin and Money Magic
|
48
|
|
|
perfect timing \n two coins on table edge, pushed off table towards floor, one straight down one sharply forward, they hit floor together \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic
Eddie Joseph
|
Perfect Timing
|
1942
|
Coin and Money Magic
|
85
|
|
|
good shootin' \n coin stack on table, coin rolls towards it and knocks out selected coins \n eddie joseph \n the kick \n eddie joseph
1942
coin and money magic
Eddie Joseph
|
Good Shootin'
|
Related to
|
1942
|
Coin and Money Magic
|
105
|
|
|
a drop in the bottle \n with a bottle, a cigarette and a paper loop \n m. t. coogan \n der sturz in die flasche \n m. t. coogan
1945
the phoenix 51-100
M. T. Coogan
|
A Drop in the Bottle
|
Also published here
|
1945
|
The Phoenix 51-100
(Issue 84)
|
343
|
|
|
beery \n salt spilled in beer rises to top, see also p. 758 \n martin gardner
1949
the phoenix 151-200
Martin Gardner
|
Beery
|
1949
|
The Phoenix 151-200
(Issue 188)
|
754
|
|
|
the pendulum: in performance \n - constructing the pendulum
- operating the pendulum
- powers of the pendulum
- individuality in working with the pendulum
- experimental evidence with the pendulum
- and as to miracle \n ormond mcgill
1951
psychic magic — vol. 6
Ormond McGill
|
The Pendulum: In Performance
|
1951
|
Psychic Magic — Vol. 6
|
24
|
|
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zum dessert \n special way to cut a lemon, peel is linked \n unknown
1953
hokus pokus
Unknown
|
Zum Dessert
|
1953
|
Hokus Pokus
(Vol. 14 No. 3)
|
118
|
|
|
stop-go \n two balls are tied to two strings and hanging down, they swing back and forth on command \n c. james mclemore \n cirque de puce \n jim steinmeyer \n c. james mclemore
1954/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 6
C. James McLemore
|
Stop-Go
|
Variations
|
1954/27
|
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6
|
32
|
|
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der magische propeller \n hui-maschine, propeller on stick turns and changes direction \n carl "j. n. teroga" schnetzer
1958
hokus pokus
Carl "J. N. Teroga" Schnetzer
|
Der magische Propeller
|
1958
|
Hokus Pokus
(Vol. 19 No. 1)
|
609
|
|
|
the inertia trick \n glasses covered with a tray, on the tray are tubes with eggs, tray is knocked away and eggs fall into glass \n max malini \n the eggs in glasses \n max malini
1962
malini and his magic
Max Malini
|
The Inertia Trick
|
Also published here
|
1962
|
Malini and His Magic
|
40
|
|
|
whisky-water transposition \n glass with whisky is placed inverted on glass with water, liquids transpose, physics, see p. 94 for more information \n unknown
1962
malini and his magic
Unknown
|
Whisky-Water Transposition
|
1962
|
Malini and His Magic
|
48
|
|
|
kleinzauberei zum hausgebrauch \n - wolken über leeren tassen (clouds appear in cups)
- papier auf eine brennende kerze zu halten, ohne es zu verbrennen (paper does not burn when held over flame) \n hans herrmann \n kleinzauberei zum hausgebrauch \n hans herrmann
1962
hokus pokus
Hans Herrmann
|
Kleinzauberei zum Hausgebrauch
|
Related to
|
1962
|
Hokus Pokus
(Vol. 23 No. 6)
|
243
|
|
|
kleinzauberei zum hausgebrauch \n - ein ei auf die spitze stellen (make an egg stand upright)
- ein ring aus einem teller mit wasser nehmen, ohne sich die finger nass zu machen (removing ring from water, without the fingers getting wet)
- einen apfel in vier teile schneiden, ohne die schachtel zu beschädigen (cutting apple, sewing method)
- ein geldstück unter einem hut hervorbringen, ohne den hut zu berühren (removing a coin from under a hat, without touching the hat) \n hans herrmann \n kleinzauberei zum hausgebrauch \n hans herrmann
1963
hokus pokus
Hans Herrmann
|
Kleinzauberei zum Hausgebrauch
|
Related to
|
1963
|
Hokus Pokus
(Vol. 24 No. 1)
|
4
|
|
|
indian rice stabbing illusion \n first one cup of rice fills six cups, then glass jar of rice clings to stick or knife \n eddie joseph
1969
the art of eddie joseph
Eddie Joseph
|
Indian Rice Stabbing Illusion
|
1969
|
The Art of Eddie Joseph
|
225
|
|
|
les boules capricieuses \n white balls rise and sink in liquid, chemical experiment \n astus
1969
hokus pokus
Astus
|
Les Boules Capricieuses
|
1969
|
Hokus Pokus
(Vol. 30 No. 4)
|
68
|
|
|
a match for gravity \n watch and match tied to thread, over stick, see p. 337 for reference \n stewart james \n gene gray
1970
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Stewart James, Gene Gray
|
A Match for Gravity
|
Apr. 1970
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8
(Vol. 5 No. 6)
|
330
|
|
|
the revolving snake \n - how to make a fascinating novelty
paper snake on wire is put on lamp and starts to spin as long as the lamp is alight \n patrick page
1974
tricks with paper
Patrick Page
|
The Revolving Snake
|
1974
|
Tricks with Paper
|
9
|
|
|
an impromptu propellor \n little tray formed from cigarette paper, spins on finger, \n patrick page
1974
tricks with paper
Patrick Page
|
An Impromptu Propellor
|
1974
|
Tricks with Paper
|
12
|
|
|
the balancing note \n on the nose and on the finger \n patrick page
1974
tricks with paper
Patrick Page
|
The Balancing Note
|
1974
|
Tricks with Paper
|
14
|
|
|
ping-pong on the nose \n balancing a paper tube on the nose and throwing balls into it \n patrick page
1974
tricks with paper
Patrick Page
|
Ping-Pong on the Nose
|
1974
|
Tricks with Paper
|
15
|
|
|
picture gallery \n paper can be folded so it shows different pictures \n unknown
1974
tricks with paper
Unknown
|
Picture Gallery
|
1974
|
Tricks with Paper
|
41
|
|
|
moving pictures \n how to make a flick book \n unknown
1974
tricks with paper
Unknown
|
Moving Pictures
|
1974
|
Tricks with Paper
|
62
|
|
|
how to make a parachute \n \n unknown
1974
tricks with handkerchiefs
Unknown
|
How to Make a Parachute
|
1974
|
Tricks with Handkerchiefs
|
56
|
|
|
there she blows \n coin spins on glass, stunt \n unknown
1974
tricks with coins
Unknown
|
There She Blows
|
1974
|
Tricks with Coins
|
23
|
|
|
zero gee \n lunaball (scientific toy), light metal sphere with magnetic outer surface, close-up levitation \n karl fulves \n babel \n karl fulves
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Karl Fulves
|
Zero Gee
|
Related to
|
Jan. 1975
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 10 No. 3)
|
841
|
|
|
trick sugar \n sugar cube thrown in bowl of water, it first sinks but then rises back to surface, chemical \n joseph dunninger
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Joseph Dunninger
|
Trick Sugar
|
Mar. 1975
|
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 10 No. 5)
|
869
|
|
|
telekinesis \n construction spins under glass cylinder, physics \n newman the hypnotist \n "telekinesis" (sphinx, april 1923, vol. 22 no. 2)
1975
mind & matter
Newman the Hypnotist
|
Telekinesis
|
Also published here- "Telekinesis" (Sphinx, April 1923, Vol. 22 No. 2)
|
1975
|
Mind & Matter
|
53
|
|
|
psychic motors \n "curiosities"
piece of paper spins on the tip of a needle
- martin gardner's method (scientific american, april 1975)
- streamlined psychic
- stop/reverse \n karl fulves \n martin gardner
1978
the chronicles
Karl Fulves, Martin Gardner
|
Psychic Motors
|
1978
|
The Chronicles
(Issue 11)
|
1168
|
|
|
solid liquid \n "curiosities"
seesaw set-up with two filled glasses, ruler and pencil, it swings when water is pushed and thus water is apparently solid, physics \n karl fulves \n martin gardner's "science puzzlers"
1978
the chronicles
Karl Fulves
|
Solid Liquid
|
Inspired by- Martin Gardner's "Science Puzzlers"
|
1978
|
The Chronicles
(Issue 12)
|
1182
|
|
|
einstein centennial \n thoughts on various ideas in physics
- bang bang
- 90% paradox (sturgeon's law)
- time out \n karl fulves
1979
interlocutor
Karl Fulves
|
Einstein Centennial
|
1979
|
Interlocutor
(Issue 29)
|
111
|
|
|
time turned backwards \n physics musings \n karl fulves
1979
interlocutor
Karl Fulves
|
Time Turned Backwards
|
1979
|
Interlocutor
(Issue 38)
|
152
|
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crash - diving submarine \n raisins in club soda rise up and down, physics \n unknown
1979
elastrix
Unknown
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Crash - Diving Submarine
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1979
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Elastrix
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38
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the twirling cigarette paper \n spins on tip of finger, physics \n unknown
1979
elastrix
Unknown
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The Twirling Cigarette Paper
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1979
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Elastrix
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38
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the deceptive hairpin \n one or two ends of wire pin put on spectator's arm, he doesn't know if one or two pins without looking, physics \n unknown
1979
elastrix
Unknown
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The Deceptive Hairpin
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1979
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Elastrix
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39
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the ghost and the arrow \n arrow reverses when viewed through glass of water, physics \n unknown
1979
elastrix
Unknown
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The Ghost and the Arrow
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1979
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Elastrix
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40
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fire power \n no. 24, compass needle moves, iron in staple in matchbook influences needle \n unknown
1979
self-working mental magic
Unknown
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Fire Power
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1979
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Self-Working Mental Magic
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36
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der sturz in die flasche \n with a bottle, a cigarette and a paper loop \n m. t. coogan \n a drop in the bottle \n m. t. coogan
1981
intermagic
M. T. Coogan
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Der Sturz in die Flasche
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Also published here
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June 1981
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Intermagic
(Vol. 8 No. 2)
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76
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ein stroh-voller trick \n liquid in straw apparently flows upwards \n larry white \n genii, feb. 1978
1983
intermagic
Larry White
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Ein Stroh-Voller Trick
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Also published here
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Jan. 1983
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Intermagic
(Vol. 9 No. 4)
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137
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gläser \n seventeen impromptu magic items and gags with a glass \n unknown
1986
intermagic
Unknown
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Gläser
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Dec. 1986
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Intermagic
(Vol. 12 No. 3&4)
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122
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reflexes \n no. 26, bill dropped through fingers, cannot be caught \n unknown
1989
self-working coin magic
Unknown
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Reflexes
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1989
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Self-Working Coin Magic
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38
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metal bending \n no. 27, coin apparently soft and bent back and forth \n unknown
1989
self-working coin magic
Unknown
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Metal bending
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1989
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Self-Working Coin Magic
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39
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rattle rock spoon \n making rattle rock from bowl of plastic spoon, reverses direction when spun on table \n martin gardner
1991
cheat sheet
Martin Gardner
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Rattle Rock Spoon
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1991
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Cheat Sheet
(Issue 7)
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69
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theory only \n bet with polarizing light filters \n karl fulves \n "the dancing wu li masters" (g. zukav, 1979)
1991
cheat sheet
Karl Fulves
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Theory Only
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Also published here- "The Dancing Wu Li Masters" (G. Zukav, 1979)
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1991
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Cheat Sheet
(Issue 7)
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71
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blow up \n marshmallow grows to twice the size in vacuum and then instantly collapses again \n martin gardner
1993
rigmarole
Martin Gardner
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Blow Up
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1993
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Rigmarole
(Issue 1)
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10
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star burst \n "four psychic tricks" no. 3
broken toothpicks rearrange themselves into star configuration under paper cover, water makes them unbend, quirting lighter \n joseph k. schmidt
1993
rigmarole
Joseph K. Schmidt
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Star Burst
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1993
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Rigmarole
(Issue 3)
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30
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rising marble \n marble rises to the top in rice-filled glass \n martin gardner \n "physics teacher" (sept. 1994)
1994
rigmarole
Martin Gardner
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Rising Marble
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Also published here- "Physics Teacher" (Sept. 1994)
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1994
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Rigmarole
(Issue 10)
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115
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crystal dust \n breaking of a rubert's pearl / devil's teardrop in open hands \n david zver
1994
syzygy
David Zver
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Crystal Dust
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1994
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Syzygy
(Vol. 1 No. 6)
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25
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the psychic pulse \n strange animation of two toothpicks in the hand \n unknown
1994
wonderful routines of magic — the second addendum
Unknown
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The Psychic Pulse
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1994
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Wonderful Routines of Magic — The Second Addendum
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159
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reverso \n no. 39, numbers, words and designs appear in mirror image through glass of water \n karl fulves
1995
easy magic
Karl Fulves
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Reverso
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1995
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Easy Magic
|
56
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der esoterische glas-trick \n air bubbles in upside down glass filled with water \n martin gardner
1996
intermagic
Martin Gardner
|
Der esoterische Glas-Trick
|
1996
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Intermagic
(Vol. 20 No. 2)
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83
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pepper \n presentation for the stunt in which pepper in water rushes to the edge of the glass, soap \n martin gardner
1997
the fine print
Martin Gardner
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Pepper
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1997
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The Fine Print
(Issue 6)
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154
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gesellschaftsscherze \n getting smoke out of bottle, two phases \n ted bohmann
1998
intermagic
Ted Bohmann
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Gesellschaftsscherze
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1998
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Intermagic
(Vol. 22 No. 1)
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27
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cold cash \n spectator should guess which coin is heavier with closed eyes, they are the same but colder coin seems heavier \n karl fulves
1999
discoverie
Karl Fulves
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Cold Cash
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1999
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Discoverie
(Issue 1)
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5
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quicksand \n small ball sinks into paper cup filled with rice, then rises up again when shaken, thread \n gary rand
2000
discoverie
Gary Rand
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Quicksand
|
2000
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Discoverie
(Issue 3)
|
36
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x-eyes \n distorted writing on paper or two index fingers becomes a prediction or revelation when put near the eyes and eyes are thrown out of focus \n karl fulves
2000
discoverie
Karl Fulves
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X-Eyes
|
2000
|
Discoverie
(Issue 4)
|
44
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too gross, too hard, too lame, too strong \n what mac king and mark levy left out of their new book "tricks with your head"
- locked room mystery
- the whisker
- let's play submarine!
- gay spray
- fire and naked chicks \n mac king \n mark levy
2002
genii
Mac King, Mark Levy
|
Too Gross, Too Hard, Too Lame, Too Strong
|
Apr. 2002
|
Genii
(Vol. 65 No. 4)
|
70
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|
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egg balanced on the rim of a bottle \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown \n an egg and bottle trick \n unknown
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
Unknown
|
Egg Balanced on the Rim of a Bottle
|
Also published here
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
97
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spinning an egg on a plate \n non-magical science experiment \n unknown \n to spin an egg on end \n unknown \n egg spinning \n unknown
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
Unknown
|
Spinning an Egg on a Plate
|
Also published here
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
98
|
|
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eggs, spool, and glasses - first method \n eggs balanced on tubes on tray on top of glasses, tray whipped away \n unknown \n howard thurston, 400 tricks you can do, p. 104
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
Unknown
|
Eggs, Spool, and Glasses - First Method
|
Also published here- Howard Thurston, 400 Tricks You Can Do, p. 104
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
99
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eggs, spool, and glasses - second method \n eggs balanced on tubes on tray on top of glasses, tray whipped away \n john weiss \n "eggs, tray and glasses" (the linking ring, vol. 34 no. 11, jan. 1955, p. 73)
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
John Weiss
|
Eggs, Spool, and Glasses - Second Method
|
Also published here- "Eggs, Tray and Glasses" (The Linking Ring, Vol. 34 No. 11, Jan. 1955, p. 73)
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
99
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eggs, spool, and glasses - third method \n eggs balanced on tubes on tray on top of glasses, tray whipped away, two layers \n unknown \n jean hugard, hugard's annual of magic 1937, p. 75
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
Unknown
|
Eggs, Spool, and Glasses - Third Method
|
Also published here- Jean Hugard, Hugard's Annual of Magic 1937, p. 75
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
101
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meet the odd ovum \n egg sucked into bottle \n hubert lambert \n the gen, vol. 15 no. 11, mar. i960, p. 270
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
Hubert Lambert
|
Meet the Odd Ovum
|
Also published here- The Gen, Vol. 15 No. 11, Mar. I960, p. 270
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
249
|
|
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the crush-proof egg \n egg cannot be crushed between hands \n unknown \n martin gardner in hugard's magic monthly, vol. x no. 3, aug. 1952, p. 975
2002
the encyclopedia of egg magic
Unknown
|
The Crush-proof Egg
|
Also published here- Martin Gardner in Hugard's Magic Monthly, Vol. X No. 3, Aug. 1952, p. 975
|
2002
|
The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic
|
254
|
|
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coin that floats \n japanese 1-yen coin floats on water, then sinks on command
- kf note (karl fulves) \n martin gardner
2004
discoverie
Martin Gardner
|
Coin That Floats
|
2004
|
Discoverie
(Issue 9)
|
120
|
|
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crushed \n filling plastic bottle with hot water, emptying it and capping it, it deforms, variation with special brand \n karl fulves
2005
latter day secrets
Karl Fulves
|
Crushed
|
2005
|
Latter Day Secrets
(Issue 10)
|
398
|
|
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letting go! \n presentation for james's effect, mug tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor \n barrie richardson \n a match for gravity \n stewart james
2005
act two
Barrie Richardson
|
Letting Go!
|
Inspired by
|
2005
|
Act Two
|
175
|
|
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the astonishing rice jar suspension \n filled glass jar of rice clings to knife \n barrie richardson \n concepts & deceptions lecture notes, 1999
2005
act two
Barrie Richardson
|
The Astonishing Rice Jar Suspension
|
Also published here- Concepts & Deceptions Lecture Notes, 1999
|
2005
|
Act Two
|
196
|
|
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science friction \n straw balanced on saltshaker, straw moves and is animated, static electricity \n michael powers \n the electro-static cigarette \n unknown
2006
power plays
Michael Powers
|
Science Friction
|
Related to
|
2006
|
Power Plays
|
229
|
|
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a match for gravity \n bar bet, looping pendulum, heavy expensive object tied on a string is dropped, but the string loops around a pencil just before object fall on floor \n stewart james \n linking ring, sep 1926 \n gravity unmatched \n adam rubin \n stewart james \n letting go! \n barrie richardson
2007
the essential stewart james
Stewart James
|
A Match for Gravity
|
VariationsAlso published here
|
2007
|
The Essential Stewart James
|
5
|
|
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see it slant \n optical illusion with slant tower of pisa on two cards
- handling on the table
- handling in the air \n robert e. neale
2011
genii
Robert E. Neale
|
See it Slant
|
Feb. 2011
|
Genii
(Vol. 74 No. 2)
|
23
|
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a hole in your head \n - conjuring
hole in hand optical illusion with tube, then ribbon penetrates hand visually \n jim steinmeyer \n "the penetrating ribbon" (gordon howatt, the restless spook, 1940s)
2014
genii
Jim Steinmeyer
|
A Hole in Your Head
|
Inspired by- "The Penetrating Ribbon" (Gordon Howatt, The Restless Spook, 1940s)
|
Dec. 2014
|
Genii
(Vol. 77 No. 12)
|
34
|
|
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match under glass bet \n paper match balances on a coin on edge under a glass, bet about removing the match, comb with static electricity \n emil jarrow \n the sphinx, vol. 50 no. 5, sep. 1951
2016
genii
Emil Jarrow
|
Match under Glass Bet
|
Also published here- The Sphinx, Vol. 50 No. 5, Sep. 1951
|
Mar. 2016
|
Genii
(Vol. 79 No. 3)
|
66
|
|
|
creepy crawly \n crumpled straw wrapper moves \n allan zola kronzek \n "grandpa magic"
2018
genii
Allan Zola Kronzek
|
Creepy Crawly
|
Also published here
|
Dec. 2018
|
Genii
(Vol. 81 No. 12)
|
97
|
|
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whisky-water transposition \n shot glasses with water and whiskey are opening-to-opening with a playing card in between, liquids transpose \n max malini
2022
max malini
Max Malini
|
Whisky-Water Transposition
|
2022
|
Max Malini
|
221
|
|
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the eggs in glasses \n glasses covered with a tray, on the tray are tubes with eggs, tray is knocked away and eggs fall into glass \n max malini \n the inertia trick \n max malini
2022
max malini
Max Malini
|
The Eggs in Glasses
|
Also published here
|
2022
|
Max Malini
|
406
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|
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