a miracle - maybe \n unknown card signed on back, deck spread face up on table and spectator finds card, either directly or via improvisation \n joe berg \n the moving pencil \n harry lorayne
1942
cut the cards
Joe Berg
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A Miracle - Maybe
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Related to
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1942
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Cut the Cards
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22
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bobo locatrix \n card selected with seemingly fair cutting procedure, key card, location via "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure \n j. b. bobo
1947
watch this one!
J. B. Bobo
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Bobo Locatrix
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1947
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Watch This One!
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36
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improvisation \n card signed on back, improvisation to find it from the face \n audley walsh \n the moving pencil \n harry lorayne \n prepared improvisation \n audley walsh \n bert allerton
1949
52 amazing card tricks
Audley Walsh
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Improvisation
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Related toVariations
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1949
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52 Amazing Card Tricks
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50
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a prediction supreme \n face-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted, the trick that cannot be explained \n lu brent \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent \n a location supreme \n mike kanter
1952
the last word on cards
Lu Brent
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A Prediction Supreme
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VariationsAlso published here
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1952
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The Last Word on Cards
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44
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a location supreme \n same impro procedure used to find a selection \n mike kanter \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent
1952
the last word on cards
Mike Kanter
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A Location Supreme
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Inspired by
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1952
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The Last Word on Cards
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45
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a prediction supreme \n face-up card placed in face-down spread, used to count/spell to random card, which is predicted, the trick that cannot be explained \n lu brent \n a location supreme \n lu brent \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent \n the trick that takes forever to explain \n darwin ortiz \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent
1956
fifteen star card effects
Lu Brent
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A Prediction Supreme
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1956
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Fifteen Star Card Effects
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the trick that cannot be explained \n \n dai vernon \n uncontrolled prediction \n edward marlo \n unexpected prediction \n edward marlo \n using equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained" \n paul vigil \n inexplicable \n alex elmsley \n the trick that cannot be explained \n charlie miller \n johnny thompson \n thoughts on "the trick that cannot be explained" \n harapan ong \n triple header \n paul chosse \n the ultimate trick that cannot be explained \n roger smith \n mnemonicosis (tamariz on ideas by marlo and vernon) \n juan tamariz \n on vernon's "the trick that cannot be explained" \n jon racherbaumer
1960
more inner secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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The Trick that cannot be explained
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Related toVariations
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1960
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More Inner Secrets of Card Magic
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76
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calculated risk \n variant of "the trick that cannot be explained" in which a named card is found \n dai vernon \n harry lorayne \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon \n calculated risk \n harry lorayne
1962
close-up card magic
Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne
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Calculated Risk
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Inspired byVariations
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1962
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Close-up Card Magic
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130
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unexpected prediction \n \n edward marlo \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon \n tip - on the unexpected prediction \n edward marlo \n the magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune \n justin higham \n the unexpected wild card \n paul vigil \n unexpected prediction \n edward marlo
1968
expert card conjuring
Edward Marlo
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Unexpected Prediction
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1968
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Expert Card Conjuring
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88
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asulikeit \n a set of esp cards is used to reveal chosen symbol, "trick that cannot be explained", multiple out, see also p. 758 for comment by marvin johnson \n e. leslie may
1974
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
E. Leslie May
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Asulikeit
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Feb. 1974
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The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10
(Vol. 9 No. 4)
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708
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the problem \n anecdote about the trick that cannot be explained in a letter to charlie miller \n faucett ross
1975
magic with faucett ross
Faucett Ross
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The Problem
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1975
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Magic With Faucett Ross
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218
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the ultimate trick that cannot be explained \n strategies and handlings for the trick \n roger smith \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
1977
the ultimate card book no. 2
Roger Smith
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The Ultimate Trick That Cannot Be Explained
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Inspired by
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1977
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The Ultimate Card Book No. 2
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2
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effect \n mnemonicosis type effect, card is named and located by various means, "in a way, it becomes rather like dai vernon's 'trick that cannot be explained'" \n jack yates
1978
jack's pack
Jack Yates
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Effect
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1978
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Jack's Pack
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2
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spectator unexplained (after vernon) \n ideas \n mark weston \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
1979
pabular
Mark Weston
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Spectator Unexplained (After Vernon)
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Inspired by
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Dec. 1979
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Pabular
(Vol. 5 No. 12)
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770
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die angekreuzte karte \n unknown card marked on back, spectator choses it from the face, tttcbe \n dr. stanley jaks
1981
intermagic
Dr. Stanley Jaks
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Die angekreuzte Karte
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Dec. 1981
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Intermagic
(Vol. 8 No. 4)
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135
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jazz magic \n some outs and ideas for improvisational magic to locate "freely named" card \n simon lovell \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon \n name a card triumph \n jerry sadowitz \n invisible rising card \n paul harris
1989
close up magic to tapdance to
Simon Lovell
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Jazz Magic
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Related to
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1989
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Close Up Magic To Tapdance To
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119
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totale freiheit \n \n toni forster
1993
intermagic
Toni Forster
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Totale Freiheit
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June 1993
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Intermagic
(Vol. 18 No. 1)
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27
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fate's datebook \n part of "the dazzle act" (starting on page 425 until the end of the book), using a improvisational type of selection procedure \n alex elmsley \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon \n happy birthday \n simon aronson \n the magician, the fool, and the wheel of fortune \n justin higham
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2
Alex Elmsley
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Fate's Datebook
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Related toVariations
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1994
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The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2
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433
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jazzin - the trick that can be explained \n finding a named card via improvisation \n michael close \n mnemonicosis (tamariz on ideas by marlo and vernon) \n juan tamariz
1996
workers number 5
Michael Close
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Jazzin - The Trick that Can be Explained
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Related to
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1996
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Workers Number 5
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160
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uncontrolled prediction \n \n edward marlo \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
1996
facsimile
Edward Marlo
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Uncontrolled Prediction
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Related to
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1996
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Facsimile
(Issue 4)
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6
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inexplicable \n with computer program, programmed version of vernon's "trick that cannot be explained" \n alex elmsley \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
1996
mouse magic
Alex Elmsley
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Inexplicable
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Inspired by
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1996
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Mouse Magic
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33
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business card prediction \n prediction printed on business card, "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure for the force \n david solomon \n business card prediction \n david solomon \n business card prediction \n david solomon
1997
solomon's mind
David Solomon
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Business Card Prediction
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Also published here
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1997
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Solomon's Mind
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87
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the variation that can be explained \n \n justin higham \n the trick that cannot be explained \n justin higham
1999
collected card notes
Justin Higham
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The Variation That Can Be Explained
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Related to
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1999
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Collected Card Notes
|
67
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triple header \n spectator removes any three random cards, they are used to "calculate" name of selection with pseudo rules \n paul chosse \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2004
weapons of mass destruction
Paul Chosse
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Triple Header
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Inspired by
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2004
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Weapons of Mass Destruction
|
64
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mnemonicosis (tamariz on ideas by marlo and vernon) \n finding named card via improvisation
- a. mnemonicosis
- b. card control
- c. mnemonicosis over the phone \n juan tamariz \n fingertip miracle \n edward marlo \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon \n jazzin - the trick that can be explained \n michael close
2004
mnemonica
Juan Tamariz
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Mnemonicosis (Tamariz on Ideas by Marlo and Vernon)
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Inspired byRelated to
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2004
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Mnemonica
|
97
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a star is born \n spectator locates named card, bunch of cards selected and divided into two piles, one eliminated, other pile cut and selection is found \n juan tamariz
2004
mnemonica
Juan Tamariz
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A Star is Born
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2004
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Mnemonica
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135
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mnemonicosis with a half stack \n with a thought of card and a selected card \n juan tamariz
2004
mnemonica
Juan Tamariz
|
Mnemonicosis with a Half Stack
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2004
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Mnemonica
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242
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jazz chart & favorite licks \n strategies
- opening gambits
- cheating
- a favorite lick
- formula lick
- superior lick
- quick lick
- last dance
- tips and tools \n eric mead \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2006
tangled web
Eric Mead
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Jazz Chart & Favorite Licks
|
Inspired by
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2006
|
Tangled Web
|
123
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chapter six: conceptual distance \n - physical barriers
-- the hole container
- information barriers
-- case study: the trick that can't be explained
-- information barriers and conservation
-- creating information barriers
-- case study: note under cup
- the veils principle
- barriers of false explanations
- eliminate suspicion before it forms \n darwin ortiz
2006
designing miracles
Darwin Ortiz
|
Chapter Six: Conceptual Distance
|
2006
|
Designing Miracles
|
103
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jaks trick that cannot be explained \n unknown card marked on back, spectator choses it from the face, tttcbe \n dr. stanley jaks
2006
designing miracles
Dr. Stanley Jaks
|
Jaks Trick that Cannot Be Explained
|
2006
|
Designing Miracles
|
107
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|
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a prediction supreme \n tttcbe \n lu brent \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent
2006
designing miracles
Lu Brent
|
A Prediction Supreme
|
Also published here
|
2006
|
Designing Miracles
|
108
|
|
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the trick that takes forever to explain \n tttcbe \n darwin ortiz \n a prediction supreme \n lu brent
2006
designing miracles
Darwin Ortiz
|
The Trick that Takes Forever to Explain
|
Inspired by
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2006
|
Designing Miracles
|
108
|
|
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spontaneous bob cunning \n the artful ledger
on improvisational magic, chan canasta, tttcbe
- sidebar (about retrograde analysis)
- sidebar #2: spontaneous resourcefulness \n jon racherbaumer \n the trick that can be explained \n jon racherbaumer
2006
antinomy
Jon Racherbaumer
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Spontaneous Bob Cunning
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Related to
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Feb. 2006
|
Antinomy
(Vol. 2 No. 1)
|
5
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on vernon's "the trick that cannot be explained" \n \n jon racherbaumer \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2006
antinomy
Jon Racherbaumer
|
On Vernon's "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained"
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Related to
|
Feb. 2006
|
Antinomy
(Vol. 2 No. 1)
|
10
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unexpected prediction \n \n edward marlo \n unexpected prediction \n edward marlo
2006
antinomy
Edward Marlo
|
Unexpected Prediction
|
Also published here
|
Feb. 2006
|
Antinomy
(Vol. 2 No. 1)
|
11
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face-up prediction \n similar to the trick that cannot be explained \n stewart james
2007
the essential stewart james
Stewart James
|
Face-Up Prediction
|
2007
|
The Essential Stewart James
|
24
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face-up spread force \n tabled, in steps, "trick that cannot be explained" \n jörg alexander weber
2008
zauberkunststücke — band 2
Jörg Alexander Weber
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Face-Up Spread Force
|
2008
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ZauberKunstStücke — Band 2
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38
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the trick that can be explained \n the artful ledger
"preliminary notes regarding contingency, opportunism and preparedness" \n jon racherbaumer \n spontaneous bob cunning \n jon racherbaumer
2008
antinomy
Jon Racherbaumer
|
The Trick That Can Be Explained
|
Related to
|
Oct. 2008
|
Antinomy
(Vol. 4 No. 2)
|
5
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marlo's ghostly prediction \n seven of diamonds prediction on cover of "marlo without tears" \n jon racherbaumer \n tip - on the unexpected prediction \n edward marlo
2008
antinomy
Jon Racherbaumer
|
Marlo's Ghostly Prediction
|
Inspired by
|
Oct. 2008
|
Antinomy
(Vol. 4 No. 2)
|
9
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leveraged prediction \n two halves made, performer removes a mate from one half that matches an eventual selection from the other half \n mark levy
2008
antinomy
Mark Levy
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Leveraged Prediction
|
Oct. 2008
|
Antinomy
(Vol. 4 No. 2)
|
12
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business card prediction \n prediction printed on business card, "trick that cannot be explained" type procedure for the force \n david solomon \n business card prediction \n david solomon
2009
solomon's notes
David Solomon
|
Business Card Prediction
|
Also published here
|
2009
|
Solomon's Notes
|
1
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the trick that cannot be explained \n chapter 8 \n justin higham \n the variation that can be explained \n justin higham
2010
secrets of improvisational magic
Justin Higham
|
The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
|
Related to
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2010
|
Secrets of Improvisational Magic
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62
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the trick that cannot be explained \n - cardopolis
top card is predicted after a spectator's shuffle \n david britland
2011
genii
David Britland
|
The Trick That Cannot Be Explained
|
Feb. 2011
|
Genii
(Vol. 74 No. 2)
|
36
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the trick that can be explained \n will de sieve card \n david britland \n "kismet connection" (ted lesley, para miracles)
2011
genii
David Britland
|
The Trick That Can Be Explained
|
Inspired by- "Kismet Connection" (Ted Lesley, Para Miracles)
|
Feb. 2011
|
Genii
(Vol. 74 No. 2)
|
36
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the trick that andy warhol could have explained \n \n roberto giobbi \n dai vernon \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2012
confidences
Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon
|
The Trick That Andy Warhol Could Have Explained
|
Inspired by
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2012
|
Confidences
|
251
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|
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the previous effect \n how to lead into the 75% production
- basic procedure
- end notes
- spread-cutting \n justin higham \n the 75% production \n justin higham \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2014
the 75% production and the trick with no method
Justin Higham
|
The Previous Effect
|
Related to
|
2014
|
The 75% Production and The Trick With No Method
|
9
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calculated risk \n "trick that cannot be explained" \n harry lorayne \n calculated risk \n dai vernon \n harry lorayne
2015
jawdroppers!
Harry Lorayne
|
Calculated Risk
|
Inspired by
|
2015
|
JawDroppers!
|
181
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|
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using equivoque in "the trick that cannot be explained" \n strategy to get down to five cards \n paul vigil \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon \n the moving pencil \n harry lorayne
2017
the doors of deception
Paul Vigil
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Using Equivoque in "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained"
|
Inspired byRelated to
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2017
|
The Doors of Deception
|
162
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the trick that cannot be explained \n \n charlie miller \n johnny thompson \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2018
the magic of johnny thompson
Charlie Miller, Johnny Thompson
|
The Trick that Cannot be Explained
|
Inspired by
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2018
|
The Magic of Johnny Thompson
(Issue 1)
|
271
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direct ambigrams \n "the law of non-conservation of card magic & tawanokomu"
two ambigram revelations from a formula and japanese characters, "trick that cannot be explained" application \n harapan ong
2018
principia
Harapan Ong
|
Direct Ambigrams
|
2018
|
Principia
|
183
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|
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on the fundamental structure of routines \n i: linear structures
ii: branching structures
- equivoque
- multiple outs
iii: the trick that cannot be explained
iv: conclusion
v: references \n harapan ong
2018
principia
Harapan Ong
|
On the Fundamental Structure of Routines
|
2018
|
Principia
|
211
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|
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on apophenia and coincidence effects \n i: an anecdote (impossible vs. improbable)
ii: infusing intention
iii: connecting random dots
iv: another anecdote ( "trick that cannot be explained")
v: references \n harapan ong
2018
principia
Harapan Ong
|
On Apophenia and Coincidence Effects
|
2018
|
Principia
|
216
|
|
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thoughts on "the trick that cannot be explained" \n i: introduction
ii: favorite "licks" \n harapan ong \n the trick that cannot be explained \n dai vernon
2018
principia
Harapan Ong
|
Thoughts on "The Trick That Cannot Be Explained"
|
Inspired by
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2018
|
Principia
|
229
|
|
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降落伞/jls 找牌系统 \n (parachute card location) jls: jazz location system. describes a system used to locate cards and perform the trick that cannot be explained
1. dead cut to the selection
2. name the position of the selection
3. impromptu 1-20 acaan \n xiaobo zhou
2018
enthusiasm
Xiaobo Zhou
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降落伞/JLS 找牌系统
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2018
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Enthusiasm
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43
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the trick that can be explained \n sure fire \n roberto giobbi
2021
sharing secrets
Roberto Giobbi
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The Trick That Can Be Explained
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2021
|
Sharing Secrets
|
109
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impromptu mnemonicosis \n spectator thinks of card in deck, deck is shuffled, another spectator names a number and card is arrived at \n dani daortiz
2021
freedom of expression
Dani DaOrtiz
|
Impromptu mnemonicosis
|
2021
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Freedom of Expression
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125
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