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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the $ 1,000 test card location \n stacked, risky \n theodore annemann \n $1,000 test card location \n theodore annemann \n the $ 1,000,000 test \n steven youell \n shush \n james swain \n annemann's miracle \n james swain \n star trik \n doug edwards \n new $1000 test card location \n theodore annemann 1934 sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann	The $ 1,000 Test Card Location	stacked, risky	Related to $1,000 Test Card Location (Theodore Annemann, 1937) Variations The $ 1,000,000 Test (Steven Youell, 1994) Shush (James Swain, 2009) Annemann's Miracle (James Swain, 1996) Star Trik (Doug Edwards, 1978) Also published here New $1000 Test Card Location (Theodore Annemann, 1944)	1934	SH-H-H--! It's A Secret	43		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Spectator shuffles - Subtleties Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
one from five \n one from five memorized card is chosen and located by touch \n unknown \n the dummy fan force \n james swain 1938 greater magic Unknown	One from Five	one from five memorized card is chosen and located by touch	Related to The Dummy Fan Force (James Swain, 1999)	1938	Greater Magic	342		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the nelson quickie \n card drops onto table from deck \n bob nelson \n do-it-yourself double drop \n james swain 1947 marlo in spades Bob Nelson	The Nelson Quickie	card drops onto table from deck	Related to Do-It-Yourself Double Drop (James Swain, 1992)	1947	Marlo In Spades	32		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
simple shift \n \n edward marlo \n the "block"buster pass \n james swain \n mk simple shift variation \n michał kociołek \n edward marlo \n finessed simple shift \n johnny thompson \n reverse simple shift \n karl fulves \n simple shift variation \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the smith shift \n al smith \n four-flushed multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n the most flexible shift: simple shift \n edward marlo \n two card control with a plunging cut \n larry jennings \n multi-directional simple shift \n larry jennings \n combination shift \n jason england \n simple shift - technical variation \n ken simmons 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	Simple Shift		Related to Reverse Simple Shift (Karl Fulves, 2003) The Most Flexible Shift: Simple Shift (Edward Marlo, 1961) Variations The "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1996) MK Simple Shift Variation (Michał Kociołek, Edward Marlo, 2012) Finessed Simple Shift (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Simple Shift Variation (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) The SMITH Shift (Al Smith, 1979) Four-Flushed Multiple Shift (Tom Gagnon, 2019) Two Card Control with a Plunging Cut (Larry Jennings, 2020) Multi-Directional Simple Shift (Larry Jennings, 2020) Combination Shift (Jason England, 1999) Simple Shift - Technical Variation (Ken Simmons, 1999)	1953	The Cardician	58		Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
the follow up aces \n aces lost in deck come to top \n edward marlo \n the one armed bridge player \n gustave southall \n kings "high"way \n harry lorayne \n roundup \n james swain \n three phase follow-up \n randy wakeman \n follow-up on follow-up \n randy wakeman \n k. m. move follow up aces \n edward marlo \n second surprise \n edward marlo \n poker deal assembly \n roger crosthwaite \n follow-up aces \n steve reynolds \n ace high \n aldo colombini 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	The Follow Up Aces	Aces lost in deck come to top	Related to The One Armed Bridge Player (Gustave Southall, 1984) Kings "High"Way (Harry Lorayne, 1990) Roundup (James Swain, 1982) Three Phase Follow-Up (Randy Wakeman, 1985) Follow-Up on Follow-Up (Randy Wakeman, 1987) K. M. Move Follow Up Aces (Edward Marlo, 1962) Second Surprise (Edward Marlo, 1981) Poker Deal Assembly (Roger Crosthwaite, 1999) Variations Follow-Up Aces (Steve Reynolds, 2019) Ace High (Aldo Colombini, 1999)	1953	The Cardician	91		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / more or less off-beat variations Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition
one riffle shuffle stacks - for two cards \n featuring block set up principle \n edward marlo \n one shuffle riffle stack \n edward marlo \n james swain 1959 riffle shuffle systems Edward Marlo	One Riffle Shuffle Stacks - For Two Cards	featuring Block Set Up principle	Variations One Shuffle Riffle Stack (Edward Marlo, James Swain, 1982)	1959	Riffle Shuffle Systems	91		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking
ose's cut \n triple cut to table \n jay ose \n false cutting and shuffling \n ken de courcy \n jay ose \n spectator's ose false cut \n paul harris \n jay ose \n nacar's holdout sequence \n dr. alpen nacar \n ose cut subtlety \n chris rawlins \n ose false cut variation \n jerry k. hartman \n james swain \n jay ose 1962 close-up card magic Jay Ose	Ose's Cut	triple cut to table	Related to False Cutting and Shuffling (Ken De Courcy, Jay Ose, 1980) Variations Spectator's Ose False Cut (Paul Harris, Jay Ose, 1996) Nacar's Holdout Sequence (Dr. Alpen Nacar, 2017) Ose Cut Subtlety (Chris Rawlins, 2020) Ose False Cut variation (Jerry K. Hartman, James Swain, Jay Ose, 2007)	1962	Close-up Card Magic	93		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Hands & Table
mental triumph \n mathematical selection procedure \n derek dingle \n mental miracle \n james swain 1972 epilogue Derek Dingle	Mental Triumph	mathematical selection procedure	Related to Mental Miracle (James Swain, 1992)	1972	Epilogue (Issue 15 (Part 1))	129		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections) Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
i am in debt \n ace to four, then cards are removed, always add up to ten \n fred kaps \n schulden \n fred kaps \n non-adjustable 10 \n karl fulves \n i am in debt \n fred kaps \n james swain \n over the limit \n fred kaps \n camilo vázquez 1972 fred kaps lecture Fred Kaps	I am in Debt	Ace to Four, then cards are removed, always add up to ten	Related to Non-Adjustable 10 (Karl Fulves, 1987) I am in Debt (Fred Kaps, James Swain, 1999) Variations Over the Limit (Fred Kaps, Camilo Vázquez, 2020) Also published here Schulden (Fred Kaps, 1978)	1972	Fred Kaps Lecture	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Deck as Calculator or Calendar
the tap pass \n tapping one half on the other as a cover, also as packet switch (see p. 99) \n paul curry \n the dummy pass \n james swain 1974 paul curry presents Paul Curry	The Tap Pass	tapping one half on the other as a cover, also as packet switch (see p. 99)	Related to The Dummy Pass (James Swain, 1999)	1974	Paul Curry Presents	89		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Other Classic Style Passes
aces for experts only \n any ace called for \n martin a. nash \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n aces for experts only \n martin a. nash \n up-the-ladder aces \n james swain 1975 ever so sleightly Martin A. Nash	Aces For Experts Only	any Ace called for	Related to Aces for Experts Only (Martin A. Nash, 1980) Up-the-Ladder Aces (James Swain, 1996) Variations Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1975	Ever So Sleightly	58		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
combination aces \n free cut principle, faros \n darwin ortiz \n combination cull \n darwin ortiz \n vernon's aces \n dai vernon \n shuffle tracking \n james swain 1975 afterthoughts Darwin Ortiz	Combination Aces	free cut principle, faros	Inspired by Vernon's Aces (Dai Vernon, 1962) Related to Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2003) Variations Combination Cull (Darwin Ortiz, 2002)	1975	Afterthoughts	77		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro
the viet nam trick \n card and number are predicted by two cards \n bruce cervon \n dai vernon \n the vietnam trick \n dai vernon \n bruce cervon \n mentally by two, with a little help from vietnam \n john c. wagner \n the vietnam trick revisited \n james swain 1975 hierophant Bruce Cervon, Dai Vernon	The Viet Nam Trick	Card and number are predicted by two cards	Variations Mentally By Two, With A Little Help From Vietnam (John C. Wagner, 2010) The Vietnam Trick Revisited (James Swain, 2010) Also published here The Vietnam Trick (Dai Vernon, Bruce Cervon, 1988)	1975	Hierophant (Issue 7 Resurrection Issue)	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions
infinitely ambitious \n ambitious phase with random card, described as endless loop \n karl fulves \n the swain simplicity control \n james swain 1975 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves	Infinitely Ambitious	ambitious phase with random card, described as endless loop	Related to The Swain Simplicity Control (James Swain, 1996)	Aug. 1975	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 10 No. 10)	1041		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
the larry jennings chop cup routine \n \n larry jennings \n combination. larry jenning's one cup-three ball & chop cup routine \n fred kaps \n larry jennings \n larry jennings' famous chop cup routine \n james swain \n larry jennings 1977 larry jennings on card & coin handling Larry Jennings	The Larry Jennings Chop Cup Routine		Related to Combination. Larry Jenning's One Cup-Three Ball & Chop Cup Routine (Fred Kaps, Larry Jennings, 1972) Variations Larry Jennings' Famous Chop Cup Routine (James Swain, Larry Jennings, 1999)	1977	Larry Jennings on Card & Coin Handling	57		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
double-card spin-out move \n benzais cut with two cards \n doug edwards \n benzais cut with two cards \n james swain 1978 cardmania Doug Edwards	Double-Card Spin-Out Move	Benzais Cut with two cards	Related to Benzais Cut with two Cards (James Swain, 1999)	1978	Cardmania	42		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
between your points of departure \n aces between spectator's palm, selection added, it vanishes and reappears reversed in deck \n earl nelson \n variations variant \n roger curzon \n palm off \n philip t. goldstein \n final departure \n james swain \n those are the aces, those are not \n paul gertner \n carta mundi wallet routine \n justin higham \n departure \n james swain \n between your points of departure \n earl nelson 1979 variations Earl Nelson	Between Your Points of Departure	Aces between spectator's palm, selection added, it vanishes and reappears reversed in deck	Inspired by Palm Off (Philip T. Goldstein, 1977) Related to Carta Mundi Wallet Routine (Justin Higham, 1993) Variations Variations Variant (Roger Curzon, 1981) Final Departure (James Swain, 1996) Those are the Aces, Those are Not (Paul Gertner, 1994) Departure (James Swain, 1999) Also published here Between Your Points of Departure (Earl Nelson, 2003)	1979	Variations	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Between Your Palms Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Point of Departure (often Traveling effect)
visual poker hand change \n aces are laid down face up and change into royal flush \n edward marlo \n the drop switch \n edward marlo \n james swain 1980 marlo's magazine volume 4 Edward Marlo	Visual Poker Hand Change	aces are laid down face up and change into royal flush	Variations The Drop Switch (Edward Marlo, James Swain, 1999)	1980	Marlo's Magazine Volume 4	112		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Without Deck / Tabled/Mucks
impossible location \n selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection \n larry jennings \n michael skinner \n impossible location revisited \n james swain 1980 exclusive card secrets Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner	Impossible Location	selection lost, top and bottom card total ten, ten cards cut off, then selection	Variations Impossible Location Revisited (James Swain, 2006)	1980	Exclusive Card Secrets	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
overkill \n \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n prediction surprise & clock combination \n edward marlo \n overclock \n randy wakeman \n florida roadkill \n james swain 1980 close-up fantasies — book i Les Emberg, Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo	Overkill		Related to Prediction Surprise & Clock Combination (Edward Marlo, 1971) Variations Overclock (Randy Wakeman, 1989) Florida Roadkill (James Swain, 2001)	1980	Close-up Fantasies — Book I	73		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back
center swivel palm \n while deck is swivel cut \n james swain 1981 apocalypse James Swain	Center Swivel Palm	while deck is swivel cut		Feb. 1981	Apocalypse (Vol. 4 No. 2)	454		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
passing along the vanishing aces \n one by one, classic pass \n james swain \n swain's "passing along the vanishing aces" or latta's "the vanishing collectors" \n ken krenzel \n vanishing aces, the sequel \n james swain \n pass out \n roy walton \n the vanishing aces revealed \n jamy ian swiss \n vanishing variations \n steve mayhew 1981 cardworks James Swain	Passing Along the Vanishing Aces	one by one, classic pass	Related to Vanishing Aces, The Sequel (James Swain, 1992) Pass Out (Roy Walton, 1998) Variations Swain's "Passing Along the Vanishing Aces" or Latta's "The Vanishing Collectors" (Ken Krenzel, 1990) The Vanishing Aces Revealed (Jamy Ian Swiss, 1990) Vanishing Variations (Steve Mayhew, 1998)	1981	Cardworks	42		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
collecting the vanishing aces \n aces vanish one by one from top of deck, collect cards \n geoffrey latta \n james swain \n swain's "passing along the vanishing aces" or latta's "the vanishing collectors" \n ken krenzel \n blowing away the aces \n michael powers \n swatta \n peter duffie \n triple decker sandwich \n eric t. dockery 1981 cardworks Geoffrey Latta, James Swain	Collecting the Vanishing Aces	aces vanish one by one from top of deck, collect cards	Variations Swain's "Passing Along the Vanishing Aces" or Latta's "The Vanishing Collectors" (Ken Krenzel, 1990) Blowing Away the Aces (Michael Powers, 1990) Swatta (Peter Duffie, 1996) Triple Decker Sandwich (Eric T. Dockery, 2012)	1981	Cardworks	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
torn asunder \n four into twos into aces, with double facer \n james swain 1981 cardworks James Swain	Torn Asunder	Four into Twos into Aces, with double facer		1981	Cardworks	74		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Splitting Cards Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
illusion aces \n aces reverse between two tens and change to kings - the practical handling - the purist handling \n derek dingle \n o. henry selections \n james swain \n illusion aces \n karl fulves \n turn me down why don't you \n wesley james \n illusion aces \n derek dingle 1982 the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle	Illusion Aces	Aces reverse between two Tens and change to Kings The Practical Handling The Purist Handling	Inspired by Illusion Aces (Karl Fulves, 1972) Related to O. Henry Selections (James Swain, 1985) Turn Me Down Why Don't You (Wesley James, 2004) Also published here Illusion Aces (Derek Dingle, 1976)	1982	The Complete Works of Derek Dingle	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Other Twisting Things
too many cards \n with ambitious card phases \n derek dingle \n family circus \n larry jennings \n derek dingle \n james swain 1982 the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle	Too Many Cards	with ambitious card phases	Related to Family Circus (Larry Jennings, Derek Dingle, James Swain, 1992)	1982	The Complete Works of Derek Dingle	106		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic"
the book test \n \n jeff busby \n thomas alan waters \n thomas alan waters \n thomas alan waters \n james swain 1982 epoptica Jeff Busby (reviewer)	The Book Test	by Thomas Alan Waters, Thomas Alan Waters, Thomas Alan Waters, James Swain		Oct. 1982	Epoptica (Issue 2)	93		Reviews / Audio Cassette
poker interchange \n \n james swain \n poker interchange exchanged \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange exchanged \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange redux \n james swain \n poker interchange \n james swain \n ultimate poker interchanged \n jerry k. hartman 1982 arcane James Swain	Poker Interchange		Related to Poker Interchange Exchanged (Bruce Cervon, 1984) Poker Interchange Exchanged (Bruce Cervon, 1998) Poker Interchange Redux (James Swain, 1999) Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1992) Ultimate Poker Interchanged (Jerry K. Hartman, 2007)	1982	Arcane (Issue 7)	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
one shuffle riffle stack \n \n edward marlo \n james swain \n one riffle shuffle stacks - for two cards \n edward marlo 1982 arcane Edward Marlo, James Swain	One Shuffle Riffle Stack		Inspired by One Riffle Shuffle Stacks - For Two Cards (Edward Marlo, 1959)	1982	Arcane (Issue 7)	80		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking
roundup \n three cover-passes-handling \n james swain \n the follow up aces \n edward marlo 1982 best of friends James Swain	Roundup	three cover-passes-handling	Inspired by The Follow Up Aces (Edward Marlo, 1953)	1982	Best of Friends	295		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition
the vanishing aces \n aces vanish and reappear face up in center, passes \n james swain \n vanishing aces, the sequel \n james swain 1982 best of friends James Swain	The Vanishing Aces	aces vanish and reappear face up in center, passes	Related to Vanishing Aces, The Sequel (James Swain, 1992)	1982	Best of Friends	298		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
vanishing aces explored \n additions for swain's effect: - the card between - kings between \n harry lorayne \n james swain 1982 best of friends Harry Lorayne, James Swain	Vanishing Aces Explored	additions for Swain's effect: The Card Between Kings Between		1982	Best of Friends	301		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
innov-ace-tion \n aces pushed in deck separatedly, one to top, one to bottom, one reversed, on sandwiched between to previous selections \n james swain 1982 best of friends James Swain	Innov-ace-tion	aces pushed in deck separatedly, one to top, one to bottom, one reversed, on sandwiched between to previous selections		1982	Best of Friends	307		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous
ladder atfus \n \n james swain 1982 best of friends James Swain	Ladder ATFUS			1982	Best of Friends	308		Cards / Sleights / Switches / ATFUS & Variations
direct flight card to case \n card to box, slit case \n larry jennings \n the jennings box \n james swain \n larry jennings \n the jennings handling \n larry jennings \n el corte diagonal \n dani daortiz \n howard hamburg 1982 a visit with larry jennings Larry Jennings	Direct Flight Card to Case	card to box, slit case	Related to El Corte Diagonal (Dani DaOrtiz, Howard Hamburg, 2011) Variations The Jennings Box (James Swain, Larry Jennings, 1996) Also published here The Jennings Handling (Larry Jennings, 1996)	1982	A Visit With Larry Jennings	8		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Card Case
preset \n \n james swain \n geoffrey latta 1983 the collected almanac James Swain, Geoffrey Latta	Preset			1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 7)	62		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Reset & Variations
encapsulated accumulation \n interlaced transposition, three selections from between one quartet to another \n james swain 1984 epoptica James Swain	Encapsulated Accumulation	interlaced transposition, three selections from between one quartet to another		1984	Epoptica (Issue Yearbook)	310		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Interlaced / Interlaced Travel & Transposition
poker interchange exchanged \n \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange \n james swain 1984 the collected almanac Bruce Cervon	Poker Interchange Exchanged		Inspired by Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1982)	1984	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 23 & 24)	232		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
slow motion oil and water \n 3&3 \n james swain 1985 apocalypse James Swain	Slow Motion Oil and Water	3&3		July 1985	Apocalypse (Vol. 8 No. 7)	1088		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color
make me small \n cards travel to pocket \n larry jennings \n diamond bar \n daryl martinez \n pocketing the queens \n billy mcdonnell \n gambler's miracle \n james swain 1985 the collected almanac Larry Jennings	Make Me Small	cards travel to pocket	Inspired by Diamond Bar (Daryl Martinez, 1984) Variations Pocketing the Queens (Billy McDonnell, 1994) Gambler's Miracle (James Swain, 1996)	1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 25, 26 & 27)	246		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
card factory \n several transformations \n james swain 1985 the collected almanac James Swain	Card Factory	several transformations		1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 34, 35 & 36)	381		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
o. henry selections \n \n james swain \n illusion aces \n derek dingle 1985 the collected almanac James Swain	O. Henry Selections		Related to Illusion Aces (Derek Dingle, 1982)	1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 34, 35 & 36)	384		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
up the sleeve \n sugar up the spectator's sleeve, thumb tip \n james swain \n up the sleeve \n james swain 1985 the collected almanac James Swain	Up The Sleeve	sugar up the spectator's sleeve, thumb tip	Also published here Up the Sleeve (James Swain, 1992)	1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 34, 35 & 36)	386		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly)
yours, mine, and ours \n featuring alternative to alignment move in quick-three-way \n james swain 1985 the collected almanac James Swain	Yours, Mine, and Ours	featuring alternative to Alignment Move in Quick-Three-Way		1985	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 34, 35 & 36)	387		Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way
ordered surprise \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova \n perfect triumph \n james swain 1985 thinking about magic James Lewis	Ordered Surprise	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location	Related to Perfect Triumph (James Swain, 1996) Variations Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, James Lewis, 1991) Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1985	Thinking About Magic	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
ambitious classic \n five cards \n larry jennings \n family circus \n larry jennings \n derek dingle \n james swain 1986 the classic magic of larry jennings Larry Jennings	Ambitious Classic	five cards	Related to Family Circus (Larry Jennings, Derek Dingle, James Swain, 1992)	1986	The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings	95		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic"
trapped again \n \n james swain \n trapped \n james swain 1986 apocalypse James Swain	Trapped Again		Variations Trapped (James Swain, 1996)	Dec. 1986	Apocalypse (Vol. 9 No. 12)	1289		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Switching Sandwiches
anastasia \n \n larry jennings \n anastasia \n james swain 1987 neoclassics Larry Jennings	Anastasia		Variations Anastasia (James Swain, 1996)	1987	Neoclassics	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Thought Cards Across
stacked deck version \n spectator thinks of a card from half the deck, performer makes some statements and bets money, then five cards are put on table, spectator's card is among them and the other cards complete a good poker hand \n bob farmer \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n finesse \n bob farmer \n what from whom \n karl fulves \n real mindreading \n james swain \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer 1987/1988 tsunami Bob Farmer	Stacked Deck Version	spectator thinks of a card from half the deck, performer makes some statements and bets money, then five cards are put on table, spectator's card is among them and the other cards complete a good poker hand	Related to The Buddha Bet (Karl Fulves, Charles T. Jordan, Joseph Ovette, U. F. Grant, 1981) Finesse (Bob Farmer, 1987/1988) What From Whom (Karl Fulves, 1988) Variations Real Mindreading (James Swain, 1996) Also published here Stacked Deck Version (Bob Farmer, 2017)	1987/1988	Tsunami	2		Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
the dream card \n odd-backed "signed card" type effect, card to wallet \n darwin ortiz \n day-dream card \n edward marlo \n darwin ortiz \n commercial method \n edward marlo \n die traumfrau \n christoph borer \n the airmail card \n james swain \n lucky charms \n jason ladanye \n tattwo you \n tomas blomberg \n the nightmare card \n michael powers \n dreamographics \n curtis kam \n the light bulp \n anthony owen \n from darwin ortiz \n darwin ortiz 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz	The Dream Card	odd-backed "signed card" type effect, card to wallet	Related to Day-Dream Card (Edward Marlo, Darwin Ortiz, 1991) Commercial Method (Edward Marlo, 1991) Tattwo You (Tomas Blomberg, 2014) From Darwin Ortiz (Darwin Ortiz, 1999) Variations Die Traumfrau (Christoph Borer, 2006) The Airmail Card (James Swain, 1996) Lucky Charms (Jason Ladanye, 2018) The Nightmare Card (Michael Powers, 1990) Dreamographics (Curtis Kam, 2008) The Light Bulp (Anthony Owen, 2009)	1988	Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table	81		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
hitchcock aces \n \n darwin ortiz \n hitchcock aces \n james swain \n darwin ortiz \n ¡fuego! \n rafael benatar \n aunt enriqueta's aces \n arturo de ascanio \n slow henry \n roberto giobbi \n aunt henriette's aces \n arturo de ascanio \n overlap hitchcock \n joshua jay 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz	Hitchcock Aces		Variations Hitchcock Aces (James Swain, Darwin Ortiz, 1996) ¡Fuego! (Rafael Benatar, 1989) Aunt Enriqueta's Aces (Arturo de Ascanio, 2006) Slow Henry (Roberto Giobbi, 2003) Aunt Henriette's Aces (Arturo de Ascanio, 1989) Overlap Hitchcock (Joshua Jay, 2005)	1988	Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table	86		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / O. Henry Finish
the si stebbins secret \n from new pack order to si stebbins, faros \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marlo on stebbins/stay-stack \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n si stebbins stack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n something for nothing \n james swain \n the impromptu arranged pack \n charles t. jordan \n s.w.i.s.s. - shake well into si stebbins \n scott baird 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Si Stebbins Secret	from New Pack Order to Si Stebbins, faros	Related to Marlo on Stebbins/Stay-Stack (Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1969) Si Stebbins Stack (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) The Impromptu Arranged Pack (Charles T. Jordan, 1920) Variations Something for Nothing (James Swain, 1996) S.W.I.S.S. - Shake Well Into Si Stebbins (Scott Baird, 2022)	1988	Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table	137		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
"block"buster pass \n \n james swain \n the "block"buster pass \n james swain 1988 apocalypse James Swain	"Block"Buster Pass		Also published here The "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1996)	Nov. 1988	Apocalypse (Vol. 11 No. 11)	1567		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
the mental topper \n spectator counts to value of thought-of card, card located, optionally matching values found, faro, variations \n edward marlo \n the new tops, apr. 1966 \n topping mental topper - first effect \n edward marlo \n the missing mental toppers \n edward marlo \n topping the mental topper \n james swain \n edward marlo \n pseudo topper \n justin higham \n simple topper \n justin higham \n mental topper without faros \n justin higham 1988 m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo	The Mental Topper	spectator counts to value of thought-of card, card located, optionally matching values found, faro, variations	Variations Topping Mental Topper - First Effect (Edward Marlo, 1990) The Missing Mental Toppers (Edward Marlo, 1990) Topping the Mental Topper (James Swain, Edward Marlo, 1996) Pseudo Topper (Justin Higham, 2008) Simple Topper (Justin Higham, 2011) Mental Topper Without Faros (Justin Higham, 2011) Also published here The New Tops, Apr. 1966	1988	M.I.N.T. — Volume I	216		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Mindreader's Dream & Value Dealing Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Full Deck
sealed-room mystery \n thought-of card into sealed envelope, thought of with strange procedure ("opposite suit and opposite sex...") \n brother john hamman \n clue \n james swain \n r.m. \n michał kociołek 1989 the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman	Sealed-Room Mystery	thought-of card into sealed envelope, thought of with strange procedure ("opposite suit and opposite sex...")	Variations Clue (James Swain, 1996) R.M. (Michał Kociołek, 2019)	1989	The Secrets of Brother John Hamman	61		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces / temporary category (content needs to be sorted)
shock treatment \n thought-of-card placed in pocket as prediction, another selection is found \n john bannon \n shocked \n james swain \n double shock! \n nick trost 1990 impossibilia John Bannon	Shock Treatment	thought-of-card placed in pocket as prediction, another selection is found	Related to Shocked (James Swain, 1992) Variations Double Shock! (Nick Trost, 1997)	1990	Impossibilia	42		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
swain's "passing along the vanishing aces" or latta's "the vanishing collectors" \n \n ken krenzel \n passing along the vanishing aces \n james swain \n collecting the vanishing aces \n geoffrey latta \n james swain 1990 close-up impact! Ken Krenzel	Swain's "Passing Along the Vanishing Aces" or Latta's "The Vanishing Collectors"		Inspired by Passing Along the Vanishing Aces (James Swain, 1981) Collecting the Vanishing Aces (Geoffrey Latta, James Swain, 1981)	1990	Close-up Impact!	185		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
blowing away the aces \n aces vanish one by one, then are seen to have collected three selection in center of deck \n michael powers \n collecting the vanishing aces \n geoffrey latta \n james swain 1990 top secret stuff Michael Powers	Blowing Away the Aces	Aces vanish one by one, then are seen to have collected three selection in center of deck	Inspired by Collecting the Vanishing Aces (Geoffrey Latta, James Swain, 1981)	1990	Top Secret Stuff	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
the vanishing aces revealed \n aces vanish one by one from top of deck, deck cut into four piles, aces re-appear on top - for the purist - the jennings revelation \n jamy ian swiss \n passing along the vanishing aces \n james swain \n the marlo revelation \n edward marlo \n the vanishing aces revealed \n jamy ian swiss 1990 thaumatolatry ii Jamy Ian Swiss	The Vanishing Aces Revealed	Aces vanish one by one from top of deck, deck cut into four piles, Aces re-appear on top For the Purist The Jennings Revelation	Inspired by Passing Along the Vanishing Aces (James Swain, 1981) The Marlo Revelation (Edward Marlo, 1987) Also published here The Vanishing Aces Revealed (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2011)	1990	Thaumatolatry II	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Jennings Revelation
australian aces \n dealing to four numbers, aces on bottom of piles \n john carney \n australian aces revisited \n james swain 1991 carneycopia John Carney	Australian Aces	dealing to four numbers, aces on bottom of piles	Variations Australian Aces Revisited (James Swain, 1996)	1991	Carneycopia	111		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
do-it-yourself double drop \n from deck onto table \n james swain \n the nelson quickie \n bob nelson 1992 the collected almanac James Swain	Do-It-Yourself Double Drop	from deck onto table	Inspired by The Nelson Quickie (Bob Nelson, 1947)	1992	The Collected Almanac (Issue )	xxxiii		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Laydowns on Table Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
tampa opener \n four kings turn face up, face down and then each take on appearance of selection. cards change back to kings \n james swain \n 旧瓶新酒 \n zhenjie gao 1992 don't blink James Swain	Tampa Opener	four kings turn face up, face down and then each take on appearance of selection. Cards change back to kings	Variations 旧瓶新酒 (Zhenjie Gao, 2018)	1992	Don't Blink	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
all alike sequence \n \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	All alike sequence			1992	Don't Blink	4		Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike
miami opener \n selection found in card box, mates on top of freely dealt piles. utilises new deck order \n james swain \n one in a million \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Miami Opener	selection found in card box, mates on top of freely dealt piles. Utilises new deck order	Related to One in a Million (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order
miami opener - handling variation \n brief discussion to perform "miami opener" without new pack order \n james swain \n miami opener \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Miami Opener - Handling Variation	brief discussion to perform "Miami Opener" without new pack order	Inspired by Miami Opener (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates
one in a million \n variation where bottom cards of dealt piles also match \n james swain \n miami opener \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	One in a Million	variation where bottom cards of dealt piles also match	Inspired by Miami Opener (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
up the sleeve \n poured sugar disappears from fist and reproduced from spectator's sleeve, credits roger klause and dan stapleton \n james swain \n up the sleeve \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Up the Sleeve	poured sugar disappears from fist and reproduced from spectator's sleeve, credits Roger Klause and Dan Stapleton	Also published here Up The Sleeve (James Swain, 1985)	1992	Don't Blink	13		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly)
dream poker \n magician deals himself winning poker hand from spectator shuffled deck. uses partial stack \n james swain \n michael skinner 1992 don't blink James Swain, Michael Skinner	Dream Poker	magician deals himself winning poker hand from spectator shuffled deck. Uses partial stack		1992	Don't Blink	19		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
the big stack \n dealt poker hand of four aces transforms into royal flush. all other hands are shown as royal flushes as kicker \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	The Big Stack	dealt poker hand of four aces transforms into royal flush. All other hands are shown as royal flushes as kicker		1992	Don't Blink	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / "Magic" Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
poker interchange \n improvements \n james swain \n poker interchange \n james swain \n poker interchange redux \n james swain \n stack in trade \n simon aronson \n royal exchange \n jason ladanye \n ultimate poker interchange \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Poker Interchange	improvements	Inspired by Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1982) Related to Poker Interchange Redux (James Swain, 1999) Variations Stack In Trade (Simon Aronson, 1995) Royal Exchange (Jason Ladanye, 2018) Ultimate Poker Interchange (James Swain, 2006)	1992	Don't Blink	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
one shuffle riffle stack \n \n edward marlo \n james swain \n one riffle shuffle stacks - for two cards \n edward marlo 1992 don't blink Edward Marlo, James Swain	One Shuffle Riffle Stack		Inspired by One Riffle Shuffle Stacks - For Two Cards (Edward Marlo, 1959)	1992	Don't Blink	28		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking
block stacking sequence \n \n edward marlo \n james swain \n block stacking \n edward marlo 1992 don't blink Edward Marlo, James Swain	Block Stacking Sequence		Inspired by Block Stacking (Edward Marlo, 1964)	1992	Don't Blink	29		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking
impromptu cheat \n performer receives best hand from shuffled deck, uses riffle stacking \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Impromptu Cheat	performer receives best hand from shuffled deck, uses riffle stacking		1992	Don't Blink	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking
shocked \n prediction card in pocket finds one selection by spelling and matches another thought of selection \n james swain \n shock treatment \n john bannon 1992 don't blink James Swain	Shocked	prediction card in pocket finds one selection by spelling and matches another thought of selection	Inspired by Shock Treatment (John Bannon, 1990)	1992	Don't Blink	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Thought-of Cards
mental chicago opener \n classic routine with mental selections via thought of numbers \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Mental Chicago Opener	classic routine with mental selections via thought of numbers		1992	Don't Blink	41		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama
mental miracle \n triumph with thought of card sighted from spread, gaffed \n james swain \n mental triumph \n derek dingle \n a hull of a triumph \n stephen kradolfer 1992 don't blink James Swain	Mental Miracle	triumph with thought of card sighted from spread, gaffed	Inspired by Mental Triumph (Derek Dingle, 1972) Variations A Hull of a Triumph (Stephen Kradolfer, 1993)	1992	Don't Blink	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Think Triumph & Named Triumph Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
mental miracle - handling variation \n allows spectator to think of any card \n darwin ortiz \n mental miracle \n james swain 1992 don't blink Darwin Ortiz	Mental Miracle - Handling Variation	allows spectator to think of any card	Inspired by Mental Miracle (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Think Triumph & Named Triumph
the capitulating queens \n packet trick where four queens change to different colored backs (based on gardner's "all the conformists") \n james swain \n finale for the capitulating queens \n james swain \n darwin ortiz 1992 don't blink James Swain	The Capitulating Queens	packet trick where four Queens change to different colored backs (Based on Gardner's "All the Conformists")	Variations Finale for the Capitulating Queens (James Swain, Darwin Ortiz, 1996)	1992	Don't Blink	49		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer / Different Colors
the capitulating queens - handling variation \n \n darwin ortiz \n the capitulating queens \n james swain 1992 don't blink Darwin Ortiz	The Capitulating Queens - Handling Variation		Inspired by The Capitulating Queens (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer / Same Color
family circus \n \n larry jennings \n derek dingle \n james swain \n ambitious classic \n larry jennings \n too many cards \n derek dingle 1992 don't blink Larry Jennings, Derek Dingle, James Swain	Family Circus		Inspired by Ambitious Classic (Larry Jennings, 1986) Too Many Cards (Derek Dingle, 1982)	1992	Don't Blink	53		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic" Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
turnaround kings \n twisting the aces sequence with kings, after which one king turns face down and transforms into a selection \n james swain \n turnaround ii \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Turnaround Kings	Twisting the Aces sequence with kings, after which one king turns face down and transforms into a selection	Related to Turnaround II (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	59		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
turnaround ii \n ungaffed version \n james swain \n turnaround kings \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Turnaround II	ungaffed version	Inspired by Turnaround Kings (James Swain, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	63		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
the j. s. count \n actually displays using km style switch, thereafter referred to as "j.s. switch" - to show three cards to be same card - to perform brother hamman's gemini count - gemini count variation - to perform daryl martinez's diamond bar \n james swain \n bill malone 1992 don't blink James Swain, Bill Malone	The J. S. Count	actually displays using KM style switch, thereafter referred to as "J.S. Switch" To show three cards to be same card To perform Brother Hamman's Gemini Count Gemini Count Variation To perform Daryl Martinez's Diamond Bar		1992	Don't Blink	67		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces Cards / Sleights / False Count / Miscellaneous
john bannon's discrepancy city prediction \n \n john bannon \n james swain \n discrepancy city prediction \n john bannon \n the j. s. count \n james swain \n bill malone 1992 don't blink John Bannon, James Swain	John Bannon's Discrepancy City Prediction		Inspired by Discrepancy City Prediction (John Bannon, 1990) The J. S. Count (James Swain, Bill Malone, 1992)	1992	Don't Blink	71		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates
elevator aces \n spectator selects four cards which turn out to be the aces, cards are buried but appear on top \n james swain \n bill malone \n the '65 aces \n larry jennings 1992 don't blink James Swain, Bill Malone	Elevator Aces	spectator selects four cards which turn out to be the aces, cards are buried but appear on top	Inspired by The '65 Aces (Larry Jennings, 1997)	1992	Don't Blink	81		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to the Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
new wave \n named four-of-a-kind from blue deck transposes backs with four red backed jokers, examinable \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	New Wave	named four-of-a-kind from blue deck transposes backs with four red backed jokers, examinable		1992	Don't Blink	83		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
new wave prediction \n four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck \n james swain \n triple prediction \n alexander de cova \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	New Wave Prediction	four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck	Variations Triple Prediction (Alexander de Cova, James Swain, 1994)	1992	Don't Blink	87		Wallet Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
vanishing aces, the sequel \n face up aces vanish one at a time from top of deck - as climax rediscovered face up in different sections of deck \n james swain \n passing along the vanishing aces \n james swain \n the vanishing aces \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Vanishing Aces, The Sequel	face up Aces vanish one at a time from top of deck - as climax rediscovered face up in different sections of deck	Related to Passing Along the Vanishing Aces (James Swain, 1981) The Vanishing Aces (James Swain, 1982)	1992	Don't Blink	93		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
the free cut force \n force via spectator cut, uses crimp \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	The Free Cut Force	force via spectator cut, uses crimp		1992	Don't Blink	95		Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Miscellaneous
the kings' holiday \n three selections in one half of deck travel to other half and are found interlaced between kings \n james swain \n another collectors? \n don england \n the visitor \n larry jennings 1992 don't blink James Swain	The Kings' Holiday	three selections in one half of deck travel to other half and are found interlaced between kings	Inspired by Another Collectors? (Don England, 1981) The Visitor (Larry Jennings, 1986)	1992	Don't Blink	97		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
seven jokers \n three jokers placed reversed between four others turn into selections before reverting back into jokers \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Seven Jokers	three jokers placed reversed between four others turn into selections before reverting back into jokers		1992	Don't Blink	103		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / General Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
switching sequence \n \n james swain \n change of four cards \n harry lorayne 1992 don't blink James Swain	Switching sequence		Inspired by Change of four cards (Harry Lorayne, 1961)	1992	Don't Blink	105		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using a Packet
technicolor mystery \n red backed selection vanishes from between four blue backed kings and revealed to be mystery card previously put in pocket \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Technicolor Mystery	red backed selection vanishes from between four blue backed kings and revealed to be mystery card previously put in pocket		1992	Don't Blink	107		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
observation test \n elaboration of vernon routine, ace of spades and queen of hearts continually transpose \n james swain \n dai vernon 1992 don't blink James Swain, Dai Vernon	Observation Test	elaboration of Vernon routine, Ace of Spades and Queen of Hearts continually transpose		1992	Don't Blink	115		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
pretty sneaky \n impossible looking location where spectator handles deck, uses faros \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	Pretty Sneaky	Impossible looking location where spectator handles deck, uses faros		1992	Don't Blink	117		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
no explanation \n four face up indifferent cards 'collect' three selections, uses marlo's faro sequences \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	No Explanation	four face up indifferent cards 'collect' three selections, uses Marlo's faro sequences		1992	Don't Blink	121		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
worldly things \n two piles \n steve draun \n getting on with this world \n steve draun \n out of this world \n james swain 1993 secrets draun from underground Steve Draun	Worldly Things	two piles	Variations Out of this World (James Swain, 1996) Also published here Getting On With This World (Steve Draun, 1984)	1993	Secrets Draun from Underground	133		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Spectator / Out of this World & Variants / Deck
a hull of a triumph \n thought of card \n stephen kradolfer \n mental miracle \n james swain 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Stephen Kradolfer	A Hull of a Triumph	thought of card	Inspired by Mental Miracle (James Swain, 1992)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 48)	867		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Think Triumph & Named Triumph Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
second guessing your weight \n performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection \n bob king \n i'll guess your weight (revised) \n bob king \n weight lifter \n jack avis \n florida roadkill \n james swain 1993 the breather 2 Bob King	Second Guessing Your Weight	performer cuts off same amount as spectator, then to selection	Inspired by I'll Guess Your Weight (Revised) (Bob King, 1992) Related to Weight Lifter (Jack Avis, 1998) Variations Florida Roadkill (James Swain, 2001)	1993	The Breather 2	2		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Faro Placement Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
brainweave \n ungaffed handling of brainwave \n alex elmsley \n elmsley's ultra mental \n alex elmsley \n mental five \n dai vernon \n brainweave \n alex elmsley \n brainweave \n james swain \n alex elmsley \n trick play \n brian o'neill \n elmsley's brainweave \n harry riser \n brainwave \n román garcía \n headweave \n r. paul wilson 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley	Brainweave	ungaffed handling of Brainwave	Related to Brainwave (Román García, 2010) Variations Elmsley's Ultra Mental (Alex Elmsley, 1964) Mental Five (Dai Vernon, 1985) Brainweave (James Swain, Alex Elmsley, 1996) Trick Play (Brian O'Neill, 2017) Elmsley's Brainweave (Harry Riser, 2018) HeadWeave (R. Paul Wilson, 2001) Also published here Brainweave (Alex Elmsley, 1997)	1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	338		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
triple prediction \n prediction from wallet, values written on blank cards \n alexander de cova \n james swain \n new wave prediction \n james swain 1994 secrets no. 1 Alexander de Cova, James Swain	Triple Prediction	prediction from wallet, values written on blank cards	Inspired by New Wave Prediction (James Swain, 1992)	1994	Secrets No. 1	10		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
skinning the card to cardcase \n loading case from kelly bottom placement \n paul gertner \n skinning the cat \n edward marlo \n card to case load \n james swain 1994 steel and silver Paul Gertner	Skinning the Card to Cardcase	loading case from Kelly Bottom Placement	Inspired by Skinning The Cat (Edward Marlo, 1970) Related to Card to Case Load (James Swain, 1996)	1994	Steel and Silver	134		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Loading a Card into Case Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Kelly/Ovette Bottom Placement
beyond sleight of hand \n \n darwin ortiz \n knuckle sandwich aces \n joshua jay \n the big squeeze \n james swain 1995 cardshark Darwin Ortiz	Beyond Sleight of Hand		Related to Knuckle Sandwich Aces (Joshua Jay, 1999) Variations The Big Squeeze (James Swain, 2000)	1995	Cardshark	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
the new hitchcock aces \n \n darwin ortiz \n hitchcock aces \n james swain \n darwin ortiz 1995 cardshark Darwin Ortiz	The New Hitchcock Aces		Variations Hitchcock Aces (James Swain, Darwin Ortiz, 1996)	1995	Cardshark	58		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / O. Henry Finish
the cross \n faro stacking, transformation \n darwin ortiz \n the oh henry stack \n edward marlo \n the big stack \n jason ladanye \n k.i.s.s. poker deal \n james swain 1995 cardshark Darwin Ortiz	The Cross	faro stacking, transformation	Related to The Oh Henry Stack (Edward Marlo, 1988) The Big Stack (Jason Ladanye, 2013) K.I.S.S. Poker Deal (James Swain, 2004)	1995	Cardshark	180		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / "Magic" Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Miscellaneous
stack in trade \n aces stacked to performer and shown during deal, then another player has aces and performer royal flush - overhand shuffle methode (version 1) - streamlined handling - collins method (version 2) \n simon aronson \n poker interchange \n james swain 1995 simply simon Simon Aronson	Stack In Trade	Aces stacked to performer and shown during deal, then another player has Aces and performer Royal Flush Overhand Shuffle Methode (Version 1) Streamlined Handling Collins Method (Version 2)	Inspired by Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1992)	1995	Simply Simon	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Collins Ace Routine Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Overhand
the airmail-card \n triumph done with signed card, this card is then removed from wallet with different back design and stamp \n james swain \n the airmail card \n james swain 1995 inside cardmagic James Swain	The Airmail-Card	Triumph done with signed card, this card is then removed from wallet with different back design and stamp	Also published here The Airmail Card (James Swain, 1996)	1995	Inside Cardmagic	92		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
miracles with cards \n \n stephen hobbs \n james swain \n james swain 1996 the looking glass Stephen Hobbs (reviewer)	Miracles With Cards	by James Swain (written by James Swain)		1996	The Looking Glass (Issue 3)	130		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
foreword \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Foreword			1996	Miracles with Cards	vii		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the airmail card \n triumph done with signed card, this card is then removed from wallet with different back design and stamp \n james swain \n the dream card \n darwin ortiz \n the airmail-card \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Airmail Card	Triumph done with signed card, this card is then removed from wallet with different back design and stamp	Inspired by The Dream Card (Darwin Ortiz, 1988) Also published here The Airmail-Card (James Swain, 1995)	1996	Miracles with Cards	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
clue \n murderer and victim from twelve-card packet divined, thought of with strange procedure ("opposite suit and opposite sex...") \n james swain \n sealed-room mystery \n brother john hamman 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Clue	murderer and victim from twelve-card packet divined, thought of with strange procedure ("opposite suit and opposite sex...")	Inspired by Sealed-Room Mystery (Brother John Hamman, 1989)	1996	Miracles with Cards	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards
small packet simple shift \n \n james swain \n edward marlo 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Edward Marlo	Small Packet Simple Shift			1996	Miracles with Cards	9		Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
out of this world \n separated into suits \n james swain \n worldly things \n steve draun 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Out of this World	separated into suits	Inspired by Worldly Things (Steve Draun, 1993)	1996	Miracles with Cards	12		Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Bridge (multiple Cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Spectator / Out of this World & Variants / Suits
superbowl aces \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Superbowl Aces			1996	Miracles with Cards	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / O. Henry Finish Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Slow Motion
the stencel move \n vernon transfer handling, from packet to deck \n james swain \n bob stencel 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Bob Stencel	The Stencel Move	Vernon Transfer Handling, from packet to deck		1996	Miracles with Cards	18		Cards / Sleights / Ditching Cards / On the Deck or Case Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Vernon Transfer
four-card display \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Four-Card Display			1996	Miracles with Cards	21		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Miscellaneous
card in the matchbox \n \n james swain \n "card in the matchbox" (tony giorgio, genii, late 60s) \n card in matchbox \n gary plants 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Card in the Matchbox		Inspired by "Card in the Matchbox" (Tony Giorgio, Genii, late 60s) Variations Card in Matchbox (Gary Plants, 2004)	1996	Miracles with Cards	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Matchbox
matchbox switch \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Matchbox Switch			1996	Miracles with Cards	25		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook
card in the card box \n spectator removes deck from case at beginning, no palming, card chosen by choosing suit and value from deck \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Card in the Card Box	spectator removes deck from case at beginning, no palming, card chosen by choosing suit and value from deck		1996	Miracles with Cards	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case
boxed b'wave \n twisting phases with queens, named queen then travels to case, finally turns over and changes back color \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Boxed B'Wave	Twisting phases with Queens, named Queen then travels to case, finally turns over and changes back color		1996	Miracles with Cards	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / B'Wave & Variations Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Other Twisting Things
four-card equivoque \n forcing the queen of hearts \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Four-Card Equivoque	forcing the Queen of Hearts		1996	Miracles with Cards	33		Cards / Principles / Equivoque Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards
the world's greatest card trick \n "a.k.a. the homing card" \n james swain \n bill malone's handling 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The World's Greatest Card Trick	"a.k.a. The Homing Card"	Inspired by Bill Malone's handling	1996	Miracles with Cards	36		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card
perfect triumph \n ambitious card with joker, joker put in breast pocket, triumph with all cards face-down, when spread face-up the deck is in new deck order with joker reversed and selection in breast pocket \n james swain \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n 52 pick-up \n darwin ortiz 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Perfect Triumph	ambitious card with joker, joker put in breast pocket, Triumph with all cards face-down, when spread face-up the deck is in new deck order with joker reversed and selection in breast pocket	Related to Ordered Surprise (James Lewis, 1985) 52 Pick-up (Darwin Ortiz, 2012)	1996	Miracles with Cards	41		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / with Delays or Revelations
the swain simplicity control \n setting up for a double lift \n james swain \n infinitely ambitious \n karl fulves 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Swain Simplicity Control	setting up for a double lift	Related to Infinitely Ambitious (Karl Fulves, 1975)	1996	Miracles with Cards	45		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Lift Substitutes Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
the swain simplicity switch \n using the slip \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Swain Simplicity Switch	using The Slip		1996	Miracles with Cards	51		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
gambler's miracle \n four kings on table change to aces, kings in different pockets \n james swain \n "your cards - my hands" (james swain, genii, dec. 1993) \n make me small \n larry jennings 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Gambler's Miracle	four Kings on table change to Aces, Kings in different pockets	Inspired by "Your Cards - My Hands" (James Swain, Genii, Dec. 1993) Make Me Small (Larry Jennings, 1985)	1996	Miracles with Cards	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
up-the-ladder aces \n \n james swain \n aces for experts only \n martin a. nash 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Up-the-Ladder Aces		Related to Aces For Experts Only (Martin A. Nash, 1975)	1996	Miracles with Cards	56		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
tabled pop-out \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Tabled Pop-Out			1996	Miracles with Cards	56		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
the blank deck \n cards become blank except selection, then back to normal, nudist deck \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Blank Deck	cards become blank except selection, then back to normal, Nudist deck		1996	Miracles with Cards	60		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
australian aces revisited \n spelling four answers to questions, aces on top and kings on bottom of piles \n james swain \n "australian aces" (michael skinner, precursor) \n australian aces \n john carney 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Australian Aces Revisited	spelling four answers to questions, aces on top and kings on bottom of piles	Inspired by "Australian Aces" (Michael Skinner, Precursor) Australian Aces (John Carney, 1991)	1996	Miracles with Cards	62		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
the impossible card trick \n four spectators think of a value, counted down to to four piles, aces on top followed by named values and kings on bottom of piles \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Impossible Card Trick	four spectators think of a value, counted down to to four piles, Aces on top followed by named values and Kings on bottom of piles		1996	Miracles with Cards	66		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
real mindreading \n freely thought-of card found with fishing procedure (tsunami) \n james swain \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Real Mindreading	freely thought-of card found with fishing procedure (Tsunami)	Inspired by Stacked Deck Version (Bob Farmer, 1987/1988)	1996	Miracles with Cards	68		Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards)
the spectator cuts to the aces \n two versions \n james swain \n bob farmer 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Bob Farmer	The Spectator Cuts to the Aces	two versions		1996	Miracles with Cards	74		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to the Aces
boxed reset \n with case \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Boxed Reset	with case		1996	Miracles with Cards	80		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Reset & Variations
brainweave \n follow up with play it straight type effect \n james swain \n alex elmsley \n brainweave \n alex elmsley 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Alex Elmsley	Brainweave	follow up with Play It Straight type effect	Inspired by Brainweave (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	1996	Miracles with Cards	84		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
fortune telling cards \n three "fortune telling" cards change into one selection, blendo \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Fortune Telling Cards	three "fortune telling" cards change into one selection, blendo		1996	Miracles with Cards	90		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous
hitchcock aces \n \n james swain \n darwin ortiz \n hitchcock aces \n darwin ortiz \n the new hitchcock aces \n darwin ortiz 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Darwin Ortiz	Hitchcock Aces		Inspired by Hitchcock Aces (Darwin Ortiz, 1988) The New Hitchcock Aces (Darwin Ortiz, 1995)	1996	Miracles with Cards	94		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / O. Henry Finish
miracle aces \n aces lost in deck, yet come to bottom at once \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Miracle Aces	Aces lost in deck, yet come to bottom at once		1996	Miracles with Cards	100		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition
the swain bluff control \n bluff type multiple shift \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Swain Bluff Control	bluff type multiple shift		1996	Miracles with Cards	100		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
bluff control palm \n swain bluff control followed by copping the cards \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Bluff Control Palm	Swain Bluff Control followed by copping the cards		1996	Miracles with Cards	105		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Cop / Cop Position / Left Hand Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
bluff control routine \n aces lost, kings put in table, they transpose \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Bluff Control Routine	aces lost, kings put in table, they transpose		1996	Miracles with Cards	106		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
topping the mental topper \n cards freely chosen (or thought of), card and its three mates found, faro \n james swain \n edward marlo \n the mental topper \n edward marlo 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Edward Marlo	Topping the Mental Topper	cards freely chosen (or thought of), card and its three mates found, faro	Inspired by The Mental Topper (Edward Marlo, 1988)	1996	Miracles with Cards	107		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Mindreader's Dream & Value Dealing Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Full Deck
the unweave revelation \n faro divider type \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Unweave Revelation	Faro Divider type		1996	Miracles with Cards	109		Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Dividers (forming packets of equal size) Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
my opener \n aces produced, triumph with aces reversed at end, aces lost again, cut to and new deck order finale \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	My Opener	Aces produced, triumph with Aces reversed at end, Aces lost again, cut to and new deck order finale		1996	Miracles with Cards	112		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections) Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
propelled table production \n card propels out of deck during tabled card face-up \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Propelled Table Production	card propels out of deck during tabled card face-up		1996	Miracles with Cards	112		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Tabled
gorilla in the middle \n card appears between sandwich cards, ungaffed \n james swain \n "monkey in the middle" (bill goldman) 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Gorilla in the Middle	card appears between sandwich cards, ungaffed	Inspired by "Monkey in the Middle" (Bill Goldman)	1996	Miracles with Cards	120		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
invisible load move \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Invisible Load Move			1996	Miracles with Cards	121		Cards / Sleights / Sandwich Loading Techniques
trapped \n \n james swain \n trapped again \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Trapped		Inspired by Trapped Again (James Swain, 1986)	1996	Miracles with Cards	125		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Switching Sandwiches
secrets of the pass \n introduction \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Secrets of the Pass	introduction		1996	Miracles with Cards	129		Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / General Comments
tips on the pass \n classic pass \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Tips on the Pass	classic pass		1996	Miracles with Cards	130		Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Classic Pass Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Riffle Pass Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Tips for Misdirection, Cover & Angles
the jennings box \n slit in case - version one (card into second cased deck in wallet) \n james swain \n larry jennings \n direct flight card to case \n larry jennings 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Larry Jennings	The Jennings Box	slit in case Version One (card into second cased deck in wallet)	Inspired by Direct Flight Card to Case (Larry Jennings, 1982)	1996	Miracles with Cards	134		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
the well traveled card \n deck in case and number up to 52 named, signed card dropped on case, it vanishes and reappears inside at named number \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Well Traveled Card	deck in case and number up to 52 named, signed card dropped on case, it vanishes and reappears inside at named number		1996	Miracles with Cards	141		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Card Case Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the stand in \n deck in new deck order, put in case, joker outside case changes into named card, joker is at its position in cased deck \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Stand In	deck in new deck order, put in case, joker outside case changes into named card, joker is at its position in cased deck		1996	Miracles with Cards	143		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
the "block"buster pass \n \n james swain \n "block"buster pass \n james swain \n simple shift \n edward marlo 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The "Block"Buster Pass		Inspired by Simple Shift (Edward Marlo, 1953) Also published here "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1988)	1996	Miracles with Cards	145		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
the bottom card cover pass \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Bottom Card Cover Pass			1996	Miracles with Cards	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Cover Pass (classic)
the pass palm \n top cards into left hand classic palm \n james swain \n cephalopalm \n dave buck \n shift-palm \n steve forte 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Pass Palm	top cards into left hand classic palm	Related to Cephalopalm (Dave Buck, 2011) shift-palm (Steve Forte, 2020)	1996	Miracles with Cards	149		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Top
anastasia \n one of five cards thought of, vanishes and reappears in pocket \n james swain \n anastasia \n larry jennings 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Anastasia	one of five cards thought of, vanishes and reappears in pocket	Inspired by Anastasia (Larry Jennings, 1987)	1996	Miracles with Cards	152		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (5 Cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
the lost multiple shift \n aces placed in different parts of deck, instantly removed from pocket \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Lost Multiple Shift	Aces placed in different parts of deck, instantly removed from pocket		1996	Miracles with Cards	154		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
honest aces \n spectator choses leader packet \n james swain \n far more honest aces \n david malek 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Honest Aces	spectator choses leader packet	Variations Far More Honest Aces (David Malek, 2001)	1996	Miracles with Cards	155		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
the swain drop switch \n cards apparently just taken off deck and dropped on table \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	The Swain Drop Switch	cards apparently just taken off deck and dropped on table		1996	Miracles with Cards	157		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using a Packet Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
honest collectors \n \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Honest Collectors			1996	Miracles with Cards	160		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors
annemann's miracle \n three cards removed, performer divines them fairly, peek case with hole \n james swain \n the $ 1,000 test card location \n theodore annemann \n shush \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Annemann's Miracle	three cards removed, performer divines them fairly, peek case with hole	Inspired by The $ 1,000 Test Card Location (Theodore Annemann, 1934) Also published here Shush (James Swain, 2009)	1996	Miracles with Cards	164		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
something for nothing \n new deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer \n james swain \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Something for Nothing	new deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer	Inspired by The Si Stebbins Secret (Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1988)	1996	Miracles with Cards	167		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Miscellaneous
rules of the game \n from shuffled deck the performer produces all nine possible poker hands credit information \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Rules of the Game	from shuffled deck the performer produces all nine possible poker hands credit information		1996	Miracles with Cards	169		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Suit Appearance Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
finale for the capitulating queens \n vanish of signed card to wallet \n james swain \n darwin ortiz \n the capitulating queens \n james swain 1996 miracles with cards James Swain, Darwin Ortiz	Finale for the Capitulating Queens	vanish of signed card to wallet	Inspired by The Capitulating Queens (James Swain, 1992)	1996	Miracles with Cards	182		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer / Same Color
final departure \n \n james swain \n between your points of departure \n earl nelson 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Final Departure		Inspired by Between Your Points of Departure (Earl Nelson, 1979)	1996	Miracles with Cards	187		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Between Your Palms Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Point of Departure (often Traveling effect)
card to case load \n card loaded underneath cellophane \n james swain \n skinning the card to cardcase \n paul gertner 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Card to Case Load	card loaded underneath cellophane	Related to Skinning the Card to Cardcase (Paul Gertner, 1994)	1996	Miracles with Cards	189		Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Loading a Card at the Outside of the Case
swatta \n card chosen and removed, aces cut to one by one and vanished again, they end up collecting the other three mates of chosen card \n peter duffie \n collecting the vanishing aces \n geoffrey latta \n james swain 1996 open secrets Peter Duffie	Swatta	card chosen and removed, Aces cut to one by one and vanished again, they end up collecting the other three mates of chosen card	Inspired by Collecting the Vanishing Aces (Geoffrey Latta, James Swain, 1981)	1996	Open Secrets	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards
poker interchange exchanged \n \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange \n james swain 1998 hard-boiled mysteries Bruce Cervon	Poker Interchange Exchanged		Inspired by Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1982)	1998	Hard-Boiled Mysteries	78		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
pass out \n deck faced, aces appear when deck is turned over one by one, aces vanish and are later found reversed in the middle \n roy walton \n passing along the vanishing aces \n james swain 1998 five times five — scotland Roy Walton	Pass Out	deck faced, Aces appear when deck is turned over one by one, Aces vanish and are later found reversed in the middle	Related to Passing Along the Vanishing Aces (James Swain, 1981)	1998	Five Times Five — Scotland	121		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
vanishing variations \n - the vanishing poker deal: aces vanish one at a time from top of deck, performer deals out five hands and aces turn up face up in his hand (or they are “center-dealt” to performer from deck) - topsy-turvy vanishing poker deal (see p. 24) - the vanishing fix (see p. 26) \n steve mayhew \n passing along the vanishing aces \n james swain 1998 labyrinth Steve Mayhew	Vanishing Variations	The Vanishing Poker Deal: Aces vanish one at a time from top of deck, performer deals out five hands and Aces turn up face up in his hand (or they are “center-dealt” to performer from deck) Topsy-Turvy Vanishing Poker Deal (see p. 24) The Vanishing Fix (see p. 26)	Inspired by Passing Along the Vanishing Aces (James Swain, 1981)	1998	Labyrinth (Issue 8 - Part 2)	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
preface \n \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Preface			1999	21st Century Card Magic			Articles / Intros & Epilogues
departure \n from quartet between palms to case \n james swain \n between your points of departure \n earl nelson \n royal departure \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Departure	from Quartet between palms to case	Inspired by Between Your Points of Departure (Earl Nelson, 1979) Variations Royal Departure (James Swain, 2002)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Point of Departure (often Traveling effect)
tongue in cheek \n deck ends up in new pack order except two selections \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Tongue in Cheek	deck ends up in New Pack Order except two selections		1999	21st Century Card Magic	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck
metamorphosis \n one quartet is in case \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Metamorphosis	one Quartet is in Case		1999	21st Century Card Magic	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Reset & Variations
icebreaker \n selection \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Icebreaker	selection		1999	21st Century Card Magic	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / with Delays or Revelations
a tribute to dunninger \n si stebbins \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	A Tribute to Dunninger	Si Stebbins		1999	21st Century Card Magic	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
the twenty-one card trick \n \n james swain \n the 21 card trick \n james swain \n the world's most obscene 21-card trick \n steve bryant 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Twenty-One Card Trick		Variations The World's Most Obscene 21-Card Trick (Steve Bryant, 2007) Also published here The 21 Card Trick (James Swain, 2007)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick
the tale of titanic thompson \n on top of anitfaroed packets is royal flush \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Tale of Titanic Thompson	on top of anitfaroed packets is Royal Flush		1999	21st Century Card Magic	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous
psychic poker \n one of eight-card packet, using maven's "binary cut sorting process" \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Psychic Poker	one of eight-card packet, using Maven's "Binary Cut Sorting Process"		1999	21st Century Card Magic	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
21st century cards across \n ala paul harris' "las vegas leaper" \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	21st Century Cards Across	ala Paul Harris' "Las Vegas Leaper"		1999	21st Century Card Magic	35		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Classic & Variations
birds of a feather \n three phases \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Birds of a Feather	three Phases		1999	21st Century Card Magic	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
diving rod \n four of a kind \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Diving Rod	four of a kind		1999	21st Century Card Magic	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Location with kicker
miraculous \n several four of a kinds are produced \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Miraculous	several four of a kinds are produced		1999	21st Century Card Magic	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous
equivocally triumphant \n not-so-freely named triumph \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Equivocally Triumphant	not-so-freely named Triumph		1999	21st Century Card Magic	50		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
the miracle deck \n instantly knowing a selected card \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Miracle Deck	instantly knowing a selected Card		1999	21st Century Card Magic	53		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
peeking a card during the pass \n riffle pass \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Peeking a Card During the Pass	Riffle Pass		1999	21st Century Card Magic	53		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center at break/jog/...
the last good trick \n classic staring him in the face handling \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Last Good Trick	classic Staring him in the face handling		1999	21st Century Card Magic	57		Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Loading a Card at the Outside of the Case Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Nerve Trick (Knocking out of Hand)
the four robbers \n updating a classic \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Four Robbers	updating a Classic		1999	21st Century Card Magic	60		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition
21st century assembly \n actually as a travelling effect \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	21st Century Assembly	actually as a travelling effect		1999	21st Century Card Magic	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
the explosion \n three four of a kinds \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Explosion	three four of a kinds		1999	21st Century Card Magic	68		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous
too many jokers \n deck ends up with all four of a kinds \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Too Many Jokers	deck ends up with all four of a kinds		1999	21st Century Card Magic	71		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck
the look-away force \n \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Look-Away Force			1999	21st Century Card Magic	75		Cards / Sleights / Force / Peek & Fingertip Peek Force
card warp display \n only with borderless cards \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Card Warp Display	only with borderless Cards		1999	21st Century Card Magic	80		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Card Warp
unloading a card \n on the card case \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Unloading a Card	on the Card Case		1999	21st Century Card Magic	83		Cards / Sleights / Ditching Cards / On the Deck or Case
peek, stop, touch \n three cards selected in three different ways \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Peek, Stop, Touch	three Cards selected in three different ways		1999	21st Century Card Magic	85		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Spread Controls
two full-deck controls \n push-though and cut sequences \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Two Full-Deck Controls	push-though and cut sequences		1999	21st Century Card Magic	87		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Push Through
the dummy force \n no-touch force \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Dummy Force	no-touch Force		1999	21st Century Card Magic	91		Cards / Sleights / Force / No-Touch Force (not Cut-Deeper or Cross Cut) Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Miscellaneous
the dummy pass \n the "your card is not here" pass \n james swain \n the tap pass \n paul curry \n classic pass cut aces production \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Dummy Pass	the "your card is not here" pass	Related to The Tap Pass (Paul Curry, 1974) Variations Classic Pass Cut Aces Production (James Swain, 2005)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	93		Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Bluff Passes
the dummy fan force \n one chosen from fan of five, located by touch, not really a force \n james swain \n one from five \n unknown 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	The Dummy Fan Force	one chosen from fan of five, located by touch, not really a force	Related to One from Five (Unknown, 1938)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	95		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
persi's collectors \n faro \n persi diaconis \n james swain \n the gathering \n jason ladanye 1999 21st century card magic Persi Diaconis, James Swain	Persi's Collectors	faro	Related to The Gathering (Jason Ladanye, 2013)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	105		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors
i am in debt \n cards total ten although one by one is removed \n fred kaps \n james swain \n i am in debt \n fred kaps 1999 21st century card magic Fred Kaps, James Swain	I am in Debt	cards total ten although one by one is removed	Related to I am in Debt (Fred Kaps, 1972)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	108		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Deck as Calculator or Calendar
instant aces \n \n larry jennings \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic Larry Jennings, James Swain	Instant Aces			1999	21st Century Card Magic	111		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Four Aces turn over in the Deck at once
benzais cut with two cards \n \n james swain \n double-card spin-out move \n doug edwards 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Benzais Cut with two Cards		Related to Double-Card Spin-Out Move (Doug Edwards, 1978)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	123		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
braue addition and switch variation \n \n frederick braue \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic Frederick Braue, James Swain	Braue Addition and Switch Variation			1999	21st Century Card Magic	124		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
1002nd aces \n \n alex elmsley \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic Alex Elmsley, James Swain	1002nd Aces			1999	21st Century Card Magic	127		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
bottom double drop - swivel switch / $20 switch \n see credits on page 130 \n brother john hamman \n james swain \n steve silverman 1999 21st century card magic Brother John Hamman, James Swain, Steve Silverman	Bottom Double Drop - Swivel Switch / $20 Switch	see credits on page 130		1999	21st Century Card Magic	129		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
sympathetic thirteen \n specially arranged decks of ungaffed cards \n james swain \n herbert milton \n nate leipzig 1999 21st century card magic James Swain, Herbert Milton, Nate Leipzig	Sympathetic Thirteen	specially arranged decks of ungaffed cards		1999	21st Century Card Magic	131		Cards / Effect Themes / Sympathetic Effects / Sympathetic Thirteen & Variations
poker interchange redux \n \n james swain \n poker interchange \n james swain \n poker interchange \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Poker Interchange Redux		Related to Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1982) Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1992)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	137		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
dealing centers/the muck \n nice switch \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Dealing Centers/The Muck	nice Switch		1999	21st Century Card Magic	140		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations
the drop switch \n \n edward marlo \n james swain \n visual poker hand change \n edward marlo 1999 21st century card magic Edward Marlo, James Swain	The Drop Switch		Related to Visual Poker Hand Change (Edward Marlo, 1980)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	140		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
just lucky eight card stack \n double duke \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Just Lucky Eight Card Stack	double Duke		1999	21st Century Card Magic	144		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking
21st century magicican vs. gambler \n two phases, including pokerhand transformation \n james swain \n 21st century magician vs. gambler \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	21st Century Magicican vs. Gambler	two phases, including Pokerhand Transformation	Also published here 21st Century Magician vs. Gambler (James Swain, 1999)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	147		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
larry jennings' famous chop cup routine \n new handling \n james swain \n larry jennings \n the larry jennings chop cup routine \n larry jennings 1999 21st century card magic James Swain, Larry Jennings	Larry Jennings' Famous Chop Cup Routine	new handling	Inspired by The Larry Jennings Chop Cup Routine (Larry Jennings, 1977)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	149		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
21st century magician vs. gambler \n two phases, including pokerhand transformation \n james swain \n 21st century magicican vs. gambler \n james swain 1999 genii James Swain	21st Century Magician vs. Gambler	two phases, including Pokerhand Transformation	Also published here 21st Century Magicican vs. Gambler (James Swain, 1999)	June 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 6)	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
21st century card magic \n \n jamy ian swiss \n james swain 1999 genii Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)	21st Century Card Magic	by James Swain		Nov. 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)	70		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the cool out move \n - the card expert blocked pushed off and taken with right hand and turned face up and tabled, top card held back \n james swain \n the card expert \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	The Cool Out Move	The Card Expert blocked pushed off and taken with right hand and turned face up and tabled, top card held back	Related to The Card Expert (James Swain, 2000)	July 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 7)	60		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Miscellaneous
the big squeeze \n mostly in-the-hand version \n james swain \n beyond sleight of hand \n darwin ortiz 2000 genii James Swain	The Big Squeeze	mostly in-the-hand version	Inspired by Beyond Sleight of Hand (Darwin Ortiz, 1995)	July 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 7)	62		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
the card expert \n intro, more applications for cool out move \n james swain \n the cool out move \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	The Card Expert	intro, more applications for Cool Out Move	Related to The Cool Out Move (James Swain, 2000)	Sep. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)	61		Articles / Columns
the dunbury delusion \n using cool out move \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	The Dunbury Delusion	using Cool Out Move		Sep. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)	61		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
as a blackjack switch \n using cool out move \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	As a Blackjack Switch	using Cool Out Move		Sep. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Blackjack
the stop trick \n using cool out move \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	The Stop Trick	using Cool Out Move		Sep. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick
double whammy \n stop trick with two selections, using cool out move \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	Double Whammy	stop trick with two selections, using Cool Out Move		Sep. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick
michael skinner's placement principle \n intro \n james swain 2000 genii James Swain	Michael Skinner's Placement Principle	intro		Nov. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 11)	29		Articles / Articles
far more honest aces \n three handlings \n david malek \n honest aces \n james swain 2001 rebel without a pause David Malek	Far More Honest Aces	three handlings	Inspired by Honest Aces (James Swain, 1996)	2001	Rebel without a Pause	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
finale for the collectors \n - the card expert three selections are replaced in deck, the four-of-a-kind then changes into the three selections \n james swain \n two, two, two tricks in one! \n syd segal 2001 genii James Swain	Finale for The Collectors	The Card Expert three selections are replaced in deck, the four-of-a-kind then changes into the three selections	Variations Two, Two, Two Tricks in One! (Syd Segal, 2017)	Jan. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 1)	80		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition
push-though switch \n \n james swain 2001 genii James Swain	Push-Though Switch			Jan. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 1)	81		Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using a Packet
the magic bullet \n - the card expert ace of spades moves to different positions in a four-card packet, then vanishes, then all aces are produced \n james swain \n magicana addenda \n pete mccabe 2001 genii James Swain	The Magic Bullet	The Card Expert Ace of Spades moves to different positions in a four-card packet, then vanishes, then all Aces are produced	Variations Magicana Addenda (Pete McCabe, 2001)	Mar. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 3)	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet Children Magic / Routines
james swain: a gift for grift and the sense to novelize it \n \n paul cummins 2001 genii Paul Cummins	James Swain: A Gift for Grift and the Sense to Novelize It			May 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)	44		Articles / Articles
grift sense - an excerpt \n \n james swain 2001 genii James Swain	Grift Sense - An Excerpt			May 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)	46		Articles / Articles
psychic ace assembly \n - the card expert aces gather in pile of thought-of ace - version one (preferred method) - version two (simple method) \n james swain \n psychic ace assembly \n james swain 2001 genii James Swain	Psychic Ace Assembly	The Card Expert Aces gather in pile of thought-of Ace Version One (Preferred Method) Version Two (Simple Method)	Also published here Psychic Ace Assembly (James Swain, 2001)	May 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)	67		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Slow Motion
magicana addenda \n ace of spades moves to different positions in a four-card packet, then vanishes, then indifferent cards change to aces \n pete mccabe \n the magic bullet \n james swain 2001 genii Pete McCabe	Magicana Addenda	Ace of Spades moves to different positions in a four-card packet, then vanishes, then indifferent cards change to Aces	Inspired by The Magic Bullet (James Swain, 2001)	May 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)	69		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
florida roadkill \n - the card expert spectator cuts off a packet, performer cuts off same size, four kings are found as well, penelope's principle \n james swain \n overkill \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n second guessing your weight \n bob king 2001 genii James Swain	Florida Roadkill	The Card Expert spectator cuts off a packet, performer cuts off same size, four Kings are found as well, Penelope's Principle	Inspired by Overkill (Les Emberg, Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo, 1980) Second Guessing Your Weight (Bob King, 1993)	Oct. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 10)	69		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
psychic ace assembly \n aces gather in pile of thought-of ace - version #1 (preferred method) - version #2 (easy method) \n james swain \n psychic ace assembly \n james swain 2001 ego James Swain	Psychic Ace Assembly	Aces gather in pile of thought-of Ace Version #1 (Preferred Method) Version #2 (Easy Method)	Also published here Psychic Ace Assembly (James Swain, 2001)	June 2001	Ego (Vol. 1 No. 1)	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Slow Motion
royal departure \n - the card expert from quartet between palms to case, card under cellophane - version one - version two (four cases) \n james swain \n departure \n james swain 2002 genii James Swain	Royal Departure	The Card Expert from Quartet between palms to case, card under cellophane Version One Version Two (four cases)	Inspired by Departure (James Swain, 1999)	Apr. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 4)	66		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Point of Departure (often Traveling effect)
funny money \n an excerpt from james swain's second novel starring tony valentine \n james swain 2002 genii James Swain	Funny Money	An Excerpt from James Swain's second novel starring Tony Valentine		June 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 6)	34		Articles / Articles
shuffle tracking \n - the card expert combination aces with red-black separation climax \n james swain \n combination aces \n darwin ortiz \n shuffle tracking the aces \n nick trost \n shuffle tracking \n james swain \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne 2003 genii James Swain	Shuffle Tracking	The Card Expert Combination Aces with red-black separation climax	Related to Combination Aces (Darwin Ortiz, 1975) Variations Shuffle Tracking the Aces (Nick Trost, 2009) Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2007) Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2017) Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2006) Also published here Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2005)	Apr. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 4)	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
the turn of a card \n an excerpt from sucker bet, a tony valentine novel by james swain \n james swain 2003 genii James Swain	The Turn Of A Card	An Excerpt from Sucker Bet, A Tony Valentine Novel by James Swain		Apr. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 4)	64		Articles / Articles
sucker bet \n \n david regal \n james swain 2003 genii David Regal (reviewer)	Sucker Bet	by James Swain		Apr. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 4)	82		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the center deal: fact or fiction? \n - the giorgio letters \n tony giorgio \n david ben responds \n david ben \n in response \n tony giorgio \n a reply \n karl johnson \n an open letter \n james swain 2003 genii Tony Giorgio	The Center Deal: Fact or Fiction?	The Giorgio Letters	Related to David Ben Responds (David Ben, 2003) In Response (Tony Giorgio, 2003) A Reply (Karl Johnson, 2003) An Open Letter (James Swain, 2003)	Oct. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 10)	84		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / General Comments Articles / Columns
an open letter \n to tony giorgio and david ben, on the center deal \n james swain \n the center deal: fact or fiction? \n tony giorgio 2003 genii James Swain	An Open Letter	to Tony Giorgio and David Ben, on the Center Deal	Related to The Center Deal: Fact or Fiction? (Tony Giorgio, 2003)	Dec. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 12)	64		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / General Comments
card in matchbox \n \n gary plants \n card in the matchbox \n james swain 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Card in Matchbox		Inspired by Card in the Matchbox (James Swain, 1996)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Matchbox
k.i.s.s. poker deal \n - the card expert four-handed game is dealt and all the cards that fall to the performer are shown, they change to aces and the other three hands are four-of-a-kinds matching the other three cards originally shown \n james swain \n the cross \n darwin ortiz \n k.i.s.s.e.s. \n jerry k. hartman \n k.i.s.s.e.s. ii \n jerry k. hartman 2004 genii James Swain	K.I.S.S. Poker Deal	The Card Expert four-handed game is dealt and all the cards that fall to the performer are shown, they change to Aces and the other three hands are four-of-a-kinds matching the other three cards originally shown	Related to The Cross (Darwin Ortiz, 1995) Variations K.I.S.S.E.S. (Jerry K. Hartman, 2004) K.I.S.S.E.S. II (Jerry K. Hartman, 2007)	Mar. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 3)	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
loaded dice \n an excerpt from the new tony valentine novel \n james swain 2004 genii James Swain	Loaded Dice	An Excerpt from the New Tony Valentine Novel		June 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 6)	28		Articles / Articles
k.i.s.s.e.s. \n four-handed game is dealt and all the cards that fall to the performer are shown, they change to royal flush and the other three hands are four-of-a-kinds matching the other three cards originally shown, eliminating the second deals \n jerry k. hartman \n k.i.s.s. poker deal \n james swain \n k.i.s.s.e.s. ii \n jerry k. hartman 2004 genii Jerry K. Hartman	K.I.S.S.E.S.	four-handed game is dealt and all the cards that fall to the performer are shown, they change to Royal Flush and the other three hands are four-of-a-kinds matching the other three cards originally shown, eliminating the second deals	Inspired by K.I.S.S. Poker Deal (James Swain, 2004) Related to K.I.S.S.E.S. II (Jerry K. Hartman, 2007)	July 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 7)	89		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
on writing mr. lucky \n \n james swain 2005 genii James Swain	On Writing Mr. Lucky			Mar. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 3)	34		Articles / Articles
mr. lucky \n an excerpt from mr. lucky \n james swain 2005 genii James Swain	Mr. Lucky	An Excerpt from Mr. Lucky		Mar. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 3)	35		Articles / Articles
steve forte's casino game protection \n \n james swain \n steve forte 2005 genii James Swain (reviewer)	Steve Forte's Casino Game Protection	by Steve Forte		Apr. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 4)	36		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
shuffle tracking \n - the card expert combination aces with red-black separation climax \n james swain \n shuffle tracking \n james swain 2005 genii James Swain	Shuffle Tracking	The Card Expert Combination Aces with red-black separation climax	Also published here Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2003)	May 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 5)	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
expulsion of aces \n - the card expert aces found two by two, then the kings with two friction tosses \n james swain 2005 genii James Swain	Expulsion of Aces	The Card Expert Aces found two by two, then the Kings with two friction tosses		Dec. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 12)	102		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
classic pass cut aces production \n cutting between two aces \n james swain \n the dummy pass \n james swain 2005 genii James Swain	Classic Pass Cut Aces Production	cutting between two Aces	Inspired by The Dummy Pass (James Swain, 1999)	Dec. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 12)	102		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop"
impossible location revisited \n - the card expert selection lost, top and bottom card added, that many cards cut off, then selection \n james swain \n impossible location \n larry jennings \n michael skinner 2006 genii James Swain	Impossible Location Revisited	The Card Expert selection lost, top and bottom card added, that many cards cut off, then selection	Inspired by Impossible Location (Larry Jennings, Michael Skinner, 1980)	Feb. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 2)	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
showdown \n - the card expert \n james swain \n showdown \n james swain 2006 genii James Swain	Showdown	The Card Expert	Also published here Showdown (James Swain, 2015)	May 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
deadman's scams \n excerpt from novel "deadman's poker" \n james swain 2006 genii James Swain	Deadman's Scams	excerpt from novel "Deadman's Poker"		May 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)	42		Articles / Articles
ultimate poker interchange \n improved \n james swain \n poker interchange \n james swain \n ultimate poker interchange - a thought \n jerry k. hartman \n ultimate poker interchanged \n jerry k. hartman 2006 genii James Swain	Ultimate Poker Interchange	improved	Inspired by Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1992) Variations Ultimate Poker Interchange - A Thought (Jerry K. Hartman, 2006) Ultimate Poker Interchanged (Jerry K. Hartman, 2007)	May 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
simplified swain, plus \n aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found \n harry lorayne \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne \n shuffle tracking \n james swain \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne 2006 genii Harry Lorayne	Simplified Swain, Plus	Aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found	Inspired by Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2003) Also published here Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2007) Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2017)	July 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 7)	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
las vegas count \n - the card expert gemini/rhythm count variation, hiding two of four faces \n james swain 2006 genii James Swain	Las Vegas Count	The Card Expert Gemini/Rhythm Count variation, hiding two of four faces		Oct. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)	29		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces
brothers in arms \n \n james swain 2006 genii James Swain	Brothers in Arms			Oct. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Hotel Mystery
ultimate poker interchange - a thought \n \n jerry k. hartman \n ultimate poker interchange \n james swain 2006 genii Jerry K. Hartman	Ultimate Poker Interchange - A Thought		Inspired by Ultimate Poker Interchange (James Swain, 2006)	Oct. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
simplified swain, plus \n aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found \n harry lorayne \n shuffle tracking \n james swain \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne 2007 best of friends — volume iii Harry Lorayne	Simplified Swain, Plus	Aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found	Inspired by Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2003) Also published here Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2006)	2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	442		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
the 21 card trick \n optional spelling \n james swain \n the twenty-one card trick \n james swain 2007 7-7-7 James Swain	The 21 Card Trick	optional spelling	Also published here The Twenty-One Card Trick (James Swain, 1999)	2007	7-7-7	56		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
the world's most obscene 21-card trick \n filthy spelling \n steve bryant \n the twenty-one card trick \n james swain 2007 7-7-7 Steve Bryant	The World's Most Obscene 21-Card Trick	filthy spelling	Inspired by The Twenty-One Card Trick (James Swain, 1999)	2007	7-7-7	63		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
a look at steve forte's poker protection \n \n james swain \n steve forte 2007 genii James Swain (reviewer)	A Look at Steve Forte's Poker Protection	by Steve Forte		Feb. 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 2)	22		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
k.i.s.s.e.s. ii \n magician deals to three spectators and himself, always showing the card he's dealt, on fourth deal he shows he got ace of spades, spectators’ hands are turned up and the three cards he originally showed are at the faces of their hands, and the rest of their hands are the other three mates to complete each four-of-a-kind, finally magician turns up his hand and it’s royal flush \n jerry k. hartman \n k.i.s.s. poker deal \n james swain \n k.i.s.s.e.s. \n jerry k. hartman 2007 card dupery Jerry K. Hartman	K.I.S.S.E.S. II	magician deals to three spectators and himself, always showing the card he's dealt, on fourth deal he shows he got Ace of Spades, spectators’ hands are turned up and the three cards he originally showed are at the faces of their hands, and the rest of their hands are the other three mates to complete each Four-of-a-Kind, finally magician turns up his hand and it’s Royal Flush	Inspired by K.I.S.S. Poker Deal (James Swain, 2004) Related to K.I.S.S.E.S. (Jerry K. Hartman, 2004)	2007	Card Dupery	197		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations
ose false cut variation \n with four piles, spectator does it, also see p. 371 \n jerry k. hartman \n james swain \n jay ose \n "jim swain on the jay ose false cut" (james swain, magic, vol. 12, no. 4, december 2002, p. 97 "expertalk" column) \n ose's cut \n jay ose 2007 card dupery Jerry K. Hartman, James Swain, Jay Ose	Ose False Cut variation	with four piles, spectator does it, also see p. 371	Inspired by Ose's Cut (Jay Ose, 1962) Related to "Jim Swain on the Jay Ose False Cut" (James Swain, MAGIC, Vol. 12, No. 4, December 2002, p. 97 "Expertalk" column)	2007	Card Dupery	203		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Hands & Table
ultimate poker interchanged \n magician deals to back and forth between spectator and himself each time showing he has dealt himself a king, spectator’s hand is turned up at the end and he has the kings and magician’s hand is shown to contain aces \n jerry k. hartman \n poker interchange \n james swain \n "stacker shock" (jerry k. hartman, trickery treats, 1999, p. 66) \n ultimate poker interchange \n james swain 2007 card dupery Jerry K. Hartman	Ultimate Poker Interchanged	magician deals to back and forth between spectator and himself each time showing he has dealt himself a King, spectator’s hand is turned up at the end and he has the Kings and magician’s hand is shown to contain Aces	Inspired by Ultimate Poker Interchange (James Swain, 2006) Related to Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1982) "Stacker Shock" (Jerry K. Hartman, Trickery Treats, 1999, p. 66)	2007	Card Dupery	242		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
ose false cut variation \n also see p. 203 (and references there) \n jay ose \n jerry k. hartman \n james swain 2007 card dupery Jay Ose, Jerry K. Hartman, James Swain	Ose False Cut variation	also see p. 203 (and references there)		2007	Card Dupery	371		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Hands & Table
miracles. the magic of james swain (volumes 1-4) \n \n joe m. turner \n james swain 2008 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Miracles. The Magic of James Swain (Volumes 1-4)	by James Swain		Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	85		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
shush \n three cards removed, performer divines them fairly, peek case with hole \n james swain \n the $ 1,000 test card location \n theodore annemann \n annemann's miracle \n james swain 2009 ten card mysteries anneman would have loved James Swain	Shush	three cards removed, performer divines them fairly, peek case with hole	Inspired by The $ 1,000 Test Card Location (Theodore Annemann, 1934) Also published here Annemann's Miracle (James Swain, 1996)	2009	Ten Card Mysteries Anneman Would Have Loved	41		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
the capitulating queens \n \n david regal \n james swain 2009 genii David Regal (reviewer)	The Capitulating Queens	by James Swain		Feb. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)	100		Reviews / Props
shuffle tracking the aces \n aces lost, then found with counting procedure and dice, deck separated in suits \n nick trost \n shuffle tracking \n james swain 2009 subtle card creations — volume 2 Nick Trost	Shuffle Tracking the Aces	Aces lost, then found with counting procedure and dice, deck separated in suits	Inspired by Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2003)	2009	Subtle Card Creations — Volume 2	376		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
the vietnam trick revisited \n spectator remembers card at position that equals a cut-off amount, card predicted and spelled-to \n james swain \n the viet nam trick \n bruce cervon \n dai vernon 2010 genii James Swain	The Vietnam Trick Revisited	spectator remembers card at position that equals a cut-off amount, card predicted and spelled-to	Inspired by The Viet Nam Trick (Bruce Cervon, Dai Vernon, 1975)	June 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 6)	17		Cards / Sleights / Force / Count Forces Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
cephalopalm \n top card is rotated into face up bottom palm \n dave buck \n the pass palm \n james swain \n cephalopalm \n dan buck \n dave buck 2011 if an octopus could palm Dave Buck	Cephalopalm	Top card is rotated into face up bottom palm	Related to The Pass Palm (James Swain, 1996) Also published here Cephalopalm (Dan Buck, Dave Buck, 2011)	2011	If An Octopus Could Palm	14		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Top
52 pick-up \n triumph ending in new pack order, eight faro shuffles \n darwin ortiz \n master of the mess \n pit hartling \n perfect triumph \n james swain 2012 lessons in card mastery Darwin Ortiz	52 Pick-up	triumph ending in new pack order, eight faro shuffles	Inspired by Master of the Mess (Pit Hartling, 2003) Related to Perfect Triumph (James Swain, 1996)	2012	Lessons in Card Mastery	109		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
triple decker sandwich \n three phases \n eric t. dockery \n collecting the vanishing aces \n geoffrey latta \n james swain 2012 the f.f.f.f. book Eric T. Dockery	Triple Decker Sandwich	three phases	Inspired by Collecting the Vanishing Aces (Geoffrey Latta, James Swain, 1981)	2012	The F.F.F.F. Book	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
james swain's dark magic \n on his 15th novel \n james swain \n richard kaufman 2012 genii James Swain, Richard Kaufman	James Swain's Dark Magic	on his 15th novel		June 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 6)	72		Articles / Interviews
dark magic excerpt \n two chapters \n james swain 2012 genii James Swain	Dark Magic Excerpt	two chapters		June 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 6)	73		Articles / Articles
the gathering \n aces appear and trap three selections, using faros \n jason ladanye \n persi's collectors \n persi diaconis \n james swain 2013 confident deceptions Jason Ladanye	The Gathering	Aces appear and trap three selections, using faros	Inspired by Persi's Collectors (Persi Diaconis, James Swain, 1999)	2013	Confident Deceptions	101		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors
showdown \n \n james swain \n showdown \n james swain 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier James Swain	Showdown		Also published here Showdown (James Swain, 2006)	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	104		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
swain's aces \n retains rest of deck in order \n james swain 2016 genii James Swain	Swain's Aces	retains rest of deck in order		Feb. 2016	Genii (Vol. 79 No. 2)	53		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
two, two, two tricks in one! \n finale for collectors in which the three selections transpose with the four-of-a-kind that's bin distributed on top of the tabled spread deck \n syd segal \n dvd "simply sydney" (2008, d&d) \n finale for the collectors \n james swain 2017 a new angle Syd Segal	Two, Two, Two Tricks in One!	finale for Collectors in which the three selections transpose with the four-of-a-kind that's bin distributed on top of the tabled spread deck	Inspired by Finale for The Collectors (James Swain, 2001) Also published here DVD "Simply Sydney" (2008, D&D)	2017	A New Angle	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition
simplified swain, plus \n aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found \n harry lorayne \n shuffle tracking \n james swain \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne 2017 jawdroppers! two Harry Lorayne	Simplified Swain, Plus	Aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found	Inspired by Shuffle Tracking (James Swain, 2003) Also published here Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2006)	2017	JawDroppers! Two	126		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
should i learn the pass? \n - derek dingle's breakthrough - meeting fred kaps - my calling card - being ahead - how can i learn the pass? - tricks with the pass - is it worth it? \n james swain 2017 genii James Swain	Should I Learn the Pass?	Derek Dingle's Breakthrough Meeting Fred Kaps My Calling Card Being Ahead How Can I Learn the Pass? Tricks with the Pass Is it Worth it?		May 2017	Genii (Vol. 80 No. 5)	72		Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / General Comments
旧瓶新酒 \n （old bottle, new wine) four aces turn face down one by one, then transform into the selection, before changing back into aces \n zhenjie gao \n tampa opener \n james swain 2018 一盅两件 Zhenjie Gao	旧瓶新酒	（Old Bottle, New Wine) Four Aces turn face down one by one, then transform into the selection, before changing back into Aces	Inspired by Tampa Opener (James Swain, 1992)	2018	一盅两件	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
royal exchange \n spectator's poker hand transposes with performer's, royal flush ending, faro \n jason ladanye \n poker interchange \n james swain 2018 game changer Jason Ladanye	Royal Exchange	spectator's poker hand transposes with performer's, Royal Flush ending, faro	Inspired by Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1992)	2018	Game Changer	163		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Interchange
spectator ose cut \n \n paul harris \n james swain 2018 genii Paul Harris, James Swain	Spectator Ose Cut			July 2018	Genii (Vol. 81 No. 7)	59		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Tabled
the 439 trick \n named ace vanishes from ace packet and appears in case, four cases, under cellophane \n james swain 2020 elixir James Swain	The 439 Trick	named Ace vanishes from Ace packet and appears in case, four cases, under cellophane		May 2020	Elixir (Vol. 3 No. 1 Part 1 (Spring #2))	212		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case
shift-palm \n top cards into left hand classic palm \n steve forte \n the pass palm \n james swain 2020 gambling sleight of hand — volume 2 Steve Forte	shift-palm	top cards into left hand classic palm	Related to The Pass Palm (James Swain, 1996)	2020	Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 2	575		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Top
capitulating queens \n \n david regal \n james swain 2020 genii David Regal (reviewer)	Capitulating Queens	by James Swain		Sep. 2020	Genii (Vol. 83 No. 9)	80		Reviews / Props