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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 star trik \n doug edwards \n the $ 1,000,000 test \n steven youell \n annemann's miracle \n james swain \n shush \n james swain 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 Star Trik (Doug Edwards, 1978) The $ 1,000,000 Test (Steven Youell, 1994) Annemann's Miracle (James Swain, 1996) Shush (James Swain, 2009)	1934	SH-H-H--! It's A Secret	43		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Spectator shuffles - Subtleties → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
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 most flexible shift: simple shift \n edward marlo \n the smith shift \n al smith \n the "block"buster pass \n james swain \n reverse simple shift \n karl fulves \n simple shift variation \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n mk simple shift variation \n michał kociołek \n edward marlo \n finessed simple shift \n johnny thompson \n four-flushed multiple shift \n tom gagnon 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	Simple Shift		Related to The Most Flexible Shift: Simple Shift (Edward Marlo, 1961) Reverse Simple Shift (Karl Fulves, 2003) Variations The SMITH Shift (Al Smith, 1979) The "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1996) Simple Shift Variation (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) MK Simple Shift Variation (Michał Kociołek, Edward Marlo, 2012) Finessed Simple Shift (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Four-Flushed Multiple Shift (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	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 k. m. move follow up aces \n edward marlo \n second surprise \n edward marlo \n roundup \n james swain \n the one armed bridge player \n gus southall \n three phase follow-up \n randy wakeman \n follow-up on follow-up \n randy wakeman \n kings "high"way \n harry lorayne \n poker deal assembly \n roger crosthwaite \n follow-up aces \n steve reynolds 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	The Follow Up Aces	Aces lost in deck come to top	Related to K. M. Move Follow Up Aces (Edward Marlo, 1962) Second Surprise (Edward Marlo, 1981) Roundup (James Swain, 1982) The One Armed Bridge Player (Gus Southall, 1984) Three Phase Follow-Up (Randy Wakeman, 1985) Follow-Up on Follow-Up (Randy Wakeman, 1987) Kings "High"Way (Harry Lorayne, 1990) Poker Deal Assembly (Roger Crosthwaite, 1999) Variations Follow-Up Aces (Steve Reynolds, 2019)	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
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
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 palm off \n philip t. goldstein \n variations variant \n roger curzon \n those are the aces, those are not \n paul gertner \n final departure \n james swain 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) Variations Variations Variant (Roger Curzon, 1981) Those are the Aces, Those are Not (Paul Gertner, 1994) Final Departure (James Swain, 1996)	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
center swivel palm \n while deck is swivel cut \n james swain 1981 apocalypse vol. 1-5 James Swain	Center Swivel Palm	while deck is swivel cut		Feb. 1981	Apocalypse Vol. 1-5 (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 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)	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 / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Splitting Cards
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"
illusion aces \n aces reverse between two tens and change to kings - the practical handling - the purist handling \n derek dingle \n illusion aces \n karl fulves \n illusion aces \n derek dingle \n o. henry selections \n james swain \n turn me down why don't you \n wesley james 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
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		1982	Epoptica (Issue 2)	93		→ Reviews / Audio Cassette
poker interchange \n \n james swain \n poker interchange exchanged \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange \n james swain \n poker interchange exchanged \n bruce cervon \n poker interchange redux \n james swain 1982 arcane James Swain	Poker Interchange		Related to Poker Interchange Exchanged (Bruce Cervon, 1984) Poker Interchange (James Swain, 1992) Poker Interchange Exchanged (Bruce Cervon, 1998) Poker Interchange Redux (James Swain, 1999)	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 1982 a visit with larry jennings Larry Jennings	Direct Flight Card to Case	card to box, slit case	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 / Cards traveling (from Sandwich) to Sandwich → Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors → Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Interlaced Vanish
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 vol. 6-10 James Swain	Slow Motion Oil and Water	3&3		July 1985	Apocalypse Vol. 6-10 (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	Related to 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 vol. 6-10 James Swain	Trapped Again		Variations Trapped (James Swain, 1996)	Dec. 1986	Apocalypse Vol. 6-10 (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 the nightmare card \n michael powers \n day-dream card \n edward marlo \n darwin ortiz \n commercial method \n edward marlo \n the airmail card \n james swain \n die traumfrau \n christoph borer \n dreamographics \n curtis kam \n tattwo you \n tomas blomberg \n lucky charms \n jason ladanye 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, 2015) Variations The Nightmare Card (Michael Powers, 1990) The Airmail Card (James Swain, 1996) Die Traumfrau (Christoph Borer, 2006) Dreamographics (Curtis Kam, 2008) Lucky Charms (Jason Ladanye, 2018)	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 ¡fuego! \n rafael benatar \n aunt henriette's aces \n arturo de ascanio \n hitchcock aces \n james swain \n darwin ortiz \n slow henry \n roberto giobbi \n aunt enriqueta's aces \n arturo de ascanio 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz	Hitchcock Aces		Variations ¡Fuego! (Rafael Benatar, 1989) Aunt Henriette's Aces (Arturo de Ascanio, 1989) Hitchcock Aces (James Swain, Darwin Ortiz, 1996) Slow Henry (Roberto Giobbi, 2003) Aunt Enriqueta's Aces (Arturo de Ascanio, 2006)	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 the impromptu arranged pack \n charles t. jordan \n si stebbins stack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marlo on stebbins/stay-stack \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n something for nothing \n james swain 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 The Impromptu Arranged Pack (Charles T. Jordan, 1920) Si Stebbins Stack (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Marlo on Stebbins/Stay-Stack (Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1969) Variations Something for Nothing (James Swain, 1996)	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 vol. 11-15 James Swain	"Block"Buster Pass		Also published here The "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1996)	Nov. 1988	Apocalypse Vol. 11-15 (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 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) Also published here The New Tops, Apr. 1966	1988	M.I.N.T. — Volume I	216		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax → 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 / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) → Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards
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
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 don 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 Don Stapleton	Related to 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 stack in trade \n simon aronson \n poker interchange redux \n james swain \n royal exchange \n jason ladanye 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)	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 / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
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 / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
family circus \n \n larry jennings \n derek dingle \n james swain \n too many cards \n derek dingle \n ambitious classic \n larry jennings 1992 don't blink Larry Jennings, Derek Dingle, James Swain	Family Circus		Inspired by Too Many Cards (Derek Dingle, 1982) Ambitious Classic (Larry Jennings, 1986)	1992	Don't Blink	53		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic"
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 / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
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 / Two Card Transposition
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
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 james swain \n alex elmsley \n brainweave \n alex elmsley \n brainwave \n román garcía \n trick play \n brian o'neill \n elmsley's brainweave \n harry riser 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) 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
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
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
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		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 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)	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 / Two Card Transpo 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 / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) → 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
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 / Two Card Transposition
the "block"buster pass \n \n james swain \n simple shift \n edward marlo \n "block"buster pass \n james swain 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 / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks → Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	21st Century Magicican vs. Gambler	two phases, including Pokerhand Transformation		1999	21st Century Card Magic	147		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 / Two Card Transpo with Delays or Revelations
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
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
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)
departure \n from quartet between palms to case \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Departure	from Quartet between palms to case		1999	21st Century Card Magic	3		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Point of Departure (often Traveling effect)
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)
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 dummy pass \n the "your card is not here" pass \n james swain \n the tap pass \n paul curry 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)	1999	21st Century Card Magic	93		→ Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Bluff Passes
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
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
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
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
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
preface \n \n james swain 1999 21st century card magic James Swain	Preface			1999	21st Century Card Magic			→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
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
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
simplified swain, plus \n aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found, based on swain's "shuffle tracking" (genii 5/2005) \n harry lorayne \n james swain \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne 2007 best of friends — volume iii Harry Lorayne, James Swain	Simplified Swain, Plus	aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found, based on Swain's "Shuffle Tracking" (Genii 5/2005)	Also published here Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, 2017)	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
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
cephalopalm \n top card is rotated into face up bottom palm \n dave buck \n the pass palm \n james swain 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)	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 perfect triumph \n james swain \n master of the mess \n pit hartling 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
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" (genii, may 2006) 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier James Swain	Showdown		Also published here "Showdown" (Genii, May 2006)	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	104		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
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 "finale for the collectors" (james swain, genii, vol. 64 no. 1, 2001, p. 80) \n dvd "simply sydney" (2008, d&d) 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, Genii, Vol. 64 No. 1, 2001, p. 80) 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, based on swain's "shuffle tracking" (genii 5/2005) \n harry lorayne \n simplified swain, plus \n harry lorayne \n james swain 2017 jawdroppers! two Harry Lorayne	Simplified Swain, Plus	Aces lost and found with free-cut principle, colors separated, two selections found, based on Swain's "Shuffle Tracking" (Genii 5/2005)	Also published here Simplified Swain, Plus (Harry Lorayne, James Swain, 2007)	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
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
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
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