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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
ii. to retain the complete stock\n\ns. w. erdnase\ncutting up\ntom gagnon 1902 the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase	II. To Retain the Complete Stock		Variations Cutting Up (Tom Gagnon, 1988)	1902	The Expert at the Card Table	45		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / False Flourish Cut
the sympathetic coins\non corners of handkerchief\nyank hoe\nyou have my sympathy\ntom gagnon 1909 the art of magic Yank Hoe	The Sympathetic Coins	on corners of handkerchief	Variations You Have My Sympathy (Tom Gagnon, 1988)	1909	The Art of Magic	251		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Two Cards
the perfect force\ndouble backer, 203rd force\nhenry christ\nthe imperfect force\ntom gagnon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Henry Christ	The Perfect Force	double backer, 203rd force	Variations The Imperfect Force (Tom Gagnon, 1998)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	128		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer
the dunbury delusion\n\ncharlie miller\nthe dunbury delusion improved\ncharlie miller\nthe dunbury switch\ntom gagnon\nundone delusion\nr. paul wilson 1940 expert card technique Charlie Miller	The Dunbury Delusion		Related to The Dunbury Delusion Improved (Charlie Miller, 1968) Variations The Dunbury Switch (Tom Gagnon, 1988) Undone Delusion (R. Paul Wilson, 2018)	1940	Expert Card Technique	319		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
the cavorting aces\n\ndr. jacob daley\ncavorting aces handling\ndr. jacob daley\ntom gagnon 1950 stars of magic Dr. Jacob Daley	The Cavorting Aces		Variations Cavorting Aces Handling (Dr. Jacob Daley, Tom Gagnon, 1995)	1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 7, No. 3)	111		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Cavorting Aces
marlo miracle aces\nclassic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number\nedward marlo\nimpossible poker demonstration\njohn f. mendoza\nmarlo miracle aces\nedward marlo\nmartin a. nash\nmarlo miracle aces\nedward marlo\nmartin a. nash\nflash of light\neddie taytelbaum\nstephen tucker\nthe miracle aces\nroberto giobbi\nautomatic ace cutting\ntom gagnon\njive aces\nedward marlo\nmichael close\nandrew wimhurst\npatrick lehnen\naces reloaded\nr. paul wilson\nexpert estimating the aces\njohnny thompson 1964 faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo	Marlo Miracle Aces	classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number	Related to Jive Aces (Edward Marlo, Michael Close, Andrew Wimhurst, Patrick Lehnen, 2013) Variations Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash, 1980) Flash of Light (Eddie Taytelbaum, Stephen Tucker, 1983) The Miracle Aces (Roberto Giobbi, 2000) Automatic Ace Cutting (Tom Gagnon, 2000) Aces Reloaded (R. Paul Wilson, 2015) Expert Estimating the Aces (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Also published here Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash, 1980)	1964	Faro Controlled Miracles	44		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) → Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation → Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miracle Ace Cutting (Estimation)
master copper & silver\ncopper/silver routine with two cards and newspaper sheet, eight phases\nsam leo horowitz\nradical rebound\ntom gagnon 1971 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Sam Leo Horowitz	Master Copper & Silver	copper/silver routine with two cards and newspaper sheet, eight phases	Variations Radical Rebound (Tom Gagnon, 1985)	1971	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6, No. 5th Folio)	457		→ Coin / Gaffed / Double Facer → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
visual finders\none of four kings transforms in first then second selection, then back, selections from pocket\ntom gagnon 1977 card cavalcade four Tom Gagnon	Visual Finders	one of four kings transforms in first then second selection, then back, selections from pocket		1977	Card Cavalcade Four	150		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
visual quickie\none of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket\ntom gagnon\nvisual quickie\ntom gagnon 1977 card cavalcade four Tom Gagnon	Visual Quickie	one of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket	Also published here Visual Quickie (Tom Gagnon, 1982)	1977	Card Cavalcade Four	160		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
shovel coin shuffle\n(shuttle?) two coins and two cards, see also bilis' "close-up french style" (1976) according to page 136\nfrank paglia\nradical rebound\ntom gagnon 1978 apocalypse vol. 1-5 Frank Paglia	Shovel Coin Shuffle	(shuttle?) two coins and two cards, see also Bilis' "Close-Up French Style" (1976) according to page 136	Variations Radical Rebound (Tom Gagnon, 1985)	1978	Apocalypse Vol. 1-5 (Vol. 1, No. 8)	89		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
rebound\ncopper underneath one card, silver under another, the coins transpose, coin travel together under one card in repeat phase\nkarl fulves\nlaunch pad\nkarl fulves\nradical rebound\ntom gagnon 1978 the chronicles Karl Fulves	Rebound	copper underneath one card, silver under another, the coins transpose, coin travel together under one card in repeat phase	Related to Launch Pad (Karl Fulves, 1975) Variations Radical Rebound (Tom Gagnon, 1985)	1978	The Chronicles (Issue 5)	1110		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
crawling bill\nbill crawl over floor, routine made available via milton tropp, wrist reel\n cardini\neducated dollar bill\ntom gagnon 1978 the chronicles Cardini	Crawling Bill	bill crawl over floor, routine made available via Milton Tropp, wrist reel	Variations Educated Dollar Bill (Tom Gagnon, 1980)	1978	The Chronicles (Issue 5)	1114		→ Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous → Thread / Reel
the forgetful gambler\nriffle stack demo with second marlo/gardner phase and optional color changing back kicker\ntom gagnon\ngardner-marlo poker routine\nmartin gardner\nedward marlo 1979 apocalypse vol. 1-5 Tom Gagnon	The Forgetful Gambler	riffle stack demo with second Marlo/Gardner Phase and optional color changing back kicker	Related to Gardner-Marlo Poker Routine (Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, 1942)	1979	Apocalypse Vol. 1-5 (Vol. 2, No. 3)	172		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Re-Deal Poker Deals (Gardner-Marlo)
educated dollar bill\nbill crawls underneath wallet in tent configuration, then under ashtray and back - the bill and wallet - gaining slack in the thread - himber plus cardini - the bill and the ashtray - notes by karl fulves\ntom gagnon\ncrawling bill\n cardini 1980 the chronicles Tom Gagnon	Educated Dollar Bill	bill crawls underneath wallet in tent configuration, then under ashtray and back - The Bill and Wallet - Gaining Slack In The Thread - Himber Plus Cardini - The Bill and the Ashtray - Notes by Karl Fulves	Inspired by Crawling Bill (Cardini, 1978)	1980	The Chronicles (Issue 27)	1325		→ Wallet → Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous → Thread / Reel → Ashtray/Ashes / Miscellaneous
sandwich spread\nvisual\ntom gagnon\nspread control\nharry lorayne 1980 apocalypse vol. 1-5 Tom Gagnon	Sandwich Spread	visual	Inspired by Spread Control (Harry Lorayne, 1962)	1980	Apocalypse Vol. 1-5 (Vol. 3, No. 6)	359		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
the inertia change\n\ntom gagnon 1981 coinmagic Tom Gagnon	The Inertia Change			1981	CoinMagic	90		→ Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
the tiddlywinks change\n\ntom gagnon 1981 coinmagic Tom Gagnon	The Tiddlywinks Change			1981	CoinMagic	91		→ Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver → Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
slip-jog\n\njerry sadowitz\nopen hockley\nedward marlo\nrowan's double\njerry sadowitz\nslip jog\njerry sadowitz\nbold card control\nedward marlo\nmaster move\nrandy wakeman\ntom gagnon\nvr pulloff\njohn hostler 1982 spell-binder Jerry Sadowitz	Slip-Jog		Related to Open Hockley (Edward Marlo, 1982) Rowan's Double (Jerry Sadowitz, 1982) Bold Card Control (Edward Marlo, 1984) Master Move (Randy Wakeman, Tom Gagnon, 1995) VR Pulloff (John Hostler, 2016) Also published here Slip Jog (Jerry Sadowitz, 1984)	1982	Spell-Binder (Vol. 2, No. 20)	383		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Stop Force → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
new theory pick-up move\n\ntom gagnon 1982 apocalypse vol. 1-5 Tom Gagnon	New Theory Pick-Up Move			1982	Apocalypse Vol. 1-5 (Vol. 5, No. 4)	617		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves
visual quickie\none of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket\ntom gagnon\nvisual quickie\ntom gagnon 1982 packet tricks Tom Gagnon	Visual Quickie	one of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket	Also published here Visual Quickie (Tom Gagnon, 1977)	1982	Packet Tricks	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
the future spread\ntabled card changes visibly as spread is scooped up, see also eidetic change\ntom mullica\nthe blink shrink\ntom gagnon 1982 best of friends Tom Mullica	The Future Spread	tabled card changes visibly as spread is scooped up, see also Eidetic Change	Variations The Blink Shrink (Tom Gagnon, 1988)	1982	Best of Friends	59		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Tabled
bomb bay production\ncoin productions with thumb tip - first method - flip up production\ntom gagnon 1982 fork full of appetizers Tom Gagnon	Bomb Bay Production	coin productions with thumb tip - First Method - Flip Up Production		1982	Fork Full of Appetizers	46		→ Coin / Gaffed / Folding → Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / Two-Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
a ball penetration\nball on top vanishes and appear under it\ntom gagnon\n"a ball penetration" in "the blueprint" 1982 fork full of appetizers Tom Gagnon	A Ball Penetration	ball on top vanishes and appear under it	Also published here "A Ball Penetration" in "The Blueprint"	1982	Fork Full of Appetizers	56		→ Sleeving Techniques → Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Sequences
electrostatic recall\ncard pivots outwards from incomplete faro condition, pin as gimmick, with "notes by karl fulves"\ntom gagnon 1982 t.v. card rise Tom Gagnon	Electrostatic Recall	card pivots outwards from incomplete faro condition, pin as gimmick, with "Notes by Karl Fulves"		1982	T.V. Card Rise	26		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Incomplete Faro → Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous
introduction\n\ntom gagnon 1982 the tipnician Tom Gagnon	Introduction			1982	The Tipnician			→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
pinpoint aces\nfour aces out-jogged, deck on table on side, named ace pivots out\nkarl fulves\nelectrostatic recall\ntom gagnon 1982 t.v. card rise Karl Fulves	Pinpoint Aces	four aces out-jogged, deck on table on side, named ace pivots out	Inspired by Electrostatic Recall (Tom Gagnon, 1982)	1982	T.V. Card Rise	31		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Any card called for → Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous
re-entry\n\njeff busby\ntom gagnon\ntom gagnon 1983 epoptica Jeff Busby (reviewer)	Re-Entry	by Tom Gagnon		1983	Epoptica (Issue 4)	205		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
bold card control\n\nedward marlo\nopen hockley\nedward marlo\nslip-jog\njerry sadowitz\nmaster move\nrandy wakeman\ntom gagnon 1984 marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo	Bold Card Control		Related to Open Hockley (Edward Marlo, 1982) Slip-Jog (Jerry Sadowitz, 1982) Master Move (Randy Wakeman, Tom Gagnon, 1995)	1984	Marlo's Magazine Volume 5	324		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Cut Controls → Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
the scoop-displacement coin vanish\ncoin is scooped up with card and put in left hand, vanishes, empty hands, using ed marlo's "scoop move"\ntom gagnon 1984 the new york magic symposium - collection 3 Tom Gagnon	The Scoop-Displacement Coin Vanish	coin is scooped up with card and put in left hand, vanishes, empty hands, using Ed Marlo's "Scoop Move"		1984	The New York Magic Symposium - Collection 3	83		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / With Props
the scoop-displacement coin change\ncoin is scooped up with playing card and put in left hand where it changes, back clip\ntom gagnon 1984 the new york magic symposium - collection 3 Tom Gagnon	The Scoop-Displacement Coin Change	coin is scooped up with playing card and put in left hand where it changes, back clip		1984	The New York Magic Symposium - Collection 3	88		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous
the fan square-up pass\ntop card cover pass from one-handed fan, inspired by fechter's fan glimpse\ntom gagnon 1984 epoptica Tom Gagnon	The Fan Square-Up Pass	top card cover pass from one-handed fan, inspired by Fechter's Fan Glimpse		1984	Epoptica (Issue Yearbook)	301		→ Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Spread & Fan Pass
radical rebound\npenny in fist, half dollar on table brushed with playing card changes to penny and half dollar is in pocket, then transposition phases and pocket penetration\ntom gagnon\nmaster copper & silver\nsam leo horowitz\nshovel coin shuffle\nfrank paglia\nrebound\nkarl fulves 1985 new stars of magic Tom Gagnon	Radical Rebound	penny in fist, half dollar on table brushed with playing card changes to penny and half dollar is in pocket, then transposition phases and pocket penetration	Inspired by Master Copper & Silver (Sam Leo Horowitz, 1971) Shovel Coin Shuffle (Frank Paglia, 1978) Rebound (Karl Fulves, 1978)	1985	New Stars of Magic (Vol. 2, No. 3)	1		→ Coin / Gaffed / Double Facer → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props → Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Clothing → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Pocket
retroflex switch\nvisual switch of tabled coin with aid of playing card, tabled spellbound\ntom gagnon 1985 new stars of magic Tom Gagnon	Retroflex Switch	visual switch of tabled coin with aid of playing card, tabled spellbound		1985	New Stars of Magic (Vol. 2, No. 3)	6		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes → Coin / Sleights / Switches / With Props
offspring han ping chien\ncoin added from underneath card as coin(s) from other hand are thrown on table\ntom gagnon 1985 new stars of magic Tom Gagnon	Offspring Han Ping Chien	coin added from underneath card as coin(s) from other hand are thrown on table		1985	New Stars of Magic (Vol. 2, No. 3)	14		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
flexible miracle spread\nrunning card under tabled spread, see also ibidem #20 (may, 1960)\nedward marlo\nlast minute note\nedward marlo\nthe inverse spread control\ntom gagnon 1986 thirty five years later Edward Marlo	Flexible Miracle Spread	running card under tabled spread, see also Ibidem #20 (May, 1960)	Related to Last Minute Note (Edward Marlo, 1986) Variations The Inverse Spread Control (Tom Gagnon, 1998)	1986	Thirty Five Years Later	40		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force → Cards / Sleights / Force / Table Spread Force → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
simplex l.j. switch\ncontext (also tom gagnon's packet vanish)\nlarry jennings 1987 the commercial magic of j.c. wagner Larry Jennings	Simplex L.J. Switch	context (also Tom Gagnon's Packet Vanish)		1987	The Commercial Magic of J.C. Wagner	131		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Miscellaneous
faro control\ncorner short next to selection unaffected by faro shuffle\ntom gagnon 1987 the vernon chronicles - volume 1 Tom Gagnon	Faro Control	corner short next to selection unaffected by faro shuffle		1987	The Vernon Chronicles - Volume 1	7		→ Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Oddities
leftovers\non auctions, the magic castle, tom gagnon, paul sorrentino\nsteve beam 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on auctions, the Magic Castle, Tom Gagnon, Paul Sorrentino		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 25)	444		→ Articles / Columns
letters\n\ntom gagnon\nnorman osborn\nroyal h. brin, jr.\njerry l. christensen\ngary azerier\nr. missiaen\ntony page\nbob childers\nlindsay smith 1988 interlocutor Tom Gagnon, Norman Osborn, Royal H. Brin, Jr., Jerry L. Christensen, Gary Azerier, R. Missiaen, Tony Page, Bob Childers, Lindsay Smith	Letters			1988	Interlocutor (Issue 49)	225		→ Articles / Letters
tom gagnon\n\nsteve beam 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam	Tom Gagnon			1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	385		→ Articles / Biographical
pop top\ncoin vanish and appearance, thumb tip and folding coin\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	Pop Top	coin vanish and appearance, thumb tip and folding coin		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	386		→ Coin / Gaffed / Folding → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Gaffed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
the tipsy vanish\n\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Tipsy Vanish			1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	387		→ Coin / Gaffed / Folding → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Gaffed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
the tipsy production\nhalf dollar production\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Tipsy Production	half dollar production		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	388		→ Coin / Gaffed / Folding → Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / Two-Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
cutting up\nfalse cut, shifts bottom card to the top, tabled\ntom gagnon\nii. to retain the complete stock\ns. w. erdnase 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	Cutting Up	false cut, shifts bottom card to the top, tabled	Inspired by II. To Retain the Complete Stock (S. W. Erdnase, 1902)	1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	389		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
the dunbury switch\ndrop switch variation from the dunbury delusion\ntom gagnon\nthe dunbury delusion\ncharlie miller 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Dunbury Switch	drop switch variation from the Dunbury Delusion	Inspired by The Dunbury Delusion (Charlie Miller, 1940)	1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	390		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Tip-Over Switch
the blink shrink\nwith miniature card\ntom gagnon\nthe future spread\ntom mullica 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Blink Shrink	with miniature card	Inspired by The Future Spread (Tom Mullica, 1982)	1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	391		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Growing & Shrinking → Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Tabled
stranger exchanger\n\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	Stranger Exchanger			1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	393		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
the miracle spread\nvariation\nedward marlo\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Edward Marlo, Tom Gagnon	The Miracle Spread	variation		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	393		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Spread Switches
the scoop\n\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Scoop			1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	394		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Sleights / Palming / Back Clip Handlings → Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cards
the shelter change\ncoin change with card\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Shelter Change	coin change with card		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	396		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous → Coin / Sleights / Switches / With Props → Coin / Gaffed / Shell
the slider\ncoin travels to other coin, two cards, slider move\ntom gagnon 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	The Slider	coin travels to other coin, two cards, slider move		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	397		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coins from Hand to under Card
you have my sympathy\nwith close up map\ntom gagnon\nthe sympathetic coins\nyank hoe 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Tom Gagnon	You Have My Sympathy	with close up map	Inspired by The Sympathetic Coins (Yank Hoe, 1909)	1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	399		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Two Cards
leftovers\non tom gagnon, dick dale\nsteve beam 1988 the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Tom Gagnon, Dick Dale		1988	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue 23)	404		→ Articles / Columns
floating aces\nfour aces one by one rise to top, then all at once, using tilt\nbruce cervon\nescalating aces\ntom gagnon 1990 ultra cervon Bruce Cervon	Floating Aces	four aces one by one rise to top, then all at once, using Tilt	Variations Escalating Aces (Tom Gagnon, 1995)	1990	Ultra Cervon	9		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
cheating the greek for a second\nfake greeks and seconds\ntom gagnon 1992 the collected almanac Tom Gagnon	Cheating the Greek for a Second	fake greeks and seconds		1992	The Collected Almanac (Issue )	xxxvi		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
zip-pop change\ncard that sticks out of deck changes\ntom gagnon 1992 card finesse ii Tom Gagnon	Zip-Pop Change	card that sticks out of deck changes		1992	Card Finesse II	9		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Outjogged
devil-may-care double-cut\ntabled reverse double undercut\ntom gagnon\ncard magic (john northern hilliard, 1945, p. 178) 1992 card finesse ii Tom Gagnon	Devil-May-Care Double-Cut	tabled reverse double undercut	Related to Card Magic (John Northern Hilliard, 1945, p. 178)	1992	Card Finesse II	24		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
fan tap\ncard is tapped in deck with half deck fanned, control\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Fan Tap	card is tapped in deck with half deck fanned, control		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1030		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
tap illusion feint\ncard out jogged in packet is tapped with a packet and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded under tapping packet, with finesse\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Tap Illusion Feint	card out jogged in packet is tapped with a packet and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded under tapping packet, with finesse		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1031		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
bologna sandwich\n\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Bologna Sandwich			1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1031		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
ambitious illusion\nwith the tapping illusion\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Ambitious Illusion	with the tapping illusion		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1032		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
off color prediction\ntwo decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Off Color Prediction	two decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1033		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition from Packet to Packet
tapping the k.m. move\ntapping illusion with k.m. move\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Tapping the K.M. Move	tapping illusion with K.M. move		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1033		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front → Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / K.M. Move
escalating aces\n\ntom gagnon\nfloating aces\nbruce cervon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Escalating Aces		Inspired by Floating Aces (Bruce Cervon, 1990)	1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1034		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
signed sandwich\n\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Signed Sandwich			1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1034		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
master move\n\nrandy wakeman\ntom gagnon\nslip-jog\njerry sadowitz\nbold card control\nedward marlo 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Randy Wakeman, Tom Gagnon	Master Move		Related to Slip-Jog (Jerry Sadowitz, 1982) Bold Card Control (Edward Marlo, 1984)	1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1035		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces
multiple tap illusion\ntap illusion multiple shift to the bottom\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Multiple Tap Illusion	tap illusion multiple shift to the bottom		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1036		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
sideways tap\ntap illusion variation\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Sideways Tap	tap illusion variation		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1036		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
taps\nmore ideas with the tap illusion, see also p. 1096 for additional idea by steve beam\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Taps	more ideas with the tap illusion, see also p. 1096 for additional idea by Steve Beam		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1037		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
cavorting aces handling\n\ndr. jacob daley\ntom gagnon\nthe cavorting aces\ndr. jacob daley 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Dr. Jacob Daley, Tom Gagnon	Cavorting Aces Handling		Inspired by The Cavorting Aces (Dr. Jacob Daley, 1950)	1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1038		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Cavorting Aces
more on the tap illusion\n- the elliptical false count\ntom gagnon\nthe tap illusion (single card)\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	More on the Tap Illusion	- The Elliptical False Count	Related to The Tap Illusion (Single Card) (Tom Gagnon, 1995)	1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 56)	1068		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
leftovers\non tom gagnon, 4f convention, wayne kyzer, simon aronson, drei-länder-kongress, magic christian, leo polacek, harry lucas, john moran, ron jeffries, simon lovell\nsteve beam 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Tom Gagnon, 4F convention, Wayne Kyzer, Simon Aronson, Drei-Länder-Kongress, Magic Christian, Leo Polacek, Harry Lucas, John Moran, Ron Jeffries, Simon Lovell		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 57)	1100		→ Articles / Columns
special one-man, one move insert - tom gagnon's tap illusion\n\nsteve beam 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Steve Beam	Special One-Man, One Move Insert - Tom Gagnon's Tap Illusion			1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1023		→ Articles / Articles
the tap illusion (single card)\ncard out jogged in deck is tapped with a card and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded on tapping card\ntom gagnon\nmore on the tap illusion\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	The Tap Illusion (Single Card)	card out jogged in deck is tapped with a card and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded on tapping card	Related to More on the Tap Illusion (Tom Gagnon, 1995)	1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1023		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
tap illusion (half deck)\ncard out jogged in packet is tapped with a packet and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded under tapping packet\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Tap Illusion (Half Deck)	card out jogged in packet is tapped with a packet and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded under tapping packet		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1025		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
vertical tap illusion\ncard out jogged in packet is tapped with a packet and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded under tapping packet, vertical\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Vertical Tap Illusion	card out jogged in packet is tapped with a packet and apparently squared in the deck, in that process card is stolen and loaded under tapping packet, vertical		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1028		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
tap reverse\ncard is tapped in deck and ends up reversed\ntom gagnon 1995 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Tap Reverse	card is tapped in deck and ends up reversed		1995	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 55)	1029		→ Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Active
si of relief\ncalculating position of cards in si stebbins\ntom gagnon 1997 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Si of Relief	calculating position of cards in Si Stebbins		1997	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 65)	1313		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
easy breather\nmaking a breather crimp\ntom gagnon 1997 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Easy Breather	making a breather crimp		1997	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 65)	1313		→ Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Miscellaneous
tom gagnon's second one-man insert - the versatile spread control\n\nsteve beam 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Steve Beam	Tom Gagnon's Second One-Man Insert - The Versatile Spread Control			1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1369		→ Articles / Articles
the versatile spread control\ncard rides under cards when spread on table\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	The Versatile Spread Control	card rides under cards when spread on table		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1369		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls - tabled → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
self-inflicted spread force\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Self-Inflicted Spread Force	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1370		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Table Spread Force → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
the inverse spread control\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon\nflexible miracle spread\nedward marlo 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	The Inverse Spread Control	with the Versatile Spread Control	Inspired by Flexible Miracle Spread (Edward Marlo, 1986)	1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1371		→ Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
veiled discovery\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Veiled Discovery	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1371		→ Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
key card placement\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Key Card Placement	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1371		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card Principles / Key Card Placements → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
key card placement #2\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Key Card Placement #2	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1372		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card Principles / Key Card Placements → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
key card placement #3\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Key Card Placement #3	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1372		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card Principles / Key Card Placements → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
key card placement #4\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Key Card Placement #4	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1372		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card Principles / Key Card Placements → Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / Tabled Ribbon Spread
remote control reverse\nreversed in the middle, with the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Remote Control Reverse	reversed in the middle, with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1373		→ Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Active
the imperfect force\n\ntom gagnon\nthe perfect force\nhenry christ 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	The Imperfect Force		Inspired by The Perfect Force (Henry Christ, 1937)	1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1373		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces
gagnon's immediate spell\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Gagnon's Immediate Spell	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1374		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
automatic card at any number\nwith the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Automatic Card at Any Number	with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1374		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Any Card at Any Number → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer
red & blue double-leaper\nwith the versatile spread control, deck with half red and half blue cards, red selection travels to blue part and vice versa\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Red & Blue Double-Leaper	with the Versatile Spread Control, deck with half red and half blue cards, red selection travels to blue part and vice versa		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1375		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition from Packet to Packet
super interchange\nselection transposes from middle of the deck with performer's card in pocket, with the versatile spread control\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Super Interchange	selection transposes from middle of the deck with performer's card in pocket, with the Versatile Spread Control		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1375		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
collectors per se\nwith the versatile spread control, progressive collectors\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Collectors Per Se	with the Versatile Spread Control, progressive collectors		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 67)	1376		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors
makeshift double\nbuilding double-facer, double-backer, long cards, and key cards, with sticky label of card box\ntom gagnon 1998 the trapdoor - volume three Tom Gagnon	Makeshift Double	building double-facer, double-backer, long cards, and key cards, with sticky label of card box		1998	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue 70)	1468		→ Cards / Principles / Sticky → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Long Card
automatic ace cutting\nby dribbling, good poker hand is found\ntom gagnon\nmarlo miracle aces\nedward marlo 2000 semi-automatic card tricks - volume 3 Tom Gagnon	Automatic Ace Cutting	by dribbling, good poker hand is found	Inspired by Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, 1964)	2000	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks - Volume 3	35		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation → Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miracle Ace Cutting (Estimation)
the tiddlywinks change\nbrief\ntom gagnon 2011 monedas y otras historias Tom Gagnon	The Tiddlywinks Change	brief		2011	Monedas Y Otras Historias	51		→ Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver → Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
special issues\n#05 1st annual - creating magic #10 2nd annual - beam's guide to attending magic conventions #11 no steve beam issue #12 john riggs' 1-man issue #15 3rd annual - the good, the bad & the ugly #15 dead raccoon issue #20 4th annual - the bald issue #22 the power session - all cards #23 tom gagnon - one-man issue #25 5th annual - name brand magic\nsteve beam 2011 the trapdoor - volume one Steve Beam	Special Issues	#05 1st Annual - Creating Magic #10 2nd Annual - Beam's Guide to Attending Magic Conventions #11 No Steve Beam Issue #12 John Riggs' 1-Man Issue #15 3rd Annual - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly #15 Dead Raccoon Issue #20 4th Annual - The Bald Issue #22 The Power Session - All Cards #23 Tom Gagnon - One-Man Issue #25 5th Annual - Name Brand Magic		2011	The Trapdoor - Volume One (Issue Addendum)	liv		→ Articles / Articles
the trapdoor issue #55\non tom gagnon, leslie\nsteve beam 2012 the trapdoor - volume three Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #55	on Tom Gagnon, Leslie		2012	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue Addendum)	xiii		→ Articles / Articles
special issues & inserts\n#53 mcdonnell, billy - one man issue #54 rindfleisch, joe - one man issue #55 tom gagnon - one man issue #56 special f.f.f.f. 25th anniversary issue #57 hanging with the gallos #58 robinson, scott - one man insert - the purse #59 fisher, aaron - one-man insert #59 asher, lee - one-man insert #60 givens, joel - one-man insert #62 rubaway vanish - tips & tweaks #63 the pass - a manly insert #64 kane, marty - one-man insert #66 kane, marty - one-man insert #67 gagnon, tom - one-man insert - versatile spread control #68 moves - low-fat insert #69 levine, harry - one-man insert #70 kane, marty - one-man insert #70 hooser, troy - one-man insert\nsteve beam 2012 the trapdoor - volume three Steve Beam	Special Issues & Inserts	#53 McDonnell, Billy - One Man Issue #54 Rindfleisch, Joe - One Man Issue #55 Tom Gagnon - One Man Issue #56 Special F.F.F.F. 25th Anniversary Issue #57 Hanging with the Gallos #58 Robinson, Scott - One Man Insert - The Purse #59 Fisher, Aaron - One-Man Insert #59 Asher, Lee - One-Man Insert #60 Givens, Joel - One-Man Insert #62 Rubaway Vanish - Tips & Tweaks #63 The Pass - A Manly Insert #64 Kane, Marty - One-Man Insert #66 Kane, Marty - One-Man Insert #67 Gagnon, Tom - One-Man Insert - Versatile Spread Control #68 Moves - Low-Fat Insert #69 Levine, Harry - One-Man Insert #70 Kane, Marty - One-Man Insert #70 Hooser, Troy - One-Man Insert		2012	The Trapdoor - Volume Three (Issue Addendum)	lix		→ Articles / Articles