ii. to retain the complete stock \n \n s. w. erdnase \n cutting up \n tom gagnon \n erdnase system of blind riffles and cuts \n steve forte \n more options \n steve forte \n cy endfield's four-way slip cut - reconstruction \n justin higham \n cy endfield \n acting out erdnase \n justin higham
1902
the expert at the card table
S. W. Erdnase
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II. To Retain the Complete Stock
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ordinary methods of stocking, locating and securing \n different methods while toying with the deck \n s. w. erdnase \n method five: multiple cull \n roger crosthwaite \n method six: multiple cull \n roger crosthwaite \n gagnon stocks erdnase \n tom gagnon \n ordinary methods of stocking, locating and securing \n steve forte
1902
the expert at the card table
S. W. Erdnase
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Ordinary Methods of Stocking, Locating and Securing
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the s.w.e. shift \n color change mention on page 136 \n s. w. erdnase \n s.w.e. shift applications \n roberto giobbi \n ribbon spread double cut \n tom gagnon \n the s. w. e. shift \n shane cobalt \n fast s. w. e. \n steve forte \n expertalk: ernesto melero on the s.w.e. shift \n ernesto melero \n top card cover s.w.e. shift \n roger klause \n bruce's top card cover s.w.e. \n gordon bruce
1902
the expert at the card table
S. W. Erdnase
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The S.W.E. Shift
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Related toVariations
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1902
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power of concentrated thought \n number up to ten \n s. w. erdnase \n card and number divination \n unknown \n thought reading extraordinary \n unknown \n card at any number \n chan canasta \n scaan \n tom gagnon
1902
the expert at the card table
S. W. Erdnase
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Power of Concentrated Thought
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Related toVariations
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1902
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the sympathetic coins \n on corners of handkerchief \n yank hoe \n you have my sympathy \n tom gagnon \n ultimate coin assembly \n tom gagnon \n gagnon's sympathetic coins \n tom gagnon \n ho ho coins \n karl fulves \n the sympathetic discs \n lewis ganson
1909
the art of magic
Yank Hoe
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The Sympathetic Coins
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Variations
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1909
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an insolvable mystery \n deck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position \n dai vernon \n insolvable mystery \n dai vernon \n frederick braue \n insolvable mystery \n dai vernon \n punched in the dark \n tom gagnon \n know way \n jerry k. hartman
1936
card manipulations
Dai Vernon
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An Insolvable Mystery
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Related toVariations
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1936
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domination of thought \n key card, originally from conjured up \n sam h. sharpe \n domination of thought \n al mann \n sam h. sharpe \n you must do as i do \n tom gagnon
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Sam H. Sharpe
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Domination of Thought
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Variations
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1937
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the perfect force \n double backer, 203rd force \n henry christ \n the imperfect force \n tom gagnon \n the open prediction #10 \n stewart james
1937
encyclopedia of card tricks
Henry Christ
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The Perfect Force
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Variations
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1937
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jinx switch \n original source \n theodore annemann \n sliding jinx switch \n tom gagnon
1937
the jinx
Theodore Annemann
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Jinx Switch
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Variations
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Sep. 1937
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the handkerchief force \n \n jean hugard \n crystal clairvoyance \n george g. kaplan \n the thinner handkerchief force \n harry riser \n inverse handkerchief force \n tom gagnon
1938
greater magic
Jean Hugard
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The Handkerchief Force
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Variations
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1938
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the burglars \n three jacks between the four kings, all face down \n orville wayne meyer \n burglar's big break out \n tom gagnon
1938
more card manipulations
Orville Wayne Meyer
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The Burglars
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Variations
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1938
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fan control \n spectator inserts card in fan
a/. (automatic jog control)
b/. riffle control \n unknown \n an automatic jog-control \n paul lepaul \n four-flushed multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n fan control multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n fan control finesse \n tom gagnon \n single card control \n tom gagnon \n fan control \n frederick braue \n fan control \n unknown
1938
more card manipulations
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Fan Control
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1938
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gamblers' false cut - retaining bottom stock \n tabled, straight cut, bottom cards slid back to bottom \n unknown \n gamblers' stack \n jack mcmillen \n tabled tilt pass \n edward marlo \n one-handed gambler's false cut \n tom gagnon \n cutting action gambler's false cut \n tom gagnon \n dribbler action gambler's false cut \n tom gagnon \n gambler's false cut and reverse \n tom gagnon \n bottom-slug hops \n steve forte
1940
expert card technique
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Gamblers' False Cut - Retaining Bottom Stock
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1940
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the jog at the break \n transforming a break into a jog, two methods \n unknown \n push through jogs \n tom gagnon
1940
expert card technique
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The Jog at the Break
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Variations
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1940
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the tap \n tapping a produding card "through" the squared pack \n unknown \n tapping the cards \n bill simon \n the deliberate shift \n tommy tucker \n tap illusion \n tom gagnon \n taps \n bill simon \n the tap \n unknown
1940
expert card technique
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The Tap
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Related toVariations
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1940
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the mexican turnover \n \n unknown \n flexible turnover move \n tom gagnon
1940
expert card technique
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The Mexican Turnover
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Variations
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1940
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the dunbury delusion \n \n charlie miller \n the dunbury delusion improved \n charlie miller \n the dunbury switch \n tom gagnon \n undone delusion \n r. paul wilson \n don't count on it \n justin higham \n redone-bury delusion \n jerry k. hartman \n no seconds dunbury \n harry milliken \n ed marlo's dunbury delusion \n edward marlo
1940
expert card technique
Charlie Miller
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The Dunbury Delusion
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Related toVariations
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1940
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crystal thought \n duplicate, mexican turnover \n unknown \n devilish thought \n tom gagnon \n crystal thought \n roberto giobbi
1940
expert card technique
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Crystal Thought
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Related toVariations
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1940
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slipping the cut - table method \n "baker improvement"
draw shift variation \n al baker \n slipping the cut, table method \n al baker \n zigging & zagging the cut \n tom gagnon
1941
magical ways and means
Al Baker
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Slipping the Cut - Table Method
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VariationsAlso published here
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1941
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the hindu color changing deck \n \n unknown \n gambler's delight \n tom gagnon
1941/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 1
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The Hindu Color Changing Deck
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Variations
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1941/27
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the imaginary half dollar \n half dollar appears \n laurie ireland \n flip up production \n tom gagnon
1942
bull's-eye coin tricks
Laurie Ireland
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The Imaginary Half Dollar
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Variations
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1942
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the monocle mystery \n marked coin held with eye, taken out, vanished, and shown back in eye, double lift with coins \n eddie joseph \n popeyed \n tom gagnon
1942
coin and money magic
Eddie Joseph
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The Monocle Mystery
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Variations
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1942
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dice switches \n 1. the one hand switch
2. money switch
3. cuff switch
4. table switch
5. single dice switch \n edward marlo \n shuttle switch \n tom gagnon
1943
shoot the works
Edward Marlo
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Dice Switches
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1943
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the dave price false cut \n \n dave price \n one-handed fancy true cut \n unknown \n price-gagnon false cut \n tom gagnon \n new price cut \n jerry k. hartman \n new price cut \n jerry k. hartman
1943
tricks and sleights
Dave Price
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The Dave Price False Cut
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Related toVariations
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1943
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john scarne's master change \n card put in envelope changes \n john scarne \n switching a card in an envelope \n dai vernon \n a novel transposition \n tom gagnon
1943/27
tarbell course in magic — volume 3
John Scarne
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John Scarne's Master Change
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Related toVariations
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1943/27
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secret reverse on table \n passive or with a riffle shuffle \n russell t. barnhart \n tabled reverse throw off \n ken simmons \n tabled reverse handling \n wesley james \n the action reverse \n james steranko \n zarrow action reverse \n keith bennett \n table reverse & effect \n edward marlo \n add to shuffle - for those who know \n edward marlo \n gambler's false cut and reverse \n tom gagnon \n subtle tabled reverse \n doug conn
1945
off the top
Russell T. Barnhart
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Secret Reverse on Table
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Related toVariations
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1945
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triple coincidence \n two decks, three cards exchanged \n john scarne \n kings royale \n nick trost \n triple coincidence \n john scarne \n roberto giobbi \n triple vision \n david regal \n scarne's triple coincidence revisited \n tom gagnon \n coincidence with two decks and three cards \n juan tamariz \n esp triple coincidence \n nick trost
1946
stars of magic
John Scarne
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Triple Coincidence
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Variations
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1946
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buckley's reverse \n from bottom to center, while riffle shuffling \n arthur h. buckley \n t.g. ribbon spread reverse \n tom gagnon \n bottom reverse - arthur buckley's reverse \n arthur h. buckley \n a variation of the buckley reverse \n ellison poland
1946
card control
Arthur H. Buckley
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Buckley's Reverse
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VariationsAlso published here
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1946
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a different top change - mass hypnotism \n one-handed top change ("ultra move") \n unknown \n about face \n tom gagnon
1946
card control
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A Different Top Change - Mass Hypnotism
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Variations
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1946
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bottom stock shift \n retaining only bottom stock after cut \n unknown \n one-handed gambler's false cut \n tom gagnon
1946
card control
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Bottom Stock Shift
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Variations
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1946
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the bag stab \n with knife, deck in paper bag \n milbourne christopher \n pool cue card stab \n tom gagnon
1946
hugard's magic monthly
Milbourne Christopher
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The Bag Stab
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Variations
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June 1946
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224
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marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n multiple phases, ace-king set-up, faro \n edward marlo \n unforgettable \n pit hartling \n aces by weight \n tom gagnon \n weighing in \n tom gagnon
1947
marlo in spades
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's Miracle Routine: Cards By Weight
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Related toVariations
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1947
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the cavorting aces \n \n dr. jacob daley \n cavorting aces handling \n dr. jacob daley \n tom gagnon \n the jumping aces \n jack avis
1950
stars of magic
Dr. Jacob Daley
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The Cavorting Aces
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Variations
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1950
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111
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bluff vanish \n pretending to take a coin from a handful of change \n unknown \n tipsy coin vanish \n tom gagnon
1952
modern coin magic
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Bluff Vanish
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Variations
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1952
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the "pumpkin seed" vanish \n squeeze method \n unknown \n pumpkin seed split \n tom gagnon
1952
modern coin magic
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The "Pumpkin Seed" Vanish
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Variations
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1952
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second method \n \n stewart judah \n soda jerk \n tom gagnon
1952
modern coin magic
Stewart Judah
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Second Method
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Variations
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1952
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288
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owen clark \n \n stanley collins \n miser's daydream \n tom gagnon
1952
modern coin magic
Stanley Collins
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Owen Clark
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Variations
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1952
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333
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morritt's purse trick \n purse palm \n stanley collins \n contemporary purse swindle \n tom gagnon \n the purse trick \n jim steinmeyer
1952
modern coin magic
Stanley Collins
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Morritt's Purse Trick
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Variations
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1952
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334
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the gambler controls the aces \n cutting the aces (jogged aces), then all aces turnover in the deck at once \n bill simon \n zigzag aces \n tom gagnon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Gambler Controls the Aces
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Variations
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1952
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bottop change \n \n edward marlo \n variation on the botop change \n harry levine \n derek dingle \n edward marlo \n what from whom \n karl fulves \n the bottom change and back \n "magic" christian stelzel \n bottop change \n edward marlo \n bottop spread switch \n tom gagnon \n karl fulves: the great pretender \n jon racherbaumer
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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Bottop Change
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1953
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simple shift \n \n edward marlo \n the "block"buster pass \n james swain \n mk simple shift variation \n michał kociołek \n edward marlo \n finessed simple shift \n johnny thompson \n reverse simple shift \n karl fulves \n simple shift variation \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the smith shift \n al smith \n four-flushed multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n the most flexible shift: simple shift \n edward marlo \n two card control with a plunging cut \n larry jennings \n multi-directional simple shift \n larry jennings \n combination shift \n jason england \n simple shift - technical variation \n ken simmons \n the smith shift \n al smith \n not so simple multiple shift \n tom gagnon
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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Simple Shift
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Related toVariations- The SMITH Shift (Al Smith, 1979)
- The Smith Shift (Al Smith, 1980)
- The "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1996)
- Combination Shift (Jason England, 1999)
- Simple Shift - Technical Variation (Ken Simmons, 1999)
- 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)
- Two Card Control with a Plunging Cut (Larry Jennings, 2020)
- Multi-Directional Simple Shift (Larry Jennings, 2020)
- Not So Simple Multiple Shift (Tom Gagnon, 2022)
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1953
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the late arrival \n top card changes to selection, turned over by spectator before and after transformation, four methods (with and without stripper deck) \n edward marlo \n never too late \n tom gagnon
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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The Late Arrival
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Variations
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1953
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twice clipped \n two mate predictions, cards clipped together with paper clips \n bill simon \n twice clipped improved \n tom gagnon
1954
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Twice Clipped
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Variations
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Feb. 1954
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the escape of the musketeers \n three cards, biddle handling \n cy endfield \n packet collectors \n tom gagnon
1955
cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part i
Cy Endfield
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The Escape of the Musketeers
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Variations
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1955
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seven card monte \n card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, repeat \n dai vernon \n mac mcdonald \n seven card monte redux \n edward marlo \n seven-card-monte \n alexander de cova \n dai vernon \n five card monte \n harry riser \n thoughts on vernon's seven card monte \n paul swinford \n pitch tricks \n mac mcdonald \n seven card monte \n dai vernon \n seven card monte \n tom gagnon
1957
the dai vernon book of magic
Dai Vernon, Mac McDonald
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Seven Card Monte
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Related toVariations
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1957
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the vernon poker demonstration \n half deck set-up \n dai vernon \n the vernon poker routine \n dai vernon \n vernon variation \n stewart james \n locating a deal \n joshua jay \n the hay-dai stack \n michael skinner \n vernon-gagnon poker demonstration \n tom gagnon \n mnemonicosis \n josé franco \n back-to-back deals - after dai vernon's formula \n manuel cuesta \n juan tamariz \n propriétés du chapelet modèle \n claude rix \n speaking volumes \n ray kosby \n the principles of deception \n david ben \n grand poker demonstration \n juan tamariz
1957
the dai vernon book of magic
Dai Vernon
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The Vernon Poker Demonstration
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1957
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repeat "do as i do" \n spectator and magician exchange cards from different colored decks which match. sets up again. \n dai vernon \n prediction at risk \n roberto giobbi \n miracle spread coincidence \n tom gagnon
1959
inner secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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Repeat "Do as I do"
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Variations
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1959
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the chinese second deal \n one-handed pop-over flourish \n dai vernon \n chinese second deal variation \n dai vernon \n tyler wilson \n chinese second deal variation \n edward marlo \n chinese card spin \n tom gagnon \n chinese second \n steve forte \n t. k's master deal supreme \n tony kardyro
1959
inner secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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The Chinese Second Deal
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Related toVariations
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1959
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71
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the throw bottom deal \n two versions:
- the outward deal
- the inward deal \n edward marlo \n one hand bottom deal \n john murray \n throw bottom deal \n edward marlo \n one-handed bottom deal force \n jerry streicher \n lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n outward bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n switcharoo force \n tom gagnon \n a mcdonald vanish \n tom gagnon \n one-hand behind the back force \n tom gagnon \n outward throw bottom deal \n edward marlo \n riffle-toss force \n tom gagnon
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms
Edward Marlo
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The Throw Bottom Deal
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1959
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fan prediction \n touched card matches with prediction \n alex elmsley \n the fan prediction \n alex elmsley \n spread switch out \n tom gagnon
1959
low cunning
Alex Elmsley
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Fan Prediction
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VariationsAlso published here
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1959
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think of an ace \n any ace named, that ace is shown in deck with four-way out \n dai vernon \n the thinking cardman \n philip t. goldstein \n weighing in \n tom gagnon \n clipped thought \n tom gagnon \n vernon's four ace thot trick \n dai vernon
1960
more inner secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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Think of an Ace
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Related toVariations
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1960
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diagonal jog push thru \n card ends in-jogged \n james steranko \n push through jogs \n tom gagnon \n the new approach \n james steranko
1960
steranko on cards
James Steranko
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Diagonal Jog Push Thru
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Variations
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1960
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the miracle spread \n deck spread on table, spectator inserts indicator card into spread next to selection or force card, card secretly moved underneath spread
- first method (card culled to under spread on table with help of crimp)
- second method (card starts on bottom) \n edward marlo \n the miracle spread - variation \n edward marlo \n larry jennings \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo \n flexible miracle spread \n edward marlo \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo \n tom gagnon \n the inverse spread control \n tom gagnon \n miracle spread move \n edward marlo \n miracle spread force \n tom gagnon \n dual miracle spread \n tom gagnon \n miracle spread handling \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo \n miracle spread under handkerchief \n edward marlo \n tom gagnon \n easy rider \n tom gagnon \n next to it \n edward marlo
1960
ibidem
Edward Marlo
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The Miracle Spread
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Related toVariations- Next To It (Edward Marlo, 1960)
- The Miracle Spread - Variation (Edward Marlo, Larry Jennings, 1986)
- Flexible Miracle Spread (Edward Marlo, 1986)
- The Miracle Spread (Edward Marlo, Tom Gagnon, 1988)
- The Inverse Spread Control (Tom Gagnon, 1998)
- Miracle Spread Force (Tom Gagnon, 2011)
- Dual Miracle Spread (Tom Gagnon, 2013)
- Miracle Spread Handling (Tom Gagnon, 2013)
- Miracle Spread under Handkerchief (Edward Marlo, Tom Gagnon, 2019)
- Easy Rider (Tom Gagnon, 2019)
Also published here
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May 1960
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plunger location \n card above inserted card ends up in-jogged \n dai vernon \n cased plunger location \n tom gagnon
1961
further inner secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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Plunger Location
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Variations
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1961
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switching a card in an envelope \n \n dai vernon \n john scarne's master change \n john scarne \n a novel transposition \n tom gagnon
1961
further inner secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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Switching a Card in an Envelope
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Related toVariations
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1961
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side jog multiple shift \n swing cut \n neal elias \n cover shift \n jerry sadowitz \n lj swing cut multiple shift \n larry jennings \n the multiple cortez - it's a killer \n aaron fisher \n t. g. tabled multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n side-jog square up peek \n ken simmons \n side jog multiple shift \n neal elias
1961
the multiple shift
Neal Elias
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Side Jog Multiple Shift
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Related toVariations
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1961
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marlo's all around square up - the movable jog \n including some jog variations \n edward marlo \n cased multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n all-around square-up steal \n doc docherty
1961
the multiple shift
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's All Around Square Up - The Movable Jog
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Variations
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1961
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single cut swivel shift \n \n edward marlo \n swivel cut multiple shift \n tom gagnon
1961
the multiple shift
Edward Marlo
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Single Cut Swivel Shift
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Variations
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1961
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d'amico's multiple shift \n sliding block \n carmen d'amico \n hindu shuffle multiple shift \n carmen d'amico \n d'amico shift with dollar bill \n carmen d'amico \n tom gagnon \n covered d'amico multiple shift \n justin higham \n sliding block timing \n david davies
1961
the multiple shift
Carmen D'Amico
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D'Amico's Multiple Shift
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Related toVariations
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1961
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veeser's bluff multiple shift \n three handlings \n bob veeser \n tweaking the veeser bluff shift \n allan ackerman \n more bluff shifts \n edward marlo \n hp multiple shift \n allan ackerman \n the bull shift \n bob veeser \n allan ackerman \n totally under control \n scott robinson \n rosenthal's favorite multiple shift \n harvey rosenthal \n veeser-gagnon bluff multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n veeser-gagnon bluff multiple shift #2 \n tom gagnon \n veeser-gagnon bluff multiple shift #3 \n tom gagnon
1961
the multiple shift
Bob Veeser
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Veeser's Bluff Multiple Shift
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Related toVariations
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1961
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marlo's subtle shift \n two methods, placing cards in same place one by one with jog or estimation \n edward marlo \n oaati table multiple shift \n tom gagnon
1961
the multiple shift
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's Subtle Shift
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1961
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the cut estimate \n cutting off the same number of card, tabled or in-the-hands, ace cutting application \n edward marlo \n ribbon spread cut estimation \n tom gagnon
1962
estimation
Edward Marlo
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The Cut Estimate
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Variations
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1962
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spread control \n table spread, bold \n harry lorayne \n mechanical spread control \n tom gagnon
1962
close-up card magic
Harry Lorayne
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Spread Control
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Variations
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1962
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spread control with handkerchief cover \n cards end up in separated section of silk and can be stolen \n harry lorayne \n veiled card steal \n tom gagnon
1962
close-up card magic
Harry Lorayne
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Spread Control with Handkerchief Cover
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Variations
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1962
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vernon's aces \n aces separated in four piles, brought together to top via faro \n dai vernon \n no key - faro aces \n edward marlo \n vernon's aces plus kings \n murray bonfeld \n ideas for "vernon's aces" \n darwin ortiz \n paul griffin \n double poker control \n murray bonfeld \n vernon's aces variation \n dai vernon \n christian scherer \n asamblea total \n pepe lirrojo \n combination aces \n darwin ortiz \n aces by weight \n tom gagnon \n hoochie coochie aces \n michael powers \n vernon - daley four pile ace deal \n dai vernon \n dr. jacob daley
1962
close-up card magic
Dai Vernon
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Vernon's Aces
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Related toVariations- No Key - Faro Aces (Edward Marlo, 1964)
- Combination Aces (Darwin Ortiz, 1975)
- Vernon's Aces plus Kings (Murray Bonfeld, 1976)
- Vernon's Aces Variation (Dai Vernon, Christian Scherer, 1978)
- Double Poker Control (Murray Bonfeld, 1986)
- Hoochie Coochie Aces (Michael Powers, 2006)
- Ideas for "Vernon's Aces" (Darwin Ortiz, Paul Griffin, 2012)
- Asamblea Total (Pepe Lirrojo, 2016)
- Aces by Weight (Tom Gagnon, 2019)
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1962
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marlo miracle aces \n classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number \n edward marlo \n jive aces \n edward marlo \n michael close \n andrew wimhurst \n patrick lehnen \n the miracle aces \n roberto giobbi \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n aces reloaded \n r. paul wilson \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n flash of light \n eddie taytelbaum \n stephen tucker \n expert estimating the aces \n johnny thompson \n automatic ace cutting \n tom gagnon \n punched in the dark \n tom gagnon \n miracle ace routine \n edward marlo \n speaking volumes \n harry mendoza
1964
faro controlled miracles
Edward Marlo
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Marlo Miracle Aces
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Related toVariations- 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)
- Punched in the Dark (Tom Gagnon, 2019)
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1964
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paint brush \n card is changed into mate \n al leech \n brush force \n tom gagnon
1965
super card man stuff
Al Leech
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Paint Brush
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Variations
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1965
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out of my control \n standard psychological stop effect, with outs \n harry lorayne \n psychic backstop \n jerry k. hartman \n psychic touch \n tom gagnon \n außerhalb meiner kontrolle \n harry lorayne \n ace placer \n jerry k. hartman
1965
my favorite card tricks
Harry Lorayne
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Out of my Control
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1965
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the silver and two copper transposition \n including "alternate version" \n conrad h. haden \n silver and two copper interlude \n tom gagnon
1966
the new modern coin magic
Conrad H. Haden
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The Silver and Two Copper Transposition
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Variations
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1966
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chinatown dollar routine \n chinese coin and dollar are in handkerchief on table, one coin removed, they transpose in various phases \n stewart judah \n shanghai express \n tom gagnon \n copper/silver switch \n stewart judah \n eine chinamünzen-routine \n stewart judah
1966
the new modern coin magic
Stewart Judah
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Chinatown Dollar Routine
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1966
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one coin routine \n many phases, featuring lapping vanishes, retrievals, hand penetration
- slydini "touches" \n tony slydini \n one coin routine \n tony slydini \n the phantom coin \n tom gagnon
1966
slydini encores
Tony Slydini
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One Coin Routine
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VariationsAlso published here
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1966
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key card location \n spread \n dai vernon \n key card placements \n tom gagnon
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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Key Card Location
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Variations
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1967
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stabbed in the pack \n card really thrown in deck \n harry lorayne \n one in a million \n eric mason \n stabbed in the pack \n john benzais \n harry lorayne \n tossed in the deck \n camilo vázquez \n laterally stabbed \n tom gagnon \n shot in the pack \n tom gagnon \n stabbed in the pack \n harry lorayne \n spooner's mission impossible \n bill spooner
1967
deck-sterity
Harry Lorayne
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Stabbed in the Pack
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1967
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open prediction (automatic jog) \n method 9 \n edward marlo \n umpteenth open prediction \n tom gagnon \n the o. p. spread \n patrick g. redford
1969
hierophant
Edward Marlo
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Open Prediction (Automatic Jog)
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Related toVariations
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Fall 1969
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finders keepers \n with two selections \n roy walton \n subterranean collectors \n tom gagnon \n front cover \n jerry sadowitz \n finders keepers \n roy walton
1969
the devil's playthings
Roy Walton
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Finders Keepers
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VariationsAlso published here
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1969
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flipover switch \n mexican turnover as tabled spread is flipped over with a card \n fred lessor \n heavy mexican \n karl fulves \n devilish switch \n tom gagnon
1970
epilogue
Fred Lessor
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Flipover Switch
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Nov. 1970
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off color elevators \n with odd-backed ace to three \n milton kort \n ron bauer \n technicolor elevator \n tom gagnon \n technicolor elevator revisited \n tom gagnon
1970
off-color card tricks
Milton Kort, Ron Bauer
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Off Color Elevators
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Variations
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1970
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pickup move \n \n derek dingle \n al schneider \n new theory pickup move \n tom gagnon
1971
dingle's deceptions with cards and coins
Derek Dingle, Al Schneider
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Pickup Move
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Variations
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1971
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jazz aces \n \n peter kane \n peter kane's jazz aces \n peter kane \n jazz aces \n peter kane \n all that jazz \n randy wakeman \n slow henry \n roberto giobbi \n hof-sendser aces \n tom gagnon \n illogical acid-jazz aces \n justin higham \n be-bop deluxe \n john bannon \n jazlik \n al smith \n clear-cut jazz aces \n edward marlo \n techno aces \n justin higham
1971
another card session with peter kane
Peter Kane
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Jazz Aces
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VariationsAlso published here
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1971
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3-card catch \n one-handed sandwich throw \n reinhard müller \n jumping jacks \n edward marlo \n sandwich catch \n edward marlo \n notes on 3 card catch \n jerry k. hartman \n notes on 3 card catch \n harvey rosenthal \n simplex method \n unknown \n four-card catch \n harvey rosenthal \n sudden sandwich aka jumping jacks \n edward marlo \n sandswitch \n david britland \n quick as a wink \n harvey rosenthal \n karl fulves \n catchers \n david britland \n informant \n karl fulves \n catch card catch \n karl fulves \n trap shoot \n karl fulves \n prelude \n david britland \n throwing a slider \n tom gagnon \n supplementary note \n karl fulves \n catch the sandwich \n frank simon \n sandwitch \n david britland \n 3-card catch variation \n salvador sufrate \n a fan of müller's three-card catch \n tom gagnon \n expertalk: reinhard müller on the 3-card catch \n reinhard müller
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Reinhard Müller
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3-Card Catch
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Related toVariations- Notes on 3 Card Catch (Jerry K. Hartman, 1971)
- Notes on 3 Card Catch (Harvey Rosenthal, 1971)
- Simplex Method (1971)
- Quick as a Wink (Harvey Rosenthal, Karl Fulves, 1976)
- Catchers (David Britland, 1981)
- Sandswitch (David Britland, 1983)
- Catch the Sandwich (Frank Simon, 1983)
- Prelude (David Britland, 1986)
- Supplementary Note (Karl Fulves, 1999)
- Catch Card Catch (Karl Fulves, 2001)
- Four-Card Catch (Harvey Rosenthal, 2004)
- Throwing a Slider (Tom Gagnon, 2011)
- Trap Shoot (Karl Fulves, 2012)
- 3-Card Catch Variation (Salvador Sufrate, 2022)
- A Fan of Müller's Three-Card Catch (Tom Gagnon, 2022)
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July 1971
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master copper & silver \n copper/silver routine with two cards and newspaper sheet, eight phases \n sam leo horowitz \n radical rebound \n tom gagnon
1971
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Sam Leo Horowitz
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Master Copper & Silver
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Variations
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Autumn 1971
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under the handkerchief force \n \n nate leipzig \n inverse handkerchief force \n tom gagnon
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Nate Leipzig
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Under The Handkerchief Force
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Variations
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1972
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259
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"blister" \n blister appears on finger \n jack kent tillar \n band-aid \n michael weber \n son of thinkerprint \n michael weber \n re-entry \n tom gagnon \n heat spots \n james gallivan \n jack kent tillar
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Jack Kent Tillar
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"Blister"
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Variations
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1972
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379
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new shell gaff \n shell with disc inside that can be shown from both sides, idea, "mint condition" \n karl fulves \n disc gaff \n karl fulves \n two-sided shell \n tom gagnon
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8
Karl Fulves
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New Shell Gaff
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Related to
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May 1973
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perfect coin assembly \n four coins assemble under a corner of a handkerchief
- alternate handling of the last coin
- second alternate handling of the last coin \n harvey rosenthal \n birds of a feather \n mallory van slyker \n george sands \n ultimate coin assembly \n tom gagnon \n cornerer \n chris kam
1973
new stars of magic
Harvey Rosenthal
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Perfect Coin Assembly
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Inspired byVariations
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1973
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packet to packet \n \n eddie fechter \n packet to packet \n eddie fechter \n packet collectors \n tom gagnon
1974
card cavalcade ii
Eddie Fechter
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Packet to Packet
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VariationsAlso published here
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1974
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matrix \n - drill i - the pickup
- drill ii - card placement
- a word about the drills
- rules of practice
- of magic and matrix \n al schneider \n "matrix" in "genii" 11/1970 \n classic matrix \n al schneider \n scoop assembly \n tom gagnon \n quantum matrix \n matt baker
1974
matrix
Al Schneider
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Matrix
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Related toVariationsAlso published here- "Matrix" in "Genii" 11/1970
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1974
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k.m. move - with reverse fingering action \n move and variations
- single card exchanges
- double card exchanges
- exchanging two of four (three procedures)
- exchanging three of four (two procedures)
- exchanging four for four \n edward marlo \n fabulous k.m. combo \n tom gagnon \n illogical ace switch \n justin higham
1976
marlo's magazine — volume 1
Edward Marlo
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K.M. Move - with Reverse Fingering Action
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Related toVariations
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1976
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clivot principle \n clamp pivot principle, pushing the card in and jogging it to the side, different variations, diagonal push in (dpi) \n jerry andrus \n cased clivot control \n tom gagnon \n the diagonal jog \n jerry andrus
1976
andrus card control
Jerry Andrus
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Clivot Principle
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Related toVariations
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1976
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purse swindle \n coin in hand transposes with coin in purse
- compounding the swindle \n harvey rosenthal \n contemporary purse swindle \n tom gagnon
1976
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10
Harvey Rosenthal
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Purse Swindle
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Variations
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1976
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getting into erdnase break \n cards riffled with left thumb until spectator stops, top half lifted and card shown, erdnase break established over it \n karl fulves \n riffle action control \n tom gagnon
1977
packet switches (part three)
Karl Fulves
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Getting into Erdnase Break
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Variations
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1977
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visual finders \n one of four kings transforms in first then second selection, then back, selections from pocket \n tom gagnon
1977
card cavalcade four
Tom Gagnon
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Visual Finders
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1977
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visual quickie \n one of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket \n tom gagnon \n visual quickie \n tom gagnon \n visual quickie \n tom gagnon
1977
card cavalcade four
Tom Gagnon
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Visual Quickie
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Also published here
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1977
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the one-card middle pass \n \n ken krenzel \n one card ribbon spread pass \n tom gagnon
1978
the card classics of ken krenzel
Ken Krenzel
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The One-Card Middle Pass
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Variations
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1978
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shovel coin shuffle \n (shuttle?) two coins and two cards, see also bilis' "close-up french style" (1976) according to page 136 \n frank paglia \n radical rebound \n tom gagnon
1978
apocalypse
Frank Paglia
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Shovel Coin Shuffle
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Variations
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Aug. 1978
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rebound \n copper underneath one card, silver under another, the coins transpose, coin travel together under one card in repeat phase \n karl fulves \n radical rebound \n tom gagnon \n launch pad \n karl fulves
1978
the chronicles
Karl Fulves
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Rebound
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Related toVariations
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1978
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1110
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crawling bill \n bill crawl over floor, routine made available via milton tropp, wrist reel \n cardini \n educated dollar bill \n tom gagnon
1978
the chronicles
Cardini
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Crawling Bill
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Variations
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1978
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1114
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the forgetful gambler \n riffle stack demo with second marlo/gardner phase and optional color changing back kicker \n tom gagnon \n gardner-marlo poker routine \n martin gardner \n edward marlo \n the blueprint, march 1977 \n the forgetful gambler \n tom gagnon
1979
apocalypse
Tom Gagnon
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The Forgetful Gambler
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Related toAlso published here
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Mar. 1979
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the illogical double lift \n \n harry lorayne \n edward marlo \n k.m. move - with reverse fingering action \n edward marlo \n fabulous k.m. combo \n tom gagnon
1979
quantum leaps
Harry Lorayne, Edward Marlo
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The Illogical Double Lift
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Related toVariations
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1979
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the routine \n - the set-up position
- the first pick-up \n bobby bernard \n chalk it up \n tom gagnon
1979
bernard's lesson on dice stacking
Bobby Bernard
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The Routine
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Variations
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1979
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twilight \n coins are produced with a small mirror, four coins, mirror in small envelope, five phases \n paul harris \n tayari casel \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel \n twilight visit \n ben harris \n twilight's last gleaming \n tom gagnon \n twilight zone \n michael powers
1979
twilight
Paul Harris, Tayari Casel
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Twilight
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VariationsAlso published here
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1979
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sandwich spread \n card peeked, spectator shuffles, black kings removed and put on tabled spread, spread gathered and sandwich with selection ends up on top \n tom gagnon \n spread control \n harry lorayne \n sandwich spread \n tom gagnon
1980
apocalypse
Tom Gagnon
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Sandwich Spread
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Inspired byAlso published here
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June 1980
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ad-jacent \n advertisement card is used to stab between selections in tabled spread \n simon aronson \n breaking up ad-jacent \n david solomon \n stealth card stab \n tom gagnon \n ad-jacent \n simon aronson \n thanks to aronson \n alexander de cova
1980
hierophant
Simon Aronson
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Ad-Jacent
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VariationsAlso published here
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1980
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educated dollar bill \n 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 \n tom gagnon \n crawling bill \n cardini
1980
the chronicles
Tom Gagnon
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Educated Dollar Bill
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Inspired by
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1980
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the inertia change \n \n tom gagnon
1981
coinmagic
Tom Gagnon
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The Inertia Change
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1981
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the tiddlywinks change \n \n tom gagnon \n the tiddlywinks change \n tom gagnon
1981
coinmagic
Tom Gagnon
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The Tiddlywinks Change
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Also published here
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1981
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forward \n \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Forward
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1981
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thumb-tipping quickies \n credit information on using a folding coin with a thumb tip \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Thumb-Tipping Quickies
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1981
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coin to pocket ruse \n coin travels from coin to pocket and back \n tom gagnon \n coin to pocket \n bob chesbro
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Coin to Pocket Ruse
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Inspired by
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1981
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thumb tip coin vanish \n \n tom gagnon \n thumb tip coin vanish \n bob chesbro
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Thumb Tip Coin Vanish
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Related to
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1981
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flip up production \n invisible coin flipped into air, it appears \n tom gagnon \n the imaginary half dollar \n laurie ireland \n bomb bay production \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Flip Up Production
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1981
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bomb bay \n coin produced in empty hands \n tom gagnon \n bomb bay production \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Bomb Bay
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Also published here
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1981
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double duty departure \n two coins vanish one by one, two folding coins and thumb tip \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Double Duty Departure
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1981
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twofold vanish \n two coins vanish one by one, two folding coins and thumb tip \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Twofold Vanish
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1981
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coin-cidence \n coin appears and vanishes in bare hands \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Coin-cidence
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1981
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flash coin production \n coin appears one-handed \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Flash Coin Production
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1981
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skullduggery \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Skullduggery
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1981
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miser's daydream \n featuring a continuous coin production sequence with folding coin and thumb tip \n tom gagnon \n owen clark \n stanley collins
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Miser's Daydream
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Inspired by
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1981
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alchemorphosis \n five dimes in prescription bottle change into a larger gold coin \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Alchemorphosis
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1981
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contemporary purse swindle \n copper and silver coins in two purses, spectator can never guess the right one, sort of transposition \n tom gagnon \n morritt's purse trick \n stanley collins \n purse swindle \n harvey rosenthal
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Contemporary Purse Swindle
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Inspired by
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1981
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optional display technique \n \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Optional Display Technique
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1981
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twilight's last gleaming \n coins are produced with a small mirror \n tom gagnon \n twilight \n paul harris \n tayari casel
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Twilight's Last Gleaming
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Inspired by
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1981
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newfangled matrix \n \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Newfangled Matrix
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1981
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puffed \n flash silk production, thread and thumb tip \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Puffed
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1981
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the phantom coin \n much on table top \n tom gagnon \n one coin routine \n tony slydini
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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The Phantom Coin
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Inspired by
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1981
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gypsy coin \n coin through handkerchief \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Gypsy Coin
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1981
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bending coin \n \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Bending Coin
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1981
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hodgepodge \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Hodgepodge
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1981
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the tiddlywinks change \n coin visibly changes from copper to silver under shot glass, or miniature card appears on coin \n tom gagnon \n the tiddlywinks change \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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The Tiddlywinks Change
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Also published here
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1981
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shanghai express \n chinese coin and half dollar transpose through handkerchief on table in various phases, including phase with shot glass \n tom gagnon \n chinatown dollar routine \n stewart judah
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Shanghai Express
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Inspired by
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1981
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silver and two copper interlude \n with shot glass \n tom gagnon \n the silver and two copper transposition \n conrad h. haden
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Silver and Two Copper Interlude
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Inspired by
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1981
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81
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split level \n silver dollar on back of left hand, it changes into two half dollars \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Split Level
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1981
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84
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transposition under glass \n "although i can't actually say that i'm crazy about this effect, it is different.", coin under and on top of inverted shot glass visibly transpose \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Transposition under Glass
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1981
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87
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popeyed \n coin placed in eye like a monocle, it drops into hands and is vanished, found back in eye \n tom gagnon \n the monocle mystery \n eddie joseph
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Popeyed
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Inspired by
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1981
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88
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two-sided shell \n with thin milled down coin at inside of shell, can be shown from both sides, "mint condition" \n tom gagnon \n new shell gaff \n karl fulves
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Two-Sided Shell
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Related to
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1981
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88
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soda jerk \n coin in bottle with transposition phase, folding copper/silver \n tom gagnon \n second method \n stewart judah
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Soda Jerk
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Inspired by
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1981
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89
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flick your "trick" load \n flicking a coin under a mirror for use in twilight routine \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Flick Your "Trick" Load
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1981
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92
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departures \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Departures
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1981
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94
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new theory pickup move \n \n tom gagnon \n pickup move \n derek dingle \n al schneider
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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New Theory Pickup Move
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Inspired by
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1981
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95
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snap over display \n \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Snap Over Display
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1981
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100
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the pickup and displacement move \n one-handed pick-up and transfer into tenkai pinch \n tom gagnon \n pickup and displacement move \n tom gagnon \n slow-mo p&d move \n tom gagnon \n pickup, snap, and displacement move \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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The Pickup and Displacement Move
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VariationsAlso published here
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1981
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103
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open procedure load \n loading tenkai/goshman pinched coin under card \n tom gagnon \n phantom coin load \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Open Procedure Load
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Related to
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1981
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109
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flee flicker \n sleeving a coin during pickup move \n tom gagnon
1981
sleightly original
Tom Gagnon
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Flee Flicker
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1981
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111
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the dd double lift \n stud type \n derek dingle \n double lift \n derek dingle \n dd double lift variant \n tom gagnon
1982
the complete works of derek dingle
Derek Dingle
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The DD Double Lift
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Related toVariations
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1982
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open hockley \n as force \n edward marlo \n bold card control \n edward marlo \n who's hockley \n edward marlo \n slip-jog \n jerry sadowitz \n face-up force \n randy wakeman \n randy's miracle move \n randy wakeman \n retention hockley force \n tom gagnon \n biddle bottom \n jerry k. hartman \n combination force control \n justin higham
1982
card finesse
Edward Marlo
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Open Hockley
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Inspired byRelated toVariations
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1982
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95
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new theory pick-up move \n \n tom gagnon
1982
apocalypse
Tom Gagnon
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New Theory Pick-Up Move
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Apr. 1982
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617
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the future change \n as card is pushed aside with hand that holds deck \n tom mullica \n gagnon scoop change \n tom gagnon
1982
best of friends
Tom Mullica
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The Future Change
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Related to
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1982
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56
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the future spread \n tabled card changes visibly as spread is scooped up, see also eidetic change \n tom mullica \n the blink shrink \n tom gagnon \n "is this your card" \n dan buck \n dave buck
1982
best of friends
Tom Mullica
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The Future Spread
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Related toVariations
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1982
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59
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instant spread reverse \n table spread, card placed in tabled spread and slid free \n jean-jacques sanvert \n positional spread control \n tom gagnon
1982
best of friends
Jean-Jacques Sanvert
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Instant Spread Reverse
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Variations
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1982
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121
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ribbon-spread techniques - glimpse \n two glimpses of card inserted in table spread when spread is scooped up \n jean-jacques sanvert \n overlap procedure \n tom gagnon \n overlap procedure peek \n tom gagnon
1982
best of friends
Jean-Jacques Sanvert
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Ribbon-Spread Techniques - Glimpse
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Related to
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1982
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125
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ribbon spread reverse \n card reversed during ribbon spread turnover, credit unsure \n larry jennings \n the spread/gather reverse \n harry lorayne \n remote control reverse \n tom gagnon
1982
best of friends
Larry Jennings
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Ribbon Spread Reverse
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Related to
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1982
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456
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electrostatic recall \n card pivots outwards from incomplete faro condition, pin as gimmick
- notes by karl fulves \n tom gagnon \n electrostatic recall \n tom gagnon
1982
t.v. card rise
Tom Gagnon
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Electrostatic Recall
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Also published here
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1982
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26
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pinpoint aces \n four aces out-jogged, deck on table on side, named ace pivots out \n karl fulves \n electrostatic recall \n tom gagnon
1982
t.v. card rise
Karl Fulves
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Pinpoint Aces
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Inspired by
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1982
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31
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bomb bay production \n coin productions with thumb tip
- first method
- flip up production \n tom gagnon \n bomb bay \n tom gagnon \n flip up production \n tom gagnon
1982
fork full of appetizers
Tom Gagnon
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Bomb Bay Production
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Also published here
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1982
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46
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a ball penetration \n ball on top vanishes and appear under it \n tom gagnon \n "a ball penetration" in "the blueprint"
1982
fork full of appetizers
Tom Gagnon
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A Ball Penetration
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Also published here- "A Ball Penetration" in "The Blueprint"
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1982
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56
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slip-jog \n \n jerry sadowitz \n slip jog \n jerry sadowitz \n bold card control \n edward marlo \n master move \n randy wakeman \n tom gagnon \n open hockley \n edward marlo \n vr pulloff \n john hostler \n rowan's double \n jerry sadowitz \n randy's miracle move \n randy wakeman \n internal control \n steve beam \n slip jog \n jerry sadowitz
1982
spell-binder
Jerry Sadowitz
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Slip-Jog
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Related toAlso published here
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Dec. 1982
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383
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introduction \n \n tom gagnon
1982
the tipnician
Tom Gagnon
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Introduction
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1982
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coin to pocket \n with repeat \n bob chesbro \n "impossible coin to pocket" (the blueprint) \n coin to pocket ruse \n tom gagnon \n tipsy coin vanish \n tom gagnon
1982
the tipnician
Bob Chesbro
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Coin to Pocket
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VariationsAlso published here- "Impossible Coin to Pocket" (The Blueprint)
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1982
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42
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thumb tip coin vanish \n \n bob chesbro \n thumb tip coin vanish \n bob chesbro \n tom stone \n thumb tip coin vanish \n tom gagnon \n thumb tip coin vanish \n bob chesbro \n tom stone
1982
the tipnician
Bob Chesbro
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Thumb Tip Coin Vanish
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Related toVariations
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1982
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42
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visual quickie \n one of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket \n tom gagnon \n visual quickie \n tom gagnon
1982
packet tricks
Tom Gagnon
|
Visual Quickie
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Also published here
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1982
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27
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re-entry \n \n jeff busby \n tom gagnon
1983
epoptica
Jeff Busby (reviewer)
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Re-Entry
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June 1983
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205
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bold card control \n \n edward marlo \n open hockley \n edward marlo \n master move \n randy wakeman \n tom gagnon \n slip-jog \n jerry sadowitz \n related bold card control \n ken simmons
1984
marlo's magazine — volume 5
Edward Marlo
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Bold Card Control
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Related toVariations
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1984
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324
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the scoop-displacement coin vanish \n coin is scooped up with card and put in left hand, vanishes, empty hands, using ed marlo's "scoop move" \n tom gagnon
1984
the new york magic symposium — collection 3
Tom Gagnon
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The Scoop-Displacement Coin Vanish
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1984
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83
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the scoop-displacement coin change \n coin is scooped up with playing card and put in left hand where it changes, back clip \n tom gagnon
1984
the new york magic symposium — collection 3
Tom Gagnon
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The Scoop-Displacement Coin Change
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1984
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88
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the fan square-up pass \n top card cover pass from one-handed fan \n tom gagnon \n eddie fechter's fan glimpse (magic of eddie fechter, p. 185) \n fan square-up pass \n tom gagnon
1984
epoptica
Tom Gagnon
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The Fan Square-Up Pass
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Inspired by- Eddie Fechter's Fan Glimpse (Magic of Eddie Fechter, p. 185)
Also published here
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1984
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301
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one-handed flushtration count \n \n louis falanga \n paul lepaul \n brother john hamman \n one-handed flushtration count \n tom gagnon
1985
the new york magic symposium — collection 4
Louis Falanga, Paul LePaul, Brother John Hamman
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One-Handed Flushtration Count
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Related to
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1985
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87
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radical rebound \n 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 \n tom gagnon \n shovel coin shuffle \n frank paglia \n master copper & silver \n sam leo horowitz \n rebound \n karl fulves \n radical rebound \n tom gagnon
1985
new stars of magic
Tom Gagnon
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Radical Rebound
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1985
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1
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retroflex switch \n visual switch of tabled coin with aid of playing card, tabled spellbound \n tom gagnon \n radical expansion \n tom gagnon
1985
new stars of magic
Tom Gagnon
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Retroflex Switch
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Variations
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1985
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6
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offspring han ping chien \n coin added from underneath card as coin(s) from other hand are thrown on table \n tom gagnon
1985
new stars of magic
Tom Gagnon
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Offspring Han Ping Chien
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1985
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14
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collectors ii \n faro \n larry jennings \n underhanded collectors \n tom gagnon
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings
Larry Jennings
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Collectors II
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Variations
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1986
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129
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spread pass addition \n with variations
- delayed addition
- off the face switch \n edward marlo \n covers & applications for the a.g. shift \n justin higham \n will houstoun \n dai vernon \n ribbon spread addition \n tom gagnon \n spread pass addition \n edward marlo \n spread pass addition \n edward marlo
1986
thirty five years later
Edward Marlo
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Spread Pass Addition
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
|
1986
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20
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faro control \n corner short next to selection unaffected by faro shuffle \n tom gagnon
1987
the vernon chronicles — volume 1
Tom Gagnon
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Faro Control
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1987
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7
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the transfer force \n angle jog handling \n dai vernon \n the dribbler \n joel givens \n the empty control \n shane cobalt \n gagnon transfer force \n tom gagnon \n jog dribble force \n patrick martin \n vernon dribble force \n dai vernon \n on vernon's dribble force \n joel givens
1987
the vernon chronicles — volume 1
Dai Vernon
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The Transfer Force
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1987
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93
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simplex l.j. switch \n context (also tom gagnon's packet vanish) \n larry jennings
1987
the commercial magic of j.c. wagner
Larry Jennings
|
Simplex L.J. Switch
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1987
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131
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tom gagnon \n \n steve beam
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Steve Beam
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Tom Gagnon
|
1988
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385
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pop top \n coin vanish and appearance, thumb tip and folding coin \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
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Pop Top
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1988
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386
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the tipsy vanish \n \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
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The Tipsy Vanish
|
1988
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387
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the tipsy production \n half dollar production \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
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The Tipsy Production
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1988
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388
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cutting up \n false cut, shifts bottom card to the top, tabled \n tom gagnon \n ii. to retain the complete stock \n s. w. erdnase
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
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Cutting Up
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Inspired by
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1988
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389
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the dunbury switch \n drop switch variation from the dunbury delusion \n tom gagnon \n the dunbury delusion \n charlie miller
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
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The Dunbury Switch
|
Inspired by
|
1988
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|
390
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the blink shrink \n with miniature card \n tom gagnon \n the future spread \n tom mullica
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
|
The Blink Shrink
|
Inspired by
|
1988
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|
391
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stranger exchanger \n \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
|
Stranger Exchanger
|
1988
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393
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the miracle spread \n variation \n edward marlo \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Edward Marlo, Tom Gagnon
|
The Miracle Spread
|
Inspired by
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1988
|
|
393
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the scoop \n \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
|
The Scoop
|
1988
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|
394
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the shelter change \n coin change with card \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
|
The Shelter Change
|
1988
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|
396
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the slider \n coin travels to other coin, two cards, slider move \n tom gagnon
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
|
The Slider
|
1988
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397
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you have my sympathy \n with close up map \n tom gagnon \n the sympathetic coins \n yank hoe
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Tom Gagnon
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You Have My Sympathy
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Inspired by
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1988
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399
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leftovers \n on tom gagnon, dick dale \n steve beam
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Steve Beam
|
Leftovers
|
1988
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404
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leftovers \n on auctions, the magic castle, tom gagnon, paul sorrentino \n steve beam
1988
the trapdoor — volume one
Steve Beam
|
Leftovers
|
1988
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444
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letters \n \n tom gagnon \n norman osborn \n royal h. brin, jr. \n jerry l. christensen \n gary azerier \n r. missiaen \n tony page \n bob childers \n lindsay smith
1988
interlocutor
Tom Gagnon, Norman Osborn, Royal H. Brin, Jr., Jerry L. Christensen, Gary Azerier, R. Missiaen, Tony Page, Bob Childers, Lindsay Smith
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Letters
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1988
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225
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lowe palm \n \n morris loewy \n multi-card lowe top palm \n tom gagnon
1989
the vernon chronicles — volume 3
Morris Loewy
|
Lowe Palm
|
Variations
|
1989
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60
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longitudinal aces \n paper clip on top card, deck set on table, when spectator turns over top card with clip it changed into previous selection or
(b) into the four aces
(c) into named ace \n karl fulves \n clipped thought \n tom gagnon
1989
the multiple shift
Karl Fulves
|
Longitudinal Aces
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Variations
|
1989
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24
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floating aces \n four aces one by one rise to top, then all at once, using tilt \n bruce cervon \n escalating aces \n tom gagnon
1990
ultra cervon
Bruce Cervon
|
Floating Aces
|
Variations
|
1990
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9
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close up hint \n on the preparation of playing cards, using soap \n gary ouellet \n walter e. cummings \n soaping the faro \n tom gagnon
1990
close up illusions
Gary Ouellet, Walter E. Cummings
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Close Up Hint
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Variations
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1990
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138
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jelly roll \n coin travels into breakfast jelly container, clear shell \n michael powers \n "marked coin in lighter" (bob chesbro) \n re-entry \n tom gagnon
1990
top secret stuff
Michael Powers
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Jelly Roll
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Inspired by
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1990
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161
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cheating the greek for a second \n fake greeks and seconds \n tom gagnon
1992
the collected almanac
Tom Gagnon
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Cheating the Greek for a Second
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1992
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xxxvi
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zip-pop change \n card that sticks out of deck changes \n tom gagnon \n outjog control \n griffin watt
1992
card finesse ii
Tom Gagnon
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Zip-Pop Change
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Variations
|
1992
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9
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devil-may-care double-cut \n tabled reverse double undercut \n tom gagnon \n card magic (john northern hilliard, 1945, p. 178) \n reverse double undercut \n tom gagnon
1992
card finesse ii
Tom Gagnon
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Devil-May-Care Double-Cut
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Related to
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1992
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24
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band through wrist \n \n t. c. churchwell \n wristy penetration \n tom gagnon
1993
apocalypse
T. C. Churchwell
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Band through Wrist
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Variations
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Mar. 1993
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2194
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fechter's fan glimpse \n one-handed fan after peek \n eddie fechter \n a fan of müller's three-card catch \n tom gagnon \n fan glimpse to hindu shuffle \n tom gagnon \n fan glimpse to overhand shuffle \n tom gagnon
1993
fechter
Eddie Fechter
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Fechter's Fan Glimpse
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Variations
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1993
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185
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open intruder \n unknown odd-backed card is found with open prediction procedure from face \n alex elmsley \n brainstorm intruder \n pete ottaviano \n richard bartram, jr. \n a peeking intruder \n tom gagnon \n sticky intruder \n anthony owen \n open intruder \n alex elmsley \n pentagram, vol. 10 no. 12, september 1956
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2
Alex Elmsley
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Open Intruder
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VariationsAlso published here
|
1994
|
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56
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cold steel \n knife is stabbed between two selections \n alex elmsley \n richard himber \n estickmation aces \n tom gagnon \n transfixion \n bob king
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2
Alex Elmsley, Richard Himber
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Cold Steel
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Variations
|
1994
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440
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duffie's depth deception \n subtlety \n peter duffie \n gagnon's depth deception \n tom gagnon
1995
duffie's card compulsions
Peter Duffie
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Duffie's Depth Deception
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Variations
|
1995
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268
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special one-man, one move insert - tom gagnon's tap illusion \n \n steve beam
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Steve Beam
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Special One-Man, One Move Insert - Tom Gagnon's Tap Illusion
|
1995
|
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1023
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the tap illusion (single card) \n 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 \n tom gagnon \n more on the tap illusion \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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The Tap Illusion (Single Card)
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Related to
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1995
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|
1023
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tap illusion (half deck) \n 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 \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Tap Illusion (Half Deck)
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1995
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|
1025
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vertical tap illusion \n 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 \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Vertical Tap Illusion
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1995
|
|
1028
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tap reverse \n card is tapped in deck and ends up reversed \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Tap Reverse
|
1995
|
|
1029
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fan tap \n card is tapped in deck with half deck fanned, control \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Fan Tap
|
1995
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|
1030
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tap illusion feint \n 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 \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Tap Illusion Feint
|
1995
|
|
1031
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bologna sandwich \n \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
|
Bologna Sandwich
|
1995
|
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1031
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ambitious illusion \n with the tapping illusion \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
|
Ambitious Illusion
|
1995
|
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1032
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off color prediction \n two decks, spectator and performer select the same card, then they change places in decks \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Off Color Prediction
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1995
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1033
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tapping the k.m. move \n tapping illusion with k.m. move \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Tapping the K.M. Move
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1995
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1033
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escalating aces \n \n tom gagnon \n floating aces \n bruce cervon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Escalating Aces
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Inspired by
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1995
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1034
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signed sandwich \n \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Signed Sandwich
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1995
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1034
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master move \n \n randy wakeman \n tom gagnon \n bold card control \n edward marlo \n slip-jog \n jerry sadowitz
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Randy Wakeman, Tom Gagnon
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Master Move
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Related to
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1995
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1035
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multiple tap illusion \n tap illusion multiple shift to the bottom \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Multiple Tap Illusion
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1995
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1036
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sideways tap \n tap illusion variation \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Sideways Tap
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1995
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1036
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taps \n more ideas with the tap illusion, see also p. 1096 for additional idea by steve beam \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Taps
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1995
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1037
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cavorting aces handling \n \n dr. jacob daley \n tom gagnon \n the cavorting aces \n dr. jacob daley
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Dr. Jacob Daley, Tom Gagnon
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Cavorting Aces Handling
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Inspired by
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1995
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1038
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more on the tap illusion \n - the elliptical false count \n tom gagnon \n the tap illusion (single card) \n tom gagnon
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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More on the Tap Illusion
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Related to
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1995
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1068
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leftovers \n on tom gagnon, 4f convention, wayne kyzer, simon aronson, drei-länder-kongress, magic christian, leo polacek, harry lucas, john moran, ron jeffries, simon lovell \n steve beam
1995
the trapdoor — volume three
Steve Beam
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Leftovers
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1995
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1100
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bottom deal exchange \n as card is removed from in-the-hands spread \n edward marlo \n the new tops, nov. 1974 \n important note on the bottom deal exchange \n edward marlo \n flexible bd exchange \n tom gagnon \n bottom-deal sandwich exchange \n justin higham \n spread bottom deal \n edward marlo \n marlo's bottom deal exchange \n edward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii
Edward Marlo
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Bottom Deal Exchange
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1995
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190
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coin slide vanish \n coin slides from card into hand \n edward marlo \n vanish with playing card \n jean faré \n the "tip in" coin vanish \n peter duffie \n edward marlo \n scoop-up move variation \n tom gagnon \n edward marlo \n scoop vanish \n edward marlo
1995
m.i.n.t. — volume ii
Edward Marlo
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Coin Slide Vanish
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1995
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217
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riffle-toss force \n using outward bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n outward bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n the throw bottom deal \n edward marlo
1995
magic
Tom Gagnon
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Riffle-Toss Force
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Inspired byRelated to
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June 1995
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66
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the dribble - toss control \n \n steve bedwell \n the dribble toss control \n steve bedwell \n the helium control \n shane cobalt \n dribble toss feint \n tom gagnon \n fake toss \n tom stone
1995 ca.
siamese signatures and other oddities
Steve Bedwell
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The Dribble - Toss Control
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1995 ca.
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10
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si of relief \n calculating position of cards in si stebbins \n tom gagnon \n si of relief \n tom gagnon
1997
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Si of Relief
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Also published here
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1997
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1313
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easy breather \n making a breather crimp \n tom gagnon \n easy breather \n tom gagnon
1997
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Easy Breather
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Also published here
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1997
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1313
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tom gagnon's second one-man insert - the versatile spread control \n \n steve beam
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Steve Beam
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Tom Gagnon's Second One-Man Insert - The Versatile Spread Control
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1998
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1369
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the versatile spread control \n bottom card rides under cards when spread on table \n tom gagnon \n the gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n versatile spread control from erdnase break \n tom gagnon \n the table spread control \n arie vilner
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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The Versatile Spread Control
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1998
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1369
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self-inflicted spread force \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n ultimate spread force \n tom gagnon \n self-inflicted spread force \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Self-Inflicted Spread Force
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VariationsAlso published here
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1998
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1370
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the inverse spread control \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n inverse spread force \n tom gagnon \n inverse spread switch \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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The Inverse Spread Control
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Inspired byVariations
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1998
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1371
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veiled discovery \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Veiled Discovery
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1998
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1371
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key card placement \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n key card placements \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Key Card Placement
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Related to
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1998
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1371
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key card placement #2 \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Key Card Placement #2
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1998
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1372
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key card placement #3 \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Key Card Placement #3
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1998
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1372
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key card placement #4 \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Key Card Placement #4
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1998
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1372
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remote control reverse \n reversed in the middle, with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n remote control reverse \n tom gagnon \n ribbon spread reverse \n larry jennings
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Remote Control Reverse
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Related toAlso published here
|
1998
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1373
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the imperfect force \n \n tom gagnon \n the perfect force \n henry christ
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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The Imperfect Force
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Inspired by
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1998
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1373
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gagnon's immediate spell \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon's instant spell \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon's Immediate Spell
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Also published here
|
1998
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1374
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automatic card at any number \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n scaan \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Automatic Card at Any Number
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Variations
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1998
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1374
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red & blue double-leaper \n with the versatile spread control, deck with half red and half blue cards, red selection travels to blue part and vice versa \n tom gagnon \n red & blue double leaper \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Red & Blue Double-Leaper
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Also published here
|
1998
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1375
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super interchange \n selection transposes from middle of the deck with performer's card in pocket, with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Super Interchange
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1998
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1375
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collectors per se \n with the versatile spread control, progressive collectors \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
|
Collectors Per Se
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1998
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1376
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slip stream (a.k.a. "nectarless") \n \n troy hooser \n jet stream \n tom gagnon \n giancarlo scalia's ribbon spread convincing control \n giancarlo scalia
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Troy Hooser
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Slip Stream (a.k.a. "Nectarless")
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Variations
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1998
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1410
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makeshift double \n building double-facer, double-backer, long cards, and key cards, with sticky label of card box \n tom gagnon
1998
the trapdoor — volume three
Tom Gagnon
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Makeshift Double
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1998
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1468
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the gagnon spread control \n center card rides under cards when spread on table, further development of "versatile spread control" \n tom gagnon \n the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread control from corner shorted deck \n tom gagnon
1998
the gagnon spread control
Tom Gagnon
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The Gagnon Spread Control
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Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
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1998
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1
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open predicament \n with named card
- seated version \n tom gagnon \n open predicament \n tom gagnon
1998
magic
Tom Gagnon
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Open Predicament
|
Also published here
|
Oct. 1998
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74
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open predicament \n with named card
- seated handling
- standup version \n tom gagnon \n open predicament \n tom gagnon \n open predicament \n tom gagnon
1999
cyber sessions
Tom Gagnon
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Open Predicament
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Also published here
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1999
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25
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visual quickie \n one of four kings transforms into selection, then back, selection from pocket \n tom gagnon \n visual quickie \n tom gagnon
1999
card sleight of hand innovations and improvements
Tom Gagnon
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Visual Quickie
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Also published here
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1999
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34
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the mexican turnover \n \n unknown \n f.v.m.t. \n karrell fox \n mexican turnover finesse \n tom gagnon
2000
card college — volume 4
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The Mexican Turnover
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Related to
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2000
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824
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the light-reft spread pass \n reverse spreading the halves \n piet forton \n wolff von keyserlingk \n light-reft prophecy move \n jon racherbaumer \n zigzag pass \n tom gagnon \n reverse spreading the halves \n piet forton \n juan bernat \n the light-reft spread pass \n piet forton \n wolff von keyserlingk
2000
concertos for pasteboard
Piet Forton, Wolff von Keyserlingk
|
The Light-reft Spread Pass
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Related toAlso published here
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2000
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43
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automatic ace cutting \n by dribbling, good poker hand is found \n tom gagnon \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n competition cutting \n steve beam
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3
Tom Gagnon
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Automatic Ace Cutting
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Inspired byVariations
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2000
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35
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competition cutting \n by dribbling, good poker hand is found \n steve beam \n automatic ace cutting \n tom gagnon
2000
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3
Steve Beam
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Competition Cutting
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Inspired by
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2000
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37
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finger flicker \n breather crimp \n pit hartling \n the acrobatic pack \n karl fulves \n sudden impact \n darwin ortiz \n three progressive choices \n helder guimarães \n maverick \n woody aragón \n updated handling \n pit hartling \n 1. a replacement \n ryan plunkett \n stick it to 'em \n tom gagnon
2003
card fictions
Pit Hartling
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Finger Flicker
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Related toVariations
|
2003
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10
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may's no strip out multiple shift \n five methods, with bluff spacing \n don may \n twofer ribbon spread multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n display move & variation \n don may \n tom gagnon \n tilt shift \n steve forte \n the invisible transfer move \n justin higham \n invisible transfer multiple shift \n justin higham
2007
the wisdom of solomon
Don May
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May's No Strip Out Multiple Shift
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Related toVariations
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2007
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115
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clipped \n card with paper clip comes to top, clipped card transposes with another card \n howard hamburg \n clipped transposition \n tom gagnon \n clip ambicioso \n howard hamburg
2009
the "d" notes
Howard Hamburg
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Clipped
|
Related toAlso published here
|
2009
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27
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the table spread control \n card inserted into tabled spread and controlled/culled as spread is gathered up \n arie vilner \n the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2009
underhanded delivery
Arie Vilner
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The Table Spread Control
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Related to
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2009
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74
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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 \n steve beam
2011
the trapdoor — volume one
Steve Beam
|
Special Issues
|
2011
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liv
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blessed poker \n \n woody aragón \n "ten card deal" (juan tamariz, magic card set) \n blessed poker \n woody aragón \n vernon-gagnon poker demonstration \n tom gagnon \n eighteen-card poker \n nick trost \n stewart judah
2011
a book in english
Woody Aragón
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Blessed Poker
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Inspired byRelated toAlso published here
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2011
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189
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the tiddlywinks change \n brief \n tom gagnon
2011
monedas y otras historias
Tom Gagnon
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The Tiddlywinks Change
|
2011
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51
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acknowledgements \n \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Acknowledgements
|
2011
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iii
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preface \n \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Preface
|
2011
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|
v
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gagnon spread pass \n tabled spread, forward and backward action, draw shift related
- controlling the location \n tom gagnon \n faroed spread pass \n tom gagnon \n one card ribbon spread pass \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread pass \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread pass \n tom gagnon \n top card cover spread pass \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Gagnon Spread Pass
|
VariationsAlso published here
|
2011
|
|
1
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slide draw shift \n deck is not picked up \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Slide Draw Shift
|
2011
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|
9
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faroed spread pass \n with deck in incomplete faro condition
- two card control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread pass \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Faroed Spread Pass
|
Inspired by
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2011
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|
11
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ribbon spread double cut \n transfer cut onto table combined with gagnon spread pass \n tom gagnon \n the s.w.e. shift \n s. w. erdnase
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Double Cut
|
Inspired by
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2011
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15
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half pass one \n using tabled ribbon spread cover, application in which peeked-at card turns over \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Half Pass One
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2011
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17
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color scheme \n deck spread face-down on table, when spread again the back color has changed \n tom gagnon \n color changing deck \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Color Scheme
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
|
20
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cavorting classic \n using tabled passes \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Cavorting Classic
|
2011
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23
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versatile spread control \n bottom card rides under cards when spread on table
- basic technique
- multi-card technique
- practice exercise
- reciprocal blind \n tom gagnon \n the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n very versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Versatile Spread Control
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
|
32
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key card placements \n using the versatile spread control
- submarine key card
- drop shot key card (inspired by vernon reference) \n tom gagnon \n key card placement \n tom gagnon \n key card location \n dai vernon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Key Card Placements
|
Inspired byRelated to
|
2011
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40
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red & blue double leaper \n with the versatile spread control, deck with half red and half blue cards, red selection travels to blue part and vice versa \n tom gagnon \n red & blue double-leaper \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Red & Blue Double Leaper
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
|
44
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subterranean stab \n with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Subterranean Stab
|
2011
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51
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wow - that's different \n biddle trick handling, using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n "wow" (richard bruce, hugard's magic monthly, sep. 1951)
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Wow - that's Different
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Inspired by- "Wow" (Richard Bruce, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Sep. 1951)
|
2011
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54
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gagnon-biddle card vanish \n handling of biddle steal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon-Biddle Card Vanish
|
2011
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56
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double miracle \n card thought of from a group, another card selected, one card spelled to and the other found at named number, using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Double Miracle
|
2011
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58
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gagnon's instant spell \n selection spelled to in tabled spread, using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n gagnon's immediate spell \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Gagnon's Instant Spell
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
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60
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ultimate spread force \n spectator divides tabled spread at any point, bottom card of top half forced, using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n self-inflicted spread force \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Ultimate Spread Force
|
Inspired by
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2011
|
|
62
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edge crimp \n relatively sharp crimp along the edge, with ruler \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Edge Crimp
|
2011
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62
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miracle spread force \n touched card in tabled spread apparently stays under spectator's finger, using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Miracle Spread Force
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Inspired by
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2011
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|
65
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inverse spread force \n using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n the inverse spread control \n tom gagnon \n immaculate spread force \n tom gagnon \n inverse handkerchief force \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Inverse Spread Force
|
Inspired byVariations
|
2011
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|
68
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immaculate spread force \n using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n inverse spread force \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Immaculate Spread Force
|
Inspired by
|
2011
|
|
70
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self-inflicted spread force \n using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n self-inflicted spread force \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Self-inflicted Spread Force
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
|
72
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gagnon spread control \n center card rides under cards when spread on table
- insertion jog
- side steal jog
- the control \n tom gagnon \n the gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n ribbon spread multiple shift \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Gagnon Spread Control
|
VariationsAlso published here
|
2011
|
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76
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top card cover gsc \n gagnon spread control to second position \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Top Card Cover GSC
|
2011
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87
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bottom card cover gsc \n gagnon spread control to small position from bottom \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Bottom Card Cover GSC
|
2011
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88
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ribbon spread multiple shift \n - angle load
- lift load \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n ribbon spread multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n twofer ribbon spread multiple shift \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Multiple Shift
|
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
|
2011
|
|
90
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spread extraction move \n gagnon spread control to top \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Spread Extraction Move
|
2011
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95
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pinkie finger load \n gagnon spread control to top \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Pinkie Finger Load
|
2011
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97
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slide maneuver \n gagnon spread control to top \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Slide Maneuver
|
2011
|
|
99
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pam sandwich \n using gagnon spread control and top card cover slide maneuver \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Pam Sandwich
|
2011
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101
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technicolor elevator \n odd-backed, using gagnon spread control, split-back card \n tom gagnon \n off color elevators \n milton kort \n ron bauer \n technicolor elevator revisited \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
|
Technicolor Elevator
|
Inspired byVariations
|
2011
|
|
104
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psychic touch \n cards in tabled spread touched one by one until spectator says stop, using inverse spread force \n tom gagnon \n out of my control \n harry lorayne
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Psychic Touch
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Inspired by
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2011
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112
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remote control reverse \n ribbon spread turnover over free card underneath, using gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n remote control reverse \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Remote Control Reverse
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2011
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double doodle steal \n loading a card onto a card that is used to scoop up a tabled spread to make it a double \n tom gagnon \n double doodle steal \n tom gagnon \n undercover double doodle \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Double Doodle Steal
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VariationsAlso published here
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2011
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flying double lift \n loading a card onto a card that is used to scoop up a tabled spread to make it a double, in short tabled ambitious card sequence \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Flying Double Lift
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2011
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bunko squad \n card travels from deck to between sandwich cards, using double doodle steal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Bunko Squad
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2011
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ribbon spread revelation \n deck spread on table, close in one sweep and selection remains face-up on table, using versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Revelation
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2011
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cop without a beat \n copping card after versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Cop without a Beat
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2011
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you must do as i do \n using gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n domination of thought \n sam h. sharpe
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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You Must Do as I Do
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2011
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throwing a slider \n three card catch starting with tabled spread and gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n 3-card catch \n reinhard müller
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Throwing a Slider
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2011
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lateral bottom deal \n left hand holds packet palm down, when turned palm up the bottom card is dealt out on inner end, as deck is cut and top portion is turned over and top card apparently thumbed off
- the grip
- the loosening
- the false deal
- the simulated push-off
- simulating a cut
- the riffle
- the cut
- completing the cut and finishing the deal
- performance notes
- practice notes
- a psychological bonus \n tom gagnon \n the throw bottom deal \n edward marlo \n greek lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n bilateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n lateral dribble force \n tom gagnon \n the lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n gagnon's vertical takeoff \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Lateral Bottom Deal
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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2011
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greek lateral bottom deal \n same with second card from bottom (or top before cut) \n tom gagnon \n lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Greek Lateral Bottom Deal
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2011
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lbd aces \n "lateral bottom deal", aces lost, performer quickly cuts the tabled deck four times at the aces \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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LBD Aces
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2011
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bet your lateral bottom dollar \n performer cuts to the aces one by one from tabled deck, dollar bill lies on deck, using greek lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Bet Your Lateral Bottom Dollar
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2011
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rhythm aces \n \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Rhythm Aces
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2011
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sticky aces \n cutting to aces after spectator's shuffle à la scarne, using cards that have half a sticky surface \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Sticky Aces
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2011
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bluff coincidence \n \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Bluff Coincidence
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2011
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double bluff coincidence \n two phases \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Double Bluff Coincidence
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2011
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laterally stabbed \n using lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n stabbed in the pack \n harry lorayne
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Laterally Stabbed
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Inspired by
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2011
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outward bottom deal \n card tossed forward \n tom gagnon \n the throw bottom deal \n edward marlo \n card to card box \n tom gagnon \n riffle-toss force \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Outward Bottom Deal
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Related toVariations
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2011
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card to card box \n card apparently tossed from inside case, actually from below \n tom gagnon \n outward bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Card to Card Box
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Inspired by
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2011
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ricochet bottom deal \n top card apparently taken in end grip and put on table, actually outward bottom deal performed, here as cut force \n tom gagnon \n han ping chien bd \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Ricochet Bottom Deal
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Variations
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2011
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covered ricochet bottom deal \n original bottom card added to bottom of cut-off packet via outward bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n covered hpc bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Covered Ricochet Bottom Deal
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Variations
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2011
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han ping chien bd \n \n tom gagnon \n ricochet bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Han Ping Chien BD
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Inspired by
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2011
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covered hpc bottom deal \n \n tom gagnon \n covered ricochet bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Covered HPC Bottom Deal
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Inspired by
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2011
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bottop force \n \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Bottop Force
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2011
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wheeler dealer \n outward bottom deal handling in which card is spun face up with right hand \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Wheeler Dealer
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2011
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greek outward bottom deal \n \n tom gagnon \n bluffing a greek \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Greek Outward Bottom Deal
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Variations
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2011
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bluffing a greek \n simplified \n tom gagnon \n greek outward bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Bluffing a Greek
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Inspired by
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2011
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bilateral bottom deal \n two-handed version of lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n lateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon \n scissors take bilateral bd \n tom gagnon \n scissors grip bilateral bd \n tom gagnon \n bilateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Bilateral Bottom Deal
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Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
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2011
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scissors take bilateral bd \n \n tom gagnon \n bilateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Scissors Take Bilateral BD
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Inspired by
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2011
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scissors grip bilateral bd \n \n tom gagnon \n bilateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Scissors Grip Bilateral BD
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Inspired by
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2011
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192
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flexible bd exchange \n as card is removed from in-the-hands spread, using outward bottom deal
- face-up variation \n tom gagnon \n bottom deal exchange \n edward marlo
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Flexible BD Exchange
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Inspired by
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2011
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insertion \n spectator stabs card next to selection \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Insertion
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2011
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multi-card lowe top palm \n thumb flesh break \n tom gagnon \n lowe palm \n morris loewy
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Multi-Card Lowe Top Palm
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Inspired by
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2011
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easy breather \n method for making a breather crimp \n tom gagnon \n easy breather \n tom gagnon
2011
avant-cards
Tom Gagnon
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Easy Breather
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Also published here
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2011
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acknowledgements \n \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Acknowledgements
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2011
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dedication \n \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Dedication
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2011
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preface \n \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Preface
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2011
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the basic concept \n on time misdirection and jogs \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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The Basic Concept
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2011
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cased card controls \n inserting a card in a cased deck and setting a small jog
- counterclockwise rotation
- clockwise rotation
- variation a
- variation b
- variation c
- variation d
- tip (card clip) \n tom gagnon \n cased card controls \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Cased Card Controls
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Also published here
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2011
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2
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push through jogs \n card ends up injogged \n tom gagnon \n diagonal jog push thru \n james steranko \n the jog at the break \n unknown \n push through jog \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Push Through Jogs
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2011
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slap control \n card inserted in deck, then deck put half-way into case and slapped in (injog plungers out) \n tom gagnon \n slap control \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Slap Control
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Also published here
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2011
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gravity control \n two cards inserted in deck, then deck put in case which is only held by its flap \n tom gagnon \n gravity control \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Gravity Control
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Also published here
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2011
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cased clivot control \n jog work in card case \n tom gagnon \n clivot principle \n jerry andrus \n cased clivot control \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Cased Clivot Control
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2011
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top stock control \n deck inserted in case after first jog shuffle \n tom gagnon \n top stock control \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Top Stock Control
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Also published here
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2011
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cased multiple shift \n deck cased between insertion of cards and the strip out cut \n tom gagnon \n marlo's all around square up - the movable jog \n edward marlo \n cased multiple shift \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Cased Multiple Shift
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2011
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single card control \n with one-handed fan that retains jog \n tom gagnon \n fan control \n unknown \n single card control \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Single Card Control
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Related toAlso published here
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2011
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cased plunger location \n deck cased in between selection and control with jog \n tom gagnon \n plunger location \n dai vernon \n cased plunger location \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Cased Plunger Location
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2011
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fan control \n card pushed into deck one-handed, automatic jog control with squared deck, incorporating temporarily putting deck in case and one-handed fan
- variation a
- variation b (for two cards) \n tom gagnon \n fan control \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Fan Control
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Also published here
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2011
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stainless steal \n jogged card in center, deck cased and removed, card is left behind, without stripper deck \n tom gagnon \n stainless steal \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Stainless Steal
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Also published here
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2011
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stainless steal reverse \n deck cased, extracted, re-cased \n tom gagnon \n stainless steal reverse \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Stainless Steal Reverse
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Also published here
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2011
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subterranean crimps \n crimping card while deck is cased \n tom gagnon \n subterranean crimp \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Subterranean Crimps
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Also published here
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2011
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cased crimp \n crimping card while deck is cased, another method \n tom gagnon \n cased crimp \n tom gagnon
2011
cased card controls
Tom Gagnon
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Cased Crimp
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Also published here
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2011
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the trapdoor issue #55 \n on tom gagnon, leslie \n steve beam
2012
the trapdoor — volume three
Steve Beam
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The Trapdoor Issue #55
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2012
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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 \n steve beam
2012
the trapdoor — volume three
Steve Beam
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Special Issues & Inserts
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2012
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lix
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the helium control \n same appearance as dribble toss control, allerton switch \n shane cobalt \n the dribble - toss control \n steve bedwell \n dribble toss feint \n tom gagnon
2012
ctrl
Shane Cobalt
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The Helium Control
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Related to
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2012
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6
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avant-cards: tom gagnon \n \n jamy ian swiss \n tom gagnon \n wesley james
2012
genii
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)
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Avant-Cards: Tom Gagnon
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May 2012
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acknowledgements \n \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Acknowledgements
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2013
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iii
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preface \n \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Preface
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2013
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v
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very versatile spread control \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Very Versatile Spread Control
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2013
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very versatile spread control \n \n tom gagnon \n versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Very Versatile Spread Control
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Also published here
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2013
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1
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bottop spread switch \n as tabled spread is scooped up \n tom gagnon \n bottop change \n edward marlo
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Bottop Spread Switch
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Inspired by
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2013
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5
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inverse spread switch \n card is reversed or odd-backed in center of tabled spread, top portion scooped up and card switched
- face-up variant \n tom gagnon \n the inverse spread control \n tom gagnon \n inverse spread switch \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Inverse Spread Switch
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2013
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dunbury illusion \n selection apparently discarded, using ribbon spread techniques \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Dunbury Illusion
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2013
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11
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gagnon-biddle card vanish \n handling of biddle steal \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon-Biddle Card Vanish
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2013
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13
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dual miracle spread \n combined with versatile spread control, as force or stab in tabled spread \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Dual Miracle Spread
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Inspired by
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2013
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15
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invisible fingertip switch \n sandwich used to scoop up tabled spread, sandwiched card switched for card under spread \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Invisible Fingertip Switch
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2013
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17
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invisible fingertip sandwich \n jokers placed aside, odd-backed card signed and put in deck, it travels between sandwich \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Invisible Fingertip Sandwich
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2013
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invisible fingertip transpo \n jacks placed aside, named jack transposes with selection which is reversed in center of deck \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Invisible Fingertip Transpo
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2013
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invisible fingertip load \n as spread is scooped up with sandwich cards \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Invisible Fingertip Load
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2013
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pad revelation \n cards spread on close-up pad, pad folded over spread and unfolded, selection now face-up on spread \n tom gagnon \n hidden agenda \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Pad Revelation
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Variations
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2013
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hidden agenda \n cards spread on pad, covered with handkerchief, pad folded over spread and unfolded, selection is now on top of handkerchief \n tom gagnon \n pad revelation \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Hidden Agenda
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Inspired by
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2013
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ribbon spread strip-out addition \n cards out-jogged in tabled spread, spread scooped up and cards stripped out \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Strip-out Addition
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2013
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sliding jinx switch \n gathering up a tabled spread as cover for packet switch
- variation one
- variation two \n tom gagnon \n jinx switch \n theodore annemann
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Sliding Jinx Switch
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Inspired by
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2013
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contemporary spread controls \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Contemporary Spread Controls
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2013
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impossible sandwich \n card travels between sandwich, sandwich cards separate from deck, clean handling \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Impossible Sandwich
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2013
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gagnon spread control \n brief \n tom gagnon \n the gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon Spread Control
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Also published here
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2013
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double doodle steal \n loading a card onto a card that is used to scoop up a tabled spread to make it a double, brief \n tom gagnon \n double doodle steal \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Double Doodle Steal
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Also published here
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2013
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pluck revelation \n card starts on top \n tom gagnon \n the blueprint, vol. 6 no. 8, feb. 1980
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Pluck Revelation
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Also published here- The Blueprint, Vol. 6 No. 8, Feb. 1980
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2013
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somersault reverse \n tabled spread flipped over and a card appears face-up on it \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Somersault Reverse
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2013
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tidal wave revelation \n tabled spread flipped over and a card appears face-up on it \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Tidal Wave Revelation
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2013
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ribbon spread cut \n deck openly cut during flipping over a tabled spread, right at an ace \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Cut
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2013
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ribbon spread glimpse \n deck spread with side-jogged card, glimpse after gathering cards up \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Glimpse
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2013
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kosky-gagnon switch \n using tabled gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Kosky-Gagnon Switch
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2013
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one card ribbon spread pass \n front-and-back ribbon spread used to slide card from center to top
- control to the bottom \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread pass \n tom gagnon \n the one-card middle pass \n ken krenzel
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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One Card Ribbon Spread Pass
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Inspired by
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2013
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slippery sandwich \n black on top and bottom, card peeked at, deck cut, selection sandwiched \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Slippery Sandwich
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2013
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one-hand ribbon spread switch \n odd-backed card in center of deck is switched during tabled ribbon spread action as it is slid out \n tom gagnon \n the gathering \n tom gagnon \n swindle switch \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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One-Hand Ribbon Spread Switch
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Variations
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2013
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spread-cut-pass \n deck ribbon spread back to front, gathered half-way and cut, face-card is original top card \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Spread-Cut-Pass
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2013
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undercover lap \n as tabled spread is gathered \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Undercover Lap
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more spread control delights \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
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More Spread Control Delights
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mechanical spread control \n card inserted in tabled back-to-front spread, controlled as cards are gathered
- one card control to the top
- one card control to the bottom
- two card control to the top \n tom gagnon \n spread control \n harry lorayne \n open mechanical spread control \n tom gagnon \n mechanical multiple control \n tom gagnon \n tcc mechanical spread control \n tom gagnon \n ribbon spread convincing control \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Mechanical Spread Control
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open-faced sandwich \n back-to-front tabled spread, black kings placed on ends of spread and a selection inserted in center, spread gathered, kings sandwiching selection on top \n tom gagnon
2013
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Open-Faced Sandwich
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open mechanical spread control \n \n tom gagnon \n mechanical spread control \n tom gagnon
2013
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Open Mechanical Spread Control
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sandwich spread \n card peeked, spectator shuffles, black kings removed and put on tabled spread, spread gathered and sandwich with selection ends up on top \n tom gagnon \n sandwich spread \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Sandwich Spread
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mechanical multiple control \n tabled spread control with multiple cards \n tom gagnon \n mechanical spread control \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Mechanical Multiple Control
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tcc mechanical spread control \n top card cover variant, to second from top \n tom gagnon \n mechanical spread control \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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TCC Mechanical Spread Control
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mcc mechanical spread control \n middle card cover variant, face-up card inserted into spread, controlled to second from top with cover card \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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MCC Mechanical Spread Control
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dominoing switch \n card held in hand, switched for top card as tabled spread is flipped over \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Dominoing Switch
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slider \n card pulled out of ribbon spread is selection or ace \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Slider
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sliding cut \n ribbon spread separated/cut exactly at an ace or a selection \n tom gagnon \n sliding cut variant \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Sliding Cut
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Variations
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sliding cut variant \n ribbon spread separated/cut exactly at an ace or a selection \n tom gagnon \n sliding cut \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Sliding Cut Variant
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a pass, a si, a slug, & more \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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A Pass, A Si, A Slug, & More
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by-pass \n herrmann bottom card cover pass, on cover card \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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By-Pass
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electrostatic recall \n card pivots outwards from incomplete faro condition, pin through close-up mat as gimmick \n tom gagnon \n "the shooting joker" (peter kane, hugard's magic monthly, vol. 20 no. 8) \n electrostatic recall \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Electrostatic Recall
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Inspired by- "The Shooting Joker" (Peter Kane, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Vol. 20 No. 8)
Also published here
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2013
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si of relief \n calculating position of cards in si stebbins \n tom gagnon \n si of relief \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Si of Relief
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Also published here
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2013
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lessinout culls stebbins \n culling a four-of-a-kind from a stack \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Lessinout Culls Stebbins
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2013
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open predicament \n with named card
- stand-up version \n tom gagnon \n open predicament \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Open Predicament
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Also published here
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2013
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double lift retention turndown \n tamariz/bruce, independent invention, credit information \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Double Lift Retention Turndown
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dd double lift variant \n stud, with break \n tom gagnon \n the dd double lift \n derek dingle
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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DD Double Lift Variant
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2013
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flexible turnover move \n printing application \n tom gagnon \n the mexican turnover \n unknown \n flexible turnover move \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Flexible Turnover Move
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2013
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makeshift double \n using stickiness of card case seal \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Makeshift Double
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2013
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cancelled deck card stab \n whole deck has whole through middle, sprung into air, selection caught with finger through hole \n tom gagnon \n pool cue card stab \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Cancelled Deck Card Stab
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Variations
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2013
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miracle flush \n cutting to straight flush \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Miracle Flush
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2013
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miracle spread coincidence \n using tabled spreads \n tom gagnon \n repeat "do as i do" \n dai vernon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Miracle Spread Coincidence
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2013
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miracle spread handling \n card slid to new position as part of tabled spread is gathered \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Miracle Spread Handling
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2013
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one-handed flushtration count \n \n tom gagnon \n one-handed flushtration count \n louis falanga \n paul lepaul \n brother john hamman \n a mcdonald vanish \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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One-Handed Flushtration Count
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Related toVariations
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2013
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slug-o-matic deck \n wide/narrow combination, allows riffle shuffle stock control
- spectator shuffles \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Slug-O-Matic Deck
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2013
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shuffling monkey \n spectator riffle shuffles deck with selection and two face-up jokers in it, afterwards the jokers sandwich selection, slug-o-matic deck \n tom gagnon \n "monkey in the middle" (bill goldman, marketed)
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Shuffling Monkey
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Inspired by- "Monkey in the Middle" (Bill Goldman, marketed)
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2013
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z-box \n flat object switched while pushing it away with card case \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Z-Box
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coins for connoisseurs \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Coins for Connoisseurs
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2013
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ultimate coin assembly \n four quarters, one-handed performance \n tom gagnon \n the sympathetic coins \n yank hoe \n perfect coin assembly \n harvey rosenthal
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Ultimate Coin Assembly
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2013
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pickup and displacement move \n one-handed pick-up and transfer into tenkai pinch \n tom gagnon \n the pickup and displacement move \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Pickup and Displacement Move
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Also published here
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2013
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phantom coin load \n from tenkai pinch \n tom gagnon \n open procedure load \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Phantom Coin Load
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2013
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coin assembly for connoisseurs \n four quarters covered with kings, assembly, then kings change to aces \n tom gagnon \n coin assembly for connoisseurs \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Coin Assembly for Connoisseurs
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Also published here
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2013
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gagnon's sympathetic coins \n coins penetrate upwards through pad to join coin under card, extra coin \n tom gagnon \n the sympathetic coins \n yank hoe
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon's Sympathetic Coins
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2013
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forty-one cent assembly \n international coin assembly, dime-and-penny gaff \n tom gagnon \n "the dingle coin mystery" (derek dingle, marketed 1970)
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Forty-One Cent Assembly
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Inspired by- "The Dingle Coin Mystery" (Derek Dingle, marketed 1970)
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2013
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just for tenkai \n \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Just for Tenkai
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esoteric coin maneuver \n loading coin under card as it is snapped off table \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Esoteric Coin Maneuver
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2013
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scoop assembly \n \n tom gagnon \n matrix \n al schneider
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Scoop Assembly
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2013
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scoop steal \n coin stolen between two cards as another is slid apparently on it \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Scoop Steal
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2013
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pumpkin seed split \n half dollar split into two half dollars \n tom gagnon \n the "pumpkin seed" vanish \n unknown
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Pumpkin Seed Split
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Inspired by
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2013
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toeing the mark \n handling for han ping chien move for last coin in coins through table with glass \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Toeing the Mark
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2013
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radical rebound \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
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Tom Gagnon
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Radical Rebound
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2013
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radical rebound \n 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 \n tom gagnon \n radical rebound \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Radical Rebound
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Also published here
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2013
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scoop-up move variation \n coin slides from card into hand \n tom gagnon \n edward marlo \n coin slide vanish \n edward marlo
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon, Edward Marlo
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Scoop-Up Move Variation
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Inspired by
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2013
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retroflex switch \n visual switch of tabled coin with aid of playing card, tabled spellbound \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Retroflex Switch
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2013
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offspring han ping chien \n coin added from underneath card as coin(s) from other hand are thrown on table \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Offspring Han Ping Chien
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2013
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cups, balls, smoke, bands, ding \n chapter intro \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Cups, Balls, Smoke, Bands, Ding
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2013
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empty cup move \n display sequence for cups \n tom gagnon \n the blueprint, vol. 5 no. 6
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Empty Cup Move
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Also published here- The Blueprint, Vol. 5 No. 6
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2013
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smoke screen \n match goes out by itself when performer inhales into opposite sleeve, then smoke is exhaled \n tom gagnon \n "the human volcano" (jules dhotel, magic with small apparatus) \n "matchless matches" (john scarne's magic tricks, p. 222)
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Smoke Screen
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Inspired by- "The Human Volcano" (Jules Dhotel, Magic with Small Apparatus)
- "Matchless Matches" (John Scarne's Magic Tricks, p. 222)
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2013
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wristy penetration \n \n tom gagnon \n mojo, vol. 1 no. 6 \n band through wrist \n t. c. churchwell
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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Wristy Penetration
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2013
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how to repair a bent shell \n \n tom gagnon
2013
too hot for the devil
Tom Gagnon
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How to Repair a Bent Shell
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2013
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too hot for the devil \n \n will houstoun \n tom gagnon \n matthew field
2013
genii
Will Houstoun (reviewer)
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Too Hot for the Devil
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Aug. 2013
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cull the police! \n jacks face-up at different position come to top, burglars \n harapan ong \n burglar's big break out \n tom gagnon
2014
close culls
Harapan Ong
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Cull the Police!
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Variations
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2014
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the o. p. spread \n open prediction plot, verbal prediction \n patrick g. redford \n open prediction (automatic jog) \n edward marlo \n umpteenth open prediction \n tom gagnon \n "the o. p. spread" (patrick g. redford, the open prediction project, 2008)
2014
applesauce
Patrick G. Redford
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The O. P. Spread
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Related toVariationsAlso published here- "The O. P. Spread" (Patrick G. Redford, The Open Prediction Project, 2008)
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2014
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treating the cards \n with cashmere bouquet soap and teflon powder, also for faro shuffles \n bob farmer \n tony kardyro \n soaping the faro \n tom gagnon
2017
the bammo gaffus maximus
Bob Farmer, Tony Kardyro
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Treating the Cards
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Related to
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2017
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56
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tiddlywinks change \n coin changes under glass \n tom gagnon
2017
the long goodbye — latta on coins
Tom Gagnon
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Tiddlywinks Change
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2017
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the overlap procedure and control \n card(s) inserted in tabled spread, slid a bit too far but not free \n tom gagnon \n overlap procedure \n tom gagnon
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11
Tom Gagnon
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The Overlap Procedure and Control
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Also published here
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2018
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298
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double decker \n overlap procedure sandwich application, all three cards distributed in tabled spread \n tom gagnon \n double-decker \n tom gagnon
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11
Tom Gagnon
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Double Decker
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Also published here
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2018
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301
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getting the scoop \n card inserted in tabled spread, slid a bit too far but not free, ends up side-jogged eventually \n tom gagnon \n getting the scoop \n tom gagnon
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11
Tom Gagnon
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Getting the Scoop
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Also published here
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2018
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hof-sender aces \n \n david regal \n tom gagnon
2018
genii
David Regal (reviewer)
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Hof-Sender Aces
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Jan. 2018
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satisfriction as a multiple shift \n \n lorenz schär \n four-flushed multiple shift \n tom gagnon
2019
cards against reality
Lorenz Schär
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Satisfriction as a Multiple Shift
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Related to
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2019
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44
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acknowledgements \n \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Acknowledgements
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2019
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preface \n \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Preface
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2019
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swindler's aces \n aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table one-handed and stopping the spread at each ace \n tom gagnon \n facing a swindler \n tom gagnon \n swindle switch \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Swindler's Aces
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Inspired byVariations
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2019
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easy breather \n brief, way to apply breather crimp, see also p. 41 \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Easy Breather
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2019
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establishing break at breather crimp \n one-handed with tabled deck \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Establishing Break at Breather Crimp
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2019
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vernon-gagnon poker demonstration \n adding a color-changing deck phase during ribbon-spreading the deck face-down as fake cooler deck switch \n tom gagnon \n the vernon poker demonstration \n dai vernon \n blessed poker \n woody aragón
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Vernon-Gagnon Poker Demonstration
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Inspired byRelated to
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2019
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gagnon spread pass \n tabled spread, forward and backward action, draw shift related \n tom gagnon \n gagnon spread pass \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon Spread Pass
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Also published here
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2019
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5
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gagnon's miracle aces \n ribbon spread stopped at apparently random locations to find aces, spectator stabs last ace \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon's Miracle Aces
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2019
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ribbon spread cut estimation \n ribbon spreading stopped after estimated number of cards \n tom gagnon \n the cut estimate \n edward marlo
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Cut Estimation
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Inspired by
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2019
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10
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hof-sendser aces \n jazz aces presented as hole card switch demonstration, using transparent hofzinser card over phone flashlight \n tom gagnon \n jazz aces \n peter kane \n "hofzinser poker" (jeremy hanrahan, marketed effect)
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Hof-Sendser Aces
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Inspired by
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2019
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an expensive sandwich \n dollar bill and four aces placed in different parts of the deck and lost, two cards on either side of bill are then aces \n tom gagnon \n bill collector \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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An Expensive Sandwich
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Variations
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2019
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d'amico shift with dollar bill \n sliding block, with bill in deck in addition to cards \n carmen d'amico \n tom gagnon \n d'amico's multiple shift \n carmen d'amico
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Carmen D'Amico, Tom Gagnon
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D'Amico Shift with Dollar Bill
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Inspired by
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2019
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the forgetful gambler \n riffle stack demo with second marlo/gardner phase \n tom gagnon \n the forgetful gambler \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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The Forgetful Gambler
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Also published here
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2019
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18
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about face \n selection lost, wrong card found a few times then selection suddenly is face up on top \n tom gagnon \n a different top change - mass hypnotism \n unknown \n the blueprint, vol. 4 no. 5, 1977
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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About Face
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Inspired byAlso published here- The Blueprint, Vol. 4 No. 5, 1977
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2019
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20
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chinese card spin \n card spins out after flip-over deal flourish, also as apparent transformation \n tom gagnon \n the chinese second deal \n dai vernon \n "chinese boomerang" (roger klause, the gen, vol. 19 no. 10)
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Chinese Card Spin
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Inspired byRelated to- "Chinese Boomerang" (Roger Klause, The Gen, Vol. 19 No. 10)
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2019
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punched in the dark \n royal flush located under handkerchief on table \n tom gagnon \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n an insolvable mystery \n dai vernon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Punched in the Dark
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Inspired by
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2019
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miracle spread under handkerchief \n spread covered with handkerchief \n edward marlo \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Edward Marlo, Tom Gagnon
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Miracle Spread under Handkerchief
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Inspired by
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2019
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aces by weight \n aces cut to and their position announced and verified, faro \n tom gagnon \n vernon's aces \n dai vernon \n marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n edward marlo
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Aces by Weight
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Inspired by
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2019
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bilateral bottom deal \n \n tom gagnon \n bilateral bottom deal \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Bilateral Bottom Deal
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Also published here
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2019
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electro static aces \n aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table one-handed and stopping the spread at each ace \n tom gagnon \n weighing in \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Electro Static Aces
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Inspired by
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2019
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versatile spread control from erdnase break \n bottom cards ride under cards when spread on table, as production to stop at specific card \n tom gagnon \n the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Versatile Spread Control from Erdnase Break
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facing a swindler \n face-up version of swindler's aces \n tom gagnon \n swindler's aces \n tom gagnon
2019
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Facing a Swindler
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2019
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flimflam transpo \n kings together face up in deck, when spread on the table they change into aces \n tom gagnon
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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Flimflam Transpo
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flimflam switch \n reversed cards in center are switched for other reversed cards under top card of deck with ribbon spread action \n tom gagnon \n swindle switch \n tom gagnon
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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Flimflam Switch
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floater \n deck floats above hand, using hidden thumb tip \n tom gagnon \n new tops, dec. 1981
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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Floater
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2019
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the gathering \n aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table one-handed and stopping the spread at each ace \n tom gagnon \n one-hand ribbon spread switch \n tom gagnon
2019
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The Gathering
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high flying aces \n aces lost, tabled face-up ribbon spread closed and an ace appears on deck, repeated three more times \n tom gagnon
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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High Flying Aces
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2019
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gagnon spread pass \n as double cut substitute, top card transferred to bottom as back-to-front ribbon spread is gathered \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Gagnon Spread Pass
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2019
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packet collectors \n three selections lost, groups of four cards each biddle counted off deck and spectators put their hand on the groups that contain their cards, selections travel to between kings \n tom gagnon \n packet to packet \n eddie fechter \n the escape of the musketeers \n cy endfield
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Packet Collectors
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scarne's triple coincidence revisited \n two decks, three cards exchanged \n tom gagnon \n triple coincidence \n john scarne
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Scarne's Triple Coincidence Revisited
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2019
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ribbon spread multiple shift \n - angle load variation \n tom gagnon \n ribbon spread multiple shift \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Ribbon Spread Multiple Shift
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underhanded collectors \n selections lost and deck spread on table, scooped up with four kings and selection appear between kings, four double facers, faro \n tom gagnon \n collectors ii \n larry jennings
2019
gagnon unfiltered
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Underhanded Collectors
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weighing in \n aces lost, then found one by one by spreading the deck on the table and stopping the spread, number of cards in un-spread portion named and last card is ace each time, aces in named order \n tom gagnon \n electro static aces \n tom gagnon \n marlo's miracle routine: cards by weight \n edward marlo \n think of an ace \n dai vernon
2019
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Weighing In
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Inspired byVariations
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a peeking intruder \n odd-backed card put in deck, spectator fingertip-peeks at a card, it is the odd-backed card, chicago opener, double lift after ribbon spread placement \n tom gagnon \n open intruder \n alex elmsley
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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A Peeking Intruder
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scaan \n "spectator card at any number", with the versatile spread control \n tom gagnon \n power of concentrated thought \n s. w. erdnase \n automatic card at any number \n tom gagnon
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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SCAAN
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impeccable change \n wrong card reversed and deck spread face up, when spectator removes reversed card it is not the selection, using gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n "ribbon-spread switch-out" (stephen hobbs, technical toolbox dvds)
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Impeccable Change
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Inspired by- "Ribbon-Spread Switch-Out" (Stephen Hobbs, Technical Toolbox DVDs)
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2019
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the wash \n wash shuffle to lose selection in deck, using gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n gary mccoy's handling of slydini's "helicopter card trick"
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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The Wash
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Inspired by- Gary McCoy's handling of Slydini's "Helicopter Card Trick"
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umpteenth open prediction \n using gagnon spread control \n tom gagnon \n "the o. p. spread" (patrick g. redford, the open prediction project, p. 213) \n open prediction (automatic jog) \n edward marlo \n the o. p. spread \n patrick g. redford
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Umpteenth Open Prediction
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2019
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mystery card \n unknown card with paper clip set aside, card signed and lost, deck placed on clipped card, deck spread and gathered, card shown to be selection \n tom gagnon \n mystery card revisited \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Mystery Card
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Variations
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2019
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clip load \n gagnon spread control into paper clipped card \n tom gagnon \n easy rider \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clip Load
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mystery card revisited \n different handling \n tom gagnon \n mystery card \n tom gagnon
2019
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Tom Gagnon
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Mystery Card Revisited
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clipped sandwich \n card appears sandwiched between two paper clipped cards, spread loading technique \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clipped Sandwich
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2019
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shorty's holdout \n two bills with paper clip on them set aside, selection appears in them, loading with ribbon spread \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Shorty's Holdout
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clipped triple prediction \n three cards with paper clip on them, turn out to be later selections \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clipped Triple Prediction
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twice clipped improved \n two cards predicted with cards from other deck, paper-clipped pairs \n tom gagnon \n twice clipped \n bill simon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Twice Clipped Improved
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burglar's big break out \n jacks put into deck reversed one by one and then travel to joker with paper clip on it, using gagnon spread control, handkerchief as cover in last phase \n tom gagnon \n the burglars \n orville wayne meyer \n cull the police! \n harapan ong
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Burglar's Big Break Out
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insertion plunger jog \n card pushed into tabled deck, plunger \n tom gagnon \n multiple insertion plunger jog \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Insertion Plunger Jog
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2019
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clipped thought \n unknown card with paper clip set aside, it turns out to be named ace, then changes to another named ace, then all aces are in clip, ribbon spread techniques used \n tom gagnon \n think of an ace \n dai vernon \n longitudinal aces \n karl fulves
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clipped Thought
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multiple insertion plunger jog \n with multiple cards, tabled \n tom gagnon \n insertion plunger jog \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Multiple Insertion Plunger Jog
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clip joint \n black kings with paper clip on them put aside, signed selection appears between them, ribbon spread techniques \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clip Joint
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clipped transposition \n paper clipped card on table transposes with reversed card in deck, ribbon spread handling, optional double backer \n tom gagnon \n clipped \n howard hamburg
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clipped Transposition
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four the hard way \n paper clipped and signed joker put aside, transposes with four kings in center of deck \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Four the Hard Way
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easy rider \n clip load with marlo's miracle spread \n tom gagnon \n clip load \n tom gagnon \n the miracle spread \n edward marlo
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Easy Rider
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clipped exchange \n card from pocket transposes with paper clipped in hand, duplicate \n tom gagnon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Clipped Exchange
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