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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
neat slop shuffle \n different handling for the slop shuffle triumph \n phil thomas \n simplex triumph \n rick johnsson 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Phil Thomas	Neat Slop Shuffle	different handling for the slop shuffle triumph	Related to Simplex Triumph (Rick Johnsson, 1974)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 60)	246		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Slop Shuffles Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
jump up card \n selection jumps halfway out of box as deck is dropped in box, gaffed card \n stanley palm \n azis \n rick johnsson 1954/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Stanley Palm	Jump Up Card	selection jumps halfway out of box as deck is dropped in box, gaffed card	Related to Azis (Rick Johnsson, 1982)	1954/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6	55		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rising Card
red & black fantasy \n spectator pockets some red and black cards, performer divines how many \n harry lorayne \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins \n rot-schwarz fantasie \n harry lorayne 1964 personal secrets Harry Lorayne	Red & Black Fantasy	spectator pockets some red and black cards, performer divines how many	Variations Colors Revealed (Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, 1973) Colors Revealed (Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, 1969) Also published here Rot-Schwarz Fantasie (Harry Lorayne, 1978)	1964	Personal Secrets	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous
the tenkai pennies \n \n tenkai ishida \n kamikazee koins \n rick johnsson \n matrimoney \n tyler wilson 1966 the new modern coin magic Tenkai Ishida	The Tenkai Pennies		Variations Kamikazee Koins (Rick Johnsson, 1974) Matrimoney (Tyler Wilson, 2006)	1966	The New Modern Coin Magic	363		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Tenkai Pennies
larreverse \n \n larry jennings \n the infinity reversal \n harapan ong \n robverse \n robin robertson \n larreverse - ambitious card \n rick johnsson \n center double lift \n jerry k. hartman \n undercover reverse \n jerry k. hartman 1967 ultimate secrets of card magic Larry Jennings	Larreverse		Related to Center Double Lift (Jerry K. Hartman, 1971) Undercover Reverse (Jerry K. Hartman, 1971) Variations The Infinity Reversal (Harapan Ong, 2018) Robverse (Robin Robertson, 2003) Larreverse - Ambitious Card (Rick Johnsson, 1993)	1967	Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic	59		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Active
sheer simplicity \n jardine ellis ring and rope \n ken de courcy \n quicksilver \n rick johnsson 1967 the art of close-up magic — volume 1 Ken De Courcy	Sheer Simplicity	jardine ellis ring and rope	Variations Quicksilver (Rick Johnsson, 1973)	1967	The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 1	320		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves Ring / Jardine-Ellis Ring
colors revealed \n after a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins \n hummer's little stranger \n bob hummer \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins \n red & black fantasy \n harry lorayne \n the red/black blues \n peter kane 1969 epilogue Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins	Colors Revealed	after a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket	Inspired by Red & Black Fantasy (Harry Lorayne, 1964) Related to Hummer's Little Stranger (Bob Hummer, 1980) Variations The Red/Black Blues (Peter Kane, 1982) Also published here Colors Revealed (Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, 1973)	1969	Epilogue (Issue 6)	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Red/Black Stack (not simply divided)
the "too perfect" theory \n \n rick johnsson \n chapter seven: the false frame of reference \n darwin ortiz \n the too perfect theory \n michael close \n on the too perfect theory \n bob kohler \n too perfect? \n tommy wonder \n not perfect enough \n john lovick \n the "too-perfect" theory \n rick johnsson 1971 hierophant Rick Johnsson	The "Too Perfect" Theory		Related to Chapter Seven: The False Frame of Reference (Darwin Ortiz, 2006) The Too Perfect Theory (Michael Close, 1993) On the Too Perfect Theory (Bob Kohler, 2001) Too Perfect? (Tommy Wonder, 1996) Not Perfect Enough (John Lovick, 2013) Also published here The "Too-Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 2001)	1971	Hierophant (Issue 5-6)	247		Articles / Theory & Essays
coin kick & card change \n coin lapping vanish or card transformation \n edward marlo \n mike rogers \n the kick change \n rick johnsson 1972 kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo, Mike Rogers	Coin Kick & Card Change	coin lapping vanish or card transformation	Related to The Kick Change (Rick Johnsson, 1976)	1972	Kabbala — Volume 1 (Vol. 1 No. 9)	68		Coin / Sleights / Lapping / as a Vanish Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Tabled Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Eccentric Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
flight \n out-jogged card and card in cigarette case transpose \n rick johnsson 1973 kabbala — volume 2 Rick Johnsson	Flight	out-jogged card and card in cigarette case transpose		1973	Kabbala — Volume 2 (Vol. 2 No. 6)	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
quicksilver \n metal ring rises up a rope and penetrates \n rick johnsson \n sheer simplicity \n ken de courcy 1973 close-up cavalcade Rick Johnsson	Quicksilver	metal ring rises up a rope and penetrates	Inspired by Sheer Simplicity (Ken De Courcy, 1967)	1973	Close-up Cavalcade	34		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
colors revealed \n after a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins \n red & black fantasy \n harry lorayne \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins 1973 riffle shuffle set-ups Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins	Colors Revealed	after a riffle shuffle, the spectator sorts deck in multiple stage in colors and pockets piles in six different pockets, performer knows number of cards in each pocket	Inspired by Red & Black Fantasy (Harry Lorayne, 1964) Also published here Colors Revealed (Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, 1969)	1973	Riffle Shuffle Set-Ups	72		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Red/Black Stack (not simply divided)
strike one \n routine with two matchboxes, boxes cling together in different ways, impromptu routine \n rick johnsson 1973 strike one Rick Johnsson	Strike One	routine with two matchboxes, boxes cling together in different ways, impromptu routine		1973	Strike One	1		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook
empty ks \n empty kosky switch \n rick johnsson \n simplified empty kosky switch \n philip t. goldstein \n simplified empty kosky switch \n philip t. goldstein 1974 epilogue Rick Johnsson	Empty KS	Empty Kosky Switch	Variations Simplified Empty Kosky Switch (Philip T. Goldstein, 1989) Simplified Empty Kosky Switch (Philip T. Goldstein, 1984)	1974	Epilogue (Issue 22)	203		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck
it's delete-ful \n sum prediction, using calculator ruse, see also p. 815 for comment by ronald herman \n rick johnsson 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson	It's Delete-Ful	sum prediction, using calculator ruse, see also p. 815 for comment by Ronald Herman		June 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 8)	749		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Calculator
simplex triumph \n \n rick johnsson \n neat slop shuffle \n phil thomas 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson	Simplex Triumph		Related to Neat Slop Shuffle (Phil Thomas, 1944)	Sep. 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 11)	793		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
tenkai turnover variation \n \n rick johnsson 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson	Tenkai Turnover Variation			Sep. 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 11)	793		Cards / Sleights / Turnover
3 quick tricks \n intro \n rick johnsson \n karl fulves 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson, Karl Fulves	3 Quick Tricks	intro		Sep. 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 11)	794		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the hidden persuader \n \n rick johnsson 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson	The Hidden Persuader			Sep. 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 11)	794		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo
kamikazee koins \n one of two coins (copper and silver) penetrates table, see p. 786 for credit information \n rick johnsson \n the tenkai pennies \n tenkai ishida \n "invisible transportation" (felix greenfield, linking ring, feb. 1968) \n tenkai tossover \n curtis kam 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson	Kamikazee Koins	one of two coins (copper and silver) penetrates table, see p. 786 for credit information	Inspired by The Tenkai Pennies (Tenkai Ishida, 1966) Related to "Invisible Transportation" (Felix Greenfield, Linking Ring, Feb. 1968) Tenkai Tossover (Curtis Kam, 1996)	Sep. 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 11)	794		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One
total involvement \n from several cards spectator thinks of odd-backed card \n rick johnsson \n jerry mentzer 1975 card cavalcade 3 Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer	Total Involvement	from several cards spectator thinks of odd-backed card		1975	Card Cavalcade 3	143		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
optical move with paper clip \n \n rick johnsson \n dai vernon \n jerry mentzer 1975 card cavalcade 3 Rick Johnsson, Dai Vernon, Jerry Mentzer	Optical Move with Paper Clip			1975	Card Cavalcade 3	144		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets Cards / Effect Themes / Paper Clip & Cards
cannibal cards \n \n rick johnsson 1975 card cavalcade 3 Rick Johnsson	Cannibal Cards			1975	Card Cavalcade 3	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Cannibals
empty kosky \n \n rick johnsson 1975 card cavalcade 3 Rick Johnsson	Empty Kosky			1975	Card Cavalcade 3	154		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck
christopher's match revisited \n four-phase routine, match torn out of matchbook, rest burned, then unburned travels back, matched travel from hand to hand \n rick johnsson 1975 another close-up cavalcade Rick Johnsson	Christopher's Match Revisited	four-phase routine, match torn out of matchbook, rest burned, then unburned travels back, matched travel from hand to hand		1975	Another Close-up Cavalcade	83		Match & Matchbox / Match / Traveling
bottoms up \n three coins penetrate through table upwards, visibly appearing in upside down plastic beer glass, slot in glass - the mug move - the routine - notes see p. 1053 for vague dick zimmerman credit \n rick johnsson 1975 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Rick Johnsson	Bottoms Up	three coins penetrate through table upwards, visibly appearing in upside down plastic beer glass, slot in glass The Mug Move The Routine Notes see p. 1053 for vague Dick Zimmerman credit		Jan. 1975	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 10 No. 3)	833		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coins to Glass / Glass out of Hands
rip off & strike one \n \n karl fulves \n rick johnsson 1975 interlocutor Karl Fulves (reviewer)	Rip Off & Strike One	by Rick Johnsson		1975	Interlocutor (Issue 4)	14		Reviews / Props
swing it off left \n "elevator handling" \n rick johnsson 1975 the ring & rope book — volume one Rick Johnsson	Swing It Off Left	"elevator handling"		1975	The Ring & Rope Book — Volume One	17		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
push down vanish \n four cards, one vanishes \n rick johnsson \n jerry mentzer 1975 new and novel knowledge Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer	Push Down Vanish	four cards, one vanishes		1975	New and Novel Knowledge	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Isolated Sequences & Ace Vanishes
catharsis \n \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Catharsis			1976	Practical Impossibilities	vii		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
dedicated \n \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Dedicated			1976	Practical Impossibilities	ix		Articles / Articles
the gestalt prayer \n \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Gestalt Prayer			1976	Practical Impossibilities	xi		Articles / Articles
the basic position \n sitting position for perfect angles using the tenkai palm \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Basic Position	sitting position for perfect angles using the Tenkai Palm		1976	Practical Impossibilities	3		Cards / Sleights / Palming / General Comments Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
the tenkai palm \n thorough description \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Tenkai Palm	thorough description		1976	Practical Impossibilities	5		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
the kick technique \n isolated card is lapped as a vanish \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Kick Technique	isolated card is lapped as a vanish		1976	Practical Impossibilities	11		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Bare Handed Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Isolated Cards
the kick change \n card on table is covered with both hands \n rick johnsson \n coin kick & card change \n edward marlo \n mike rogers 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Kick Change	card on table is covered with both hands	Related to Coin Kick & Card Change (Edward Marlo, Mike Rogers, 1972)	1976	Practical Impossibilities	15		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Tabled Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Isolated Cards
as small as this? \n card shrinks and vanishes, tabled \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	As Small As This?	card shrinks and vanishes, tabled		1976	Practical Impossibilities	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking / Miscellaneous
just for kicks \n chinese coin changes into two quarters then into big nickle which eventually disappears, using the kick change \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Just for Kicks	Chinese coin changes into two quarters then into big nickle which eventually disappears, using the Kick Change		1976	Practical Impossibilities	17		Coin / Gaffed / Sticky Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Sleights / Lapping / Switches
delayed lap technique \n card hidden behind forearm \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Delayed Lap Technique	card hidden behind forearm		1976	Practical Impossibilities	23		Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Isolated Cards Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Miscellaneous
keel haul \n bringing card behind forearm while shifting the deck on the table, preparation for delayed lap technique \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Keel Haul	bringing card behind forearm while shifting the deck on the table, preparation for Delayed Lap Technique		1976	Practical Impossibilities	24		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Miscellaneous
block party \n after tabled riffle shuffle, preparation for delayed lap technique \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Block Party	after tabled riffle shuffle, preparation for Delayed Lap Technique		1976	Practical Impossibilities	25		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Miscellaneous
armchair travelers \n aces travel to pockets and change back color, seated \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Armchair Travelers	Aces travel to pockets and change back color, seated		1976	Practical Impossibilities	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
the walking man's lap \n ditching cards into pocket \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Walking Man's Lap	ditching cards into pocket		1976	Practical Impossibilities	27		Cards / Sleights / Ditching Cards / Clothing Cards / Sleights / Cloths and Cards / Loading the Pocket for later discovery
half a lap \n card reverse, hiding card behind forearm, seated \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Half a Lap	card reverse, hiding card behind forearm, seated		1976	Practical Impossibilities	28		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Passive
cardus interruptus \n card apparently placed in center of deck ends up in tenkai palm, tabled \n rick johnsson \n put and take \n ellison poland 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Cardus Interruptus	card apparently placed in center of deck ends up in Tenkai palm, tabled	Variations Put And Take (Ellison Poland, 1994)	1976	Practical Impossibilities	31		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
impossible dream \n \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Impossible Dream			1976	Practical Impossibilities	33		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Bare Handed Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
fly now - pay later \n credit card of spectator vanishes, pretending to do the boomerang card, ends up in wallet \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Fly Now - Pay Later	credit card of spectator vanishes, pretending to do the boomerang card, ends up in wallet		1976	Practical Impossibilities	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Credit Card / Traveling
transportus interruptus \n two card transpo, one in pocket and one in center of the deck, signed \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Transportus Interruptus	two card transpo, one in pocket and one in center of the deck, signed		1976	Practical Impossibilities	35		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
repro - 74 \n credit card vanishes from book and appears in wallet / envelope \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Repro - 74	credit card vanishes from book and appears in wallet / envelope		1976	Practical Impossibilities	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Credit Card / Traveling
tenkai vanish from a book \n while riffling pages of book and inserting the card \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Tenkai Vanish from a Book	while riffling pages of book and inserting the card		1976	Practical Impossibilities	37		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
letter to rick johnsson \n \n paul curry 1976 practical impossibilities Paul Curry	Letter to Rick Johnsson			1976	Practical Impossibilities	42		Articles / Letters
the ibgth switch \n while turning card over on table, based in the kick technique \n rick johnsson \n grandson of ibgth \n ellison poland \n the ibgth switch \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The IBGTH Switch	while turning card over on table, based in The Kick Technique	Variations Grandson of IBGTH (Ellison Poland, 1994) Also published here The IBGTH Switch (Rick Johnsson, 1994)	1976	Practical Impossibilities	43		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Without Deck / Tabled/Mucks
ten-boy-curry \n using the ibgth switch \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Ten-Boy-Curry	using the IBGTH Switch		1976	Practical Impossibilities	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Open Prediction Theme
sub-versions \n card to envelope, envelope on table, using the ibgth switch \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Sub-Versions	card to envelope, envelope on table, using the IBGTH Switch		1976	Practical Impossibilities	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
bank shot \n three coins penetrate table and fall into a glass, uses the kick technique \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Bank Shot	three coins penetrate table and fall into a glass, uses The Kick Technique		1976	Practical Impossibilities	48		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One
brain trust \n impromptu brainwave, seated, using the ibgth switch \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Brain Trust	impromptu Brainwave, seated, using the IBGTH Switch		1976	Practical Impossibilities	51		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
penny --- for his thoughts \n more ideas with the ibgth switch, with bills, paper clips, billets, dice, coins, sponge balls, combs, business cards \n rick johnsson \n ellison poland 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson, Ellison Poland	Penny --- For His Thoughts	more ideas with the IBGTH Switch, with bills, paper clips, billets, dice, coins, sponge balls, combs, business cards		1976	Practical Impossibilities	52		Paper Clip Spongeball / Sequences Lapping Principles / Switches Billet / Switches Dice (small) / Switches Coin / Sleights / Lapping / Switches Comb Business Cards Bill / Switches / In the Hands / Miscellaneous
lift-off \n palming one tabled card into tenkai palm, as a vanish \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Lift-Off	palming one tabled card into Tenkai palm, as a vanish		1976	Practical Impossibilities	59		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
the byrd acquitment \n adjusting card in tenkai palm, or moving it to gambler's flat palm \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	The Byrd Acquitment	adjusting card in Tenkai palm, or moving it to gambler's flat palm		1976	Practical Impossibilities	59		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Flat Palm Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
curb service \n palming card into tenkai from flat surface \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Curb Service	palming card into Tenkai from flat surface		1976	Practical Impossibilities	61		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
japanese two-step \n two cards in tenkai palm, held with a break \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Japanese Two-Step	two cards in Tenkai palm, held with a break		1976	Practical Impossibilities	62		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
feedback \n replacing card from tenkai palm on the deck \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Feedback	replacing card from Tenkai palm on the deck		1976	Practical Impossibilities	62		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Replacements (all positions except Classic Palm) Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
silent running \n starts as a dps, but card ends up in tenkai palm of right hand, lj steal \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Silent Running	starts as a DPS, but card ends up in Tenkai palm of right hand, LJ Steal		1976	Practical Impossibilities	64		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
can you see yourself??..... \n object turns into mirror, pun, using the kick change \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Can You See Yourself??.....	object turns into mirror, pun, using The Kick Change		1976	Practical Impossibilities	69		Mirror
ersatz \n prediction of selection in wallet, using the kick change \n rick johnsson \n jerry mentzer 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson, Jerry Mentzer	Ersatz	prediction of selection in wallet, using The Kick Change		1976	Practical Impossibilities	71		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
universal card - n.f.a. \n using the kick change three times \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Universal Card - N.F.A.	using The Kick Change three times		1976	Practical Impossibilities	73		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / General Card Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Isolated Cards
raisin' rabbits \n sponge rabbit vanishes and only leaves some dung in form of raisins \n rick johnsson \n raisin' rabbits \n steve beam \n wayne kyzer 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Raisin' Rabbits	sponge rabbit vanishes and only leaves some dung in form of raisins	Related to Raisin' Rabbits (Steve Beam, Wayne Kyzer, 1985)	1976	Practical Impossibilities	75		Spongeball / Routines Lapping Principles / Switches
holy moses \n origami turtle changes into real one, using the kick change \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Holy Moses	origami turtle changes into real one, using The Kick Change		1976	Practical Impossibilities	77		Paper / Transformation Animal / Turtle
you bet your aspirin \n string in small aspirin box restores \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	You Bet Your Aspirin	string in small aspirin box restores		1976	Practical Impossibilities	79		Rope / Cut & Restored Lapping Principles / Switches
sub-gum \n close-up sub-trunk, two coins change places, one coin in a matchbox and one outside, held in place with rubber bands, using the kick change \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Sub-Gum	close-up sub-trunk, two coins change places, one coin in a matchbox and one outside, held in place with rubber bands, using The Kick Change		1976	Practical Impossibilities	81		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
felonious assault \n card sticking out of the deck is switch, ibgth switch in the hands \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Felonious Assault	card sticking out of the deck is switch, IBGTH Switch in the hands		1976	Practical Impossibilities	85		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
instant re-right \n single card reverse, using felonious assault \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Instant Re-Right	single card reverse, using Felonious Assault		1976	Practical Impossibilities	86		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers
practically single handed \n tabled deck with card sticking out, card is switched while being removed and turned-over \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Practically Single Handed	tabled deck with card sticking out, card is switched while being removed and turned-over		1976	Practical Impossibilities	87		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
kayo-pectate \n mates, seated \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Kayo-Pectate	mates, seated		1976	Practical Impossibilities	88		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Deck
rape!! \n forcing a card with the felonious assault \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Rape!!	forcing a card with the Felonious Assault		1976	Practical Impossibilities	89		Cards / Sleights / Force / Stop Force
..... a la grecque \n card is put in tenkai palm while turning it over on the deck \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	..... a la Grecque	card is put in Tenkai palm while turning it over on the deck		1976	Practical Impossibilities	91		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
moussaka \n similar to the miracle card change, on the deck \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Moussaka	similar to the Miracle Card Change, on the deck		1976	Practical Impossibilities	92		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Turnover Change & Variations
inertial guidance \n cards outjogged in deck are switched while spreaded \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Inertial Guidance	cards outjogged in deck are switched while spreaded		1976	Practical Impossibilities	93		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
raw deal \n several phases, using inertial guidance \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Raw Deal	several phases, using Inertial Guidance		1976	Practical Impossibilities	94		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
charley's aunt \n signed, tabled \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	Charley's Aunt	signed, tabled		1976	Practical Impossibilities	97		Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once
"safe your confederate money, boys" \n spectator's credit card is broken and restored, seated \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Rick Johnsson	"Safe your Confederate Money, Boys"	spectator's credit card is broken and restored, seated		1976	Practical Impossibilities	99		Credit Card / Destroyed & Restored
the japanese aces \n quartet transformation, seated \n dan tong \n rick johnsson 1976 practical impossibilities Dan Tong, Rick Johnsson	The Japanese Aces	quartet transformation, seated		1976	Practical Impossibilities	103		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
oasis \n on robert list, barrie richardson, jim zachary, fr. cyprian, hank moorhouse, rick johnsson, gerald kosky, maro, ken brooke, john fisher, johnny paul \n fred robinson 1978 pabular Fred Robinson	Oasis	on Robert List, Barrie Richardson, Jim Zachary, Fr. Cyprian, Hank Moorhouse, Rick Johnsson, Gerald Kosky, Maro, Ken Brooke, John Fisher, Johnny Paul		Apr. 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 8)	561		Articles / Columns
practical impossibilities \n \n karl fulves \n rick johnsson 1978 interlocutor Karl Fulves (reviewer)	Practical Impossibilities	by Rick Johnsson		1978	Interlocutor (Issue 25)	98		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
rick johnsson's strike one \n \n al smith \n rick johnsson \n anthony brahams 1979 pabular Al Smith (reviewer)	Rick Johnsson's Strike One	by Rick Johnsson (written by Anthony Brahams)		Sep. 1979	Pabular (Vol. 5 No. 9)	735		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
lecture notes \n \n al smith \n rick johnsson 1979 pabular Al Smith (reviewer)	Lecture Notes	by Rick Johnsson		Oct. 1979	Pabular (Vol. 5 No. 10)	744		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
r. j. dept. \n satiric article on rick johnsson \n karl fulves 1979 interlocutor Karl Fulves	R. J. Dept.	satiric article on Rick Johnsson		1979	Interlocutor (Issue 36)	141		Articles / Articles
editorial \n on fred robinson retire es editor, bob read \n rick johnsson 1980 pabular Rick Johnsson	Editorial	on Fred Robinson retire es editor, Bob Read		Aug. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 8)	886		Articles / Columns
yours, mine & ours \n with "my card" & " your card" written on blank cards \n rick johnsson 1980 pabular Rick Johnsson	Yours, Mine & Ours	with "My Card" & " Your Card" written on blank cards		Aug. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 8)	887		Cards / Principles / Thread Work Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Thread Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
"rip-off" \n spectator knows which one of three key chain type coin purses has been opened \n rick johnsson 1980 pabular Rick Johnsson	"Rip-Off"	spectator knows which one of three key chain type coin purses has been opened		Aug. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 8)	893		Wallet Key / Mental Stuff
prndl/prndl \n eccentric \n rick johnsson 1980 pabular Rick Johnsson	PRNDL/PRNDL	eccentric		Sep. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 9)	910		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from small Packet
hummer's little stranger \n spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines numbers \n bob hummer \n red magic \n peter alexis \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins \n little stranger \n bob hummer 1980 bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer	Hummer's Little Stranger	spectator places some red cards in his left and right trouser and jacket pockets, performer divines numbers	Related to Red Magic (Peter Alexis, 1967) Colors Revealed (Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, 1969) Also published here Little Stranger (Bob Hummer, 1945)	1980	Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness Cards / Principles / Red-Black Relationship
the mystic word \n on romark, toni andruzzi, david hoy, rick johnsson \n bascom jones 1980 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Romark, Toni Andruzzi, David Hoy, Rick Johnsson		1980	Magick (Issue 255)	1274		Articles / Columns
belief is the essence of deception \n - causes of disbelief - simple solution - the reality warp - a necessity in mentalism - effort versus results - its not easy - discipline sets you free - but take care \n rick johnsson 1980 magick Rick Johnsson	Belief is the Essence of Deception	Causes of Disbelief Simple Solution The Reality Warp A Necessity in Mentalism Effort Versus Results Its not Easy Discipline Sets You Free But Take Care		1980	Magick (Issue 259)	1295		Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
azis \n uses card with torn slit \n rick johnsson \n jump up card \n stanley palm \n two handed rise \n paul mcvee \n excelsior card rise \n unknown 1982 t.v. card rise Rick Johnsson	Azis	uses card with torn slit	Related to Jump Up Card (Stanley Palm, 1954/27) Two Handed Rise (Paul McVee, 1998) Also published here Excelsior Card Rise (Unknown, 1995)	1982	T.V. Card Rise	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Slit
azis ii \n card "rises"/falls downwards \n rick johnsson 1982 t.v. card rise Rick Johnsson	Azis II	card "rises"/falls downwards		1982	T.V. Card Rise	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous
half azis \n half-card, card jumps half-way out, then travels to case \n rick johnsson 1982 t.v. card rise Rick Johnsson	Half Azis	half-card, card jumps half-way out, then travels to case		1982	T.V. Card Rise	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Half Card Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous
the red/black blues \n after a riffle shuffle the deck is separated in packets, red/black distribution predicted \n peter kane \n colors revealed \n rick johnsson \n walter rollins 1982 kane Peter Kane	The Red/Black Blues	after a riffle shuffle the deck is separated in packets, red/black distribution predicted	Inspired by Colors Revealed (Rick Johnsson, Walter Rollins, 1969)	1982	Kane	77		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Red/Black Stack (not simply divided)
saw-buck \n \n jeff busby \n rick johnsson 1983 epoptica Jeff Busby (reviewer)	Saw-Buck	by Rick Johnsson		Jan. 1983	Epoptica (Issue 3)	163		Reviews / Props
a bill offering \n folded bill inserted into metal tab from can, penetration \n murray sumner \n puncture \n murray sumner \n rick johnsson \n yoshio hirose 1983 bertram on sleight of hand Murray Sumner	A Bill Offering	folded bill inserted into metal tab from can, penetration	Variations Puncture (Murray Sumner, Rick Johnsson, Yoshio Hirose, 1989)	1983	Bertram on Sleight of Hand	234		Bill / Penetration
simplified empty kosky switch \n stealing card from sandwich onto deck \n philip t. goldstein \n empty ks \n rick johnsson 1984 the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Philip T. Goldstein	Simplified Empty Kosky Switch	stealing card from sandwich onto deck	Inspired by Empty KS (Rick Johnsson, 1974)	1984	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 3	97		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck
the daisy chain \n on-penetration of ring on rope \n rick johnsson 1984 magic from the parade #1 Rick Johnsson	The Daisy Chain	on-penetration of ring on rope		1984	Magic from the Parade #1	12		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
scissors kord \n scissors off rope by apparently cutting rope, block-cord \n rick johnsson \n the linking ring 1984 (ca.) magic of my friends Rick Johnsson	Scissors Kord	scissors off rope by apparently cutting rope, Block-Cord	Also published here The Linking Ring	1984 (ca.)	Magic of my Friends	1		Rope / Cut & Restored Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,... Scissors
the invisible hole \n pencil through bill \n yoshio hirose \n billgate \n meir yedid \n apocalypse variations or additions \n lenny greenfader \n enlarged invisible hole \n mike bornstein \n puncture \n murray sumner \n rick johnsson \n yoshio hirose 1985 apocalypse Yoshio Hirose	The Invisible Hole	pencil through bill	Variations Billgate (Meir Yedid, 1994) Apocalypse Variations or Additions (Lenny Greenfader, 1985) Enlarged Invisible Hole (Mike Bornstein, 1985) Puncture (Murray Sumner, Rick Johnsson, Yoshio Hirose, 1989)	Mar. 1985	Apocalypse (Vol. 8 No. 3)	1038		Bill / Penetration
raisin' rabbits \n joke, apparently rabbit appears and disappears, handful of raisins as proof, see p. 351 for credit information \n steve beam \n wayne kyzer \n raisin' rabbits \n rick johnsson 1985 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam, Wayne Kyzer	Raisin' Rabbits	joke, apparently rabbit appears and disappears, handful of raisins as proof, see p. 351 for credit information	Related to Raisin' Rabbits (Rick Johnsson, 1976)	1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 7)	117		Animal / Rabbit
ibgth switch \n \n rick johnsson 1987 mind, myth & magick Rick Johnsson	IBGTH Switch			1987	Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue T.A.R.O.T.)	768		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
nailed \n twisted nail puzzle, two bent nails linked, one-handed linking, apparently linked and unlinked when shaken in jar \n rick johnsson \n "nailed" (rick johnsson, mum, feb. 1981) 1988 the chronicles Rick Johnsson	Nailed	twisted nail puzzle, two bent nails linked, one-handed linking, apparently linked and unlinked when shaken in jar	Also published here "Nailed" (Rick Johnsson, MUM, Feb. 1981)	1988	The Chronicles (Issue 35)	1408		Nail Puzzle / Miscellaneous
vacuum packed \n folding coin, removed with tweezers, two handlings \n john bannon \n rick johnsson \n vacuum packed \n john bannon \n rick johnsson 1989 without John Bannon, Rick Johnsson	Vacuum Packed	folding coin, removed with tweezers, two handlings	Also published here Vacuum Packed (John Bannon, Rick Johnsson, 1991)	1989	Without	1		Coin / Gaffed / Folding Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle
empty kosky switch \n \n rick johnsson 1989 the secrets of brother john hamman Rick Johnsson	Empty Kosky Switch			1989	The Secrets of Brother John Hamman	112		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck
simplified empty kosky switch \n \n philip t. goldstein \n empty ks \n rick johnsson 1989 a phil goldstein collection Philip T. Goldstein	Simplified Empty Kosky Switch		Inspired by Empty KS (Rick Johnsson, 1974)	1989	A Phil Goldstein Collection	14		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck
puncture \n no. 69, pen through bill with paper cover \n murray sumner \n rick johnsson \n yoshio hirose \n the invisible hole \n yoshio hirose \n a bill offering \n murray sumner 1989 self-working coin magic Murray Sumner, Rick Johnsson, Yoshio Hirose	Puncture	No. 69, pen through bill with paper cover	Inspired by The Invisible Hole (Yoshio Hirose, 1985) A Bill Offering (Murray Sumner, 1983)	1989	Self-Working Coin Magic	90		Bill / Penetration Pen/Pencil / Penetration
ibght switch \n tenkai palm, card is apparently placed in center of the deck \n rick johnsson 1990 close up illusions Rick Johnsson	IBGHT Switch	Tenkai palm, card is apparently placed in center of the deck		1990	Close Up Illusions	267		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
vacuum packed \n folding coin, removed with tweezers, two handlings \n john bannon \n rick johnsson \n vacuum packed \n john bannon \n rick johnsson 1991 smoke and mirrors John Bannon, Rick Johnsson	Vacuum Packed	folding coin, removed with tweezers, two handlings	Also published here Vacuum Packed (John Bannon, Rick Johnsson, 1989)	1991	Smoke and Mirrors	148		Coin / Gaffed / Folding Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle
the too perfect theory \n - what is magic? - method vs "sell" - some examples - one more example - a corollary \n michael close \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson \n a worker's take on "too-perfect" \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Too Perfect Theory	What is Magic? Method vs "Sell" Some Examples One More Example A Corollary	Related to The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971) Also published here A Worker's Take on "Too-Perfect" (Michael Close, 2001)	1993	Workers Number 3	84		Articles / Theory & Essays
a sailor's story \n \n rick johnsson \n linking ring, june 1987) 1993 verbatim Rick Johnsson	A Sailor's Story		Also published here Linking Ring, June 1987)	1993	Verbatim (Issue 8)	81		Articles / Biographical
small packet vanish \n with injogged push-in color change a. odd colored back b. with an extra card c. split face card \n rick johnsson 1993 card file Rick Johnsson	Small Packet Vanish	with injogged push-in color change A. Odd Colored Back B. With an Extra Card C. Split Face Card		1993	Card File	41		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Isolated Sequences & Ace Vanishes Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Odd Backed
larreverse - ambitious card \n \n rick johnsson \n larreverse \n larry jennings 1993 card file Rick Johnsson	Larreverse - Ambitious Card		Inspired by Larreverse (Larry Jennings, 1967)	1993	Card File	54		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
five foot card trick \n out-of-hand selection, shuffling with key card \n rick johnsson 1993 card file Rick Johnsson	Five Foot Card Trick	out-of-hand selection, shuffling with key card		1993	Card File	135		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Spectator shuffles - Subtleties Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
face-up stop fan force \n \n rick johnsson 1993 card file Rick Johnsson	Face-up Stop Fan Force			1993	Card File	137		Cards / Sleights / Force / Fan Force Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces / Miscellaneous
an okito box move \n \n rick johnsson 1994 close-up file Rick Johnsson	An Okito Box Move			1994	Close-Up File	108		Coin / Sleights / Coin Box Moves / Turnovers
grandson of ibgth \n out-jogged card is removed from squared deck and switched for top card, or for bottom card \n ellison poland \n the ibgth switch \n rick johnsson 1994 wonderful routines of magic — the second addendum Ellison Poland	Grandson of IBGTH	out-jogged card is removed from squared deck and switched for top card, or for bottom card	Inspired by The IBGTH Switch (Rick Johnsson, 1976)	1994	Wonderful Routines of Magic — The Second Addendum	31		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous
the ibgth switch \n while turning card over on table, brief \n rick johnsson \n the ibgth switch \n rick johnsson 1994 wonderful routines of magic — the second addendum Rick Johnsson	The IBGTH Switch	while turning card over on table, brief	Also published here The IBGTH Switch (Rick Johnsson, 1976)	1994	Wonderful Routines of Magic — The Second Addendum	34		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Without Deck / Tabled/Mucks
put and take \n card (double) inserted in center, bottom card stolen in tenkai palm, replacement on top, also as steal of card from bottom of small packet, see p. 40 for different get-into \n ellison poland \n cardus interruptus \n rick johnsson \n miracle change no. 1 \n edward marlo 1994 wonderful routines of magic — the second addendum Ellison Poland	Put And Take	card (double) inserted in center, bottom card stolen in Tenkai palm, replacement on top, also as steal of card from bottom of small packet, see p. 40 for different get-into	Inspired by Cardus Interruptus (Rick Johnsson, 1976) Related to Miracle Change No. 1 (Edward Marlo, 1954)	1994	Wonderful Routines of Magic — The Second Addendum	37		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Replacements (all positions except Classic Palm) Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
snap lap \n card dealt to table vanishes cleanly, lapping card instead of palming it \n lennart green \n rick johnsson 1995 snap deal Lennart Green, Rick Johnsson	Snap Lap	card dealt to table vanishes cleanly, lapping card instead of palming it		1995	Snap Deal	20		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Bare Handed Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Curiosities Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Palm Deals
excelsior card rise \n no. 49, deck dropped in case and selection rises out \n unknown \n azis \n rick johnsson 1995 self-working close-up card magic Unknown	Excelsior Card Rise	No. 49, deck dropped in case and selection rises out	Also published here Azis (Rick Johnsson, 1982)	1995	Self-Working Close-up Card Magic	94		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Slit
too perfect? \n - the watch in nest of boxes - going on or going back \n tommy wonder \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson 1996 the books of wonder — volume 2 Tommy Wonder	Too Perfect?	The Watch in Nest of Boxes Going On or Going Back	Related to The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971)	1996	The Books of Wonder — Volume 2	319		Articles / Theory & Essays Apparatus / Nest of Boxes
tenkai tossover \n coins shown in both hands, they are secretly switched, one a copper/silver \n curtis kam \n kamikazee koins \n rick johnsson \n tenkai tossover \n curtis kam 1996 professional close-up of curtis kam Curtis Kam	Tenkai Tossover	coins shown in both hands, they are secretly switched, one a copper/silver	Related to Kamikazee Koins (Rick Johnsson, 1974) Also published here Tenkai Tossover (Curtis Kam, 1982)	1996	Professional Close-up of Curtis Kam	32		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
two handed rise \n torn card with slit as gimmick \n paul mcvee \n azis \n rick johnsson 1998 the rising card book Paul McVee	Two Handed Rise	torn card with slit as gimmick	Related to Azis (Rick Johnsson, 1982)	1998	The Rising Card Book	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Slit
on the too perfect theory \n brief comment \n bob kohler \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson 2001 kardz Bob Kohler	On the Too Perfect Theory	brief comment	Related to The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971)	2001	Kardz	10		Articles / Theory & Essays
the "too-perfect" theory \n \n rick johnsson \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson 2001 genii Rick Johnsson	The "Too-Perfect" Theory		Also published here The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971)	Aug. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 8)	49		Articles / Theory & Essays
cannonball run \n "problems" cannonball changes into balloon and flies away, also reverse effect in which balloon becomes cannonball, paul curry, rick johnsson, credit information by stephen minch, posed as problem \n karl fulves \n ted o'loughlin \n blackstone's annual of magic, 1929 \n a cannonball tale \n philip t. goldstein 2002 latter day secrets Karl Fulves, Ted O'Loughlin	Cannonball Run	"Problems" cannonball changes into balloon and flies away, also reverse effect in which balloon becomes cannonball, Paul Curry, Rick Johnsson, credit information by Stephen Minch, posed as problem	Related to Blackstone's Annual of Magic, 1929 A Cannonball Tale (Philip T. Goldstein, 2003)	2002	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 7)	256		Weapon / Cannon Balloon / Transformation
chapter seven: the false frame of reference \n - the straight and narrow path - the "too obvious" theory - method as effect - the method/effect shift - the final false solution - frame of reference and kickers - the crooked path \n darwin ortiz \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson \n prior commitment \n simon aronson 2006 designing miracles Darwin Ortiz	Chapter Seven: The False Frame of Reference	The Straight and Narrow Path The "Too Obvious" Theory Method as Effect The Method/Effect Shift The Final False Solution Frame of Reference and Kickers The Crooked Path	Related to The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971) Prior Commitment (Simon Aronson, 2001)	2006	Designing Miracles	127		Articles / Theory & Essays
pure method \n loop \n rick johnsson \n linking ring, feb. 1987 2011 prolix Rick Johnsson	Pure Method	loop	Related to Linking Ring, Feb. 1987	2011	Prolix (Issue 9)	561		Rope / Cut & Restored
empty ks variation \n \n ronald zollweg \n rick johnsson 2012 the f.f.f.f. book Ronald Zollweg, Rick Johnsson	Empty KS Variation			2012	The F.F.F.F. Book	300		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck
not perfect enough \n on the too perfect theory \n john lovick \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson 2013 the magic apple live! John Lovick	Not Perfect Enough	on the Too Perfect Theory	Related to The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971)	2013	The Magic Apple Live!	49		Articles / Theory & Essays
too-perfect theory \n \n rick johnsson 2021 sharing secrets Rick Johnsson	Too-Perfect Theory			2021	Sharing Secrets	114		Articles / Theory & Essays