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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the impromptu arranged pack \n no. 9, from new pack order to si stebbins, dealing \n charles t. jordan \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck 1920 ten new impromptu card tricks Charles T. Jordan	The Impromptu Arranged Pack	No. 9, from New Pack Order to Si Stebbins, dealing	Related to The Si Stebbins Secret (Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1988)	1920	Ten New Impromptu Card Tricks	20		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
the "spring" shuffle \n \n unknown \n rusduck riffle \n russell "rusduck" duck 1933 farelli's card magic — part one	The "Spring" Shuffle		Related to Rusduck Riffle (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1933	Farelli's Card Magic — Part One	17		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Springing the Cards Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle in the hands / Real
quadruple poker trick \n \n michael f. zens \n zens-ational \n russell "rusduck" duck \n bag lady \n steve beam \n stack attack \n steve beam \n encased \n steve beam \n encased in glass \n steve beam \n background on the "zens" poker stack \n steve beam \n the second hand gambler \n peter duffie \n any called for poker hand \n tom crosbie 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Michael F. Zens	Quadruple Poker Trick		Related to Bag Lady (Steve Beam, 2015) Stack Attack (Steve Beam, 2015) Encased (Steve Beam, 2015) Encased in Glass (Steve Beam, 2015) Background on the "Zens" Poker Stack (Steve Beam, 2015) Variations Zens-Ational (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) The Second Hand Gambler (Peter Duffie, 1996) Any Called For Poker Hand (Tom Crosbie, 2013)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	369		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Any Pokerhand Called For
dead man's hand \n selection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect \n henry christ \n jinx-ed \n russell "rusduck" duck \n bang! \n roberto giobbi \n jacks are better \n allan slaight \n jacks are better \n allan slaight 1937 the jinx Henry Christ	Dead Man's Hand	selection found and dead man's hand dealt to someone, incorporating audible shot for shock effect	Related to Bang! (Roberto Giobbi, 2016) Variations Jinx-Ed (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1952) Jacks Are Better (Allan Slaight, 2008) Jacks are Better (Allan Slaight, 2012)	1937	The Jinx (Issue 33)	209		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
ivory and air cushion finish \n halves from different decks with different finishes, divided deck location \n unknown \n las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck 1938 greater magic	Ivory and Air Cushion Finish	halves from different decks with different finishes, divided deck location	Related to Las Vegas Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1938	Greater Magic	448		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Peculiarities of certain Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
instanto \n cutting to any named card, gaffed deck \n billy o'connor \n flip deck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n side effects \n karl fulves \n name-o-card \n cardini \n speller notes \n karl fulves \n billy o'connor's instanto deck \n doug edwards \n billy o'connor \n cardini \n another effect on the same principle \n eric f. impey 1940 the jinx Billy O'Connor	Instanto	cutting to any named card, gaffed deck	Related to Another Effect on the Same Principle (Eric F. Impey, 1928) Flip Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Side Effects (Karl Fulves, 1996) Name-O-Card (Cardini, 2003) Speller Notes (Karl Fulves, 2006) Billy O'Connor's Instanto Deck (Doug Edwards, Billy O'Connor, Cardini, 2013)	1940	The Jinx (Issue 115)	677		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous
self-shuffle \n observing spectator's riffle shuffle, following the card \n lu brent \n eeny-meeny \n russell "rusduck" duck 1942 the phoenix 1-50 Lu Brent	Self-Shuffle	observing spectator's riffle shuffle, following the card	Related to Eeny-Meeny (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1948)	1942	The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 18)	77		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Real Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Shuffle Controls
stack it \n spectator stacks the hand while apparently losing the cards in the deck, as rusduck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n variation on rusduck's stack it \n stewart james \n russell "rusduck" duck 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Stack It	spectator stacks the hand while apparently losing the cards in the deck, as Rusduck	Related to Variation on Rusduck's Stack It (Stewart James, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1944)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 55)	226		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Spectator gets winning Hand
build up \n six hands, two rounds, as rusduck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n build up (streamlined) \n russell "rusduck" duck \n hocus pocus \n charles hudson 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Build Up	six hands, two rounds, as Rusduck	Related to Build Up (Streamlined) (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1949) Variations Hocus Pocus (Charles Hudson, 1957)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 61)	249		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
variation on rusduck's stack it \n \n stewart james \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stack it \n russell "rusduck" duck 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Stewart James, Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Variation on Rusduck's Stack It		Inspired by Stack It (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1944)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 66)	270		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Spectator gets winning Hand
ribbon spread \n card is hidden, spectator and performer remove a card each from the face up deck, when all cards are removed the missing card is named, as rusduck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n time sharing \n karl fulves \n the 220 count \n charles hopkins 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Ribbon Spread	card is hidden, spectator and performer remove a card each from the face up deck, when all cards are removed the missing card is named, as Rusduck	Variations Time Sharing (Karl Fulves, 1982) Also published here The 220 Count (Charles Hopkins, 1979)	1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 77)	314		Cards / Principles / Card Counting & Clocking Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Naming missing card(s)
gin! \n as rusduck, strategy and subterfuge to win at gin rummy \n russell "rusduck" duck 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Gin!	as Rusduck, strategy and subterfuge to win at Gin Rummy		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 91)	370		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Other Games
from the middle \n as rusduck, side palm, card is returned and cards pushed together \n russell "rusduck" duck \n from the middle \n russell "rusduck" duck 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	From the Middle	as Rusduck, side palm, card is returned and cards pushed together	Related to From the Middle (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 94)	382		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
heaps \n as rusduck, spectator finds his own card, a lot of dealing, tantalizer \n russell "rusduck" duck \n heaps again \n john hamilton 1946 the phoenix 51-100 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Heaps	as Rusduck, spectator finds his own card, a lot of dealing, Tantalizer	Variations Heaps again (John Hamilton, 1947)	1946	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 98)	397		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / No-Touch Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Tantalizer Deal
3<sup>2</sup> \n selection process with square layout \n russell "rusduck" duck \n 3<sup>2</sup> deal duplicated \n ken beale \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marvin johnson 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	32	selection process with square layout	Variations 32 Deal Duplicated (Ken Beale, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Marvin Johnson, 1970)	1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 109)	439		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Mathematical Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Matrix Layouts & Tapestry Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Magic Square
utilitarian \n move to reposition a card in the deck, while counting cards from hand to hand \n russell "rusduck" duck 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Utilitarian	move to reposition a card in the deck, while counting cards from hand to hand		1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 112)	449		Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
the gambler \n five people build a poker hand, after the cards are apparently mixed and the deck cut, all get the same cards again in the next round \n russell "rusduck" duck 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Gambler	five people build a poker hand, after the cards are apparently mixed and the deck cut, all get the same cards again in the next round		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 117)	471		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
heaps again \n spectator finds his own card, with just eight cards, sort of tantalizer \n john hamilton \n heaps \n russell "rusduck" duck \n down & out \n john hamilton 1947 the phoenix 101-150 John Hamilton	Heaps again	spectator finds his own card, with just eight cards, sort of Tantalizer	Inspired by Heaps (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1946) Variations Down & Out (John Hamilton, 1970)	1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 140)	562		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / No-Touch Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Tantalizer Deal
no misdirection \n trick to play on people who want to show performer a trick, heckler gag \n russell "rusduck" duck 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	No Misdirection	trick to play on people who want to show performer a trick, heckler gag		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 154)	619		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Spectator is the sucker Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
eeny-meeny \n see also p. 757 \n russell "rusduck" duck \n self-shuffle \n lu brent 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Eeny-Meeny	see also p. 757	Inspired by Self-Shuffle (Lu Brent, 1942)	1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 158)	636		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
build up (streamlined) \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n build up \n russell "rusduck" duck 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Build Up (Streamlined)		Inspired by Build Up (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1944)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 189)	755		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
ribbon spread \n no. 126, card divination using clocking in an unorthodox manner \n russell "rusduck" duck \n dr. chet miller 1950 scarne on card tricks Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Dr. Chet Miller	Ribbon Spread	No. 126, card divination using clocking in an unorthodox manner		1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	243		Cards / Principles / Card Counting & Clocking Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
the gambler \n with gambling theme, spectator has to deal from the bottom \n russell "rusduck" duck 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Gambler	with gambling theme, spectator has to deal from the bottom		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 234)	934		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
solitaire \n stacking for an advantage in playing solitaire \n russell "rusduck" duck 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Solitaire	stacking for an advantage in playing Solitaire		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 239)	956		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Solitaire / As a Demo
tele teaser \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n phonomenon \n max maven 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Tele Teaser		Variations Phonomenon (Max Maven, 2006)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 244)	975		Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / For normal phone conversations Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
spades hearts clubs diamonds \n variation on the si stebbins / galasso stack \n russell "rusduck" duck 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Spades Hearts Clubs Diamonds	variation on the Si Stebbins / Galasso Stack		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 255)	1020		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
rotator \n prop to write down the order of a shuffled deck and use it as a memorized deck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n cheap faro! \n cy keller \n hen fetsch 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rotator	prop to write down the order of a shuffled deck and use it as a memorized deck	Related to Cheap Faro! (Cy Keller, Hen Fetsch, 1952)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 256)	1023		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Miscellaneous Cards / Props & Apparatus / Miscellaneous
cheap faro! \n ideas for rusduck's rotator \n cy keller \n hen fetsch \n rotator \n russell "rusduck" duck 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Cy Keller, Hen Fetsch	Cheap Faro!	ideas for Rusduck's Rotator	Inspired by Rotator (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1952)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 261)	1043		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Miscellaneous Cards / Props & Apparatus / Miscellaneous
jinx-ed \n eights and aces dealt in poker hand \n russell "rusduck" duck \n dead man's hand \n henry christ 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Jinx-Ed	eights and aces dealt in poker hand	Inspired by Dead Man's Hand (Henry Christ, 1937)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 269)	1074		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
poker + \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Poker +			1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 283)	1130		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Any Pokerhand Called For Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
rusduck run-up \n dealing again after poker demo, to have the deck back in order \n russell "rusduck" duck 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Run-Up	dealing again after poker demo, to have the deck back in order		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 283)	1132		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling
3 'n' 1 \n solitaire stacking \n russell "rusduck" duck 1954 the phoenix 251 — 300 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	3 'n' 1	solitaire stacking		1954	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 298)	1192		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Solitaire / As a Demo
e-z poker \n thumb count stacking of a poker hand \n russell "rusduck" duck 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	E-Z Poker	thumb count stacking of a poker hand		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 310)	39		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
forever royal \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n forever royal - and yet again! \n russell "rusduck" duck 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Forever Royal		Variations Forever Royal - And Yet Again! (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 320)	88		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
the gambler's rehearsal \n elaborated routine with full deck set up \n w. f. "rufus" steele \n the murdock stack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n w. f. "rufus" steele 1954/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 6 W. F. "Rufus" Steele	The Gambler's Rehearsal	elaborated routine with full deck set up	Related to The Murdock Stack (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, W. F. "Rufus" Steele, 1984)	1954/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6	90		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
once in 635,013,559,600 \n with story presentation \n russell "rusduck" duck \n bridge deal \n russell "rusduck" duck 1956 top secrets of magic Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Once in 635,013,559,600	with story presentation	Related to Bridge Deal (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	1956	Top Secrets of Magic	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
unabridget \n bridge demonstration \n russell "rusduck" duck 1956 top secrets of magic Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Unabridget	bridge demonstration		1956	Top Secrets of Magic	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
rusduck soup \n card location, ten poker hands dealt \n russell "rusduck" duck 1956 the new phoenix 301-348 Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Soup	card location, ten poker hands dealt		1956	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 339)	169		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
to a memory \n to ted annemann and the jinx \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	To A Memory	to Ted Annemann and The Jinx		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 1)	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
strictly straight \n performer always gets a straight, from five to two hands, then performer deals and can chose if dealer gets top or bottom card, progressive poker deal, gilbreath precursor \n russell "rusduck" duck \n lin searles's "the straight gambler" \n poko-combo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n lesson in larceny \n roy walton 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Strictly Straight	performer always gets a straight, from five to two hands, then performer deals and can chose if dealer gets top or bottom card, progressive poker deal, Gilbreath precursor	Inspired by Lin Searles's "The Straight Gambler" Related to Poko-Combo (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1959) Lesson In Larceny (Roy Walton, 1966)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 1)	3		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
rusduck bridge \n progressive bridge deal, four rounds, always winning hand \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Bridge	progressive bridge deal, four rounds, always winning hand		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 1)	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge
forever royal - and yet again! \n eight hands, performer always gets a royal flush, as a climax all have good hands and performer almost has a royal flush, then he exchanges the wrong card and gets the missing one \n russell "rusduck" duck \n forever royal \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Forever Royal - And Yet Again!	eight hands, performer always gets a royal flush, as a climax all have good hands and performer almost has a royal flush, then he exchanges the wrong card and gets the missing one	Inspired by Forever Royal (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1954)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 1)	9		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
rusduck "stay-stack" system \n general observations, also with two decks \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck "Stay-Stack" System	general observations, also with two decks		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 1)	12		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
a few tips on the perfect riffle shuffle \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	A Few Tips on the Perfect Riffle Shuffle			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 1)	16		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Table Faro
dealer's choice \n on the reception of cardiste nr. 1 \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	on the reception of Cardiste Nr. 1		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
zens-ational \n see no. 8 for credit information \n russell "rusduck" duck \n quadruple poker trick \n michael f. zens \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Zens-Ational	see No. 8 for credit information	Inspired by Quadruple Poker Trick (Michael F. Zens, 1937) Related to Research Division (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James, 1958)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Any Pokerhand Called For
hocus pocus \n six hands, five rounds, ends with royal flush \n charles hudson \n build up \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Charles Hudson	Hocus Pocus	six hands, five rounds, ends with royal flush	Inspired by Build Up (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1944)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
nudeck speller \n any named card is spelled to, see credits in no. 8 \n russell "rusduck" duck \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Nudeck Speller	any named card is spelled to, see credits in No. 8	Related to Research Division (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James, 1958)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	7		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Any Card Called For
"sneaky pete" repeat \n mathematical puzzle, cards as objects, story \n russell "rusduck" duck \n jack ledair's "tricks for trouper" in "abracadabra" april, 6/1946 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	"Sneaky Pete" Repeat	mathematical puzzle, cards as objects, story	Inspired by Jack LeDair's "Tricks for Trouper" in "Abracadabra" April, 6/1946	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Puzzle
s-t-r-a-i-g-h-t \n poker deal then back in order with a second round \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T	poker deal then back in order with a second round		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
faro favourites: \n faro quotes from "greater magic" and "expert card technique" \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Faro Favourites:	Faro Quotes from "Greater Magic" and "Expert Card Technique"		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	14		Articles / Articles
anyone for bridge? \n stacking bridge with faro shuffles or milk build shuffles \n gerald kosky \n faro fantasies \n russell "rusduck" duck \n anyone for bridge? \n gerald kosky 1957 the cardiste Gerald Kosky	Anyone for Bridge?	stacking bridge with faro shuffles or milk build shuffles	Variations Faro Fantasies (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Also published here Anyone for Bridge? (Gerald Kosky, 1975)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 2)	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order
dealer's choice \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
rusduck four-way deal \n straddle grip for doing tops, seconds, centers and bottoms \n russell "rusduck" duck \n las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Four-Way Deal	straddle grip for doing tops, seconds, centers and bottoms	Related to Las Vegas Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	3		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / General Comments
top card deal \n and dealing action, "rusduck grip and deal" \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Top Card Deal	and dealing action, "Rusduck Grip and Deal"		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	4		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Basic Handlings
bottom deal \n straddle grip \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Bottom Deal	straddle grip		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	5		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Bottom Deal / Strike
second deal \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Second Deal			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	5		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Push-Off
middle deal \n all cards above are pushed over, estimation or edge marked \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Middle Deal	all cards above are pushed over, estimation or edge marked		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	5		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Center Deal / from different positions
the poker deal \n shuffled deck, marked \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Poker Deal	shuffled deck, marked		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	7		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
bridge \n same concept as the poker deal \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Bridge	same concept as The Poker Deal		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked
sorcerer's seven \n performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (rusduck), see credits in no. 8 \n charles hudson \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james \n trost on hudson's "sorcerer's sevens" \n nick trost 1957 the cardiste Charles Hudson	Sorcerer's Seven	performer talks about the number seven, spectator puts a card in the deck, cards next to it equals seven, variation where all four cards are stabbed into the deck (Rusduck), see credits in No. 8	Related to Research Division (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James, 1958) Variations Trost on Hudson's "Sorcerer's Sevens" (Nick Trost, 2008)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
sermonette! \n using words with the initial letters of the 52 cards \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Sermonette!	using words with the initial letters of the 52 cards		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	11		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Story Deck
bridge deal \n four suites are dealt, follow up to sermonette! \n russell "rusduck" duck \n once in 635,013,559,600 \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Bridge Deal	four suites are dealt, follow up to Sermonette!	Related to Once in 635,013,559,600 (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1956)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
faro fantasies \n spectators get remembered hands again, poker and bridge deal \n russell "rusduck" duck \n anyone for bridge? \n gerald kosky \n déjà vu poker \n darwin ortiz \n free cut poker deal \n gene finnell 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Faro Fantasies	spectators get remembered hands again, poker and bridge deal	Inspired by Anyone for Bridge? (Gerald Kosky, 1957) Related to Free Cut Poker Deal (Gene Finnell, 1973) Variations Déjà vu Poker (Darwin Ortiz, 2002)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
si stebbins stack \n \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n si stebbins set-up with faros \n ellison poland 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Si Stebbins Stack		Related to The Si Stebbins Secret (Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1988) Variations Si Stebbins Set-Up with Faros (Ellison Poland, 1994)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	15		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
wanted column \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Wanted Column			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 3)	16		Articles / Columns
dealer's choice \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
poker poser \n stud deal \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Poker Poser	stud deal		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
study in stud \n system for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal \n russell "rusduck" duck \n m. k. telephone code system \n max katz \n five card stud \n karl fulves \n card v \n stewart james \n introduction \n george blake 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Study in Stud	system for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal	Related to Five Card Stud (Karl Fulves, 1980) Introduction (George Blake, 1980) Variations M. K. Telephone Code System (Max Katz, 1958) Card V (Stewart James, 2007)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Coding / Study in Stud
snibbets \n rusduck's system for si stebbins, speller \n russell "rusduck" duck \n si stebbins à la rusduck \n rudolf braunmüller 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Snibbets	Rusduck's system for Si Stebbins, speller	Related to Si Stebbins à la Rusduck (Rudolf Braunmüller, 1993)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	10		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Full Deck
bottom run-up \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Bottom Run-Up			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	12		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking
flip deck \n cutting to any named card, gaffed deck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n instanto \n billy o'connor 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Flip Deck	cutting to any named card, gaffed deck	Related to Instanto (Billy O'Connor, 1940)	1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
faro favourites \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Faro Favourites			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	15		Articles / Columns
perpetual separation \n faro oddity, stack, dealt into eight hands, relation of suit and odd/even stays intact \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Perpetual Separation	faro oddity, stack, dealt into eight hands, relation of suit and odd/even stays intact		1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	15		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Oddities
more on the stay-stack \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1957 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	More on the Stay-Stack			1957	The Cardiste (Issue 4)	16		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
dealer's choice \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 5)	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
m. k. telephone code system \n coding a card with four cards, see interlocutor reference for credit information \n max katz \n study in stud \n russell "rusduck" duck \n letters \n howard schwarzman \n raymond hafler \n bill spencer \n ein telephon-kartencode \n max katz \n the rusduck enigma \n george blake \n 1-3-9 system \n george sands 1958 the cardiste Max Katz	M. K. Telephone Code System	coding a card with four cards, see Interlocutor reference for credit information	Inspired by Study in Stud (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Related to 1-3-9 System (George Sands, 1971 ca.) Ein Telephon-Kartencode (Max Katz, 1984) Letters (Howard Schwarzman, Raymond Hafler, Bill Spencer, 1988) Variations The Rusduck Enigma (George Blake, 1980)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 5)	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / Medium at the Other end Cards / Principles / Coding / Study in Stud
straight cheating \n straights, then four royal flushes as climax \n william p. miesel \n poko-combo \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste William P. Miesel	Straight Cheating	straights, then four royal flushes as climax	Related to Poko-Combo (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1959)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 5)	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
color separation \n separating suits and stacking deck in the hands, see tom ransom's idea in no. 6 \n russell "rusduck" duck \n jean hugard \n readers write \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Jean Hugard	Color Separation	separating suits and stacking deck in the hands, see Tom Ransom's idea in No. 6	Related to Readers Write (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 5)	9		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Red/Black Separations Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling
fantabulous \n handling, shuffle \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Fantabulous	handling, shuffle		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 5)	11		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
faro favorites \n simplified elmsley idea \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Faro Favorites	simplified Elmsley idea		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 5)	14		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Faro Placement
dealer's choice \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	1		Articles / Columns
readers write \n ron edwards, tom ranson and jean hugard \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Readers Write	Ron Edwards, Tom Ranson and Jean Hugard		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	1		Articles / Columns
las vegas deck \n ivory and air cushion finish deck in conjunction with rusduck's four-way deal, see no. 8 for history of the principle \n russell "rusduck" duck \n ivory and air cushion finish \n unknown \n rusduck four-way deal \n russell "rusduck" duck \n re: las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck \n research division \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Las Vegas Deck	ivory and air cushion finish deck in conjunction with Rusduck's four-Way Deal, see No. 8 for history of the principle	Related to Ivory and Air Cushion Finish (1938) Rusduck Four-Way Deal (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Re: Las Vegas Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958) Research Division (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	2		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Peculiarities of certain Cards
stud students stumped \n another approach for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Stud Students Stumped	another approach for coding/designating a card with four cards, for a stud deal		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	3		Cards / Principles / Coding / Study in Stud
rusduck fables \n on bee's not able to fly \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Fables	on bee's not able to fly		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	4		Articles / Articles
full deck speller \n spelling all cards in the deck \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Full Deck Speller	spelling all cards in the deck		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Through Suit/Values Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Spelling Stack / Full Deck
revolving poker \n with spelling \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Revolving Poker	with spelling		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up
faro favorites \n on doing table and in the hand faros and john scarne doing a one-handed faro \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Faro Favorites	on doing table and in the hand faros and John Scarne doing a one-handed faro		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	12		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / General Comments Articles / Articles
ambitious 52 \n cards come to the top in order, mates are always on the bottom \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Ambitious 52	cards come to the top in order, mates are always on the bottom		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	15		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
winner's weave \n in faros, positions after three shuffles, stacking \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Winner's Weave	in faros, positions after three shuffles, stacking		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 6)	16		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Faro Placement Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking
dealer's choice \n on publishing the cardiste \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	on publishing the cardiste		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	1		Articles / Columns
re: stacked decks \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Re: Stacked Decks			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	2		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / General Comments
koldex deluxe \n ten hands, then five hands \n russell "rusduck" duck \n gambling expose \n milton kort \n encore! \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Koldex Deluxe	ten hands, then five hands	Related to Gambling Expose (Milton Kort, 1958) Encore! (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
version with any deck \n shuffled deck, all cards are memorized and named, the deck is stacked \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Version with Any Deck	shuffled deck, all cards are memorized and named, the deck is stacked		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	7		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling
tele-mental \n one to four spectators get cards, think of one, mental speller \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Tele-Mental	one to four spectators get cards, think of one, mental speller		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Thought-of Cards Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Spelling Stack / Partial
observations on the riffle shuffle \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Observations on the Riffle Shuffle			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	9		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / General Comments
rusduck riffle \n genuine shuffle, cards are sprung into released cards from the other \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the "spring" shuffle \n unknown 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Riffle	Genuine Shuffle, cards are sprung into released cards from the other	Related to The "Spring" Shuffle (1933)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	10		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Springing the Cards Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle in the hands / Real
retaining top & bottom cards \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Retaining Top & Bottom Cards			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	11		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Springing the Cards Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle in the hands / Partial
retaining entire order \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Retaining Entire Order			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	11		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Springing the Cards Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle in the hands / False
riffle cut \n cutting the deck while shuffling \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Riffle Cut	cutting the deck while shuffling		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	11		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Springing the Cards Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle in the hands / False
zig zag \n matched in value and in numerical paired sequence \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Zig Zag	matched in value and in numerical paired sequence		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader
the other cheek \n responses by john j. crimmins, jr. and dai vernon \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Other Cheek	responses by John J. Crimmins, Jr. and Dai Vernon		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	15		Articles / Articles
dealer's choice \n on dai vernon, tom henricks, credits, ten card poker deal credit information \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	on Dai Vernon, Tom Henricks, credits, Ten Card Poker Deal credit information		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal Articles / Columns
feedback & boquets \n by ronald edwards \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Feedback & Boquets	by Ronald Edwards		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	2		Articles / Articles
gambling expose \n long routine, including memory, poker face, false dealing demo, stacking demo, in the end cards vanish under a handkerchief except four aces \n milton kort \n lin searles' "the card expert" \n erdnase system of stock shuffling \n s. w. erdnase \n gee!! \n al baker \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n koldex deluxe \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Milton Kort	Gambling Expose	long routine, including memory, poker face, false dealing demo, stacking demo, in the end cards vanish under a handkerchief except four aces	Related to Erdnase System of Stock Shuffling (S. W. Erdnase, 1902) Gee!! (Al Baker, 1935) Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon, 1946) Koldex Deluxe (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958) Lin Searles' "The Card Expert"	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Tantalizer Deal
scrambled straights \n straights, all hands, gilbreath precursor (see fulves' "when psychics..." reference) \n russell "rusduck" duck \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck \n karl fulves \n stretching a straight \n karl fulves \n crooked straight \n karl fulves \n grandma's game \n karl fulves 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Scrambled Straights	straights, all hands, Gilbreath precursor (see Fulves' "When Psychics..." reference)	Related to Scrambled Straights (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Karl Fulves, 2004) Grandma's Game (Karl Fulves, 2015) Variations Stretching A Straight (Karl Fulves, 2004) Crooked Straight (Karl Fulves, 2004)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	8		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
re: las vegas deck \n comments by stewart james and dai vernon \n russell "rusduck" duck \n las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Re: Las Vegas Deck	comments by Stewart James and Dai Vernon	Related to Las Vegas Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	9		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Peculiarities of certain Cards
from the middle \n side palm, card is returned and cards pushed together \n russell "rusduck" duck \n from the middle \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	From the Middle	side palm, card is returned and cards pushed together	Related to From the Middle (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1945)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	10		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
utilitarian \n move to reposition a card in the deck, while counting cards from hand to hand \n russell "rusduck" duck \n utilitarian \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Utilitarian	move to reposition a card in the deck, while counting cards from hand to hand	Related to Utilitarian (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1946)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	12		Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
as a force \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	As a Force			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	13		Cards / Sleights / Force / Count Forces
as a speller \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	As a Speller			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
as a stop trick \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	As a Stop Trick			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick
card at any number \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Card At Any Number			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers)
tri-quad \n different set-up \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Tri-Quad	different set-up		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	14		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
information please \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Information Please			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	15		Articles / Articles
did' ja know \n si stebbins observation \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Did' Ja Know	si stebbins observation		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	15		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
research division \n credits \n russell "rusduck" duck \n stewart james \n sorcerer's seven \n charles hudson \n nudeck speller \n russell "rusduck" duck \n zens-ational \n russell "rusduck" duck \n las vegas deck \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Stewart James	Research Division	credits	Related to Sorcerer's Seven (Charles Hudson, 1957) Nudeck Speller (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Zens-Ational (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Las Vegas Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	16		Articles / Articles
dealer's choice \n on lloyd jones, vernon publishing with lewis ganson \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	on Lloyd Jones, Vernon publishing with Lewis Ganson		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	1		Articles / Columns
alphomega \n five hands, resets itself, optional climax with ten hands \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Alphomega	five hands, resets itself, optional climax with ten hands		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	3		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
rusduck run-up \n bringing deck back in order, when doing gambling (dealing) routines \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck Run-Up	bringing deck back in order, when doing gambling (dealing) routines		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	6		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
encore! \n encore to koldex, spectators chose a poker hand and after deck is shuffled and cut, they get the same again \n russell "rusduck" duck \n koldex deluxe \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Encore!	encore to Koldex, spectators chose a poker hand and after deck is shuffled and cut, they get the same again	Related to Koldex Deluxe (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
rusdux stack \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusdux Stack			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	10		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
mental memo \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Mental Memo			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	11		Articles / Articles
on jean hugard \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	On Jean Hugard			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 9)	16		Articles / Articles
dealer's choice \n on lloyd jones, lewis ganson, vernon, stewart james, peter warlock \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	on Lloyd Jones, Lewis Ganson, Vernon, Stewart James, Peter Warlock		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	1		Articles / Columns
good neighbor policy \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Good Neighbor Policy			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	1		Articles / Articles
outer space \n up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value \n russell "rusduck" duck \n charles hudson \n re: outer space \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Charles Hudson	Outer Space	up to three spectators select thirteen cards, everybody has one card of each value	Related to Re: Outer Space (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
automento \n five cards are found, cards shown in groups, spectator say if their card is among them \n russell "rusduck" duck \n trick by charles h. miller in "linking ring" june, 1958 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Automento	five cards are found, cards shown in groups, spectator say if their card is among them	Related to trick by Charles H. Miller in "Linking Ring" June, 1958	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
special memo \n sending cardiste to britain \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Special Memo	sending Cardiste to Britain		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	7		Articles / Articles
on magazines \n pentagram and the new gen \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	On Magazines	Pentagram and the New Gen		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	13		Articles / Articles
faro favorites \n elmsley's restacking pack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Faro Favorites	Elmsley's Restacking Pack	Related to The Restacking Pack (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	14		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Mathematical Facts & Curiosities
perma-stack \n based on elmsley's restacking pack idea \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the restacking pack \n alex elmsley 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Perma-Stack	based on Elmsley's Restacking Pack idea	Related to The Restacking Pack (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	15		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Mathematical Facts & Curiosities
kwik key kard \n diagonal crimp \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Kwik Key Kard	diagonal crimp		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	16		Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Miscellaneous
dealer's choice \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 11)	1		Articles / Columns
on originality \n annemann quote \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	On Originality	Annemann quote		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 11)	1		Articles / Articles
re: outer space \n ideas for outer space by mel brown and cedric lindholm \n russell "rusduck" duck \n outer space \n russell "rusduck" duck \n charles hudson 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Re: Outer Space	ideas for Outer Space by Mel Brown and Cedric Lindholm	Related to Outer Space (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Charles Hudson, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 11)	2		Articles / Articles
reminiscent \n on rusduck's beginning and izzy lazar \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Reminiscent	on Rusduck's beginning and Izzy Lazar		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 11)	3		Articles / Biographical
did'ja notice? \n \n russell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Did'Ja Notice?			1958	The Cardiste (Issue 11)	16		Articles / Articles
dealer's choice \n issue 12 was finally published in "ibidem" #20, 1960 \n russell "rusduck" duck 1959 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	Issue 12 was finally published in "Ibidem" #20, 1960		1959	The Cardiste (Issue 12)	1		Articles / Columns
reader's write \n graham reed, steve herald, mel brown, bill ruesskamp, jim glass, doc jessome, ronald edwards \n russell "rusduck" duck 1959 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Reader's Write	Graham Reed, Steve Herald, Mel Brown, Bill Ruesskamp, Jim Glass, Doc Jessome, Ronald Edwards		1959	The Cardiste (Issue 12)	1		Articles / Articles
poko-combo \n stack that allows combination for ten card poker deal, strictly straight and straight cheating \n russell "rusduck" duck \n ten card poker deal routines in "phoenix" nr. 168 & 170 \n strictly straight \n russell "rusduck" duck \n straight cheating \n william p. miesel 1959 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Poko-Combo	stack that allows combination for ten card poker deal, strictly straight and straight cheating	Related to Strictly Straight (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Straight Cheating (William P. Miesel, 1958) Ten Card Poker Deal Routines in "Phoenix" Nr. 168 & 170	1959	The Cardiste (Issue 12)	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
alaska \n three cards are located, dealing seven hands twice \n russell "rusduck" duck 1959 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Alaska	three cards are located, dealing seven hands twice		1959	The Cardiste (Issue 12)	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order
lesson in larceny \n ten card packet, spectator deals cards from top or bottom and gets a straight, performer aces \n roy walton \n babel \n karl fulves \n strictly straight \n russell "rusduck" duck \n lesson in larceny \n roy walton \n a card force \n karl fulves \n mel bennett \n you cheat me, i cheat you \n bob farmer 1966 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Roy Walton	Lesson In Larceny	ten card packet, spectator deals cards from top or bottom and gets a straight, performer aces	Related to Strictly Straight (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Babel (Karl Fulves, 1966) A Card Force (Karl Fulves, Mel Bennett, 1998) Variations You Cheat Me, I Cheat You (Bob Farmer, 2019) Also published here Lesson in Larceny (Roy Walton, 1976)	July 1966	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 9)	47		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
marlo on stebbins/stay-stack \n shuffling new deck into si stebbins, faros \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n quick way to set-up stebbins \n edward marlo 1969 hierophant Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Marlo on Stebbins/Stay-Stack	shuffling new deck into Si Stebbins, faros	Related to The Si Stebbins Secret (Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1988) Quick Way to Set-Up Stebbins (Edward Marlo, 2007)	1969	Hierophant (Issue 2)	61		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
3<sup>2</sup> deal duplicated \n selection process with square layout, combination of ken beale's "square deal" (ibidem #23) and rusduck \n ken beale \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marvin johnson \n 3<sup>2</sup> \n russell "rusduck" duck 1970 hierophant Ken Beale, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Marvin Johnson	32 Deal Duplicated	selection process with square layout, combination of Ken Beale's "Square Deal" (Ibidem #23) and Rusduck	Inspired by 32 (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1946)	1970	Hierophant (Issue 3)	126		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Mathematical Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Matrix Layouts & Tapestry
the stay stack \n information and applications \n paul swinford \n russell "rusduck" duck 1971 more faro fantasy Paul Swinford, Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Stay Stack	information and applications		1971	More Faro Fantasy	22		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
free cut poker deal \n three spectators and performer take out good poker hand from a quarter of the deck each, they are lost and dealt again, performer gets royal flush, faro - variation wich allows the deck to be cut during the shuffles - free cut poker demonstration \n gene finnell \n faro fantasies \n russell "rusduck" duck 1973 gene finnell's card magic Gene Finnell	Free Cut Poker Deal	three spectators and performer take out good poker hand from a quarter of the deck each, they are lost and dealt again, performer gets Royal Flush, faro Variation wich allows the deck to be cut during the shuffles Free Cut Poker Demonstration	Related to Faro Fantasies (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	1973	Gene Finnell's Card Magic	62		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Free Cut Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
the 220 count \n counting all the pips, sum up to 220 (ignore picture cards), with variations (rusduck) \n charles hopkins \n 43 - the "220 count". \n charles hopkins \n ribbon spread \n russell "rusduck" duck 1979 inside outs Charles Hopkins	The 220 Count	counting all the pips, sum up to 220 (ignore picture cards), with variations (Rusduck)	Also published here 43 - The "220 Count". (Charles Hopkins, 1940) Ribbon Spread (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1945)	1979	Inside Outs	14		Cards / Principles / Card Counting & Clocking
five card stud \n four cards code fifth one \n karl fulves \n study in stud \n russell "rusduck" duck 1980 parallel lines Karl Fulves	Five Card Stud	four cards code fifth one	Related to Study in Stud (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	1980	Parallel Lines	32		Cards / Principles / Card Counting & Clocking Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Assistant Cards / Principles / Coding / Study in Stud
introduction \n on rusduck's problem \n george blake \n study in stud \n russell "rusduck" duck 1980 the perfected five card trick George Blake	Introduction	on Rusduck's problem	Related to Study in Stud (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	1980	The Perfected Five Card Trick	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues Cards / Principles / Coding / Study in Stud
time sharing \n strategy to buy time for head work in card counting \n karl fulves \n ribbon spread \n russell "rusduck" duck 1982 card counting Karl Fulves	Time Sharing	strategy to buy time for head work in card counting	Inspired by Ribbon Spread (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1945)	1982	Card Counting	9		Cards / Principles / Card Counting & Clocking Cards / Principles / Outs for lost cards Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Naming missing card(s)
the murdock stack \n in multiple deals, progressively better hands are dealt, see credit correction in issue 2, p. 3, see also the cardiste \n russell "rusduck" duck \n w. f. "rufus" steele \n the gambler's rehearsal \n w. f. "rufus" steele 1984 west coast quarterly Russell "Rusduck" Duck, W. F. "Rufus" Steele	The Murdock Stack	in multiple deals, progressively better hands are dealt, see credit correction in issue 2, p. 3, see also The Cardiste	Related to The Gambler's Rehearsal (W. F. "Rufus" Steele, 1954/27)	1984	West Coast Quarterly (Vol. 1 No. 1)	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
ein spiel'chen gefällig? \n seventeen three-card packets, red-black game, left-over card gives clue \n russell "rusduck" duck 1984 intermagic Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Ein Spiel'chen gefällig?	seventeen three-card packets, red-black game, left-over card gives clue		Jan. 1984	Intermagic (Vol. 10 No. 3&4)	122		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Red/Black & Matching Games
the si stebbins secret \n from new pack order to si stebbins, faros \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n marlo on stebbins/stay-stack \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n si stebbins stack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n something for nothing \n james swain \n the impromptu arranged pack \n charles t. jordan \n s.w.i.s.s. - shake well into si stebbins \n scott baird 1988 darwin ortiz at the card table Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Si Stebbins Secret	from New Pack Order to Si Stebbins, faros	Related to The Impromptu Arranged Pack (Charles T. Jordan, 1920) Si Stebbins Stack (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Marlo on Stebbins/Stay-Stack (Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1969) Variations Something for Nothing (James Swain, 1996) S.W.I.S.S. - Shake Well Into Si Stebbins (Scott Baird, 2022)	1988	Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table	137		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
si stebbins à la rusduck \n stebbins variation \n rudolf braunmüller \n snibbets \n russell "rusduck" duck 1993 intermagic Rudolf Braunmüller	Si Stebbins à la Rusduck	Stebbins variation	Related to Snibbets (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	Nov. 1993	Intermagic (Vol. 18 No. 2)	64		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Full Deck
the restacking pack \n stack whose value distribution is not affected by faro shuffles \n alex elmsley \n the null faro \n karl fulves \n on the re-stacking pack \n edward marlo \n marlo re-stacking pack \n edward marlo \n faro favorites \n russell "rusduck" duck \n perma-stack \n russell "rusduck" duck \n the permanent deck principle \n woody aragón \n primitive cycles \n karl fulves \n simon-eyes \n simon aronson \n unicycle stack \n iain girdwood \n six belts \n greg chapman \n alien stack \n doug peters 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley	The Restacking Pack	stack whose value distribution is not affected by faro shuffles	Related to Faro Favorites (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958) Perma-Stack (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958) The Null Faro (Karl Fulves, 1979) Primitive Cycles (Karl Fulves, 1986) Simon-Eyes (Simon Aronson, 1990) Alien Stack (Doug Peters, 2001) Six Belts (Greg Chapman, 2020) Variations On the Re-Stacking Pack (Edward Marlo, 1964) Marlo Re-Stacking Pack (Edward Marlo, 1969) Unicycle Stack (Iain Girdwood, 2003) The Permanent Deck Principle (Woody Aragón, 2011)	1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	309		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Mathematical Facts & Curiosities Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Full Deck
stay stack \n credit information \n russell "rusduck" duck \n alex elmsley 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Alex Elmsley	Stay Stack	credit information		1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	385		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
si stebbins set-up with faros \n three faros instead of two \n ellison poland \n si stebbins stack \n russell "rusduck" duck 1994 wonderful routines of magic — the second addendum Ellison Poland	Si Stebbins Set-Up with Faros	three faros instead of two	Inspired by Si Stebbins Stack (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	1994	Wonderful Routines of Magic — The Second Addendum	11		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
something for nothing \n new deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer \n james swain \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Something for Nothing	new deck order show, shuffled a few times, poker hands dealt, straight flushs and royal flush for performer	Inspired by The Si Stebbins Secret (Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1988)	1996	Miracles with Cards	167		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Miscellaneous
rusduck's shakedown \n deck dealt into five piles on a handkerchief, then corners collected and cards shaken-mixed together, keeps suit separation, in effect three named cards from different suits end up in wrong suit \n russell "rusduck" duck \n "shakedown deal" (rusduck, linking ring, vol. 33 no. 11, jan. 1954) 2000 off the books Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Rusduck's Shakedown	deck dealt into five piles on a handkerchief, then corners collected and cards shaken-mixed together, keeps suit separation, in effect three named cards from different suits end up in wrong suit	Also published here "Shakedown Deal" (Rusduck, Linking Ring, Vol. 33 No. 11, Jan. 1954)	2000	Off The Books (Issue 1)	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Miscellaneous
déjà vu poker \n four hands are redealt after shuffling, faro, royal flush kicker \n darwin ortiz \n faro fantasies \n russell "rusduck" duck 2002 scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz	Déjà vu Poker	four hands are redealt after shuffling, faro, Royal Flush kicker	Inspired by Faro Fantasies (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	2002	Scams & Fantasies with Cards	11		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Miscellaneous
scrambled straights \n on rusduck's trick as gilbreath precursor \n russell "rusduck" duck \n karl fulves \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck 2004 when psychics play poker Russell "Rusduck" Duck, Karl Fulves	Scrambled Straights	on Rusduck's trick as Gilbreath precursor	Related to Scrambled Straights (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	4		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
playing best hand \n \n karl fulves \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	Playing Best Hand		Inspired by Scrambled Straights (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
a rusduckian shuffle \n rusduck's top-bottom-removal as analog to riffle shuffle \n karl fulves \n strictly straight \n russell "rusduck" duck 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	A Rusduckian Shuffle	Rusduck's top-bottom-removal as analog to riffle shuffle	Related to Strictly Straight (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	9		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / General Comments
stretching a straight \n five unseen cards, spectator decides how many should be removed, banded deck dropped on table and that many cards pop out and complete an ace-high straight \n karl fulves \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck 2004 under tension Karl Fulves	Stretching A Straight	five unseen cards, spectator decides how many should be removed, banded deck dropped on table and that many cards pop out and complete an ace-high straight	Inspired by Scrambled Straights (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	2004	Under Tension	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Rubber Band & Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous
crooked straight \n two straights for performer and spectator, but performer has higher one, performer's hand pops out of banded deck \n karl fulves \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck 2004 under tension Karl Fulves	Crooked Straight	two straights for performer and spectator, but performer has higher one, performer's hand pops out of banded deck	Inspired by Scrambled Straights (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	2004	Under Tension	34		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Rubber Band & Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
the cardiste \n \n jamy ian swiss \n various \n russell "rusduck" duck 2006 genii Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)	The Cardiste	by Russell "Rusduck" Duck		Sep. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 9)	100		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
phonomenon \n spectator selects card by cutting off cards and dealing into three pile, then remembering the bottom card of one of the piles, deck assembled and order read off to medium at the phone which then divines card \n max maven \n tele teaser \n russell "rusduck" duck 2006 antinomy Max Maven	Phonomenon	spectator selects card by cutting off cards and dealing into three pile, then remembering the bottom card of one of the piles, deck assembled and order read off to medium at the phone which then divines card	Inspired by Tele Teaser (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1951)	Nov. 2006	Antinomy (Vol. 2 No. 4)	25		Propless / Coding / Phone Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / Medium at the Other end Cards / Principles / Coding / Using Assistant
card v \n four cards in a group of five will secretly code the identity of the fifth card, done over telephone \n stewart james \n new tops, dec 1961 \n study in stud \n russell "rusduck" duck 2007 the essential stewart james Stewart James	Card V	Four cards in a group of five will secretly code the identity of the fifth card, done over telephone	Inspired by Study in Stud (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1957) Also published here New Tops, Dec 1961	2007	The Essential Stewart James	139		Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / Medium at the Other end Cards / Principles / Coding / Study in Stud
quick way to set-up stebbins \n shuffling new deck into si stebbins, faros \n edward marlo \n marlo on stebbins/stay-stack \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck 2007 marlo on erdnase Edward Marlo	Quick Way to Set-Up Stebbins	shuffling new deck into Si Stebbins, faros	Related to Marlo on Stebbins/Stay-Stack (Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1969)	2007	Marlo on Erdnase	214		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
grandma's game \n variation, spectator picks a coin of three pairs of number coins, the value always adds up to a number on a list, analogue with six cards, picking up cards from two piles - parajack - two more notes \n karl fulves \n the diana games \n karl fulves \n b. granny's purse \n karl fulves \n parajack \n karl fulves \n scrambled straights \n russell "rusduck" duck 2015 errata Karl Fulves	Grandma's Game	variation, spectator picks a coin of three pairs of number coins, the value always adds up to a number on a list, analogue with six cards, picking up cards from two piles Parajack Two More Notes	Inspired by B. Granny's Purse (Karl Fulves, 2015) Related to Scrambled Straights (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958) The Diana Games (Karl Fulves, 2015) Parajack (Karl Fulves, 2015)	2015	Errata (Issue 1)	24		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Coin / Effect Themes / Prediction Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Packet
s.w.i.s.s. - shake well into si stebbins \n presentational framework for si stebbins secret, red black separated cards instantly mix, using fine incomplete faro condition for svengali riffle \n scott baird \n the si stebbins secret \n darwin ortiz \n edward marlo \n russell "rusduck" duck \n shake well before using \n john bannon 2022 the hermit Scott Baird	S.W.I.S.S. - Shake Well Into Si Stebbins	presentational framework for Si Stebbins Secret, red black separated cards instantly mix, using fine incomplete faro condition for Svengali riffle	Inspired by The Si Stebbins Secret (Darwin Ortiz, Edward Marlo, Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1988) Shake Well Before Using (John Bannon, 1991)	Mar. 2022	The Hermit (Vol. 1 No. 3)	110		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Incomplete Faro Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / Whole Deck