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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the prophecied leaper \n prophesied, selection made in one half, it travels into cased half at predicted position \n jack mcmillen \n four deep \n bill simon \n jack mcmillen \n version of jack mcmillen's prophesied leaper \n charlie miller 1928 the l. w. card mysteries Jack McMillen	The Prophecied Leaper	prophesied, selection made in one half, it travels into cased half at predicted position	Variations Four Deep (Bill Simon, Jack McMillen, 1952) Version of Jack McMillen's Prophesied Leaper (Charlie Miller, 1961)	1928	The L. W. Card Mysteries	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
relativity and cards \n signed, one in pocket of performer, one in pocket by spectator \n theodore annemann \n jean hugard \n again! \n bill simon 1938 greater magic Theodore Annemann, Jean Hugard	Relativity and Cards	signed, one in pocket of performer, one in pocket by spectator	Related to Again! (Bill Simon, 1949)	1938	Greater Magic	265		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the tuned deck \n six phases, two corner shorts \n ralph w. hull \n sensitive fingertips \n bill simon 1938 greater magic Ralph W. Hull	The Tuned Deck	six phases, two corner shorts	Related to Sensitive Fingertips (Bill Simon, 1949)	1938	Greater Magic	517		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
insto-transpo \n spectator's and performer's pocket, double backer \n theodore annemann \n insto-transpo \n theodore annemann \n again \n bill simon 1939 the incorporated strange secrets Theodore Annemann	Insto-Transpo	spectator's and performer's pocket, double backer	Related to Insto-Transpo (Theodore Annemann, 1937) Variations Again (Bill Simon, 1956)	1939	The Incorporated Strange Secrets	3		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the tap \n tapping a produding card "through" the squared pack \n unknown \n the deliberate shift \n tommy tucker \n tapping the cards \n bill simon \n tap illusion \n tom gagnon 1940 expert card technique Unknown	The Tap	tapping a produding card "through" the squared pack	Related to The Deliberate Shift (Tommy Tucker, 1933) Tapping the Cards (Bill Simon, 1952) Variations Tap Illusion (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	1940	Expert Card Technique	122		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
two cards in fear \n two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper \n dr. jacob daley \n two blades \n bill simon \n stableau \n thomas alan waters 1940 the jinx 51-100 Dr. Jacob Daley	Two Cards in Fear	two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper	Related to Two Blades (Bill Simon, 1948) Variations Stableau (Thomas Alan Waters, 1987)	1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 85)	543		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
okito goes mental \n billet in okito box \n mike trent \n psychic okito box \n bill simon \n mystic eyes \n gerald kosky 1946 ireland's yearbooks Mike Trent	Okito Goes Mental	billet in Okito Box	Related to Psychic Okito Box (Bill Simon, 1954) Mystic Eyes (Gerald Kosky, 1976)	1946	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1946)	6		Billet / Readings Billet / Switches Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Miscellaneous
not quite sure \n card is selected, then all cards of same value turn over \n edward marlo \n the instant reverse \n bill simon 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Edward Marlo	Not Quite Sure	card is selected, then all cards of same value turn over	Related to The Instant Reverse (Bill Simon, 1952)	1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 137)	550		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
the homing card \n kaps favorite \n frederick braue \n four deuces and the ace of spades \n bill simon \n edward marlo \n holdout harry routine \n frederick braue \n three-card monster \n tomas blomberg 1948 show stoppers with cards Frederick Braue	The Homing Card	Kaps favorite	Related to Holdout Harry Routine (Frederick Braue, 1985) Variations Four Deuces and the Ace of Spades (Bill Simon, Edward Marlo, 1952) Three-Card Monster (Tomas Blomberg, 2014)	1948	Show Stoppers with Cards	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card
tnuoc \n two selections, one is found by cutting to indicator card, second reverses in the middle of the deck \n bill simon 1948 the phoenix 101-150 Bill Simon	Tnuoc	two selections, one is found by cutting to indicator card, second reverses in the middle of the deck		1948	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 148)	594		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers
minicam \n image of card appears on little "photographic paper" \n bill simon \n minicam \n bill simon 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bill Simon	Minicam	image of card appears on little "photographic paper"	Also published here Minicam (Bill Simon, 1956)	1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 159)	638		Photograph Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
simon-ease \n simple cut control \n bill simon \n simon-ease \n bill simon 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bill Simon	Simon-Ease	simple cut control	Also published here Simon-Ease (Bill Simon, 1956)	1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 159)	639		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Cut Controls
two blades \n with two knives \n bill simon \n two cards in fear \n dr. jacob daley \n two blades \n bill simon 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bill Simon	Two Blades	with two knives	Related to Two Cards in Fear (Dr. Jacob Daley, 1940) Also published here Two Blades (Bill Simon, 1956)	1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 159)	640		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / with Knife on the table
tabled \n single card through table \n bill simon \n tabled \n bill simon 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bill Simon	Tabled	single card through table	Also published here Tabled (Bill Simon, 1956)	1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 159)	640		Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Bottom Card(s) Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Table
the back room \n on clayton rawson, bill simon, jay marshall \n bruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Clayton Rawson, Bill Simon, Jay Marshall		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 159)	641		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on kruger and starke, dr. jaks, martin gardner, roy benson, paul draylin, hal haber, bill simon \n bruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Kruger and Starke, Dr. Jaks, Martin Gardner, Roy Benson, Paul Draylin, Hal Haber, Bill Simon		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 160)	645		Articles / Columns
cig-card-rise \n from cigarette case \n bill simon 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bill Simon	Cig-Card-Rise	from cigarette case		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 164)	659		Cards / Principles / Thread Work Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Thread
foreword \n \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Foreword			1949	Controlled Miracles	2		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
cut control \n \n bill simon \n cut control variation \n bill simon \n steve mayhew 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Cut Control		Variations Cut Control Variation (Bill Simon, Steve Mayhew, 2011)	1949	Controlled Miracles	5		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Cut Controls
the chinese cut \n cutting procedure with perpendicular configuration \n bill simon \n kreuz-abheben \n james g. thompson jr. \n in-the-hands chinese cut \n bill simon \n tyler wilson 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	The Chinese Cut	cutting procedure with perpendicular configuration	Variations Kreuz-Abheben (James G. Thompson Jr., 1999) In-the-hands Chinese Cut (Bill Simon, Tyler Wilson, 2010)	1949	Controlled Miracles	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Tabled
simpl-speller \n \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Simpl-Speller			1949	Controlled Miracles	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
simon false table cut \n \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Simon False Table Cut			1949	Controlled Miracles	9		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Tabled
the stab force \n with push-in change \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	The Stab Force	with push-in change		1949	Controlled Miracles	10		Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force
sensitive fingertips \n two cards are found \n bill simon \n the tuned deck \n ralph w. hull 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Sensitive Fingertips	two cards are found	Related to The Tuned Deck (Ralph W. Hull, 1938)	1949	Controlled Miracles	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
the card in the hat \n card travels into hat that is sitting on table, repeated \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	The Card in the Hat	card travels into hat that is sitting on table, repeated		1949	Controlled Miracles	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Hat
back palm steal \n cards are stolen into back palm with fan cover \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Back Palm Steal	cards are stolen into back palm with fan cover		1949	Controlled Miracles	15		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Back Palm
dual discovery \n two selections are found via countdown of their values \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Dual Discovery	two selections are found via countdown of their values		1949	Controlled Miracles	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
card-cigarette wrinkle \n \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Card-Cigarette Wrinkle			1949	Controlled Miracles	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Cigarette
the scarne puzzle \n original six-card version \n john scarne \n call to the colors \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles John Scarne	The Scarne Puzzle	original six-card version	Related to Call to the Colors (Bill Simon, 1952)	1949	Controlled Miracles	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors
smoke screen \n cigarette rolls on table by itself, torn into thirds, travel through table, restored \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Smoke Screen	cigarette rolls on table by itself, torn into thirds, travel through table, restored		1949	Controlled Miracles	23		Cigarette/Cigar / Animation Cigarette/Cigar / Penetration Cigarette/Cigar / Torn & Restored
the startling four coins \n interlocked coin production, then coins to glass \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	The Startling Four Coins	interlocked coin production, then coins to glass		1949	Controlled Miracles	25		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coins to Glass / Glass held by Performer Coin / Manipulation / Interlocked Production
rising coin and climax \n coin travels from hand to hand, then vanishes from silk, full wine glass appears \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Rising Coin and Climax	coin travels from hand to hand, then vanishes from silk, full wine glass appears		1949	Controlled Miracles	28		Glass / Production & Appearance Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Handkerchief Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
ten fingers & a silk \n coin is produced from silk and vanishes, repeated, continues production of coins, bills as final load \n bill simon 1949 controlled miracles Bill Simon	Ten Fingers & a Silk	coin is produced from silk and vanishes, repeated, continues production of coins, bills as final load		1949	Controlled Miracles	30		Bill / Appearance & Production Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Handkerchief
about the author \n about bill simon \n unknown 1949 controlled miracles Unknown	About the Author	about Bill Simon		1949	Controlled Miracles	35		Articles / Biographical
again! \n in spectator and performer's pocket, signed, duplicate \n bill simon \n relativity and cards \n theodore annemann \n jean hugard \n again \n bill simon \n ace in the pocket \n darwin ortiz 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bill Simon	Again!	in spectator and performer's pocket, signed, duplicate	Inspired by Relativity and Cards (Theodore Annemann, Jean Hugard, 1938) Related to Ace in the Pocket (Darwin Ortiz, 2002) Also published here Again (Bill Simon, 1956)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 169)	676		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the back room \n on dai vernon, jack chanin, bill simon, milbourne christopher, bob hummer, dr. stanley jaks, robert harbin \n bruce elliott \n the layout problem \n karl fulves 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Bill Simon, Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Robert Harbin	Related to The Layout Problem (Karl Fulves, 1983)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 193)	773		Articles / Columns
it's a natural \n no. 11, spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n more natural \n paul marcus 1950 scarne on card tricks Martin Gardner, Bill Simon	It's a Natural	No. 11, Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted	Variations More Natural (Paul Marcus, 1961) Also published here It's A Natural (Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, 1950)	1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	23		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions
double prediction \n no. 59, basic routine with business card prophecy move, predict where business card is placed, for credit information see scarne reference \n john scarne \n bill simon \n business card prophesy \n bill simon \n business card esp \n john scarne 1950 scarne on card tricks John Scarne, Bill Simon	Double Prediction	No. 59, Basic routine with Business Card Prophecy move, predict where business card is placed, for credit information see Scarne reference	Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952) Business Card ESP (John Scarne, 1996)	1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	105		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction Business Cards
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n card controls - placing a key card \n neal elias 1950 scarne on card tricks Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move		Variations Card Controls - Placing A Key Card (Neal Elias, 2001)	1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	107		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
double surprise \n no. 61 \n bill simon 1950 scarne on card tricks Bill Simon	Double Surprise	No. 61		1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	108		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers
my lucky card \n no. 76, card cut into the the deck by the spectator, ends up between two cards that match its value and suit separately. \n bill simon 1950 scarne on card tricks Bill Simon	My Lucky Card	No. 76, card cut into the the deck by the spectator, ends up between two cards that match its value and suit separately.		1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	138		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous
the back room \n on frank garcia, puzzle by charlie arbuthnot, dunninger, carlo menotti, fred keating, martin gardner, bill simon, jean hugard, robert harbin, art lyle, frank joglar \n bruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Frank Garcia, Puzzle by Charlie Arbuthnot, Dunninger, Carlo Menotti, Fred Keating, Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, Jean Hugard, Robert Harbin, Art Lyle, Frank Joglar		1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 196)	785		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Puzzle Articles / Columns
it's a natural \n with matches, seven outs \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n more natural \n paul marcus 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon	It's A Natural	with matches, seven outs	Variations More Natural (Paul Marcus, 1961) Also published here It's a Natural (Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, 1950)	1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 199)	796		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
the back room \n on carl rosini, bill simon, audley walsh, victor jorey \n bruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Carl Rosini, Bill Simon, Audley Walsh, Victor Jorey		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 202)	809		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on bill simon, ted messenger, cleopatra, sorcar, frank garcia, john scarne, dr. stanley jaks, greer marechal, jimmy herpick, frank joglar, larry weeks, cy endfield \n bruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Bill Simon, Ted Messenger, Cleopatra, Sorcar, Frank Garcia, John Scarne, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Greer Marechal, Jimmy Herpick, Frank Joglar, Larry Weeks, Cy Endfield		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 206)	825		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on si stebbins (newspaper article), maurice fogel, frank garcia, bill simon \n bruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Si Stebbins (newspaper article), Maurice Fogel, Frank Garcia, Bill Simon		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 215)	861		Articles / Columns
biddled \n with just ten cards, without selection \n bill simon \n biddled \n bill simon 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bill Simon	Biddled	with just ten cards, without selection	Also published here Biddled (Bill Simon, 1956)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 224)	894		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
sitting bull \n seated, coin on leg is vanished and reproduced \n bill simon \n kneesy! \n nate leipzig \n sitting vanish \n bill simon \n sitting vanish \n bill simon 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bill Simon	Sitting Bull	seated, coin on leg is vanished and reproduced	Related to Kneesy! (Nate Leipzig, 1944) Sitting Vanish (Bill Simon, 1956) Also published here Sitting Vanish (Bill Simon, 1956)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 226)	903		Coin / Sleights / Thighing and Kneeing Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
the back room \n on george kaplan, milbourne christopher, martin gardner, mike millet, bill simon, dr. jaks, francis carlyle, faucett ross, dai vernon, john boyko, sid lorraine, leo rullman, keith clark, fu manchu \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on George Kaplan, Milbourne Christopher, Martin Gardner, Mike Millet, Bill Simon, Dr. Jaks, Francis Carlyle, Faucett Ross, Dai Vernon, John Boyko, Sid Lorraine, Leo Rullman, Keith Clark, Fu Manchu		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 226)	905		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on martin gardner, richard himber, clayton rawson, dr. elliott, wallace dibble, audley walsh, bill simon \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Martin Gardner, Richard Himber, Clayton Rawson, Dr. Elliott, Wallace Dibble, Audley Walsh, Bill Simon		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 227)	909		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on the s.a.m - i.b.m. convention, sid lorraine, dai vernon, dr. jaks, frank garcia, bill simon, ross bertram, johnny platt, chic schoke, leslie barrie, gene bernstein, tom hanlon, russell swann, audley walsh, del ray, jay marshall \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on the S.A.M - I.B.M. convention, Sid Lorraine, Dai Vernon, Dr. Jaks, Frank Garcia, Bill Simon, Ross Bertram, Johnny Platt, Chic Schoke, Leslie Barrie, Gene Bernstein, Tom Hanlon, Russell Swann, Audley Walsh, Del Ray, Jay Marshall		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 231)	925		Articles / Columns
similar twins \n cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n up and down double \n lewis jones 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Martin Gardner, Bill Simon	Similar Twins	cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value	Variations Up and Down Double (Lewis Jones, 2002)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 241)	962		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
the back room \n on al baker's dead, leslie barrie, willard smith, bill simon, herman hansen \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Al Baker's dead, Leslie Barrie, Willard Smith, Bill Simon, Herman Hansen		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 242)	969		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on francis carlyle, dr. jaks, martin gardner, bob orben, frank garcia, lee noble, bill simon \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Francis Carlyle, Dr. Jaks, Martin Gardner, Bob Orben, Frank Garcia, Lee Noble, Bill Simon		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 243)	973		Articles / Columns
the ruler \n force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by john hamilton \n dai vernon \n dr. stanley jaks \n bill simon \n martin gardner \n norman jensen \n bruce elliott \n the ruling class \n max maven 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott	The Ruler	force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by John Hamilton	Variations The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2009)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 244)	974		Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards Ruler
gone \n steal to other hand, with reference to produce a coin from spectator's ear \n bill simon \n gone steal handling \n bill simon \n benjamin earl 1952 modern coin magic Bill Simon	Gone	steal to other hand, with reference to produce a coin from spectator's ear	Variations Gone Steal Handling (Bill Simon, Benjamin Earl, 2016)	1952	Modern Coin Magic	32		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Steals Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Stealing Coin out of Hand
foreword \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Foreword			1952	Effective Card Magic	7		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
specialization \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Specialization			1952	Effective Card Magic	13		Articles / Theory & Essays
the importance of practice \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Importance of Practice			1952	Effective Card Magic	13		Articles / Theory & Essays
the necessity of trial \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Necessity of Trial			1952	Effective Card Magic	14		Articles / Theory & Essays
understanding theory \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Understanding Theory			1952	Effective Card Magic	15		Articles / Theory & Essays
the importance of studying simple moves \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Importance of Studying Simple Moves			1952	Effective Card Magic	15		Articles / Theory & Essays
manipulation \n on using flourishes or not \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Manipulation	on using flourishes or not		1952	Effective Card Magic	16		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / General Comments Articles / Theory & Essays
technicalities \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Technicalities			1952	Effective Card Magic	16		Articles / Theory & Essays
the art of presentation \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Art of Presentation			1952	Effective Card Magic	17		Articles / Theory & Essays
spontaneous resourcefulness \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Spontaneous Resourcefulness			1952	Effective Card Magic	18		Articles / Theory & Essays
conjurer vs. gambler \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Conjurer vs. Gambler			1952	Effective Card Magic	19		Articles / Theory & Essays
the best magic \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Best Magic			1952	Effective Card Magic	19		Articles / Theory & Essays
handling \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Handling			1952	Effective Card Magic	20		Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays Articles / Theory & Essays
cultivating originality in presentation \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Cultivating Originality in Presentation			1952	Effective Card Magic	20		Articles / Theory & Essays
unprepared cards \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Unprepared Cards			1952	Effective Card Magic	20		Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays Articles / Theory & Essays
present day sophistication \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Present Day Sophistication			1952	Effective Card Magic	21		Articles / Theory & Essays
audience participation \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Audience Participation			1952	Effective Card Magic	22		Articles / Theory & Essays
patter \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Patter			1952	Effective Card Magic	22		Articles / Theory & Essays
poker cards vs. bridge cards \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Poker Cards vs. Bridge Cards			1952	Effective Card Magic	24		Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays Articles / Theory & Essays
accessories \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Accessories			1952	Effective Card Magic	25		Articles / Theory & Essays
originality \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Originality			1952	Effective Card Magic	25		Articles / Theory & Essays
coincidence \n repeated mate coincidence, two halves, dealing cards simultaneously \n bill simon \n will \n unknown \n the power of thought \n paul curry 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Coincidence	repeated mate coincidence, two halves, dealing cards simultaneously	Inspired by The Power of Thought (Paul Curry, 2001) Related to Will (Unknown, 1996)	1952	Effective Card Magic	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Power of Thought
business card prophesy \n two cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, for credit information see scarne reference "business card esp" \n bill simon \n double prediction \n john scarne \n bill simon \n business card esp \n john scarne \n simon prophecy move \n bill simon \n able to match \n karl fulves \n playing card prophecy \n karl fulves \n name-o-prophecy \n karl fulves \n sum card prophet \n karl fulves \n left-handed prophet \n karl fulves \n winning prediction \n jon racherbaumer 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Business Card Prophesy	two cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, for credit information see Scarne reference "Business Card ESP"	Related to Double Prediction (John Scarne, Bill Simon, 1950) Business Card ESP (John Scarne, 1996) Simon Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1997) Able To Match (Karl Fulves, 2004) Playing Card Prophecy (Karl Fulves, 2004) Name-O-Prophecy (Karl Fulves, 2004) Sum Card Prophet (Karl Fulves, 2004) Left-Handed Prophet (Karl Fulves, 2004) Variations Winning Prediction (Jon Racherbaumer, 2010)	1952	Effective Card Magic	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction Business Cards
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n collins/prophecy move \n justin higham \n storm chaser subtle symmetry control \n patrick g. redford 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move		Related to Storm Chaser Subtle Symmetry Control (Patrick G. Redford, 2014) Variations Collins/Prophecy Move (Justin Higham, 2013)	1952	Effective Card Magic	34		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
the instant reverse \n selection is reversed in the deck, then all other cards with the same value turn over \n bill simon \n not quite sure \n edward marlo 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Instant Reverse	selection is reversed in the deck, then all other cards with the same value turn over	Related to Not Quite Sure (Edward Marlo, 1947)	1952	Effective Card Magic	35		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
three queens monte \n with four cards all turn into aces \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Three Queens Monte	with four cards all turn into aces		1952	Effective Card Magic	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
sympathetic control \n spectator cut deck in three piles, one queen is put in each pile, last queen is on the table, when that queen is turned over, the other queens turn over too \n bill simon \n twist on simon \n joshua jay \n michael powers \n joel givens 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Sympathetic Control	spectator cut deck in three piles, one queen is put in each pile, last queen is on the table, when that queen is turned over, the other queens turn over too	Variations Twist on Simon (Joshua Jay, Michael Powers, Joel Givens, 2006)	1952	Effective Card Magic	39		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Four Aces turn over in the Deck at once Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
packer load \n loading three reversed card between four cards alternating, similar to a collectors load \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Packer Load	loading three reversed card between four cards alternating, similar to a collectors load		1952	Effective Card Magic	42		Cards / Sleights / Sandwich Loading Techniques Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors
elevator cards \n ace, two, three, two phases \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Elevator Cards	ace, two, three, two phases		1952	Effective Card Magic	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
the turnabout cards \n without selection \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Turnabout Cards	without selection		1952	Effective Card Magic	48		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
double under cut \n tabled \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Double Under Cut	tabled		1952	Effective Card Magic	49		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
card affinity \n someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit \n bill simon \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Card Affinity	someone names a suit and another spectator names a value, mostly two knives, one finds correct value and the other the suit	Related to Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1952	Effective Card Magic	51		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
negative force \n to eliminate a suit \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Negative Force	to eliminate a suit		1952	Effective Card Magic	52		Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces
the gambler controls the aces \n cutting the aces (jogged aces), then all aces turnover in the deck at once \n bill simon \n zigzag aces \n tom gagnon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Gambler Controls the Aces	cutting the Aces (jogged Aces), then all Aces turnover in the deck at once	Variations ZigZag Aces (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	1952	Effective Card Magic	54		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Four Aces turn over in the Deck at once Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Hands
tapping the cards \n through the deck, forming injog, with four aces \n bill simon \n the tap \n unknown 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Tapping the Cards	through the deck, forming injog, with four Aces	Related to The Tap (Unknown, 1940)	1952	Effective Card Magic	55		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
airing the strip-out \n deck beveled for easier strip-out \n bill simon \n airing the strip-out \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Airing the Strip-Out	deck beveled for easier strip-out	Related to Airing The Strip-out (Bill Simon, 1982)	1952	Effective Card Magic	56		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Miscellaneous
a touching experiment \n cards spread on table, spectator and performer draw out two cards each, four aces \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	A Touching Experiment	cards spread on table, spectator and performer draw out two cards each, four Aces		1952	Effective Card Magic	60		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
turn over switch \n two cards of four are switched, while being turned over and pushed into the deck \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Turn Over Switch	two cards of four are switched, while being turned over and pushed into the deck		1952	Effective Card Magic	61		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
additions to the effect \n follow up to "a touching experiment" elevator with four aces \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Additions to the Effect	follow up to "A Touching Experiment" Elevator with four Aces		1952	Effective Card Magic	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
false display \n hiding two reversed cards, and bringing all to same orientation \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	False Display	hiding two reversed cards, and bringing all to same orientation		1952	Effective Card Magic	64		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces
the ambitious card \n cards travel from center to the top and back to the center \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Ambitious Card	cards travel from center to the top and back to the center		1952	Effective Card Magic	66		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
the second deal \n the component parts of the second deal 1. position of the deck in the left hand 2. the movement of the left thumb 3. the grip with the right fingers 4. the strike 5. the motion of the hands exercises 1. the normal deal 2. the immovable thumb 3. the immovable card performing the deal concluding thoughts \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Second Deal	The Component Parts of the Second Deal 1. Position of the Deck in the Left Hand 2. The Movement of the Left Thumb 3. The Grip with the Right Fingers 4. The Strike 5. The Motion of the Hands Exercises 1. The Normal Deal 2. The Immovable Thumb 3. The Immovable Card Performing the Deal Concluding Thoughts		1952	Effective Card Magic	71		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Strike
tricks with the second deal \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Tricks with the Second Deal			1952	Effective Card Magic	79		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / General Comments Articles / Articles
call to the colors \n \n bill simon \n the scarne puzzle \n john scarne \n alternating the colors (presentation) \n davide costi \n alternating the colors \n arturo de ascanio \n call to the colors (llamar a los colores) \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Call to the Colors		Related to The Scarne Puzzle (John Scarne, 1949) Variations Alternating the Colors (Presentation) (Davide Costi, 2004) Alternating the Colors (Arturo de Ascanio, 2008) Also published here Call to the Colors (Llamar a los Colores) (Bill Simon, 1992)	1952	Effective Card Magic	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors
two numbers \n two cards selected, spectators only think of a number, both cards are found at the positions \n bill simon \n dealing the aces \n frederick braue 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Two Numbers	two cards selected, spectators only think of a number, both cards are found at the positions	Related to Dealing the Aces (Frederick Braue, 1978)	1952	Effective Card Magic	81		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick
danbury delusion \n \n bill simon \n the dunbury delusion \n roy johnson 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Danbury Delusion		Variations The Dunbury Delusion (Roy Johnson, 1970)	1952	Effective Card Magic	83		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
shuffle control \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Shuffle Control			1952	Effective Card Magic	84		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Shuffle Controls
the middle deal \n mock center deal \n bill simon \n middle deal demonstration - variation \n martin gardner 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Middle Deal	mock center deal	Related to Middle Deal Demonstration - Variation (Martin Gardner, 1978)	1952	Effective Card Magic	86		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
the f.b.i. card \n stabbing the deck with a card, finding the selection above, with second deal \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The F.B.I. Card	stabbing the deck with a card, finding the selection above, with second deal		1952	Effective Card Magic	87		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
four card locations \n deck divided in two, number named cards found at that number from top and bottom of each packet \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Four Card Locations	deck divided in two, number named cards found at that number from top and bottom of each packet		1952	Effective Card Magic	89		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards
the simon card control \n jog, insertion from the side \n bill simon \n die simon-kartenkontrolle \n bill simon \n control a \n bill simon \n will houstoun \n alexander hansford 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Simon Card Control	jog, insertion from the side	Variations Control A (Bill Simon, Will Houstoun, Alexander Hansford, 2016) Also published here Die Simon-Kartenkontrolle (Bill Simon, 1984)	1952	Effective Card Magic	93		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
set-up of four cards \n stacking four cards, when deck is cut one of the cards is on top and on bottom of each heap \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Set-Up of Four Cards	stacking four cards, when deck is cut one of the cards is on top and on bottom of each heap		1952	Effective Card Magic	95		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling
the two card peek \n two cards, two cuts, on top and bottom, throwing off magicians \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Two Card Peek	two cards, two cuts, on top and bottom, throwing off magicians		1952	Effective Card Magic	97		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Multiple Peek Control
a piquant peek \n after peek, while squaring up \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	A Piquant Peek	after peek, while squaring up		1952	Effective Card Magic	99		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center at break/jog/...
the peek force \n with break \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Peek Force	with break		1952	Effective Card Magic	101		Cards / Sleights / Force / Peek & Fingertip Peek Force
the simon fan steal \n perpendicular position \n bill simon \n fan steal \n stephen minch 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Simon Fan Steal	perpendicular position	Related to Fan Steal (Stephen Minch, 1977)	1952	Effective Card Magic	102		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Collected Fan Steals Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
telepathy \n spectator selects a card, another writes a number on it, both informations are divined and written on a slate \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Telepathy	spectator selects a card, another writes a number on it, both informations are divined and written on a slate		1952	Effective Card Magic	104		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Slate / Normal
automatic writing \n spectator selects a card, another writes a number on it, both informations are divined by automatic writing, bottomless case \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Automatic Writing	spectator selects a card, another writes a number on it, both informations are divined by automatic writing, bottomless case		1952	Effective Card Magic	105		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
the simon secret addition \n \n bill simon \n double lift substitutes - third method \n edward marlo \n bill simon \n as an ace addition \n edward marlo \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Simon Secret Addition		Variations Double Lift Substitutes - Third Method (Edward Marlo, Bill Simon, 1968) As an Ace Addition (Edward Marlo, Bill Simon, 1968)	1952	Effective Card Magic	107		Cards / Sleights / Additions / from the Top of the deck
the thought-of ace \n thought of ace (or all aces) rise to top \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Thought-Of Ace	thought of ace (or all aces) rise to top		1952	Effective Card Magic	109		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
a transposition \n ace to four of clubs transpose with four random cards one by one \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	A Transposition	ace to four of clubs transpose with four random cards one by one		1952	Effective Card Magic	111		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
cover for the side slip \n covered side steal, to second from the top \n bill simon \n covered block side steal \n steve reynolds 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Cover for the Side Slip	covered side steal, to second from the top	Variations Covered Block Side Steal (Steve Reynolds, 2019)	1952	Effective Card Magic	112		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Side Steals (not to palm!)
ambitious bit \n with the side slip \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Ambitious Bit	with the side slip		1952	Effective Card Magic	115		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
the helpers \n with the side slip \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Helpers	with the side slip		1952	Effective Card Magic	115		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
predict switch \n touched card is predicted \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Predict Switch	touched card is predicted		1952	Effective Card Magic	116		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
card switch \n similar thinking as vernon's "simplified curry change", kelly bottom placement grip \n bill simon \n simplified curry change \n dai vernon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Card Switch	similar thinking as Vernon's "Simplified Curry Change", Kelly Bottom Placement grip	Related to Simplified Curry Change (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1952	Effective Card Magic	117		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Turnover Change & Variations
discoveries \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Discoveries			1952	Effective Card Magic	121		Articles / Articles
the finger-stab \n cards are thrown into the air and selection is plucked out \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Finger-Stab	cards are thrown into the air and selection is plucked out		1952	Effective Card Magic	121		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Grabbing Cards / Catching out of Shower of Cards
a trick with a new twist \n cards are given a spin on the table, selection flies out \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	A Trick with a New Twist	cards are given a spin on the table, selection flies out		1952	Effective Card Magic	123		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location
half and half (elimination) \n deck is always split in half and spectator decides which one is eliminated, last card is selection \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Half and Half (Elimination)	deck is always split in half and spectator decides which one is eliminated, last card is selection		1952	Effective Card Magic	124		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
a strange card \n card vanishes from five card packet and reappears reversed in the deck, similar structure as the biddle trick \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	A Strange Card	card vanishes from five card packet and reappears reversed in the deck, similar structure as the Biddle trick		1952	Effective Card Magic	125		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Invisible Card Theme
card in the mouth \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Card in the Mouth			1952	Effective Card Magic	128		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Mouth
four deep \n card travels to other packet at same position \n bill simon \n jack mcmillen \n the prophecied leaper \n jack mcmillen 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon, Jack McMillen	Four Deep	card travels to other packet at same position	Inspired by The Prophecied Leaper (Jack McMillen, 1928)	1952	Effective Card Magic	131		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
unexpected \n two red aces are laid on spectator's hand and transform into black aces, then the red aces are pinched out of the deck one by one, first phase similar to fechter's "be honest" \n bill simon \n be honest - what is it? \n eddie fechter 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Unexpected	two red aces are laid on spectator's hand and transform into black aces, then the red aces are pinched out of the deck one by one, first phase similar to Fechter's "Be honest"	Related to Be Honest - What Is It? (Eddie Fechter, 1993)	1952	Effective Card Magic	133		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Grabbing Cards / Fishing Card out with two Cards
the magnetic cards \n cards are cut in four packets, one card selected and with that card the other of the same value rise on top of each packet \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Magnetic Cards	cards are cut in four packets, one card selected and with that card the other of the same value rise on top of each packet		1952	Effective Card Magic	137		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition
double rise \n two cards placed on the table, half of the deck put on each, both rise to the top \n bill simon \n night riser \n howard schwarzman \n rise and switch \n bill simon \n roberto giobbi 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Double Rise	two cards placed on the table, half of the deck put on each, both rise to the top	Variations Night Riser (Howard Schwarzman, 1979) Rise and Switch (Bill Simon, Roberto Giobbi, 1998)	1952	Effective Card Magic	139		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
reverse card effects \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Reverse Card Effects			1952	Effective Card Magic	140		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / General Comments Articles / Articles
1. six face up cards right themselves spontaneously \n twelve cards \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	1. Six Face Up Cards Right Themselves Spontaneously	twelve cards		1952	Effective Card Magic	140		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
2. odd card out \n twelve cards half face up, half face down, all cards right themselves except selection \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	2. Odd Card Out	twelve cards half face up, half face down, all cards right themselves except selection		1952	Effective Card Magic	142		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
3. misdirection plus \n pretending to have stripper cards \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	3. Misdirection Plus	pretending to have stripper cards		1952	Effective Card Magic	143		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Magicians Only Gags
the ubiquitous jack of spades \n four cards shown to be the same \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Ubiquitous Jack of Spades	four cards shown to be the same		1952	Effective Card Magic	144		Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike
rapid transit \n handling variation \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Rapid Transit	handling variation		1952	Effective Card Magic	144		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick
mind reading \n spectator thinks of a number and remembers the card on it's position, after the performer fails to find it, the spectator finds his card at the number turned over \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Mind Reading	spectator thinks of a number and remembers the card on it's position, after the performer fails to find it, the spectator finds his card at the number turned over		1952	Effective Card Magic	145		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
"touch" retouched \n ungaffed, one card \n bill simon \n touch retouched - retouched \n edward marlo \n ""touch" retouched" rehashed \n steve beam 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	"Touch" Retouched	ungaffed, one card	Variations Touch Retouched - Retouched (Edward Marlo, 1953) ""Touch" Retouched" Rehashed (Steve Beam, 1984)	1952	Effective Card Magic	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Touch
bottom slip cut \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Bottom Slip Cut			1952	Effective Card Magic	149		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Bottom / Hands
similar twins \n cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value \n bill simon \n martin gardner 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon, Martin Gardner	Similar Twins	cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes two face up cards and performer two face down card, same value		1952	Effective Card Magic	151		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Riffle Shuffle Concepts / Partial Stack
the locator three of clubs \n spectator thrusts a known card into a card spread of 28 cards and his selection is found \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Locator Three of Clubs	spectator thrusts a known card into a card spread of 28 cards and his selection is found		1952	Effective Card Magic	152		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Principles / Spelling Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
marking a position in a card spread \n \n bill simon \n marking a position in a card spread \n unknown \n marking a card in a spread \n unknown 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Marking a Position in a Card Spread		Related to Marking a Position in a Card Spread (Unknown, 1978) Marking a Card in a Spread (Unknown, 1981)	1952	Effective Card Magic	153		Cards / Sleights / Step Finesses Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Tabled
the somersault \n reversed card travels from small packet to larger packet \n bill simon \n face up transposition \n edward marlo 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Somersault	reversed card travels from small packet to larger packet	Related to Face Up Transposition (Edward Marlo, 1995)	1952	Effective Card Magic	155		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
transfer \n some cards from a face up packet on a face down packet \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Transfer	some cards from a face up packet on a face down packet		1952	Effective Card Magic	156		Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
packet turnover \n secret turnover of some cards, while pointing to the other half \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Packet Turnover	secret turnover of some cards, while pointing to the other half		1952	Effective Card Magic	157		Cards / Sleights / Turnover
night club card assembly \n four cards of the same value in spectator's pocket transpose with four random cards, one by one \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Night Club Card Assembly	four cards of the same value in spectator's pocket transpose with four random cards, one by one		1952	Effective Card Magic	158		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
double prediction \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Double Prediction			1952	Effective Card Magic	161		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
cut force \n cut and reverse, under the table \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Cut Force	cut and reverse, under the table		1952	Effective Card Magic	161		Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Miscellaneous
four deuces and the ace of spades \n \n bill simon \n edward marlo \n the homing card \n frederick braue \n original homing card routine \n edward marlo 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon, Edward Marlo	Four Deuces and the Ace of Spades		Inspired by The Homing Card (Frederick Braue, 1948) Related to Original Homing Card Routine (Edward Marlo, 1988)	1952	Effective Card Magic	163		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card
deuces wild \n black deuces rise to the top one by one, then they are used to pinch the red deuces out of the deck \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Deuces Wild	black deuces rise to the top one by one, then they are used to pinch the red deuces out of the deck		1952	Effective Card Magic	166		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Grabbing Cards / Fishing Card out with two Cards
hide out move \n under a three card fan \n bill simon \n bruce burrell 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon, Bruce Burrell	Hide Out Move	under a three card fan		1952	Effective Card Magic	167		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces
four-way coincidence \n four mates found by spectator \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Four-Way Coincidence	four mates found by spectator		1952	Effective Card Magic	169		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates
card addition \n as a switch of four cards \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Card Addition	as a switch of four cards		1952	Effective Card Magic	170		Cards / Sleights / Additions / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
shuffles and cuts \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Shuffles and Cuts			1952	Effective Card Magic	175		Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays Articles / Articles
the basic cut \n top and bottom cards are retained \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Basic Cut	top and bottom cards are retained		1952	Effective Card Magic	176		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Partial / Bottom Stock Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Partial / Top Stock
the simon system of false riffle shuffles \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Simon System of False Riffle Shuffles			1952	Effective Card Magic	178		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / General Comments Articles / Articles
the top stock control \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Top Stock Control			1952	Effective Card Magic	178		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Partial / Top Stock
the bottom stock control \n \n bill simon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	The Bottom Stock Control			1952	Effective Card Magic	180		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Partial / Bottom Stock
harnessed \n ring penetrates handkerchief \n bill simon 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bill Simon	Harnessed	ring penetrates handkerchief		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 254)	1014		Ring / Jardine-Ellis Ring
dope! \n card to wallet, off-beat, no-palm \n bill simon \n in the money \n karl fulves 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bill Simon	Dope!	card to wallet, off-beat, no-palm	Variations In The Money (Karl Fulves, 2010)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 257)	1028		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
the back room \n on the friday night sodality, gen grant, bill simon, maurice zolotow \n bruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on the Friday Night Sodality, Gen Grant, Bill Simon, Maurice Zolotow		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 267)	1069		Articles / Columns
the false count \n \n edward marlo \n there's five aces! \n cy endfield \n bill simon 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	The False Count		Related to There's Five Aces! (Cy Endfield, Bill Simon, 1955)	1953	The Cardician	94		Cards / Sleights / False Count / Overcounts (as more than are there)
touch retouched - retouched \n card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits \n edward marlo \n "touch" retouched \n bill simon \n touch \n paul curry 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	Touch Retouched - Retouched	card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits	Inspired by "Touch" Retouched (Bill Simon, 1952) Touch (Paul Curry, 2001)	1953	The Cardician	138		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Touch
simon eyes! \n one of three cards is thought of, selection ends up sandwiched between two reversed cards \n bill simon 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bill Simon	Simon Eyes!	one of three cards is thought of, selection ends up sandwiched between two reversed cards		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 278)	1110		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
the back room \n on richard himber, the friday night sodality, e. brian mc carthy, fred keating, sid lorraine, bill simon \n bruce elliott 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Richard Himber, The Friday Night Sodality, E. Brian Mc Carthy, Fred Keating, Sid Lorraine, Bill Simon		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 290)	1161		Articles / Columns
the back room \n on richard himber, bill simon, max katz, jay palmer \n bruce elliott 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Richard Himber, Bill Simon, Max Katz, Jay Palmer		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 292)	1169		Articles / Columns
water & oil \n 4&4 \n bill simon 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bill Simon	Water & Oil	4&4		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 293)	1170		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color
twice clipped \n two mate predictions, cards clipped together with paper clips \n bill simon \n twice clipped improved \n tom gagnon 1954 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bill Simon	Twice Clipped	two mate predictions, cards clipped together with paper clips	Variations Twice Clipped Improved (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	1954	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 300)	1199		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Paper Clip & Cards
foreword \n \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	Foreword			1954	Sleightly Sensational	4		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
in general \n on practicing, entertainment \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	In General	on practicing, entertainment		1954	Sleightly Sensational	5		Articles / Theory & Essays
the mathemagician \n two spectators discover the aces by random dealing, dealing to bottom and then into multiple piles \n bill simon \n cut the kings \n frank garcia \n unbalanced aces \n bill simon \n karl fulves \n easy intuition \n larry jennings 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Mathemagician	two spectators discover the Aces by random dealing, dealing to bottom and then into multiple piles	Related to Cut the Kings (Frank Garcia, 1972) Easy Intuition (Larry Jennings, 2020) Variations Unbalanced Aces (Bill Simon, Karl Fulves, 2001)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Sleights / Force / Re-Deal Force
eye doubt it \n two red queens face-to-face change to black twos and back \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	Eye Doubt It	two red Queens face-to-face change to black Twos and back		1954	Sleightly Sensational	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
the flash change \n four indifferent cards change into four aces, they stick out of deck as a block and are shaken out \n bill simon \n flash changed \n steve reynolds 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Flash Change	four indifferent cards change into four Aces, they stick out of deck as a block and are shaken out	Variations Flash Changed (Steve Reynolds, 2010)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	11		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n ace - four of clubs face-down on table with a die on top of each with one to four to top, dice exchanged and cards follow \n bill simon \n cards & dice \n william p. miesel \n sleightly diced \n ed andres \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo de ascanio 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Cards and Dice - 1. The Transposition	Ace - Four of clubs face-down on table with a die on top of each with one to four to top, dice exchanged and cards follow	Related to Cards & Dice (William P. Miesel, 1968) Variations Sleightly Diced (Ed Andres, 1987) Los Dados mandan y las Cartas obedecen (Arturo de Ascanio, 1992)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	14		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Dice & Cards
2. the big change \n ace - three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to threes and back \n bill simon \n sleightly diced \n ed andres \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo de ascanio 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	2. The Big Change	Ace - Three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to Threes and back	Variations Sleightly Diced (Ed Andres, 1987) Los Dados mandan y las Cartas obedecen (Arturo de Ascanio, 1992)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	16		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Dice & Cards
the turnabout \n six or seven packets put together face-up and face-down, they sort themselves the same way \n bill simon \n to set up \n edward marlo \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Turnabout	six or seven packets put together face-up and face-down, they sort themselves the same way	Variations To Set Up (Edward Marlo, Bill Simon, 1972)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Faced Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
the impulsive ladies \n three queens and three aces transpose when fourth queen is place with queens, half pass method \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Impulsive Ladies	three queens and three aces transpose when fourth queen is place with queens, half pass method		1954	Sleightly Sensational	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
the four packet shuffle \n four packets are shuffled into each other face-up/face-down \n bill simon \n to set up \n edward marlo \n bill simon \n the hindu double-undercut \n dai vernon \n no sleight triumph \n dai vernon \n tahoe triumph \n larry jennings \n a personal triumph \n peter duffie 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Four Packet Shuffle	four packets are shuffled into each other face-up/face-down	Related to The Hindu Double-Undercut (Dai Vernon, 1987) No Sleight Triumph (Dai Vernon, 1987) Variations To Set Up (Edward Marlo, Bill Simon, 1972) Tahoe Triumph (Larry Jennings, 2005) A Personal Triumph (Peter Duffie, 1984)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
two up \n two prediction cards removed by performer, spectators insert them next to mates \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	Two Up	two prediction cards removed by performer, spectators insert them next to mates		1954	Sleightly Sensational	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates
the vital prediction \n \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Vital Prediction			1954	Sleightly Sensational	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Open Prediction Theme
side-jog transfer cut \n transferring side-jogged card during cut \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	Side-Jog Transfer Cut	transferring side-jogged card during cut		1954	Sleightly Sensational	29		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
the london illusion \n spectator and performer each chose card from half deck, they match \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The London Illusion	spectator and performer each chose card from half deck, they match		1954	Sleightly Sensational	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates
the reverse glide \n from end grip, card apparently put to bottom of deck \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Reverse Glide	from end grip, card apparently put to bottom of deck		1954	Sleightly Sensational	31		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Glide
sponge surprise \n fifteen to twenty small sponge balls appear \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	Sponge Surprise	fifteen to twenty small sponge balls appear		1954	Sleightly Sensational	33		Spongeball / Appearance & Production Spongeball / Routines Spongeball / Sequences
the ring on wand \n with handkerchief \n bill simon 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Ring on Wand	with handkerchief		1954	Sleightly Sensational	35		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring on Stick
the coin transposition and climax \n silver & copper transpose with one coin in spectator's handkerchief \n bill simon \n hen fetsch 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon, Hen Fetsch	The Coin Transposition and Climax	silver & copper transpose with one coin in spectator's handkerchief		1954	Sleightly Sensational	37		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
psychic okito box \n okito box for billet reading or q&a \n bill simon \n okito goes mental \n mike trent \n mystic eyes \n gerald kosky 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Bill Simon	Psychic Okito Box	Okito Box for billet reading or Q&A	Related to Okito Goes Mental (Mike Trent, 1946) Mystic Eyes (Gerald Kosky, 1976)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 303)	10		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
there's five aces! \n four aces are counted as five as a gag \n cy endfield \n bill simon \n the false count \n edward marlo \n endfield-simon count \n cy endfield \n bill simon 1955 cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part ii Cy Endfield, Bill Simon	There's Five Aces!	four Aces are counted as five as a gag	Related to The False Count (Edward Marlo, 1953) Also published here Endfield-Simon Count (Cy Endfield, Bill Simon, 1994)	1955	Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part II	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Number of Cards increases, diminishes Cards / Sleights / False Count / Overcounts (as more than are there)
the birdcage \n on the new living card stars , ed marlo, charlie miller, paul lepaul, francis carlyle, bill simon, dr. jacob daley, the modern magician, channing pollock, cardini, billy mccomb, james b. findlay, willane \n jay marshall 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on the New Living Card Stars , Ed Marlo, Charlie Miller, Paul LePaul, Francis Carlyle, Bill Simon, Dr. Jacob Daley, The Modern Magician, Channing Pollock, Cardini, Billy McComb, James B. Findlay, Willane		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 328)	123		Articles / Articles
sitting vanish \n seated, coin on leg is vanished and reproduced \n bill simon \n kneesy! \n nate leipzig \n sitting bull \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Sitting Vanish	seated, coin on leg is vanished and reproduced	Related to Kneesy! (Nate Leipzig, 1944) Also published here Sitting Bull (Bill Simon, 1951)	1956	The Best in Magic	42		Coin / Sleights / Thighing and Kneeing Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Bare Handed
simon-ease \n simple cut control \n bill simon \n simon-ease \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Simon-Ease	simple cut control	Also published here Simon-Ease (Bill Simon, 1948)	1956	The Best in Magic	142		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Cut Controls
two blades \n with two knives \n bill simon \n two blades \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Two Blades	with two knives	Also published here Two Blades (Bill Simon, 1948)	1956	The Best in Magic	143		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / with Knife on the table
minicam \n image of card appears on little "photographic paper" \n bill simon \n minicam \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Minicam	image of card appears on little "photographic paper"	Also published here Minicam (Bill Simon, 1948)	1956	The Best in Magic	146		Photograph Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
tabled \n single card through table \n bill simon \n tabled \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Tabled	single card through table	Also published here Tabled (Bill Simon, 1948)	1956	The Best in Magic	147		Cards / Sleights / Lapping / Bottom Card(s) Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Table
again \n in spectator and performer's pocket, signed, duplicate \n bill simon \n insto-transpo \n theodore annemann \n again! \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Again	in spectator and performer's pocket, signed, duplicate	Inspired by Insto-Transpo (Theodore Annemann, 1939) Also published here Again! (Bill Simon, 1949)	1956	The Best in Magic	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
biddled \n with just ten cards, without selection \n bill simon \n biddled \n bill simon 1956 the best in magic Bill Simon	Biddled	with just ten cards, without selection	Also published here Biddled (Bill Simon, 1951)	1956	The Best in Magic	158		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
another handling \n cover card side steal \n bill simon 1957 side steal Bill Simon	Another Handling	cover card side steal		1957	Side Steal	49		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Side Steals (not to palm!)
card stabbing trick \n any named card \n bert allerton \n card affinity \n bill simon \n the card stab \n michael close \n pat hennesy's any card \n pat hennessy \n stabbing 1 carte \n dr. zina bennett 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Card Stabbing Trick	any named card	Related to Card Affinity (Bill Simon, 1952) Pat Hennesy's Any Card (Pat Hennessy, 1975) Stabbing 1 carte (Dr. Zina Bennett, 1995) Variations The Card Stab (Michael Close, 1996)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	36		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
asche verschwindet \n using flash paper as ashtray \n bill simon 1959 hokus pokus Bill Simon	Asche verschwindet	using flash paper as ashtray		1959	Hokus Pokus (Vol. 20 No. 6)	884		Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material Ashtray/Ashes / Miscellaneous
more natural \n spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted \n paul marcus \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon 1961 the new phoenix 351-400 Paul Marcus	More Natural	Spectator tears out matches from matchbook, performer uses number of matches to select card from seven-card packet, which is correctly predicted	Inspired by It's a Natural (Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, 1950) It's A Natural (Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, 1950)	1961	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 360)	268		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
challenge aces \n ace of spades is placed aside and keeps reappearing, change into four different aces \n bill simon \n challenge aces \n bill simon \n antagonistic aces \n arturo de ascanio 1962 close-up card magic Bill Simon	Challenge Aces	Ace of Spades is placed aside and keeps reappearing, change into four different Aces	Variations Antagonistic Aces (Arturo de Ascanio, 2006) Also published here Challenge Aces (Bill Simon, 1983)	1962	Close-up Card Magic	201		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous
1-2-3-4 \n \n bill simon \n paul curry 1962 close-up card magic Bill Simon, Paul Curry	1-2-3-4			1962	Close-up Card Magic	231		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
acetimation \n estimation presentation, faro setting \n bill simon 1964 faro controlled miracles Bill Simon	Acetimation	estimation presentation, faro setting		1964	Faro Controlled Miracles	51		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to and turns over the Aces
babel \n tommy cooper, john mulholland quote, bill simon tale, faro tricks \n karl fulves 1966 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves	Babel	Tommy Cooper, John Mulholland quote, Bill Simon tale, faro tricks		June 1966	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 8)	40		Articles / Columns
etcetera \n \n bruce cervon \n william p. miesel \n bill simon \n victor marsh 1966 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bruce Cervon, William P. Miesel, Bill Simon, Victor Marsh	Etcetera			June 1966	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 8)	41		Articles / Letters
sleight of mind \n travelling production combo \n bill simon 1967 ultimate secrets of card magic Bill Simon	Sleight of Mind	travelling production combo		1967	Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic	239		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous
deal & duck \n eight cards removed below the table by performer and spectator, packet used to find aces via deal & duck \n bill simon \n harry lorayne \n drauf und drunter \n harry lorayne \n bill simon \n a much better chance \n harry lorayne 1967 deck-sterity Bill Simon, Harry Lorayne	Deal & Duck	eight cards removed below the table by performer and spectator, packet used to find Aces via deal & duck	Related to A Much Better Chance (Harry Lorayne, 2001) Also published here Drauf und Drunter (Harry Lorayne, Bill Simon, 1987)	1967	Deck-Sterity	149		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
jog control \n card openly inserted from side \n j. w. sarles \n jog control variation \n bill simon \n j. w. sarles 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 J. W. Sarles	Jog Control	card openly inserted from side	Related to Jog Control Variation (Bill Simon, J. W. Sarles, 1967)	May 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 7)	99		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
jog control variation \n \n bill simon \n j. w. sarles \n jog control \n j. w. sarles \n simon card control \n bill simon 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Bill Simon, J. W. Sarles	Jog Control Variation		Related to Jog Control (J. W. Sarles, 1967) Also published here Simon Card Control (Bill Simon, 1978)	July 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 9)	110		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
double lift substitutes - third method \n \n edward marlo \n bill simon \n the simon secret addition \n bill simon 1968 expert card conjuring Edward Marlo, Bill Simon	Double Lift Substitutes - Third Method		Inspired by The Simon Secret Addition (Bill Simon, 1952)	1968	Expert Card Conjuring	34		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Lift Substitutes
as an ace addition \n \n edward marlo \n bill simon \n the simon secret addition \n bill simon 1968 expert card conjuring Edward Marlo, Bill Simon	As an Ace Addition		Inspired by The Simon Secret Addition (Bill Simon, 1952)	1968	Expert Card Conjuring	35		Cards / Sleights / Additions / from the Top of the deck
cards & dice \n ace-four and four dice match up, aces appear \n william p. miesel \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon 1968 epilogue William P. Miesel	Cards & Dice	Ace-Four and four dice match up, aces appear	Related to The Cards and Dice - 1. The Transposition (Bill Simon, 1954)	1968	Epilogue (Issue 2)	9		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Dice & Cards
neo-piquant glimpse \n \n edward marlo \n jerry kogan \n bill simon 1969 hierophant Edward Marlo, Jerry Kogan, Bill Simon	Neo-Piquant Glimpse			1969	Hierophant (Issue 2)	41		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center at break/jog/...
block slip cut \n \n bill simon \n calculated cut \n ben christopher \n block slip cover up cut \n edward marlo \n the tabled block slip cut \n edward marlo 1970 advanced fingertip control Bill Simon	Block Slip Cut		Related to Calculated Cut (Ben Christopher, 1972) Variations Block Slip Cover Up Cut (Edward Marlo, 1973) The Tabled Block Slip Cut (Edward Marlo, 1976)	1970	Advanced Fingertip Control	130		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Hands
the dunbury delusion \n \n roy johnson \n danbury delusion \n bill simon 1970 the roy johnson experience Roy Johnson	The Dunbury Delusion		Inspired by Danbury Delusion (Bill Simon, 1952)	1970	The Roy Johnson Experience	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
cut the kings \n spectator deals in four piles, kings on top, change to aces \n frank garcia \n the good magician \n edward marlo \n the mathemagician \n bill simon 1972 million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia	Cut the Kings	spectator deals in four piles, Kings on top, change to Aces	Related to The Good Magician (Edward Marlo, 1947) The Mathemagician (Bill Simon, 1954)	1972	Million Dollar Card Secrets	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Sleights / Force / Re-Deal Force
control knockout \n card is produced on top via slip cut two times \n bill simon \n frank garcia \n "slip cut effect" (ed marlo, the gen, april 1956) 1972 million dollar card secrets Bill Simon, Frank Garcia	Control Knockout	card is produced on top via slip cut two times	Related to "Slip Cut Effect" (Ed Marlo, The Gen, April 1956)	1972	Million Dollar Card Secrets	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Face up on the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
peekaboo revelation \n peeked card between face up aces in deck \n frank garcia \n bill simon 1972 million dollar card secrets Frank Garcia, Bill Simon	Peekaboo Revelation	peeked card between face up aces in deck		1972	Million Dollar Card Secrets	71		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous
to set up \n combination of two referenced bill simon effects \n edward marlo \n bill simon \n the turnabout \n bill simon \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon 1972 kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo, Bill Simon	To Set Up	combination of two referenced Bill Simon effects	Inspired by The Turnabout (Bill Simon, 1954) The Four Packet Shuffle (Bill Simon, 1954)	1972	Kabbala — Volume 1 (Vol. 1 No. 6)	48		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Faced Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
calculated cut \n to place selection at desired position, see also p. 486 \n ben christopher \n block slip cut \n bill simon \n two placement cuts \n larry jennings \n calculated cut \n karl fulves \n sum spell \n karl fulves \n re-calculated cut \n peter duffie \n robin robertson 1972 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Ben Christopher	Calculated Cut	to place selection at desired position, see also p. 486	Related to Block Slip Cut (Bill Simon, 1970) Two Placement Cuts (Larry Jennings, 1972) Sum Spell (Karl Fulves, 1972) Variations Calculated Cut (Karl Fulves, 2001) Re-Calculated Cut (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2004)	Jan. 1972	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 7 No. 3)	481		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Cut Controls
super subtle shuffle \n no selection \n frank garcia \n bill simon 1973 super subtle card miracles Frank Garcia, Bill Simon	Super Subtle Shuffle	no selection		1973	Super Subtle Card Miracles	187		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
block slip cover up cut \n \n edward marlo \n block slip cut \n bill simon 1973 further flight Edward Marlo	Block Slip Cover Up Cut		Inspired by Block Slip Cut (Bill Simon, 1970)	1973	Further Flight	15		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Hands
nearly a triumph \n \n jerry mentzer \n bill simon 1974 card cavalcade ii Jerry Mentzer, Bill Simon	Nearly a Triumph			1974	Card Cavalcade II	211		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
the perpetual elevator routine \n ten minute act 1.) the first elevator (based on "penetration") 2.) the cold elevator 3.) triumph plus (see also "super subtle shuffle") 4.) the small packet all backs (based on a derek dingle routine) 5.) finale (elevator again with card in pocket finish) \n walt lees \n edward marlo \n derek dingle \n frank garcia \n penetration \n edward marlo \n dai vernon \n super subtle shuffle \n frank garcia \n bill simon 1975 pabular Walt Lees, Edward Marlo, Derek Dingle, Frank Garcia	The Perpetual Elevator Routine	ten minute act 1.) The First Elevator (based on "Penetration") 2.) The Cold Elevator 3.) Triumph Plus (see also "Super Subtle Shuffle") 4.) The Small Packet All Backs (based on a Derek Dingle Routine) 5.) Finale (Elevator again with card in pocket finish)	Inspired by Penetration (Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon, 1953) Related to Super Subtle Shuffle (Frank Garcia, Bill Simon, 1973)	Nov. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 3)	174		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections) Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Packet
impossible card location \n \n t. nelson downs \n bill simon 1975 magic with faucett ross T. Nelson Downs, Bill Simon	Impossible Card Location			1975	Magic With Faucett Ross	187		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the tabled block slip cut \n tabled, from two peeked at cards \n edward marlo \n block slip cut \n bill simon 1976 marlo's magazine volume 1 Edward Marlo	The Tabled Block Slip Cut	tabled, from two peeked at cards	Inspired by Block Slip Cut (Bill Simon, 1970)	1976	Marlo's Magazine Volume 1	281		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Tabled
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n larry jennings 1976 stabbed coincidence Bill Simon, Larry Jennings	Business Card Prophecy Move			1976	Stabbed Coincidence	4		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
mystic eyes \n name written on disk and sealed in pillbox, divined, okito box \n gerald kosky \n okito goes mental \n mike trent \n psychic okito box \n bill simon 1976 the compleat magick — volume ii Gerald Kosky	Mystic Eyes	name written on disk and sealed in pillbox, divined, Okito Box	Related to Okito Goes Mental (Mike Trent, 1946) Psychic Okito Box (Bill Simon, 1954)	1976	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 150)	747		Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
fan steal \n \n stephen minch \n the simon fan steal \n bill simon 1977 creations of a magical madman Stephen Minch	Fan Steal		Related to The Simon Fan Steal (Bill Simon, 1952)	1977	Creations of a Magical Madman	39		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Collected Fan Steals Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Bottom
twisting, turning, extending and otherwise molesting the aces \n card is stretched, then one by one reverses \n bob farmer \n bill simon 1978 pabular Bob Farmer, Bill Simon	Twisting, Turning, Extending and Otherwise Molesting the Aces	card is stretched, then one by one reverses		May 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 9)	572		Cards / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking / Stretching Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Standard Effect
dealing the aces \n four aces found at numbers called for \n frederick braue \n two numbers \n bill simon 1978 fred braue on false deals Frederick Braue	Dealing the Aces	four aces found at numbers called for	Related to Two Numbers (Bill Simon, 1952)	1978	Fred Braue on False Deals	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
middle deal demonstration - variation \n \n martin gardner \n "a center deal" (hugard's magic monthly, vol. 6 no. 10, p. 525) \n the middle deal \n bill simon \n middle deal demonstration \n frederick braue \n the unconfused joker \n martin gardner 1978 fred braue on false deals Martin Gardner	Middle Deal Demonstration - Variation		Inspired by Middle Deal Demonstration (Frederick Braue, 1978) Related to "A Center Deal" (Hugard's Magic Monthly, Vol. 6 No. 10, p. 525) The Middle Deal (Bill Simon, 1952) The Unconfused Joker (Martin Gardner, 1985)	1978	Fred Braue on False Deals	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
marking a position in a card spread \n break to step, different pattern in the spread \n unknown \n marking a position in a card spread \n bill simon \n marking a card in a spread \n unknown 1978 eine handvoll kartenkunststücke Unknown	Marking a Position in a Card Spread	break to step, different pattern in the spread	Related to Marking a Position in a Card Spread (Bill Simon, 1952) Marking a Card in a Spread (Unknown, 1981)	1978	Eine Handvoll Kartenkunststücke	63		Cards / Sleights / Step Finesses Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Tabled
simon card control \n \n bill simon \n jog control variation \n bill simon \n j. w. sarles 1978 loose ends Bill Simon	Simon Card Control		Also published here Jog Control Variation (Bill Simon, J. W. Sarles, 1967)	1978	Loose Ends	48		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
the stapled cards \n inspired by bill simon and john scarne, one of two stapled cards changes place with selection \n bert fenn \n the stapled card \n john scarne \n joseph prieto 1979 marlo's magazine volume 3 Bert Fenn	The Stapled Cards	inspired by Bill Simon and John Scarne, one of two stapled cards changes place with selection	Inspired by The Stapled Card (John Scarne, Joseph Prieto, 1950)	1979	Marlo's Magazine Volume 3	179		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition with mutilated card(s)
taps \n card is tapped through deck, one-handed \n bill simon 1979 cardmagic Bill Simon	Taps	card is tapped through deck, one-handed		1979	CardMagic	52		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
night riser \n black aces on table, half deck on each, they rise to top of other packet, red aces on bottom - notes by karl fulves \n howard schwarzman \n double rise \n bill simon \n the flash \n karl fulves 1979 the chronicles Howard Schwarzman	Night Riser	black Aces on table, half deck on each, they rise to top of other packet, red Aces on bottom Notes By Karl Fulves	Inspired by Double Rise (Bill Simon, 1952) Variations The Flash (Karl Fulves, 1999)	1979	The Chronicles (Issue 16)	1224		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition from Packet to Packet
marking a card in a spread \n break to step, different pattern in the spread \n unknown \n marking a position in a card spread \n bill simon \n marking a position in a card spread \n unknown 1981 the commercial card magic of roger crosthwaite Unknown	Marking a Card in a Spread	break to step, different pattern in the spread	Related to Marking a Position in a Card Spread (Bill Simon, 1952) Marking a Position in a Card Spread (Unknown, 1978)	1981	The Commercial Card Magic of Roger Crosthwaite	18		Cards / Sleights / Step Finesses Cards / Sleights / Break / Break Finesses
airing the strip-out \n finesse \n bill simon \n airing the strip-out \n bill simon 1982 card finesse Bill Simon	Airing The Strip-out	finesse	Related to Airing the Strip-Out (Bill Simon, 1952)	1982	Card Finesse	47		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Push Through Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Strip Out
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1982 the new york magic symposium — collection 1 Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1982	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 1	16		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
sleightly touched \n unknown card reversed, magician locates card of same suit and value \n daryl martinez \n paul curry \n bill simon \n sleighty retouched \n ray kosby \n william goodwin 1982 for your entertainment pleasure Daryl Martinez, Paul Curry, Bill Simon	Sleightly Touched	unknown card reversed, magician locates card of same suit and value	Variations Sleighty Retouched (Ray Kosby, William Goodwin, 1994)	1982	For Your Entertainment Pleasure	42		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Touch
side steal a la doty \n covered, very similar to simon's handling \n j. c. doty \n cover for the side slip \n bill simon 1982 fork full of appetizers J. C. Doty	Side Steal a la Doty	covered, very similar to Simon's handling	Related to Cover for the Side Slip (Bill Simon, 1952)	1982	Fork Full of Appetizers	7		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Side Steals (not to palm!)
marking a position in a card spread \n break to step, different pattern in the spread \n unknown \n marking a position in a card spread \n bill simon \n marking a card in a spread \n unknown 1982 card news '82 Unknown	Marking a Position in a Card Spread	break to step, different pattern in the spread	Related to Marking a Position in a Card Spread (Bill Simon, 1952) Marking a Card in a Spread (Unknown, 1981)	1982	Card News '82	145		Cards / Sleights / Step Finesses Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Tabled
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1983 powerful magic Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1983	Powerful Magic	26		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
challenge aces \n ace of spades is placed aside and keeps reappearing, change into four different aces \n bill simon \n challenge aces \n bill simon 1983 intermagic Bill Simon	Challenge Aces	Ace of Spades is placed aside and keeps reappearing, change into four different Aces	Also published here Challenge Aces (Bill Simon, 1962)	Aug. 1983	Intermagic (Vol. 10 No. 2)	63		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1984 the collected almanac Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1984	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 20)	187		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
""touch" retouched" rehashed \n \n steve beam \n "touch" retouched \n bill simon 1984 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	""Touch" Retouched" Rehashed		Inspired by "Touch" Retouched (Bill Simon, 1952)	1984	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 5)	84		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Touch
a personal triumph \n four packets shuffled together \n peter duffie \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon \n the three packet shuffle \n peter duffie 1984 contemporary card magic Peter Duffie	A Personal Triumph	four packets shuffled together	Inspired by The Four Packet Shuffle (Bill Simon, 1954) Variations The Three Packet Shuffle (Peter Duffie, 1995)	1984	Contemporary Card Magic	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
die simon-kartenkontrolle \n jog, insertion from the side \n bill simon \n the simon card control \n bill simon 1984 intermagic Bill Simon	Die Simon-Kartenkontrolle	jog, insertion from the side	Also published here The Simon Card Control (Bill Simon, 1952)	Nov. 1984	Intermagic (Vol. 11 No. 2)	67		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
can't see location \n blank fan made, selection removed from it, inspired by bill simon effect \n edward marlo 1985 formula one close-up Edward Marlo	Can't See Location	blank fan made, selection removed from it, inspired by Bill Simon effect		1985	Formula One Close-Up	51		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
the hindu double-undercut \n \n dai vernon \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon 1987 the vernon chronicles — volume 1 Dai Vernon	The Hindu Double-Undercut		Related to The Four Packet Shuffle (Bill Simon, 1954)	1987	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 1	36		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
no sleight triumph \n \n dai vernon \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon \n waterfall false shuffle \n jack avis 1987 the vernon chronicles — volume 1 Dai Vernon	No Sleight Triumph		Related to The Four Packet Shuffle (Bill Simon, 1954) Waterfall False Shuffle (Jack Avis, 1998)	1987	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 1	105		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
sleightly diced \n ace, two and three of clubs on table with dice on top with the same number upwards, cards follow when dice are changes, six of clubs appears as finale \n ed andres \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon \n 2. the big change \n bill simon 1987 riffling the pasteboards — again! Ed Andres	Sleightly Diced	Ace, Two and Three of Clubs on table with dice on top with the same number upwards, cards follow when dice are changes, Six of Clubs appears as finale	Inspired by The Cards and Dice - 1. The Transposition (Bill Simon, 1954) 2. The Big Change (Bill Simon, 1954)	1987	Riffling the Pasteboards — Again!	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Deck as Calculator or Calendar Cards / Effect Themes / Dice & Cards
drauf und drunter \n eight cards removed below the table by performer and spectator, packet used to find aces via deal & duck \n harry lorayne \n bill simon \n deal & duck \n bill simon \n harry lorayne 1987 intermagic Harry Lorayne, Bill Simon	Drauf und Drunter	eight cards removed below the table by performer and spectator, packet used to find Aces via deal & duck	Also published here Deal & Duck (Bill Simon, Harry Lorayne, 1967)	Oct. 1987	Intermagic (Vol. 13 No. 1)	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
simplified curry change \n \n dai vernon \n card switch \n bill simon 1988 the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon	Simplified Curry Change		Related to Card Switch (Bill Simon, 1952)	1988	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2	113		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Turnover Change & Variations
why am i here? \n card found by counting down three times to apparently random values \n dai vernon \n devious \n karl fulves \n dai vernon \n "counter cards" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964, p. 174) \n "strike three and out!" (bob longe, the invisible deck, 1948, p. 9) \n strike three and out variation \n john r. boyko \n follow down \n unknown \n "this is why i am here" \n gary plants \n a card is found \n dai vernon \n impossible countdown \n larry jennings \n strike three and out! \n bob longe \n the real difference \n tony bartolotta \n scratch it \n martin joyal 1988 the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon	Why am I Here?	card found by counting down three times to apparently random values	Related to "Counter Cards" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964, p. 174) "Strike Three and Out!" (Bob Longe, The Invisible Deck, 1948, p. 9) Strike Three and Out Variation (John R. Boyko, 1950) Follow Down (Unknown, 1992) Impossible Countdown (Larry Jennings, 1977) Strike Three and Out! (Bob Longe, 1997) The Real Difference (Tony Bartolotta, 2003) Variations Devious (Karl Fulves, Dai Vernon, 1994) "This is Why I am Here" (Gary Plants, 2017) Scratch It (Martin Joyal, 1997) Also published here A Card Is Found (Dai Vernon, 1995)	1988	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2	122		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
swivel cut production \n \n bill simon \n josé carroll 1988 52 lovers Bill Simon, José Carroll	Swivel Cut Production			1988	52 Lovers	141		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
original homing card routine \n \n edward marlo \n tops trick annual 1963 \n four deuces and the ace of spades \n bill simon \n edward marlo 1988 m.i.n.t. — volume i Edward Marlo	Original Homing Card Routine		Related to Four Deuces and the Ace of Spades (Bill Simon, Edward Marlo, 1952) Also published here Tops Trick Annual 1963	1988	M.I.N.T. — Volume I	40		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card
buckle glide \n from back corner of small packet \n bill simon 1988 m.i.n.t. — volume i Bill Simon	Buckle Glide	from back corner of small packet		1988	M.I.N.T. — Volume I	100		Cards / Sleights / Break / Buckling Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Glide
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1988 more secrets Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1988	More Secrets	36		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1989 randy wakeman presents Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1989	Randy Wakeman Presents	93		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
block slip cup \n \n bill simon 1989 randy wakeman presents Bill Simon	Block Slip Cup			1989	Randy Wakeman Presents	114		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Hands
business card prophecy force \n \n bill simon 1989 intermagic Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Force			July 1989	Intermagic (Vol. 14 No. 4&5)	159		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
necktie add-on \n \n bill simon 1990 close-up impact! Bill Simon	Necktie Add-On			1990	Close-up Impact!	45		Cards / Sleights / Additions / from the Top of the deck
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1990 close up illusions Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1990	Close Up Illusions	143		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1990 top secret stuff Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1990	Top Secret Stuff	77		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
the prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Bill Simon	The Prophecy Move			1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 41)	730		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
quick sands aces \n with three alternative methods \n edward marlo \n bill simon \n dai vernon 1992 the olram file Edward Marlo, Bill Simon, Dai Vernon	Quick Sands Aces	with three alternative methods		1992	The Olram File (Issue 11)	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
call to the colors (llamar a los colores) \n translation by jesús etcheverry \n bill simon \n call to the colors \n bill simon \n colors on parade \n juan tamariz 1992 la magia de ascanio — vol. 3 Bill Simon	Call to the Colors (Llamar a los Colores)	translation by Jesús Etcheverry	Variations Colors on Parade (Juan Tamariz, 2004) Also published here Call to the Colors (Bill Simon, 1952)	1992	La Magia de Ascanio — Vol. 3	150		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors
los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n routine with cards and dice, four parts, elevator, bill simon routines and selection is found \n arturo de ascanio \n "circular de la s.e.i." 1955. \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon \n 2. the big change \n bill simon 1992 la magia de ascanio — vol. 4 Arturo de Ascanio	Los Dados mandan y las Cartas obedecen	routine with cards and dice, four parts, elevator, Bill Simon routines and selection is found	Inspired by The Cards and Dice - 1. The Transposition (Bill Simon, 1954) 2. The Big Change (Bill Simon, 1954) Also published here "Circular de la S.E.I." 1955.	1992	La Magia de Ascanio — Vol. 4	14		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Dice & Cards
taps control \n slapping card through deck \n bill simon 1993 by forces unseen Bill Simon	Taps Control	slapping card through deck		1993	By Forces Unseen	68		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions Cards / Sleights / Jog Techniques / Retaining & Setting a Jog / Hands
backwards prophecy \n \n bill simon \n steve beam \n backwards prophecy \n bill simon \n steve beam 1993 semi-automatic card tricks Bill Simon, Steve Beam	Backwards Prophecy		Also published here Backwards Prophecy (Bill Simon, Steve Beam, 1995)	1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	149		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1994 las vegas kardma Bill Simon	Prophecy Move			1994	Las Vegas Kardma	128		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
covered side steal \n \n bill simon 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Bill Simon	Covered Side Steal			1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	78		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Side Steals (not to palm!)
control of the colors \n using center deal, spade flush finale \n gene maze \n "shades of bill simon" (gene maze, wonderful routines of magic - first addendum, 1973) 1994 gene maze and the art of bottom dealing Gene Maze	Control of the Colors	using center deal, Spade Flush finale	Inspired by "Shades of Bill Simon" (Gene Maze, Wonderful Routines of Magic - First Addendum, 1973)	1994	Gene Maze And The Art Of Bottom Dealing	132		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors
covered side steal \n \n bill simon 1994 steel and silver Bill Simon	Covered Side Steal			1994	Steel and Silver	141		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Side Steals (not to palm!)
sleighty retouched \n unknown card reversed, magician locates card of same suit and value, involving transformation \n ray kosby \n william goodwin \n sleightly touched \n daryl martinez \n paul curry \n bill simon 1994 tricks Ray Kosby, William Goodwin	Sleighty Retouched	unknown card reversed, magician locates card of same suit and value, involving transformation	Inspired by Sleightly Touched (Daryl Martinez, Paul Curry, Bill Simon, 1982)	1994	Tricks	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Touch
endfield-simon count \n four as five \n cy endfield \n bill simon \n there's five aces! \n cy endfield \n bill simon 1994 roger's thesaurus Cy Endfield, Bill Simon	Endfield-Simon Count	four as five	Also published here There's Five Aces! (Cy Endfield, Bill Simon, 1955)	1994	Roger's Thesaurus	182		Cards / Sleights / False Count / Overcounts (as more than are there)
"business card prophecy" move \n \n bill simon 1995 cardshark Bill Simon	"Business Card Prophecy" move			1995	Cardshark	21		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
true colors \n no. 2, cards shuffled face-up/face-down, all of one color face-up, except two selections \n john scarne \n bill simon \n karl fulves 1995 self-working close-up card magic John Scarne, Bill Simon, Karl Fulves	True Colors	No. 2, cards shuffled face-up/face-down, all of one color face-up, except two selections		1995	Self-Working Close-up Card Magic	3		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / As a Climax
the forgetful gambler \n no. 54, deck shuffled face-up/face-down, they right themselves except for royal flush, rest of deck changes back color \n bill simon \n william p. miesel \n karl fulves 1995 self-working close-up card magic Bill Simon, William P. Miesel, Karl Fulves	The Forgetful Gambler	No. 54, deck shuffled face-up/face-down, they right themselves except for Royal Flush, rest of deck changes back color		1995	Self-Working Close-up Card Magic	107		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Bill Simon	Prophecy Move			1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	107		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
backwards prophecy \n \n bill simon \n steve beam \n backwards prophecy \n bill simon \n steve beam 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Bill Simon, Steve Beam	Backwards Prophecy		Also published here Backwards Prophecy (Bill Simon, Steve Beam, 1993)	1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	188		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
face up transposition \n face-up card travels from one half to the other \n edward marlo \n the somersault \n bill simon 1995 m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo	Face Up Transposition	face-up card travels from one half to the other	Related to The Somersault (Bill Simon, 1952)	1995	M.I.N.T. — Volume II	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet
block turnover principle & applications \n no. 3: "the magic seven", fourth phase no. 4: "prediction without doubts" (bill simon, nov. 1954) \n edward marlo \n the new tops, feb. 1979 1995 m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo	Block Turnover Principle & Applications	No. 3: "The Magic Seven", fourth phase No. 4: "Prediction without Doubts" (Bill Simon, Nov. 1954)	Also published here The New Tops, Feb. 1979	1995	M.I.N.T. — Volume II	392		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Block Turnover
prediction without doubts variation \n no. 5 spectator stops performer's deal, value used to count to selection, no set-up \n edward marlo \n "prediction without doubts" (bill simon, nov. 1954) 1995 m.i.n.t. — volume ii Edward Marlo	Prediction without Doubts Variation	No. 5 spectator stops performer's deal, value used to count to selection, no set-up	Inspired by "Prediction without Doubts" (Bill Simon, Nov. 1954)	1995	M.I.N.T. — Volume II	394		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1996 the art of astonishment — book 3 Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1996	The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue Misc. Pieces of Paul)	292		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
the business on the business card prediction \n two methods \n michael skinner \n bill simon 1996 classic sampler Michael Skinner, Bill Simon	The Business on the Business Card Prediction	two methods		1996	Classic Sampler	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
will \n deck separated in two halves, one card selected, mate appears at same position in other half \n unknown \n coincidence \n bill simon 1996 the fred braue notebooks Unknown	Will	deck separated in two halves, one card selected, mate appears at same position in other half	Related to Coincidence (Bill Simon, 1952)	1996	The Fred Braue Notebooks (Issue 7)	23		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Power of Thought
business card esp \n business card prophecy with two separate predictions, credit information \n john scarne \n double prediction \n john scarne \n bill simon \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 1996 underworld John Scarne	Business Card ESP	Business Card Prophecy with two separate predictions, credit information	Related to Double Prediction (John Scarne, Bill Simon, 1950) Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	1996	Underworld (Issue 3)	36		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
simon prophecy force \n \n bill simon 1997 the card magic of nick trost Bill Simon	Simon Prophecy Force			1997	The Card Magic of Nick Trost	69		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
simon prophecy force \n al thatcher's version \n bill simon 1997 the card magic of nick trost Bill Simon	Simon Prophecy Force	Al Thatcher's version		1997	The Card Magic of Nick Trost	142		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
simon prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 1997 the card magic of nick trost Bill Simon	Simon Prophecy Move		Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	1997	The Card Magic of Nick Trost	322		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
rise and switch \n double rise plus transpo \n bill simon \n roberto giobbi \n double rise \n bill simon 1998 card college — volume 3 Bill Simon, Roberto Giobbi	Rise and Switch	Double Rise plus transpo	Inspired by Double Rise (Bill Simon, 1952)	1998	Card College — Volume 3	590		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Multiple Ambition Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition from Packet to Packet
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 1999 tricks of my trade Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			1999	Tricks of my Trade	17		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
kreuz-abheben \n cutting procedure with perpendicular configuration \n james g. thompson jr. \n the chinese cut \n bill simon 1999 intermagic James G. Thompson Jr.	Kreuz-Abheben	cutting procedure with perpendicular configuration	Inspired by The Chinese Cut (Bill Simon, 1949)	1999	Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 3)	104		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / Tabled
the toss switch \n \n roberto giobbi \n john f. mendoza \n bill simon 2000 card college — volume 4 Roberto Giobbi, John F. Mendoza, Bill Simon	The Toss Switch			2000	Card College — Volume 4	840		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Versa/Throw-Switch - Type
the power of thought \n \n paul curry \n coincidence \n bill simon \n staggering power of thought \n edward marlo \n un billon de probabilidades en contra \n dany ray \n mirror power \n peter duffie \n two way mirror \n peter duffie \n pure devilry \n peter duffie \n one in a billion \n dany ray \n the bad-luck card \n ramón riobóo 2001 paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry	The Power of Thought		Related to Un Billon de Probabilidades en Contra (Dany Ray, 1992) One in a Billion (Dany Ray, 2006) Variations Coincidence (Bill Simon, 1952) Staggering Power of Thought (Edward Marlo, 1988) Mirror Power (Peter Duffie, 1997) Two Way Mirror (Peter Duffie, 1997) Pure Devilry (Peter Duffie, 2004) The Bad-Luck Card (Ramón Riobóo, 2019)	2001	Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond	307		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Power of Thought
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 2001 try the impossible Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			2001	Try the Impossible	214		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
unbalanced aces \n no. 57, two packets dealt into two heaps each \n bill simon \n karl fulves \n the mathemagician \n bill simon 2001 new self-working card tricks Bill Simon, Karl Fulves	Unbalanced Aces	No. 57, two packets dealt into two heaps each	Inspired by The Mathemagician (Bill Simon, 1954)	2001	New Self-Working Card Tricks	86		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Sleights / Force / Re-Deal Force
a much better chance \n power poker type, no bottom deals, spectator always gets royal flush \n harry lorayne \n deal & duck \n bill simon \n harry lorayne \n a much better chance \n harry lorayne \n a much better chance \n harry lorayne 2001 personal collection Harry Lorayne	A Much Better Chance	Power Poker type, no bottom deals, spectator always gets Royal Flush	Related to Deal & Duck (Bill Simon, Harry Lorayne, 1967) Also published here A Much Better Chance (Harry Lorayne, 2011) A Much Better Chance (Harry Lorayne, 2018)	2001	Personal Collection	205		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
card controls - placing a key card \n deck secretly cut \n neal elias \n business card prophecy move \n bill simon \n a card control \n gary plants 2001 new card controls Neal Elias	Card Controls - Placing A Key Card	deck secretly cut	Inspired by Business Card Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1950) A Card Control (Gary Plants, 2004)	2001	New Card Controls	25		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements
ace in the pocket \n two cards put in spectator's pocket, one handed out to performer, they transpose, duplicate \n darwin ortiz \n again! \n bill simon \n pocket passport \n ken krenzel 2002 scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz	Ace in the Pocket	two cards put in spectator's pocket, one handed out to performer, they transpose, duplicate	Inspired by Pocket Passport (Ken Krenzel, 1997) Related to Again! (Bill Simon, 1949)	2002	Scams & Fantasies with Cards	144		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
up and down double \n cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes a face up card and performer a face-down card with same value \n lewis jones \n similar twins \n martin gardner \n bill simon 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Lewis Jones	Up and Down Double	cards are shuffled face down into face up, spectator removes a face up card and performer a face-down card with same value	Inspired by Similar Twins (Martin Gardner, Bill Simon, 1951)	2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	133		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Cyclical / Tetradistic
prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n steve beam 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Bill Simon, Steve Beam	Prophecy Move			2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	249		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
multiple lift display sequence \n \n bill simon \n roberto giobbi \n edward marlo 2003 card college — volume 5 Bill Simon, Roberto Giobbi, Edward Marlo	Multiple Lift Display Sequence			2003	Card College — Volume 5	1227		Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike
future choice \n five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see vol. 2 reference for credit information \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n stunumbers \n shigeo futagawa \n "one to eight" (george sands, bill simon's mathematical magic, 1964) \n notes & corrections \n max maven 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	Future Choice	five envelope with numbers on either side, added in some way by spectator, total predicted, repeat, see Vol. 2 reference for credit information	Inspired by "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964) Related to Stunumbers (Shigeo Futagawa, 1983) Notes & Corrections (Max Maven, 2003)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	73		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Numbers / Number Forces / Paper Cards
whitewash \n esp deck, card chosen by adding some numbers on number cards, predicted, all others blank \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n "one to eight" (george sands, bill simon's mathematical magic, 1964) 2003 card conspiracy — vol. 1 Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson	Whitewash	ESP deck, card chosen by adding some numbers on number cards, predicted, all others blank	Inspired by "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964)	2003	Card Conspiracy — Vol. 1	75		ESP Cards / Prediction Numbers / Number Forces / Paper Cards
alternating the colors (presentation) \n emphasis on the presentation, ascanio's version of bill simon's "call the colors" \n davide costi \n call to the colors \n bill simon 2004 close-up elegance by davide costi Davide Costi	Alternating the Colors (Presentation)	emphasis on the presentation, Ascanio's version of Bill Simon's "Call the colors"	Inspired by Call to the Colors (Bill Simon, 1952)	2004	Close-Up Elegance by Davide Costi	67		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors
able to match \n "automated version of 'business card prophecy'", after riffle shuffle fifteen cards are removed, a card stabbed and cards on either side divined and those are the only ones with mates in packet \n karl fulves \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	Able To Match	"automated version of 'Business Card Prophecy'", after riffle shuffle fifteen cards are removed, a card stabbed and cards on either side divined and those are the only ones with mates in packet	Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	50		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 2004 when psychics play poker Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			2004	When Psychics Play Poker	50		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
playing card prophecy \n clouding the method \n karl fulves \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	Playing Card Prophecy	clouding the method	Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
name-o-prophecy \n cutting at specific position during business card prophecy move \n karl fulves \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	Name-O-Prophecy	cutting at specific position during Business Card Prophecy move	Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	53		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
sum card prophet \n spectator choses card face-up and stabs it into face-down deck, cards on either side add up to chosen value \n karl fulves \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	Sum Card Prophet	spectator choses card face-up and stabs it into face-down deck, cards on either side add up to chosen value	Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	54		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Deck as Calculator or Calendar
left-handed prophet \n different handling for business card prophecy move \n karl fulves \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 2004 when psychics play poker Karl Fulves	Left-Handed Prophet	different handling for Business Card Prophecy Move	Related to Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	2004	When Psychics Play Poker	55		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
covered side steal \n \n wesley james \n bill simon 2004 enchantments Wesley James, Bill Simon	Covered Side Steal			2004	Enchantments	185		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Side Steals (not to palm!)
colors on parade \n - to reassemble the stack - a good routine - another routine - scarne's concept - alternated sequence from normal mnemonica order - color separation (with a divination) \n juan tamariz \n call to the colors (llamar a los colores) \n bill simon 2004 mnemonica Juan Tamariz	Colors on Parade	To Reassemble the Stack A Good Routine Another Routine Scarne's Concept Alternated Sequence from normal Mnemonica Order Color Separation (with a Divination)	Inspired by Call to the Colors (Llamar a los Colores) (Bill Simon, 1992)	2004	Mnemonica	186		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Tamariz Stack
tahoe triumph \n \n larry jennings \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon \n tahoe triumph \n larry jennings 2005 up in smoke Larry Jennings	Tahoe Triumph		Inspired by The Four Packet Shuffle (Bill Simon, 1954) Also published here Tahoe Triumph (Larry Jennings, 1990)	2005	Up In Smoke	41		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
antagonistic aces \n \n arturo de ascanio \n challenge aces \n bill simon 2006 the magic of ascanio — studies of card magic Arturo de Ascanio	Antagonistic Aces		Inspired by Challenge Aces (Bill Simon, 1962)	2006	The Magic of Ascanio — Studies of Card Magic	303		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous
twist on simon \n twisting with four queens, then three spectators get a packet with a queen each and it turns over in their hands, optional back color change \n joshua jay \n michael powers \n joel givens \n sympathetic control \n bill simon 2006 power plays Joshua Jay, Michael Powers, Joel Givens	Twist on Simon	twisting with four Queens, then three spectators get a packet with a Queen each and it turns over in their hands, optional back color change	Inspired by Sympathetic Control (Bill Simon, 1952)	2006	Power Plays	67		Cards / Effect Themes / Sympathetic Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Other Twisting Things Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Verbal Magic
duck or deal blackjack \n at the end of a shuffling and dealing procedure, the spectator has created four blackjacks \n nick trost \n "blackjacked" (peter duffie, the card addict, e-book, 2000) \n "four queens" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964) \n deal and duck poker \n nick trost 2008 subtle card creations — volume 1 Nick Trost	Duck or Deal Blackjack	at the end of a shuffling and dealing procedure, the spectator has created four blackjacks	Inspired by "Blackjacked" (Peter Duffie, The Card Addict, e-book, 2000) "Four Queens" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964) Related to Deal and Duck Poker (Nick Trost, 2009)	2008	Subtle Card Creations — Volume 1	89		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Blackjack
simon prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n al thatcher 2008 subtle card creations — volume 1 Bill Simon, Al Thatcher	Simon Prophecy Move			2008	Subtle Card Creations — Volume 1	285		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
alternating the colors \n three phases \n arturo de ascanio \n call to the colors \n bill simon 2008 the magic of ascanio — more studies of card magic Arturo de Ascanio	Alternating the Colors	three phases	Inspired by Call to the Colors (Bill Simon, 1952)	2008	The Magic of Ascanio — More Studies of Card Magic	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Call to the Colors
the ruling class \n spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruler \n dai vernon \n dr. stanley jaks \n bill simon \n martin gardner \n norman jensen \n bruce elliott \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven \n the ruling class \n max maven 2009 las vegas lecture Max Maven	The Ruling Class	spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil	Inspired by The Ruler (Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott, 1951) Also published here The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2010) The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2011) The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2011)	2009	Las Vegas Lecture	5		Ruler Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Pen/Pencil / Miscellaneous
deal and duck poker \n \n nick trost \n "four queens" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964) \n duck or deal blackjack \n nick trost 2009 subtle card creations — volume 2 Nick Trost	Deal and Duck Poker		Inspired by "Four Queens" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964) Related to Duck or Deal Blackjack (Nick Trost, 2008)	2009	Subtle Card Creations — Volume 2	403		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
in-the-hands chinese cut \n \n bill simon \n tyler wilson \n the chinese cut \n bill simon 2010 reinventing the real Bill Simon, Tyler Wilson	In-the-hands Chinese Cut		Related to The Chinese Cut (Bill Simon, 1949)	2010	Reinventing the Real	83		Cards / Sleights / Cuts / False Cut / Complete / In the Hands
in the money \n card signed on the back, prediction in wallet, then signed card amongst removed bills \n karl fulves \n dope! \n bill simon 2010 prolix Karl Fulves	In The Money	card signed on the back, prediction in wallet, then signed card amongst removed bills	Inspired by Dope! (Bill Simon, 1952)	2010	Prolix (Issue 8)	546		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
flash changed \n four indifferent cards change into four aces, they stick out of deck as a block and are shaken out \n steve reynolds \n the flash change \n bill simon 2010 trench work Steve Reynolds	Flash Changed	four indifferent cards change into four Aces, they stick out of deck as a block and are shaken out	Inspired by The Flash Change (Bill Simon, 1954)	2010	Trench Work	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
winning prediction \n \n jon racherbaumer \n business card prophesy \n bill simon 2010 trench work Jon Racherbaumer	Winning Prediction		Inspired by Business Card Prophesy (Bill Simon, 1952)	2010	Trench Work	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction Business Cards
daryl-simon convincing control \n card ends in cop position \n daryl martinez \n bill simon 2011 maelstrom Daryl Martinez, Bill Simon	Daryl-Simon Convincing Control	card ends in cop position		2011	Maelstrom	173		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Cop / Cop Position / Left Hand
cut control variation \n \n bill simon \n steve mayhew \n cut control \n bill simon 2011 full frontal mayhew Bill Simon, Steve Mayhew	Cut Control Variation		Inspired by Cut Control (Bill Simon, 1949)	2011	Full Frontal Mayhew	18		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Cut Controls
collins/prophecy move \n end grip handling \n justin higham \n contingency correction \n stanley collins \n business card prophecy move \n bill simon \n stab force \n justin higham 2013 bold and illogical card moves Justin Higham	Collins/Prophecy Move	end grip handling	Inspired by Contingency Correction (Stanley Collins, 1938) Business Card Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1952) Related to Stab Force (Justin Higham, 1994)	2013	Bold and Illogical Card Moves	7		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 2014 the eh team Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			2014	The EH Team	25		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
el prophecy move \n \n bill simon 2014 el cardquistador Bill Simon	El Prophecy Move			2014	El Cardquistador	14		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon 2014 art decko Bill Simon	Business Card Prophecy Move			2014	Art Decko	56		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
storm chaser subtle symmetry control \n while having card selected, card is not turned over \n patrick g. redford \n business card prophecy move \n bill simon 2014 applesauce Patrick G. Redford	Storm Chaser Subtle Symmetry Control	while having card selected, card is not turned over	Related to Business Card Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1952)	2014	Applesauce	60		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements
the prophecy move \n \n bill simon 2015 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10 Bill Simon	The Prophecy Move			2015	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 10	18		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force
the four queens procedure \n eight unknown cards, spectator picks four, all queens are in one pile \n bill simon \n "the four queens" (bill simon, mathematical card magic, 1964) \n odd yet predictable \n jon racherbaumer 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier Bill Simon	The Four Queens Procedure	eight unknown cards, spectator picks four, all Queens are in one pile	Variations Odd Yet Predictable (Jon Racherbaumer, 2015) Also published here "The Four Queens" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Card Magic, 1964)	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	275		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Spectator / Out of this World & Variants / Packet
odd yet predictable \n eight cards, spectator choses four face-up, "all red cards" is predicted, but the backs are referred to \n jon racherbaumer \n jonah ploys, 2013 \n the four queens procedure \n bill simon 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier Jon Racherbaumer	Odd Yet Predictable	eight cards, spectator choses four face-up, "all red cards" is predicted, but the backs are referred to	Inspired by The Four Queens Procedure (Bill Simon, 2015) Also published here Jonah Ploys, 2013	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	277		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Card Prediction
gone steal handling \n \n bill simon \n benjamin earl \n gone \n bill simon 2016 this is not a box Bill Simon, Benjamin Earl	Gone Steal Handling		Inspired by Gone (Bill Simon, 1952)	2016	This is not a Box	23		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Steals Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Stealing Coin out of Hand
control a \n sidejogging a card during square up to obtain microbreak, sidejog finesse provided by will houstoun, cut card to the top of the deck \n bill simon \n will houstoun \n alexander hansford \n the simon card control \n bill simon 2016 sprezzatura Bill Simon, Will Houstoun, Alexander Hansford	Control A	Sidejogging a card during square up to obtain microbreak, sidejog finesse provided by Will Houstoun, cut card to the top of the deck	Inspired by The Simon Card Control (Bill Simon, 1952)	2016	Sprezzatura	13