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
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
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
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
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
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
the chinese cut \n cutting procedure with perpendicular configuration \n bill simon \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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
the instant reverse \n selection is reversed in the deck, then all other cards with the same value turn over \n bill simon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
call to the colors \n \n bill simon \n the scarne puzzle \n john scarne \n call to the colors (llamar a los colores) \n bill simon \n alternating the colors (presentation) \n davide costi \n alternating the colors \n arturo de ascanio
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
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
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
the simon card control \n insertion from the side \n bill simon \n control a \n bill simon \n will houstoun \n alexander hansford
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
four deep \n card travels to other packet at same position, based on jack mcmillen's "leaper card" \n bill simon \n jack mcmillen
1952
effective card magic Bill Simon, Jack McMillen
Four Deep
card travels to other packet at same position, based on Jack McMillen's "Leaper Card"
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
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"
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1954
sleightly sensational Bill Simon
The Mathemagician
two spectators discover the aces by random dealing, dealing to bottom and then into multiple piles
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
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
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
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
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
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 a personal triumph \n peter duffie \n the hindu double-undercut \n dai vernon \n no sleight triumph \n dai vernon \n tahoe triumph \n larry jennings
1954
sleightly sensational Bill Simon
The Four Packet Shuffle
four packets are shuffled into each other face-up/face-down
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
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
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
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
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
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
card stabbing trick \n any named card \n bert allerton \n card affinity \n bill simon \n pat hennesy's any card \n pat hennessy \n the card stab \n michael close
1958
the close-up magician Bert Allerton
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
challenge aces \n ace of spades is placed aside and keeps reappearing, change into four different 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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 sum spell \n karl fulves \n calculated cut \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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
why am i here? \n card found by counting down three times to apparently random values \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 impossible countdown \n larry jennings \n follow down \n unknown \n devious \n karl fulves \n dai vernon \n a card is found \n dai vernon \n strike three and out! \n bob longe \n the real difference \n tony bartolotta \n "this is why i am here" \n gary plants
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)
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
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
call to the colors (llamar a los colores) \n translation by jesús etcheverry \n bill simon \n call to the colors \n bill simon
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 3 Bill Simon
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry
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
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
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
ace in the pocket \n duplicate, great conditions \n darwin ortiz \n again! \n bill simon \n pocket passport \n ken krenzel
2002
scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz
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
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
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 "one to eight" (george sands, bill simon's mathematical magic, 1964) \n stunumbers \n shigeo futagawa \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)
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)
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"
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
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
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
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