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
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The Prophecied Leaper
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Variations
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1928
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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
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Relativity and Cards
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Related to
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1938
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265
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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
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The Tuned Deck
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Related to
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1938
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517
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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
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Insto-Transpo
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Related toVariations
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1939
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3
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the tap \n tapping a produding card "through" the squared pack \n unknown \n tapping the cards \n bill simon \n the deliberate shift \n tommy tucker \n tap illusion \n tom gagnon \n taps \n bill simon \n the tap \n unknown
1940
expert card technique
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The Tap
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Related toVariations
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1940
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two cards in fear \n two spectators stab two knives in deck wrapped in newspaper \n dr. jacob daley \n stableau \n thomas alan waters \n two blades \n bill simon
1940
the jinx
Dr. Jacob Daley
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Two Cards in Fear
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Related toVariations
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1940
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543
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okito goes mental \n billet in okito box \n mike trent \n psychic okito box \n bill simon \n mystic eyes \n gerald kosky \n hi, there, theo! \n george b. anderson \n mike trent
1946
ireland's yearbooks
Mike Trent
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Okito Goes Mental
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Related toAlso published here
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1946
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6
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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
Edward Marlo
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Not Quite Sure
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Related to
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Oct. 1947
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550
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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
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The Homing Card
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Related toVariations
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1948
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13
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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
Bill Simon
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Tnuoc
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Apr. 1948
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594
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minicam \n image of card appears on little "photographic paper" \n bill simon \n minicam \n bill simon
1948
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Minicam
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Also published here
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Sep. 1948
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638
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simon-ease \n simple cut control \n bill simon \n simon-ease \n bill simon
1948
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Simon-Ease
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Also published here
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Sep. 1948
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639
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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
Bill Simon
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Two Blades
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Related toAlso published here
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Sep. 1948
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640
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tabled \n single card through table \n bill simon \n tabled \n bill simon
1948
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Tabled
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Also published here
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Sep. 1948
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640
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cig-card-rise \n from cigarette case \n bill simon
1948
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Cig-Card-Rise
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Nov. 1948
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659
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ashes away \n flash paper cone as ash tray, in the end paper an ashes disappear in a flash \n bill simon
1948
hugard's magic monthly
Bill Simon
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Ashes Away
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Feb. 1948
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392
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cut control \n \n bill simon \n cut control variation \n bill simon \n steve mayhew \n cut control variation \n bill simon \n steve mayhew
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Cut Control
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Variations
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1949
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5
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the chinese cut \n cutting procedure with perpendicular configuration \n bill simon \n in-the-hands chinese cut \n bill simon \n tyler wilson \n kreuz-abheben \n james g. thompson jr.
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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The Chinese Cut
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Variations
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1949
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6
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simpl-speller \n \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Simpl-Speller
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1949
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7
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simon false table cut \n \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Simon False Table Cut
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1949
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9
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the stab force \n with push-in change \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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The Stab Force
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1949
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10
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sensitive fingertips \n two cards are found \n bill simon \n the tuned deck \n ralph w. hull
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Sensitive Fingertips
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Related to
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1949
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13
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the card in the hat \n card travels into hat that is sitting on table, repeated \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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The Card in the Hat
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1949
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14
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back palm steal \n cards are stolen into back palm with fan cover \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Back Palm Steal
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1949
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15
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dual discovery \n two selections are found via countdown of their values \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Dual Discovery
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1949
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16
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card-cigarette wrinkle \n \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Card-Cigarette Wrinkle
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1949
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19
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the scarne puzzle \n six-card version \n john scarne \n call to the colors \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
John Scarne
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The Scarne Puzzle
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Related to
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1949
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21
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smoke screen \n cigarette rolls on table by itself, torn into thirds, travel through table, restored \n bill simon
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Smoke Screen
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1949
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23
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the startling four coins \n interlocked coin production, then coins to glass \n bill simon \n basic method \n richard kaufman
1949
controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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The Startling Four Coins
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Related to
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1949
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25
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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
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Rising Coin and Climax
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1949
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28
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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
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Ten Fingers & a Silk
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1949
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30
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again! \n in spectator and performer's pocket, signed, duplicate \n bill simon \n ace in the pocket \n darwin ortiz \n relativity and cards \n theodore annemann \n jean hugard \n again \n bill simon
1949
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Again!
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Inspired byRelated toAlso published here
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Jan. 1949
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676
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finger stunts \n removing the thumb, with ideas by paul stadelman, emil jarrow and bill simon \n martin gardner
1949
hugard's magic monthly
Martin Gardner
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Finger Stunts
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Apr. 1949
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545
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yakity-yak gags \n ideas and lines for the wind-up teeth by johnny paul, senator crandall, karrell fox, joe berg, frank garcia, bill simon, dick himber \n martin gardner
1949
hugard's magic monthly
Martin Gardner
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Yakity-Yak Gags
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Nov. 1949
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605
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a set of surprises \n number used to count to a selection which is then lost, selection not found but deck turns over, then selection turns over \n bill simon \n double surprise \n bill simon
1949
52 amazing card tricks
Bill Simon
|
A Set of Surprises
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Related to
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1949
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21
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it's a natural \n with matches, seven outs \n martin gardner \n bill simon \n more natural \n paul marcus \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon
1950
the phoenix
Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
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It's A Natural
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VariationsAlso published here
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Mar. 1950
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796
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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 more natural \n paul marcus \n it's a natural \n martin gardner \n bill simon
1950
scarne on card tricks
Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
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It's a Natural
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VariationsAlso published here
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1950
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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
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Double Prediction
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Related to
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1950
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105
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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
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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Variations
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1950
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107
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double surprise \n no. 61, card remembered at chosen position, card not found by counting to the value of another card, then card shows up reversed in deck \n bill simon \n a set of surprises \n bill simon
1950
scarne on card tricks
Bill Simon
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Double Surprise
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Related to
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1950
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108
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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 \n somewhat touched \n ryan schlutz
1950
scarne on card tricks
Bill Simon
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My Lucky Card
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Variations
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1950
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138
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seeing through the deck \n no. 140, spectator cuts deck into two piles. magician correctly divines a card from each pile, and repeats the feat. \n ed costello \n bill simon
1950
scarne on card tricks
Ed Costello, Bill Simon
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Seeing Through the Deck
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1950
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269
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the card that went to pieces \n spectator tears index corner off a card, performer tears rest of card into pieces by accident, rolls them up and rubber-bands them, the vanish except rubber band, card minus corner is restored reversed in center \n bill simon
1950
magical gems
Bill Simon
|
The Card That Went to Pieces
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1950
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24
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biddled \n with just ten cards, without selection \n bill simon \n biddled \n bill simon \n an old minor triumph \n bruce cervon
1951
the phoenix
Bill Simon
|
Biddled
|
Related toAlso published here
|
Mar. 1951
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894
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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
Bill Simon
|
Sitting Bull
|
Related toAlso published here
|
Apr. 1951
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903
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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
Martin Gardner, Bill Simon
|
Similar Twins
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Variations
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Nov. 1951
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962
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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
Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott
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The Ruler
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Variations
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Dec. 1951
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974
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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
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Variations
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1952
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32
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harnessed \n ring penetrates handkerchief \n bill simon
1952
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Harnessed
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May 1952
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1014
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dope! \n card to wallet, off-beat, no-palm \n bill simon \n in the money \n karl fulves
1952
the phoenix
Bill Simon
|
Dope!
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Variations
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June 1952
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1028
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coincidence \n repeated mate coincidence, two halves, dealing cards simultaneously \n bill simon \n the power of thought \n paul curry \n will \n unknown
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Coincidence
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Inspired byRelated to
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1952
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29
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business card prophesy \n two cards predicted on business card, business card is pushed into deck and the two cards next to it match prediction, for credit information see scarne reference "business card esp" \n bill simon \n double prediction \n john scarne \n bill simon \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 business card esp \n john scarne \n winning prediction \n jon racherbaumer \n bill simons "prophecy cards" \n alexander de cova \n speaking volumes \n roberto giobbi \n business card prophesy \n john graham \n business card prediction \n edward marlo
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophesy
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Related to- Double Prediction (John Scarne, Bill Simon, 1950)
- Business Card ESP (John Scarne, 1996)
- Simon Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1997)
- Speaking Volumes (Roberto Giobbi, 2002)
- 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)
- Bill Simons "Prophecy Cards" (Alexander de Cova, 2015)
Variations
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1952
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32
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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
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Related toVariations
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1952
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34
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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
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The Instant Reverse
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Related to
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1952
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35
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three queens monte \n with four cards, all turn into aces \n bill simon \n misdirection monte \n jamie badman \n colin miller \n taking them easy \n r. paul wilson
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Three Queens Monte
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Related toVariations
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1952
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37
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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
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Sympathetic Control
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Variations
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1952
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39
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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
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Packer Load
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1952
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42
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elevator cards \n ace, two, three, two phases \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
Elevator Cards
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1952
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43
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the turnabout cards \n without selection \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
The Turnabout Cards
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1952
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48
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double under cut \n tabled \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Double Under Cut
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1952
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49
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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
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Card Affinity
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Related to
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1952
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51
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negative force \n to eliminate a suit \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Negative Force
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1952
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52
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the gambler controls the aces \n cutting the aces (jogged aces), then all aces turnover in the deck at once \n bill simon \n zigzag aces \n tom gagnon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Gambler Controls the Aces
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Variations
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1952
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54
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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
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Tapping the Cards
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Related to
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1952
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55
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airing the strip-out \n deck beveled for easier strip-out \n bill simon \n airing the strip-out \n bill simon \n airing the strip-out \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Airing the Strip-Out
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Related toAlso published here
|
1952
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56
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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
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A Touching Experiment
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1952
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60
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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
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Turn Over Switch
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1952
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61
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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
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1952
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64
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false display \n hiding two reversed cards, and bringing all to same orientation \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
False Display
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1952
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64
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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
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The Ambitious Card
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1952
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66
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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
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The Second Deal
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1952
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71
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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 \n call to the world \n hideo kato
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Call to the Colors
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1952
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79
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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
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Two Numbers
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Related to
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1952
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81
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danbury delusion \n \n bill simon \n the dunbury delusion \n roy johnson
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
Danbury Delusion
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Variations
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1952
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83
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shuffle control \n \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
Shuffle Control
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1952
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84
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the middle deal \n mock center deal \n bill simon \n middle deal demonstration - variation \n martin gardner
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Middle Deal
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Related to
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1952
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86
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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
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The F.B.I. Card
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1952
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87
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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
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Four Card Locations
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1952
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89
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the simon card control \n jog, insertion from the side with deck in end grip \n bill simon \n control a \n bill simon \n will houstoun \n alexander hansford \n die simon-kartenkontrolle \n bill simon \n the squeeze control \n arie vilner \n odla control \n aldo colombini
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Simon Card Control
|
Related toVariationsAlso published here
|
1952
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93
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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
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Set-Up of Four Cards
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1952
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95
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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
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The Two Card Peek
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1952
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97
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a piquant peek \n after peek, while squaring up \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
A Piquant Peek
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1952
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99
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the peek force \n with break \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
|
The Peek Force
|
1952
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101
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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
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Related to
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1952
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102
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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
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Telepathy
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1952
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104
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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
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Automatic Writing
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1952
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105
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the simon secret addition \n aces apparently put on top of deck in out-jogged fanned condition, really under top cards, left hand held with back of hand towards spectators \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 \n covered secret addition \n p. howard lyons
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Simon Secret Addition
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1952
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the thought-of ace \n thought of ace (or all aces) rise to top \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Thought-Of Ace
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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
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A Transposition
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1952
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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
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Cover for the Side Slip
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Variations
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1952
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ambitious bit \n with the side slip \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Ambitious Bit
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the helpers \n with the side slip \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Helpers
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1952
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predict switch \n touched card is predicted \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Predict Switch
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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
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Card Switch
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1952
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the finger-stab \n cards are thrown into the air and selection is plucked out \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Finger-Stab
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1952
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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
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A Trick with a New Twist
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1952
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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
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Half and Half (Elimination)
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1952
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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
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A Strange Card
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card in the mouth \n \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Card in the Mouth
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1952
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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
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Four Deep
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1952
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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 \n piker poker \n jerry k. hartman
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Unexpected
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Related toVariations
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1952
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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
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The Magnetic Cards
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1952
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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
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Double Rise
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Variations
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1952
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1. six face up cards right themselves spontaneously \n twelve cards \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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1. Six Face Up Cards Right Themselves Spontaneously
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1952
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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
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2. Odd Card Out
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1952
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3. misdirection plus \n pretending to have stripper cards \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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3. Misdirection Plus
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1952
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the ubiquitous jack of spades \n four cards shown to be the same \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Ubiquitous Jack of Spades
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1952
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rapid transit \n handling variation \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Rapid Transit
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1952
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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
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Mind Reading
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1952
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"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
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"Touch" Retouched
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Variations
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1952
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bottom slip cut \n \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Bottom Slip Cut
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1952
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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
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Similar Twins
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1952
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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
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The Locator Three of Clubs
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1952
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marking a position in a card spread \n \n bill simon \n marking a card in a spread \n unknown \n marking a position in a card spread \n unknown
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Marking a Position in a Card Spread
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Related to
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1952
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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
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The Somersault
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1952
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transfer \n some cards from a face up packet on a face down packet \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Transfer
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1952
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packet turnover \n secret turnover of some cards, while pointing to the other half \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Packet Turnover
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1952
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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
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Night Club Card Assembly
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1952
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double prediction \n \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Double Prediction
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1952
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cut force \n cut and reverse, under the table \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Cut Force
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1952
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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
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Four Deuces and the Ace of Spades
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Inspired byRelated to
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1952
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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
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Deuces Wild
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1952
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hide out move \n under a three card fan \n bill simon \n bruce burrell
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon, Bruce Burrell
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Hide Out Move
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1952
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four-way coincidence \n four mates found by spectator \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Four-Way Coincidence
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1952
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card addition \n as a switch of four cards \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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Card Addition
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1952
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the basic cut \n top and bottom cards are retained \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Basic Cut
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1952
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the top stock control \n \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Top Stock Control
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1952
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the bottom stock control \n \n bill simon
1952
effective card magic
Bill Simon
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The Bottom Stock Control
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1952
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spell anything \n random phrase can be used to spell to selection \n bill simon
1952
the last word on cards
Bill Simon
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Spell Anything
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1952
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the false count \n \n edward marlo \n there's five aces! \n cy endfield \n bill simon
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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The False Count
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Related to
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1953
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touch retouched - retouched \n card reversed by spectator is predicted, force, see page 196 for credits \n edward marlo \n touch \n paul curry \n "touch" retouched \n bill simon
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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Touch Retouched - Retouched
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Inspired by
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1953
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simon eyes! \n one of three cards is thought of, selection ends up sandwiched between two reversed cards \n bill simon
1953
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Simon Eyes!
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Apr. 1953
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1110
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water & oil \n 4&4 \n bill simon
1953
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Water & Oil
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Nov. 1953
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1170
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twice clipped \n two mate predictions, cards clipped together with paper clips \n bill simon \n twice clipped improved \n tom gagnon
1954
the phoenix
Bill Simon
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Twice Clipped
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Variations
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Feb. 1954
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the 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 \n lucky \n allan ackerman
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The Mathemagician
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Related toVariations
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1954
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eye doubt it \n two red queens face-to-face change to black twos and back \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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Eye Doubt It
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1954
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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
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The Flash Change
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Variations
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1954
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the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n ace to 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 los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo de ascanio \n sleightly diced \n ed andres \n bill simon's dicey transpo \n rick franceschini \n the dice command … and the cards obey. [four "miracles" in one] \n arturo de ascanio \n jesús etcheverry
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The Cards and Dice - 1. The Transposition
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Related toVariations
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1954
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2. the big change \n ace to three with three dice on top, they transpose and eventually all change to threes and back \n bill simon \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo de ascanio \n sleightly diced \n ed andres
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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2. The Big Change
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Variations
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1954
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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
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The Turnabout
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Variations
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1954
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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
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The Impulsive Ladies
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1954
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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 \n overtrick \n jerry k. hartman \n over-reaction \n jerry k. hartman \n over-reaction \n jerry k. hartman \n same faced lie \n jerry k. hartman \n ups and downs \n j. "rink" van rinkhuyzen
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The Four Packet Shuffle
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Related toVariations
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1954
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two up \n two prediction cards removed by performer, spectators insert them next to mates \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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Two Up
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1954
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the vital prediction \n \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The Vital Prediction
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1954
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side-jog transfer cut \n transferring side-jogged card during cut \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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Side-Jog Transfer Cut
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1954
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the london illusion \n spectator and performer each chose card from half deck, they match \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The London Illusion
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1954
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the reverse glide \n from end grip, card apparently put to bottom of deck \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The Reverse Glide
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1954
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sponge surprise \n fifteen to twenty small sponge balls appear \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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Sponge Surprise
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1954
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the ring on wand \n with handkerchief \n bill simon
1954
sleightly sensational
Bill Simon
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The Ring on Wand
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1954
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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
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The Coin Transposition and Climax
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1954
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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
Bill Simon
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Psychic Okito Box
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Related to
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Mar. 1954
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there's five aces! \n four aces are counted as five as a gag \n cy endfield \n bill simon \n endfield-simon count \n cy endfield \n bill simon \n the false count \n edward marlo
1955
cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part ii
Cy Endfield, Bill Simon
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There's Five Aces!
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Related toAlso published here
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1955
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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
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Sitting Vanish
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Related toAlso published here
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1956
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simon-ease \n simple cut control \n bill simon \n simon-ease \n bill simon
1956
the best in magic
Bill Simon
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Simon-Ease
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Also published here
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1956
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two blades \n with two knives \n bill simon \n two blades \n bill simon
1956
the best in magic
Bill Simon
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Two Blades
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Also published here
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1956
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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
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Minicam
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Also published here
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1956
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tabled \n single card through table \n bill simon \n tabled \n bill simon
1956
the best in magic
Bill Simon
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Tabled
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Also published here
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1956
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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
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Again
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1956
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biddled \n with just ten cards, without selection \n bill simon \n biddled \n bill simon
1956
the best in magic
Bill Simon
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Biddled
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Also published here
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1956
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simon-chanted evening \n small packet cut off by spectator, performer deals rest until spectator says stop, value of stopped-at card corresponds with number of cut-off cards \n bill simon
1956
ibidem
Bill Simon
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Simon-Chanted Evening
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Sep. 1956
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simon-chanted evening \n small packet cut off by spectator, performer deals rest until spectator says stop, value of stopped-at card corresponds with number of cut-off cards \n bill simon
1956
ibidem
Bill Simon
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Simon-Chanted Evening
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Sep. 1956
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psychological stop force handling \n \n bill simon
1956
ibidem
Bill Simon
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Psychological Stop Force Handling
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Sep. 1956
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another handling \n cover card side steal \n bill simon
1957
side steal
Bill Simon
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Another Handling
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1957
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covered secret addition \n bottom card of several slipped into break near top \n p. howard lyons \n the simon secret addition \n bill simon \n interlock steal \n larry jennings \n covered addition sandwich load \n unknown
1957
ibidem
P. Howard Lyons
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Covered Secret Addition
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Related to
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Mar. 1957
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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 \n marlo miracle "stop" stab \n edward marlo
1958
the close-up magician
Bert Allerton
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Card Stabbing Trick
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Related toVariations
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1958
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asche verschwindet \n using flash paper as ashtray \n bill simon
1959
hokus pokus
Bill Simon
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Asche verschwindet
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1959
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business card prediction \n two cards predicted on business card which is inserted into deck, cards on either side are the predicted ones, duplicate business move, without prophecy move \n edward marlo \n business card prophesy \n bill simon
1959
ibidem
Edward Marlo
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Business Card Prediction
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Inspired by
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Oct. 1959
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rough handling \n - handling for a rough-smooth deck, overhand shuffling, also by spectator (hull), description by bill simon, regular sleight demonstrations as throw-offs
- handling of rough-smooth pairs \n edward marlo
1959
ibidem
Edward Marlo
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Rough Handling
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Dec. 1959
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for faro-nicks \n faro triumph with thirty-card deck \n bill simon
1960
ibidem
Bill Simon
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For Faro-Nicks
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June 1960
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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
Paul Marcus
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More Natural
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Inspired by
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Aug. 1961
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double play \n ace of spades cut into deck, the cards above and below are shown to be indifferent cards, they change into selections \n bill simon
1961
ibidem
Bill Simon
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Double Play
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Dec. 1961
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"never-fail" thumbtip \n thumb tip snaps back onto thumb, sight gag for magicians \n bill simon
1961
ibidem
Bill Simon
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"Never-Fail" Thumbtip
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Dec. 1961
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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 \n challenge aces \n bill simon
1962
close-up card magic
Bill Simon
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Challenge Aces
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VariationsAlso published here
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1962
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1-2-3-4 \n \n bill simon \n paul curry
1962
close-up card magic
Bill Simon, Paul Curry
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1-2-3-4
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1962
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231
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acetimation \n estimation presentation, faro setting \n bill simon
1964
faro controlled miracles
Bill Simon
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Acetimation
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1964
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ups and downs \n \n j. "rink" van rinkhuyzen \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic
J. "Rink" van Rinkhuyzen
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Ups and Downs
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Inspired by
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1967
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sleight of mind \n travelling production combo with red aces in one and black aces in another packet \n bill simon
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic
Bill Simon
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Sleight of Mind
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1967
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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 \n drauf und drunter \n harry lorayne \n bill simon \n esp duck or deal \n nick trost \n "the four queens" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964) \n ducky-dealing poker \n jon racherbaumer
1967
deck-sterity
Bill Simon, Harry Lorayne
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Deal & Duck
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1967
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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
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Jog Control
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Related to
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May 1967
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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
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Jog Control Variation
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Related toAlso published here
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July 1967
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110
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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
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Double Lift Substitutes - Third Method
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Inspired by
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1968
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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
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As an Ace Addition
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Inspired by
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1968
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35
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cards & dice \n ace to 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
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Cards & Dice
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Mar. 1968
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neo-piquant glimpse \n \n edward marlo \n jerry kogan \n bill simon
1969
hierophant
Edward Marlo, Jerry Kogan, Bill Simon
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Neo-Piquant Glimpse
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Winter 1969
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block slip cut \n \n bill simon \n calculated cut \n ben christopher \n the tabled block slip cut \n edward marlo \n block slip cover up cut \n edward marlo
1970
advanced fingertip control
Bill Simon
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Block Slip Cut
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Related toVariations
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1970
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130
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the dunbury delusion \n \n roy johnson \n danbury delusion \n bill simon
1970
the roy johnson experience
Roy Johnson
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The Dunbury Delusion
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Inspired by
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1970
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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
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Cut the Kings
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Related to
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1972
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23
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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
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Control Knockout
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Related to- "Slip Cut Effect" (Ed Marlo, The Gen, April 1956)
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1972
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45
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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
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Peekaboo Revelation
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1972
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71
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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
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To Set Up
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Inspired by
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June 1972
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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
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Calculated Cut
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Related toVariations
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Jan. 1972
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481
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super subtle shuffle \n no selection \n frank garcia \n bill simon
1973
super subtle card miracles
Frank Garcia, Bill Simon
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Super Subtle Shuffle
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1973
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187
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block slip cover up cut \n \n edward marlo \n block slip cut \n bill simon
1973
further flight
Edward Marlo
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Block Slip Cover Up Cut
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Inspired by
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1973
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15
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shades of bill simon \n six reds and six blacks \n gene maze \n control of the colors \n gene maze
1973
wonderful routines of magic — the first addendum
Gene Maze
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Shades Of Bill Simon
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Variations
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1973
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43
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nearly a triumph \n \n jerry mentzer \n bill simon
1974
card cavalcade ii
Jerry Mentzer, Bill Simon
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Nearly a Triumph
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1974
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211
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over-reaction \n deck divided into four piles, shuffled together face up and face down, deck rights itself except for selection \n jerry k. hartman \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon \n over-reaction \n jerry k. hartman \n overtrick – second version \n jerry k. hartman
1974
super dupes
Jerry K. Hartman
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Over-reaction
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Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
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1974
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25
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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
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The Perpetual Elevator Routine
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Inspired byRelated to
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Nov. 1975
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174
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impossible card location \n \n t. nelson downs \n bill simon
1975
magic with faucett ross
T. Nelson Downs, Bill Simon
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Impossible Card Location
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1975
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187
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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
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The Tabled Block Slip Cut
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Inspired by
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1976
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281
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n larry jennings
1976
stabbed coincidence
Bill Simon, Larry Jennings
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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1976
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4
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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
magick
Gerald Kosky
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Mystic Eyes
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Related to
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1976
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747
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basic method \n interlocked positions, showing backs and palms of the hands, several coins \n richard kaufman \n the startling four coins \n bill simon
1977
the interlocked production of coins
Richard Kaufman
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Basic Method
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Related to
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1977
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1
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fan steal \n \n stephen minch \n the simon fan steal \n bill simon
1977
creations of a magical madman
Stephen Minch
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Fan Steal
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Related to
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1977
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39
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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
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Twisting, Turning, Extending and Otherwise Molesting the Aces
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May 1978
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572
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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
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Dealing the Aces
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Related to
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1978
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24
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middle deal demonstration - variation \n \n martin gardner \n middle deal demonstration \n frederick braue \n the middle deal \n bill simon \n the unconfused joker \n martin gardner \n center deal \n martin gardner
1978
fred braue on false deals
Martin Gardner
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Middle Deal Demonstration - Variation
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Inspired byRelated to
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1978
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26
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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
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Marking a Position in a Card Spread
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Related to
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1978
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63
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simon card control \n \n bill simon \n jog control variation \n bill simon \n j. w. sarles
1978
loose ends
Bill Simon
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Simon Card Control
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Also published here
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1978
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48
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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
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The Stapled Cards
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Inspired by
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1979
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179
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taps \n card is tapped through deck, one-handed \n bill simon \n the tap \n unknown
1979
cardmagic
Bill Simon
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Taps
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Related to
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1979
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52
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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
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Night Riser
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Inspired byVariations
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1979
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1224
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esp duck or deal \n four circles and four crosses are separated via down-under-deal \n nick trost \n deal & duck \n bill simon \n harry lorayne
1979
esp card magic
Nick Trost
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ESP Duck or Deal
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Inspired by
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1979
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6
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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
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Marking a Card in a Spread
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Related to
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1981
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18
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airing the strip-out \n finesse \n bill simon \n airing the strip-out \n bill simon
1982
card finesse
Bill Simon
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Airing The Strip-out
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Related to
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1982
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47
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1982
the new york magic symposium — collection 1
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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1982
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16
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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
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Sleightly Touched
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Variations
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1982
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42
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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 \n side steal a la doty \n j. c. doty
1982
fork full of appetizers
J. C. Doty
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Side Steal a la Doty
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Related toAlso published here
|
1982
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7
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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
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Marking a Position in a Card Spread
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Related to
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1982
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145
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1983
powerful magic
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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1983
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26
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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
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Challenge Aces
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Also published here
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Aug. 1983
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63
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1984
the collected almanac
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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Apr. 1984
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187
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""touch" retouched" rehashed \n \n steve beam \n "touch" retouched \n bill simon
1984
the trapdoor — volume one
Steve Beam
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""Touch" Retouched" Rehashed
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Inspired by
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1984
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84
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a personal triumph \n four packets shuffled together \n peter duffie \n the three packet shuffle \n peter duffie \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon
1984
contemporary card magic
Peter Duffie
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A Personal Triumph
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Inspired byVariations
|
1984
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14
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die simon-kartenkontrolle \n jog, insertion from the side \n bill simon \n the simon card control \n bill simon
1984
intermagic
Bill Simon
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Die Simon-Kartenkontrolle
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Also published here
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Nov. 1984
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67
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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
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Can't See Location
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1985
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51
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the hindu double-undercut \n \n dai vernon \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon
1987
the vernon chronicles — volume 1
Dai Vernon
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The Hindu Double-Undercut
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Related to
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1987
|
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36
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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
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No Sleight Triumph
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Related to
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1987
|
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105
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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 \n never say dice \n aldo colombini
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ed Andres
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Sleightly Diced
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Inspired byVariations
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1987
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14
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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
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Drauf und Drunter
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Also published here
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Oct. 1987
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45
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simplified curry change \n \n dai vernon \n card switch \n bill simon
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2
Dai Vernon
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Simplified Curry Change
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Related to
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1988
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113
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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 \n speaking volumes \n bruce cervon \n three times impossible \n dai vernon \n i know why i am here \n gary plants \n dai hard \n luca buzzerio
1988
the vernon chronicles — volume 2
Dai Vernon
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Why am I Here?
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Related to- Strike Three and Out Variation (John R. Boyko, 1950)
- Impossible Countdown (Larry Jennings, 1977)
- Follow Down (1992)
- Strike Three and Out! (Bob Longe, 1997)
- Speaking Volumes (Bruce Cervon, 2002)
- The Real Difference (Tony Bartolotta, 2003)
- "Counter Cards" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964, p. 174)
- "Strike Three and Out!" (Bob Longe, The Invisible Deck, 1948, p. 9)
VariationsAlso published here
|
1988
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122
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swivel cut production \n \n bill simon \n josé carroll
1988
52 lovers
Bill Simon, José Carroll
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Swivel Cut Production
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1988
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141
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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
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Original Homing Card Routine
|
Related toAlso published here
|
1988
|
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40
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buckle glide \n from back corner of small packet \n bill simon
1988
m.i.n.t. — volume i
Bill Simon
|
Buckle Glide
|
1988
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100
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1988
more secrets
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
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1988
|
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36
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1988
the complete walton — volume 2
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
1988
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101
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1989
randy wakeman presents
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
|
1989
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93
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block slip cup \n \n bill simon
1989
randy wakeman presents
Bill Simon
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Block Slip Cup
|
1989
|
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114
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business card prophecy force \n \n bill simon
1989
intermagic
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Force
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July 1989
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159
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necktie add-on \n \n bill simon
1990
close-up impact!
Bill Simon
|
Necktie Add-On
|
1990
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45
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1990
close up illusions
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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1990
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143
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1990
top secret stuff
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
1990
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77
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the prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1991
the trapdoor — volume two
Bill Simon
|
The Prophecy Move
|
1991
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730
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over-reaction \n deck divided into four piles, shuffled together face up and face down, deck rights itself except for selection \n jerry k. hartman \n over-reaction \n jerry k. hartman \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon
1991
card craft
Jerry K. Hartman
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Over-Reaction
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Inspired byAlso published here
|
1991
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278
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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
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Apr. 1992
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11
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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
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Call to the Colors (Llamar a los Colores)
|
VariationsAlso published here
|
1992
|
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150
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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 \n the dice command … and the cards obey. [four "miracles" in one] \n arturo de ascanio \n jesús etcheverry
1992
la magia de ascanio — vol. 4
Arturo de Ascanio
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Los Dados mandan y las Cartas obedecen
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1992
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14
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the rise and rise of the aces \n four cards are selected and tabled, they turn out to be the aces, lost again, performer spreads through cards and spectator should stop at the aces, only top four cards are in right hand when he stops and they are the aces \n bill simon
1992
magic
Bill Simon
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The Rise and Rise of the Aces
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Mar. 1992
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48
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swing cut peel switch \n \n bill simon
1992
magic
Bill Simon
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Swing Cut Peel Switch
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Mar. 1992
|
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49
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1992
magic
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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Apr. 1992
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53
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taps control \n slapping card through deck \n bill simon
1993
by forces unseen
Bill Simon
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Taps Control
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1993
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68
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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
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Backwards Prophecy
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Also published here
|
1993
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149
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i've got fifty bucks that says this is a shotgun and i am elvis \n bet that one of the top cards of three random piles matches one of three randomly named digits from a bill's serial number \n bob farmer \n bill simon's mathematical magic
1993
magic
Bob Farmer
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I've Got Fifty Bucks That Says This Is A Shotgun And I Am Elvis
|
Also published here- Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic
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Jan. 1993
|
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59
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prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1994
las vegas kardma
Bill Simon
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Prophecy Move
|
1994
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128
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covered side steal \n \n bill simon
1994
the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2
Bill Simon
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Covered Side Steal
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1994
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78
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control of the colors \n using center deal, spade flush finale \n gene maze \n shades of bill simon \n gene maze
1994
gene maze and the art of bottom dealing
Gene Maze
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Control of the Colors
|
Inspired by
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1994
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132
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covered side steal \n \n bill simon
1994
steel and silver
Bill Simon
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Covered Side Steal
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1994
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141
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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
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Sleighty Retouched
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Inspired by
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1994
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11
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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
|
Also published here
|
1994
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182
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simon prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1994
working alone
Bill Simon
|
Simon Prophecy Move
|
1994
|
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16
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"business card prophecy" move \n \n bill simon
1995
cardshark
Bill Simon
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"Business Card Prophecy" move
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1995
|
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21
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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
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True Colors
|
1995
|
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3
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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
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The Forgetful Gambler
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1995
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107
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prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1995
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2
Bill Simon
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Prophecy Move
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1995
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107
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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
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Backwards Prophecy
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Also published here
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1995
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188
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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
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Face Up Transposition
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Related to
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1995
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33
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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
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Block Turnover Principle & Applications
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Also published here
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1995
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392
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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
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Prediction without Doubts Variation
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Inspired by- "Prediction without Doubts" (Bill Simon, Nov. 1954)
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1995
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394
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odla control \n jog, insertion from the side with deck in end grip \n aldo colombini \n the simon card control \n bill simon
1995
what's up deck?
Aldo Colombini
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Odla Control
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Related to
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1995
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8
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piker poker \n spectator plays “cut high card” against performer and wins, performer changes spectator’s to a lower card and his own to a higher card to win \n jerry k. hartman \n stud \n kevin davie \n unexpected \n bill simon
1995
after craft
Jerry K. Hartman
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Piker Poker
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Inspired by
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1995
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160
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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1996
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292
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the business on the business card prediction \n two methods \n michael skinner \n bill simon
1996
classic sampler
Michael Skinner, Bill Simon
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The Business on the Business Card Prediction
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1996
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1
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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
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Will
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Related to
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1996
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23
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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
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Business Card ESP
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Related to
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1996
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36
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simon prophecy force \n \n bill simon
1997
the card magic of nick trost
Bill Simon
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Simon Prophecy Force
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1997
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69
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simon prophecy force \n al thatcher's version \n bill simon
1997
the card magic of nick trost
Bill Simon
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Simon Prophecy Force
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1997
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142
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simon prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n business card prophesy \n bill simon
1997
the card magic of nick trost
Bill Simon
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Simon Prophecy Move
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Related to
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1997
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322
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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
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Rise and Switch
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Inspired by
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1998
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590
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1998
magic
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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Mar. 1998
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75
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
1999
tricks of my trade
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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1999
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17
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call to the world \n \n hideo kato \n call to the colors \n bill simon
1999
genii
Hideo Kato
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Call To The World
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Inspired by
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Apr. 1999
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45
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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.
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Kreuz-Abheben
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Inspired by
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1999
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104
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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
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The Toss Switch
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2000
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840
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business card prophecy force \n \n bill simon
2000
genii
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Force
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May 2000
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61
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an old minor triumph \n every other card in packet is openly reversed, they all right themselves again, packet version of triumph \n bruce cervon \n the alternate reverse \n charles t. jordan \n biddled \n bill simon \n a minor triumph \n alex elmsley
2000
magic
Bruce Cervon
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An Old Minor Triumph
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Inspired byRelated to
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Dec. 2000
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87
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the power of thought \n \n paul curry \n coincidence \n bill simon \n mirror power \n peter duffie \n two way mirror \n peter duffie \n one in a billion \n dany ray \n un billon de probabilidades en contra \n dany ray \n staggering power of thought \n edward marlo \n pure devilry \n peter duffie \n the bad-luck card \n ramón riobóo
2001
paul curry's worlds beyond
Paul Curry
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The Power of Thought
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Related toVariations
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2001
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307
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2001
try the impossible
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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2001
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214
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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
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Unbalanced Aces
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Inspired by
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2001
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86
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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
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Related toAlso published here
|
2001
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205
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card controls - placing a key card \n deck secretly cut \n neal elias \n a card control \n gary plants \n business card prophecy move \n bill simon
2001
new card controls
Neal Elias
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Card Controls - Placing A Key Card
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Inspired by
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2001
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25
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business card prophecy move \n brief \n bill simon
2001
mr. gadfly
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
July/Aug. 2001
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18
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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 \n muck you \n derek delgaudio
2002
scams & fantasies with cards
Darwin Ortiz
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Ace in the Pocket
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Inspired byRelated toVariations
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2002
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144
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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
|
Inspired by
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2002
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133
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prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n steve beam
2002
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4
Bill Simon, Steve Beam
|
Prophecy Move
|
2002
|
|
249
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misdirection monte \n monte type routine three aces and a queen, in the end the aces have changed to queens \n jamie badman \n colin miller \n three queens monte \n bill simon \n monte minus one \n jamie badman \n colin miller
2002
the underground change
Jamie Badman, Colin Miller
|
Misdirection Monte
|
Related toVariations
|
2002
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11
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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
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2003
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1227
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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
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Future Choice
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Inspired by- "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964)
Related to
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2003
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73
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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
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Whitewash
|
Inspired by- "One to Eight" (George Sands, Bill Simon's Mathematical Magic, 1964)
|
2003
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75
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same faced lie \n turndown pass application \n jerry k. hartman \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon
2003
ego
Jerry K. Hartman
|
Same Faced Lie
|
Inspired by
|
June 2003
|
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8
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taking them easy \n monte routine with three black spot cards and a queen, they all change to queens as finale \n r. paul wilson \n three queens monte \n bill simon
2003 ca.
taking them easy
R. Paul Wilson
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Taking Them Easy
|
Inspired by
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2003 ca.
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1
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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
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Alternating the Colors (Presentation)
|
Inspired by
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2004
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67
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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
|
Related to
|
2004
|
|
50
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2004
when psychics play poker
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
2004
|
|
50
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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
|
Related to
|
2004
|
|
52
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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
|
Related to
|
2004
|
|
53
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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
|
Related to
|
2004
|
|
54
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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
|
Related to
|
2004
|
|
55
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covered side steal \n \n wesley james \n bill simon
2004
enchantments
Wesley James, Bill Simon
|
Covered Side Steal
|
2004
|
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185
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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
|
Inspired by
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2004
|
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186
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daryl-simon convincing control \n card ends in cop position \n daryl martinez \n bill simon \n daryl-simon convincing control \n daryl martinez \n bill simon
2004
deserting the legion
Daryl Martinez, Bill Simon
|
Daryl-Simon Convincing Control
|
Also published here
|
2004
|
|
5
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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 byAlso published here
|
2005
|
|
41
|
|
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2005
genii
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
Mar. 2005
|
|
66
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the ruling class \n - the other month
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil \n max maven \n the ruling class \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
2005
genii
Max Maven
|
The Ruling Class
|
Inspired byAlso published here
|
July 2005
|
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32
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antagonistic aces \n \n arturo de ascanio \n challenge aces \n bill simon \n la carta antagonista \n alberto de figueiredo \n arturo de ascanio
2006
the magic of ascanio — studies of card magic
Arturo de Ascanio
|
Antagonistic Aces
|
Inspired byVariations
|
2006
|
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303
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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
|
Inspired by
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2006
|
|
67
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2006
england up close
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
2006
|
|
9
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overtrick \n deck divided into four packets that are shuffled into each other with two face up and two face down, deck visually restores to all face same way, same visual ending used in onyx reference \n jerry k. hartman \n the four packet shuffle \n bill simon \n triumpharo \n jerry k. hartman
2007
card dupery
Jerry K. Hartman
|
Overtrick
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Inspired by
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2007
|
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164
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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
|
Inspired by- "Blackjacked" (Peter Duffie, The Card Addict, e-book, 2000)
- "Four Queens" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964)
Related to
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2008
|
|
89
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simon prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n al thatcher
2008
subtle card creations — volume 1
Bill Simon, Al Thatcher
|
Simon Prophecy Move
|
2008
|
|
285
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alternating the colors \n three phases \n arturo de ascanio \n call to the colors \n bill simon \n la fórmula de "alternado los colores" \n miguel diaz \n carlos vinuesa \n ricardo rodriguez
2008
the magic of ascanio — more studies of card magic
Arturo de Ascanio
|
Alternating the Colors
|
Inspired byRelated to
|
2008
|
|
64
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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
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2009
|
|
403
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the squeeze control \n insertion from the side with deck in end grip (simon control), then card is stolen or lapped
- version 1 - one handed sc
- version 2 - two handed sc
- version 3 - using the longitudinal palm (holding pen as cover) \n arie vilner \n the simon card control \n bill simon
2009
underhanded delivery
Arie Vilner
|
The Squeeze Control
|
Inspired by
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2009
|
|
77
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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
|
2010
|
|
83
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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
|
Inspired by
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2010
|
|
546
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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
|
Inspired by
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2010
|
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6
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winning prediction \n \n jon racherbaumer \n business card prophesy \n bill simon
2010
trench work
Jon Racherbaumer
|
Winning Prediction
|
Inspired by
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2010
|
|
11
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daryl-simon convincing control \n card ends in cop position \n daryl martinez \n bill simon \n daryl-simon convincing control \n daryl martinez \n bill simon
2011
maelstrom
Daryl Martinez, Bill Simon
|
Daryl-Simon Convincing Control
|
Also published here
|
2011
|
|
173
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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
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2011
|
|
18
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2011
genii
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
May 2011
|
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27
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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
|
Inspired byRelated to
|
2013
|
|
7
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2014
the eh team
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
2014
|
|
25
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el prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2014
el cardquistador
Bill Simon
|
El Prophecy Move
|
2014
|
|
14
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2014
art decko
Bill Simon
|
Business Card Prophecy Move
|
2014
|
|
56
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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 \n storm chaser subtle symmetry control \n patrick g. redford
2014
applesauce
Patrick G. Redford
|
Storm Chaser Subtle Symmetry Control
|
Related toAlso published here
|
2014
|
|
60
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bill simons münzenverschwinden \n coin put in one hand, a small coin placed on fist, coin inside hand vanishes \n alexander de cova \n bill simon coin vanish in the gen \n bill simon vanish \n alexander de cova
2014
new avantgarde magic
Alexander de Cova
|
Bill Simons Münzenverschwinden
|
Inspired by- Bill Simon coin vanish in The Gen
Also published here
|
June 2014
|
|
650
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cut control variation \n swivel cut \n bill simon \n steve mayhew \n cut control \n bill simon
2014
mayhew
Bill Simon, Steve Mayhew
|
Cut Control Variation
|
Inspired by
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2014
|
|
240
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|
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the prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2015
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 10
Bill Simon
|
The Prophecy Move
|
2015
|
|
18
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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
|
VariationsAlso published here- "The Four Queens" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Card Magic, 1964)
|
2015
|
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275
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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
|
Inspired byAlso published here
|
2015
|
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277
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bill simon vanish \n coin put in one hand, a small coin placed on fist, coin inside hand vanishes \n alexander de cova \n bill simons münzenverschwinden \n alexander de cova \n bill simon coin vanish in the gen
2015
burners — vol. 2
Alexander de Cova
|
Bill Simon Vanish
|
Inspired by- Bill Simon coin vanish in The Gen
Also published here
|
2015
|
|
199
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bill simons "prophecy cards" \n two cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, comment on the effect as part of blindfold card act \n alexander de cova \n business card prophesy \n bill simon
2015
burners — vol. 3
Alexander de Cova
|
Bill Simons "Prophecy Cards"
|
Related to
|
2015
|
|
191
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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
|
2016
|
|
23
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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
|
Inspired by
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2016
|
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13
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the prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2016
tea time with the pasteboards
Bill Simon
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The Prophecy Move
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2016
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somewhat touched \n incorporating two-way-out strategy \n ryan schlutz \n untouched \n daryl martinez \n somewhat touched \n ryan schlutz \n my lucky card \n bill simon
2017
false anchors — volume two
Ryan Schlutz
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Somewhat Touched
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2017
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bill simon's dicey transpo \n ace to 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, numbers add up to ten and the four changes to a ten \n rick franceschini \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon
2017
genii
Rick Franceschini
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Bill Simon's Dicey Transpo
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Inspired by
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May 2017
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2017
secrets
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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2017
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135
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prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2018
semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11
Bill Simon
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Prophecy Move
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2018
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simon prophecy move \n in the hands \n bill simon
2018
pure imagination
Bill Simon
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Simon Prophecy Move
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2018
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166
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twice clipped improved \n two cards predicted with cards from other deck, paper-clipped pairs \n tom gagnon \n twice clipped \n bill simon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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Twice Clipped Improved
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Inspired by
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2019
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zigzag aces \n \n tom gagnon \n the gambler controls the aces \n bill simon
2019
gagnon unfiltered
Tom Gagnon
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ZigZag Aces
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Inspired by
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2019
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147
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2019
secret language — volume 1
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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2019
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covered block side steal \n transfer from bottom to top with cover \n steve reynolds \n streamlined invisible bottom deal \n edward marlo \n cover for the side slip \n bill simon
2019
output
Steve Reynolds
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Covered Block Side Steal
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Inspired byRelated to
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2019
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swivel cut production \n \n bill simon \n josé carroll
2019
52 lovers — through the looking-glass
Bill Simon, José Carroll
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Swivel Cut Production
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2019
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2019
veintiséis
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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2019
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ducky-dealing poker \n ten-card packet used to find royal flush via deal & duck \n jon racherbaumer \n "the four queens" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964) \n deal & duck \n bill simon \n harry lorayne
2020
genii
Jon Racherbaumer
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Ducky-Dealing Poker
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Inspired by
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Feb. 2020
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easy intuition \n first ace found with version of ten-twenty force, then one of two options
- re-deal force in two packets
- cutting the aces with switch \n larry jennings \n intuitively yours \n larry jennings \n the mathemagician \n bill simon
2020
mr. jennings takes it easy
Larry Jennings
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Easy Intuition
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Inspired byRelated to
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2020
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the dice command … and the cards obey. [four "miracles" in one] \n routine with cards and dice, four parts, elevator, bill simon routines and selection is found \n arturo de ascanio \n jesús etcheverry \n los dados mandan y las cartas obedecen \n arturo de ascanio \n the cards and dice - 1. the transposition \n bill simon
2020
reflections on the double card (ascanio's handling)
Arturo de Ascanio, Jesús Etcheverry
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The dice command … and the cards obey. [Four "miracles" in one]
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2020
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190
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business card prophesy \n two cards selected and lost, card touched in spread and the two cards next to it are the selections, touched card changes into selection from previous trick \n john graham \n business card prophesy \n bill simon
2021
encore
John Graham
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Business Card Prophesy
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Inspired by
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2021
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2021
encore
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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2021
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon
2022
the hermit
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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July 2022
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314
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business card prophecy move \n \n bill simon \n magic, nov. 2010
2022
talk about tricks
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move
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Also published here
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2022
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bank on 64th street \n four empty envelopes and four with money, spectator chooses four and ends up with the empty ones, bill simon's sixty-four principle \n joe mckay \n magic, aug. 2013 \n "disjuncture" (doug dyment, stimulacra, 2007)
2022
talk about tricks
Joe McKay
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Bank on 64th Street
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Inspired by- "Disjuncture" (Doug Dyment, Stimulacra, 2007)
Also published here
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2022
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airing the strip-out \n deck beveled for easier strip-out \n bill simon \n airing the strip-out \n bill simon
2022
gagnon's inner sanctum
Bill Simon
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Airing the Strip-Out
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Also published here
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2022
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162
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business card prophecy move handling \n \n bill simon
2023
instructions for miracles
Bill Simon
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Business Card Prophecy Move Handling
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2023
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lucky \n spectator finds the kings and aces after some shuffling, cutting and dealing piles \n allan ackerman \n the mathemagician \n bill simon
2024
all in — volume 2
Allan Ackerman
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Lucky
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Inspired by
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2024
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