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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the pierced cards \n cards in bag, pierced with needle and thread, when bag is mixed, selections hang on thread \n robert harbin \n hot shot card stab \n bill abbott 1941 our mysteries Robert Harbin	The Pierced Cards	cards in bag, pierced with needle and thread, when bag is mixed, selections hang on thread	Variations Hot Shot Card Stab (Bill Abbott, 2010)	1941	Our Mysteries	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag
emotional reaction \n key card \n dai vernon \n an emotional out \n roberto giobbi \n dai vernon \n impossible killer \n bill abbott \n dai vernon \n telepathic miracle \n j. b. bobo \n gefühlsmäßige reaktionen \n dai vernon \n anmerkungen \n rudolf braunmüller \n first procedure \n roger crosthwaite \n second procedure \n daniel rhod \n third procedure \n justin higham \n speaking volumes \n david regal \n larry wilmore \n just a thought \n paul cummins \n as a substitute for a top or bottom key \n jeff busby \n tipp zur leitkarte \n alexander de cova \n zur leitkarte \n alexander de cova 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Emotional Reaction	key card	Related to An Emotional Out (Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon, 2010) Impossible Killer (Bill Abbott, Dai Vernon, 2013) Telepathic Miracle (J. B. Bobo, 1947) Speaking Volumes (David Regal, Larry Wilmore, 2004) As a Substitute for a Top or Bottom Key (Jeff Busby, 1998) Tipp zur Leitkarte (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Zur Leitkarte (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Variations Anmerkungen (Rudolf Braunmüller, 1995) First Procedure (Roger Crosthwaite, 1999) Second Procedure (Daniel Rhod, 1999) Third Procedure (Justin Higham, 1999) Just a Thought (Paul Cummins, 1998) Also published here Gefühlsmäßige Reaktionen (Dai Vernon, 1995)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
ashes on the palm for non-smokers \n \n eugene burger \n flash (the wonder dog) \n bill abbott 2000 mastering the art of magic Eugene Burger	Ashes on the Palm for Non-Smokers		Variations Flash (The Wonder Dog) (Bill Abbott, 2010)	2000	Mastering the Art of Magic	221		Ashtray/Ashes / Ashes on Hand
tossed on stage \n tossed out deck version, five spectators \n david ben \n pokerface \n bill abbott 2003 tricks David Ben	Tossed On Stage	tossed out deck version, five spectators	Variations Pokerface (Bill Abbott, 2008)	2003	Tricks	119		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck
bill abbott performs close-up for kids \n \n joe m. turner \n bill abbott 2004 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Bill Abbott Performs Close-Up for Kids	by Bill Abbott		June 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 6)	99		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
bill abbott performs stand-up magic for kids \n \n joe m. turner \n bill abbott 2005 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Bill Abbott Performs Stand-Up Magic for Kids	by Bill Abbott		Dec. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 12)	114		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
mind control - remastered \n \n david regal \n bill abbott 2007 genii David Regal (reviewer)	Mind Control - Remastered	by Bill Abbott		June 2007	Genii (Vol. 70 No. 6)	91		Reviews / Props
dedication \n \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	Dedication			2008	Cocktail Card Magic	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the art of cocktail magic \n performing in cocktail situations \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	The Art of Cocktail Magic	performing in cocktail situations		2008	Cocktail Card Magic	7		Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays
blockbuster \n three selections, all become in some way mutilated (kiss imprint, hole, name on back...), all other cards blank \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	Blockbuster	three selections, all become in some way mutilated (kiss imprint, hole, name on back...), all other cards blank		2008	Cocktail Card Magic	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
bottom bluff force handling \n \n john bannon \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic John Bannon, Bill Abbott	Bottom Bluff Force Handling			2008	Cocktail Card Magic	13		Cards / Sleights / Force / Riffle Force
autograph x2 \n card travels into wallet twice, it is apparently torn in between, mullica wallet \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	Autograph x2	card travels into wallet twice, it is apparently torn in between, Mullica Wallet		2008	Cocktail Card Magic	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / Destroyed & "Rediscovered" Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
corner short control \n \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	Corner Short Control			2008	Cocktail Card Magic	16		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short
ctrl+alt+delete \n deck becomes plexi glass, omni deck \n bill abbott 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	Ctrl+Alt+Delete	deck becomes plexi glass, Omni Deck		2008	Cocktail Card Magic	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Climaxes
invisible origins revealed \n credit information on the "invisible deck" presentation by eddie fields \n bill abbott \n wanted - a card routine without cards! \n theodore annemann 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott	Invisible Origins Revealed	credit information on the "Invisible Deck" presentation by Eddie Fields	Related to Wanted - A Card Routine Without Cards! (Theodore Annemann, 1935)	2008	Cocktail Card Magic	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
ultra-mental mingling \n three presentations for cocktail reception environments - the joe berg original - the cocktail psychic presentation - cellular telepathy \n bill abbott \n joe berg 2008 cocktail card magic Bill Abbott, Joe Berg	Ultra-Mental Mingling	three presentations for cocktail reception environments The Joe Berg Original The Cocktail Psychic Presentation Cellular Telepathy		2008	Cocktail Card Magic	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
dedication \n \n bill abbott 2008 cabaret card magic Bill Abbott	Dedication			2008	Cabaret Card Magic	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
cards on stage \n - my approach - the islands - selection of material - the environment - originality - it is not what you do, but how you do it. - stories - transitions & down time - "a regular pack of cards" - instant applause - opening with the question - closing \n bill abbott 2008 cabaret card magic Bill Abbott	Cards on Stage	My Approach The Islands Selection of Material The Environment Originality It is not what you do, but how you do it. Stories Transitions & Down Time "A Regular Pack Of Cards" Instant Applause Opening with The Question Closing		2008	Cabaret Card Magic	7		Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays
the princess and the pea \n stand-up story presentation \n bill abbott \n dr. stanley jaks 2008 cabaret card magic Bill Abbott, Dr. Stanley Jaks	The Princess and the Pea	stand-up story presentation		2008	Cabaret Card Magic	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
pokerface \n \n bill abbott \n tossed on stage \n david ben 2008 cabaret card magic Bill Abbott	Pokerface		Inspired by Tossed On Stage (David Ben, 2003)	2008	Cabaret Card Magic	13		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck
the last romance of diamond jack \n \n bill abbott 2008 cabaret card magic Bill Abbott	The Last Romance of Diamond Jack			2008	Cabaret Card Magic	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Story Deck
ez action ultra-mental deck \n rough smooth preparation method \n bill abbott \n ross bertram 2008 cabaret card magic Bill Abbott, Ross Bertram	EZ Action Ultra-Mental Deck	rough smooth preparation method		2008	Cabaret Card Magic	17		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
bill abbott performs magic for kids - deluxe edition \n \n joe m. turner \n bill abbott 2008 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Bill Abbott Performs Magic for Kids - Deluxe Edition	by Bill Abbott		June 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)	102		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
cabaret card magic \n \n michael close \n bill abbott 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Cabaret Card Magic	by Bill Abbott		Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	84		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
smart-ass \n \n david regal \n bill abbott 2008 genii David Regal (reviewer)	Smart-Ass	by Bill Abbott		Nov. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 11)	104		Reviews / Props
secrets of the octopus deck ... revealed! \n \n david oliver \n bill abbott 2009 genii David Oliver (reviewer)	Secrets Of The Octopus Deck ... revealed!	by Bill Abbott		Mar. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 3)	90		Reviews / Props
the thing platinum edition \n \n david regal \n bill abbott 2009 genii David Regal (reviewer)	The Thing Platinum Edition	by Bill Abbott		Aug. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 8)	75		Reviews / Props
dedication \n to paul gertner \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Dedication	to Paul Gertner		2010	Table Magic	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
interruptions & distractions \n on walk-around magic 1) know your material 2) be flexible & adapt 3) create and collect boredom killers \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Interruptions & Distractions	on walk-around magic 1) Know Your Material 2) Be Flexible & Adapt 3) Create and Collect Boredom Killers		2010	Table Magic	7		Articles / Articles
my opener \n approaching a table \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	My Opener	approaching a table		2010	Table Magic	8		Articles / Articles
to sit or stand \n on walk-around magic \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	To Sit or Stand	on walk-around magic		2010	Table Magic	8		Articles / Articles
pied piper syndrome & the antidote \n on kids following the performer in walk-around magic \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Pied Piper Syndrome & the Antidote	on kids following the performer in walk-around magic		2010	Table Magic	8		Articles / Articles
centre pieces and the art of war \n on walk-around magic \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Centre Pieces and the Art of War	on walk-around magic		2010	Table Magic	9		Articles / Articles
house parties: the perfect place for magic \n on walk-around magic \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	House Parties: The Perfect Place for Magic	on walk-around magic		2010	Table Magic	9		Articles / Articles
why the restaurant needs you \n on restaurant magic \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Why the Restaurant Needs You	on restaurant magic		2010	Table Magic	10		Articles / Articles
why you need the restaurant \n on restaurant magic \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Why You Need the Restaurant	on restaurant magic		2010	Table Magic	10		Articles / Articles
flash (the wonder dog) \n story presentation, ashes of dead dog \n bill abbott \n ashes on the palm for non-smokers \n eugene burger 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Flash (The Wonder Dog)	story presentation, ashes of dead dog	Inspired by Ashes on the Palm for Non-Smokers (Eugene Burger, 2000)	2010	Table Magic	11		Ashtray/Ashes / Ashes on Hand
ashes feng shui \n \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Ashes Feng Shui			2010	Table Magic	14		Ashtray/Ashes / Ashes on Hand
hot shot card stab \n card stab in paper bag, full shot glass produced as finale \n bill abbott \n the pierced cards \n robert harbin 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Hot Shot Card Stab	card stab in paper bag, full shot glass produced as finale	Inspired by The Pierced Cards (Robert Harbin, 1941)	2010	Table Magic	16		Glass / Production & Appearance Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag
casey's crayons \n location and color of three crayons divined, free will \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Casey's Crayons	location and color of three crayons divined, Free Will		2010	Table Magic	21		Crayons Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Games / Instruction Games
mental photograph \n image of card appears on business card via out to lunch \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	Mental Photograph	image of card appears on business card via out to lunch		2010	Table Magic	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery Paper / Out to Lunch Business Cards
the boyd mystery complete \n photo transforms in buddha papers, story presentation \n bill abbott 2010 table magic Bill Abbott	The Boyd Mystery Complete	photo transforms in buddha papers, story presentation		2010	Table Magic	25		Photograph Paper / Transformation Paper / Buddha Papers
powerball 60 \n \n danny orleans \n richard sanders \n bill abbott 2010 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	Powerball 60	by Richard Sanders, Bill Abbott		Jan. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 1)	76		Reviews / Props
liquify \n \n david oliver \n bill abbott \n richard sanders 2010 genii David Oliver (reviewer)	Liquify	by Bill Abbott, Richard Sanders		Mar. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 3)	86		Reviews / Props
forewords \n \n bill abbott 2012 anteater consortium Bill Abbott	Forewords			2012	Anteater Consortium	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
dedication \n to eugene burger \n bill abbott 2012 house party magic! Bill Abbott	Dedication	to Eugene Burger		2012	House Party Magic!	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
house parties: perfect place for magic \n discussion of house party performances - do's and don'ts for the house party performer - dressing right for the occassion - final thoughts \n bill abbott 2012 house party magic! Bill Abbott	House Parties: Perfect Place for Magic	discussion of house party performances Do's and Don'ts For The House Party Performer Dressing Right For The Occassion Final Thoughts		2012	House Party Magic!	7		Articles / Articles
party control \n random item is chosen and predicted \n bill abbott \n "mind control" (bill abbott, marketed) 2012 house party magic! Bill Abbott	Party Control	random item is chosen and predicted	Inspired by "Mind Control" (Bill Abbott, marketed)	2012	House Party Magic!	11		Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Random Object / Miscellaneous
the hoysi incident \n "i have performed this twice." - part one: several cards chosen and pocketed, then divined - part two: word on designated page number in several magazines remembered and divined, with design duplication \n bill abbott 2012 house party magic! Bill Abbott	The HoySi Incident	"I have performed this twice." Part One: several cards chosen and pocketed, then divined Part Two: word on designated page number in several magazines remembered and divined, with design duplication		2012	House Party Magic!	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck Book / Book Test / Magazine Test
polenta! \n playing card to any food, torn corner, half forcing deck \n bill abbott 2012 house party magic! Bill Abbott	Polenta!	playing card to any food, torn corner, half forcing deck		2012	House Party Magic!	17		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Anything
celebrity smart-ass \n \n danny orleans \n bill abbott 2012 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	Celebrity Smart-Ass	by Bill Abbott		May 2012	Genii (Vol. 75 No. 5)	84		Reviews / Props
impossible killer \n \n bill abbott \n dai vernon \n emotional reaction \n dai vernon 2013 seventeen secrets — volume 2 Bill Abbott, Dai Vernon	Impossible Killer		Inspired by Emotional Reaction (Dai Vernon, 1959)	2013	Seventeen Secrets — Volume 2	1		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
demonstration glimpse \n \n bill abbott 2013 seventeen secrets — volume 2 Bill Abbott	Demonstration Glimpse			2013	Seventeen Secrets — Volume 2	3		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Top or near Top
determined choice \n one of six items chosen and predicted \n paul vigil \n "mind control" (bill abbott, 2004) \n "hypnotic choice" (dealer's item) 2017 the doors of deception Paul Vigil	Determined Choice	one of six items chosen and predicted	Inspired by "Mind Control" (Bill Abbott, 2004) "Hypnotic Choice" (Dealer's Item)	2017	The Doors of Deception	13		Propless / Equivoque Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
the octopus deck \n two spectators think of cards in spread, then two selected with tossed-out deck procedure - phase 1: up close - phase 2: furthur \n paul vigil \n bill abbott \n "the octopus deck" (bill abbott, 2008) 2017 the doors of deception Paul Vigil, Bill Abbott	The Octopus Deck	two spectators think of cards in spread, then two selected with tossed-out deck procedure Phase 1: Up Close Phase 2: Furthur	Inspired by "The Octopus Deck" (Bill Abbott, 2008)	2017	The Doors of Deception	197		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Al Koran type Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Other Applications & Handling of Long-Short-Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck
bill's phase 3 \n two spectators select a card from half the deck each that is in their pockets, divined by performer \n bill abbott 2017 the doors of deception Bill Abbott	Bill's Phase 3	two spectators select a card from half the deck each that is in their pockets, divined by performer		2017	The Doors of Deception	220		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Slate / Normal