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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
locatrik \n location with two keys and two outs, gemini twins precursor \n theodore annemann \n polar stab \n steve beam \n scott robinson 1937 the jinx Theodore Annemann	Locatrik	location with two keys and two outs, Gemini Twins precursor	Variations Polar Stab (Steve Beam, Scott Robinson, 1995)	1937	The Jinx (Issue 39)	262		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Gemini Twins Placement
marlo - vernon \n sandwiched card with card at chosen position \n edward marlo \n manifold \n scott robinson 1941 early marlo Edward Marlo	Marlo - Vernon	sandwiched card with card at chosen position	Variations Manifold (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1941	Early Marlo (Issue Amazing, Isn't It?)	42		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Sandwich Changes Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
veeser's bluff multiple shift \n three handlings \n bob veeser \n tweaking the veeser bluff shift \n allan ackerman \n more bluff shifts \n edward marlo \n hp multiple shift \n allan ackerman \n the bull shift \n bob veeser \n allan ackerman \n totally under control \n scott robinson 1961 the multiple shift Bob Veeser	Veeser's Bluff Multiple Shift	three handlings	Related to More Bluff Shifts (Edward Marlo, 1962) Variations Tweaking the Veeser Bluff Shift (Allan Ackerman, 2012) HP Multiple Shift (Allan Ackerman, 2020) The Bull Shift (Bob Veeser, Allan Ackerman, 2005) Totally Under Control (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1961	The Multiple Shift	31		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
bluff shift \n \n derek dingle \n bluffed \n mike gallo \n bluff shift handling \n derek dingle \n frank simon \n totally under control \n scott robinson 1971 dingle's deceptions with cards and coins Derek Dingle	Bluff Shift		Variations Bluffed (Mike Gallo, 1989) Bluff Shift Handling (Derek Dingle, Frank Simon, 1979) Totally Under Control (Scott Robinson, 2009)	1971	Dingle's Deceptions with Cards and Coins	10		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
bet-a-dollar color change \n as bill is slid over face of card, half card gaff \n bob mcallister \n the money changers \n scott robinson 1972 tarbell course in magic — volume 7 Bob McAllister	Bet-A-Dollar Color Change	as bill is slid over face of card, half card gaff	Variations The Money Changers (Scott Robinson, 2006)	1972	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 7	114		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Half Card Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
coin cut \n \n larry jennings \n coined card \n earl nelson \n sprite \n scott robinson 1977 larry jennings on card & coin handling Larry Jennings	Coin Cut		Variations Coined Card (Earl Nelson, 1979) Sprite (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1977	Larry Jennings on Card & Coin Handling	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Coin Cut & Variations
impromptu ultra mental \n half pass version, see "author's note" for credit information \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson \n author's note \n allan ackerman \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1978 here's my card Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon	Impromptu Ultra Mental	half pass version, see "Author's Note" for credit information	Related to Author's Note (Allan Ackerman, 1994) Gaffless Brainwave (Karl Fulves, 1981) Variations Jiscemah (Tyler Wilson, 2010) Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1978	Here's My Card	47		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
pop outs \n tabled production under finger tip \n david roth \n shoot out \n steve beam \n shoot out ii \n henry pettit \n drop outs \n jay sankey \n pop outs variation \n david roth \n scott robinson \n s.w.a.t. \n stephen tucker \n pop out production \n david harkey \n pop outs split \n jonathan friedman \n roth pop-out move variant \n scott robinson \n david roth 1981 coinmagic David Roth	Pop Outs	tabled production under finger tip	Related to Shoot Out (Steve Beam, 1982) Shoot Out II (Henry Pettit, 1982) Drop Outs (Jay Sankey, 1986) Pop Out Production (David Harkey, 1991) Roth Pop-out move variant (Scott Robinson, David Roth, 2018) Variations Pop Outs Variation (David Roth, Scott Robinson, 1995) S.W.A.T. (Stephen Tucker, 1983) Pop Outs Split (Jonathan Friedman, 2018)	1981	CoinMagic	20		Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / One-Handed
twisting with victor \n spellbound change \n wesley james \n twisting with victor \n wesley james \n twisting with victor \n wesley james \n twisting with victor variation \n wesley james \n scott robinson 1981 coinmagic Wesley James	Twisting With Victor	Spellbound change	Related to Twisting with Victor (Wesley James, 1997) Variations Twisting with Victor variation (Wesley James, Scott Robinson, 2018) Also published here Twisting with Victor (Wesley James, 1997)	1981	CoinMagic	89		Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
gaffless brainwave \n sorted red/black stack \n karl fulves \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n impromptu ultra mental \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1981 milennium aces Karl Fulves	Gaffless Brainwave	sorted red/black stack	Related to The Invisible Deck (Michael Close, Allan Ackerman, 1996) Impromptu Ultra Mental (Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon, 1978) Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993)	1981	Milennium Aces	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
elastic illusion \n sleeving \n derek dingle \n the andrus bands \n jerry andrus \n robber bands \n scott robinson \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle \n one-t(w)o-one \n joe rindfleisch 1982 the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle	Elastic Illusion	sleeving	Related to Elastic Illusion (Derek Dingle, 1978) One-T(w)o-One (Joe Rindfleisch, 1995) Variations The Andrus Bands (Jerry Andrus, 1990) Robber Bands (Scott Robinson, 1991)	1982	The Complete Works of Derek Dingle	213		Rubber Band / Vanish
triple e.g. spell \n three ungaffed coins, edge grip handlings \n michael rubinstein \n heavy metal \n scott robinson \n triple e.g. spellbound \n michael rubinstein \n triple e.g. spell \n michael rubinstein \n heavy metal \n scott robinson 1982 the collected almanac Michael Rubinstein	Triple E.G. Spell	three ungaffed coins, edge grip handlings	Related to Triple E.G. Spellbound (Michael Rubinstein, 2002) Variations Heavy Metal (Scott Robinson, 1998) Heavy Metal (Scott Robinson, 2018) Also published here Triple E.G. Spell (Michael Rubinstein, 2020)	1982	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 3)	21		Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines
the ying-tong move \n han-ping-chien variation, transposition of a copper coin and two silver coins \n shiv duggal \n ying + \n shiv duggal \n h.p.c.-c.p.h. \n jay sankey \n shiv duggal \n boss toss \n scott robinson 1982 spell-binder Shiv Duggal	The Ying-Tong Move	Han-Ping-Chien variation, transposition of a copper coin and two silver coins	Related to H.P.C.-C.P.H. (Jay Sankey, Shiv Duggal, 1983) Boss Toss (Scott Robinson, 2018) Variations Ying + (Shiv Duggal, 1982)	1982	Spell-Binder (Vol. 1 No. 10)	182		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous
h.p.c.-c.p.h. \n hpc-cph, han ping chien in which unloaded hand is reloaded instantly, see credit correction on page lxix \n jay sankey \n shiv duggal \n the ying-tong move \n shiv duggal \n hpc-cph no. 1 \n jay sankey \n boss toss \n scott robinson 1983 the collected almanac Jay Sankey, Shiv Duggal	H.P.C.-C.P.H.	HPC-CPH, Han Ping Chien in which unloaded hand is reloaded instantly, see credit correction on page lxix	Related to The Ying-Tong Move (Shiv Duggal, 1982) Boss Toss (Scott Robinson, 2018) Also published here HPC-CPH No. 1 (Jay Sankey, 1986)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 5&6)	47		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo
billtration \n folded card through bill, also credited to scott robinson, see trapdoor \n tony miller \n scott robinson \n steve beam \n severance pay \n scott robinson \n severance pay \n scott robinson 1983 the collected almanac Tony Miller	Billtration	folded card through bill, also credited to Scott Robinson, see Trapdoor	Related to Scott Robinson (Steve Beam, 1993) Variations Severance Pay (Scott Robinson, 1993) Also published here Severance Pay (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 13)	117		Bill / Penetration Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Bill(s)
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n count me in \n gary plants \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n very dicey \n david solomon \n how did you know? \n randy wakeman \n frank's fave \n simon lovell \n kick-counting on it! \n jon racherbaumer \n who's counting \n scott robinson \n chris sage 1984 the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Paul Cummins	Counting On It	number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection	Related to Very Dicey (David Solomon, 2007) Frank's Fave (Simon Lovell, 1997) Variations Mentally Count On It (Gary Plants, 2011) Count Me In (Gary Plants, 2011) Mentally Count On it (Gary Plants, 2017) How Did You Know? (Randy Wakeman, 1989) Kick-Counting On It! (Jon Racherbaumer, 1993) Who's Counting (Scott Robinson, Chris Sage, 2018)	1984	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 3	132		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
circle shift \n all-around square-up cover \n larry jennings \n down shift \n scott robinson \n the circle shift \n larry jennings \n circle shift \n larry jennings 1984 the collected almanac Larry Jennings	Circle Shift	all-around square-up cover	Variations Down Shift (Scott Robinson, 1988) Also published here The Circle Shift (Larry Jennings, 1997) Circle Shift (Larry Jennings, 2018)	1984	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 17 & 18)	171		Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Other Classic Style Passes Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Wrist Turn Passes
tipped off \n broken and restored \n david regal \n swiss army qtip \n scott robinson 1987 star quality — the magic of david regal David Regal	Tipped Off	broken and restored	Variations Swiss Army QTip (Scott Robinson, 1998)	1987	Star Quality — The Magic of David Regal	104		Q-Tip
alignment move \n \n william goodwin \n backward alignment move \n scott robinson \n william goodwin 1988 lecture 1988 William Goodwin	Alignment Move		Also published here Backward Alignment Move (Scott Robinson, William Goodwin, 2018)	1988	Lecture 1988	2		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Alignment Move
down shift \n circle shift as a half pass \n scott robinson \n circle shift \n larry jennings 1988 the trapdoor — volume one Scott Robinson	Down Shift	Circle Shift as a half pass	Inspired by Circle Shift (Larry Jennings, 1984)	1988	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 24)	409		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / Half Pass
obstinate pasteboards \n cards turn over without the magician wanting so \n henry christ \n top slop gag \n scott robinson 1989 the vernon chronicles — volume 3 Henry Christ	Obstinate Pasteboards	cards turn over without the magician wanting so	Variations Top Slop Gag (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1989	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 3	171		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
the wonderful coin vanish \n \n david williamson \n the new era coin go \n jimmy buffaloe \n sponge coins \n scott robinson \n smart coin trick \n franklin m. chapman \n sponge coin \n scott robinson 1989 williamson's wonders David Williamson	The Wonderful Coin Vanish		Inspired by The New Era Coin Go (Jimmy Buffaloe, 1952) Related to Smart Coin Trick (Franklin M. Chapman, 1938) Variations Sponge Coins (Scott Robinson, 1997) Sponge Coin (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1989	Williamson's Wonders	9		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
automated teller card \n coin produced under a card, then three more coins appear on table in different corners \n scott robinson 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Automated Teller Card	coin produced under a card, then three more coins appear on table in different corners		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 28)	491		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cards
hop card \n card spins out of the center, actually bottom card, kelly bottom placement kick-start action, see p. 541 for ideas by scott robinson \n richard bartram, jr. \n hop card \n richard bartram, jr. 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Richard Bartram, Jr.	Hop Card	card spins out of the center, actually bottom card, Kelly Bottom Placement kick-start action, see p. 541 for ideas by Scott Robinson	Also published here Hop Card (Richard Bartram, Jr., 1993)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 28)	493		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
sucker monte \n three phases \n scott robinson \n sucker ending \n scott robinson \n monte python \n andi gladwin \n monte python \n andi gladwin \n sucker monte \n scott robinson 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Sucker Monte	three phases	Related to Sucker Ending (Scott Robinson, 1993) Variations Monte Python (Andi Gladwin, 2007) Monte Python (Andi Gladwin, 2020) Sucker Monte (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 28)	499		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
alignment move \n \n theodore annemann \n henry christ \n backward alignment move \n unknown \n backward alignment move \n scott robinson \n william goodwin 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Theodore Annemann, Henry Christ	Alignment Move		Also published here Backward Alignment Move (Unknown, 2014) Backward Alignment Move (Scott Robinson, William Goodwin, 2018)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 28)	499		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Alignment Move
leftovers \n on "peter's quotations", channing pollock, clayton rawson, martin gardner, scott robinson, richard bartram \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on "Peter's Quotations", Channing Pollock, Clayton Rawson, Martin Gardner, Scott Robinson, Richard Bartram		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 28)	504		Articles / Columns
special scott robinson insert \n short bio of scott robinson \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Special Scott Robinson Insert	short bio of Scott Robinson		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)	531		Articles / Biographical
the flop \n one card production, card ends up in middle, with a fan \n scott robinson \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson, Steve Beam	The Flop	one card production, card ends up in middle, with a fan		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)	531		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop"
the daley double, part i \n \n scott robinson 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	The Daley Double, Part I			1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)	533		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick
the daley double, part ii \n \n scott robinson 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	The Daley Double, Part II			1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)	534		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick
the toy \n two folded cards penetrate \n scott robinson \n the toy \n scott robinson \n that's wrap \n scott robinson \n the toy \n scott robinson 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	The Toy	two folded cards penetrate	Variations That's Wrap (Scott Robinson, 2004) Also published here The Toy (Scott Robinson, 1993) The Toy (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)	535		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
cul-de-sac \n card vanishes and reappears when pushed perpendicular through two cards, visual \n ken krenzel \n the egress vanish \n wesley james \n ken krenzel \n the willies \n scott robinson \n perpendicular card vanish \n scott robinson \n ken krenzel 1990 close-up impact! Ken Krenzel	Cul-de-Sac	card vanishes and reappears when pushed perpendicular through two cards, visual	Variations The Egress Vanish (Wesley James, Ken Krenzel, 2004) The Willies (Scott Robinson, 2006) Also published here Perpendicular card vanish (Scott Robinson, Ken Krenzel, 2018)	1990	Close-up Impact!	154		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
fan belt \n packet penetrates card fan, variation where selection ends up reversed in the spread \n scott robinson 1990 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Fan Belt	packet penetrates card fan, variation where selection ends up reversed in the spread		1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 32)	574		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
the big bang \n reverse coin assembly \n scott robinson 1990 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	The Big Bang	reverse coin assembly		1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 33)	587		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Two Cards
the boss toss \n \n scott robinson \n hpc-cph no. 1 \n jay sankey 1990 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	The Boss Toss		Related to HPC-CPH No. 1 (Jay Sankey, 1986)	1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 33)	588		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
the golly pitch \n gallo pitch variation, coin transfer \n john riggs \n coins, by golly \n scott robinson 1990 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	The Golly Pitch	gallo pitch variation, coin transfer	Variations Coins, By Golly (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 33)	590		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
fan flight \n half of deck balanced on other half, which is fanned \n scott robinson 1990 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Fan Flight	half of deck balanced on other half, which is fanned		1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 35)	623		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Defying Gravity
quick kings & aces \n \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Quick Kings & Aces			1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 36)	653		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
displacement move \n \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Displacement Move			1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 36)	653		Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
robber bands \n one of two rubber bands vanishes \n scott robinson \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle \n robber bands \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Robber Bands	one of two rubber bands vanishes	Inspired by Elastic Illusion (Derek Dingle, 1982) Also published here Robber Bands (Scott Robinson, 1995)	1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 37)	664		Rubber Band / Vanish
coins, by golly \n transposition of two silver and a brass coin, then all become brass \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Coins, By Golly	transposition of two silver and a brass coin, then all become brass		1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 37)	676		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation (not so visual)
valdez and water \n with four aces, four phases \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Valdez and Water	with four aces, four phases		1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 38)	696		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / One Back Color
monte move \n \n trevor lewis \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Trevor Lewis, Scott Robinson	Monte Move			1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 38)	698		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Monte Throw & Switches
contra band \n two rubber bands link, then one vanishes \n scott robinson 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Contra Band	two rubber bands link, then one vanishes		1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 39)	702		Rubber Band / Vanish Rubber Band / Penetration / Linking
miller's cascade control \n \n charlie miller \n paul chosse \n cascade control \n charlie miller \n dave buck \n sacc (semi automatic cascade control) \n scott robinson 1992 card finesse ii Charlie Miller, Paul Chosse	Miller's Cascade Control		Variations Cascade Control (Charlie Miller, Dave Buck, 2011) SACC (Semi Automatic Cascade Control) (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1992	Card Finesse II	73		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
time travel \n borrowed ring vanishes and appears on performer's watch band \n scott robinson \n easy time \n joel givens 1992 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Time Travel	borrowed ring vanishes and appears on performer's watch band	Variations Easy Time (Joel Givens, 1994)	1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 43)	761		Watch / Miscellaneous Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous
slideways production \n slide appears in empty mount \n scott robinson 1992 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Slideways Production	slide appears in empty mount		1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 44)	794		Photograph
slideways penetration \n slide in mount is put in envelope and is penetrated with a pencil \n scott robinson 1992 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Slideways Penetration	slide in mount is put in envelope and is penetrated with a pencil		1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 44)	796		Photograph
jack syna(ps)ces \n jacks face up distributed in deck change places with aces on top of deck \n ernest earick \n displ-ace \n troy hooser \n trading spaces \n scott robinson \n trading spaces \n scott robinson 1993 by forces unseen Ernest Earick	Jack Syna(ps)ces	Jacks face up distributed in deck change places with Aces on top of deck	Related to Displ-Ace (Troy Hooser, 1998) Variations Trading Spaces (Scott Robinson, 2004) Trading Spaces (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1993	By Forces Unseen	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
riding the wave \n mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Riding the Wave	mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings	Related to The Invisible Deck (Michael Close, Allan Ackerman, 1996) Gaffless Brainwave (Karl Fulves, 1981) Also published here Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	842		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck
color wave \n with different colored back \n steve beam \n scott robinson \n colorwave \n scott robinson \n steve beam 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam, Scott Robinson	Color Wave	with different colored back	Also published here Colorwave (Scott Robinson, Steve Beam, 1993)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	845		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck
scott robinson \n short humorous bio \n steve beam \n billtration \n tony miller 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Scott Robinson	short humorous bio	Related to Billtration (Tony Miller, 1983)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	846		Articles / Biographical
visual retentive \n also as a change \n scott robinson \n visual retentive vanish \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Visual Retentive	also as a change	Also published here Visual Retentive Vanish (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	847		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Retention of Vision Vanish
changing a fan belt \n left hand's fan penetrates right hand's fan, selection ends up in other fan reversed \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Changing a Fan Belt	left hand's fan penetrates right hand's fan, selection ends up in other fan reversed		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	848		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
case closed i \n signed card vanishes among aces and appears in case \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Case Closed I	signed card vanishes among aces and appears in case		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	849		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case
case closed ii \n one sandwich in card case \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Case Closed II	one sandwich in card case		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	851		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Switching Sandwiches
sucker ending \n climax for scott's sucker monte \n scott robinson \n sucker monte \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Sucker Ending	climax for Scott's Sucker Monte	Related to Sucker Monte (Scott Robinson, 1989)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	853		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
card it away \n on the deck, card is apparently removed and melts away \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Card It Away	on the deck, card is apparently removed and melts away		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	856		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Miscellaneous
impaired \n named card ends up between jokers \n steve beam \n lunch on the go \n scott robinson \n impaired \n steve beam \n impaired \n steve beam 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Impaired	named card ends up between jokers	Variations Lunch on the Go (Scott Robinson, 1994) Also published here Impaired (Steve Beam, 1993) Impaired (Steve Beam, 1993)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 48)	871		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rough and Smooth (not full deck) Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
the portable ladder \n cards spread on table, named number is counted to and card turned over, value of card helps find selection, force or prediction \n scott robinson 1993 semi-automatic card tricks Scott Robinson	The Portable Ladder	cards spread on table, named number is counted to and card turned over, value of card helps find selection, force or prediction		1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	39		Cards / Sleights / Force / Count Forces Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
the toy \n two folded cards penetrate \n scott robinson \n the toy \n scott robinson 1993 semi-automatic card tricks Scott Robinson	The Toy	two folded cards penetrate	Also published here The Toy (Scott Robinson, 1989)	1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	109		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
severance pay \n folded card through bill, ungimmicked version \n scott robinson \n billtration \n tony miller \n severance pay (simplified version) \n scott robinson 1993 semi-automatic card tricks Scott Robinson	Severance Pay	folded card through bill, ungimmicked version	Inspired by Billtration (Tony Miller, 1983) Also published here Severance Pay (simplified version) (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	113		Bill / Penetration Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Bill(s)
riding the wave \n mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck \n scott robinson \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1993 magic with no entertainment value ii Scott Robinson	Riding the Wave	mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck	Also published here Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993)	1993	Magic with No Entertainment Value II	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck
colorwave \n with different colored back \n scott robinson \n steve beam \n color wave \n steve beam \n scott robinson 1993 magic with no entertainment value ii Scott Robinson, Steve Beam	Colorwave	with different colored back	Also published here Color Wave (Steve Beam, Scott Robinson, 1993)	1993	Magic with No Entertainment Value II	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck
lunch on the go \n named card ends up between jokers \n scott robinson \n impaired \n steve beam 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Lunch on the Go	named card ends up between jokers	Inspired by Impaired (Steve Beam, 1993)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 51)	923		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
progressive sandwich \n \n ken krenzel \n dragnet jacks \n scott robinson 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Ken Krenzel	Progressive Sandwich		Inspired by Dragnet Jacks (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 51)	925		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers")
circling the sandwich \n \n steve beam \n circling the sandwich \n steve beam \n dragnet jacks \n scott robinson 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	Circling the Sandwich		Inspired by Dragnet Jacks (Scott Robinson, 2018) Also published here Circling the Sandwich (Steve Beam, 1995)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 51)	926		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers")
easy time \n different handling for scott robinson's time travel \n joel givens \n time travel \n scott robinson 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Joel Givens	Easy Time	different handling for Scott Robinson's Time Travel	Inspired by Time Travel (Scott Robinson, 1992)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 51)	936		Watch / Miscellaneous Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous
sliding scale \n cards spread, when squared again selection sticks out face up, injogged \n scott robinson \n slide too \n joel givens 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Sliding Scale	cards spread, when squared again selection sticks out face up, injogged	Variations Slide Too (Joel Givens, 1994)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 52)	950		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop"
slide too \n sliding scale, with two cards, one by one \n joel givens \n sliding scale \n scott robinson 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Joel Givens	Slide Too	Sliding Scale, with two cards, one by one	Inspired by Sliding Scale (Scott Robinson, 1994)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 52)	951		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop"
pocket poker \n named aces travel to pocket one by one, then they travel again all together \n billy mcdonnell \n the queen thing \n scott robinson 1994 the trapdoor — volume three Billy McDonnell	Pocket Poker	named aces travel to pocket one by one, then they travel again all together	Variations The Queen Thing (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 53)	972		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
marriage on the rocks \n \n peter duffie \n the royal marriage trilogy \n allan ackerman \n david solomon \n peter duffie \n home wrecker \n scott robinson 1995 duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie	Marriage on the Rocks		Variations The Royal Marriage Trilogy (Allan Ackerman, David Solomon, Peter Duffie, 2012) Home Wrecker (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1995	Duffie's Card Compulsions	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Marriage
leftovers \n on tom baxter, bruce fricker, jon racherbaumer, stephen minch, steve pressley, doug canning, tom craven, scott robinson, john riggs \n steve beam \n personalized pasteboards \n joel givens 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Tom Baxter, Bruce Fricker, Jon Racherbaumer, Stephen Minch, Steve Pressley, Doug Canning, Tom Craven, Scott Robinson, John Riggs	Related to Personalized Pasteboards (Joel Givens, 1995)	1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 56)	1072		Articles / Columns
yet another scott robinson insert "the purse" \n \n steve beam 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	Yet Another Scott Robinson Insert "The Purse"			1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1118		Articles / Articles
differences \n three silver coins in purse copper coin vanishes and appears in purse while silver coins appear on table \n scott robinson 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Differences	three silver coins in purse copper coin vanishes and appears in purse while silver coins appear on table		1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1118		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Purse Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse
rate of exchange \n \n scott robinson 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Rate of Exchange			1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1119		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous
triple crown \n copper, silver and brass coins in purse appear in hands and travel back to purse \n scott robinson 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Triple Crown	copper, silver and brass coins in purse appear in hands and travel back to purse		1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1120		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse
pop outs variation \n \n david roth \n scott robinson \n pop outs \n david roth 1995 the trapdoor — volume three David Roth, Scott Robinson	Pop Outs Variation		Inspired by Pop Outs (David Roth, 1981)	1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1121		Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / One-Handed
leftovers \n on marty kane, jon racherbaumer, jim hyams, wayne kyzer, scott robinson, simon lovell \n steve beam 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Marty Kane, Jon Racherbaumer, Jim Hyams, Wayne Kyzer, Scott Robinson, Simon Lovell		1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 59)	1148		Articles / Columns
sigh stebbins \n spectator spells guesses about selection, with value of last card selection is found \n scott robinson 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Scott Robinson	Sigh Stebbins	spectator spells guesses about selection, with value of last card selection is found		1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	49		Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Spelling Stack / Partial
chance by choice \n four cards are cut to, sum is predicted in envelope \n scott robinson \n errors and omissions \n steve beam 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Scott Robinson	Chance by Choice	four cards are cut to, sum is predicted in envelope	Related to Errors and Omissions (Steve Beam, 1997)	1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	89		Cards / Principles / Stooge Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Partial
polar stab \n location of two cards with two keys \n steve beam \n scott robinson \n locatrik \n theodore annemann 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Steve Beam, Scott Robinson	Polar Stab	location of two cards with two keys	Inspired by Locatrik (Theodore Annemann, 1937)	1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	157		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
robber bands \n one of two rubber bands vanishes \n scott robinson \n robber bands \n scott robinson \n elastic illusion \n derek dingle 1995 vienna notes Scott Robinson	Robber Bands	one of two rubber bands vanishes	Inspired by Elastic Illusion (Derek Dingle, 1978) Also published here Robber Bands (Scott Robinson, 1991)	1995	Vienna Notes	12		Rubber Band / Vanish
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n the plucker \n scott robinson \n touchez \n lee asher 1996 from a shuffled deck in use... part one Paul Cummins	Counting On It	number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection	Related to The Plucker (Scott Robinson, 2010) Variations Touchez (Lee Asher, 2000)	1996	from a shuffled deck in use... Part One	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
strong currency \n kind of wild coin effect with several transformations with three different coins \n david gripenwaldt \n changeling coins \n scott robinson \n changeling coin \n scott robinson 1996 the looking glass David Gripenwaldt	Strong Currency	kind of wild coin effect with several transformations with three different coins	Variations Changeling Coins (Scott Robinson, 1998) Changeling Coin (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1996	The Looking Glass (Issue 2)	65		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Coins
the invisible deck \n ungaffed, memorized deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n ultra-mental memorized deck \n patrick g. redford \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Allan Ackerman	The Invisible Deck	ungaffed, memorized deck	Inspired by Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 2018) Related to Gaffless Brainwave (Karl Fulves, 1981) Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993) Variations Jiscemah (Tyler Wilson, 2010) Ultra-Mental Memorized Deck (Patrick G. Redford, 2019)	1996	Workers Number 5	138		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
sponge coins \n \n scott robinson \n the wonderful coin vanish \n david williamson 1997 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Sponge Coins		Inspired by The Wonderful Coin Vanish (David Williamson, 1989)	1997	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 63)	1238		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
top slop \n some cards turn over while performer want to show a trick, first two then more and more, humorous routine \n scott robinson 1997 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Top Slop	some cards turn over while performer want to show a trick, first two then more and more, humorous routine		1997	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 64)	1280		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
the queen thing \n selection vanishes among queens, then queens travel to pocket and in the hand remains the selection \n scott robinson \n the mystery thing \n scott robinson \n the queen thing \n scott robinson 1997 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	The Queen Thing	selection vanishes among queens, then queens travel to pocket and in the hand remains the selection	Variations The Mystery Thing (Scott Robinson, 2018) Also published here The Queen Thing (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1997	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 65)	1309		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition
elmsley display \n \n scott robinson 1997 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Elmsley Display			1997	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 65)	1310		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces
bill me \n bill in purse transposes with four coins \n scott robinson 1997 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Bill Me	bill in purse transposes with four coins		1997	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 66)	1318		Coin / Effect Themes / Purse Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Coin and Other object
errors and omissions \n missing illustration \n steve beam \n chance by choice \n scott robinson 1997 digital effects Steve Beam	Errors and Omissions	missing illustration	Related to Chance by Choice (Scott Robinson, 1995)	1997	Digital Effects	150		Articles / Articles
lee earle at the editor's desk \n on john riggs, jack dean, c.l. boardé, ty kralin, scott robinson, eddy wade, phantini, joe marino, fred hager \n lee earle 1997 syzygy Lee Earle	Lee Earle at the Editor's Desk	on John Riggs, Jack Dean, C.L. Boardé, Ty Kralin, Scott Robinson, Eddy Wade, Phantini, Joe Marino, Fred Hager		1997	Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 2)	272		Articles / Columns
changeling coins \n silver, copper and chinese coin, copper and chinese coin change into silver coins and back then all coins change into copper \n scott robinson \n strong currency \n david gripenwaldt 1998 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Changeling Coins	silver, copper and chinese coin, copper and chinese coin change into silver coins and back then all coins change into copper	Inspired by Strong Currency (David Gripenwaldt, 1996)	1998	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 67)	1382		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Coins Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Copper/Silver/Brass - Routines
heavy metal \n triple spellbound \n scott robinson \n triple e.g. spell \n michael rubinstein 1998 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Heavy Metal	triple spellbound	Inspired by Triple E.G. Spell (Michael Rubinstein, 1982)	1998	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 68)	1404		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines
swiss army qtip \n broken and restored \n scott robinson \n tipped off \n david regal 1998 the trapdoor — volume three Scott Robinson	Swiss Army QTip	broken and restored	Inspired by Tipped Off (David Regal, 1987)	1998	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 70)	1463		Q-Tip
pulp friction \n reverse spread control/cull/displacement \n lee asher \n pulp friction for right handed folks \n ricky smith \n reverse spread switch \n alexander hansford \n totally under control \n scott robinson \n pulp friction \n lee asher 2000 pulp friction Lee Asher	Pulp Friction	reverse spread control/cull/displacement	Variations Pulp Friction for Right Handed Folks (Ricky Smith, 2015) Reverse Spread Switch (Alexander Hansford, 2016) Totally Under Control (Scott Robinson, 2009) Also published here Pulp Friction (Lee Asher, 2018)	2000	Pulp Friction	5		Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / to do more (palming, placement, ...)
repackaged prediction \n several cards are chosen, values added, sum prediction \n scott robinson \n choice cut \n scott robinson \n package deal \n stewart james 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Scott Robinson	Repackaged Prediction	several cards are chosen, values added, sum prediction	Inspired by Package Deal (Stewart James, 2007) Variations Choice Cut (Scott Robinson, 2006)	2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	119		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction
men of letters \n prediction of built word with esp cards, \n scott robinson \n doug canning \n steve beam 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Scott Robinson, Doug Canning, Steve Beam	Men of Letters	prediction of built word with ESP cards,		2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	202		ABC Cards / Prediction Mental Magic / Principles / Progressive Anagram
the widow maker \n aces change into kings, color change in card case \n steve beam \n boxed set \n scott robinson \n the widow maker \n steve beam \n der witwenmacher \n steve beam \n cambio enviudador \n steve beam 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Steve Beam	The Widow Maker	Aces change into Kings, color change in card case	Variations Boxed Set (Scott Robinson, 2004) Also published here The Widow Maker (Steve Beam, 2012) Der Witwenmacher (Steve Beam, 2016) Cambio Enviudador (Steve Beam, 2014)	2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	230		Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Props
slap! \n selection placed between aces vanishes, from pocket comes a card that turns out to be four aces, selection remains in hand, see credit information for the unequal transposition plot in issue 8, p. 1, and issue 9, p. 1, for additional credit information on this effect see issue 10, p. 1 \n shahin zarkesch \n scott robinson \n william goodwin 2004 penumbra Shahin Zarkesch, Scott Robinson, William Goodwin	Slap!	selection placed between aces vanishes, from pocket comes a card that turns out to be four Aces, selection remains in hand, see credit information for the unequal transposition plot in Issue 8, p. 1, and Issue 9, p. 1, for additional credit information on this effect see Issue 10, p. 1		2004	Penumbra (Issue 7)	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition
around the world \n spectator separates deck into red and black by cutting face up and face down packets, with the rolly polly controlly \n steve beam \n scott robinson 2004 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Steve Beam, Scott Robinson	Around the World	spectator separates deck into red and black by cutting face up and face down packets, with the Rolly Polly Controlly		2004	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Spectator / Miscellaneous
trading spaces \n kings face up distributed in deck change places with aces on top of deck \n scott robinson \n jack syna(ps)ces \n ernest earick \n training max's box \n scott robinson \n trading spaces \n scott robinson 2004 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Scott Robinson	Trading Spaces	Kings face up distributed in deck change places with Aces on top of deck	Inspired by Jack Syna(ps)ces (Ernest Earick, 1993) Variations Training Max's Box (Scott Robinson, 2010) Also published here Trading Spaces (Scott Robinson, 2018)	2004	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5	152		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
boxed set \n aces change into kings, color change in card case \n scott robinson \n the widow maker \n steve beam 2004 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Scott Robinson	Boxed Set	Aces change into Kings, color change in card case	Inspired by The Widow Maker (Steve Beam, 2002)	2004	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5	219		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Props
that's wrap \n climax for the toy, card is fully gift wrapped, different methods \n scott robinson \n the toy \n scott robinson 2004 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 5 Scott Robinson	That's Wrap	climax for The Toy, card is fully gift wrapped, different methods	Inspired by The Toy (Scott Robinson, 1989)	2004	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 5	220		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
colombini force \n spectator calls top during biddling cards into other hand one by one, original bottom card shown, flushtration force, discrepant \n aldo colombini \n choice cut force \n scott robinson \n biddle stop force \n aldo colombini 2004 diamonds from coal Aldo Colombini	Colombini Force	spectator calls top during biddling cards into other hand one by one, original bottom card shown, flushtration force, discrepant	Variations Choice Cut Force (Scott Robinson, 2006) Also published here Biddle Stop Force (Aldo Colombini, 1995)	2004	Diamonds from Coal	25		Cards / Sleights / Force / Stop Force
choice cut \n to force two cards \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Scott Robinson	Choice Cut	to force two cards		2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	35		Cards / Sleights / Force / Stop Force
the willies \n card vanishes and reappears when pushed perpendicular through two cards, visual \n scott robinson \n cul-de-sac \n ken krenzel 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Scott Robinson	The Willies	card vanishes and reappears when pushed perpendicular through two cards, visual	Inspired by Cul-de-Sac (Ken Krenzel, 1990)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	169		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
willie's sub sandwich \n card pushed through kings vanishes and appears in pocket, when repeated kings are found inside pocket \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Scott Robinson	Willie's Sub Sandwich	card pushed through Kings vanishes and appears in pocket, when repeated Kings are found inside pocket		2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	173		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
choice cut \n value added to amount of cut cards, total is predicted \n scott robinson \n repackaged prediction \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Scott Robinson	Choice Cut	value added to amount of cut cards, total is predicted	Inspired by Repackaged Prediction (Scott Robinson, 2002)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	185		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial
choice cut force \n with two cards \n scott robinson \n colombini force \n aldo colombini \n choice cut variation \n steve beam \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 6 Scott Robinson	Choice Cut Force	with two cards	Inspired by Colombini Force (Aldo Colombini, 2004) Variations Choice Cut Variation (Steve Beam, Scott Robinson, 2018)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 6	187		Cards / Sleights / Force / Stop Force
the 101% location \n two queens face-up on the deck, one sinks through deck and eventually selection is caught between queens \n scott robinson \n illogical probability sandwich \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Scott Robinson	The 101% Location	two Queens face-up on the deck, one sinks through deck and eventually selection is caught between Queens	Inspired by Illogical Probability Sandwich (Scott Robinson, 2006)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	53		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers")
slip pop production \n card appears face-up on the deck, after dribble \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Scott Robinson	Slip Pop Production	card appears face-up on the deck, after dribble		2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	61		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
the perfect shuffle \n fake down-under deal, packet stays in same order \n scott robinson \n the perfect shuffle \n scott robinson 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Scott Robinson	The Perfect Shuffle	fake down-under deal, packet stays in same order	Variations The Perfect Shuffle (Scott Robinson, 2008)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	103		Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
si kick \n cut pile behind back, then performer asks question about thought selection and always removes cards which do not match, red or black etc. \n steve beam \n spam filter ii \n steve beam \n the rip-off \n scott robinson \n spam filter ii \n steve beam 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Steve Beam	Si Kick	cut pile behind back, then performer asks question about thought selection and always removes cards which do not match, red or black etc.	Variations Spam Filter II (Steve Beam, 2010) The Rip-Off (Scott Robinson, 2010) Spam Filter II (Steve Beam, 2008)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	163		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Sense of Touch / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Think-a-Card Stack / Partial
the money changers \n kings transposes with four indifferent cards, wrapped in bill \n scott robinson \n bet-a-dollar color change \n bob mcallister 2006 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 7 Scott Robinson	The Money Changers	Kings transposes with four indifferent cards, wrapped in bill	Inspired by Bet-A-Dollar Color Change (Bob McAllister, 1972)	2006	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 7	200		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Props
illogical probability sandwich \n two kings face-up on the deck, one sinks through deck and eventually selection is caught between kings \n scott robinson \n the 101% location \n scott robinson 2006 east coast super session Scott Robinson	Illogical Probability Sandwich	two Kings face-up on the deck, one sinks through deck and eventually selection is caught between Kings	Variations The 101% Location (Scott Robinson, 2006)	2006	East Coast Super Session	20		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers")
the da vinci coin \n three silver coins change to chinese one by one \n scott robinson 2006 east coast super session Scott Robinson	The Da Vinci Coin	three silver coins change to Chinese one by one		2006	East Coast Super Session	29		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Coins Coin / Gaffed / Shell
over the hills and far away \n three coin vanish and reproduction - over the hills - they vanish - far away sequence - they come back \n scott robinson 2006 east coast super session Scott Robinson	Over the Hills and Far Away	three coin vanish and reproduction Over the Hills - They Vanish Far Away Sequence - They Come Back		2006	East Coast Super Session	34		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
monte python \n \n andi gladwin \n sucker monte \n scott robinson 2007 t and a tour Andi Gladwin	Monte Python		Inspired by Sucker Monte (Scott Robinson, 1989)	2007	T and A Tour	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
package deal \n card is inserted into a packet of nineteen cards at random spot by spectator, will form four hands of poker for four straights \n stewart james \n alpha bet \n steve beam \n a royal parcel \n william goodwin \n repackaged prediction \n scott robinson \n the spoiler \n steve beam 2007 the essential stewart james Stewart James	Package Deal	Card is inserted into a packet of nineteen cards at random spot by spectator, will form four hands of poker for four straights	Variations Alpha Bet (Steve Beam, 2002) A Royal Parcel (William Goodwin, 2002) Repackaged Prediction (Scott Robinson, 2002) The Spoiler (Steve Beam, 2006)	2007	The Essential Stewart James	189		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Magic Thrust & Variations Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / "Magic"
the perfect shuffle \n fake down-under deal, ace through five packet stays in same order despite the deal - preferred handling (steve beam, third finger buckle) \n scott robinson \n the perfect shuffle \n scott robinson 2008 counter attack Scott Robinson	The Perfect Shuffle	fake down-under deal, Ace through Five packet stays in same order despite the deal Preferred Handling (Steve Beam, third finger buckle)	Inspired by The Perfect Shuffle (Scott Robinson, 2006)	2008	Counter Attack	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Packet Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
totally under control \n bluff multiple shift combined with pulp friction \n scott robinson \n pulp friction \n lee asher \n bluff shift \n derek dingle 2009 genii Scott Robinson	Totally Under Control	bluff multiple shift combined with Pulp Friction	Inspired by Pulp Friction (Lee Asher, 2000) Bluff Shift (Derek Dingle, 1971)	May 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 5)	18		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
hg's pocket \n two cards placed in pocket and returned to deck, they travel back into pockets, time travel presentation \n scott robinson \n h.g.'s pocket \n scott robinson 2010 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson	HG's Pocket	two cards placed in pocket and returned to deck, they travel back into pockets, time travel presentation	Also published here H.G.'s Pocket (Scott Robinson, 2020)	2010	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Turning Time Back Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
the plucker \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n scott robinson \n counting on it \n paul cummins 2010 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson	The Plucker	number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection	Inspired by Counting On It (Paul Cummins, 1996)	2010	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8	201		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
the rip-off \n thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck \n scott robinson \n si kick \n steve beam 2010 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson	The Rip-Off	thought-of selection is divined via other cards produced from deck	Inspired by Si Kick (Steve Beam, 2006)	2010	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8	281		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
training max's box \n aces in box change place with kings \n scott robinson \n trading spaces \n scott robinson 2010 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson	Training Max's Box	aces in box change place with kings	Inspired by Trading Spaces (Scott Robinson, 2004)	2010	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8	285		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
buttery spread \n \n scott robinson 2010 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 8 Scott Robinson	Buttery Spread			2010	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 8	298		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls
the trapdoor issue #28 \n on the floating lady, scott robinson \n steve beam \n the floating lady \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #28	on The Floating Lady, Scott Robinson	Related to The Floating Lady (Steve Beam, 1989)	2011	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue Addendum)	vi		Articles / Articles
special issues \n #30 insert - scott robinson #34 harvey rosenthal - the one man issue #35 the floating issue #37 no-card issue #38 high-octate card magic (all cards) #39 insert - steve pressley #40 insert - jack birnman #41 semi-automatic card tricks #42 harry levine - one man issue #47 scott robinson - one man issue #49 international issue \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Special Issues	#30 Insert - Scott Robinson #34 Harvey Rosenthal - The One Man Issue #35 The Floating Issue #37 No-Card Issue #38 High-Octate Card Magic (all cards) #39 Insert - Steve Pressley #40 Insert - Jack Birnman #41 Semi-Automatic Card Tricks #42 Harry Levine - One Man Issue #47 Scott Robinson - One Man Issue #49 International Issue		2011	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue Addendum)	liv		Articles / Articles
choice cut variation \n - v-force \n steve beam \n scott robinson \n choice cut force \n scott robinson 2018 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Steve Beam, Scott Robinson	Choice Cut Variation	V-Force	Inspired by Choice Cut Force (Scott Robinson, 2006)	2018	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 11	45		Cards / Sleights / Force / Stop Force
count on me \n destroying a card while doing a trick for another magician \n scott robinson 2018 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 11 Scott Robinson	Count On Me	destroying a card while doing a trick for another magician		2018	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 11	46		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Magicians Only Gags
the toy \n two cards folded into a spaceship, spaceship changes directions back and forth (not a magic effect), one card is pushed through other and then it restores \n scott robinson \n the toy \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	The Toy	two cards folded into a spaceship, spaceship changes directions back and forth (not a magic effect), one card is pushed through other and then it restores	Also published here The Toy (Scott Robinson, 1989)	2018	Pure Imagination	13		Paper / Origami Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
the willy wonka card trick \n card is seen to dematerialize as it is inserted perpendicularly between two kings, then reappears \n scott robinson \n convincing curve \n nathan colwell 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	The Willy Wonka Card Trick	card is seen to dematerialize as it is inserted perpendicularly between two Kings, then reappears	Variations Convincing Curve (Nathan Colwell, 2021)	2018	Pure Imagination	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Invisible Card Theme Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
perpendicular card vanish \n card is pushed in perpendicularly between two others and nothing is seen coming out the other end \n scott robinson \n ken krenzel \n cul-de-sac \n ken krenzel 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson, Ken Krenzel	Perpendicular card vanish	card is pushed in perpendicularly between two others and nothing is seen coming out the other end	Also published here Cul-de-Sac (Ken Krenzel, 1990)	2018	Pure Imagination	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
willy in your pocket \n signed card vanishes between two kings and appears in pocket, then kings vanish and appear in different pockets \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Willy in Your Pocket	signed card vanishes between two Kings and appears in pocket, then Kings vanish and appear in different pockets		2018	Pure Imagination	26		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
different differences \n three silver coins in purse and copper coin on table, silver coins appear in three different parts of table and copper coin is in purse \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Different Differences	three silver coins in purse and copper coin on table, silver coins appear in three different parts of table and copper coin is in purse		2018	Pure Imagination	30		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Purse Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous
sucker monte \n multiple-phase three-card monte \n scott robinson \n sucker monte \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Sucker Monte	multiple-phase three-card monte	Inspired by Sucker Monte (Scott Robinson, 1989)	2018	Pure Imagination	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
backward alignment move \n \n scott robinson \n william goodwin \n alignment move \n theodore annemann \n henry christ \n alignment move \n william goodwin 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson, William Goodwin	Backward Alignment Move		Also published here Alignment Move (Theodore Annemann, Henry Christ, 1989) Alignment Move (William Goodwin, 1988)	2018	Pure Imagination	37		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Alignment Move
loose change \n penny in closed fist visually changes places with nickel \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Loose Change	penny in closed fist visually changes places with nickel		2018	Pure Imagination	46		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo
the queen thing \n selection vanishes from among the queens, queens surprisingly appear in pocket and selection is only card in hand - variation: see “the mystery thing” (p. 55) \n scott robinson \n pocket poker \n billy mcdonnell \n the queen thing \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	The Queen Thing	selection vanishes from among the Queens, Queens surprisingly appear in pocket and selection is only card in hand variation: see “The Mystery Thing” (p. 55)	Inspired by Pocket Poker (Billy McDonnell, 1994) Also published here The Queen Thing (Scott Robinson, 1997)	2018	Pure Imagination	50		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Point of Departure (often Traveling effect) Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition
the mystery thing \n mystery card in case, a signed card vanishes from between queens, mystery card is shown to be signed card \n scott robinson \n the queen thing \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	The Mystery Thing	mystery card in case, a signed card vanishes from between Queens, mystery card is shown to be signed card	Inspired by The Queen Thing (Scott Robinson, 1997)	2018	Pure Imagination	55		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Signed Card & Mystery Card Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
visual retentive vanish \n can be used as a vanish, switch or change \n scott robinson \n visual retentive \n scott robinson \n "the ramsay coin vanish" (john ramsay, the ramsay legend, 1975, p. 4) 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Visual Retentive Vanish	can be used as a vanish, switch or change	Inspired by "The Ramsay Coin Vanish" (John Ramsay, The Ramsay Legend, 1975, p. 4) Also published here Visual Retentive (Scott Robinson, 1993)	2018	Pure Imagination	58		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
slide load \n coin(s) secretly transferred from right hand to left as right hand takes coin from left, also see p. 111 \n scott robinson \n hand-to-hand transfer \n unknown 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Slide Load	coin(s) secretly transferred from right hand to left as right hand takes coin from left, also see p. 111	Related to Hand-to-hand transfer (Unknown, 2018)	2018	Pure Imagination	61		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Hand Loads
quick kings and aces \n kings and aces, one card of each is openly exchanged for one another, all three others change places as well, also see "trading spaces" (p. 69) \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Quick Kings and Aces	Kings and Aces, one card of each is openly exchanged for one another, all three others change places as well, also see "Trading Spaces" (p. 69)		2018	Pure Imagination	63		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
trading spaces \n aces reversed in four different parts of deck, kings change into aces and kings are found reversed and distributed throughout deck \n scott robinson \n jack syna(ps)ces \n ernest earick \n trading spaces \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Trading Spaces	Aces reversed in four different parts of deck, Kings change into Aces and Kings are found reversed and distributed throughout deck	Inspired by Jack Syna(ps)ces (Ernest Earick, 1993) Also published here Trading Spaces (Scott Robinson, 2004)	2018	Pure Imagination	69		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
toss addition \n packet that is held side-jogged beneath deck is tossed into other hand, card(s) added from bottom of deck onto tossed packet \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Toss addition	packet that is held side-jogged beneath deck is tossed into other hand, card(s) added from bottom of deck onto tossed packet		2018	Pure Imagination	75		Cards / Sleights / Additions / Miscellaneous
color change \n deck rubbed across face of packet and face card changes, face card getting loaded into deck \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Color change	deck rubbed across face of packet and face card changes, face card getting loaded into deck		2018	Pure Imagination	76		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Miscellaneous
carpal tunnel \n coin penetrates through hand from inside fist, three phases - “three-coin version” (see p. 83) \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Carpal Tunnel	coin penetrates through hand from inside fist, three phases “Three-Coin Version” (see p. 83)		2018	Pure Imagination	78		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Hand
carpal tunnel (“three-coin version”) \n three coins placed into fist and one at a time they penetrate out \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Carpal Tunnel (“Three-Coin Version”)	three coins placed into fist and one at a time they penetrate out		2018	Pure Imagination	83		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Hand
sliding scale \n production of jogged face-up card in deck as vertical spread is squared, multiple ideas/applications: - original handling (p. 86) -- two-card production (p. 88) -- three-card production (p. 88) - modern handling (p. 89, using nuzzo move, see reference), also see slight variant on p. 100 -- four-card production (p. 90) also see application in “just one move” (p. 91) \n scott robinson \n "palm reverse" (jimmy nuzzo, art and ardor at the card table, 2003, p. 45) and in the new tops 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Sliding Scale	production of jogged face-up card in deck as vertical spread is squared, multiple ideas/applications: Original Handling (p. 86) Two-Card Production (p. 88) Three-Card Production (p. 88) Modern Handling (p. 89, using Nuzzo move, see reference), also see slight variant on p. 100 Four-Card Production (p. 90) also see application in “Just One Move” (p. 91)	Related to "Palm Reverse" (Jimmy Nuzzo, Art and Ardor at the Card Table, 2003, p. 45) and in The New Tops	2018	Pure Imagination	86		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop" Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
just one move \n selection rises to top of deck, its mate turns face up in middle, the mates then sandwich their third and fourth mate in middle of deck - variation: “really just one move” (p. 96) \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Just One Move	selection rises to top of deck, its mate turns face up in middle, the mates then sandwich their third and fourth mate in middle of deck variation: “Really Just One Move” (p. 96)		2018	Pure Imagination	91		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
really just one move \n same effect as “just one move” (p. 91) using double-backed card \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Really Just One Move	same effect as “Just One Move” (p. 91) using double-backed card		2018	Pure Imagination	96		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer / Same Color
who's counting \n number between 5 and 20 is named, that number of cards is plucked from the deck and the final card of the count is selection \n scott robinson \n chris sage \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n "a bill hertz effect" 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson, Chris Sage	Who's Counting	number between 5 and 20 is named, that number of cards is plucked from the deck and the final card of the count is selection	Inspired by Counting On It (Paul Cummins, 1984) "a Bill Hertz effect"	2018	Pure Imagination	99		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
sliding scale – modern handling variant \n slight variant of “modern handling” (p. 89) \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Sliding Scale – Modern Handling variant	slight variant of “Modern Handling” (p. 89)		2018	Pure Imagination	100		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop" Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Two-Handed
bill me \n dollar bill in coin purse changes places with four quarters in hands \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Bill Me	dollar bill in coin purse changes places with four quarters in hands		2018	Pure Imagination	102		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Coin and Other object Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Coins
twisting with victor variation \n stack of coins changes into folded bill, also see p. 286 \n wesley james \n scott robinson \n twisting with victor \n wesley james 2018 pure imagination Wesley James, Scott Robinson	Twisting with Victor variation	stack of coins changes into folded bill, also see p. 286	Inspired by Twisting With Victor (Wesley James, 1981)	2018	Pure Imagination	105		Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Coins
over the hills and back again \n three coins vanish at the fingertips one at a time, then reappear \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Over the Hills and Back Again	three coins vanish at the fingertips one at a time, then reappear		2018	Pure Imagination	107		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
latta coin-fan false take \n with scott robinson’s finesse \n geoffrey latta \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Geoffrey Latta, Scott Robinson	Latta coin-fan false take	with Scott Robinson’s finesse		2018	Pure Imagination	108		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
slide load \n also see p. 61 \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Slide Load	also see p. 61		2018	Pure Imagination	111		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Hand Loads
hand-to-hand transfer \n coins from right thumb palm to left finger palm \n unknown \n slide load \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Unknown	Hand-to-hand transfer	coins from right thumb palm to left finger palm	Related to Slide Load (Scott Robinson, 2018)	2018	Pure Imagination	114		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Hand Loads
100% probability sandwich \n two kings on top of deck, one travels one-third down into deck, then another third, then to bottom of deck, deck is tossed and selection is left sandwiched between kings \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	100% Probability Sandwich	two Kings on top of deck, one travels one-third down into deck, then another third, then to bottom of deck, deck is tossed and selection is left sandwiched between Kings		2018	Pure Imagination	117		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers") Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
severance pay \n selected card penetrates folded dollar bill, extra quarter of card (see reference, mistakenly credited to tony miller there), see simplified version on p. 128 \n scott robinson \n billtration \n tony miller \n timothy wenk’s marketed item, “misled” (ca. 1980s?) 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Severance Pay	selected card penetrates folded dollar bill, extra quarter of card (see reference, mistakenly credited to Tony Miller there), see simplified version on p. 128	Inspired by Timothy Wenk’s marketed item, “Misled” (ca. 1980s?) Also published here Billtration (Tony Miller, 1983)	2018	Pure Imagination	124		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Half Card Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Bill(s)
severance pay (simplified version) \n alternate handling with easier setup and no clean-up necessary at end \n scott robinson \n severance pay \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Severance Pay (simplified version)	alternate handling with easier setup and no clean-up necessary at end	Also published here Severance Pay (Scott Robinson, 1993)	2018	Pure Imagination	128		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Bill(s)
automated teller card \n four coins appear from under card on different parts of table, also see “big bang” (p. 135) and “different differences” (p. 30) for similar choreography of coin appearances \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Automated Teller Card	four coins appear from under card on different parts of table, also see “Big Bang” (p. 135) and “Different Differences” (p. 30) for similar choreography of coin appearances		2018	Pure Imagination	130		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Cards
big bang \n four-coin matrix with one card, first coin vanishes and joins other beneath card, card split into two, last two coins join them one at a time, backfire finish, good follow-up for “automated teller card” (p. 130) \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Big Bang	four-coin matrix with one card, first coin vanishes and joins other beneath card, card split into two, last two coins join them one at a time, backfire finish, good follow-up for “Automated Teller Card” (p. 130)		2018	Pure Imagination	135		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Splitting Cards Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / One Card Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Reverse Matrix Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Two Cards
boss toss \n coin displayed on one palm is secretly tossed into the other as it turns palm down on the table, also see slight variant on p. 140 \n scott robinson \n h.p.c.-c.p.h. \n jay sankey \n shiv duggal \n the ying-tong move \n shiv duggal 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Boss Toss	coin displayed on one palm is secretly tossed into the other as it turns palm down on the table, also see slight variant on p. 140	Related to H.P.C.-C.P.H. (Jay Sankey, Shiv Duggal, 1983) The Ying-Tong Move (Shiv Duggal, 1982)	2018	Pure Imagination	137		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Hand Loads
boss toss \n also see p. 137 (and references there), slight variation here \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Boss Toss	also see p. 137 (and references there), slight variation here		2018	Pure Imagination	140		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Hand Loads
a buttery spread \n card buried in middle is controlled to top via casual spreading of cards \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	A Buttery Spread	card buried in middle is controlled to top via casual spreading of cards		2018	Pure Imagination	145		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls
manifold \n red-backed ace of spades sandwiched between two red kings transposes with selection, ending up at the designated position that selection occupied in deck \n scott robinson \n marlo - vernon \n edward marlo 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Manifold	red-backed Ace of Spades sandwiched between two red Kings transposes with selection, ending up at the designated position that selection occupied in deck	Inspired by Marlo - Vernon (Edward Marlo, 1941)	2018	Pure Imagination	148		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Transformation Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Between two Packets Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer / Different Colors
sprite \n a coin vanishes and reappears in deck three times, each time locating a selection, breather crimp \n scott robinson \n coin cut \n larry jennings 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Sprite	a coin vanishes and reappears in deck three times, each time locating a selection, Breather Crimp	Inspired by Coin Cut (Larry Jennings, 1977)	2018	Pure Imagination	155		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Coin Cut & Variations Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Miscellaneous
repackaged prediction \n spectator inserts envelope into deck and builds poker hand by selecting any five cards next to it, envelope is inserted again and another hand is created, both hands consist of same values, inside envelope is prediction of the total of the cards’ values \n scott robinson \n "package deal" (stewart james, the james file vol. 1, 2000) 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Repackaged Prediction	spectator inserts envelope into deck and builds Poker hand by selecting any five cards next to it, envelope is inserted again and another hand is created, both hands consist of same values, inside envelope is prediction of the total of the cards’ values	Inspired by "Package Deal" (Stewart James, The James File Vol. 1, 2000)	2018	Pure Imagination	164		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Prediction Paper / Envelopes / Normal
triple crown \n three different coins begin in purse, one by one they appear on table, they all vanish and reappear inside purse \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Triple Crown	three different coins begin in purse, one by one they appear on table, they all vanish and reappear inside purse		2018	Pure Imagination	169		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse
roth pop-out move variant \n coin appears on table beneath pointing fingertip \n scott robinson \n david roth \n pop outs \n david roth 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson, David Roth	Roth Pop-out move variant	coin appears on table beneath pointing fingertip	Related to Pop Outs (David Roth, 1981)	2018	Pure Imagination	172		Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / One-Handed
top slop gag \n performer discovers card face up in deck, he rights it but another is found face up, he rights it but then a few more are face up, then many more scattered throughout deck \n scott robinson \n obstinate pasteboards \n henry christ 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Top Slop Gag	performer discovers card face up in deck, he rights it but another is found face up, he rights it but then a few more are face up, then many more scattered throughout deck	Inspired by Obstinate Pasteboards (Henry Christ, 1989)	2018	Pure Imagination	177		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous
changing hands \n spectator a holds english penny, spectator b holds chinese coin, performer cause half dollar to transpose with a’s english penny, then performer makes his (now) english penny transpose with b’s chinese coin \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Changing Hands	spectator A holds English penny, spectator B holds Chinese coin, performer cause half dollar to transpose with A’s English penny, then performer makes his (now) English penny transpose with B’s Chinese coin		2018	Pure Imagination	181		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / with Spectator
h. g.'s pocket \n two signed cards are openly placed into different pockets and openly removed, then they magically travel back to pockets, time-travel theme \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	H. G.'s Pocket	two signed cards are openly placed into different pockets and openly removed, then they magically travel back to pockets, time-travel theme		2018	Pure Imagination	187		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Turning Time Back Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Duplicates / Signed Duplicate
riding the wave \n named card is the only face-down card in deck \n scott robinson \n impromptu ultra mental \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Riding the Wave	named card is the only face-down card in deck	Inspired by Impromptu Ultra Mental (Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon, 1978) Variations The Invisible Deck (Michael Close, Allan Ackerman, 1996)	2018	Pure Imagination	191		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
sponge coin \n coin is squeezed so small until it vanishes \n scott robinson \n the wonderful coin vanish \n david williamson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Sponge Coin	coin is squeezed so small until it vanishes	Inspired by The Wonderful Coin Vanish (David Williamson, 1989)	2018	Pure Imagination	197		Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / One-Handed
changing a fan belt \n card selected and returned to lower half of deck, lower half penetrates through fanned upper half, leaving selection reversed in fan \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Changing A Fan Belt	card selected and returned to lower half of deck, lower half penetrates through fanned upper half, leaving selection reversed in fan		2018	Pure Imagination	201		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
daley double \n red aces and black aces change places \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Daley Double	red Aces and black Aces change places		2018	Pure Imagination	206		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick
daley double change \n four jokers change into four kings \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Daley Double Change	four Jokers change into four Kings		2018	Pure Imagination	211		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once
stuart gordon lift variant \n slightly modified here to accommodate a triple \n scott robinson \n stuart gordon 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson, Stuart Gordon	Stuart Gordon Lift variant	slightly modified here to accommodate a triple		2018	Pure Imagination	216		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Card Handlings
changeling coin \n half-dollar, english penny and chinese coin, english penny and chinese coin both change into half dollars when they are touched to it, they change back, then half dollar and chinese coin change into english pennies \n scott robinson \n strong currency \n david gripenwaldt 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Changeling Coin	half-dollar, English Penny and Chinese coin, English penny and Chinese coin both change into half dollars when they are touched to it, they change back, then half dollar and Chinese coin change into English pennies	Inspired by Strong Currency (David Gripenwaldt, 1996)	2018	Pure Imagination	218		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Coins
da vinci coins \n mug with chinese symbol drawn on it, three half dollars change into chinese coins and are dropped into mug, symbol is erased from mug and coins change back to half dollars \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Da Vinci Coins	mug with Chinese symbol drawn on it, three half dollars change into Chinese coins and are dropped into mug, symbol is erased from mug and coins change back to half dollars		2018	Pure Imagination	228		Cup / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Coins Coin / Gaffed / Shell
dragnet jacks \n red jack placed near top and other red jack near bottom, card is named and jacks sandwich it \n scott robinson \n progressive sandwich \n ken krenzel \n circling the sandwich \n steve beam 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Dragnet Jacks	red Jack placed near top and other red Jack near bottom, card is named and Jacks sandwich it	Variations Progressive Sandwich (Ken Krenzel, 1994) Circling the Sandwich (Steve Beam, 1994)	2018	Pure Imagination	238		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers")
the tooth fairy \n kids pretend to pull a tooth from their mouths and each “tooth” is changed into a coin, miser's dream style without bucket \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	The Tooth Fairy	kids pretend to pull a tooth from their mouths and each “tooth” is changed into a coin, Miser's Dream style without bucket		2018	Pure Imagination	243		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
money changers \n four indifferent cards wrapped in dollar bill change places with four kings on table, indifferent cards’ faces visible throughout, shortened double-ender card gaff \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Money Changers	four indifferent cards wrapped in dollar bill change places with four Kings on table, indifferent cards’ faces visible throughout, shortened double-ender card gaff		2018	Pure Imagination	248		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
card change in bill \n face card of packet inside bill changes as packet is pushed back and forth through bill, using card gaff \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Card change in bill	face card of packet inside bill changes as packet is pushed back and forth through bill, using card gaff		2018	Pure Imagination	254		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Tunnel Effect
sacc (semi automatic cascade control) \n card inserted into fan is controlled to back (i. e. top) as fan is squared \n scott robinson \n miller's cascade control \n charlie miller \n paul chosse 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	SACC (Semi Automatic Cascade Control)	card inserted into fan is controlled to back (i. e. top) as fan is squared	Inspired by Miller's Cascade Control (Charlie Miller, Paul Chosse, 1992)	2018	Pure Imagination	257		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
coins, by golly \n two silver coins in one hand transpose with chinese coin in other, as finale the two silver coins merge into one and the chinese coin is split into two \n scott robinson \n the golly pitch \n john riggs 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Coins, By Golly	two silver coins in one hand transpose with Chinese coin in other, as finale the two silver coins merge into one and the Chinese coin is split into two	Inspired by The Golly Pitch (John Riggs, 1990)	2018	Pure Imagination	261		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Copper/Silver/Brass - Routines
home wrecker \n royal marriages plot, queens and kings pair up with each other (usually by suit) three times, in third phase spectator mixes and holds cards \n scott robinson \n marriage on the rocks \n peter duffie 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Home Wrecker	Royal Marriages plot, Queens and Kings pair up with each other (usually by suit) three times, in third phase spectator mixes and holds cards	Inspired by Marriage on the Rocks (Peter Duffie, 1995)	2018	Pure Imagination	267		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Marriage
count me \n selection is lost in deck, a second card is chosen and turned face up in deck, its value indicates how far away selection is \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Count Me	selection is lost in deck, a second card is chosen and turned face up in deck, its value indicates how far away selection is		2018	Pure Imagination	276		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
heavy metal \n silver coin changes to copper coin, then to chinese, to copper, to chinese, finally back to silver \n scott robinson \n triple e.g. spell \n michael rubinstein 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Heavy Metal	silver coin changes to copper coin, then to Chinese, to copper, to Chinese, finally back to silver	Inspired by Triple E.G. Spell (Michael Rubinstein, 1982)	2018	Pure Imagination	281		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines
edge grip spellbound variation \n inspired by michael rubinstein's move (see reference on p. 281) \n michael rubinstein \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Michael Rubinstein, Scott Robinson	Edge Grip Spellbound variation	inspired by Michael Rubinstein's move (see reference on p. 281)		2018	Pure Imagination	283		Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
twisting with victor variation \n also see p. 105 (and reference there) \n scott robinson \n wesley james 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson, Wesley James	Twisting with Victor variation	also see p. 105 (and reference there)		2018	Pure Imagination	286		Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
totally under control \n four aces inserted in separate parts of deck are controlled to bottom \n scott robinson \n veeser's bluff multiple shift \n bob veeser 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Totally Under Control	four Aces inserted in separate parts of deck are controlled to bottom	Inspired by Veeser's Bluff Multiple Shift (Bob Veeser, 1961)	2018	Pure Imagination	290		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
the sound of silence \n three coins vanish and then silently reappear one by one in a cup \n scott robinson 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	The Sound of Silence	three coins vanish and then silently reappear one by one in a cup		2018	Pure Imagination	296		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Glass
monte python \n without mixing the cards, with two-for-one transposition finale \n andi gladwin \n sucker monte \n scott robinson 2020 the boy who cried magic Andi Gladwin	Monte Python	without mixing the cards, with two-for-one transposition finale	Inspired by Sucker Monte (Scott Robinson, 1989)	2020	The Boy Who Cried Magic	37		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Asymmetric Transposition
backward alignment move \n \n william goodwin \n scott robinson 2020 the boy who cried magic William Goodwin, Scott Robinson	Backward Alignment Move			2020	The Boy Who Cried Magic	38		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Alignment Move
my ice pick is in the mail \n coin through performer's hand, three phases, coin apparently stuck in hand in last phase \n colin robinson \n "carpal tunnel" (scott robinson, pure imagination, 2019) \n "vertical thumb palm muscle pass" (tomoya horiki, dvd sprout: ideas for coin magic, 2016) 2020 magic for blm Colin Robinson	My Ice Pick Is in the Mail	coin through performer's hand, three phases, coin apparently stuck in hand in last phase	Inspired by "Carpal Tunnel" (Scott Robinson, Pure Imagination, 2019) "Vertical Thumb Palm Muscle Pass" (Tomoya Horiki, DVD Sprout: Ideas for Coin Magic, 2016)	2020	Magic for BLM	218		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Hand
scott robinson's pure imagination \n \n tom frame \n scott robinson \n andi gladwin \n john campbell 2020 genii Tom Frame (reviewer)	Scott Robinson's Pure Imagination	by Scott Robinson (written by Andi Gladwin, John Campbell)		May 2020	Genii (Vol. 83 No. 5)	86		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
h.g.'s pocket \n two cards placed in pocket and returned to deck, they travel back into pockets, time travel presentation, two pseudo-signed duplicates \n scott robinson \n hg's pocket \n scott robinson 2020 the session 2020 Scott Robinson	H.G.'s Pocket	two cards placed in pocket and returned to deck, they travel back into pockets, time travel presentation, two pseudo-signed duplicates	Also published here HG's Pocket (Scott Robinson, 2010)	2020	The Session 2020	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Turning Time Back Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Duplicates / Signed Duplicate
convincing curve \n finesse / variation on one handed convincing control, bends the card \n nathan colwell \n one-handed convincing control \n ernest earick \n the willy wonka card trick \n scott robinson 2021 lorem ipsum Nathan Colwell	Convincing Curve	Finesse / variation on One Handed Convincing Control, bends the card	Inspired by One-handed Convincing Control (Ernest Earick, 1993) The Willy Wonka Card Trick (Scott Robinson, 2018)	2021	Lorem Ipsum	29		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Convincing Control & Variations