card of the gods \n card thought of from top third, found with procedure and counting \n dai vernon \n card of the gods \n david britland \n the 'helical' card trick \n bob ostin
1940
the jinx
Dai Vernon
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Card of the Gods
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Related toVariations
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1940
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card to card case \n palmed onto case and removed \n edward marlo \n card to card case \n edward marlo \n the production of the card from the wallet \n bob ostin
1942
deck deception
Edward Marlo
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Card to Card Case
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Related toVariations
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1942
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the touch of midas \n four coins are produced \n cardini \n multiple coin production \n bob ostin \n transferencia ingrávida \n miguel Ángel gea
1952
modern coin magic
Cardini
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The Touch of Midas
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Related toVariations
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1952
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90
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paper and coin \n multi phase routine \n edward marlo \n münze und papier \n jörg alexander weber \n paper prison \n bob ostin
1957
coining magic
Edward Marlo
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Paper and Coin
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Related toVariations
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1957
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3
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twisting twins \n mate of selection is found face up in the deck \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert \n twisted twins \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert
1963
the new phoenix
Bob Ostin, Hubert Lambert
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Twisting Twins
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Also published here
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May 1963
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347
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coins through table \n four different sized coins, into glass \n walter rollins \n dissimilar coins through table \n horace e. bennett \n c.s.b.q. coins across \n geoffrey latta \n coins through table and basket vanish \n bob ostin
1966
the new modern coin magic
Walter Rollins
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Coins Through Table
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Related toVariations
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1966
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vernon's variant \n four cards \n dai vernon \n vernon's variant variant \n milton kort \n herb's variant \n herb zarrow \n 4 card you do as i do \n dai vernon \n expert vernon's variant \n johnny thompson \n a use for the faulty follower (vernon't variant) \n bob ostin \n add on \n bob ostin \n you do as i do \n george sands \n you do as i do ... or else \n jeff pierce
1967
ultimate secrets of card magic
Dai Vernon
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Vernon's Variant
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1967
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thimble box \n thimble vanishes and appears in a box \n bob ostin
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1
Bob Ostin
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Thimble Box
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1967
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179
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thimble vanish \n \n bob ostin
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1
Bob Ostin
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Thimble Vanish
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1967
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180
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the disappearing hole \n slit in center of a paper, different coins disappear and reappear, based on maccarthy's "the disappearing hole" in "impromptu" from 1939, see also jerry andrus' "zone zero" \n fred lowe \n brian maccarthy \n a penny for your thoughts \n horace e. bennett \n the fourth dimension \n horace e. bennett \n the credit card \n bob ostin
1967
the art of close-up magic — volume 1
Fred Lowe, Brian MacCarthy
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The Disappearing Hole
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Related toVariations
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1967
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216
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preface \n \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Preface
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1968
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the "sky hooks" routine \n coin is put on invisible sky hook where it also becomes invisible, then it appears again and finally changes into a die \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Sky Hooks" Routine
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1968
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1
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coin vanish \n pushed in closed fist \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Coin Vanish
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1968
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3
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the vanishing biro \n pen wrapped in paper vanishes \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The Vanishing Biro
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1968
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4
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a coin from two cards \n coin appears between two cards \n bob ostin \n coin load \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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A Coin from Two Cards
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Variations
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1968
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perfection penetration \n handkerchief on table and coin placed on top, coin penetrates \n bob ostin \n coin through hank \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration (part 2 with follow-up) \n bob ostin \n ostin-tatious \n roy johnson \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Perfection Penetration
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Related toVariations
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1968
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9
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card-to-wallet \n \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Card-To-Wallet
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1968
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11
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bottom palm \n \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Bottom Palm
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1968
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11
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the production of the card from the wallet \n \n bob ostin \n card to card case \n edward marlo
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The Production of the Card from the Wallet
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Inspired by
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1968
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13
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the "one cup, one ball, one move" routine \n normal cup \n bob ostin \n one cup, one ball \n bob ostin \n one cup, one ball \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "One Cup, One Ball, One Move" Routine
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Also published here
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1968
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14
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ball vanish \n \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Ball Vanish
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1968
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15
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the "four-in-one" routine \n coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced \n bob ostin \n four in one routine - plus one \n bob ostin \n ostin's sleeve holdout \n bob ostin \n done with brass \n karl fulves
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Four-In-One" Routine
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Inspired byVariations
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1968
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17
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the coin on the pipe cleaner \n coin with hole appears on pipe cleaner wrapped around hand \n bob ostin \n chinesische münze + pfeifenreiniger \n ernst bölliger \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The Coin on the Pipe Cleaner
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Variations
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1968
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21
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name spelling \n name is spelled to find selection \n bob ostin \n christian \n david britland
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Name Spelling
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Also published here
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1968
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23
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copper to silver \n \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Copper to Silver
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1968
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25
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reading cards - behind your back \n deck held behind back, cards are named \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Reading Cards - Behind Your Back
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1968
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27
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coin through ring \n coin placed inside handkerchief is secured with a ring, coin escapes \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Coin Through Ring
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1968
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30
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the "no load" dice stack climax \n large sponge rabbit produced from cup as climax \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "No Load" Dice Stack Climax
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1968
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33
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a novel penknife routine \n complete routine, with half-colored knife and small knife \n bob ostin \n knife routine \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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A Novel Penknife Routine
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Variations
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1968
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35
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the cigar tube mystery \n small ball vanishes from cigar tube \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The Cigar Tube Mystery
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1968
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40
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the "good company" penetration \n handkerchief held by spectators and coin placed on top, coin penetrates, with variations \n bob ostin \n coin through hank \n bob ostin \n "good company" penetration \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Good Company" Penetration
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Related toAlso published here
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1968
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42
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the lie detector \n impromptu \n harry idanov \n the lie detector \n bob ostin \n stack to stack \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Harry Idanov
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The Lie Detector
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Related toVariations
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1968
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46
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a routine for the "pencil through the penny" \n with small piece of paper \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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A Routine for the "Pencil Through the Penny"
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1968
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50
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a clean finish for the coins across \n disposing extra coin, sleeving \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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A Clean Finish for the Coins Across
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1968
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53
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the "swivel up" card to top \n double undercut from bottom to top, using swivel cut \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Swivel Up" Card to Top
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1968
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54
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adding a stack to the pack \n holder for pocket, to steal cards \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Adding a Stack to the Pack
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1968
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56
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the "peg" coin change \n coin held with peg is changed to other coin \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Peg" Coin Change
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1968
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59
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perfection penetration (part 2 with follow-up) \n perfection penetration, without hooked coin, two phases \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Perfection Penetration (Part 2 with Follow-up)
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Related to
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1968
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61
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the "backward" card trick \n homing card, with back of cards \n bob ostin \n backward cards trick \n bob ostin \n the backward card trick \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Backward" Card Trick
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Related toAlso published here
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1968
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64
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my coin in bottle routine \n with cork \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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My Coin in Bottle Routine
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1968
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67
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diminishing cards - vanish for last set \n \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Diminishing Cards - Vanish for Last Set
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1968
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71
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the one-to-ten red and black mystery \n ten cards from ace to king are used, five red and five black cards. spectator thinks of a number and adds a number from the cards, performer produces two cards which equal the total \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The One-To-Ten Red and Black Mystery
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1968
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73
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impossible coin plates \n marked coin appears between two plates, held together with rubber bands \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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Impossible Coin Plates
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1968
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76
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the travelling joker \n joker between two cards travels up and down and from pocket back between other cards \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The Travelling Joker
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1968
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79
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the "which one" coin trick \n with a handkerchief on the table \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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The "Which One" Coin Trick
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1968
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83
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a "sucker" coin trick \n penny changes to silver coin with hole in center, penny is show to also have hole \n bob ostin
1968
fingertip fantasies
Bob Ostin
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A "Sucker" Coin Trick
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1968
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86
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ostin-tatious \n coin penetrates table and arrives under handkerchief on the table several time, then it changes into another coin \n roy johnson \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration \n bob ostin
1971
second time around
Roy Johnson, Bob Ostin
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Ostin-Tatious
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Inspired by
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1971
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1
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below zero \n visual small packet elevator \n roy walton \n bob ostin's "submarine card" \n below zero minus one \n wesley james \n below zero \n roy walton
1971
cardboard charades
Roy Walton
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Below Zero
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Inspired by- Bob Ostin's "Submarine Card"
VariationsAlso published here
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1971
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44
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decoupage tete- beche \n strip of paper is cut to form a string of little men, one man in the center is upside down, adapted by jean de merry, see ostin's topsy turvey for same trick with other method \n peter a. mcdonald \n topsy turvey \n bob ostin \n by peter mcdonald in "abracadabra"
1972
hokus pokus
Peter A. McDonald
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Decoupage Tete- Beche
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Also published here
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1972
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46
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ring \n three phases, first in genii 1971 \n ray grismer \n in the hand-off \n peter samelson \n dead ringer \n marc desouza \n ring and cord \n bob ostin
1973
close-up cavalcade
Ray Grismer
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Ring
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Variations
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1973
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18
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focus \n on the 38th ibm convention, john calvert, frans biemans, peter kane, david wright, ken hawes, andy galloway, bob ostin, frank giles, christopher payne, jean fiahlo, david carré \n fred robinson
1974
pabular
Fred Robinson
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Focus
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Oct. 1974
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23
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vampire- a method for a living & dead test \n small cards on one is written "vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by bob ostin and bob byrne \n bob ostin \n on vampire \n george blake \n vampire \n bob ostin
1974
pabular
Bob Ostin
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Vampire- A Method for a Living & Dead Test
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Related toAlso published here
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Dec. 1974
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39
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light & heavy card \n odd-backed card sinks in a small packet, faces transform \n ken krenzel \n roy walton \n bob ostin
1975
epilogue
Ken Krenzel, Roy Walton, Bob Ostin
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Light & Heavy Card
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1975
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247
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ad infinitum \n total of three three-digit numbers is predicted \n david berglas \n on ad infinitum \n bob ostin \n bob driebeek \n add infinitum \n david berglas \n zero prinzip \n sveroni \n matrix \n scott davis \n ad infinitum \n david berglas \n focus \n bob ostin \n mnabacus (jack london) \n juan tamariz \n ad infinitum \n david berglas \n add-infinitum ii \n david berglas \n total recall \n charles "cicardi" scott \n mathe magie '85 - mathe magie '85 - eine studie in fünf teilen \n peter wilker \n david berglas
1975
pabular
David Berglas
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Ad Infinitum
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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Jan. 1975
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53
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on ad infinitum \n additional ideas \n bob ostin \n bob driebeek \n ad infinitum \n david berglas \n focus \n bob ostin
1975
pabular
Bob Ostin, Bob Driebeek
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On Ad Infinitum
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Inspired byAlso published here
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Feb. 1975
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75
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on vampire \n other marking system \n george blake \n vampire- a method for a living & dead test \n bob ostin
1975
pabular
George Blake
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On Vampire
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Inspired by
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Feb. 1975
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76
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focus \n on bob ostin, bob byrne, dr. brum antonioli, fred lowe, fred kaps, dick koornwinder \n fred robinson \n focus 2 \n bob ostin
1975
pabular
Fred Robinson
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Focus
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Also published here
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Mar. 1975
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87
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fan hide move \n one handed fan hides card \n bob ostin \n fan fiction \n lorenz schär \n fan hide move \n bob ostin \n the "fan hide" move \n bob ostin
1975
pabular
Bob Ostin
|
Fan Hide Move
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VariationsAlso published here
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May 1975
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110
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tickets please \n gag, correct rolled up bus ticked is found out from several \n dick simonds \n tickets please \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n billets bitte! \n dick simonds
1975
pabular
Dick Simonds
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Tickets Please
|
Also published here
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May 1975
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110
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the page boy speaks... \n on the ibm convention, peter kane, bob ostin, roy walton, alex elmsley, flip, jay marshall, walter gydesen, philip fiahlo, harold bronhaut \n patrick page
1975
pabular
Patrick Page
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The Page Boy Speaks...
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Sep. 1975
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153
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focus \n on bob ostin, george blake, patrick page, jay marshall, james randi, uri geller, ben martin \n fred robinson
1975
pabular
Fred Robinson
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Focus
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Sep. 1975
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159
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past help \n four cards are found by spelling the names of four famous magician
\n roy walton \n on holiday thanks to roy \n bob ostin \n pentathon \n max maven \n past help \n roy walton \n mental four \n roy walton
1975
pabular
Roy Walton
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Past Help
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Inspired byVariationsAlso published here
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Oct. 1975
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170
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focus \n on bob ostin, ibm convention close-up show, don lees, trevor lewis, david carré, peter kane, rovi, walt lees, bob read, alex elmsley, topper martin, flip, philipe fiahlo, francis giles \n fred robinson
1975
pabular
Fred Robinson
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Focus
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Oct. 1975
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171
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chinesische münze + pfeifenreiniger \n coin with hole appears on pipe cleaner wrapped around hand \n ernst bölliger \n bob ostin \n the coin on the pipe cleaner \n bob ostin
1975
hokus pokus
Ernst Bölliger, Bob Ostin
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Chinesische Münze + Pfeifenreiniger
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Inspired by
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1975
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14
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off the handle \n \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n moniker \n eric mason \n mason's moniker modified \n ray waters \n entfesselt \n christian scherer \n off the handle \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bonusroutine: die ostfriesen-moccatasse \n "joro" bruno hennig
1976
pabular
Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay, Bob Ostin
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Off the Handle
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Related toAlso published here
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Mar. 1976
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234
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moniker \n handle of a pint beer mug is threaded on a ribbon and under a handkerchief removed magically from it \n eric mason \n mason's moniker modified \n ray waters \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n entfesselt \n christian scherer
1976
pabular
Eric Mason
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Moniker
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Related to
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Oct. 1976
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313
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introduction \n \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
Introduction
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1976 ca.
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1
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the vanishing deck \n half deck with pull \n bob ostin \n the vanishing deck \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
The Vanishing Deck
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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2
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the optical coin production \n coin is produced between two playing cards \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
The Optical Coin Production
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1976 ca.
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2
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the lie detector \n variation to lie detector in fingertip fantasies, only fragment of routine \n bob ostin \n the lie detector \n harry idanov \n improved "lie detector" \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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The Lie Detector
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1976 ca.
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3
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flash cigarette vanisher \n only description of effect, dealer's item \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Flash Cigarette Vanisher
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1976 ca.
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3
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a better cigarette pull \n coin attached to pull \n bob ostin \n a better cigarette pull \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
A Better Cigarette Pull
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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3
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backward cards trick \n homing card, with back of cards, variation of trick in fingertip fantasies, brief \n bob ostin \n the "backward" card trick \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Backward Cards Trick
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Related to
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1976 ca.
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3
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the serendipity card change \n card is vanished and when produced it is diminished, brief \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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The Serendipity Card Change
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1976 ca.
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4
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coin through hank \n handkerchief on table and coin placed on top, coin penetrates, with variations \n bob ostin \n perfection penetration \n bob ostin \n the "good company" penetration \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Coin Through Hank
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Related to
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1976 ca.
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4
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sponge ball to dice \n \n bob ostin \n sponge ball to dice \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
Sponge Ball to Dice
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Also published here
|
1976 ca.
|
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4
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skullocation routine \n \n bob ostin \n skullocation routine \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
Skullocation Routine
|
Also published here
|
1976 ca.
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5
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fan hide move \n one handed fan hides card, also as glimpse \n bob ostin \n fan hide move \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Fan Hide Move
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Also published here
|
1976 ca.
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5
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coins across \n shell, last coin in spectator's hand, handling for last phase \n bob ostin \n peripathetic coins \n larry jennings \n with thanks to jennings \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Coins Across
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Inspired byRelated to
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1976 ca.
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5
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picking up the pieces \n \n bob ostin \n picking up the pieces \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
|
Picking Up the Pieces
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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6
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challenge coin across \n brief, with gaffed coin \n bob ostin \n challenge coin across \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Challenge Coin Across
|
Also published here
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1976 ca.
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6
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spellbound variation \n climax for vernon routine, coin changes to big dice \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Spellbound Variation
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1976 ca.
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7
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knife routine \n no explanation, just reference to fingertip fantasies \n bob ostin \n a novel penknife routine \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Knife Routine
|
Inspired by
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1976 ca.
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7
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thimble vanish \n \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Thimble Vanish
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1976 ca.
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sky hooks \n no explanation, just reference to the book \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Sky Hooks
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1976 ca.
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7
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ring and cord \n variation on ray grismer move \n bob ostin \n ray grismer \n ring and cord \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin, Ray Grismer
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Ring and Cord
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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sleightly haunted \n with small gaff \n bob ostin \n sleightly haunted \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Sleightly Haunted
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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8
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the flugle bug \n small object "bug" jumps out to find selection \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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The Flugle Bug
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1976 ca.
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8
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the thought transmitter \n using a box to transmit selection \n bob ostin \n thought transmitter \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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The Thought Transmitter
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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9
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a use for the faulty follower (vernon't variant) \n ideas for vernon's variant (here called faulty follower)
- to add a card
- lucky charm idea \n bob ostin \n vernon's variant \n dai vernon \n uses for the faulty follower \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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A Use for the Faulty Follower (Vernon't Variant)
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1976 ca.
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10
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four in one routine - plus one \n variation on routine in fingertip fantasies, coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced \n bob ostin \n the "four-in-one" routine \n bob ostin \n the "four-in-one" routine - plus one! \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Four In One Routine - Plus One
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VariationsAlso published here
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1976 ca.
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10
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liquid production from cup \n liquid production as an ending for dice stacking routine, brief \n bob ostin \n liquid production from cup \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Liquid Production From Cup
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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10
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coins through table and basket vanish \n four different sized coins, into glass, without extra coin \n bob ostin \n coins through table \n walter rollins \n coins through table and basket vanish \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Coins Through Table and Basket Vanish
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1976 ca.
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corner to corner dice stack \n dice stacking sequence, one die balanced on corner \n bob ostin \n corner-to-corner dice stack \n bob ostin
1976 ca.
sleightly surprising
Bob Ostin
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Corner to Corner Dice Stack
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Also published here
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1976 ca.
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11
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mason's moniker modified \n \n ray waters \n moniker \n eric mason \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin \n entfesselt \n christian scherer
1977
pabular
Ray Waters
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Mason's Moniker Modified
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Related to
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June 1977
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the inside babel \n idea with the elliott paper clip and mann's "an opener" to cover a quarter of a folded card \n al altmann \n bobby hughes \n the"colour conscious" force \n bob ostin
1978
the tesseract
Al Altmann, Bobby Hughes
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The Inside Babel
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Related to
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1978
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tilt to countdown \n card at named number \n bob ostin \n tilt to countdown \n bob ostin
1978
the talon
Bob Ostin
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Tilt to Countdown
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Also published here
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1978
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6
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card sharp \n deck wrapped in handkerchief, selection is found pinned to handkerchief with safety pin \n bob ostin
1979
the talon
Bob Ostin
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Card Sharp
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Jan. 1979
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relativity \n spectator divides his packet in red and black and in suits, performer locates selection \n bob ostin \n stewart james' "the problem of the missing clue" in "the linking ring" vol. 58, nr. 10. 1978, p. 85.
1979
the talon
Bob Ostin
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Relativity
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Inspired by- Stewart James' "The Problem of the Missing Clue" in "The Linking Ring" Vol. 58, Nr. 10. 1978, P. 85.
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Sep. 1979
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58
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coin load \n under trapdoor, based on bob ostin move, where a coin is loaded under a card in "fingertip fantasies" \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin \n a coin from two cards \n bob ostin \n coin load \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin
1980
pabular
Johnny "J.J." Johnston, Bob Ostin
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Coin Load
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Inspired byAlso published here
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Nov. 1980
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937
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hummer's magic carpet \n divination of a four letter word from a list, with handkerchief and alphabet cards \n bob hummer \n grayze \n thomas alan waters \n bob hummer \n octext \n philip t. goldstein \n the satanic disc 666 \n bob ostin \n mentalexicon \n fred fletcher \n the mind's eye: the tactile tarot \n leo boudreau
1980
bob hummer's collected secrets
Bob Hummer
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Hummer's Magic Carpet
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Related toVariations
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1980
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demonology \n signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper \n bob ostin \n dämonologie \n bob ostin \n demonology \n bob ostin
1981
spell-binder
Bob Ostin
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Demonology
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Also published here
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May 1981
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6
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jargon \n brief comment on larry becker's books, talon, the last hierophant, bob ostin lecture notes \n stephen tucker
1981
spell-binder
Stephen Tucker
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Jargon
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June 1981
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18
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the pink peeker \n similar to larry becker's flahback concept \n bob ostin \n the pinky peeker \n bob ostin
1981
spell-binder
Bob Ostin
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The Pink Peeker
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Also published here
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July 1981
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37
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cluster \n 3/4 coin is produced, then it is a complete coin \n stephen tucker \n bob ostin's "picking up the pieces"
1981
spell-binder
Stephen Tucker
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Cluster
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Inspired by- Bob Ostin's "Picking up the pieces"
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July 1981
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50
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silent sleight \n in the hands, bottom to top \n bob ostin \n silent sleight \n bob ostin
1981
spell-binder
Bob Ostin
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Silent Sleight
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Also published here
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Dec. 1981
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146
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'is there anyone there?' \n ink forms into chosen esp sign, signed card, uses velleda pens \n bob ostin \n "is there anyone there?" \n bob ostin
1981
babel
Bob Ostin
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'Is There Anyone There?'
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Also published here
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1981
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14
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the perfect vanish \n sleeving technique for thimble \n bob ostin \n "the perfect vanish" in bob ostin's "lecture notes" \n the perfect vanish \n bob ostin
1981
babel
Bob Ostin
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The Perfect Vanish
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Also published here
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1981
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11
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pandora's boxes \n sympathetic matchboxes, lids open and close \n david britland \n pandora's boxes (version 2) \n bob ostin
1981
babel
David Britland
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Pandora's Boxes
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Variations
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1981
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13
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christian \n card at position vanishes and appears when spectator's name is spelled \n david britland \n "what's in a name?" in garcia and schindler's "magic with cards" \n name spelling \n bob ostin
1982
spell-binder
David Britland
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Christian
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Inspired by- "What's in a Name?" in Garcia and Schindler's "Magic with Cards"
Also published here
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May 1982
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248
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ostin paddle move \n \n bob ostin
1982
spell-binder
Bob Ostin
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Ostin Paddle Move
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Sep. 1982
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331
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introduction \n \n bob ostin
1982
kane
Bob Ostin
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Introduction
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1982
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5
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nautilace \n card penetrates from center to bottom of three-card crosswise packet \n david britland \n "the submarine card" (bob ostin) \n the bizarre twist! \n paul harris
1983
deckade
David Britland
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Nautilace
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Inspired by
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1983
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ostin's submarine card \n comments on bob ostin's effect \n karl fulves
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card
Karl Fulves
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Ostin's Submarine Card
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1983
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the nautilus card \n "new submarine card", odd-backed card placed perpendicular in three-card packet rises up and down \n bob ostin \n "the submarine card" (bob ostin, marketed by ken brooke) \n sub chase \n karl fulves \n the nautilus card \n bob ostin \n submarine cards \n bob ostin
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card
Bob Ostin
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The Nautilus Card
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Inspired by- "The Submarine Card" (Bob Ostin, marketed by Ken Brooke)
VariationsAlso published here
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1983
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sub chase \n different handling, adding second submarine card \n karl fulves \n the nautilus card \n bob ostin
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card
Karl Fulves
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Sub Chase
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Inspired by
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1983
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sub counts \n on ungaffed approaches \n karl fulves \n "the submarine card" (bob ostin)
1983
bob ostin's new submarine card
Karl Fulves
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Sub Counts
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Inspired by- "The Submarine Card" (Bob Ostin)
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1983
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38
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coin from cards \n move \n bob ostin
1984
the best of close-up magic
Bob Ostin
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Coin from Cards
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1984
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103
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june - the second effect \n two cards with narrow open slits, signed chosen card sandwiched and penetrated with other card \n david britland \n submarine cards \n bob ostin
1984
a lady through and through
David Britland
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June - The Second Effect
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Inspired by
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1984
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peripathetic coins \n shell, last coin in spectator's hand \n larry jennings \n coins across \n bob ostin \n with thanks to jennings \n bob ostin
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings
Larry Jennings
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Peripathetic Coins
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Variations
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1986
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twisting twins \n card turned over, mate in deck turns over in sympathy \n bob ostin
1986
angel card rise plus
Bob Ostin
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Twisting Twins
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1986
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20
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paper prison \n paper fold with coin, small hole in paper and coin visibly penetrates paper \n bob ostin \n paper and coin \n edward marlo \n paper prison \n bob ostin
1986
the new talon
Bob Ostin
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Paper Prison
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Related toAlso published here
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Feb. 1986
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postmaster \n words noted on billets, performer divines words on folded billets \n bob ostin \n postmaster \n bob ostin
1987
the new talon
Bob Ostin
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Postmaster
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Also published here
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May 1987
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51
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araby location \n spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected \n bob ostin \n araby location \n bob ostin
1987
the new talon
Bob Ostin
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Araby Location
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Also published here
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May 1987
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67
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crispy \n spectator cuts deck, produces pile of potato crisps. bag of crisps is opened to find selected card. \n simon lovell \n "the searcher" (bob ostin, magic mag, vol. 1, no. 3)
1989
close up magic to tapdance to
Simon Lovell
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Crispy
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Inspired by- "The Searcher" (Bob Ostin, Magic Mag, vol. 1, no. 3)
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1989
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my method for making double faced cards \n \n bob ostin
1989
the british close-up magic symposium 1989
Bob Ostin
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My Method for Making Double Faced Cards
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1989
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9
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dämonologie \n signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper \n bob ostin \n demonology \n bob ostin
1989
intermagic
Bob Ostin
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Dämonologie
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Also published here
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Oct. 1989
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12
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coin load \n under trapdoor \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin \n coin load \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n bob ostin
1990
laid back in graz 1990
Johnny "J.J." Johnston, Bob Ostin
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Coin Load
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Also published here
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1990
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the frog prince \n card folded in origami frog transposes with selection \n michael close \n froggy goes a'courtin \n scotty york \n the frog prince \n michael close \n la ranita \n joaquín matas \n psychic leap frog \n jon racherbaumer \n the frog princess \n bob ostin
1991
workers number 2
Michael Close
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The Frog Prince
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1991
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45
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auto suggestion \n \n jim sisti \n bob ostin
1991
the magic menu
Jim Sisti (reviewer)
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Auto Suggestion
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Mar./Apr. 1991
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30
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the lucifer load \n dice stacking with match box cover, here only final load of many matches \n bob ostin \n the 'lucifer' load \n bob ostin
1992
profile
Bob Ostin
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The Lucifer Load
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Also published here
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Aug. 1992
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10
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froggy goes a'courtin \n card reveals itself underneath handkerchief, glorpy, with card frog that changes into caricature card of performer \n scotty york \n spectral silk \n john c. wagner \n the frog prince \n michael close \n the frog princess \n bob ostin \n the frog trick \n scotty york
1993
for your eyes only
Scotty York
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Froggy Goes A'Courtin
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Related toAlso published here
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1993
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dating game \n three names written on paper, one is the girlfriend, pencil on rubber band moves to answer questions \n karl fulves \n "pendulum" (bob ostin)
1993
easy-to-do magic tricks for children
Karl Fulves
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Dating Game
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Related to
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1993
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20
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coin to spectator's hand \n lifting off shell from spectator's hand \n bob ostin
1994
steel and silver
Bob Ostin
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Coin to Spectator's Hand
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1994
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57
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brainstorm \n on bob ostin, bulldog clip billet switch \n richard mark
1994
vibrations
Richard Mark
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Brainstorm
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Dec. 1994
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14
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bonusroutine: die ostfriesen-moccatasse \n handle of a coffee cup is threaded on a thread and under a handkerchief removed magically from it \n "joro" bruno hennig \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin
1999
kleines becherspiel kompendium
"Joro" Bruno Hennig
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Bonusroutine: Die Ostfriesen-Moccatasse
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Related to
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1999
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61
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cellular telepathy \n divination of written telephone number, person is called as climax of routine, bulldog clip switch by bob ostin used \n richard mark
2000
mind warp
Richard Mark
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Cellular Telepathy
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2000
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81
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one cup, one ball \n normal cup \n bob ostin \n one cup, one ball \n bob ostin \n the "one cup, one ball, one move" routine \n bob ostin
2001
discoverie
Bob Ostin
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One Cup, One Ball
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Also published here
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2001
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80
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the 'lucifer' load \n dice stacking with only outside cover of match box bent into tube, final load many matches \n bob ostin \n the lucifer load \n bob ostin \n the lucifer load \n bob ostin
2002
latter day secrets
Bob Ostin
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The 'Lucifer' Load
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Also published here
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2002
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247
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nothing just happens \n two cards chosen by two people from two decks before the show and signed on the back, in the show they are compared and found identical \n tony bartolotta \n letters \n jerry k. hartman \n bob ostin \n mel bennett \n chris king \n bob graham \n rob wood \n dr. edi brum \n leonard cohen
2002
discoverie
Tony Bartolotta
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Nothing Just Happens
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Related to
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2002
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99
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the paper clip force \n forcing one of six cards, using a die and a paper clip \n bob ostin \n the paper clip force \n bob ostin
2002
discoverie
Bob Ostin
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The Paper Clip Force
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Also published here
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2002
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106
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letters \n on tony bartolotta \n jerry k. hartman \n bob ostin \n mel bennett \n chris king \n bob graham \n rob wood \n dr. edi brum \n leonard cohen \n watch test \n rob wood \n nothing just happens \n tony bartolotta
2003
latter day secrets
Jerry K. Hartman, Bob Ostin, Mel Bennett, Chris King, Bob Graham, Rob Wood, Dr. Edi Brum, Leonard Cohen
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Letters
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Related to
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2003
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290
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watch test \n pulling stem out only one click \n rob wood \n letters \n jerry k. hartman \n bob ostin \n mel bennett \n chris king \n bob graham \n rob wood \n dr. edi brum \n leonard cohen \n database \n karl fulves
2003
latter day secrets
Rob Wood
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Watch Test
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Related to
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2003
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306
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trapdoor coin \n stream of rice produced from hole in chinese coin \n joseph k. schmidt \n letters \n bob ostin \n james kenn \n george valerie
2004
latter day secrets
Joseph K. Schmidt
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Trapdoor Coin
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Related to
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2004
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345
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letters \n \n bob ostin \n james kenn \n george valerie \n trapdoor coin \n joseph k. schmidt
2005
latter day secrets
Bob Ostin, James Kenn, George Valerie
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Letters
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Related to
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2005
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423
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introduction \n \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Introduction
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2005
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13
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twisted twins \n mate of selection is found face up in the deck \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert \n twisting twins \n bob ostin \n hubert lambert
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin, Hubert Lambert
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Twisted Twins
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Also published here
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2005
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15
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the ring in the glass of beer \n ring placed inside rattle box vanishes and appears in beer glass, glass covered with tissue and ring found with hook, okito glass \n bob ostin \n "the conjuror" vol.1, no.2. december, 1995.
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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The Ring In The Glass of Beer
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Also published here- "The Conjuror" Vol.1, No.2. December, 1995.
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2005
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16
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add on \n method to add card to the deck, while performing vernon's variant \n bob ostin \n "new pentagram" january, 1972. \n vernon's variant \n dai vernon
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Add On
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Related toAlso published here- "New Pentagram" January, 1972.
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2005
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shooting a bullet through a signed card \n toy gun with flash paper is used and shot on deck, selection is found with hole \n bob ostin \n "new pentagram" january, 1972.
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Shooting a Bullet Through a Signed Card
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Related to- "New Pentagram" January, 1972.
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2005
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18
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liquid production from cup \n liquid production as an ending for dice stacking routine, brief \n bob ostin \n "mini foo' gimmick" in "new pentagram" december, 1976. \n liquid production from cup \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Liquid Production From Cup
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Related to- "Mini Foo' Gimmick" in "New Pentagram" December, 1976.
Also published here
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2005
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stack to stack \n combining lie detector with other routine using a stack, stack management \n bob ostin \n the lie detector \n harry idanov
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Stack to Stack
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Related to
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2005
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20
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the hand of destiny \n skeletal hand emerges from card spread to point to a position, gag \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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The Hand of Destiny
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2005
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20
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squeaker \n tie squeaks \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Squeaker
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2005
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21
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the vanishing deck \n half deck with pull \n bob ostin \n the vanishing deck \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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The Vanishing Deck
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Also published here
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2005
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22
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vampire \n small cards on one is written "vampire", cards are folded and stapled, see also page 87 for additional ideas by bob ostin and bob byrne \n bob ostin \n vampire- a method for a living & dead test \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Vampire
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Also published here
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2005
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focus \n additional ideas for david berglas' ad infinitum \n bob ostin \n on ad infinitum \n bob ostin \n bob driebeek \n ad infinitum \n david berglas
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Focus
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Inspired byAlso published here
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2005
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25
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focus 2 \n more ideas for vampire routine \n bob ostin \n focus \n fred robinson
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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Focus 2
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Also published here
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2005
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25
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the "fan hide" move \n one handed fan hides card, as a glimpse, to load card \n bob ostin \n fan hide move \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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The "Fan Hide" Move
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Also published here
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2005
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26
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tickets please \n gag, correct rolled up bus ticked is found out from several \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n tickets please \n dick simonds
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin, Dick Simonds
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Tickets Please
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Also published here
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2005
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26
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off the handle \n ribbon penetrates handle of cup \n bob ostin \n dick simonds \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n off the handle \n captain f.w. collins \n john ramsay \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin, Dick Simonds, Captain F.W. Collins, John Ramsay
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Off the Handle
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Also published here
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2005
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27
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my double lift \n \n bob ostin
2005
bob ostin — a lifetime of magical inventions
Bob Ostin
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My Double Lift
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2005
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picking up the pieces \n \n bob ostin \n picking up the pieces \n bob ostin
2005
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challenge coin across \n brief, with gaffed coin \n bob ostin \n challenge coin across \n bob ostin
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with thanks to jennings \n shell, last coin in spectator's hand \n bob ostin \n peripathetic coins \n larry jennings \n coins across \n bob ostin
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the thumbtip loading box \n loading a thumb tip from a matchbox \n bob ostin
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demonology \n signed card ends up with a burnt corner, name of card appears in a flash on tissue paper \n bob ostin \n demonology \n bob ostin
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the pinky peeker \n similar to larry becker's flahback concept \n bob ostin \n the pink peeker \n bob ostin
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silent sleight \n in the hands, bottom to top \n bob ostin \n silent sleight \n bob ostin
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the easy coin routine \n four coins are produced, travel from hand to hand and are placed into pocket, continuous production of coins to finish \n bob ostin
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multiple coin production \n from fingerpalm \n bob ostin \n the touch of midas \n cardini
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gallo pitch variation \n brief \n bob ostin
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the poor man's fire wallet \n self-made fire wallet \n bob ostin
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the 'helical' card trick \n gag description of impossible effect \n bob ostin \n card of the gods \n dai vernon
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cheers! \n name of chosen card appears on bottom of can \n bob ostin
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Cheers!
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jumping cigar band \n cigar band jumps on little finger \n bob ostin
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ambitious cut \n adding a card on top, while cutting the deck \n bob ostin
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uses for the faulty follower \n ideas for vernon's variant (here called faulty follower)
- to add a card
- lucky charm idea \n bob ostin \n a use for the faulty follower (vernon't variant) \n bob ostin
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pipe dream \n cards removed from box, later dice or any other objects are produced from same box \n bob ostin
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corner-to-corner dice stack \n dice stacking sequence, one die balanced on corner \n bob ostin \n corner to corner dice stack \n bob ostin
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a better cigarette pull \n coin attached to pull \n bob ostin \n a better cigarette pull \n bob ostin
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A Better Cigarette Pull
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the "four-in-one" routine - plus one! \n variation on routine in fingertip fantasies, coin changes to matches, coin flurry, coin changes to cigarette and lighter is produced \n bob ostin \n four in one routine - plus one \n bob ostin
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The "Four-In-One" Routine - Plus One!
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topsy turvey \n strip of paper is cut to form a string of little men, one man in the center is upside down \n bob ostin \n "topsy turvey" in "club 71" march, 2003. \n decoupage tete- beche \n peter a. mcdonald
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on holiday thanks to roy \n packet of sixteen symbol cards, words are spelled to find the four chosen picture cards \n bob ostin \n past help \n roy walton \n "on holiday thanks to roy" in "club 71" may, 2003. \n pentathon \n max maven
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On Holiday Thanks To Roy
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the gone card trick \n small plaques with letters to spell the word 'gone', chosen card packet and appears between plaques \n bob ostin \n "the gone card trick" in "club 71" summer, 2003. \n magical ca$h cards \n bob ostin
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bandinage \n cards is wrapped with rubber band, card on front changes to performer's and to spectator's card, gaff with pull \n bob ostin
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the green die mystery \n selection is shuffled in the deck, die is thrown and spectator as many times as he wants, selection is found at total \n bob ostin \n "the green die mystery" in "club 71" autumn 2003.
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The Green Die Mystery
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the green die rolls \n card is found using a die and spelling \n bob ostin \n "the green die rolls" in "the magician" january, 2004.
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The Green Die Rolls
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Related to- "The Green Die Rolls" in "The Magician" January, 2004.
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sign of five prediction \n matchbox is freely placed on one of five packets, inside is a prediction of the four top cards in form of four corners of the same cards \n bob ostin \n "the sign of five prediction" in "the magician" february, 2004.
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Sign Of Five Prediction
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Related to- "The Sign of Five Prediction" in "The Magician" February, 2004.
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secret enclosed \n two different-colored napkins are rolled up and travel from hand to hand, as a climax, one is found inside the other \n bob ostin \n "secret enclosed" in "the magician" march, 2004. \n inner secret \n bob ostin
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Secret Enclosed
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twister \n die starts to twist, when selection is placed on the table \n bob ostin \n "twister" in "the magician" june, 2004.
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Twister
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two routines for the pecking bird \n forcing stack and rough and smooth solutions \n bob ostin
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Two Routines For The Pecking Bird
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the searcher \n card is placed next to its mate \n bob ostin
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the"colour conscious" force \n paper clip is used to force a name from a list \n bob ostin \n the inside babel \n al altmann \n bobby hughes
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The"Colour Conscious" Force
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the table-hopper's check card \n tip for table hopping, to remember tables \n bob ostin
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sleightly haunted \n with small gaff \n bob ostin \n sleightly haunted \n bob ostin
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thought transmitter \n using a box to transmit selection \n bob ostin \n the thought transmitter \n bob ostin
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on edge \n writing on edge of deck changes to name of selection \n bob ostin
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star trek \n discs with names of stars and planets, mental spelling and tapping ends on selected disc \n bob ostin
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Star Trek
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triad cavalcade \n short intro on bob ostin \n unknown \n "trick cavalcade" in "abracadabra" nr. 1564. january, 1976.
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Triad Cavalcade
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Also published here- "Trick Cavalcade" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 1564. January, 1976.
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the "optical" coin production \n coins produced from between two cards \n bob ostin \n "the 'optical' coin production" in "abracadabra" nr. 1564. january, 1976.
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The "Optical" Coin Production
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Also published here- "The 'Optical' Coin Production" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 1564. January, 1976.
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the signature fiddle \n signatures are written on pieces of paper and then torn in halves, performer finds matching pairs under table \n bob ostin \n "the signature fiddle" in "abracadabra" nr. 1564. january, 1976.
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The Signature Fiddle
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Also published here- "The Signature Fiddle" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 1564. January, 1976.
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the serendipity card change \n backpalm gag for magicians, card shrinks on back of hand \n bob ostin \n "the serendipity card change" in "abracadabra" nr. 1564. january, 1976.
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The Serendipity Card Change
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Also published here- "The Serendipity Card Change" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 1564. January, 1976.
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inner secret \n two different-colored napkins are rolled up and travel from hand to hand, as a climax, one is found inside the other \n bob ostin \n "inner secret" in "abracadabra" nr. 2087. january, 1986. \n secret enclosed \n bob ostin
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Inner Secret
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VariationsAlso published here- "Inner Secret" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 2087. January, 1986.
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the "no load" dice cup production \n production of playing cards or bills from cup, after dice stacking \n bob ostin \n "the 'no load' dice cup production" in "abracadabra" nr. 2741. august, 1998.
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Variations- "The 'No Load' Dice Cup Production" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 2741. August, 1998.
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predestination \n spectator shuffles packet face-up into face-down under table, amount of reversed cards is predicted \n bob ostin \n "predestination" in "abracadabra" nr. 2355. march, 1991.
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Predestination
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Variations- "Predestination" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 2355. March, 1991.
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spectator's choice coin penetration \n coin of any denomination is given to the performer and penetrated with a pencil \n bob ostin \n "spectator's choice coin penetration" in "abracadabra" nr. 2355. march, 1991.
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Variations- "Spectator's Choice Coin Penetration" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 2355. March, 1991.
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signature transposition \n performer and spectator sign back of two cards, signatures change places \n bob ostin \n "signature transposition" in "abracadabra" nr. 2355. march, 1991.
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Signature Transposition
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Variations- "Signature Transposition" in "Abracadabra" Nr. 2355. March, 1991.
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ring and cord \n variation of first phase of grismer's ring and string routine \n bob ostin \n ring \n ray grismer \n ring and cord \n bob ostin \n ray grismer
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Ring And Cord
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the cridge \n corner of card bends by itself, gaffed card \n bob ostin
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improved "lie detector" \n variation to lie detector in fingertip fantasies, only fragment of routine \n bob ostin \n the lie detector \n bob ostin
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the multi-card gimmick \n multi card to force one out of six cards \n bob ostin
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magical ca$h cards \n two plates with letters are used to spell the word cash, bill is produced \n bob ostin \n the gone card trick \n bob ostin
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the nautilus card \n "new submarine card", odd-backed card placed perpendicular in three-card packet rises up and down \n bob ostin \n the nautilus card \n bob ostin
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The Nautilus Card
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coins through table and basket vanish \n four different sized coins, into glass, without extra coin \n bob ostin \n coins through table and basket vanish \n bob ostin
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Coins Through Table And Basket Vanish
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the credit card \n card with slit, coin appears and vanishes again \n bob ostin \n the disappearing hole \n fred lowe \n brian maccarthy
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card case hold-out \n \n bob ostin
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postmaster \n words noted on billets, performer divines words on folded billets \n bob ostin \n postmaster \n bob ostin
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araby location \n spectator choses one of several billets, each billet has a name, performer divines which was selected \n bob ostin \n araby location \n bob ostin
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tilt to countdown \n card at named number \n bob ostin \n tilt to countdown \n bob ostin
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Tilt to Countdown
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paper prison \n paper fold with coin, small hole in paper and coin visibly penetrates paper \n bob ostin \n paper prison \n bob ostin
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Paper Prison
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pandora's boxes (version 2) \n sympathetic matchboxes, lids open and close, without thread method \n bob ostin \n pandora's boxes \n david britland
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Pandora's Boxes (Version 2)
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one cup, one ball \n normal cup \n bob ostin \n the "one cup, one ball, one move" routine \n bob ostin \n one cup, one ball \n bob ostin
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One Cup, One Ball
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the paper clip force \n forcing one of six cards, using a die and a paper clip \n bob ostin \n the paper clip force \n bob ostin
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The Paper Clip Force
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the lucifer load \n dice stacking with only outside cover of match box bent into tube, final load many matches \n bob ostin \n the 'lucifer' load \n bob ostin
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The Lucifer Load
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click! \n in the hands \n bob ostin
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Click!
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the shredder \n paper in shredder, number of total of two cards appear cut out on paper \n bob ostin
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The Shredder
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the satanic disc 666 \n word from list is selected and divined, using a cd and case \n bob ostin \n mr. e. ozo's "witchcraft" in "the crimp" nr. 50. \n hummer's magic carpet \n bob hummer
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The Satanic Disc 666
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the thimble box \n thimble vanishes and appears in wooden box \n bob ostin
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The Thimble Box
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nuts thru the hole \n two nuts penetrate hole of chinese coin, all threaded on cord \n bob ostin \n "nuts thru the hole" in "the crimp" nr. 4.
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Nuts Thru The Hole
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Also published here- "Nuts Thru The Hole" in "The Crimp" Nr. 4.
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a bit on the side \n card spun on table, center pip turns 90° \n bob ostin \n "a bit on the side" in "the crimp" nr. 40.
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A Bit On The Side
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ostin's orifice \n card with hole is placed face up on table, spectator places his finger through hole and closes eyes, card turns over \n bob ostin \n "ostin's orifice" in "the crimp" nr. 40. \n mr. e. ozo's "out of sight" in "the crimp" nr. 14.
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Ostin's Orifice
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Inspired by- Mr. E. Ozo's "Out Of Sight" in "The Crimp" Nr. 14.
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the frog princess \n card is folded to origami frog, transformation of card \n bob ostin \n "the frog princess" in "the crimp" nr. 53. \n the frog prince \n michael close \n froggy goes a'courtin \n scotty york
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The Frog Princess
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Related toAlso published here- "The Frog Princess" in "The Crimp" Nr. 53.
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a chinese ghost story \n two chopsticks with a hole in the center are connected with a tooth pick and placed inside a glass, they start moving \n bob ostin
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A Chinese Ghost Story
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the envelope hold-out \n envelope to add cards on top of the deck \n bob ostin
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The Envelope Hold-Out
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the devil's dictionary \n matches used to select a page (multiplication of several piles), word is divined \n bob ostin
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The Devil's Dictionary
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status quo \n card rises to named number \n bob ostin
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Status Quo
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truly invisible thread \n invisible thread gag, using spool \n bob ostin
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Truly Invisible Thread
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bob's magical definitions... \n humorous definitions of magic terms \n bob ostin
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Bob's Magical Definitions...
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magic of the mind \n using cards with phrases \n bob ostin
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Magic Of The Mind
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"is there anyone there?" \n ink forms into chosen esp sign, signed card, uses velleda pens \n bob ostin \n 'is there anyone there?' \n bob ostin
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"Is There Anyone There?"
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the perfect vanish \n sleeving technique for thimble \n bob ostin \n the perfect vanish \n bob ostin
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The Perfect Vanish
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hofzinser's key fob \n photo key case with four pips of all suits, one ace is chosen, corresponding suit remains in key fob \n bob ostin
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Hofzinser's Key Fob
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match-to-flower \n match is ignited and then changes to flower \n bob ostin
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Match-to-Flower
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the 'romantic' card trick \n using the cross sum force twice, finding queen and king of hearts \n bob ostin
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The 'Romantic' Card Trick
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skullocation routine \n \n bob ostin \n skullocation routine \n bob ostin
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Skullocation Routine
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sponge ball to dice \n \n bob ostin \n sponge ball to dice \n bob ostin
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Sponge Ball to Dice
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the vanishing hole \n coin vanishes in slit of paper \n bob ostin \n "the vanishing hole" in "magic mag" vo. 3, nr. 6. 1982.
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The Vanishing Hole
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Also published here- "The Vanishing Hole" in "Magic Mag" Vo. 3, Nr. 6. 1982.
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the perfect shell \n gag for magicians \n bob ostin \n "the perfect shell" in "magic mag" vol. 3, nr. 6. 1982.
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The Perfect Shell
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Also published here- "The Perfect Shell" in "Magic Mag" Vol. 3, Nr. 6. 1982.
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well done! \n gag to use for kid magician, well done written on card \n bob ostin
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Well Done!
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