vanishing and reappearing card \n spectator cuts deck and remembers card, halves placed face-to-face, selection vanishes (cards shown one by one) and reappears \n martin gardner \n vanishing and reappearing card \n martin gardner \n ideas for gardner's vanishing and reappearing card routine \n ken simmons \n updating the vanishing and reappearing card routine \n ken simmons
1940
12 tricks with a borrowed deck
Martin Gardner
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Vanishing and Reappearing Card
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1940
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the magic separation \n face-up and face-down cards are shuffled, performer separates cards behind back so one pile consists of same amount of face up cards as the other, see collected secrets for variations \n bob hummer \n the magic separation \n bob hummer \n double separation \n warren wiersbe \n bob hummer \n hummer of a trick! \n robert page \n bob hummer \n rebuilding a hummer \n lorenz schär \n hummerless \n steve beam \n newcomer hummer \n steve beam \n ein neuer absonderlicher kartentrick \n unknown \n bild und rücken \n bob hummer \n the magic separation \n bob hummer \n bluff presentation for the magic separation \n ken simmons \n 3. kein zufall \n bob hummer \n face-up divination \n nick trost \n a hummer routine \n nick trost \n bob hummer
1940
half-a-dozen hummers
Bob Hummer
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The Magic Separation
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Related toVariations- Double Separation (Warren Wiersbe, Bob Hummer, 1946)
- Hummer of a Trick! (Robert Page, Bob Hummer, 1968)
- Bluff Presentation for The Magic Separation (Ken Simmons, 1992)
- Face-Up Divination (Nick Trost, 2015)
- A Hummer Routine (Nick Trost, Bob Hummer, 2015)
- Rebuilding a Hummer (Lorenz Schär, 2020)
- Hummerless (Steve Beam, 2020)
- Newcomer Hummer (Steve Beam, 2020)
Also published here
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1940
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marlo's running cut \n in-the-hands swing cut running cut, also as top stock control \n edward marlo \n running false cut \n ken simmons \n the false triple spinning center cut \n gerry griffin
1942
deck deception
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's Running Cut
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Related toVariations
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1942
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secret reverse on table \n passive or with a riffle shuffle \n russell t. barnhart \n tabled reverse throw off \n ken simmons \n tabled reverse handling \n wesley james \n the action reverse \n james steranko \n zarrow action reverse \n keith bennett \n table reverse & effect \n edward marlo \n add to shuffle - for those who know \n edward marlo \n gambler's false cut and reverse \n tom gagnon \n subtle tabled reverse \n doug conn
1945
off the top
Russell T. Barnhart
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Secret Reverse on Table
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Related toVariations
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1945
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reverse sleight - future reverse \n \n edward marlo \n side slip reverse \n unknown \n center to top reverse \n louis lam \n reverse variant \n ken simmons \n future center steal \n ken simmons \n direct reverse \n arthur hastings
1945
future reverse
Edward Marlo
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Reverse Sleight - Future Reverse
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Related toVariations
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1945
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misdirection palm \n \n edward marlo \n price's face up misdirection palm \n barry price \n action palm variant \n wesley james \n action palm variant - multi-card misdirection palm \n wesley james \n during-swivel palm \n harry lorayne \n finessed misdirection palm \n jon racherbaumer \n finessed misdirection palm \n jon racherbaumer \n longitudinal misdirection palm \n edward marlo \n misdirection palm tip \n ken simmons \n expertalk: tom frame on the misdirection palm \n tom frame \n the misdirection bottom palm \n allan ackerman
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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Misdirection Palm
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Variations- Longitudinal Misdirection Palm (Edward Marlo, 1988)
- Finessed Misdirection Palm (Jon Racherbaumer, 1992)
- Misdirection Palm Tip (Ken Simmons, 1992)
- Action Palm Variant (Wesley James, 1996)
- Action Palm Variant - Multi-Card Misdirection Palm (Wesley James, 1997)
- Price's Face Up Misdirection Palm (Barry Price, 2000)
- Finessed Misdirection Palm (Jon Racherbaumer, 2007)
- During-Swivel Palm (Harry Lorayne, 2015)
- Expertalk: Tom Frame on the Misdirection Palm (Tom Frame, 2022)
- The Misdirection Bottom Palm (Allan Ackerman, 2024)
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1953
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simple shift \n \n edward marlo \n the "block"buster pass \n james swain \n mk simple shift variation \n michał kociołek \n edward marlo \n finessed simple shift \n johnny thompson \n reverse simple shift \n karl fulves \n simple shift variation \n peter duffie \n robin robertson \n the smith shift \n al smith \n four-flushed multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n the most flexible shift: simple shift \n edward marlo \n two card control with a plunging cut \n larry jennings \n multi-directional simple shift \n larry jennings \n combination shift \n jason england \n simple shift - technical variation \n ken simmons \n the smith shift \n al smith \n not so simple multiple shift \n tom gagnon
1953
the cardician
Edward Marlo
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Simple Shift
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Related toVariations- The SMITH Shift (Al Smith, 1979)
- The Smith Shift (Al Smith, 1980)
- The "Block"Buster Pass (James Swain, 1996)
- Combination Shift (Jason England, 1999)
- Simple Shift - Technical Variation (Ken Simmons, 1999)
- Simple Shift Variation (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)
- MK Simple Shift Variation (Michał Kociołek, Edward Marlo, 2012)
- Finessed Simple Shift (Johnny Thompson, 2018)
- Four-Flushed Multiple Shift (Tom Gagnon, 2019)
- Two Card Control with a Plunging Cut (Larry Jennings, 2020)
- Multi-Directional Simple Shift (Larry Jennings, 2020)
- Not So Simple Multiple Shift (Tom Gagnon, 2022)
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1953
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thumb slip change \n double face-up on deck in out-jogged position, top card slid back with top towards performer \n jerry andrus \n thumb slip change \n jerry andrus \n thumb slip change variant \n ken simmons
1956
andrus deals you in
Jerry Andrus
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Thumb Slip Change
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VariationsAlso published here
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1956
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the card transfer \n for application ideas see also page 37 \n edward marlo \n notes on marlo's card transfer \n ken simmons \n dribble application of the card transfer no. 1 \n justin higham
1957
the tabled palm
Edward Marlo
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The Card Transfer
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Variations
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1957
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first routine: using 3 jacks and 3 tens \n 3&3, extra card, three phases \n edward marlo \n handling for marlo's jacks & tens routine \n ken simmons
1958
ibidem
Edward Marlo
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First Routine: Using 3 jacks and 3 tens
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Variations
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Dec. 1958
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the action center reverse \n bottom card(s) reversed to center during tabled riffle shuffle \n james steranko \n tabled reverse throw off \n ken simmons \n tabled reverse throw off \n ken simmons
1960
steranko on cards
James Steranko
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The Action Center Reverse
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Related toVariations
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1960
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side jog multiple shift \n swing cut \n neal elias \n cover shift \n jerry sadowitz \n lj swing cut multiple shift \n larry jennings \n the multiple cortez - it's a killer \n aaron fisher \n t. g. tabled multiple shift \n tom gagnon \n side-jog square up peek \n ken simmons \n side jog multiple shift \n neal elias \n a multiple shift for close-up \n neal elias
1961
the multiple shift
Neal Elias
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Side Jog Multiple Shift
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Related toVariations
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1961
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sprite sleight (or glorpy rides again) \n deck underneath handkerchief, card moves and turns over on top of deck \n jon racherbaumer \n gene gordon \n simmons's handling of "sprite sleight" (or glorpy rides again!) \n ken simmons
1968
on the acrobatic cards
Jon Racherbaumer, Gene Gordon
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Sprite Sleight (or Glorpy Rides Again)
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Variations
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1968
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visual retention change \n - technique of the visual retention change
- the visual change
- the multiple visual retention change \n edward marlo \n m.v.r.c. - the easy way \n ken simmons \n a change for the better \n edward marlo \n the fastest change \n francis carlyle \n 1 in 52 \n tim gan \n retention switch \n peter mckinnon \n visual retention sandwich \n jon racherbaumer \n visual retention switch \n edward marlo \n another curve \n ken simmons \n retention of vision switch \n edward marlo \n retention of vision sandwich switch \n michael vincent \n illogical retention change \n justin higham \n t.k. no turn \n larry jennings \n the eye-candy change \n edward marlo \n visual retention switch handling \n mark phillips
1971
hierophant
Edward Marlo
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Visual Retention Change
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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Fall-Spring 1971
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last-minute departure \n \n jon racherbaumer \n point of departure \n alex elmsley \n pointing the way \n al smith \n instant departure \n ken simmons \n pointing up a departure \n jon racherbaumer \n what's the point of this departure? \n jon racherbaumer
1971
kabbala — volume 1
Jon Racherbaumer
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Last-Minute Departure
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Inspired byRelated toVariationsAlso published here
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Apr. 1971
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pressed between \n signed card pressed from top to center between sandwich cards \n edward marlo \n carmen d'amico \n two-bit sandwich \n frank simon \n instant sandwich catch \n harry lorayne \n carmen d'amico \n edward marlo \n pressed between again \n justin higham \n pressed between (second method) \n edward marlo \n pressed between (third method) \n edward marlo \n d'amico - marlo... in reverse \n ken simmons
1971
kabbala — volume 1
Edward Marlo, Carmen D'Amico
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Pressed Between
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Related toVariations
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Apr. 1971
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card transposition \n held card with reversed card in deck \n tony noice \n visual transposition \n ken simmons
1972
tarbell course in magic — volume 7
Tony Noice
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Card Transposition
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Variations
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1972
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the hard way \n alternative production from incomplete riffle-shuffled deck \n edward marlo \n the pickups \n edward marlo \n two the hard way \n ken simmons
1972
the shank shuffle
Edward Marlo
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The Hard Way
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Inspired byVariations
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1972
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the darkest hour \n selected card is only black card in clock dial layout, faros \n edward marlo \n the darkest hour revisited \n ken simmons
1974
the unexpected card book
Edward Marlo
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The Darkest Hour
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Variations
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1974
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hands off reverse \n spectator cuts to a card and inserts it in the center behind his back, performer divines it and it reverses itself \n hideo kato \n jon racherbaumer \n marlo improves simmons \n edward marlo \n ken simmons \n hermetic penetration \n jon racherbaumer \n hideo kato \n hands off reverse \n jon racherbaumer \n hideo kato \n hands off reverse...er, vanish \n ken simmons \n i never touched the cards \n jon racherbaumer \n psi con carte \n jon racherbaumer \n reversal of fortune \n tom frame \n bux stop \n jon racherbaumer \n hideo kato \n vuelta dentro del estuche \n vicente canuto \n hideo kato
1975
hierophant
Hideo Kato, Jon Racherbaumer
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Hands Off Reverse
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1975
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marlo's deal switch \n thought-of card appears between tabled mates, featuring a switch \n edward marlo \n incredible deal switch \n michael vincent \n marlo's deal switch \n edward marlo \n useful jokers \n jack avis \n deal switch tip \n ken simmons
1976
marlo's magazine — volume 1
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's Deal Switch
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1976
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card substitution \n similar concept, several variations \n edward marlo \n notes on marlo's card substitution \n ken simmons \n elmsleys asse \n reinhard müller
1976
marlo's magazine — volume 1
Edward Marlo
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Card Substitution
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Variations
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1976
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unit upjog addition \n thorough discussion \n edward marlo \n notes on marlo's unit up-jog addition \n ken simmons
1976
marlo's magazine — volume 1
Edward Marlo
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Unit Upjog Addition
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Variations
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1976
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simple right handed triumph \n faced deck \n david solomon \n variation of a triumph \n ken simmons \n david solomon \n a different approach \n ken simmons \n right-handed triumph \n david solomon
1976
marlo's magazine — volume 1
David Solomon
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Simple Right Handed Triumph
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VariationsAlso published here
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1976
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marlo's curry's curve \n single tabled card switched for double \n edward marlo \n another curve \n ken simmons
1976
kabbala — volume 3
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's Curry's Curve
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Variations
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1976
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startling color change \n \n jerry andrus \n a color change \n ken simmons \n startling color change variation \n aaron fisher \n startling color change handling \n helder guimarães \n the cloud change \n robert moreland \n "andrus misunderstood" color change \n ariel frailich
1976
andrus card control
Jerry Andrus
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Startling Color Change
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Variations
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1976
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color change \n joker changes into named card \n eddie fields \n mike schwartz \n my favorite sandwich \n ken simmons
1976
invisible secrets revealed
Eddie Fields, Mike Schwartz
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Color Change
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Variations
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1976
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the tilt half pass \n \n edward marlo \n turn around action \n edward marlo \n a further fantastic move \n ken simmons
1977
marlo's magazine — volume 2
Edward Marlo
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The Tilt Half Pass
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Related toVariations
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1977
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more miracle card changes \n different variations (including tabled) \n edward marlo \n the shotb change \n steve beam \n edward marlo \n pull out double lift \n ken simmons \n more miracle card changes \n edward marlo \n michael powers \n additions to a change \n ken simmons \n more miracle card changes - first method \n edward marlo
1977
marlo's magazine — volume 2
Edward Marlo
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More Miracle Card Changes
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1977
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secret card add \n adding card from gambler's flat palm to small packet \n dan macmillan \n a technical variation of the secret card add \n ken simmons \n dan macmillan
1977
the gamblers' palm revisited
Dan MacMillan
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Secret Card Add
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Variations
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1977
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one hand turn over switch \n \n dan macmillan \n ohtos as a packet switch \n ken simmons \n dan macmillan \n one hand turnover switch \n dan macmillan \n marlo on dan macmillan's switch \n edward marlo \n dan macmillan \n interrupted macmillan switch \n nancy colwell \n technical variation of the macmillan one-hand turnover switch \n ken simmons \n one hand turn over switch \n dan macmillan \n one hand turn over switch \n dan macmillan \n one handed turn over switch \n dan macmillan
1977
the gamblers' palm revisited
Dan MacMillan
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One Hand Turn Over Switch
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VariationsAlso published here
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1977
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last card push \n \n ken krenzel \n deal and take \n ken simmons \n last card push \n ken krenzel
1978
the card classics of ken krenzel
Ken Krenzel
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Last Card Push
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1978
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"i'll go first" \n spectator and performer both turn a card over in their decks, it matches, sophisticated combination of stacked and invisible deck, with deck switch \n simon aronson \n ultra-mental deck routine handling \n ken simmons \n below the belt \n simon aronson \n "i'll go first" \n simon aronson
1978
the card ideas of simon aronson
Simon Aronson
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"I'll Go First"
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Related toAlso published here
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1978
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convincing control reverse \n instantly reversing card while it is apparently outjogged \n edward marlo \n triple reverse \n edward marlo \n center reverse \n bill kalush \n related bold card control with reverse \n ken simmons \n vóbex \n alberto de figueiredo \n edward marlo
1979
marlo's magazine — volume 3
Edward Marlo
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Convincing Control Reverse
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1979
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marlo kick switch \n for one or multiple cards, lapping \n edward marlo \n pull out retention switch \n ken simmons
1979
marlo's magazine — volume 3
Edward Marlo
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Marlo Kick Switch
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1979
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direct transposition \n cards on top of two halves transpose, tenkai palm, simulated placement and tabled palm \n edward marlo \n direct transposition \n ken simmons \n almost like trick photography \n justin higham
1979
marlo's magazine — volume 3
Edward Marlo
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Direct Transposition
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Variations
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1979
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palm replacement \n pivotal palm replacement \n edward marlo \n swivel palm replacement \n ken simmons
1980
marlo's magazine — volume 4
Edward Marlo
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Palm Replacement
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Related to
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1980
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a color change \n using card clip \n edward marlo \n double clip change \n edward marlo \n a color change \n edward marlo \n ken simmons \n card-clip change \n edward marlo
1980
marlo's magazine — volume 4
Edward Marlo
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A Color Change
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1980
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one fantastic move \n reverse card in center during turnover pass, gombert pass \n edward marlo \n the truly fantastic move \n steve draun \n another fantastic move \n ken simmons \n a further fantastic move \n ken simmons \n one fantastic move \n edward marlo \n final permutation marlo \n yves carbonnier \n two-step fantastic move \n edward marlo
1980
hierophant
Edward Marlo
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One Fantastic Move
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1980
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tilt throw-off i \n \n ken simmons
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala
Ken Simmons
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Tilt Throw-Off I
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1981
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the magician's fooler \n \n ken simmons
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala
Ken Simmons
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The Magician's Fooler
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1981
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sawing the lady in half? \n four aces found and selection as well \n harry allen \n tip for sawing the lady in half \n ken simmons
1981
the lost pages of the kabbala
Harry Allen
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Sawing the Lady in Half?
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Variations
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1981
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preface \n \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Preface
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1981
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pull out techniques - positions \n four positions/orientations of cards under mat at table edge \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Pull Out Techniques - Positions
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1981
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pull out double lift \n adding card to single card from beneath mat at table edge \n ken simmons \n regarding the switching of cards. one \n guy hollingworth \n more miracle card changes \n edward marlo
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Pull Out Double Lift
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1981
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pull out visual change \n back-to-back, addition from table edge, two handlings \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Pull Out Visual Change
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1981
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the double change \n card changes and then back \n ken simmons \n more miracle card changes \n edward marlo
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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The Double Change
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Related to
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1981
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pull out retention switch \n card turned over at table edge, addition from under mat, no-palm \n ken simmons \n marlo kick switch \n edward marlo
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Pull Out Retention Switch
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Related to
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1981
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another fantastic move \n turnover pass & future reverse combo \n ken simmons \n one fantastic move \n edward marlo \n reverse variant \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Another Fantastic Move
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Related to
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1981
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a further fantastic move \n tilt half pass & future reverse combo \n ken simmons \n one fantastic move \n edward marlo \n the tilt half pass \n edward marlo \n a further fantastic move \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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A Further Fantastic Move
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Inspired byRelated toAlso published here
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1981
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the push change \n tabled double pushed forward and face card unloaded \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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The Push Change
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1981
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running card plus control \n card reversed and controlled during running cut sequence \n ken simmons \n running reverse \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Running Card Plus Control
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Inspired by
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1981
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the tabled steal \n during tabled shuffle in perpendicular or normal position, can also be loaded under mat \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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The Tabled Steal
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1981
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pivot steal \n right hand palm as small packet is displayed \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Pivot Steal
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1981
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the spread load \n loading card under mat from small packet, four methods \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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The Spread Load
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1981
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a technical variation of the secret card add \n from gambler's palm
- as a tabled turnover \n ken simmons \n dan macmillan \n secret card add \n dan macmillan
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons, Dan MacMillan
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A Technical Variation of the Secret Card Add
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Inspired by
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1981
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center clip control \n clip side steal to bottom with decoy moment \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Center Clip Control
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1981
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ohtos as a packet switch \n just a note \n ken simmons \n dan macmillan \n one hand turn over switch \n dan macmillan
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons, Dan MacMillan
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OHTOS as a Packet Switch
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Inspired by
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1981
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a color change \n two methods \n ken simmons \n startling color change \n jerry andrus
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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A Color Change
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Inspired by
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1981
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interlaced transposition \n three selections between kings travel to between aces, then in repeat the quartets transpose \n ken simmons \n interlaced journey \n christian ehret
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Interlaced Transposition
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Variations
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1981
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color transposition \n ten red cards, ten black cards, selection travels into other packet \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Color Transposition
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1981
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direct transposition \n top cards of two packets \n ken simmons \n direct transposition \n edward marlo
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Direct Transposition
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Inspired by
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1981
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visual transposition \n card on face with card reversed in center, two methods \n ken simmons \n card transposition \n tony noice
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Visual Transposition
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Inspired by
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1981
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impossible transposition \n card reversed in deck with card held by spectator \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Impossible Transposition
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1981
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a triumph for you \n two selections, triumph with one selection face-up in center, cards re-spread, now second selection in center and first in pocket \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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A Triumph For You
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1981
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variation of a triumph \n \n ken simmons \n david solomon \n simple right handed triumph \n david solomon
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons, David Solomon
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Variation of a Triumph
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1981
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open prediction re-opened \n four methods, using card under mat techniques \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Open Prediction Re-Opened
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1981
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with card in hand \n interlaced transposition, aces with three selections between spectators hand, kings outside, kings become aces, then selections appear between them \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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With Card in Hand
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1981
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here, there and back \n two selections travel to 2 sandwiches, then vanish, then sandwiched again in deck \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Here, There and Back
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1981
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this is your card! \n freely chosen card is earlier selection, four methods \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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This is Your Card!
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1981
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pick-up switch \n tabled card picked up in end grip, lapping \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Pick-Up Switch
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1981
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touch any card \n reversed card changes into selection, value used to find other card, two methods \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Touch Any Card
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1981
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a startler \n card changes face-up under spectator's hand \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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A Startler
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1981
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sophisticated collectors \n "actually, the above title should be 'bold collectors.'" \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Sophisticated Collectors
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1981
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the interlaced vanish \n "the following routine is a monster" \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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The Interlaced Vanish
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1981
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instant departure \n \n ken simmons \n last-minute departure \n jon racherbaumer
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Instant Departure
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1981
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lottery \n three cards face-down on table, spectator puts ace on the right one to complete a blackjack hand \n dan macmillan \n lottery \n karl fulves \n playing against odds \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Dan MacMillan
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Lottery
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Inspired byVariations
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1981
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playing against odds \n spectator selects right card from 5-card packet to complete blackjack hand, three methods \n ken simmons \n lottery \n dan macmillan
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Playing Against Odds
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1981
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technicolor playing against odds \n spectator selects right card from odd-backed 5-card packet to complete blackjack hand, then this card changes back color to match \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Technicolor Playing Against Odds
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1981
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technicolor playing against odds no. 2 \n spectator selects right card from odd-backed 5-card packet to complete blackjack hand, then other four cards change back color \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Technicolor Playing Against Odds No. 2
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1981
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returning to the scene of the crime \n three jacks cut in deck, last jack under spectators hand, aces find jacks, jacks vanish and reappear under card under spectator's hand, story presentation \n ken simmons
1981
cards — with a different touch
Ken Simmons
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Returning to the Scene of the Crime
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1981
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preface \n \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Preface
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1981
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card under mat techniques \n secretly loading card under close-up mat, four methods \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Card Under Mat Techniques
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1981
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methods for retrieval \n adding card from under close-up mat, four methods (first one by marlo, others by simmons) \n ken simmons \n edward marlo
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons, Edward Marlo
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Methods for Retrieval
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1981
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spread lap - second & third method \n during ribbon spread & turnover flourish \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Spread Lap - Second & Third Method
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1981
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ribbon spread reverse \n during ribbon spread & turnover flourish \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Ribbon Spread Reverse
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1981
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running reverse \n during running cut \n ken simmons \n running card plus control \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Running Reverse
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Variations
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1981
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running false cut \n also as control \n ken simmons \n marlo's running cut \n edward marlo \n thompson false cut \n frank thompson
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Running False Cut
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Inspired byRelated to
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1981
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card to hung card position \n on knee \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Card to Hung Card Position
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1981
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tabled reverse throw off \n to second from bottom \n ken simmons \n secret reverse on table \n russell t. barnhart \n the action center reverse \n james steranko
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Tabled Reverse Throw Off
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Inspired by
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1981
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penetrating transposition \n one selection reversed in deck, other selection penetrates within aces within packet of four aces, then the cards transpose \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Penetrating Transposition
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1981
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another card to pocket \n lazy man's card to pocket, spectator remembers card and its position \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Another Card to Pocket
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1981
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re-setting re-set \n \n ken simmons
1981
close-up with cards
Ken Simmons
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Re-Setting Re-Set
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1981
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amazing coin vanish \n angly \n rick anderson \n amazing coin vanish \n rick anderson \n duped! \n ken simmons
1981
encore ii
Rick Anderson
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Amazing Coin Vanish
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VariationsAlso published here
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1981
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inside job \n spectator has hand on top of jokers sandwiching a selection, the sandwich is then in the deck and the four queens under the spectator's hand \n peter duffie \n diamond heist \n ken simmons \n peter duffie \n elvis has left the building \n peter duffie \n the man in the middle \n jerry sadowitz \n the evil within \n peter duffie \n taking pictures \n peter duffie
1982
alternative card magic
Peter Duffie
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Inside Job
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Related toVariations
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1982
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jump-suit transformation \n double facers, daley's last with transformation kicker \n edward marlo \n stand-up transformation \n david neighbors \n ken simmons
1982
card finesse
Edward Marlo
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Jump-suit Transformation
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Variations
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1982
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thompson false cut \n \n frank thompson \n finessed frank thompson cut \n benjamin earl \n frank thompson \n chaos cut \n pit hartling \n "a foxy-falsie" \n karrell fox \n database \n karl fulves \n ft done twice \n karl fulves \n running false cut \n ken simmons \n center swing cut - applications \n jerry k. hartman \n avis false cut \n jack avis \n triple cut to break \n unknown \n false triple cut \n frank thompson \n pseudo drop cut \n justin higham \n four-way thompson cut \n justin higham
1982
six impromptu card tricks
Frank Thompson
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Thompson False Cut
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Related toVariationsAlso published here
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1982
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holy p.o.d. \n sandwich cards with hole in center, flap gaff \n ken krenzel \n richard kaufman \n derek dingle \n tablehopper's holy p.o.d. \n christian knudsen \n tainted p.o.d. \n chris mayhew \n holes - the gimmick \n chris mayhew \n the getaway \n steven hamilton \n steven hamilton's holey pod \n steven hamilton \n p.o.d. handling \n ken simmons \n flashpoint \n peter duffie \n the joker takes a ride \n kuniyasu fujiwara \n just making a point (of departure) \n iain moran \n holes \n chris mayhew
1982/1983
the collected almanac
Ken Krenzel, Richard Kaufman, Derek Dingle
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Holy P.O.D.
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Related toVariations
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Winter 1982/1983
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bold card control \n \n edward marlo \n open hockley \n edward marlo \n master move \n randy wakeman \n tom gagnon \n slip-jog \n jerry sadowitz \n related bold card control \n ken simmons
1984
marlo's magazine — volume 5
Edward Marlo
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Bold Card Control
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Related toVariations
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1984
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the immaculate insertion \n achieving very squared deck \n larry jennings \n the "real" immaculate insertion \n ken simmons
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings
Larry Jennings
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The Immaculate Insertion
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Variations
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1986
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one-hand bottom palm \n \n larry jennings \n center steal \n michael close \n bottom palm vanish ii \n larry jennings \n covers for the one-handed bottom palm \n larry jennings \n one-handed center palm steal \n ken simmons \n aspiazu's bottom palm \n mark aspiazu
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings
Larry Jennings
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One-Hand Bottom Palm
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Related toVariations
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1986
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olram's clarified routine \n ten red and black cards, one card travels from packet to packet, then packets changes places, eight methods \n edward marlo \n instant interchange \n roy walton \n can't play your game \n aldo colombini \n another clarified routine \n ken simmons
1986
thirty five years later
Edward Marlo
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Olram's Clarified Routine
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Inspired byRelated toVariations
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1986
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preface \n \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Preface
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1986
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a-band-ment \n rubber band around deck, vanishes, encircles card in center \n ken simmons \n rubber revelation \n doug conn \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons \n a-band-ment ii \n ken simmons \n a-band-ment iii \n ken simmons \n total a-band-a-ment \n bernard bilis \n jean philippe \n banded together \n jon racherbaumer
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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A-Band-Ment
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VariationsAlso published here
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1986
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diamond heist \n two and two with transformation kicker \n ken simmons \n peter duffie \n inside job \n peter duffie
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons, Peter Duffie
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Diamond Heist
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Inspired by
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1986
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5
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ace-bitiously yours \n aces come to top multiple times \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Ace-Bitiously Yours
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1986
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7
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tabled faro slough off \n \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Tabled Faro Slough Off
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1986
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7
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simmons's pivot turnover \n same as stuart gordon turnover \n ken simmons \n simmons (double) pivot turnover \n ken simmons \n stuart gordon \n double turnover handling \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Simmons's Pivot Turnover
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Also published here
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1986
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8
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ace-bitiously - the follow-up \n four aces come to bottom, then to top \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Ace-Bitiously - The Follow-Up
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1986
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miracle card change insertion \n face card of double stolen as it is inserted into deck, see "added notes" \n ken simmons \n edward marlo \n miracle change no. 1 \n edward marlo
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons, Edward Marlo
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Miracle Card Change Insertion
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Inspired by
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1986
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12
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a different approach \n handling for reference \n ken simmons \n simple right handed triumph \n david solomon
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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A Different Approach
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Inspired by
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1986
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vanish and discovery \n card vanishes face-up from top of deck and reappears next to selection \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Vanish and Discovery
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1986
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triumphing for a change \n color changing deck kicker \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Triumphing for a Change
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1986
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discrepant packet force \n spectator calls stop during running cut to table \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Discrepant Packet Force
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1986
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m.v.r.c. - the easy way \n \n ken simmons \n visual retention change \n edward marlo
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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M.V.R.C. - The Easy Way
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Inspired by
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1986
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quick transpo \n signed card in pocket transposes visibly with card signed by performer \n ken simmons
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Quick Transpo
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1986
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bold half pass \n km type half pass
- first method
- second method
- first handling
- second handling (marlo) \n ken simmons \n edward marlo
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons, Edward Marlo
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Bold Half Pass
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1986
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swivel palm replacement \n - as a vanish
- as a color change \n ken simmons \n palm replacement \n edward marlo
1986
riffling the pasteboards
Ken Simmons
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Swivel Palm Replacement
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Related to
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1986
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bandorama \n selection spins from banded deck \n john c. wagner \n as applied to "bandorama" \n david neighbors \n ken simmons
1987
the commercial magic of j.c. wagner
John C. Wagner
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Bandorama
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Variations
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1987
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preface \n \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Preface
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1987
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hands off reverse...er, vanish \n card lost by spectator in deck behind his back, it vanishes, two handlings \n ken simmons \n hands off reverse \n hideo kato \n jon racherbaumer \n marlo improves simmons \n edward marlo \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Hands Off Reverse...er, Vanish
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Inspired byVariations
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1987
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simply cutting to the aces \n aces cut to, optional follow-up in which they are cut into deck again and come back to top \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Simply Cutting to the Aces
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1987
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another cutting to the aces \n \n ken simmons \n ace high \n aldo colombini
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Another Cutting to the Aces
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Variations
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1987
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p.o.d. handling \n flap gaff \n ken simmons \n holy p.o.d. \n ken krenzel \n richard kaufman \n derek dingle
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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P.O.D. Handling
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Inspired by
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1987
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deliberate side steal to center \n transferring card from second to center \n edward marlo \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Edward Marlo, Ken Simmons
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Deliberate Side Steal to Center
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1987
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notes on marlo's unit up-jog addition \n adding specific cards, that are culled first \n ken simmons \n unit upjog addition \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Notes on Marlo's Unit Up-Jog Addition
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Inspired by
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1987
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notes on marlo's card substitution \n \n ken simmons \n card substitution \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Notes on Marlo's Card Substitution
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Inspired by
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1987
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notes on marlo's card transfer \n several applications
- first idea (simulated placement)
- second deal (outjogged handling)
- third idea (another outjogged handling)
- fourth idea (with packet and outjog) \n ken simmons \n the card transfer \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Notes on Marlo's Card Transfer
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Inspired by
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1987
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additions to a change \n unload into center \n ken simmons \n more miracle card changes \n edward marlo \n more miracle card changes \n edward marlo \n michael powers
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Additions to a Change
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Inspired byRelated to
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1987
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audacious transposition \n card isolated from deck transposes with card in deck \n ken simmons \n king t.u.t. \n michael powers \n on a more subtle note \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Audacious Transposition
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Related toVariations
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1987
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on a more subtle note \n \n ken simmons \n audacious transposition \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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On a More Subtle Note
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Inspired by
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1987
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related bold card control \n opposite, apparently bottom card of right-hand packet removed but really top card \n ken simmons \n bold card control \n edward marlo \n pragmatic control \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Related Bold Card Control
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Inspired byVariations
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1987
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pragmatic control \n \n ken simmons \n related bold card control \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Pragmatic Control
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Inspired by
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1987
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45
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related bold card control with reverse \n \n ken simmons \n convincing control reverse \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Related Bold Card Control with Reverse
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Related to
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1987
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reverse variant \n reverse from center top \n ken simmons \n another fantastic move \n ken simmons \n "rapid-fire reversals" (bill miesel, the creative magic of william p. miesel) \n reverse sleight - future reverse \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Reverse Variant
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Inspired byRelated to
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1987
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future center steal \n two handlings \n ken simmons \n reverse sleight - future reverse \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Future Center Steal
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Inspired by
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1987
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another curve \n single switched for double which is placed on table with visual retention change \n ken simmons \n marlo's curry's curve \n edward marlo \n visual retention change \n edward marlo
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Another Curve
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Inspired by
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1987
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deal and take \n \n ken simmons \n last card push \n ken krenzel
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Deal and Take
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Related to
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1987
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the pick-up force \n spectator cuts (hopefully) into break \n ken simmons \n the pick-up force \n ken simmons \n pick-up force \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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The Pick-Up Force
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Also published here
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1987
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54
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introduction to the banded effects \n \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Introduction to the Banded Effects
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1987
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a-band-ment \n rubber band around deck, vanishes, encircles card in center \n ken simmons \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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A-Band-Ment
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Also published here
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1987
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a-band-ment ii \n allowing to show face card of deck, double is found and face-card loaded off \n ken simmons \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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A-Band-Ment II
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Inspired by
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1987
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a-band-ment iii \n wrong card encircled, changes into right card, double is found and face-card loaded off, two methods \n ken simmons \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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A-Band-Ment III
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Inspired by
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1987
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a banded vanish \n rubber band around deck simply vanishes, two methods \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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A Banded Vanish
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1987
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banded card on ceiling \n card on ceiling has previously vanishes rubber band around it \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Banded Card on Ceiling
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1987
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additional notes and ideas for the banded effects \n \n ken simmons
1987
riffling the pasteboards — again!
Ken Simmons
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Additional Notes and Ideas for the Banded Effects
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1987
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do as i did \n spectator turns over a card in the deck, performer has the same card turned over in a second prediction deck \n darwin ortiz \n copy cat! \n verne chesbro \n james g. thompson jr. \n ultra-mental deck routine handling \n ken simmons \n peek-a-brain \n karrell fox \n do as i did \n darwin ortiz
1988
darwin ortiz at the card table
Darwin Ortiz
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Do as I Did
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Related toAlso published here
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1988
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larry's favorite \n performer cuts off named of number of cards, last card is selection, based on "blackstone's favorite" (probably reference) \n larry jennings \n card and number \n harry blackstone \n predicting the cut \n ken simmons \n top and bottom blackstone \n michael skinner
1988
the cardwright
Larry Jennings
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Larry's Favorite
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Related toVariations
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1988
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introduction \n \n ken simmons
1988
guarded secrets revealed!
Ken Simmons
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Introduction
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1988
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spectator really cuts to and turns over the aces \n spectator cuts off four packets while performer holds deck
- adding to the effect (having kings at bottoms of each packet as kicker) \n ken simmons
1988
guarded secrets revealed!
Ken Simmons
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Spectator Really Cuts to and Turns Over the Aces
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1988
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pick-up force \n spectator cuts (hopefully) into break \n ken simmons \n the pick-up force \n ken simmons
1988
guarded secrets revealed!
Ken Simmons
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Pick-Up Force
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Also published here
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1988
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nothing short of a miracle \n card peeked at, wrong card given between spectator's fingers who wiggles it, nothing happens, then it changes, spectator holds a double (optional sticky substance, see p. 10) \n ken simmons \n double down \n jerry k. hartman
1988
guarded secrets revealed!
Ken Simmons
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Nothing Short of a Miracle
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Variations
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1988
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double turnover handling \n same as stuart gordon turnover \n ken simmons \n simmons's pivot turnover \n ken simmons
1988
guarded secrets revealed!
Ken Simmons
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Double Turnover Handling
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Also published here
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1988
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preface \n \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Preface
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1990
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a wallet routine \n routine with ambitious card, transposition with one card in wallet, card to wallet, bendix bombshell, two duplicates \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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A Wallet Routine
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1990
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simmon's wallet combination routine \n blank papers change into checks one at a time, then several, then into money bills, using himber wallet \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Simmon's Wallet Combination Routine
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1990
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enhanced wallet combination routine \n idea for previous routine \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Enhanced Wallet Combination Routine
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1990
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two tips for the rising cards \n for marketed "a.m.y./arne rising card deck" \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Two Tips For The Rising Cards
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1990
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rising double \n wrong card rises and changes into selection \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Rising Double
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1990
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a flashy change \n prediction on paper is wrong, paper changes into selected card in flash \n ken simmons \n "flash card production" (dick piser/harry lorayne, flash paper tips)
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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A Flashy Change
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Inspired by- "Flash Card Production" (Dick Piser/Harry Lorayne, Flash Paper Tips)
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1990
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a double prediction \n spectator cuts off packet, amount of cards and card cut to are predicted, three methods \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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A Double Prediction
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1990
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simmons half pass \n \n ken simmons \n the gravity half pass \n aaron fisher \n simmons half pass \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Simmons Half Pass
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Related toAlso published here
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1990
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ultra-mental deck routine handling \n three spectators stop during deal and deal a card face-down, same cards are reversed in second deck \n ken simmons \n do as i did \n darwin ortiz \n "i'll go first" \n simon aronson
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Ultra-Mental Deck Routine Handling
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Related to
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1990
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my favorite sandwich \n random card changes into named card between jokers, invisible deck \n ken simmons \n marlo's procedure \n edward marlo \n color change \n eddie fields \n mike schwartz
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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My Favorite Sandwich
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Inspired byVariations
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1990
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simmons's handling of "sprite sleight" (or glorpy rides again!) \n deck underneath transparent handkerchief, card moves and turns over on top of deck, two handlings, with "signature addition" (bluff) \n ken simmons \n sprite sleight (or glorpy rides again) \n jon racherbaumer \n gene gordon
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Simmons's Handling of "Sprite Sleight" (or Glorpy Rides Again!)
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Inspired by
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1990
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in lieu of wax \n wax substitute(s) \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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In Lieu of Wax
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1990
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quick change \n half dollar changes into copper coin in presence of chinese coin, copper/silver/brass \n ken simmons \n "wash-out" (steve dusheck)
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Quick Change
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Related to- "Wash-Out" (Steve Dusheck)
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1990
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climax for copper/silver/brass \n \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Ken Simmons
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Climax for Copper/Silver/Brass
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1990
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marlo improves simmons \n card that spectator loses himself behind his back is divined and vanishes \n edward marlo \n ken simmons \n hands off reverse \n hideo kato \n jon racherbaumer \n hands off reverse...er, vanish \n ken simmons
1990
finally!
Edward Marlo, Ken Simmons
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Marlo Improves Simmons
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Inspired byRelated to
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1990
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king t.u.t. \n "totally unbelievable transpo", card isolated from deck transposes with sandwiched card in center of deck, signed \n michael powers \n audacious transposition \n ken simmons
1990
top secret stuff
Michael Powers
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King T.U.T.
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Related to
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1990
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more miracle card changes \n with unload under top card of deck \n edward marlo \n michael powers \n more miracle card changes \n edward marlo \n additions to a change \n ken simmons
1990
top secret stuff
Edward Marlo, Michael Powers
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More Miracle Card Changes
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Related to
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1990
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not only the number, but... \n spectator cuts off cards, number of cards and card cut to predicted, fifteen memorized cards, prediction index, for correction see ricochet reference, three handlings \n edward marlo \n ken simmons \n ricochet \n jon racherbaumer \n "finally" (ken simmons, lecture notes 1990)
1991
the olram file
Edward Marlo, Ken Simmons
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Not Only the Number, but...
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Inspired by- "Finally" (Ken Simmons, Lecture Notes 1990)
Related to
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Apr. 1991
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introduction \n \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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Introduction
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1991
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a-band-ment \n rubber band around deck, vanishes, encircles card in center \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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A-Band-Ment
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1991
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a banded vanish \n rubber band around deck, it vanishes and remains gone \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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A Banded Vanish
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1991
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banded card to pocket - first method \n card peeked at, rubber band around deck, it vanishes, card with rubber band around it from pocket \n ken simmons \n edward marlo
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons, Edward Marlo
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Banded Card to Pocket - First Method
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1991
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banded card to pocket - second method \n card peeked at, rubber band around deck, it vanishes, card with rubber band around it from pocket \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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Banded Card to Pocket - Second Method
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1991
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a banded tip \n for routines with banded deck \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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A Banded Tip
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1991
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the clinging subtlety \n banded card drags another with it \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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The Clinging Subtlety
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1991
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through the deck \n rubber band around deck, vanishes, reappears, vanishes and reappears around selection, two handlings \n ken simmons \n neighbors's killer penetration \n david neighbors
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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Through the Deck
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Variations
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1991
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banded transposition \n card pocketed, another card found via a-band-ment, it's pocketed card and selection is in pocket, seven methods \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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Banded Transposition
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1991
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simmons's pivot turnover \n same as stuart gordon lift \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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Simmons's Pivot Turnover
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1991
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stretching it \n card pocketed, banded deck, rubber band vanishes and reappears around pocketed card, two methods \n edward marlo \n stretching it too far \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
Edward Marlo
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Stretching It
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Variations
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1991
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stretching it too far \n card pocketed, banded deck, rubber band vanishes and reappears around pocketed card, two methods \n ken simmons \n stretching it \n edward marlo
1991
banded deck effects
Ken Simmons
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Stretching It Too Far
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Inspired by
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1991
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neighbors's killer penetration \n rubber band around deck twice, vanishes and appears around selection \n david neighbors \n through the deck \n ken simmons
1991
banded deck effects
David Neighbors
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Neighbors's Killer Penetration
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Inspired by
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1991
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as applied to "bandorama" \n selection spins from banded deck \n david neighbors \n ken simmons \n bandorama \n john c. wagner
1991
banded deck effects
David Neighbors, Ken Simmons
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As Applied to "Bandorama"
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Inspired by
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1991
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the breakout display \n bending deck and displaying it resting on fingers of one hand \n roger klause \n the "real" immaculate insertion \n ken simmons
1991
roger klause: in concert
Roger Klause
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The Breakout Display
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Variations
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1991
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117
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introduction \n \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number one
Ken Simmons
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Introduction
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1992
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ideas for gardner's vanishing and reappearing card routine \n - first suggestion
- second suggestion
- third suggestion
- fourth suggestion
- fifth suggestion
- sixth suggestion
- seventh suggestion
- eighth suggestion
- ninth suggestion
- tenth suggestion \n ken simmons \n vanishing and reappearing card \n martin gardner
1992
choice effects — number one
Ken Simmons
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Ideas for Gardner's Vanishing And Reappearing Card Routine
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Inspired by
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1992
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updating the vanishing and reappearing card routine \n card reappears from pocket \n ken simmons \n vanishing and reappearing card \n martin gardner
1992
choice effects — number one
Ken Simmons
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Updating The Vanishing And Reappearing Card Routine
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Inspired by
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1992
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weighing the cards ..... for magicians \n routine with multiple phases \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number one
Ken Simmons
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Weighing the Cards ..... For Magicians
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1992
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bluff presentation for the magic separation \n face-up and face-down cards are shuffled, performer separates cards behind back so one pile consists of same amount of face up cards as the other, three phases \n ken simmons \n the magic separation \n bob hummer
1992
choice effects — number one
Ken Simmons
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Bluff Presentation for The Magic Separation
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Inspired by
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1992
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other books by ken simmons \n \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number one
Ken Simmons
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Other Books by Ken Simmons
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1992
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15
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the darkest hour revisited \n selected card is only black card in clock dial layout \n ken simmons \n the darkest hour \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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The Darkest Hour Revisited
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Inspired by
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1992
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1
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the colorful clock \n spectator selections only odd-backed card \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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The Colorful Clock
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1992
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3
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marlo's procedure \n named card is sandwiched between jokers, it changes into a card the performer named earlier \n edward marlo \n my favorite sandwich \n ken simmons \n as a transposition \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number two
Edward Marlo
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Marlo's Procedure
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Inspired byVariations
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1992
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4
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as a transposition \n sandwiched card transposes with card in deck \n ken simmons \n marlo's procedure \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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As a Transposition
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Inspired by
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1992
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7
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thumb slip change variant \n double face-up on deck in out-jogged position, top card slid back with top towards performer, different grip \n ken simmons \n thumb slip change \n jerry andrus
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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Thumb Slip Change Variant
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Inspired by
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1992
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misdirection palm tip \n added riffle cover \n ken simmons \n misdirection palm \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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Misdirection Palm Tip
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Inspired by
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1992
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10
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tip for sawing the lady in half \n four aces found and selection as well \n ken simmons \n sawing the lady in half? \n harry allen
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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Tip for Sawing the Lady in Half
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Inspired by
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1992
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11
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fanning powder tip \n with faros \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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Fanning Powder Tip
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1992
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12
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deal switch tip \n altered right-hand grip \n ken simmons \n marlo's deal switch \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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Deal Switch Tip
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Inspired by
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1992
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13
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other books by ken simmons \n \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number two
Ken Simmons
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Other Books by Ken Simmons
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1992
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15
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ambitious triumph \n triumph with goodwin/jennings display, then short ambitious sequence \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number three
Ken Simmons
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Ambitious Triumph
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1992
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1
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pivot-jog turnover glide \n using book break to get into glide position \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number three
Ken Simmons
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Pivot-Jog Turnover Glide
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1992
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changing aces \n black aces are put on table face up, one instantly changes to red, then other one changes on table \n david neighbors \n ken simmons \n multiple card clip plus effect \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number three
David Neighbors, Ken Simmons
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Changing Aces
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Variations
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1992
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multiple card clip plus effect \n black aces are put on table face up, they instantly change to red \n edward marlo \n changing aces \n david neighbors \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number three
Edward Marlo
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Multiple Card Clip Plus Effect
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Inspired by
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1992
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9
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one-handed center palm steal \n - first method
- second method \n ken simmons \n one-hand bottom palm \n larry jennings
1992
choice effects — number three
Ken Simmons
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One-Handed Center Palm Steal
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Inspired by
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1992
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11
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other books by ken simmons \n \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number three
Ken Simmons
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Other Books by Ken Simmons
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1992
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15
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stand-up transformation \n daley's last with transformation kicker, two double facers
- first handling
- second handling \n david neighbors \n ken simmons \n jump-suit transformation \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number four
David Neighbors, Ken Simmons
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Stand-Up Transformation
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Inspired by
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1992
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1
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a color change \n using card clip, different clean-up \n edward marlo \n ken simmons \n a color change \n edward marlo
1992
choice effects — number four
Edward Marlo, Ken Simmons
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A Color Change
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Also published here
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1992
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4
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side-jog square up peek \n also multiple cards \n ken simmons \n side jog multiple shift \n neal elias
1992
choice effects — number four
Ken Simmons
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Side-Jog Square Up Peek
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Inspired by
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1992
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observations on the ovette master move / kelly bottom placement \n - first idea
- second idea \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number four
Ken Simmons
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Observations on The Ovette Master Move / Kelly Bottom Placement
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1992
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13
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other books by ken simmons \n \n ken simmons
1992
choice effects — number four
Ken Simmons
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Other Books by Ken Simmons
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1992
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15
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introduction \n \n ken simmons
1992
a final farewell lecture
Ken Simmons
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Introduction
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1992
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the schmaltzy showman's prediction \n fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle
- simmons note (ken simmons) \n edward marlo \n the schmaltzy showman's prediction \n edward marlo
1992
a final farewell lecture
Edward Marlo
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The Schmaltzy Showman's Prediction
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Also published here
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1992
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1
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breaking the rule \n spelling to the four aces, last one turns over
- marlo note
- simmons note (ken simmons) \n edward marlo \n breaking the rule \n edward marlo
1992
a final farewell lecture
Edward Marlo
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Breaking the Rule
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Also published here
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1992
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6
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bluff ace assembly \n - marlo note
- simmons note (ken simmons) \n edward marlo \n bluff ace assembly \n edward marlo
1992
a final farewell lecture
Edward Marlo
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Bluff Ace Assembly
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Also published here
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1992
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12
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the named reverse \n named card removed from blue deck, same card then shown reversed in red deck, roughed red/blue menetekel
- simmons note (ken simmons) \n edward marlo \n the named reverse \n edward marlo
1992
a final farewell lecture
Edward Marlo
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The Named Reverse
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Also published here
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1992
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challenge oil and water or try this with a glide \n 6&6, condensed three-phase version
- simmons note (ken simmons) \n edward marlo \n challenge oil and water or try this with a glide \n edward marlo \n an oil and water phase \n edward marlo
1992
a final farewell lecture
Edward Marlo
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Challenge Oil and Water or Try This With a Glide
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Inspired byRelated to
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1992
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26
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female \n spectator's name on back of named card
- simmons note (ken simmons) \n edward marlo \n female \n edward marlo
1992
a final farewell lecture
Edward Marlo
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Female
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Also published here
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1992
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published sources \n original sources of the marlo items \n ken simmons
1992
a final farewell lecture
Ken Simmons
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Published Sources
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1992
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44
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other books by ken simmons \n \n ken simmons
1992
a final farewell lecture
Ken Simmons
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Other Books by Ken Simmons
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1992
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45
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a final farewell lecture, a tribute to ed marlo \n \n michael weber \n ken simmons
1992
magic
Michael Weber (reviewer)
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A Final Farewell Lecture, A Tribute To Ed Marlo
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Dec. 1992
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choice effects number one \n \n michael weber \n ken simmons
1992
magic
Michael Weber (reviewer)
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Choice Effects Number One
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Dec. 1992
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66
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choice effects number two \n \n michael weber \n ken simmons
1992
magic
Michael Weber (reviewer)
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Choice Effects Number Two
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Dec. 1992
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choice effects number three \n \n michael weber \n ken simmons
1992
magic
Michael Weber (reviewer)
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Choice Effects Number Three
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Dec. 1992
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66
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choice effects number four \n \n michael weber \n ken simmons
1992
magic
Michael Weber (reviewer)
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Choice Effects Number Four
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Dec. 1992
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the schmaltzy showmans prediction \n fair selection from new and sealed deck is predicted, penelope's principle, with notes by ken simmons \n edward marlo \n the schmaltzy showman's prediction \n edward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Edward Marlo
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The Schmaltzy Showmans Prediction
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Also published here
|
1993
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1
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bluff ace assembly \n with comments by ken simmons \n edward marlo \n bluff ace assembly \n edward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Edward Marlo
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Bluff Ace Assembly
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Also published here
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1993
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10
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breaking the rule \n spelling to the four aces, last one turns over, with notes by ken simmons \n edward marlo \n breaking the rule \n edward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Edward Marlo
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Breaking the Rule
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Also published here
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1993
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female \n spectator's name on back of named card, with note by ken simmons \n edward marlo \n female \n edward marlo
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Edward Marlo
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Female
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Related to
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1993
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triumphing for a change \n color changing deck kicker \n ken simmons \n triumphing for a change \n ken simmons
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Ken Simmons
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Triumphing for a Change
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Related to
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1993
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discrepant packet force \n spectator calls stop during running cut to table \n ken simmons
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Ken Simmons
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Discrepant Packet Force
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1993
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who's lying? \n lie speller \n ken simmons \n automatic speller placement principle (jim steinmeyer, the new invocation #43) \n lie detector with a surprise \n gene gordon \n who's lying? - second handling \n david neighbors
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
Ken Simmons
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Who's Lying?
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Inspired by- Automatic Speller Placement Principle (Jim Steinmeyer, The New Invocation #43)
Variations
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1993
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who's lying? - second handling \n lie speller \n david neighbors \n who's lying? \n ken simmons
1993
simplicity at your fingertips
David Neighbors
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Who's Lying? - Second Handling
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Inspired by
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1993
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total a-band-a-ment \n rubber band around deck, finger put through, selection jumps face-up onto back of fingers, with locking feature, hiro sakai not mentioned \n bernard bilis \n jean philippe \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons \n band on the run \n hiroyuki sakai \n houdini breaks out \n jon racherbaumer
1993
mo — modus operandi
Bernard Bilis, Jean Philippe
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Total A-Band-A-Ment
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Inspired byRelated toVariations
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June 1993
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1
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the scotch & soda video \n smart aces \n stephen hobbs \n ken simmons \n ed andres
1993
magic
Stephen Hobbs (reviewer)
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The Scotch & Soda Video
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Dec. 1993
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banded together \n rubber band around deck, vanishes and reappears in case, banded deck face up on table, face card changes \n jon racherbaumer \n snaparoon \n don england \n a-band-ment \n ken simmons
1995
mo — modus operandi
Jon Racherbaumer
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Banded Together
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Inspired by
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1995
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15
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top and bottom blackstone \n two selections \n michael skinner \n a personal favorite \n tony cabral \n predicting the cut \n ken simmons \n larry's favorite \n larry jennings
1996
classic sampler
Michael Skinner
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Top and Bottom Blackstone
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Related toVariations
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1996
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power poker \n ten cards, spectator chooses five from pairs that are tabled, he receives a full house and the performer a royal flush \n alex elmsley \n the power of poker \n david solomon \n fair game \n paul vigil \n poker by perception \n unknown \n strip club \n bob farmer \n power poker \n alex elmsley \n double power poker \n nick trost \n poker stud \n jerry k. hartman \n power blind man's blackjack \n bob farmer \n overpowering poker \n michael weber \n natural poker power \n michael powers \n genii, oct. 1996 \n it's a small world \n alex elmsley \n double power poker \n nick trost \n sleightless poker power \n ken simmons \n mexican poker \n david solomon \n more poker power! \n michael demarco \n revised mexican poker \n david solomon
1997
alex is at it again
Alex Elmsley
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Power Poker
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Inspired byRelated toVariations- Sleightless Poker Power (Ken Simmons, 1998)
- Mexican Poker (David Solomon, 1998)
- Revised Mexican Poker (David Solomon, 1999)
- More Poker Power! (Michael DeMarco, 2000)
- The Power of Poker (David Solomon, 2004)
- Natural Poker Power (Michael Powers, 2006)
- Double Power Poker (Nick Trost, 2009)
- Strip Club (Bob Farmer, 2015)
- Double Power Poker (Nick Trost, 2015)
- Poker Stud (Jerry K. Hartman, 2015)
- Power Blind Man's Blackjack (Bob Farmer, 2015)
- Overpowering Poker (Michael Weber, 2017)
Also published here
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1997
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2
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pick-up force \n spectator cuts into break \n ken simmons
1997
solomon's mind
Ken Simmons
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Pick-Up Force
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1997
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dealing with the aces \n aces on top, two faro shuffles given, aces are still on top, using tilt faro shuffle
- second method \n ken simmons \n dealing with the aces ii \n edward marlo \n don may
1997
onyx
Ken Simmons
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Dealing With the Aces
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Variations
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Oct. 1997
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dealing with the aces ii \n aces on top, two faro shuffles given, aces are still on top, deck ends red-black separated
- second method (edward marlo - don may)
- third method (edward marlo - don may)
- fourth method (edward marlo) \n edward marlo \n don may \n dealing with the aces \n ken simmons
1997
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Edward Marlo, Don May
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Dealing With the Aces II
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Inspired by
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Oct. 1997
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10
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d'amico - marlo... in reverse \n sandwich is put out-jogged in center, suddenly only the two sandwich cards remain there and the sandwiched card is found on top
- first handling
- second handling
- third handling \n ken simmons \n pressed between \n edward marlo \n carmen d'amico
1997
onyx
Ken Simmons
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D'Amico - Marlo... In Reverse
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Inspired by
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Oct. 1997
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13
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a clever trick \n out-of-hand selection procedure with center cut, no keys, spectator removes five cards one of which must be the selection, performer finds it \n eddie clever \n "he only thinks" (magic in the modern manner, orville meyer, 1949) \n variation by ken simmons \n ken simmons
1997
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Eddie Clever
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A Clever Trick
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VariationsAlso published here- "He Only Thinks" (Magic in the Modern Manner, Orville Meyer, 1949)
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Oct. 1997
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variation by ken simmons \n out-of-hand selection procedure with center cut, no keys, spectator removes five cards one of which must be the selection, performer finds it, with additional riffle shuffle after the selection by spectator \n ken simmons \n a clever trick \n eddie clever
1997
onyx
Ken Simmons
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Variation by Ken Simmons
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Inspired by
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Oct. 1997
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20
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no way! \n out-of-hand selection procedure with center cut, spectator reads off values and performer stops at selection \n eddie clever \n "unseen" (magic in the modern manner, orville meyer, 1949) \n variation by ken simmons \n ken simmons
1997
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Eddie Clever
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No Way!
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VariationsAlso published here- "Unseen" (Magic in the Modern Manner, Orville Meyer, 1949)
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Oct. 1997
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variation by ken simmons \n out-of-hand selection procedure with center cut, spectator reads off values and performer stops at selection \n ken simmons \n no way! \n eddie clever
1997
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Ken Simmons
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Variation by Ken Simmons
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Inspired by
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Oct. 1997
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21
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there's no jack in this neighborhood \n jack of hearts put in case, card peeked at, red aces put in case, card appears between two black aces, it is the jack of hearts and in the case the red aces sandwich a selection \n david neighbors \n box swap \n jerry k. hartman \n "jack in the box" (david solomon, mum, august 1977) \n jack's not in the box \n ken simmons
1997
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David Neighbors
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There's No Jack in This Neighborhood
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Inspired by- "Jack in the Box" (David Solomon, MUM, August 1977)
Variations
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Oct. 1997
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