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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
transposition extraordinary \n \n unknown \n transposition extraordinary \n unknown \n quick transpo \n gary plants 1940 expert card technique Unknown	Transposition Extraordinary		Variations Transposition Extraordinary (Unknown, 1996) Quick Transpo (Gary Plants, 1993)	1940	Expert Card Technique	292		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Two Cards change position
hofzinser all-backed \n three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase, see references for credit information \n johnny thompson \n harry riser \n all backs \n karl fulves \n everywhere nowhere all backs \n harry riser \n line of credit \n karl fulves \n thanks to harry, johnny & derek \n gary plants \n a packet of backs \n nick trost 1971 epilogue Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser	Hofzinser All-Backed	three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase, see references for credit information	Related to Line of Credit (Karl Fulves, 1993) Variations All Backs (Karl Fulves, 1971) Thanks to Harry, Johnny & Derek (Gary Plants, 2020) A Packet of Backs (Nick Trost, 2008) Also published here Everywhere Nowhere All Backs (Harry Riser, 2018)	1971	Epilogue (Issue 12)	91		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet
a cy endfield location \n two key cards on two halves, spectator shuffles them together \n cy endfield \n fred robinson \n "this is why i am here" \n gary plants 1977 pabular Cy Endfield, Fred Robinson	A Cy Endfield Location	two key cards on two halves, spectator shuffles them together	Variations "This is Why I am Here" (Gary Plants, 2017)	Jan. 1977	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 5)	351		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Principles Cards / Sleights / Controls / Spectator shuffles - Subtleties Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
quick d-way \n \n derek dingle \n thanks to harry, johnny & derek \n gary plants \n sm'all backs \n jamy ian swiss \n quick d-way \n derek dingle 1982 the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle	Quick D-Way		Related to Thanks to Harry, Johnny & Derek (Gary Plants, 2020) Variations Sm'All Backs (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2016) Quick D-Way (Derek Dingle, 2004)	1982	The Complete Works of Derek Dingle	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet
mystery of the 7 suspects \n sandwich cards surround seven cards, down-under-deal to arrive at card, its value is counted down in rest of deck to find selection, faro \n richard vollmer \n christian scherer \n search for the seven suspects \n gary plants \n surprising the seven suspects \n edward marlo \n randy wakeman \n vollmer variant \n peter duffie \n robin robertson 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 Richard Vollmer, Christian Scherer	Mystery of the 7 Suspects	sandwich cards surround seven cards, down-under-deal to arrive at card, its value is counted down in rest of deck to find selection, faro	Variations Search for the Seven Suspects (Gary Plants, 2011) Surprising the Seven Suspects (Edward Marlo, Randy Wakeman, 1985) Vollmer Variant (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003)	1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	127		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers") Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
counting on it \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n paul cummins \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n count me in \n gary plants \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n very dicey \n david solomon \n how did you know? \n randy wakeman \n frank's fave \n simon lovell \n kick-counting on it! \n jon racherbaumer \n who's counting \n scott robinson \n chris sage 1984 the new york magic symposium — collection 3 Paul Cummins	Counting On It	number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection	Related to Very Dicey (David Solomon, 2007) Frank's Fave (Simon Lovell, 1997) Variations Mentally Count On It (Gary Plants, 2011) Count Me In (Gary Plants, 2011) Mentally Count On it (Gary Plants, 2017) How Did You Know? (Randy Wakeman, 1989) Kick-Counting On It! (Jon Racherbaumer, 1993) Who's Counting (Scott Robinson, Chris Sage, 2018)	1984	The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 3	132		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
apocalypse variations or additions \n \n gary plants \n scat \n greg eanes 1985 apocalypse Gary Plants	Apocalypse Variations or Additions		Inspired by SCAT (Greg Eanes, 1985)	Sep. 1985	Apocalypse (Vol. 8 No. 9)	1114		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
a trick with a borrowed dog \n gag, dog starts barking at correct card \n jim hyams \n paul sorrentino \n gary plants \n evert chapman \n steve beam 1987 the trapdoor — volume one Jim Hyams, Paul Sorrentino, Gary Plants, Evert Chapman, Steve Beam	A Trick with a Borrowed Dog	gag, dog starts barking at correct card		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 18)	304		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Animal / Dog Animal / Learned Animals
leftovers \n on gary plants, uri geller \n steve beam 1987 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Gary Plants, Uri Geller		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 18)	316		Articles / Columns
headboard \n ashes on bald head \n gary plants 1987 the trapdoor — volume one Gary Plants	Headboard	ashes on bald head		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 20)	345		Ashtray/Ashes / Ashes on Hand
why am i here? \n card found by counting down three times to apparently random values \n dai vernon \n devious \n karl fulves \n dai vernon \n "counter cards" (bill simon, mathematical magic, 1964, p. 174) \n "strike three and out!" (bob longe, the invisible deck, 1948, p. 9) \n strike three and out variation \n john r. boyko \n follow down \n unknown \n "this is why i am here" \n gary plants \n a card is found \n dai vernon \n impossible countdown \n larry jennings \n strike three and out! \n bob longe \n the real difference \n tony bartolotta \n scratch it \n martin joyal 1988 the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon	Why am I Here?	card found by counting down three times to apparently random values	Related to "Counter Cards" (Bill Simon, Mathematical Magic, 1964, p. 174) "Strike Three and Out!" (Bob Longe, The Invisible Deck, 1948, p. 9) Strike Three and Out Variation (John R. Boyko, 1950) Follow Down (Unknown, 1992) Impossible Countdown (Larry Jennings, 1977) Strike Three and Out! (Bob Longe, 1997) The Real Difference (Tony Bartolotta, 2003) Variations Devious (Karl Fulves, Dai Vernon, 1994) "This is Why I am Here" (Gary Plants, 2017) Scratch It (Martin Joyal, 1997) Also published here A Card Is Found (Dai Vernon, 1995)	1988	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2	122		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
packet calculator \n small packet, mathematical \n dai vernon \n the ultimate truth \n peter duffie \n that's the truth! \n harry lorayne \n lie detector \n gary plants 1988 the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon	Packet Calculator	small packet, mathematical	Related to The Ultimate Truth (Peter Duffie, 1995) Variations That's The Truth! (Harry Lorayne, 2001) Lie Detector (Gary Plants, 2004)	1988	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2	134		Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
remember and forget \n \n gary plants 1988 the trapdoor — volume one Gary Plants	Remember and Forget			1988	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 24)	410		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Remember and Forget
leftovers \n on william poundstone's bigger secrets,david copperfield, jim hyams,paul sorrentino. gary plants,evert chapman \n steve beam 1988 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on William Poundstone's Bigger Secrets,David Copperfield, Jim Hyams,Paul Sorrentino. Gary Plants,Evert Chapman		1988	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 24)	424		Articles / Columns
palmist's prophecy \n number of cards chosen from top of deck by spectator is predicted - the repeat \n roy walton \n linking ring, june 1973 \n adding some weight \n peter duffie \n prophet sharing \n philip t. goldstein \n palmist's "business-card" prophecy \n justin higham \n totally fooling \n simon aronson \n count me in \n gary plants \n the future packet \n peter duffie \n close call \n karl fulves 1988 the complete walton — volume 2 Roy Walton	Palmist's Prophecy	number of cards chosen from top of deck by spectator is predicted The Repeat	Related to Close Call (Karl Fulves, 1974) Variations Adding Some Weight (Peter Duffie, 1993) Prophet Sharing (Philip T. Goldstein, 2000) Palmist's "Business-Card" Prophecy (Justin Higham, 2012) Totally Fooling (Simon Aronson, 2014) Count Me In (Gary Plants, 2011) The Future Packet (Peter Duffie, 1994) Also published here Linking Ring, June 1973	1988	The Complete Walton — Volume 2	80		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial
miracle dealer \n spectator and performer select a card, both get half the cards and start dealing, suddenly performer says stop and on top of both halves are the selections \n gary plants \n a coincidence \n derek delgaudio 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Gary Plants	Miracle Dealer	spectator and performer select a card, both get half the cards and start dealing, suddenly performer says stop and on top of both halves are the selections	Variations A Coincidence (Derek DelGaudio, 2010)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 26)	454		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Miscellaneous
leftovers \n on halloween, gary plants \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Halloween, Gary Plants		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 26)	464		Articles / Columns
leftovers \n on bev bergeron, joseph pujol, gary plants, midwest magic jubilee \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Bev Bergeron, Joseph Pujol, Gary Plants, Midwest Magic Jubilee		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 29)	524		Articles / Columns
decoy \n \n gary plants \n stewart judah's "decoy dice" \n the deck will tell \n gary plants 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Gary Plants	Decoy		Inspired by Stewart Judah's "Decoy Dice" Variations The Deck Will Tell (Gary Plants, 2000)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 31)	553		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
no way out \n thought of card is located \n gary plants 1992 the minotaur Gary Plants	No Way Out	thought of card is located		1992	The Minotaur (Vol. 4 No. 2)	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
leftovers \n on billy mcdonald, mike gallo, evan katz, michael close, gary plants, joan moran, marty martin \n steve beam 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Billy McDonald, Mike Gallo, Evan Katz, Michael Close, Gary Plants, Joan Moran, Marty Martin		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 48)	880		Articles / Columns
locator service \n \n gary plants 1993 semi-automatic card tricks Gary Plants	Locator Service			1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	130		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
locator service ii \n \n gary plants 1993 semi-automatic card tricks Gary Plants	Locator Service II			1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	131		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
quick transpo \n breather crimp \n gary plants \n transposition extraordinary \n unknown 1993 card file Gary Plants	Quick Transpo	breather crimp	Inspired by Transposition Extraordinary (Unknown, 1940)	1993	Card File	178		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Two Cards change position
jacked black! \n card and position remembered, then another value added and card ends up at this position, switchless switch placement \n simon lovell \n gary plants 1994 mo — modus operandi Simon Lovell, Gary Plants	Jacked Black!	card and position remembered, then another value added and card ends up at this position, switchless switch placement		1994	MO — Modus Operandi (Issue 4)	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Passive Placement
an ace per shuffle \n pseudo riffle culling demonstration \n gary plants 1996 apocalypse Gary Plants	An Ace Per Shuffle	pseudo riffle culling demonstration		Jan. 1996	Apocalypse (Vol. 19 No. 1)	2596		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control
"killer" poker-deal demo \n color changing deck climax \n gary plants 1996 apocalypse Gary Plants	"Killer" Poker-Deal Demo	color changing deck climax		June 1996	Apocalypse (Vol. 19 No. 6)	2662		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Color Change Gaffs Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / "Magic" Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines
card in the matchbox \n \n james swain \n "card in the matchbox" (tony giorgio, genii, late 60s) \n card in matchbox \n gary plants 1996 miracles with cards James Swain	Card in the Matchbox		Inspired by "Card in the Matchbox" (Tony Giorgio, Genii, late 60s) Variations Card in Matchbox (Gary Plants, 2004)	1996	Miracles with Cards	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Matchbox
double surprise rising card \n dental dam between cards gaff \n david solomon \n an alternate handling \n gary plants 1997 solomon's mind David Solomon	Double Surprise Rising Card	dental dam between cards gaff	Variations An Alternate Handling (Gary Plants, 1997)	1997	Solomon's Mind	116		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rising Card
an alternate handling \n dental dam between cards gaff, faro loading \n gary plants \n double surprise rising card \n david solomon 1997 solomon's mind Gary Plants	An Alternate Handling	dental dam between cards gaff, faro loading	Inspired by Double Surprise Rising Card (David Solomon, 1997)	1997	Solomon's Mind	119		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rising Card
twisted revelation \n twisting the aces, then one ace changes to selection \n gary plants 1997 trephine Gary Plants	Twisted Revelation	twisting the Aces, then one Ace changes to selection		1997	Trephine	107		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
the deck will tell \n \n gary plants \n decoy \n gary plants 2000 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Gary Plants	The Deck Will Tell		Inspired by Decoy (Gary Plants, 1989)	2000	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
palindrome \n divination of one of the four aces \n gary plants 2000 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Gary Plants	Palindrome	divination of one of the four Aces		2000	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3	118		Cards / Principles / One Way / Faces Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
going down \n multiple people doing down under deals \n gary plants 2000 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Gary Plants	Going Down	multiple people doing down under deals		2000	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3	190		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
card controls - placing a key card \n deck secretly cut \n neal elias \n business card prophecy move \n bill simon \n a card control \n gary plants 2001 new card controls Neal Elias	Card Controls - Placing A Key Card	deck secretly cut	Inspired by Business Card Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1950) A Card Control (Gary Plants, 2004)	2001	New Card Controls	25		Cards / Sleights / Force / Business Card Prophecy Force Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements
do as i do aces \n first mates are found with two halves, then the aces \n brother john hamman \n match me \n gary plants 2001 genii Brother John Hamman	Do As I Do Aces	first mates are found with two halves, then the Aces	Variations Match Me (Gary Plants, 2004)	Feb. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 2)	57		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
the magnetized cards \n \n danny orleans \n gary plants 2001 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	The Magnetized Cards	by Gary Plants		Mar. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 3)	68		Reviews / Props
the impossible close-up rising card \n \n danny orleans \n gary plants 2001 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	The Impossible Close-Up Rising Card	by Gary Plants		May 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 5)	75		Reviews / Props
the ring in the card case \n \n danny orleans \n gary plants 2001 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	The Ring in the Card Case	by Gary Plants		Nov. 2001	Genii (Vol. 64 No. 11)	75		Reviews / Props
search and destroy \n sleightless \n aaron fisher \n the searchers \n larry jennings \n searching for a thought \n allan ackerman \n aaron fisher \n impromptu searching for a thought \n allan ackerman \n aaron fisher \n search for the seven suspects \n gary plants \n convergysearchers \n john hostler \n gradual reuben \n eric stevens \n finders keepers \n michael powers \n needle in a haystack (and the damage done) \n tony cabral 2002 the paper engine Aaron Fisher	Search and Destroy	sleightless	Inspired by The Searchers (Larry Jennings, 1984) Related to ConvergySearchers (John Hostler, 2018) Variations Searching for a Thought (Allan Ackerman, Aaron Fisher, 2012) Impromptu Searching for a Thought (Allan Ackerman, Aaron Fisher, 2012) Search for the Seven Suspects (Gary Plants, 2011) Gradual Reuben (Eric Stevens, 2015) Finders Keepers (Michael Powers, 2006) Needle in a Haystack (and the Damage Done) (Tony Cabral, 2019)	2002	The Paper Engine	104		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers")
match me \n do as i do with mates, four aces finale \n gary plants \n match me \n gary plants 2003 genii Gary Plants	Match Me	do as i do with mates, four Aces finale	Also published here Match Me (Gary Plants, 2004)	June 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 6)	69		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
gary plants on the zarrow shuffle \n \n stephen minch 2004 gary plants on the zarrow shuffle Stephen Minch	Gary Plants on the Zarrow Shuffle			2004	Gary Plants on the Zarrow Shuffle	11		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles Articles / Intros & Epilogues
zarrow shuffle - plants handling \n - the split - the weave - the strip-out - opening the gap - the block insertion \n gary plants \n variants \n steve forte 2004 gary plants on the zarrow shuffle Gary Plants	Zarrow Shuffle - Plants Handling	The Split The Weave The Strip-out Opening the Gap The Block Insertion	Related to Variants (Steve Forte, 2020)	2004	Gary Plants on the Zarrow Shuffle	16		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles
introduction \n about himself \n gary plants 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Introduction	about himself		2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	4		Articles / Biographical Articles / Intros & Epilogues
a card control \n with locator card, originally from precursor #36 (sept. 1992) - multiple cards - selected card to a certain position - spectator goes past the break \n gary plants \n card controls - placing a key card \n neal elias 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	A Card Control	with locator card, originally from Precursor #36 (Sept. 1992) Multiple Cards Selected Card to a Certain Position Spectator Goes Past the Break	Variations Card Controls - Placing A Key Card (Neal Elias, 2001)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	6		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Spread Controls Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls
lie detector \n \n gary plants \n packet calculator \n dai vernon 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Lie Detector		Inspired by Packet Calculator (Dai Vernon, 1988)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	9		Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Lie Detector (without spelling)
perfect force handling \n cull \n fred robinson \n gary plants \n ultimate force \n fred robinson 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Fred Robinson, Gary Plants	Perfect Force Handling	cull	Related to Ultimate Force (Fred Robinson, 2009)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	10		Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force
card in matchbox \n \n gary plants \n card in the matchbox \n james swain 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Card in Matchbox		Inspired by Card in the Matchbox (James Swain, 1996)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Matchbox
you name it, i'll flush it \n suit named, corresponding royal flush stacked for ten-handed game, originally from precursor (oct. 2003) \n gary plants \n tony giorgio routine from magicana/genii 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	You Name It, I'll Flush It	suit named, corresponding royal flush stacked for ten-handed game, originally from Precursor (Oct. 2003)	Inspired by Tony Giorgio routine from Magicana/Genii	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	18		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Ten Hand Stack Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking
match me \n do as i do with mates, four aces finale \n gary plants \n no palm match me \n michael powers \n the continuous do as i do \n patrick page \n do as i do aces \n brother john hamman \n match me \n gary plants 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Match Me	do as i do with mates, four Aces finale	Inspired by Do As I Do Aces (Brother John Hamman, 2001) Related to The Continuous Do As I Do (Patrick Page, 2011) Variations No Palm Match Me (Michael Powers, 2019) Also published here Match Me (Gary Plants, 2003)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
a mathematical card trick \n card apparently located with mathematical principle, other three matching values as well \n gary plants \n "a better count to the aces" (ed marlo, precursor, ca. 1987) 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	A Mathematical Card Trick	card apparently located with mathematical principle, other three matching values as well	Inspired by "A Better Count to the Aces" (Ed Marlo, Precursor, ca. 1987)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
never fails \n card found by spelling to famous magicians, sucker element, locator card \n gary plants \n fever nails \n jason england 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Never Fails	card found by spelling to famous magicians, sucker element, locator card	Variations Fever Nails (Jason England, 2009)	2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
casino royal \n coins in square layout, coins are added, yet number remains same, mathematical principle (edge counting) \n gary plants 2004 lecture notes — the second super session Gary Plants	Casino Royal	coins in square layout, coins are added, yet number remains same, mathematical principle (edge counting)		2004	Lecture Notes — The Second Super Session	33		Numbers / Gag Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
gary plants on the zarrow shuffle \n \n jamy ian swiss \n gary plants \n stephen minch 2004 genii Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)	Gary Plants on the Zarrow Shuffle	by Gary Plants (written by Stephen Minch)		Nov. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 11)	102		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
speaking volumes \n \n david regal \n jason england \n i like nice things \n randy wakeman \n jacks or better \n darwin ortiz \n omni twist collectors \n john c. wagner \n edward marlo \n self control \n simon aronson \n i'll guess your weight \n bob king \n close call \n dan macmillan \n "dirty dealing" (gary plants, genii, aug. 1996) \n "double thought projection" (the mark wilsonbook of magic) 2005 genii David Regal, Jason England	Speaking Volumes		Related to I Like Nice Things (Randy Wakeman, 1987) Jacks or Better (Darwin Ortiz, 1988) Omni Twist Collectors (John C. Wagner, Edward Marlo, 1987) Self Control (Simon Aronson, 1990) I'll Guess Your Weight (Bob King, 1990) Close Call (Dan MacMillan, 1977) "Dirty Dealing" (Gary Plants, Genii, Aug. 1996) "Double Thought Projection" (The Mark WilsonBook of Magic)	June 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 6)	32		Articles / Columns
pseudo estimation \n performer cuts off specific number of cards \n gary plants \n darwin ortiz 2006 designing miracles Gary Plants, Darwin Ortiz	Pseudo Estimation	performer cuts off specific number of cards		2006	Designing Miracles	57		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
seven \n - the genii session selection in ten-card packet, packet dealt into two piles as often as spectator likes, selection ends up at seventh position, published for gather for gardner no. 7 \n roberto giobbi \n richard vollmer \n "a four-tunate choice" (gary plants, genii, sep. 1997) \n building math principles \n david solomon \n simon aronson 2006 genii Roberto Giobbi, Richard Vollmer	Seven	The Genii Session selection in ten-card packet, packet dealt into two piles as often as spectator likes, selection ends up at seventh position, published for Gather for Gardner No. 7	Inspired by "A Four-tunate Choice" (Gary Plants, Genii, Sep. 1997) Variations Building Math Principles (David Solomon, Simon Aronson, 2007)	May 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro
restored card to wallet \n torn pieces change to credit card, card restored from wallet \n michael ammar \n gary plants 2007 best of friends — volume iii Michael Ammar, Gary Plants	Restored Card To Wallet	torn pieces change to credit card, card restored from wallet		2007	Best of Friends — Volume III	282		Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / Destroyed & "Rediscovered" Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
the numbers racket \n card thought of in packet, after some dealing it ends up at any wanted number, vernon's method with twenty-seven cards, plants with full deck \n gary plants \n dai vernon (the vernon touch, genii, dec. 1989) 2008 genii Gary Plants	The Numbers Racket	card thought of in packet, after some dealing it ends up at any wanted number, Vernon's method with twenty-seven cards, Plants with full deck	Inspired by Dai Vernon (The Vernon Touch, Genii, Dec. 1989)	July 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 7)	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Any Card at Any Number
the antinomy perspective \n - aged photos of aging hands - bicycle poker pro decks - important missed credit from last issue - gary plants' protean deck \n gene taylor \n the marker'd deck \n jeff pierce 2008 antinomy Gene Taylor	The Antinomy Perspective	Aged Photos of Aging Hands Bicycle Poker Pro Decks Important Missed Credit from Last Issue Gary Plants' Protean Deck	Related to The Marker'd Deck (Jeff Pierce, 2007)	Jan. 2008	Antinomy (Vol. 3 No. 4)	2		Articles / Columns
ultimate force \n under-spread force, starts with cull \n fred robinson \n perfect force handling \n fred robinson \n gary plants \n ultimate force \n fred robinson 2009 the magic of fred robinson Fred Robinson	Ultimate Force	under-spread force, starts with cull	Related to Perfect Force Handling (Fred Robinson, Gary Plants, 2004) Also published here Ultimate Force (Fred Robinson, 1998)	2009	The Magic of Fred Robinson	125		Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back
tips from the experts \n bottom dealing tips \n gary plants 2009 from the cellar Gary Plants	Tips from the Experts	bottom dealing tips		2009	From the Cellar	25		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / General Comments
fever nails \n sucker element \n jason england \n never fails \n gary plants 2009 jammin' with the fellas Jason England	Fever Nails	sucker element	Inspired by Never Fails (Gary Plants, 2004)	2009	Jammin' With the Fellas	6		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
a coincidence \n performer and spectator select cards which appear at named number \n derek delgaudio \n miracle dealer \n gary plants 2010 derek delgaudio Derek DelGaudio	A Coincidence	performer and spectator select cards which appear at named number	Inspired by Miracle Dealer (Gary Plants, 1989)	2010	Derek DelGaudio	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Spectator plays Magician
1987 st. louis magic jubilee \n about michael skinner's lecture in 1987 \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	1987 St. Louis Magic Jubilee	about Michael Skinner's lecture in 1987		2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	4		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Magic History
improving your key card \n edge mark preparation \n gary plants \n "putting in the work" (walter scott, phantoms of the card table, 2003, p. 234) 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	Improving Your Key Card	edge mark preparation	Inspired by "Putting in the Work" (Walter Scott, Phantoms of the Card Table, 2003, p. 234)	2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	7		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked
a key card placement \n originally from precursor (sept. 1992) - multiple cards - selected card to a certain position - spectator goes past the break \n gary plants \n a key card placement \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	A Key Card Placement	originally from Precursor (Sept. 1992) Multiple Cards Selected Card to a Certain Position Spectator Goes Past the Break	Also published here A Key Card Placement (Gary Plants, 2019)	2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	10		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Spread Controls Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Spread Controls
zarrow shuffle ideas \n - introduction - version one - version two \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	Zarrow Shuffle Ideas	Introduction Version One Version Two		2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	13		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles
what are the chances? \n cards chosen from two decks match \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	What Are The Chances?	cards chosen from two decks match		2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer / Same Color
mentally count on it \n number thought of and selection at this position remembered, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection \n gary plants \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n count me in \n gary plants \n mentally count on it \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	Mentally Count On It	number thought of and selection at this position remembered, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection	Inspired by Counting On It (Paul Cummins, 1984) Related to Count Me In (Gary Plants, 2011) Also published here Mentally Count On it (Gary Plants, 2017)	2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
count me in \n number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from precursor (oct. 1989) \n gary plants \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n mentally count on it \n gary plants \n palmist's prophecy \n roy walton 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	Count Me In	number named, this many cards are rapidly produced, with selection, number predicted with four cards, originally from Precursor (Oct. 1989)	Inspired by Counting On It (Paul Cummins, 1984) Palmist's Prophecy (Roy Walton, 1988) Related to Mentally Count On It (Gary Plants, 2011)	2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
search for the seven suspects \n \n gary plants \n search and destroy \n aaron fisher \n mystery of the 7 suspects \n richard vollmer \n christian scherer 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	Search for the Seven Suspects		Inspired by Search and Destroy (Aaron Fisher, 2002) Mystery of the 7 Suspects (Richard Vollmer, Christian Scherer, 1983)	2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Progressive Sandwich ("The Searchers") Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
push thru spellure \n locator card, originally from precursor \n gary plants 2011 lecture notes — honolulu hawaii Gary Plants	Push Thru Spellure	locator card, originally from Precursor		2011	Lecture Notes — Honolulu Hawaii	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Push-Through Failure Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
key card placement \n originally from precursor (sept. 1992) \n gary plants 2011 making the cut Gary Plants	Key Card Placement	originally from Precursor (Sept. 1992)		2011	Making the Cut	53		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements
the trapdoor issue #36 \n on a practical joke by richard bartram, gary plants and evert chapman \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #36	on a practical joke by Richard Bartram, Gary Plants and Evert Chapman		2011	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue Addendum)	xviii		Articles / Articles
the trapdoor issue #49 \n on gary plants \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #49	on Gary Plants		2011	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue Addendum)	xliv		Articles / Articles
the continuous do as i do \n spectator and performer each shuffle half the deck and exchange top card, they match, repeated multiple times \n patrick page \n douglas francis' "duo coincido" in peter warlock's "pentagram" vol. 1 no. 2, 1946 \n do as i do \n patrick page \n coincidencia \n pablo domenèch \n all clear \n peter duffie \n match me \n gary plants 2011 magic page by page Patrick Page	The Continuous Do As I Do	spectator and performer each shuffle half the deck and exchange top card, they match, repeated multiple times	Inspired by Douglas Francis' "Duo Coincido" in Peter Warlock's "Pentagram" Vol. 1 No. 2, 1946 Related to Match Me (Gary Plants, 2004) Variations Coincidencia (Pablo Domenèch, 1996) All Clear (Peter Duffie, 2004) Also published here Do as I Do (Patrick Page, 1993)	2011	Magic Page by Page	40		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Partial
seven \n position of selection in small packet is predicted, anti faro principle \n gary plants \n richard vollmer \n roberto giobbi \n "a four-tunate choice" (gary plants, genii, sep. 1997) 2012 confidences Gary Plants, Richard Vollmer, Roberto Giobbi	Seven	position of selection in small packet is predicted, anti faro principle	Inspired by "A Four-tunate Choice" (Gary Plants, Genii, Sep. 1997)	2012	Confidences	177		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Faro Placement Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Mathematical Facts & Curiosities
doubly dirty \n \n jason england \n gary plants \n "dirty dealing" (gary plants, genii august 1996) 2012 texas on a saturday night Jason England, Gary Plants	Doubly Dirty		Inspired by "Dirty Dealing" (Gary Plants, Genii August 1996)	2012	Texas on a Saturday Night	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Riffle Stacking
a card control \n - controlling multiple cards - selected card to a certain position - spectator goes past the break \n gary plants \n "g .p. card control" in "precursor" nr. 36. 1992. 2012 the f.f.f.f. book Gary Plants	A Card Control	Controlling Multiple Cards Selected Card to a Certain Position Spectator goes Past the Break	Also published here "G .P. Card Control" in "Precursor" Nr. 36. 1992.	2012	The F.F.F.F. Book	225		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
a conversation with gary plants \n \n gary plants \n joseph barry 2017 operandi Gary Plants, Joseph Barry	A Conversation with Gary Plants			2017	Operandi (Issue 3)	20		Articles / Interviews
tips on technique \n - hand position - the grip - rhythm is everything!! - how to practice \n gary plants 2017 operandi Gary Plants	Tips on Technique	Hand Position The Grip Rhythm is Everything!! How to Practice		2017	Operandi (Issue 3)	27		Cards / Sleights / General Comments Cards / Sleights / Handling Basics Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays
group effort \n card named, spectators touch cards which are reversed and added up, at the total is found the named card when counted down in the deck \n gary plants 2017 operandi Gary Plants	Group Effort	card named, spectators touch cards which are reversed and added up, at the total is found the named card when counted down in the deck		2017	Operandi (Issue 3)	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
"this is why i am here" \n replacing glimpse after spectator's shuffle with set-up and shuffle strategy \n gary plants \n why am i here? \n dai vernon \n a cy endfield location \n cy endfield \n fred robinson 2017 operandi Gary Plants	"This is Why I am Here"	replacing glimpse after spectator's shuffle with set-up and shuffle strategy	Inspired by Why am I Here? (Dai Vernon, 1988) A Cy Endfield Location (Cy Endfield, Fred Robinson, 1977)	2017	Operandi (Issue 3)	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) Cards / Sleights / Controls / Spectator shuffles - Subtleties
mentally count on it \n spectator thinks of a number, counts down and looks at card. magician cuts out exact number of cards as the thought of number, then produces selection \n gary plants \n counting on it \n paul cummins \n mentally count on it \n gary plants 2017 elixir Gary Plants	Mentally Count On it	Spectator thinks of a number, counts down and looks at card. Magician cuts out exact number of cards as the thought of number, then produces selection	Inspired by Counting On It (Paul Cummins, 1984) Also published here Mentally Count On It (Gary Plants, 2011)	Dec. 2017	Elixir (Vol. 1 No. 3 (Winter #1))	26		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Edgemarked Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Packet thickness
team work \n card found at position equal to sum of values of four random cards, improvisation \n gary plants 2018 elixir Gary Plants	Team Work	Card found at position equal to sum of values of four random cards, improvisation		Oct. 2018	Elixir (Vol. 2 No. 1 (Summer #2))	85		Cards / Principles / Multiple Out Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
no palm match me \n \n michael powers \n match me \n gary plants 2019 tesseract Michael Powers	No Palm Match Me		Inspired by Match Me (Gary Plants, 2004)	2019	Tesseract	70		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
a key card placement \n \n gary plants \n a key card placement \n gary plants 2019 tesseract Gary Plants	A Key Card Placement		Also published here A Key Card Placement (Gary Plants, 2011)	2019	Tesseract	233		Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements
thanks to harry, johnny & derek \n three random cards change into duplicates of selection and back, selection found in center of deck \n gary plants \n hofzinser all-backed \n johnny thompson \n harry riser \n quick d-way \n derek dingle 2020 elixir Gary Plants	Thanks to Harry, Johnny & Derek	three random cards change into duplicates of selection and back, selection found in center of deck	Inspired by Hofzinser All-Backed (Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser, 1971) Related to Quick D-Way (Derek Dingle, 1982)	May 2020	Elixir (Vol. 3 No. 1 Part 1 (Spring #2))	180		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way
variants \n brief outlines of further variations - cover-zarrow (gary plants) - deep riffle - long push - snap-bevel - pinned corner - dribble-zarrow - dead-hand zarrow - short square-up - top-card cover (double cover) - off-the-table zarrow (deck on its side on table) \n steve forte \n zarrow shuffle - plants handling \n gary plants 2020 gambling sleight of hand — volume 1 Steve Forte	Variants	brief outlines of further variations cover-Zarrow (Gary Plants) deep riffle long push snap-bevel pinned corner dribble-Zarrow dead-hand Zarrow short square-up top-card cover (double cover) off-the-table Zarrow (deck on its side on table)	Related to Zarrow Shuffle - Plants Handling (Gary Plants, 2004)	2020	Gambling Sleight Of Hand — Volume 1	177		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles