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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
a silk production from empty hands\nno. 2, four silks, colors named and corresponding silks produced\ndr. edward g. ervin 1920 ten new pocket tricks Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Silk Production from Empty Hands	No. 2, four silks, colors named and corresponding silks produced		1920	Ten New Pocket Tricks	4		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Production / Bare Handed
a new apparatus for the pellet switch\nwith a matchbox\ntheodore annemann\ndr. edward g. ervin 1931 the book without a name Theodore Annemann, Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A New Apparatus for the Pellet Switch	with a matchbox		1931	The Book Without A Name	38		→ Billet / Switches
lighted cigarette through handkerchief\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Lighted Cigarette through Handkerchief			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	12		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration → Cigarette/Cigar / Penetration
borrowed cigarette through a dinner plate\nusing two forks and glass tumblers in the construction\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Borrowed Cigarette through a Dinner Plate	using two forks and glass tumblers in the construction		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	13		→ Plate → Cigarette/Cigar / Penetration
"rolling" a cigarette\nloose tobacco and paper change into cigarette\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	"Rolling" a Cigarette	loose tobacco and paper change into cigarette		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	15		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Transformation → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip → Cigarette/Cigar / Appearance / Miscellaneous
a cigar fake\nconstruction of fake (shell) cigar\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Cigar Fake	construction of fake (shell) cigar		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	16		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Miscellaneous
a lighted cigarette vanish\nin handkerchief, with vanisher gimmick attached to handkerchief\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Lighted Cigarette Vanish	in handkerchief, with vanisher gimmick attached to handkerchief		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	17		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish → Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
cigarette in electric light bulb\nbulb lights in hand, vanished cigarette appears inside\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Cigarette in Electric Light Bulb	bulb lights in hand, vanished cigarette appears inside		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	18		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Traveling → Light & Fire / Light Bulb
ultra dollar bill and cigarette effect\nwith method to make two bills with same serial number\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Ultra Dollar Bill and Cigarette Effect	with method to make two bills with same serial number		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	19		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Cigarette/Cigar
cigarette switch\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Cigarette Switch			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	20		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Switches
repeating vanishing bill\nrolled-up bill vanishes, reappears, vanishes again, fake stuck to first finger for vanish\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Repeating Vanishing Bill	rolled-up bill vanishes, reappears, vanishes again, fake stuck to first finger for vanish		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	21		→ Bill / Vanish
dollar bill and lemon routine\nburnt in envelope, actual same bill found in lemon\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Dollar Bill and Lemon Routine	burnt in envelope, actual same bill found in lemon		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	22		→ Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Fruit
coins from nowhere\nup to five coins produced singly, featuring an edge grip\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Coins from Nowhere	up to five coins produced singly, featuring an edge grip		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	24		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only → Coin / Sleights / Palming / Palm Positions
one-hand watch production\nthin imitation watches from edge grip, see previous item\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	One-Hand Watch Production	thin imitation watches from edge grip, see previous item		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	25		→ Watch / Appearance
mephisto sealed billet reading\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Mephisto Sealed Billet Reading			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	26		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A
new version want ad test\nads cut out of newspaper and put in envelope, one chosen, content divined\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	New Version Want Ad Test	ads cut out of newspaper and put in envelope, one chosen, content divined		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	28		→ Newspaper / Newspaper Test → Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
one man blackboard test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. edward g. ervin\nbillet test\ndr. edward g. ervin\none man blackboard test\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	One Man Blackboard Test	dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined	Inspired by Billet Test (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1937) Also published here One Man Blackboard Test (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1945)	1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	29		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
secret whisper\nto make the spectator write up additional information on billet\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Secret Whisper	to make the spectator write up additional information on billet		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	29		→ Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality
billet switch\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Billet Switch			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	30		→ Billet / Switches
billet test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. edward g. ervin\none man blackboard test\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Billet Test	dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined	Variations One Man Blackboard Test (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1937)	1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	31		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
a table levitation\nwith gimmick and light table\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Table Levitation	with gimmick and light table		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	32		→ Table & Servante → Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff
comedy slate test\nhumorous message appears on one of two slates\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Comedy Slate Test	humorous message appears on one of two slates		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	33		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Gag → Slate / Appearing Writing
telepathic prediction\nnamed number appears in chosen color on paper stuck to piece of wood, optional repeat phase\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Telepathic Prediction	named number appears in chosen color on paper stuck to piece of wood, optional repeat phase		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	34		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... → Mental Magic / Principles / Pocket Writing
table acquitment\nglass with water penetrates table under handkerchief cover, secret paper cup poses as glass\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Table Acquitment	glass with water penetrates table under handkerchief cover, secret paper cup poses as glass		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	36		→ Glass / Through Table (Paper Cover)
match box monte\nrattle gimmick\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Match Box Monte	rattle gimmick		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	36		→ Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook
little demon silk production\nwith hollow gaff, one-handed or two-handed production of large silk\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Little Demon Silk Production	with hollow gaff, one-handed or two-handed production of large silk		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	37		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Production / Bare Handed → Hand Gimmicks / Container
inverted match through fist\nmatch turns over as it is pushed through fist\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Inverted Match Through Fist	match turns over as it is pushed through fist		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	38		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Miscellaneous
torn and restored tissue\naccidentally dropping pieces with are also restored\ndr. edward g. ervin\nthe sphinx, september 1920 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Torn and Restored Tissue	accidentally dropping pieces with are also restored	Related to The Sphinx, September 1920	1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	39		→ Paper / Torn & Restored
phantom tobacco trick\nloose tobacco vanishes from one hand and appears in the other\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Phantom Tobacco Trick	loose tobacco vanishes from one hand and appears in the other		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	40		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Miscellaneous
table knife levitation\nclings to hand, with a gimmick\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Table Knife Levitation	clings to hand, with a gimmick		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	41		→ Knife & Paddle / Animation
a subtle penetration\nhandling for wand or pencil through handkerchief\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Subtle Penetration	handling for wand or pencil through handkerchief		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	42		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration → Wand & Stick / Penetration of Other Objects → Pen/Pencil / Penetration
the diabolical die\ndie changes orientation while under a cover\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	The Diabolical Die	die changes orientation while under a cover		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	43		→ Dice (small) / Miscellaneous
suggestions\non using a hat as a prop in a performance\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Suggestions	on using a hat as a prop in a performance		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	44		→ Clothing / Hat → Articles / Articles
a sucker production\nred brick produced from spectator's clothing\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Sucker Production	red brick produced from spectator's clothing		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	45		→ Body Loading → Stone / Rock → Pickpocketing / Loading the Spectator
an impromptu production\nglass with water produced from wrapping paper\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	An Impromptu Production	glass with water produced from wrapping paper		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	46		→ Liquid / Appearance → Glass / Production
cut and restored turban\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Cut and Restored Turban			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	48		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Ribbon / Cut & Restored
a torn cigarette paper idea\nidea to get extra piece, named number appears on restored paper\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Torn Cigarette Paper Idea	idea to get extra piece, named number appears on restored paper		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	49		→ Paper / Torn & Restored
"any color" silk\nsilk of named color produced, body loading\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	"Any Color" Silk	silk of named color produced, body loading		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	49		→ Body Loading → Silk & Handkerchief / Production / Bare Handed
ringing a ribbon\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Ringing a Ribbon			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	51		→ Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
transformo\nbilliard ball into handkerchief, balloon as billiard ball\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Transformo	billiard ball into handkerchief, balloon as billiard ball		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	52		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Transformation
telling the time on a watch\ntime on wrapped watch divined\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Telling the Time on a Watch	time on wrapped watch divined		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	53		→ Watch / Set Time is Predicted/Changed → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
burned and restored handkerchief\nborrowed\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Burned and Restored Handkerchief	borrowed		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	54		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Destroyed & Restored
three card monte\nsix red and one black card, long-short glued pairs, jumbo card\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Three Card Monte	six red and one black card, long-short glued pairs, jumbo card		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	55		→ Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Gambling → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Peek Pairs (glued at bottom)
find the joker\nwith three jumbo cards, long-short glued pairs\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Find the Joker	with three jumbo cards, long-short glued pairs		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	56		→ Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Gambling → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Peek Pairs (glued at bottom)
diminutive wine and water\nchemical\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Diminutive Wine and Water	chemical		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	57		→ Liquid / Transformation
needle trick\nspectator examines mouth with flash light\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Needle Trick	spectator examines mouth with flash light		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	58		→ Needle / Swallowing
needle trick - self-contained method\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Needle Trick - Self-Contained Method			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	59		→ Needle / Swallowing
milk transposition\nmilk poured into borrowed hat, then glass with milk removed from it, it vanishes in container and is found back in hat\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Milk Transposition	milk poured into borrowed hat, then glass with milk removed from it, it vanishes in container and is found back in hat		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	60		→ Liquid / Traveling → Glass / Traveling
vanishing glass of water\ncelluloid fake is pushed up the sleeve under handkerchief cover\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Vanishing Glass of Water	celluloid fake is pushed up the sleeve under handkerchief cover		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	61		→ Glass / Vanish → Liquid / Vanish
glass of water vanish from bamboo rod\nhandkerchief with disc, servante in pitcher\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Glass of Water Vanish from Bamboo Rod	handkerchief with disc, servante in pitcher		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	62		→ Glass / Vanish → Liquid / Vanish
vanishing glass of water a la okito\nwith tray\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Vanishing Glass of Water a la Okito	with tray		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	63		→ Glass / Vanish → Liquid / Vanish
the stretching handkerchief\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	The Stretching Handkerchief			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	64		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Growing & Shrinking
restored ribbon\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Restored Ribbon			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	65		→ Rope / Cut & Restored → Silk & Handkerchief / Ribbon / Cut & Restored
marvello paper tearing\nduplicate paper glued in corner of paper\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Marvello Paper Tearing	duplicate paper glued in corner of paper		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	67		→ Paper / Torn & Restored
rising card from tumbler\nweighted thread gimmick\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Rising Card from Tumbler	weighted thread gimmick		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	69		→ Cards / Principles / Thread Work → Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Thread
color changing silk\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Color Changing Silk			1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	71		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Color Change
the dissolving cigarette\ndissolving cane type gaff\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	The Dissolving Cigarette	dissolving cane type gaff		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	72		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish
mighty lak a rose\nrose starts in hidden tube in vest\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Mighty Lak a Rose	rose starts in hidden tube in vest		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	73		→ Flower / Real / Appearance
a spooky yarn\nyarn remains sustained in midair\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Spooky Yarn	yarn remains sustained in midair		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	74		→ Thread / Invisible Thread → Thread / Miscellaneous
three times - and out\nkicker transformation for color changing silk routine\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Three Times - And Out	kicker transformation for color changing silk routine		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	75		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Color Change
egg and lemon\negg and lemon each in silk transpose\ndr. edward g. ervin\n"an illusive metamorphosis" (the sphinx, june 1921) 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Egg and Lemon	egg and lemon each in silk transpose	Also published here "An Illusive Metamorphosis" (The Sphinx, June 1921)	1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	76		→ Egg / Transposition → Food / Fruit
another paper tearing trick\n\ndr. edward g. ervin\nthe sphinx, september 1921 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Another Paper Tearing Trick		Also published here The Sphinx, September 1921	1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	77		→ Paper / Torn & Restored
untying silk\nthread\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Untying Silk	thread		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	78		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Animation → Thread / Invisible Thread
a cone load\n\ndr. edward g. ervin\nthe sphinx, july 1921 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Cone Load		Also published here The Sphinx, July 1921	1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	79		→ Paper / Cone made from Paper
a cut and restored lemon\nwith lemon shell\ndr. edward g. ervin 1937 the strange inventions of doctor ervin Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Cut and Restored Lemon	with lemon shell		1937	The Strange Inventions of Doctor Ervin	80		→ Food / Fruit
dollar cut\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1938 the jinx 1-50 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Dollar Cut			1938	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 41)	279		→ Bill / Torn & Restored
a new torn cigarette paper wrinkle\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1938 the jinx 1-50 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A New Torn Cigarette Paper Wrinkle			1938	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 45)	309		→ Paper / Torn & Restored
an invisible card shiner\npainting lacquer nail polish on hand\ndr. edward g. ervin\nno mirror\njack posetary 1938 the jinx 1-50 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	An Invisible Card Shiner	painting lacquer nail polish on hand	Related to No Mirror (Jack Posetary, 1970)	1938	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 45)	309		→ Cards / Principles / Shiner
a paper cup and silk routine\nwater vanishes, reappears in cup, silks appear from cup\ndr. edward g. ervin 1938 the jinx 1-50 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Paper Cup and Silk Routine	water vanishes, reappears in cup, silks appear from cup		1938	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 45)	309		→ Liquid / Traveling → Silk & Handkerchief / Production / With Props
dr. ervins straw trick\nstraw is cut into pieces, one piece is stretched to a full size straw again\ndr. edward g. ervin\nmore odds & ends\nfranklin m. chapman 1938 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Dr. Ervins Straw Trick	straw is cut into pieces, one piece is stretched to a full size straw again	Related to More Odds & Ends (Franklin M. Chapman, 1939)	1938	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 4)	1		→ Straw
dr. ervin's psychic cigarette\ncigarette rolls towards performer on table\ndr. edward g. ervin 1938 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Dr. Ervin's Psychic Cigarette	cigarette rolls towards performer on table		1938	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 6)	3		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Animation → Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
more odds & ends\non credits, the cigarette from nowhere, oriental papers, ervin's straw trick\nfranklin m. chapman\ndr. ervins straw trick\ndr. edward g. ervin\nagain - the cigarette from nowhere\nfrank chapman\noriental papers\nfranklin m. chapman 1939 chap's scrapbook Franklin M. Chapman	More Odds & Ends	on credits, the Cigarette from Nowhere, Oriental Papers, Ervin's Straw Trick	Related to Dr. Ervins Straw Trick (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1938) Again - The Cigarette from Nowhere (Frank Chapman, 1939) Oriental Papers (Franklin M. Chapman, 1939)	1939	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 11)	1		→ Articles / Articles → Cigarette/Cigar / Appearance / Pantomime Cigarette
a coin load\nholder for miser's dream, with hat and slate\ndr. edward g. ervin 1939 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	A Coin Load	holder for Miser's Dream, with hat and slate		1939	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 1 No. 11)	3		→ Coin / Gaffed / Holder & Loading → Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
magnetized plate\ncigarette moves on plate\ndr. edward g. ervin 1939 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Magnetized Plate	cigarette moves on plate		1939	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 1)	4		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Animation
here's how\nshot glass vanishes and reappears under handkerchief\ndr. edward g. ervin 1939 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Here's How	shot glass vanishes and reappears under handkerchief		1939	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 5)	4		→ Glass / Production → Glass / Vanish
magician's cone\nproduction of various stuff from paper cone\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 the jinx 101-151 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Magician's Cone	production of various stuff from paper cone		1940	The Jinx 101-151 (Issue 120)	705		→ Paper / Cone made from Paper
number thot\nnumber "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 the jinx 51-100 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Number Thot	number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle		1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 79)	515		→ Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
the adhesive tape tie\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 the jinx 51-100 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	The Adhesive Tape Tie			1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 81)	526		→ Rope / Penetration / Thumb Tie
sixth finger card rise\n\nclayton rawson\nsixth finger\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 the jinx 51-100 Clayton Rawson	Sixth Finger Card Rise		Related to Sixth Finger (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1940)	1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 78)	511		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous → Hand Gimmicks / False Finger
sixth finger\n\ndr. edward g. ervin\nsixth finger card rise\nclayton rawson 1940 the jinx 51-100 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Sixth Finger		Inspired by Sixth Finger Card Rise (Clayton Rawson, 1940)	1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 84)	539		→ Hand Gimmicks / False Finger
nine from three\nthree coins from pocket travel to three coins in other hand, stack to hide coins\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Nine from Three	three coins from pocket travel to three coins in other hand, stack to hide coins		1940	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 9)	4		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Pocket
bombay propaganda\ninverted match thru fist with cigarette\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Bombay Propaganda	inverted match thru fist with cigarette		1940	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 9)	4		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Animation → Cigarette/Cigar / Miscellaneous
tips\non thin coins, matches and gamblers\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Tips	on thin coins, matches and gamblers		1940	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 11)	4		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Miscellaneous → Coin / Gaffed / Miscellaneous → Articles / Articles
in reverse!\ncig papers change color\ndr. edward g. ervin 1940 chap's scrapbook Dr. Edward G. Ervin	In Reverse!	cig papers change color		1940	Chap's Scrapbook (Vol. 2 No. 12)	4		→ Paper / Transformation
worth knowing\nan invisible card shiner, painting lacquer nail polish on hand\ndr. edward g. ervin 1943 full deck of impromptu card tricks Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Worth Knowing	An Invisible Card Shiner, painting lacquer nail polish on hand		1943	Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks	16		→ Cards / Principles / Shiner
impromptu bill reading\n\ndr. edward g. ervin 1945 my best Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Impromptu Bill Reading			1945	My Best	163		→ Bill / Number-Reading
one man blackboard test\ndead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined\ndr. edward g. ervin\none man blackboard test\ndr. edward g. ervin 1945 miracles in mentalism and psychic experimentation Dr. Edward G. Ervin	One Man Blackboard Test	dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined	Also published here One Man Blackboard Test (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1937)	1945	Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation	28		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
no mirror\nreading colors of cards, whet thumbnail as shiner, see also p. 411\njack posetary\nan invisible card shiner\ndr. edward g. ervin\ntechnicolor thought\nkarl fulves 1970 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Jack Posetary	No Mirror	reading colors of cards, whet thumbnail as shiner, see also p. 411	Related to An Invisible Card Shiner (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1938) Technicolor Thought (Karl Fulves, 1971)	Dec. 1970	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 2)	389		→ Cards / Principles / Moisture → Cards / Principles / Shiner → Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Magician / Sense of Touch (or other)
one from two\nno. 4, two coins clearly shown, one placed in pocket, it comes back, featuring three-coin arrangement that can be shown from both sides as two coins, also for six-as-three coins\ndr. edward g. ervin\npush thru poker\nkarl fulves 1989 self-working coin magic Dr. Edward G. Ervin	One from Two	No. 4, two coins clearly shown, one placed in pocket, it comes back, featuring three-coin arrangement that can be shown from both sides as two coins, also for six-as-three coins	Variations Push Thru Poker (Karl Fulves, 1992)	1989	Self-Working Coin Magic	5		→ Coin / Sleights / Hiding Coins - Display → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Variations on "2 in the hand - 1 in pocket" → Random Object / Two in the Hand, One in the Pocket
push thru poker\ntwo twos and an ace shown in spread, twos pushed through other two cards one by one, then change into aces\nkarl fulves\none from two\ndr. edward g. ervin 1992 deceptive practices Karl Fulves	Push Thru Poker	two Twos and an Ace shown in spread, Twos pushed through other two cards one by one, then change into Aces	Inspired by One from Two (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1989)	1992	Deceptive Practices	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks → Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Transformation