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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
a silk production from empty hands \n no. 2, four silks, colors named and corresponding silks produced \n dr. 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 & Appearance / Bare Handed
a new apparatus for the pellet switch \n with a matchbox \n theodore annemann \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n using two forks and glass tumblers in the construction \n dr. 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 \n loose tobacco and paper change into cigarette \n dr. 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 & Production / Miscellaneous
a cigar fake \n construction of fake (shell) cigar \n dr. 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 \n in handkerchief, with vanisher gimmick attached to handkerchief \n dr. 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 \n bulb lights in hand, vanished cigarette appears inside \n dr. 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 \n with method to make two bills with same serial number \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n rolled-up bill vanishes, reappears, vanishes again, fake stuck to first finger for vanish \n dr. 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 \n burnt in envelope, actual same bill found in lemon \n dr. 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 \n up to five coins produced singly, featuring an edge grip \n dr. 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 / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only Coin / Sleights / Palming / Palm Positions
one-hand watch production \n thin imitation watches from edge grip, see previous item \n dr. 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 & Production
mephisto sealed billet reading \n \n dr. 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 \n ads cut out of newspaper and put in envelope, one chosen, content divined \n dr. 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 \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. edward g. ervin \n billet test \n dr. 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 \n to make the spectator write up additional information on billet \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. 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 \n with gimmick and light table \n dr. 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 \n humorous message appears on one of two slates \n dr. 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 \n named number appears in chosen color on paper stuck to piece of wood, optional repeat phase \n dr. 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 \n glass with water penetrates table under handkerchief cover, secret paper cup poses as glass \n dr. 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 \n rattle gimmick \n dr. 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 \n with hollow gaff, one-handed or two-handed production of large silk \n dr. 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 & Appearance / Bare Handed Hand Gimmicks / Container
inverted match through fist \n match turns over as it is pushed through fist \n dr. 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 \n accidentally dropping pieces with are also restored \n dr. edward g. ervin \n the 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 \n loose tobacco vanishes from one hand and appears in the other \n dr. 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 \n clings to hand, with a gimmick \n dr. 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 \n handling for wand or pencil through handkerchief \n dr. 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 \n die changes orientation while under a cover \n dr. 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 \n on using a hat as a prop in a performance \n dr. 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		Articles / Articles Clothing / Hat
a sucker production \n red brick produced from spectator's clothing \n dr. 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 \n glass with water produced from wrapping paper \n dr. 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 & Production Glass / Production & Appearance
cut and restored turban \n \n dr. 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 \n idea to get extra piece, named number appears on restored paper \n dr. 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		Cigarette/Cigar / Torn & Restored Cigarette Paper
"any color" silk \n silk of named color produced, body loading \n dr. 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 & Appearance / Bare Handed
ringing a ribbon \n \n dr. 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 \n billiard ball into handkerchief, balloon as billiard ball \n dr. 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 \n time on wrapped watch divined \n dr. 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 \n borrowed \n dr. 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 \n six red and one black card, long-short glued pairs, jumbo card \n dr. 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 \n with three jumbo cards, long-short glued pairs \n dr. 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 \n chemical \n dr. 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 \n spectator examines mouth with flash light \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n milk poured into borrowed hat, then glass with milk removed from it, it vanishes in container and is found back in hat \n dr. 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 \n celluloid fake is pushed up the sleeve under handkerchief cover \n dr. 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 \n handkerchief with disc, servante in pitcher \n dr. 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 \n with tray \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n duplicate paper glued in corner of paper \n dr. 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 \n weighted thread gimmick \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n dissolving cane type gaff \n dr. 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 \n rose starts in hidden tube in vest \n dr. 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 & Production
a spooky yarn \n yarn remains sustained in midair \n dr. 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 / Miscellaneous Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
three times - and out \n kicker transformation for color changing silk routine \n dr. 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 \n egg and lemon each in silk transpose \n dr. 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		Food / Fruit Egg / Transposition / Miscellaneous
another paper tearing trick \n \n dr. edward g. ervin \n the 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 \n thread \n dr. 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 / Miscellaneous
a cone load \n \n dr. edward g. ervin \n the 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 \n with lemon shell \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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 \n dr. 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		Cigarette/Cigar / Torn & Restored Cigarette Paper
an invisible card shiner \n painting lacquer nail polish on hand \n dr. edward g. ervin \n no mirror \n jack 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 \n water vanishes, reappears in cup, silks appear from cup \n dr. 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 & Appearance / With Props
dr. ervins straw trick \n straw is cut into pieces, one piece is stretched to a full size straw again \n dr. edward g. ervin \n more odds & ends \n franklin 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 \n cigarette rolls towards performer on table \n dr. 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 \n on credits, the cigarette from nowhere, oriental papers, ervin's straw trick \n franklin m. chapman \n dr. ervins straw trick \n dr. edward g. ervin \n again - the cigarette from nowhere \n frank chapman \n oriental papers \n franklin 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 & Production / Pantomime Cigarette
a coin load \n holder for miser's dream, with hat and slate \n dr. 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 / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
magnetized plate \n cigarette moves on plate \n dr. 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 \n shot glass vanishes and reappears under handkerchief \n dr. 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 & Appearance Glass / Vanish
sixth finger card rise \n \n clayton rawson \n sixth finger \n dr. 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
number thot \n number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle \n dr. edward g. ervin \n number thot \n dr. edward g. ervin 1940 the jinx 51-100 Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Number Thot	number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle	Also published here Number Thot (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1944)	1940	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue 79)	515		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
the adhesive tape tie \n \n dr. 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 \n \n dr. edward g. ervin \n sixth finger card rise \n clayton 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
magician's cone \n production of various stuff from paper cone \n dr. 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
nine from three \n three coins from pocket travel to three coins in other hand, stack to hide coins \n dr. 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 \n inverted match thru fist with cigarette \n dr. 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 \n on thin coins, matches and gamblers \n dr. 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! \n cig papers change color \n dr. 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 \n an invisible card shiner, painting lacquer nail polish on hand \n dr. 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
number thot \n number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle \n dr. edward g. ervin \n number thot \n dr. edward g. ervin 1944 practical mental effects Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Number Thot	number "randomly" calculated divined, interesting principle	Also published here Number Thot (Dr. Edward G. Ervin, 1940)	1944	Practical Mental Effects	122		Numbers / Calculating / Mental Arithmetic Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
impromptu bill reading \n \n dr. edward g. ervin 1945 my best Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Impromptu Bill Reading			1945	My Best	163		Bill / Number-Reading
one man blackboard test \n dead person is written on a billet and burnt, name is divined \n dr. edward g. ervin \n one man blackboard test \n dr. 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 \n reading colors of cards, whet thumbnail as shiner, see also p. 411 \n jack posetary \n an invisible card shiner \n dr. edward g. ervin \n technicolor thought \n karl 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)
geldschein und zitrone \n bill vanishes, lemon is cut open and inside is an "i owe you" note, this is wrapped in flash paper and burned and changes back to bill \n dr. edward g. ervin \n pentagram, feb. 1947 1976 intermagic Dr. Edward G. Ervin	Geldschein und Zitrone	bill vanishes, lemon is cut open and inside is an "i owe you" note, this is wrapped in flash paper and burned and changes back to bill	Also published here Pentagram, Feb. 1947	June 1976	Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 4)	77		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Fruit Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / Props
one from two \n 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 \n dr. edward g. ervin \n push thru poker \n karl 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 \n two twos and an ace shown in spread, twos pushed through other two cards one by one, then change into aces \n karl fulves \n one from two \n dr. 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