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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the letter \n \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	The Letter			1967	Stranger Mysteries	3		Articles / Articles
royal quartet \n shuffled deck, kings are put next to aces \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Royal Quartet	shuffled deck, kings are put next to aces		1967	Stranger Mysteries	4		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two selections are next to each other
secu-ring \n padlock on chain in a hat, two finger rings are put in the hat and everything hangs on the padlock \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Secu-Ring	padlock on chain in a hat, two finger rings are put in the hat and everything hangs on the padlock		1967	Stranger Mysteries	6		Lock Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Miscellaneous
push through \n coin through matchbox \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Push Through	coin through matchbox		1967	Stranger Mysteries	7		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Through Something else
matchless penetration \n empty matchbox penetrates handkerchief, when opened, it's full of matches \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Matchless Penetration	empty matchbox penetrates handkerchief, when opened, it's full of matches		1967	Stranger Mysteries	8		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook
x-ray coins \n revelation of the dates on coins, when putting one reversed on the hand and watching through a napkin tube \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	X-Ray Coins	revelation of the dates on coins, when putting one reversed on the hand and watching through a napkin tube		1967	Stranger Mysteries	9		Coin / Effect Themes / Mental Stuff Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
six key mystery \n ungaffed lock \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Six Key Mystery	ungaffed lock		1967	Stranger Mysteries	10		Lock Key / Seven Keys to Baldpate
death card \n six blank cards and an ace of spades, spectator selects the ace \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Death Card	six blank cards and an ace of spades, spectator selects the ace		1967	Stranger Mysteries	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous
bolting dice \n dice with drilled hole on a bolt is screwed on with a nut and after covered with a handkerchief it's found on the other side of the nut \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Bolting Dice	dice with drilled hole on a bolt is screwed on with a nut and after covered with a handkerchief it's found on the other side of the nut		1967	Stranger Mysteries	14		Dice (small) / Penetration
thought reflection \n two person telepathy, coding system for numbers, sum is divined as well as a word from a book \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Thought Reflection	two person telepathy, coding system for numbers, sum is divined as well as a word from a book		1967	Stranger Mysteries	16		Propless / Coding / Using Assistant Mental Magic / Effects / Telepathy
final note \n \n arthur setterington 1967 stranger mysteries Arthur Setterington	Final Note			1967	Stranger Mysteries	20		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
introducing joe \n \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Introducing Joe			1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	2		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
joe smith - magician \n seven cards, ace of spades comes several times to the top and then changes places with card in the pocket \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Joe Smith - Magician	seven cards, Ace of Spades comes several times to the top and then changes places with card in the pocket		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Small Packet Sequences & "Ambitious Classic" Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
bewitched, bothered & befuddled \n three silks appear in a box, one has a knot, which disappears when blown on it, mirror box \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Bewitched, Bothered & Befuddled	three silks appear in a box, one has a knot, which disappears when blown on it, mirror box		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	5		Apparatus / Miscellaneous
joe smith - hypnotist \n paper ball travels from pocket to under cup, the third time it changes color \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Joe Smith - Hypnotist	paper ball travels from pocket to under cup, the third time it changes color		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	6		Paper / Traveling Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines Paper / Transformation
the indian rope trick \n knot disappears twice in rope and appears again, story of the indian rope trick \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	The Indian Rope Trick	knot disappears twice in rope and appears again, story of the indian rope trick		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	7		Rope / Knot Effects
by royal command \n three of diamonds disappears from envelope and appears between to cards, with the pictures of queen victoria and the duke of wellington \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	By Royal Command	Three of Diamonds disappears from envelope and appears between to cards, with the pictures of Queen Victoria and the Duke of Wellington		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Paper / Envelopes / Switching with single Envelope & Two-Way Envelopes
joe i' london \n ring off and on rope in a box, magnetic rope \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Joe i' London	ring off and on rope in a box, magnetic rope		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	10		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
the amateur gardener \n three cards with a pot on it come into envelopes, the first pot gets bigger, the second has now flowers inside and the third a flower as well, which grows out of the card visibly \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	The Amateur Gardener	three cards with a pot on it come into envelopes, the first pot gets bigger, the second has now flowers inside and the third a flower as well, which grows out of the card visibly		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	11		Paper / Animation of drawn Object Paper / Transformation Paper / Envelopes / Switching with single Envelope & Two-Way Envelopes
watch the box \n two matchboxes filled with matches and an empty one are stacked in a tube, the empty one travels to the top middle and bottom of the stack \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Watch the Box	two matchboxes filled with matches and an empty one are stacked in a tube, the empty one travels to the top middle and bottom of the stack		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	13		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook
joe's master mystery \n five colored balls in a bowl, one color is selected all the other balls vanish, three methods \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Joe's Master Mystery	five colored balls in a bowl, one color is selected all the other balls vanish, three methods		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	15		Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish Bowl / Miscellaneous
the first post \n cards with sights of london, chosen one is predicted, half forcing stack \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	The First Post	cards with sights of London, chosen one is predicted, half forcing stack		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	16		Photograph Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
eyes right \n nine on one side of a card and six on the other, then they change and finally on one side there are a lot of sixes \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	Eyes Right	nine on one side of a card and six on the other, then they change and finally on one side there are a lot of sixes		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	18		Paper / Transformation Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Flap Cards (Acrobatic)
a lock and a chain and a key \n chain fastened with a lock penetrates a wooden hand \n arthur setterington 1968 the joe smith mysteries Arthur Setterington	A Lock and a Chain and a Key	chain fastened with a lock penetrates a wooden hand		1968	The Joe Smith Mysteries	19		Lock Chain / Penetration Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
preface \n \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Preface			1972	Straight Line Mysteries	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
topsy turvy chinaman \n plaque in frame, frame is turned but picture is always upright \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Topsy Turvy Chinaman	plaque in frame, frame is turned but picture is always upright		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	4		Picture & Drawing Frame
the vanishing shadow \n three cards with a shadow of a person on it, one vanishes and only foodprints remain on card \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	The Vanishing Shadow	three cards with a shadow of a person on it, one vanishes and only foodprints remain on card		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
tibetan cord mystery \n cord threaded through a frame is cut and restored \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Tibetan Cord Mystery	cord threaded through a frame is cut and restored		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	10		Rope / Cut & Restored Frame
crazy apron \n apron worn by kid falls on the floor during show, gag for "baking a cake" \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Crazy Apron	apron worn by kid falls on the floor during show, gag for "Baking a Cake"		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	12		Clothing / Miscellaneous Children Magic / Gags, Ideas & Bits of Business
total surprise \n two dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Total Surprise	two dice are rolled and put into a tube, performer reveals total of hidden numbers		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	13		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
poor man's coins in glass \n three coins vanish and appear one by on in jar with screw top, covered with a tube \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Poor Man's Coins in Glass	three coins vanish and appear one by on in jar with screw top, covered with a tube		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	14		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coins to Glass / Glass out of Hands
pretty as a picture \n picture formed with silks, produced from a drawer box \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Pretty as a Picture	picture formed with silks, produced from a Drawer Box		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	16		Silk & Handkerchief / Miscellaneous
message most mysterious \n writing appears on paper, signed on both sides in a circle \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Message Most Mysterious	writing appears on paper, signed on both sides in a circle		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	17		Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos...
the indian vase \n vase with hole in the bottom and the top \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	The Indian Vase	vase with hole in the bottom and the top		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	19		Bottle / Chinese Prayer Vase
living flame \n words written on a paper are torn out, one is selected and rest burnt in fire, chosen word is divined \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Living Flame	words written on a paper are torn out, one is selected and rest burnt in fire, chosen word is divined		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	22		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
the pincushion production box \n production box which is pierced with wooden rods first \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	The Pincushion Production Box	production box which is pierced with wooden rods first		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	26		Apparatus / Miscellaneous
below deck \n card penetrates close up pad \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Below Deck	card penetrates close up pad		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	29		Mat & Close-up Pad Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Miscellaneous
chinese rope routine \n story routine about confucius and a magician - appearance of a knot - one handed knot - dissolving and appearing knots - to "dissolve" a knot - to make two knots appear - the appearance of two knots - to tie a knot in a rope without letting go of the ends of the rope - to cause a number of knots to appear \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Chinese Rope Routine	story routine about Confucius and a magician appearance of a knot one handed knot dissolving and appearing knots to "dissolve" a knot to make two knots appear the appearance of two knots to tie a knot in a rope without letting go of the ends of the rope to cause a number of knots to appear		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	31		Rope / Knot Effects Rope / Miscellaneous
20th century matchboxes \n several matchboxes, matches from one matchbox travel into an empty matchbox \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	20th Century Matchboxes	several matchboxes, matches from one matchbox travel into an empty matchbox		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	40		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Match & Matchbox / Match / Traveling
all hallows eve \n spooky presentation, word chosen from a book appears on picture in a frame \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	All Hallows Eve	spooky presentation, word chosen from a book appears on picture in a frame		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	43		Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... Book / Miscellaneous Frame Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff
walking through a sheet of metal \n wooden box, assistant walks through sheet of metal \n arthur setterington 1972 straight line mysteries Arthur Setterington	Walking through a Sheet of Metal	wooden box, assistant walks through sheet of metal		1972	Straight Line Mysteries	46		Illusions / Penetration
straight line mysteries \n brief \n karl fulves \n arthur setterington 1973 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves (reviewer)	Straight Line Mysteries	by Arthur Setterington brief		Jan. 1973	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 8 No. 3)	582		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
disc-o \n bottle tops assembly, through table and two in the hand one in the pocket, with chinese coin finale \n arthur setterington 1974 pabular Arthur Setterington	Disc-O	bottle tops assembly, through table and two in the hand one in the pocket, with chinese coin finale		Nov. 1974	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 3)	30		Bottle / Bottle Caps / Miscellaneous Random Object / Two in the Hand, One in the Pocket
chop-coin \n two coins are wrapped in a bill, which is hold in place by a bulldog clip and a chopstick, one coin vanishes \n arthur setterington 1975 pabular Arthur Setterington	Chop-Coin	two coins are wrapped in a bill, which is hold in place by a bulldog clip and a chopstick, one coin vanishes		Apr. 1975	Pabular (Vol. 1 No. 8)	94		Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Paperfolds Chopsticks
off beat mentalism \n \n karl fulves \n arthur setterington 1975 interlocutor Karl Fulves (reviewer)	Off Beat Mentalism	by Arthur Setterington		1975	Interlocutor (Issue 2)	6		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
davongekommen \n \n arthur setterington \n "getaway", new pentagram, may 1970 1975 intermagic Arthur Setterington	Davongekommen		Also published here "Getaway", New Pentagram, May 1970	Nov. 1975	Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 1&2)	30		Rubber Band / Penetration / Through another Rubber Band
headline hit \n live headline prediction, by tearing a newspaper and selecting a piece \n arthur setterington 1976 pabular Arthur Setterington	Headline Hit	live headline prediction, by tearing a newspaper and selecting a piece		Apr. 1976	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 8)	241		Newspaper / Headline Prediction
ballondurchdringung mit hilfe einer präparierten hülle - (1) \n penetration of balloon with gaffed cover tube \n arthur setterington 1976 intermagic Arthur Setterington	Ballondurchdringung mit Hilfe einer präparierten Hülle - (1)	penetration of balloon with gaffed cover tube		Nov. 1976	Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 1)	12		Balloon / Penetration
animal magic \n one of five animal cards is selected and divined, in the end a kettle appears \n arthur setterington 1977 pabular Arthur Setterington	Animal Magic	one of five animal cards is selected and divined, in the end a kettle appears		Mar./Apr. 1977	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 7&8)	382		Paper / Mental Stuff Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
diception \n ball vanishes in a tube between two dice \n arthur setterington 1977 pabular Arthur Setterington	Diception	ball vanishes in a tube between two dice		May 1977	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 9)	408		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish
take three plus one \n take vanish \n arthur setterington 1978 pabular Arthur Setterington	Take Three Plus One	take vanish		Feb. 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 6)	535		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
whodunit? \n detective trick, cards reveal murder, motive and weapon \n arthur setterington 1978 pabular Arthur Setterington	Whodunit?	detective trick, cards reveal murder, motive and weapon		May 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 9)	568		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous
tube-off \n plastic tube is threaded on a rubber band and penetrates it under a handkerchief \n arthur setterington 1978 pabular Arthur Setterington	Tube-Off	plastic tube is threaded on a rubber band and penetrates it under a handkerchief		June 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 10)	583		Rubber Band / Penetration / Miscellaneous
thanks for the memory \n \n arthur setterington 1979 pabular Arthur Setterington	Thanks for the Memory			Mar. 1979	Pabular (Vol. 5 No. 3)	655		Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Miscellaneous
oldfinger \n card is found under a dead gambler's finger in a box \n arthur setterington 1979 pabular Arthur Setterington	Oldfinger	card is found under a dead gambler's finger in a box		Dec. 1979	Pabular (Vol. 5 No. 12)	773		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
back hander \n coin on arm catching, last coin disappears \n arthur setterington 1980 pabular Arthur Setterington	Back Hander	coin on arm catching, last coin disappears		July 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 7)	878		Coin / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / Bare Handed
sandwich escape \n saturation of a bill between two stapled business cards \n arthur setterington 1980 pabular Arthur Setterington	Sandwich Escape	saturation of a bill between two stapled business cards		Nov. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)	942		Bill / Penetration Paper / Penetration Business Cards
the voice in the teapot \n card chosen and lost, another spectator listens to a teapot and names card, card then found inside teapot \n ken de courcy \n arthur setterington effect in the magigram 1980 cards in cabaret Ken De Courcy	The Voice in the Teapot	card chosen and lost, another spectator listens to a teapot and names card, card then found inside teapot	Inspired by Arthur Setterington effect in The Magigram	1980	Cards in Cabaret	41		Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Other item
what's in a name? \n blank cards, performer and spectator sign one each, they're stabbed next to each other behind back by performer \n arthur setterington 1982 pabular Arthur Setterington	What's in a Name?	blank cards, performer and spectator sign one each, they're stabbed next to each other behind back by performer		Feb. 1982	Pabular (Vol. 7 No. 2)	992		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Magic Thrust & Variations
thimble finger \n "here are a couple of gags which create a great deal of amusement and surprise especially amongst the ladies." mummified finger in box \n arthur setterington 1982 pabular Arthur Setterington	Thimble Finger	"Here are a couple of gags which create a great deal of amusement and surprise especially amongst the ladies." mummified finger in box		1982	Pabular (Vol. 7 No. 6)	1051		Propless / Body Mutilation Thimble / Sequences Hand Gimmicks / False Finger
getaway \n \n arthur setterington \n "getaway" (arthur setterington, new pentagram, may 1970) 1988 the chronicles Arthur Setterington	Getaway		Also published here "Getaway" (Arthur Setterington, New Pentagram, May 1970)	1988	The Chronicles (Issue 31)	1368		Rubber Band / Penetration / Through another Rubber Band
the square deal \n no. 24, 3x3 layout with twelve cards, center cards added give forced number, card at this position predicted \n arthur setterington \n square-rigged \n justin higham 1995 self-working close-up card magic Arthur Setterington	The Square Deal	No. 24, 3x3 layout with twelve cards, center cards added give forced number, card at this position predicted	Related to Square-Rigged (Justin Higham, 1999)	1995	Self-Working Close-up Card Magic	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Matrix Layouts & Tapestry Numbers / Number Forces / Playing Cards
der kuriose chinawürfel \n die with hole and rope, penetration routine \n arthur setterington 1997 intermagic Arthur Setterington	Der kuriose Chinawürfel	die with hole and rope, penetration routine		1997	Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 4&5)	158		Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,... Dice (large) & Blocks / Penetration
square-rigged \n ace through queen mixed and dealt in 3x3 square formation by spectator, center cards added and used to count to selection, credit information \n justin higham \n "exit" (stephen tucker, abra #2164, july 18th 1987) \n precursor #23, may 1989 \n the square deal \n arthur setterington \n tri-rigged \n justin higham 1999 arcardia Justin Higham	Square-Rigged	Ace through Queen mixed and dealt in 3x3 square formation by spectator, center cards added and used to count to selection, credit information	Inspired by "Exit" (Stephen Tucker, Abra #2164, July 18th 1987) Related to The Square Deal (Arthur Setterington, 1995) Variations Tri-Rigged (Justin Higham, 1999) Also published here Precursor #23, May 1989	1999	Arcardia	95		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Matrix Layouts & Tapestry Numbers / Number Forces / Paper Cards
egg flip \n wine poured in paper cone, egg comes out of cone, egg put in glass, changes into wine and is then taken out of pocket \n arthur setterington \n abracadabra, vol. 3 no. 64, apr. 1947, p. 168 2002 the encyclopedia of egg magic Arthur Setterington	Egg Flip	wine poured in paper cone, egg comes out of cone, egg put in glass, changes into wine and is then taken out of pocket	Also published here Abracadabra, Vol. 3 No. 64, Apr. 1947, p. 168	2002	The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic	166		Liquid / Transformation Egg / Transformation Egg / Traveling Liquid / Milk Pitcher Paper / Cone made from Paper
la historia del anciano mago \n packet trick, cards with vampires and coffins, chosen vampire found transformed \n luis h. trueba \n arthur setterington's "find the vampire" in "new pentagram", february, 1980. 2003 magia y dramagia Luis H. Trueba	La Historia del Anciano Mago	packet trick, cards with vampires and coffins, chosen vampire found transformed	Inspired by Arthur Setterington's "Find the Vampire" in "New Pentagram", February, 1980.	2003	Magia y Dramagia	193		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks