tricks with the prearranged deck \n eight kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack) \n s. w. erdnase \n thirty minute memorized deck \n allan ackerman \n s. w. erdnase \n the mem deck i prefer \n allan ackerman \n calculation method for eight kings & si stebbins \n s. w. erdnase \n allan ackerman
1902
the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase
Tricks with the Prearranged Deck
Eight Kings - set up explained with methods to calculate cards and their positions (applicable for any cyclic stack)
a sequence effect \n thirteen cards put in order by dealing them in a row on the table, alternate top bottoms \n jack merlin \n flash cards \n frederick braue \n the extended merlin \n allan ackerman \n jason england
1927/28
merlin's master manipulations Jack Merlin
A Sequence Effect
thirteen cards put in order by dealing them in a row on the table, alternate top bottoms
penetration \n ace-two-three or all aces penetrate pack one at a time \n edward marlo \n dai vernon \n elevator shaft \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n dr. james nuzzo
1953
the cardician Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon
Penetration
Ace-Two-Three or all Aces penetrate pack one at a time
x-deck \n named card has an x on back \n edward marlo \n x-deck \n edward marlo \n x marks the spot \n edward marlo \n old marlo - new handle \n edward marlo \n allan ackerman
1953
the phoenix 251 — 300 Edward Marlo
card from pocket ideas \n different subterfuges \n edward marlo \n transfer with jacket \n edward marlo \n ken krenzel \n producing a card from your inner right jacket-pocket (2) \n edward marlo \n card from pocket idea variation \n edward marlo \n allan ackerman
1956
action palm Edward Marlo
the separating aces \n four aces distribute in the deck, three methods, all cards face-down \n edward marlo \n the splits \n steve reynolds \n allan ackerman
1956
the new phoenix 301-348 Edward Marlo
The Separating Aces
four Aces distribute in the deck, three methods, all cards face-down
"picking off the pip" \n \n dai vernon \n easy off pips \n allan ackerman \n pip picker \n steve beam \n easy pickings \n michael louis \n transplant \n john carney
1959
inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon
mechanical seconds \n effect application: aces change to kings \n edward marlo \n one handed second deal \n frederick braue \n pocket mechanical second \n allan ackerman \n mechanical second - marlo \n steve forte
1959
seconds, centers, bottoms Edward Marlo
veeser's bluff multiple shift \n three handlings \n bob veeser \n more bluff shifts \n edward marlo \n tweaking the veeser bluff shift \n allan ackerman \n bob veeser \n hp multiple shift \n allan ackerman
1961
the multiple shift Bob Veeser
the immovable multiple shifts: to the bottom - delayed type \n two handlings \n edward marlo \n m&h multiple shift \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n paul harris
1961
the multiple shift Edward Marlo
The Immovable Multiple Shifts: To the Bottom - Delayed Type
a matching routine \n stay stack routine with six phases \n edward marlo \n a matching routine \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n finally matched \n allan ackerman \n mating season \n denis behr
1964
faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo
foursome \n four of a kind to free selection is produced \n harry lorayne \n pokerface \n allan ackerman \n glasnost \n peter duffie \n foursome fourall \n harry lorayne \n call your bluff \n tony cabral
1967
deck-sterity Harry Lorayne
the blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n peter kane \n on kane's blank thought deck \n allan ackerman \n blank thought surprise \n alexander de cova
1967
a card session with peter kane Peter Kane
The Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
think and it's trapped \n one of two cards is thought of and appears in sandwich in deck, various versions:
- first version
- second version
- third version
- fourth version (pitfalls of thought i)
- fifth version (pitfalls of thought ii) \n bruce cervon \n joker sandwich \n allan ackerman
1969
expert card mysteries Bruce Cervon
Think and it's Trapped
one of two cards is thought of and appears in sandwich in deck, various versions:
last aces \n black aces in case, selection travels into the sandwich, double facer, see also p. 283 & 289 for reference, p. 306 for presentation by murry graham \n jack posetary \n repeat signed card to case \n edward marlo \n next to last ace \n allan ackerman \n intervention \n karl fulves
1969
the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Jack Posetary
Last Aces
black Aces in case, selection travels into the sandwich, double facer, see also p. 283 & 289 for reference, p. 306 for presentation by Murry Graham
right-hand pressure fan notes \n reverse fan applications, hiding face-up cards in face-down fan, all backs, ..., right-handed pressure fan suggested by frank shields \n edward marlo \n the spectator's triumph \n allan ackerman \n heck \n right-handed pressure fan \n frank shields
1970
hierophant Edward Marlo
right-hand pressure fan notes
reverse fan applications, hiding face-up cards in face-down fan, All Backs, ..., right-handed pressure fan suggested by Frank Shields
on kane's blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n allan ackerman \n the blank thought deck \n peter kane
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
On Kane's Blank Thought Deck
blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one
elevator shaft \n ace, two and three or all aces penetrate pack one at a time \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n dr. james nuzzo \n penetration \n edward marlo \n dai vernon
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo, Dr. James Nuzzo
Elevator Shaft
Ace, Two and Three or all Aces penetrate pack one at a time
joker sandwich \n thought of card in sandwich in deck \n allan ackerman \n think and it's trapped \n bruce cervon \n sandwich sequence \n roger crosthwaite
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
the spectator refuses to cut to the four aces \n \n allan ackerman \n the spectator cuts to and turns over the aces \n randy wakeman \n misplace your bets \n michael powers \n the spectator refuses to cut to the four aces \n allan ackerman
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
pokerface \n while trying to find the selection the four of a kind is produced \n allan ackerman \n foursome \n harry lorayne
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
Pokerface
while trying to find the selection the four of a kind is produced
smyth myth retold \n cards are shuffled face up into face down, pairs put on the table, when one spectator sees his card he says stop, the other card face down is the second selection \n dick koester \n allan ackerman
1970
magic mafia effects Dick Koester, Allan Ackerman
Smyth Myth Retold
cards are shuffled face up into face down, pairs put on the table, when one spectator sees his card he says stop, the other card face down is the second selection
the programmed deck \n always dealing into two piles and eliminating one pile, last card is named selection, named tantalizer \n allan ackerman \n sorting the deck \n david solomon \n the thought algorithm \n allan ackerman
1970
magic mafia effects Allan Ackerman
The Programmed Deck
always dealing into two piles and eliminating one pile, last card is named selection, Named Tantalizer
lunch \n several methods for "one-eyed jacks" sandwich effect, with loading techniques
tilted sandwich:
- gaffed
- ungaffed #1
- ungaffed #2
the ultimate approach:
- the load in
- the palm switch
- the no palm approach
- ungaffed #3 \n allan ackerman \n ultimate sandwich \n roger smith
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman
Lunch
several methods for "One-Eyed Jacks" sandwich effect, with loading techniques
Tilted Sandwich:
change of mind \n one of five, kicker \n allan ackerman \n john cornelius \n a far cry \n harry lorayne
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman, John Cornelius
minuscule deck \n prediction with deck vanish (and optional reproduction), inspired by kosky routine from talisman, nov. 1970 \n allan ackerman \n stand up miniscule \n john carney
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman
Minuscule Deck
prediction with deck vanish (and optional reproduction), inspired by Kosky routine from Talisman, Nov. 1970
added thoughts on the minuscule deck \n method 1: deck from lap into pocket
method 2: packet changes into complete deck \n allan ackerman
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman
Added Thoughts on the Minuscule Deck
Method 1: Deck from lap into pocket
Method 2: Packet changes into complete deck
ackerman varies kelly \n \n allan ackerman \n variety bucket \n andi gladwin \n powers varies kelly \n michael powers
1971
the esoterist Allan Ackerman
another elevator \n three cards \n edward marlo \n kabbala elevators \n allan ackerman \n elevator repair \n daryl martinez
1971
kabbala — volume 1 Edward Marlo
prediction surprise & clock combination \n card chosen with cut & count procedure has odd back, re-counting force, ambiguous color changing deck \n edward marlo \n overkill \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo
1971
on the clock effect Edward Marlo
Prediction Surprise & Clock Combination
card chosen with cut & count procedure has odd back, re-counting force, ambiguous color changing deck
coin holer made from cards \n card gaff that holds four coins and hides in deck \n paul harris \n allan ackerman
1976
the magic of paul harris Paul Harris, Allan Ackerman
re-set \n classic re-set routine \n paul harris \n allan ackerman \n reset, reset \n earl nelson \n reset vs. gambler \n thomas hierling
1977
supermagic Paul Harris, Allan Ackerman
ackerman's automatic lap \n lapping a piece of card during linking cards effect \n allan ackerman \n ackerman's automatic lap \n allan ackerman
1977
cardboard connection Allan Ackerman
Ackerman's Automatic Lap
lapping a piece of card during linking cards effect
blackjack player's delight \n four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four aces to make four blackjacks \n ron ferris \n allan ackerman \n blackjack players blight \n r. paul wilson
1978
here's my card Ron Ferris, Allan Ackerman
Blackjack Player's Delight
four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four Aces to make four blackjacks
variance variant \n with transformation kicker \n allan ackerman \n down the elevator and up the ladder \n don england \n varying variance variant \n michael powers
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
impromptu ultra mental \n half pass version, see "author's note" for credit information \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n author's note \n allan ackerman \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon
Impromptu Ultra Mental
half pass version, see "Author's Note" for credit information
card case collectors \n faro, no contact \n allan ackerman \n another collectors? \n don england \n c.c.c.p. \n michael powers \n card case collectors ii \n baltazar fuentes
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
blanks - selections - aces \n four blanks transform into duplicates of selection, then aces, ungaffed \n allan ackerman \n down the elevator and up the ladder \n don england
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
Blanks - Selections - Aces
four blanks transform into duplicates of selection, then aces, ungaffed
easy off pips \n at the end the card is blank and vanishes, gaffed \n allan ackerman \n "rub away spots" (ed marlo, ibidem) \n "picking off the pip" \n dai vernon
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
the spectator's triumph \n spectator shuffles cards face up and face down, ungaffed (almost) \n allan ackerman \n heck \n right-hand pressure fan notes \n edward marlo
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman, Heck
The Spectator's Triumph
spectator shuffles cards face up and face down, ungaffed (almost)
new convincing control \n no switch of outjogged card involved \n allan ackerman \n no-switch upjog control \n ken krenzel
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
hofzinser card pass to a full bottom palm \n \n allan ackerman \n the versatile spread palm \n frank simon \n the convincing control palm \n allan ackerman \n frank simon
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
ackerman variation on the one handed center deal \n \n allan ackerman \n the ackerman center deal (modified) \n allan ackerman \n bill kalush \n wesley james \n center dealing technique \n steve forte
1978
here's my card Allan Ackerman
new twisted collectors \n at end of twisting the routine three selections appear between aces \n john c. wagner \n allan ackerman
1978
las vegas close-up John C. Wagner, Allan Ackerman
New Twisted Collectors
at end of twisting the routine three selections appear between aces
fake partial insertion \n apparently inserting two cards into case, but one goes underneath \n howard wurst \n card case unload \n allan ackerman \n howard wurst
1979
jack in the box Howard Wurst
Fake Partial Insertion
apparently inserting two cards into case, but one goes underneath
ackerman's face-lift \n sandwiched card changes into selection and vanishes two times, reappears \n allan ackerman
1979
close-up entertainer Allan Ackerman
Ackerman's Face-Lift
sandwiched card changes into selection and vanishes two times, reappears
stand up miniscule \n prediction in which only four-of-a-kind remains and deck vanishes \n john carney \n minuscule deck \n allan ackerman
1979
conjuror's journal John Carney
Stand Up Miniscule
prediction in which only four-of-a-kind remains and deck vanishes
overkill \n \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n prediction surprise & clock combination \n edward marlo \n overclock \n randy wakeman
1980
close-up fantasies — book i Les Emberg, Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo
reassembled finale \n \n allan ackerman \n swiss movement \n jamy ian swiss \n forward to the beginning \n ray kosby \n reassembled finale \n allan ackerman \n reassembled finale \n allan ackerman \n jokers squared \n troy hooser
1980
close-up fantasies — book ii Allan Ackerman
short all-backs routine \n quick 3-way \n allan ackerman \n evolution \n michael powers \n almost like everywhere and nowhere \n allan ackerman
1981
don england's t.k.o.'s Allan Ackerman
down the elevator and up the ladder \n all cards transform \n don england \n blanks - selections - aces \n allan ackerman \n variance variant \n allan ackerman
1981
don england's t.k.o.'s Don England
another collectors? \n aces start underneath close-up pad \n don england \n card case collectors \n allan ackerman \n collectors iv - the skip tracers \n larry jennings
1981
don england's t.k.o.'s Don England
thanks to kaps \n two decks, one card is signed on the back by the performer without showing the face, from the other deck a spectator thinks of a card, they match \n roger crosthwaite \n an effect \n allan ackerman
1981
the commercial card magic of roger crosthwaite Roger Crosthwaite
Thanks to Kaps
two decks, one card is signed on the back by the performer without showing the face, from the other deck a spectator thinks of a card, they match
gaffless brainwave \n sorted red/black stack \n karl fulves \n impromptu ultra mental \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman
1981
milennium aces Karl Fulves
come together \n transposition with transformation climax \n jerry sadowitz \n come again \n jerry sadowitz \n really here! \n jon racherbaumer \n the feud \n louis falanga \n coming together again \n ben harris \n together again \n lawrence frame \n an odin sequel \n peter duffie \n kings in the corner \n allan ackerman \n jerry sadowitz \n roy walton \n a bondian collusion \n lee freed
1982
alternative card magic Jerry Sadowitz
open travelers plus \n aces to kings transformation as kicker \n don england \n open travelers \n allan ackerman \n open travellers plus one \n don england \n open travelers transpo redux \n michael powers
1982
best of friends Don England
the pinochle trick \n ungaffed, gemini count \n brother john hamman \n the pinochle caper \n dai vernon \n jack avis \n brother john hamman \n jay malbrough \n panic at the poker table \n allan ackerman \n keep on cloning \n frank simon \n pinochle plus \n conrad c. bush \n the pinochle trick \n brother john hamman \n a purist plays with pinocle \n jon racherbaumer \n pinochle to blackjack \n martin a. nash
1983
the collected almanac Brother John Hamman
exit line \n card vanishes between sandwich cards \n marc russell \n roll over card vanish \n allan ackerman \n point of departure \n alex elmsley
1983
cardopolis Marc Russell
the versatile spread palm \n culled card palmed under spread
- first method
- second method \n frank simon \n hofzinser card pass to a full bottom palm \n allan ackerman \n the convincing control palm \n allan ackerman \n frank simon
1983
versatile card magic Frank Simon
the blues brothers \n assembly with aces, color changing back kicker \n david britland \n jazz aces \n peter kane \n heavy metal aces \n al smith \n surprise bluff aces \n allan ackerman
1984
the best of close-up magic David Britland
the spectator cuts to and turns over the aces \n basically the same as ackerman's version \n randy wakeman \n the spectator refuses to cut to the four aces \n allan ackerman \n spectator cuts a run of seven \n justin higham
1985
formula one close-up Randy Wakeman
discrepancy deal force \n \n larry jennings \n discrepancy deal force \n jeff busby \n deal force \n allan ackerman
1986
the classic magic of larry jennings Larry Jennings
reset vs. gambler \n aces change to kings, then back and kings found in pockets \n thomas hierling \n re-set \n paul harris \n allan ackerman \n "doc" daley's masterpiece: the gambler and the magician \n dr. jacob daley \n frank garcia
1987
new wave close-up Thomas Hierling
Reset vs. Gambler
Aces change to Kings, then back and Kings found in pockets
the twins \n \n brother john hamman \n the twins \n jim ryan \n twins \n allan ackerman \n brother john hamman \n royal liaisons \n rafael benatar \n trost on hamman's "twins" \n nick trost \n brother john hamman \n guys & dolls \n steve beam
1989
the secrets of brother john hamman Brother John Hamman
overclock \n combining overkill with clock trick layout, chosen hour divined and card predicted written inside case \n randy wakeman \n overkill \n les emberg \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo
1989
randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman
Overclock
combining Overkill with clock trick layout, chosen hour divined and card predicted written inside case
cries and whispers \n four jacks "whisper" three selections and transpose with them \n john bannon \n jerry sadowitz \n the whisperers \n jerry sadowitz \n almost consistent cries and whispers \n allan ackerman
1990
impossibilia John Bannon, Jerry Sadowitz
Cries and Whispers
four Jacks "whisper" three selections and transpose with them
breakout \n four jacks put in wallet, reappear elsewhere, selection in wallet \n jay sankey \n break away \n edward marlo \n jay sankey \n impromptu breakaway \n allan ackerman
1990
100% sankey Jay Sankey
Breakout
four jacks put in wallet, reappear elsewhere, selection in wallet
evolution \n four kings change to all backs to four two of clubs to the four aces with patter about the history of cards \n michael powers \n short all-backs routine \n allan ackerman
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Evolution
four Kings change to all backs to four Two of Clubs to the four Aces with patter about the history of cards
misplace your bets \n performer cuts to four-of-a-kind one by one, spectator cuts small packet onto each card, top cards shown to be same four-of-a-kind, bottom cards changed to twos or something else, two effect variations \n michael powers \n the spectator refuses to cut to the four aces \n allan ackerman
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Misplace Your Bets
performer cuts to four-of-a-kind one by one, spectator cuts small packet onto each card, top cards shown to be same four-of-a-kind, bottom cards changed to Twos or something else, two effect variations
c.c.c.p. \n "card case collectors plus", cased collectors, then deck in case and three selections travel from aces between jacks in center of deck \n michael powers \n card case collectors \n allan ackerman
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
C.C.C.P.
"Card Case Collectors Plus", cased collectors, then deck in case and three selections travel from Aces between Jacks in center of deck
varying variance variant \n small packet ambitious card with four kings and a two, as a kicker the cards change to four twos and a king \n michael powers \n variance variant \n allan ackerman
1990
top secret stuff Michael Powers
Varying Variance Variant
small packet ambitious card with four kings and a two, as a kicker the cards change to four twos and a King
tattoo you \n spectator's initials are transferred from red to blue card, red/blue double backer \n john bannon \n impromptu tattoo you \n allan ackerman \n john bannon \n insignia \n ryan schlutz \n tattwo you \n tomas blomberg
1991
smoke and mirrors John Bannon
Tattoo You
spectator's initials are transferred from red to blue card, red/blue double backer
revisiting the card case collectors \n from between cased aces to kings & back \n allan ackerman \n revisiting the card case collectors \n allan ackerman
1991
magic castle lecture notes Allan Ackerman
the spectator cuts double \n four packets are cut by spectator, top cards are kings and bottom cards are aces \n allan ackerman \n the spectator cuts double \n allan ackerman \n debbie ackerman
1991
magic castle lecture notes Allan Ackerman
The Spectator Cuts Double
four packets are cut by spectator, top cards are Kings and bottom cards are Aces
the vanishing aces \n one at a time and reappearance \n allan ackerman \n the vanishing aces \n allan ackerman
1991
magic castle lecture notes Allan Ackerman
reassembled finale \n different method from version in close-up fantasies \n allan ackerman \n reassembled finale \n allan ackerman
1991
magic castle lecture notes Allan Ackerman
Reassembled Finale
different method from version in Close-Up Fantasies
multiplex reset \n reset combined with double travelers \n jack carpenter \n while waiting for godot \n jon racherbaumer \n a double jack \n allan ackerman \n jack carpenter \n david solomon \n paul harris \n brother john hamman \n multiplex re+set \n tomas blomberg
1992
modus operandi Jack Carpenter
riding the wave \n mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings \n scott robinson \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman
1993
the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson
Riding the Wave
mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings
the spectator cuts double \n aces on bottom, kings on top \n allan ackerman \n debbie ackerman \n the spectator cuts double \n allan ackerman \n spectator cuts double ii \n baltazar fuentes
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman, Debbie Ackerman
the spectator cuts triple \n aces on bottom, kings and queens on top \n allan ackerman \n daryl martinez \n cut to kill \n daryl martinez \n spectator queen, king & ace cut \n daryl martinez
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman, Daryl Martinez
the gem-money cards \n bills are put next to aces, gemini twins \n dean dill \n allan ackerman \n billustrious \n harry lorayne \n triad \n jack avis \n dater base \n lewis jones \n for dean \n bob king \n lucky 14 \n tomas blomberg
1994
las vegas kardma Dean Dill, Allan Ackerman
my favorite gemini \n \n allan ackerman \n quad-mates revisited \n simon aronson \n post-cards \n michael sibbernsen \n the royal marriage trilogy \n allan ackerman \n david solomon \n peter duffie
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
almost consistent cries and whispers \n no mental presentation \n allan ackerman \n cries and whispers \n john bannon \n jerry sadowitz \n consistent cries and whispers \n allan ackerman \n debbie ackerman
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
revisiting the card case collectors \n from between cased aces to kings & back \n allan ackerman \n revisiting the card case collectors \n allan ackerman
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
a bag of o'henrys \n four four-of-a-kinds finish \n allan ackerman \n a bag of o'henrys - re-bagged \n allan ackerman
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
the slip shod \n for setting up a zarrow \n allan ackerman \n no slip cut single zarrow shuffle \n baltazar fuentes
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
the ab bottom palm \n overhand shuffle cover (ackerman - barnhart) \n allan ackerman \n the ab bottom palm \n allan ackerman \n the one-handed ab bottom palm \n allan ackerman
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
double exposure \n freeman display production of kings followed by aces \n allan ackerman \n kosy phibulphanuvat
1994
wednesday nights Allan Ackerman, Kosy Phibulphanuvat
Double Exposure
Freeman Display production of Kings followed by Aces
author's note \n - some thoughts from the lecture notes
- where have i been?
- credit and thanks
- apologies and mistakes
- some closing remarks \n allan ackerman
1994
las vegas kardma Allan Ackerman
sandwich sequence \n card appears between tabled red queens, then to black queens and back, visitor
- phase one: the trap
- phase two: the escape
- phase three: the return \n roger crosthwaite \n joker sandwich \n allan ackerman \n simple optics \n fred lessor
1994
roger's thesaurus Roger Crosthwaite
Sandwich Sequence
card appears between tabled red Queens, then to black Queens and back, Visitor
marriage on the rocks \n \n peter duffie \n the royal marriage trilogy \n allan ackerman \n david solomon \n peter duffie
1995
duffie's card compulsions Peter Duffie
kings in the corner \n transposition with transformation climax \n allan ackerman \n jerry sadowitz \n roy walton \n come together \n jerry sadowitz
1995
how to tame a moose Allan Ackerman, Jerry Sadowitz, Roy Walton
twins \n handling without gemini count \n allan ackerman \n brother john hamman \n the twins \n brother john hamman
1995
how to tame a moose Allan Ackerman, Brother John Hamman
impromptu breakaway \n jacks put in shirt pocket appear elsewhere, previous selection in pocket \n allan ackerman \n breakout \n jay sankey
1995
how to tame a moose Allan Ackerman
Impromptu Breakaway
jacks put in shirt pocket appear elsewhere, previous selection in pocket
quad-mates revisited \n four cards put in deck at four positions, next to mates, gemini twins with four cards and spelling of random words \n simon aronson \n "quad-mates" (simon aronson, mum, may 1979) \n my favorite gemini \n allan ackerman
1995
simply simon Simon Aronson
Quad-Mates Revisited
four cards put in deck at four positions, next to mates, Gemini Twins with four cards and spelling of random words
blackjack players blight \n four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four aces to make four blackjacks \n r. paul wilson \n blackjack player's delight \n ron ferris \n allan ackerman
1995
chaos theories R. Paul Wilson
Blackjack Players Blight
four ten-values are on table, four selections turn out to be the four Aces to make four blackjacks
new twisted collectors \n at end of twisting the routine three selections appear between aces \n john c. wagner \n allan ackerman
1996
the art of astonishment — book 1 John C. Wagner, Allan Ackerman
New Twisted Collectors
at end of twisting the routine three selections appear between aces
ackerman's automatic lap \n lapping a piece of card during linking cards effect \n allan ackerman \n ackerman's automatic lap \n allan ackerman
1996
the art of astonishment — book 2 Allan Ackerman
Ackerman's Automatic Lap
lapping a piece of card during linking cards effect
face-lift \n sandwiched card changes into selection and vanishes two times, reappears \n allan ackerman
1996
the art of astonishment — book 2 Allan Ackerman
Face-Lift
sandwiched card changes into selection and vanishes two times, reappears
p.h. invisible palm \n no palming \n paul harris \n the invisible palm \n paul harris \n eric mead \n joel paschall \n wayne houchin \n the invisible palm \n wayne houchin \n paul harris \n eric mead \n joel paschall \n allan ackerman
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
mondo nifty invisible palm \n using random cards \n paul harris \n the invisible palm \n wayne houchin \n paul harris \n eric mead \n joel paschall \n allan ackerman
1996
the art of astonishment — book 3 Paul Harris
the invisible deck \n ungaffed, memorized deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson
1996
workers number 5 Michael Close, Allan Ackerman
impromptu tattoo you \n performer signs back of odd-backed card, spectator front of other card, signature jumps on odd-backed card \n allan ackerman \n john bannon \n tattoo you \n john bannon
1996
al cardpone Allan Ackerman, John Bannon
Impromptu Tattoo You
performer signs back of odd-backed card, spectator front of other card, signature jumps on odd-backed card
a bag of o'henrys - re-bagged \n all packets become four-of-a-kinds, ace packet royal flush \n allan ackerman \n a bag of o'henrys \n allan ackerman
1996
al cardpone Allan Ackerman
A Bag of O'Henrys - Re-bagged
all packets become four-of-a-kinds, Ace packet royal flush
a dance for the devious \n queens vanish one by one, reproduced at once together again \n jack carpenter \n i dance for the devious - two \n jack carpenter \n allan ackerman
1997
the expert's portfolio no. 1 Jack Carpenter
A Dance for the Devious
queens vanish one by one, reproduced at once together again
a potent presage \n three predictions, gemini twin type procedure, four-of-a-kind kicker \n jack carpenter \n my favorite gemini \n allan ackerman \n trait secrets \n john bannon \n jack carpenter
1997
the expert's portfolio no. 1 Jack Carpenter
A Potent Presage
three predictions, Gemini Twin type procedure, four-of-a-kind kicker
steppin' out with molly \n three card monte routine with several effect, signed money card to card case climax \n jack carpenter \n revisiting molly \n jack carpenter \n allan ackerman
1997
the expert's portfolio no. 1 Jack Carpenter
Steppin' out with Molly
three card monte routine with several effect, signed money card to card case climax
some thoughts, moments, and handling on dan harlan's rising dough \n stack of three half dollars and chinese coin, which rises up in the stack \n allan ackerman \n dan harlan
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman, Dan Harlan
Some Thoughts, Moments, and Handling on Dan Harlan's Rising Dough
stack of three half dollars and Chinese coin, which rises up in the stack
a clean start \n choreography to have coins examined while holding out shell, magnetic ring \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
A Clean Start
choreography to have coins examined while holding out shell, magnetic ring
some put-downs \n methods to release coin/shell from magnet harlin ring
- slide put-down
- roll over put-down
- looy's put-down \n allan ackerman \n looy simonoff
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman, Looy Simonoff
Some Put-Downs
methods to release coin/shell from magnet Harlin ring
some put-ons \n getting shell from magnetic harlin ring onto another coin<br/>- in-your-hands-put-on<br/>- tabled-put-on \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
Some Put-Ons
getting shell from magnetic Harlin ring onto another coin - In-Your-Hands-Put-On - Tabled-Put-On
a good pick-up \n coin moved on table, simultaneously shell stolen off another coin, magnetic harlin ring \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
A Good Pick-Up
coin moved on table, simultaneously shell stolen off another coin, magnetic Harlin ring
the one-handed ab bottom palm \n overhand shuffle cover (ackerman - barnhart), two-handed set-up \n allan ackerman \n the ab bottom palm \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
a combination cull \n culling four cards while removing some cards \n allan ackerman \n combination cull precursor \n allan ackerman \n the combination cull \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
another anyone anywhere \n thought of card's position predicted, then spectator divines position of performer's card, partial memorized deck and prediction pocket index (twelve items) \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman
Another Anyone Anywhere
thought of card's position predicted, then spectator divines position of performer's card, partial memorized deck and prediction pocket index (twelve items)
consistent cries and whispers \n two queens whisper name of some cards, transpose with first two \n allan ackerman \n debbie ackerman \n almost consistent cries and whispers \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman, Debbie Ackerman
Consistent Cries and Whispers
two queens whisper name of some cards, transpose with first two
card case unload \n two cards are apparently placed in case, but one stays outside, then dropped on tabled pile \n allan ackerman \n howard wurst \n fake partial insertion \n howard wurst
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Allan Ackerman, Howard Wurst
Card Case Unload
two cards are apparently placed in case, but one stays outside, then dropped on tabled pile
spectators shuffle deck \n deck is shuffled in pieces by spectators, yet stock retained \n kosy phibulphanuvat \n allan ackerman
1997
i can't believe it's not all cards Kosy Phibulphanuvat, Allan Ackerman
Spectators Shuffle Deck
deck is shuffled in pieces by spectators, yet stock retained
the ackerman center deal (modified) \n using ackerman's technique for two-handed deal (idea by kalush) \n allan ackerman \n bill kalush \n wesley james \n ackerman variation on the one handed center deal \n allan ackerman
1997
the magical record and thoughts of wesley james Allan Ackerman, Bill Kalush, Wesley James
The Ackerman Center Deal (Modified)
using Ackerman's technique for two-handed deal (idea by Kalush)
the convincing control palm \n \n allan ackerman \n frank simon \n hofzinser card pass to a full bottom palm \n allan ackerman \n the versatile spread palm \n frank simon
1998
card college — volume 3 Allan Ackerman, Frank Simon
a little finesse \n all three cards transform, finessed handling \n allan ackerman \n al leech \n phantom monte \n al leech
1999
wednesday nights Allan Ackerman, Al Leech
the general card \n three spectators think of a card, three cards selected, not thought-of cards, but change into them \n allan ackerman \n isolating the general \n allan ackerman
1999
classic handlings Allan Ackerman
The General Card
three spectators think of a card, three cards selected, not thought-of cards, but change into them
finally matched \n ending phase \n allan ackerman \n a matching routine \n edward marlo \n finally matched revisited \n john born
1999
classic handlings Allan Ackerman
mayhew poker again \n triumph as center deal demo \n allan ackerman \n simon aronson \n steve mayhew
1999
classic handlings Allan Ackerman, Simon Aronson, Steve Mayhew
return to ishtar \n three copper and three silver coins transpose, two double-sided coins \n allan ackerman \n jules debarros
1999
classic handlings Allan Ackerman, Jules DeBarros
Return to Ishtar
three copper and three silver coins transpose, two double-sided coins
the routine \n stack for two hands, both are good but performer wins, spectator can riffle shuffle \n steve mayhew \n the world's greatest card cheat \n jason england \n allan ackerman \n steve mayhew \n bad beat \n jason england
1999
angels may shuffle but the devil still deals Steve Mayhew
The Routine
stack for two hands, both are good but performer wins, spectator can riffle shuffle
ackerman varies kelly / misdirection palm combo \n \n allan ackerman \n edward marlo \n steve bedwell
2000
thick schtick! Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo, Steve Bedwell
kick kut kop \n swing cut palm, into kind of perpendicular cop position \n baltazar fuentes \n the swing cut bottom palm \n allan ackerman
2000
i'm dancing Baltazar Fuentes
Kick Kut Kop
swing cut palm, into kind of perpendicular cop position
post-cards \n spectator puts four post-it notes in deck during dealing, the cards are the four aces \n michael sibbernsen \n my favorite gemini \n allan ackerman
2000
card file two Michael Sibbernsen
Post-Cards
spectator puts four post-it notes in deck during dealing, the cards are the four Aces
the losing control \n light reft spread pass, outjogged card - feature by ackerman, credit information \n lee asher \n allan ackerman
2001
hand jobs Lee Asher, Allan Ackerman
The Losing Control
Light Reft Spread Pass, outjogged card - feature by Ackerman, credit information
jack coincidence (producing the jacks) \n selection is predicted with mate, and selection is stabbed in deck, around two matching mates \n simon aronson \n quick coincidence \n allan ackerman \n paired color alternative \n simon aronson
2001
try the impossible Simon Aronson