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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the ring and rope \n with extra piece \n bruce allen \n hope on a rope \n bruce allen \n ring around the rope \n bruce allen \n ring & rope climax \n felix farrell \n double impact \n jon allen 1984 striking magic Bruce Allen	The Ring and Rope	with extra piece	Related to Double Impact (Jon Allen, 1995) Variations Ring & Rope Climax (Felix Farrell, 1995) Also published here Hope on a Rope (Bruce Allen, 1990 ca.) Ring Around the Rope (Bruce Allen, 2003)	1984	Striking Magic	24		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
a little spoon bending \n spoon bending with secret extra bowl \n david williamson \n a spoon bending routine \n david williamson \n weird science \n jon allen 1990 ca. how magic works David Williamson	A Little Spoon Bending	spoon bending with secret extra bowl	Variations Weird Science (Jon Allen, 1995) Also published here A Spoon Bending Routine (David Williamson, 1988)	1990 ca.	How Magic Works	7		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
bonus section \n various tips on preparation & performance of "out of order" \n bob king \n ted biet \n angelo carbone \n jon allen \n duane henry \n frank chambers \n michael mander \n nick fitzherbert \n harry lorayne 1995 out of order Bob King, Ted Biet, Angelo Carbone, Jon Allen, Duane Henry, Frank Chambers, Michael Mander, Nick Fitzherbert, Harry Lorayne	Bonus Section	various tips on preparation & performance of "Out of Order"		1995	Out of Order	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Slit
about the contributors \n on marc paul, zelek shadline (pseudonym), anthony davis, anthony owen, angelo carbone, jon allen \n dan harlan \n marvin leventhal 1995 the minotaur Dan Harlan, Marvin Leventhal	About the Contributors	on Marc Paul, Zelek Shadline (pseudonym), Anthony Davis, Anthony Owen, Angelo Carbone, Jon Allen		1995	The Minotaur (Vol. 7 No. 1)	11		Articles / Articles
m.a.r.l.o. \n on "magic and real life occasions" \n jon allen 1995 the minotaur Jon Allen	M.A.R.L.O.	on "Magic And Real Life Occasions"		1995	The Minotaur (Vol. 7 No. 1)	11		Articles / Theory & Essays
final nightmare \n handling for professor's nightmare, fair displays of the ropes \n jon allen 1995 the minotaur Jon Allen	Final Nightmare	handling for Professor's Nightmare, fair displays of the ropes		1995	The Minotaur (Vol. 7 No. 2)	1		Rope / Professor's Nightmare
get the point \n prediction in envelope, spectator sits on it, with funny gag \n jon allen 1995 the minotaur Jon Allen	Get the Point	prediction in envelope, spectator sits on it, with funny gag		1995	The Minotaur (Vol. 7 No. 2)	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Chair Paper / Envelopes / Normal
welcome \n \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	Welcome			1995	The "B" Movies	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
e.t. \n ring on rubber band, rubber band is broken and restored to remove ring \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	E.T.	ring on rubber band, rubber band is broken and restored to remove ring		1995	The "B" Movies	2		Rubber Band / Penetration / Miscellaneous Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Rubber Band
the hand that rocks the cradle (wristoration) \n rubber band is broken and restored around spectator's wrist \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (Wristoration)	rubber band is broken and restored around spectator's wrist		1995	The "B" Movies	3		Rubber Band / Torn & Restored
the jerk (crazy man's handcuffs get-ready) \n linking phase \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	The Jerk (Crazy Man's Handcuffs Get-Ready)	linking phase		1995	The "B" Movies	4		Rubber Band / Penetration / Linking
star trek (one-handed star \n forming a five-pointed star with a rubber band, one-handed \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	Star Trek (One-Handed Star	forming a five-pointed star with a rubber band, one-handed		1995	The "B" Movies	5		Rubber Band / Figures
true lies (really broken & restored band) \n rubber band broken into four pieces is restored \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	True Lies (Really Broken & Restored Band)	rubber band broken into four pieces is restored		1995	The "B" Movies	6		Rubber Band / Torn & Restored Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
extra footage \n tip for crazy man's handcuffs \n jon allen 1995 the "b" movies Jon Allen	Extra Footage	tip for Crazy Man's Handcuffs		1995	The "B" Movies	7		Rubber Band / Penetration / Linking
introduction \n \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Introduction			1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
drop zone \n deck appears and card is selected, coin appears on selection, everything vanishes again \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Drop Zone	deck appears and card is selected, coin appears on selection, everything vanishes again		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Coin Cut & Variations
twins \n lighter is split in two \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Twins	lighter is split in two		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	3		Light & Fire / Lighter
ghost \n bill floats inside wine glass \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Ghost	bill floats inside wine glass		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	4		Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
weird science \n spoon bending, handle bent at 90° to the side \n jon allen \n a little spoon bending \n david williamson 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Weird Science	spoon bending, handle bent at 90° to the side	Inspired by A Little Spoon Bending (David Williamson, 1990 ca.)	1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	5		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
freddy's dead \n clever professor's nightmare variation \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Freddy's Dead	clever Professor's Nightmare variation		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	6		Rope / Professor's Nightmare
the vanishing \n coathanger vanishes from sheet of paper \n jon allen \n chad long \n karrell fox 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen, Chad Long, Karrell Fox	The Vanishing	coathanger vanishes from sheet of paper		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	8		Coathanger
double impact \n ideas for - coins across - ring and rope \n jon allen \n the ring and rope \n bruce allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Double Impact	ideas for Coins Across Ring and Rope	Related to The Ring and Rope (Bruce Allen, 1984)	1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	9		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / to/from Spectator's Hand
high society \n though of card on ceiling \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	High Society	though of card on ceiling		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card on Ceiling or Wall Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
the four musketeers \n production of four aces, while cutting the deck in the hands \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	The Four Musketeers	production of four Aces, while cutting the deck in the hands		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once
citizen kane \n white and brown sugar packets are signed, sugar inside packets change places \n jon allen 1995 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut Jon Allen	Citizen Kane	white and brown sugar packets are signed, sugar inside packets change places		1995	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut	12		Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly) Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Packet / Transposition
poor man's prayer vase \n trick with two modelling balloons, air pocket is moved from end to end via squeezing \n jon allen 1999 genii Jon Allen	Poor Man's Prayer Vase	trick with two modelling balloons, air pocket is moved from end to end via squeezing		Nov. 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)	54		Balloon / Miscellaneous
spectators don't exist: breaking through the participant side \n \n joe m. turner \n jon allen 2002 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Spectators Don't Exist: Breaking Through the Participant Side	by Jon Allen		Oct. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)	78		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
double back \n \n danny orleans \n jon allen 2002 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	Double Back	by Jon Allen		Nov. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 11)	95		Reviews / Props
introduction \n \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Introduction			2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the hole \n pen through coin, with a ring \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	The Hole	pen through coin, with a ring		2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	2		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Cigarette/Pencil/... through Coin Ring / Finger Rings / Miscellaneous
the usual suspects \n using two decks, card is chosen and then spectator names "name" of the card which matches selection in second deck \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	The Usual Suspects	using two decks, card is chosen and then spectator names "name" of the card which matches selection in second deck		2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck / Backs
force of nature \n fred, name of spectator on card, two decks \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Force of Nature	Fred, name of spectator on card, two decks		2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck / Backs
out of sight \n spectator reverses one card behind the back, deck is spread face-up and performer quickly finds mate \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Out of Sight	spectator reverses one card behind the back, deck is spread face-up and performer quickly finds mate		2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck / Backs
cash in hand (palm-up bill switch) \n bill switch done palm up \n jon allen \n cash in hand \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Cash In Hand (Palm-up Bill Switch)	bill switch done palm up	Also published here Cash in Hand (Jon Allen, 2006)	2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	9		Bill / Switches / In the Hands / Folding & Unfolding Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
inner space (internal switch) \n message put on bill changes, bill switch \n jon allen \n internal switch \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Inner Space (Internal Switch)	message put on bill changes, bill switch	Also published here Internal Switch (Jon Allen, 2006)	2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	12		Paper / Transformation Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
memento \n real bill and bill on polaroid transform into other bills \n jon allen \n memento \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Memento	real bill and bill on polaroid transform into other bills	Also published here Memento (Jon Allen, 2006)	2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	13		Photograph Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
changing faces (oralgami) \n paper with text is folded several times and unfolded again, text is longer than paper has surfaces \n jon allen \n oralgami \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Changing Faces (Oralgami)	paper with text is folded several times and unfolded again, text is longer than paper has surfaces	Also published here Oralgami (Jon Allen, 2006)	2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	15		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Paper / Transformation Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
executive decision \n \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Executive Decision			2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	18		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Spectator / Out of this World & Variants / Deck
against all odds \n spelling to find a card, matches prediction, all other cards are the same \n jon allen 2003 jon allen's lecture — the director's cut — the sequel Jon Allen	Against All Odds	spelling to find a card, matches prediction, all other cards are the same		2003	Jon Allen's Lecture — The Director's Cut — The Sequel	20		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up
destination box \n \n david oliver \n jon allen 2003 genii David Oliver (reviewer)	Destination Box	by Jon Allen		Dec. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 12)	102		Reviews / Props
bluff card at any number \n \n jon allen 2004 world tour lecture notes — set 1 Jon Allen	Bluff Card at Any Number			2004	World Tour Lecture Notes — Set 1	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers)
the silent treatment \n \n david regal \n jon allen 2005 genii David Regal (reviewer)	The Silent Treatment	by Jon Allen		Nov. 2005	Genii (Vol. 68 No. 11)	102		Reviews / Props
cash in hand \n palm-up handling \n jon allen \n cash in hand (palm-up bill switch) \n jon allen 2006 switch Jon Allen	Cash in Hand	palm-up handling	Also published here Cash In Hand (Palm-up Bill Switch) (Jon Allen, 2003)	2006	Switch	134		Bill / Switches / In the Hands / Folding & Unfolding
internal switch \n post-it message put on bill changes, bill switch \n jon allen \n inner space (internal switch) \n jon allen 2006 switch Jon Allen	Internal Switch	post-it message put on bill changes, bill switch	Also published here Inner Space (Internal Switch) (Jon Allen, 2003)	2006	Switch	248		Paper / Transformation Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
memento \n real bill and bill on polaroid transform into other bills \n jon allen \n memento \n jon allen 2006 switch Jon Allen	Memento	real bill and bill on polaroid transform into other bills	Also published here Memento (Jon Allen, 2003)	2006	Switch	279		Photograph Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
oralgami \n paper with text is folded several times and unfolded again, text is longer than paper has surfaces \n jon allen \n changing faces (oralgami) \n jon allen 2006 switch Jon Allen	Oralgami	paper with text is folded several times and unfolded again, text is longer than paper has surfaces	Also published here Changing Faces (Oralgami) (Jon Allen, 2003)	2006	Switch	311		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Paper / Transformation Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
experience: the magic of jon allen \n \n jamy ian swiss \n jon allen \n john lovick 2009 genii Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)	Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen	by Jon Allen (written by John Lovick)		Sep. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 9)	90		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the pain game \n \n danny orleans \n jon allen 2009 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	The Pain Game	by Jon Allen		Oct. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 10)	82		Reviews / Props
double back \n \n david regal \n jon allen 2011 genii David Regal (reviewer)	Double Back	by Jon Allen		Feb. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 2)	82		Reviews / Props
flexion \n \n david regal \n jon allen 2011 genii David Regal (reviewer)	Flexion	by Jon Allen		Feb. 2011	Genii (Vol. 74 No. 2)	82		Reviews / Props
connection \n \n dustin stinett \n jon allen 2014 genii Dustin Stinett (reviewer)	Connection	by Jon Allen		May 2014	Genii (Vol. 77 No. 5)	97		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
destination box \n \n alexander de cova \n jon allen 2014 new avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	Destination Box	by Jon Allen		Mar. 2014	New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)	520		Reviews / Props
the signed folded card \n thoughts on the "folded card to container" effect - what is the effect? - does it always have to be the climax for the ambitious card? - fred kaps and tommy wonder - roberto giobbi's joker routine - jon allen's destination box - the clarity box - dramatic structure - why always playing cards? - things don't like falling alone \n alexander de cova \n grundsätzliche gedanken zum thema \n alexander de cova 2014 scrapbook Alexander de Cova	The Signed Folded Card	thoughts on the "folded card to container" effect What is the effect? Does it always have to be the climax for the Ambitious Card? Fred Kaps and Tommy Wonder Roberto Giobbi's Joker Routine Jon Allen's Destination Box The Clarity Box Dramatic Structure Why Always Playing Cards? Things Don't Like Falling Alone	Also published here Grundsätzliche Gedanken zum Thema (Alexander de Cova, 2014)	May 2014	Scrapbook (Issue 11)	78		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Box Container (Hennig style)
something quick \n picture of horse on your business card changes into a cheetah \n jon allen 2017 the interrobang lecture Jon Allen	Something Quick	Picture of horse on your business card changes into a cheetah		2017	The Interrobang Lecture	3		Paper / Transformation Business Cards
quickfire \n flurry with coin and pen, coin vanishes, appears, transposes with pen \n jon allen \n "impromptu hit man" (rune klan, magic, march 2004) 2017 the interrobang lecture Jon Allen	Quickfire	Flurry with coin and pen, coin vanishes, appears, transposes with pen	Inspired by "Impromptu Hit Man" (Rune Klan, MAGIC, March 2004)	2017	The Interrobang Lecture	4		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Pen
ring on string move \n ring links onto string \n jon allen \n the dai vernon wand spin \n dai vernon 2017 the interrobang lecture Jon Allen	Ring on String Move	Ring links onto string	Inspired by The Dai Vernon Wand Spin (Dai Vernon, 1988)	2017	The Interrobang Lecture	6		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String
st&r \n torn and restored napkin, happens in both your hands and spectator's hands. inspired by a paul daniels linking rings routine and paperballs over head \n jon allen 2017 the interrobang lecture Jon Allen	ST&R	Torn and restored napkin, happens in both your hands and spectator's hands. Inspired by a Paul Daniels Linking Rings routine and Paperballs over Head		2017	The Interrobang Lecture	7		Paper / Paperballs Over The Head Paper / Torn & Restored Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
ripped out \n deck trapped in balloon, card is visibly ripped out from inside, inspired by pressure by daniel garcia \n jon allen 2017 the interrobang lecture Jon Allen	Ripped Out	Deck trapped in balloon, card is visibly ripped out from inside, inspired by Pressure by Daniel Garcia		2017	The Interrobang Lecture	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Balloon
numballoon prediction \n use numbered balloons to predict serial number on dollar bill \n jon allen \n shimon nahamani 2017 the interrobang lecture Jon Allen, Shimon Nahamani	Numballoon Prediction	Use numbered balloons to predict serial number on dollar bill		2017	The Interrobang Lecture	12		Balloon / Miscellaneous Bill / Prediction Numbers / Miscellaneous
on the cards \n two blank cards, with signature and pictures, pictures transpose \n anthony owen \n on the slate \n roy johnson \n peter warlock \n jon allen, john gordon & richard pinner's "stick to business" in the instruction booklet for the glink pen 2017 secrets Anthony Owen	On the Cards	two blank cards, with signature and pictures, pictures transpose	Inspired by On the Slate (Roy Johnson, Peter Warlock, 1971) Jon Allen, John Gordon & Richard Pinner's "Stick to Business" in the instruction booklet for the Glink pen	2017	Secrets	75		Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous
the double peek warped coin routine \n coin bends when held by spectator's hands, includes nice subtlety by jon allen where spectator can peek at the coin to check it has bent yet \n samuel varg \n jon allen 2019 elixir Samuel Varg, Jon Allen	The Double Peek Warped Coin Routine	coin bends when held by spectator's hands, includes nice subtlety by Jon Allen where spectator can peek at the coin to check it has bent yet		July 2019	Elixir (Vol. 2 No. 2 (Winter #2))	168		Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Torn & Bent Coin Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
scriptedbored \n with script read aloud by spectator \n andi gladwin \n "silent treatment" (jon allen, marketed effect) \n "cue the magic" (angelo carbone, marketed effect) \n rainman "except the seven of clubs" \n lennart green 2020 the boy who cried magic Andi Gladwin	ScriptedBored	with script read aloud by spectator	Inspired by "Silent Treatment" (Jon Allen, marketed effect) "Cue the Magic" (Angelo Carbone, marketed effect) Rainman "Except the Seven of Clubs" (Lennart Green, 2008)	2020	The Boy Who Cried Magic	235		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Shuffle-Bored
expertalk: jon allen on the cups & balls \n ball penetrates cup, charlie miller phase alternative \n jon allen \n magic, july 2006 2022 talk about tricks Jon Allen	Expertalk: Jon Allen on the Cups & Balls	ball penetrates cup, Charlie Miller phase alternative	Also published here MAGIC, July 2006	2022	Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)	522		Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Cups Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Sequences