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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
erdnase system of blind riffles and cuts - i. to retain the top stock \n \n s. w. erdnase \n erdnase aces \n harry riser \n riffle shuffles \n shane cobalt \n erdnase system of blind riffles and cuts \n steve forte 1902 the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase	Erdnase System of Blind Riffles and Cuts - I. To Retain the Top Stock		Related to Riffle Shuffles (Shane Cobalt, 2019) Erdnase System of Blind Riffles and Cuts (Steve Forte, 2020) Variations Erdnase Aces (Harry Riser, 1996)	1902	The Expert at the Card Table	33		→ Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Partial / Top Stock
to ascertain the top cards while riffling and reserve them at bottom \n see elegant title, tabled double cut \n s. w. erdnase \n erdnase aces \n harry riser \n undercut transfer \n johnny thompson \n to ascertain the top cards while riffling and reserve them at bottom \n steve forte 1902 the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase	To Ascertain the Top Cards while Riffling and Reserve them at Bottom	see elegant title, tabled double cut	Related to To Ascertain the Top Cards while Riffling and Reserve them at Bottom (Steve Forte, 2020) Variations Erdnase Aces (Harry Riser, 1996) Undercut Transfer (Johnny Thompson, 2018)	1902	The Expert at the Card Table	103		→ Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Top or near Top → Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts → Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Culling
the handkerchief force \n \n jean hugard \n crystal clairvoyance \n unknown \n the thinner handkerchief force \n harry riser \n inverse handkerchief force \n tom gagnon 1938 greater magic Jean Hugard	The Handkerchief Force		Variations Crystal Clairvoyance (Unknown, 1948) The Thinner Handkerchief Force (Harry Riser, 2006) Inverse Handkerchief Force (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	1938	Greater Magic	195		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / With Props
cagliostro's card. a prediction \n 20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer \n george g. kaplan \n hundred dollar prediction \n harry riser \n poor man's prediction \n edward marlo 1938 greater magic George G. Kaplan	Cagliostro's Card. A Prediction	20$ are bet on the outcome, six duplicates, short card, double backer	Related to Hundred Dollar Prediction (Harry Riser, 1981) Variations Poor Man's Prediction (Edward Marlo, 1984)	1938	Greater Magic	486		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
the "direct" divination \n joke, spectator choked if he does not comply \n robert parrish \n on the direct divination joke \n harry riser 1939 do that again! Robert Parrish	The "Direct" Divination	joke, spectator choked if he does not comply	Related to On the Direct Divination Joke (Harry Riser, 2006)	1939	Do That Again!	17		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Mental Magic / Effects / Gag
the twenty-sixth location \n get-ready trick to get key in center, spelling \n unknown \n middle maze \n bruce elliott \n ring \n r. paul wilson \n sunken riser \n harry riser \n the queen doesn't know jack \n steve beam 1940 expert card technique Unknown	The Twenty-Sixth Location	get-ready trick to get key in center, spelling	Related to Middle Maze (Bruce Elliott, 1941) Ring (R. Paul Wilson, 2002) Variations Sunken Riser (Harry Riser, 2006) The Queen Doesn't Know Jack (Steve Beam, 2006)	1940	Expert Card Technique	397		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
reverse supreme \n mental reverse, bluff spacing in fan \n louis zingone \n turnover divination \n al leech \n reverse english \n karl fulves \n the riser-zingone four-card control \n harry riser 1940 expert card technique Louis Zingone	Reverse Supreme	mental reverse, bluff spacing in fan	Related to Turnover Divination (Al Leech, 1949) Variations Reverse English (Karl Fulves, 1989) The Riser-Zingone Four-Card Control (Harry Riser, 2006)	1940	Expert Card Technique	344		→ Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fans with tricky purpose → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice → Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Mental Reverse
"topping the deck" \n \n dai vernon \n gambler's top cop \n harry riser \n wrist turn top palm \n karl fulves \n the vernon top palm \n dai vernon \n roberto giobbi \n carlyle top palm replacement \n francis carlyle \n the erdnase top palm \n benjamin earl 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	"Topping The Deck"		Related to The Vernon Top Palm (Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi, 2016) Carlyle Top Palm Replacement (Francis Carlyle, 2018) The Erdnase Top Palm (Benjamin Earl, 2019) Variations Gambler's Top Cop (Harry Riser, 1996) Wrist Turn Top Palm (Karl Fulves, 1997)	1941/49	Select Secrets	7		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Top
vernon's automatic gambler \n same set-up dealt over and over for two players \n dai vernon \n repeat poker deal \n dai vernon \n repeat poker deal \n dai vernon \n the automatic gambler is back \n ian baxter \n semiautomatic gambler \n harry riser 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Vernon's Automatic Gambler	same set-up dealt over and over for two players	Related to Repeat Poker Deal (Dai Vernon, 1968) Variations The Automatic Gambler is Back (Ian Baxter, 1996) Semiautomatic Gambler (Harry Riser, 1996) Also published here Repeat Poker Deal (Dai Vernon, 1977)	1941/49	Select Secrets	19		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Three-Jacks Deal & Repeat Poker Deal → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
hornswoggled \n bills change total value several times \n george starke \n hornswoggled \n george starke \n hornswoggled - the smash finish \n george starke \n hornswoggled revisited \n harry riser \n hornswoggled again! \n ron bauer 1944 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv George Starke	Hornswoggled	bills change total value several times	Related to Hornswoggled - The Smash Finish (George Starke, 1945) Variations Hornswoggled Revisited (Harry Riser, 1996) Hornswoggled Again! (Ron Bauer, 2001) Also published here Hornswoggled (George Starke, 1945)	Dec. 1944	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 2 No. 7)	85		→ Bill / Short Changing → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Transformation
cutting the aces \n \n dai vernon \n handling improved \n edward marlo \n ace-cutting without double-cutting \n david bendix \n extra \n bob hamilton \n der mann mit dem goldenen arm \n punx \n one-armed bandit \n martin a. nash \n pseudo \n david britland \n the unadulterated cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n losing aces, cutting aces \n edward marlo \n breather crimp application \n al thatcher \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n al mann \n cutting the aces \n piet forton \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n johnny thompson 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Cutting The Aces		Related to Handling Improved (Edward Marlo, 1942) Ace-Cutting without Double-Cutting (David Bendix, 1969) Extra (Bob Hamilton, 1975) The Unadulterated Cutting the Aces (Dai Vernon, 1987) Losing Aces, Cutting Aces (Edward Marlo, 1993) Breather Crimp Application (Al Thatcher, 1993) Variations Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm (Punx, 1977) One-Armed Bandit (Martin A. Nash, 1977) Pseudo (David Britland, 1981) Cutting the Aces (Dai Vernon, Al Mann, 1997) Cutting the Aces (Piet Forton, 2005) Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces (Harry Riser, 2006) Cutting the Aces (Johnny Thompson, 2018)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
one handed slip cut \n \n dai vernon \n devilish digit cut \n richard kaufman \n throw cut \n dai vernon \n the top-block slip cut \n harry riser 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	One Handed Slip Cut		Variations Devilish Digit Cut (Richard Kaufman, 1984) The Top-Block Slip Cut (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here Throw Cut (Dai Vernon, 1997)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	30		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Real Cuts / One Handed Cuts → Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Tabled
bamboozle \n story presentation with bills \n bert allerton \n the bargain (with apologies to bert allerton) \n roy johnson \n bamboozled \n karl fulves \n hornswoggled revisited \n harry riser 1947 stars of magic Bert Allerton	Bamboozle	story presentation with bills	Variations The Bargain (with Apologies to Bert Allerton) (Roy Johnson, 1970) Bamboozled (Karl Fulves, 1989) Hornswoggled Revisited (Harry Riser, 1996)	1947	Stars of Magic (Vol. 3 No. 2)	43		→ Bill / Counting Tricks
the three-billet test no. 1 \n \n al baker \n a two billet test \n harry riser 1948 the fine art of magic Al Baker	The Three-Billet Test No. 1		Variations A Two Billet Test (Harry Riser, 1996)	1948	The Fine Art of Magic	193		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
the half dollars and the okito box \n five coins, shell \n j. elder blackledge \n coin box \n james lewis \n the jumping bean coins \n harry riser 1952 modern coin magic J. Elder Blackledge	The Half Dollars and the Okito Box	five coins, shell	Related to Coin Box (James Lewis, 1985) Variations The Jumping Bean Coins (Harry Riser, 1996)	1952	Modern Coin Magic	224		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Coins from Box to hand → Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Miscellaneous
seven card monte \n card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, double facer \n dai vernon \n mac macdonald \n thoughts on vernon's seven card monte \n paul swinford \n seven card monte redux \n edward marlo \n seven-card-monte \n alexander de cova \n dai vernon \n five card monte \n harry riser 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Mac MacDonald	Seven Card Monte	card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, double facer	Related to Seven Card Monte Redux (Edward Marlo, 1991) Variations Thoughts on Vernon's Seven Card Monte (Paul Swinford, 1971) Seven-Card-Monte (Alexander de Cova, Dai Vernon, 1994) Five Card Monte (Harry Riser, 1996)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	88		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
ball, cone and handkerchief \n \n dai vernon \n ball, cone, and box routine \n harry riser \n variaciones del cono y la bola \n miguel aparicio \n cup one \n curtis kam \n conic relief \n tom stone \n davids spleen \n christian scherer 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Ball, Cone and Handkerchief		Related to Ball, Cone, and Box Routine (Harry Riser, 1996) Conic Relief (Tom Stone, 2010) Variations Variaciones del Cono y la Bola (Miguel Aparicio, 2003) Cup One (Curtis Kam, 2008) Davids Spleen (Christian Scherer, 2014)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	197		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Routines
s.o.c. \n half dollar and three copper coins, transposition, coins to box, coins through card case, see also page 40 \n edward marlo \n soc ii \n al schneider \n edward marlo \n soc iii \n blair bowling \n s-o-see thru \n simon aronson \n copper, silver, gold coin box routine \n harry riser 1957 coining magic Edward Marlo	S.O.C.	half dollar and three copper coins, transposition, coins to box, coins through card case, see also page 40	Related to SOC II (Al Schneider, Edward Marlo, 1975) Soc III (Blair Bowling, 1981) Variations S-O-See Thru (Simon Aronson, 1982) Copper, Silver, Gold Coin Box Routine (Harry Riser, 1996)	1957	Coining Magic	24		→ Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver → Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Cards → Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Coins from hand to Box → Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Transposition → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
the innocent cheat \n ? \n fred lowe \n the poker lesson \n harry riser 1967 ultimate secrets of card magic Fred Lowe	The Innocent Cheat	?	Related to The Poker Lesson (Harry Riser, 1996)	1967	Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic	190		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Miscellaneous
small packet glide \n \n dai vernon \n deep glide \n harry riser \n dai vernon 1967 ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Small Packet Glide		Variations Deep Glide (Harry Riser, Dai Vernon, 1996)	1967	Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic	159		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Glide
supreme ultra mental \n ungaffed, stacked \n harry riser 1968 expert card conjuring Harry Riser	Supreme Ultra Mental	ungaffed, stacked		1968	Expert Card Conjuring	65		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
a logical procedure \n aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket, inspired by "riser's aces" (expert hocus pocus), two methods \n edward marlo \n harry riser 1968 expert card conjuring Edward Marlo, Harry Riser	A Logical Procedure	aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket, inspired by "Riser's Aces" (Expert Hocus Pocus), two methods		1968	Expert Card Conjuring	132		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
pira \n "pemper's improved riser's aces" (harry riser from expert hocus pocus), aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket \n frank pemper 1969 expert card mysteries Frank Pemper	PIRA	"Pemper's Improved Riser's Aces" (Harry Riser from Expert Hocus Pocus), aces cut to, change to kings, aces from pocket		1969	Expert Card Mysteries	101		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards → Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
hofzinser all-backed \n three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase, see references for credit information \n johnny thompson \n harry riser \n all backs \n karl fulves \n line of credit \n karl fulves \n everywhere nowhere all backs \n harry riser \n thanks to harry, johnny & derek \n gary plants 1971 epilogue Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser	Hofzinser All-Backed	three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase, see references for credit information	Related to Line of Credit (Karl Fulves, 1993) Variations All Backs (Karl Fulves, 1971) Thanks to Harry, Johnny & Derek (Gary Plants, 2020) Also published here Everywhere Nowhere All Backs (Harry Riser, 2018)	1971	Epilogue (Issue 12)	91		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet
all backs \n three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase \n karl fulves \n hofzinser all-backed \n johnny thompson \n harry riser 1971 epilogue Karl Fulves	All Backs	three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase	Inspired by Hofzinser All-Backed (Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser, 1971)	1971	Epilogue (Issue 12)	95		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet
the five-cent switch \n same result \n karl fulves \n five-cent switch variation \n harry riser \n karl fulves 1973 packet switches (part one) Karl Fulves	The Five-Cent Switch	same result	Variations Five-Cent Switch Variation (Harry Riser, Karl Fulves, 1996)	1973	Packet Switches (Part One)	2		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / ATFUS & Variations → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Special Techniques for stealing Cards back to Deck → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
the double put-down \n  \n martin a. nash \n double put-down variation \n harry riser 1977 any second now Martin A. Nash	The Double Put-Down		Related to Double Put-Down Variation (Harry Riser, 1996)	1977	Any Second Now	154		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Laydowns on Table
royal poker cull \n procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure \n michael close \n the last hand \n harry riser 1981 arcane Michael Close	Royal Poker Cull	procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure	Inspired by The Last Hand (Harry Riser, 1981)	1981	Arcane (Issue 3)	23		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
almost legitimate cutting the aces \n center blocks cut out one-handed \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser 1981 arcane Harry Riser	Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces	center blocks cut out one-handed	Inspired by Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon, 1946) Also published here Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces (Harry Riser, 2006)	1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	59		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Natural Estimation → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial → Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
instant triple cut \n one-handed onto the table, block slip cut \n harry riser 1981 arcane Harry Riser	Instant Triple Cut	one-handed onto the table, block slip cut		1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	59		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Real Cuts / One Handed Cuts → Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Tabled
hundred dollar prediction \n one of five, duplicates and divided card \n harry riser \n cagliostro's card. a prediction \n george g. kaplan \n poor man's prediction \n edward marlo 1981 arcane Harry Riser	Hundred Dollar Prediction	one of five, duplicates and divided card	Inspired by Cagliostro's Card. A Prediction (George G. Kaplan, 1938) Variations Poor Man's Prediction (Edward Marlo, 1984)	1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	64		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
two coin routine \n copper and silver coin, impromptu \n harry riser \n two coin interlude plus \n harry riser 1981 arcane Harry Riser	Two Coin Routine	copper and silver coin, impromptu	Variations Two Coin Interlude Plus (Harry Riser, 1996)	1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	66		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
rear thumb clip \n \n harry riser 1981 arcane Harry Riser	Rear Thumb Clip			1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	68		→ Coin / Sleights / Palming / Back Clip Handlings → Coin / Sleights / Palming / Palm Positions
the last hand \n procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure \n harry riser \n royal poker cull \n michael close 1981 arcane Harry Riser	The Last Hand	procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure	Related to Royal Poker Cull (Michael Close, 1981)	1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	69		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
half retention pass \n stealing one of two coins \n geoffrey latta \n partial retention pass \n harry riser 1981 coinmagic Geoffrey Latta	Half Retention Pass	stealing one of two coins	Related to Partial Retention Pass (Harry Riser, 1996)	1981	CoinMagic	130		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Retention of Vision Vanish
presentation of shigeo takagi's miracle monte \n \n harry riser \n jeff busby \n shigeo takagi 1982 epoptica Harry Riser, Jeff Busby, Shigeo Takagi	Presentation of Shigeo Takagi's Miracle Monte			1982	Epoptica (Issue 2)	114		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
jammed! \n two copper and two silver transpose with one set in purse \n martin lewis \n purse jam \n harry riser 1982 arcane Martin Lewis	Jammed!	two copper and two silver transpose with one set in purse	Variations Purse Jam (Harry Riser, 1996)	1982	Arcane (Issue 8)	87		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
poor man's prediction \n one of five cards from deck chosen, matches odd-backed prediction, four duplicates \n edward marlo \n mum, may 1984 \n cagliostro's card. a prediction \n george g. kaplan \n hundred dollar prediction \n harry riser \n poor man's prediction \n edward marlo 1984 at the table Edward Marlo	Poor Man's Prediction	one of five cards from deck chosen, matches odd-backed prediction, four duplicates	Inspired by Cagliostro's Card. A Prediction (George G. Kaplan, 1938) Hundred Dollar Prediction (Harry Riser, 1981) Also published here MUM, May 1984 Poor Man's Prediction (Edward Marlo, 1984)	1984	At The Table	128		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
estimation help \n jogged corner short \n harry riser 1987 the vernon chronicles — volume 1 Harry Riser	Estimation Help	jogged corner short		1987	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 1	7		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short
the peripatetic walnuts \n walnuts travel one by one from hand to under can-covered glass \n dai vernon \n the walnuts trick \n harry riser \n süchtig nach baumnüssen \n christian scherer 1988 the vernon chronicles — volume 2 Dai Vernon	The Peripatetic Walnuts	walnuts travel one by one from hand to under can-covered glass	Variations The Walnuts Trick (Harry Riser, 1996) Süchtig nach Baumnüssen (Christian Scherer, 2020)	1988	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2	80		→ Nut / Traveling → Glass / Bottomless Glass
dribble control \n to second from bottom \n harry riser 1989 the vernon chronicles — volume 3 Harry Riser	Dribble Control	to second from bottom		1989	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 3	38		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
leftovers \n on ron bauer, stephen minch, the precursor, don morris, jim culver, gary jennings, harry riser, chris kenner, gordon jeppesen, dan garrett \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Ron Bauer, Stephen Minch, The Precursor, Don Morris, Jim Culver, Gary Jennings, Harry Riser, Chris Kenner, Gordon Jeppesen, Dan Garrett		1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 30)	544		→ Articles / Columns
do you feel lucky? \n using harry riser subtlety \n randy wakeman \n spectator on stage \n randy wakeman 1989 randy wakeman presents Randy Wakeman	Do You Feel Lucky?	using Harry Riser subtlety	Inspired by Spectator on Stage (Randy Wakeman, 1987)	1989	Randy Wakeman Presents	77		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to and turns over the Aces
peek handling \n  \n harry riser 1993 workers number 3 Harry Riser	Peek Handling			1993	Workers Number 3	53		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Peek forms
line of credit \n credit information on this routine \n karl fulves \n hofzinser all-backed \n johnny thompson \n harry riser 1993 verbatim Karl Fulves	Line of Credit	credit information on this routine	Related to Hofzinser All-Backed (Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser, 1971)	1993	Verbatim (Issue 5)	37		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet
the fan and weave controls \n two handlings of an ingenious control: - the fan and weave control - the fan and weave double control \n alex elmsley \n fan and weave control to any position \n alex elmsley \n three card control \n jerry sadowitz \n yours, mine, and ours \n harry riser 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley	The Fan and Weave Controls	two handlings of an ingenious control: The Fan and Weave Control The Fan and Weave Double Control	Related to Fan and Weave Control to any Position (Alex Elmsley, 1994) Yours, Mine, and Ours (Harry Riser, 2006) Variations Three Card Control (Jerry Sadowitz, 2004)	1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	335		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro → Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / UnDo Influence
brainweave \n ungaffed handling of brainwave \n alex elmsley \n elmsley's ultra mental \n alex elmsley \n mental five \n dai vernon \n brainweave \n james swain \n alex elmsley \n brainweave \n alex elmsley \n brainwave \n román garcía \n trick play \n brian o'neill \n elmsley's brainweave \n harry riser 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley	Brainweave	ungaffed handling of Brainwave	Related to Brainwave (Román García, 2010) Variations Elmsley's Ultra Mental (Alex Elmsley, 1964) Mental Five (Dai Vernon, 1985) Brainweave (James Swain, Alex Elmsley, 1996) Trick Play (Brian O'Neill, 2017) Elmsley's Brainweave (Harry Riser, 2018) Also published here Brainweave (Alex Elmsley, 1997)	1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	338		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
dazzle \n packet with jokers, backs change color multiple times \n alex elmsley \n restless colors \n roy walton \n bedazzled \n peter duffie \n cheating the cheater \n harry riser \n money printer \n sveroni 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley	Dazzle	packet with jokers, backs change color multiple times	Related to Restless Colors (Roy Walton, 1969) Variations Bedazzled (Peter Duffie, 1987) Cheating the Cheater (Harry Riser, 1996) Money Printer (Sveroni, 2008)	1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	463		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
gambler's top cop \n into right-hand gambler's palm from top of deck \n harry riser \n mum, nov. 1986 \n "topping the deck" \n dai vernon 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Gambler's Top Cop	into right-hand gambler's palm from top of deck	Inspired by "Topping The Deck" (Dai Vernon, 1941/49) Also published here MUM, Nov. 1986	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	14		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Flat Palm
comments on erdnase \n  \n harry riser \n mum, april 1987 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Comments on Erdnase		Also published here MUM, April 1987	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	16		→ Articles / Articles
the walnuts trick \n walnuts travel one by one from hand to under can-covered glass \n harry riser \n the peripatetic walnuts \n dai vernon 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Walnuts Trick	walnuts travel one by one from hand to under can-covered glass	Inspired by The Peripatetic Walnuts (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	19		→ Nut / Traveling → Glass / Bottomless Glass
french drop handling \n  \n harry riser \n secrets of conjuring and magic, robert-houdin, p. 51 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	French Drop Handling		Inspired by Secrets of Conjuring and Magic, Robert-Houdin, p. 51	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	24		→ Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish
the instant speller \n spelling to a selection from shuffled deck \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Instant Speller	spelling to a selection from shuffled deck		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	30		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation → Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Impromptu
fan replacement glimpse \n selection pushed in fan and fan closed \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Fan Replacement Glimpse	selection pushed in fan and fan closed		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	30		→ Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center at break/jog/...
the distraction factor \n blank-faced card with ace of clubs printed on the back design pushed in deck, card next to it signed by spectator, eventually the blank face is now the signed face \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Distraction Factor	blank-faced card with Ace of Clubs printed on the back design pushed in deck, card next to it signed by spectator, eventually the blank face is now the signed face		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	36		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Eccentric Gaffs → Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Fusion → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
greek break & overhand shuffle \n for clean display and table-tapping, then going into overhand shuffle, see also p. 86 \n harry riser \n the riser key-and-stock control \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Greek Break & Overhand Shuffle	for clean display and table-tapping, then going into overhand shuffle, see also p. 86	Related to The Riser Key-and-Stock Control (Harry Riser, 2006)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	38		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Break Finesses → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / False / Partial
two coin interlude plus \n copper and silver coin appear, vanish and travel around \n harry riser \n two coin routine \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Two Coin Interlude Plus	copper and silver coin appear, vanish and travel around	Inspired by Two Coin Routine (Harry Riser, 1981)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	43		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
on the low finger palm \n  \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	On the Low Finger Palm			1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	43		→ Coin / Sleights / Palming / Palm Positions
one-handed rear thumb palm vanish \n  \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	One-Handed Rear Thumb Palm Vanish			1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	47		→ Coin / Sleights / Palming / Back Clip Handlings → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / One-Handed
erdnase aces \n tabled one-at-a-time ace production, using riffle shuffle work from erdnase \n harry riser \n erdnase system of blind riffles and cuts - i. to retain the top stock \n s. w. erdnase \n to ascertain the top cards while riffling and reserve them at bottom \n s. w. erdnase \n quick erdnase aces \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Erdnase Aces	tabled one-at-a-time Ace production, using riffle shuffle work from Erdnase	Inspired by Erdnase System of Blind Riffles and Cuts - I. To Retain the Top Stock (S. W. Erdnase, 1902) To Ascertain the Top Cards while Riffling and Reserve them at Bottom (S. W. Erdnase, 1902) Variations Quick Erdnase Aces (Harry Riser, 1996)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	52		→ Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Steps, Jogs, Breaks → Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Partial / Top Stock → Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
quick erdnase aces \n quicker version \n harry riser \n erdnase aces \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Quick Erdnase Aces	quicker version	Inspired by Erdnase Aces (Harry Riser, 1996)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	59		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
semiautomatic gambler \n four-phase routine with small set-up that is dealt repeatedly \n harry riser \n vernon's automatic gambler \n dai vernon \n poker choice \n baltazar fuentes \n play poker with me, please \n david solomon 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Semiautomatic Gambler	four-phase routine with small set-up that is dealt repeatedly	Inspired by Vernon's Automatic Gambler (Dai Vernon, 1941/49) Variations Poker Choice (Baltazar Fuentes, 2000) Play Poker With Me, Please (David Solomon, 2007)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	62		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Three-Jacks Deal & Repeat Poker Deal → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
the jumping bean coins \n four coins, plus shell \n harry riser \n the half dollars and the okito box \n j. elder blackledge 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Jumping Bean Coins	four coins, plus shell	Inspired by The Half Dollars and the Okito Box (J. Elder Blackledge, 1952)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	67		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal → Coin / Gaffed / Shell
the practice deck \n royal flush production climax \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Practice Deck	Royal Flush production climax		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	77		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Deck
the poker lesson \n twelve-card set-up - the first lesson: overhand stack - the second lesson: talking about holding out, several good hands dealt - the third lesson: royal flush controlled to top \n harry riser \n the innocent cheat \n fred lowe 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Poker Lesson	twelve-card set-up The First Lesson: overhand stack The Second Lesson: talking about holding out, several good hands dealt The Third Lesson: Royal flush controlled to top	Related to The Innocent Cheat (Fred Lowe, 1967)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	86		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Overhand → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
harry's cups and balls \n three cups \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Harry's Cups and Balls	three cups		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	95		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Routines
ball under cup move \n ball apparently placed under cup \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Ball under Cup Move	ball apparently placed under cup		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	98		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Cups
flushed aces \n one of the aces turns over, then a ten in the deck turns over and other aces transform to complete a royal flush \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Flushed Aces	one of the Aces turns over, then a Ten in the deck turns over and other Aces transform to complete a Royal Flush		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	106		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
five-cent switch variation \n \n harry riser \n karl fulves \n the five-cent switch \n karl fulves 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser, Karl Fulves	Five-Cent Switch Variation		Inspired by The Five-Cent Switch (Karl Fulves, 1973)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	106		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
the legendary five-ace poker hand \n poker demonstration presentation for assembly, three double facers \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Legendary Five-Ace Poker Hand	poker demonstration presentation for Assembly, three double facers		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	112		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Gaffed → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations
deep glide \n with small packet \n harry riser \n dai vernon \n small packet glide \n dai vernon 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser, Dai Vernon	Deep Glide	with small packet	Inspired by Small Packet Glide (Dai Vernon, 1967)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	115		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Glide
royal flush assembly \n royal flush instead of the aces used for assembly, four double facers \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Royal Flush Assembly	Royal Flush instead of the Aces used for Assembly, four double facers		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	120		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Gaffed
the cap and quarters \n  \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Cap and Quarters			1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	130		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Spectator's Hand (Stack of Coins) → Coin / Gaffed / Glued Coins
marked cards and dealer's school \n chapter intro \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Marked Cards and Dealer's School	chapter intro		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	138		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck
harry's marking system \n for bicycle rider backs, blockout work \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Harry's Marking System	for Bicycle rider backs, blockout work		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	138		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck
reading the cards \n ploy to study the back \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Reading the Cards	ploy to study the back		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	142		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck
nail writer prediction \n routine for a direct prediction \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Nail Writer Prediction	routine for a direct prediction		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	143		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
dealer's school \n - phase one (red black separation by feel) - phase two (shuffle control demo) - phase three (dealing some hands, performer ends up with aces) \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Dealer's School	Phase One (red black separation by feel) Phase Two (shuffle control demo) Phase Three (dealing some hands, performer ends up with Aces)		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	144		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Control → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Marked deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. → Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Magician / Sense of Touch (or other)
devilish miracle revisited \n  \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Devilish Miracle Revisited			1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	150		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Devilish Miracle & Variations
ball, cone, and box routine \n with credit information \n harry riser \n ball, cone and handkerchief \n dai vernon 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Ball, Cone, and Box Routine	with credit information	Related to Ball, Cone and Handkerchief (Dai Vernon, 1957)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	154		→ Ball / Ball & Vase → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Routines
basic ball & cone sleight \n  \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Basic Ball & Cone Sleight			1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	155		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Sleights / Vanish
double coincidence \n two prediction cards put face-up in the deck by spectators, next to their mates \n harry riser \n "triple coincidence - stewart judah version" (linking ring, july 1974) 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Double Coincidence	two prediction cards put face-up in the deck by spectators, next to their mates	Inspired by "Triple Coincidence - Stewart Judah Version" (Linking Ring, July 1974)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	166		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates
five card monte \n card vanishes from packet and reappears in deck, two phases, double facer \n harry riser \n seven card monte \n dai vernon \n mac macdonald 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Five Card Monte	card vanishes from packet and reappears in deck, two phases, double facer	Inspired by Seven Card Monte (Dai Vernon, Mac MacDonald, 1957)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	168		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
copper, silver, gold coin box routine \n three coins, transpo, they travel from pocket to box, then more coins are produced from box \n harry riser \n s.o.c. \n edward marlo 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Copper, Silver, Gold Coin Box Routine	three coins, transpo, they travel from pocket to box, then more coins are produced from box	Inspired by S.O.C. (Edward Marlo, 1957)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	172		→ Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver → Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Coins from hand to Box → Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Transposition → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props
bobo switch variation \n as coin is dumped in coin box \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Bobo Switch Variation	as coin is dumped in coin box		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	173		→ Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches → Coin / Sleights / Coin Box Moves / Miscellaneous
crossed hands vanish coin box routine \n silver coin in one hand, copper in the other, both vanish and are found in coin box \n harry riser \n mum, may 1989 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Crossed Hands Vanish Coin Box Routine	silver coin in one hand, copper in the other, both vanish and are found in coin box	Also published here MUM, May 1989	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	180		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Coin Box Routines / Okito Box / Coins from hand to Box
crossed-hands vanish \n using rear thumb clip \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Crossed-Hands Vanish	using rear thumb clip		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	183		→ Coin / Sleights / Palming / Back Clip Handlings → Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Stealing Coin out of Hand
three card metamorphosis \n three cards shown all alike, then three different backs, then normal again \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Three Card Metamorphosis	three cards shown all alike, then three different backs, then normal again		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	187		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Divided → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way
quick three-way display \n  \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Quick Three-Way Display			1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	189		→ Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way
wild homing card \n four jokers change into duplicates of selection, then back, selection travels back repeatedly after being discarded \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Wild Homing Card	four Jokers change into duplicates of selection, then back, selection travels back repeatedly after being discarded		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	194		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Homing Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
double put-down variation \n  \n harry riser \n the double put-down \n martin a. nash 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Double Put-Down Variation		Related to The Double Put-Down (Martin A. Nash, 1977)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	200		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Laydowns on Table
the purse swindle \n coin in purse changes, transposes and more \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Purse Swindle	coin in purse changes, transposes and more		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	202		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Purse → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props → Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse
partial retention pass \n one of three coins, dated to 1950s \n harry riser \n half retention pass \n geoffrey latta 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Partial Retention Pass	one of three coins, dated to 1950s	Related to Half Retention Pass (Geoffrey Latta, 1981)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	206		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Retention of Vision Vanish
purse jam \n two copper coins in purse transpose with two silver coin outside, then all change to copper \n harry riser \n jammed! \n martin lewis 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Purse Jam	two copper coins in purse transpose with two silver coin outside, then all change to copper	Inspired by Jammed! (Martin Lewis, 1982)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	211		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Purse → Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props → Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation (not so visual)
cheating the cheater \n backs of packet change multiple times, red/blue double facer \n harry riser \n "dirty deal" (bruce cervon, 1970, marketed item) \n dazzle \n alex elmsley 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Cheating the Cheater	backs of packet change multiple times, red/blue double facer	Inspired by "Dirty Deal" (Bruce Cervon, 1970, marketed item) Dazzle (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	217		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
hofzinser hole card transposition \n cheating patter \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Hofzinser Hole Card Transposition	cheating patter		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	226		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Transparent Card a la Hofzinser → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the close-up miser \n a coin vanish is announced, instead the coin multiplies several times \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Close-Up Miser	a coin vanish is announced, instead the coin multiplies several times		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	229		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only → Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
hornswoggled revisited \n with gaffed bill \n harry riser \n hornswoggled \n george starke \n bamboozle \n bert allerton 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	Hornswoggled Revisited	with gaffed bill	Inspired by Hornswoggled (George Starke, 1944) Bamboozle (Bert Allerton, 1947)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	233		→ Bill / Short Changing
a two billet test \n cards thought-of and written on billets \n harry riser \n the three-billet test no. 1 \n al baker 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	A Two Billet Test	cards thought-of and written on billets	Inspired by The Three-Billet Test No. 1 (Al Baker, 1948)	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	238		→ Cards / Principles / One Ahead → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the golf lesson \n one golf ball multiplies to five, no shell \n harry riser 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Golf Lesson	one golf ball multiplies to five, no shell		1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	240		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Routines
the close-up billiard ball routine \n with shell \n harry riser \n mum, jan. 1988 1996 the feints and temps of harry riser Harry Riser	The Close-Up Billiard Ball Routine	with shell	Also published here MUM, Jan. 1988	1996	The Feints and Temps of Harry Riser	257		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Routines
quick d-way \n \n derek dingle \n harry riser \n bruce cervon \n edward marlo \n johnny thompson 1999 21st century card magic Derek Dingle, Harry Riser, Bruce Cervon, Edward Marlo, Johnny Thompson	Quick D-Way			1999	21st Century Card Magic	117		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way
vernon routine credit information \n  \n harry riser \n mum, july 1997 1999 the fine print Harry Riser	Vernon Routine Credit Information		Also published here MUM, July 1997	1999	The Fine Print (Issue 10)	308		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / General Comments
poker choice \n jonah card changes in middle of routine \n baltazar fuentes \n semiautomatic gambler \n harry riser 2000 i'm dancing Baltazar Fuentes	Poker Choice	jonah card changes in middle of routine	Inspired by Semiautomatic Gambler (Harry Riser, 1996)	2000	I'm Dancing	28		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
preface \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Preface			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	xxi		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
chapter one - travels with charlie \n on charlie miller \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Chapter One - Travels with Charlie	on Charlie Miller		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	1		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the riser routine \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Riser Routine			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	5		→ Egg / Egg Bag
one left standing \n spectator eliminates all cards except one, the selection \n harry riser \n mum, feb. 1997 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	One Left Standing	spectator eliminates all cards except one, the selection	Also published here MUM, Feb. 1997	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	17		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
the inserted card control with countdown \n spectator pushes card flush, performer pushes reversed five in deck and selection is five cards down \n harry riser \n mum, nov. 2001 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Inserted Card Control with Countdown	spectator pushes card flush, performer pushes reversed Five in deck and selection is five cards down	Also published here MUM, Nov. 2001	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	19		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Miscellaneous
on expert card technique & charlie miller \n  \n harry riser \n mum, june 2001 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	On Expert Card Technique & Charlie Miller		Also published here MUM, June 2001	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	21		→ Articles / Articles
the swe break double turnover \n stud \n harry riser \n mum, july 2001 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The SWE Break Double Turnover	stud	Also published here MUM, July 2001	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	24		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Push-Off → Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
second to none \n  \n harry riser \n mum, june 2005 \n the dictionary definition \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Second to None		Related to The Dictionary Definition (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, June 2005	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	33		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion) → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short
glimpse count \n in spread \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Glimpse Count	in spread		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	35		→ Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Sight Counting
chapter two - dreams from flatland \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Chapter Two - Dreams from Flatland			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	37		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the impossible dream \n spectator cuts off pile, remembers bottom card and puts pile in center of rest, card named later, half stack \n harry riser \n mum, june 1995 \n ed marlo effect 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Impossible Dream	spectator cuts off pile, remembers bottom card and puts pile in center of rest, card named later, half stack	Inspired by Ed Marlo Effect Also published here MUM, June 1995	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	39		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Partial
gauging the aces \n  \n harry riser \n mum, aug. 1996 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Gauging the Aces		Also published here MUM, Aug. 1996	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	41		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to and turns over the Aces
almost legitimate cutting the aces \n center blocks cut out one-handed \n harry riser \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n almost legitimate cutting the aces \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces	center blocks cut out one-handed	Inspired by Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon, 1946) Also published here Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces (Harry Riser, 1981)	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	45		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Natural Estimation → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial → Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
the top-block slip cut \n one-handed, block cut to table from center \n harry riser \n one handed slip cut \n dai vernon 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Top-Block Slip Cut	one-handed, block cut to table from center	Inspired by One Handed Slip Cut (Dai Vernon, 1946)	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	46		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Real Cuts / One Handed Cuts → Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Tabled
the descending card revisited \n cards are cased with a block sticking out, all cards slide down except selection in spectator's hand \n harry riser \n mum, dec. 1985 \n "the descending cards" (al leech, the last word on cards, rufus steele, 1952) 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Descending Card Revisited	cards are cased with a block sticking out, all cards slide down except selection in spectator's hand	Inspired by "The Descending Cards" (Al Leech, The Last Word on Cards, Rufus Steele, 1952) Also published here MUM, Dec. 1985	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	55		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location
the riser key-and-stock control \n little-finger break in dealing position, going from there into overhand shuffle, preserving center key \n harry riser \n mum, oct. 2000 \n greek break & overhand shuffle \n harry riser \n greek connection \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Riser Key-and-Stock Control	little-finger break in dealing position, going from there into overhand shuffle, preserving center key	Related to Greek Break & Overhand Shuffle (Harry Riser, 1996) Greek Connection (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, Oct. 2000	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	59		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / False / Partial
cutting remarks \n card chosen by cutting, later performer cuts to selection \n harry riser \n mum, april 2002 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Cutting Remarks	card chosen by cutting, later performer cuts to selection	Also published here MUM, April 2002	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	61		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
abbott get-together story \n about eddie cochrane \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Abbott Get-Together Story	about Eddie Cochrane		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	64		→ Articles / Anecdotes
behind the back, one way \n out-of-hand selection, performer stabs card reversed next to selection behind back \n harry riser \n mum, june 1991 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Behind the Back, One Way	out-of-hand selection, performer stabs card reversed next to selection behind back	Also published here MUM, June 1991	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	65		→ Cards / Principles / One Way / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
one way to spell \n  \n harry riser \n mum, march 2000 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	One Way to Spell		Also published here MUM, March 2000	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	68		→ Cards / Principles / Spelling → Cards / Principles / One Way / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Spelling Stack / Partial
the dictionary definition \n  \n harry riser \n mum, march 2002 \n second to none \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Dictionary Definition		Related to Second to None (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, March 2002	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	71		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the spectator-management control \n  \n harry riser \n mum, jan. 2002 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Spectator-Management Control		Also published here MUM, Jan. 2002	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	74		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short
the thinner handkerchief force \n using translucent cloth \n harry riser \n mum, aug. 1996 \n the handkerchief force \n jean hugard 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Thinner Handkerchief Force	using translucent cloth	Inspired by The Handkerchief Force (Jean Hugard, 1938) Also published here MUM, Aug. 1996	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	75		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / With Props
the two-thirds deck trick \n card cut to and cut buried, card found with reverse-faros \n harry riser \n mum, aug. 1987 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Two-Thirds Deck Trick	card cut to and cut buried, card found with reverse-faros	Also published here MUM, Aug. 1987	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	77		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
shuffle estimation \n estimated seventeenth placement during overhand shuffle, a three used to locate selection \n harry riser \n mum, may 1990 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Shuffle Estimation	estimated seventeenth placement during overhand shuffle, a Three used to locate selection	Also published here MUM, May 1990	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	81		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
on dr. james elliott \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	On Dr. James Elliott			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	83		→ Articles / Anecdotes
s.w.estimation \n "self-working estimation", restricted estimation, managed estimation spectator cuts to a card and remembers it in half the deck, three value used to locate selection \n harry riser \n mum, july 1996 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	S.W.Estimation	"Self-Working Estimation", restricted estimation, managed estimation spectator cuts to a card and remembers it in half the deck, Three value used to locate selection	Also published here MUM, July 1996	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	83		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Natural Estimation → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
on j. n. hofzinser \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	On J. N. Hofzinser			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	86		→ Articles / Articles
anywhere and somewhere \n  \n harry riser \n mum, july-sept. 2002, march 2003 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Anywhere and Somewhere		Also published here MUM, July-Sept. 2002, March 2003	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	86		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Illogical Things / Everywhere and Nowhere
chapter three - in the land of the faro \n using only a single faro shuffle in faro tricks \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Chapter Three - In the Land of the Faro	using only a single faro shuffle in faro tricks		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	91		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / General Comments
sunken riser \n out-of-hands selection, then control with faro \n harry riser \n mum, nov. 2000 \n the twenty-sixth location \n unknown \n the impossible faro shuffle card control \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Sunken Riser	out-of-hands selection, then control with faro	Inspired by The Twenty-Sixth Location (Unknown, 1940) Variations The Impossible Faro Shuffle Card Control (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, Nov. 2000	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	93		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro
on the direct divination joke \n \n harry riser \n the "direct" divination \n robert parrish 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	On the Direct Divination Joke		Related to The "Direct" Divination (Robert Parrish, 1939)	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	95		→ Articles / Anecdotes
the impossible faro shuffle card control \n  \n harry riser \n mum, jan. 2002 \n sunken riser \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Impossible Faro Shuffle Card Control		Inspired by Sunken Riser (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, Jan. 2002	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	95		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro
greek connection \n greek break version \n harry riser \n mum, feb. 2002 \n the riser key-and-stock control \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Greek Connection	greek break version	Related to The Riser Key-and-Stock Control (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, Feb. 2002	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	98		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / False / Partial
the ace goes to the place \n reversed card is (faro-)shuffled next to selection \n harry riser \n mum, jan. 1999 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Ace Goes to the Place	reversed card is (faro-)shuffled next to selection	Also published here MUM, Jan. 1999	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	100		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
the dessoir stratagem \n spectator pushes odd-backed card in center, it later locates selection, faro \n harry riser \n mum, march 2005 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Dessoir Stratagem	spectator pushes odd-backed card in center, it later locates selection, faro	Also published here MUM, March 2005	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	102		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
middle-of-the-deck location procedures \n getting a key card in the center of the deck, faro, four procedures \n harry riser \n mum, june 1998, nov. 2003, jan. & feb. 2004 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Middle-of-the-Deck Location Procedures	getting a key card in the center of the deck, faro, four procedures	Also published here MUM, June 1998, Nov. 2003, Jan. & Feb. 2004	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	104		→ Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Cutting at 26 → Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card
faro slough-off handling \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Faro Slough-Off Handling			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	107		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Partial Faro
my favorite one-faro finder \n  \n harry riser \n mum, march 2004 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	My Favorite One-Faro Finder		Also published here MUM, March 2004	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	108		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
orafitse \n "esti-faro", three value finds selection \n harry riser \n mum, jan. 1996 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Orafitse	"Esti-Faro", Three value finds selection	Also published here MUM, Jan. 1996	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	110		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the alternate \n odd-backed joker finds card, then variation in repeat phase, faro \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Alternate	odd-backed Joker finds card, then variation in repeat phase, faro		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	113		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
the double shot location \n two card location with odd-backed joker, break work and faro \n harry riser \n mum, may 1995 \n yours, mine, and ours \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Double Shot Location	two card location with odd-backed Joker, break work and faro	Variations Yours, Mine, and Ours (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here MUM, May 1995	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	116		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro
yours, mine, and ours \n three card control, faro \n harry riser \n the fan and weave controls \n alex elmsley \n the double shot location \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Yours, Mine, and Ours	three card control, faro	Inspired by The Double Shot Location (Harry Riser, 2006) Related to The Fan and Weave Controls (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	118		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro
colon ace-copee \n spectator cuts two red aces, those are lost and come together in deck, then they find black aces, faro \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Colon Ace-Copee	spectator cuts two red Aces, those are lost and come together in deck, then they find black Aces, faro		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	122		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
the riser-zingone four-card control \n four cards put in fan in different spots, bluff spacing and faro \n harry riser \n mum, april 2001 \n reverse supreme \n louis zingone 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Riser-Zingone Four-Card Control	four cards put in fan in different spots, bluff spacing and faro	Inspired by Reverse Supreme (Louis Zingone, 1940) Also published here MUM, April 2001	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	126		→ Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fans with tricky purpose → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Shuffle Controls
four in the hole \n aces lost in deck, a hole card inserted by spectator locates them again, faro \n harry riser \n mum, may 2001 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Four in the Hole	Aces lost in deck, a hole card inserted by spectator locates them again, faro	Also published here MUM, May 2001	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	128		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards
ace controlled to the nines \n card control with ace of spades shown, then two good hands dealt - nines and royal flush, faro \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Ace Controlled to the Nines	card control with Ace of Spades shown, then two good hands dealt - Nines and Royal flush, faro		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	130		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
on ed marlo \n and him working the treasure chest magic shop \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	On Ed Marlo	and him working the Treasure Chest magic shop		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	134		→ Articles / Articles
penelopizing \n spectator cuts to a card and loses it, a previously removed card's value is used to count to selection, penelope, faro \n harry riser \n mum, dec. 1994 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Penelopizing	spectator cuts to a card and loses it, a previously removed card's value is used to count to selection, penelope, faro	Also published here MUM, Dec. 1994	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	135		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
spelling penelope \n penelope, faro \n harry riser \n mum, aug. 1995 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Spelling Penelope	penelope, faro	Also published here MUM, Aug. 1995	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	137		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Miscellaneous / Set-up → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Spelling Stack / Full Deck
penelope alter idem \n number of cut off packet used to count to selection, involves odd-backed joker, penelope, faro \n harry riser \n mum, april 1998 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Penelope Alter Idem	number of cut off packet used to count to selection, involves odd-backed Joker, penelope, faro	Also published here MUM, April 1998	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	139		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number
really shuffled matcho \n three cards matched, faro and three double backers \n harry riser \n mum, feb. 2000 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Really Shuffled Matcho	three cards matched, faro and three double backers	Also published here MUM, Feb. 2000	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	141		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / 26-Apart-Stack / Power Stack → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates
countdown matcho \n cut-to selection matched by counting down to a number \n harry riser \n mum, dec. 2004 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Countdown Matcho	cut-to selection matched by counting down to a number	Also published here MUM, Dec. 2004	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	145		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
on richard himber \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	On Richard Himber			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	147		→ Articles / Anecdotes → Articles / Articles
double triple match \n ten red-backed and ten blue-backed cards mixed together, two chosen, they match and also match a card put in the himber wallet, repeat phase, sbs double facers \n harry riser \n mum, oct. & nov. 1999 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Double Triple Match	ten red-backed and ten blue-backed cards mixed together, two chosen, they match and also match a card put in the Himber wallet, repeat phase, SBS double facers	Also published here MUM, Oct. & Nov. 1999	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	148		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / 26-Apart-Stack / Power Stack → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Packet
stay, stay-stack, stack \n deck is mated in two stages \n harry riser \n mum, nov. 2004 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Stay, Stay-Stack, Stack	deck is mated in two stages	Also published here MUM, Nov. 2004	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	157		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Stay Stack / Full Deck
needle in a haystack \n card chosen, identity and position announced by performer, faro \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Needle in a Haystack	card chosen, identity and position announced by performer, faro		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	159		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial
dai vernon final loads anecdote \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Dai Vernon Final Loads Anecdote			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	164		→ Articles / Anecdotes
a real late-night discovery \n faro \n harry riser \n mum, sept. 1999, feb. 2005 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	A Real Late-Night Discovery	faro	Also published here MUM, Sept. 1999, Feb. 2005	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	165		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
count \n value of two face-up cards on table used to count to selection, faros \n harry riser \n mum, may 1998, oct. 2004 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Count	value of two face-up cards on table used to count to selection, faros	Also published here MUM, May 1998, Oct. 2004	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	167		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
the bottom dealer folds \n ten through king of spades lost, four hands dealt, some good hands with royal flush for performer, faros \n harry riser \n mum, oct. 2002 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Bottom Dealer Folds	Ten through King of Spades lost, four hands dealt, some good hands with Royal Flush for performer, faros	Also published here MUM, Oct. 2002	2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	169		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Stacking → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
chapter four - the riser rings \n  \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	Chapter Four - The Riser Rings			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	173		→ Ring / Linking Rings / General Comments
the riser rings \n three-ring routine, locking key ring phase one - the inspection - the first link - spinning the rings - the jack miller unlink - passing one ring through the center of the other - jack miller's ring through arm phase two - the riser twirl display - a ring jumps from arm to arm - the patterns - unlinking the chain phase three - the second chain - the butterfly - rink's penetration - the illogical unlink - the shamrock returns - the ring in the air fourth phase - vernon's bookleaf link - the shamrock variation - the chains - the final unlinking \n harry riser 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Harry Riser	The Riser Rings	three-ring routine, locking key ring Phase One The Inspection The First Link Spinning the Rings The Jack Miller Unlink Passing One Ring Through the Center of the Other Jack Miller's Ring Through Arm Phase Two The Riser Twirl Display A Ring Jumps from Arm to Arm The Patterns Unlinking the Chain Phase Three The Second Chain The Butterfly Rink's Penetration The Illogical Unlink The Shamrock Returns The Ring in the Air Fourth Phase Vernon's Bookleaf Link The Shamrock Variation The Chains The Final Unlinking		2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	176		→ Ring / Linking Rings / Routines
play poker with me, please \n three-phase routine from the deck \n david solomon \n semiautomatic gambler \n harry riser 2007 the wisdom of solomon David Solomon	Play Poker With Me, Please	three-phase routine from the deck	Inspired by Semiautomatic Gambler (Harry Riser, 1996)	2007	The Wisdom of Solomon	55		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
double-back effect \n spectator cuts to cards and finds some matches, double backers \n nick trost \n harry riser 2008 subtle card creations — volume 1 Nick Trost, Harry Riser	Double-Back Effect	spectator cuts to cards and finds some matches, double backers		2008	Subtle Card Creations — Volume 1	156		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Mates
glitching the aces \n  \n tom stone \n harry riser 2011 maelstrom Tom Stone, Harry Riser	Glitching the Aces			2011	Maelstrom	223		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator cuts to the Aces
everywhere nowhere all backs \n three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase \n harry riser \n hofzinser all-backed \n johnny thompson \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Everywhere Nowhere All Backs	three card transformation sequence, with all-backs phase	Also published here Hofzinser All-Backed (Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser, 1971)	2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	59		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Packet
interlock get-ready \n  \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Interlock Get-Ready			2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	72		→ Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Interlock
elmsley's brainweave \n \n harry riser \n brainweave \n alex elmsley 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Elmsley's Brainweave		Inspired by Brainweave (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	101		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
overhand shuffle from greek break \n  \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Overhand Shuffle from Greek Break			2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	103		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / Transfers & Displacements → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / False / Partial
expert dunbury delusion \n  \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Expert Dunbury Delusion			2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	107		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
faro shuffle control \n to top \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Faro Shuffle Control	to top		2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	107		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Faro Controls / Normal Faro
impromptu shiner \n black coffee - spread key card glimpse - riffle key card glimpse - dribble key card glimpse - peek control \n harry riser \n johnny thompson 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser, Johnny Thompson	Impromptu Shiner	black coffee Spread Key Card Glimpse Riffle Key Card Glimpse Dribble Key Card Glimpse Peek Control		2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 1)	113		→ Cards / Principles / Shiner → Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Bottom or near Bottom → Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center at break/jog/... → Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Subtleties → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Fingertip Peek Controls
fan with break \n pressure fan with break, results in step \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Harry Riser	Fan with Break	pressure fan with break, results in step		2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)	101		→ Cards / Sleights / Step Finesses → Cards / Sleights / Break / Break Finesses → Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Fans with tricky purpose
quadruple coincidence \n  \n johnny thompson \n harry riser \n "quadruple coincidence" (george c. engel, hugard's magic monthly, may 1949) 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser	Quadruple Coincidence		Inspired by "Quadruple Coincidence" (George C. Engel, Hugard's Magic Monthly, May 1949)	2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)	113		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
stage top change \n  \n johnny thompson \n johann nepomuk hofzinser \n harry riser 2018 the magic of johnny thompson Johnny Thompson, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Harry Riser	Stage Top Change			2018	The Magic of Johnny Thompson (Issue 2)	152		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Top Change
edna \n using four decks \n harry riser \n freda \n tom gagnon \n remembering edna \n tom gagnon 2019 gagnon unfiltered Harry Riser	Edna	using four decks	Variations Freda (Tom Gagnon, 2019) Remembering Edna (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	2019	Gagnon Unfiltered	394		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar
freda \n card is also odd-backed \n tom gagnon \n edna \n harry riser \n remembering edna \n tom gagnon 2019 gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon	Freda	card is also odd-backed	Inspired by Edna (Harry Riser, 2019) Variations Remembering Edna (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	2019	Gagnon Unfiltered	397		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Other Applications & Handling of Long-Short-Deck
remembering edna \n odd-backed, memorized deck version \n tom gagnon \n edna \n harry riser \n freda \n tom gagnon 2019 gagnon unfiltered Tom Gagnon	Remembering Edna	odd-backed, memorized deck version	Inspired by Edna (Harry Riser, 2019) Freda (Tom Gagnon, 2019)	2019	Gagnon Unfiltered	401		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
thanks to harry, johnny & derek \n three random cards change into duplicates of selection and back, selection found in center of deck \n gary plants \n hofzinser all-backed \n johnny thompson \n harry riser \n quick d-way \n derek dingle 2020 elixir Gary Plants	Thanks to Harry, Johnny & Derek	three random cards change into duplicates of selection and back, selection found in center of deck	Inspired by Hofzinser All-Backed (Johnny Thompson, Harry Riser, 1971) Related to Quick D-Way (Derek Dingle, 1982)	May 2020	Elixir (Vol. 3 No. 1 Part 1 (Spring #2))	180		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Quick 3-Way