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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
mercury's card \n folded \n unknown \n cold fold \n john riggs \n card in purse \n albert goshman \n the cold fold \n john riggs 1940 expert card technique Unknown	Mercury's Card	folded	Related to The Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1995) Variations Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1984) Card in Purse (Albert Goshman, 1985)	1940	Expert Card Technique	269		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Purse
winged silver \n three silver coins in one hand, three gold coins in other hand, silver travels across \n dai vernon \n winged silver \n albert goshman \n backfire eagles \n john riggs 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Winged Silver	three silver coins in one hand, three gold coins in other hand, silver travels across	Related to Backfire Eagles (John Riggs, 1995) Variations Winged Silver (Albert Goshman, 1985)	1941/49	Select Secrets	27		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
the nullificator \n based on henry christ force, card cut and turned over behind back of performer \n stewart james \n card force \n john riggs \n nullifactoring \n edward marlo 1954 the nullificator Stewart James	The Nullificator	based on Henry Christ Force, card cut and turned over behind back of performer	Related to Card Force (John Riggs, 1991) Variations Nullifactoring (Edward Marlo, 1992)	1954	The Nullificator	3		Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Henry Christ Force
five coin star \n \n dai vernon \n the four coin flourish \n manuel \n the coin star \n ron macmillan \n 5 coin star \n john riggs \n five coin star \n dai vernon \n manuel 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Five Coin Star		Related to The Four Coin Flourish (Manuel, 1943/27) The Coin Star (Ron MacMillan, 1981) 5 Coin Star (John Riggs, 1984) Five Coin Star (Dai Vernon, Manuel, 1987)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	98		Coin / Sleights / Flourishes
flora-mental \n spectator name numbers which match a price tag, flower is chosen and produced in box from performer, based on a ned rutledge idea \n david douglas \n flora-tips \n david douglas \n florariggs \n john riggs \n supa-flora \n roy johnson 1974 magick David Douglas	Flora-Mental	spectator name numbers which match a price tag, flower is chosen and produced in box from performer, based on a Ned Rutledge idea	Variations Flora-Tips (David Douglas, 1974) Florariggs (John Riggs, 1995) Supa-Flora (Roy Johnson, 1977)	1974	Magick (Issue 94)	467		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Flower / Real / Miscellaneous
upside down \n chinese compass effect with the words "up" and "down", square plaque, several moves, see also p. 51 for additional ideas and remarks by martin gardner, dan garrett and sid lorraine, more ideas on p. 990 by lee fred \n steve beam \n based on bev bergeron's handling of milbourne christopher's "traffic sign" \n ups and downs \n john riggs \n the trapdoor issue #1 \n steve beam \n downer \n steve beam \n sign of the times \n john swomley \n the upside down card trick \n joe anderson 1983 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Upside Down	Chinese compass effect with the words "up" and "down", square plaque, several moves, see also p. 51 for additional ideas and remarks by Martin Gardner, Dan Garrett and Sid Lorraine, more ideas on p. 990 by Lee Fred	Related to based on Bev Bergeron's handling of Milbourne Christopher's "Traffic Sign" Ups and Downs (John Riggs, 1988) The Trapdoor Issue #1 (Steve Beam, 2011) Variations Downer (Steve Beam, 1991) Sign of the Times (John Swomley, 1998) The Upside Down Card Trick (Joe Anderson, 2012)	1983	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 1)	1		Words & Letters / Miscellaneous Paper / Topological Effects Paper / Chinese Compass
rollover kings \n four kings production, last two kings with elliott's brrrrtttt! \n steve beam \n brrrrtttt! \n bruce elliott \n rollover revisited \n john riggs \n pop up \n unknown \n rollover kings \n john riggs 1983 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Rollover Kings	four kings production, last two kings with Elliott's Brrrrtttt!	Inspired by Pop Up (Unknown, 1946) Related to Brrrrtttt! (Bruce Elliott, 1951) Variations Rollover Revisited (John Riggs, 1985) Rollover Kings (John Riggs, 1995)	1983	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 2)	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Rollover Aces
the dream \n named selection as spectator's name on its back \n denny laub \n gary inglese \n bonus demonstration two: state of mind \n chuck hickok \n dream design \n john riggs 1983 magick Denny Laub, Gary Inglese	The Dream	named selection as spectator's name on its back	Variations Bonus Demonstration Two: State of Mind (Chuck Hickok, 2002) Dream Design (John Riggs, 1995)	Oct. 1983	Magick (Issue 324)	1617		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar
5 coin star \n in a circle formation, predated by alex elmsley 1952 \n john riggs \n five coin star \n dai vernon \n the rosette \n alex elmsley 1984 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	5 Coin Star	in a circle formation, predated by Alex Elmsley 1952	Related to Five Coin Star (Dai Vernon, 1957) The Rosette (Alex Elmsley, 1994)	1984	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 3)	42		Coin / Sleights / Flourishes
leftovers \n on the winter carnival of magic in gatlingburg, houdini, randi, john riggs, harvey rosenthal, dexter cleveland \n steve beam 1984 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on The Winter Carnival of Magic in Gatlingburg, Houdini, Randi, John Riggs, Harvey Rosenthal, Dexter Cleveland		1984	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 3)	52		Articles / Columns
leftovers \n on the equinox, an all backs joke by john riggs, john murray, kevin justice's birthday card idea, walter gibson, harry blackstone sr., lloyd jones, james bazemore, birth of casey lauren beam \n steve beam 1984 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on The Equinox, an All Backs Joke by John Riggs, John Murray, Kevin Justice's birthday card idea, Walter Gibson, Harry Blackstone Sr., Lloyd Jones, James Bazemore, birth of Casey Lauren Beam		1984	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 5)	88		Articles / Columns
cold fold \n card fold into quarters, bottom of the deck, finesse on scarne's card fold \n john riggs \n mercury's card \n unknown \n cool change \n john riggs \n cold case \n john riggs \n the cold fold \n john riggs \n the trapdoor issue #6 \n steve beam 1984 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Cold Fold	card fold into quarters, bottom of the deck, finesse on Scarne's card fold	Inspired by Mercury's Card (Unknown, 1940) Related to Cool Change (John Riggs, 1988) Cold Case (John Riggs, 1988) The Trapdoor Issue #6 (Steve Beam, 2011) Also published here The Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1995)	1984	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 6)	92		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Folding
surfer sandwich \n visual catch as tabled spread is turned over \n jon racherbaumer \n sandwich spread \n john riggs 1985 apocalypse Jon Racherbaumer	Surfer Sandwich	visual catch as tabled spread is turned over	Related to Sandwich Spread (John Riggs, 1985)	Oct. 1985	Apocalypse (Vol. 8 No. 10)	1121		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Table Spreads
leftovers \n on an idea for finding a check with muscle reading, a very risky idea to find a selected card over the phone, john riggs \n steve beam 1985 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on an idea for finding a check with muscle reading, a very risky idea to find a selected card over the phone, John Riggs		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 7)	120		Cards / Effect Themes / Phone Effects / For normal phone conversations Articles / Columns Mental Magic / Effects / Contact & Muscle Reading
sandwich spread \n jokers placed on spread, spread is flipped over and jokers caught with right hand, selection is found sandwiched in between \n john riggs \n jean-pierre vallarino's "jumping sandwich" in "genii", november 1993, p. 44 \n surfer sandwich \n jon racherbaumer 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Sandwich Spread	jokers placed on spread, spread is flipped over and jokers caught with right hand, selection is found sandwiched in between	Related to Jean-Pierre Vallarino's "Jumping Sandwich" in "Genii", November 1993, p. 44 Surfer Sandwich (Jon Racherbaumer, 1985)	1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 8)	128		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Table Spreads
thumb print \n \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Thumb Print			1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 9)	156		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Bridge (multiple Cards)
leftovers \n on duct tape, dan fleshman, wayne kyzer, george wallace, james swoger, phil thomas, paul wolman, jerry andrus, video editing, john riggs \n steve beam 1985 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on duct tape, Dan Fleshman, Wayne Kyzer, George Wallace, James Swoger, Phil Thomas, Paul Wolman, Jerry Andrus, video editing, John Riggs		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 11)	192		Articles / Columns
the thing \n small puppet hand in coin purse, throws coin out, more ideas on "mr. jimmy" by steve beam \n john riggs \n jimmy revisited \n john riggs \n the thing returns again \n bud whitford \n the thing - the sequel \n john harwood \n the trapdoor issue #12 \n steve beam \n glass houses \n john riggs \n mr. jimmy \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	The Thing	small puppet hand in coin purse, throws coin out, more ideas on "Mr. Jimmy" by Steve Beam	Related to Jimmy Revisited (John Riggs, 1986) The Thing Returns Again (Bud Whitford, 1986) The Thing - The Sequel (John Harwood, 1987) The Trapdoor Issue #12 (Steve Beam, 2011) Glass Houses (John Riggs, 1991) Also published here Mr. Jimmy (John Riggs, 1995)	1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	193		Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
the dip switch \n bold coin switch, in pocket \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	The Dip Switch	bold coin switch, in pocket		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	197		Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches
one handed gellerism \n spoon bending, slow bend until it breaks \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	One Handed Gellerism	spoon bending, slow bend until it breaks		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	198		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
airspread \n card spread in hands, one hand lets go, spread suspends in air, ungaffed \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Airspread	card spread in hands, one hand lets go, spread suspends in air, ungaffed		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	199		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Defying Gravity
uncle john's guide to magic! \n in comic form \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Uncle John's Guide to Magic!	in comic form		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	202		Articles / Articles
bent over double \n \n john riggs \n key shocker \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Bent Over Double		Related to Key Shocker (John Riggs, 1995)	1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	204		Key / Key Bending Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
john riggs \n \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	John Riggs			1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	208		Articles / Biographical
rollover revisited \n cards shuffled face up / face down, four of a kind is produced and cards all turn into same direction again \n john riggs \n rollover kings \n steve beam \n rollover kings \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Rollover Revisited	cards shuffled face up / face down, four of a kind is produced and cards all turn into same direction again	Inspired by Rollover Kings (Steve Beam, 1983) Also published here Rollover Kings (John Riggs, 1995)	1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	208		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Rollover Aces
perfect false riffle shuffle \n variation \n edward marlo \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one Edward Marlo, John Riggs	Perfect False Riffle Shuffle	variation		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	210		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles
the centerfold deal \n false center deal demonstration, two players, four kings, four aces as a climax \n john riggs \n the centerfold deal \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	The Centerfold Deal	false center deal demonstration, two players, four kings, four aces as a climax	Also published here The Centerfold Deal (John Riggs, 1995)	1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	210		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
loading cards between a four of a kind \n with the pack, several breaks \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Loading Cards Between a Four of a Kind	with the pack, several breaks		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	211		Cards / Sleights / Stacking / Stacking without Shuffling
double lift from bottom \n hiding a face up card \n john riggs 1985 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Double Lift from Bottom	hiding a face up card		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	211		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Bottom
leftovers \n on john riggs and henry looper \n steve beam 1985 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on John Riggs and Henry Looper		1985	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 12)	212		Articles / Columns
jimmy revisited \n more ideas on the thing and puppet hand finds card, mr. jimmy \n john riggs \n the thing \n john riggs \n the thing returns again \n bud whitford \n and again \n bud whitford 1986 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Jimmy Revisited	more ideas on The Thing and puppet hand finds card, Mr. Jimmy	Related to The Thing (John Riggs, 1985) The Thing Returns Again (Bud Whitford, 1986) And Again (Bud Whitford, 1986)	1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 13)	216		Coin / Effect Themes / Purse Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
purse snatcher \n puppet hands and feet appear between performer's hand, joke, mr. jimmy \n john riggs \n mr. jimmy exposed \n john riggs \n purse snatcher \n john riggs 1986 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Purse Snatcher	puppet hands and feet appear between performer's hand, joke, Mr. Jimmy	Also published here Mr. Jimmy Exposed (John Riggs, 1995) Purse Snatcher (John Riggs, 1993)	1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 13)	217		Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
backwards card to wallet \n wallet changes into giant card \n john riggs \n wallet to card \n john riggs 1986 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Backwards Card to Wallet	wallet changes into giant card	Also published here Wallet to Card (John Riggs, 1991)	1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 13)	218		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object
leftovers \n on harry blackstone, jr., john riggs, wayne kyzer, don morris \n steve beam 1986 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Harry Blackstone, Jr., John Riggs, Wayne Kyzer, Don Morris		1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 13)	228		Articles / Columns
the thing returns again \n more ideas on "the thing", mr. jimmy, baby between hands urinates \n bud whitford \n the thing \n john riggs \n jimmy revisited \n john riggs \n and again \n bud whitford 1986 the trapdoor — volume one Bud Whitford	The Thing Returns Again	more ideas on "The Thing", Mr. Jimmy, baby between hands urinates	Related to The Thing (John Riggs, 1985) Jimmy Revisited (John Riggs, 1986) And Again (Bud Whitford, 1986)	1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 14)	238		Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
and again \n more ideas on "the thing", mr. jimmy, baby between hands \n bud whitford \n the thing returns again \n bud whitford \n jimmy revisited \n john riggs 1986 the trapdoor — volume one Bud Whitford	And Again	more ideas on "The Thing", Mr. Jimmy, baby between hands	Related to The Thing Returns Again (Bud Whitford, 1986) Jimmy Revisited (John Riggs, 1986)	1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 14)	238		Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
count on me \n gag, counting fingers, rubber hand \n john riggs 1986 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Count on Me	gag, counting fingers, rubber hand		1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 14)	239		Numbers / Gag Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
the good, the bad & the layman \n comments and thoughts on magic 1. magician or actor? 2. why aren't magicians tougher on each other? 3. are magicians too tough on each other? 4. the "commercial" trick 5. good versus bad tricks 6. the commercial magicians 7. the attitude 8. conclusion followed by comments of don morris, john riggs, leroy blackstone, phillip young, dexter cleveland, wayne kyzer \n steve beam \n the trapdoor issue #15 \n steve beam 1986 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	The Good, the Bad & the Layman	comments and thoughts on magic 1. Magician or Actor? 2. Why aren't Magicians Tougher on Each Other? 3. Are Magicians too Tough on Each Other? 4. The "Commercial" Trick 5. Good Versus Bad Tricks 6. The Commercial Magicians 7. The Attitude 8. Conclusion Followed by comments of Don Morris, John Riggs, Leroy Blackstone, Phillip Young, Dexter Cleveland, Wayne Kyzer	Related to The Trapdoor Issue #15 (Steve Beam, 2011)	1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 15)	245		Articles / Theory & Essays
aces for airheads \n off-beat cutting the aces, four random cards on top, when position of packets are changed, aces appear on top of the packets \n john riggs 1986 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Aces for Airheads	off-beat cutting the aces, four random cards on top, when position of packets are changed, aces appear on top of the packets		1986	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 15)	258		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Bridge (multiple Cards)
coon 2 \n spring raccoon routine, impressions and selected card is found 1. the attack 2. the signed cod 3. the finale 4. the screaming assault 5. the follow up 6. the wiggler 7. leftover line \n john riggs 1987 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Coon 2	spring raccoon routine, impressions and selected card is found 1. The Attack 2. The Signed Cod 3. The Finale 4. The Screaming Assault 5. The Follow Up 6. The Wiggler 7. Leftover Line		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 16)	267		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations Doll & Puppet / Spring Animals (Raccoon)
lucinda \n ring vanishes from box and appears in performer's mouth, invisible bird presentation, comedy routine \n john riggs 1987 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Lucinda	ring vanishes from box and appears in performer's mouth, invisible bird presentation, comedy routine		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 18)	303		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous Animal / Bird (no Dove)
flea market \n joke, apparently performer eats flies, additional ideas \n john riggs 1987 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Flea Market	joke, apparently performer eats flies, additional ideas		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 18)	307		Animal / Flies
the thing - the sequel \n more ideas with miniature hands, mr. jimmy / the thing - the fly - sponge balls - applause \n john harwood \n the thing \n john riggs 1987 the trapdoor — volume one John Harwood	The Thing - The Sequel	more ideas with miniature hands, Mr. Jimmy / The Thing The Fly Sponge Balls Applause	Related to The Thing (John Riggs, 1985)	1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 18)	309		Animal / Flies Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
leftovers \n on john riggs, doug henning, danny smith, genii \n steve beam 1987 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on John Riggs, Doug Henning, Danny Smith, Genii		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 19)	332		Articles / Columns
zombie \n gag, bald head zombie \n rhett bryson \n john riggs 1987 the trapdoor — volume one Rhett Bryson, John Riggs	Zombie	gag, bald head zombie		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 20)	340		Propless / Body Magic Ball / Floatation / Zombie
cranium vanish \n gag, coin is thrown in the air and lands on performer's head, he then removes the coin and it vanishes, for bald people only, tattoo \n john riggs 1987 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Cranium Vanish	gag, coin is thrown in the air and lands on performer's head, he then removes the coin and it vanishes, for bald people only, tattoo		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 20)	349		Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous Tattoo
leftovers \n on wayne kyzer, john riggs, phillip young, tv show "the search for houdini", james randi, the pendragons \n steve beam 1987 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Wayne Kyzer, John Riggs, Phillip Young, TV show "The Search for Houdini", James Randi, The Pendragons		1987	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 20)	352		Articles / Columns
ups and downs \n jokes for upside down \n john riggs \n upside down \n steve beam 1988 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Ups and Downs	jokes for Upside Down	Related to Upside Down (Steve Beam, 1983)	1988	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 21)	367		Paper / Chinese Compass
cool change \n color change using riggs' "cold fold" \n john riggs \n cold fold \n john riggs 1988 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Cool Change	color change using Riggs' "Cold Fold"	Related to Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1984)	1988	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 24)	407		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
cold case \n using john riggs' "cold fold" \n john riggs \n cold fold \n john riggs \n color change case with the cold fold \n john riggs 1988 the trapdoor — volume one John Riggs	Cold Case	using John Riggs' "Cold Fold"	Related to Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1984) Also published here Color Change Case with the Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1995)	1988	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 24)	408		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Card Case
the floating lady \n queen floats between two halves of the deck, then the card vanishes, impromptu \n steve beam \n back to back issues \n john riggs \n the vanishing lady \n ken krenzel \n the trapdoor issue #28 \n steve beam 1989 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	The Floating Lady	queen floats between two halves of the deck, then the card vanishes, impromptu	Related to The Trapdoor Issue #28 (Steve Beam, 2011) Variations Back to Back Issues (John Riggs, 1990) The Vanishing Lady (Ken Krenzel, 1990)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 28)	485		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Floatation Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
can-can \n comedy routine, soda can changes brand six times in a bag, sucker element \n john riggs \n jerry johnson's "in the bag" in "the linking ring" february 1989 1989 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Can-Can	comedy routine, soda can changes brand six times in a bag, sucker element	Inspired by Jerry Johnson's "In the Bag" in "The Linking Ring" February 1989	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 29)	505		Can
linking cards \n \n john riggs \n the linking cards \n john riggs 1989 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Linking Cards		Also published here The Linking Cards (John Riggs, 1995)	1989	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 31)	545		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Linking Card Effects
leftovers \n on brad reeder's comedy bash, winter carnival of magic, john riggs \n steve beam 1990 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Brad Reeder's Comedy Bash, Winter Carnival of Magic, John Riggs		1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 32)	580		Articles / Columns
the golly pitch \n gallo pitch variation, coin transfer \n john riggs \n coins, by golly \n scott robinson 1990 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	The Golly Pitch	gallo pitch variation, coin transfer	Variations Coins, By Golly (Scott Robinson, 2018)	1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 33)	590		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
back to business \n card on hand \n john riggs 1990 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Back to Business	card on hand		1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 35)	639		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Defying Gravity
back to back issues \n \n john riggs \n the floating lady \n steve beam 1990 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Back to Back Issues		Inspired by The Floating Lady (Steve Beam, 1989)	1990	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 35)	640		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Floatation
wallet to card \n wallet changes into giant card \n john riggs \n backwards card to wallet \n john riggs 1991 card to wallet John Riggs	Wallet to Card	wallet changes into giant card	Also published here Backwards Card to Wallet (John Riggs, 1986)	1991	Card to Wallet	165		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object
leftovers \n on national magic day, tom craven, john riggs, bob sheets idea for yedid's finger fantasies, barry wood idea for the no-tear paper \n steve beam 1991 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on National Magic Day, Tom Craven, John Riggs, Bob Sheets idea for Yedid's Finger Fantasies, Barry Wood idea for the no-tear paper		1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 36)	660		Articles / Columns
the jerk with a pen \n spectator cannot remove cap from pen, performer can do it easily \n john riggs \n the jerk with a pen \n john riggs 1991 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	The Jerk with a Pen	spectator cannot remove cap from pen, performer can do it easily	Also published here The Jerk with a Pen (John Riggs, 1993)	1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 37)	665		Pen/Pencil / Cap stuck
glass houses \n coin produced from purse frame, with doll hand, mr. jimmy \n john riggs \n the thing \n john riggs 1991 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Glass Houses	coin produced from purse frame, with doll hand, Mr. Jimmy	Related to The Thing (John Riggs, 1985)	1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 37)	671		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse Frame Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous Purse Frame
card force \n in leftovers \n john riggs \n the nullificator \n stewart james 1991 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Card Force	in Leftovers	Related to The Nullificator (Stewart James, 1954)	1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 37)	678		Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Miscellaneous
the eggroll peek \n several cards, peek and overhand shuffle \n john riggs 1991 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	The Eggroll Peek	several cards, peek and overhand shuffle		1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 39)	717		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Multiple Peek Control
irritating cards across \n humorous card to pocket, 51 to pocket, gaffed and impromptu \n john riggs 1991 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	Irritating Cards Across	humorous card to pocket, 51 to pocket, gaffed and impromptu		1991	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 40)	738		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Miscellaneous
the optical location \n cards shuffled face up into face down, two cards selected and performer finds them \n john riggs \n the optical location \n john riggs 1992 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	The Optical Location	cards shuffled face up into face down, two cards selected and performer finds them	Also published here The Optical Location (John Riggs, 1993)	1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 43)	770		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
the open book test \n triple prediction, word, card and picture from a magazine, mental epic, comedy presentation \n john riggs 1992 the trapdoor — volume two John Riggs	The Open Book Test	triple prediction, word, card and picture from a magazine, Mental Epic, comedy presentation		1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 45)	802		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Book / Book Test / Routines Book / Book Test / Magazine Test
leftovers \n on an opening line by john riggs, dick dale, business card gag, taboos and jim culver \n steve beam 1992 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on an opening line by John Riggs, Dick Dale, business card gag, taboos and Jim Culver		1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 46)	840		Articles / Columns
leftovers \n on opening lines by john riggs, dai vernon, stephen minch, lisa weedman, george sands, don morris, dan garrett, earl oakes, ed weiss, alec callow, getting booked on conventions, richard bartram \n steve beam 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on opening lines by John Riggs, Dai Vernon, Stephen Minch, Lisa Weedman, George Sands, Don Morris, Dan Garrett, Earl Oakes, Ed Weiss, Alec Callow, getting booked on conventions, Richard Bartram		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	860		Articles / Columns
unbeatable \n red / black or pairs, performer wins bet all the time, is able to let spectator win on his demand, gilbreath \n john riggs 1993 semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs	Unbeatable	red / black or pairs, performer wins bet all the time, is able to let spectator win on his demand, gilbreath		1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	9		Cards / Principles / Gilbreath Principle Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Red/Black & Matching Games Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Red/Black Stack (not simply divided)
the falling prediction \n stopped card in one deck, prediction is odd-backed card in second deck, roughed svengali \n john riggs 1993 semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs	The Falling Prediction	stopped card in one deck, prediction is odd-backed card in second deck, roughed Svengali		1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	41		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Two Back Colors
the solution \n \n john riggs 1993 semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs	The Solution			1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	54		Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Open Prediction Theme
the optical location \n cards shuffled face up into face down, two cards selected and performer finds them \n john riggs \n the optical location \n john riggs 1993 semi-automatic card tricks John Riggs	The Optical Location	cards shuffled face up into face down, two cards selected and performer finds them	Also published here The Optical Location (John Riggs, 1992)	1993	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks	119		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
the jerk with a pen \n spectator cannot remove cap from pen, performer can do it easily \n john riggs \n the jerk with a pen \n john riggs 1993 magic with no entertainment value ii John Riggs	The Jerk with a Pen	spectator cannot remove cap from pen, performer can do it easily	Also published here The Jerk with a Pen (John Riggs, 1991)	1993	Magic with No Entertainment Value II	9		Pen/Pencil / Cap stuck
purse snatcher \n puppet hands and feet appear between performer's hand, joke, mr. jimmy \n john riggs \n purse snatcher \n john riggs 1993 magic with no entertainment value ii John Riggs	Purse Snatcher	puppet hands and feet appear between performer's hand, joke, Mr. Jimmy	Also published here Purse Snatcher (John Riggs, 1986)	1993	Magic with No Entertainment Value II	15		Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
the rosette \n roll down with five coins \n alex elmsley \n 5 coin star \n john riggs 1994 the collected works of alex elmsley — volume 2 Alex Elmsley	The Rosette	roll down with five coins	Related to 5 Coin Star (John Riggs, 1984)	1994	The Collected Works of Alex Elmsley — Volume 2	19		Coin / Sleights / Flourishes
esp 2000 \n six business cards are numbered from one to six on one side and the cards shuffled and turned over, spectator selects cards and the numbers from one to six are written on the other side, they match \n john riggs \n ormond mcgill's "esp guessing game" \n esp guessing game 2000 \n john riggs \n probability zero \n paul curry 1994 the trapdoor — volume three John Riggs	ESP 2000	six business cards are numbered from one to six on one side and the cards shuffled and turned over, spectator selects cards and the numbers from one to six are written on the other side, they match	Inspired by Ormond McGill's "ESP Guessing Game" Related to ESP Guessing Game 2000 (John Riggs, 1995) Probability Zero (Paul Curry, 2001)	1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 51)	922		Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence Business Cards
impressions \n credit card behind back, number is divined \n john riggs 1994 the trapdoor — volume three John Riggs	Impressions	credit card behind back, number is divined		1994	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 51)	931		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Credit Card / Mental
coinfusion \n two silver dollars, one vanishes, one changes, another coin appears and travels to other hand \n john riggs 1994 close-up file John Riggs	Coinfusion	two silver dollars, one vanishes, one changes, another coin appears and travels to other hand		1994	Close-Up File	170		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
slow-motion gellerism \n bowl of spoon falls off \n john riggs 1994 syzygy John Riggs	Slow-Motion Gellerism	bowl of spoon falls off		1994	Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 1)	1		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
editor's desk: this 'n' that \n on banachek, docc hilford, kenton knepper, weerd weekend, virtual tarot, palmistry cd-rom, phonedisc with powerfinder, john riggs \n lee earle 1994 syzygy Lee Earle	Editor's Desk: This 'n' That	on Banachek, Docc Hilford, Kenton Knepper, Weerd Weekend, Virtual Tarot, Palmistry CD-Rom, PhoneDisc with Powerfinder, John Riggs		1994	Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. 6)	28		Articles / Columns
leftovers \n on tom baxter, bruce fricker, jon racherbaumer, stephen minch, steve pressley, doug canning, tom craven, scott robinson, john riggs \n steve beam \n personalized pasteboards \n joel givens 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Tom Baxter, Bruce Fricker, Jon Racherbaumer, Stephen Minch, Steve Pressley, Doug Canning, Tom Craven, Scott Robinson, John Riggs	Related to Personalized Pasteboards (Joel Givens, 1995)	1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 56)	1072		Articles / Columns
the heavy deck \n gags with block of steel in card box \n wayne kyzer \n steve beam \n mike beam \n joel givens \n john riggs \n the heavy deck \n wayne kyzer \n steve beam \n mike beam \n joel givens 1995 the trapdoor — volume three Wayne Kyzer, Steve Beam, Mike Beam, Joel Givens, John Riggs	The Heavy Deck	gags with block of steel in card box	Also published here The Heavy Deck (Wayne Kyzer, Steve Beam, Mike Beam, Joel Givens, 1997)	1995	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 58)	1116		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags
solipsist cup and ball routine \n ball, wand and cup, different loads then solid cup ending \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Solipsist Cup and Ball Routine	ball, wand and cup, different loads then solid cup ending		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	5		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
palm-to-palm load \n \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Palm-to-Palm Load			1995	The Magic of John Riggs	8		Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Balls & Wand
further thoughts on cups and balls \n \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Further Thoughts on Cups and Balls			1995	The Magic of John Riggs	10		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
sweet mystery \n three pink sweetener packets travel to other hand joining three sugar packets, winged silver \n john riggs \n warren stephens 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs, Warren Stephens	Sweet Mystery	three pink sweetener packets travel to other hand joining three sugar packets, winged silver		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	11		Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Packet / Miscellaneous
self-working rising business card \n loop \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Self-Working Rising Business Card	loop		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	13		Business Cards
anytime wand from purse \n \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Anytime Wand from Purse			1995	The Magic of John Riggs	13		Wand & Stick / Appearance & Production
mr. jimmy \n puppet hand in coin purse, throws coin out \n john riggs \n the thing \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Mr. Jimmy	puppet hand in coin purse, throws coin out	Also published here The Thing (John Riggs, 1985)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	14		Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
mr. jimmy exposed \n puppet hands and feet appear between performer's hand, joke, more ideas \n john riggs \n purse snatcher \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Mr. Jimmy Exposed	puppet hands and feet appear between performer's hand, joke, more ideas	Also published here Purse Snatcher (John Riggs, 1986)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	17		Doll & Puppet / Miscellaneous
coinfusion \n two silver coins, one vanishes and the other changes into a smaller copper coin. one silver coin is reproduced, coins across and with the two odd coins \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Coinfusion	Two silver coins, one vanishes and the other changes into a smaller copper coin. One silver coin is reproduced, coins across and with the two odd coins		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	23		Coin / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
golly pitch \n gallo pitch variation \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Golly Pitch	Gallo Pitch variation		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	24		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
backfire eagles \n winged silver, with mr. jimmy gimmick \n john riggs \n winged silver \n dai vernon 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Backfire Eagles	winged silver, with Mr. Jimmy gimmick	Related to Winged Silver (Dai Vernon, 1941/49)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	25		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
coins to pocket \n four coins travel one by to pocket, they arrive with a clink \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Coins to Pocket	four coins travel one by to pocket, they arrive with a clink		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	26		Coin / Gaffed / Shell Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Pocket
ambitious card with blank deck \n \n john riggs \n drawing a blank \n richard bartram, jr. 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Ambitious Card with Blank Deck		Variations Drawing a Blank (Richard Bartram, Jr., 1997)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
the cold fold \n card fold into quarters, bottom of the deck, finesse on scarne's card fold \n john riggs \n mercury's card \n unknown \n cold fold \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Cold Fold	card fold into quarters, bottom of the deck, finesse on Scarne's card fold	Related to Mercury's Card (Unknown, 1940) Also published here Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1984)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	31		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Folding
color change case with the cold fold \n \n john riggs \n cold case \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Color Change Case with the Cold Fold		Also published here Cold Case (John Riggs, 1988)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	33		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Card Case
other ideas with the cold fold \n - color change - torn and restored card \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Other Ideas with the Cold Fold	color change torn and restored card		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	34		Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
file card \n signed card, deck is shown every card has a label, signed card is marked as "your card" \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	File Card	signed card, deck is shown every card has a label, signed card is marked as "Your Card"		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	35		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
peek case \n gaffed case in cellophane \n john riggs \n marc spelmann's "glimpse", 2004 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Peek Case	gaffed case in cellophane	Related to Marc Spelmann's "Glimpse", 2004	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	36		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Bottom or near Bottom
rising card handling \n \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Rising Card Handling			1995	The Magic of John Riggs	38		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Thread Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Haunted Deck / Thread
mullica wallet idea \n independently developed by bob king, wallet handling \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Mullica Wallet Idea	independently developed by Bob King, wallet handling		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	39		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
corkscrew \n side steal to palm, while turning deck \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Corkscrew	side steal to palm, while turning deck		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	40		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Center
the centerfold deal \n false center deal demonstration, two players, four kings, four aces as a climax \n john riggs \n the centerfold deal \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Centerfold Deal	false center deal demonstration, two players, four kings, four aces as a climax	Also published here The Centerfold Deal (John Riggs, 1985)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	41		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing
rollover kings \n cards shuffled face up / face down, four of a kind is produced and cards all turn into same direction again \n john riggs \n rollover kings \n steve beam \n rollover revisited \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Rollover Kings	cards shuffled face up / face down, four of a kind is produced and cards all turn into same direction again	Inspired by Rollover Kings (Steve Beam, 1983) Also published here Rollover Revisited (John Riggs, 1985)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / All at once Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Rollover Aces
the double cross \n four cards on table, selected one is reversed \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Double Cross	four cards on table, selected one is reversed		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Fake Indices
the linking cards \n \n john riggs \n linking cards \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Linking Cards		Also published here Linking Cards (John Riggs, 1989)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	47		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Linking Card Effects
on the presentation of mentalism \n \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	On the Presentation of Mentalism			1995	The Magic of John Riggs	55		Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
procrastinating prognostication \n prediction of selected headline \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Procrastinating Prognostication	prediction of selected headline		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	57		Mental Magic / Principles / Forcing Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
esp guessing game 2000 \n six blank cards are numbered, spectator guesses where which number is and he is right \n john riggs \n orville meyer's "the esp guessing game" \n esp 2000 \n john riggs \n probability zero \n paul curry 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	ESP Guessing Game 2000	six blank cards are numbered, spectator guesses where which number is and he is right	Inspired by Orville Meyer's "The ESP Guessing Game" Related to ESP 2000 (John Riggs, 1994) Probability Zero (Paul Curry, 2001)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	59		Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence
design deception \n design drawn on blank card is shuffled among other cards, card is found and design duplicated \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Design Deception	design drawn on blank card is shuffled among other cards, card is found and design duplicated		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	60		Mental Magic / Effects / Psychometry Effects Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication
florariggs \n bag with bulldog clip, prediction of three numbers, in bag rose for spectator \n john riggs \n flora-mental \n david douglas 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Florariggs	bag with bulldog clip, prediction of three numbers, in bag rose for spectator	Inspired by Flora-Mental (David Douglas, 1974)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	61		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
a mullica wallet routine \n prize prediction on receipt in wallet \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	A Mullica Wallet Routine	prize prediction on receipt in wallet		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	63		Mental Magic / Principles / Double Writing Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
a bird of different feather \n bag with cards cut in quarters, performer finds pieces of thought of card \n john riggs \n robert baker's "birds of a feather" in "shared thoughts" 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	A Bird of Different Feather	bag with cards cut in quarters, performer finds pieces of thought of card	Inspired by Robert Baker's "Birds of a Feather" in "Shared Thoughts"	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Mental Magic / Principles / Pre-Show
the scissor steal/switch \n \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Scissor Steal/Switch			1995	The Magic of John Riggs	68		Articles / Articles
the center scissor steal \n center tear handling, for stealing the piece \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Center Scissor Steal	center tear handling, for stealing the piece		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	68		Paper / Center Tear
scissor swap \n coin and ring, travel to same hand \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Scissor Swap	coin and ring, travel to same hand		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	69		Coin / Sleights / Hiding Coins - Display Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
key shocker \n \n john riggs \n bent over double \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Key Shocker		Related to Bent Over Double (John Riggs, 1985)	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	70		Key / Key Bending Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
the psychic shopper \n grocery bag, performer names two different products several times and spectator can select one each, those products are in the bag and prize tag is sum of numbers spectator have written on a card \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	The Psychic Shopper	grocery bag, performer names two different products several times and spectator can select one each, those products are in the bag and prize tag is sum of numbers spectator have written on a card		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	71		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
slow motion gellerism \n spoon bends and eventually breaks \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Slow Motion Gellerism	spoon bends and eventually breaks		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	73		Spoon & Fork Mental Magic / Effects / Metal Bending
your good fortune, miss! \n prediction of a gem stone and a tarot card \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Your Good Fortune, Miss!	prediction of a gem stone and a tarot card		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	74		Stone / Rock Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Tarot
r.i.p.p. paper tear \n \n john riggs \n patrick page's "ten second paper tear" 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	R.I.P.P. Paper Tear		Inspired by Patrick Page's "Ten Second Paper Tear"	1995	The Magic of John Riggs	81		Newspaper / Torn & Restored
rolled vanish \n handkerchief is rolled between hands and vanishes \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Rolled Vanish	handkerchief is rolled between hands and vanishes		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	86		Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
poor man's dream \n coins are produced, a cookie and a jumbo coin, put in paper bag, then the coins change into jumbo coin \n john riggs 1995 the magic of john riggs John Riggs	Poor Man's Dream	coins are produced, a cookie and a jumbo coin, put in paper bag, then the coins change into jumbo coin		1995	The Magic of John Riggs	87		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
follow the oil & water \n halves behind a red and a black card, change color when riffled through, impromptu svengali \n john riggs \n strip the leader \n ken krenzel 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 John Riggs	Follow the Oil & Water	halves behind a red and a black card, change color when riffled through, impromptu svengali	Related to Strip the Leader (Ken Krenzel, 1997)	1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	68		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Faro Oddities
in-decks \n tactile aid to locate any card \n john riggs 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 John Riggs	In-Decks	tactile aid to locate any card		1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	111		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Stripper Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Corner Short Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order
nuggets of knowledge \n thoughts on mentalism, performing and business \n john riggs 1995 syzygy John Riggs	Nuggets of Knowledge	thoughts on mentalism, performing and business		1995	Syzygy (Vol. 1 No. Quarterly Supplement #2)	54		Articles / Business and Publicity Mental Magic / Theory and General Comments
dream design \n cards with various symbols, one is named and on the back is name of spectator \n john riggs \n the dream \n denny laub \n gary inglese 1995 syzygy John Riggs	Dream Design	cards with various symbols, one is named and on the back is name of spectator	Inspired by The Dream (Denny Laub, Gary Inglese, 1983)	1995	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)	95		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Picture & Symbol Cards
editor's desk: anchors aweigh! \n on warren paul earle, paul alberstat, micky hades, riley g., larry becker, john riggs \n lee earle 1995 syzygy Lee Earle	Editor's Desk: Anchors Aweigh!	on Warren Paul Earle, Paul Alberstat, Micky Hades, Riley G., Larry Becker, John Riggs		1995	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 2)	96		Articles / Columns
ultimate psychometry \n psychometry with several objects, blindfolded and without marking system \n john riggs \n john riggs' "the ultimate psychometry" in "the complete fortune teller" 1995. p. 72. 1995 syzygy John Riggs	Ultimate Psychometry	psychometry with several objects, blindfolded and without marking system	Also published here John Riggs' "The Ultimate Psychometry" in "The Complete Fortune Teller" 1995. P. 72.	1995	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 5)	107		Mental Magic / Effects / Psychometry Effects
editor's desk: last minute shopping \n on mark edward, docc hilford, kenton knepper, richard webster, john riggs, larry becker \n lee earle 1995 syzygy Lee Earle	Editor's Desk: Last Minute Shopping	on Mark Edward, Docc Hilford, Kenton Knepper, Richard Webster, John Riggs, Larry Becker		1995	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 7)	120		Articles / Columns
leftovers \n on john riggs, jeff white, tony biscardi joke, steven youell, david copperfield, mike gallo, tom craven, dave michael evans \n steve beam 1996 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	Leftovers	on John Riggs, Jeff White, Tony Biscardi Joke, Steven Youell, David Copperfield, Mike Gallo, Tom Craven, Dave Michael Evans		1996	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 61)	1196		Articles / Columns
sugar vanish \n poured in hand, impromptu thumb tip version \n john riggs 1996 the trapdoor — volume three John Riggs	Sugar Vanish	poured in hand, impromptu thumb tip version		1996	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue 61)	1196		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly)
editor's desk: nemcon greetings \n on john riggs, fred rosenbaum, szechuan sampler, dave ashton \n lee earle 1996 syzygy Lee Earle	Editor's Desk: NEMCON Greetings	on John Riggs, Fred Rosenbaum, Szechuan Sampler, Dave Ashton		1996	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 12)	144		Articles / Columns
lee earle at the editor's desk \n on john riggs, ted karmilovich, john gardner, robert bluemle \n lee earle 1996 syzygy Lee Earle	Lee Earle at the Editor's Desk	on John Riggs, Ted Karmilovich, John Gardner, Robert Bluemle		1996	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 13)	148		Articles / Columns
lee earle at the editor's desk \n on john riggs, docc hilford, david ashton \n lee earle 1996 syzygy Lee Earle	Lee Earle at the Editor's Desk	on John Riggs, Docc Hilford, David Ashton		1996	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 14)	152		Articles / Columns
tarot telepathy 2000 \n q&a, with medium answering questions and giving readings, performer only reads names \n john riggs \n john riggs' "tarot telepathy 2000" in "the even compleater fortune-teller" 1996. p. 47. 1996 syzygy John Riggs	Tarot Telepathy 2000	Q&A, with medium answering questions and giving readings, performer only reads names	Also published here John Riggs' "Tarot Telepathy 2000" in "The Even Compleater Fortune-Teller" 1996. P. 47.	1996	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 17)	167		Propless / Coding / Using Assistant Mental Magic / Effects / Q&A Mental Magic / Effects / Two Person Telepathy
lee earle at the editor desk: \n on bob cassidy, tim conover, anton zellman, pascal du clairmont, john riggs, ken weber, joe marino, satori, charlie buckner, bill myers, roy miller, john riggs \n lee earle 1996 syzygy Lee Earle	Lee Earle at the Editor Desk:	on Bob Cassidy, Tim Conover, Anton Zellman, Pascal du Clairmont, John Riggs, Ken Weber, Joe Marino, Satori, Charlie Buckner, Bill Myers, Roy Miller, John Riggs		1996	Syzygy (Vol. 2 No. 17)	168		Articles / Columns
lee earle at the editor's desk \n on loyd auerbach, martin caidin, john riggs, kenton knepper, denny laub, mark strivings, ty kralin, dennis marks, richard webster, ken meaux \n lee earle 1996 syzygy Lee Earle	Lee Earle at the Editor's Desk	on Loyd Auerbach, Martin Caidin, John Riggs, Kenton Knepper, Denny Laub, Mark Strivings, Ty Kralin, Dennis Marks, Richard Webster, Ken Meaux		1996	Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 6)	200		Articles / Columns
the compelling key \n keys in a bag are removed by spectators and held in closed fists, padlock as pendulum starts moving over correct key \n john riggs 1996 syzygy John Riggs	The Compelling Key	keys in a bag are removed by spectators and held in closed fists, padlock as pendulum starts moving over correct key		1996	Syzygy (Vol. 3 No. 8)	210		Pendulum Key / Seven Keys to Baldpate
strip the leader \n two leader card in front of two shuffled piles, they become black and red pile, follow the leader phase, they shuffle again by themselves, stripper deck \n ken krenzel \n follow the oil & water \n john riggs 1997 ingenuities Ken Krenzel	Strip the Leader	two leader card in front of two shuffled piles, they become black and red pile, follow the leader phase, they shuffle again by themselves, stripper deck	Related to Follow the Oil & Water (John Riggs, 1995)	1997	Ingenuities	195		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Stripper Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Magician / Miscellaneous
add-a-riggs \n sum prediction pinned on back, add-a-number with index cards \n john riggs 1997 mind & magic magazine John Riggs	Add-A-Riggs	sum prediction pinned on back, add-a-number with index cards		Aug. 1997	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 2)	3		Paper / Add-a-Number Pad Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination
drawing a blank \n ambitious card with signed card from a double blank deck, named card appears on back of selection \n richard bartram, jr. \n ambitious card with blank deck \n john riggs 1997 trephine Richard Bartram, Jr.	Drawing a Blank	ambitious card with signed card from a double blank deck, named card appears on back of selection	Inspired by Ambitious Card with Blank Deck (John Riggs, 1995)	1997	Trephine	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
the heavy deck \n gags with block of steel in card box \n wayne kyzer \n steve beam \n mike beam \n joel givens \n the heavy deck \n wayne kyzer \n steve beam \n mike beam \n joel givens \n john riggs 1997 sound effects Wayne Kyzer, Steve Beam, Mike Beam, Joel Givens	The Heavy Deck	gags with block of steel in card box	Also published here The Heavy Deck (Wayne Kyzer, Steve Beam, Mike Beam, Joel Givens, John Riggs, 1995)	1997	Sound Effects	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags
lee earle at the editor's desk \n on john riggs, jack dean, c.l. boardé, ty kralin, scott robinson, eddy wade, phantini, joe marino, fred hager \n lee earle 1997 syzygy Lee Earle	Lee Earle at the Editor's Desk	on John Riggs, Jack Dean, C.L. Boardé, Ty Kralin, Scott Robinson, Eddy Wade, Phantini, Joe Marino, Fred Hager		1997	Syzygy (Vol. 4 No. 2)	272		Articles / Columns
voo doo you \n with voodoo doll, prediction on cardboard where spectator places pin \n john riggs 1998 mind & magic magazine John Riggs	Voo Doo You	with voodoo doll, prediction on cardboard where spectator places pin		Jan. 1998	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 7)	12		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Doll & Puppet / Voodoo Doll Magnet / As Hidden Method / Miscellanous
confabulation in the sock \n brief, uses carl cloutier's card in the sock gimmick \n john riggs \n ted lesley 1998 mind & magic magazine John Riggs, Ted Lesley	Confabulation in the Sock	brief, uses Carl Cloutier's Card in the Sock gimmick		Mar. 1998	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 9)	10		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation
blank ambition \n ambitious card routine with double blank deck - the bluff - really ambitious \n jerry mentzer \n concept in "riggs - the magic of john riggs" (magic methods) 2000 card file two Jerry Mentzer	Blank Ambition	ambitious card routine with double blank deck The Bluff Really Ambitious	Related to concept in "Riggs - The Magic of John Riggs" (Magic Methods)	2000	Card File Two	154		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
probability zero \n ten business cards are numbered from one to ten on one side and the cards shuffled and turned over, spectator selects cards and the numbers from one to ten are written on the other side, they match, first in "sealed miracles 1", 1944 \n paul curry \n esp 2000 \n john riggs \n esp guessing game 2000 \n john riggs \n hell's fire! \n cicardi \n probability zero \n paul curry 2001 paul curry's worlds beyond Paul Curry	Probability Zero	ten business cards are numbered from one to ten on one side and the cards shuffled and turned over, spectator selects cards and the numbers from one to ten are written on the other side, they match, first in "Sealed Miracles 1", 1944	Related to ESP 2000 (John Riggs, 1994) ESP Guessing Game 2000 (John Riggs, 1995) Variations Hell's Fire! (Cicardi, 1972) Also published here Probability Zero (Paul Curry, 1967)	2001	Paul Curry's Worlds Beyond	139		Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence Business Cards
post-prognostication \n headline prediction done during show, with comedy headlines \n john riggs 2003 syzygy John Riggs	Post-Prognostication	headline prediction done during show, with comedy headlines		2003	Syzygy (Vol. 5 No. 17)	429		Newspaper / Headline Prediction
the brown hornet \n \n david regal \n john riggs 2006 genii David Regal (reviewer)	The Brown Hornet	by John Riggs		June 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 6)	95		Reviews / Props
stealthboard \n \n danny orleans \n mark zust \n john riggs 2010 genii Danny Orleans (reviewer)	Stealthboard	by Mark Zust, John Riggs		Oct. 2010	Genii (Vol. 73 No. 10)	93		Reviews / Props
new effect for the butterfly \n routine for john riggs's marketed "the butterfly", number divination \n ed fowler 2010 miracles of my friends ii Ed Fowler	New Effect for the Butterfly	routine for John Riggs's marketed "The Butterfly", number divination		2010	Miracles of my Friends II	29		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
the trapdoor issue #3 \n on illustrations, john riggs, upside down, human printing press, credit check \n steve beam \n the human printing press \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #3	on illustrations, John Riggs, Upside Down, Human Printing Press, Credit Check	Related to The Human Printing Press (Steve Beam, 1984)	2011	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue Addendum)	xii		Articles / Articles
the trapdoor issue #6 \n on calculator trick, the cold fold, compu-card & teleforce, on digital trickery, gigo \n steve beam \n calculator trick \n steve beam \n cold fold \n john riggs \n compu-card \n steve beam \n teleforce \n steve beam \n gigo \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #6	on Calculator Trick, The Cold Fold, Compu-Card & Teleforce, on digital trickery, GIGO	Related to Calculator Trick (Steve Beam, 1984) Cold Fold (John Riggs, 1984) Compu-Card (Steve Beam, 1984) Teleforce (Steve Beam, 1984) GIGO (Steve Beam, 1984)	2011	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue Addendum)	xii		Articles / Articles
the trapdoor issue #12 \n on illustrations, the thing \n steve beam \n the thing \n john riggs 2011 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #12	on illustrations, The Thing	Related to The Thing (John Riggs, 1985)	2011	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue Addendum)	xxv		Articles / Articles
the trapdoor issue #14 \n on john riggs cartoon, cashpack, well shaken \n steve beam \n cashpack \n steve beam \n well shaken \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #14	on John Riggs cartoon, Cashpack, Well Shaken	Related to CashPack (Steve Beam, 1986) Well Shaken (Steve Beam, 1986)	2011	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue Addendum)	xxx		Articles / Articles
special issues \n #05 1st annual - creating magic #10 2nd annual - beam's guide to attending magic conventions #11 no steve beam issue #12 john riggs' 1-man issue #15 3rd annual - the good, the bad & the ugly #15 dead raccoon issue #20 4th annual - the bald issue #22 the power session - all cards #23 tom gagnon - one-man issue #25 5th annual - name brand magic \n steve beam 2011 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Special Issues	#05 1st Annual - Creating Magic #10 2nd Annual - Beam's Guide to Attending Magic Conventions #11 No Steve Beam Issue #12 John Riggs' 1-Man Issue #15 3rd Annual - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly #15 Dead Raccoon Issue #20 4th Annual - The Bald Issue #22 The Power Session - All Cards #23 Tom Gagnon - One-Man Issue #25 5th Annual - Name Brand Magic		2011	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue Addendum)	liv		Articles / Articles
the trapdoor issue #51 \n on doug canning, tom craven, john riggs, steven youell \n steve beam 2012 the trapdoor — volume three Steve Beam	The Trapdoor Issue #51	on Doug Canning, Tom Craven, John Riggs, Steven Youell		2012	The Trapdoor — Volume Three (Issue Addendum)	iii		Articles / Articles
coins, by golly \n two silver coins in one hand transpose with chinese coin in other, as finale the two silver coins merge into one and the chinese coin is split into two \n scott robinson \n the golly pitch \n john riggs 2018 pure imagination Scott Robinson	Coins, By Golly	two silver coins in one hand transpose with Chinese coin in other, as finale the two silver coins merge into one and the Chinese coin is split into two	Inspired by The Golly Pitch (John Riggs, 1990)	2018	Pure Imagination	261		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Copper/Silver/Brass - Routines
golly pitch \n two coins from one hand are secretly tossed into other \n john riggs 2018 pure imagination John Riggs	Golly Pitch	two coins from one hand are secretly tossed into other		2018	Pure Imagination	262		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Hand Loads