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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the spider \n pips of card vanish and appear on paper, pip eating spider \n stanley collins \n tarantula \n maurice howarth \n the williamised spider \n billy mccomb 1915 original magical creations Stanley Collins	The Spider	pips of card vanish and appear on paper, pip eating spider	Related to Tarantula (Maurice Howarth, 1953) The Williamised Spider (Billy McComb, 1972)	1915	Original Magical Creations	67		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Paper / Transformation
bob hummer's whirling card \n \n bob hummer \n hummer's whirling card \n bob hummer \n frolics with the hummer whirling card \n billy mccomb \n dronette \n karl fulves 1943 hummer's whirling card Bob Hummer	Bob Hummer's Whirling Card		Variations Frolics with the Hummer Whirling Card (Billy McComb, 1972) Dronette (Karl Fulves, 2015) Also published here Hummer's Whirling Card (Bob Hummer, 1980)	1943	Hummer's Whirling Card	2		Cards / Principles / Thread Work Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Floatation Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
preface \n \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	Preface			1947	The First Book of William	7		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
biographical note \n \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	Biographical Note			1947	The First Book of William	8		Articles / Biographical
william's torn and restored newspaper presentation \n presenting the effect on stage, with stage light \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Torn and Restored Newspaper Presentation	presenting the effect on stage, with stage light		1947	The First Book of William	11		Newspaper / Torn & Restored
william's bicycle tyre \n tire is emptied and blown up again \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Bicycle Tyre	tire is emptied and blown up again		1947	The First Book of William	12		Bicycle
william's ice cream production \n cup filled with confetti changes into ice cream \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Ice Cream Production	cup filled with confetti changes into ice cream		1947	The First Book of William	14		Paper / Transformation Food / Ice Cream
more about ice cream \n four more ideas with ice cream tricks \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	More About Ice Cream	four more ideas with ice cream tricks		1947	The First Book of William	16		Food / Ice Cream
william's fantastic fez \n performer wears a fez, cuckoo on springs comes out with the selection \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Fantastic Fez	performer wears a fez, cuckoo on springs comes out with the selection		1947	The First Book of William	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery Clothing / Hat
william's new glove opening \n gloves are thrown into the air, small parachute opens and they float slowly down \n billy mccomb \n canny cane! \n louis tannen \n chute \n van abernathy 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's New Glove Opening	gloves are thrown into the air, small parachute opens and they float slowly down	Related to Canny Cane! (Louis Tannen, 1947) Chute (Van Abernathy, 1992)	1947	The First Book of William	20		Gloves / Miscellaneous Parachute
william "discovers" "multicore" solder \n two ideas with a special wire - bending flower - gag with tie \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William "discovers" "Multicore" Solder	two ideas with a special wire bending flower gag with tie		1947	The First Book of William	22		Flower / Fake Clothing / Miscellaneous
william's attache case production \n object appear from empty case \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Attache Case Production	object appear from empty case		1947	The First Book of William	24		Apparatus / Miscellaneous
william's invisible paint \n brush on paper, picture is made without using paint \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Invisible Paint	brush on paper, picture is made without using paint		1947	The First Book of William	26		Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos...
william on the subject of "stung" \n sucker trick, card apparently vanished in trousers, version of stung \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William on the Subject of "Stung"	sucker trick, card apparently vanished in trousers, version of Stung		1947	The First Book of William	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags
william's invisible pipe \n smoking thumb \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Invisible Pipe	smoking thumb		1947	The First Book of William	30		Cigarette/Cigar / Smoke Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
william's hot book \n flames from a book \n billy mccomb \n pyrotica \n thomas alan waters 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Hot Book	flames from a book	Related to Pyrotica (Thomas Alan Waters, 1985)	1947	The First Book of William	32		Book / Miscellaneous Light & Fire / Fire
william's comedy card flight \n spectator on stage puts card in stand, card vanishes and appears in envelope, everybody sees how it works except spectator on stage, paper balls over head type \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Comedy Card Flight	spectator on stage puts card in stand, card vanishes and appears in envelope, everybody sees how it works except spectator on stage, paper balls over head type		1947	The First Book of William	34		Paper / Paperballs Over The Head Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
william passes on some tips \n on thumb tips, on using milk, on the appearing cane, how to remove paint \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William Passes On Some Tips	on thumb tips, on using milk, on the appearing cane, how to remove paint		1947	The First Book of William	36		Liquid / Miscellaneous Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Cane / Appearance & Production
assorted gaglets of the william brand \n gags with, thimbles, a mouse trap, a spring snake, with ropes, hair, light bulbs, coffee beans, diminishing cards, cracking a spectator's arm, dead rat \n billy mccomb \n billy's thimble \n billy mccomb \n patrick page 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	Assorted Gaglets of the William Brand	gags with, thimbles, a mouse trap, a spring snake, with ropes, hair, light bulbs, coffee beans, diminishing cards, cracking a spectator's arm, dead rat	Variations Billy's Thimble (Billy McComb, Patrick Page, 2011)	1947	The First Book of William	37		Rope / Miscellaneous Animal / Mice Cards / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking / Diminishing Cards Light & Fire / Light Bulb Animal / Snake Trap
william's poker hand trick \n several hands are dealt one hand is chosen it's a royal flush \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Poker Hand Trick	several hands are dealt one hand is chosen it's a royal flush		1947	The First Book of William	39		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
william amid the fakirs \n gazing at a match causing it to ignite \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William Amid the Fakirs	gazing at a match causing it to ignite		1947	The First Book of William	42		Match & Matchbox / Match / Animation Match & Matchbox / Match / Mental Stuff Light & Fire / Fire
william's fantastic table \n table lift, with ring, then legs fall off and when the table top is shown, the hand stuck to it apparently cut off from the arm \n billy mccomb \n (17) the palladino table lift \n eusapia palladino 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Fantastic Table	table lift, with ring, then legs fall off and when the table top is shown, the hand stuck to it apparently cut off from the arm	Related to (17) The Palladino Table Lift (Eusapia Palladino, 1959)	1947	The First Book of William	44		Table & Servante Propless / Body Mutilation
william's floating ball routine \n comedy routine on stage, ball is floating up and down and finally vanishes in a box, with assistant \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William's Floating Ball Routine	comedy routine on stage, ball is floating up and down and finally vanishes in a box, with assistant		1947	The First Book of William	46		Ball / Floatation / Thread Apparatus / Miscellaneous
william turns gravity upside down \n board on two trestles with three bricks on top, trestles are removed and the rest floats, then board, lowermost and middle brick are removed one by one, still suspended in the air \n billy mccomb 1947 the first book of william Billy McComb	William Turns Gravity Upside Down	board on two trestles with three bricks on top, trestles are removed and the rest floats, then board, lowermost and middle brick are removed one by one, still suspended in the air		1947	The First Book of William	49		Thread / Miscellaneous Box Illusions / Animation / Levitation
canny cane! \n opening, table with cane and hat, gloves are thrown in the air and they come down with small parachutes, then the cain is put into the hat, where it vanishes \n louis tannen \n william's new glove opening \n billy mccomb 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Louis Tannen	Canny Cane!	opening, table with cane and hat, gloves are thrown in the air and they come down with small parachutes, then the cain is put into the hat, where it vanishes	Related to William's New Glove Opening (Billy McComb, 1947)	1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 132)	529		Table & Servante Gloves / Miscellaneous Cane / Miscellaneous Clothing / Hat Parachute
tarantula \n pips from four card vanish step by step and appear on strip of paper \n maurice howarth \n the williamised spider \n billy mccomb \n the pip-eating spider \n tommy wonder \n billy mccomb \n stanley collins \n the spider \n stanley collins 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Maurice Howarth	Tarantula	pips from four card vanish step by step and appear on strip of paper	Related to The Williamised Spider (Billy McComb, 1972) The Pip-Eating Spider (Tommy Wonder, Billy McComb, Stanley Collins, 1976) The Spider (Stanley Collins, 1915)	1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 290)	1158		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
our magician of the yearbook - billy mc comb \n on billy mccomb, pictures of peter warlock, kalanag, june mccomb, elizabeth warlock \n laurie ireland 1955 ireland's yearbooks Laurie Ireland	Our Magician of the Yearbook - Billy Mc Comb	on Billy McComb, pictures of Peter Warlock, Kalanag, June McComb, Elizabeth Warlock		1955	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)	3		Articles / Anecdotes Articles / Biographical
an act for a lazy magician \n complete act - ring on stick - card through handkerchief - anti-gravity glasses - bill in cigarette - transformation of handkerchief ("the end" appears) \n billy mccomb 1955 ireland's yearbooks Billy McComb	An Act for a Lazy Magician	complete act Ring on Stick Card through Handkerchief Anti-Gravity Glasses Bill in Cigarette Transformation of Handkerchief ("The End" appears)		1955	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1955)	4		Glass / Levitation Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Silk & Handkerchief / Utilities & Sleights Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring on Stick Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Handkerchief Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Cigarette/Cigar
the birdcage \n on the new living card stars , ed marlo, charlie miller, paul lepaul, francis carlyle, bill simon, dr. jacob daley, the modern magician, channing pollock, cardini, billy mccomb, james b. findlay, willane \n jay marshall 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on the New Living Card Stars , Ed Marlo, Charlie Miller, Paul LePaul, Francis Carlyle, Bill Simon, Dr. Jacob Daley, The Modern Magician, Channing Pollock, Cardini, Billy McComb, James B. Findlay, Willane		1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 328)	123		Articles / Articles
(17) the palladino table lift \n one person table lift, with ring \n eusapia palladino \n william's fantastic table \n billy mccomb 1959 mediumistic stunts Eusapia Palladino	(17) The Palladino Table Lift	one person table lift, with ring	Related to William's Fantastic Table (Billy McComb, 1947)	1959	Mediumistic Stunts	289		Table & Servante Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff
the back room \n on credits of the u.f grant tricks in #351, jay marshall, stewart james, billy mccomb, don lawton \n don tanner 1960 the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner	The Back Room	on credits of the U.F Grant tricks in #351, Jay Marshall, Stewart James, Billy McComb, Don Lawton		1960	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 352)	238		Articles / Articles
the back room \n on billy mccomb, milbourne christopher \n don tanner 1961 the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner	The Back Room	on Billy McComb, Milbourne Christopher		1961	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 354)	246		Articles / Articles
surprise prediction \n mccombical prediction variation, with slate \n eugene gloye \n billy mccomb 1961 the new phoenix 351-400 Eugene Gloye, Billy McComb	Surprise Prediction	McCombical Prediction variation, with slate		1961	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 356)	253		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts
the back room \n on midwest magic jubilee, jay and frances marshall, billy mccomb, sorcar, milbourne christopher, john scarne, danny johnson \n don tanner 1961 the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner	The Back Room	on Midwest Magic Jubilee, Jay and Frances Marshall, Billy McComb, Sorcar, Milbourne Christopher, John Scarne, Danny Johnson		1961	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 361)	274		Articles / Articles
ivème festival internationale de la magie s. andrea \n on the magic convention in s.andrea, sitta, june merlin, viviane mireldo, dasa & eva, les mazakian, alice, solange, isbecque, mary, jaqueline sarvy, elisabeth warlock, mi-chi-ko, fred kaps, nevio martini, raimondi, vladimiro dei, gilberti, maxim, leypold fritz, ily-ko, zefir, billy mccomb, zelpy, peter warlock, heinz & charlotte fischer, onkel peppy, francis haxton, klingsor, henky vermeyden, dr. schramm \n jean garance 1964 hokus pokus Jean Garance	IVème Festival Internationale de la Magie S. Andrea	on the magic convention in S.Andrea, Sitta, June Merlin, Viviane Mireldo, Dasa & Eva, Les Mazakian, Alice, Solange, Isbecque, Mary, Jaqueline Sarvy, Elisabeth Warlock, Mi-Chi-Ko, Fred Kaps, Nevio Martini, Raimondi, Vladimiro Dei, Gilberti, Maxim, Leypold Fritz, Ily-Ko, Zefir, Billy McComb, Zelpy, Peter Warlock, Heinz & Charlotte Fischer, Onkel Peppy, Francis Haxton, Klingsor, Henky Vermeyden, Dr. Schramm		1964	Hokus Pokus (Vol. 25 No. 5)	74		Articles / Convention Reports
slow motion card vanish \n thumbnail clip \n dai vernon \n eye-level, one-man card vanish \n billy mccomb 1967 ultimate secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Slow Motion Card Vanish	thumbnail clip	Related to Eye-Level, One-Man Card Vanish (Billy McComb, 1972)	1967	Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic	103		Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Bare Handed Cards / Manipulation / Vanish / Single Cards
again they rise \n deck of cards dropped into newspaper, three selections rise out of newspaper \n billy mccomb 1968 newspaper magic Billy McComb	Again They Rise	Deck of cards dropped into newspaper, three selections rise out of newspaper		1968	Newspaper Magic	81		Newspaper / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous
blank surprise \n all cards become blank except selection \n alton sharpe \n billy mccomb 1969 expert card mysteries Alton Sharpe, Billy McComb	Blank Surprise	all cards become blank except selection		1969	Expert Card Mysteries	141		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
introduction \n \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	Introduction			1972	I Did It My Way	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
cut 'n gone rope \n rope is coiled up in hand and ends are cut, rope vanishes \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	Cut 'N Gone Rope	rope is coiled up in hand and ends are cut, rope vanishes		1972	I Did It My Way	1		Rope / Miscellaneous
the williamised spider \n pips from deck vanish and appear on napkin \n billy mccomb \n the pip-eating spider \n tommy wonder \n billy mccomb \n stanley collins \n tarantula \n maurice howarth \n the spider \n stanley collins \n the williamised spider of mr. collins \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	The Williamised Spider	pips from deck vanish and appear on napkin	Related to The Pip-Eating Spider (Tommy Wonder, Billy McComb, Stanley Collins, 1976) Tarantula (Maurice Howarth, 1953) The Spider (Stanley Collins, 1915) Also published here The Williamised Spider of Mr. Collins (Billy McComb, 1972)	1972	I Did It My Way	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
the torn and restored airmail \n \n billy mccomb \n george lawrence \n the comedy letter - for t & r airmail letter \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb, George Lawrence	The Torn and Restored Airmail		Related to The Comedy Letter - For T & R Airmail Letter (Billy McComb, 1972)	1972	I Did It My Way	4		Paper / Torn & Restored
the comedy letter - for t & r airmail letter \n \n billy mccomb \n the torn and restored airmail \n billy mccomb \n george lawrence 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	The Comedy Letter - For T & R Airmail Letter		Related to The Torn and Restored Airmail (Billy McComb, George Lawrence, 1972)	1972	I Did It My Way	5		Articles / Joke
auntie gwendoline \n sucker ending for torn and restored letter \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	Auntie Gwendoline	sucker ending for torn and restored letter		1972	I Did It My Way	6		Paper / Torn & Restored
eye-level, one-man card vanish \n gimmick, similar to vernon \n billy mccomb \n slow motion card vanish \n dai vernon 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	Eye-Level, One-Man Card Vanish	gimmick, similar to Vernon	Related to Slow Motion Card Vanish (Dai Vernon, 1967)	1972	I Did It My Way	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Single Card
a variation on a theme \n spectator holds a ribbon over his head, a ring hangs in the middle, ring is removed from ribbon without spectator knowing how it works, paper balls over the head effect, clippo \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	A Variation on a Theme	spectator holds a ribbon over his head, a ring hangs in the middle, ring is removed from ribbon without spectator knowing how it works, paper balls over the head effect, clippo		1972	I Did It My Way	8		Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
the seven-cornered hanky \n \n billy mccomb \n sieben \n juno 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	The Seven-Cornered Hanky		Related to Sieben (Juno, 2022)	1972	I Did It My Way	9		Silk & Handkerchief / Miscellaneous Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Miscellaneous
the magician's rabbit does a trick \n in a box, apparently rabbit does the trick \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	The Magician's Rabbit Does a Trick	in a box, apparently rabbit does the trick		1972	I Did It My Way	11		Rope / Cut & Restored
the card in the cigarette \n \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	The Card in the Cigarette			1972	I Did It My Way	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Cigarette
uncle's will slates \n messages appear on slates, comedy \n billy mccomb \n ken de courcy 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb, Ken De Courcy	Uncle's Will Slates	messages appear on slates, comedy		1972	I Did It My Way	13		Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff Slate / Appearing Writing Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts
the five rings of william \n brief \n billy mccomb \n the five rings of william \n billy mccomb 1972 i did it my way Billy McComb	The Five Rings of William	brief	Also published here The Five Rings of William (Billy McComb, 1972)	1972	I Did It My Way	15		Ring / Linking Rings / Routines
dedication \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Dedication			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	4		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
foreword \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Foreword			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	9		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
extension to "miko" \n gag prediction with three-and-a-half of clubs, fourteen of spades and mis-spotted die that does not add up to seven on all sides \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Extension to "Miko"	gag prediction with Three-and-a-half of Clubs, Fourteen of Spades and mis-spotted die that does not add up to seven on all sides		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	17		Dice (small) / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Gag Cards
opening the magic society show \n two large sheets shown empty on stage, a person appears and makes up a sandwich-board man with the sheets that have relevant messages on them \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Opening the Magic Society Show	two large sheets shown empty on stage, a person appears and makes up a sandwich-board man with the sheets that have relevant messages on them		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	19		Illusions / Appearance & Production / Person
the "bang" bomb \n plastic bomb explodes with bang banner, comedy prop \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The "Bang" Bomb	plastic bomb explodes with BANG banner, comedy prop		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	23		Weapon / Bomb Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
a thought-of card turns up in a cigarette \n card peeked at in rubber-banded deck vanishes and appears in borrowed cigarette, detailed, fred karene \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	A Thought-of Card turns up in a Cigarette	card peeked at in rubber-banded deck vanishes and appears in borrowed cigarette, detailed, Fred Karene		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	29		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Cigarette Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / In context of Routine
the ultimate identification \n rabbit from hat, with newspaper or body load \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Ultimate Identification	rabbit from hat, with newspaper or body load		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	37		Body Loading Animal / Rabbit Clothing / Hat
the half-dyed color changing silk \n routine ends with a silk in two colors, stopped in middle of the transformation \n billy mccomb \n dye another day \n nick diffatte 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Half-Dyed Color Changing Silk	routine ends with a silk in two colors, stopped in middle of the transformation	Variations Dye Another Day (Nick Diffatte, 2022)	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	41		Silk & Handkerchief / Color Change
a rotten sneaky deception which pleases me \n dye tube gimmick openly presented as bottle with dye color \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	A Rotten Sneaky Deception which Pleases Me	dye tube gimmick openly presented as bottle with dye color		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	49		Silk & Handkerchief / Color Change
frolics with the hummer whirling card \n - a variation - a don't! - if you unravel your own! - a miracle! - you're all set! - light weight - but great! - true story! \n billy mccomb \n bob hummer's whirling card \n bob hummer 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Frolics with the Hummer Whirling Card	A Variation A Don't! - If You Unravel Your Own! A Miracle! You're All Set! Light Weight - But Great! True Story!	Inspired by Bob Hummer's Whirling Card (Bob Hummer, 1943)	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	51		Cards / Principles / Thread Work Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Floatation MC / Compere Bits of Business Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
yeas of magical angling... and thoughts thereon \n aerial fishing, with aquarium prop \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Yeas of Magical Angling... and Thoughts Thereon	aerial fishing, with aquarium prop		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	55		Animal / Fish
how to mix two tricks to make one good presentation \n thumb tie combined with card to wallet \n billy mccomb \n card in wallet, plus \n ricki dunn 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	How To Mix Two Tricks To Make One Good Presentation	thumb tie combined with card to wallet	Variations Card in Wallet, Plus (Ricki Dunn, 1999)	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	63		Rope / Penetration / Thumb Tie Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
thoughts on the thumb-writer and a few tips thrown in \n boon writer - magnetic hold-out - replacing the writer - a stunt \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Thoughts on the Thumb-Writer and a few tips thrown in	boon writer Magnetic Hold-Out Replacing the Writer A Stunt		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	65		Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
the date on the coin \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Date on the Coin			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	67		Coin / Effect Themes / Prediction Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
the rigid yo-yo \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Rigid Yo-Yo			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	69		Games / Miscellaneous Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
the wine, the water - and a character \n on chris van bern's water & wine, chemical - wine and water - williamised! \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Wine, the Water - and a Character	on Chris van Bern's Water & Wine, chemical Wine and Water - Williamised!		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	71		Liquid / Transformation
again "sawing in half"... lengthwise... \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Again "Sawing in Half"... Lengthwise...			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	75		Illusions / Harmed & Healed / Sawing in Half
the reverse-cut svengali pack ... an introduction \n spectator and magician both cut at the same card \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Reverse-Cut Svengali Pack ... An Introduction	spectator and magician both cut at the same card		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck
chop cups for all \n using glass with paper cover and magnet secretly added \n billy mccomb \n jennings chop cup routine, genii, mar. 1965 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Chop Cups for All	using glass with paper cover and magnet secretly added	Inspired by Jennings Chop Cup routine, Genii, Mar. 1965	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	83		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
we go mental \n different approaches, pages glued together, card inserted to select page \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	We Go Mental	different approaches, pages glued together, card inserted to select page		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	87		Book / Book Test / Routines Book / Book Test / Telephone Book Test
an off-beat rabbit arrival \n rabbit produced in champagne bucket, featuring a bottom-less bottle \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	An Off-Beat Rabbit Arrival	rabbit produced in champagne bucket, featuring a bottom-less bottle		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	93		Animal / Rabbit Bottle / Miscellaneous
the egg in the magazine \n raw egg poured into magazine, vanishes, reappears as fried egg \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Egg in the Magazine	raw egg poured into magazine, vanishes, reappears as fried egg		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	97		Egg / Transformation Newspaper / Liquid in Newspaper
on the question of dress \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	On the Question of Dress			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	101		Articles / Business and Publicity
thirty years of rings in nests of boxes \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Thirty Years of Rings in Nests of Boxes			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	103		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous Apparatus / Nest of Boxes
the clay pipe \n smoking clay pipes \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Clay Pipe	smoking clay pipes		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	107		Pipe Light & Fire / Smoke
u.k. ... "not in the polo mints" - u.s.a. ... "bill in the lifesavers" \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	U.K. ... "Not in the Polo Mints" - U.S.A. ... "Bill in the Lifesavers"			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	113		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous
splashing in the card fountain \n with reel \n billy mccomb \n magicana, genii, oct. 1968 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Splashing in the Card Fountain	with reel	Inspired by Magicana, Genii, Oct. 1968	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	119		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Card Fountain Thread / Reel
resurrected! \n ideas for gag in which thread comes out of clothing and is pulled and then becomes very long \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Resurrected!	ideas for gag in which thread comes out of clothing and is pulled and then becomes very long		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	123		Thread / Miscellaneous Clothing / Miscellaneous Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
a face-lifting on the "goodnight banner" \n writing on handkerchief falls off as ribbon \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	A Face-Lifting on the "Goodnight Banner"	writing on handkerchief falls off as ribbon		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	125		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation
william reminisces \n - not worried! - switch is switch! - ringing the changes - "i've heard that one before" - hazards! and hostesses - william the palmist! - appearing doves - and vanishing loops! \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	William Reminisces	Not Worried! Switch is Switch! Ringing the Changes "I've Heard That One Before" Hazards! and Hostesses William the Palmist! Appearing Doves - and Vanishing Loops!		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	127		Animal / Dove / Body Load Production Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle Articles / Anecdotes
flat accordion \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Flat Accordion			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	131		Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
a gag with the wiggly wand \n deck becomes crooked when waved over with s-shaped wand \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	A Gag with the Wiggly Wand	deck becomes crooked when waved over with S-shaped wand		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	131		Wand & Stick / Gaffed Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
"p" \n pea can, spectator writes letter on billet, put in tube, changes into water, pee gag \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	"P"	pea can, spectator writes letter on billet, put in tube, changes into water, pee gag		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	132		Liquid / Appearance & Production Mental Magic / Effects / Gag
flying moo \n milk travels from glass to glass, visible as gag through hole \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Flying Moo	milk travels from glass to glass, visible as gag through hole		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	132		Glass / Miscellaneous Liquid / Miscellaneous MC / Compere Bits of Business
sucker ghost \n ghost tube as vacuum cleaner \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Sucker Ghost	ghost tube as vacuum cleaner		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	133		Comedy Magic / Comedy Props Apparatus / Phantom Tube Electronics / Vacuum Cleaner
which came first? \n egg on table, it apparently hatches and bird appears \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Which came first?	egg on table, it apparently hatches and bird appears		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	134		Animal / Dove / Miscellaneous
please shut the gate \n gate on stage \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Please Shut the Gate	gate on stage		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	135		Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
a clean gag \n hollow soap \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	A Clean Gag	hollow soap		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	135		Soap Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
light humour \n light bulb, painted half black \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Light Humour	light bulb, painted half black		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	136		Light & Fire / Light Bulb Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
wee tree \n newspaper tree \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Wee Tree	newspaper tree		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	137		Newspaper / Miscellaneous
fish stricks \n plastic fish at end of the strings, with idea for tassel on fez with reel \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Fish Stricks	plastic fish at end of the strings, with idea for tassel on fez with reel		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	139		Wand & Stick / Chinese Sticks Thread / Reel
hot stuff \n foil gets hot, chemical \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Hot Stuff	foil gets hot, chemical		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	141		Foil Light & Fire / Fire
odd and bits... and a few other things \n - good art work \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Odd and Bits... and a few other things	Good Art Work		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	143		Table & Servante Articles / Business and Publicity
a ring! \n spectator names card from invisible deck, it is predicted, card index on finger ring \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	A Ring!	spectator names card from invisible deck, it is predicted, card index on finger ring		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	145		Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
crystal clear! \n card index seen in crystal \n billy mccomb \n card crystal effect (marvels of mystery, john booth) 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Crystal Clear!	card index seen in crystal	Inspired by Card Crystal effect (Marvels of Mystery, John Booth)	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	147		Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator
ear! ear! \n shooting-combinatin-flash wand \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Ear! Ear!	shooting-combinatin-flash wand		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	147		Wand & Stick / Gaffed Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material
impromptu bunny! \n paper puppet finds card \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Impromptu Bunny!	paper puppet finds card		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	148		Paper / Origami Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations
hydrostatic! \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Hydrostatic!			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	148		Liquid / Hydrostatic Glass
golf ball \n comment on golf ball through handkerchief \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Golf Ball	comment on golf ball through handkerchief		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	148		Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Penetration
putting the act together \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Putting the Act Together			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	149		Articles / Articles
an historical gag \n address of lincoln \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	An Historical Gag	address of Lincoln		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	151		MC / Compere Bits of Business
confidence \n gag \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Confidence	gag		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	151		Articles / Joke Articles / Business and Publicity
necessity is the mother \n rising cards with deck switch \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Necessity is the Mother	rising cards with deck switch		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	153		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Fake Indices Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / In context of Routine Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rising Cards
the williamised spider of mr. collins \n pips from deck vanish and appear on napkin \n billy mccomb \n the williamised spider \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Williamised Spider of Mr. Collins	pips from deck vanish and appear on napkin	Also published here The Williamised Spider (Billy McComb, 1972)	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	155		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
the williamised close-up card sword \n with small sword \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Williamised Close-up Card Sword	with small sword		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	159		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Sword/Knife/...
william does the card sword \n - another solution \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	William does the Card Sword	Another Solution		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	161		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card Sword/Knife/...
yrutnec hteitnewt \n twentieth century in reverse, silk starts tied between other two and travels elsewhere \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Yrutnec Hteitnewt	Twentieth Century in Reverse, silk starts tied between other two and travels elsewhere		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	164		Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Twentieth Century Silks
william does the hindu needle trick \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	William does the Hindu Needle Trick			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	167		Needle / Swallowing
the five rings of william \n brief \n billy mccomb \n the five rings of william \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	The Five Rings of William	brief	Also published here The Five Rings of William (Billy McComb, 1972)	1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	171		Ring / Linking Rings / Routines
how to wash your hands \n tips on hygiene \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	How to Wash Your Hands	tips on hygiene		1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	174		Articles / Articles
william and the himber ring \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	William and the Himber Ring			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	175		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Himber Ring/Linking Rings Routines
backword \n \n billy mccomb 1972 mccomb's magic — 25 years wiser Billy McComb	Backword			1972	McComb's Magic — 25 Years Wiser	184		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the pip-eating spider \n published under "jos bema" \n tommy wonder \n billy mccomb \n stanley collins \n the williamised spider \n billy mccomb \n tarantula \n maurice howarth 1976 pabular Tommy Wonder, Billy McComb, Stanley Collins	The Pip-Eating Spider	published under "Jos Bema"	Related to The Williamised Spider (Billy McComb, 1972) Tarantula (Maurice Howarth, 1953)	June 1976	Pabular (Vol. 2 No. 10)	272		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
the page boy speaks... \n on fism vienna, billy mccomb, wittus witt, gerard majax, obie o'brien, trevor lewis, paul stone \n patrick page 1976 pabular Patrick Page	The Page Boy Speaks...	on FISM Vienna, Billy McComb, Wittus Witt, Gerard Majax, Obie O'Brien, Trevor Lewis, Paul Stone		Sep. 1976	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 1)	308		Articles / Columns
cabaret card divination \n divination of seven cards that have been taken from a shuffled deck, last card predicted in envelope \n billy mccomb \n ken de courcy \n card call \n roberto giobbi \n psi-stebbins \n larry becker \n multiple revelations \n patrick page \n future card thought \n steve "banachek" shaw 1978 cabaret card divination Billy McComb, Ken De Courcy	Cabaret Card Divination	divination of seven cards that have been taken from a shuffled deck, last card predicted in envelope	Related to Multiple Revelations (Patrick Page, 2011) Future Card Thought (Steve "Banachek" Shaw, 1990 /1999) Variations Card Call (Roberto Giobbi, 2016) PSI-Stebbins (Larry Becker, 1979)	1978	Cabaret Card Divination	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Partial Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Cabaret Card Divination
coin to bottle \n with folding coin index \n billy mccomb 1978/76 more classic magic with apparatus Billy McComb	Coin to Bottle	with folding coin index		1978/76	More Classic Magic with Apparatus	138		Coin / Gaffed / Folding Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle
the page boy speaks... \n on fism brussels, al goshman, hugh riley, mike caldwell, billy mccomb, pete biro, larry jennings, james findlay, sothebys findlay auction, mario carrandi, horace goldin, magic in films, dai vernon, john ramsay, roy walton \n patrick page 1979 pabular Patrick Page	The Page Boy Speaks...	on FISM Brussels, Al Goshman, Hugh Riley, Mike Caldwell, Billy McComb, Pete Biro, Larry Jennings, James Findlay, Sothebys Findlay auction, Mario Carrandi, Horace Goldin, Magic in Films, Dai Vernon, John Ramsay, Roy Walton		June 1979	Pabular (Vol. 5 No. 6)	697		Articles / Columns
the first book of william \n \n paul fleming \n billy mccomb 1979 the paul fleming book reviews — volume iii Paul Fleming (reviewer)	The First Book of William	by Billy McComb		1979	The Paul Fleming Book Reviews — Volume III	69		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
what they said about "the <u>other</u> book" by karrell fox \n \n billy mccomb \n karrell fox 1979 another book Billy McComb (reviewer)	What they said about "the other book" by Karrell Fox	by Karrell Fox		1979	Another Book	145		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
what they said about "the <u>other</u> book" by karrell fox \n \n billy mccomb \n karrell fox 1979 another book Billy McComb (reviewer)	What they said about "the other book" by Karrell Fox	by Karrell Fox		1979	Another Book	293		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
psi-stebbins \n shuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted, jumbo cards \n larry becker \n dynamation \n larry becker \n the lazy mentalist returns \n martin joyal \n club kicker \n larry becker \n ross johnson \n cabaret card divination \n billy mccomb \n ken de courcy \n future card thought \n steve "banachek" shaw \n becker and cyprian \n father cyprian \n larry becker 1979 the best of larry becker's world of super mentalism book ii Larry Becker	PSI-Stebbins	shuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted, jumbo cards	Inspired by Cabaret Card Divination (Billy McComb, Ken De Courcy, 1978) Related to Dynamation (Larry Becker, 1979) Variations The Lazy Mentalist Returns (Martin Joyal, 1997) Club Kicker (Larry Becker, Ross Johnson, 1992) Future Card Thought (Steve "Banachek" Shaw, 1990 /1999) Becker and Cyprian (Father Cyprian, Larry Becker, 1983)	1979	The Best of Larry Becker's World of Super Mentalism Book II	7		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Pencil Dot or similar Marks Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Partial Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Cabaret Card Divination
a deception from dublin \n \n billy mccomb \n hubert lambert 1980 al leech's legacy Billy McComb, Hubert Lambert	A Deception From Dublin			1980	Al Leech's Legacy	124		Thimble / Routines
cambridge close-up \n on billy mccomb, mark leveridge, vic allen, roger crosthwaite \n unknown 1980 pabular Unknown	Cambridge Close-Up	on Billy McComb, Mark Leveridge, Vic Allen, Roger Crosthwaite		Nov. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)	941		Articles / Articles
powers of mind \n two decks, performer and spectator cut to same card \n billy mccomb 1980 magick Billy McComb	Powers of Mind	two decks, performer and spectator cut to same card		1980	Magick (Issue 266)	1327		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Svengali Principle / Svengali Deck
die erste epistel von onkel william \n \n billy mccomb \n magigram, may-aug. 1970 1980 intermagic Billy McComb	Die erste Epistel von Onkel William		Also published here Magigram, May-Aug. 1970	Mar. 1980	Intermagic (Vol. 7 No. 1)	4		Articles / Articles Articles / Business and Publicity
prologue 1 \n \n billy mccomb 1980 cards in cabaret Billy McComb	Prologue 1			1980	Cards in Cabaret	6		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the blood feast of the sun \n tissue paper crumpled up by spectator, it bursts into flames by itself, chemical \n ken de courcy \n billy mccomb 1980 ca. the blood feast of the sun Ken De Courcy, Billy McComb	The Blood Feast of the Sun	tissue paper crumpled up by spectator, it bursts into flames by itself, chemical		1980 ca.	The Blood Feast of the Sun	2		Light & Fire / Fire Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff
pyrotica \n with three books \n thomas alan waters \n william's hot book \n billy mccomb 1985 mind, myth & magick Thomas Alan Waters	Pyrotica	with three books	Related to William's Hot Book (Billy McComb, 1947)	1985	Mind, Myth & Magick (Issue Mystyx)	711		Book / Book Test / Routines
foreword \n \n billy mccomb 1986 for my next trick... Billy McComb	Foreword			1986	For My Next Trick...	8		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
introduction \n \n billy mccomb 1986 seabrooke's book Billy McComb	Introduction			1986	Seabrooke's Book	11		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the professional touch \n \n ian keable-elliott \n billy mccomb \n comment \n ian keable-elliott \n tom ogden \n bobby cann \n gordon wray 1988 opus Ian Keable-Elliott (reviewer)	The Professional Touch	by Billy McComb	Related to Comment (Ian Keable-Elliott, Tom Ogden, Bobby Cann, Gordon Wray, 1988)	Apr. 1988	Opus (Vol. 1 No. 8)	11		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
comment \n comments on previous articles and reviews, letters by tom ogdon, bobby cann, gordon wray \n ian keable-elliott \n tom ogden \n bobby cann \n gordon wray \n the performance of close-up magic \n david britland \n eugene burger \n the professional touch \n ian keable-elliott \n billy mccomb \n paul daniels magic show \n ian keable-elliott \n paul daniels 1988 opus Ian Keable-Elliott, Tom Ogden, Bobby Cann, Gordon Wray	Comment	comments on previous articles and reviews, letters by Tom Ogdon, Bobby Cann, Gordon Wray	Related to The Performance of Close-Up Magic (David Britland, Eugene Burger, 1988) The Professional Touch (Ian Keable-Elliott, Billy McComb, 1988) Paul Daniels Magic Show (Ian Keable-Elliott, Paul Daniels, 1988)	May 1988	Opus (Vol. 1 No. 9)	1		Articles / Articles
the professional touch \n \n john holland \n billy mccomb \n billy mccomb 1989 epoptica John Holland (reviewer)	The Professional Touch	by Billy McComb (written by Billy McComb)		Sep. 1989	Epoptica (Issue 12)	557		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
comment \n feedback by billy mccomb, mike caveney \n johnny "j.j." johnston \n chris power \n david morpheus 1989 opus Johnny "J.J." Johnston, Chris Power, David Morpheus	Comment	feedback by Billy McComb, Mike Caveney		Jan. 1989	Opus (Vol. 2 No. 5)	1		Articles / Columns Articles / Letters
future card thought \n shuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted \n steve "banachek" shaw \n psi-stebbins \n larry becker \n cabaret card divination \n billy mccomb \n ken de courcy \n addendum \n steve "banachek" shaw 1990 /1999 prethoughts Steve "Banachek" Shaw	Future Card Thought	shuffled deck, packet of card is divined and last card predicted	Inspired by PSI-Stebbins (Larry Becker, 1979) Related to Cabaret Card Divination (Billy McComb, Ken De Courcy, 1978) Addendum (Steve "Banachek" Shaw, 1990 /1999)	1990 /1999	Prethoughts	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Cabaret Card Divination
roy roth's "fastest wallet in the west" (of wales) \n \n billy mccomb 1991 card to wallet Billy McComb	Roy Roth's "Fastest Wallet in the West" (of Wales)			1991	Card to Wallet	49		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
dedication \n to billy mccomb \n karrell fox 1991 goodies Karrell Fox	Dedication	to Billy McComb		1991	Goodies	4		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
chute \n deck encircled with rubber band, signed selection floats down attached to small parachute \n van abernathy \n william's new glove opening \n billy mccomb \n parachute \n don alan 1992 the trapdoor — volume two Van Abernathy	Chute	deck encircled with rubber band, signed selection floats down attached to small parachute	Related to William's New Glove Opening (Billy McComb, 1947) Parachute (Don Alan, 1950)	1992	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 46)	834		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Parachute
billy mccomb's routine for roy roth's "fastest wallet in the west" (of wales) \n credit card to wallet \n billy mccomb \n roy roth 1992 magic with credit cards Billy McComb, Roy Roth	Billy McComb's Routine for Roy Roth's "Fastest Wallet in the West" (of Wales)	credit card to wallet		1992	Magic with Credit Cards	39		Wallet Credit Card / Traveling
holed up \n cork pushed halfway through hole in card, moved around \n steve dusheck \n "hole collection" (billy mccomb) \n holed up \n steve dusheck 1992 dusheck's card magic Steve Dusheck	Holed Up	cork pushed halfway through hole in card, moved around	Inspired by "Hole Collection" (Billy McComb) Also published here Holed Up (Steve Dusheck, 1980 ca.)	1992	Dusheck's Card Magic	76		Paper / Hole effects (e.g. traveling) Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Holes Effects Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Magnetic/Shimmed Card Cork
billy mccomb \n \n ted lesley 1994 paramiracles Ted Lesley	Billy McComb			1994	Paramiracles	221		Articles / Anecdotes
but i digress \n on robert-houdin, presentation, billy mccomb anecdote \n karl fulves 1995 underworld Karl Fulves	But I Digress	on Robert-Houdin, presentation, Billy McComb anecdote		1995	Underworld (Issue 2)	27		Articles / Columns
the pip-eating spider \n pips of pip card vanish until only indices are left \n tommy wonder \n stanley collins \n billy mccomb 1996 the books of wonder — volume 1 Tommy Wonder, Stanley Collins, Billy McComb	The Pip-Eating Spider	pips of pip card vanish until only indices are left		1996	The Books of Wonder — Volume 1	157		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
at homb with mccomb - sympathetic silks \n \n billy mccomb 1997 virtual foolery Billy McComb	At Homb with McComb - Sympathetic Silks			1997	Virtual Foolery	19		Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Sympathetic Silks
the editors write \n on billy mccomb, kiss \n ted lesley \n mark garetz 1997 mind & magic magazine Ted Lesley, Mark Garetz	The Editors Write	on Billy McComb, KISS		Dec. 1997	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 6)			Articles / Columns
the seven-cornered handkerchief \n performer proves that a silk has seven corner by tying them in pairs \n billy mccomb \n hatton & plate's "magicians' tricks and how they are done" \n stanyon's magic, august 1913, vol. 13 no. 11 \n a left-handed hank has seven corners \n charlie miller 1997 mind & magic magazine Billy McComb	The Seven-Cornered Handkerchief	performer proves that a silk has seven corner by tying them in pairs	Inspired by Hatton & Plate's "Magicians' Tricks and How They Are Done" Stanyon's Magic, August 1913, Vol. 13 No. 11 Related to A Left-Handed Hank Has Seven Corners (Charlie Miller, 2001)	Dec. 1997	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 6)	1		Silk & Handkerchief / Miscellaneous Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Miscellaneous
the knot \n \n billy mccomb 1997 mind & magic magazine Billy McComb	The Knot			Dec. 1997	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 6)	3		Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots
the editor writes \n on the death of karrell fox, billy mccomb, roger klause \n ted lesley 1998 mind & magic magazine Ted Lesley	The Editor Writes	on the death of Karrell Fox, Billy McComb, Roger Klause		Feb. 1998	Mind & Magic Magazine (Vol. 1 No. 8)			Articles / Columns
card in wallet, plus \n chain escape combined with card to wallet and watch steal \n ricki dunn \n how to mix two tricks to make one good presentation \n billy mccomb 1999 genii Ricki Dunn	Card in Wallet, Plus	chain escape combined with card to wallet and watch steal	Inspired by How To Mix Two Tricks To Make One Good Presentation (Billy McComb, 1972)	July 1999	Genii (Vol. 62 No. 7)	28		Pickpocketing / Watch Steal Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Handcuffs
billy mccomb: life with aj \n about the amazing johnathan \n billy mccomb \n steve bryant 2000 genii Billy McComb, Steve Bryant	Billy McComb: Life With AJ	about The Amazing Johnathan		Sep. 2000	Genii (Vol. 63 No. 9)	36		Articles / Interviews
a left-handed hank has seven corners \n performer proves that a silk has seven corner by tying them in pairs \n charlie miller \n hatt & plate's "magicians' tricks and how they are done" \n stanyon's magic, august 1913, vol. 13 no. 11 \n the seven-cornered handkerchief \n billy mccomb 2001 left-handed hank Charlie Miller	A Left-Handed Hank Has Seven Corners	performer proves that a silk has seven corner by tying them in pairs	Related to Hatt & Plate's "Magicians' Tricks and How They Are Done" Stanyon's Magic, August 1913, Vol. 13 No. 11 The Seven-Cornered Handkerchief (Billy McComb, 1997)	2001	Left-Handed Hank	11		Silk & Handkerchief / Miscellaneous Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Miscellaneous
odd man out \n "was your card an odd card?", it is odd-backed and rest is blank, force \n karl fulves \n billy mccomb effect (the wizard, july 1947) \n dual impulsion \n oscar weigle 2001 new card controls Karl Fulves	Odd Man Out	"was your card an odd card?", it is odd-backed and rest is blank, force	Inspired by Billy McComb effect (The Wizard, July 1947) Related to Dual Impulsion (Oscar Weigle, 1939)	2001	New Card Controls	112		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
the aerial vanish \n billy mccomb anecdote \n michael bailey \n the magic circular, 1955 2002 latter day secrets Michael Bailey	The Aerial Vanish	Billy McComb anecdote	Also published here The Magic Circular, 1955	2002	Latter Day Secrets (Issue 7)	266		Articles / Anecdotes
egg in movie \n broken egg poured into newspaper, fried egg taken out \n billy mccomb \n billy mccomb, mccomb's magic, 1972, p. 97 2002 the encyclopedia of egg magic Billy McComb	Egg in Movie	broken egg poured into newspaper, fried egg taken out	Also published here Billy McComb, McComb's Magic, 1972, p. 97	2002	The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic	207		Egg / Transformation Newspaper / Liquid in Newspaper
billy mccomb's slow motion vanishing bird cage: sixty years of performance and refinements \n \n joe m. turner \n billy mccomb 2004 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Billy McComb's Slow Motion Vanishing Bird Cage: Sixty Years of Performance and Refinements	by Billy McComb		Aug. 2004	Genii (Vol. 67 No. 8)	92		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
the art of upgrading \n - addendum clown nose & passport gag \n billy mccomb 2006 genii Billy McComb	The Art of Upgrading	Addendum clown nose & passport gag		Feb. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 2)	78		Articles / Articles
remembering billy mccomb \n several anecdotes and thoughts \n gordon bean \n mac king \n alan shaxon \n the amazing johnathan \n david berglas \n mark haslam \n max maven \n milt larsen \n terry seabrooke 2006 genii Gordon Bean, Mac King, Alan Shaxon, The Amazing Johnathan, David Berglas, Mark Haslam, Max Maven, Milt Larsen, Terry Seabrooke	Remembering Billy McComb	several anecdotes and thoughts		Aug. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)	32		Articles / Obituary
billy mccomb: the hippest guy in the room \n \n jamy ian swiss \n billy mccomb - the hippest guy in the room \n jamy ian swiss 2006 genii Jamy Ian Swiss	Billy McComb: The Hippest Guy in the Room		Also published here Billy McComb - The Hippest Guy in the Room (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2011)	Aug. 2006	Genii (Vol. 69 No. 8)	37		Articles / Obituary
note 9 \n suitcase with cut-out side and light inside, seen empty, things produced from it, "theft-proof suitcase" \n tom stone \n billy mccomb gag 2009 genii Tom Stone	Note 9	suitcase with cut-out side and light inside, seen empty, things produced from it, "theft-proof suitcase"	Inspired by Billy McComb gag	Apr. 2009	Genii (Vol. 72 No. 4)	20		Apparatus / Miscellaneous
crandall was a character \n \n billy mccomb \n magic, nov. 2005 2010 prolix Billy McComb	Crandall Was A Character		Also published here Magic, Nov. 2005	2010	Prolix (Issue 7)	466		Articles / Anecdotes
multiple revelations \n six different ways of divination when multiple cards are selected - 1. bunch of cards as divined - 2. bunch of cards are distributed to several people, cards are divined - 3. bunch of card is divined plus an unknown card in pocket - 4. selection in bunch of cards is divined - 5. prediction of last card of bunch of cards which is turned over (billy mccomb, ken de courcy) - 6. cards in envelopes are divined \n patrick page \n cabaret card divination \n billy mccomb \n ken de courcy 2011 magic page by page Patrick Page	Multiple Revelations	six different ways of divination when multiple cards are selected 1. bunch of cards as divined 2. bunch of cards are distributed to several people, cards are divined 3. bunch of card is divined plus an unknown card in pocket 4. selection in bunch of cards is divined 5. prediction of last card of bunch of cards which is turned over (Billy McComb, Ken de Courcy) 6. cards in envelopes are divined	Related to Cabaret Card Divination (Billy McComb, Ken De Courcy, 1978)	2011	Magic Page by Page	88		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Paper / Envelopes / Marked Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Cabaret Card Divination
billy's thimble \n while doing a thimble routine, an extra finger appears \n billy mccomb \n patrick page \n assorted gaglets of the william brand \n billy mccomb 2011 magic page by page Billy McComb, Patrick Page	Billy's Thimble	while doing a thimble routine, an extra finger appears	Inspired by Assorted Gaglets of the William Brand (Billy McComb, 1947)	2011	Magic Page by Page	291		Thimble / Miscellaneous Hand Gimmicks / False Finger Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
billy mccomb - the hippest guy in the room \n \n jamy ian swiss \n billy mccomb: the hippest guy in the room \n jamy ian swiss 2011 devious standards Jamy Ian Swiss	Billy McComb - The Hippest Guy in the Room		Also published here Billy McComb: The Hippest Guy in the Room (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2006)	2011	Devious Standards	201		Articles / Biographical Articles / Obituary
billy's chicken trick \n stories about using a chicken in an act, billy mccomb \n mike caveney 2013 wonders Mike Caveney	Billy's Chicken Trick	stories about using a chicken in an act, Billy McComb		2013	Wonders	417		Articles / Anecdotes
family matters \n memories of alan shaxon by family members - anne's anecdotes - billy mccomb - sport - by royal command - tv and film work - mishaps - daughter's diaries - paula - julia \n scott penrose \n stephen short 2014 alan shaxon — the sophisticated sorcerer Scott Penrose, Stephen Short	Family Matters	memories of Alan Shaxon by family members Anne's Anecdotes Billy McComb Sport By Royal Command TV and Film Work Mishaps Daughter's Diaries Paula Julia		2014	Alan Shaxon — The Sophisticated Sorcerer	71		Articles / Biographical
card call \n "cabaret card divination" of a bunch of cards, last card predicted in letter \n roberto giobbi \n cabaret card divination \n billy mccomb \n ken de courcy 2016 standup card magic Roberto Giobbi	Card Call	"Cabaret Card Divination" of a bunch of cards, last card predicted in letter	Inspired by Cabaret Card Divination (Billy McComb, Ken De Courcy, 1978)	2016	Standup Card Magic	105		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Partial Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Cabaret Card Divination
eierbeuteleien \n using a ball with a thread loop for egg bag - die grundhaltung - der bagdrop - das drehen des beutels - unterarm deckung - die direkte ladung - die produktion - verschwinden und bagdrop - umdrehen des beutels mit bagdrop - weitere deckung - der drop - platt drücken - glasproduktion - der abschluss nach billy mccomb \n alexander de cova 2016 burners — vol. 4 Alexander de Cova	Eierbeuteleien	using a ball with a thread loop for egg bag Die Grundhaltung Der Bagdrop Das Drehen des Beutels Unterarm Deckung Die direkte Ladung Die Produktion Verschwinden und Bagdrop Umdrehen des Beutels mit Bagdrop Weitere Deckung Der Drop Platt drücken Glasproduktion Der Abschluss nach Billy McComb		2016	Burners — Vol. 4	44		Glass / Production & Appearance Egg / Egg Bag
dye another day \n routine ends with a silk in two colors, stopped in middle of the transformation, using only one dye tube \n nick diffatte \n the half-dyed color changing silk \n billy mccomb 2022 offbeat Nick Diffatte	Dye Another Day	routine ends with a silk in two colors, stopped in middle of the transformation, using only one dye tube	Inspired by The Half-Dyed Color Changing Silk (Billy McComb, 1972)	2022	Offbeat	173		Silk & Handkerchief / Color Change
sieben \n seven-cornered handkerchief \n juno \n the seven-cornered hanky \n billy mccomb 2022 magie exquisit 2022 Juno	Sieben	seven-cornered handkerchief	Related to The Seven-Cornered Hanky (Billy McComb, 1972)	2022	Magie Exquisit 2022	8		Silk & Handkerchief / Miscellaneous Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Miscellaneous