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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the diagonal left hand palm (improved method) \n \n paul lepaul \n the diagonal steal \n edward marlo \n the left hand diagonal palm \n paul lepaul \n michael close \n edward marlo 1949 the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul	The Diagonal Left Hand Palm (Improved Method)		Related to The Diagonal Steal (Edward Marlo, 1957) The Left Hand Diagonal Palm (Paul LePaul, Michael Close, Edward Marlo, 1993)	1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	61		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
card through handkerchief \n tabled \n dai vernon \n wallace galvin \n origami bill production \n michael close \n dai vernon \n wallace galvin 1953 classic secrets of magic Dai Vernon, Wallace Galvin	Card through Handkerchief	tabled	Related to Origami Bill Production (Michael Close, Dai Vernon, Wallace Galvin, 1993)	1953	Classic Secrets of Magic	18		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Handkerchief
the diagonal steal \n as a direct insertion steal \n edward marlo \n the diagonal left hand palm (improved method) \n paul lepaul \n the left hand diagonal palm \n paul lepaul \n michael close \n edward marlo \n the center steal \n edward marlo 1957 side steal Edward Marlo	The Diagonal Steal	as a direct Insertion Steal	Related to The Diagonal Left Hand Palm (Improved Method) (Paul LePaul, 1949) The Left Hand Diagonal Palm (Paul LePaul, Michael Close, Edward Marlo, 1993) The Center Steal (Edward Marlo, 1961)	1957	Side Steal	45		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
card stabbing trick \n any named card \n bert allerton \n card affinity \n bill simon \n the card stab \n michael close \n pat hennesy's any card \n pat hennessy 1958 the close-up magician Bert Allerton	Card Stabbing Trick	any named card	Related to Card Affinity (Bill Simon, 1952) Pat Hennesy's Any Card (Pat Hennessy, 1975) Variations The Card Stab (Michael Close, 1996)	1958	The Close-Up Magician	36		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
marlo miracle aces \n classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number \n edward marlo \n jive aces \n edward marlo \n michael close \n andrew wimhurst \n patrick lehnen \n the miracle aces \n roberto giobbi \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n aces reloaded \n r. paul wilson \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n flash of light \n eddie taytelbaum \n stephen tucker \n expert estimating the aces \n johnny thompson \n automatic ace cutting \n tom gagnon \n punched in the dark \n tom gagnon \n miracle ace routine \n edward marlo 1964 faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo	Marlo Miracle Aces	classic faro Ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last Ace found at named number	Related to Jive Aces (Edward Marlo, Michael Close, Andrew Wimhurst, Patrick Lehnen, 2013) Variations The Miracle Aces (Roberto Giobbi, 2000) Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Aces Reloaded (R. Paul Wilson, 2015) Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash, 1980) Flash of Light (Eddie Taytelbaum, Stephen Tucker, 1983) Expert Estimating the Aces (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Automatic Ace Cutting (Tom Gagnon, 2000) Punched in the Dark (Tom Gagnon, 2019) Also published here Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash, 1980) Miracle Ace Routine (Edward Marlo, 2020)	1964	Faro Controlled Miracles	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miracle Ace Cutting (Estimation)
dim the lights \n small hand taps out value of first selection, then finds second selection by dragging top half away, see also p. 340 \n dr. stanley jaks \n the haunted deck \n michael close \n unexplained \n karl fulves \n die mysteriöse geisterhand \n unknown 1970 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Dr. Stanley Jaks	Dim The Lights	small hand taps out value of first selection, then finds second selection by dragging top half away, see also p. 340	Related to The Haunted Deck (Michael Close, 1996) Unexplained (Karl Fulves, 2007) Die mysteriöse Geisterhand (Unknown, 1897)	Jan. 1970	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 5 No. 3)	316		Hand Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Haunted Deck / Thread Doll & Puppet / Animation
the "too perfect" theory \n \n rick johnsson \n chapter seven: the false frame of reference \n darwin ortiz \n the too perfect theory \n michael close \n on the too perfect theory \n bob kohler \n too perfect? \n tommy wonder 1971 hierophant Rick Johnsson	The "Too Perfect" Theory		Related to Chapter Seven: The False Frame of Reference (Darwin Ortiz, 2006) The Too Perfect Theory (Michael Close, 1993) On the Too Perfect Theory (Bob Kohler, 2001) Too Perfect? (Tommy Wonder, 1996)	1971	Hierophant (Issue 5-6)	247		Articles / Theory & Essays
the smiling mule \n two parts, first gag then surprise twist, named card ends up sandwiched between aces in the middle of the deck \n roy walton \n the smiling mule variation \n john luka \n finish 52 \n benjamin earl \n the last laugh \n darwin ortiz \n the smiling mule \n michael close \n roy walton \n $13 card to wallet \n john hostler \n smile away \n jerry sadowitz \n the daleks \n jerry sadowitz \n pocket mule \n andi gladwin \n extreme sausage sandwich \n chris mayhew \n damas cazadoras \n r. paul wilson 1979 that certain something... Roy Walton	The Smiling Mule	two parts, first gag then surprise twist, named card ends up sandwiched between aces in the middle of the deck	Related to Finish 52 (Benjamin Earl, 2015) $13 Card to Wallet (John Hostler, 2016) The Daleks (Jerry Sadowitz, 1987) Variations The Smiling Mule Variation (John Luka, 1997) The Last Laugh (Darwin Ortiz, 2002) The Smiling Mule (Michael Close, Roy Walton, 1996) Smile Away (Jerry Sadowitz, 1987) Pocket Mule (Andi Gladwin, 2020) Extreme Sausage Sandwich (Chris Mayhew, 2020) Damas Cazadoras (R. Paul Wilson, 2008)	1979	That Certain Something...	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous
royal poker cull \n procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure \n michael close \n the last hand \n harry riser 1981 arcane Michael Close	Royal Poker Cull	procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure	Inspired by The Last Hand (Harry Riser, 1981)	1981	Arcane (Issue 3)	23		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
wild underground transposition \n all eight cards change to jokers as climax \n michael close \n dancers at the end of time \n michael close 1981 arcane Michael Close	Wild Underground Transposition	all eight cards change to jokers as climax	Related to Dancers at the End of Time (Michael Close, 1991)	1981	Arcane (Issue 3)	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
the last hand \n procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure \n harry riser \n royal poker cull \n michael close 1981 arcane Harry Riser	The Last Hand	procedure to get a royal flush from shuffled deck, no normal game procedure	Related to Royal Poker Cull (Michael Close, 1981)	1981	Arcane (Issue 6)	69		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
gaffless brainwave \n sorted red/black stack \n karl fulves \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n impromptu ultra mental \n allan ackerman \n bruce cervon \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1981 milennium aces Karl Fulves	Gaffless Brainwave	sorted red/black stack	Related to The Invisible Deck (Michael Close, Allan Ackerman, 1996) Impromptu Ultra Mental (Allan Ackerman, Bruce Cervon, 1978) Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993)	1981	Milennium Aces	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS)
derby downs \n "waltz time stewart james - three variations by michael close", two selections found by 10d, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "place and show" from new tops \n michael close \n stewart james 1984 epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James	Derby Downs	"Waltz Time Stewart James - Three Variations by Michael Close", two selections found by 10D, using automatic placement variation, faro shuffle, based on "Place and Show" from New Tops		1984	Epoptica (Issue Yearbook)	283		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Automatic Placement Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
prose duplex \n based on "inverse duplex" from new tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections \n michael close \n stewart james 1984 epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James	Prose Duplex	based on "Inverse Duplex" from New Tops, strange prediction effect involving numbers, automatic placement for two selections		1984	Epoptica (Issue Yearbook)	285		Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Automatic Placement Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions
coda chrome \n based on "chronothot" from new tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer \n michael close \n stewart james 1984 epoptica Michael Close, Stewart James	Coda Chrome	based on "Chronothot" from New Tops, prediction from odd-backed deck is put on table and matched named card, gaffed decks and double backer		1984	Epoptica (Issue Yearbook)	286		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Tabled Card is Named Card
one-hand bottom palm \n \n larry jennings \n center steal \n michael close \n bottom palm vanish ii \n larry jennings \n covers for the one-handed bottom palm \n larry jennings 1986 the classic magic of larry jennings Larry Jennings	One-Hand Bottom Palm		Related to Covers for the One-Handed Bottom Palm (Larry Jennings, 1988) Variations Center Steal (Michael Close, 1996) Bottom Palm Vanish II (Larry Jennings, 2005)	1986	The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings	234		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / One-Handed
invisible triumph \n rough smooth, for credit information see reference \n robert d. michaels \n david ben \n michael close \n bob farmer \n michael weber \n invisible triumph \n david ben \n michael weber \n michael close \n bob farmer \n invisible triumph \n michael powers \n invisible triumph \n jim krenz 1986 apocalypse vol. 6-10 Robert D. Michaels, David Ben, Michael Close, Bob Farmer, Michael Weber	Invisible Triumph	rough smooth, for credit information see reference	Related to Invisible Triumph (David Ben, Michael Weber, Michael Close, Bob Farmer, 2003) Invisible Triumph (Michael Powers, 2006) Invisible Triumph (Jim Krenz, 1994)	May 1986	Apocalypse Vol. 6-10 (Vol. 9 No. 5)	1207		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Think Triumph & Named Triumph Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
the unbelievable useful comedy prop \n plastic hand as running gag and sight gag \n michael close 1990 workers number 1 Michael Close	The Unbelievable Useful Comedy Prop	plastic hand as running gag and sight gag		1990	Workers Number 1	5		Propless / Miscellaneous Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
the origami bunny \n - folding the bunny - the opening bit - for children (mini hat production) - for adults #1 (coin production) - for adults #2 (ear torn and restored) - glossary of origami terms \n michael close 1990 workers number 1 Michael Close	The Origami Bunny	Folding the Bunny The Opening Bit For Children (mini hat production) For Adults #1 (coin production) For Adults #2 (ear torn and restored) Glossary of Origami Terms		1990	Workers Number 1	6		Paper / Origami Effects Paper / Torn & Restored Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous Children Magic / Routines
dr. strangetrick \n "or how i stopped worrying and learned to love card warp", detailed routine with card in bill \n michael close 1990 workers number 1 Michael Close	Dr. Strangetrick	"Or how I stopped worrying and learned to love card warp", detailed routine with card in bill		1990	Workers Number 1	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Card Warp
the pothole trick \n hole travels from business card to business card \n michael close 1990 workers number 1 Michael Close	The Pothole Trick	hole travels from business card to business card		1990	Workers Number 1	27		Paper / Hole effects (e.g. traveling) Business Cards
introduction \n - what is a "worker" - who is this michael close, anyway? - a philosophy of magic - about audience management - how to read this manuscript \n michael close 1990 workers number 1 Michael Close	Introduction	What is a "Worker" Who is this Michael Close, anyway? A Philosophy of Magic About Audience Management How to Read this Manuscript		1990	Workers Number 1	1		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Intros & Epilogues
off-color reset \n odd-backed, credit information \n michael close 1990 cardfixes Michael Close	Off-Color Reset	odd-backed, credit information		1990	Cardfixes	165		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Reset & Variations
rubik's dollar bill \n bill in folded playing card is penetrated with toothpick \n michael close \n lou gallo's "rubik's revenge" (lou gallo - the underground man, 1996) p.116-119 \n very close \n steve dusheck 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	Rubik's Dollar Bill	bill in folded playing card is penetrated with toothpick	Related to Lou Gallo's "Rubik's Revenge" (Lou Gallo - The Underground Man, 1996) p.116-119 Variations Very Close (Steve Dusheck, 1994)	1991	Workers Number 2	4		Bill / Penetration
the el cheepo magic club \n signed business card to matchbox (folded) \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The El Cheepo Magic Club	signed business card to matchbox (folded)		1991	Workers Number 2	14		Paper / Traveling Business Cards
the ring, shoelace, and straw routine \n ring travels from hand to hand, penetrates string, string penetrates straw \n michael close \n the straw and shoelace \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The Ring, Shoelace, and Straw Routine	ring travels from hand to hand, penetrates string, string penetrates straw	Related to The Straw and Shoelace (Michael Close, 1994)	1991	Workers Number 2	20		Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,... Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / To other Hand
dancers at the end of time \n aces vanish from top of deck, trap kings, transposition with quartets, all change into jokers \n michael close \n wild underground transposition \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	Dancers at the End of Time	aces vanish from top of deck, trap kings, transposition with quartets, all change into jokers	Inspired by Wild Underground Transposition (Michael Close, 1981)	1991	Workers Number 2	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
the tuning fork \n \n michael close \n paul lepaul \n the gymnastic aces \n paul lepaul 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close, Paul LePaul	The Tuning Fork		Inspired by The Gymnastic Aces (Paul LePaul, 1949)	1991	Workers Number 2	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
twenty-six cents worth of change \n transformation of pocket change \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	Twenty-Six Cents Worth of Change	transformation of pocket change		1991	Workers Number 2	35		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous
the four cent bonus \n multiple coin transformation, using glued together coins \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The Four Cent Bonus	multiple coin transformation, using glued together coins		1991	Workers Number 2	37		Coin / Gaffed / Off-beat Gaffs Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous
the mc spread double lift \n hides back of bottom card throughout \n michael close \n spread cull double turnover \n sungwon kim \n spread cull double turnover \n sungwon kim \n tb spread double \n tomas blomberg 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The MC Spread Double Lift	hides back of bottom card throughout	Related to Spread Cull Double Turnover (Sungwon Kim, 2018) Variations Spread Cull Double Turnover (Sungwon Kim, 2016) TB Spread Double (Tomas Blomberg, 2014)	1991	Workers Number 2	40		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
first application \n of mc spread double lift, as fake side steal to impress magicians \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	First Application	of MC Spread Double Lift, as fake side steal to impress magicians		1991	Workers Number 2	43		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Magicians Only Gags
second application \n mc spread double lift from face-up deck \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	Second Application	MC Spread Double Lift from face-up deck		1991	Workers Number 2	43		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
as a force and a control \n mc spread double lift application \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	As a Force and a Control	MC Spread Double Lift application		1991	Workers Number 2	44		Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Cut Controls
the frog prince \n card folded in origami frog transposes with selection \n michael close \n froggy goes a'courtin \n scotty york \n the frog prince \n michael close \n la ranita \n joaquín matas \n psychic leap frog \n jon racherbaumer 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The Frog Prince	card folded in origami frog transposes with selection	Related to Froggy Goes A'Courtin (Scotty York, 1993) Variations La Ranita (Joaquín Matas, 2014) Psychic Leap Frog (Jon Racherbaumer, 1993) Also published here The Frog Prince (Michael Close, 1994)	1991	Workers Number 2	45		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition with mutilated card(s)
coffee machine \n time machine presentation while drinking coffee, sugar packet is restored, coffee free of sugar and spoon vanishes from mug and is resting dry on the table again \n michael weber \n michael close \n eric a. maurin 1991 life savers Michael Weber, Michael Close, Eric A. Maurin	Coffee Machine	time machine presentation while drinking coffee, sugar packet is restored, coffee free of sugar and spoon vanishes from mug and is resting dry on the table again		1991	Life Savers	15		Spoon & Fork Liquid / Miscellaneous Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Packet / Torn & Restored or Sugar back Inside
introduction \n - some soul searching - a sense of conviction - paying the price - in the auditorium of the mind - how to learn from this manuscript \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	Introduction	Some Soul Searching A Sense of Conviction Paying the Price In the Auditorium of the Mind How to Learn from this Manuscript		1991	Workers Number 2	1		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the theory of penetration effects \n \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The Theory of Penetration Effects			1991	Workers Number 2	5		Articles / Theory & Essays
the double bar \n \n michael close 1991 workers number 2 Michael Close	The Double Bar			1991	Workers Number 2	52		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the big surprise \n signed fake contract travels folded to container \n michael close \n the big surprise \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Big Surprise	signed fake contract travels folded to container	Also published here The Big Surprise (Michael Close, 1994)	1993	Workers Number 3	5		Paper / Traveling
folding the contract \n secret folding method while "contract" is placed into pocket, could be used for jumbo cards \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Folding the Contract	secret folding method while "contract" is placed into pocket, could be used for jumbo cards		1993	Workers Number 3	9		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Folding
a visit from rocco \n using giant bills \n michael close \n larry west \n spielschulden / am bankschalter \n larry west \n michael close \n christian scherer \n sveroni 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close, Larry West	A Visit from Rocco	using giant bills	Variations Spielschulden / Am Bankschalter (Larry West, Michael Close, Christian Scherer, Sveroni, 2009)	1993	Workers Number 3	20		Bill / Short Changing
you axed for it \n ring to box, appears to be at several places at once \n michael close \n john cornelius \n "my lady's ring" (john cornelius) \n that's my ring! \n john lovick 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close, John Cornelius	You Axed For It	ring to box, appears to be at several places at once	Inspired by "My Lady's Ring" (John Cornelius) Variations That's My Ring! (John Lovick, 2016)	1993	Workers Number 3	26		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
patter for pavel's "fantastic knot" \n presentation \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Patter for Pavel's "Fantastic Knot"	presentation		1993	Workers Number 3	37		Rope / Knot Effects
technique \n - we go to music school - magic books - no that i've got it, what do i do? \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Technique	We Go to Music School Magic Books No That I've Got It, What Do I Do?		1993	Workers Number 3	41		Cards / Sleights / General Comments Articles / Theory & Essays
on palming \n general discussion of classic palm with headings - the grip - the swing points - the pivot point \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	On Palming	general discussion of classic palm with headings The Grip The Swing Points The Pivot Point		1993	Workers Number 3	45		Cards / Sleights / Palming / General Comments Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Basic Handlings
the erdnase bottom palm \n \n s. w. erdnase \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 S. W. Erdnase, Michael Close	The Erdnase Bottom Palm			1993	Workers Number 3	48		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Bottom
after the palm \n what to do after bottom palm \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	After the Palm	what to do after bottom palm		1993	Workers Number 3	50		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tips for Misdirection, Cover & Angles
the left hand diagonal palm \n \n paul lepaul \n michael close \n edward marlo \n the diagonal left hand palm (improved method) \n paul lepaul \n the diagonal steal \n edward marlo 1993 workers number 3 Paul LePaul, Michael Close, Edward Marlo	The Left Hand Diagonal Palm		Inspired by The Diagonal Left Hand Palm (Improved Method) (Paul LePaul, 1949) The Diagonal Steal (Edward Marlo, 1957)	1993	Workers Number 3	50		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
the left hand peek steal \n \n tenkai ishida \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Tenkai Ishida, Michael Close	The Left Hand Peek Steal			1993	Workers Number 3	52		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
transfers, top palms, and shifting the grip \n \n michael close \n dai vernon 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close, Dai Vernon	Transfers, Top Palms, and Shifting the Grip			1993	Workers Number 3	54		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Change over Palms
how to avoid "framing" \n \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	How to Avoid "Framing"			1993	Workers Number 3	56		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tips for Misdirection, Cover & Angles
take a letter \n signed alphabet card is found in paper bag by shooting a pin in it \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Take a Letter	signed alphabet card is found in paper bag by shooting a pin in it		1993	Workers Number 3	58		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous
the incredible peeked prediction \n free selection predicted in wallet (palming method) \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Incredible Peeked Prediction	free selection predicted in wallet (palming method)		1993	Workers Number 3	64		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
the ooh-ah bird \n origami bird lays egg with prediction in it \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Ooh-Ah Bird	origami bird lays egg with prediction in it		1993	Workers Number 3	73		Paper / Origami Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
criss cross force handling \n \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Criss Cross Force Handling			1993	Workers Number 3	75		Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Cross Cut Force
origami bill production \n origami bill produced from handkerchief \n michael close \n dai vernon \n wallace galvin \n card through handkerchief \n dai vernon \n wallace galvin 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close, Dai Vernon, Wallace Galvin	Origami Bill Production	origami bill produced from handkerchief	Inspired by Card through Handkerchief (Dai Vernon, Wallace Galvin, 1953)	1993	Workers Number 3	79		Bill / Appearance & Production Paper / Origami Effects
chicken teryaki \n coin through hand, c/s transpo \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Chicken Teryaki	coin through hand, c/s transpo		1993	Workers Number 3	89		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Hand Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / with Spectator
the incredible growing toothpick \n \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Incredible Growing Toothpick			1993	Workers Number 3	98		Toothpick
we're all b*z*s on this bus \n clown faces appear on blank cards \n michael close \n wild coffee \n joaquín matas 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	We're all B*z*s on this Bus	clown faces appear on blank cards	Variations Wild Coffee (Joaquín Matas, 2016)	1993	Workers Number 3	104		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
haback count variation \n flushtration hamman count combo \n philip t. goldstein \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Philip T. Goldstein, Michael Close	Haback Count Variation	flushtration hamman count combo		1993	Workers Number 3	106		Cards / Sleights / False Display / All alike Cards / Sleights / False Count / Hamman Count
down for the count \n vampire teeth appear in mouth \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Down for the Count	vampire teeth appear in mouth		1993	Workers Number 3	112		Propless / Miscellaneous
the card, the forehead, and the salt shaker \n card on forehead, under salt shaker, deck under salt shaker, 51 cards to pocket combo \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Card, The Forehead, And The Salt Shaker	card on forehead, under salt shaker, deck under salt shaker, 51 cards to pocket combo		1993	Workers Number 3	119		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card under Glass/Box/... Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Forehead Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Deck
introduction \n - sob 2000 and carlo's three laws - about the stand-up routines - about this book \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Introduction	SOB 2000 and Carlo's Three Laws About The Stand-Up Routines About This Book		1993	Workers Number 3	1		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Intros & Epilogues
presentation \n - the first barrier - the big lie - dr. nagler's study - we're back home \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Presentation	The First Barrier The Big Lie Dr. Nagler's Study We're Back Home		1993	Workers Number 3	15		Articles / Theory & Essays
patter \n - the purpose of patter - delivering patter - thinking on your feet - humor \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Patter	The Purpose of Patter Delivering Patter Thinking on Your Feet Humor		1993	Workers Number 3	34		Articles / Theory & Essays
loose ends \n replacing palmed cards \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Loose Ends	replacing palmed cards		1993	Workers Number 3	57		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Replacement Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Replacement
naturalness and motivation \n - doin' what comes naturally - uniformity - motivating sleight of hand \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Naturalness and Motivation	Doin' What Comes Naturally Uniformity Motivating Sleight of Hand		1993	Workers Number 3	69		Articles / Theory & Essays
the too perfect theory \n - what is magic? - method vs "sell" - some examples - one more example - a corollary \n michael close \n the "too perfect" theory \n rick johnsson 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Too Perfect Theory	What is Magic? Method vs "Sell" Some Examples One More Example A Corollary	Related to The "Too Perfect" Theory (Rick Johnsson, 1971)	1993	Workers Number 3	84		Articles / Theory & Essays
analysis and conviction \n - convincing the audience - a general approach - analysis \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Analysis and Conviction	Convincing the Audience A General Approach Analysis		1993	Workers Number 3	95		Articles / Theory & Essays
ethics \n \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Ethics			1993	Workers Number 3	101		Articles / Articles
audience management \n - elmsley's approach - authority - we meet the enemy - patter - maintaining control \n michael close \n collected works of alex elmsley, vol. 1, p. 15-17 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	Audience Management	Elmsley's Approach Authority We Meet the Enemy Patter Maintaining Control	Related to Collected Works of Alex Elmsley, Vol. 1, p. 15-17	1993	Workers Number 3	116		Articles / Theory & Essays
the double bar \n \n michael close 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Double Bar			1993	Workers Number 3	138		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
riding the wave \n mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings \n scott robinson \n the invisible deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Scott Robinson	Riding the Wave	mentally selected card is found reversed in the deck, three different handlings	Related to The Invisible Deck (Michael Close, Allan Ackerman, 1996) Gaffless Brainwave (Karl Fulves, 1981) Also published here Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993)	1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 47)	842		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck
leftovers \n on billy mcdonald, mike gallo, evan katz, michael close, gary plants, joan moran, marty martin \n steve beam 1993 the trapdoor — volume two Steve Beam	Leftovers	on Billy McDonald, Mike Gallo, Evan Katz, Michael Close, Gary Plants, Joan Moran, Marty Martin		1993	The Trapdoor — Volume Two (Issue 48)	880		Articles / Columns
froggy goes a'courtin \n card reveals itself underneath handkerchief, glorpy, with card frog that changes into caricature card of performer \n scotty york \n spectral silk \n john c. wagner \n the frog prince \n michael close 1993 for your eyes only Scotty York	Froggy Goes A'Courtin	card reveals itself underneath handkerchief, glorpy, with card frog that changes into caricature card of performer	Related to Spectral Silk (John C. Wagner, 1978) The Frog Prince (Michael Close, 1991)	1993	For Your Eyes Only	18		Silk & Handkerchief / Animation Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front
psychic leap frog \n card chosen, a few cards tabled, origami frog from card produced and it locates a card (with card hopper parity principle) with funny message, frog unfolded and it is the selection \n jon racherbaumer \n the frog prince \n michael close \n card hopper \n alex elmsley \n martin gardner 1993 mo — modus operandi Jon Racherbaumer	Psychic Leap Frog	card chosen, a few cards tabled, origami frog from card produced and it locates a card (with Card Hopper parity principle) with funny message, frog unfolded and it is the selection	Inspired by The Frog Prince (Michael Close, 1991) Card Hopper (Alex Elmsley, Martin Gardner, 1991)	Sep. 1993	MO — Modus Operandi (Issue 3)	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Funny Locations (whatever that means...) Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition with mutilated card(s)
coda chrome \n rough smooth \n michael close \n stewart james 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close, Stewart James	Coda Chrome	rough smooth		1994	Workers Number 4	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
erma la fource \n "oscar", name on back of card predicted \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	Erma La Fource	"Oscar", name on back of card predicted		1994	Workers Number 4	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar
flying home \n multiple phase cards to pocket, based on carlyle, williamson and card to fly \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	Flying Home	multiple phase cards to pocket, based on Carlyle, Williamson and card to fly		1994	Workers Number 4	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card to Fly Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
the imagination tester \n origami effect with "bar and bolt" figure \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	The Imagination Tester	origami effect with "bar and bolt" figure		1994	Workers Number 4	18		Paper / Origami Effects
ruthless peephole \n combining cigarette through quarter routine by karrell fox and dan harlan's card-toon \n michael close \n karrell fox 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close, Karrell Fox	Ruthless Peephole	combining cigarette through quarter routine by Karrell Fox and Dan Harlan's Card-toon		1994	Workers Number 4	28		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Card-Toon Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Cigarette/Pencil/... through Coin
bloom on your hand \n matchbook cover stands on edge (i.t.r.), match animation \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	Bloom On Your Hand	matchbook cover stands on edge (I.T.R.), match animation		1994	Workers Number 4	32		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Match & Matchbox / Match / Animation Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
cu/ag/c<sub>12</sub>h<sub>22</sub>o<sub>11</sub> \n thieves and sheep with sugar packets, double sided packet \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	Cu/Ag/C12H22O11	Thieves and Sheep with sugar packets, double sided packet		1994	Workers Number 4	38		Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Packet / Miscellaneous
no sleeves, no topit \n clean vanish of salt shaker or similar object \n michael close \n no sleeves, no topit \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	No Sleeves, No Topit	clean vanish of salt shaker or similar object	Related to No Sleeves, No Topit (Michael Close, 1994)	1994	Workers Number 4	42		Salt Shaker & Pepper Shaker / Vanish
the tamariz turnover handling \n \n juan tamariz \n michael close \n the unload subtlety \n wesley james \n juan tamariz 1994 workers number 4 Juan Tamariz, Michael Close	The Tamariz Turnover Handling		Related to The Unload Subtlety (Wesley James, Juan Tamariz, 2004)	1994	Workers Number 4	46		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Unloads
misdirection palm handling \n \n edward marlo \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Edward Marlo, Michael Close	Misdirection Palm Handling			1994	Workers Number 4	48		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Top
butte ox? two butte ox! \n cards across, mullica style \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	Butte Ox? Two Butte Ox!	cards across, Mullica style		1994	Workers Number 4	55		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Classic & Variations
cover for vernon palm transfer \n \n dai vernon \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Dai Vernon, Michael Close	Cover for Vernon Palm Transfer			1994	Workers Number 4	57		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Change over Palms
the first add-on \n \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	The First Add-on			1994	Workers Number 4	58		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Replacement
introduction \n - about the material \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	Introduction	About the Material		1994	Workers Number 4	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the double bar \n \n michael close 1994 workers number 4 Michael Close	The Double Bar			1994	Workers Number 4	65		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the origami bunny \n - folding the bunny, see workers 1 for more ideas \n michael close \n the origami bunny \n michael close 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	The Origami Bunny	Folding the Bunny, See Workers 1 for more ideas	Related to The Origami Bunny (Michael Close, 1990)	1994	A Workers Series Sampler	1		Paper / Origami Effects
the big surprise \n signed fake contract travels folded to container \n michael close \n the big surprise \n michael close 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	The Big Surprise	signed fake contract travels folded to container	Also published here The Big Surprise (Michael Close, 1993)	1994	A Workers Series Sampler	4		Paper / Traveling
the straw and shoelace \n string penetrates straw \n michael close \n the ring, shoelace, and straw routine \n michael close 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	The Straw and Shoelace	string penetrates straw	Related to The Ring, Shoelace, and Straw Routine (Michael Close, 1991)	1994	A Workers Series Sampler	8		Straw Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
no sleeves, no topit \n clean vanish of salt shaker or similar object, necktie vanisher \n michael close \n no sleeves, no topit \n michael close 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	No Sleeves, No Topit	clean vanish of salt shaker or similar object, necktie vanisher	Related to No Sleeves, No Topit (Michael Close, 1994)	1994	A Workers Series Sampler	10		Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous Clothing / Necktie Salt Shaker & Pepper Shaker / Vanish
the frog prince \n card folded in origami frog transposes with selection \n michael close \n the frog prince \n michael close 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	The Frog Prince	card folded in origami frog transposes with selection	Also published here The Frog Prince (Michael Close, 1991)	1994	A Workers Series Sampler	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition with mutilated card(s)
the mc spread double lift \n \n michael close 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	The MC Spread Double Lift			1994	A Workers Series Sampler	15		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
red/blue mama fooler \n sticky tape \n michael close \n "red/blue mama fooler" in "magic" december 1991. \n red blue mama fooler \n michael close \n edward marlo 1994 a workers series sampler Michael Close	Red/Blue Mama Fooler	sticky tape	Also published here "Red/Blue Mama Fooler" in "Magic" December 1991. Red Blue Mama Fooler (Michael Close, Edward Marlo, 1996)	1994	A Workers Series Sampler	20		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama
invisible triumph \n spectator shuffles, all card roughed on back \n jim krenz \n invisible triumph \n robert d. michaels \n david ben \n michael close \n bob farmer \n michael weber 1994 notable magic! Jim Krenz	Invisible Triumph	spectator shuffles, all card roughed on back	Related to Invisible Triumph (Robert D. Michaels, David Ben, Michael Close, Bob Farmer, Michael Weber, 1986)	1994	Notable Magic!	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections) Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
very close \n pin stuck through dollar bill which is then shown unharmed \n steve dusheck \n rubik's dollar bill \n michael close 1994 dusheck's close-up magic Steve Dusheck	Very Close	pin stuck through dollar bill which is then shown unharmed	Inspired by Rubik's Dollar Bill (Michael Close, 1991)	1994	Dusheck's Close-Up Magic	139		Bill / Penetration
mc spread double lift \n \n michael close 1995 cardshark Michael Close	MC Spread Double Lift			1995	Cardshark	28		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
mc spread double lift variant \n \n michael close \n simon aronson 1995 simply simon Michael Close, Simon Aronson	MC Spread Double Lift Variant			1995	Simply Simon	115		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
workers number 5 \n \n stephen hobbs \n michael close \n michael close 1996 the looking glass Stephen Hobbs (reviewer)	Workers Number 5	by Michael Close		1996	The Looking Glass (Issue 3)	130		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the lie detector \n lie speller plot, with prediction \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Lie Detector	Lie Speller Plot, with prediction		1996	Workers Number 5	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Lie Detector (with spelling)
under-the-spread force handling \n \n michael close \n johann nepomuk hofzinser 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser	Under-the-Spread Force Handling			1996	Workers Number 5	9		Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force
you hue \n spectator's name is duplicated, using name index, variation on takagi's "the wild blanks" \n michael close \n shigeo takagi 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Shigeo Takagi	You Hue	spectator's name is duplicated, using name index, variation on Takagi's "The Wild Blanks"		1996	Workers Number 5	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
a trick for o'brien \n prediction with one-way deck kicker ("you will not pick the joker"), back of selection changes \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	A Trick for O'Brien	prediction with one-way deck kicker ("You will not pick the Joker"), back of selection changes		1996	Workers Number 5	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back
fortune sugar \n prediction of number, color, object (forces and multiple outs) \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Fortune Sugar	prediction of number, color, object (forces and multiple outs)		1996	Workers Number 5	25		Paper / Prediction
reverse logic \n four phase routine: named four-of a kind turns over \n michael close \n dai vernon \n larry jennings \n instant aces \n larry jennings \n twisting the aces \n dai vernon \n royal reverse \n larry jennings 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Dai Vernon, Larry Jennings	Reverse Logic	four phase routine: named four-of a kind turns over	Inspired by Instant Aces (Larry Jennings, 1986) Twisting the Aces (Dai Vernon, 1960) Royal Reverse (Larry Jennings, 1988)	1996	Workers Number 5	30		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Four Aces turn over in the Deck at once Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Standard Effect
too ahead \n multiple phase routine with six coins, then five, then four \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Too Ahead	multiple phase routine with six coins, then five, then four		1996	Workers Number 5	41		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
the discrepant count \n sound illusion, x as x-1 \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Discrepant Count	sound illusion, x as x-1		1996	Workers Number 5	47		Coin / Sleights / False Count
on sleights \n - it starts with a letter - the big question \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	On Sleights	It Starts with a Letter The Big Question		1996	Workers Number 5	59		Cards / Sleights / General Comments Cards / Principles / Theory & Essays
the bottom deal \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Bottom Deal			1996	Workers Number 5	61		Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Bottom Deal / Push Out
culling \n \n michael close \n johann nepomuk hofzinser 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser	Culling			1996	Workers Number 5	62		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / General Comments
the faro shuffle \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Faro Shuffle			1996	Workers Number 5	65		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / In the Hands
the last card push \n handling the last block in an undercount \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Last Card Push	handling the last block in an undercount		1996	Workers Number 5	67		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Card Handlings Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
the mc spread double lift \n additional ideas, no description \n michael close \n spread cull double turnover \n sungwon kim 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The MC Spread Double Lift	additional ideas, no description	Related to Spread Cull Double Turnover (Sungwon Kim, 2016)	1996	Workers Number 5	68		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
out of u and me \n clean turnover of one card, full deck of double backers \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Out of U and ME	clean turnover of one card, full deck of double backers		1996	Workers Number 5	68		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Simple Card Turnovers
renaldo the great \n routine for the vase and string trick, chinese prayer vase \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Renaldo the Great	routine for the vase and string trick, Chinese Prayer Vase		1996	Workers Number 5	70		Bottle / Chinese Prayer Vase
pink floyd \n four blue-backed jokers turn red, then blue again \n michael close \n jerry k. hartman 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Jerry K. Hartman	Pink Floyd	four blue-backed jokers turn red, then blue again		1996	Workers Number 5	78		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
the tamariz rabbits \n presentation for juan tamariz' card set \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Tamariz Rabbits	presentation for Juan Tamariz' card set		1996	Workers Number 5	85		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Packet Tricks
red blue mama fooler \n sticky tape \n michael close \n edward marlo \n red/blue mama fooler \n michael close \n underside of the moon \n rajneesh madhok 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Edward Marlo	Red Blue Mama Fooler	sticky tape	Related to Underside of the Moon (Rajneesh Madhok, 2002) Also published here Red/Blue Mama Fooler (Michael Close, 1994)	1996	Workers Number 5	88		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama
memorized mama fooler \n method with memorized deck and sticky card \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Memorized Mama Fooler	method with memorized deck and sticky card		1996	Workers Number 5	91		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
rocco returns \n routine for ton onosaka's "lucky lady" prop \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Rocco Returns	routine for Ton Onosaka's "Lucky Lady" prop		1996	Workers Number 5	93		Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation
ring fright \n ring transposes with car key \n michael close \n gaëtan bloom 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Gaëtan Bloom	Ring Fright	ring transposes with car key		1996	Workers Number 5	98		Key / Transposition Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Ring Flight
flourishes \n essay \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Flourishes	essay		1996	Workers Number 5	101		Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / General Comments Articles / Theory & Essays
the unreality machine \n matchbook transforms into folded piece of paper \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Unreality Machine	matchbook transforms into folded piece of paper		1996	Workers Number 5	103		Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook Paper / Origami Effects
stupid travelers \n comedy presentation, ambidextrous travelers in which spectator has jacket on and removes cards as finale \n michael close \n tough travellers \n steven hamilton 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Stupid Travelers	comedy presentation, ambidextrous travelers in which spectator has jacket on and removes cards as finale	Variations Tough Travellers (Steven Hamilton, 2013)	1996	Workers Number 5	110		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
bluff shift handling \n to top \n derek dingle \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Derek Dingle, Michael Close	Bluff Shift Handling	to top		1996	Workers Number 5	111		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive
l.j. angle steal handling \n \n larry jennings \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Larry Jennings, Michael Close	L.J. Angle Steal Handling			1996	Workers Number 5	114		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Flat Palm
center steal \n jennings' technique from center \n michael close \n one-hand bottom palm \n larry jennings 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Center Steal	Jennings' technique from center	Inspired by One-Hand Bottom Palm (Larry Jennings, 1986)	1996	Workers Number 5	116		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center
on the memorized deck \n - which stack? - learning the stack - the open index - estimation - false shuffles - deck switches \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	On the Memorized Deck	Which Stack? Learning the Stack The Open Index Estimation False Shuffles Deck Switches		1996	Workers Number 5	122		Cards / Principles / Card Index Cards / Sleights / Estimation / General Comments Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / General Comments Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the wishing trick \n named card comes to top, any card at any number, memorized deck \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Wishing Trick	named card comes to top, any card at any number, memorized deck		1996	Workers Number 5	126		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Any Card at Any Number Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
two for simon - tut tut \n four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, aronson stack only \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Two For Simon - Tut Tut	four aces come together in deck reversed and trap selection, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only		1996	Workers Number 5	131		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Aronson Stack Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
flushed with success \n royal flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, aronson stack only \n michael close \n poker progressive \n roy walton 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Flushed With Success	Royal Flush is found in deck via stack and faros, for memorized deck, Aronson Stack only	Related to Poker Progressive (Roy Walton, 1975)	1996	Workers Number 5	132		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Aronson Stack Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
myopia \n two cards, estimation, inspired by aronson's "simon eyes", memorized deck \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Myopia	two cards, estimation, inspired by Aronson's "Simon Eyes", memorized deck		1996	Workers Number 5	134		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
first finger estimation \n finger of left hand estimates thickness of packet it holds \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	First Finger Estimation	finger of left hand estimates thickness of packet it holds		1996	Workers Number 5	135		Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Mechanical Estimation
the invisible deck \n ungaffed, memorized deck \n michael close \n allan ackerman \n jiscemah \n tyler wilson \n gaffless brainwave \n karl fulves \n riding the wave \n scott robinson 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Allan Ackerman	The Invisible Deck	ungaffed, memorized deck	Related to Gaffless Brainwave (Karl Fulves, 1981) Riding the Wave (Scott Robinson, 1993) Variations Jiscemah (Tyler Wilson, 2010)	1996	Workers Number 5	138		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the half pass \n cover for stand-up use \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Half Pass	cover for stand-up use		1996	Workers Number 5	141		Cards / Sleights / Reverses / Half Pass
the smiling mule \n any named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck \n michael close \n roy walton \n the smiling mule \n roy walton \n the last laugh \n darwin ortiz 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Roy Walton	The Smiling Mule	any named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck	Inspired by The Smiling Mule (Roy Walton, 1979) Related to The Last Laugh (Darwin Ortiz, 2002)	1996	Workers Number 5	143		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Using Cards Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
monkey in the middle \n routine for goldman's effect, named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck \n michael close \n primate \n david regal 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Monkey in the Middle	routine for Goldman's effect, named card appears in sandwich, memorized deck	Variations Primate (David Regal, 1999)	1996	Workers Number 5	145		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
center glimpse \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Center Glimpse			1996	Workers Number 5	146		Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center at break/jog/...
the haunted deck \n named card, memorized deck, small hand \n michael close \n dim the lights \n dr. stanley jaks 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Haunted Deck	named card, memorized deck, small hand	Related to Dim The Lights (Dr. Stanley Jaks, 1970)	1996	Workers Number 5	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Haunted Deck / Thread Doll & Puppet / Animation Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
midnight shift variation \n \n michael close \n steve draun 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close, Steve Draun	Midnight Shift Variation			1996	Workers Number 5	150		Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Other Herrmann Style Passes
full deck passover \n named card from red deck to blue deck, memorized deck \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Full Deck Passover	named card from red deck to blue deck, memorized deck		1996	Workers Number 5	152		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Odd Backed Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the card stab \n stabbing to any named card, memorized deck \n michael close \n card stabbing trick \n bert allerton 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Card Stab	stabbing to any named card, memorized deck	Inspired by Card Stabbing Trick (Bert Allerton, 1958)	1996	Workers Number 5	154		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the birthday book \n memorized deck \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	The Birthday Book	memorized deck		1996	Workers Number 5	156		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Birthday Book & Variations Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
jazzin - the trick that can be explained \n finding a named card via improvisation \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Jazzin - The Trick that Can be Explained	finding a named card via improvisation		1996	Workers Number 5	160		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / No-Touch Locations Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Trick That Cannot Be Explained
introduction \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Introduction			1996	Workers Number 5	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
assumptions \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Assumptions			1996	Workers Number 5	3		Articles / Theory & Essays
venue \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Venue			1996	Workers Number 5	28		Articles / Articles
personality \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Personality			1996	Workers Number 5	55		Articles / Theory & Essays
too jay \n about jay marshall \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Too Jay	about Jay Marshall		1996	Workers Number 5	120		Articles / Biographical Articles / Articles
magic and meaning \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Magic and Meaning			1996	Workers Number 5	164		Articles / Theory & Essays
goodbye \n \n michael close 1996 workers number 5 Michael Close	Goodbye			1996	Workers Number 5	166		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
foreward \n \n michael close 1999 magic atlas Michael Close	Foreward			1999	Magic Atlas	ix		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
primate \n spectator places two kings on the deck, selection instantly appears between them \n david regal \n monkey in the middle \n michael close 1999 close-up & personal David Regal	Primate	Spectator places two Kings on the deck, selection instantly appears between them	Inspired by Monkey in the Middle (Michael Close, 1996)	1999	Close-Up & Personal	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich
the last laugh \n smiling mule version, memorized deck \n darwin ortiz \n the smiling mule \n roy walton \n the smiling mule \n michael close \n roy walton 2002 scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz	The Last Laugh	smiling mule version, memorized deck	Inspired by The Smiling Mule (Roy Walton, 1979) Related to The Smiling Mule (Michael Close, Roy Walton, 1996)	2002	Scams & Fantasies with Cards	91		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
underside of the moon \n card reversed behind back is predicted \n rajneesh madhok \n dark side of the moon" (ed marlo, linking ring 71/2) \n red blue mama fooler \n michael close \n edward marlo 2002 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 4 Rajneesh Madhok	Underside of the Moon	card reversed behind back is predicted	Inspired by Dark Side of the Moon" (Ed Marlo, Linking Ring 71/2) Related to Red Blue Mama Fooler (Michael Close, Edward Marlo, 1996)	2002	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 4	41		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
invisible triumph \n rough smooth \n david ben \n michael weber \n michael close \n bob farmer 2003 tricks David Ben, Michael Weber, Michael Close, Bob Farmer	Invisible Triumph	rough smooth		2003	Tricks	90		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Think Triumph & Named Triumph Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
the unload subtlety \n credit information \n wesley james \n juan tamariz \n the tamariz turnover handling \n juan tamariz \n michael close 2004 enchantments Wesley James, Juan Tamariz	The Unload Subtlety	credit information	Related to The Tamariz Turnover Handling (Juan Tamariz, Michael Close, 1994)	2004	Enchantments	167		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Unloads
close on riser \n \n michael close 2006 secrets of an escamoteur Michael Close	Close on Riser			2006	Secrets of an Escamoteur	ix		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
invisible triumph \n selection turns over in other deck then triumph with original deck, rough smooth & cheek to cheek combination \n michael powers \n invisible triumph \n robert d. michaels \n david ben \n michael close \n bob farmer \n michael weber 2006 power plays Michael Powers	Invisible Triumph	selection turns over in other deck then Triumph with original deck, rough smooth & cheek to cheek combination	Related to Invisible Triumph (Robert D. Michaels, David Ben, Michael Close, Bob Farmer, Michael Weber, 1986)	2006	Power Plays	159		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Think Triumph & Named Triumph Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
body contact \n giant contact lense appears, then glasses appear \n homer liwag \n michael close 2008 the rice papers Homer Liwag, Michael Close	Body Contact	giant contact lense appears, then glasses appear		2008	The Rice Papers	5		Contact Lense Glasses
teller meets macbeth \n on teller directing the play macbeth \n michael close 2008 genii Michael Close	Teller Meets Macbeth	on Teller directing the play Macbeth		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	36		Articles / Articles
card dupery \n \n michael close \n jerry k. hartman 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Card Dupery	by Jerry K. Hartman		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	90		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the magical life of marshall brodien \n \n michael close \n marshall brodien \n john moehring 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	The Magical Life of Marshall Brodien	by Marshall Brodien (written by John Moehring)		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	91		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
devil of a bar & pub \n \n michael close \n the scribe 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Devil of a Bar & Pub	by The Scribe		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	92		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the blister book \n \n michael close \n jack kent tillar 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	The Blister Book	by Jack Kent Tillar		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	92		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
trio \n \n michael close \n jack kent tillar 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Trio	by Jack Kent Tillar		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	93		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the second 16th card book, volume 2 \n \n michael close \n paul gordon 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	The Second 16th Card Book, Volume 2	by Paul Gordon		Feb. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 2)	93		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
nick trost's subtle card creations, volume 1 \n \n michael close \n nick trost 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Nick Trost's Subtle Card Creations, Volume 1	by Nick Trost		June 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)	106		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the original escapes of arthur coghlan \n \n michael close \n arthur coghlan 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	The Original Escapes of Arthur Coghlan	by Arthur Coghlan		June 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)	107		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the ronning guide to stage hypnosis \n \n michael close \n geoffrey ronning 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	The Ronning Guide to Stage Hypnosis	by Geoffrey Ronning		June 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)	108		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
everything you always wanted to know about the faro shuffle \n \n michael close \n s. brent morris 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Faro Shuffle	by S. Brent Morris		June 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 6)	110		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
proximity effects \n \n michael close \n dee christopher 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Proximity Effects	by Dee Christopher		Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	82		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
silent magic \n \n michael close \n dr. simon carmel 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Silent Magic	by Dr. Simon Carmel		Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	84		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
cabaret card magic \n \n michael close \n bill abbott 2008 genii Michael Close (reviewer)	Cabaret Card Magic	by Bill Abbott		Oct. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 10)	84		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
spielschulden / am bankschalter \n with giant bills \n larry west \n michael close \n christian scherer \n sveroni \n a visit from rocco \n michael close \n larry west \n larry west's "passing the buck" in "the linking ring", 1980 2009 ... oder so! Larry West, Michael Close, Christian Scherer, Sveroni	Spielschulden / Am Bankschalter	with giant bills	Inspired by A Visit from Rocco (Michael Close, Larry West, 1993) Larry West's "Passing the Buck" in "The Linking Ring", 1980	2009	... oder so!	32		Bill / Short Changing
fortune telling fish \n plastic fish tells fortune, reveals spectator's card/name \n oliver meech \n you hue \n michael close \n shigeo takagi \n fortune sugar \n michael close 2010 plot twists Oliver Meech	Fortune Telling Fish	Plastic fish tells fortune, reveals spectator's card/name	Inspired by You Hue (Michael Close, Shigeo Takagi, 1996) Fortune Sugar (Michael Close, 1996)	2010	Plot Twists	54		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
la mezcla "bajo-mano" \n \n derek delgaudio \n "the mead/kennedy false shuffle" in michael close's "closely guarded secrets" 2010 spain 2011 Derek DelGaudio	La Mezcla "Bajo-mano"		Inspired by "The Mead/Kennedy False Shuffle" in Michael Close's "Closely Guarded Secrets"	2010	Spain 2011	16		Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / False / Full Deck
the mc spread double lift \n \n michael close 2013 confident deceptions Michael Close	The MC Spread Double Lift			2013	Confident Deceptions	121		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
jive aces \n with whole deck under box kicker \n edward marlo \n michael close \n andrew wimhurst \n patrick lehnen \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo 2013 lecture notes Edward Marlo, Michael Close, Andrew Wimhurst, Patrick Lehnen	Jive Aces	with whole deck under box kicker	Inspired by Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, 1964)	2013	Lecture Notes	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card under Glass/Box/... Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miracle Ace Cutting (Estimation)
deck under box \n \n michael close 2013 lecture notes Michael Close	Deck under Box			2013	Lecture Notes	14		Cards / Sleights / Case Things / Miscellaneous
tough travellers \n ambidextrous travelers in which spectator has jacket on and removes cards as finale \n steven hamilton \n stupid travelers \n michael close 2013 the magic of steven hamilton Steven Hamilton	Tough Travellers	ambidextrous travelers in which spectator has jacket on and removes cards as finale	Inspired by Stupid Travelers (Michael Close, 1996)	2013	The Magic of Steven Hamilton	49		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
tb spread double \n double lift from a spread \n tomas blomberg \n the mc spread double lift \n michael close 2014 blomberg laboratories Tomas Blomberg	TB Spread Double	double lift from a spread	Inspired by The MC Spread Double Lift (Michael Close, 1991)	2014	Blomberg Laboratories	55		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
la ranita \n \n joaquín matas \n the frog prince \n michael close 2014 a fuego lento — volumen i Joaquín Matas	La Ranita		Inspired by The Frog Prince (Michael Close, 1991)	2014	A Fuego Lento — Volumen I	169		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Sleights / Force / Forcing from a Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition with mutilated card(s)
that's my ring! \n borrowed rings appear to be at several places at once \n john lovick \n you axed for it \n michael close \n john cornelius 2016 the performance pieces & divertissements of the famous handsome jack, etc. John Lovick	That's My Ring!	borrowed rings appear to be at several places at once	Inspired by You Axed For It (Michael Close, John Cornelius, 1993)	2016	The Performance Pieces & Divertissements of the Famous Handsome Jack, etc.	53		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
ring switch \n \n michael close 2016 the performance pieces & divertissements of the famous handsome jack, etc. Michael Close	Ring Switch			2016	The Performance Pieces & Divertissements of the Famous Handsome Jack, etc.	58		Ring / Finger Rings / Switches
spread cull double turnover \n from the center \n sungwon kim \n the mc spread double lift \n michael close \n spread cull double turnover \n sungwon kim 2016 imagery Sungwon Kim	Spread Cull Double Turnover	from the center	Related to The MC Spread Double Lift (Michael Close, 1996) Also published here Spread Cull Double Turnover (Sungwon Kim, 2018)	2016	Imagery	5		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Center Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co
wild coffee \n pictures of coffee capsules appear on blank cards, real capsule appears as climax \n joaquín matas \n we're all b*z*s on this bus \n michael close \n takagi's "the wild blanks" 2016 a fuego lento — volumen ii Joaquín Matas	Wild Coffee	pictures of coffee capsules appear on blank cards, real capsule appears as climax	Inspired by We're all B*z*s on this Bus (Michael Close, 1993) Takagi's "The Wild Blanks"	2016	A Fuego Lento — Volumen II	193		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards Food / Miscellaneous
the complete workers ebook \n \n jamy ian swiss \n michael close \n genii, may 2005 2017 light and heat Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer)	The Complete Workers Ebook	by Michael Close	Also published here Genii, May 2005	2017	Light and Heat	105		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
mc spread double lift \n \n michael close 2018 game changer Michael Close	MC Spread Double Lift			2018	Game Changer	39		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co Cards / Sleights / Force / Spread Force
spread cull double turnover \n from the center \n sungwon kim \n the mc spread double lift \n michael close \n spread cull double turnover \n sungwon kim 2018 seven thoughts Sungwon Kim	Spread Cull Double Turnover	from the center	Related to The MC Spread Double Lift (Michael Close, 1991) Also published here Spread Cull Double Turnover (Sungwon Kim, 2016)	2018	Seven Thoughts	6		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Center Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / from spread, fan and Co