marvelous coincidence\ntwo selections from two decks match, double facer deck\n unknown\ngleich und gleich gesellt sich gern\nfriedrich w. conradi-horster\nthe three of clubs\nralph w. hull\n unknown\nslydini's dream deck\n slydini\nmarvelous coincidence\n unknown
1897
new era card tricks
Unknown
Marvelous Coincidence
two selections from two decks match, double facer deck
the back room\non jay marshall, dante, bobby baxter, carl balantine, bill nord, wally dean, tony slydini\nbruce elliott
1949
the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Jay Marshall, Dante, Bobby Baxter, Carl Balantine, Bill Nord, Wally Dean, Tony Slydini
the back room\non tony slydini, dr. stanley jaks, jay marshall, sid loraine, milbourne christopher\nbruce elliott
1950
the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott
The Back Room
on Tony Slydini, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Jay Marshall, Sid Loraine, Milbourne Christopher
kort coin\ncoin vanishes repeatedly and appears in spectator's various pockets four times\nmilton kort\nflyaway coin routine\n slydini\ncuckoo's coin\nmilton kort\ncuckoo's coin\nmilton kort
1953
the phoenix 251 - 300 Milton Kort
Kort Coin
coin vanishes repeatedly and appears in spectator's various pockets four times
coins through the table\nsix coins, a ring and ganson's cushion\nlewis ganson\n slydini\ndai vernon
1967
the art of close-up magic - volume 1 Lewis Ganson, Slydini, Dai Vernon
one handed method\nfour coins at once, see also slydini's "new version of the coins through the table" (magic of slydini, p. 131)\njohn benzais
1967
the best of benzais John Benzais
One Handed Method
four coins at once, see also Slydini's "New Version of the Coins Through the Table" (Magic of Slydini, p. 131)
historical methods\ndescription of different methods (al baker, slydini, page, elmsley, grant, neil foster)\ngene anderson
1968
newspaper magic Gene Anderson
Historical Methods
Description of different methods (Al Baker, Slydini, Page, Elmsley, Grant, Neil Foster)
babel\nj. w. sarles, slydini on wonderama, dick cavett, jim thompson, fine for fake fortuneteller\nkarl fulves
1973
the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves
Babel
J. W. Sarles, Slydini on Wonderama, Dick Cavett, Jim Thompson, fine for fake fortuneteller
repeat under spread loading\nstrange position of block clipped between fingers of left hand under spread, feeding cards while spreading under spread or on face to formed packet\nkarl fulves\n slydini
1975
methods with cards - part 2 Karl Fulves, Slydini
Repeat Under Spread Loading
strange position of block clipped between fingers of left hand under spread, feeding cards while spreading under spread or on face to formed packet
babel\nsid lorraine, machine-produced music, lu brent, jack chanin, ibm lecture on the magazine, spellbinder, slydini lecture\nkarl fulves
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Babel
Sid Lorraine, machine-produced music, Lu Brent, Jack Chanin, IBM lecture on the magazine, Spellbinder, Slydini lecture
wee three\nsandwich put in case, shaken, sandwiched card shrinks, two methods (second 90% slydini's)\nkarl fulves\n slydini
1975
methods with cards - part 3 Karl Fulves, Slydini
Wee Three
sandwich put in case, shaken, sandwiched card shrinks, two methods (second 90% Slydini's)
on the gambler's knot\nperformer demonstrates knot in slow-motion, spectator cannot duplicate it\n slydini
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Slydini
On The Gambler's Knot
performer demonstrates knot in slow-motion, spectator cannot duplicate it
notes by fulves\n(1) into left hand tenkai palm
(2) simplification
(3) into topit\nkarl fulves\non the fan steal\n slydini
1975
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Notes By Fulves
(1) into left hand Tenkai palm
(2) simplification
(3) into topit
head to head migratory balls\ninspired by slydini's "balls into the hat"\nfrank garcia\n slydini
1976
the encyclopedia of sponge ball magic Frank Garcia, Slydini
the slydini book\ncomparing ganson's "the magic of slydini" with "the best of slydini...and more"\nkarl fulves\n slydini\nlewis ganson\nintroduction\nkarl fulves
1976
interlocutor Karl Fulves (reviewer)
The Slydini Book
by Slydini (written by Lewis Ganson) comparing Ganson's "The Magic of Slydini" with "The Best of Slydini...and more"
basic precepts\n- slydini's secret of entertaining audiences
- the basic starting position (for lapping tricks)
- the eyes
- notes on natural magic
- developing grace
- coordination
- noise
- some general observations
- to conclude\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
Basic Precepts
- Slydini's Secret of Entertaining Audiences
- The Basic Starting Position (for lapping tricks)
- The Eyes
- Notes on Natural Magic
- Developing Grace
- Coordination
- Noise
- Some General Observations
- To Conclude
fadeaway\ncoin on table covered with playing card, coin vanishes
- fade-away i
- fade away iii
- fade away iv
- fade away v\nkarl fulves\nfade away ii\n slydini
1976
the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 Karl Fulves
Fadeaway
coin on table covered with playing card, coin vanishes
- Fade-Away I
- Fade Away III
- Fade Away IV
- Fade Away V
coordination - an example\nretrieving a ring (or object) from behind cigarette case on table (not really lapping related)\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
Coordination - An Example
retrieving a ring (or object) from behind cigarette case on table (not really lapping related)
fourth routine - vanish and recovery of a glass\nglass of three inches height
- notes on the handling\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
Fourth Routine - Vanish and Recovery of a Glass
glass of three inches height
- Notes on the Handling
the han ping chien move\n- the right hand only
- the left hand only
see also p. 63 ff. for applications\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
The Han Ping Chien Move
- The Right Hand Only
- The Left Hand Only
see also p. 63 ff. for applications
the purse frame\nsponge balls appear from purse frame, spectator's hand phase, small balls finale\n slydini\nencore sponge balls\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
The Purse Frame
sponge balls appear from purse frame, spectator's hand phase, small balls finale
the helicopter card\nhalf distributed on table, selection placed in other half travels onto tabled mess, five phases\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
The Helicopter Card
half distributed on table, selection placed in other half travels onto tabled mess, five phases
card mates\ncard selected from spread matches prediction card\n slydini\ncard mates - the repeat\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
card mates - the repeat\ncard selected from spread matches prediction card\n slydini\ncard mates\n slydini
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
production of a glass of liquid\nempty glass is suddenly filled, handkerchief cover, table edge glass switch\n slydini\nsealed empty\nkarl fulves\nmy favorite drink\nross bertram
1976
the best of slydini ...and more Slydini
my favorite drink\nempty tumbler fills with beverage, table edge glass switch\nross bertram\nproduction of a glass of liquid\n slydini
1978
magic and methods of ross bertram Ross Bertram
My Favorite Drink
empty tumbler fills with beverage, table edge glass switch
the mystery of the gold pins\nsee page 192 for credit corrections (jerry andrus & vosburgh lyons) and page 180 for additional ideas\n slydini
1978
apocalypse vol. 1-5 Slydini
The Mystery of the Gold Pins
see page 192 for credit corrections (Jerry Andrus & Vosburgh Lyons) and page 180 for additional ideas
sweet salt\nsalt poured in spectator's hand and tasted, then vanishes from magicians hand, reappears but is now sugar, paper tube gimmick, salt simply lapped\n slydini
1979
the magical world of slydini Slydini
Sweet Salt
salt poured in spectator's hand and tasted, then vanishes from magicians hand, reappears but is now sugar, paper tube gimmick, salt simply lapped
sugar express\nsugar packet poured in hand, empty packet placed on hand, it travels back into packet\n slydini
1979
the magical world of slydini Slydini
Sugar Express
sugar packet poured in hand, empty packet placed on hand, it travels back into packet
encore sponge balls\nfour balls vanish and reappear one at a time, follow up to "purse frame"\n slydini\nthe purse frame\n slydini
1979
the magical world of slydini Slydini
Encore Sponge Balls
four balls vanish and reappear one at a time, follow up to "Purse Frame"
the ring on the string\nbehind standing book, ends kept in view, string torn and twisted together again\n slydini
1979
the magical world of slydini Slydini
The Ring On The String
behind standing book, ends kept in view, string torn and twisted together again
slydini's linking rings\n- requirements
- preparation
- first situation
- the other situation
- the opening phase
- the first link
- the second link
- an unlinking
- the exchange
- the third link
- the final unlink
- the right way
- the routine continues
- unlinking the rings
- the second to eleventh figure
- the finale\n slydini
1979
the magical world of slydini Slydini
Slydini's Linking Rings
- Requirements
- Preparation
- First Situation
- The Other Situation
- The Opening Phase
- The First Link
- The Second Link
- An Unlinking
- The Exchange
- The Third Link
- The Final Unlink
- The Right Way
- The Routine Continues
- Unlinking the Rings
- The Second to eleventh Figure
- The Finale
oasis\non ken hawes, tommy wonder, jim adams, walter b. graham, johnny johnston, lan neil, walt lees, fred kaps, joe stevens, dai vernon, slydini, philippe fialho, bob read\nfred robinson
1979
pabular Fred Robinson
Oasis
on Ken Hawes, Tommy Wonder, Jim Adams, Walter B. Graham, Johnny Johnston, Lan Neil, Walt Lees, Fred Kaps, Joe Stevens, Dai Vernon, Slydini, Philippe Fialho, Bob Read
the close-up phase\n"it is probably safe to say that slydini was the first magician to conceive of the idea of doing the linking rings as a close-up trick."\n slydini
1979
the magical world of slydini Slydini
The Close-Up Phase
"It is probably safe to say that Slydini was the first magician to conceive of the idea of doing the linking rings as a close-up trick."
new rope methods\n- the gypsy ring (finger ring tied onto knot with three knots vanishes and reappears)
- part one
- the gypsy ring method
- the elusive knot
- exploiting the switch
- a reference note
slydin rope switch, seated\n slydini\nborrowed ring/examined rope\nkarl fulves\ncontest rope\nkarl fulves
1979
the chronicles Slydini
New Rope Methods
- The Gypsy Ring (finger ring tied onto knot with three knots vanishes and reappears)
- Part One
- The Gypsy Ring Method
- The Elusive Knot
- Exploiting the Switch
- A Reference Note
Slydin Rope Switch, seated
contest rope\n(extra sheet)
two ropes tied together on both ends, contest with spectator who unties quicker, performer's knot vanishes, making one rope\nkarl fulves\nnew rope methods\n slydini
1979
the chronicles Karl Fulves
Contest Rope
(extra sheet)
two ropes tied together on both ends, contest with spectator who unties quicker, performer's knot vanishes, making one rope
slydini's ball vanish meets the udt\npendulum holdout, see "ball vanish in the hands" (encores)\ndanny korem\n slydini
1980
the upside down toppit - volume ii Danny Korem, Slydini
Slydini's Ball Vanish Meets the UDT
pendulum holdout, see "Ball Vanish in the Hands" (Encores)
the udt paper cone and ball routine\npendulum holdout, see "capricious cornucopia" (encores)\ndanny korem\n slydini
1980
the upside down toppit - volume ii Danny Korem, Slydini
The UDT Paper Cone and Ball Routine
pendulum holdout, see "Capricious Cornucopia" (Encores)
bar-none\npaper balls travel, vanish and reappear, inspired by slydini, kind of sponge ball routine with crumpled napkins\nal schneider
1980
al schneider on close-up Al Schneider
Bar-None
paper balls travel, vanish and reappear, inspired by Slydini, kind of sponge ball routine with crumpled napkins
time flies\nno. 73, spectator's keys, coins and watch put in handkerchief, which is then slammed on the table, watch vanishes and appears on performer's wrist, maccarthy fold\n slydini
1981
self-working table magic Slydini
Time Flies
No. 73, spectator's keys, coins and watch put in handkerchief, which is then slammed on the table, watch vanishes and appears on performer's wrist, MacCarthy fold
roll your own\nloose tobacco put on playing card with crumpled cigarette paper, poured in hand, transforms into cigarette, finger tip\nbob chesbro\ndestroyed and restored cigarette\n slydini
1982
the tipnician Bob Chesbro
Roll Your Own
loose tobacco put on playing card with crumpled cigarette paper, poured in hand, transforms into cigarette, finger tip
the flurry\nquick series of vanishes and reproductions\ndavid roth\none coin routine\n slydini\nstand-up flurry\nalexander de cova
1985
expert coin magic David Roth
the new york magic symposium in los angeles, california\nreport and highlights, michael ammar, sam angelico, daryl, fantasio, richard kaufman, paul harris, pat hazell, jeff mcbride, tom mullica, edwin rojas, david roth, jay sankey, slydini, dai vernon\nadam fleischer
1985
the new york magic symposium - collection 4 Adam Fleischer
The New York Magic Symposium In Los Angeles, California
report and highlights, Michael Ammar, Sam Angelico, Daryl, Fantasio, Richard Kaufman, Paul Harris, Pat Hazell, Jeff McBride, Tom Mullica, Edwin Rojas, David Roth, Jay Sankey, Slydini, Dai Vernon
dissolvo\ntwo silks tied together untie in glass\nkarl fulves\n slydini\ndissolvo\nkarl fulves\n slydini
1987
contemporary handkerchief magic - part two Karl Fulves, Slydini
dissolvo\nno. 34, two silks tied together untie in glass\nkarl fulves\n slydini\ndissolvo\nkarl fulves\n slydini
1988
self-working handkerchief magic Karl Fulves, Slydini
extended imp pass\n\njuan tamariz\n slydini\nfuentes under the table transfer (futtt) move\nbaltazar fuentes
1988
the five points in magic Juan Tamariz, Slydini
thee-card transformations\ntwo regular cards and one double facer
- standard
- sly version (slydini)
- alternative handling\n slydini
1992
the wild card kit Slydini
Thee-Card Transformations
two regular cards and one double facer
- Standard
- Sly Version (Slydini)
- Alternative Handling
the imaginary coin\ncoin appears and disappears, appears under card case, ...\npaul gertner\none coin routine\n slydini
1994
steel and silver Paul Gertner
The Imaginary Coin
coin appears and disappears, appears under card case, ...
flyaway\nfour coins vanish and reappear, using coin clip that can be clipped between fingers, optional complete vanish with handkerchief\nhoward wurst\ncharles eberhardt\nslydini coin clip (the magic of slydini, ganson, chapter 9)\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1994
rigmarole Howard Wurst, Charles Eberhardt
Flyaway
four coins vanish and reappear, using coin clip that can be clipped between fingers, optional complete vanish with handkerchief
Inspired by
Slydini Coin Clip (The Magic of Slydini, Ganson, Chapter 9)
interim report\non scripting and improvising, john scarne producing a woman's library card, howard wurst, slydini pickpocket anecdote\nkarl fulves\ncedric's applause\nkarl fulves
1994
rigmarole Karl Fulves
Interim Report
on scripting and improvising, John Scarne producing a woman's library card, Howard Wurst, Slydini pickpocket anecdote
slydini's dream deck\nnew deck order, spectator thinks a card, performer exchanges the ace of spades with a card and places it on table, card named, cards dealt through face up one by one, ace of spades is where named card should be and named card is on table, double facer deck with all alike on one side\n slydini\nmarvelous coincidence\n unknown\ninformant\nkarl fulves
1996
the fine print Slydini
Slydini's Dream Deck
new deck order, spectator thinks a card, performer exchanges the Ace of Spades with a card and places it on table, card named, cards dealt through face up one by one, Ace of Spades is where named card should be and named card is on table, double facer deck with all alike on one side
informant\nfurther comments and credit information on the referenced items, espn gag, steve fearson's easy float\nkarl fulves\ndouble control\nkarl fulves\ncontacting the spirits\nkarl fulves\ngemini journal\nkarl fulves\nmetal to metal\n slydini\nlittle alice\nkarl fulves\n2¢ lie detector\nkarl fulves\ndevil's date\nsam schwartz\nthis little piggy\nkarl fulves
1996
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items, ESPN gag, Steve Fearson's Easy Float
informant\nfurther comments and credit information on the referenced items\nkarl fulves\nblack prediction\nkarl fulves\nslydini's dream deck\n slydini\nbottled\nsam schwartz\nall star aces\njohn scarne\nstewart james\nj. w. sarles\nother worlds\njohn werner\nbow & arrow knot\ndai vernon\njack attack\nfrank stefani\nthe k diaries\nmartin gardner
1998
the fine print Karl Fulves
Informant
further comments and credit information on the referenced items
slydini, mater magician\n"a tribute to a great performer, inventor, teacher and friend"\nalma m. richie
1998
linking rubber band mystery Alma M. Richie
Slydini, Mater Magician
"A Tribute to a Great Performer, Inventor, Teacher and Friend"
slydini's basic instructions\n- verbal introduction
- the practice sheet
- slydini's nonsensical words invention
- mental attitude
- timing
- misdirection\nalma m. richie
1998
linking rubber band mystery Alma M. Richie
Slydini's Basic Instructions
- Verbal Introduction
- The Practice Sheet
- Slydini's Nonsensical Words Invention
- Mental Attitude
- Timing
- Misdirection
tortilla - the magnifico flea\none rubber band lies on strands of another that is pulled tight, it moves upwards by itself\n slydini
1998
linking rubber band mystery Slydini
Tortilla - The Magnifico Flea
one rubber band lies on strands of another that is pulled tight, it moves upwards by itself
fuentes under the table transfer (futtt) move\nimp pass variation\nbaltazar fuentes\nextended imp pass\njuan tamariz\n slydini
1999
arempi ii Baltazar Fuentes
cuckoo's coin\ncoin vanishes repeatedly and appears in spectator's various pockets four times\nmilton kort\nflyaway coin routine\n slydini\nkort coin\nmilton kort
1999
kort Milton Kort
Cuckoo's Coin
Coin vanishes repeatedly and appears in spectator's various pockets four times
in over your head!\npaper balls over the head situation
- effect
- requirements
- set up
- the "key arrangement"
- the applause cue
- phase one: first restoration
- phase two: second restoration
- third phase: pseudo explanation and restoration
- phase four: the "woofle dust" restoration
- conclusion
- credits
- acknowledgements\nsteve bedwell\nflight of the paper balls\n slydini\nshoulderope\nkarrell fox
2000
in over your head! Steve Bedwell
In Over Your Head!
Paper Balls Over The Head situation
- Effect
- Requirements
- Set Up
- The "Key Arrangement"
- The Applause Cue
- Phase One: First Restoration
- Phase Two: Second Restoration
- Third Phase: Pseudo Explanation And Restoration
- Phase Four: The "Woofle Dust" Restoration
- Conclusion
- Credits
- Acknowledgements
letters\non slydini's "water fantasy"\nleonard hevia\nron mccroby\nwalter brusa\ngemini rope\nstephen mathews\nmexican handcuffs\ndr. raymond l. beebe
2000
latter day secrets Leonard Hevia, Ron McCroby, Walter Brusa
slydini's secret\ntan-colored sponge ball removed from bottomless cardboard box and vanished, repeated a few times, then box is lifted and there are only sponge balls in other colors\n slydini
2002
latter day secrets Slydini
Slydini's Secret
tan-colored sponge ball removed from bottomless cardboard box and vanished, repeated a few times, then box is lifted and there are only sponge balls in other colors
sly napkins\npaper balls travel, vanish and reappear, inspired by slydini, kind of sponge ball routine with crumpled napkins\nal schneider
2011
al schneider magic Al Schneider
Sly Napkins
paper balls travel, vanish and reappear, inspired by Slydini, kind of sponge ball routine with crumpled napkins
daumenspitz-findigkeiten\nthoughts on the thumb tip
trick nr. 1 - die sicherheitnadeln
trick nr. 2 - die rosenvorhersage
trick nr. 3 - das laden in ein tuch
trick nr. 4 - stehlen aus dem tuch
trick nr. 5 - slydini transfer\nalexander de cova
2011
seminar-leviten Alexander de Cova
Daumenspitz-Findigkeiten
thoughts on the thumb tip
Trick Nr. 1 - Die Sicherheitnadeln
Trick Nr. 2 - Die Rosenvorhersage
Trick Nr. 3 - Das Laden in ein Tuch
Trick Nr. 4 - Stehlen aus dem Tuch
Trick Nr. 5 - Slydini Transfer