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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
the diagonal palm-shift \n mention of top palm, bottom palm and multiple shift on page 141 \n s. w. erdnase \n diagonal palm shift \n paul chosse \n the diagonal palm shift \n s. w. erdnase \n kf note \n karl fulves \n a multiple card palm and steal utilizing the diagonal push-through method \n s. w. erdnase \n francis carlyle \n peeping palm \n dave buck \n erdnase + vernon \n karl fulves \n hoffmann + erdnase \n karl fulves \n diagonal palm fan \n edo huang \n center steal \n cy endfield \n the diagonal palm shift \n roger crosthwaite \n the diagonal palm shift \n graham adams \n the overhand dps \n benjamin earl \n the diagonal palm-shift \n shane cobalt \n from the peek \n shane cobalt \n on the table \n shane cobalt \n as a false cut \n shane cobalt \n tps (tapered palm shift) \n ryan plunkett \n in the secret angle - the revolve diagonal palm shift \n helder guimarães \n the use of the little finger in positioning exactly the card in the palm \n vanni bossi \n the diagonal palm shift \n dai vernon \n the diagonal palm shift \n s. w. erdnase \n one-handed get-ready for the diagonal palm shift \n eric evans \n erdnase diagonal palm shift \n dai vernon \n diagonal palm shift (dps) \n alexander de cova 1902 the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase	The Diagonal Palm-Shift	mention of top palm, bottom palm and multiple shift on page 141	Related to The Diagonal Palm Shift (Graham Adams, 1931) Center Steal (Cy Endfield, 1955) KF Note (Karl Fulves, 1989) One-Handed Get-Ready for the Diagonal Palm Shift (Eric Evans, 1999) Hoffmann + Erdnase (Karl Fulves, 2003) Diagonal Palm Shift (DPS) (Alexander de Cova, 2014) The Diagonal Palm-Shift (Shane Cobalt, 2019) Erdnase Diagonal Palm Shift (Dai Vernon, 2022) Variations A Multiple Card Palm and Steal Utilizing the Diagonal Push-Through Method (S. W. Erdnase, Francis Carlyle, 1975) The Use of the Little Finger in Positioning Exactly the Card in the Palm (Vanni Bossi, 1991) The Diagonal Palm Shift (Roger Crosthwaite, 1994) Diagonal Palm Shift (Paul Chosse, 1997) Erdnase + Vernon (Karl Fulves, 2003) The Diagonal Palm Shift (Dai Vernon, 2008) Peeping Palm (Dave Buck, 2011) Diagonal Palm Fan (Edo Huang, 2015) The Overhand DPS (Benjamin Earl, 2019) From The Peek (Shane Cobalt, 2019) On The Table (Shane Cobalt, 2019) As a False Cut (Shane Cobalt, 2019) In the Secret Angle - The Revolve Diagonal Palm Shift (Helder Guimarães, 2019) TPS (Tapered Palm Shift) (Ryan Plunkett, 2020) Also published here The Diagonal Palm Shift (S. W. Erdnase, 1989) The Diagonal Palm Shift (S. W. Erdnase, 2009)	1902	The Expert at the Card Table	137		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Passive Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Bottom Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Center Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Top
the vest servante \n \n david devant \n body servante \n alexander de cova 1903 later magic David Devant	The Vest Servante		Related to Body Servante (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1903	Later Magic	25		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
the perfect club slate routine \n name written up secretly on paper appears on slate \n theodore annemann \n al baker \n the perfect club slate routine \n theodore annemann \n al baker \n the perfect club slate routine \n theodore annemann \n al baker \n the perfect club slate routine \n theodore annemann \n die geistertafeln \n alexander de cova \n eine routine mit den geistertafeln \n alexander de cova 1934 sh-h-h--! it's a secret Theodore Annemann, Al Baker	The Perfect Club Slate Routine	name written up secretly on paper appears on slate	Variations Eine Routine mit den Geistertafeln (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Die Geistertafeln (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here The Perfect Club Slate Routine (Theodore Annemann, Al Baker, 1934) The Perfect Club Slate Routine (Theodore Annemann, Al Baker, 1934) The Perfect Club Slate Routine (Theodore Annemann, 1944)	1934	SH-H-H--! It's A Secret	22		Mental Magic / Effects / Seance Stuff Paper / Envelopes / Window Envelope Slate / Appearing Writing Slate / Flaps & Moving Parts
par-optic vision \n cards pocketed by spectator are divined one by one, see page 99 for improvement by annemann, see page 164 for comment by william larsen \n theodore annemann \n ein psycho-kartenprogramm \n carlhorst meier \n unleaded par-optic \n mark strivings \n par-optic vision \n theodore annemann \n annemanns par-optic vision \n alexander de cova 1935 the jinx Theodore Annemann	Par-Optic Vision	cards pocketed by spectator are divined one by one, see page 99 for improvement by Annemann, see page 164 for comment by William Larsen	Related to Annemanns Par-Optic Vision (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Variations Ein Psycho-Kartenprogramm (Carlhorst Meier, 1976) Unleaded Par-Optic (Mark Strivings, 1995) Also published here Par-Optic Vision (Theodore Annemann, 1944)	1935	The Jinx (Issue Summer Extra 1935)	48		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
remote control improved \n odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face \n orville wayne meyer \n remote control \n theodore annemann \n once in a life time \n jack vosburgh \n remote control improved \n orville wayne meyer \n card not in wallet \n fred lessor \n pred-ikea-ction \n anthony owen \n remote control \n alexander de cova 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Orville Wayne Meyer	Remote Control Improved	odd-backed unknown card signed on back is chosen from face	Inspired by Remote Control (Theodore Annemann, 1937) Related to Once in a Life Time (Jack Vosburgh, 1941) Pred-Ikea-Ction (Anthony Owen, 2017) Variations Card Not In Wallet (Fred Lessor, 2001) Remote Control (Alexander de Cova, 2018) Also published here Remote Control Improved (Orville Wayne Meyer, 1983)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	112		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
the fadeaway card change \n \n unknown \n another quick bit \n frank shields \n the fadeaway card change \n jean hugard \n roberto giobbi \n el cambio de clark kent \n rafael benatar \n aerial packet change \n alexander de cova 1940 expert card technique	The Fadeaway Card Change		Related to El Cambio de Clark Kent (Rafael Benatar, 1989) Another Quick Bit (Frank Shields, 2017) Variations The Fadeaway Card Change (Jean Hugard, Roberto Giobbi, 1998) Aerial Packet Change (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1940	Expert Card Technique	81		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / free handed Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Top Change
a coin vanish \n \n william d. forest \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1945 hugard's magic monthly William D. Forest	A Coin Vanish		Related to Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	Aug. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 3)	145		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Stealing Coin out of Hand
sympathetic silks \n \n al baker \n master silk routine \n alexander de cova \n improved master silk routine \n alexander de cova \n master silks \n alexander de cova \n master silks \n alexander de cova 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Al Baker	Sympathetic Silks		Variations Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1997) Improved Master Silk Routine (Alexander de Cova, 1998) Master Silks (Alexander de Cova, 2002) Master Silks (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	347		Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / Sympathetic Silks
the pencil and the silver dollar \n coin vanishes and reappears in left hand when tapped with pencil \n paul rosini \n coin and pencil \n paul rosini \n der flibbertigibbet \n paul rosini \n münze und bleistift \n alexander de cova 1948 principles and deceptions Paul Rosini	The Pencil and the Silver Dollar	coin vanishes and reappears in left hand when tapped with pencil	Variations Münze und Bleistift (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Coin and Pencil (Paul Rosini, 1950) Der Flibbertigibbet (Paul Rosini, 1997)	1948	Principles and Deceptions	54		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Pen
cards in a sealed envelope \n \n paul lepaul \n the nest of envelopes \n bert allerton \n paul lepaul \n the paul le paul signed cards to sealed envelope & wallet \n paul lepaul \n francis carlyle \n ferly defragmentation etc. \n steven hamilton \n der präparierte kuvertsatz nach le paul \n roberto giobbi \n paul lepaul \n das aranka-prinzip \n alexander de cova \n on the lepaul envelope set \n roberto giobbi \n paul lepaul \n card to envelope finale \n dai vernon \n paul lepaul 1949 the card magic of le paul Paul LePaul	Cards in a Sealed Envelope		Related to Card to Envelope Finale (Dai Vernon, Paul LePaul, 2018) Variations The Nest Of Envelopes (Bert Allerton, Paul LePaul, 1958) The Paul Le Paul Signed Cards to Sealed Envelope & Wallet (Paul LePaul, Francis Carlyle, 1975) Ferly Defragmentation Etc. (Steven Hamilton, 1980) Der präparierte Kuvertsatz nach Le Paul (Roberto Giobbi, Paul LePaul, 1993) Das Aranka-Prinzip (Alexander de Cova, 1998) On the LePaul Envelope Set (Roberto Giobbi, Paul LePaul, 2003)	1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	214		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) Paper / Envelopes / Loading
a transposition \n card in pocket transposes with sandwiched card \n al leech \n a transposition \n al leech \n al leech transpo \n alexander de cova 1949 for card men only Al Leech	A Transposition	card in pocket transposes with sandwiched card	Related to A Transposition (Al Leech, 1952) Variations Al Leech Transpo (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1949	For Card Men Only	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Switching Sandwiches Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
bill nord's purse \n handkerchief appears in invisible purse / purse frame \n bill nord \n purse \n bill nord \n purse swindle \n alexander de cova \n das unsichtbare geldtäschchen \n bill nord 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bill Nord	Bill Nord's Purse	handkerchief appears in invisible purse / purse frame	Related to Purse Swindle (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Also published here Purse (Bill Nord, 1956) Das unsichtbare Geldtäschchen (Bill Nord, 1958)	1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 212)	848		Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / With Props Purse Frame
passing the half-bucks \n with fist transfer \n ross bertram \n fist transfer \n milton tropp \n la materia indómita \n juan tamariz \n rafael ceballos \n coins across and back with interlude \n tommy wonder \n phase iii: travelling coins \n alexander de cova 1951 stars of magic Ross Bertram	Passing the Half-Bucks	with fist transfer	Related to Fist Transfer (Milton Tropp, 1978) Variations La Materia Indómita (Juan Tamariz, Rafael Ceballos, 1969) Coins Across and Back with Interlude (Tommy Wonder, 1996) Phase III: Travelling Coins (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1951	Stars of Magic (Vol. 9 No. 1)	132		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
business card prophesy \n two cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, for credit information see scarne reference "business card esp" \n bill simon \n double prediction \n john scarne \n bill simon \n simon prophecy move \n bill simon \n able to match \n karl fulves \n playing card prophecy \n karl fulves \n name-o-prophecy \n karl fulves \n sum card prophet \n karl fulves \n left-handed prophet \n karl fulves \n business card esp \n john scarne \n winning prediction \n jon racherbaumer \n bill simons "prophecy cards" \n alexander de cova 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Business Card Prophesy	two cards predicted on business card, cards which are next to it after pushed in the deck, for credit information see Scarne reference "Business Card ESP"	Related to Double Prediction (John Scarne, Bill Simon, 1950) Business Card ESP (John Scarne, 1996) Simon Prophecy Move (Bill Simon, 1997) Able To Match (Karl Fulves, 2004) Playing Card Prophecy (Karl Fulves, 2004) Name-O-Prophecy (Karl Fulves, 2004) Sum Card Prophet (Karl Fulves, 2004) Left-Handed Prophet (Karl Fulves, 2004) Bill Simons "Prophecy Cards" (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Variations Winning Prediction (Jon Racherbaumer, 2010)	1952	Effective Card Magic	32		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction Business Cards
koran's miracle blindfold act \n multi-phase routine performed genuinely blindfolded, comprised of the following effects \n al koran \n ein psycho-kartenprogramm \n carlhorst meier \n the effect \n stephen minch \n sensitive finger \n christian scherer \n horror-kartentrick \n alexander de cova \n ein horror kartentrick \n alexander de cova \n blindfold card act \n alexander de cova 1952 routined manipulation — part two Al Koran	Koran's Miracle Blindfold Act	multi-phase routine performed genuinely blindfolded, comprised of the following effects	Variations Ein Psycho-Kartenprogramm (Carlhorst Meier, 1976) The Effect (Stephen Minch, 1984) Sensitive Finger (Christian Scherer, 1999) Ein Horror Kartentrick (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Horror-Kartentrick (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Blindfold Card Act (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1952	Routined Manipulation — Part Two	72		Cards / Principles / Card Index Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Thick Card
dissolvo handkerchief knot \n knotted silk through rope \n harlan tarbell \n harold rice \n tuch durch mikrofonständer \n alexander de cova 1954/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Harlan Tarbell, Harold Rice	Dissolvo Handkerchief Knot	knotted silk through rope	Variations Tuch durch Mikrofonständer (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1954/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6	269		Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration of Other Objects Rope / Penetration / Penetrations with Rings,...
a chinese classic \n six coins and a ring \n dai vernon \n chinese money mystery \n alexander de cova \n phase i: chinese money mystery \n alexander de cova 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	A Chinese Classic	six coins and a ring	Related to Chinese Money Mystery (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Variations Phase I: Chinese Money Mystery (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	41		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
seven card monte \n card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, repeat \n dai vernon \n mac mcdonald \n seven card monte redux \n edward marlo \n seven-card-monte \n alexander de cova \n dai vernon \n five card monte \n harry riser \n thoughts on vernon's seven card monte \n paul swinford \n pitch tricks \n mac mcdonald \n seven card monte \n dai vernon \n seven card monte \n tom gagnon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Mac McDonald	Seven Card Monte	card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, repeat	Related to Pitch Tricks (Mac McDonald, 1986) Seven Card Monte Redux (Edward Marlo, 1991) Seven Card Monte (Dai Vernon, 2022) Variations Thoughts on Vernon's Seven Card Monte (Paul Swinford, 1971) Seven-Card-Monte (Alexander de Cova, Dai Vernon, 1994) Five Card Monte (Harry Riser, 1996) Seven Card Monte (Tom Gagnon, 2022)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	88		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Packet to Packet Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
emotional reaction \n key card \n dai vernon \n an emotional out \n roberto giobbi \n dai vernon \n impossible killer \n bill abbott \n dai vernon \n telepathic miracle \n j. b. bobo \n gefühlsmäßige reaktionen \n dai vernon \n anmerkungen \n rudolf braunmüller \n first procedure \n roger crosthwaite \n second procedure \n daniel rhod \n third procedure \n justin higham \n speaking volumes \n david regal \n larry wilmore \n just a thought \n paul cummins \n as a substitute for a top or bottom key \n jeff busby \n tipp zur leitkarte \n alexander de cova \n zur leitkarte \n alexander de cova 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Emotional Reaction	key card	Related to Telepathic Miracle (J. B. Bobo, 1947) As a Substitute for a Top or Bottom Key (Jeff Busby, 1998) Speaking Volumes (David Regal, Larry Wilmore, 2004) An Emotional Out (Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon, 2010) Impossible Killer (Bill Abbott, Dai Vernon, 2013) Zur Leitkarte (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Tipp zur Leitkarte (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Variations Anmerkungen (Rudolf Braunmüller, 1995) Just a Thought (Paul Cummins, 1998) First Procedure (Roger Crosthwaite, 1999) Second Procedure (Daniel Rhod, 1999) Third Procedure (Justin Higham, 1999) Also published here Gefühlsmäßige Reaktionen (Dai Vernon, 1995)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
coins through the table \n introduction to the slydini's routines of coins through the table. \n slydini \n scottish coin routine \n alexander de cova 1960 the magic of slydini Slydini	Coins Through the Table	Introduction to the Slydini's routines of coins through the table.	Variations Scottish Coin Routine (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1960	The Magic of Slydini	103		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / All at once Coin / Sleights / General Comments
epic slate test \n sum prediction \n peter alexis \n epic slate test - alternate method \n tony bartolotta \n p. 98 for suggestion by robert parrish \n 16 digits \n alexander de cova \n epic slate test \n karl fulves \n tony bartolotta \n 16 digits \n alexander de cova 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Peter Alexis	Epic Slate Test	sum prediction	Variations Epic Slate Test - Alternate Method (Tony Bartolotta, 1967) 16 Digits (Alexander de Cova, 2003) 16 Digits (Alexander de Cova, 2015) p. 98 for suggestion by Robert Parrish Also published here Epic Slate Test (Karl Fulves, Tony Bartolotta, 1979)	Mar. 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 5)	90		Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Slate / Normal
the blank thought deck \n blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one \n peter kane \n on kane's blank thought deck \n allan ackerman \n blank thought surprise \n alexander de cova 1967 a card session with peter kane Peter Kane	The Blank Thought Deck	blank deck, spectator thinks of any card, performer removes a blank card, all cards get faces and isolated card is thought-of one	Variations On Kane's Blank Thought Deck (Allan Ackerman, 1970) Blank Thought Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1967	A Card Session with Peter Kane	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Printing & "Unprinting" Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the gold medallion \n prediction of number on medallion \n al koran \n the jubilee medallion \n alan shaxon \n medallion \n karl fulves \n koran revisited \n wayne dobson \n polish-ing koran's medallion \n johnny thompson \n keyknow \n thomas alan waters \n the antique medallion \n glenn g. gravatt \n al koran \n medallion meets tidal wave \n john hostler \n the koran medallion \n johnny thompson \n ultimedallion \n jack kent tillar \n gold medaillon handling \n darwin ortiz \n none but the brave \n roy johnson \n mail mental \n larry becker \n the gold medaillon \n david britland \n double date \n nick diffatte \n medallion m-2 \n richard mark \n enthymemata \n alexander de cova \n enthymemata \n alexander de cova 1968 al koran's professional presentations Al Koran	The Gold Medallion	prediction of number on medallion	Related to The Jubilee Medallion (Alan Shaxon, 1976) Koran Revisited (Wayne Dobson, 1981) Enthymemata (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Enthymemata (Alexander de Cova, 2014) The Gold Medaillon (David Britland, 2022) Double Date (Nick Diffatte, 2022) Variations The Antique Medallion (Glenn G. Gravatt, Al Koran, 1972) None But the Brave (Roy Johnson, 1977) Medallion (Karl Fulves, 1978) Ultimedallion (Jack Kent Tillar, 1978) Keyknow (Thomas Alan Waters, 1982) Polish-ing Koran's Medallion (Johnny Thompson, 1984) Medallion M-2 (Richard Mark, 1985) Mail Mental (Larry Becker, 1992) Gold Medaillon Handling (Darwin Ortiz, 2006) Medallion Meets Tidal Wave (John Hostler, 2018) The Koran Medallion (Johnny Thompson, 2018)	1968	Al Koran's Professional Presentations	11		Chip / Prediction Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Mental Magic / Principles / Dual Reality Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
encore card stab \n stacked, estimation, apparently by patrick page, see "magic page by page" for credits \n al koran \n der stich im dunkeln \n alexander de cova \n other revelations \n patrick page \n sympathy fantastique \n paul gallagher \n stab in the dark \n alexander de cova \n stab in the dark \n alexander de cova \n die auskultation \n peter wilker \n christoph borer 1968 al koran's professional presentations Al Koran	Encore Card Stab	stacked, estimation, apparently by Patrick Page, see "Magic Page by Page" for credits	Related to Other Revelations (Patrick Page, 2011) Variations Die Auskultation (Peter Wilker, Christoph Borer, 1987) Der Stich im Dunkeln (Alexander de Cova, 2011) Stab in the Dark (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Stab in the Dark (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Sympathy Fantastique (Paul Gallagher, 2021)	1968	Al Koran's Professional Presentations	57		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
one-and-a-half card case \n \n al koran \n prometheus switch \n alexander de cova 1968 al koran's professional presentations Al Koran	One-and-a-Half Card Case		Variations Prometheus Switch (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1968	Al Koran's Professional Presentations	74		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Card Case Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
the card in the purse \n signed card vanishes from deck and appears folded in purse that was examined in the beginning \n albert goshman \n card in purse \n albert goshman \n albert goshmans karte in geldbörse \n alexander de cova 1968 the card in the purse Albert Goshman	The Card in the Purse	signed card vanishes from deck and appears folded in purse that was examined in the beginning	Variations Albert Goshmans Karte in Geldbörse (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Also published here Card in Purse (Albert Goshman, 1985)	1968	The Card in the Purse	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Purse
parablox \n paper box used to take props from it, at the end it changes to solid block of wood, posed as problem, see also p. 402 for solution by bill taylor \n karl fulves \n "boxes or blocks" (the magic wand, june-sep 1933) \n parablox \n alexander de cova \n solution to parablox \n sid lorraine \n parabloxx \n alexander de cova 1970 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves	Parablox	paper box used to take props from it, at the end it changes to solid block of wood, posed as problem, see also p. 402 for solution by Bill Taylor	Related to "Boxes or Blocks" (The Magic Wand, June-Sep 1933) Variations Solution to Parablox (Sid Lorraine, 1971) Parablox (Alexander de Cova, 2003) Parabloxx (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	Nov. 1970	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 6 No. 1)	374		Wood Apparatus / Paper Carton
bevel multiple shift \n \n dr. jacob daley \n bevel multiple shift \n dr. jacob daley \n daley’s multiple shift control \n alexander de cova \n daley's shift \n alexander de cova \n daley's note - 4) \n dr. jacob daley \n daley's four ace bevel push \n dr. jacob daley 1971 epilogue Dr. Jacob Daley	Bevel Multiple Shift		Related to Daley's Note - 4) (Dr. Jacob Daley, 1972) Variations Daley’s Multiple Shift Control (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Daley's Shift (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Daley's Four Ace Bevel Push (Dr. Jacob Daley, 1972) Bevel Multiple Shift (Dr. Jacob Daley, 1989)	Nov. 1971	Epilogue (Issue 13)	102		Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
the riffle shuffle fold \n tabled, in half \n tom batchelor \n positive card fold \n peter duffie \n die faltung beim riffelmischen \n alexander de cova \n wildwest fold \n alexander de cova 1971 canadian card control Tom Batchelor	The Riffle Shuffle Fold	tabled, in half	Related to Die Faltung beim Riffelmischen (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Wildwest Fold (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Variations Positive Card Fold (Peter Duffie, 1976)	1971	Canadian Card Control	39		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Folding
ace faroleros \n lost and found aces, change to kings, aces found again \n al leech \n frank garcia \n ace location \n al leech \n ace-capades \n al leech \n roberto giobbi \n frank garcia \n on the devilish \n alexander de cova \n fandango asse \n alexander de cova 1973 super subtle card miracles Al Leech, Frank Garcia	Ace Faroleros	lost and found Aces, change to Kings, Aces found again	Inspired by Ace Location (Al Leech, 1952) Variations Fandango Asse (Alexander de Cova, 1993) On the Devilish (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Ace-capades (Al Leech, Roberto Giobbi, Frank Garcia, 2000)	1973	Super Subtle Card Miracles	59		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
the ultimate vanish \n silk vanishes from long glass jar with screwed lid \n dick zimmerman \n pulley vanish from glass \n frank kennard \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n lamp chimney vanish \n patrick page 1973 creative magic Dick Zimmerman	The Ultimate Vanish	silk vanishes from long glass jar with screwed lid	Related to Pulley Vanish from Glass (Frank Kennard, 1902) Lamp Chimney Vanish (Patrick Page, 1987) Variations Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1994) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1997)	1973	Creative Magic	5		Pull & Holdouts Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
a penny for your thoughts \n after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named \n paul curry \n die ballydesmond polka \n alexander de cova \n mathematical 3-card monte \n karl fulves \n tell monte (rescripted) \n john hostler \n a penny for your thoughts \n paul curry \n match miracle \n jack yates \n ein pfennig für ihre gedanken \n bob driebeek \n ballydesmond polka - director’s cut \n alexander de cova \n the bavarian beer game \n alexander de cova 1974 paul curry presents Paul Curry	A Penny For Your Thoughts	after some changes (written directions) the order of four coins and a rolled up bill is named	Inspired by Mathematical 3-Card Monte (Karl Fulves, 1980) Related to Match Miracle (Jack Yates, 1954) Variations Ein Pfennig für Ihre Gedanken (Bob Driebeek, 1996) The Bavarian Beer Game (Alexander de Cova, 2006) Die Ballydesmond Polka (Alexander de Cova, 2011) Ballydesmond Polka - Director’s Cut (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Tell Monte (Rescripted) (John Hostler, 2016) Also published here A Penny for Your Thoughts (Paul Curry, 2001)	1974	Paul Curry Presents	83		Coin / Effect Themes / Mental Stuff Games / Instruction Games
gotcha! - sleight of foot \n gag for "coin brushed under foot" in which it is not there at the end \n john cornelius \n on cuffing \n ronald zollweg \n convention fooler \n alexander de cova \n under foot \n jay sankey \n david acer 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius	Gotcha! - Sleight Of Foot	gag for "coin brushed under foot" in which it is not there at the end	Related to Convention Fooler (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Under Foot (Jay Sankey, David Acer, 2004) Variations On Cuffing (Ronald Zollweg, 1974)	May 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 7)	735		Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
fold-a-card \n in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer \n john cornelius \n fold-a-card \n john cornelius \n john cornelius mercury card fold \n alexander de cova 1974 the pallbearers review vol. 9-10 John Cornelius	Fold-a-Card	in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer	Variations John Cornelius Mercury Card Fold (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Also published here Fold-A-Card (John Cornelius, 2001)	May 1974	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 9-10 (Vol. 9 No. 7)	740		Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Folding
snap back vanish \n \n al schneider \n der retention pass \n michael rubinstein \n variation retention pass \n michael rubinstein \n der snap vanish \n alexander de cova 1975 al schneider on coins Al Schneider	Snap Back Vanish		Related to Der Snap Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Variations Der Retention Pass (Michael Rubinstein, 1986) Variation Retention Pass (Michael Rubinstein, 2020)	1975	Al Schneider On Coins	12		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Retention of Vision Vanish
a giant card to silk \n card to silk, then more handkerchiefs and cards are produced \n jan torell \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1975 magic by jan torell Jan Torell	A Giant Card to Silk	card to silk, then more handkerchiefs and cards are produced	Variations Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1990)	1975	Magic by Jan Torell	13		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation Black Art
der kristallhäftling \n card vanishes from deck and appears in handkerchief-covered glass \n fred lowe \n new pentagram \n der kristallhäftling \n alexander de cova 1975 intermagic Fred Lowe	Der Kristallhäftling	card vanishes from deck and appears in handkerchief-covered glass	Variations Der Kristallhäftling (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Also published here New Pentagram	Feb. 1975	Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	54		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous
der sohn des morgens \n two matches vanish one by one \n fred lowe \n new pentagram \n der sohn des morgens \n alexander de cova 1975 intermagic Fred Lowe	Der Sohn des Morgens	two matches vanish one by one	Variations Der Sohn des Morgens (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Also published here New Pentagram	Feb. 1975	Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	57		Match & Matchbox / Match / Vanish Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
boxed sandwich \n selected card appears between four kings in card box \n bruce cervon \n boxed transposition \n alexander de cova \n boxed transposition \n alexander de cova \n boxed transposition \n alexander de cova 1976 card secrets of bruce cervon Bruce Cervon	Boxed Sandwich	selected card appears between four Kings in card box	Variations Boxed Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Boxed Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 2005) Boxed Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1976	Card Secrets of Bruce Cervon	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Cards traveling (from Sandwich) to Sandwich
ambitious movie \n apparently visual penetration to top \n roy walton \n ambitious movie \n roy walton \n unambitious movie \n jerry sadowitz \n ambitious riser \n alexander de cova \n roy walton 1976 pabular Roy Walton	Ambitious Movie	apparently visual penetration to top	Variations Unambitious Movie (Jerry Sadowitz, 1987) Ambitious Riser (Alexander de Cova, Roy Walton, 1994) Also published here Ambitious Movie (Roy Walton, 1985/87)	Sep. 1976	Pabular (Vol. 3 No. 1)	310		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Visible Rise
acidus \n introduction and rave for the move \n al mann \n tektron-x \n alexander de cova 1976 acidus Al Mann	Acidus	introduction and rave for the move	Variations Tektron-X (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1976	Acidus	1		Billet / Switches Articles / Articles
flash fold \n initialed business card to match box, folded \n paul harris \n wheel of fortune \n alexander de cova \n flash-fold \n paul harris \n tarot power \n alexander de cova \n tarot power \n alexander de cova 1976 the magic of paul harris Paul Harris	Flash Fold	initialed business card to match box, folded	Related to Wheel of Fortune (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Variations Tarot Power (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Tarot Power (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Also published here Flash-Fold (Paul Harris, 1996)	1976	The Magic of Paul Harris	62		Paper / Traveling Business Cards
magical assets \n \n karrell fox \n teach a card trick \n wayne dobson \n eine dame zaubert \n alexander de cova 1976 clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox	Magical Assets		Variations Eine Dame zaubert (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Teach a Card Trick (Wayne Dobson, 2004)	1976	Clever.... Like a Fox	143		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Chair Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Spectator plays Magician Cards / Principles / Miscalling
h.h. coin catcher \n coin stuck to thumb \n karrell fox \n coin-catch \n alexander de cova \n "manipucoin" \n karrell fox \n der leichteste münzfang der welt... \n alexander de cova 1976 clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox	H.H. Coin Catcher	coin stuck to thumb	Related to "Manipucoin" (Karrell Fox, 1986) Variations Der leichteste Münzfang der Welt... (Alexander de Cova, 1998) Coin-Catch (Alexander de Cova, 2002)	1976	Clever.... Like a Fox	157		Coin / Gaffed / Sticky Coin / Sleights / Appearance & Production Moves / One-Handed Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
the b.s. coin pail \n coin on string attached to handle of pail, string struck for sound \n karrell fox \n coin-catch \n alexander de cova \n der leichteste münzfang der welt... \n alexander de cova 1976 clever.... like a fox Karrell Fox	The B.S. Coin Pail	coin on string attached to handle of pail, string struck for sound	Variations Der leichteste Münzfang der Welt... (Alexander de Cova, 1998) Coin-Catch (Alexander de Cova, 2002)	1976	Clever.... Like a Fox	159		Coin / Gaffed / Sound Gimmick Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Miser's Dream
stabatwin \n stabbing pocket knife next to twin of chosen card \n patrick page \n stabatwin \n patrick page \n der stich im dunkeln \n alexander de cova \n stab in the dark \n alexander de cova \n stab in the dark \n alexander de cova 1976 the big book of magic Patrick Page	Stabatwin	stabbing pocket knife next to twin of chosen card	Variations Der Stich im Dunkeln (Alexander de Cova, 2011) Stab in the Dark (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Stab in the Dark (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Stabatwin (Patrick Page, 2011)	1976	The Big Book of Magic	83		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins
ein psycho-kartenprogramm \n multi-phase routine performed genuinely blindfolded, comprised of the following effects \n carlhorst meier \n sensitive finger \n christian scherer \n par-optic vision \n theodore annemann \n koran's miracle blindfold act \n al koran \n blindfold card act \n alexander de cova 1976 intermagic Carlhorst Meier	Ein Psycho-Kartenprogramm	multi-phase routine performed genuinely blindfolded, comprised of the following effects	Inspired by Par-Optic Vision (Theodore Annemann, 1935) Koran's Miracle Blindfold Act (Al Koran, 1952) Related to Sensitive Finger (Christian Scherer, 1999) Variations Blindfold Card Act (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	Nov. 1976	Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 1)	38		Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Thick Card
continuous cigarette production \n - the action - presentation - method of working - aquitment - the set-up \n mark weston \n streichholzspielereien \n alexander de cova 1977 continuous cigarette production Mark Weston	Continuous Cigarette Production	The Action Presentation Method of Working Aquitment The set-Up	Variations Streichholzspielereien (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1977	Continuous Cigarette Production	7		Cigarette/Cigar / Appearance & Production / Continuous Production
der mann mit dem goldenen arm \n presentation for vernon's cutting the aces, only production \n punx \n cutting the aces \n dai vernon \n cutting the aces \n piet forton \n der mann mit dem goldenen arm \n alexander de cova 1977 setzt euch zu meinen füssen... Punx	Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm	presentation for Vernon's Cutting the Aces, only production	Inspired by Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon, 1946) Related to Cutting the Aces (Piet Forton, 2005) Variations Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1977	Setzt Euch zu meinen Füssen...	63		Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Pencil Dot or similar Marks Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
teleportation \n marked bill and rubber band wrapped in silk and put in glass, then covered with tube, travels in glass under second tube with silk over top of glass held with rubber band \n peter warlock \n "snaretainer" (stewart james, linking ring, vol. 32 no. 8, p. 91) \n haeggis \n alexander de cova \n haeggis \n alexander de cova 1977 intermagic Peter Warlock	Teleportation	marked bill and rubber band wrapped in silk and put in glass, then covered with tube, travels in glass under second tube with silk over top of glass held with rubber band	Inspired by "Snaretainer" (Stewart James, Linking Ring, Vol. 32 No. 8, p. 91) Variations Haeggis (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Haeggis (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	Mar. 1977	Intermagic (Vol. 4 No. 2)	74		Rubber Band / Traveling Bill / Traveling / Miscellaneous Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous
visual drop switch \n no cover \n richard kaufman \n la dejada-caída \n joaquín navajas \n visual drop switch \n richard kaufman \n der ballettaustausch \n alexander de cova \n ballet billet switch \n alexander de cova 1978 apocalypse Richard Kaufman	Visual Drop Switch	no cover	Related to La dejada-caída (Joaquín Navajas, 2019) Variations Der Ballettaustausch (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Ballet Billet Switch (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Visual Drop Switch (Richard Kaufman, 1981)	Jan. 1978	Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 1)	3		Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes
cashing a cheque \n paper transforms into bill in flash \n paul fox \n cashing the cheque \n alexander de cova \n cashing the cheque \n alexander de cova 1978 magic and methods of ross bertram Paul Fox	Cashing a Cheque	paper transforms into bill in flash	Variations Cashing the Cheque (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Cashing the Cheque (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1978	Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram	144		Paper / Transformation Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / Props
the lump of coal (tlc) \n lump of coal appears under fez after short coin interlude, then hat is full of pennies \n john f. mendoza \n a darker shade of malini \n don alan \n tlc mk ii \n john hotowka \n lump of goldfish \n alexander de cova 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Lump of Coal (TLC)	lump of coal appears under fez after short coin interlude, then hat is full of pennies	Inspired by A Darker Shade of Malini (Don Alan, 1956) Variations TLC MK II (John Hotowka, 1989) Lump of Goldfish (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1978	The Book of John	83		Stone / Rock Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous Clothing / Hat
two-hundred to one! \n prediction on bulldog clip in glass jar, nelson clip \n robert schwarz \n clipped out \n alexander de cova 1978 magick Robert Schwarz	Two-Hundred to One!	prediction on bulldog clip in glass jar, Nelson Clip	Related to Clipped Out (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1978	Magick (Issue 200)	997		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
the best gosh darn impromptu linking card effect you'll ever see! \n full routine \n harry lorayne \n terry lagerould \n a message from garcia \n frank garcia \n best impromptu linking-card effect \n harry lorayne \n meine handhabung der linking cards \n alexander de cova \n verkettete karten handhabung \n alexander de cova \n on the impromptu card link \n jon racherbaumer 1979 quantum leaps Harry Lorayne, Terry LaGerould	The Best Gosh Darn Impromptu Linking Card Effect You'll Ever See!	full routine	Related to A Message From Garcia (Frank Garcia, 1980) On the Impromptu Card Link (Jon Racherbaumer, 1992) Variations Meine Handhabung der Linking Cards (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Verkettete Karten Handhabung (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Best Impromptu Linking-Card Effect (Harry Lorayne, 2018)	1979	Quantum Leaps	149		Cards / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Linking Card Effects
cash stab \n bill burned in envelope, card stab in paper bag, bill found inside card - burned bank note - the card stab - the routine \n roy johnson \n aufgespießt \n roy johnson \n milbourne christopher routine in hugard's magic monthly \n inner sanctum \n alexander de cova 1979 final call Roy Johnson	Cash Stab	bill burned in envelope, card stab in paper bag, bill found inside card Burned Bank Note The Card Stab The Routine	Inspired by Milbourne Christopher routine in Hugard's Magic Monthly Variations Aufgespießt (Roy Johnson, 1995) Inner Sanctum (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1979	Final Call	52		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Eccentric Gaffs Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Item Travels Inside a Card
the mysterious cross of india \n based on routine by tagaki, four coins in each hand \n daryl martinez \n cross-eyed coins across \n david williamson \n relentless, but honest \n curtis kam \n phase ii: münzwanderung nach daryl \n alexander de cova 1980 secrets of a "puerto rican gambler" Daryl Martinez	The Mysterious Cross of India	based on routine by Tagaki, four coins in each hand	Related to Relentless, But Honest (Curtis Kam, 1982) Cross-Eyed Coins Across (David Williamson, 1989) Variations Phase II: Münzwanderung nach Daryl (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1980	Secrets of a "Puerto Rican Gambler"	70		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
ad-jacent \n advertisement card is used to stab between selections in tabled spread \n simon aronson \n breaking up ad-jacent \n david solomon \n stealth card stab \n tom gagnon \n ad-jacent \n simon aronson \n thanks to aronson \n alexander de cova 1980 hierophant Simon Aronson	Ad-Jacent	advertisement card is used to stab between selections in tabled spread	Variations Breaking Up Ad-Jacent (David Solomon, 1997) Thanks to Aronson (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Stealth Card Stab (Tom Gagnon, 2019) Also published here Ad-Jacent (Simon Aronson, 1994)	1980	Hierophant (Issue The Last Hierophant)	51		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
racer's edge \n fictitious horse race, magic age cards \n philip t. goldstein \n royal ascot \n alexander de cova \n enthymemata \n alexander de cova 1980 the violet book of mentalism Philip T. Goldstein	Racer's Edge	fictitious horse race, magic age cards	Related to Enthymemata (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Variations Royal Ascot (Alexander de Cova, 2014)	1980	The Violet Book of Mentalism	15		Mental Magic / Principles / Multiple Out Games / Race Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
england's penetration \n dime through card into spectator's hand, twice \n don england \n england's penetration (revised) \n don england \n das bermudadreieck \n alexander de cova \n bermudadreieck \n alexander de cova 1980 close-up fantasies — book i Don England	England's Penetration	dime through card into spectator's hand, twice	Variations England's Penetration (Revised) (Don England, 1996) Bermudadreieck (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Das Bermudadreieck (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1980	Close-up Fantasies — Book I	11		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Coin
chase the ace \n two cards with false indices \n lewis ganson \n chase the ace \n alexander de cova 1980 the three card monte as entertainment Lewis Ganson	Chase the Ace	two cards with false indices	Variations Chase The Ace (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1980	The Three Card Monte as Entertainment	34		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Fake Indices Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
barocke transposition \n card from pocket transposes with reversed card in the middle of the deck \n arturo de ascanio \n a baroque transposition \n arturo de ascanio \n "la circular de la escuela mágica de madrid" n° 72, 1980. \n barocke transposition ii \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition \n alexander de cova 1980 das ascanio seminar — graz 1980 Arturo de Ascanio	Barocke Transposition	card from pocket transposes with reversed card in the middle of the deck	Variations Barocke Transposition II (Alexander de Cova, 1990) Barocke Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Also published here A Baroque Transposition (Arturo de Ascanio, 2006) "La Circular de la Escuela Mágica de Madrid" N° 72, 1980.	1980	Das Ascanio Seminar — Graz 1980	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
zündhölzer, karten und geldschein \n spectator reverses card behind back, it matches prediction, card torn up and burned except one piece, another card changes into bill, in wallet are the matches and in match book the restored card \n jean merlin \n genii, sep. 1974 \n triple transposition \n alexander de cova \n triple transposition \n alexander de cova 1980 intermagic Jean Merlin	Zündhölzer, Karten und Geldschein	spectator reverses card behind back, it matches prediction, card torn up and burned except one piece, another card changes into bill, in wallet are the matches and in match book the restored card	Variations Triple Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Triple Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Also published here Genii, Sep. 1974	Mar. 1980	Intermagic (Vol. 7 No. 1)	34		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / Destroyed & "Rediscovered" Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / with Other Object Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card Match & Matchbox / Match / Transposition Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
eine verrückte geldscheinwanderung \n comedy routine in which a borrowed bill travels inside a rope \n fred lowe \n der geldschein im seil \n alexander de cova \n geldschein in seil \n alexander de cova 1980 intermagic Fred Lowe	Eine verrückte Geldscheinwanderung	comedy routine in which a borrowed bill travels inside a rope	Variations Geldschein in Seil (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Der Geldschein im Seil (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	Aug. 1980	Intermagic (Vol. 7 No. 2)	72		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous
glaces \n herbert milton trick, where aces appear in front of deck inside glass, briefly covered with handkerchief, ungaffed version \n ray grismer \n glaces ii \n alexander de cova \n glaces ii \n alexander de cova 1981 ca. glaces Ray Grismer	Glaces	Herbert Milton trick, where Aces appear in front of deck inside glass, briefly covered with handkerchief, ungaffed version	Variations Glaces II (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Glaces II (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1981 ca.	Glaces	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Glaces
un-safety pins \n ungimmicked linking pin routine \n han van senus \n apocalypse variations or additions \n dan garrett \n han van senus \n an end to pindemonium \n michael weber \n han van senus \n dan garrett \n pin-demonium \n dan garrett \n jumbo linking pins \n alexander de cova 1982 apocalypse Han van Senus	Un-Safety Pins	ungimmicked linking pin routine	Related to An End to Pindemonium (Michael Weber, Han van Senus, Dan Garrett, 1991) Variations Apocalypse Variations Or Additions (Dan Garrett, Han van Senus, 1983) Pin-Demonium (Dan Garrett, 1996) Jumbo Linking Pins (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	Feb. 1982	Apocalypse (Vol. 5 No. 2)	589		Safety Pin / Penetration / Linking Pins
very nice oil+water \n 4&4, all red kicker \n richard vollmer \n another nice oil and water \n rudy tinoco \n groundhog day \n alexander de cova 1982 apocalypse Richard Vollmer	Very Nice Oil+Water	4&4, all red kicker	Variations Groundhog Day (Alexander de Cova, 2006) Another Nice Oil And Water (Rudy Tinoco, 2022)	Sep. 1982	Apocalypse (Vol. 5 No. 9)	673		Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / with Kicker
the knight's gambit \n named chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter \n al mann \n königsgambit \n alexander de cova 1982 the knight's gambit Al Mann	The Knight's Gambit	named chess figure is predicted, red circle in a chess book around figure, with a letter	Variations Königsgambit (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1982	The Knight's Gambit	1		Mental Magic / Effects / Coincidence Mental Magic / Principles / Misreading/Miscalling Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous Games / Chess / Miscellaneous
time is money \n pocket watch into coins \n jay sankey \n time is money \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey 1983 the collected almanac Jay Sankey	Time Is Money	pocket watch into coins	Variations Time is Money (Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey, 1988) Time is Money (Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey, 1990)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. 12)	106		Watch / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
coins thru silk \n three silver dollars penetrate translucent silk \n michael ammar \n ultimative münzendurchdringung \n alexander de cova \n liquid silver \n russ burns \n münzen durch tuch \n chris power 1983 encore iii Michael Ammar	Coins Thru Silk	three silver dollars penetrate translucent silk	Inspired by Liquid Silver (Russ Burns, 1981) Variations Münzen Durch Tuch (Chris Power, 1990) Ultimative Münzendurchdringung (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1983	Encore III	78		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
signed card in canister \n box in spectator's pocket, signed card appears therein folded \n john kennedy \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova 1983 lecture iii John Kennedy	Signed Card in Canister	box in spectator's pocket, signed card appears therein folded	Related to Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1983	Lecture III	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Box Container (Hennig style)
my knife through jacket \n with large kitchen knife and newspaper \n "magic" christian stelzel \n messer durch jacke \n alexander de cova 1983 lecture magic "Magic" Christian Stelzel	My Knife through Jacket	with large kitchen knife and newspaper	Variations Messer durch Jacke (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1983	Lecture Magic	26		Knife & Paddle / Penetration Clothing / Jacket
gemini twins \n no. 1, two cards inserted where spectator stops dealing, both next to mates \n karl fulves \n stopped twice \n karl fulves \n die joker spüren dich \n christoph borer \n the triple prediction \n shiv duggal \n stolen cards iii \n alexander de cova 1984 more self-working card tricks Karl Fulves	Gemini Twins	No. 1, two cards inserted where spectator stops dealing, both next to mates	Variations The Triple Prediction (Shiv Duggal, 1992) Die Joker spüren dich (Christoph Borer, 2018) Stolen Cards III (Alexander de Cova, 2018) Also published here Stopped Twice (Karl Fulves, 1979)	1984	More Self-Working Card Tricks	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Prediction in form of Mates Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stop Trick Cards / Principles / Placement Principles / Gemini Twins Placement
the silk purse \n handkerchief vanishes and appears in purse \n patrick page \n purse swindle \n alexander de cova 1984 book of thumb tips Patrick Page	The Silk Purse	handkerchief vanishes and appears in purse	Variations Purse Swindle (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1984	Book of Thumb Tips	18		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous
the fred kaps chinese coin routine \n "giant chinese coin climax" chinese and half dollar transpose, chinese coin grows, smaller one found under purse, the different-sized chinese coins transpose with handkerchief, one grows again and smaller one again under purse, giant chinese coin produced \n fred kaps \n chinese coin routine \n alexander de cova \n fred kaps chinese coin routine \n alexander de cova 1984 the fred kaps chinese coin trick Fred Kaps	The Fred Kaps Chinese Coin Routine	"Giant Chinese Coin Climax" Chinese and half dollar transpose, Chinese coin grows, smaller one found under purse, the different-sized Chinese coins transpose with handkerchief, one grows again and smaller one again under purse, giant Chinese coin produced	Related to Chinese Coin Routine (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Variations Fred Kaps Chinese Coin Routine (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1984	The Fred Kaps Chinese Coin Trick	5		Coin / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Jumbo Coin Sequences Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coin under Object (Saltshaker, ...)
thimble imp pass \n table edge transfer with thimble \n peter samelson \n thumb tip handling á la slydini \n alexander de cova \n "imp pass" (slydini encores) 1984 theatrical close-up Peter Samelson	Thimble Imp Pass	table edge transfer with thimble	Inspired by "Imp Pass" (Slydini Encores) Related to Thumb Tip Handling á la Slydini (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1984	Theatrical Close-Up	23		Lapping Principles / Imp Pass & Variations Thimble / Palming
the flurry \n quick series of vanishes and reproductions \n david roth \n stand-up flurry \n alexander de cova \n one coin routine \n slydini 1985 expert coin magic David Roth	The Flurry	Quick series of vanishes and reproductions	Inspired by One Coin Routine (Slydini, 1976) Variations Stand-up Flurry (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1985	Expert Coin Magic	23		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / One Coin Routine
coin under glass \n coin appears under glass, jumbo coin appears under glass then under salt shaker, mini salt shaker appears, small coin appears. \n albert goshman \n clink clink \n alexander de cova 1985 magic by gosh Albert Goshman	Coin Under Glass	coin appears under glass, jumbo coin appears under glass then under salt shaker, mini salt shaker appears, small coin appears.	Also published here Clink Clink (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1985	Magic By Gosh	83		Coin / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coins to under Glass Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
daryl's psychological assembly \n "or the jolly jumping jokers" twelve red spot cards, four three-card packets put on table, then four jokers distributed among those packets, jokers assemble - #1. the easy way - #2. the cardman's version \n daryl martinez \n goings-on \n jack avis \n among the mad men \n tom stone \n the petalogical assembly \n alexander de cova \n petal assembly \n alexander de cova 1985 daryl's psychological assembly Daryl Martinez	Daryl's Psychological Assembly	"or The Jolly Jumping Jokers" twelve red spot cards, four three-card packets put on table, then four Jokers distributed among those packets, Jokers assemble #1. The Easy Way #2. The Cardman's Version	Variations Goings-on (Jack Avis, 2002) Among the Mad Men (Tom Stone, 2010) The Petalogical Assembly (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Petal Assembly (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1985	Daryl's Psychological Assembly	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
ordered surprise \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location \n james lewis \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova \n perfect triumph \n james swain 1985 thinking about magic James Lewis	Ordered Surprise	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to impossible location	Related to Perfect Triumph (James Swain, 1996) Variations Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1985	Thinking About Magic	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
female \n spectator's name on back of named card \n edward marlo \n female \n edward marlo \n der weibliche kalendereffekt \n alexander de cova \n female \n alexander de cova 1986 thirty five years later Edward Marlo	Female	spectator's name on back of named card	Variations Der weibliche Kalendereffekt (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Female (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Female (Edward Marlo, 1992)	1986	Thirty Five Years Later	44		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Phil / Fred / Oscar Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Spectator's Name on Card
blown away \n "neither blind nor silly" \n juan tamariz \n apocalypse variations or additions \n paul cowling \n blown away plus \n edward marlo \n apocalypse variations or additions \n carlos schoenrich \n utterly blown away \n tom daugherty \n dual thought \n ryan plunkett \n neither blind nor silly \n juan tamariz \n an alternate detection \n theodore annemann \n the clueless card trick \n edward g. brown \n blown further away \n harry lorayne \n friends \n aldo colombini \n completely blown away \n jon racherbaumer \n punch for two \n michael powers \n dynamite \n sylvain juzan \n not blind but silly \n alexander de cova \n magician fooler \n alexander de cova \n the great sundering \n terry ward 1987 apocalypse Juan Tamariz	Blown Away	"Neither Blind Nor Silly"	Inspired by An Alternate Detection (Theodore Annemann, 1934) Related to The Clueless Card Trick (Edward G. Brown, 1973) Friends (Aldo Colombini, 1995) The Great Sundering (Terry Ward, 2022) Variations Apocalypse Variations Or Additions (Paul Cowling, 1988) Blown Away Plus (Edward Marlo, 1988) Apocalypse Variations Or Additions (Carlos Schoenrich, 1988) Completely Blown Away (Jon Racherbaumer, 1990) Utterly Blown Away (Tom Daugherty, 1995) Punch for Two (Michael Powers, 2006) Magician Fooler (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Blown Further Away (Harry Lorayne, 2015) Not Blind But Silly (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Dual Thought (Ryan Plunkett, 2017) Dynamite (Sylvain Juzan, 2021) Also published here Neither Blind Nor Silly (Juan Tamariz, 1989/91)	July 1987	Apocalypse (Vol. 10 No. 7)	1369		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Red/Black Stack (not simply divided)
mr. stickman \n stickman drawn on paper, it vanishes from there and appears on back of selection \n jay sankey \n richard sanders \n hangman plus \n alexander de cova \n super swindle \n paul harris \n hangman plus \n alexander de cova 1987 when creators collide... Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders	Mr. Stickman	stickman drawn on paper, it vanishes from there and appears on back of selection	Inspired by Super Swindle (Paul Harris, 1977) Variations Hangman Plus (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Hangman Plus (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1987	When Creators Collide...	57		Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back
stacked deck version \n spectator thinks of a card from half the deck, performer makes some statements and bets money, then five cards are put on table, spectator's card is among them and the other cards complete a good poker hand \n bob farmer \n real mindreading \n james swain \n the buddha bet \n karl fulves \n charles t. jordan \n joseph ovette \n u. f. grant \n what from whom \n karl fulves \n finesse \n bob farmer \n stacked deck version \n bob farmer \n the world series of poker (¿a dream?) \n don voltz \n lefty deck \n alexander de cova 1987/1988 tsunami Bob Farmer	Stacked Deck Version	spectator thinks of a card from half the deck, performer makes some statements and bets money, then five cards are put on table, spectator's card is among them and the other cards complete a good poker hand	Related to The Buddha Bet (Karl Fulves, Charles T. Jordan, Joseph Ovette, U. F. Grant, 1981) Finesse (Bob Farmer, 1987/1988) What From Whom (Karl Fulves, 1988) Variations Real Mindreading (James Swain, 1996) The World Series of Poker (¿A Dream?) (Don Voltz, 1999) Lefty Deck (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Also published here Stacked Deck Version (Bob Farmer, 2017)	1987/1988	Tsunami	2		Cards / Principles / Fishing Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Partial
the unwary cheater \n or the nine card monte, ungaffed \n josé carroll \n perfect 9-card-monte \n alexander de cova \n el "nonile" (el incauto tramposo) \n joaquín matas \n the incautious rogue \n josé carroll \n the unwary cheater, or the nine-card monte \n josé carroll \n incauto bribón \n dani daortiz \n incauto bribón \n gabi pareras \n impromptu wild card \n dominique duvivier \n oma hilfinger \n alexander de cova 1988 52 lovers José Carroll	The Unwary Cheater	or The Nine Card Monte, ungaffed	Related to Incauto Bribón (Dani DaOrtiz, 2011) Impromptu Wild Card (Dominique Duvivier, 2013) Variations Perfect 9-Card-Monte (Alexander de Cova, 1998) Incauto Bribón (Gabi Pareras, 2012) El "Nonile" (El Incauto Tramposo) (Joaquín Matas, 2016) Oma Hilfinger (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Also published here The Incautious Rogue (José Carroll, 1983) The Unwary Cheater, or the Nine-Card Monte (José Carroll, 2019)	1988	52 Lovers	47		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Wild Cards
extended imp pass \n \n juan tamariz \n slydini \n fuentes under the table transfer (futtt) move \n baltazar fuentes \n die tamariz-technik \n alexander de cova \n juan tamariz 1988 the five points in magic Juan Tamariz, Slydini	Extended Imp Pass		Related to Fuentes Under the Table Transfer (FUTTT) Move (Baltazar Fuentes, 1999) Die Tamariz-Technik (Alexander de Cova, Juan Tamariz, 2018)	1988	The Five Points in Magic	70		Lapping Principles / Imp Pass & Variations
gambler's hold out position \n rest position with classic palmed cards \n unknown \n jennings-concealment method \n justin higham \n palm holdout \n alexander de cova 1988 the cardwright	Gambler's Hold Out Position	rest position with classic palmed cards	Related to Palm Holdout (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Variations Jennings-Concealment Method (Justin Higham, 2011)	1988	The Cardwright	102		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tips for Misdirection, Cover & Angles
paper clip switch \n "origin of the above switch is unknown. i've used it for about 25 years." \n unknown \n der wäscheklammer-austausch \n alexander de cova \n paper clipped switch \n jay sankey 1988 interlocutor	Paper Clip Switch	"Origin of the above switch is unknown. I've used it for about 25 years."	Related to Paper Clipped Switch (Jay Sankey, 1990) Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1988	Interlocutor (Issue 49)	226		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
the purse \n coin purse is produced from purse frame \n vic pinto \n patrick page \n börse in börse \n alexander de cova 1988 the purse frame Vic Pinto, Patrick Page	The Purse	coin purse is produced from purse frame	Variations Börse in Börse (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1988	The Purse Frame	12		Coin / Effect Themes / Purse Purse Frame
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	2		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
karte in schachtel \n signed folded card in box after apparently wrong count-down trick \n alexander de cova \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Karte in Schachtel	signed folded card in box after apparently wrong count-down trick	Related to Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Box Container (Hennig style)
der wäschekiammer·-austausch \n cloth pin switch \n alexander de cova \n der wäscheklammer-austausch \n alexander de cova \n cloth pin switch \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Der WäschekIammer·-Austausch	cloth pin switch	Also published here Cloth Pin Switch (Alexander de Cova, 1990) Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	7		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props Clothespin / Peg
westenservante für den armen zauberkünstler \n body servante \n alexander de cova \n die westenservante ... für den armen zauberkünstler \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Westenservante für den armen Zauberkünstler	body servante	Also published here Die Westenservante ... für den armen Zauberkünstler (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	13		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
eine lustige karteneröffnung \n deck vanishes and is found in case again, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n eine lustige karteneröffnung \n alexander de cova \n card opener \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Eine lustige Karteneröffnung	deck vanishes and is found in case again, using body servante	Also published here Card Opener (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Eine lustige Karteneröffnung (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	15		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
time is money \n pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n jay sankey 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey	Time is Money	pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante	Inspired by Time Is Money (Jay Sankey, 1983) Also published here Time is Money (Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey, 1990)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	17		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Watch / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
andere vorschläge zur verwendung der westenservante \n various application ideas for body servante \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Andere Vorschläge zur Verwendung der Westenservante	various application ideas for body servante		1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	18		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
eine neuartige tuchproduktion \n rubber band powered, slightly different set-up than in later alexander de cova publications \n helmut ziegler \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Helmut Ziegler	Eine neuartige Tuchproduktion	rubber band powered, slightly different set-up than in later Alexander de Cova publications	Related to Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1990)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	20		Pull & Holdouts Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
die sich verkettenden sicherheitsnadeln + Überraschung \n idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse \n alexander de cova \n linking pins ... erweitert \n alexander de cova \n linking pins zusatz \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Die sich verkettenden Sicherheitsnadeln + Überraschung	idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse	Also published here Linking Pins ... erweitert (Alexander de Cova, 1990) Linking Pins Zusatz (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	22		Safety Pin / Penetration / Linking Pins
münzen durch den tisch - klimax \n climax in which the coins become stuck inside the glass which is now a solid clear block \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Münzen durch den Tisch - Klimax	climax in which the coins become stuck inside the glass which is now a solid clear block		1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	23		Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One Glass / Transformation
der (fast) perfekte salztrick \n using thumb tip with loop \n alexander de cova \n der (fast) perfekte salztrick \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Der (fast) perfekte Salztrick	using thumb tip with loop	Also published here Der (fast) Perfekte Salztrick (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	24		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly)
confabulation i \n with sealed loading envelope \n alexander de cova \n mindwalk \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Confabulation I	with sealed loading envelope	Also published here Mindwalk (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	26		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation Paper / Envelopes / Loading
der schlüssel zum erfolg \n marked key travels from key case to performer's hand and back, then into pocket, later a lock appears \n alexander de cova \n der schlüssel zum erfolg \n alexander de cova \n schlüssel zum erfolg \n alexander de cova 1988 unterhaltung durch illusion Alexander de Cova	Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg	marked key travels from key case to performer's hand and back, then into pocket, later a lock appears	Also published here Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Schlüssel zum Erfolg (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1988	Unterhaltung durch Illusion	32		Lock Key / Traveling Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
western union trick \n telegram, for real method sie "remote control" reference \n john scarne \n initial encounter \n karl fulves \n remote control \n john scarne \n informant \n karl fulves \n der postbote \n alexander de cova 1989 the vernon chronicles — volume 3 John Scarne	Western Union Trick	telegram, for real method sie "Remote Control" reference	Related to Initial Encounter (Karl Fulves, 1971) Remote Control (John Scarne, 1994) Informant (Karl Fulves, 1999) Der Postbote (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1989	The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 3	208		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Anything Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n rubber band powered \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n mechanical popper \n david britland 1989 the lecture of channing pollock Channing Pollock, Adolpho	Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II	rubber band powered	Related to Mechanical Popper (David Britland, 1988) Variations Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1990)	1989	The Lecture of Channing Pollock	19		Pull & Holdouts Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
chopsticks and sponges \n also with sponge eggs \n alexander de cova \n a coin vanish \n william d. forest \n chop stick vanish \n alexander de cova \n chop-stick vanish \n alexander de cova \n chop stick vanish \n alexander de cova 1990 apocalypse Alexander de Cova	Chopsticks and Sponges	also with sponge eggs	Related to A Coin Vanish (William D. Forest, 1945) Also published here Chop Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1990) Chop-Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Chop Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	Mar. 1990	Apocalypse (Vol. 13 No. 3)	1755		Spongeball / Sleights / Subtleties Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines Chopsticks
paper clipped switch \n \n jay sankey \n der wäscheklammer-austausch \n alexander de cova \n paper clip switch \n unknown 1990 100% sankey Jay Sankey	Paper Clipped Switch		Related to Paper Clip Switch (1988) Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1990	100% Sankey	38		Billet / Switches Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
the floating bill \n elastic invisible thread suggested by alexander de cova \n michael ammar \n the floating bill \n michael ammar \n alexander de cova 1990 magical arts journal Michael Ammar	The Floating Bill	elastic invisible thread suggested by Alexander de Cova	Related to The Floating Bill (Michael Ammar, Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1990	Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 3 No. 1-5 Aspen Bar Magic)	46		Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous Thread / Invisible Thread / Elastic Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
double s'entendre \n two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n ken krenzel \n alexander de cova \n synchronus \n alexander de cova \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n alexander de cova 1990 close-up impact! Ken Krenzel	Double S'Entendre	two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands	Variations Synchronus (Ken Krenzel, Alexander de Cova, 1991) Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, Ken Krenzel, 1991) Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1990	Close-up Impact!	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova \n vorwort \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Vorwort		Also published here Vorwort (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
barocke transposition ii \n card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition \n arturo de ascanio \n barocke transposition ii \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition ii \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Barocke Transposition II	card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet	Inspired by Barocke Transposition (Arturo de Ascanio, 1980) Also published here Barocke Transposition II (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Barocke Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Barocke Transposition II (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Barocke Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1990	Horizons	4		Bill / Transposition Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
karte in schachtel \n "signed folded card in box", slap trick, then card to box \n alexander de cova \n signed folded card in box \n alexander de cova \n the slap trick \n dai vernon \n laurie ireland \n signed card in canister \n john kennedy \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Karte in Schachtel	"Signed Folded Card in Box", Slap Trick, then card to box	Related to Signed Card in Canister (John Kennedy, 1983) The Slap Trick (Dai Vernon, Laurie Ireland, 1988) Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 1988) Variations Signed Folded Card in Box (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Also published here Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Box Container (Hennig style)
cloth pin switch \n \n alexander de cova \n cloth pin switch \n alexander de cova \n der wäschekiammer·-austausch \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Cloth Pin Switch		Also published here Der WäschekIammer·-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1988) Cloth Pin Switch (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	13		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props Clothespin / Peg
die parrish-force \n spectator cuts anywhere, bold \n robert parrish \n take me \n robert parrish \n steadly \n die parrish-force \n alexander de cova \n robert parrish 1990 horizons Robert Parrish	Die Parrish-Force	spectator cuts anywhere, bold	Related to Take Me (Robert Parrish, Steadly, 1969) Also published here Die Parrish-Force (Alexander de Cova, Robert Parrish, 2013)	1990	Horizons	16		Cards / Sleights / Force / Cut Forces / Miscellaneous
linking pins ... erweitert \n idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse \n alexander de cova \n linking pins \n alexander de cova \n linking pin finale \n alexander de cova \n die sich verkettenden sicherheitsnadeln + Überraschung \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Linking Pins ... erweitert	idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse	Also published here Die sich verkettenden Sicherheitsnadeln + Überraschung (Alexander de Cova, 1988) Linking Pin Finale (Alexander de Cova, 2004) Linking Pins (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	17		Safety Pin / Penetration / Linking Pins
soap bubble card \n card appears in bursted soap bubble \n alexander de cova \n soap bubble card \n alexander de cova \n soap bubble card \n alexander de cova \n soap bubble card \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Soap Bubble Card	card appears in bursted soap bubble	Also published here Soap Bubble Card (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Soap Bubble Card (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Soap Bubble Card (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1990	Horizons	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Other item Bubbles
das teufelstuch ... einmal anders \n handling for retrieving vanished item \n alexander de cova \n das teufelstuch ... einmal anders \n alexander de cova \n das teufelstuch \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Das Teufelstuch ... einmal anders	handling for retrieving vanished item	Also published here Das Teufelstuch ... einmal anders (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Das Teufelstuch (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1990	Horizons	21		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
die westenservante ... für den armen zauberkünstler \n body servante \n alexander de cova \n westenservante für den armen zauberkünstler \n alexander de cova \n westenservante für den armen zauberkünstler \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Die Westenservante ... für den armen Zauberkünstler	body servante	Also published here Westenservante für den armen Zauberkünstler (Alexander de Cova, 1988) Westenservante für den armen Zauberkünstler (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	23		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
deck vanish \n body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Deck Vanish	body servante		1990	Horizons	25		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
coin vanish \n complete with body servante \n alexander de cova \n ein münzverschwinden \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Coin Vanish	complete with body servante	Also published here Ein Münzverschwinden (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	26		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Coin / Sleights / Ditching Coins Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / Bare Handed Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
thanks to socrate \n cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante \n alexander de cova \n philippe socrate 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Philippe Socrate	Thanks to Socrate	cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante		1990	Horizons	27		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish Light & Fire / Lighter
ein universalhalter \n holder for body loads \n alexander de cova \n der universalhalter \n alexander de cova \n der universalhalter \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Ein Universalhalter	holder for body loads	Also published here Der Universalhalter (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Der Universalhalter (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1990	Horizons	28		Body Loading
blitz-kartenverwandlung \n jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n a giant card to silk \n jan torell \n blitzkarten-verwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n flash transformation \n alexander de cova \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n flash card to silk \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n giant card to silk \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell	Blitz-Kartenverwandlung	jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean	Inspired by A Giant Card to Silk (Jan Torell, 1975) Also published here Blitzkarten-Verwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1992) Flash Transformation (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Flash Card to Silk (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 2004) Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 2013) Giant Card to Silk (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 2014) Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 2015)	1990	Horizons	29		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Cards / Principles / Black Art Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Black Art Back
eine seidentuchproduction \n rubber band powered \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n snappy silk production \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n seidenproduktion \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n eine neuartige tuchproduktion \n helmut ziegler \n snappy silk production \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock	Eine Seidentuchproduction	rubber band powered	Inspired by Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II (Channing Pollock, Adolpho, 1989) Related to Eine neuartige Tuchproduktion (Helmut Ziegler, 1988) Also published here Snappy Silk Production (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1992) Seidenproduktion (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, 2011) Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 2013) Snappy Silk Production (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 2015)	1990	Horizons	33		Pull & Holdouts Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
chop stick vanish \n sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks \n alexander de cova \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova \n chop stick vanish \n alexander de cova \n the chopstick vanish \n alexander de cova \n chop stick vanish \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Chop Stick Vanish	sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks	Also published here Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990) The Chopstick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2004) Chop Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Chop Stick Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1990	Horizons	35		Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish Chopsticks
der (fast) perfekte salztrick \n "nach slydini", using thumb tip with loop \n alexander de cova \n der (fast) perfekte salztrick \n alexander de cova \n der (fast) perfekte salztrick \n alexander de cova 1990 horizons Alexander de Cova	Der (fast) Perfekte Salztrick	"nach Slydini", using thumb tip with loop	Also published here Der (fast) perfekte Salztrick (Alexander de Cova, 1988) Der (fast) Perfekte Salztrick (Alexander de Cova, 2013)	1990	Horizons	38		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Traveling & Vanish / Hands (mostly)
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1990	The Magic is You	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
1. zauberkunst 1990 \n state of magic in 1990 \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	1. Zauberkunst 1990	state of magic in 1990		1990	The Magic is You	2		Articles / Articles
2. was tun? \n \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	2. Was tun?			1990	The Magic is You	4		Articles / Articles
3. die zwei pole \n - close-up magie - figur (character) \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	3. Die zwei Pole	Close-up Magie Figur (character)		1990	The Magic is You	5		Articles / Articles
4. the magic is you! \n \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	4. The Magic is You!			1990	The Magic is You	7		Articles / Articles
5. die figur \n character development \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	5. Die Figur	character development		1990	The Magic is You	8		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Articles
6. die realisation \n - 1. das vaudeville-system - 2. die trickauswahl \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	6. Die Realisation	1. Das Vaudeville-System 2. Die Trickauswahl		1990	The Magic is You	10		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Articles
7. kreativität \n - 1. der ideenpool - 2. das creative chart system - 3. die mind map methode \n alexander de cova 1990 the magic is you Alexander de Cova	7. Kreativität	1. Der Ideenpool 2. Das Creative Chart System 3. Die Mind Map Methode		1990	The Magic is You	14		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Articles
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
etwas zur geschichte... \n credit information about the body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Etwas zur Geschichte...	credit information about the body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	4		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
die herstellung aus einer kaffeedose \n making the body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Die Herstellung aus einer Kaffeedose	making the body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	5		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
münzenverschwinden \n complete coin vanish, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Münzenverschwinden	complete coin vanish, using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	7		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
anmerkung \n body servante to switch or ditch coins \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Anmerkung	body servante to switch or ditch coins		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	10		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Coin / Sleights / Ditching Coins Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
card opener \n deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Card Opener	deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	11		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
time is money \n pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n jay sankey \n time is money \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey	Time is Money	pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante	Inspired by Time Is Money (Jay Sankey, 1983) Also published here Time is Money (Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey, 1988) Time is Money (Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey, 2013)	1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	14		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Watch / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
pegasus card \n card to envelope using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Pegasus Card	card to envelope using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	16		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
traveller's triumph \n using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Traveller's Triumph	using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	20		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
mindwalk ii \n loading prediction using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Mindwalk II	loading prediction using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	22		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
thanks to socrate \n cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante \n alexander de cova \n philippe socrate 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova, Philippe Socrate	Thanks to Socrate	cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	23		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish Light & Fire / Lighter
business liquidation \n traveling credit card, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1990 das buch zur body-servante Alexander de Cova	Business Liquidation	traveling credit card, using body servante		1990	Das Buch zur Body-Servante	24		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Credit Card / Traveling
flash deck \n deck appears spread on table \n gary ouellet \n erscheinendes kartenspiel \n alexander de cova 1990 close up illusions Gary Ouellet	Flash Deck	deck appears spread on table	Variations Erscheinendes Kartenspiel (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1990	Close Up Illusions	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Appearance & Production / Deck
lieber zauberfreund! \n \n alexander de cova 1990 zodiak Alexander de Cova	Lieber Zauberfreund!			1990	Zodiak	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
zodiak \n spectator looks up what's written about his zodiac sign in a thin book, performer divines sign and it is predicted in an envelope in the book, reading direction of gaze \n alexander de cova \n "celestial thought" (ken de courcy, supreme magic co., 1984) 1990 zodiak Alexander de Cova	Zodiak	spectator looks up what's written about his zodiac sign in a thin book, performer divines sign and it is predicted in an envelope in the book, reading direction of gaze	Inspired by "Celestial Thought" (Ken de Courcy, Supreme Magic Co., 1984)	1990	Zodiak	1		Mental Magic / Effects / Divination Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
momma in my wallet \n chicago opener with signed card, after second phase the signed card is found in wallet \n dan fleshman \n the green card \n alexander de cova \n the profiler \n alexander de cova 1990 the very best, yet! Dan Fleshman	Momma in my Wallet	Chicago Opener with signed card, after second phase the signed card is found in wallet	Variations The Green Card (Alexander de Cova, 2014) The Profiler (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1990	The Very Best, Yet!	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
hung up! \n card on rope with signed jumbo card \n alexander de cova \n hung-up! \n alexander de cova 1990 hung-up Alexander de Cova	Hung Up!	card on rope with signed jumbo card	Variations Hung-up! (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1990	Hung-Up	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Card on Rope/Ribbon Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Location
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1990 falschzählmethoden Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1990	Falschzählmethoden	2		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
liebe freunde der zauberkunst! \n \n alexander de cova 1990 mindwalk Alexander de Cova	Liebe Freunde der Zauberkunst!			1990	Mindwalk	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
mindwalk \n with sealed loading envelope \n alexander de cova \n mindwalk \n alexander de cova 1990 mindwalk Alexander de Cova	Mindwalk	with sealed loading envelope	Also published here Mindwalk (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1990	Mindwalk	3		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation Paper / Envelopes / Loading
ein paar (?) worte zuvor... \n \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ein paar (?) Worte zuvor...			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	1		Articles / Columns
ring in teebeutel \n ring in tea bag \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ring in Teebeutel	ring in tea bag		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	5		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / Miscellaneous Tea Bag
false transfer with finger ring \n \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	False Transfer with Finger Ring			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	6		Ring / Finger Rings / Vanish
schlüsseltransposition \n borrowed key under business card and coin in hand transpose \n alexander de cova \n "kajak" (aldo colombini, spaghetti magic) 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Schlüsseltransposition	borrowed key under business card and coin in hand transpose	Inspired by "Kajak" (Aldo Colombini, Spaghetti Magic)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	8		Key / Transposition Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Coin and Other object
wheel of fortune \n three items predicted in wallet \n alexander de cova \n flash fold \n paul harris \n tarot power \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Wheel of Fortune	three items predicted in wallet	Inspired by Flash Fold (Paul Harris, 1976) Related to Tarot Power (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / One Ahead Classic Triple Prediction Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation
unexplainable acts \n \n alexander de cova \n gary kurtz \n richard kaufman 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	Unexplainable Acts	by Gary Kurtz (written by Richard Kaufman)		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	15		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the greater magic video library: don alan \n \n alexander de cova \n don alan \n scotch and soda for real \n reed mcclintock 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Don Alan	by Don Alan	Inspired by Scotch and Soda for Real (Reed McClintock, 2002)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	16		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
seidentuchverschwinden \n silk vanish handling with thumb tip \n alexander de cova \n silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n thumbtip silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n die handhabung des verschwindens \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Seidentuchverschwinden	silk vanish handling with thumb tip	Also published here Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Thumbtip Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2004) Die Handhabung des Verschwindens (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 1)	18		Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
ein paar (?) worte zuvor... \n \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ein paar (?) Worte zuvor...			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	1		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
ringtausch \n borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig \n ring-o-change \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig	Ringtausch	borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once	Also published here Ring-o-change (Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig, 2006)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	3		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
tube for ring \n from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by weber \n alexander de cova \n tube for ring \n alexander de cova \n michael weber 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Tube for Ring	from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by Weber	Related to Tube for Ring (Alexander de Cova, Michael Weber, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	5		Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous Pocket Techniques / Tubes
devil's handkerchief handling \n retrieving vanished ring \n alexander de cova \n devil's handkerchief handling \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Devil's Handkerchief Handling	retrieving vanished ring	Also published here Devil's Handkerchief Handling (Alexander de Cova, 2006)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	7		Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
tossing \n item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back \n alexander de cova \n tossing \n alexander de cova \n tossing technique \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Tossing	item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back	Also published here Tossing (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Tossing Technique (Alexander de Cova, 2004)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	15		Pocket Techniques / Trouser Pocket as Topit
synchronus \n two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands \n ken krenzel \n alexander de cova \n double s'entendre \n ken krenzel \n synchronus \n alexander de cova \n synchronus \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Ken Krenzel, Alexander de Cova	Synchronus	two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands	Inspired by Double S'Entendre (Ken Krenzel, 1990) Also published here Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Synchronus (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	17		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
mikrofon-gags \n 1. das sich vergrößernde mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. probleme mit dem mikro-ständer 3. das lange mikrofon \n alexander de cova \n mikrofon-gags \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Mikrofon-Gags	1. Das sich vergrößernde Mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. Probleme mit dem Mikro-Ständer 3. Das lange Mikrofon	Also published here Mikrofon-Gags (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	22		Spongeball / Growing & Shrinking MC / Compere Bits of Business Microphone Cane / Miscellaneous
theorie & praxis \n - der effekt - die präsentation - die requisiten - zuschauerbeteiligung - kreativität \n alexander de cova \n theorie & praxis \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Theorie & Praxis	Der Effekt Die Präsentation Die Requisiten Zuschauerbeteiligung Kreativität	Also published here Theorie & Praxis (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	25		Articles / Theory & Essays
encore i-iii \n \n alexander de cova \n michael ammar 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	Encore I-III	by Michael Ammar		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	30		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
the greater magic video library: michael weber \n \n alexander de cova \n michael weber 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Michael Weber	by Michael Weber		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	32		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
the greater magic video library: aldo colombini \n \n alexander de cova \n aldo colombini 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Aldo Colombini	by Aldo Colombini		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 2)	33		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	2		Articles / Columns
karte in brieftasche \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova \n ordered card to wallet \n alexander de cova \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n ordered card to wallet \n alexander de cova \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Karte in Brieftasche	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet	Inspired by Ordered Surprise (James Lewis, 1985) Variations Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Also published here Ordered Card to Wallet (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Ordered Card to Wallet (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
mein salztrick \n \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Mein Salztrick			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	16		Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Salt Pour
the greater magic video library: daryl martinez \n \n alexander de cova \n daryl martinez 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova (reviewer)	The Greater Magic Video Library: Daryl Martinez	by Daryl Martinez		1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	19		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
chop-stick vanish \n sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks \n alexander de cova \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Chop-Stick Vanish	sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks	Also published here Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	25		Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish Chopsticks
the floating bill \n with information about elastic, invisible thread, expanded translation from maj \n michael ammar \n alexander de cova \n the floating bill \n michael ammar \n der schwebende geldschein \n michael ammar 1991 avantgarde magic Michael Ammar, Alexander de Cova	The Floating Bill	with information about elastic, invisible thread, expanded translation from MAJ	Related to The Floating Bill (Michael Ammar, 1990) Der schwebende Geldschein (Michael Ammar, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 3)	28		Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous Thread / Invisible Thread / Elastic Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
editorial \n \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Editorial			1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	2		Articles / Columns
1. scotty york's razor blade card trick \n as deck switch application \n alexander de cova \n scotty york \n 1. scotty yoork's razor blade card trick \n alexander de cova \n scotty york 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, Scotty York	1. Scotty York's Razor Blade Card Trick	as deck switch application	Also published here 1. Scotty Yoork's Razor Blade Card Trick (Alexander de Cova, Scotty York, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	8		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
2. das kartentuch \n picture of cards appears on silk \n alexander de cova \n 2. das kartentuch \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	2. Das Kartentuch	picture of cards appears on silk	Also published here 2. Das Kartentuch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	9		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Card Silk
russian delivery \n bill to nest of matryoshka dolls \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Russian Delivery	bill to nest of Matryoshka dolls	Also published here Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	18		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Apparatus / Nest of Boxes
impromptu deck vanish \n under silk, ditched in pocket \n alexander de cova \n the vanishing pack \n unknown 1991 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Impromptu Deck Vanish	under silk, ditched in pocket	Inspired by The Vanishing Pack (1940)	1991	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 4)	22		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
theorie & praxis \n - der effekt - die präsentation - die requisiten - zuschauerbeteiligung - kreativität \n alexander de cova \n theorie & praxis \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Theorie & Praxis	Der Effekt Die Präsentation Die Requisiten Zuschauerbeteiligung Kreativität	Also published here Theorie & Praxis (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	4		Articles / Theory & Essays
silk-vanish \n open thumb tip handling, silk vanishes at fingertips \n alexander de cova \n silk vanish \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Silk-Vanish	open thumb tip handling, silk vanishes at fingertips	Also published here Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	9		Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
ring-tausch \n borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig	Ring-Tausch	borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once		1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	12		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
tube for ring \n from inside pocket to bottom of jacket \n alexander de cova \n tube for ring \n alexander de cova \n michael weber 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Tube for Ring	from inside pocket to bottom of jacket	Also published here Tube for Ring (Alexander de Cova, Michael Weber, 1992)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	14		Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous Pocket Techniques / Tubes
devil's handkerchief handling \n retrieving vanished ring \n alexander de cova \n devil's handkerchief handling \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Devil's Handkerchief Handling	retrieving vanished ring	Also published here Devil's Handkerchief Handling (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	16		Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
mikrofon-gags \n - 1. das sich vergrößernde mikrofon (growing sponge) - 2. probleme mit dem mikro-ständer - 3. das lange mikrofon \n alexander de cova \n mikrofon-gags \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Mikrofon-Gags	1. Das sich vergrößernde Mikrofon (growing sponge) 2. Probleme mit dem Mikro-Ständer 3. Das lange Mikrofon	Also published here Mikrofon-Gags (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	20		Spongeball / Growing & Shrinking MC / Compere Bits of Business Microphone Cane / Miscellaneous
card shelf \n construction of a card shelf and brief card or other item to sealed envelope \n alexander de cova \n das aranka-prinzip \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Card Shelf	construction of a card shelf and brief card or other item to sealed envelope	Related to Das Aranka-Prinzip (Alexander de Cova, 1998)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	23		Cards / Principles / Card Shelf, Hung Card, etc. Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) Paper / Envelopes / Loading
tossing \n item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back \n alexander de cova \n tossing \n alexander de cova 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova	Tossing	item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back	Also published here Tossing (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	25		Pocket Techniques / Trouser Pocket as Topit
synchronus \n two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands, without credits \n alexander de cova \n ken krenzel \n double s'entendre \n ken krenzel 1991 das alexander de cova seminar Alexander de Cova, Ken Krenzel	Synchronus	two spectators choose cards in their hands and find the card of the other spectator, out of hands, without credits	Inspired by Double S'Entendre (Ken Krenzel, 1990)	1991	Das Alexander de Cova Seminar	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous
purse swindle \n silk vanishes from hand and reappears in purse (patrick page), then repeat with purse frame \n alexander de cova \n purse swindle \n alexander de cova \n purse swindle \n alexander de cova \n daumenspitzen handhabung \n alexander de cova 1991 intermagic Alexander de Cova	Purse Swindle	silk vanishes from hand and reappears in purse (Patrick Page), then repeat with purse frame	Related to Daumenspitzen Handhabung (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Also published here Purse Swindle (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Purse Swindle (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	Jan. 1991	Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 1)	21		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous Purse Frame
silk vanish \n slow-motion silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n thumbtip silk vanish \n alexander de cova 1991 intermagic Alexander de Cova	Silk Vanish	slow-motion silk vanish	Also published here Thumbtip Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2008)	June 1991	Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 2)	76		Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
plauderstunde \n alexander de cova's magic shop \n rudolf braunmüller 1991 intermagic Rudolf Braunmüller	Plauderstunde	Alexander de Cova's magic shop		June 1991	Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 2)	85		Articles / Columns
magische quadrat-telepathie \n chosen number predicted on back of board \n patrick page \n pages from patrick's notebook \n my magic square \n alexander de cova 1991 intermagic Patrick Page	Magische Quadrat-Telepathie	chosen number predicted on back of board	Variations My Magic Square (Alexander de Cova, 2014) Also published here Pages from Patrick's Notebook	Nov. 1991	Intermagic (Vol. 16 No. 3)	126		Numbers / Magic Square
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1991	Am Close-up Tisch	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
chinese money mystery \n \n alexander de cova \n chinese money mystery \n alexander de cova \n a chinese classic \n dai vernon \n phase i: chinese money mystery \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Chinese Money Mystery		Related to A Chinese Classic (Dai Vernon, 1957) Phase I: Chinese Money Mystery (Alexander de Cova, 2015) Also published here Chinese Money Mystery (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	4		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Tabled
der durchschuß \n fan steal, "durchschuss" \n alexander de cova \n john cornelius \n cornelius card control \n john cornelius \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova, John Cornelius	Der Durchschuß	fan steal, "Durchschuss"	Also published here Cornelius Card Control (John Cornelius, Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	7		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Collected Fan Steals Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Angly Palm Controls
ordered card to wallet \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Ordered Card to Wallet	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet	Also published here Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
glaces ii \n deck in glass, four cards appear at face of deck on at a time with silk cover \n alexander de cova \n glaces ii \n alexander de cova \n glaces \n ray grismer 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Glaces II	deck in glass, four cards appear at face of deck on at a time with silk cover	Inspired by Glaces (Ray Grismer, 1981 ca.) Also published here Glaces II (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Glaces
becherspiele \n cup load with ball, dropping small ball inside while reaching over cup \n alexander de cova \n becherspiele \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Becherspiele	cup load with ball, dropping small ball inside while reaching over cup	Also published here Becherspiele (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	15		Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Cups
purist transposition \n blank cards signed by two spectator, transposition between cards in glass and wallet \n alexander de cova \n purist transposition \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Purist Transposition	blank cards signed by two spectator, transposition between cards in glass and wallet	Also published here Purist Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
card steal from glass \n to behind wallet \n josé carroll \n alexander de cova \n card steal from glass \n josé carroll \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch José Carroll, Alexander de Cova	Card Steal from Glass	to behind wallet	Also published here Card Steal from Glass (José Carroll, Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	17		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
wallet extraction switch \n as card is removed from wallet \n alexander de cova \n wallet extraction switch \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Wallet Extraction Switch	as card is removed from wallet	Also published here Wallet Extraction Switch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	18		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
gambler's change \n with bills or wallet, as monte climax \n alexander de cova \n gambler's switch \n alexander de cova 1991 am close-up tisch Alexander de Cova	Gambler's Change	with bills or wallet, as monte climax	Also published here Gambler's Switch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1991	Am Close-up Tisch	19		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Changes with Props Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Authentic (more or less)
barocke transposition ii \n card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition ii \n alexander de cova 1991 3 ausgefallene routinen zur balducci-wallet Alexander de Cova	Barocke Transposition II	card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet	Also published here Barocke Transposition II (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1991	3 ausgefallene Routinen zur Balducci-Wallet	2		Bill / Transposition Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
credit card safe \n credit card put in envelope and cut, it reappears between two tied sheets \n alexander de cova 1991 3 ausgefallene routinen zur balducci-wallet Alexander de Cova	Credit Card Safe	credit card put in envelope and cut, it reappears between two tied sheets		1991	3 ausgefallene Routinen zur Balducci-Wallet	7		Credit Card / Traveling Credit Card / Destroyed & Restored
die scheinwanderung \n borrowed bill travels between two tied sheets \n alexander de cova 1991 3 ausgefallene routinen zur balducci-wallet Alexander de Cova	Die Scheinwanderung	borrowed bill travels between two tied sheets		1991	3 ausgefallene Routinen zur Balducci-Wallet	9		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous
weitere ideen \n ideas for the two tied sheets that can be loaded \n alexander de cova 1991 3 ausgefallene routinen zur balducci-wallet Alexander de Cova	Weitere Ideen	ideas for the two tied sheets that can be loaded		1991	3 ausgefallene Routinen zur Balducci-Wallet	10		Apparatus / Miscellaneous
tarot power \n spectator pushed a chosen tarot card into a book, page number at that position is noted and a word from that page, card, number and word predicted between two tied sheets \n alexander de cova \n wheel of fortune \n alexander de cova \n flash fold \n paul harris \n tarot power \n alexander de cova 1991 3 ausgefallene routinen zur balducci-wallet Alexander de Cova	Tarot Power	spectator pushed a chosen tarot card into a book, page number at that position is noted and a word from that page, card, number and word predicted between two tied sheets	Inspired by Flash Fold (Paul Harris, 1976) Related to Wheel of Fortune (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Also published here Tarot Power (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1991	3 ausgefallene Routinen zur Balducci-Wallet	11		Mental Magic / Principles / One Ahead Tarot Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / One Ahead Classic Triple Prediction Book / Book Test / Routines
liebe freunde der zauberkunst! \n \n alexander de cova 1991 heba's fez Alexander de Cova	Liebe Freunde der Zauberkunst!			1991	Heba's Fez	2		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
heba's fez \n egg from hand to hat/fez multiple times, two melons as final loads, with spectator on stage \n alexander de cova \n heba's fez \n alexander de cova \n hebas fes \n alexander de cova 1991 heba's fez Alexander de Cova	Heba's Fez	egg from hand to hat/fez multiple times, two melons as final loads, with spectator on stage	Also published here Heba's Fez (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Hebas Fes (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1991	Heba's Fez	3		Egg / Traveling Food / Fruit Clothing / Hat
chair with servante \n \n alexander de cova \n chair with servante \n alexander de cova \n chair with servante \n alexander de cova 1991 heba's fez Alexander de Cova	Chair with Servante		Also published here Chair with Servante (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Chair with Servante (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1991	Heba's Fez	4		Table & Servante
fake transfer \n described with fake egg \n alexander de cova \n roy benson \n fake transfer \n alexander de cova \n roy benson \n fake transfer \n alexander de cova \n roy benson 1991 heba's fez Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson	Fake Transfer	described with fake egg	Also published here Fake Transfer (Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson, 1992) Fake Transfer (Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson, 2016)	1991	Heba's Fez	6		Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish Egg / Vanish / In the Hands
flash-restauration \n card torn into quarters which are placed on tabled deck, flat hand hits deck and card is restored instantly except one corner, last corner with band-aid à la tommy wonder \n alexander de cova \n flash-restauration \n alexander de cova \n flash-restauration ii \n alexander de cova \n "ocular t&r" (dan huffman, linking ring, vol. 66 no. 2, feb. 1986, p. 76) \n restored \n michael kaminskas 1991 flash-restauration Alexander de Cova	Flash-Restauration	card torn into quarters which are placed on tabled deck, flat hand hits deck and card is restored instantly except one corner, last corner with band-aid à la Tommy Wonder	Inspired by "Ocular T&R" (Dan Huffman, Linking Ring, Vol. 66 No. 2, Feb. 1986, p. 76) Related to Restored (Michael Kaminskas, 1996) Variations Flash-Restauration II (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Also published here Flash-Restauration (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1991	Flash-Restauration	1		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once
flash-restauration ii \n handling with signed card \n alexander de cova \n flash-restauration \n alexander de cova 1991 flash-restauration Alexander de Cova	Flash-Restauration II	handling with signed card	Inspired by Flash-Restauration (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1991	Flash-Restauration	5		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once
fabric through pasteboard \n silk through giant card, visual \n masao atsukawa \n the hole (el agujero) \n alexander de cova \n tuch durch karte \n alexander de cova 1992 five times five — japan Masao Atsukawa	Fabric Through Pasteboard	silk through giant card, visual	Variations Tuch durch Karte (Alexander de Cova, 2016) The Hole (El Agujero) (Alexander de Cova, 2018)	1992	Five Times Five — Japan	22		Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Penetration / With Other Objects
new wave prediction \n four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck \n james swain \n triple prediction \n alexander de cova \n james swain 1992 don't blink James Swain	New Wave Prediction	four selections match four predictions with odd back design from wallet, rainbow deck	Variations Triple Prediction (Alexander de Cova, James Swain, 1994)	1992	Don't Blink	87		Wallet Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Multiple Card Prediction
Über dieses buch... \n \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Über dieses Buch...			1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	10		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
blitzkarten-verwandlung \n jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean \n alexander de cova \n jan torell \n a giant card to silk \n jan torell \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell	Blitzkarten-Verwandlung	jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean	Inspired by A Giant Card to Silk (Jan Torell, 1975) Also published here Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	15		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Cards / Principles / Black Art Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Black Art Back
total recall \n two selections, odd/even, with variations: - 1. aus dem stegreif (impromptu) - 2. mit zwei kartenspielen (with two decks) - 3. für den table-hopper \n alexander de cova \n magician fooler \n daryl martinez 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Total Recall	two selections, odd/even, with variations: 1. Aus dem Stegreif (impromptu) 2. Mit zwei Kartenspielen (with two decks) 3. Für den Table-Hopper	Inspired by Magician Fooler (Daryl Martinez, 1982)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	19		Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
body turn switch \n \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Body Turn Switch			1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	22		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets
heba's fez \n egg from hand to hat/fez multiple times, two melons as final loads, with spectator on stage \n alexander de cova \n der hut und das ei \n wolfgang moser \n heba's fez \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Heba's Fez	egg from hand to hat/fez multiple times, two melons as final loads, with spectator on stage	Variations Der Hut und das Ei (Wolfgang Moser, 2021) Also published here Heba's Fez (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	25		Egg / Traveling Food / Fruit Clothing / Hat
chair with servante \n \n alexander de cova \n chair with servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Chair with Servante		Also published here Chair with Servante (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	26		Table & Servante
fake transfer \n described with fake egg \n alexander de cova \n roy benson \n fake transfer \n alexander de cova \n roy benson 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson	Fake Transfer	described with fake egg	Also published here Fake Transfer (Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	28		Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish Egg / Vanish / In the Hands
purse swindle \n silk vanishes from hand and reappears in purse (patrick page), then repeat with purse frame \n alexander de cova \n the silk purse \n patrick page \n purse swindle \n alexander de cova \n bill nord's purse \n bill nord 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Purse Swindle	silk vanishes from hand and reappears in purse (Patrick Page), then repeat with purse frame	Inspired by The Silk Purse (Patrick Page, 1984) Related to Bill Nord's Purse (Bill Nord, 1950) Also published here Purse Swindle (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	34		Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Miscellaneous Purse Frame
mindwalk \n with sealed loading envelope \n alexander de cova \n confabulation ii \n alexander de cova \n confabulation i \n alexander de cova \n mindwalk \n alexander de cova \n confabulation \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Mindwalk	with sealed loading envelope	Also published here Confabulation I (Alexander de Cova, 1988) Mindwalk (Alexander de Cova, 1990) Confabulation II (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Confabulation (Alexander de Cova, 2014)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	42		Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation Paper / Envelopes / Loading
soap bubble card \n card appears in bursted soap bubble \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Soap Bubble Card	card appears in bursted soap bubble		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	52		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Other item Bubbles
purist transposition \n blank cards signed by two spectator, transposition between cards in glass and wallet \n alexander de cova \n gene anderson (part time pro) \n purist transposition \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Purist Transposition	blank cards signed by two spectator, transposition between cards in glass and wallet	Inspired by Gene Anderson (Part Time Pro) Also published here Purist Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	56		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal
card steal from glass \n to behind wallet \n josé carroll \n alexander de cova \n the card in the glass \n josé carroll \n card steal from glass \n josé carroll \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... José Carroll, Alexander de Cova	Card Steal from Glass	to behind wallet	Related to The Card in the Glass (José Carroll, 1988) Also published here Card Steal from Glass (José Carroll, Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	58		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
wallet extraction switch \n as card is removed from wallet \n alexander de cova \n wallet extraction switch \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Wallet Extraction Switch	as card is removed from wallet	Also published here Wallet Extraction Switch (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	58		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
ringtausch \n borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once \n alexander de cova \n "joro" bruno hennig 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig	Ringtausch	borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	60		Ring / Finger Rings / Traveling / My Lady's Ring
tube for ring \n from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by weber \n alexander de cova \n michael weber \n tube for ring \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Michael Weber	Tube for Ring	from inside pocket to bottom of jacket, closing mechanism by Weber	Also published here Tube for Ring (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	62		Pocket Techniques / Miscellaneous Pocket Techniques / Tubes
devil's handkerchief handling \n retrieving vanished ring \n alexander de cova \n devil's handkerchief handling \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Devil's Handkerchief Handling	retrieving vanished ring	Also published here Devil's Handkerchief Handling (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	63		Silk & Handkerchief / Devil's Handkerchief
premonition plus \n \n alexander de cova \n premonition plus \n alexander de cova \n premonition plus \n alexander de cova \n premonition plus \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Premonition Plus		Also published here Premonition Plus (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Premonition Plus (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Premonition Plus (Alexander de Cova, 2007)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	68		Cards / Principles / Card Index Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Premonition & Named Vanish
deck switch case \n box that contains two decks \n alexander de cova \n deck switch case \n alexander de cova \n austauschkassette \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Deck Switch Case	box that contains two decks	Also published here Deck Switch Case (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Austauschkassette (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	69		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Deck & Thick Packet Switches / Technical / Miscellaneous
himberring routine \n using two himber rings \n alexander de cova \n himberring-routine \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Himberring Routine	using two Himber rings	Also published here Himberring-Routine (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	77		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Himber Ring/Linking Rings Routines
der mandragones umschlag \n envelope in clear plastic bag used to switch items \n alexander de cova \n "perfect match" (larry white) 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Der Mandragones Umschlag	envelope in clear plastic bag used to switch items	Inspired by "Perfect Match" (Larry White)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	83		Paper / Envelopes / Switching the Envelope Apparatus / Changing & Switching Devices
1. eine unmögliche vorhersage \n free selection predicted with jumbo card, switch-out - die bühnenversion (stage version) - esp-karten u.ä. \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	1. Eine unmögliche Vorhersage	free selection predicted with jumbo card, switch-out Die Bühnenversion (stage version) ESP-Karten u.ä.		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	86		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card ESP Cards / Prediction
2. das wendeblock-prinzip \n - die namensvorhersage (name prediction) - die zahlenvohersage (number prediction) \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	2. Das Wendeblock-Prinzip	Die Namensvorhersage (name prediction) Die Zahlenvohersage (number prediction)		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	87		Paper / Add-a-Number Pad Numbers / Prediction & Sum-Divination Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
3. der buchtest \n using alphabet cards \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	3. Der Buchtest	using alphabet cards		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	88		ABC Cards / Miscellaneous Book / Book Test / Routines
$100 bill switch \n presentation with topsy turvy bill intro \n alexander de cova \n $100 bill switch \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	$100 Bill Switch	presentation with Topsy Turvy Bill intro	Also published here $100 Bill Switch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	93		Bill / Topological Effects Bill / Switches / In the Hands / Folding & Unfolding Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
glaces ii \n deck in glass, four cards appear at face of deck on at a time with silk cover \n alexander de cova \n glaces \n ray grismer \n glaces ii \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Glaces II	deck in glass, four cards appear at face of deck on at a time with silk cover	Inspired by Glaces (Ray Grismer, 1981 ca.) Also published here Glaces II (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	96		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Glaces
ordered card to wallet \n deck in new pack order with joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet \n alexander de cova \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Ordered Card to Wallet	deck in new pack order with Joker reversed in place of selection, selection to wallet	Also published here Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	99		Cards / Effect Themes / Chaos & Order / Deck Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / New Deck Order Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
ultimative münzendurchdringung \n three coins through clear plastic bag one by one \n alexander de cova \n a hefty penetration \n paul harris \n daryl martinez \n michael ammar \n coins thru silk \n michael ammar \n porous plastic \n alexander de cova \n porous plastic \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Ultimative Münzendurchdringung	three coins through clear plastic bag one by one	Inspired by Coins Thru Silk (Michael Ammar, 1983) A Hefty Penetration (Paul Harris, Daryl Martinez, Michael Ammar, 1996) Also published here Porous Plastic (Alexander de Cova, 2006) Porous Plastic (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	102		Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Through Something else
hangman plus \n stick figure on cardboard vanishes and appears on back of signed selection \n alexander de cova \n mr. stickman \n jay sankey \n richard sanders \n hangman plus \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Hangman Plus	stick figure on cardboard vanishes and appears on back of signed selection	Inspired by Mr. Stickman (Jay Sankey, Richard Sanders, 1987) Also published here Hangman Plus (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	108		Cards / Effect Themes / Signature Effects Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back Paper / Out to Lunch
signed folded card in box \n one card stabbed in paper back, second card folded in box \n alexander de cova \n karte in schachtel \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Signed Folded Card in Box	one card stabbed in paper back, second card folded in box	Inspired by Karte in Schachtel (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	111		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Box Container (Hennig style)
der wäscheklammer-austausch \n cloth pin switch, with credit information on p. 111 \n alexander de cova \n paper clipped switch \n jay sankey \n paper clip switch \n unknown \n der wäschekiammer·-austausch \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Der Wäscheklammer-Austausch	cloth pin switch, with credit information on p. 111	Related to Paper Clip Switch (1988) Paper Clipped Switch (Jay Sankey, 1990) Also published here Der WäschekIammer·-Austausch (Alexander de Cova, 1988)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	113		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props Clothespin / Peg
linking pins extended \n idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Linking Pins Extended	idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	121		Safety Pin / Penetration / Linking Pins
chinese money mystery \n \n alexander de cova \n chinese money mystery \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Chinese Money Mystery		Also published here Chinese Money Mystery (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	122		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Tabled
barocke transposition \n card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition ii \n alexander de cova \n barocke transposition \n arturo de ascanio \n subtle transposition \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Barocke Transposition	card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet	Inspired by Barocke Transposition (Arturo de Ascanio, 1980) Related to Subtle Transposition (Alexander de Cova, 1995) Also published here Barocke Transposition II (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	127		Bill / Transposition Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Normal Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Pocket/Envelope Card Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
body servante \n construction, techniques and applications \n alexander de cova \n the vest servante \n david devant 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Body Servante	construction, techniques and applications	Related to The Vest Servante (David Devant, 1903)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	135		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante
münzenverschwinden \n complete coin vanish, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Münzenverschwinden	complete coin vanish, using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	138		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Coin / Sleights / Lapping / as a Transfer Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / "Practical" Vanishes - DON'T USE THIS ANYMORE
anmerkung \n body servante to switch or ditch coins \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Anmerkung	body servante to switch or ditch coins		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	140		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Coin / Sleights / Ditching Coins Coin / Effect Themes / Topological Effects / Coin in Bottle Coin / Sleights / Switches / Simple Switches Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
card opener \n deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n eine lustige karteneröffnung \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Card Opener	deck vanishes from hands, reappears in case, using body servante	Also published here Eine lustige Karteneröffnung (Alexander de Cova, 1988)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	141		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck
time is money \n pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante \n alexander de cova \n jay sankey \n time is money \n jay sankey 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey	Time is Money	pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante	Inspired by Time Is Money (Jay Sankey, 1983)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	144		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Watch / Transformation Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
pegasus card \n card to envelope using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Pegasus Card	card to envelope using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	145		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s)
traveller's triumph \n using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Traveller's Triumph	using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	148		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
ein mentaleffekt \n loading prediction using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Ein Mentaleffekt	loading prediction using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	150		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Confabulation Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
thanks to socrate \n cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante \n alexander de cova \n philippe socrate 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Philippe Socrate	Thanks to Socrate	cigarette lighter lapping routine with body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	151		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Cigarette/Cigar / Vanish Light & Fire / Lighter
business liquidation \n traveling credit card, using body servante \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Business Liquidation	traveling credit card, using body servante		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	151		Pocket Techniques / Body Servante Credit Card / Traveling
universalhalter \n holder for body loads \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Universalhalter	holder for body loads		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	153		Body Loading
snappy silk production \n rubber band powered \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock \n freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n channing pollock \n adolpho \n eine seidentuchproduction \n alexander de cova \n carlos corda \n channing pollock 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock	Snappy Silk Production	rubber band powered	Inspired by Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II (Channing Pollock, Adolpho, 1989) Also published here Eine Seidentuchproduction (Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	155		Pull & Holdouts Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / Bare Handed
becherspiele \n cup load with ball, dropping small ball inside while reaching over cup \n alexander de cova \n becherspiele \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Becherspiele	cup load with ball, dropping small ball inside while reaching over cup	Also published here Becherspiele (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	161		Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Cups
gambler's switch \n with bills or wallet, as monte climax \n alexander de cova \n action switch \n alexander de cova \n gambler's change \n alexander de cova \n action switch \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Gambler's Switch	with bills or wallet, as monte climax	Also published here Gambler's Change (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Action Switch (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Action Switch (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	163		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Changes with Props Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Authentic (more or less)
silk vanish \n open thumb tip handling \n alexander de cova \n silk-vanish \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Silk Vanish	open thumb tip handling	Also published here Silk-Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	165		Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
cornelius card control \n fan steal, "durchschuss" \n john cornelius \n alexander de cova \n der durchschuß \n alexander de cova \n john cornelius \n der durchschuss \n alexander de cova \n john cornelius 1992 ein profi packt aus... John Cornelius, Alexander de Cova	Cornelius Card Control	fan steal, "Durchschuss"	Also published here Der Durchschuß (Alexander de Cova, John Cornelius, 1991) Der Durchschuss (Alexander de Cova, John Cornelius, 2016)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	169		Cards / Sleights / Palming / Collected Fan Steals Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Angly Palm Controls
chop stick vanish \n sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks \n alexander de cova \n chopsticks and sponges \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Chop Stick Vanish	sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks	Also published here Chopsticks and Sponges (Alexander de Cova, 1990)	1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	172		Spongeball / Sleights / Vanish Chopsticks
theorie & praxis \n - der effekt - die präsentation - die requisiten... - zuschauerbeteiligung... - kreativität \n alexander de cova 1992 ein profi packt aus... Alexander de Cova	Theorie & Praxis	Der Effekt Die Präsentation Die Requisiten... Zuschauerbeteiligung... Kreativität		1992	Ein Profi packt aus...	179		Articles / Theory & Essays
editorial \n \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Editorial			1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	2		Articles / Columns
der schwebende geldschein \n continuation of translation of reference \n michael ammar \n the floating bill \n michael ammar \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Michael Ammar	Der schwebende Geldschein	continuation of translation of reference	Related to The Floating Bill (Michael Ammar, Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	3		Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
der schwebende geldschein \n floating bill handling by de cova \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Der schwebende Geldschein	floating bill handling by de Cova		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	8		Bill / Animation / Miscellaneous Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
mcdonald's $100 vier as trick \n getting into it, presentation ideas \n alexander de cova \n mac donald's aces \n alexander de cova \n mac donald's $100 vier as trick \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	McDonald's $100 Vier As Trick	getting into it, presentation ideas	Also published here Mac Donald's $100 Vier As Trick (Alexander de Cova, 1992) Mac Donald's Aces (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	12		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Gaffed Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
magie mit dem wurli-wurm \n squirmel/wonder worm ideas and routines - die vorbereitung (preparation) - die beidhändige handhabung (two-handed) - die einhändige handhabung (one-handed) - auf dem bleistift (with pencil) - die daumenspitze (thumb tip) - aus dem Ärmel (sleeve) - die "s" faltung - anstelle der schaumgummibälle - der farbwechselnde wurm (color change) - der ungezogene wurm - der schlangenkorb (meine lieblingsroutine) \n alexander de cova \n der wurm \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Magie mit dem Wurli-Wurm	Squirmel/Wonder Worm ideas and routines Die Vorbereitung (preparation) Die beidhändige Handhabung (two-handed) Die einhändige Handhabung (one-handed) Auf dem Bleistift (with pencil) Die Daumenspitze (thumb tip) Aus dem Ärmel (sleeve) Die "S" Faltung Anstelle der Schaumgummibälle Der farbwechselnde Wurm (color change) Der ungezogene Wurm Der Schlangenkorb (meine Lieblingsroutine)	Related to Der Wurm (Alexander de Cova, 2017)	1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	15		Toy Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Thread / Invisible Thread / Miscellaneous
the perfect pitch jumbo coin vanish \n \n alexander de cova \n jumbo coin vanish \n alexander de cova \n jumbo coin vanish \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	The Perfect Pitch Jumbo Coin Vanish		Also published here Jumbo Coin Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Jumbo Coin Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2004)	1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 5)	22		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Jumbo Coins
ein paar worte zum ersten jahrgang \n \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ein paar Worte zum ersten Jahrgang			1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	2		Articles / Columns
gary kurtz \n portrait \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Gary Kurtz	portrait		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	15		Articles / Biographical
okito glass coin vanish \n with glass and silk \n alexander de cova \n peter warlock \n multiple sound vanish \n alexander de cova \n peter warlock \n multiple coin vanish \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, Peter Warlock	Okito Glass Coin Vanish	with glass and silk	Also published here Multiple Sound Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Peter Warlock, 1994) Multiple Coin Vanish (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	22		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Multiple Coin Vanishes / With Props Glass / Bottomless Glass
felt tip pen sleeve vanish \n flip stick with sleeving \n alexander de cova 1992 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Felt Tip Pen Sleeve Vanish	flip stick with sleeving		1992	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)	25		Sleeving Techniques Pen/Pencil / Vanish
einleitung \n \n alexander de cova 1992 prinzipien in der praxis Alexander de Cova	Einleitung			1992	Prinzipien in der Praxis	5		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
flash transformation \n jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean \n alexander de cova \n blitz-kartenverwandlung \n alexander de cova \n jan torell 1992 opus Alexander de Cova	Flash Transformation	jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean	Also published here Blitz-Kartenverwandlung (Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell, 1990)	Feb. 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 2)	13		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Cards / Principles / Black Art Cards / Jumbo Cards (exclusive) / Routines / Transformation Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Black Art Back
silk vanish \n silk vanish handling with thumb tip \n alexander de cova \n seidentuchverschwinden \n alexander de cova 1992 opus Alexander de Cova	Silk Vanish	silk vanish handling with thumb tip	Also published here Seidentuchverschwinden (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	Aug. 1992	Opus (Vol. 4 No. 4)	15		Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1992	Magic for You!	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
1. scotty yoork's razor blade card trick \n as deck switch application - eine andere variante \n alexander de cova \n scotty york \n 1. scotty york's razor blade card trick \n alexander de cova \n scotty york 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova, Scotty York	1. Scotty Yoork's Razor Blade Card Trick	as deck switch application Eine andere Variante	Also published here 1. Scotty York's Razor Blade Card Trick (Alexander de Cova, Scotty York, 1991)	1992	Magic for You!	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck
2. das kartentuch \n picture of cards appears on silk \n alexander de cova \n 2. das kartentuch \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	2. Das Kartentuch	picture of cards appears on silk	Also published here 2. Das Kartentuch (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Magic for You!	6		Silk & Handkerchief / Transformation Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Card Silk
russian delivery \n bill to nest of matryoshka dolls \n alexander de cova \n russian delivery \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	Russian Delivery	bill to nest of Matryoshka dolls	Also published here Russian Delivery (Alexander de Cova, 1991)	1992	Magic for You!	8		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Apparatus / Nest of Boxes
$100 bill switch \n presentation with topsy turvy bill intro \n alexander de cova \n $100 bill switch \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	$100 Bill Switch	presentation with Topsy Turvy Bill intro	Also published here $100 Bill Switch (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1992	Magic for You!	10		Bill / Topological Effects Bill / Switches / In the Hands / Folding & Unfolding Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
deck vanish \n after finding several cards under silk, ditched in pocket \n alexander de cova \n vanishing deck \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	Deck Vanish	after finding several cards under silk, ditched in pocket	Also published here Vanishing Deck (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1992	Magic for You!	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards
card opener \n deck taken out of case, case vanishes and reappears at the performer's back \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	Card Opener	deck taken out of case, case vanishes and reappears at the performer's back		1992	Magic for You!	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Back of Performer or Spectator
killer kard to wallet \n card to wallet, starts as a gag with jumbo card in wallet \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	Killer Kard To Wallet	card to wallet, starts as a gag with jumbo card in wallet		1992	Magic for You!	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
mac donald's $100 vier as trick \n getting into it, presentation ideas \n alexander de cova \n mcdonald's $100 vier as trick \n alexander de cova 1992 magic for you! Alexander de Cova	Mac Donald's $100 Vier As Trick	getting into it, presentation ideas	Also published here McDonald's $100 Vier As Trick (Alexander de Cova, 1992)	1992	Magic for You!	18		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Gaffed Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
the big surprise \n signed fake contract travels folded to container \n michael close \n the big surprise \n michael close \n riesenedding \n alexander de cova \n der vertrag \n alexander de cova 1993 workers number 3 Michael Close	The Big Surprise	signed fake contract travels folded to container	Variations Riesenedding (Alexander de Cova, 2016) Also published here The Big Surprise (Michael Close, 1994) Der Vertrag (Alexander de Cova, 2016)	1993	Workers Number 3	5		Paper / Traveling
fandango asse \n aces lost and found, change to kings, aces found again \n alexander de cova \n ace faroleros \n al leech \n frank garcia \n on the devilish \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Fandango Asse	Aces lost and found, change to Kings, Aces found again	Inspired by Ace Faroleros (Al Leech, Frank Garcia, 1973) Also published here On the Devilish (Alexander de Cova, 1994)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
spotlight: ein interview mit flip hallema \n \n flip hallema \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Flip Hallema, Alexander de Cova	Spotlight: Ein Interview mit Flip Hallema			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	12		Articles / Interviews
avapalaver \n \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	14		Articles / Columns
avapalaver \n \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	32		Articles / Columns
avapalaver \n \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. Sonderausgabe No. 1)	38		Articles / Columns
perfect silk vanish \n from milk bottle \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n the ultimate vanish \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n perfect silk vanish \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman \n tuch aus flasche \n alexander de cova \n dick zimmerman 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman	Perfect Silk Vanish	from milk bottle	Inspired by The Ultimate Vanish (Dick Zimmerman, 1973) Also published here Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1993) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1994) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1994) Perfect Silk Vanish (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 1997) Tuch aus Flasche (Alexander de Cova, Dick Zimmerman, 2015)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	39		Pull & Holdouts Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / With Props
das 1. ludwigsburger zaubersymposium \n \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Das 1. Ludwigsburger Zaubersymposium			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	42		Articles / Articles
design duplikation \n \n alexander de cova \n design duplikation \n alexander de cova \n design duplikation \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Design Duplikation		Also published here Design Duplikation (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Design Duplikation (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	45		Mental Magic / Effects / Design Duplication
avapalaver \n \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Avapalaver			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	46		Articles / Columns
gedanken zum david hoy deck \n \n alexander de cova \n david hoy deck \n alexander de cova \n david hoy deck \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Gedanken zum David Hoy Deck		Also published here David Hoy Deck (Alexander de Cova, 1993) David Hoy Deck (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)	49		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Tossed Out Deck Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer / Different Faces
spotlight: ein interview mit tommy wonder \n \n tommy wonder \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Tommy Wonder, Alexander de Cova	Spotlight: Ein Interview mit Tommy Wonder			1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)	53		Articles / Interviews
der ring-o-matic effect \n ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat \n alexander de cova \n das gibt es nicht! \n alexander de cova \n ring-o-matic \n alexander de cova \n ring-o-matic \n alexander de cova \n ringomatic \n alexander de cova \n das gibt es nicht! \n alexander de cova \n ringomatic \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Der Ring-o-matic Effect	ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat	Also published here Das gibt es nicht! (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Das gibt es nicht! (Alexander de Cova, 1993) Ring-o-matic (Alexander de Cova, 1994) Ring-o-matic (Alexander de Cova, 2002) Ringomatic (Alexander de Cova, 2013) Ringomatic (Alexander de Cova, 2015)	1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 5)	59		Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Miscellaneous Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring and String Glass / Bottomless Glass
ring rope removal switch \n as ring is removed from rope \n alexander de cova 1993 avantgarde magic Alexander de Cova	Ring Rope Removal Switch	as ring is removed from rope		1993	Avantgarde Magic (Vol. 2 No. 5)	60		Ring / Finger Rings / Switches
vorwort \n \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Vorwort			1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
ordered surprise \n shuffled deck ends up in order, at the position of selection is the joker reversed and signed selection is found folded and secured with cloth pin, brief explanation \n alexander de cova \n karte in brieftasche \n alexander de cova \n ordered surprise \n james lewis \n ordered surprise \n alexander de cova 1993 seminarnotizen steyr 1993 Alexander de Cova	Ordered Surprise	shuffled deck ends up in order, at the position of selection is the Joker reversed and signed selection is found folded and secured with cloth pin, brief explanation	Inspired by Ordered Surprise (James Lewis, 1985) Karte in Brieftasche (Alexander de Cova, 1991) Also published here Ordered Surprise (Alexander de Cova, 1993)	1993	Seminarnotizen Steyr 1993