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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
bottom palm. first method\nwith left little finger option\ns. w. erdnase\nchange a la erdnase bottom palm\ns. w. erdnase\nbottom palm handling\njörg alexander weber\nnotes on the erdnase bottom palm\njack carpenter\nthe bottom palm\njohn carney\ns. w. erdnase\nerdnase bottom palm\ns. w. erdnase\njörg alexander weber\non the erdnase system of palming\ns. w. erdnase\nroberto giobbi\nerdnase bottom palm handling\ndai vernon\nbottom palm - first method\nshane cobalt 1902 the expert at the card table S. W. Erdnase	Bottom Palm. First Method	with left little finger option	Related to Change a la Erdnase Bottom Palm (S. W. Erdnase, 1927/28) Notes on the Erdnase Bottom Palm (Jack Carpenter, 1992) On the Erdnase System of Palming (S. W. Erdnase, Roberto Giobbi, 2012) Bottom Palm - First Method (Shane Cobalt, 2019) Variations Bottom Palm Handling (Jörg Alexander Weber, 1991) The Bottom Palm (John Carney, S. W. Erdnase, 2002) Erdnase Bottom Palm (S. W. Erdnase, Jörg Alexander Weber, 2008) Erdnase Bottom Palm Handling (Dai Vernon, 2018)	1902	The Expert at the Card Table	86		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Bottom
the free and unlimited coinage of silver\ncoin travels under named object on table, then under all objects coin is found\nt. nelson downs\nthe free and ultimate coinage of silver\n unknown\nfree and unlimited coinage of silver\nt. nelson downs\ndai vernon 1909 the art of magic T. Nelson Downs	The Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver	coin travels under named object on table, then under all objects coin is found	Related to The Free and Ultimate Coinage of Silver (Unknown, 1952) Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver (T. Nelson Downs, Dai Vernon, 1957)	1909	The Art of Magic	262		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coin under Object (Saltshaker, ...)
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\nsynthetic sympathy\ntheodore annemann\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon 1921 the four full hands Charles T. Jordan	Sympathetic Sympathy	two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated	Related to Synthetic Sympathy (Theodore Annemann, 1934) Variations Card of Coincidence (Dai Vernon, 1961)	1921	The Four Full Hands (Issue Four Full Hands of Down to the Minute Magical Effects)	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
tip over change and pass\n\njack merlin\nvernon tip-over move\ndai vernon 1927/28 merlin's master manipulations Jack Merlin	Tip Over Change and Pass		Variations Vernon Tip-Over Move (Dai Vernon, 1985)	1927/28	Merlin's Master Manipulations	7		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Tip-Over Switch
change over palm change\n\njack merlin\ncolor change\n unknown\n"no palm" colour change\ndai vernon 1927/28 merlin's master manipulations Jack Merlin	Change Over Palm Change		Related to Color Change (Unknown, 1928) "No Palm" Colour Change (Dai Vernon, 1959)	1927/28	Merlin's Master Manipulations	15		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
a double change\n\njack merlin\ndai vernon's analysis of the move in genii, jan. 1969, vol. 33 no. 5, "the vernon touch" 1927/28 merlin's master manipulations Jack Merlin	A Double Change		Related to Dai Vernon's analysis of the move in Genii, Jan. 1969, Vol. 33 No. 5, "The Vernon Touch"	1927/28	Merlin's Master Manipulations	16		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Multiple Cards at the same time
color change\nfrom classic palm, loading and unloading palmed card, to show palm empty\n unknown\nchange over palm change\njack merlin\n"no palm" colour change\ndai vernon 1928 sub rosa Unknown	Color Change	from classic palm, loading and unloading palmed card, to show palm empty	Related to Change Over Palm Change (Jack Merlin, 1927/28) "No Palm" Colour Change (Dai Vernon, 1959)	1928	Sub Rosa	5		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
aeroplane card to pocket\n\nlaurie ireland\nbluff card to pocket\nlaurie ireland\ndai vernon\ndai vernon's aeroplane card\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland\nthe aeroplane card trick\nlaurie ireland\ndai vernon\nday tripper\npeter duffie 1931 ireland writes a book Laurie Ireland	Aeroplane Card to Pocket		Variations Bluff Card to Pocket (Laurie Ireland, Dai Vernon, 1970) Dai Vernon's Aeroplane Card (Dai Vernon, Laurie Ireland, 1976) The Aeroplane Card Trick (Laurie Ireland, Dai Vernon, 1987) Day Tripper (Peter Duffie, 1987)	1931	Ireland Writes a Book	28		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
birds of a feather flock together\n\nralph w. hull\n"picture puzzle" (dai vernon) 1933 more "eye-openers" Ralph W. Hull	Birds of a Feather Flock Together		Inspired by "Picture Puzzle" (Dai Vernon)	1933	More "Eye-Openers"	25		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Card Puzzle
synthetic sympathy\ntwo cards from different decks match\ntheodore annemann\nsympathetic sympathy\ncharles t. jordan\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon 1934 the jinx 1-50 Theodore Annemann	Synthetic Sympathy	two cards from different decks match	Related to Sympathetic Sympathy (Charles T. Jordan, 1921) Card of Coincidence (Dai Vernon, 1961)	1934	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 2)	7		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
a most unusual experiment in which a chosen card appears instantly at any number in the deck from 10 to 45\n\nlaurie ireland\nthe slap trick\ndai vernon\nlaurie ireland 1935 ireland's yearbooks Laurie Ireland	A Most Unusual Experiment in Which a Chosen Card Appears Instantly at Any Number in the Deck from 10 to 45		Related to The Slap Trick (Dai Vernon, Laurie Ireland, 1988)	1935	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1935, "New Card and Coin Manipulation")	10		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) → Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation
an insolvable mystery\ndeck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position\ndai vernon\ninsolvable mystery\ndai vernon\nfrederick braue\ninsolvable mystery\ndai vernon 1936 card manipulations Dai Vernon	An Insolvable Mystery	deck behind performer's back in handkerchief, spectator names any number, performer the card at this position	Related to Insolvable Mystery (Dai Vernon, 1997) Variations Insolvable Mystery (Dai Vernon, Frederick Braue, 1985)	1936	Card Manipulations (Issue 5)	152		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
glimpse through handkerchief\n\ndai vernon 1936 card manipulations Dai Vernon	Glimpse through Handkerchief			1936	Card Manipulations (Issue 5)	152		→ Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Top or near Top
automatic second deal\nhole in card\ndai vernon\nthe clean second-card force concept\nbarrie richardson\njohn scarne 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Automatic Second Deal	hole in card	Related to The Clean Second-Card Force Concept (Barrie Richardson, John Scarne, 1977)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	305		→ Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Curiosities → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing → Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Miscellaneous → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Holes or sections missing
up and down\nselections end up at predicted positions, anti-faro trick\ndai vernon\ncard school\nroy walton 1937 the jinx 1-50 Dai Vernon	Up and Down	selections end up at predicted positions, anti-faro trick	Related to Card School (Roy Walton, 1979)	1937	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 38)	255		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro
anti-faro in the hands\n\ndai vernon 1937 the jinx 1-50 Dai Vernon	Anti-Faro in the Hands			1937	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 38)	255		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro
gambler at large!\nstack for demo with several games (poker, blackjack, bridge)\nfrank travers\nfantasist at the card table\nroberto giobbi\nfrank travers\ndai vernon 1937 the jinx 1-50 Frank Travers	Gambler at Large!	stack for demo with several games (Poker, Blackjack, Bridge)	Related to Fantasist at the Card Table (Roberto Giobbi, Frank Travers, Dai Vernon, 2003)	1937	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 39)	257		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Blackjack → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Bridge → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Full Deck
"a silver collection"\nfour coins are produced, then they travel one by one into glass\nedward victor\ncocktail coins\nhorace e. bennett\nfive coins and a glass\ndai vernon\nsilver and glass\njohn carney 1937 magic of the hands Edward Victor	"A Silver Collection"	four coins are produced, then they travel one by one into glass	Variations Cocktail Coins (Horace E. Bennett, 1978) Five Coins and a Glass (Dai Vernon, 1987) Silver and Glass (John Carney, 2002)	1937	Magic of the Hands	36		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coins to Glass / Glass held by Performer
coincidence extraordinary\npiles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical\n unknown\nnecromantic calculation\nrolland hamblen\nroyal card discovery\n unknown\naffinities\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Unknown	Coincidence Extraordinary	piles are made, number of cards in a pile is divined, mathematical	Related to Necromantic Calculation (Rolland Hamblen, 1937) Royal Card Discovery (Unknown, 1941/27) Affinities (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	187		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / 10, 9, 8,... Count → Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous
poker demonstration\n\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Poker Demonstration			1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	368		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Gambling Stack / Partial
super count down\nthought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Super Count Down	thought-of number is dealt, performer finds it out, also with selection, red-black alternating set-up		1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	208		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Red/Black Stack (not simply divided)
super card prediction\nstabbing force with principle that used deck splits always at same point\ndai vernon\ndai vernon force\ndai vernon\nfrederick braue 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Super Card Prediction	stabbing force with principle that used deck splits always at same point	Variations Dai Vernon Force (Dai Vernon, Frederick Braue, 1985)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	29		→ Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Peculiarities of certain Cards → Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force
the five card mental force\n\ndai vernon\npsychological locations\normond mcgill\ndai vernon\nvernon's f.c.m.f.\ngerald kosky\ntele-mental\ngerald kosky\non my mind\ngerald kosky\nthe ultra effect\npaul rylander\nfource of hearts\nallan slaight\n5 card mental force\ndai vernon\ndaisection\nthomas alan waters 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	The Five Card Mental Force		Related to Psychological Locations (Ormond McGill, Dai Vernon, 1951) Daisection (Thomas Alan Waters, 1982) Variations Vernon's F.C.M.F. (Gerald Kosky, 1964) Tele-Mental (Gerald Kosky, 1971) On My Mind (Gerald Kosky, 1973) The Ultra Effect (Paul Rylander, 1976) Fource of Hearts (Allan Slaight, 1976) Also published here 5 Card Mental Force (Dai Vernon, 1976)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	30		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Five Card Mental Force → Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces
card divination\nfrom twenty-six-card stack, multiple out\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Card Divination	from twenty-six-card stack, multiple out		1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	224		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS)
chameleon backs\ntwo odd-backed cards, back color transposes, red-blue double backer\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Chameleon Backs	two odd-backed cards, back color transposes, red-blue double backer		1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	125		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
sympathetic sympathy\ntwo cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated\ncharles t. jordan\ncard of coincidence\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Charles T. Jordan	Sympathetic Sympathy	two cards put in envelope from different decks match, can be repeated	Related to Card of Coincidence (Dai Vernon, 1961)	1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	74		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
miracle card location\ndaup on case\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Miracle Card Location	daup on case		1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	302		→ Cards / Principles / Daub → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
miracle location club version\ndaub, full deck stack, four or five cards\ndai vernon 1937 encyclopedia of card tricks Dai Vernon	Miracle Location Club Version	daub, full deck stack, four or five cards		1937	Encyclopedia of Card Tricks	302		→ Cards / Principles / Daub → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Full Stack (DONT USE THIS) → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
x. dai vernon\ncard stars of the u.s.a. intro\njohn northern hilliard 1938 greater magic John Northern Hilliard	X. Dai Vernon	Card Stars of the U.S.A. intro		1938	Greater Magic	575		→ Articles / Biographical
a flourish count\n\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	A Flourish Count			1938	Greater Magic	220		→ Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Flourish Counts
do as i do\npacks not exchanged, no key card\ndai vernon\nkings royale\nnick trost\nabra-card-abra\nnick trost 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Do As I Do	packs not exchanged, no key card	Variations Kings Royale (Nick Trost, 1997) Abra-Card-Abra (Nick Trost, 1997)	1938	Greater Magic	576		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Two Decks
follow the leader\n\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Follow the Leader			1938	Greater Magic	578		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader
a coin vanish\n\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	A Coin Vanish			1938	Greater Magic	666		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Retention of Vision Vanish
dai vernon subtlety\ndistant crimped key card\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Dai Vernon Subtlety	distant crimped key card		1938	Greater Magic	52		→ Cards / Principles / Key Card / Distant Key Card → Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Corner Crimp → Cards / Sleights / Crimps / Miscellaneous
vernon's psychological force\n\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Vernon's Psychological Force			1938	Greater Magic	343		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces
with unprepared cards. a method by mr. dai vernon\nspectator selects card in other room, subtle crimp\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	With Unprepared Cards. A Method by Mr. Dai Vernon	spectator selects card in other room, subtle crimp		1938	Greater Magic	347		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
brain wave deck\nbrainwave\ndai vernon\ndiscussion of vernon's "brain wave deck"\nkarl fulves 1938 the jinx 1-50 Dai Vernon	Brain Wave Deck	brainwave	Related to Discussion of Vernon's "Brain Wave Deck" (Karl Fulves, 1983)	1938	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 49)	341		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Miscellaneous
aces for experts\n\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Aces for Experts			1938	Greater Magic	363		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Classic
daub application with cardcase\n\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Daub Application with Cardcase			1938	Greater Magic	72		→ Cards / Principles / Daub
trick wherein a card is thrust beside a predicted card\ntwo methods, one by vernon\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Trick Wherein a Card is Thrust Beside a Predicted Card	two methods, one by Vernon		1938	Greater Magic	113		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Magic Thrust & Variations
overhand shuffle positioning of four cards\ncontext (oosoom setting?)\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	Overhand Shuffle Positioning of Four Cards	context (OOSOOM setting?)		1938	Greater Magic	164		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / Stacking → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Out of Sight, Out of Mind
the short change with the long green\n\ndai vernon\nbamboozled\nkarl fulves 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	The Short Change with the Long Green		Variations Bamboozled (Karl Fulves, 1989)	1938	Greater Magic	779		→ Bill / Short Changing
the ambitious card\nwith double backer\ndai vernon\nsam leo horowitz\narthur finley\nkannibal kards - phase four\nkarl fulves 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon, Sam Leo Horowitz, Arthur Finley	The Ambitious Card	with double backer	Related to Kannibal Kards - Phase Four (Karl Fulves, 1975)	1938	Greater Magic	481		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Backer → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
a visible transformation\ntwo of clubs to two of spades\nfred heaman\nthe silhouette change\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Fred Heaman	A Visible Transformation	Two of Clubs to Two of Spades	Variations The Silhouette Change (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1938	Greater Magic	491		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Color Change Gaffs → Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
by means of a faked card\nhole in top card\ndai vernon 1938 greater magic Dai Vernon	By Means of a Faked Card	hole in top card		1938	Greater Magic	210		→ Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Miscellaneous → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Holes or sections missing
a four ace move\nsee also daley notebook item 13\ntom sellers\nthe count switch\ndai vernon\nfred kaps 1939 the jinx 51-100 Tom Sellers	A Four Ace Move	see also Daley Notebook Item 13	Related to The Count Switch (Dai Vernon, Fred Kaps, 2000)	1939	The Jinx 51-100 (Issue Summer Extra 1939)	414		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Isolated Sequences & Ace Vanishes → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
solo flight aces\nas finale four cards change into aces one by one\ndai vernon 1940 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Solo Flight Aces	as finale four cards change into Aces one by one		1940	Expert Card Technique	254		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Collins Ace Routine → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
dai vernon's mental force\n\ndai vernon 1940 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Dai Vernon's Mental Force			1940	Expert Card Technique	271		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Five Card Mental Force → Cards / Sleights / Force / Forcing from a small Fan or Spread → Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces
the wheel location\ncard peeked at, fan, card withdrawn\n unknown\npeek control\ndai vernon\nmax malini 1940 expert card technique Unknown	The Wheel Location	card peeked at, fan, card withdrawn	Related to Peek Control (Dai Vernon, Max Malini, 1985)	1940	Expert Card Technique	325		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
a new glide\nside glide, à la kelly bottom placement attributed to vernon in enchantment reference, but braue in braue notebooks reference\n unknown\nthe side glide\nfrederick braue\nforce #2\nneal elias\na useful utility for the twirl pass\nneal elias\nside glide handling\ndai vernon\nwesley james 1940 expert card technique Unknown	A New Glide	side glide, à la Kelly Bottom Placement attributed to Vernon in Enchantment reference, but Braue in Braue Notebooks reference	Variations Force #2 (Neal Elias, 2001) A Useful Utility For The Twirl Pass (Neal Elias, 2001) Side Glide Handling (Dai Vernon, Wesley James, 2004) Also published here The SIde Glide (Frederick Braue, 1985)	1940	Expert Card Technique	123		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Glide
two-six-four\none of a small spread\ndai vernon\nthe ross simplified 2-6-4\nfaucett ross\ndai vernon 1940 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Two-Six-Four	one of a small spread	Variations The Ross Simplified 2-6-4 (Faucett Ross, Dai Vernon, 1975)	1940	Expert Card Technique	221		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
58 - "brain wave deck"\n\ndai vernon 1940 "outs" precautions and challenges Dai Vernon	58 - "Brain Wave Deck"			1940	"Outs" Precautions and Challenges	73		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Rough and Smooth Decks / Brainwave & Invisible Deck
the lift get-ready\n"bubble count", credit unsure?!\ndai vernon 1940 expert card technique Dai Vernon	The Lift Get-Ready	"bubble count", credit unsure?!		1940	Expert Card Technique	4		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Get-Readys → Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Other Counts from the Top
the zingone thumbnail gauge\ncutting off packet of known number\nlouis zingone\nthumbnail measuring\n unknown\nfingernail estimation\ndai vernon 1940 expert card technique Louis Zingone	The Zingone Thumbnail Gauge	cutting off packet of known number	Related to Thumbnail Measuring (Unknown, 1972) Fingernail Estimation (Dai Vernon, 2000)	1940	Expert Card Technique	114		→ Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Mechanical Estimation → Cards / Sleights / Counting Cards / Other Counts from the Top
card of the gods\ncard thought of from top third, found with procedure and counting\ndai vernon\ncard of the gods\ndavid britland 1940 the jinx 101-151 Dai Vernon	Card of the Gods	card thought of from top third, found with procedure and counting	Variations Card of the Gods (David Britland, 1981)	1940	The Jinx 101-151 (Issue 105)	633		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
enlarging a break\nuncredited, possibly claimed by braue in notebooks, see reference\n unknown\nbraue crimp control\nfrederick braue\nenlarging a break\ndai vernon\na subtle getready for the depth illusion\nlarry jennings 1940 expert card technique Unknown	Enlarging a Break	uncredited, possibly claimed by Braue in Notebooks, see reference	Related to Braue Crimp Control (Frederick Braue, 1985) Enlarging a Break (Dai Vernon, 1987) A Subtle Getready for the Depth Illusion (Larry Jennings, 1997)	1940	Expert Card Technique	125		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Break Finesses
magnetic thought\n\nbert allerton\nthe challenge\ndai vernon\nmagnetic thought\nbert allerton 1941 more card manipulations Bert Allerton	Magnetic Thought		Related to The Challenge (Dai Vernon, 1957) Also published here Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1985)	1941	More Card Manipulations (Issue 4)	44		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
stripper strip out addition\n\ndai vernon\njean hugard\nfrederick braue 1941 the stripper deck Dai Vernon, Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue	Stripper Strip Out Addition			1941	The Stripper Deck	24		→ Cards / Sleights / Additions / Spread- & Strip-out Addition → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Stripper
s.a.m. benefit show\nshow review with performers: fred keating, the hanlons, jay palmer & co, the great le roy, al baker, dai vernon, dagmar & co, the five elgins, roner, prince leon and gus wayne, roy benson\n cagliostro, jr.\n 1941 the jinx 101-151 Cagliostro, Jr. (reviewer)	S.A.M. Benefit Show	Show Review with performers: Fred Keating, The Hanlons, Jay Palmer & Co, The Great Le Roy, Al Baker, Dai Vernon, Dagmar & Co, The Five Elgins, Roner, Prince Leon and Gus Wayne, Roy Benson		1941	The Jinx 101-151 (Issue 129)	743		→ Reviews / Other → Articles / Theory & Essays
the pairs re-paired\nusing memory, for credit information see reference\nal baker\nastronomen\nphilip t. goldstein\ndai vernon 1941 the secret ways of al baker Al Baker	The Pairs Re-Paired	using memory, for credit information see reference	Related to Astronomen (Philip T. Goldstein, Dai Vernon, 1982)	1941	The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Magical Ways and Means)	240		→ Cards / Principles / Memory → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Mutus Nomen
royal card discovery\npiles are made, card is divined, mathematical\n unknown\ncoincidence extraordinary\n unknown\naffinities\ndai vernon 1941/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 1 Unknown	Royal Card Discovery	piles are made, card is divined, mathematical	Related to Coincidence Extraordinary (Unknown, 1937) Affinities (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1941/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 1	217		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / 10, 9, 8,... Count → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
addition and subtraction\none of fifteen cards and its position remembered, via calculation the card is found\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Addition and Subtraction	one of fifteen cards and its position remembered, via calculation the card is found		1941/49	Select Secrets	21		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice
the little dictators\nspectator notes card and its position up to ten, three dice are thrown, the total gives position of card\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	The Little Dictators	spectator notes card and its position up to ten, three dice are thrown, the total gives position of card		1941/49	Select Secrets	25		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Dice & Cards
winged silver\nthree silver coins in one hand, three gold coins in other hand, silver travels across\ndai vernon\nwinged silver\nalbert goshman\nbackfire eagles\njohn riggs 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Winged Silver	three silver coins in one hand, three gold coins in other hand, silver travels across	Related to Backfire Eagles (John Riggs, 1995) Variations Winged Silver (Albert Goshman, 1985)	1941/49	Select Secrets	27		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
a cigarette switch\n\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	A Cigarette Switch			1941/49	Select Secrets	34		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Switches
heads or tails\nroutine for "glass through table"\ndai vernon\nglass thru table\nalbert goshman 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Heads or Tails	routine for "glass through table"	Variations Glass Thru Table (Albert Goshman, 1985)	1941/49	Select Secrets	35		→ Glass / Through Table (Paper Cover) → Coin / Effect Themes / Head & Tail
twentieth-century handkerchief trick\n\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Twentieth-Century Handkerchief Trick			1941/49	Select Secrets	37		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Traveling / Twentieth Century Silks
snow storm in china\n\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Snow Storm in China			1941/49	Select Secrets	38		→ Paper / Snow Storm
introduction\n\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Introduction			1941/49	Select Secrets	5		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
"topping the deck"\n\ndai vernon\ngambler's top cop\nharry riser\nwrist turn top palm\nkarl fulves\nthe vernon top palm\ndai vernon\nroberto giobbi\ncarlyle top palm replacement\nfrancis carlyle\nthe erdnase top palm\nbenjamin earl 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	"Topping The Deck"		Related to The Vernon Top Palm (Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi, 2016) Carlyle Top Palm Replacement (Francis Carlyle, 2018) The Erdnase Top Palm (Benjamin Earl, 2019) Variations Gambler's Top Cop (Harry Riser, 1996) Wrist Turn Top Palm (Karl Fulves, 1997)	1941/49	Select Secrets	7		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Top
the royal marriages\n\ndai vernon\nroyal marriages\ndave ossip\nthe royals go courting\nramón riobóo 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	The Royal Marriages		Variations Royal Marriages (Dave Ossip, 1974) The Royals Go Courting (Ramón Riobóo, 2004)	1941/49	Select Secrets	11		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Marriage
"follow the leader"\n\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	"Follow The Leader"			1941/49	Select Secrets	14		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader
wedge cull\nfor a displacement\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Wedge Cull	for a displacement		1941/49	Select Secrets	14		→ Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back
the optical monte\n\ndai vernon 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	The Optical Monte			1941/49	Select Secrets	17		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Switching two visible isolated Cards/Packets → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
vernon's automatic gambler\nsame set-up dealt over and over for two players\ndai vernon\nrepeat poker deal\ndai vernon\nthe automatic gambler is back\nian baxter\nsemiautomatic gambler\nharry riser 1941/49 select secrets Dai Vernon	Vernon's Automatic Gambler	same set-up dealt over and over for two players	Related to Repeat Poker Deal (Dai Vernon, 1968) Variations The Automatic Gambler is Back (Ian Baxter, 1996) Semiautomatic Gambler (Harry Riser, 1996)	1941/49	Select Secrets	19		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Three-Jacks Deal & Repeat Poker Deal
dealing thirds\nsecond deal & saliva\njean hugard\nfrederick braue\nautomatic second & third deal\nkarl fulves\ndai vernon 1943 tricks and sleights Jean Hugard, Frederick Braue	Dealing Thirds	second deal & saliva	Related to Automatic Second & Third Deal (Karl Fulves, Dai Vernon, 1979)	1943	Tricks and Sleights	28		→ Cards / Principles / Moisture → Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Special Third, Fourth,... Deal / Strike
up and down\nselections end up at predicted positions, anti-faro trick\ndai vernon 1943 full deck of impromptu card tricks Dai Vernon	Up and Down	selections end up at predicted positions, anti-faro trick		1943	Full Deck of Impromptu Card Tricks	8		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Faro Shuffle / Anti-Faro / Reverse Faro
the four coin flourish\nroll out\n manuel\nfive coin star\ndai vernon\nthe coin star\nron macmillan 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Manuel	The Four Coin Flourish	roll out	Related to Five Coin Star (Dai Vernon, 1957) The Coin Star (Ron MacMillan, 1981)	1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	139		→ Coin / Sleights / Flourishes
multiple card pass\nto top, bottom, or reversed to center\ndai vernon\none-hand addition\nkarl fulves\nerdnase + vernon\nkarl fulves 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Dai Vernon	Multiple Card Pass	to top, bottom, or reversed to center	Variations One-Hand Addition (Karl Fulves, 2003) Erdnase + Vernon (Karl Fulves, 2003)	1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	192		→ Cards / Sleights / Reverses / More for One Card or a few Cards / Active → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
john scarne's master change\ncard put in envelope changes\njohn scarne\nswitching a card in an envelope\ndai vernon 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 John Scarne	John Scarne's Master Change	card put in envelope changes	Related to Switching a card in an envelope (Dai Vernon, 1961)	1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	217		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Props
one hand riffle shuffle\ntabled\njoseph k. schmidt\n unknown\nmagicana\njean hugard\nvernon one-handed shuffle\ndai vernon\none-hand table faro\njoseph k. schmidt 1944 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Joseph K. Schmidt, Unknown	One Hand Riffle Shuffle	tabled	Related to Magicana (Jean Hugard, 1945) Vernon One-Handed Shuffle (Dai Vernon, 1967) One-Hand Table Faro (Joseph K. Schmidt, 1971)	Dec. 1944	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 2 No. 7)	91		→ Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / One handed Shuffles → Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / Real
the back room\non richard himber, stuart robson, charley larson, dai vernon, tommy dowd, ducrot\nbruce elliott 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Richard Himber, Stuart Robson, Charley Larson, Dai Vernon, Tommy Dowd, Ducrot		1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 55)	227		→ Articles / Columns
whose?\nsame as expansion of texture - expanded!\n unknown\nthe expansion of texture - expanded!\njean-eugène robert-houdin\nl'homme masqué\ndai vernon 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Unknown	Whose?	same as Expansion of Texture - Expanded!	Related to The Expansion of Texture - Expanded! (Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, L'Homme Masqué, Dai Vernon, 1952)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 68)	278		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
the queens' soiree\nfour queens on a handkerchief or newspaper, two are covered with a piece of paper, one by one they are placed under cloth and they travel under one piece of paper\ndai vernon\nelectromagnetic aces\ndai vernon\nqueen's sore ear\nrichard bartram, jr. 1945 the queens' soiree Dai Vernon	The Queens' Soiree	four Queens on a handkerchief or newspaper, two are covered with a piece of paper, one by one they are placed under cloth and they travel under one piece of paper	Related to Electromagnetic Aces (Dai Vernon, 1983) Variations Queen's Sore Ear (Richard Bartram, Jr., 1997)	1945	The Queens' Soiree	1		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix like Effects → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Newspaper
special one-hand cop\napparently covering a playing card, stealing it, matrix move\ndai vernon 1945 the queens' soiree Dai Vernon	Special One-Hand Cop	apparently covering a playing card, stealing it, matrix move		1945	The Queens' Soiree	3		→ Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves
the "pull-back" steal\nsteal under piece of paper\ndai vernon 1945 the queens' soiree Dai Vernon	The "Pull-Back" Steal	steal under piece of paper		1945	The Queens' Soiree	3		→ Cards / Sleights / Miscellaneous / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
dick tracy card trick\nalmost the same as fingerprint card trick\nclyde cairy\nkort kard\nmilton kort\nthe fingerprint card trick\ndai vernon 1945 my best Clyde Cairy	Dick Tracy Card Trick	almost the same as Fingerprint Card Trick	Related to Kort Kard (Milton Kort, 1950) The Fingerprint Card Trick (Dai Vernon, 1987)	1945	My Best	11		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion) → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / "The Bet"-Theme
marlo's one hand double turnover\nfeaturing a push-off (also credited to dai vernon)\nedward marlo\na false count to be used when dealing off the deck\nlaurie ireland\nflip flop find\nsteve reynolds 1945 off the top Edward Marlo	Marlo's One Hand Double Turnover	featuring a push-off (also credited to Dai Vernon)	Related to A False Count to be Used when Dealing Off the Deck (Laurie Ireland, 1935) Variations Flip Flop Find (Steve Reynolds, 2010)	1945	Off the Top	7		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Push-Off → Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / One-Handed
the back room\non maurice zolotow, dai vernon, bert allerton, annemann's use of the nail writer, tom osborne, jay marshall\nbruce elliott 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Maurice Zolotow, Dai Vernon, Bert Allerton, Annemann's use of the nail writer, Tom Osborne, Jay Marshall		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 79)	323		→ Articles / Columns → Pen/Pencil / Nail Writer / Swami
on the card to the pocket\npalmed card transferred to inside pocket\nneal elias\ncard in the pocket\ntommy dowd\ncard from pocket\ndai vernon 1946 at the table tricks Neal Elias	On the Card to the Pocket	palmed card transferred to inside pocket	Inspired by Card in the Pocket (Tommy Dowd, 1943/27) Related to Card from Pocket (Dai Vernon, 1961)	1946	At the Table Tricks	4		→ Cards / Sleights / Cloths and Cards / Producing (palmed) Cards from Pocket → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Single Card
trimph shuffle\n\ndai vernon 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Trimph Shuffle			1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	24		→ Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Strip Out
vernon multiple shift\n\ndai vernon 1946 card control Dai Vernon	Vernon Multiple Shift			1946	Card Control	20		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
spellbound\n\ndai vernon 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Spellbound			1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	31		→ Coin / Sleights / Spellbound & visual Changes → Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines
sighting while cutting the pack\nusing buckling action\narthur h. buckley\nsubway transfer for two\ndai vernon 1946 card control Arthur H. Buckley	Sighting while Cutting the Pack	using buckling action	Related to Subway Transfer for Two (Dai Vernon, 1987)	1946	Card Control	40		→ Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Bottom or near Bottom
dai vernon's select secrets\n\npaul fleming\ndai vernon 1946 the paul fleming book reviews — volume ii Paul Fleming (reviewer)	Dai Vernon's Select Secrets	by Dai Vernon		1946	The Paul Fleming Book Reviews — Volume II	19		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
classic triumph rightening\n\ndai vernon 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Classic Triumph Rightening			1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	26		→ Cards / Sleights / Turnover
the shift and shuffle\nextension of vernon shift leading in tabled riffle shuffle\ndai vernon\n unknown 1946 card control Dai Vernon, Unknown	The Shift and Shuffle	extension of Vernon Shift leading in tabled riffle shuffle		1946	Card Control	100		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Tabled → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Shuffle Controls
follow the leaders\nroutine with red/black effects - prediction of red / black relationship (phoenix no. 1) - out of this world (not explained) - follow the leader (not explained) - slop shuffle color separation\nroger barkann\nfollow the leader\ndai vernon\npay off\nwalter b. gibson\none plus one equals three\nroger barkann\nout of this world\npaul curry 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Roger Barkann	Follow the Leaders	routine with red/black effects - prediction of red / black relationship (Phoenix No. 1) - Out of this World (not explained) - Follow the Leader (not explained) - Slop Shuffle Color Separation	Related to Follow the Leader (Dai Vernon, 1938) Pay Off (Walter B. Gibson, 1942) One Plus One Equals Three (Roger Barkann, 1945) Out of this World (Paul Curry, 1965)	1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 102)	409		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction → Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Slop Shuffles → Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / by Magician / Miscellaneous → Cards / Principles / Red-Black Relationship
cutting the aces\n\ndai vernon\nace-cutting without double-cutting\ndavid bendix\nextra\nbob hamilton\nder mann mit dem goldenen arm\n punx\npseudo\ndavid britland\nthe unadulterated cutting the aces\ndai vernon\nbreather crimp application\nal thatcher\nlosing aces, cutting aces\nedward marlo\ncutting the aces\ndai vernon\nal mann\ncutting the aces\npiet forton\nalmost legitimate cutting the aces\nharry riser\ncutting the aces\njohnny thompson 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Cutting The Aces		Related to Ace-Cutting without Double-Cutting (David Bendix, 1969) Extra (Bob Hamilton, 1975) The Unadulterated Cutting the Aces (Dai Vernon, 1987) Breather Crimp Application (Al Thatcher, 1993) Losing Aces, Cutting Aces (Edward Marlo, 1993) Variations Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm (Punx, 1977) Pseudo (David Britland, 1981) Cutting the Aces (Dai Vernon, Al Mann, 1997) Cutting the Aces (Piet Forton, 2005) Almost Legitimate Cutting the Aces (Harry Riser, 2006) Cutting the Aces (Johnny Thompson, 2018)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	27		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miscellaneous
one of four\n\ndai vernon\none of four\ndai vernon\none of four\ndai vernon 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	One of Four		Related to One of Four (Dai Vernon, 1968) One of Four (Dai Vernon, 1985)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)	36		→ Coin / Sleights / Lapping / as a Vanish
one handed slip cut\n\ndai vernon\ndevilish digit cut\nrichard kaufman\nthrow cut\ndai vernon\nthe top-block slip cut\nharry riser 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	One Handed Slip Cut		Variations Devilish Digit Cut (Richard Kaufman, 1984) The Top-Block Slip Cut (Harry Riser, 2006) Also published here Throw Cut (Dai Vernon, 1997)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	30		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Real Cuts / One Handed Cuts → Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Slip Cuts / Top / Tabled
triumph\n\ndai vernon\ntrick play\nbrian o'neill\nelementary, my dear vernon\nmatt baker 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Triumph		Variations Trick Play (Brian O'Neill, 2017) Elementary, My Dear Vernon (Matt Baker, 2019)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 1)	23		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
the chivalrous kings and the four ladies\nexperiment no. 36 - four duplicates, one set in case\narthur h. buckley\nkarrell fox\ndai vernon\n"jacks in the box"\nkarrell fox 1946 card control Arthur H. Buckley, Karrell Fox, Dai Vernon	The Chivalrous Kings and The Four Ladies	Experiment No. 36 - four duplicates, one set in case	Inspired by "Jacks in the Box" (Karrell Fox, 1986)	1946	Card Control	203		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Quartet transposes with Quartet
the back room\non walter gibson's "bunco book", l. vosburgh lyons, oscar weigle, jack hughes, dai vernon, bob reinhart\nbruce elliott 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Walter Gibson's "Bunco Book", L. Vosburgh Lyons, Oscar Weigle, Jack Hughes, Dai Vernon, Bob Reinhart		1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 114)	460		→ Articles / Columns
multiple shift\n\ndai vernon 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Dai Vernon	Multiple Shift			1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 115)	463		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
the back room\non dai vernon's lecture, richard himber, frank taylor\nbruce elliott 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon's lecture, Richard Himber, Frank Taylor		1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 115)	464		→ Articles / Columns
double undercut\n\ndai vernon 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Double Undercut			1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	29		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
kangaroo coins\ninto glass\ndai vernon\ncoins thru table\nderek dingle\nthe bean coins\njohnny thompson 1946 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Kangaroo Coins	into glass	Variations Coins Thru Table (Derek Dingle, 1973) The Bean Coins (Johnny Thompson, 2018)	1946	Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 4)	35		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / One by One
the back room\non dai vernon, bill larsen, e. b. moore, greer marechal, roy benson\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Bill Larsen, E. B. Moore, Greer Marechal, Roy Benson		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 120)	484		→ Articles / Columns
telepathic miracle\nkey card placed next to thought-of card\nj. b. bobo\nemotional reaction\ndai vernon 1947 watch this one! J. B. Bobo	Telepathic Miracle	key card placed next to thought-of card	Related to Emotional Reaction (Dai Vernon, 1959)	1947	Watch This One!	40		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Principles / Key Card / Key Card Placements → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card
the back room\non dai vernon\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 125)	504		→ Articles / Columns
quick silver\ncontinuous coin production, with coin roll, based on a vernon idea\nfrank garcia\ndai vernon 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Frank Garcia, Dai Vernon	Quick Silver	continuous coin production, with coin roll, based on a Vernon idea		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 127)	511		→ Coin / Sleights / Flourishes → Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed
the back room\non dai vernon, walter gibson, bill woodfield, cy endfield, dr. stanley jaks, richard himber, h. p. graham, ben braude\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Walter Gibson, Bill Woodfield, Cy Endfield, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Richard Himber, H. P. Graham, Ben Braude		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 128)	513		→ Articles / Columns
123\n\ndai vernon\n123\ndai vernon\nlasso-due-tre\nedward marlo\ntit for tat\nroy walton\na choice trick\njerry k. hartman\nthe promise\nedward marlo\nacerca del 1-2-3, de vernon\narturo de ascanio 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Dai Vernon	123		Related to 123 (Dai Vernon, 1969) Variations Lasso-Due-Tre (Edward Marlo, 1969) Tit For Tat (Roy Walton, 1971) A Choice Trick (Jerry K. Hartman, 1973) The Promise (Edward Marlo, 1988) Acerca del 1-2-3, de Vernon (Arturo de Ascanio, 1992)	1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 129)	517		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / One, Two or Three
buckle count\nsee credit on page 50\ndai vernon\ncharlie miller 1947 marlo in spades Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller	Buckle Count	see credit on page 50		1947	Marlo In Spades	48		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Buckling → Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
the back room\non dai vernon, kolma\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Kolma		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 139)	560		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non dai vernon, jack chanin, al wheatley, bert allerton, frank taylor\nbruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Al Wheatley, Bert Allerton, Frank Taylor		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 140)	564		→ Articles / Columns
multiple card control\nhindu shuffle control to bottom for one or multiple cards, crimp addition\nj. b. bobo\nmultiple card control\ndai vernon 1947 watch this one! J. B. Bobo	Multiple Card Control	hindu shuffle control to bottom for one or multiple cards, crimp addition	Related to Multiple Card Control (Dai Vernon, 1950)	1947	Watch This One!	15		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Shuffle Controls → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Shuffle Controls
the back room\non jay marshall, roy benson, dai vernon\nbruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jay Marshall, Roy Benson, Dai Vernon		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 166)	667		→ Articles / Columns
five silver dollars and a handkerchief routine\nfive coins in handkerchief, vanish, reappear\narthur h. buckley\nsilk and silver\ndai vernon 1948 principles and deceptions Arthur H. Buckley	Five Silver Dollars and a Handkerchief Routine	five coins in handkerchief, vanish, reappear	Related to Silk and Silver (Dai Vernon, 1987)	1948	Principles and Deceptions	102		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Handkerchief
the royal assembly\nace, king, queen and jack of each suit separate into piles of their own kind\ngeorge g. kaplan\ndai vernon\nasamblea real\njuan tamariz 1948 the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon	The Royal Assembly	ace, king, queen and jack of each suit separate into piles of their own kind	Variations Asamblea Real (Juan Tamariz, 1982)	1948	The Fine Art of Magic	94		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Card Puzzle
the new brain-wave deck\nordinary deck, using hindu force\ngeorge g. kaplan\ndai vernon\nthe brain wave\nrobert parrish 1948 the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon	The New Brain-Wave Deck	ordinary deck, using hindu force	Variations The Brain Wave (Robert Parrish, 1995)	1948	The Fine Art of Magic	165		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
the game of "thirty-one" played with a dice\n\ngeorge g. kaplan\ndai vernon\nal baker 1948 the fine art of magic George G. Kaplan, Dai Vernon, Al Baker	The Game of "Thirty-One" Played with a Dice			1948	The Fine Art of Magic	275		→ Dice (small) / Miscellaneous
monte\nby "bertram", told by dai vernon\n unknown 1948 the phoenix 101-150 Unknown	Monte	by "Bertram", told by Dai Vernon		1948	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 143)	573		→ Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Short Cards / Short End → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Authentic (more or less)
message in the flames\ncenter tear handling\ndai vernon\nno sleight centre tear\npaul alberstat\ncenter tear handling\npaul curry 1948/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Dai Vernon	Message in the Flames	center tear handling	Related to Center Tear Handling (Paul Curry, 2001) Variations No Sleight Centre Tear (Paul Alberstat, 1998)	1948/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5	149		→ Paper / Center Tear
mental prediction\nmethod to predict anything written up via center tear\ndai vernon 1948/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Dai Vernon	Mental Prediction	method to predict anything written up via center tear		1948/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5	152		→ Paper / Center Tear → Paper / Prediction
magazine test\n\ndai vernon 1948/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Dai Vernon	Magazine Test			1948/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5	154		→ Book / Magazine Test
double undercut\n\ndai vernon 1949 the card magic of le paul Dai Vernon	Double Undercut			1949	The Card Magic of Le Paul	176		→ Cards / Sleights / Cuts / Transfer- & Displacement Cuts
vanish\nput-type\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Vanish	put-type		1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)	75		→ Ball / "Small" Ball / Vanish → Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Balls & Wand
ten card deal\njonah card\ndai vernon\npaul curry\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne\naudley walsh\nten card deal p.s.\nmartin gardner\nedward marlo\nbert allerton\ntake ten\njohn murray\nten card deal\npaul curry\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne\ndai vernon\naudley walsh\nthe phoenix 1949\nbob farmer 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh	Ten Card Deal	jonah card	Related to Ten Card Deal P.S. (Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton, 1949) Take Ten (John Murray, 1949) Also published here Ten Card Deal (Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Dai Vernon, Audley Walsh, 1956) The Phoenix 1949 (Bob Farmer, 2015)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 168)	672		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
impromptu cups and balls\n\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Impromptu Cups and Balls			1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 1)	69		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Routines
ten card deal p.s.\nfurther ideas on the ten card poker deal\nmartin gardner\nedward marlo\nbert allerton\nten card deal\ndai vernon\npaul curry\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne\naudley walsh\ntake ten\njohn murray\nthe phoenix 1949\nbob farmer 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton	Ten Card Deal P.S.	further ideas on the ten card poker deal	Related to Ten Card Deal (Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh, 1949) Take Ten (John Murray, 1949) Also published here The Phoenix 1949 (Bob Farmer, 2015)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 170)	681		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
the back room\non russel swann, lee noble, dai vernon, walter gibson, frances ireland\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Russel Swann, Lee Noble, Dai Vernon, Walter Gibson, Frances Ireland		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 173)	695		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non dai vernon, john boyko\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, John Boyko		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 176)	707		→ Articles / Columns
the false count\nbuckle count\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	The False Count	buckle count		1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)	82		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Buckling → Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
paintbrush color change\n\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Paintbrush Color Change			1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)	77		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
thumb crotch pass\nlike manipulator's steal\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Thumb Crotch Pass	like manipulator's steal		1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)	77		→ Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / Two-Handed / Miscellaneous
the back room\non fred braue, dai vernon, jack crimmins, carl ballantine, stewart judah, norman jensen, hand caring\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Fred Braue, Dai Vernon, Jack Crimmins, Carl Ballantine, Stewart Judah, Norman Jensen, hand caring		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 179)	719		→ Articles / Columns
take ten\nfinale for ten card poker deal, all cards are put in separated envelopes\njohn murray\nten card deal\ndai vernon\npaul curry\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne\naudley walsh\nten card deal p.s.\nmartin gardner\nedward marlo\nbert allerton\ntake ten\njohn murray\ntake ten\njohn murray 1949 the phoenix 151-200 John Murray	Take Ten	finale for ten card poker deal, all cards are put in separated envelopes	Related to Ten Card Deal (Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh, 1949) Ten Card Deal P.S. (Martin Gardner, Edward Marlo, Bert Allerton, 1949) Also published here Take Ten (John Murray, 1956) Take Ten (John Murray, 2015)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 180)	719		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
mental card miracle\ncard is put in pocket\ndai vernon\ndaisection\nthomas alan waters\nthe little princess\nlarry jennings\non vernon's "mental card miracle"\nedward marlo\nmentalism by elimination\narturo de ascanio\nmental card miracle\ndr. jacob daley 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Mental Card Miracle	card is put in pocket	Related to Daisection (Thomas Alan Waters, 1982) The Little Princess (Larry Jennings, 1988) Variations On Vernon's "Mental Card Miracle" (Edward Marlo, 1993) Mentalism by Elimination (Arturo de Ascanio, 2008) Mental Card Miracle (Dr. Jacob Daley, 2018)	1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)	80		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (5 Cards)
the back room\non jay marshall, lee noble, carl ballantine, mike bornstein, jerry cohen, dai vernon, cy endfield, milbourne christopher\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jay Marshall, Lee Noble, Carl Ballantine, Mike Bornstein, Jerry Cohen, Dai Vernon, Cy Endfield, Milbourne Christopher		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 180)	722		→ Articles / Columns
cards in a sealed envelope\n\npaul lepaul\nthe nest of envelopes\nbert allerton\npaul lepaul\nthe paul le paul signed cards to sealed envelope & wallet\npaul lepaul\nfrancis carlyle\nferly defragmentation etc.\nsteven hamilton\nder präparierte kuvertsatz nach le paul\nroberto giobbi\npaul lepaul\ndas aranka-prinzip\nalexander de cova\non the lepaul envelope set\nroberto giobbi\npaul lepaul\ncard to envelope finale\ndai vernon\npaul 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
vernon multiple shift\nas an exchange of four cards.\ndai vernon 1949 for card men only Dai Vernon	Vernon Multiple Shift	As an exchange of four cards.		1949	For Card Men Only	8		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Shuffle Controls
the back room\non dai vernon, steve miaco, richard himber, robert harbin\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Steve Miaco, Richard Himber, Robert Harbin		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 188)	754		→ Articles / Columns
just injog\nplunger aces, handling\ndai vernon\njack mcmillen 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Dai Vernon, Jack McMillen	Just Injog	plunger aces, handling		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 191)	763		→ Cards / Principles / Plunger Principle → Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production / One by One
the back room\non dai vernon, jack chanin, bill simon, milbourne christopher, bob hummer, dr. stanley jaks, robert harbin\nbruce elliott\nthe layout problem\nkarl fulves 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Bill Simon, Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Robert Harbin	Related to The Layout Problem (Karl Fulves, 1983)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 193)	773		→ Articles / Columns
ambitious card\n\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Ambitious Card			1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)	76		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
snapping two cards as one\n\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Snapping Two Cards as One			1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)	83		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Double Card Handlings
the gambler's palm\n\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	The Gambler's Palm			1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 3)	83		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Cop / Cop Position / Left Hand
the double lift\ntop two cards moved to the right in right-hand end grip\ndai vernon\nthe finley-vernon double turnover\narthur finley\ndai vernon 1949 stars of magic Dai Vernon	The Double Lift	top two cards moved to the right in right-hand End Grip	Related to The Finley-Vernon Double Turnover (Arthur Finley, Dai Vernon, 1999)	1949	Stars of Magic (Vol. 5 No. 2)	78		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Push-Off → Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
hand-to-hand card transfer\nclassic to classic\ndai vernon 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Hand-to-Hand Card Transfer	classic to classic		1950	Expert Card Technique	455		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Change over Palms
modified hofzinser palm\n\ndai vernon 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Modified Hofzinser Palm			1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 3)	98		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Bottom
the travelers\n\ndai vernon\nmr fogg tracked down\nsteve reynolds\ntroy-velers\ntroy hooser\nthe travelers\ndai vernon 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	The Travelers		Variations Mr Fogg Tracked Down (Steve Reynolds, 2009) Troy-velers (Troy Hooser, 2010) The Travelers (Dai Vernon, 2018)	1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 3)	97		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Pocket / Multiple Cards / Travelers
the de kolta change\nsleeve rubbing cover, pips of card change to suit clothing\ndai vernon\nunload under deck\nkarl fulves 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	The De Kolta Change	sleeve rubbing cover, pips of card change to suit clothing	Variations Unload under Deck (Karl Fulves, 1993)	1950	Expert Card Technique	450		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Top Change
the peregrinating pip\npip is transfered from five to two\ndai vernon\nthe paintbrush change\ndai vernon\ntete a tete\npeter duffie 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	The Peregrinating Pip	pip is transfered from Five to Two	Related to Tete a Tete (Peter Duffie, 1984) Also published here The Paintbrush Change (Dai Vernon, 1981)	1950	Expert Card Technique	457		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Picking Off the Pip
hugard top palm\n\ndai vernon 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Hugard Top Palm			1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 3)	99		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Left Hand / Top
the back room\non fred keating, dai vernon\nbruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Fred Keating, Dai Vernon		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 209)	837		→ Articles / Columns
multiple card control\nhindu shuffle and crimp/locator\ndai vernon\nmultiple card control\nj. b. bobo\ndai vernon's multiple card control\ndai vernon\nroberto giobbi 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Multiple Card Control	Hindu Shuffle and crimp/locator	Related to Multiple Card Control (J. B. Bobo, 1947) Variations Dai Vernon's Multiple Card Control (Dai Vernon, Roberto Giobbi, 2012)	1950	Expert Card Technique	453		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Shuffle Controls → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Shuffle Controls
packet palm\nmultiple, small packet\ndai vernon\npacket palm\ndai vernon 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Packet Palm	multiple, small packet	Also published here Packet Palm (Dai Vernon, 1980)	1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)	94		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Classic Palm / Right Hand / Bottom
multiple shift\nbrief, hindu-shuffle\ndai vernon\nstrip control\nfrederick braue 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Multiple Shift	brief, hindu-shuffle	Variations Strip Control (Frederick Braue, 1985)	1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 3)	98		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Shuffle Controls
the all backs\n\ndai vernon\nall backs and additions\ndai vernon\nbob read\nall-backs\narturo de ascanio\nall backs get-ready\nroberto giobbi 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	The All Backs		Related to All Backs and Additions (Dai Vernon, Bob Read, 1973) All Backs Get-Ready (Roberto Giobbi, 2016) Variations All-Backs (Arturo de Ascanio, 2008)	1950	Expert Card Technique	459		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / All backs / Deck
insertion of the cards\nalternative to diagonal insertion, getting a break underneath out-jogged card\ndai vernon\ninsertion break\nedward marlo\nin lieu of the diagonal push-in\ndai vernon 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Insertion of the Cards	alternative to diagonal insertion, getting a break underneath out-jogged card	Related to Insertion Break (Edward Marlo, 1953) In Lieu of the Diagonal Push-In (Dai Vernon, 2010)	1950	Expert Card Technique	464		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Break Finesses → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions
the back room\non jack chanin, dai vernon, clayton rawson, george karger, wally dean\nbruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jack Chanin, Dai Vernon, Clayton Rawson, George Karger, Wally Dean		1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 194)	777		→ Articles / Columns
12 outs\ncourt card is found\ndai vernon 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Dai Vernon	12 Outs	court card is found		1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 199)	794		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Principles / Riffle Shuffle Concepts / Partial Stack → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
tips on changes\n\ndai vernon 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Tips on Changes			1950	Expert Card Technique	451		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Bottom Change → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Top Change
the back room\non russell swann, cy endfield, dr. stanley jaks, martin gardner, dai vernon, lee noble, richard himber\nbruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Russell Swann, Cy Endfield, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Martin Gardner, Dai Vernon, Lee Noble, Richard Himber		1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 200)	801		→ Articles / Columns
strike three and out variation\ncard found by counting down three times to apparently random values\njohn r. boyko\n"strike three and out!" (bob longe, the invisible deck, 1948, p. 9)\nwhy am i here?\ndai vernon\nstrike three and out variation\njohn r. boyko\nrsc discovery\nmel bennett\nchip shot\nkarl fulves 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 John R. Boyko	Strike Three and Out Variation	card found by counting down three times to apparently random values	Inspired by "Strike Three and Out!" (Bob Longe, The Invisible Deck, 1948, p. 9) Related to Why am I Here? (Dai Vernon, 1988) Variations RSC Discovery (Mel Bennett, 2006) Chip Shot (Karl Fulves, 2006) Also published here Strike Three and Out Variation (John R. Boyko, 1997)	1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 214)	855		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card found at total of Packet or named number → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
slow-motion four aces\ntwo methods\ndai vernon\nslow-motion ace switch-a-roo\nroger smith 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Slow-Motion Four Aces	two methods	Variations Slow-Motion Ace Switch-A-Roo (Roger Smith, 1971)	1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)	90		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Slow Motion
the ring on the wand\nfour methods\ndai vernon\nring off pencil\nal schneider\nthe cursed ring\nron bauer 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	The Ring on the Wand	four methods	Related to Ring Off Pencil (Al Schneider, 1980) The Cursed Ring (Ron Bauer, 2000)	1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 1)	84		→ Ring / Finger Rings / Penetration / Ring on Stick
paddle move turnover\n\ndai vernon\nlittle finger turnover\nbruce cervon 1950 expert card technique Dai Vernon	Paddle Move Turnover		Variations Little Finger Turnover (Bruce Cervon, 1989)	1950	Expert Card Technique	461		→ Cards / Sleights / Turnover → Cards / Sleights / False Display / Paddle Move with Cards
face up tent vanish\n\ndai vernon 1950 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Face Up Tent Vanish			1950	Stars of Magic (Vol. 6 No. 2)	94		→ Cards / Sleights / Vanish / Tent Vanish
kort kard\nfingerprint card trick, see also p. 855 for cryptic credit information\nmilton kort\ndick tracy card trick\nclyde cairy\nthe fingerprint card trick\ndai vernon 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Milton Kort	Kort Kard	fingerprint card trick, see also p. 855 for cryptic credit information	Related to Dick Tracy Card Trick (Clyde Cairy, 1945) The Fingerprint Card Trick (Dai Vernon, 1987)	1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 211)	845		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
the initials will tell\nno. 38, initials of chosen card appears on spectator's palm (sugar + pencil)\n cardini\ndai vernon\nnate leipzig\nfrancis carlyle\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne 1950 scarne on card tricks Cardini, Dai Vernon, Nate Leipzig, Francis Carlyle, Martin Gardner, John Scarne	The Initials Will Tell	No. 38, Initials of chosen card appears on spectator's palm (sugar + pencil)		1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	68		→ Cards / Principles / Moisture → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous → Salt, Pepper & Sugar / Sugar Cubes / Marks on Cube
james's miracle\nno. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers\nstewart james\npure mathematics\ndai vernon\nchange x change\nkarl fulves\napplause card\nstewart james\nsteve beam\na slight slant on slaight\npeter duffie\nrobin robertson\nthe inverse function deck\nmel bennett 1950 scarne on card tricks Stewart James	James's Miracle	No. 72, two numbers from one to ten, chosen values lie at reversed chosen numbers	Related to Pure Mathematics (Dai Vernon, 1967) Applause Card (Stewart James, Steve Beam, 2000) A Slight Slant on Slaight (Peter Duffie, Robin Robertson, 2003) Variations Change X Change (Karl Fulves, 1992) The Inverse Function Deck (Mel Bennett, 2010)	1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	132		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) → Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Miscellaneous → Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Numerical/Straight Stack / Partial
thanks to finley, vernon, widdop\n\n findley\ndai vernon\nl. widdop 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Findley, Dai Vernon, L. Widdop	Thanks to Finley, Vernon, Widdop			1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 228)	910		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Mutus Nomen
the back room\non dai vernon, dr. taylor, widdop, magicol\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Dr. Taylor, Widdop, Magicol		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 228)	913		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non james g. thompson jr., dai vernon, hugard's magic monthly, al baker, harry blackstone, gali gali, washington irving bishop\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on James G. Thompson Jr., Dai Vernon, Hugard's Magic Monthly, Al Baker, Harry Blackstone, Gali Gali, Washington Irving Bishop		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 229)	917		→ Articles / Columns
softy!\nangles\ndai vernon 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Dai Vernon	Softy!	angles		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 231)	922		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
the back room\non the s.a.m - i.b.m. convention, sid lorraine, dai vernon, dr. jaks, frank garcia, bill simon, ross bertram, johnny platt, chic schoke, leslie barrie, gene bernstein, tom hanlon, russell swann, audley walsh, del ray, jay marshall\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on the S.A.M - I.B.M. convention, Sid Lorraine, Dai Vernon, Dr. Jaks, Frank Garcia, Bill Simon, Ross Bertram, Johnny Platt, Chic Schoke, Leslie Barrie, Gene Bernstein, Tom Hanlon, Russell Swann, Audley Walsh, Del Ray, Jay Marshall		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 231)	925		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non cy endfield, jay marshall, roy benson, dr. braude, max katz, martin gardner, audley walsh, hen fetsch, cardini, charlie miller, dai vernon, t. nelson downs\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Cy Endfield, Jay Marshall, Roy Benson, Dr. Braude, Max Katz, Martin Gardner, Audley Walsh, Hen Fetsch, Cardini, Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon, T. Nelson Downs		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 235)	941		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non dorny, leon maguire, jimmy drilling, dai vernon, norman jensen, johnnie murray, cy keller, pat terry, bill larsen, frank jogglar, feank garcia\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dorny, Leon Maguire, Jimmy Drilling, Dai Vernon, Norman Jensen, Johnnie Murray, Cy Keller, Pat Terry, Bill Larsen, Frank Jogglar, Feank Garcia		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 222)	889		→ Articles / Columns
the ruler\nforce with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by john hamilton\ndai vernon\ndr. stanley jaks\nbill simon\nmartin gardner\nnorman jensen\nbruce elliott\nthe ruling class\nmax maven 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bill Simon, Martin Gardner, Norman Jensen, Bruce Elliott	The Ruler	force with ruler with name of cards, ruler is balanced on two fingers and fingers brought together until fingers meet, see also p. 981 for ideas by John Hamilton	Variations The Ruling Class (Max Maven, 2009)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 244)	974		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Without Cards → Ruler
the back room\non george kaplan, milbourne christopher, martin gardner, mike millet, bill simon, dr. jaks, francis carlyle, faucett ross, dai vernon, john boyko, sid lorraine, leo rullman, keith clark, fu manchu\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on George Kaplan, Milbourne Christopher, Martin Gardner, Mike Millet, Bill Simon, Dr. Jaks, Francis Carlyle, Faucett Ross, Dai Vernon, John Boyko, Sid Lorraine, Leo Rullman, Keith Clark, Fu Manchu		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 226)	905		→ Articles / Columns
psychological locations\nfirst three cards, then five cards (vernon's "five card mental force" credited here to arthur buckley)\normond mcgill\ndai vernon\nthe five card mental force\ndai vernon 1951 psychic magic — vol. 1 Ormond McGill, Dai Vernon	Psychological Locations	first three cards, then five cards (Vernon's "Five Card Mental Force" credited here to Arthur Buckley)	Related to The Five Card Mental Force (Dai Vernon, 1937)	1951	Psychic Magic — Vol. 1	23		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Five Card Mental Force → Cards / Sleights / Force / Psychological Forces
how to force a card\nfinesse\nal baker\nclassic force finesse\ndai vernon 1951 the secret ways of al baker Al Baker	How to Force a Card	finesse	Related to Classic Force Finesse (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1951	The Secret Ways of Al Baker (Issue Pet Secrets)	407		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Classic Force
to control three peeked cards\nwith basically one cut to table\nedward marlo\nthree break control\ndai vernon 1952 control systems Edward Marlo	To Control Three Peeked Cards	with basically one cut to table	Related to Three Break Control (Dai Vernon, 1967)	1952	Control Systems	28		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Card Controls / Multiple Peek Control
the magic four\nmultiple out location with an openly reversed four-spot\nedward marlo\nthe magic card\nedward marlo\nfour options\ndai vernon 1952 control systems Edward Marlo	The Magic Four	multiple out location with an openly reversed Four-spot	Related to The Magic Card (Edward Marlo, 1962) Four Options (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1952	Control Systems	107		→ Cards / Principles / Multiple Out → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Face up Card is used to count down to selection
a coin vanish\nreprint from greater magic\ndai vernon\na coin vanish\ndai vernon 1952 modern coin magic Dai Vernon	A Coin Vanish	reprint from Greater Magic	Related to A Coin Vanish (Dai Vernon, 1938)	1952	Modern Coin Magic	30		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / Retention of Vision Vanish
copper penetration\ntwo coins, one is wrapped into a handkerchief and hold by the spectator, the other coin penetrates the silk\n unknown\nexpansion of texture\n l'homme masqué\njean eugene robert-houdin\ndai vernon\nexpansion of texture\nal schneider\npete biro 1952 modern coin magic Unknown	Copper Penetration	two coins, one is wrapped into a handkerchief and hold by the spectator, the other coin penetrates the silk	Related to Expansion of Texture (l'Homme Masqué, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, Dai Vernon, 1957) Expansion of Texture (Al Schneider, Pete Biro, 2011)	1952	Modern Coin Magic	178		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Silk
the expansion of texture - expanded!\ntwo coins, one is wrapped into a handkerchief and hold by the spectator, the other coin penetrates the silk\njean-eugène robert-houdin\nl'homme masqué\ndai vernon\nwhose?\n unknown 1952 modern coin magic Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, L'Homme Masqué, Dai Vernon	The Expansion of Texture - Expanded!	two coins, one is wrapped into a handkerchief and hold by the spectator, the other coin penetrates the silk	Related to Whose? (Unknown, 1944)	1952	Modern Coin Magic	181		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
b.d.v.\nwith hole deck in hand, spectator can decide on every card, without looking at it\nbruce elliott\ndai vernon\nb.d.v.\ndai vernon\nbruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott, Dai Vernon	B.D.V.	with hole deck in hand, spectator can decide on every card, without looking at it	Also published here B.D.V. (Dai Vernon, Bruce Elliott, 1956)	1952	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 248)	990		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
strip-out addition\n\ndai vernon 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Dai Vernon	Strip-Out Addition			1952	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 248)	990		→ Cards / Sleights / Additions / Spread- & Strip-out Addition
the back room\non dai vernon, the friday night sodality, bob orben, frank joglar\nbruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, The Friday Night Sodality, Bob Orben, Frank Joglar		1952	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 248)	993		→ Articles / Columns
al 'n dai again\nstranger card, sandwiched, see p. 1061 for more details\nal baker\ndai vernon\nal-n-dai\nal baker\ndai vernon 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Al Baker, Dai Vernon	Al 'n Dai Again	stranger card, sandwiched, see p. 1061 for more details	Related to Al-N-Dai (Al Baker, Dai Vernon, 2003)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 263)	1050		→ Cards / Principles / Stranger Card → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the back room\non dai vernon, ed stoddard, sid lorraine, ralph read, knights of magic, dai vernon, dr. braude, gerald kosky, gershon legman\nbruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Ed Stoddard, Sid Lorraine, Ralph Read, Knights of Magic, Dai Vernon, Dr. Braude, Gerald Kosky, Gershon Legman		1952	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 249)	997		→ Articles / Columns
the unambitious card\ncard travels down from top one card at a time, for magicians\ndai vernon 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Dai Vernon	The Unambitious Card	card travels down from top one card at a time, for magicians		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 253)	1010		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
the back room\non the friday night sodality, dai vernon, dr. jaks, ray hyman, keith clark, j.b. bobo\nbruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on the Friday Night Sodality, Dai Vernon, Dr. Jaks, Ray Hyman, Keith Clark, J.B. Bobo		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 265)	1061		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non ralph read, dr. kayton, john scarne, cy endfield, lewis ganson, frank garcia, friday night sodality, dai vernon, charlie miller\nbruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Ralph Read, Dr. Kayton, John Scarne, Cy Endfield, Lewis Ganson, Frank Garcia, Friday Night Sodality, Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 253)	1013		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non goodliffe, stars of magic, magic for magicians, silhouette cutting of bruce elliott's daughter by dai vernon\nbruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Goodliffe, Stars of Magic, magic for magicians, silhouette cutting of Bruce Elliott's daughter by Dai Vernon		1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 266)	1065		→ Articles / Columns
thumb fun\nring vanishes and appears on spectator's thumb which was covered by a handkerchief, see also p. 1093\nfranklin v. taylor\nvernon on taylor on ellis\ndai vernon\nwarlock's thumb tip\npeter warlock\ncarrousel\nfred keating\nthumb fun\nfranklin v. taylor 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Franklin V. Taylor	Thumb Fun	ring vanishes and appears on spectator's thumb which was covered by a handkerchief, see also p. 1093	Variations Vernon on Taylor on Ellis (Dai Vernon, 1952) Warlock's Thumb Tip (Peter Warlock, 1953) Carrousel (Fred Keating, 1953) Also published here Thumb Fun (Franklin V. Taylor, 1956)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 267)	1068		→ Ring / Jardine-Ellis Ring
vernon on taylor on ellis\n\ndai vernon\nthumb fun\nfranklin v. taylor 1952 the phoenix 251 — 300 Dai Vernon	Vernon on Taylor on Ellis		Inspired by Thumb Fun (Franklin V. Taylor, 1952)	1952	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 268)	1073		→ Ring / Jardine-Ellis Ring
card switch\nsimilar thinking as vernon's "simplified curry change", kelly bottom placement grip\nbill simon\nsimplified curry change\ndai vernon 1952 effective card magic Bill Simon	Card Switch	similar thinking as Vernon's "Simplified Curry Change", Kelly Bottom Placement grip	Related to Simplified Curry Change (Dai Vernon, 1988)	1952	Effective Card Magic	117		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Turnover Change & Variations
penetration\nace-two-three or all aces penetrate pack one at a time\nedward marlo\ndai vernon\nelevator shaft\nallan ackerman\nedward marlo\ndr. james nuzzo 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon	Penetration	Ace-Two-Three or all Aces penetrate pack one at a time	Variations Elevator Shaft (Allan Ackerman, Edward Marlo, Dr. James Nuzzo, 1970)	1953	The Cardician	46		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
follow the leader, jr.\nfive blacks and five reds\ndai vernon\neffort for follow the leader\nalex elmsley\nlead on!\nharry lorayne 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Dai Vernon	Follow the Leader, Jr.	five blacks and five reds	Related to Lead On! (Harry Lorayne, 2011) Variations Effort for Follow the Leader (Alex Elmsley, 1953)	1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 277)	1107		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader
topper\ngarcia's topper mover, two handed bluff display on top, vernon's variation one handed\nfrank garcia\ndai vernon\ntopper\nfrank garcia\nbill spooner 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Frank Garcia, Dai Vernon	Topper	Garcia's topper mover, two handed bluff display on top, Vernon's variation one handed	Related to Topper (Frank Garcia, Bill Spooner, 1985/87)	1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 282)	1126		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Sequences
effort for follow the leader\nideas for vernon's follow the leader, jr.\nalex elmsley\nfollow the leader, jr.\ndai vernon 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Alex Elmsley	Effort for Follow the Leader	ideas for Vernon's Follow the Leader, Jr.	Inspired by Follow the Leader, Jr. (Dai Vernon, 1953)	1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 283)	1131		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Follow the Leader
fadeaway!\ntwo handkerchiefs, knot opens\ndai vernon\nfadeaway\ndai vernon\nslydini's two silk routine\n slydini 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Dai Vernon	Fadeaway!	two handkerchiefs, knot opens	Related to Slydini's Two Silk Routine (Slydini, 1979) Also published here Fadeaway (Dai Vernon, 1956)	1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 285)	1138		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots for two Silks
the back room\non dai vernon, gerald kosky, friday night sodality, martin gardner, peter warlock\nbruce elliott 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Gerald Kosky, Friday Night Sodality, Martin Gardner, Peter Warlock		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 285)	1141		→ Articles / Columns
card through handkerchief\ntabled\ndai vernon\nwallace galvin\norigami bill production\nmichael close\ndai vernon\nwallace galvin 1953 classic secrets of magic Dai Vernon, Wallace Galvin	Card through Handkerchief	tabled	Related to Origami Bill Production (Michael Close, Dai Vernon, Wallace Galvin, 1993)	1953	Classic Secrets of Magic	18		→ Cards / Principles / Sticky → Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Handkerchief
the back room\non john boyko, dai vernon, george blake\nbruce elliott 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on John Boyko, Dai Vernon, George Blake		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 289)	1157		→ Articles / Columns
the ambitious card!\nlast phase in spectator's hands (vernon)\nbruce elliott\ndai vernon\nthoughts on ambitious card finale\nroberto giobbi\ndai vernon 1953 classic secrets of magic Bruce Elliott, Dai Vernon	The Ambitious Card!	last phase in spectator's hands (Vernon)	Related to Thoughts on Ambitious Card Finale (Roberto Giobbi, Dai Vernon, 2016)	1953	Classic Secrets of Magic	160		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Ambitious Card Theme / Routines
insertion break\ngetting break underneath outjogged card\nedward marlo\ninsertion of the cards\ndai vernon 1953 the cardician Edward Marlo	Insertion Break	getting break underneath outjogged card	Related to Insertion of the Cards (Dai Vernon, 1950)	1953	The Cardician	139		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Break Finesses → Cards / Sleights / Controls / Insertions
the vernon poker routine\nhalf deck set-up, see also p. 63\ndai vernon\nvernon variation\nstewart james\nthe vernon poker demonstration\ndai vernon 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Dai Vernon	The Vernon Poker Routine	half deck set-up, see also p. 63	Inspired by Vernon Variation (Stewart James, 1954) Also published here The Vernon Poker Demonstration (Dai Vernon, 1957)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 311)	45		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines
the birdcage\non marriage of jay marshall and frances ireland, silhouette of francis ireland by dai vernon, dr. stanley jaks, bob hummer, fred keating, the american magician, jay palmer, karrell fox, lloyd jones, frank chapman\njay marshall\nkomical cards: a "marxed" card\nkarrell fox 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Birdcage	on marriage of Jay Marshall and Frances Ireland, Silhouette of Francis Ireland by Dai Vernon, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Bob Hummer, Fred Keating, The American Magician, Jay Palmer, Karrell Fox, Lloyd Jones, Frank Chapman	Related to Komical Cards: A "Marxed" Card (Karrell Fox, 1960)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 313)	56		→ Articles / Articles
vernon variation\n\nstewart james\nthe vernon poker routine\ndai vernon\nthe vernon poker demonstration\ndai vernon 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Stewart James	Vernon Variation		Inspired by The Vernon Poker Demonstration (Dai Vernon, 1957) Variations The Vernon Poker Routine (Dai Vernon, 1954)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 316)	67		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
display count\n\ndai vernon 1954 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Display Count			1954	Stars of Magic (Vol. 12 No. 1)	159		→ Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
royal monte\n"a lesson in artistic card handling"\ndai vernon\nroyal monte\nedward marlo\ndai vernon\nharry blackstone\n"roy"-al monte\nroy walton\nadded attraction\ngerald deutsch 1954 stars of magic Dai Vernon	Royal Monte	"A Lesson in Artistic Card Handling"	Variations Royal Monte (Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon, Harry Blackstone, 1974) "Roy"-al Monte (Roy Walton, 1975) Added Attraction (Gerald Deutsch, 1980)	1954	Stars of Magic (Vol. 12 No. 1)	158		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Pokerhand Transformations
introduction\n\ndai vernon 1954 sleightly sensational Dai Vernon	Introduction			1954	Sleightly Sensational	4		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the four packet shuffle\nfour packets are shuffled into each other face-up/face-down\nbill simon\nto set up\nedward marlo\nbill simon\nthe hindu double-undercut\ndai vernon\nno sleight triumph\ndai vernon\ntahoe triumph\nlarry jennings 1954 sleightly sensational Bill Simon	The Four Packet Shuffle	four packets are shuffled into each other face-up/face-down	Related to The Hindu Double-Undercut (Dai Vernon, 1987) No Sleight Triumph (Dai Vernon, 1987) Variations To Set Up (Edward Marlo, Bill Simon, 1972) Tahoe Triumph (Larry Jennings, 2005)	1954	Sleightly Sensational	21		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
the multiple shift\n\ndai vernon\nedward marlo 1954 handbook of card sleights Dai Vernon, Edward Marlo	The Multiple Shift			1954	Handbook Of Card Sleights	25		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
the bird cage\non tommy vanderschmidt, milbourne christopher, norman jensen, chandu, john gambling, frakson, sam berland, dai vernon, cardini, bob hummer\njay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Bird Cage	on Tommy Vanderschmidt, Milbourne Christopher, Norman Jensen, Chandu, John Gambling, Frakson, Sam Berland, Dai Vernon, Cardini, Bob Hummer		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 304)	16		→ Articles / Articles
the professor\ndai vernon biography\njay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Professor	Dai Vernon biography		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 311)	43		→ Articles / Biographical
the multiple card pass\n\ndai vernon 1955 cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part i Dai Vernon	The Multiple Card Pass			1955	Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part I	18		→ Cards / Sleights / Controls / Multiple Shifts / Active / Cut Controls
a transfer palm\nreverse from reference\npaul lepaul\nthe transfer palm\ndai vernon 1955 the new phoenix 301-348 Paul LePaul	A Transfer Palm	reverse from reference	Related to The Transfer Palm (Dai Vernon, 1998)	1955	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 332)	137		→ Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Cop / Cop Position / Left Hand
the "hofzinser" top change\n\ncy endfield\ncharlie miller\ndai vernon\nhofzinser top change\nharry levine\nfinessed hofzinser snap change\njohnny thompson\nvertical snap change\ncharlie miller 1955 cy endfield's entertaining card magic — part ii Cy Endfield, Charlie Miller, Dai Vernon	The "Hofzinser" Top Change		Variations Hofzinser Top Change (Harry Levine, 1989) Finessed Hofzinser Snap Change (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Vertical Snap Change (Charlie Miller, 2018)	1955	Cy Endfield's Entertaining Card Magic — Part II	41		→ Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Top Change
pop-off\nclipped, two paperclips on folded bill link\nbill bowman\ndai vernon's adaption of bill bowman's "clipped"\ndai vernon\nbill bowman 1956 the best in magic Bill Bowman	Pop-Off	clipped, two paperclips on folded bill link	Variations Dai Vernon's Adaption of Bill Bowman's "Clipped" (Dai Vernon, Bill Bowman, 1957)	1956	The Best in Magic	3		→ Paper Clip → Bill / Miscellaneous
fadeaway\ntwo handkerchiefs, knot opens\ndai vernon\nfadeaway!\ndai vernon 1956 the best in magic Dai Vernon	Fadeaway	two handkerchiefs, knot opens	Also published here Fadeaway! (Dai Vernon, 1953)	1956	The Best in Magic	78		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots for two Silks
b.d.v.\nwith hole deck in hand, spectator can decide on every card, without looking at it\ndai vernon\nbruce elliott\nb.d.v.\nbruce elliott\ndai vernon 1956 the best in magic Dai Vernon, Bruce Elliott	B.D.V.	with hole deck in hand, spectator can decide on every card, without looking at it	Also published here B.D.V. (Bruce Elliott, Dai Vernon, 1952)	1956	The Best in Magic	128		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
elmsley's card coincidence\ndeck cut into two piles, a card selected in each pile, later shown to turn up at the same position, handling is by vernon\nalex elmsley\ndai vernon 1956 mathematics, magic and mystery Alex Elmsley, Dai Vernon	Elmsley's Card Coincidence	Deck cut into two piles, a card selected in each pile, later shown to turn up at the same position, handling is by Vernon		1956	Mathematics, Magic And Mystery	25		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Coincidence / Two Cards - Two Piles - Same Position / Miscellaneous
strip-out addition\n\ndai vernon 1956 the best in magic Dai Vernon	Strip-Out Addition			1956	The Best in Magic	131		→ Cards / Sleights / Additions / Spread- & Strip-out Addition
butler fan force\ncard dragged to other side underneath thumb fan\nfrank butler\n"one hand fan force" (judson brown, genii, march 1937, p. 13)\nfan force\ndai vernon\nbutler fan force\nfrank butler\none hand fan force\njudson s. brown 1956 top secrets of magic Frank Butler	Butler Fan Force	card dragged to other side underneath thumb fan	Related to "One Hand Fan Force" (Judson Brown, Genii, March 1937, p. 13) Fan Force (Dai Vernon, 1960) Butler Fan Force (Frank Butler, 1970) One Hand Fan Force (Judson S. Brown, 1985)	1956	Top Secrets of Magic	28		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Fan Force
the tit-tat-toe trick\npacket of nine cards used to play tic-tac-toe with a spectator (face up and down cards). finale is revealed that the result is a magic square, each row/column/diagonal adds up to fifteen\ndon costello\ndai vernon\nmartin gardner\ndraw for the devil\nrobert e. neale\ntic tac toe force\nmartin gardner 1956 mathematics, magic and mystery Don Costello, Dai Vernon, Martin Gardner	The Tit-Tat-Toe Trick	Packet of nine cards used to play tic-tac-toe with a spectator (face up and down cards). Finale is revealed that the result is a magic square, each row/column/diagonal adds up to fifteen	Related to Tic Tac Toe Force (Martin Gardner, 2018) Variations Draw For The Devil (Robert E. Neale, 2006)	1956	Mathematics, Magic And Mystery	28		→ Numbers / Magic Square → Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Games → Games / Tic Tac Toe → Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Magic Square
back talk\non dai vernon, francis carlyle, harlan tarbell, senator crandall, harold rice, walker fleming, flemming book co, revello petee, fred allen, coven, karrell fox, billy mc caffrey, fred keating, frank joglar, albert goshman, jerry lukins, james findlay, sorcar, guy jarrett\njay marshall 1956 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	Back Talk	on Dai Vernon, Francis Carlyle, Harlan Tarbell, Senator Crandall, Harold Rice, Walker Fleming, Flemming Book Co, Revello Petee, Fred Allen, Coven, Karrell Fox, Billy Mc Caffrey, Fred Keating, Frank Joglar, Albert Goshman, Jerry Lukins, James Findlay, Sorcar, Guy Jarrett		1956	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 337)	159		→ Articles / Articles
ten card deal\njonah card\npaul curry\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne\ndai vernon\naudley walsh\nten card deal\ndai vernon\npaul curry\nmartin gardner\njohn scarne\naudley walsh 1956 the best in magic Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Dai Vernon, Audley Walsh	Ten Card Deal	jonah card	Also published here Ten Card Deal (Dai Vernon, Paul Curry, Martin Gardner, John Scarne, Audley Walsh, 1949)	1956	The Best in Magic	190		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
back talk\non the ibm convention, abbott's get together, walter irving scott, dai vernon, ed marlo, jim peterson, tips for card en, paul rosini, prof lowey, senator crandall, the linking ring, jerry andrus, eddie joseph\njay marshall 1956 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	Back Talk	on the IBM convention, Abbott's Get Together, Walter Irving Scott, Dai Vernon, Ed Marlo, Jim Peterson, Tips for Card en, Paul Rosini, Prof Lowey, Senator Crandall, The Linking Ring, Jerry Andrus, Eddie Joseph		1956	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 339)	170		→ Articles / Articles
backtalk\non mark leddy, carl ballantine, senator clark crandall, geoffrey buckingham, neepie vernon, dai vernon\njay marshall 1956 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	BackTalk	on Mark Leddy, Carl Ballantine, Senator Clark Crandall, Geoffrey Buckingham, Neepie Vernon, Dai Vernon		1956	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 341-2)	178		→ Articles / Articles
card against body subtlety\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Card Against Body Subtlety			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	75		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip → Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tips for Misdirection, Cover & Angles
a chinese classic\nsix coins and a ring\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	A Chinese Classic	six coins and a ring		1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	41		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal
han ping chien\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Han Ping Chien			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	44		→ Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
penetration of thought\nodd-backed, two packets of four aces each\ndai vernon\npenetration of blank\nphilip t. goldstein\nexile\nphilip t. goldstein\nexile\nphilip t. goldstein\nthoughts in transit\nalex elmsley\nthe trick of the wise\narturo de ascanio 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Penetration of Thought	odd-backed, two packets of four aces each	Related to Exile (Philip T. Goldstein, 1990) Thoughts In Transit (Alex Elmsley, 1991) Variations Penetration of Blank (Philip T. Goldstein, 1979) Exile (Philip T. Goldstein, 1982) The Trick of the Wise (Arturo de Ascanio, 2008)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	51		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Odd Backed → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) Across / Thought Cards Across
wedge break transfer\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Wedge Break Transfer			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	52		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Basic Break Handlings → Cards / Sleights / Transfers / Miscellaneous
the buckle false count\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Buckle False Count			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	57		→ Cards / Sleights / Break / Buckling → Cards / Sleights / False Count / Undercounts (as less than are there)
three ball transposition\nclassic effect with silk as table and pop-up-move\ndai vernon\nbells\ndai vernon\nlewis ganson 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Three Ball Transposition	classic effect with silk as table and pop-up-move	Variations Bells (Dai Vernon, Lewis Ganson, 1979)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	61		→ Ball / "Small" Ball / Classic Routine (e.g. Pop-Up Move)
the svengali colour change\ncolor change using tenkai palm\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Svengali Colour Change	color change using Tenkai Palm		1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	74		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
stealing a card from the pack into the tenkai palm position\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Stealing a Card from the Pack into the Tenkai Palm Position			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	77		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip
to exchange a card\ntenkai palm switch\ndai vernon\nmodified vernon switch\nalexander hansford 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	To Exchange a Card	Tenkai Palm Switch	Variations Modified Vernon Switch (Alexander Hansford, 2018)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	77		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Tenkai Palm / Unit Grip → Cards / Sleights / Switches / Single Card Switches / Without Deck / In the Hands
the jumping jack\nclean look, using tenkai palm\ndai vernon\nder mehrfache farbwechsel einer spielkarte\npatrick page 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Jumping Jack	clean look, using Tenkai Palm	Variations Der mehrfache Farbwechsel einer Spielkarte (Patrick Page, 1993)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	78		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
spinning the rings\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Spinning the Rings			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	82		→ Ring / Linking Rings / Links, Unlinks & Phases with Key Ring
the crash linking\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Crash Linking			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	83		→ Ring / Linking Rings / Links, Unlinks & Phases with Key Ring
the pull through method of unlinking\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Pull Through Method of Unlinking			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	84		→ Ring / Linking Rings / Links, Unlinks & Phases with Key Ring
the falling ring\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Falling Ring			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	85		→ Ring / Linking Rings / Links, Unlinks & Phases with Key Ring
seven card monte\ncard vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, double facer\ndai vernon\nmac macdonald\nseven card monte redux\nedward marlo\nseven-card-monte\nalexander de cova\ndai vernon\nfive card monte\nharry riser 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Mac MacDonald	Seven Card Monte	card vanishes from packet and reappears on top of the deck, double facer	Related to Seven Card Monte Redux (Edward Marlo, 1991) Variations Seven-Card-Monte (Alexander de Cova, Dai Vernon, 1994) Five Card Monte (Harry Riser, 1996)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	88		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer → Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
five coin star\n\ndai vernon\nthe four coin flourish\n manuel\nthe coin star\nron macmillan\n5 coin star\njohn riggs 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Five Coin Star		Related to The Four Coin Flourish (Manuel, 1943/27) The Coin Star (Ron MacMillan, 1981) 5 Coin Star (John Riggs, 1984)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	98		→ Coin / Sleights / Flourishes
"pick off pip"\npicking\ndai vernon\nthe price virtual change\nbarry price\npinch change from the second card\nbarry price 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	"Pick Off Pip"	picking	Variations The Price Virtual Change (Barry Price, 2000) Pinch Change From The Second Card (Barry Price, 2000)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	101		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Picking Off the Pip
dai vernon's adaption of bill bowman's "clipped"\nrubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill\ndai vernon\nbill bowman\npop-off\nbill bowman\nclipped!\nbill bowman\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Bill Bowman	Dai Vernon's Adaption of Bill Bowman's "Clipped"	rubber band is linked to safety pins when jumped off bill	Inspired by Pop-Off (Bill Bowman, 1956) Also published here Clipped! (Bill Bowman, Dai Vernon, 2011)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	103		→ Paper Clip → Rubber Band / Penetration / Miscellaneous
the multiple colour change\ncolor change\ncliff green\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Cliff Green, Dai Vernon	The Multiple Colour Change	color change		1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	104		→ Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
three from one\n\nmax malini\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Max Malini, Dai Vernon	Three From One			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	105		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / Bare Handed - Production only
expansion of texture\n\nl'homme masqué\njean-eugène robert-houdin\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic L'Homme Masqué, Jean-Eugène Robert-Houdin, Dai Vernon	Expansion of Texture			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	108		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Expansion of Texture
the challenge\nmind-reading presentation for transposition plot\ndai vernon\nmagnetic thought\nbert allerton\ntwo-part invention\nken krenzel\nmagnetic thought\nbert allerton\nzennerphobia\ndavid britland\nthe standing challenge\ngordon bean\nnine & three\ntyler wilson 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Challenge	mind-reading presentation for transposition plot	Related to Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1941) Magnetic Thought (Bert Allerton, 1985) The Standing Challenge (Gordon Bean, 2002) Nine & Three (Tyler Wilson, 2010) Variations Two-Part Invention (Ken Krenzel, 1968) Zennerphobia (David Britland, 1986)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	114		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / limited Choice → Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
dai vernon's double lift\ntop two cards moved to the right in right-hand end grip\ndai vernon\nthe finley-vernon double turnover\narthur finley\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Dai Vernon's Double Lift	top two cards moved to the right in right-hand End Grip	Related to The Finley-Vernon Double Turnover (Arthur Finley, Dai Vernon, 1999)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	119		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Push-Off → Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Top / Break
the "get-ready"\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The "Get-Ready"			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	120		→ Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / Get-Readys
the cups and balls\n\ndai vernon\ncanterbury cups\npeter alexis\ncups and balls\ndai vernon\nmuscade magic\njohn carney\nlos cubiletes de vernon "tuneados"\njoaquín matas\non vernon's pseudo-exposure phase\njohnny thompson 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Cups and Balls		Related to Cups and Balls (Dai Vernon, 1977) On Vernon's Pseudo-Exposure Phase (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Variations Canterbury Cups (Peter Alexis, 1970) Muscade Magic (John Carney, 2002) Los Cubiletes de Vernon "Tuneados" (Joaquín Matas, 2014)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	125		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Routines
the vanish of a ball whilst spinning the wand\n\ndai vernon\nsilent mora 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon, Silent Mora	The Vanish of a Ball whilst Spinning the Wand			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	137		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Moves with Balls & Wand
nate leipzig's card stab\n\nnate leipzig\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Nate Leipzig, Dai Vernon	Nate Leipzig's Card Stab			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	143		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / In the Deck
dai vernon's false knot\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Dai Vernon's False Knot			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	155		→ Rope / Knot Effects → Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots
method for upsetting a square knot\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Method for Upsetting a Square Knot			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	157		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Knot Effects / False Knots for two Silks
the six-card repeat mystery\nusing addition from sleeve\ndai vernon\ncard production\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Six-Card Repeat Mystery	using addition from sleeve	Related to Card Production (Dai Vernon, 1975)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	163		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Six Card Repeat & Co.
addition from sleeve\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Addition from Sleeve			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	164		→ Cards / Sleights / Additions / Using clothing
free and unlimited coinage of silver\ncoins appear at the dinner table from everywhere\nt. nelson downs\ndai vernon\nthe free and unlimited coinage of silver\nt. nelson downs 1957 the dai vernon book of magic T. Nelson Downs, Dai Vernon	Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver	coins appear at the dinner table from everywhere	Related to The Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver (T. Nelson Downs, 1909)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	169		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Coin under Object (Saltshaker, ...)
mental spell\nprogressive set-up\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Mental Spell	progressive set-up		1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	177		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Spelling / Thought-of Cards
climax for a dice routine\ntwo in the hand one in the pocket start, ending with jumbo and miniature die\ndai vernon\ndetails for a climax\nroberto giobbi\ncarlhorst meier 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Climax for a Dice Routine	two in the hand one in the pocket start, ending with jumbo and miniature die	Related to Details for a Climax (Roberto Giobbi, Carlhorst Meier, 2010)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	183		→ Dice (small) / Miscellaneous → Random Object / Two in the Hand, One in the Pocket
"one under and one down"\nany one of ten cards is last one in down-under deal\ndai vernon\n"pulldown eliminator"\nedward marlo 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	"One Under and One Down"	any one of ten cards is last one in down-under deal	Variations "Pulldown Eliminator" (Edward Marlo, 1988)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	186		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card → Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Down-Under/Australian Deal
tips for experts - the pass\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Tips for Experts - The Pass			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	193		→ Cards / Sleights / Passes & Shifts / General Comments
tips for experts - second dealing\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Tips for Experts - Second Dealing			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	193		→ Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / Strike
tips for experts - bottom dealing\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Tips for Experts - Bottom Dealing			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	193		→ Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Bottom Deal / Strike
tips for experts - card palming\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Tips for Experts - Card Palming			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	193		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Gambler's Flat Palm → Cards / Sleights / Palming / General Comments
tips for experts - sleeving\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Tips for Experts - Sleeving			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	194		→ Sleeving Techniques
ball, cone and handkerchief\n\ndai vernon\nball, cone, and box routine\nharry riser\nvariaciones del cono y la bola\nmiguel aparicio\nconic relief\ntom stone\ndavids spleen\nchristian scherer 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Ball, Cone and Handkerchief		Related to Ball, Cone, and Box Routine (Harry Riser, 1996) Conic Relief (Tom Stone, 2010) Variations Variaciones del Cono y la Bola (Miguel Aparicio, 2003) Davids Spleen (Christian Scherer, 2014)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	197		→ Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Routines
ball through silk\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Ball Through Silk			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	205		→ Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Penetration
the last trick of dr. jacob daley\n\ndr. jacob daley\ndai vernon\ninterlocked daley\ntomas blomberg 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dr. Jacob Daley, Dai Vernon	The Last Trick of Dr. Jacob Daley		Variations Interlocked Daley (Tomas Blomberg, 2015)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	210		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick
the vernon poker demonstration\nhalf deck set-up\ndai vernon\nthe vernon poker routine\ndai vernon\nvernon variation\nstewart james\nlocating a deal\njoshua jay\nthe hay-dai stack\nmichael skinner 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Vernon Poker Demonstration	half deck set-up	Related to The Hay-Dai Stack (Michael Skinner, 2012) Variations Vernon Variation (Stewart James, 1954) Locating a Deal (Joshua Jay, 2000) Also published here The Vernon Poker Routine (Dai Vernon, 1954)	1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	223		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines
overhand shuffle stack\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Overhand Shuffle Stack			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	224		→ Cards / Sleights / Shuffles (non-riffle) / Overhand / Stacking
the thumb tie\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	The Thumb Tie			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	231		→ Rope / Penetration / Thumb Tie
backtalk\non the tops, harry blackstone, otis manning, ben braude, dai vernon, mardoni, ron urban, ed drane, del ray, wilton clements\njay marshall\nfrances marshall 1957 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall, Frances Marshall	BackTalk	on the Tops, Harry Blackstone, Otis Manning, Ben Braude, Dai Vernon, Mardoni, Ron Urban, Ed Drane, Del Ray, Wilton Clements		1957	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 344)	202		→ Articles / Articles
foreword\n\ndai vernon 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Dai Vernon	Foreword			1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	13		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the french drop\nwith added touches from dai vernon, showing the vernon touch\n unknown 1957 the dai vernon book of magic Unknown	The French Drop	with added touches from Dai Vernon, showing the Vernon Touch		1957	The Dai Vernon Book of Magic	32		→ Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Take
the other cheek\nresponses by john j. crimmins, jr. and dai vernon\nrussell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	The Other Cheek	responses by John J. Crimmins, Jr. and Dai Vernon		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 7)	15		→ Articles / Articles
dealer's choice\non dai vernon, tom henricks, credits, ten card poker deal credit information\nrussell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Dealer's Choice	on Dai Vernon, Tom Henricks, credits, Ten Card Poker Deal credit information		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	1		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal → Articles / Columns
gambling expose\nlong routine, including memory, poker face, false dealing demo, stacking demo, in the end cards vanish under a handkerchief except four aces\nmilton kort\nlin searles' "the card expert"\nerdnase system of stock shuffling\ns. w. erdnase\ngee!!\nal baker\ncutting the aces\ndai vernon\nkoldex deluxe\nrussell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Milton Kort	Gambling Expose	long routine, including memory, poker face, false dealing demo, stacking demo, in the end cards vanish under a handkerchief except four aces	Related to Lin Searles' "The Card Expert" Erdnase System of Stock Shuffling (S. W. Erdnase, 1902) Gee!! (Al Baker, 1935) Cutting The Aces (Dai Vernon, 1946) Koldex Deluxe (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	3		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / False Dealing → Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Memory / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Multiple Phase Routines → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand. → Cards / Principles / Elimination Procedures / Tantalizer Deal
re: las vegas deck\ncomments by stewart james and dai vernon\nrussell "rusduck" duck\nlas vegas deck\nrussell "rusduck" duck 1958 the cardiste Russell "Rusduck" Duck	Re: Las Vegas Deck	comments by Stewart James and Dai Vernon	Related to Las Vegas Deck (Russell "Rusduck" Duck, 1958)	1958	The Cardiste (Issue 8)	9		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck → Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Peculiarities of certain Cards
vernonesque\ntwo cards are found\ndai vernon 1958 the cardiste Dai Vernon	Vernonesque	two cards are found		1958	The Cardiste (Issue 10)	12		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Partial Stack (DONT USE THIS) → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge multiple Card Location
strip-out addition\n\ndai vernon 1958 the card magic of bro. john hamman s. m. Dai Vernon	Strip-Out Addition			1958	The Card Magic of Bro. John Hamman S. M.	19		→ Cards / Sleights / Additions / Spread- & Strip-out Addition
time to change\ngambler's palm to gambler's palm, watch motivation\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Time to change	Gambler's Palm to Gambler's Palm, watch motivation		1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	40		→ Cards / Sleights / Palming / Change over Palms
elastic touch\nrubber particles mark the spot\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Elastic Touch	Rubber particles mark the spot		1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	39		→ Cards / Principles / Mark a Position → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
look up\nspectator spreads through deck and thinks of one\ndai vernon\nestimation #2\njohn c. wagner\ndai vernon\nlook-as-i-look\nroger crosthwaite 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Look up	spectator spreads through deck and thinks of one	Related to Estimation #2 (John C. Wagner, Dai Vernon, 1987) Variations Look-as-I-Look (Roger Crosthwaite, 1999)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	75		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / free Choice (all 52 cards) → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous
stabbing force\n\ndai vernon\nstabbing force variation\njerry k. hartman\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Stabbing Force		Variations Stabbing Force Variation (Jerry K. Hartman, Dai Vernon, 1973)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	22		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Stabbing Force
bathroom strippers\nusing broken glass\ndai vernon\nletters\nrobert kraft\nhow to cut cards\nryan plunkett\nmichael feldman 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Bathroom Strippers	using broken glass	Related to Letters (Robert Kraft, 2000) How to Cut Cards (Ryan Plunkett, Michael Feldman, 2017)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	70		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Stripper
matching the cards\n\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Matching the Cards			1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	22		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Matching the Cards
interlocked production\n\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Interlocked Production			1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	57		→ Cards / Manipulation / Production / Interlocked Production
the shooting single handed deal\nsee reference for credit information\ndai vernon\ninner secrets of card magic\nedward marlo\ndai vernon\nlewis ganson 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	The Shooting Single handed Deal	see reference for credit information	Related to Inner Secrets of Card Magic (Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon, Lewis Ganson, 1995)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	74		→ Cards / Sleights / Shooting & Scaling
the bent corner prediction\nspectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer\ndai vernon\ninner secrets of card magic\nedward marlo\ndai vernon\nlewis ganson\nprediction\nmartin gardner 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	The Bent Corner Prediction	Spectator names number up to 52, card there is predicted by performer	Related to Inner Secrets of Card Magic (Edward Marlo, Dai Vernon, Lewis Ganson, 1995) Prediction (Martin Gardner, 2003)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	12		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) → Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Single Card
sure fire showdown\nten card poker principle, strippers\ndai vernon\nthe psychological loser\ndaniel dobson\nletters\nrobert kraft\nsure fire showdown\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Sure Fire Showdown	ten Card Poker Principle, strippers	Related to The Psychological Loser (Daniel Dobson, 1970) Letters (Robert Kraft, 2000) Also published here Sure Fire Showdown (Dai Vernon, 2015)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	69		→ Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Stripper → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
four of a kind\nmagician and spectator each exchange some cards which turn out to be four of a kind\ndai vernon\naces wild\nron johnson\nharry lorayne\nfour of a mind\npaul swinford 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	Four of a kind	Magician and Spectator each exchange some cards which turn out to be four of a kind	Related to Aces Wild (Ron Johnson, Harry Lorayne, 1962) Four of a Mind (Paul Swinford, 1969)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	19		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Do as I Do / Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Spectator finds four of a kind
the walking and jumping card\ncard "walks" out of a hat and jumps out of it\ndai vernon\nal baker 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon, Al Baker	The Walking and Jumping Card	Card "walks" out of a hat and jumps out of it		1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	33		→ Cards / Principles / Thread Work → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location → Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Miscellaneous → Clothing / Hat
to show the top card\n\ndai vernon 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	To show the top card			1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	35		→ Cards / Sleights / Handling Finesses
the chinese second deal\nonehanded popover flourish\ndai vernon\nchinese second deal variation\nedward marlo\nchinese second deal variation\ndai vernon\ntyler wilson 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon	The Chinese Second Deal	onehanded popover flourish	Variations Chinese Second Deal Variation (Edward Marlo, 1995) Chinese Second Deal variation (Dai Vernon, Tyler Wilson, 2007)	1959	Inner Secrets of Card Magic	71		→ Cards / Sleights / Flourishes / Flourish Deals → Cards / Sleights / False Dealing / Second Deal / One-Handed
erdnase plus vernon\n\ndai vernon\nerdnase plus marlo\nedward marlo 1959 inner secrets of card magic Dai Vernon