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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
casanova card trick \n two at a time production of queens when two halves are rubbed face to face \n edward marlo \n martin gardner \n elusive jacks \n al leech \n edward marlo \n martin gardner \n breakless kiss double transformation \n john f. mendoza 1942 deck deception Edward Marlo, Martin Gardner	Casanova Card Trick	two at a time production of queens when two halves are rubbed face to face	Related to Elusive Jacks (Al Leech, Edward Marlo, Martin Gardner, 1949) Variations Breakless Kiss Double Transformation (John F. Mendoza, 1980)	1942	Deck Deception	5		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
bowl or cup load \n finish for benson bowl routine, paper napkin wrapped on bowl, production of handkerchiefs \n don alan \n the bowl routine \n john f. mendoza 1956 pretty sneaky Don Alan	Bowl or Cup Load	finish for benson bowl routine, paper napkin wrapped on bowl, production of handkerchiefs	Variations The Bowl Routine (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1956	Pretty Sneaky	42		Silk & Handkerchief / Production & Appearance / With Props Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin Bowl / Miscellaneous
a darker shade of malini \n lump of coal appears under fez \n don alan \n production of a block of ice \n max malini \n the lump of coal (tlc) \n john f. mendoza \n darker side of malini \n don alan 1956 pretty sneaky Don Alan	A Darker Shade of Malini	lump of coal appears under fez	Related to Production of a Block of Ice (Max Malini, 1962) Darker Side of Malini (Don Alan, 2000) Variations The Lump of Coal (TLC) (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1956	Pretty Sneaky	46		Stone / Rock Clothing / Hat
marlo miracle aces \n classic faro ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last ace found at named number \n edward marlo \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n martin a. nash \n flash of light \n eddie taytelbaum \n stephen tucker \n the miracle aces \n roberto giobbi \n automatic ace cutting \n tom gagnon \n jive aces \n edward marlo \n michael close \n andrew wimhurst \n patrick lehnen \n aces reloaded \n r. paul wilson \n expert estimating the aces \n johnny thompson \n punched in the dark \n tom gagnon \n miracle ace routine \n edward marlo 1964 faro controlled miracles Edward Marlo	Marlo Miracle Aces	classic faro Ace cutting ("estimation aces"), last Ace found at named number	Related to Jive Aces (Edward Marlo, Michael Close, Andrew Wimhurst, Patrick Lehnen, 2013) Variations Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash, 1980) Flash of Light (Eddie Taytelbaum, Stephen Tucker, 1983) The Miracle Aces (Roberto Giobbi, 2000) Automatic Ace Cutting (Tom Gagnon, 2000) Aces Reloaded (R. Paul Wilson, 2015) Expert Estimating the Aces (Johnny Thompson, 2018) Punched in the Dark (Tom Gagnon, 2019) Also published here Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, Martin A. Nash, 1980) Miracle Ace Routine (Edward Marlo, 2020)	1964	Faro Controlled Miracles	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Card(s) at A Number(Numbers) Cards / Sleights / Estimation / Visual Estimation Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miracle Ace Cutting (Estimation)
kings and aces \n deck cut into four packets, kings on top and aces on bottom, two methods \n edward marlo \n marlo-nelson-mendoza hunters \n john f. mendoza \n barry nelson 1964 the patented shuffle Edward Marlo	Kings and Aces	deck cut into four packets, Kings on top and Aces on bottom, two methods	Variations Marlo-Nelson-Mendoza Hunters (John F. Mendoza, Barry Nelson, 1980)	1964	The Patented Shuffle (Issue 2 Slip Cut)	6		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
the zombie by john \n (aka carendi, our teen age contribution), ball floats through a ring inside a hat and disappears \n john f. mendoza 1964 ireland's yearbooks John F. Mendoza	The Zombie by John	(aka Carendi, Our Teen Age Contribution), ball floats through a ring inside a hat and disappears		1964	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1963-64)	52		Ball / Floatation / Zombie
ten card poker deal \n multiple phase template routine \n harry lorayne \n the ten card poker killer \n john f. mendoza \n der zehn-karten poker deal \n harry lorayne \n ten card poker deal \n harry lorayne \n christian scherer \n ten card poker deal \n harry lorayne 1967 deck-sterity Harry Lorayne	Ten Card Poker Deal	multiple phase template routine	Variations The Ten Card Poker Killer (John F. Mendoza, 1980) Ten Card Poker Deal (Harry Lorayne, Christian Scherer, 1999) Also published here Der Zehn-Karten Poker Deal (Harry Lorayne, 1981) Ten Card Poker Deal (Harry Lorayne, 2015)	1967	Deck-Sterity	72		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
vice-versa \n two spectators get the wrong card, then they transpose, duplicate \n jim ryan \n vice-versa \n john f. mendoza \n jim ryan \n vice-versa \n jim ryan \n transpojuxtaposition \n john c. wagner \n jim ryan \n pure vice-versa \n david solomon \n vice versa \n jim ryan \n roberto giobbi 1968 expert card conjuring Jim Ryan	Vice-Versa	two spectators get the wrong card, then they transpose, duplicate	Variations Vice-Versa (John F. Mendoza, Jim Ryan, 1978) Transpojuxtaposition (John C. Wagner, Jim Ryan, 1987) Pure Vice-Versa (David Solomon, 2007) Vice Versa (Jim Ryan, Roberto Giobbi, 2016) Also published here Vice-Versa (Jim Ryan, 1981)	1968	Expert Card Conjuring	79		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
no sliding \n sliding block revelation \n karl fulves \n no sliding \n karl fulves \n whistle/no sliding \n mike rogers \n the automatic deck \n john f. mendoza \n slider aces \n john quine 1971 the book of numbers Karl Fulves	No Sliding	sliding block revelation	Variations No Sliding (Karl Fulves, 1971) Whistle/No Sliding (Mike Rogers, 1972) The Automatic Deck (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Slider Aces (John Quine, 1989)	1971	The Book of Numbers	44		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
color triumphant \n color changing deck climax \n derek dingle \n color triumphant ii \n derek dingle \n j.c.'s color changing deck routine \n john c. wagner \n triumph color change \n jean faré \n color triumphant...again \n john carney \n color triumphant \n wesley james \n timing of "color triumphant" \n john f. mendoza \n farbtriumph \n roy johnson 1971 dingle's deceptions with cards and coins Derek Dingle	Color Triumphant	color changing deck climax	Related to Color Triumphant II (Derek Dingle, 1982) Color Triumphant...Again (John Carney, 1973 (ca.)) Timing of "Color Triumphant" (John F. Mendoza, 1979) Variations J.C.'s Color Changing Deck Routine (John C. Wagner, 1978) Triumph Color Change (Jean Faré, 1977) Color Triumphant (Wesley James, 2004) Farbtriumph (Roy Johnson, 1980)	1971	Dingle's Deceptions with Cards and Coins	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
open sesame \n \n derek dingle \n lightning \n john f. mendoza \n open says me ii \n derek dingle 1971 dingle's deceptions with cards and coins Derek Dingle	Open Sesame		Related to Open Says Me II (Derek Dingle, 1982) Variations Lightning (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1971	Dingle's Deceptions with Cards and Coins	10		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
dave-bury delusion \n four ace kicker \n david lederman \n davebury delusion handling \n john f. mendoza \n derek dingle 1971 ca. dingle's deceptions David Lederman	Dave-bury Delusion	four Ace kicker	Variations Davebury Delusion Handling (John F. Mendoza, Derek Dingle, 1979)	1971 ca.	Dingle's Deceptions	9		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion) Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
f.c.d. aces \n sliding production \n derek dingle \n walter e. cummings \n eddie fechter \n p. 142 for references \n gourmet slide aces \n gene castillon \n the automatic deck \n john f. mendoza \n fechter/cummings/dingle aces \n derek dingle 1972 epilogue Derek Dingle, Walter E. Cummings, Eddie Fechter	F.C.D. Aces	sliding production	Related to p. 142 for references Gourmet Slide Aces (Gene Castillon, 1973) Fechter/Cummings/Dingle Aces (Derek Dingle, 1982) Variations The Automatic Deck (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1972	Epilogue (Issue 15 (Part 2))	139		Cards / Sleights / Pop-out Productions / Revelations without "pop" Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
dave's delight \n four ace kicker \n david lederman \n davebury delusion handling \n john f. mendoza \n derek dingle \n ryan's dunbury delight \n jim ryan 1973 super subtle card miracles David Lederman	Dave's Delight	four ace kicker	Related to Davebury Delusion Handling (John F. Mendoza, Derek Dingle, 1979) Variations Ryan's Dunbury Delight (Jim Ryan, 1981)	1973	Super Subtle Card Miracles	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion) Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax
roll-over aces \n \n derek dingle \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n paint by numbers \n chris kenner \n too many drops \n steve forte 1973 riffle shuffle technique — preliminary notes on part two Derek Dingle	Roll-Over Aces		Variations Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Paint by Numbers (Chris Kenner, 1992) Too Many Drops (Steve Forte, 2020)	1973	Riffle Shuffle Technique — Preliminary Notes on Part Two	92		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Rollover Aces
ten hand stacks - the third manuscript \n - one riffle shuffle (five methods) - ten hand stack to 10th hand (one riffle shuffle) - ten hand stack to 10th hand (or 1st, or any one of 10), 2 riffle shuffles - eight hand stack, with choice of winning hand - ten hand stack - cards to go into 10th hand - ten hand stack to 10th hand - "i came here to stack the royal flush" \n edward marlo \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza 1974 the ten hand poker stack Edward Marlo	Ten Hand Stacks - The Third Manuscript	One Riffle Shuffle (Five methods) Ten Hand Stack to 10th Hand (one Riffle Shuffle) Ten Hand Stack to 10th Hand (or 1st, or any one of 10), 2 Riffle Shuffles Eight Hand Stack, with choice of winning hand Ten Hand Stack - Cards to go into 10th Hand Ten Hand Stack to 10th Hand "I came here to stack the Royal Flush"	Variations Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1974	The Ten Hand Poker Stack	55		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Ten Hand Stack
the louisiana switch \n see p. 443 for additional crediting \n martin a. nash \n the louisiana switch handling \n john f. mendoza \n louisiana switch variation \n martin a. nash \n juan tamariz 1975 ever so sleightly Martin A. Nash	The Louisiana Switch	see p. 443 for additional crediting	Related to The Louisiana Switch Handling (John F. Mendoza, 1980) Variations Louisiana Switch Variation (Martin A. Nash, Juan Tamariz, 2004)	1975	Ever So Sleightly	46		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
aces for experts only \n any ace called for \n martin a. nash \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza \n aces for experts only \n martin a. nash \n up-the-ladder aces \n james swain 1975 ever so sleightly Martin A. Nash	Aces For Experts Only	any Ace called for	Related to Aces for Experts Only (Martin A. Nash, 1980) Up-the-Ladder Aces (James Swain, 1996) Variations Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1975	Ever So Sleightly	58		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
simple shotgun \n breakless handling \n john f. mendoza \n the magic bullet \n ken krenzel 1975 card cavalcade 3 John F. Mendoza	Simple Shotgun	breakless handling	Inspired by The Magic Bullet (Ken Krenzel, 1978)	1975	Card Cavalcade 3	172		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location Cards / Sleights / Controls / Single Card Controls / Faro Controls / Incomplete Faro
wild mental move \n six jokers, spectator selects odd-backed one \n john f. mendoza 1977 card cavalcade four John F. Mendoza	Wild Mental Move	six jokers, spectator selects odd-backed one		1977	Card Cavalcade Four	11		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Red Hot Mama
cutting the kings \n \n john f. mendoza \n cutting the kings re-visited \n john f. mendoza 1977 card cavalcade four John F. Mendoza	Cutting the Kings		Variations Cutting the Kings Re-Visited (John F. Mendoza, 1980)	1977	Card Cavalcade Four	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
pair-a-noic \n spectator cuts off cards, two cards turn over in rest sandwiching selection and values total number of cut-off packet, set-up \n bernard bilis \n the calculating sandwich \n bernard bilis \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis 1978 apocalypse vol. 1-5 Bernard Bilis	Pair-A-Noic	spectator cuts off cards, two cards turn over in rest sandwiching selection and values total number of cut-off packet, set-up	Variations Calculated Triumph (John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis, 1983) Also published here The Calculating Sandwich (Bernard Bilis, 1980)	Dec. 1978	Apocalypse Vol. 1-5 (Vol. 1 No. 12)	136		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Hofzinser Problem Number 8 Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Miscellaneous
the book of john \n \n fred robinson \n john f. mendoza 1978 pabular Fred Robinson (reviewer)	The Book Of John	by John F. Mendoza		Aug. 1978	Pabular (Vol. 4 No. 12)	611		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
introduction \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Introduction			1978	The Book of John			Articles / Intros & Epilogues
topsy-turvy aces \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Topsy-Turvy Aces			1978	The Book of John	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Topsy-Turvy Aces
the zarrow shuffle \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Zarrow Shuffle			1978	The Book of John	5		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles
impossible poker demonstration \n aces cut to in named order, shuffled back and cut to again (estimation aces), roll-over production with royal flushes, ten handed deal first with aces, then two royal flushes (marlo-gardner principle), optional color changing deck kicker \n john f. mendoza \n marlo miracle aces \n edward marlo \n roll-over aces \n derek dingle \n ten hand stacks - the third manuscript \n edward marlo \n aces for experts only \n martin a. nash \n master poker demonstration \n derek dingle 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Impossible Poker Demonstration	aces cut to in named order, shuffled back and cut to again (Estimation Aces), roll-over production with Royal Flushes, ten handed deal first with aces, then two royal flushes (Marlo-Gardner principle), optional color changing deck kicker	Inspired by Marlo Miracle Aces (Edward Marlo, 1964) Roll-Over Aces (Derek Dingle, 1973) Ten Hand Stacks - The Third Manuscript (Edward Marlo, 1974) Aces For Experts Only (Martin A. Nash, 1975) Master Poker Demonstration (Derek Dingle, 1982)	1978	The Book of John	7		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Daley/Diaconis Poker Plot Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Stacking / Ten Hand Stack Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Rollover Aces Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Miracle Ace Cutting (Estimation) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Re-Deal Poker Deals (Gardner-Marlo)
the uneral-geniversal card \n odd-backed ace of spades changes into four selections one by one \n john f. mendoza \n derek dingle \n bruce cervon 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza, Derek Dingle, Bruce Cervon	The Uneral-Geniversal Card	odd-backed Ace of Spades changes into four selections one by one		1978	The Book of John	16		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / General Card
a word about double lifts \n praising the strike lift \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	A word about double lifts	praising the strike lift		1978	The Book of John	16		Cards / Sleights / Multiple Lift / General Comments
routined poker mental \n princess card trick with lie detection presentation \n john f. mendoza \n liar's poker \n darwin ortiz \n john f. mendoza \n knabe \n roy johnson 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Routined Poker Mental	princess card trick with lie detection presentation	Variations Liar's Poker (Darwin Ortiz, John F. Mendoza, 2002) Knabe (Roy Johnson, 1980)	1978	The Book of John	19		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (Matrix) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Blindfold Poker & Think-a-Card Cards / Effect Themes / Lie Detector (without spelling)
the simple collectors \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The simple collectors			1978	The Book of John	24		Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Collectors
vice-versa \n two spectators get the wrong card, then they transpose, duplicate \n john f. mendoza \n jim ryan \n vice-versa \n jim ryan 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza, Jim Ryan	Vice-Versa	two spectators get the wrong card, then they transpose, duplicate	Inspired by Vice-Versa (Jim Ryan, 1968)	1978	The Book of John	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transposition
the miller(?) change \n card rises from back of deck, changes there \n charlie miller \n john f. mendoza \n visual retention change #2 \n don england \n marlo's visible victor change \n edward marlo \n charlie miller \n edward victor \n miller change variation \n thomas fraps 1978 the book of john Charlie Miller, John F. Mendoza	The Miller(?) Change	card rises from back of deck, changes there	Related to Marlo's Visible Victor Change (Edward Marlo, Charlie Miller, Edward Victor, 1992) Variations Visual Retention Change #2 (Don England, 1981) Miller Change Variation (Thomas Fraps, 1998)	1978	The Book of John	29		Cards / Effect Themes / Animation / Rising Card(s) / Impromptu Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Outjogged
lightning \n \n john f. mendoza \n open sesame \n derek dingle 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Lightning		Inspired by Open Sesame (Derek Dingle, 1971)	1978	The Book of John	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
twisting the aces again \n last ace changes into odd-backed king \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Twisting The Aces Again	last Ace changes into odd-backed King		1978	The Book of John	33		Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Twisting the Aces / Kicked Twisting the Aces
the quick cull \n downjog cull \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Quick Cull	downjog cull		1978	The Book of John	35		Cards / Sleights / Culling / Spread Cull / for Culling cards to front or back
the quick cull - effect \n cards shuffled face-up and face-down, all cards right themselves except for named four-of-a-kind \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Quick Cull - Effect	cards shuffled face-up and face-down, all cards right themselves except for named four-of-a-kind		1978	The Book of John	35		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Classic Effect (with or without selections)
the d'amico spread \n also for more cards \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The D'Amico Spread	also for more cards		1978	The Book of John	37		Cards / Sleights / False Display / D'Amico Spread Cards / Sleights / False Display / Spread which hides cards
invisible palm aces \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Invisible Palm Aces			1978	The Book of John	38		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Open Travelers
guessing game \n guessing game with four kings, they change into tens \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Guessing Game	guessing game with four Kings, they change into Tens		1978	The Book of John	39		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards
all gone \n card selected and returned, performer names it, it turns over and is odd-backed, rest blank, with variation \n john f. mendoza \n "triple chance" \n "paleface pasteboards" \n marked aces all gone \n jim kahlert 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	All Gone	card selected and returned, performer names it, it turns over and is odd-backed, rest blank, with variation	Inspired by "Triple Chance" Related to "Paleface Pasteboards" Variations Marked Aces All Gone (Jim Kahlert, 1983)	1978	The Book of John	42		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Deck / Forcing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Things happen to the whole deck Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Back
have you ever heard of? \n four-card montes with ace through four which change into four aces \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Have You Ever Heard Of?	four-card montes with Ace through Four which change into four Aces		1978	The Book of John	47		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
on the elevator \n two handlings, with climax (either faces or backs transform) \n john f. mendoza \n high-am rise \n justin higham 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	On The Elevator	two handlings, with climax (either faces or backs transform)	Variations High-am Rise (Justin Higham, 1985)	1978	The Book of John	49		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
the coin routine (no. 1) \n copper and silver coin transpose, both change to copper, then silver, then into four dollars, coins across with those, two more dollars appear and a copper coin, coins through table, drill production from purse \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Coin Routine (No. 1)	copper and silver coin transpose, both change to copper, then silver, then into four dollars, coins across with those, two more dollars appear and a copper coin, coins through table, drill production from purse		1978	The Book of John	54		Coin / Gaffed / Copper/Silver Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Penetration / Table / All at once Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Solo Nail
one-handed imp pass \n retrieving a coin into hand \n john f. mendoza \n slydini 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza, Slydini	One-Handed Imp Pass	retrieving a coin into hand		1978	The Book of John	56		Lapping Principles / Imp Pass & Variations
han ping chien move \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Han Ping Chien Move			1978	The Book of John	58		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
the coin routine (no. 2) \n from handkerchief first three dollar, then four giant coins produced, then 6'' coin followed by 12'' coin, tv production \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Coin Routine (No. 2)	from handkerchief first three dollar, then four giant coins produced, then 6'' coin followed by 12'' coin, TV production		1978	The Book of John	62		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Handkerchief Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
sitting spellbound ii \n dollar changes to jumbo coin, several more changes \n john f. mendoza \n "sitting spellbound" (john mendoza lecture notes) 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Sitting Spellbound II	dollar changes to jumbo coin, several more changes	Inspired by "Sitting Spellbound" (John Mendoza Lecture Notes)	1978	The Book of John	65		Coin / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
standing spellbound \n jumbo coin kicker \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Standing Spellbound	jumbo coin kicker		1978	The Book of John	70		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
mendoza matrix \n jumbo coin kicker \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Mendoza Matrix	jumbo coin kicker		1978	The Book of John	72		Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Matrix / Four Cards Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
simplified pick-up move \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Simplified Pick-Up Move			1978	The Book of John	73		Coin / Sleights / Matrix Moves
the automatic deck \n sliding block production \n john f. mendoza \n no sliding \n karl fulves \n f.c.d. aces \n derek dingle \n walter e. cummings \n eddie fechter \n compucard \n meir yedid \n check it out \n douglas cameron 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Automatic Deck	sliding block production	Inspired by No Sliding (Karl Fulves, 1971) F.C.D. Aces (Derek Dingle, Walter E. Cummings, Eddie Fechter, 1972) Related to Compucard (Meir Yedid, 1982) Check It Out (Douglas Cameron, 1992)	1978	The Book of John	78		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
the lump of coal (tlc) \n lump of coal appears under fez after short coin interlude, then hat is full of pennies \n john f. mendoza \n a darker shade of malini \n don alan \n tlc mk ii \n john hotowka 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Lump of Coal (TLC)	lump of coal appears under fez after short coin interlude, then hat is full of pennies	Inspired by A Darker Shade of Malini (Don Alan, 1956) Variations TLC MK II (John Hotowka, 1989)	1978	The Book of John	83		Stone / Rock Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous Clothing / Hat
the ultimate torn and restored card \n signed on front and back, torn into eighth and restored, last corner restored as well - restoration of the torn corner \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Ultimate Torn and Restored Card	signed on front and back, torn into eighth and restored, last corner restored as well Restoration of the Torn Corner		1978	The Book of John	86		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Torn & Restored / At once Cards / Principles / Duplicates / Signed Duplicate
the bowl routine \n longer combination \n john f. mendoza \n bowl or cup load \n don alan 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Bowl Routine	longer combination	Inspired by Bowl or Cup Load (Don Alan, 1956)	1978	The Book of John	92		Spongeball / Routines Spongeball / Benson Bowl Routines
the coin casket \n marked quarter to brass box, routine for prop in which marked coin changes, then grows, then changes into the box, benzais china change \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Coin Casket	marked quarter to brass box, routine for prop in which marked coin changes, then grows, then changes into the box, Benzais China Change		1978	The Book of John	98		Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
the card in the wallet \n no palm \n john f. mendoza \n george lafollette 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza, George LaFollette	The Card In The Wallet	no palm		1978	The Book of John	101		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Envelope(s) Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
interlude iii \n ending for "interlude ii" from johnson products \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Interlude III	ending for "Interlude II" from Johnson Products		1978	The Book of John	103		Chip / Color Change Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Transformation Coin - Object
the chop cup \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Chop Cup			1978	The Book of John	105		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
steve france \n hot dog production after jean merlin's bill routine \n john f. mendoza \n steve spain \n "the little travellers" (jean merlin) 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza, Steve Spain	Steve France	hot dog production after Jean Merlin's bill routine	Inspired by "The Little Travellers" (Jean Merlin)	1978	The Book of John	108		Food / Sausage
copper, silver brass..what a gas! \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	Copper, Silver Brass..What a Gas!			1978	The Book of John	110		Coin / Gaffed / Two Copper One Silver set Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / Copper/Silver/Brass - Routines
the first stage of my career \n bare-handed dove production from candle on table \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The First Stage of My Career	bare-handed dove production from candle on table		1978	The Book of John	126		Animal / Dove / Miscellaneous
the ring routine \n three rings \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	The Ring Routine	three rings		1978	The Book of John	128		Ring / Linking Rings / Routines
in closing \n \n john f. mendoza 1978 the book of john John F. Mendoza	In Closing			1978	The Book of John	136		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
stretch \n rubber banded deck, top card pulled through and penetrates rubber band \n paul harris \n s-t-r-e-t-c-h stretched \n john f. mendoza \n stretch aka rubber band scam (revised) \n paul harris \n stretching 'stretched' \n peter gunn 1979 close-up entertainer Paul Harris	Stretch	rubber banded deck, top card pulled through and penetrates rubber band	Variations S-T-R-E-T-C-H Stretched (John F. Mendoza, 1980) Stretch aka Rubber Band Scam (revised) (Paul Harris, 1996) Stretching 'Stretched' (Peter Gunn, 1998)	1979	Close-up Entertainer	148		Cards / Effect Themes / Rubber Band & Cards Rubber Band / Penetration / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Rubber Band
rumors \n rumor regarding john f. mendoza's book, apparently spread by richard kaufman \n karl fulves 1979 interlocutor Karl Fulves	Rumors	rumor regarding John F. Mendoza's book, apparently spread by Richard Kaufman		1979	Interlocutor (Issue 30)	116		Articles / Anecdotes
introduction \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Introduction			1979	Close-up Presentations			Articles / Intros & Epilogues
selecting your tricks \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Selecting Your Tricks			1979	Close-up Presentations	1		Articles / Articles
practice \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Practice			1979	Close-up Presentations	8		Articles / Articles
timing of han ping chien move \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Timing of Han Ping Chien Move			1979	Close-up Presentations	14		Coin / Sleights / Transfers / Han Ping Chien
timing of "color triumphant" \n see also p. 69 \n john f. mendoza \n color triumphant \n derek dingle 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Timing of "Color Triumphant"	see also p. 69	Related to Color Triumphant (Derek Dingle, 1971)	1979	Close-up Presentations	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
coin vanish \n with conditioning \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Coin Vanish	with conditioning		1979	Close-up Presentations	19		Coin / Sleights / Vanish / Single Coin Vanishes / False Transfers - Put
"big load" technique \n for chop cup, dice stacking, ... \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	"Big Load" Technique	for chop cup, dice stacking, ...		1979	Close-up Presentations	23		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Sequences
presentation \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Presentation			1979	Close-up Presentations	26		Articles / Articles
on dice stacking \n analyzing a sequence \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	On Dice Stacking	analyzing a sequence		1979	Close-up Presentations	28		Dice (small) / Dice Stacking
the clock trick \n analyzing a simple version \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	The Clock Trick	analyzing a simple version		1979	Close-up Presentations	34		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Clock Trick & Variations
working conditions \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Working Conditions			1979	Close-up Presentations	53		Articles / Articles
routining a trick \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Routining a Trick			1979	Close-up Presentations	56		Articles / Articles
cardician makes good & triumph combination \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Cardician Makes Good & Triumph Combination			1979	Close-up Presentations	60		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Matching the Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Topsy-Turvy Aces
routining the act \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Routining the Act			1979	Close-up Presentations	75		Articles / Articles
on the solid block climax \n to chop cup type routines \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	On the Solid Block Climax	to chop cup type routines		1979	Close-up Presentations	79		Cup / Cups & Balls / One Cup & Chop Cup Routines
money magic \n business tips \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Money Magic	business tips		1979	Close-up Presentations	82		Articles / Articles Articles / Business and Publicity
magic & magicians \n fooling magicians, flourishes, sucker tricks \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	Magic & Magicians	fooling magicians, flourishes, sucker tricks		1979	Close-up Presentations	87		Articles / Theory & Essays Articles / Articles
davebury delusion handling \n \n john f. mendoza \n derek dingle \n dave-bury delusion \n david lederman \n dave's delight \n david lederman 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza, Derek Dingle	Davebury Delusion Handling		Inspired by Dave-bury Delusion (David Lederman, 1971 ca.) Related to Dave's Delight (David Lederman, 1973)	1979	Close-up Presentations	89		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion)
an old card trick made new \n spectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named \n john f. mendoza \n new deal \n michael weber 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	An Old Card Trick Made New	spectator cuts off packet, remembers bottom card, shuffles and deal packet in three piles, card immediately named	Related to New Deal (Michael Weber, 2009)	1979	Close-up Presentations	94		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Twenty-One Card Trick Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Only for Special Stacks / Si Stebbins Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / No-Touch Locations Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
in conclusion \n \n john f. mendoza 1979 close-up presentations John F. Mendoza	In Conclusion			1979	Close-up Presentations	99		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the boomeranging card of mystery \n card is thrown between two selections \n daryl martinez \n the most difficult card trick in the world \n john f. mendoza 1980 secrets of a "puerto rican gambler" Daryl Martinez	The Boomeranging Card of Mystery	card is thrown between two selections	Related to The Most Difficult Card Trick in the World (John F. Mendoza, 1980)	1980	Secrets of a "Puerto Rican Gambler"	13		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is tossed next to Selection
don england's t.k.o.'s \n \n walt lees \n don england \n john f. mendoza 1980 pabular Walt Lees (reviewer)	Don England's T.K.O.'s	by Don England (written by John F. Mendoza)		Oct. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 10)	929		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
a session with john mendoza \n \n walt lees \n john f. mendoza 1980 pabular Walt Lees (reviewer)	A Session With John Mendoza	by John F. Mendoza		Nov. 1980	Pabular (Vol. 6 No. 11)	943		Reviews / Audio Cassette
dedication \n \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Dedication			1980	John: Verse Two	i		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
introduction \n \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Introduction			1980	John: Verse Two	ii		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
other writings by author \n \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Other Writings by Author			1980	John: Verse Two			Articles / Bibliography
acey-deucy improved \n ace and two of clubs, monte theme, they transform twice, one of them changes into a dollar coin \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Acey-Deucy Improved	Ace and Two of Clubs, monte theme, they transform twice, one of them changes into a dollar coin		1980	John: Verse Two	1		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Multiple Cards Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transpo with Delays or Revelations Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Packet Trick with Monte theme
missionaries' revenge \n cannibal kings vanish as finale, duplicate \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Missionaries' Revenge	cannibal kings vanish as finale, duplicate		1980	John: Verse Two	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Cannibals
marlo-nelson-mendoza hunters \n kings and queens shuffled into deck, one of the kings put in case, deck cut into packets, queen and king on top of each, one queen with king in case \n john f. mendoza \n barry nelson \n kings and aces \n edward marlo 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza, Barry Nelson	Marlo-Nelson-Mendoza Hunters	Kings and Queens shuffled into deck, one of the Kings put in case, deck cut into packets, Queen and King on top of each, one Queen with King in case	Inspired by Kings and Aces (Edward Marlo, 1964)	1980	John: Verse Two	15		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to Card Case Cards / Effect Themes / Mates / Marriage Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
face up red-black shuffle \n red and black cards are riffle shuffled multiple times, yet they stay separated \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Face Up Red-Black Shuffle	red and black cards are riffle shuffled multiple times, yet they stay separated		1980	John: Verse Two	19		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Divided Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Red Black / Separation / Oil & Water / Whole Deck Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Partial / Half Deck
zarrow square-up finesse \n \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Zarrow Square-Up Finesse			1980	John: Verse Two	22		Cards / Sleights / Riffle Shuffle / Riffle on the table / False / Zarrow type Shuffles
cutting the kings re-visited \n aces produced as kicker \n john f. mendoza \n cutting the kings \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Cutting the Kings Re-Visited	Aces produced as kicker	Inspired by Cutting the Kings (John F. Mendoza, 1977)	1980	John: Verse Two	25		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / As a Climax Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One
breakless kiss double transformation \n \n john f. mendoza \n casanova card trick \n edward marlo \n martin gardner 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Breakless Kiss Double Transformation		Inspired by Casanova Card Trick (Edward Marlo, Martin Gardner, 1942)	1980	John: Verse Two	29		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Multiple Cards at the same time
the most difficult card trick in the world \n card thrown into air and caught with deck next to two selections \n john f. mendoza \n the boomeranging card of mystery \n daryl martinez \n the most difficult card trick in the world part ii \n jamy ian swiss 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Most Difficult Card Trick in the World	card thrown into air and caught with deck next to two selections	Related to The Boomeranging Card of Mystery (Daryl Martinez, 1980) The Most Difficult Card Trick in the World Part II (Jamy Ian Swiss, 1983)	1980	John: Verse Two	31		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is tossed next to Selection
boomerang tossing \n straight upwards \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Boomerang Tossing	straight upwards		1980	John: Verse Two	33		Cards / Sleights / Shooting & Scaling
s-t-r-e-t-c-h stretched \n - the startling appearance of two selected cards - color change \n john f. mendoza \n stretch \n paul harris 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	S-T-R-E-T-C-H Stretched	The Startling Appearance of Two Selected Cards Color Change	Inspired by Stretch (Paul Harris, 1979)	1980	John: Verse Two	36		Cards / Effect Themes / Rubber Band & Cards Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Rubber Band
the horse race \n winner ace predicted with alphabet cards \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Horse Race	winner ace predicted with alphabet cards		1980	John: Verse Two	40		ABC Cards / Prediction Games / Race Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Race Plot
one handed face change \n \n john f. mendoza \n patrick page 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza, Patrick Page	One Handed Face Change			1980	John: Verse Two	43		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
open travellers - closed changers \n transformation kicker \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Open Travellers - Closed Changers	transformation kicker		1980	John: Verse Two	53		Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Open Travelers
the one dollar sandwich \n card cleanly appears in isolated sandwich \n john f. mendoza \n performance of vic trabucco 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The One Dollar Sandwich	card cleanly appears in isolated sandwich	Inspired by performance of Vic Trabucco	1980	John: Verse Two	57		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Effect Themes / Sandwich & Co / Simple Sandwich - Moveless
the ten card poker killer \n transformation into four aces as finale \n john f. mendoza \n ten card poker deal \n harry lorayne \n the ten card poker killer \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Ten Card Poker Killer	transformation into four Aces as finale	Inspired by Ten Card Poker Deal (Harry Lorayne, 1967) Also published here The Ten Card Poker Killer (John F. Mendoza, 2015)	1980	John: Verse Two	61		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
the louisiana switch handling \n tabled \n john f. mendoza \n the louisiana switch \n martin a. nash \n the louisiana switch \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Louisiana Switch Handling	tabled	Related to The Louisiana Switch (Martin A. Nash, 1975) Also published here The Louisiana Switch (John F. Mendoza, 2015)	1980	John: Verse Two	64		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck
easy ace cutting \n tabled \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Easy Ace Cutting	tabled		1980	John: Verse Two	66		Cards / Effect Themes / Four-of-a-Kind/Aces Effects / Production & Appearance / One by One Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Magician cuts to the Aces / Tabled
reverse portable hole \n jumbo coin climax \n john f. mendoza \n the portable hole \n david roth 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Reverse Portable Hole	jumbo coin climax	Inspired by The Portable Hole (David Roth, 1981)	1980	John: Verse Two	78		Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Portable Hole Coin / Effect Themes / Jumbo Coins
coin appearance from purse frame \n \n john f. mendoza \n dan fleshman 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza, Dan Fleshman	Coin Appearance from Purse Frame			1980	John: Verse Two	78		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Purse Frame Purse Frame
the last card \n wheel with four sections, cards distributed onto the sections and eliminated in stages, last card is selection \n john f. mendoza \n "the last card" (jack hughes) 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Last Card	wheel with four sections, cards distributed onto the sections and eliminated in stages, last card is selection	Inspired by "The Last Card" (Jack Hughes)	1980	John: Verse Two	84		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Spectator locates Card / Miscellaneous Cards / Props & Apparatus / Miscellaneous
bendix bombshell routine \n transposition and card to wallet combo \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Bendix Bombshell Routine	transposition and card to wallet combo		1980	John: Verse Two	88		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Two Cards / Two Card Transpo with Delays or Revelations Cards / Effect Themes / Traveling / Card(s) to impossible Location / Wallet
the cup switch \n solid cup finale \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Cup Switch	solid cup finale		1980	John: Verse Two	93		Cup / Cups & Balls / Two & Three Cups Routines / Sequences
the spiked half \n spiked half dollar coin put in styrofoam, marked penny transposes and is now spiked and half dollar in hand \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	The Spiked Half	spiked half dollar coin put in styrofoam, marked penny transposes and is now spiked and half dollar in hand		1980	John: Verse Two	101		Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Copper/Silver / With Props Coin / Gaffed / Shell Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Knickle Head
installment vanish \n \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	Installment Vanish			1980	John: Verse Two	112		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Double Facer Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / Isolated Sequences & Ace Vanishes
in conclusion \n \n john f. mendoza 1980 john: verse two John F. Mendoza	In Conclusion			1980	John: Verse Two	137		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
knabe \n princess card trick with real shuffling, marks on back of cards \n roy johnson \n everyman cards, 1979 \n routined poker mental \n john f. mendoza 1980 jedermanns karten + drei knüller Roy Johnson	Knabe	princess card trick with real shuffling, marks on back of cards	Inspired by Routined Poker Mental (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Also published here Everyman Cards, 1979	1980	Jedermanns Karten + Drei Knüller	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (Matrix) Cards / Principles / Locator Cards / Scratch-Marked
the portable hole \n \n david roth \n a penny for your thoughts \n horace e. bennett \n reverse portable hole \n john f. mendoza \n the portable hole \n david roth \n elfin hole \n geoffrey latta 1981 coinmagic David Roth	The Portable Hole		Variations A Penny for Your Thoughts (Horace E. Bennett, 1975) Reverse Portable Hole (John F. Mendoza, 1980) Elfin Hole (Geoffrey Latta, 2017) Also published here The Portable Hole (David Roth, 1985)	1981	CoinMagic	63		Coin / Effect Themes / Invisible Purse Coin / Effect Themes / Vanish Routines / With Props / Portable Hole
introduction \n \n john f. mendoza 1981 don england's t.k.o.'s John F. Mendoza	Introduction			1981	Don England's T.K.O.'s (Issue )	3		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
visual retention change #2 \n \n don england \n the miller(?) change \n charlie miller \n john f. mendoza 1981 don england's t.k.o.'s Don England	Visual Retention Change #2		Inspired by The Miller(?) Change (Charlie Miller, John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1981	Don England's T.K.O.'s (Issue Clubs)	2		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Single Card / Front Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Outjogged
master poker demonstration \n combination, color changing deck climax \n derek dingle \n master poker demonstration \n derek dingle \n impossible poker demonstration \n john f. mendoza 1982 the complete works of derek dingle Derek Dingle	Master Poker Demonstration	combination, color changing deck climax	Variations Master Poker Demonstration (Derek Dingle, 1972) Impossible Poker Demonstration (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1982	The Complete Works of Derek Dingle	207		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Color Changing Deck Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Daley/Diaconis Poker Plot Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / You just get the winning Hand.
compucard \n card apparently computer, selection is found \n meir yedid \n the automatic deck \n john f. mendoza 1982 incredible close-up magic Meir Yedid	Compucard	card apparently computer, selection is found	Related to The Automatic Deck (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1982	Incredible Close-Up Magic	21		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Flashy Location
gemini count \n \n brother john hamman \n the scorpion gemini count \n john f. mendoza \n aquarius count \n david neighbors 1983 the collected almanac Brother John Hamman	Gemini Count		Variations The Scorpion Gemini Count (John F. Mendoza, 1983) Aquarius Count (David Neighbors, 1991)	1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 14)	128		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces
the mendoza portfolio no. 1 \n \n richard kaufman \n john f. mendoza \n john f. mendoza 1983 the collected almanac Richard Kaufman (reviewer)	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	by John F. Mendoza		1983	The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 15)	143		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
introduction \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Introduction			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	v		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
francis pelkey \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Francis Pelkey			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	1		Articles / Biographical
michael gerhardt \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Michael Gerhardt			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	5		Articles / Biographical
jamy swiss \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Jamy Swiss			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	27		Articles / Biographical
the most difficult card trick in the world part ii \n follow-up, card first tossed in air and caught between two selections, then repeat where card is tossed into tabled deck inside sandwich \n jamy ian swiss \n stabbed in the pack \n john benzais \n harry lorayne \n the most difficult card trick in the world \n john f. mendoza \n stabbed in the sandwich \n jamy ian swiss \n stabbed in the sandwich \n jamy ian swiss \n stabbed in the sandwich \n jamy ian swiss \n stabbed in the sandwich \n jamy ian swiss \n stabbed in the sandwich \n jamy ian swiss 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 Jamy Ian Swiss	The Most Difficult Card Trick in the World Part II	follow-up, card first tossed in air and caught between two selections, then repeat where card is tossed into tabled deck inside sandwich	Inspired by Stabbed in the Pack (John Benzais, Harry Lorayne, 1967) Related to The Most Difficult Card Trick in the World (John F. Mendoza, 1980) Also published here Stabbed in the Sandwich (Jamy Ian Swiss, 1987) Stabbed in the Sandwich (Jamy Ian Swiss, 1990) Stabbed in the Sandwich (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2011) Stabbed In The Sandwich (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2016) Stabbed In The Sandwich (Jamy Ian Swiss, 2018)	1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	27		Cards / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration / Card is tossed next to Selection
dan o'donoghue \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Dan O'Donoghue			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	45		Articles / Biographical
bernard bilis \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Bernard Bilis			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	59		Articles / Biographical
calculated triumph \n small packet cut off, selection made and returned, deck shuffled face-up and face-down, all one way except sandwich in center with selection, sandwich cards total cut-off packet \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis \n pair-a-noic \n bernard bilis \n card counters \n doug canning \n prime location \n steve beam \n pseudo bilis \n peter duffie \n aldo colombini \n robin robertson \n i missed \n edward marlo \n bernard bilis 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis	Calculated Triumph	small packet cut off, selection made and returned, deck shuffled face-up and face-down, all one way except sandwich in center with selection, sandwich cards total cut-off packet	Inspired by Pair-A-Noic (Bernard Bilis, 1978) Variations Card Counters (Doug Canning, 1995) Prime Location (Steve Beam, 2000) Pseudo Bilis (Peter Duffie, Aldo Colombini, Robin Robertson, 2004) I Missed (Edward Marlo, Bernard Bilis, 1984)	1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	59		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Hofzinser Problem Number 8 Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
geoffrey latta \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Geoffrey Latta			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	69		Articles / Biographical
paviato aurelio \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Paviato Aurelio			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	93		Articles / Biographical
jim kahlert \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Jim Kahlert			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	113		Articles / Biographical
marked aces all gone \n ungaffed macdonald's aces with cards that have obvious marks on their backs \n jim kahlert \n all gone \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 Jim Kahlert	Marked Aces All Gone	ungaffed MacDonald's Aces with cards that have obvious marks on their backs	Inspired by All Gone (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	113		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Ace Assembly / more or less off-beat variations
richard vollmer \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Richard Vollmer			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	121		Articles / Biographical
mirko ferrantini \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Mirko Ferrantini			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	133		Articles / Biographical
phillippe warein \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Phillippe Warein			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	137		Articles / Biographical
ray mertz \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Ray Mertz			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	149		Articles / Biographical
paul sorrentino \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Paul Sorrentino			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	161		Articles / Biographical
john f. mendoza \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	John F. Mendoza			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	167		Articles / Biographical
the strange 20 card coincidence \n some cards dealt, dealt packets, selection and prediction make up a royal flush \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	The Strange 20 Card Coincidence	some cards dealt, dealt packets, selection and prediction make up a royal flush		1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	167		Cards / Sleights / Force / Mathematical Forces Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions
impromptu tunnel \n duplicate \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Impromptu Tunnel	duplicate		1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	173		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation / Tunnel Effect
the scorpion gemini count \n \n john f. mendoza \n gemini count \n brother john hamman \n aquarius count \n david neighbors 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	The Scorpion Gemini Count		Inspired by Gemini Count (Brother John Hamman, 1983) Variations Aquarius Count (David Neighbors, 1991)	1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	180		Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind
bro. john hamman \n \n john f. mendoza 1983 the mendoza portfolio no. 1 John F. Mendoza	Bro. John Hamman			1983	The Mendoza Portfolio No. 1	185		Articles / Biographical
i missed \n impromptu version of bilis' "calculated triumph", packet cut off, triumph with rest, selection between two face up cards whose values add up to number of cut off cards \n edward marlo \n bernard bilis \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis 1984 marlo's magazine volume 5 Edward Marlo, Bernard Bilis	I Missed	impromptu version of Bilis' "Calculated Triumph", packet cut off, Triumph with rest, selection between two face up cards whose values add up to number of cut off cards	Inspired by Calculated Triumph (John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis, 1983)	1984	Marlo's Magazine Volume 5	57		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Turnover & Reverse / Triumph / Effect Variations
mendoza portfolio one \n \n jeff busby \n john f. mendoza \n john f. mendoza 1984 epoptica Jeff Busby (reviewer)	Mendoza Portfolio One	by John F. Mendoza		Jan. 1984	Epoptica (Issue 5)	252		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
introduction \n \n john f. mendoza 1985 formula one close-up John F. Mendoza	Introduction			1985	Formula One Close-Up	iv		Articles / Intros & Epilogues
throwing the switch \n brief \n john f. mendoza 1985 formula one close-up John F. Mendoza	Throwing the Switch	brief		1985	Formula One Close-Up	19		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Versa/Throw-Switch - Type
one handed face change \n \n john f. mendoza \n patrick page \n one handed face change \n john f. mendoza \n patrick page 1985 formula one close-up John F. Mendoza, Patrick Page	One Handed Face Change		Related to One Handed Face Change (John F. Mendoza, Patrick Page, 1980)	1985	Formula One Close-Up	39		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
high-am rise \n \n justin higham \n on the elevator \n john f. mendoza 1985 all hands on deck! Justin Higham	High-am Rise		Inspired by On The Elevator (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1985	All Hands on Deck!	3		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / Elevator / Deck
5-card gemini count variation \n \n david neighbors \n john f. mendoza \n brother john hamman 1986 riffling the pasteboards David Neighbors, John F. Mendoza, Brother John Hamman	5-Card Gemini Count Variation			1986	Riffling the Pasteboards	30		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind Cards / Sleights / False Display / Hiding Surfaces
three-card monte as a magical entertainment \n presentation without the spectator guessing \n dai vernon \n eugene burger \n john f. mendoza 1987 the performance of close-up magic Dai Vernon, Eugene Burger, John F. Mendoza	Three-Card Monte as a Magical Entertainment	presentation without the spectator guessing		1987	The Performance of Close-Up Magic	55		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Three Card Monte / Authentic (more or less)
throwing the switch handling \n \n roberto giobbi \n john f. mendoza 1987 cardperfect Roberto Giobbi, John F. Mendoza	Throwing the Switch Handling			1987	CardPerfect	83		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Versa/Throw-Switch - Type
special effects \n \n david britland \n randy wakeman \n john f. mendoza 1987 opus David Britland (reviewer)	Special Effects	by Randy Wakeman (written by John F. Mendoza)		Sep. 1987	Opus (Vol. 1 No. 1)	8		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
throwing the switch \n brief \n john f. mendoza 1989 cartas certificadas John F. Mendoza	Throwing the Switch	brief		1989	Cartas Certificadas	64		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Versa/Throw-Switch - Type
one handed face change \n \n patrick page \n one handed face change \n john f. mendoza \n patrick page 1989 randy wakeman presents Patrick Page	One Handed Face Change		Related to One Handed Face Change (John F. Mendoza, Patrick Page, 1980)	1989	Randy Wakeman Presents	37		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
tlc mk ii \n ball appears under plant pot after short coin interlude, then pot is full of pennies \n john hotowka \n the lump of coal (tlc) \n john f. mendoza 1989 the british close-up magic symposium 1989 John Hotowka	TLC MK II	ball appears under plant pot after short coin interlude, then pot is full of pennies	Inspired by The Lump of Coal (TLC) (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1989	The British Close-Up Magic Symposium 1989	21		Coin / Effect Themes / Appearance & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous
aquarius count \n variation of the gemini count \n david neighbors \n gemini count \n brother john hamman \n the scorpion gemini count \n john f. mendoza 1991 the minotaur David Neighbors	Aquarius Count	variation of the Gemini Count	Inspired by Gemini Count (Brother John Hamman, 1983) The Scorpion Gemini Count (John F. Mendoza, 1983)	1991	The Minotaur (Vol. 3 No. 2)	14		Cards / Sleights / False Display / Four-of-a-Kind
marlo's visible victor change \n as bottom card is transferred to top, credit information on page 115 \n edward marlo \n charlie miller \n edward victor \n ambitious swindle \n edward marlo \n the miller(?) change \n charlie miller \n john f. mendoza 1992 card finesse ii Edward Marlo, Charlie Miller, Edward Victor	Marlo's Visible Victor Change	as bottom card is transferred to top, credit information on page 115	Related to Ambitious Swindle (Edward Marlo, 1972) The Miller(?) Change (Charlie Miller, John F. Mendoza, 1978)	1992	Card Finesse II	112		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
check it out \n mentioning lost tricks in the literature \n douglas cameron \n linking safety pins (close up connivery #2 lecture notes, dan garrett) \n the automatic deck \n john f. mendoza \n egg on fan \n geoffrey durham 1992 profile Douglas Cameron	Check It Out	mentioning lost tricks in the literature	Related to Linking Safety Pins (Close Up Connivery #2 lecture notes, Dan Garrett) The Automatic Deck (John F. Mendoza, 1978) Egg on Fan (Geoffrey Durham, 1987)	1992	Profile (Issue 6)	5		Articles / Columns
throwing the switch \n brief \n john f. mendoza 1993 three professional card routines John F. Mendoza	Throwing The Switch	brief		1993	Three Professional Card Routines	6		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Versa/Throw-Switch - Type
card counters \n \n doug canning \n "counter cards" in william simon's "mathematical magic" \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis \n multiple card sum stacks \n simon aronson 1995 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 2 Doug Canning	Card Counters		Inspired by Calculated Triumph (John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis, 1983) Related to "Counter Cards" in William Simon's "Mathematical Magic" Multiple Card Sum Stacks (Simon Aronson, 1995)	1995	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 2	153		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Number Forcing Stack Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Partial
covered snap change \n \n john f. mendoza 1995 ca. siamese signatures and other oddities John F. Mendoza	Covered Snap Change			1995 ca.	Siamese Signatures and Other Oddities	15		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
snap over change variation \n \n john f. mendoza 1997 l.i.n.t. — pocket stuff for close-up magicians John F. Mendoza	Snap Over Change Variation			1997	L.I.N.T. — Pocket Stuff for Close-Up Magicians	109		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / free handed
miller change variation \n inside cellophane of case \n thomas fraps \n the miller(?) change \n charlie miller \n john f. mendoza \n miller change variation \n thomas fraps 1998 the book Thomas Fraps	Miller Change Variation	inside cellophane of case	Inspired by The Miller(?) Change (Charlie Miller, John F. Mendoza, 1978) Also published here Miller Change Variation (Thomas Fraps, 2000)	1998	The Book	50		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / Outjogged
the toss switch \n \n roberto giobbi \n john f. mendoza \n bill simon 2000 card college — volume 4 Roberto Giobbi, John F. Mendoza, Bill Simon	The Toss Switch			2000	Card College — Volume 4	840		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Versa/Throw-Switch - Type
prime location \n cards reveal selection and amount of cut cards \n steve beam \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis \n location, location, location \n steve beam 2000 semi-automatic card tricks — volume 3 Steve Beam	Prime Location	cards reveal selection and amount of cut cards	Inspired by Calculated Triumph (John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis, 1983) Location, Location, Location (Steve Beam, 1995)	2000	Semi-Automatic Card Tricks — Volume 3	77		Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Number Prediction Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Single Card Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Other Stacks / Partial
liar's poker \n princess card trick with lie detection presentation and sucker finale à la fingerprint card trick \n darwin ortiz \n john f. mendoza \n routined poker mental \n john f. mendoza 2002 scams & fantasies with cards Darwin Ortiz, John F. Mendoza	Liar's Poker	princess card trick with lie detection presentation and sucker finale à la Fingerprint Card Trick	Inspired by Routined Poker Mental (John F. Mendoza, 1978)	2002	Scams & Fantasies with Cards	26		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Partagas Sell (Dunbury Delusion) Cards / Effect Themes / Think a Card / Princess Card Trick (Matrix) Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Blindfold Poker & Think-a-Card Cards / Effect Themes / Lie Detector (without spelling)
pseudo bilis \n some card cut off by spectator, next cards give its total, selection found as well, using killer count \n peter duffie \n aldo colombini \n robin robertson \n calculated triumph \n john f. mendoza \n bernard bilis 2004 killer koncepts Peter Duffie, Aldo Colombini, Robin Robertson	Pseudo Bilis	some card cut off by spectator, next cards give its total, selection found as well, using Killer Count	Inspired by Calculated Triumph (John F. Mendoza, Bernard Bilis, 1983)	2004	Killer Koncepts	14		Cards / Effect Themes / Number Effects / Hofzinser Problem Number 8
one handed face change \n \n patrick page \n john f. mendoza 2007 the magician's ltd cookbook Patrick Page, John F. Mendoza	One Handed Face Change			2007	The Magician's Ltd Cookbook	84		Cards / Sleights / Color Change / On the Deck
new deal \n "two tricks with your new toy", spectator cuts to a card, performer divines and locates it \n michael weber \n an old card trick made new \n john f. mendoza 2009 memorease Michael Weber	New Deal	"Two Tricks with Your New Toy", spectator cuts to a card, performer divines and locates it	Related to An Old Card Trick Made New (John F. Mendoza, 1979)	2009	Memorease	4		Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / No-Touch Locations Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Memorized / Full Deck
the ten card poker killer \n \n john f. mendoza \n the ten card poker killer \n john f. mendoza 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier John F. Mendoza	The Ten Card Poker Killer		Also published here The Ten Card Poker Killer (John F. Mendoza, 1980)	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	65		Cards / Effect Themes / Gambling / Poker / Ten Card Poker Deal
the louisiana switch \n tabled \n john f. mendoza \n the louisiana switch handling \n john f. mendoza 2015 the bammo ten card deal dossier John F. Mendoza	The Louisiana Switch	tabled	Also published here The Louisiana Switch Handling (John F. Mendoza, 1980)	2015	The Bammo Ten Card Deal Dossier	368		Cards / Sleights / Switches / Multiple Card Switches / Using the Deck