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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
a practical card code \n verbal \n orville wayne meyer \n color code \n milbourne christopher 1935 the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer	A Practical Card Code	verbal	Variations Color Code (Milbourne Christopher, 1946)	1935	The Jinx 1-50 (Issue 7)	26		→ Cards / Principles / Coding / Using Assistant → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Assistant
stretching a rope \n  \n milbourne christopher 1938 greater magic Milbourne Christopher	Stretching a Rope			1938	Greater Magic	794		→ Rope / Stretching
match stickler \n burnt match vanishes and appears in spectator's hand among unburnt matches \n milbourne christopher 1942 the phoenix 1-50 Milbourne Christopher	Match Stickler	burnt match vanishes and appears in spectator's hand among unburnt matches		1942	The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 16)	66		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Traveling
the back room \n on the "barnstormer", bob hanko, jean hugard's dinner, milbourne christopher \n walter b. gibson \n bruce elliott 1942 the phoenix 1-50 Walter B. Gibson, Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on the "Barnstormer", Bob Hanko, Jean Hugard's dinner, Milbourne Christopher		1942	The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 24)	102		→ Articles / Columns
christopher's three knots in a rope \n three knots appear, one disappears, one is untied, one is taken off \n milbourne christopher 1942/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Three Knots in a Rope	three knots appear, one disappears, one is untied, one is taken off		1942/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2	339		→ Rope / Knot Effects
christopher's jumping knot \n knot jumpes from one position on rope to another \n milbourne christopher 1942/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Jumping Knot	knot jumpes from one position on rope to another		1942/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2	342		→ Rope / Knot Effects
christopher's thread to rope \n thin thread changes visibly into rope \n milbourne christopher 1942/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Thread to Rope	thin thread changes visibly into rope		1942/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2	347		→ Rope / Appearance
christopher's cigarette to rope \n three different methods \n milbourne christopher 1942/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 2 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Cigarette to Rope	three different methods		1942/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2	349		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Transformation → Rope / Transformation
paper money \n crumpled piece of newspaper changes in a dollar bill \n milbourne christopher 1943 the phoenix 1-50 Milbourne Christopher	Paper Money	crumpled piece of newspaper changes in a dollar bill		1943	The Phoenix 1-50 (Issue 35)	145		→ Bill / Transformation → Paper / Transformation
christopher's "double cross" \n eight paper pieces, four with x on them are burnt, x now on other pieces \n milbourne christopher \n x-it! \n sam leo horowitz \n the lady's not for burning \n ali bongo \n double cross \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's "Double Cross"	eight paper pieces, four with X on them are burnt, X now on other pieces	Variations X-It! (Sam Leo Horowitz, 1951) The Lady's Not for Burning (Ali Bongo, 1966) Also published here Double Cross (Milbourne Christopher, 1985)	1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	53		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos...
match book and coin \n coin appears in torn up match book \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Match Book and Coin	coin appears in torn up match book		1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	61		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Miscellaneous
match stickler \n match travels into spectator's hand \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Match Stickler	match travels into spectator's hand		1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	63		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Traveling
tavern trickery \n card index appears in bottle cap \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Tavern Trickery	card index appears in bottle cap		1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	75		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Off-beat Predictions → Bottle / Bottle Caps / Miscellaneous
finger tip telepathy \n instant stooge, submitting name of forced card to spectator \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Finger Tip Telepathy	instant stooge, submitting name of forced card to spectator		1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	76		→ Cards / Principles / Instant Stooge → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / by Spectator
novel burned and restored bill \n bill burned on top of plate is found underneath \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Novel Burned and Restored Bill	bill burned on top of plate is found underneath		1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	116		→ Bill / Torn & Restored
snappy silk production and color change \n almost bare handed production and color change with wand \n milbourne christopher 1943/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 3 Milbourne Christopher	Snappy Silk Production and Color Change	almost bare handed production and color change with wand		1943/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3	372		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Color Change → Silk & Handkerchief / Production / Bare Handed
under cover \n ideas with a matchbook, as an ambush for a list, for a shiner, to pick up daub, picking up a coin \n milbourne christopher \n bob hummer \n graphite matchbox daub \n bob hummer 1944 the phoenix 51-100 Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer	Under Cover	ideas with a matchbook, as an ambush for a list, for a shiner, to pick up daub, picking up a coin	Also published here Graphite Matchbox Daub (Bob Hummer, 1980)	1944	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 53)	218		→ Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook → Cards / Principles / Daub → Cards / Principles / Shiner
tap force \n card is touched by spectator, moving the fan slightly \n milbourne christopher 1945 my best Milbourne Christopher	Tap Force	card is touched by spectator, moving the fan slightly		1945	My Best	12		→ Cards / Sleights / Force / Fan Force
paper money \n piece of newspaper to bill \n milbourne christopher 1945 my best Milbourne Christopher	Paper Money	piece of newspaper to bill		1945	My Best	161		→ Bill / Transformation
biographical sketches of contributors \n - theo. annemann - charles arbuthnot - george e. arrowsmith - roger barkann - sylvan barnet - joseph l. barnett - raymond l. beebe - eugene bernstein - j. b. bobo - john n. booth - tom bowyer - vynn boyar - joan brandon - fred braue - john braun - lu brent - r. c. buff - clyde f. cairy - loring campbell - jack chanin - frank chapman - forest v. chesbro - milbourne christopher - eddie clever - stanley collins - mystic craig - thomas j. crawford - john j. crimmins, jr. - paul j. curry - del monte - harry dobrin - ronald b. edwards - bruce elliot - professor el-tab - dr. e. g. ervin - dr. henry ridgely evans - val evans - "hen" fetsch - thomas b. fitzgerald - dariel fitzkee - sid fleischman - joseph harman fries - martin gardner - teral garrett - walter b. gibson - arnold l. grubin - nelson c. hahne - hathaway - royal v. heath - charles h. hopkins - jean hugard - mark jacobs - r. m. jamison - f. h. jeudevine - maurice kains - george g. kaplan - george karger - joseph a. karson - wilbur kattner - gerald lynton kaufman - howard b. kayton, m.d. - the great kolar - gerald kosky - abril lamarque - william w. larsen - sid lorraine - art lyle - l. vosburgh lyons - richard f. madden - greer marechal, jr. - george mcathy - william h. mccaffrey - jack mcmillen - harry mendoza - orville meyer - john w. mifflin - chester morris - paul morris - frederick mosteller - robert a. nelson - c. a. george newmann - grady s. nicholson - dr. cecil e. nixon - charles walter nyquist - dell o'dell - tom osborne - george harrison pittman - julien j. proskauer - clayton rawson - ralph w. read - dolf rudin - herb rungie - ned rutledge - james j. sanders - lucille pierce saxon - sigmar - the magician - jerry sorensen - willard s. smith - george starke - dr. raymond v. stone, sr. (ramo) - harlan tarbell - dr. franklin taylor - j. g. thompson, jr. - jack f. trebel - m. van reese - jack vosburgh - audley valentine walsh - peter warlock - herman l. weber - bob weill - william h. wilson - tommy windsor - howard h. wise - ed. wolff - michael f. zens \n james g. thompson jr. 1945 my best James G. Thompson Jr.	Biographical Sketches of Contributors	Theo. Annemann Charles Arbuthnot George E. Arrowsmith Roger Barkann Sylvan Barnet Joseph L. Barnett Raymond L. Beebe Eugene Bernstein J. B. Bobo John N. Booth Tom Bowyer Vynn Boyar Joan Brandon Fred Braue John Braun Lu Brent R. C. Buff Clyde F. Cairy Loring Campbell Jack Chanin Frank Chapman Forest V. Chesbro Milbourne Christopher Eddie Clever Stanley Collins Mystic Craig Thomas J. Crawford John J. Crimmins, JR. Paul J. Curry Del Monte Harry Dobrin Ronald B. Edwards Bruce Elliot Professor El-Tab Dr. E. G. Ervin Dr. Henry Ridgely Evans Val Evans "Hen" Fetsch Thomas B. Fitzgerald Dariel Fitzkee Sid Fleischman Joseph Harman Fries Martin Gardner Teral Garrett Walter B. Gibson Arnold L. Grubin Nelson C. Hahne Hathaway Royal V. Heath Charles H. Hopkins Jean Hugard Mark Jacobs R. M. Jamison F. H. Jeudevine Maurice Kains George G. Kaplan George Karger Joseph A. Karson Wilbur Kattner Gerald Lynton Kaufman Howard B. Kayton, M.D. The Great Kolar Gerald Kosky Abril Lamarque William W. Larsen Sid Lorraine Art Lyle L. Vosburgh Lyons Richard F. Madden Greer Marechal, JR. George McAthy William H. McCaffrey Jack McMillen Harry Mendoza Orville Meyer John W. Mifflin Chester Morris Paul Morris Frederick Mosteller Robert A. Nelson C. A. George Newmann Grady S. Nicholson Dr. Cecil E. Nixon Charles Walter Nyquist Dell O'Dell Tom Osborne George Harrison Pittman Julien J. Proskauer Clayton Rawson Ralph W. Read Dolf Rudin Herb Rungie Ned Rutledge James J. Sanders Lucille Pierce Saxon Sigmar - The Magician Jerry Sorensen Willard S. Smith George Starke Dr. Raymond V. Stone, SR. (RAMO) Harlan Tarbell DR. Franklin Taylor J. G. Thompson, JR. Jack F. Trebel M. Van Reese Jack Vosburgh Audley Valentine Walsh Peter Warlock Herman L. Weber Bob Weill William H. Wilson Tommy Windsor Howard H. Wise Ed. Wolff Michael F. Zens		1945	My Best	347		→ Articles / Biographical
the back room \n on hen fetsch, richard himber, dunninger getting exposed, milbourne christopher \n bruce elliott 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Hen Fetsch, Richard Himber, Dunninger getting exposed, Milbourne Christopher		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 75)	307		→ Articles / Columns
a match tip \n a burning match is split in two \n milbourne christopher 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Milbourne Christopher	A Match Tip	a burning match is split in two		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 80)	327		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Miscellaneous
model asrah! \n wand levitates under handkerchief and vanishes, breakaway wand \n tommy dowd \n milbourne christopher 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Tommy Dowd, Milbourne Christopher	Model Asrah!	wand levitates under handkerchief and vanishes, breakaway wand		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 90)	365		→ Wand & Stick / Animation → Wand & Stick / Vanish
an oldie with a new twist \n coin travels into empty matchbox \n milbourne christopher 1945 the phoenix 51-100 Milbourne Christopher	An Oldie with a New Twist	coin travels into empty matchbox		1945	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 92)	374		→ Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Miscellaneous
rope to cigarette \n \n milbourne christopher 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Rope to Cigarette			Aug. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 3)	143		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Transformation → Rope / Transformation
flowers from the flame \n bouquet from flash of fire, one-handed production from sleeve \n milbourne christopher 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Flowers from the Flame	bouquet from flash of fire, one-handed production from sleeve		Dec. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 7)	172		→ Flower / Feather Flowers → Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material
the name appears \n names of presidents on slips of paper, put in performer's pocket, one chosen and burnt, ashes rubbed on cigarette, name appears \n milbourne christopher 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	The Name Appears	names of presidents on slips of paper, put in performer's pocket, one chosen and burnt, ashes rubbed on cigarette, name appears		Dec. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 7)	172		→ Cigarette/Cigar / Miscellaneous → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
the jumping silks \n two different-colored silks held at one corner in each hand visibly change places \n milbourne christopher 1945 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	The Jumping Silks	two different-colored silks held at one corner in each hand visibly change places		Dec. 1945	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 7)	172		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Transposition → Thread / Reel
christopher's telegram to flowers \n spring flowers \n milbourne christopher 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Telegram to Flowers	spring flowers		1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	21		→ Flower / Spring Flowers / Transformation
christopher's flaming napkin \n paper napkin bursts into flames, using only little flash paper \n milbourne christopher 1945/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 4 Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Flaming Napkin	paper napkin bursts into flames, using only little flash paper		1945/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4	23		→ Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material → Paper / Paper Napkin / Table Napkin
the back room \n on "le magicien" milbourne christopher, larry arcuri, mardo, stewart james, orson welles, loring campbell \n bruce elliott 1946 the phoenix 51-100 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on "Le Magicien" Milbourne Christopher, Larry Arcuri, Mardo, Stewart James, Orson Welles, Loring Campbell		1946	The Phoenix 51-100 (Issue 98)	399		→ Articles / Columns
color code \n coding colors \n milbourne christopher \n a practical card code \n orville wayne meyer 1946 the phoenix 101-150 Milbourne Christopher	Color Code	coding colors	Inspired by A Practical Card Code (Orville Wayne Meyer, 1935)	1946	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 105)	421		→ Propless / Coding / Using Assistant → Mental Magic / Effects / Two Person Telepathy
milbourne christopher's column \n using "vampire flexible glass" with mirror and break-away wand \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Milbourne Christopher's Column	using "Vampire Flexible Glass" with mirror and break-away wand		Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	184		→ Mirror → Glass / Destroyed & Restored → Wand & Stick / Gaffed → Glass / Penetration
match to dollar \n rebuilding "match to flower" \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Match to Dollar	rebuilding "Match to Flower"		Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	184		→ Bill / Transformation → Match & Matchbox / Match / Transformation
colored flash paper \n uses for colored flash paper for: silk vanish, torn and restored tissue, silk to egg, lapel flower \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Colored Flash Paper	uses for colored flash paper for: silk vanish, torn and restored tissue, silk to egg, lapel flower		Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	184		→ Flower / Fake → Paper / Torn & Restored → Silk & Handkerchief / Vanish / Bare Handed → Egg / Silk to Egg → Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material
fire and water \n foulard burned and restored, bowl of water produced \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Fire and Water	foulard burned and restored, bowl of water produced		Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	184		→ Liquid / Appearance → Silk & Handkerchief / Destroyed & Restored → Bowl / Appearance
ribbon fantastique \n idea for massey's ribbon release \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Ribbon Fantastique	idea for Massey's Ribbon Release		Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	184		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Ribbon / Penetration
chinese stick tip \n \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Chinese Stick Tip			Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	185		→ Wand & Stick / Chinese Sticks
sponge ball idea \n sticking sponge ball on end of pencil before production \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	Sponge Ball Idea	sticking sponge ball on end of pencil before production		Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	185		→ Spongeball / Appearance
the afghan bands - the mobius strip \n \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	The Afghan Bands - The Mobius Strip			Jan. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 8)	185		→ Paper / Topological Effects
my thimble routine \n "milbourne christopher's column", thimbles and spool of thread appear, thimbles travel and vanish \n milbourne christopher 1946 hugard's magic monthly — volumes i, ii, iii and iv Milbourne Christopher	My Thimble Routine	"Milbourne Christopher's Column", thimbles and spool of thread appear, thimbles travel and vanish		Feb. 1946	Hugard's Magic Monthly — Volumes I, II, III and IV (Vol. 3 No. 9)	197		→ Thread / Miscellaneous → Thimble / Routines
introduction \n  \n milbourne christopher 1946 milk pitcher magic Milbourne Christopher	Introduction			1946	Milk Pitcher Magic	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
the back room \n on jay marshall, dr. stanley jaks, clayton rawson, milbourne christopher, richard himber \n bruce elliott 1947 the phoenix 101-150 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jay Marshall, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Clayton Rawson, Milbourne Christopher, Richard Himber		1947	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 126)	508		→ Articles / Columns
decked out \n billet switch, while taking cards out of the case \n milbourne christopher 1948 the phoenix 101-150 Milbourne Christopher	Decked Out	billet switch, while taking cards out of the case		1948	The Phoenix 101-150 (Issue 143)	574		→ Billet / Switches
where there's life \n torn and restored cigarette paper \n milbourne christopher 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Milbourne Christopher	Where There's Life	torn and restored cigarette paper		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 155)	624		→ Paper / Torn & Restored
the back room \n story of a rupert's drop, on milbourne christopher, roy benson, orson welles, lloyd jones, dr. jaks \n bruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	story of a Rupert's drop, on Milbourne Christopher, Roy Benson, Orson Welles, Lloyd Jones, Dr. Jaks		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 155)	626		→ Articles / Columns
the back room \n on hen fetsch, frank taylor, karrel fox, paul fleming, milbourne christopher \n bruce elliott 1948 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Hen Fetsch, Frank Taylor, Karrel Fox, Paul Fleming, Milbourne Christopher		1948	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 161)	649		→ Articles / Columns
red and black aces \n using glide \n milbourne christopher 1948/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 5 Milbourne Christopher	Red and Black Aces	using glide		1948/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5	129		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Transposition / Dr. Daley's Last Trick
the back room \n on dante, milbourne christopher, audley walsh, john scarne, dr. stanley jaks \n bruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dante, Milbourne Christopher, Audley Walsh, John Scarne, Dr. Stanley Jaks		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 170)	683		→ Articles / Columns
the back room \n on jay marshall, lee noble, carl ballantine, mike bornstein, jerry cohen, dai vernon, cy endfield, milbourne christopher \n bruce 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
the back room \n on dai vernon, jack chanin, bill simon, milbourne christopher, bob hummer, dr. stanley jaks, robert harbin \n bruce elliott \n the layout problem \n karl 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
paper to bill \n newspaper ball changes to bill \n milbourne christopher 1949 over the coffee cups Milbourne Christopher	Paper to Bill	newspaper ball changes to bill		1949	Over the Coffee Cups	6		→ Bill / Transformation
the back room \n on tony slydini, dr. stanley jaks, jay marshall, sid loraine letter on elusive lady, milbourne christopher \n bruce elliott \n j. c. whyley's elusive lady \n karl fulves 1950 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Tony Slydini, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Jay Marshall, Sid Loraine letter on Elusive Lady, Milbourne Christopher	Related to J. C. Whyley's Elusive Lady (Karl Fulves, 1983)	1950	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 195)	781		→ Articles / Columns
the back room \n on dr. daley, dudley fossum, ade duval, milbourne christopher, dr. jaks, roy benson \n bruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dr. Daley, Dudley Fossum, Ade Duval, Milbourne Christopher, Dr. Jaks, Roy Benson		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 213)	853		→ Articles / Columns
the back room \n on john mulholland, paul fleming, rudy miller, milbourne christopher, blackstone, paul stadelman, carl ballantine, roy benson, dr. jaks, norman jensen \n bruce elliott 1950 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on John Mulholland, Paul Fleming, Rudy Miller, Milbourne Christopher, Blackstone, Paul Stadelman, Carl Ballantine, Roy Benson, Dr. Jaks, Norman Jensen		1950	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 216)	865		→ Articles / Columns
impromptome \n with borrowed business card as a bookmark \n u. f. grant \n bob somerfeld \n magazine test \n milbourne christopher 1951 mind reader's digest U. F. Grant, Bob Somerfeld	Impromptome	with borrowed business card as a bookmark	Inspired by Magazine Test (Milbourne Christopher, 1954)	1951	Mind Reader's Digest	7		→ Book / Magazine Test → Business Cards
the back room \n 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 \n bruce 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
popsicle \n ice cream taken from pocket, small explosion \n milbourne christopher 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Milbourne Christopher	Popsicle	ice cream taken from pocket, small explosion		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 229)	914		→ Food / Ice Cream
the back room \n on emil jarrow, richard himber, milbourne christopher, larry grey \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Emil Jarrow, Richard Himber, Milbourne Christopher, Larry Grey		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 230)	918		→ Articles / Columns
x-it! \n paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an x on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces \n sam leo horowitz \n christopher's "double cross" \n milbourne christopher 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Sam Leo Horowitz	X-It!	paper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an X on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces	Inspired by Christopher's "Double Cross" (Milbourne Christopher, 1943/27)	1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 233)	930		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... → Paper / Traveling → Pen/Pencil / Special Ink
the back room \n on norman jensen, milbourne christopher, h. p. graham, clayton rawson, audley walsh, wilbur kattner, dariel fitzkee, bill larsen \n bruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Norman Jensen, Milbourne Christopher, H. P. Graham, Clayton Rawson, Audley Walsh, Wilbur Kattner, Dariel Fitzkee, Bill Larsen		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 237)	949		→ Articles / Columns
introduction \n  \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Introduction			1952	One Man Mental Magic	2		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
guided thoughts \n two lists with rivers, performer and spectator mark all but one wit an x \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Guided Thoughts	two lists with rivers, performer and spectator mark all but one wit an X		1952	One Man Mental Magic	3		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Divination → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination by Spectator
pinpointed image \n pin in sheet of newspaper, performer divines word \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Pinpointed Image	pin in sheet of newspaper, performer divines word		1952	One Man Mental Magic	4		→ Newspaper / Newspaper Test
out of town \n living and dead test with people who live in town, one out of town \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Out of Town	living and dead test with people who live in town, one out of town		1952	One Man Mental Magic	6		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test → Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
the mentalist solves a murder \n one of four men, blindfolded \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	The Mentalist Solves A Murder	one of four men, blindfolded		1952	One Man Mental Magic	7		→ Mental Magic / Effects / X-Ray Eyes & Blindfolds → Games / Murder Game
super psychometry \n blindfolded, objects in envelopes \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Super Psychometry	blindfolded, objects in envelopes		1952	One Man Mental Magic	8		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Psychometry Effects → Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems → Mental Magic / Effects / X-Ray Eyes & Blindfolds
list of properties \n  \n milbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	List of Properties			1952	One Man Mental Magic	11		→ Articles / Articles
the back room \n on milbourne christopher, lee noble, don alan, carl rosini, george starke, stars of magic, orson welles, cy endfield, charlie miller, jimmy grippo, cardini \n bruce elliott 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Milbourne Christopher, Lee Noble, Don Alan, Carl Rosini, George Starke, Stars of Magic, Orson Welles, Cy Endfield, Charlie Miller, Jimmy Grippo, Cardini		1952	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 246)	985		→ Articles / Columns
one man's opinion \n opening gag, paper makes some noise \n milbourne christopher 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Milbourne Christopher	One Man's Opinion	opening gag, paper makes some noise		1952	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 247)	986		→ Paper / Miscellaneous → MC / Compere Bits of Business
bases loaded \n selected name of a vip is divined, performer writes names on billets and one is selected, see also p. 1115 for ideas by vin carey \n milbourne christopher 1953 the phoenix 251 — 300 Milbourne Christopher	Bases Loaded	selected name of a vip is divined, performer writes names on billets and one is selected, see also p. 1115 for ideas by Vin Carey		1953	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 273)	1090		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
introduction \n  \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Introduction			1954	More One Man Mental Magic	2		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
magazine test \n with playing card to select page \n milbourne christopher \n impromptome \n u. f. grant \n bob somerfeld 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Magazine Test	with playing card to select page	Variations Impromptome (U. F. Grant, Bob Somerfeld, 1951)	1954	More One Man Mental Magic	3		→ Book / Magazine Test
the red writing \n living and dead, with different theme \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	The Red Writing	living and dead, with different theme		1954	More One Man Mental Magic	6		→ Mental Magic / Effects / Living and Dead Test → Mental Magic / Effects / X-Ray Eyes & Blindfolds
a record prediction \n chosen record and song are predicted \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	A Record Prediction	chosen record and song are predicted		1954	More One Man Mental Magic	7		→ CD / Record → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
special delivery \n several names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Special Delivery	several names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner		1954	More One Man Mental Magic	8		→ Billet / Readings → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
one out of 52 \n several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	One Out of 52	several cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card		1954	More One Man Mental Magic	10		→ Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks → Billet / Switches → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous
postcard prophesy \n chosen postcard is predicted, x on the back \n milbourne christopher \n x marks the card! \n oran bailey dent 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Postcard Prophesy	chosen postcard is predicted, X on the back	Variations X Marks the Card! (Oran Bailey Dent, 1966)	1954	More One Man Mental Magic	12		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects → Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Rough and Smooth (not full deck) → Mental Magic / Effects / Prediction / Miscellaneous
bill larsen's problem \n numbers from one to ten on big cards, performer removes the one a spectator is thinking of \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Bill Larsen's Problem	numbers from one to ten on big cards, performer removes the one a spectator is thinking of		1954	More One Man Mental Magic	13		→ Cards / Principles / Daub → Mental Magic / Effects / Divination
list of properties \n  \n milbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	List of Properties			1954	More One Man Mental Magic	15		→ Articles / Articles
1 & 50 \n cent to 50 cent, gaffed \n harvey p. graham \n george starke \n milbourne christopher 1954 the phoenix 251 — 300 Harvey P. Graham, George Starke, Milbourne Christopher	1 & 50	cent to 50 cent, gaffed		1954	The Phoenix 251 — 300 (Issue 298)	1191		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transformation / Spellbound & visual Changes - Routines → Coin / Gaffed / Miscellaneous
mind under matter \n spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case \n milbourne christopher 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Milbourne Christopher	Mind Under Matter	spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 304)	13		→ Cards / Principles / Sticky → Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous → Business Cards
the bird cage \n on tommy vanderschmidt, milbourne christopher, norman jensen, chandu, john gambling, frakson, sam berland, dai vernon, cardini, bob hummer \n jay 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
review of milbourne christopher's show \n complete set and newspaper clipping \n  unknown 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Unknown	Review of Milbourne Christopher's Show	complete set and newspaper clipping		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 305)	18		→ Articles / Biographical → Articles / Articles
the bird cage \n tommy vanderschmidt, russell swann, earl adcock, don alan, george carolly, sid bergson, milbourne christopher, norman jensen newspaper clipping \n jay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Bird Cage	Tommy Vanderschmidt, Russell Swann, Earl Adcock, Don Alan, George Carolly, Sid Bergson, Milbourne Christopher, Norman Jensen newspaper clipping		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 305)	20		→ Articles / Articles
the doll house illusion \n  \n fred culpitt \n milbourne christopher 1954/27 tarbell course in magic — volume 6 Fred Culpitt, Milbourne Christopher	The Doll House Illusion			1954/27	Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 6	393		→ Illusions / Appearance / Person
backtalk \n on audley walsh, milbourne christopher, carl ballantine, james findlay, john platt, george johnstone, sam-ibm show, vic torsberg, joe wildon, alvin plough, al flosso \n jay marshall 1957 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	BackTalk	on Audley Walsh, Milbourne Christopher, Carl Ballantine, James Findlay, John Platt, George Johnstone, Sam-IBM Show, Vic Torsberg, Joe Wildon, Alvin Plough, Al Flosso		1957	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 343)	198		→ Articles / Articles
enigmatic enclosure \n on milbourne christopher presenting the nap han deal on tv \n bob "hardell" ecklund 1959 the cardiste Bob "Hardell" Ecklund	Enigmatic Enclosure	on Milbourne Christopher presenting the Nap Han Deal on TV		1959	The Cardiste (Issue 12)	4		→ Articles / Articles
jumbo high sign \n variation of milbourne christopher's high sign, many arrows finale \n henry durkin 1960 ireland's yearbooks Henry Durkin	Jumbo High Sign	variation of Milbourne Christopher's High Sign, many arrows finale		1960	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1960)	42		→ Paper / Chinese Compass
the back room \n on billy mccomb, milbourne christopher \n don tanner 1961 the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner	The Back Room	on Billy McComb, Milbourne Christopher		1961	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 354)	246		→ Articles / Articles
the back room \n on midwest magic jubilee, jay and frances marshall, billy mccomb, sorcar, milbourne christopher, john scarne, danny johnson \n don tanner 1961 the new phoenix 351-400 Don Tanner	The Back Room	on Midwest Magic Jubilee, Jay and Frances Marshall, Billy McComb, Sorcar, Milbourne Christopher, John Scarne, Danny Johnson		1961	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 361)	274		→ Articles / Articles
dr. jaks kartenbluff \n selected card is shuffled into the deck and cards put in inside jacket pocket, small number is named and on that position performer produces a jumbo card which has the same value as the selection \n dr. stanley jaks \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n giant count \n christoph borer \n bigger? \n patrick page \n milbourne christopher 1961 dr. stanley-jaks und seine geheimnisse Dr. Stanley Jaks	Dr. Jaks Kartenbluff	selected card is shuffled into the deck and cards put in inside jacket pocket, small number is named and on that position performer produces a jumbo card which has the same value as the selection	Related to Giant Count (Christoph Borer, 1988) Giant Count (Christoph Borer, 1989) Giant Count (Christoph Borer, 1991) Giant Count (Christoph Borer, 2002) Giant Count (Christoph Borer, 2006) Giant Count (Christoph Borer, 2007) Bigger? (Patrick Page, Milbourne Christopher, 2011)	1961	Dr. Stanley-Jaks und seine Geheimnisse	126		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags → Ball / Billiard Ball / Routines / Growing & Shrinking → Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
'silver lining' \n half dollar from rolled bill \n milbourne christopher \n "silver lining" \n milbourne christopher 1963 the new phoenix 351-400 Milbourne Christopher	'Silver Lining'	half dollar from rolled bill	Also published here "Silver Lining" (Milbourne Christopher, 1966)	1963	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 383)	359		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Bill(s)
chapter five: the new conjurers \n on milbourne christopher, amateur magicians, famous actors, authors and other celebrities, who did magic, john scarne, clayton rawson, jimmy grippo \n paul curry 1965 magician's magic Paul Curry	Chapter Five: The New Conjurers	on Milbourne Christopher, amateur magicians, famous actors, authors and other celebrities, who did magic, John Scarne, Clayton Rawson, Jimmy Grippo		1965	Magician's Magic	65		→ Articles / Biographical → Articles / Magic History
the back room \n on harrison bale, the new jinx, milbourne christopher, jay weiler, micky hades \n karl fulves 1965 the new phoenix 351-400 Karl Fulves	The Back Room	on Harrison Bale, The New Jinx, Milbourne Christopher, Jay Weiler, Micky Hades		1965	The New Phoenix 351-400 (Issue 399)	426		→ Articles / Articles
"silver lining" \n half dollar from rolled bill \n milbourne christopher \n 'silver lining' \n milbourne christopher 1966 the new modern coin magic Milbourne Christopher	"Silver Lining"	half dollar from rolled bill	Also published here 'Silver Lining' (Milbourne Christopher, 1963)	1966	The New Modern Coin Magic	387		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Production Routines & Vanish/Reproduction Routines / With Props / Bill(s)
the lady's not for burning \n eight paper pieces, four are burnt, letters appear on other pieces to form a name \n ali bongo \n christopher's "double cross" \n milbourne christopher \n second thoughts \n ali bongo 1966 the bongo book Ali Bongo	The Lady's Not for Burning	eight paper pieces, four are burnt, letters appear on other pieces to form a name	Inspired by Christopher's "Double Cross" (Milbourne Christopher, 1943/27) Related to Second Thoughts (Ali Bongo, 1966)	1966	The Bongo Book	21		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos...
x marks the card! \n chosen card has x on back \n oran bailey dent \n brain wave deck \n dai vernon \n postcard prophesy \n milbourne christopher 1966 ireland's yearbooks Oran Bailey Dent	X Marks the Card!	chosen card has X on back	Inspired by Brain Wave Deck (Dai Vernon, 1938) Postcard Prophesy (Milbourne Christopher, 1954)	1966	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1965-66)	51		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Prediction / Brainwave type Effects
babel \n on annual s.a.m. show in brooklyn, ernest lehner, milbourne christopher, hofzinser's eye quote \n karl fulves 1967 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Karl Fulves	Babel	on annual S.A.M. show in Brooklyn, Ernest Lehner, Milbourne Christopher, Hofzinser's eye quote		Mar. 1967	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 2 No. 5)	86		→ Articles / Columns
sense of touch \n comedy routine with cards, case and knife in bag, with a jumbo card, p. 241 for further reference, p. 246 for idea by robert eagle \n don nielson \n milbourne christopher in hugard's magic monthly, march 1946 \n sense of touch perfected \n horace e. bennett \n a big card \n don nielsen 1968 the pallbearers review vol. 1-4 Don Nielson	Sense of Touch	comedy routine with cards, case and knife in bag, with a jumbo card, p. 241 for further reference, p. 246 for idea by Robert Eagle	Related to Milbourne Christopher in Hugard's Magic Monthly, March 1946 Variations Sense of Touch Perfected (Horace E. Bennett, 1975) Also published here A Big Card (Don Nielsen, 1977)	Nov. 1968	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 4 No. 1)	217		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Vanish / Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery → Cards / Effect Themes / Super-Senses / Sense of Touch / Miscellaneous
the autograph hunter's nightmare \n pen vanishes and appear several times, in the end it travels to spectator's breast pocket \n david berglas \n milbourne christopher 1969 the art of close-up magic — volume 2 David Berglas, Milbourne Christopher	The Autograph Hunter's Nightmare	pen vanishes and appear several times, in the end it travels to spectator's breast pocket		1969	The Art of Close-Up Magic — Volume 2	200		→ Sleeving Techniques → Pen/Pencil / Pen (& Cap) Manipulation Routines
riffle glimpse \n glimpsing odd-colored card in divided deck, credit information, divided deck \n milbourne christopher 1970 epilogue Milbourne Christopher	Riffle Glimpse	glimpsing odd-colored card in divided deck, credit information, divided deck		1970	Epilogue (Issue 10)	76		→ Cards / Principles / Stacked Deck Stuff / Divided Deck → Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Challenge Locations / Challenge Single Card Location / Miscellaneous → Cards / Sleights / Glimpse / Center without mark-off
cent \n three coins in hand, always one is removed and when spectator is asked how many are left in the hand, he is wrong, after some repetition a perfume bottle appears in the hand \n roy johnson \n a routine by milbourne christopher in "hugard's magic monthly" 1970 the roy johnson experience Roy Johnson	Cent	three coins in hand, always one is removed and when spectator is asked how many are left in the hand, he is wrong, after some repetition a perfume bottle appears in the hand	Inspired by a routine by Milbourne Christopher in "Hugard's Magic Monthly"	1970	The Roy Johnson Experience	23		→ Coin / Effect Themes / Transposition / Miscellaneous → Coin / Effect Themes / Traveling / Hand to Hand / Normal → Coin / Gaffed / Glued Coins
babel \n fred kaps, ed marlo (heart attack), hofzinser folio, magicians' real name quiz, vernon's revelations, milbourne christopher, sale of townsend collection \n karl fulves 1970 the pallbearers review vol. 5-8 Karl Fulves	Babel	Fred Kaps, Ed Marlo (heart attack), Hofzinser Folio, magicians' real name quiz, Vernon's Revelations, Milbourne Christopher, sale of Townsend collection		July 1970	The Pallbearers Review Vol. 5-8 (Vol. 5 No. 9)	346		→ Articles / Columns
the mystic word \n on milt larsen's "it's magic!", milbourne christopher, magic christian \n bascom jones 1970 the compleat magick - volume 1 Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Milt Larsen's "It's Magic!", Milbourne Christopher, Magic Christian		1970	The Compleat Magick - Volume 1 (Issue 9)	44		→ Articles / Columns
salute to our collectors \n on collectors and collections, dr. albo, james findlay, senator crandall, milbourne christopher, houdini \n  unknown 1970 ireland's yearbooks Unknown	Salute to Our Collectors	on collectors and collections, Dr. Albo, James Findlay, Senator Crandall, Milbourne Christopher, Houdini		1970	Ireland's Yearbooks (Issue Yearbook 1969-70)	3		→ Articles / Magic History
tuning in! \n people write down their favorite tv shows and performer allocates all correctly \n milbourne christopher \n think dot \n sid lorraine 1972 the compleat magick - volume 1 Milbourne Christopher	Tuning In!	people write down their favorite TV shows and performer allocates all correctly	Variations Think Dot (Sid Lorraine, 1972)	1972	The Compleat Magick - Volume 1 (Issue 41)	201		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Pseudo Psychometry → Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
think dot \n different marking system than tuning in! \n sid lorraine \n tuning in! \n milbourne christopher 1972 the compleat magick - volume 1 Sid Lorraine	Think Dot	different marking system than Tuning In!	Inspired by Tuning In! (Milbourne Christopher, 1972)	1972	The Compleat Magick - Volume 1 (Issue 47)	232		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Pseudo Psychometry → Mental Magic / Principles / Marking Systems
the devanagari oracle \n clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine \n milbourne christopher \n car-dextrous \n jerry fulton 1973 the compleat magick - volume 1 Milbourne Christopher	The Devanagari Oracle	clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine	Variations Car-Dextrous (Jerry Fulton, 1973)	1973	The Compleat Magick - Volume 1 (Issue 76)	377		→ Book / Magazine Test → Book / Book Test
the mystic word \n on syd bergson, charlie miller and milbourne christopher \n bascom jones 1973 the compleat magick - volume 1 Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Syd Bergson, Charlie Miller and Milbourne Christopher		1973	The Compleat Magick - Volume 1 (Issue 87)	434		→ Articles / Columns
car-dextrous \n different preparation for the book \n jerry fulton \n the devanagari oracle \n milbourne christopher 1973 the compleat magick - volume 1 Jerry Fulton	Car-Dextrous	different preparation for the book	Inspired by The Devanagari Oracle (Milbourne Christopher, 1973)	1973	The Compleat Magick - Volume 1 (Issue 87)	434		→ Book / Miscellaneous
flash-x \n pieces of paper in spectator's hand, xs drawn on other pieces, the vanish in fire, xs now on pieces in spectator's hand \n amedeo vacca \n milbourne christopher 1974 amedeo's continental magic Amedeo Vacca, Milbourne Christopher	Flash-X	pieces of paper in spectator's hand, Xs drawn on other pieces, the vanish in fire, Xs now on pieces in spectator's hand		1974	Amedeo's Continental Magic	33		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos... → Paper / Traveling → Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material
chefalo knot release \n  \n milbourne christopher 1975 the ring & rope book - volume one Milbourne Christopher	Chefalo Knot Release			1975	The Ring & Rope Book - Volume One	31		→ Rope / Knot Effects → Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
the ring escape \n  \n milbourne christopher 1975 the ring & rope book - volume one Milbourne Christopher	The Ring Escape			1975	The Ring & Rope Book - Volume One	32		→ Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
christopher's toss-through knot \n  \n milbourne christopher 1975 the ring & rope book - volume one Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Toss-Through Knot			1975	The Ring & Rope Book - Volume One	33		→ Ring / Ring and Rope Routines & Moves
the mystic word \n on uri geller, milbourne christopher, lloyd jones, mike rogers \n bascom jones 1975 the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Uri Geller, Milbourne Christopher, Lloyd Jones, Mike Rogers		1975	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 129)	644		→ Articles / Columns
houdini - a mystery to henning? \n  \n milbourne christopher \n new york times, april 1976 1976 interlocutor Milbourne Christopher	Houdini - A Mystery to Henning?		Also published here New York Times, April 1976	1976	Interlocutor (Issue 7)	25		→ Articles / Letters
the mystic word \n on david hoy, uri geller, milbourne christopher \n bascom jones 1976 the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on David Hoy, Uri Geller, Milbourne Christopher		1976	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 149)	744		→ Articles / Columns
the mystic word \n on milbourne christopher, phil goldstein, walter gibson \n bascom jones 1976 the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Milbourne Christopher, Phil Goldstein, Walter Gibson		1976	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 167)	834		→ Articles / Columns
the mystic word \n on the zetetic magazine by martin gardner, james randy and milbourne christopher \n bascom jones 1977 the compleat magick — volume ii Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on the Zetetic Magazine by Martin Gardner, James Randy and Milbourne Christopher		1977	The Compleat Magick — Volume II (Issue 171)	854		→ Articles / Columns
knot possible \n three phases, knot routine with loop of ring, knot comes off at the end \n karl fulves \n milbourne christopher 1977 the magic book Karl Fulves, Milbourne Christopher	Knot Possible	three phases, knot routine with loop of ring, knot comes off at the end		1977	The Magic Book	114		→ Rope / Knot Effects
magic at your finger tips \n  \n paul fleming \n hen fetsch \n milbourne christopher 1979 the paul fleming book reviews - volume iii Paul Fleming (reviewer)	Magic At Your Finger Tips	by Hen Fetsch (written by Milbourne Christopher)		1979	The Paul Fleming Book Reviews - Volume III	67		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
50 tricks with a thumb tip \n  \n paul fleming \n milbourne christopher 1979 the paul fleming book reviews - volume iii Paul Fleming (reviewer)	50 Tricks With a Thumb Tip	by Milbourne Christopher		1979	The Paul Fleming Book Reviews - Volume III	112		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
conjuring with christopher \n  \n paul fleming \n milbourne christopher 1979 the paul fleming book reviews - volume iii Paul Fleming (reviewer)	Conjuring With Christopher	by Milbourne Christopher		1979	The Paul Fleming Book Reviews - Volume III	156		→ Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes
graphite matchbox daub \n idea for preparing a matchbox to access daub at all times \n bob hummer \n under cover \n milbourne christopher \n bob hummer 1980 bob hummer's collected secrets Bob Hummer	Graphite Matchbox Daub	idea for preparing a matchbox to access daub at all times	Also published here Under Cover (Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer, 1944)	1980	Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets	2		→ Match & Matchbox / Matchbox/Matchbook → Cards / Principles / Daub
under cover \n bruce elliott's remark of independently inventing the graphite matchbox daub \n bruce elliott \n under cover \n milbourne christopher \n bob hummer 1980 bob hummer's collected secrets Bruce Elliott	Under Cover	Bruce Elliott's remark of independently inventing the Graphite Matchbox Daub	Also published here Under Cover (Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer, 1944)	1980	Bob Hummer's Collected Secrets	3		→ Articles / Articles
ramsay reminiscences \n on professor morgan, charlier, old malabar, barnum, magic circle, will goldston, j. o'neill fisher, charles morrit, horace goldin, chung ling soo, p. t. selbit, lewis davenport, dr. byrd-page, walford bodie, allam shaw, nate leipzig, ernest thorn, max sterling, bob gysel, will blyth, dai vernon, max holden, john mulholland, jack salvin, g. w. hunter, edward g. brown, victor farelli, the flying sorcerers, fism 1950, slydini, francis carlyle, fism 1958, john howe, milbourne christopher \n john ramsay 1982 the ramsay finale John Ramsay	Ramsay Reminiscences	on Professor Morgan, Charlier, Old Malabar, Barnum, Magic Circle, Will Goldston, J. O'Neill Fisher, Charles Morrit, Horace Goldin, Chung Ling Soo, P. T. Selbit, Lewis Davenport, Dr. Byrd-Page, Walford Bodie, Allam Shaw, Nate Leipzig, Ernest Thorn, Max Sterling, Bob Gysel, Will Blyth, Dai Vernon, Max Holden, John Mulholland, Jack Salvin, G. W. Hunter, Edward G. Brown, Victor Farelli, The Flying Sorcerers, FISM 1950, Slydini, Francis Carlyle, FISM 1958, John Howe, Milbourne Christopher		1982	The Ramsay Finale	73		→ Articles / Anecdotes → Articles / Biographical → Articles / Magic History
upside down \n chinese compass effect with the words "up" and "down", square plaque, several moves, see also p. 51 for additional ideas and remarks by martin gardner, dan garrett and sid lorraine, more ideas on p. 990 by lee fred \n steve beam \n based on bev bergeron's handling of milbourne christopher's "traffic sign" \n ups and downs \n john riggs \n downer \n steve beam \n sign of the times \n john swomley \n the trapdoor issue #1 \n steve beam \n the upside down card trick \n joe anderson 1983 the trapdoor — volume one Steve Beam	Upside Down	Chinese compass effect with the words "up" and "down", square plaque, several moves, see also p. 51 for additional ideas and remarks by Martin Gardner, Dan Garrett and Sid Lorraine, more ideas on p. 990 by Lee Fred	Related to based on Bev Bergeron's handling of Milbourne Christopher's "Traffic Sign" Ups and Downs (John Riggs, 1988) The Trapdoor Issue #1 (Steve Beam, 2011) Variations Downer (Steve Beam, 1991) Sign of the Times (John Swomley, 1998) The Upside Down Card Trick (Joe Anderson, 2012)	1983	The Trapdoor — Volume One (Issue 1)	1		→ Words & Letters / Miscellaneous → Paper / Topological Effects → Paper / Chinese Compass
double cross \n no. 44, eight paper pieces, four with x on them are burnt, x now on other pieces \n milbourne christopher \n christopher's "double cross" \n milbourne christopher 1985 self-working paper magic Milbourne Christopher	Double Cross	No. 44, eight paper pieces, four with X on them are burnt, X now on other pieces	Also published here Christopher's "Double Cross" (Milbourne Christopher, 1943/27)	1985	Self-Working Paper Magic	80		→ Paper / Appearing Writing/Photos...
vanishing square knot \n  \n milbourne christopher \n the ashley book of knots 1986 contemporary rope magic - part i Milbourne Christopher	Vanishing Square Knot		Also published here The Ashley Book of Knots	1986	Contemporary Rope Magic - Part I	14		→ Rope / Knot Effects
christopher's knot \n dissolving knots routine \n martin gardner \n milbourne christopher \n milbourne christopher's square knot (hugard's magic monthly, august 1958) \n square-knot paradox \n milbourne christopher 1986 contemporary rope magic — part ii Martin Gardner, Milbourne Christopher	Christopher's Knot	dissolving knots routine	Inspired by Milbourne Christopher's Square Knot (Hugard's Magic Monthly, August 1958) Related to Square-Knot Paradox (Milbourne Christopher, 1990)	1986	Contemporary Rope Magic — Part II	30		→ Rope / Knot Effects
mechanical popper \n silk appears in empty hand, elastic thread loop \n david britland \n "popper" (milbourne christopher, hen fetch, rice's encyclopedia of silk magic) \n freies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii \n channing pollock \n adolpho 1988 card kinetics David Britland	Mechanical Popper	silk appears in empty hand, elastic thread loop	Inspired by "Popper" (Milbourne Christopher, Hen Fetch, Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic) Related to Freies Erscheine eines Tuches in der Hand II (Channing Pollock, Adolpho, 1989)	1988	Card Kinetics	35		→ Silk & Handkerchief / Production / Bare Handed → Thread / Invisible Thread / Elastic Loop
triple knots \n no. 4, three knots appear in rope \n karl fulves \n milbourne christopher 1990 self-working rope magic Karl Fulves, Milbourne Christopher	Triple Knots	No. 4, three knots appear in rope		1990	Self-Working Rope Magic	8		→ Rope / Knot Effects
square-knot paradox \n no. 21, square knot dissolves when pulled, repeated \n milbourne christopher \n christopher's knot \n martin gardner \n milbourne christopher 1990 self-working rope magic Milbourne Christopher	Square-Knot Paradox	No. 21, square knot dissolves when pulled, repeated	Related to Christopher's Knot (Martin Gardner, Milbourne Christopher, 1986)	1990	Self-Working Rope Magic	44		→ Rope / Knot Effects
triplicity \n no. 38, routine, three knots appear, one vanishes, one is untied and one is pulled off \n milbourne christopher \n dr. zina bennett \n karl fulves 1990 self-working rope magic Milbourne Christopher, Dr. Zina Bennett, Karl Fulves	Triplicity	No. 38, routine, three knots appear, one vanishes, one is untied and one is pulled off		1990	Self-Working Rope Magic	72		→ Rope / Knot Effects
chair link \n "unsolved mysteries" linking two backyard garden chairs, posed as a problem \n milbourne christopher 1999 the fine print Milbourne Christopher	Chair Link	"Unsolved Mysteries" linking two backyard garden chairs, posed as a problem		1999	The Fine Print (Issue 10)	330		→ Chair / Miscellaneous
the flying match \n  \n milbourne christopher 2000 mastering the art of magic Milbourne Christopher	The Flying Match			2000	Mastering the Art of Magic	188		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Traveling
no smoking \n rope from cigarette packet \n milbourne christopher 2011 magic page by page Milbourne Christopher	No Smoking	rope from cigarette packet		2011	Magic Page by Page	287		→ Rope / Miscellaneous → Comedy Magic / Comedy Props
bigger? \n jumbo card as a gag, similar to the dr. jaks routine \n patrick page \n milbourne christopher \n dr. jaks kartenbluff \n dr. stanley jaks 2011 magic page by page Patrick Page, Milbourne Christopher	Bigger?	jumbo card as a gag, similar to the Dr. Jaks routine	Related to Dr. Jaks Kartenbluff (Dr. Stanley Jaks, 1961)	2011	Magic Page by Page	299		→ Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Gags → Cards / Effect Themes / Growing & Shrinking / Miscellaneous → Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Force and unusual Discovery
"hi!" sign \n with names on each side \n phil willmarth \n milbourne christopher's "highway sign" 2012 the f.f.f.f. book Phil Willmarth	"Hi!" Sign	with names on each side	Inspired by Milbourne Christopher's "Highway Sign"	2012	The F.F.F.F. Book	283		→ Paper / Chinese Compass