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Creators	Title	Comments & References		Year	Source	Page	AA	Categories
a practical card code\nverbal\norville wayne meyer\ncolor code\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne christopher 1938 greater magic Milbourne Christopher	Stretching a Rope			1938	Greater Magic	794		→ Rope / Stretching
match stickler\nburnt match vanishes and appears in spectator's hand among unburnt matches\nmilbourne 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\non the "barnstormer", bob hanko, jean hugard's dinner, milbourne christopher\nwalter b. gibson\nbruce 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\nthree knots appear, one disappears, one is untied, one is taken off\nmilbourne 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\nknot jumpes from one position on rope to another\nmilbourne 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\nthin thread changes visibly into rope\nmilbourne 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\nthree different methods\nmilbourne 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\ncrumpled piece of newspaper changes in a dollar bill\nmilbourne 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
novel burned and restored bill\nbill burned on top of plate is found underneath\nmilbourne 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\nalmost bare handed production and color change with wand\nmilbourne 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
christopher's "double cross"\neight paper pieces, four with x on them are burnt, x now on other pieces\nmilbourne christopher\nx-it!\nsam leo horowitz\nthe lady's not for burning\nali bongo\ndouble cross\nmilbourne 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\ncoin appears in torn up match book\nmilbourne 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\nmatch travels into spectator's hand\nmilbourne 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\ncard index appears in bottle cap\nmilbourne 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\ninstant stooge, submitting name of forced card to spectator\nmilbourne 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
under cover\nideas with a matchbook, as an ambush for a list, for a shiner, to pick up daub, picking up a coin\nmilbourne christopher\nbob hummer\ngraphite matchbox daub\nbob 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
the back room\non hen fetsch, richard himber, dunninger getting exposed, milbourne christopher\nbruce 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
model asrah!\nwand levitates under handkerchief and vanishes, breakaway wand\ntommy dowd\nmilbourne 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\ncoin travels into empty matchbox\nmilbourne 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
paper money\npiece of newspaper to bill\nmilbourne christopher 1945 my best Milbourne Christopher	Paper Money	piece of newspaper to bill		1945	My Best	161		→ Bill / Transformation
rope to cigarette\n\nmilbourne 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\nbouquet from flash of fire, one-handed production from sleeve\nmilbourne 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\nnames of presidents on slips of paper, put in performer's pocket, one chosen and burnt, ashes rubbed on cigarette, name appears\nmilbourne 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\ntwo different-colored silks held at one corner in each hand visibly change places\nmilbourne 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
tap force\ncard is touched by spectator, moving the fan slightly\nmilbourne 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
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\njames 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
a match tip\na burning match is split in two\nmilbourne 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
christopher's telegram to flowers\nspring flowers\nmilbourne 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\npaper napkin bursts into flames, using only little flash paper\nmilbourne 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\non "le magicien" milbourne christopher, larry arcuri, mardo, stewart james, orson welles, loring campbell\nbruce 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
introduction\n\nmilbourne christopher 1946 milk pitcher magic Milbourne Christopher	Introduction			1946	Milk Pitcher Magic	3		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
milbourne christopher's column\nusing "vampire flexible glass" with mirror and break-away wand\nmilbourne 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\nrebuilding "match to flower"\nmilbourne 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\nuses for colored flash paper for: silk vanish, torn and restored tissue, silk to egg, lapel flower\nmilbourne 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\nfoulard burned and restored, bowl of water produced\nmilbourne 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		→ Bowl → Liquid / Appearance → Silk & Handkerchief / Destroyed & Restored
ribbon fantastique\nidea for massey's ribbon release\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne 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\nsticking sponge ball on end of pencil before production\nmilbourne 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
color code\ncoding colors\nmilbourne christopher\na practical card code\norville 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
the afghan bands - the mobius strip\n\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne 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
the back room\non jay marshall, dr. stanley jaks, clayton rawson, milbourne christopher, richard himber\nbruce 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
where there's life\ntorn and restored cigarette paper\nmilbourne 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\nstory of a rupert's drop, on milbourne christopher, roy benson, orson welles, lloyd jones, dr. jaks\nbruce 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\non hen fetsch, frank taylor, karrel fox, paul fleming, milbourne christopher\nbruce 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
decked out\nbillet switch, while taking cards out of the case\nmilbourne 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
red and black aces\nusing glide\nmilbourne 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\non dante, milbourne christopher, audley walsh, john scarne, dr. stanley jaks\nbruce 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\non jay marshall, lee noble, carl ballantine, mike bornstein, jerry cohen, dai vernon, cy endfield, milbourne christopher\nbruce elliott 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Jay Marshall, Lee Noble, Carl Ballantine, Mike Bornstein, Jerry Cohen, Dai Vernon, Cy Endfield, Milbourne Christopher		1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 180)	722		→ Articles / Columns
paper to bill\nnewspaper ball changes to bill\nmilbourne 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\non dai vernon, jack chanin, bill simon, milbourne christopher, bob hummer, dr. stanley jaks, robert harbin\nbruce elliott\nthe layout problem\nkarl fulves 1949 the phoenix 151-200 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on Dai Vernon, Jack Chanin, Bill Simon, Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Robert Harbin	Related to The Layout Problem (Karl Fulves, 1983)	1949	The Phoenix 151-200 (Issue 193)	773		→ Articles / Columns
the back room\non john mulholland, paul fleming, rudy miller, milbourne christopher, blackstone, paul stadelman, carl ballantine, roy benson, dr. jaks, norman jensen\nbruce 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
the back room\non tony slydini, dr. stanley jaks, jay marshall, sid loraine letter on elusive lady, milbourne christopher\nbruce elliott\nj. c. whyley's elusive lady\nkarl 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\non dr. daley, dudley fossum, ade duval, milbourne christopher, dr. jaks, roy benson\nbruce 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
popsicle\nice cream taken from pocket, small explosion\nmilbourne 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\non emil jarrow, richard himber, milbourne christopher, larry grey\nbruce 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!\npaper torn in eight pieces, performer draws an x on four of them, the marks disappear and appear on the other pieces\nsam leo horowitz\nchristopher's "double cross"\nmilbourne 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\non norman jensen, milbourne christopher, h. p. graham, clayton rawson, audley walsh, wilbur kattner, dariel fitzkee, bill larsen\nbruce 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
impromptome\nwith borrowed business card as a bookmark\nu. f. grant\nbob somerfeld\nmagazine test\nmilbourne 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\non george kaplan, milbourne christopher, martin gardner, mike millet, bill simon, dr. jaks, francis carlyle, faucett ross, dai vernon, john boyko, sid lorraine, leo rullman, keith clark, fu manchu\nbruce elliott 1951 the phoenix 201 — 250 Bruce Elliott	The Back Room	on George Kaplan, Milbourne Christopher, Martin Gardner, Mike Millet, Bill Simon, Dr. Jaks, Francis Carlyle, Faucett Ross, Dai Vernon, John Boyko, Sid Lorraine, Leo Rullman, Keith Clark, Fu Manchu		1951	The Phoenix 201 — 250 (Issue 226)	905		→ Articles / Columns
introduction\n\nmilbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Introduction			1952	One Man Mental Magic	2		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
guided thoughts\ntwo lists with rivers, performer and spectator mark all but one wit an x\nmilbourne 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\npin in sheet of newspaper, performer divines word\nmilbourne 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\nliving and dead test with people who live in town, one out of town\nmilbourne 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\none of four men, blindfolded\nmilbourne 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\nblindfolded, objects in envelopes\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne christopher 1952 one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	List of Properties			1952	One Man Mental Magic	11		→ Articles / Articles
the back room\non milbourne christopher, lee noble, don alan, carl rosini, george starke, stars of magic, orson welles, cy endfield, charlie miller, jimmy grippo, cardini\nbruce 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\nopening gag, paper makes some noise\nmilbourne 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\nselected name of a vip is divined, performer writes names on billets and one is selected, see also p. 1115 for ideas by vin carey\nmilbourne 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
1 & 50\ncent to 50 cent, gaffed\nharvey p. graham\ngeorge starke\nmilbourne 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
introduction\n\nmilbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Introduction			1954	More One Man Mental Magic	2		→ Articles / Intros & Epilogues
magazine test\nwith playing card to select page\nmilbourne christopher\nimpromptome\nu. f. grant\nbob 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\nliving and dead, with different theme\nmilbourne 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\nchosen record and song are predicted\nmilbourne 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\nseveral names of the members of the audience are noted, one is selected and put in envelope, performer hands envelope to owner\nmilbourne 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\nseveral cards are written down, one is selected, performer divines the card\nmilbourne 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\nchosen postcard is predicted, x on the back\nmilbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	Postcard Prophesy	chosen postcard is predicted, X on the back		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\nnumbers from one to ten on big cards, performer removes the one a spectator is thinking of\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne christopher 1954 more one man mental magic Milbourne Christopher	List of Properties			1954	More One Man Mental Magic	15		→ Articles / Articles
mind under matter\nspectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case\nmilbourne 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\non tommy vanderschmidt, milbourne christopher, norman jensen, chandu, john gambling, frakson, sam berland, dai vernon, cardini, bob hummer\njay marshall 1954 the new phoenix 301-348 Jay Marshall	The Bird Cage	on Tommy Vanderschmidt, Milbourne Christopher, Norman Jensen, Chandu, John Gambling, Frakson, Sam Berland, Dai Vernon, Cardini, Bob Hummer		1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 304)	16		→ Articles / Articles
review of milbourne christopher's show\ncomplete 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\ntommy vanderschmidt, russell swann, earl adcock, don alan, george carolly, sid bergson, milbourne christopher, norman jensen newspaper clipping\njay 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\nfred culpitt\nmilbourne 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\non audley walsh, milbourne christopher, carl ballantine, james findlay, john platt, george johnstone, sam-ibm show, vic torsberg, joe wildon, alvin plough, al flosso\njay 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\non milbourne christopher presenting the nap han deal on tv\nbob "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
dr. jaks kartenbluff\nselected 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\ndr. stanley jaks\ngiant count\nchristoph borer\ngiant count\nchristoph borer\ngiant count\nchristoph borer\ngiant count\nchristoph borer\ngiant count\nchristoph borer\ngiant count\nchristoph borer\nbigger?\npatrick page\nmilbourne 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
the back room\non midwest magic jubilee, jay and frances marshall, billy mccomb, sorcar, milbourne christopher, john scarne, danny johnson\ndon 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
the back room\non billy mccomb, milbourne christopher\ndon 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
'silver lining'\nhalf dollar from rolled bill\nmilbourne christopher\n"silver lining"\nmilbourne 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)
the back room\non harrison bale, the new jinx, milbourne christopher, jay weiler, micky hades\nkarl 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
chapter five: the new conjurers\non milbourne christopher, amateur magicians, famous actors, authors and other celebrities, who did magic, john scarne, clayton rawson, jimmy grippo\npaul 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 lady's not for burning\neight paper pieces, four are burnt, letters appear on other pieces to form a name\nali bongo\nchristopher's "double cross"\nmilbourne christopher\nsecond thoughts\nali 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...
"silver lining"\nhalf dollar from rolled bill\nmilbourne christopher\n'silver lining'\nmilbourne 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)
babel\non annual s.a.m. show in brooklyn, ernest lehner, milbourne christopher, hofzinser's eye quote\nkarl 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
the autograph hunter's nightmare\npen vanishes and appear several times, in the end it travels to spectator's breast pocket\ndavid berglas\nmilbourne 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
the mystic word\non milt larsen's "it's magic!", milbourne christopher, magic christian\nbascom 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
cent\nthree 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\nroy johnson\na 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
riffle glimpse\nglimpsing odd-colored card in divided deck, credit information, divided deck\nmilbourne 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
babel\nfred kaps, ed marlo (heart attack), hofzinser folio, magicians' real name quiz, vernon's revelations, milbourne christopher, sale of townsend collection\nkarl 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
tuning in!\npeople write down their favorite tv shows and performer allocates all correctly\nmilbourne christopher\nthink dot\nsid 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\ndifferent marking system than tuning in!\nsid lorraine\ntuning in!\nmilbourne 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\nclever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine\nmilbourne christopher\ncar-dextrous\njerry 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\non syd bergson, charlie miller and milbourne christopher\nbascom 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\ndifferent preparation for the book\njerry fulton\nthe devanagari oracle\nmilbourne 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\npieces of paper in spectator's hand, xs drawn on other pieces, the vanish in fire, xs now on pieces in spectator's hand\namedeo vacca\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne 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\non uri geller, milbourne christopher, lloyd jones, mike rogers\nbascom 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\nmilbourne christopher\nnew 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\non milbourne christopher, phil goldstein, walter gibson\nbascom 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\non david hoy, uri geller, milbourne christopher\nbascom 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\non the zetetic magazine by martin gardner, james randy and milbourne christopher\nbascom 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
magic at your finger tips\n\npaul fleming\nhen fetsch\nmilbourne 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\npaul fleming\nmilbourne 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\npaul fleming\nmilbourne 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\nidea for preparing a matchbox to access daub at all times\nbob hummer\nunder cover\nmilbourne christopher\nbob 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\nbruce elliott's remark of independently inventing the graphite matchbox daub\nbruce elliott\nunder cover\nmilbourne christopher\nbob 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\non 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\njohn 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\nchinese 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\nsteve beam\nbased on bev bergeron's handling of milbourne christopher's "traffic sign"\nups and downs\njohn riggs\ndowner\nsteve beam\nsign of the times\njohn swomley\nthe trapdoor issue #1\nsteve beam\nthe upside down card trick\njoe 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\nno. 44, eight paper pieces, four with x on them are burnt, x now on other pieces\nmilbourne christopher\nchristopher's "double cross"\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne christopher\nthe 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\ndissolving knots routine\nmartin gardner\nmilbourne christopher\nmilbourne christopher's square knot (hugard's magic monthly, august 1958)\nsquare-knot paradox\nmilbourne 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\nsilk appears in empty hand, elastic thread loop\ndavid britland\n"popper" (milbourne christopher, hen fetch, rice's encyclopedia of silk magic)\nfreies erscheine eines tuches in der hand ii\nchanning pollock\nadolpho 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\nno. 4, three knots appear in rope\nkarl fulves\nmilbourne 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\nno. 21, square knot dissolves when pulled, repeated\nmilbourne christopher\nchristopher's knot\nmartin gardner\nmilbourne 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\nno. 38, routine, three knots appear, one vanishes, one is untied and one is pulled off\nmilbourne christopher\ndr. zina bennett\nkarl 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\nmilbourne 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\nmilbourne christopher 2000 mastering the art of magic Milbourne Christopher	The Flying Match			2000	Mastering the Art of Magic	188		→ Match & Matchbox / Match / Traveling
bigger?\njumbo card as a gag, similar to the dr. jaks routine\npatrick page\nmilbourne christopher\ndr. jaks kartenbluff\ndr. 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
no smoking\nrope from cigarette packet\nmilbourne 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
"hi!" sign\nwith names on each side\nphil willmarth\nmilbourne 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