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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 \n a practical card code \n orville wayne meyer 1935 the jinx 1-50 Orville Wayne Meyer	A Practical Card Code	verbal	Variations Color Code (Milbourne Christopher, 1946) Also published here A Practical Card Code (Orville Wayne Meyer, 1944)	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 & Production
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		Paper / Transformation Bill / Transformation / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
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 / Appearance & 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 & Appearance / 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 / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
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		Match & Matchbox / Match / Transformation Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Miscellaneous
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 & Production Silk & Handkerchief / Destroyed & Restored Bowl / Appearance & Production
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 & Production
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		Cigarette/Cigar / Torn & Restored Cigarette Paper
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 / Bill or Paper / Single / In the Hands
variation on card on the wall \n no. 101, the card case is tossed in the air with selection remaining in hand. \n milbourne christopher 1950 scarne on card tricks Milbourne Christopher	Variation on Card on the Wall	No. 101, the card case is tossed in the air with selection remaining in hand.		1950	Scarne on Card Tricks	194		Cards / Effect Themes / Penetration / With Other Objects / Card Case
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 \n ge-x't \n sam leo horowitz 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) Also published here Ge-X't (Sam Leo Horowitz, 1981)	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 \n nur die meinung eines mannes \n milbourne christopher 1952 the phoenix 201 — 250 Milbourne Christopher	One Man's Opinion	opening gag, paper makes some noise	Also published here Nur die Meinung eines Mannes (Milbourne Christopher, 1974)	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 \n der gedankenabhörer \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	Also published here Der Gedankenabhörer (Milbourne Christopher, 2000)	1954	The New Phoenix 301-348 (Issue 304)	13		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks 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 & Production / 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
für mental-magier \n idea for reading the billet, for smokers \n milbourne christopher 1959 hokus pokus Milbourne Christopher	Für Mental-Magier	idea for reading the billet, for smokers		1959	Hokus Pokus (Vol. 20 No. 6)	881		Paper / Center Tear
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 version of 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 \n a card climax \n t. page wright \n jumbo card revelation \n t. page wright \n surprise jumbo \n eddie taytelbaum 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 version of 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) A Card Climax (T. Page Wright, 1991) Jumbo Card Revelation (T. Page Wright, 1933) Surprise Jumbo (Eddie Taytelbaum, 1956)	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 / Appearance & 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
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
"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 / Appearance & 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...
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 sense of touch perfected \n horace e. bennett \n milbourne christopher in hugard's magic monthly, march 1946 \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
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
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 Perfume
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 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Milt Larsen's "It's Magic!", Milbourne Christopher, Magic Christian		1970	Magick (Issue 9)	44		Articles / Columns
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 magick Milbourne Christopher	Tuning In!	people write down their favorite TV shows and performer allocates all correctly	Variations Think Dot (Sid Lorraine, 1972)	1972	Magick (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 magick Sid Lorraine	Think Dot	different marking system than Tuning In!	Inspired by Tuning In! (Milbourne Christopher, 1972)	1972	Magick (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 magick Milbourne Christopher	The Devanagari Oracle	clever book / magazine test, two people select a word, gaffed magazine	Variations Car-Dextrous (Jerry Fulton, 1973)	1973	Magick (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 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Syd Bergson, Charlie Miller and Milbourne Christopher		1973	Magick (Issue 87)	434		Articles / Columns
car-dextrous \n different preparation for the book \n jerry fulton \n the devanagari oracle \n milbourne christopher 1973 magick Jerry Fulton	Car-Dextrous	different preparation for the book	Inspired by The Devanagari Oracle (Milbourne Christopher, 1973)	1973	Magick (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
nur die meinung eines mannes \n opening gag, paper makes some noise \n milbourne christopher \n one man's opinion \n milbourne christopher 1974 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Nur die Meinung eines Mannes	opening gag, paper makes some noise	Also published here One Man's Opinion (Milbourne Christopher, 1952)	Oct. 1974	Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 2)	42		Paper / Miscellaneous MC / Compere Bits of Business
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 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Uri Geller, Milbourne Christopher, Lloyd Jones, Mike Rogers		1975	Magick (Issue 129)	644		Articles / Columns
tuch weg \n silk knotted onto center of rope, silk frees itself \n milbourne christopher \n pentagram 1975 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Tuch Weg	silk knotted onto center of rope, silk frees itself	Also published here Pentagram	Feb. 1975	Intermagic (Vol. 2 No. 3)	52		Silk & Handkerchief / Penetration of Other Objects
silber zu gold \n silver lighter changes into gold lighter \n milbourne christopher \n the gen, july 1952 1975 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Silber zu Gold	silver lighter changes into gold lighter	Also published here The Gen, July 1952	Nov. 1975	Intermagic (Vol. 3 No. 1&2)	15		Light & Fire / Lighter
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 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on David Hoy, Uri Geller, Milbourne Christopher		1976	Magick (Issue 149)	744		Articles / Columns
the mystic word \n on milbourne christopher, phil goldstein, walter gibson \n bascom jones 1976 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on Milbourne Christopher, Phil Goldstein, Walter Gibson		1976	Magick (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 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on the Zetetic Magazine by Martin Gardner, James Randy and Milbourne Christopher		1977	Magick (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
aero-dynamic dollar \n bill with two quarters in it is folded into propellor and tossed to ceiling where it sticks \n thomas a. o'lenick \n der geldschein an der decke \n milbourne christopher 1978 las vegas close-up Thomas A. O'Lenick	Aero-Dynamic Dollar	bill with two quarters in it is folded into propellor and tossed to ceiling where it sticks	Related to Der Geldschein an der Decke (Milbourne Christopher, 1979)	1978	Las Vegas Close-Up	67		Coin / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration Coin / Effect Themes / Gags / Miscellaneous
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
noch ein pyropapier-geldscheintrick \n bill burns in a flash instead of slowly, gag \n milbourne christopher 1979 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Noch ein Pyropapier-Geldscheintrick	bill burns in a flash instead of slowly, gag		Dec. 1979	Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 3&4)	103		Bill / Miscellaneous Light & Fire / Flash Paper & Material
der geldschein an der decke \n bill on ceiling, coin inside drops back down \n milbourne christopher \n aero-dynamic dollar \n thomas a. o'lenick 1979 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Der Geldschein an der Decke	bill on ceiling, coin inside drops back down	Related to Aero-Dynamic Dollar (Thomas A. O'Lenick, 1978)	Dec. 1979	Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 3&4)	105		Bill / Miscellaneous Coin / Effect Themes / Skill Demonstration
asse zu zehnmarkscheinen \n fan of a few cards changes into bills \n milbourne christopher \n hugard's magic monthly, jan. 1949 1979 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Asse zu Zehnmarkscheinen	fan of a few cards changes into bills	Also published here Hugard's Magic Monthly, Jan. 1949	Dec. 1979	Intermagic (Vol. 6 No. 3&4)	120		Cards / Effect Themes / Transformation - card-object / Other Object Bill / Transformation / Other Object / Cards
cash stab \n bill burned in envelope, card stab in paper bag, bill found inside card - burned bank note - the card stab - the routine \n roy johnson \n aufgespießt \n roy johnson \n milbourne christopher routine in hugard's magic monthly 1979 final call Roy Johnson	Cash Stab	bill burned in envelope, card stab in paper bag, bill found inside card Burned Bank Note The Card Stab The Routine	Inspired by Milbourne Christopher routine in Hugard's Magic Monthly Variations Aufgespießt (Roy Johnson, 1995)	1979	Final Call	52		Cards / Gaffed Cards & Decks / Cards / Eccentric Gaffs Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous Cards / Effect Themes / Gags & Curiousities / Item Travels Inside a Card
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
eine "haarwuchs"-illusion \n illusion in which a person in a "hair growing apparatus" transposes with masked magician \n milbourne christopher \n the sphinx, aug. 1948 1980 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Eine "Haarwuchs"-Illusion	illusion in which a person in a "hair growing apparatus" transposes with masked magician	Also published here The Sphinx, Aug. 1948	Mar. 1980	Intermagic (Vol. 7 No. 1)	31		Illusions / Transposition / Miscellaneous
routine for milbourne christopher's "high signs" \n square compass \n ken brooke 1980 ken brooke's magic — the unique years Ken Brooke	Routine For Milbourne Christopher's "High Signs"	square compass		1980	Ken Brooke's Magic — The Unique Years	203		Paper / Chinese Compass
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 the trapdoor issue #1 \n steve beam \n downer \n steve beam \n sign of the times \n john swomley \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
the mystic word \n on the passing of milbourne christopher, david ashton's psymic, herb dewey, p.e.a., terry tyson, bob haines, tony raven \n bascom jones 1984 magick Bascom Jones	The Mystic Word	on the passing of Milbourne Christopher, David Ashton's Psymic, Herb Dewey, P.E.A., Terry Tyson, Bob Haines, Tony Raven		June 1984	Magick (Issue 333)	1664		Articles / Columns
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 & Appearance / 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
ein taschentrick \n layout puzzle with matches, ends with appearing matches \n milbourne christopher 1997 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Ein Taschentrick	layout puzzle with matches, ends with appearing matches		1997	Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 2)	79		Match & Matchbox / Match / Appearance & Production Match & Matchbox / Match / Puzzle
der blitzknoten \n rope tied in loop, knot appears \n milbourne christopher 1997 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Der Blitzknoten	rope tied in loop, knot appears		1997	Intermagic (Vol. 21 No. 3)	112		Rope / Knot Effects
mit dank an milbourne christopher \n milk travels from glass to glass, behind paravents \n cliff e. stanyon \n "quick trip" (milbourne christopher) 1998 intermagic Cliff E. Stanyon	Mit Dank an Milbourne Christopher	milk travels from glass to glass, behind paravents	Inspired by "Quick Trip" (Milbourne Christopher)	1998	Intermagic (Vol. 22 No. 1)	17		Liquid / Traveling Glass / Bottomless Glass Liquid / Milk Pitcher
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
bagged stab \n knife and bag \n milbourne christopher \n don alan \n milbourne christopher's "super stab" in "hugard's magic monthly" october, 1948. 2000 in a class by himself — the legacy of don alan Milbourne Christopher, Don Alan	Bagged Stab	knife and bag	Inspired by Milbourne Christopher's "Super Stab" in "Hugard's Magic Monthly" October, 1948.	2000	In a Class by Himself — The Legacy of Don Alan	69		Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Location / Stabbing Routines / Paper bag
der gedankenabhörer \n spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case \n milbourne christopher \n mind under matter \n milbourne christopher 2000 intermagic Milbourne Christopher	Der Gedankenabhörer	spectator writes name of playing card on a business card, card is divined, business card stolen with case	Also published here Mind Under Matter (Milbourne Christopher, 1954)	2000	Intermagic (Vol. 23 No. 4&5)	143		Billet / Secret Reading Methods & Peeks Cards / Principles / Sticky Cards / Effect Themes / Divination / Mind Reading / Miscellaneous Business Cards
milbourne christopher memorial collection volume 1 \n \n joe m. turner \n bill mcilhany 2002 genii Joe M. Turner (reviewer)	Milbourne Christopher Memorial Collection Volume 1	by Bill McIlhany		Oct. 2002	Genii (Vol. 65 No. 10)	80		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
egg to canary - third method: milbourne christopher's version \n broken egg poured in paper bag, egg restored, bird comes out of egg \n milbourne christopher \n "egg a la christopher" (hugards magic monthly, vol. x no. 2, july 1952, p. 955) 2002 the encyclopedia of egg magic Milbourne Christopher	Egg to Canary - Third Method: Milbourne Christopher's Version	broken egg poured in paper bag, egg restored, bird comes out of egg	Also published here "Egg a la Christopher" (Hugards Magic Monthly, Vol. X No. 2, July 1952, p. 955)	2002	The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic	229		Egg / Transformation Animal / Bird (no Dove) Newspaper / Liquid in Newspaper Egg / Broken and Restored
dollar bill in egg - first method: with a thumb tip \n \n unknown \n milbourne christopher, 50 tricks with a thumb tip, 1948, p. 22 2002 the encyclopedia of egg magic Unknown	Dollar Bill in Egg - First Method: With a Thumb Tip		Also published here Milbourne Christopher, 50 Tricks with a Thumb Tip, 1948, p. 22	2002	The Encyclopedia of Egg Magic	263		Bill / Traveling / Impossible Location / Miscellaneous Hand Gimmicks / Thumb & Finger Tip Egg / Things appear inside Egg
milbourne christopher memorial vol. 2 - the garry moore magic special \n \n matthew field \n bill mcilhany 2003 genii Matthew Field (reviewer)	Milbourne Christopher Memorial Vol. 2 - The Garry Moore Magic Special	by Bill McIlhany		Sep. 2003	Genii (Vol. 66 No. 9)	87		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
milbourne christopher: the historic magic specials \n \n dustin stinett \n milbourne christopher 2008 genii Dustin Stinett (reviewer)	Milbourne Christopher: The Historic Magic Specials	by Milbourne Christopher		Nov. 2008	Genii (Vol. 71 No. 11)	102		Reviews / Videos & DVDs
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
milbourne christopher, the man and his magic \n \n david britland \n milbourne christopher \n william v. rauscher 2013 genii David Britland (reviewer)	Milbourne Christopher, The Man and His Magic	by Milbourne Christopher (written by William V. Rauscher)		May 2013	Genii (Vol. 76 No. 5)	94		Reviews / Books, Manuscripts, Notes