353 entries for Richard Kaufman

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Alexander Herrmann Dinner Table Pull for vanishing objects, between legs, bag that is pulled up the back when standing up, see page 506 for Sachs credit
Related to Jan. 1940
The Jinx (Issue 76)
504
Dai Vernon One Handed Slip Cut
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1946
Stars of Magic (Vol. 2 No. 2)
30
Paul LePaul Impromptu Torn And Restored Card except one quarter, restored card minus corner shoots out when deck is riffled
Variations 1949
The Card Magic of Le Paul
161
Bill Simon The Startling Four Coins interlocked coin production, then coins to glass
Related to 1949
Controlled Miracles
25
Dai Vernon "No Palm" Colour Change color change
Related toVariations 1959
Inner Secrets of Card Magic
50
Cliff Green The Phoenix Aces Aces lost in deck are produced from empty hands one by one
Related toVariations 1961
Professional Card Magic
39
Cliff Green The Aces of Spades as a Sorcerer's Apprentice Ace of Spades is removed, three more Aces of Spades produced from air, transform into four different aces
Related toVariations 1961
Professional Card Magic
82
Cliff Green Flight of the Blues signed odd-backed cards travel
Related to 1961
Professional Card Magic
102
Cliff Green General Delivery - Cards to the Pockets six cards, red black alternating, vanish and reappear color-separated from two different pockets
Variations 1961
Professional Card Magic
134
Ron Johnson, Harry Lorayne Aces Wild Aces are found in do as i do way with two halves
Related toVariations 1962
Close-up Card Magic
32
Nate Leipzig Slap Four Ace Routine Aces disappear and reappear on deck one by one
Related toVariations 1963
Dai Vernon's Tribute to Nate Leipzig
42
Karl Fulves And Then There Were None Problems with Cards - No. Four
Ace assembly with five cards (Aces and indifferent), a bit like dumbed-down Open Travelers
Related toVariations Sep. 1966
The Pallbearers Review Vol. 1-4 (Vol. 1 No. 11)
55
Harry Lorayne 1-2-3 Aces different cutting sequences to produce the Aces
Variations 1967
Deck-Sterity
111
John Benzais Benzais' Spin-Out
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1967
The Best of Benzais
67
Brother John Hamman Odd-Even-Odd two odd and two even cards change place, two then change to Jacks
Related toVariations July 1973
Epilogue (Issue 18)
164
Richard Kaufman An Instant Three-Card Location
1975
Afterthoughts
87
Richard Kaufman, Jerry K. Hartman Two-Card Popover Production
1975
Afterthoughts
87
Jon Racherbaumer Blankwave blank deck shown, spectator stabs blank card next to a card which changes into named card, then they all are printed
Variations 1976
Kabbala — Volume 3 (Vol. 3 No. 9)
115
Edward Marlo Face Up Startler card face up in hand changes
Related toVariations 1977
Marlo's Magazine — Volume 2
259
Larry Jennings Where's the Discrepancy
VariationsAlso published here 1977
Larry Jennings on Card & Coin Handling
41
Richard Kaufman Basic Method interlocked positions, showing backs and palms of the hands, several coins
Related to 1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
1
Richard Kaufman Flip-Up Production producing coins separately from a stack in interlocked position
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
6
Richard Kaufman Advanced Rotational Method display for showing hand empty
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
8
Richard Kaufman Framed Production interlocked production, similar to cards, coin appears in front of empty palms
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
10
Richard Kaufman The Immovable Thumb Palm hands moved in front of coins
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
13
Richard Kaufman Finger Production coins produced behind fingers
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
15
Richard Kaufman The Movable Thumb Palm showing both sides of the hands
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
17
Richard Kaufman Ultra Clean Multiplicity Method from Downs Palm, showing both sides of the hands
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
19
Richard Kaufman Multiplicity Production
1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
22
Richard Kaufman Doin' It With Poker Chips
1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
24
Richard Kaufman A Finishing Touch climax, rolldown production with both hands
 		1977
The Interlocked Production of Coins
27
Richard Kaufman Basics size, color, holders, steal
 		1977
Balls!
3
Richard Kaufman To Roll a Ball between fingers
 		1977
Balls!
7
Richard Kaufman Mirror Image routine, four balls appear, color changing elements, nesting shells
 		1977
Balls!
8
Richard Kaufman Colorific routine, four balls appear, color changing elements, with handkerchief
 		1977
Balls!
16
Richard Kaufman Color Change
1977
Balls!
19
Richard Kaufman Elevation Eight Ball interlocked four ball production, different colors
 		1977
Balls!
23
Richard Kaufman, Albert Warby Rainbow Visions eight ball routine, different colors
 		1977
Balls!
34
Richard Kaufman Ball Vanish
1977
Balls!
35
Richard Kaufman Retention of Vision Ball Vanish roll down
 		1977
Balls!
37
Richard Kaufman Silken Billiards routine with handkerchief, four balls
 		1977
Balls!
48
Richard Kaufman Visual Drop Switch no cover
Related toVariationsAlso published here Jan. 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 1)
3
Richard Kaufman Dream Deck Switch two half decks with different back transpose, deck switch presentation
Variations May 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 5)
56
Richard Kaufman Stapled Stunner
Inspired by July 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 7)
80
Richard Kaufman Touch Change One
Also published here Dec. 1978
Apocalypse (Vol. 1 No. 12)
142
Richard Kaufman Method for the Multiple-Card Rise
1978
On the Up and Up
12
Richard Kaufman Climax for the Multiple-Card Rise out-jogged card transforms, not visual
 		1978
On the Up and Up
14
Richard Kaufman Variation of the Tilt Load setting up for rising card sequence, multiple cards
 		1978
On the Up and Up
17
Richard Kaufman, Ken Krenzel The Routine
Variations 1978
On the Up and Up
18
Richard Kaufman Four Aces ...rise from different parts of the deck
 		1978
On the Up and Up
20
Richard Kaufman Colorise back changes visibly
 		1978
On the Up and Up
20
Richard Kaufman Triumph cards rise from face up / face down deck which is then rightened
 		1978
On the Up and Up
20
Richard Kaufman High Rise card rises from upper half of IF deck
 		1978
On the Up and Up
20
Richard Kaufman Split Rise risen card (a four) is split in 2 twos
 		1978
On the Up and Up
20
Ross Bertram Bertram's Best three coins in each hand, three pass one by one in other hand
Related to 1978
Magic and Methods of Ross Bertram
56
Richard Kaufman Quick Hofzinser Quick small packet stuff
 		Oct. 1979
Apocalypse (Vol. 2 No. 10)
253
Richard Kaufman K.M. Move Handling
Oct. 1979
Apocalypse (Vol. 2 No. 10)
254
Brother John Hamman Double-Lift from 4-Card-Packet for credit information see Kaufman's "Column 1"
Related to 1979
Quantum Leaps
19
Mark Levy, Richard Kaufman, Ken Krenzel Ham and Cheese sandwich cards inserted widely sparated, come together to sandwich selection, with alternative handlings
 		1979
CardMagic
5
Richard Kaufman Karate Card card is stabbed with forefinger from shower of cards
Related to 1979
CardMagic
7
Harry Lorayne Strange Harmony values of three selections add up to previous selection, they transform into mates, see also reference for color-changing back kicker
Related to 1979
CardMagic
9
Richard Kaufman Triumph Handling
Related to 1979
CardMagic
11
Richard Kaufman Number Nine Blue values of three selections add up to previous selection, they transform into mates, then back color of deck changes, colorchanging back addition
Related to 1979
CardMagic
12
Richard Kaufman Tilt Center Pull-Out apparently pulling card out from center
 		1979
CardMagic
12
Richard Kaufman, Bruce Ikefugi A Card in Bill Switch: Standing switching a card that's wrapped in a bill
 		1979
CardMagic
20
Richard Kaufman Another Card in Bill Switch: Still Standing switching a card that's wrapped in a bill
 		1979
CardMagic
22
Richard Kaufman One More: This Time Sitting switching a card that's wrapped in a bill
Inspired by 1979
CardMagic
24
Richard Kaufman A Dream Deck Switch, too two half decks with different back transpose, deck switch presentation
Inspired by 1979
CardMagic
26
Richard Kaufman, Jon Racherbaumer Swivelleroo Plus flourish cut around swivel action, credit information
Related toVariationsAlso published here 1979
CardMagic
28
Richard Kaufman Fantasy Cull Ace to Four are lost and found, the Fours appear
 		1979
CardMagic
30
Richard Kaufman Delayed Spread Side Steal
1979
CardMagic
32
Richard Kaufman The World's Fastest Reverse stand-up and seated version
 		1979
CardMagic
35
Richard Kaufman The W.S. Card Switch lapping
 		1979
CardMagic
41
Richard Kaufman Packet Switch lapping
 		1979
CardMagic
42
Richard Kaufman Cover Switch packet beneath top card is switched, lapping
 		1979
CardMagic
44
Richard Kaufman Flourish False Cut
1979
CardMagic
46
Richard Kaufman A Double and Triple Lift flourishy
 		1979
CardMagic
48
Richard Kaufman The Semi-Circular Switch using the deck
Also published here 1979
CardMagic
49
Control with Cover Cards Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section, card controlled to fifth from the bottom
Related to 1979
CardMagic
60
Bottom Stock Jog Shuffle old style shuffling motions, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
61
How to deliver out four aces, and convert them into four knaves. four times glide, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
62
Injog Glide old style glide, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
62
Richard Kaufman Card to Pocket Climax to a routine from Reginald Scot's "Discovery of Witchcraft"
 		1979
CardMagic
64
How to tell what card he sees on the bottom, when the same card is shuffled into the stock. bold force of bottom card, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
64
Another way to do the same, having yourself indeed never seen the card. Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
64
To tell one without confederacy what card he thinks of. one of three, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
65
How to tell what card any man thinks of, how to convey it into the kernel of a nut or cherrystone, and the same again into another's pocket prediction in nut, stooge thinks of this card, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
65
how to make one draw the same or any card you like Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
65
Of private confederacy. burned card appears somewhere, Richard Kaufman's transcription of Reginald Scot's card section
Related to 1979
CardMagic
66
Richard Kaufman 4-5-6 Aces different cutting sequences to produce the aces
Inspired byVariations 1979
CardMagic
70
Richard Kaufman HaLo Changes Color Again Ace cutting with color changing deck kicker
 		1979
CardMagic
78
Richard Kaufman A Radical Change two cards
Related toVariations 1979
CardMagic
80
Darwin Ortiz, Richard Kaufman The Arcadio Collectors four duplicate Aces
 		1979
CardMagic
82
Richard Kaufman The SecondFromTheTop Change
Related to 1979
CardMagic
84
Richard Kaufman Pickin' Up The Pieces with a last corner restoration
Inspired by 1979
CardMagic
86
Harry Lorayne, Richard Kaufman Mass Transit card in pocket changes place with card in hand
 		1979
CardMagic
90
Richard Kaufman S.P.L.I.T. Four into Twos into Aces, with double facer
 		1979
CardMagic
92
Richard Kaufman Turnover Coverpass bottom cover
 		1979
CardMagic
96
Richard Kaufman Predicted Collectors three interlaced cards turn out to be later selections
 		1979
CardMagic
97
Richard Kaufman Hofzinser Predicts the Collectors three interlaced cards turn out to be later selections, collector quartet changes into Nines as climax
 		1979
CardMagic
100
Richard Kaufman, Bob Driebeek Mackintosh get-into for Tosheroon
 		1979
CardMagic
101
Richard Kaufman On The BMT - An Advanced Packet Handling "Bottom Middle Top", display for Quick-3-Way type routines
 		1979
CardMagic
101
Richard Kaufman Quick: Which Way?
1979
CardMagic
103
Richard Kaufman Monte for the Maladjusted in the hands
 		1979
CardMagic
106
Richard Kaufman Cassette (Side A) humorous dialogue with prerecorded voice
 		1979
CardMagic
109
Richard Kaufman Cassette from Card Case
1979
CardMagic
111
Gerald Deutsch, Richard Kaufman Cassette (Side B) humorous dialogue with prerecorded voice, selection has different back
 		1979
CardMagic
111
Richard Kaufman Flotation Stab card stabbed between two selections
 		1979
CardMagic
113
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman Through Thick And Thin kings through table, as climax a cut-out king penetrates, blank card stays on top
 		1979
CardMagic
115
Richard Kaufman Palms For The Poor card case instead of spectator's palms
Related to 1979
CardMagic
117
Richard Kaufman Modified Swivelleroo Plus
Related to 1979
CardMagic
118
Richard Kaufman Envelope
1979
CardMagic
121
Richard Kaufman In Case You're Passing Through selection melts through card case
 		1979
CardMagic
128
Richard Kaufman Loading Card behind Cellophane as deck is inserted in case
 		1979
CardMagic
129
Richard Kaufman Faro Cardcase Load as faro is executed with case in hand
 		1979
CardMagic
130
Richard Kaufman Snapshot photography presentation, using "negatives" (think Black Tiger)
 		1979
CardMagic
132
Richard Kaufman Packet Swing Lap Move
1979
CardMagic
134
Richard Kaufman Multiple S.D.L Change "Second Deal Lap", with a triple
 		1979
CardMagic
135
Richard Kaufman, Cliff Green Phoenix Reborn aces lost in deck, aces appear one by one in empty hands
Inspired byVariations 1979
CardMagic
142
Cliff Green, Richard Kaufman Squeeze Production
1979
CardMagic
143
Richard Kaufman Multiple Card Spin Around Fingers flourishy handling
 		1979
CardMagic
144
Richard Kaufman A Phoenix of a Different Color version with color changing back finale
Inspired by 1979
CardMagic
147
Richard Kaufman The Production multiple cards as one
 		1979
CardMagic
147
Richard Kaufman The Rotating Pinch Steal (RPS) stealing card from douple into clip position
 		1979
CardMagic
149
Richard Kaufman, Cliff Green Blues Caught on a Windy Day three selections are sandwiched between 4 odd-backed cards, they appear one by one in performers emtpy hands
Inspired by 1979
CardMagic
151
Richard Kaufman Injogged Palm from Packet from small packet
 		1979
CardMagic
152
Richard Kaufman The New Fabulous Catch multiple cards as one
 		1979
CardMagic
153
Richard Kaufman Between the Palms Catch
1979
CardMagic
154
Richard Kaufman "It Shrinks!" card shrinks multiple times ala diminishing cards, gaffed
 		1979
CardMagic
155
Richard Kaufman Travel four cards at once without deck, diminishing cards as pseudo explanation
Inspired by 1979
CardMagic
161
Cliff Green, Richard Kaufman Free Hand Packet Vanish
1979
CardMagic
161
Richard Kaufman The Proverbial Hole card is vanished into and produced from small metal ring several times
Variations 1979
CardMagic
164
Richard Kaufman Slot Machine manipulation routine, cards vanish and reappear, deck appears as finale
 		1979
CardMagic
169
Richard Kaufman Deck Steal from Back Pocket
1979
CardMagic
173
Richard Kaufman The Polaroid Change (quadruple) card changes three times, angly
Related to 1979
CardMagic
174
Richard Kaufman The Crystal Ball card appears on blank card in stages (Apparition)
Related to 1979
CardMagic
178
Richard Kaufman Fantastamazing Aces freely held card changes to each Ace one by one
 		1979
CardMagic
179
Richard Kaufman Deck Ditch
1979
CardMagic
180
Richard Kaufman Salamander
1979
CardMagic
181
Karl Fulves Cryptology I selection placed between two card cases vanishes, reappears in one of the cases sandwiched between deuces
Variations 1979
Cryptology
98
Daryl Martinez In the Pinch catching selection with two quarters while spectator dribbles other half
Related toVariations 1980
Secrets of a "Puerto Rican Gambler"
80
Richard Kaufman Sharp Turn
May 1980
Apocalypse (Vol. 3 No. 5)
342
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman A-2-3-4-5, Reverse! uses extra cards
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
34
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman La Nada System of Gambling
1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
46
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman To Be Wild, Or Not to Be Wild... front and back
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
55
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman On The Munch, or Eating Out (A Cannibal Card) simultaneous multiple vanish, three double backer
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
60
Richard Kaufman A True Blue Chameleon odd-backed universal card
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
69
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman A Monte for the Unemployed duplicates, paper clip
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
71
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman Five and Ten spectator finds two mates, appearing coins climax
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
80
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman Meant for Each Other duplicates
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
82
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman Where, Oh, Where? (Everywhere and Nowhere No. 2) all blank climax
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
85
Gene Maze, Richard Kaufman Impromptu Tabled Quick 3-Way
1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
87
Richard Kaufman The Hofzinser Ace Problem
1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
89
Richard Kaufman Variations on a Non Musical Theme
1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
90
Richard Kaufman Strange Harmony three selections add up to ten which is predicted, they then change to Tens
 		1980
The Gene Maze Card Book
91
Richard Kaufman The Ultimate Invisible Assembly using only the four Aces and a blank card, at the end all Aces turn blank, different handlings, see reference for credit information
Related to 1980
New Stars of Magic (Vol. 1 No. 12)
1
Richard Kaufman, Ken Krenzel Kaufman and Krenzel on Cryptology card placed between two card cases vanishes, reappears in center of one of the decks
Inspired by 1981
Cardworks
13
Richard Kaufman Natural Grip Radical Change two cards
Inspired byAlso published here 1981
Cardworks
18
Richard Kaufman Impromptu Blankwave blank deck contains only named card
Inspired by 1981
Cardworks
21
Derek Dingle, Richard Kaufman Modified Bluff Shift
1981
Cardworks
28
Richard Kaufman Triple Slice Popup Aces in-the-hands Ace cutting
Variations 1981
Cardworks
28
Richard Kaufman, Harry Lorayne One-Hand Mechanical Aces
1981
Cardworks
33
Richard Kaufman One-Hand Exes to Aces four indifferent cards are turned over in different parts of the deck with one hand, change to aces one by one
 		1981
Cardworks
37
Richard Kaufman, David Arthur, Gene Maze Fusion two jokers become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again they are two selections
Variations 1981
Cardworks
47
Richard Kaufman The Inside Out Deck all back deck, then two of the double facers are split into the four Aces, deck is normal again
 		1981
Cardworks
51
Richard Kaufman Layer by Layer two mates become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again it splits into mates and a selection
 		1981
Cardworks
55
Richard Kaufman Even Odder II Ace to Four of Clubs, odd and even cards change place, all change to Hearts, ungaffed handling
Inspired byRelated to 1981
Cardworks
59
Richard Kaufman Red-Eye Special red selection becomes only red card in deck, all other change to black (or vice versa)
 		1981
Cardworks
64
Richard Kaufman The Splittin' Image Four into Twos into Aces, with double facer
 		1981
Cardworks
79
Richard Kaufman The Amazing Ace Tunnel combined with Hofzinser Ace Plot, all Aces pushed through deck
Related to 1981
Cardworks
113
Richard Kaufman, David Arthur, Ken Krenzel Ace Tunnel: Second Position combined with Hofzinser Ace Plot, all Aces pushed through deck, gaffed (card with corner missing
 		1981
Cardworks
119
Richard Kaufman Ethereal Poker slight plot variation, misspelled "Etheral"
Variations 1981
Cardworks
122
Richard Kaufman, Howard Schwarzman Ethereal BlackJack No. 1 three phases, performer wins, then he wins with one card with the second card appearing, then with no card with both cards appearing from empty hands, four handlings of final phase
 		1981
Cardworks
128
Ken Krenzel, Richard Kaufman Ethereal BlackJack No. 2 same as No. 1, but seated
 		1981
Cardworks
135
Richard Kaufman Quadruple Fingertip Cards to Pockets duplicates and four-way-forcing deck
 		1981
Cardworks
140
Richard Kaufman Instant No-Shuffle Sandwich four handlings
Variations 1981
Cardworks
147
Richard Kaufman Apparition card appears on blank card in stages
 		1981
Cardworks
153
Richard Kaufman The SecondFromTheTop Change brief
 		1981
Cardworks
157
Richard Kaufman Retention Clip Vanish
Related to 1981
CoinMagic
5
Richard Kaufman Touch Change One Spellbound Change
Also published here 1981
CoinMagic
83
Richard Kaufman Touch Change Two Spellbound change
 		1981
CoinMagic
85
Richard Kaufman Spellmell Bound Continuous Spellbound change
 		1981
CoinMagic
87
Richard Kaufman Visual Drop Switch
Also published here 1981
CoinMagic
185
Richard Kaufman Framed Again Invisible purse routine, color changes
 		1981
CoinMagic
187
Richard Kaufman Getting Into Edge Grip: Method Three
Related to 1981
CoinMagic
188
Richard Kaufman, Scott Weiser Torn Between Two Worlds Torn, changed and then restored coin
 		1981
CoinMagic
193
Richard Kaufman Open Travelers No. 1 Open Travelers with Coins
Variations 1981
CoinMagic
214
Richard Kaufman Table Slide HPC
Variations 1981
CoinMagic
214
Richard Kaufman Sliding Concealment Transfer
1981
CoinMagic
215
Richard Kaufman, David Arthur Open Travelers with Edge Grip Open Travelers with Coins
 		1981
CoinMagic
216
Richard Kaufman, David Arthur Curl Palm Pop Out coin production, tabled
Also published here 1981
CoinMagic
217
Richard Kaufman Sleeved Coin Cut Coin penetrates deck
Related to 1981
CoinMagic
223
Richard Kaufman Impromptu Multiple Haunted Pack three selections pivot out of deck
 		Sep. 1981
Kabbala — Volume 2 (Vol. 2 No. 9)
66
Richard Kaufman, Cliff Green Cliff Green's Return Flight reconstruction of Cliff Green effect, ace changes into different ace when boomeranged 3 times, then splits into all aces
 		Sep. 1981
Kabbala — Volume 2 (Vol. 2 No. 9)
69
Richard Kaufman Lateral Palm Switch one for one of several palmed
 		Sep. 1981
Kabbala — Volume 2 (Vol. 2 No. 9)
69
Richard Kaufman Jelly Roll Change (quadruple) card changes three times
Related to Nov. 1981
Kabbala — Volume 2 (Vol. 2 No. 11)
80
Richard Kaufman Spinner (quadruple) card changes three times
Related to Nov. 1981
Kabbala — Volume 2 (Vol. 2 No. 11)
83
Richard Kaufman Pursed Coins of Ishtar
1981
The Lost Pages of the Kabbala
85
Richard Kaufman Deep Back Clip Han Ping Chien
1981
The Lost Pages of the Kabbala
87
Paul Harris The Bill Collector card is found with dollar bill and (more or less) rises out of pack when bill is pulled
VariationsAlso published here 1981
Close-up Fantasies Finalé
129
Richard Kaufman The A'Point Palm palming second from top card
 		1982
Card Finesse
121
Richard Kaufman The Hofzinser Ace Tunnel
1982
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 1
71
Richard Kaufman Generally - More Specifically
1982
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 1
74
Richard Kaufman, Harry Lorayne General-ly
1982
Best of Friends
231
Richard Kaufman Second-from-top Card Change
1982
Best of Friends
233
Richard Kaufman, Brother John Hamman Even Odder Ace to Four of Clubs, odd and even cards change place, all change to Hearts, ungaffed handling
Inspired byRelated to 1982
Best of Friends
236
Harry Lorayne, Richard Kaufman Two-Handed Ultra Move
1982
Best of Friends
548
Frank Garcia A Subtle Piece of Business method for turning the top half over in classic routine
Related to 1982
The Close-up Magic of Frank Garcia — Part I
27
Ian Land Ethereal Steal poker presentation
Inspired by July 1982
Spell-Binder (Vol. 2 No. 15)
288
Vincent Sabatino Clean Radical Change
Inspired byAlso published here 1982
Incredible Close-Up Magic
104
Richard Kaufman Visual Drop Switch brief
 		1982
All the World's a Stage
13
Richard Kaufman Touch Change One brief
 		1982
All the World's a Stage
14
Ken Krenzel, Richard Kaufman, Derek Dingle Holy P.O.D. sandwich cards with hole in center, flap gaff
Related toVariations Winter 1982/1983
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. Winter Extra)
33
Ken Krenzel, Richard Kaufman, Derek Dingle Plastic Man gaffed
Variations Winter 1982/1983
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. Winter Extra)
36
Derek Dingle, Richard Kaufman, Ken Krenzel X-Ray Coins through glass table
 		Winter 1982/1983
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 1 No. Winter Extra)
38
Richard Kaufman Every Everywhere two selections, each appears "on top, bottom, in center", red-black kicker
 		1983
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 2
95
Richard Kaufman Card in Crystal Ball crystal ball printed on card
 		Sep. 1983
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 2 No. 13)
123
Ian Land Back Palm case instead of palm
Inspired by July 1983
Pabular (Vol. 7 No. 11)
1135
Paul Harris Screwed Deck deck (cut in two parts) is screwed together
Related toVariations 1983
A Close-Up Kinda Guy
76
Paul Harris Headache sword in picture of king of hearts apparently moves
VariationsAlso published here 1983
A Close-Up Kinda Guy
90
Richard Kaufman Another Headache sword in picture of king of hearts apparently moves
Inspired by 1983
A Close-Up Kinda Guy
92
Ian Land Still Counting on a Triumphant Finish
Inspired by Oct. 1983
Spell-Binder (Vol. 3 No. 30)
579
Richard Kaufman Semi-Circular Switch using the deck
Also published here 1983
Powerful Magic
2
Michael Powers The amBIGuous Card card chosen, miniature selection jumps out of deck, grows and shrinks again
Inspired byAlso published here 1983
Powerful Magic
7
Michael Ammar, Adam Fleischer, Paul Harris, Daryl Martinez, Richard Kaufman A Card Well Hung card penetrates wire of coathanger
Inspired byAlso published here 1983
The Magic Hedonists Brainstorm In The Bahamas
19
Michael Ammar, Adam Fleischer, Paul Harris, Daryl Martinez Regeneration King torn into four pieces, the pieces change to full-sized cards
Variations 1983
The Magic Hedonists Brainstorm In The Bahamas
75
Earl Nelson Rising Aces four Aces rise from a shuffled deck of cards, last Ace reverses
Inspired by 1983
The Earl Nelson Workbook
14
Richard Kaufman The Face-Up Incredible Card Tunnel two cards change
 		1984
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 3
52
Richard Kaufman, Piet Forton Pinched Again two-deck variation
Inspired by 1984
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 3
58
Richard Kaufman Devilish Digit Cut combination of Vernon's One Handed Slip Cut and the Benzais' Spin-Out
Inspired by 1984
Fork Full of Appetizers — Book 2
31
Richard Kaufman Starfish King torn into four pieces, the pieces change to full-sized cards, four duplicates of original King, then they change into different Kings
Inspired by 1984
Abstract
4
Richard Kaufman D.H. Revelation Aces cut to two at a time
Inspired by 1984
Abstract
7
Richard Kaufman Slap Happy Aces disappear from top of deck, then are reproduced one by one
Inspired by 1984
Abstract
10
Richard Kaufman "No Palm" Production
Inspired by 1984
Abstract
12
Richard Kaufman Gaff/ace Tunnel combined with Hofzinser Ace Plot, all Aces pushed through deck
Related to 1984
Abstract
13
Richard Kaufman One-Finger Zinger a Six change into a Nine with "turnaround" presentation
 		1984
Abstract
17
Richard Kaufman Fusion two blank cards become double backer which is examined, when peeled apart again they are two selections, then blank again
Inspired by 1984
Abstract
20
Peter Duffie Point Blank Assembly four Kings and three blank cards, one by one, then instant phase, then all become blank cards
  • The General Assembly
  • Instant Recall
  • The Final Conflict
  • Notes by David Britland
Related toAlso published here 1984
Duet
1
Richard Kaufman Vacilation card becomes miniature card and normal again several times while it is flicked
Variations 1985
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 4
43
Joe Berg, Richard Kaufman Miniature Card Pop-Out
1985
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 4
44
Richard Kaufman, Ken Krenzel Hofzinser Top Change to change miniature card to normal sized card
 		1985
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 4
44
Richard Kaufman, Edward Marlo Bottop Change to change miniature card to normal sized card
 		1985
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 4
47
Richard Kaufman, Derek Dingle Alpha Toss Variation to change normal sized card to miniature card
 		1985
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 4
48
Brother John Hamman The Magic Cards four cards change to three selections one after another, gemini counts (general cards with packet)
Related toVariationsAlso published here Summer 1985
The Collected Almanac (Vol. 3 No. 28, 29 & 30)
289
Richard Kaufman, Eric DeCamps The Radical Change as Split
1985
The Magic of Eric DeCamps
2
Don England, Richard Kaufman Peek-a-Boo Inversion Color Changing Deck Kicker
 		1985/93
Don England's Gaffed to the Hilt!
26
Jon Racherbaumer, Richard Kaufman Plastic Lady I card is streched sideways
Related to 1985/93
Don England's Gaffed to the Hilt!
43
Don England, Richard Kaufman Holy Point of Arrivel II visual
 		1985/93
Don England's Gaffed to the Hilt!
73
Richard Kaufman Transparent Lies in effect a large hole in card case disappears with divination presentation
 		1986
The New York Magic Symposium — Collection 5
27
Ben Harris Melt Down Wrong card splits into two selections
Inspired byRelated to 1986
Killer Klose-Up
23
Ben Harris Spread-Flip Change card changes as it is waved over tabled spread, snap-over change with unload, "I originally gave this to Richard Kaufman for ALMANAC, but Richie has not used it. "
 		1986
1 a.m. The Sequel
15
Steven Hamilton Steven Hamilton's Holey POD flap gaff
Related to Feb. 1986
The New Talon (Vol. 1 No. 1)
2
Richard Kaufman Radical Change
Also published here 1986
At the Expense of Grey Matter
2
Richard Kaufman, David Arthur Curl Palm Pop Out brief, coin production, tabled
Also published here 1986
At the Expense of Grey Matter
17
Eugene Burger Seance Revisited "glorpy" and "out to lunch"
Inspired byRelated to 1986
Spirit Theater
145
Richard Kaufman The Double-Lift Pass card is controlled to near-top via herrmann style pass while top and bottom cards are displayed
 		Apr. 1987
Magical Arts Journal (Vol. 1 No. 9)
15
Thomas Hierling Wrong Card...?! Two of Clubs chosen, Four of Clubs produced and torn in two, half card changes into miniature Two of Clubs, then grows to normal size
Inspired by 1987
New Wave Close-Up
52
Thomas Hierling Impromptu Rubberman ungaffed
Inspired by 1987
New Wave Close-Up
107
Ken Simmons P.O.D. Handling flap gaff
Inspired by 1987
Riffling the Pasteboards — Again!
7
Dai Vernon, Laurie Ireland The Slap Trick any number
Inspired byRelated toVariations 1988
The Vernon Chronicles — Volume 2
20
David Williamson, Richard Kaufman The Retention Clip Vanish independent invention
Related to 1989
Williamson's Wonders
9
Richard Kaufman A Radical Change
1989
Close Up Magic To Tapdance To
70
Richard Kaufman The Double-Lift Pass card is controlled to near-top via herrmann style pass while top and bottom cards are displayed
Related to 1990
Spectacle
55
Richard Kaufman The Dissipated Aces aces vanish from top one by one
 		1990
Close-up Impact!
185
Ben Harris The Creeps matchbox opens by itself, rubber band as secret power
Related toVariations 1990
Mad Fax and other Mysteries
38
Richard Kaufman Semi-Circular Switch using deck
Also published here 1990
Top Secret Stuff
24
Richard Kaufman, Michael Powers Swivelleroo Plus Variation flourish cut to produce a card, preparing a double turnover ("Long Distance Double")
Also published here 1990
Top Secret Stuff
41
Richard Kaufman Radical Change credit information
 		1990
Cardfixes
30
Richard Kaufman, Jim Patton, Frank Thompson On the Cover Pass
Oct. 1990
Opus (Vol. 3 No. 6)
14
Richard Kaufman Hang-Up card on wire coat hanger
Related toVariations 1991
Square One
21
Jerry K. Hartman Image Maker blank card changes to selection, in steps, selection is found blank as kicker
Related to 1991
Card Craft
646
Richard Kaufman Ritchie Switchie from Charlier cut position, as a control
 		1991
Magic Man Examiner (Vol. 1 No. 3)
6
Kuniyasu Fujiwara The Joker Takes A Ride King on Joker vanishes bit by bit leaving a hole and is found next to selection
Related to 1992
Five Times Five — Japan
72
David Wax, Richard Kaufman King Flight black blue-backed kings change place with red red-backed kings
 		1992
The Collected Almanac (Issue )
xvii
Richard Kaufman Paul's Bill Comes Due folded bill placed in deck finds selection
Inspired by 1992
The Collected Almanac (Issue )
xxvii
Allan Ackerman, Richard Kaufman Ackerman Varies Kelly Variation
1992
The Collected Almanac (Issue )
xxix
Don England, Richard Kaufman England's Vanishing Aces aces vanish on top of deck one by one
 		1992
The Collected Almanac (Issue )
xxxviii
Peter Duffie The Ultimate Truth
Related toVariationsAlso published here Feb. 1992
Magic (Vol. 1 No. 6)
47
Steve Draun, Richard Kaufman He Who Gets Slapped slapping the deck as cover for Herrmann pass
Inspired by Mar. 1992
Magic (Vol. 1 No. 7)
50
Richard Kaufman, Gary Ouellet Grip Change sleight grip modification for the classic pass
 		1994
The Pass
47
Roger Crosthwaite Purist Sandwich
Inspired by 1994
Roger's Thesaurus
100
Michael Vincent Second-from-Top Change
  • Third-from-Top Change (or more)
Related to 1994
Roger's Thesaurus
124
Aldo Colombini The Rubber Illusion card stretches between two other cards, then shrinks
Inspired by 1994
The Close-Up Magic of Aldo Colombini
143
Aldo Colombini The Rubber Illusion card stretches between two other cards, then shrinks
Inspired by 1994
The Close-Up Magic of Aldo Colombini
143
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, Harry Lorayne, Richard Kaufman Deck Reverse Two-Card Catch as deck is tossed and reversed into other hand, see "Errata" in Issue #3 (p. 31) for crediting info
Related to 1994
Labyrinth (Issue 1)
12
Richard Kaufman, Jon Racherbaumer Swivelleroo Plus flourish cut around swivel action, produces double
Also published here 1995
The Innovations Collection
12
Richard Kaufman, Michael Ammar, Paul Harris, Daryl Martinez A Card Well Hung card penetrates wire of coathanger
Related toAlso published here 1996
The Art of Astonishment — Book 3 (Issue Brainstorm in the Bahamas)
153
Michael Kaminskas, Barry Taylor What the Buck Dollar bill transforms into silver coin, see Kaufman for credit details
Related to 1996
Miracle Material
63
Wesley James Two-Way Stretch card also stretched sideways
Related to 1997
The Magical Record and Thoughts of Wesley James
49
Getting into Edge-Grip
Related to 1997
The One Coin Opener
10
Jason Alford Sandwich Spread odd-backed sandwich cards place in different positions, they instantly come together to trap selection
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 1998
Thinking & Wondering
8
Jason Alford Knuckle Sandwich Aces placed reversed in different positions, they instantly travel together to sandwich selection
  • First Method
  • Second Method (out-jogged)
Inspired byRelated to 1998
Thinking & Wondering
20
Jean Hugard Hugard's All Backs credit information
Related toAlso published here
  • marketed around 1939
 Feb. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 2)
36
Richard Kaufman, Max Malini A Brief Note on the Vest as a Servante on Max Malini's use
 		Nov. 1999
Genii (Vol. 62 No. 11)
23
Christian Knudsen Tablehopper's Holy P.O.D. flap gaff, color changing back kicker
Inspired byAlso published here 2000
Concertos for Pasteboard
98
Richard Kaufman Natural Grip Radical Change
Nov. 2000
Magic (Vol. 10 No. 3)
87
Jason Alford Sandwich Spread odd-backed sandwich cards place in different positions, they instantly come together to trap selection
Inspired byAlso published here 2000
Virtual Miracles
1
Iain Moran Just Making A Point (Of Departure) sandwich cards with hole in center, flap gaff
Inspired by Oct. 2001
Ego (Vol. 1 No. 5)
16
Troy Hooser Three Fly Simplify extra coin, sliding, see Addendum reference for credit correction by Richard Kaufman
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here Oct. 2001
Magic (Vol. 11 No. 2)
68
Jason Alford Angled After-Burner! kind of a variation of Tom Ellis/Wesley James Loading move sequence
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here 2002
Freebie 3
20
Mercury Card Fold Description from 100% Sankey, written by Richard Kaufman
 		2003
Twenty Years Of Magic (Issue Amazing Tricks)
25
Shoot Ogawa, Akira Fujii Slip Slidin' Away coin brought on back of hand and it slides into sleeve, with retrieval, see Genii Speaks for credit information
Related to Dec. 2003
Genii (Vol. 66 No. 12)
87
Richard Kaufman Natural Grip Radical Change
2004
Random Acts of Magic
25
Peter Duffie Point Blank Assembly four Kings and three blank cards, one by one, then instant phase, then all become blank cards
  • The General Assembly
  • Instant Recall
  • The Final Conflict
  • Notes by David Britland
Related toAlso published here 2004
Subtle Miracles
21
Peter Duffie Flashpoint with hole cards, no flap gaff
Inspired byAlso published here
  • "Flashpoint" (Peter Duffie, Double Indemnity, 1988)
 2004
Subtle Miracles
82
Derek Dingle Expert's Copper Silver copper in one hand, silver in the other, they transpose, then both become silver, then both copper, then both grow to dollar-sized silver and copper coins
Inspired by
  • Fred Kaps's unpublished routine
Related to 		May 2004
Genii (Vol. 67 No. 5)
53
Jean-Jacques Sanvert French Fusion face-to-face and back-to-back phase
Inspired by Jan. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 1)
48
Matthew Dowden Edible Elastic rubber band is pulled and remains fully stretched suspended, spaghetti
Related to May 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 5)
28
Richard Kaufman A Radical Change Color change of two cards
Related to 2007
52 Memories
85
Paul Osborne The Poor Man's Self Levitation
  • Osborne Illusions
behind banner that the performer holds up
Related to Apr. 2007
Genii (Vol. 70 No. 4)
18
John Ramsay The Cylinder and Coins "Created by John Ramsay, Described by Victor Farelli - Introduction by Richard Kaufman"
 		Nov. 2008
Genii (Vol. 71 No. 11)
67
Chris Mayhew Holes - The Gimmick constructing hole cards required for subsequent routines
Inspired byRelated to 2009
A Clockwork Apple
31
Hiroyuki Sakai, Yuic-hi Katakura YKK card chosen and lost, deck cut in three piles, top indifferent cards removed, they change into selection one by one, other Queens show up as well, see next issue for credit correction
  • Part One: Triple Wild Card
  • Part Two: The Other Three Queens
Related to Feb. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)
71
Hiroyuki Sakai, Yukishige Kadoya The Strange Pass top half bevel-spread, top-card cover suggestion by Richard Kaufman
 		Feb. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)
76
Rich Aviles, Jason Alford, Richard Kaufman Radical Angled After-Burner combining with Alford's Angled After-Burner into a two card switch
Inspired byRelated to 2010
Above the Fold
51
Jim Steinmeyer The Khardova Deck
  • Conjuring
partial rough-smooth
Related toVariations May 2010
Genii (Vol. 73 No. 5)
36
Richard Kaufman Natural Grip Radical Change two cards change
 		2011
More Power to You
133
Wolfgang Moser Karate-Karte karate card, using the "trouser-leg-servante"
Related to 2011
Kreationen
32
Chris Westfall Cheeky Triumph color changing deck + Triumph, uses variant of Cheek-to-Cheek deck with twenty-five red/blue double backers
Related to
  • Genii Speaks (Richard Kaufman, 2011)
  • "Technicolor Cheek to Cheek" (R. Paul Wilson, Aldo Colombini, marketed)
  • "Spectrum" (R. Paul Wilson, 2005, marketed)
Also published here 		July 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 7)
22
Chris Mayhew, Ryan Pilling LuLu Lemon unknown reversed card is put in face-up packet, it turns out to be a later signed selection
Inspired byRelated toVariations Sep. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 9)
14
Tom Stone Scouting Party rather visual, table spreads, accidental reinvention of "Les Facteurs"
Related to Feb. 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 2)
41
Dani DaOrtiz Time Moves in Reverse
  • DaOrtiz a la Carte!
number named, card counted to, it is torn and vanishes, found restored at same position minus one corner
Related to May 2012
Genii (Vol. 75 No. 5)
34
Steven Hamilton The Getaway flap gaff, card vanishes from between Jokes with holes and reappears anywhere
Inspired by 2013
The Magic of Steven Hamilton
82
Steven Hamilton Watergate pass covered by top card being turned over
Related to 2013
The Magic of Steven Hamilton
147
Jack Carpenter Fingertip Aces
Related to July 2013
Genii (Vol. 76 No. 7)
32
Alexander de Cova Der Ballettaustausch as billet is dropped into a glass
Inspired byAlso published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
21
Ian Kendall Handy Portal coin moved through thumb and fingers of other hand, it becomes invisible
Inspired by July 2014
Genii (Vol. 77 No. 7)
43
Alexander de Cova Ballet Billet Switch as billet is dropped into a glass
Inspired byAlso published here 2015
Burners — Vol. 2
162
Richard Kaufman A Radical Change
2016
Some Assembly Required
39
Juan Tamariz Repeat Top Change against second-from-top card
Related to 2016
Hidden Agenda (Issue June 21)
179
Michael Skinner, Edward Marlo Skinner on Marlo's Poker Deal spectator deals himself the aces, bottom deal stacking, same as Marlo's really
Inspired byRelated to
  • Michael Skinner Private Tape (DVD, ca. 1988, edited by Richard Kaufman)
 2016
Hidden Agenda (Issue Oct 24)
305
Tomoya Horiki Air Coin Cut (エアーコイン・カット) Coin Cut routine with "invisible" coin
Inspired byRelated to 2017
Coinlang.
19
"Magic" Christian Stelzel Top Change with the Second Card from the Top of the Deck
Related to 2017
The Top Change
65
Allan Hagen Aces crimps
Inspired by
  • "The Pinch" crimp ("Scarne's Aces", Richard Kaufman, Genii Bash 2012)
 2017
Serendipity
12
Geoffrey Latta Latta Table Slide Han Ping Chien
Inspired by 2017
The Long Goodbye — Latta on Coins
235
Richard Kaufman Radical Change
2018
Repertoire
99
Christian Scherer Raucherentwöhnung stand-up presentation for "Zig Zag Cig" by Tenyo, technical variation, one piece is signed
Related to
  • Richard Kaufman's "Tenyoism - Volume One" 2016. P. 308ff.
 2018
Raucherentwöhnung
3
Richard Kaufman Spellmell Change
2018
Pure Imagination
235
Christian Scherer, Sveroni Fischerlatein fish on cardboard change size with scale, magic trick based on Jastrow optical Illusion, medal on chain vanishes
Inspired by
  • Toru Suzuki's "Sakkaku Scale" in Richard Kaufman's "Tenyoism - Volume Two", p. 843.
Related to 		2019
Fischerlatein
3
Joaquín Navajas La dejada-caída coin switch
Related toAlso published here 2019
Monedas Personales Y Más
8
Carlos Vaquera The New Phoenix Has Arrived! Aces are produced from empty hands one by one
Inspired by 2019
The Illusioneer
235
Richard Kaufman Greek Break heel break introduction
 		2020
Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy
58
Larry Jennings, Richard Kaufman The All-Count Technique general comments on grips
 		2020
Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy
260
Richard Kaufman Bringing it to the Fingertips intro, credit information
 		2020
Mr. Jennings Takes It Easy
386
David Williamson, Richard Kaufman Retention Clip Vanish credit information
 		2020
Rubinstein Coin Magic
419
Richard Kaufman No Discrepancy
Inspired by Feb. 2021
Genii (Vol. 84 No. 2)
62
Motoki Kaido, Tomoya Horiki Invisible Traveler Open Travelers with coins, last phase involves a clear transparent coin (i.e. Silver Extraction Coin)
Inspired by 2021
The Monster of the Secret Art
136
Christoph Borer Auf dem Finger aufgespiesst Karate card, card is stabbed with forefinger from shower of cards
Related to 2022
A String of Pearls
81
Richard Kaufman Radical Change
2022
The Glasgow File — Volume 1
86
Troy Hooser Three Fly Simplify extra coin, sliding, see p. 34 for credit correction by Richard Kaufman
Also published here 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
14
Chris Mayhew Holes sandwich cards with hole in center, card vanishes and appears, routine with two selections
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here
  • MAGIC, Aug. 2007
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 1)
648
Richard Kaufman Radical Change
Also published here
  • MAGIC, Mar. 2011
 2022
Talk About Tricks (Issue 2)
1017
Bernard Bilis Count Down Triumph two cards peeked at, cards shuffled face-up/face-down, all face down except one selection, its value used to count to second selection, with simplified handling by Richard Kaufman
Related to June 2023
Genii (Vol. 86 No. 6)
28