the card and stamp mystery \n stamp is glued partially onto wrong card and put in deck, when pulled out it is now selection \n harlan tarbell \n the paper-clipped card \n steve spillman
1938
greater magic
Harlan Tarbell
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The Card and Stamp Mystery
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Variations
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dinner table pull \n for vanishing objects, between legs, bag that is pulled up the back when standing up, see page 506 for sachs credit \n alexander herrmann \n introduction - a conversation with ron wilson \n richard kaufman \n the vanishing servante \n ron wilson \n the vanishing servante \n ron wilson \n der dilettant bei tisch \n unknown \n on the horns of a dilemma \n joe beierle \n roger rittner \n earl keyser \n steve spillman \n jules lenier \n al portwood
1940
the jinx
Alexander Herrmann
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Dinner Table Pull
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christmas conjuring \n ideas for christmas themes magic
- card in ball
- walnut wizardry
- mistletoe magic
- christmas card trick \n milbourne christopher \n a christmas carol \n steve spillman
1946
hugard's magic monthly
Milbourne Christopher
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Christmas Conjuring
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jennings' open travellers \n \n larry jennings \n open travelers \n david solomon \n visual assemblage \n john carney \n tripsters \n jerry k. hartman \n notes on the open travellers \n steve spillman
1969
expert card mysteries
Larry Jennings
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Jennings' Open Travellers
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Variations
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1969
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2 tonys & a question \n matches travel back into matchbox \n roger rittner \n on the horns of a dilemma \n joe beierle \n roger rittner \n earl keyser \n steve spillman \n jules lenier \n al portwood
1970
talisman
Roger Rittner
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2 Tonys & A Question
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Variations
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presto! \n signed card is torn and burnt it appears restored in matchbox, see p. 149 for credits \n steve spillman \n presto \n steve spillman \n letters \n bruce cervon \n letters \n jon racherbaumer \n letters \n hans van baaren \n matt corin \n letters \n g. hudson krammer \n here's a tip \n del dixon
1970
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Presto!
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letters \n letter to jules lenier, on credits of spill's routine presto \n bruce cervon \n presto! \n steve spillman
1970
talisman
Bruce Cervon
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on the horns of a dilemma \n matches travel back into matchbox, methods to clean up for rittner's 2 tonys & a question, lenier as harkim sardis \n joe beierle \n roger rittner \n earl keyser \n steve spillman \n jules lenier \n al portwood \n 2 tonys & a question \n roger rittner \n dinner table pull \n alexander herrmann
1970
talisman
Joe Beierle, Roger Rittner, Earl Keyser, Steve Spillman, Jules Lenier, Al Portwood
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On the Horns of a Dilemma
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spare me the spiro \n spelling spiro agnew to find selection, joker is located \n steve spillman
1970
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Spare me the Spiro
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Oct. 1970
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letters \n to jules lenier, on spill's presto! \n jon racherbaumer \n presto! \n steve spillman
1970
talisman
Jon Racherbaumer
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Letters
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Nov. 1970
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letters \n to jules lenier, on spill's presto! \n hans van baaren \n matt corin \n presto! \n steve spillman
1970
talisman
Hans van Baaren, Matt Corin
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letters \n to jules lenier, on presto \n g. hudson krammer \n presto! \n steve spillman
1970
talisman
G. Hudson Krammer
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a christmas carol \n selection placed face down on table, christmas ornament ball from christmas tree is smashed and card found inside, when card on table is turned over it read "merry christmas", see also p. 333 for comments by joesph k. schmidt \n steve spillman \n christmas conjuring \n milbourne christopher
1970
talisman
Steve Spillman
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A Christmas Carol
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addition to open travellers \n \n steve spillman
1971
expert card chicanery
Steve Spillman
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Addition to Open Travellers
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1971
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39c routine \n chop cup with oriental ceramic cup \n steve spillman
1971
magick
Steve Spillman
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39c Routine
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1971
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sugar daddy \n paddle as candy stick "sugar daddy", coins and stuff start to appear and stick on it \n steve spillman \n sugar daddy \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Sugar Daddy
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Also published here
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Jan. 1971
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money machine \n coin transforms when placed inside chiclets box \n steve spillman \n money machine \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Money Machine
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Also published here
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Jan. 1971
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here's a tip \n idea for presto, using business cards \n del dixon \n presto! \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Del Dixon
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Here's a Tip
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Mar. 1971
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steve spillman \n on steve spill \n unknown
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talisman
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Steve Spillman
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June 1971
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one, two, three! \n transformations while brushing over top card on the deck, card vanishes, transform and appears, then entire deck turns over \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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One, Two, Three!
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June 1971
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which end is up? \n ends travel from hand to hand, loop of string, cat's cradle \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Which End Is Up?
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June 1971
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button control \n cardboard where push is written on it, when pushed by performer a loud buzzing noice appears, joy buzzer \n steve spillman \n button control \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Button Control
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June 1971
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coincidental occurance \n \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Coincidental Occurance
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June 1971
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tested tips on trix \n - ball vase
- marked card
- endless chain
- cigarettes
- miniature cards \n steve spillman
1971
talisman
Steve Spillman
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Tested Tips on Trix
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June 1971
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switchcraft \n duplicate, glass \n theodore annemann \n john scarne \n switchcraft outdone! \n frank garcia \n ken krenzel \n interpretation of scarne's transposition \n gabi pareras \n switchcraft \n theodore annemann \n john scarne \n thumb print transposition \n steve spillman \n thumb print transposition \n steve spillman
1972
million dollar card secrets
Theodore Annemann, John Scarne
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Switchcraft
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1972
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challenge vanish! \n in thumb tip \n steve spillman \n sponge vanish \n roger klause \n tannen's "in" move \n mike tannen \n challenge vanish \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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Challenge Vanish!
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Related toAlso published here
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1972
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the eye-popping pop top \n pull top from beer can on pencil \n steve spillman \n the eye popping pop top \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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The Eye-Popping Pop Top
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Also published here
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1972
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dollar delusion \n close-up version, with coin envelopes and metal washers \n steve spillman \n dollar delusion deluxe \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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Dollar Delusion
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Variations
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1972
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monkey monte \n all cards change to queens, with ideas by charlie miller and dai vernon \n steve spillman \n monkey monte \n steve spillman \n monkey monte \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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Monkey Monte
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1972
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the mystic word \n on steve spillman, nathan stark, lloyd jones \n bascom jones
1972
magick
Bascom Jones
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The Mystic Word
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1972
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a touch of salt \n salt from vase, modified ball vase \n steve spillman \n a touch of salt \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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A Touch of Salt
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1972
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another dimension \n using puzzle cube with card indices on each part \n steve spillman \n another dimension \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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Another Dimension
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Also published here
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1972
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follow-up \n twenty cards used to write esp, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force \n steve spillman \n flannel-board \n john a. novak \n follow up \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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Follow-Up
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VariationsAlso published here
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1972
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magic mirror \n shiner on card case \n steve spillman
1972
magick
Steve Spillman
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Magic Mirror
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1972
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flannel-board \n same routine as spillmanns on flannel board and with white cards \n john a. novak \n follow-up \n steve spillman
1973
magick
John A. Novak
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Flannel-Board
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Inspired by
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1973
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334
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riffle force! \n \n steve spillman \n the spill variation \n steve spillman
1973
magick
Steve Spillman
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Riffle Force!
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Also published here
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1973
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preface \n \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Preface
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1973
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direct discovery aces \n four cards are touched in tabled spread and they turn out to be the four aces, with three variations, one uses double backer \n steve spillman \n direct discovery aces \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Direct Discovery Aces
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Also published here
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1973
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the calico crimp \n crimping corner of card, in spread, while showing the card to spectator \n steve spillman \n calico crimp \n steve spillman \n the calico crimp \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Calico Crimp
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Also published here
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1973
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the hijackers \n \n steve spillman \n the hijackers \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Hijackers
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Also published here
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1973
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riffle force 1st method \n break method \n steve spillman \n the spill variation \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Riffle Force 1st Method
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Related to
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1973
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riffle force 2nd method \n break method, top half is spread face-up \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Riffle Force 2nd Method
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1973
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chameleon colors \n deck consists of only black cards, then they change into red cards and eventually into normal deck \n steve spillman \n andrew shivas "colorblynd" in will goldson's "tricks of the masters", 1942.
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Chameleon Colors
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Inspired by- Andrew Shivas "Colorblynd" in Will Goldson's "Tricks of the Masters", 1942.
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1973
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monkey monte \n all cards change to queens, with ideas by charlie miller and dai vernon \n steve spillman \n monkey monte \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Monkey Monte
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Also published here
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1973
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notes on the open travellers \n \n steve spillman \n jennings' open travellers \n larry jennings
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Notes on the Open Travellers
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Inspired by
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1973
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spillman side steal \n \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Spillman Side Steal
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1973
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card to pocket plus \n mates of selection turn over in the deck, selection is found in performer's pocket \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Card to Pocket Plus
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1973
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everywhere and nowhere \n three wrong cards change to selection, selection is then found in side pocket \n steve spillman \n "easy come easy go" in "hugard's magic monthly" october, 1957. \n the everywhere and nowhere fraud \n steve spillman \n everywhere and nowhere \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Everywhere and Nowhere
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Inspired by- "Easy Come Easy Go" in "Hugard's Magic Monthly" October, 1957.
Related toAlso published here
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1973
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the paper-clipped card \n paper clip put onto wrong card and put in deck, when pulled out it is now selection \n steve spillman \n the card and stamp mystery \n harlan tarbell
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Paper-Clipped Card
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Inspired by
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1973
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the curious card change \n \n steve spillman \n the curious card change \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Curious Card Change
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Also published here
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1973
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bottom card blind \n bottom slip cut
- ideas with the bottom card blind
-- culling the aces
-- cutting the aces
-- follow the card \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Bottom Card Blind
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1973
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instant mate \n mate of stopped at card is found reversed in the deck \n steve spillman \n instant mate \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Instant Mate
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Also published here
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1973
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follow up \n twenty cards used to write esp, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force \n steve spillman \n follow-up \n steve spillman \n follow up \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Follow Up
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1973
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foot flight \n signed card placed under spectator's foot and deck on top, card travels to magician's breast pocket \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Foot Flight
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1973
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coincidental occurence \n cards are fanned and each think of a card, both remove one and it's the thought of card \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Coincidental Occurence
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1973
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shiner card case \n using chrome mylar \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Shiner Card Case
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1973
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you do as i do - one deck \n using the shiner card case \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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You Do As I Do - One Deck
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1973
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house of cards \n building a cube / house with cards which does not collapse, glass placed on top \n steve spillman \n house of cards \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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House of Cards
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1973
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the ghost card \n selection leaves ribbon spread deck and skids across the table \n steve spillman \n ghost card \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Ghost Card
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1973
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another dimension \n using puzzle cube with card indices on each part \n steve spillman \n another dimension \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Another Dimension
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Also published here
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1973
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jumbo card change \n spectator selects eight of spades and performer produces jumbo card of ace of spades from pocket, it then changes into correct card when thrown in the air \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Jumbo Card Change
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1973
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the marked deck \n the word "marked" written on narrow end of the deck changes into name of selection \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Marked Deck
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1973
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thumb print transposition \n marking cards with finger prints, different colored ink stamp pads \n steve spillman \n switchcraft \n theodore annemann \n john scarne \n thumb print transposition \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Thumb Print Transposition
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1973
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the carpenter card \n small packet of cards is nailed on board, top card falls to the floor and selection is now on top of nailed packet \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Carpenter Card
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1973
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spin the bottle \n bottle is spun on table to find selection, spectator blows a kiss towards card and lip marks appear on card \n steve spillman \n "hypnotic ball" in "the gen" november, 1963. \n spin the bottle \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Spin the Bottle
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Inspired by- "Hypnotic Ball" in "The Gen" November, 1963.
Also published here
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1973
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challenge vanish \n in thumb tip \n steve spillman \n challenge vanish! \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Challenge Vanish
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Also published here
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1973
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challenge vanish revised \n \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Challenge Vanish Revised
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1973
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challenge penetration \n sponge ball penetrates handkerchief \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Challenge Penetration
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1973
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methods of reproducing the sponge \n two methods to produce a sponge ball from thumb tip
- method one
- method two \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Methods of Reproducing the Sponge
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1973
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blow sponge \n sponge ball travels to ball in other hand \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Blow Sponge
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1973
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the eye-popping pop top \n pop top on pencil, à la ring on stick \n steve spillman \n the eye popping pop top \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Eye-Popping Pop Top
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Also published here
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1973
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dollar delusion \n bank night with three envelopes, two contain metal washers and one contains a coin \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Dollar Delusion
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1973
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button control \n cardboard where push is written on it, when pushed by performer a loud buzzing noice appears, joy buzzer \n steve spillman \n button control \n steve spillman \n button control \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Button Control
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Also published here
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1973
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money machine \n coin transforms when placed inside chiclets box \n steve spillman \n money machine \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Money Machine
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Also published here
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1973
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cigarette suspension \n special thread hook-up \n steve spillman \n cigarette suspension \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Cigarette Suspension
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1973
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al wheatley-revisited \n on the chop cup \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Al Wheatley-Revisited
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1973
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the soup can \n using a soup can for chop cup \n steve spillman \n pea soup can \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Soup Can
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1973
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oriental tea cup \n using a oriental ceramic tea cup for chop cup \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Oriental Tea Cup
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1973
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handling - chop cup \n \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Handling - Chop Cup
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1973
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color changing load \n final load is covered again with cup and changes color \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Color Changing Load
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1973
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glass of wine production \n form under a handkerchief, seated \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Glass of Wine Production
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1973
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a touch of salt \n salt appears and vanishes in vase \n steve spillman \n a touch of salt \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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A Touch of Salt
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Also published here
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1973
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sugar daddy \n paddle as candy stick "sugar daddy", coins and stuff start to appear and stick on it \n steve spillman \n sugar daddy \n steve spillman \n sugar daddy \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Sugar Daddy
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Also published here
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1973
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the electric nothing \n cut cable apparently becomes filled with electricity and stiffens, performer touches end and sparks fly around, funken ring \n steve spillman \n an energy crisis solution \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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The Electric Nothing
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Variations
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1973
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rated "x" \n cut and restored strip of motion picture film
- home movies
- sawing a woman in half \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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Rated "X"
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1973
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thoughts on linking pins \n on jerry andrus' linking pins
- a practical carrier
- safety pin climax \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
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presto \n signed card is torn and burnt it appears restored in matchbox \n steve spillman \n presto! \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
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smoker's swindle \n matches vanish and appear in empty cigarette box \n steve spillman \n smoker's swindle \n steve spillman
1973
"my hands can be yours"
Steve Spillman
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three shell routine \n routine, with glass cover phase, gold nugget appear under one shell as climax \n steve spillman \n three shell game \n steve spillman \n three shell game \n steve spillman
1973 ca.
lecture exclusive
Steve Spillman
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Three Shell Routine
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signed card sorcery \n two signed selection on table change places \n steve spillman \n signed card sorcery \n steve spillman
1973 ca.
lecture exclusive
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Signed Card Sorcery
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business man's miracle \n signed blank business card vanishes and appears inside a rubber band sealed address book \n steve spillman
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lecture exclusive
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spaghetti and meatballs \n gag to introduce sponge balls \n steve spillman
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lecture exclusive
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organic magic \n corner of card travels into organic wheat germ capsule inside bottle, as a climax drink is poured from bottle \n steve spillman \n organic magic \n steve spillman \n organic magic \n steve spillman
1973 ca.
lecture exclusive
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Organic Magic
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preamble \n \n steve spillman
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Preamble
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the brandy sucker \n glass filled with brandy is produced from handkerchief, then brandy vanishes \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
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The Brandy Sucker
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check book chicanery \n wallet with check book, bill appears, changes into concert ticket, vanish and appear again, himber wallet \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Check Book Chicanery
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the vanishing candle \n fantasio candle in bottle \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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The Vanishing Candle
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grocery store blues \n grocery store receipt is cut and restored, clippo \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Grocery Store Blues
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selecting a thumb tip \n general comments \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Selecting A Thumb Tip
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thumb tip technique \n \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
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Thumb Tip Technique
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vanishing cigarette \n cigarette vanishes in table napkin \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Vanishing Cigarette
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checker chum \n spectator holds checker board, three checkers penetrate board \n steve spillman \n checker chum \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Checker Chum
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1974
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gum stick trick \n gum sticks transformation \n steve spillman \n gum stick trick \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Gum Stick Trick
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1974
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the bill in lemon \n bill vanishes from under handkerchief and appears in lemon which was lying on the table since the beginning, serial number \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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The Bill in Lemon
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three shell game \n routine, with glass cover phase, gold nugget appear under one shell as climax \n steve spillman \n three shell routine \n steve spillman \n three shell game \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Three Shell Game
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cigarette stunt \n cigarette is lit on both ends and smoked from the middle \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Cigarette Stunt
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the paint brush card trick \n incomplete faro, deck is brushes on spectator's hand, selection appears \n steve spillman \n the paint brush card \n steve spillman \n the paint brush card trick \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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The Paint Brush Card Trick
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1974
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calico crimp \n crimping corner of card, in spread, while showing the card to spectator \n steve spillman \n the calico crimp \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Calico Crimp
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1974
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jumbo boomerang card \n card is thrown in the air and caught next to selections, using a jumbo deck, glued halves \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Jumbo Boomerang Card
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1974
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signed card sorcery \n two signed selection on table change places \n steve spillman \n signed card sorcery \n steve spillman \n signed card sorcery \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Signed Card Sorcery
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1974
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pencil through card \n selection is pierced with pencil, hole vanishes and card is restored again \n steve spillman \n pencil through card \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
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Pencil Through Card
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1974
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organic magic \n corner of card travels into organic wheat germ capsule inside bottle, as a climax drink is poured from bottle \n steve spillman \n organic magic \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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Organic Magic
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1974
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the rising cards \n three selections rise from deck in different manners, half the deck with section missing \n steve spillman
1974
imagine magic
Steve Spillman
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The Rising Cards
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1974
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psi mate \n cards dealt face up, stopped card is predicted in pocket or face-up in deck \n steve spillman
1975
magick
Steve Spillman
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PSI Mate
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1975
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tannen's "in" move \n thumb tip \n mike tannen \n challenge vanish! \n steve spillman
1976
the encyclopedia of sponge ball magic
Mike Tannen
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Tannen's "In" Move
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1976
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preface \n \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Preface
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1980
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sleight of hand vs. magic \n signed quarter crawls up in glass, jumps and lands on performer's hand \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Sleight of Hand vs. Magic
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sponge sphere fantasy \n sponge ball penetrates handkerchief, vanishes and appears in pocket, then it changes to sponge cube \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Sponge Sphere Fantasy
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1980
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jumbo coin assembly \n three jumbo coins vanish and appear under magazine, seated \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Jumbo Coin Assembly
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1980
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clap vanish \n clapping two jumbo coins together, one is lapped \n steve spillman \n clap-lap \n lorenz schär
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Clap Vanish
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1980
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dollar delusion deluxe \n close-up version, with coin envelopes and metal washers, combined with monte theme, x on back of one envelope \n steve spillman \n dollar delusion \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Dollar Delusion Deluxe
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1980
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ultimate bill to lemon \n signed bill in lemon, lemon is selected and placed inside a bag \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Ultimate Bill to Lemon
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1980
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bill switch \n like a billet switch \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Bill Switch
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1980
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an energy crisis solution \n cut cable apparently becomes filled with electricity and stiffens, performer touches end and sparks fly around, funken ring, combined with automatic light bulb \n steve spillman \n the electric nothing \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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An Energy Crisis Solution
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the banana stab \n fruit thrown in the air and named fruit is pierced with sword \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Banana Stab
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1980
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multiplying meerschaum and wax \n multiplying pipes and candles routine, ends with production of a sherlock holmes style pipe \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Multiplying Meerschaum and Wax
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1980
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fake finger foolery \n finger removed, placed on other hand and sixth finger is removed and eaten \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Fake Finger Foolery
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1980
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push through change \n card is pushed through deck and changes \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Push Through Change
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1980
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bare foot baffler \n signed card appears under bare foot of magician \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Bare Foot Baffler
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1980
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bogus multiple selection \n riffle force method to control several cards for multiple selection \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Bogus Multiple Selection
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1980
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triple revelation \n three card selected and found, one changes into other selection \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Triple Revelation
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1980
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the paint brush card \n incomplete faro, deck is brushes on spectator's hand, selection appears \n steve spillman \n the paint brush card trick \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Paint Brush Card
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1980
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the everywhere and nowhere fraud \n three wrong cards change to selection, selection is then found in side pocket and other cards are mates \n steve spillman \n everywhere and nowhere \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Everywhere and Nowhere Fraud
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1980
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magic convention magic \n cigarette vanish in handkerchief, then thumb tip is shown empty \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Magic Convention Magic
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1980
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the frustrating penny palm \n magician's magic, apparently thumb palming penny from table \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Frustrating Penny Palm
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1980
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the spill shill \n on stooges, shills \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Spill Shill
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1980
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a touch of salt \n salt from vase, modified ball vase \n steve spillman \n a touch of salt \n steve spillman \n a touch of salt \n steve spillman \n a touch of salt \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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A Touch of Salt
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Related toAlso published here
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1980
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the eye popping pop top \n pull top from beer can on pencil \n steve spillman \n the eye-popping pop top \n steve spillman \n the eye-popping pop top \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Eye Popping Pop Top
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Also published here
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1980
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sugar daddy \n paddle as candy stick "sugar daddy", coins and stuff start to appear and stick on it \n steve spillman \n sugar daddy \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Sugar Daddy
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1980
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checker chum \n spectator holds checker board, three checkers penetrate board \n steve spillman \n checker chum \n steve spillman \n checker chum \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Checker Chum
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1980
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button control \n cardboard where push is written on it, when pushed by performer a loud buzzing noice appears, joy buzzer \n steve spillman \n button control \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Button Control
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Also published here
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1980
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cigarette suspension \n special thread hook-up \n steve spillman \n cigarette suspension \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Cigarette Suspension
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Also published here
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1980
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gum stick trick \n gum sticks transformation \n steve spillman \n gum stick trick \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Gum Stick Trick
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Also published here
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1980
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three shell game \n routine, with glass cover phase, gold nugget appear under one shell as climax \n steve spillman \n three shell routine \n steve spillman \n three shell game \n steve spillman \n three shell game \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Three Shell Game
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1980
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smoker's swindle \n matches vanish and appear in empty cigarette box \n steve spillman \n smoker's swindle \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Smoker's Swindle
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Also published here
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1980
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pea soup can \n using a soup can for chop cup \n steve spillman \n the soup can \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Pea Soup Can
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1980
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a touch of salt \n stage version \n steve spillman \n a touch of salt \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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A Touch of Salt
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1980
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three shell game \n additional notes \n steve spillman \n three shell game \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Three Shell Game
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1980
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checker chum \n additional notes \n steve spillman \n checker chum \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Checker Chum
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1980
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the calico crimp \n crimping corner of card, in spread, while showing the card to spectator \n steve spillman \n the calico crimp \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Calico Crimp
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Also published here
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1980
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the hijackers \n \n steve spillman \n the hijackers \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Hijackers
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1980
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the paint brush card trick \n incomplete faro, deck is brushes on spectator's hand, selection appears \n steve spillman \n the paint brush card trick \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Paint Brush Card Trick
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Also published here
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1980
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everywhere and nowhere \n three wrong cards change to selection, selection is then found in side pocket \n steve spillman \n everywhere and nowhere \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Everywhere and Nowhere
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Also published here
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1980
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monkey monte \n all cards change to queens, with ideas by charlie miller and dai vernon \n steve spillman \n monkey monte \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Monkey Monte
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Also published here
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1980
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direct discovery aces \n four cards are touched in tabled spread and they turn out to be the four aces, with three variations, one uses double backer \n steve spillman \n direct discovery aces \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Direct Discovery Aces
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1980
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the curious card change \n \n steve spillman \n the curious card change \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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The Curious Card Change
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Also published here
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1980
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follow up \n twenty cards used to write esp, number named and card is only odd-colored card, nine force \n steve spillman \n follow up \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Follow Up
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1980
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instant mate \n mate of stopped at card is found reversed in the deck \n steve spillman \n instant mate \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Instant Mate
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Also published here
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1980
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signed card sorcery \n two signed selection on table change places \n steve spillman \n signed card sorcery \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Signed Card Sorcery
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Also published here
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1980
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house of cards \n building a cube / house with cards which does not collapse, glass placed on top \n steve spillman \n house of cards \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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House of Cards
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Also published here
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1980
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ghost card \n selection leaves ribbon spread deck and skids across the table \n steve spillman \n the ghost card \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Ghost Card
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1980
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pencil through card \n selection is pierced with pencil, hole vanishes and card is restored again \n steve spillman \n pencil through card \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Pencil Through Card
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1980
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spin the bottle \n bottle is spun on table to find selection, spectator blows a kiss towards card and lip marks appear on card \n steve spillman \n spin the bottle \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Spin the Bottle
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1980
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thumb print transposition \n marking cards with finger prints, different colored ink stamp pads \n steve spillman \n thumb print transposition \n steve spillman \n switchcraft \n theodore annemann \n john scarne
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Thumb Print Transposition
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Inspired byAlso published here
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1980
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organic magic \n corner of card travels into organic wheat germ capsule inside bottle, as a climax drink is poured from bottle \n steve spillman \n organic magic \n steve spillman
1980
the spill bar and grille
Steve Spillman
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Organic Magic
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1980
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sponge vanish \n in thumb tip \n roger klause \n challenge vanish! \n steve spillman
1985
korem without limits
Roger Klause
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Sponge Vanish
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1985
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bogus control \n - spill's bogus multiple selection
- the evolved handling \n steve spillman \n doc eason
1990
magical arts journal
Steve Spillman, Doc Eason
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Bogus Control
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1990
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the coin on forehead \n coin dropping from spectator's head changed to jumbo coin, paperballs over the head situation \n steve spillman
1990
magical arts journal
Steve Spillman
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The Coin On Forehead
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1990
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the spill variation \n variation of the touch force \n steve spillman \n riffle force! \n steve spillman \n riffle force 1st method \n steve spillman
1990
close up illusions
Steve Spillman
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The Spill Variation
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Related toAlso published here
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1990
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10 years of steve spill: 1980-1990 \n \n dustin stinett \n steve spillman
2005
genii
Dustin Stinett (reviewer)
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10 Years of Steve Spill: 1980-1990
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Nov. 2005
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sawa single hand shuffle \n riffle shuffle, similar to howard de courcy's shuffle \n hiroshi sawa \n "spill bar and grill" (steve spillman, 1980)
2007
the anthology of one handed card cuts and flourishes
Hiroshi Sawa
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Sawa Single Hand Shuffle
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2007
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i lie for money \n \n john guastaferro \n steve spillman
2015
genii
John Guastaferro (reviewer)
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I Lie for Money
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June 2015
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how to make love the steve spill way \n \n john lovick \n steve spillman
2018
genii
John Lovick (reviewer)
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How To Make Love the Steve Spill Way
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Nov. 2018
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clap-lap \n two coins slapped together, one vanishes, also to switch coins with other objects, basically the same move as steve spill's clap vanish, see reference \n lorenz schär \n clap vanish \n steve spillman
2019
cards against reality
Lorenz Schär
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Clap-Lap
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2019
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let's party! \n \n steve spillman
2019
magic is my weed
Steve Spillman
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Let's Party!
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2019
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spur of the moment \n on ad-libbing \n steve spillman
2019
magic is my weed
Steve Spillman
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Spur of the Moment
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2019
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oa \n callbacks, scripting \n steve spillman
2019
magic is my weed
Steve Spillman
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OA
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2019
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young humans \n performing for kids \n steve spillman
2019
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Young Humans
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2019
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paparazzi! \n performing for teens \n steve spillman
2019
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Paparazzi!
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2019
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55
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thick skin \n steve's career horror stories \n steve spillman
2019
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Thick Skin
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2019
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mindreading goose \n stuffed goose held by performer writes prediction on paper, it matches number spectator thought of (1-100), lots of gags including goose urinating, how to construct goose that writes by itself \n steve spillman
2019
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Mindreading Goose
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2019
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79
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felt-tip thumbwriter \n \n steve spillman
2019
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Felt-Tip Thumbwriter
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2019
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munchies \n spectator choses a restaurant and different courses and writes them down, performer divines all of them, as a kicker spectator gets a gift certificate of chosen restaurant, in wallet \n steve spillman
2019
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Munchies
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2019
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98
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pothead \n using a cooking pan and a spoon, jumbo coin climax \n steve spillman
2019
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Pothead
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2019
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109
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biz card bunco \n business card is selected from coffee can held behind back, performer divines content of card \n steve spillman
2019
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Biz Card Bunco
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2019
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124
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an arousing dousing \n several tubes on table, spectator finds one with water using a dowsing rod, under the other tubes are whiskey bottles \n steve spillman
2019
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An Arousing Dousing
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2019
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grab n stab \n fake knife placed among several real knives in a bag, performer grabs one ans stabs himself, knife sticks and when he is drinking liquid pours from body \n steve spillman
2019
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Grab N Stab
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2019
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142
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broken mirror \n message appears on piece of broken mirror \n steve spillman
2019
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Broken Mirror
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2019
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153
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club \n slide of scout cub vanishes and reappears, eight phases \n steve spillman
2019
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Club
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2019
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162
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advice on introduction \n before the show starts \n steve spillman
2019
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Advice on Introduction
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2019
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170
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the renaissance nude \n using u.f. grant's buddha temple screen to produce miss piggy statue \n steve spillman
2019
magic is my weed
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The Renaissance Nude
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2019
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173
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groupie \n concert ticket is chosen from bag, matching record starts to rise, tune plays from record player and as final prediction poster of concert is revealed \n steve spillman
2019
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Groupie
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2019
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waste not \n large pieces of gift paper fuse together à la torn and restored newspaper, mother's day presentation \n steve spillman
2019
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Waste Not
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2019
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191
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rice paper \n paper balls over the head with toilet paper, balls appear again, with assistant \n steve spillman
2019
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Rice Paper
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2019
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207
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parting words \n anecdote of dai vernon and lou derman \n steve spillman
2019
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Parting Words
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2019
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233
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magic is my weed \n \n john lovick \n steve spillman
2020
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John Lovick (reviewer)
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Magic Is My Weed
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Jan. 2020
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84
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kozak: based on a true story \n on paul kozak \n steve spillman
2020
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Kozak: Based on a True Story
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Sep. 2020
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16
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assassin: how to create a killer show and a killer career \n \n nathan coe marsh \n steve spillman
2022
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Nathan Coe Marsh (reviewer)
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Assassin: How to Create a Killer Show and a Killer Career
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July 2022
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83
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holy smoke: ways to work in mysterious ways if you're not god \n \n nathan coe marsh \n steve spillman
2024
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Nathan Coe Marsh (reviewer)
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Holy Smoke: Ways To Work In Mysterious Ways If You're Not God
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Aug. 2024
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82
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