Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic Vol 4 by Mark Trimble

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D E D I C A T I O N

TO MY WIFE BETH

MY SONS ADAM & JOHN

AND THE TEAM

F O R E W O R D

A N D

When I First began to work with silk and silk dyeing, I thoroughly examined the first three volumes of this encyclopedia. Even though many of the materials suggested for dyeing silk were no longer available, I was able to cull from these pages valuable tips and ideas that enabled me to start anew in silk magic. In continuing this series into a fourth volume I want to honor what Harold Rice did in the first three. He concretized the methods and effects used in a specific branch of magic thereby assuring its continuance into the future. Many people have asked about the promised Rice fourth volume. For whatever reasons Harold did not complete the publishing of that fourth volume. Many have letters from Harold saying that the book was almost or already finished. Francis Martineau is reported to possess several completed chapters. Many other stories abound. Harold had promised a fourth volume since before the completion of the third. At this time, all material whether in notes or final form is in private hands and is unavailable to the magic public. This fourth volume is not meant to pre-empt the unavailable material. Instead this volume is intended to give a necessary close to a work that is at this time unfinished. If and when the original material surfaces it will be a welcomed addition to the collection of the Rice era of silk magic. This volume is a product of computer technologies that did not exist at the time of Harold Rice's death in 1981. The original books were handwritten and illustrated by Francis Martineau. Each of his handwritten

A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T S

typestyles were rendered into a computer font, letter by letter. All other graphic elements were created to mimic the original three volumes. The new illustrations were created by scanning original drawings, then altering them by computer. Original Martineau drawings were used with permission from the publisher. All of this was done to create a volume that would compliment the original three. The reader will be the judge of my success. I thank Hank Lee and Chuck Kirchner for their patience, and for their desire to contribute to magic by the writing of this volume. Thanks to the many contributors that made the volume possible. Thanks go to Keena Thompson, Jay Marshall, Greg Bordner, Dick Zimmerman and Warren Stephens for help in the difficult job of historical research. Thanks to Max Howard, Dan Garrett, Bruce and Sarah Johnson, and E. Carey who knew I could do it. I thank Wayne Gignac, Mike Parsons, Kelly Duro, Jeff Sandstrom, Ron Vedder and Tim Hannig for allowing me to take the time from our team. I must give a special thanks to Frank Franke for the use of his library for research and his warmth and wit for encouragement. Finally thanks to Beth, Adam, and John for enduring their husband and father the grumpy 'artiste.” In offering this volume I hope to give the magic profession tools that render the first three volumes more usable. In delineating the Rice Era of silk magic and bringing these volumes to a close I hope to bring a new lease on silk magic.

C O N T E N T S Dedication……………………………………………………. Foreword and Acknowledgements…………..

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CHAPTER TWENTY SIX Harold R. Rice.........................

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CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN Volume One Revisited................

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CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT Volume Two Revisited................

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CHAPTER TWENTY EIGHT Volume Three Revisited .............

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CHAPTER THIRTY Silk Loads and Steals...............

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CHAPTER THIRTY ONE Silk Magic for Children.............

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CHAPTER THIRTY TWO Silk Magic of Warren Stephens---

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CHAPTER THIRTY THREE Romantic Story of Silk Revisited -

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CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR Dyeing Your Own Silks Revisited--

INDEX Chapters, Contributors, Effects, Subjects

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Herald R. Rice An Encyclopedia and a Lifetime His Life *

1

Harold Randolph Rice was born May 22, I9I2, in Salineville, Ohio, where he spent the early portion of his life. A boyhood interest in magic was ignited by the performance of S. S. Henry, whom young Harold saw in Salineville, when Henry played one of the vaudeville circuits. Young Harold made a deal with Henry, whereby he saw shows Free in return For Feeding Henry's pet goat, which vanished From a box twice each day. He attended the University of Cincinnati as an art major and soon designed and created his own silks for a silk act. He joined the International Brotherhood of Magicians in I929, and the Society of American Magicians in I934. Silk King Studios was created in I929 when local magicians persuaded him to make silk squares for them. This title, “Silk King,” was a wise choice because he made sure it followed him for almost sixty years in magic. Harold married Thelma Ryle on June 12, I931, and she became very active in the business. Together they marketed silks and silk magic and effects to customers all over the world. As a couple the Rices parented one daughter. The silk business was Harold's second profession. His First involved the academic world. In this career he earned a B.S. in Applied Arts and B.S. in Art Education in I934, a Masters of Education in I942. These degrees were received From the University *From M.U.M Magazine, April I977, courtesy David Goodsell

of Cincinnati. His advanced degrees were a Doctorate of Education from Columbia University in 1944 and an L.H.O. in 1963 from Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. He held several positions in the academic world. He was Art Supervisor of the Wyoming, Ohio Public Schools from 1934 to 1942. Simultaneously, he held a teaching position at the University of Cincinnati. After earning his doctorate as an Arthur Wesley Dow Scholar from Columbia in 1944, he was appointed Head of the Art Department, University of Alabama. In 1946 he became the Dean of the Moore Institute of Art, Science, and Industry, in Philadelphia, la 1951 he became president of the same institution. He returned to the University of Cincinnati as the Dean of the College of Design, Architecture, and Art in 1963. Ten years later, in 1973 Rice became the Coordinator of Graduate Studies in Art Education.

He held this position until his retirement in 1978, after which he became Dean Emeritus. One of his primary assignments at The University of Cincinnati was to catalogue all the various donated and acquired works of art that adorned the walls, ‘basements, and storage spaces of the entire

university. This alone kept him very busy. His posts in this magic world were numerous. He, Phil Thomas and several others proposed the forming of the magic dealers association to help with problems such as protecting the rights of those who invented or marketed new effects, possible ways of dealing with pirates, the prevention of unethical practices, and similar concerns. His push for the formation of the association began in 1934 and culminated in 1946. He always had a strong hand in this organization from its inception until his death. Harold served as President, 1951-52, and Secretary from 1952-67. In the I.B.M. Rice served as International Secretary from 1940 to 1946. He was responsible for the idea and first designs of the official club jewelry. He made monthly contributions to the Linking Ring 1932 to 1940. It was this column and subsequent small ads that spread the word about his desire to collect silk magic effects. He shared with the magic world the silk effects that he collected. A list of the major articles and publications by Harold follows:

Rice’s Exclusive Magic

1936

Rice’s Naughty Silks

1937

Keith Clark’s Silks Supreme

1942

Keith Clark’s Rope Royale

1942

Rice's Capers with Color

1943

Rice's Thru the Dye Tube

1943

Keith Clark's Celebrated Cigarettes

1943

Keith Clark's Nite Club Act

1944

Francis Martineau’s Victory Bouquet

1944

Martineau’s Miracle Silk

1945

Martineau's Walsh Cane Routines

1945

Martineau’s Rope Hectic

1946

Rice’s More Naughty Silks

1947

Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic, Vol. 1

1948

Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic, Vol. 2 1953 Rice's Encyclopedia of Silk Magic, Vol. 3 1962 Harold battled illness throughout the 1980's. He manned his last convention booth at the 1986 SAM. Convention in Louisville, KY. He received his life membership and gave his final silk lecture. He received a long-lasting and well-deserved standing ovation from the standing room only crowd. Harold Rice died on July 10, 1981, at the age of 15. His wife, Thelma maintained the business for a short time. Her own failing health caused her to close the doors of the sixty-year-old Silk King Studios.

The selling of an Empire

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Rice was an ingenious businessman. He thoroughly understood the magic trade and knew how to manipulate the market to his advantage. He quickly maneuvered himself and his company name to the top of the magic silk marketplace. “Silk King,” “SKS,” and “Rice” stood for quality, durability and price. His silks were always considered “pricey” even when a patterned 36” silk sold for ten dollars or less. Rice was considered to be an elitist by many in the magic field. His artistic background did not always blend with the more roughian” nature of many in magic Often, he ran head-on with many people in the dealings of the M.D.A. Therefore, few people really knew him well. He and Thelma chose to keep their circle of close friends small. Even long time acquaintances passing through or living in Cincinnati met Harold at locations close to his home

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rather than in his home. Very few saw his basement, the heart of SKS. Almost no one knew how much inventory he carried, or when he ordered items. One thing is known, Harold and Thelma Rice were upright business people. Customers received their orders quickly. His correspondence was always cordial and refined, showing well-thought ideas and friendly demeanor. The couple ran their business efficiently. In the world of magic this alone is a major accomplishment. Harold promoted his silks tenaciously. His most ingenious marketing move was made at the turn of the 1950's. After World War II, the silk supply from the orient faltered as new synthetics were created during war research, and the orient rebuilt its industries. During this time, Rice saw the chance to invest in a major supply of silk at extremely discounted prices. He invested every dime that he owned and borrowed on every asset to make an enormous purchase of silk from his supplier in Japan. This was done over a several year period. What resulted from this purchase was the boldest marketing move in his career. He had already captured the title as Silk King in the American markets. His second volume to The Encyclopedias was due out. He banked on the future demand for his products. Although subsequent orders were made later to keep certain high demand items in stock, Harold swore never to again gamble with his family's security. Luckily, he never had to do so. Immediately after the major purchase, Harold started suggesting that there was a shortage of good silk. While he understood that he was referring to his own Silk King Studio silks, the magic public took it to mean that quality silk was difficult to find and in low quantities when discovered. The idea

coused such a good reaction to his own quality line of silks that Harold kept this motto, slogan, or rumor alive until his last lecture in 1986. In reality, while synthetics did abound and multiply, since the 50's there has been no widespread shortage of quality silk products. The garment industry found that synthetics were cheaper and were often preferred by the mass public because of their ease of care. However, silk is still regarded as one of the finest garment fibers and is in plentiful supply. The shortage rumor is echoed from the lips of the magic public to this day. The rumor strongly boosted Harold's sales and prices. It did not hurt other people in the magic silk business. Others were able to easily sell quality pieces and quickly forgive poor quality due to the "shortage" scare. A salute must be given to Rice for his business capitalization on a misperception. There was a shortage of Rice silks. Rice silks were only created through SKS and his stock was limited. Therefore, the rumor that he started was in essence true. However, the glaring misrepresentation by some magic dealers is not true. Many dealers unwittingly or purposefully pass on to the magic public inferior 3 and 4 momme silks, claiming that this is all that is available because of the "shortage." In reality, these silks are sold because they must be replaced often and will keep customers buying more products. The "shortage," while serving a good purpose for Rice and the other silk dealers through the 1970's, also killed silk magic during the I980's. Creativity is not given to a field that has a limited and tenuous life. Silk magic as a division of magic boomed in the 1940's to 1960's. It leveled off in the 1970's and stagnated in the 1980's. Its future depends on the demythologizing of the shortage

score and the application of creative minds to the field using the new technologies available for dyeing silk. Only by removing the boundaries of given colors, shapes, sizes, and designs will silk magic be able to breathe again.

The Lost Empire

3

Many ask if the remaining inventory still exists. During the early I980's Harold sold the rights to The Encyclopedia of Silk Magic to the current publishers. He also sought to sell the entire remaining stock of silks. The asking price started at a quarter of a million dollars and quickly dropped to well below one hundred thousand dollars. He never found a buyer, partly because for most interested parties he only offered an inventory list of existing stock after receiving a payment check. After Harold's death a few collectors made fair deals with Thelma for a small portion of the remaining stock. The final stock of Silk King Studio silks remains in the possession of Harold and Thelma's daughter.

Historical accomplishment

4

Rice made many unique, long-lasting contributions to the field of magic. Although printed magic silks were first introduced by The Davenport Co. of London, Harold was the first to bring quality silk products to the Americas. As the undisputed leader of the United States silk magic market, Rice led the direction and influenced the popularity and growth of silk magic. Through his example, he defined a new quality standard for magic silks. The Davenport collection of silks is large and contains quality

items. The Silk King Studio collection was about the same size as far as number of offered pieces, but was superior in dye and silk quality. Harold began his silk career making custom pieces for selected individuals. This soon grew to dyeing larger quantities of solid silk in his bathtub and template spraying patterned silks in his basement. Later deals with family silk dyers in Japan created a supply of quality silk products made to his specifications. His art background infiltrated his product line and therefore the magic world. Combining artistic and theatrical knowledge, Rice hand mixed a palette of colors that created a never-before-seen intensity in his pieces. Each of his designs was personally hand drawn. The minimalist approach with simple line and solid color created startling appearances when the silks were viewed from far away or up close. Harold personally instructed the silk factories to combine the habotai weave and the silk strand of Silk de Chine to obtain a unique iridescent quality for his products. In this attention to detail and the use of his knowledge Rice set a standard that will be held for centuries to come. His three volumes of The Rice Encyclopedia of Silk Magic established three standards that exist today. First, silk sizes were relatively non-standard until the publication of his books. When receiving contributions for the books, Harold would painstakingly recalculate sizes of silk to match the sizes that he carried. Also, he established the quality weight of silks to be 6 and 8 momme. This still holds true today. Finally, the illustrations in the volumes brought magic books to a new level. The Tarbell course was by far the best-illustrated large series of books. The Rice books created a picture book of magic so that it was very easy to visualize the effects described.

Simply put, the pictures matched the words.

The Rice Encyclopedia Questions

5

Harold compiled oil the material that went into the books. He arranged the effects in the order that he wanted. He oversaw the physical writing of the pieces and the illustration of the entire project. However, John Braun gave form to the written word and Francis Martineau gave the final flare to the series. Braun was a well-established ghost writer of the time and made the technical writing readable. Martineau hand wrote each letter and penned each drawing. The laborious task took years for each book. Sometimes Martineau would stay in his RV in Rice's back yard, so that Rice could monitor the progress. The collaboration of Rice and Martineau was often a struggle at best. As each work progressed the tension between the pair increased. A promised fourth volume never was put to page because of the eventual friction that arose. It seems as if Martineau felt that he was not paid well for the later volumes and Rice would not pay him what he wanted for the next in the series. Rice also had growing concern for some personal habits of Martineau that were rendering some of his work unacceptable. In 1981 Harold became so frustrated with Martineau that he approached the lettering-illustration team of Bill Johnson and Jack Dean about doing the fourth volume. A letter from Harold indicated that he was ready to leave the previous volume's style and move on with the project. Rice's fourth volume was never completed. Reports vary as to the extent of Rice's work on the volume. Harold told some that volume four was

complete and he was working on a fifth. Martineau Has stated that he has possession of two complete chapters. All the materials for the Rice fourth volume are in the hands of his daughter. Seemingly, they are a box of various notes, files, routines, and rough drawings. Whether they reach the magic public remains to be seen at this writing. This volume is not intended to replace Rice's collected material, but rather to give a necessary demarcation of the Rice era in silk magic before it becomes obscured by time. The Rice era of silk magic and the Silk King’s reign spans an impressive 60 years. His impact is carried into the future.

Volume one Revisited Methods of folding a

silk

Utility silk roll *

1 -DISK

GUSTAFSON -

A good tight roll of a silk may be accomplished using a onequarter inch diameter stick or pencil. Place the end of the silk on the silk as in Figure 1. Wrap the silk around the silk in a back and forth manner, Figure 2. Slide the roll off the stick and tuck the end into the center of the roll, Figure 3. The rolled silk is quite secure and unrolls rapidly. This silk fold is similar to Carlyle's silk roll in The Tarbell Course in Magic 4.

Producing a single silk Non – apparatus methods New Silk Holder

2 VITO LUPO

The advantages of Vito's silk holder are easily * Courtesy Dick Gustafson ** Courtesy Magic Effex International.

Seen, Figure 4 Sometimes the best ideas are the simplest. With this holder the silk is locked into the holder until it is released by the performer. Palming the holder is easy because it is small. The silk is released with one hand and is reliable. Preparation: 1. Fold the silk as in Figure 5.

2. 3.

Roll the silk and place the end into the holder

as in Figure 6 Place the holder in the hand, Figure 7

Presentation: 1. To produce the silk, squeeze the holder with the fingers and the base of the thumb. 2. The silk drops down A and out of the holder, the end of the silk will still be locked in the holder.

3.

The other hand pulls up on the silk. The silk travels through the holder. To the audience it looks as if the silk is being pulled through the empty hand.

Final Note: The holder can easily be held in a Tenkai palm.

Grip Ring for Silk Production

- V i t o

l u p o –

3

Vito has found o perfect solution to make large silks easier to steal and hold during production. Cut a ½“ band from the end of a thumbtip, Figure 8. This can be sewn, snapped, Velcroed, or tied to the corner of a large silk. Steals are simple, and the ring is "invisible" since it is flesh tone. The slit in the ring allows the finger to be inserted with no difficulty. The silk can be pulled and the ring will slip around the finger since the plastic is flexible.

Large Silk Holder *

- VITO LUPO–

4

Producing a 36” or larger silk has always presented a problem because it is such a large bundle to hide. There are very few holders designed * Courtesy Magic Effex International

for these silks. Vito has created a holder that comfortably fits two large silks and it is hidden with no difficulty, Figure 9. The holder will keep the silks in any position, 4 either upside-down or sideways. Preparation: 1. Cut a ½ wide band from a thumbtip and tie it to one corner of the silk, Figure 10. 2. Fold and roll the silk as in Figure 11. 3. Slide the silk into the holder with the ring at the top, Figure 12

4.

Pin or clip the holder under the edge of your costume where it is ' accessible.

Presentation: 1. When it is time to steal the silk, slide your middle finger into the ring, Figure 13. 2. Your thumb goes at the bottom of the silk. Push the silk out of the holder with the thumb. 4. The silk is in a natural position once it is in your hand. To produce the silk, open your hand and let the silk fall free. It will unroll by its own weight. 5. To make a faster production

use a downward tossing motion as if you were throwing a yo-yo. This same motion could be used to produce the silk by throwing it up or outward to the side.

Pro Silk Holder *

- CHRISPITTS WORTH–

5

Effect: An effortless production of a silk (up to 36") at your Fingertips. Required: A silk up to 36" in size. The Pro Silk Holder, Figure 14.

Preparation: 1. Tie o knot in one corner of the silk. Cover the knot with tope and trim it so that the knot becomes a ball 1/8 “ in diameter. 2. Starting with the opposite corner from the 3.

knot, tightly roll up the silk. Place the silk in the holder so that the roll is in the holder and the knot is positioned through the slot in the bottom, Figure 1S.

Alternate Preparation: The corner of the silk can be tied in a Few * Courtesy Magic Effex International.

knots with the rubber band. Presentation: 1. Place your right thumb behind the silk at point A, Figure 15. 2. Reach around and clip the knot between your first and second fingers, or between the second and third fingers. 3. Slide the rolled silk package through the holder, removing the silk. 4. Keep your fingers closed around the silk, clipping the knot between the two fingers. 5. Simply open the hand and the silk will drop down, Figure 16. Notes: The Pro Silk Holder can be used with either the right or left hand, and hidden in many different places. To fasten, one can use Velcro, snaps, pins or clips. You can position the holder right side up or upside down, depending on your needs.

Semi- impromptu Silk Production * - VITO

6

LUPO–

VERSION 1 Effect: An effortless production of o silk at your Fingertips. Required: One no. 32 Flesh colored rubber band. One 24" silk. Preparation: 1. Tie one end of the rubber band to one corner of the silk, Figure 17.

2. Roll the silk into a ball starting at the corner diagonally opposite the rubber band.

3. Conceal the silk ball in the left hand with the rubber band hanging toward the left Fingers, Figure 18.

* Courtesy Magic Effex International.

Presentation: 1. Extend the left arm and roll up the sleeve with the right hand. 2. Moving both hands, retract the left arm and extend the right hand toward it. The right second finger slips through the rubber band. 3. Continue to hold the silk in the left hand. Extend the right arm and roll up the right sleeve with the left hand. 4. Load the silk ball into the crook of the right elbow. Keep the right arm bent upward, palm facing the audience, Figure 19. 5. Move the left hand away. Show both sides of the right hand. 6. Straighten the right arm and act as if you are plucking the silk out of the air with the right hand. The silk will fly from the crook of the elbow into the hand when the arm is straightened, Figure 20.

VERSION 2

Preparation: 1. Tie one end of the rubber bond to one corner of the silk. 2. Roll the silk into a boll starting at the corner diagonally opposite the rubber band. 3. Conceal the silk ball in the top of the cumber bun with the rubber band hanging out at the top, Figure 21. Presentation: 1. Show the left hand empty. At the same time, slip the right second finger through the rubber band. 2. Stretch the rubber band to its full length and expand the stomach to keep the silk in the cumber bun. Show both sides of the right hand, Figure 22. 3. Act as if you are plucking the silk out of the air with the right hand and draw in the stomach to release the silk. The silk will fly from the cumber bun to the right hand.

Finger Ring and thread *

- JEAN

HUGARD–

7

Effect: The magician reaches into the air and o silk materializes at the Fingertips. Required: A Finger ring. An 18" silk. Three Feet of black thread. Preparation: 1. Tie one end of the thread to the belt of lowest buttonhole of the vest. 2. Run the loose end through a Finger ring then sew it to the center of a silk, Figure 23. 3. Trap Fold the silk, pass the thread around the middle of the bundle once and tuck it under the vest. 4.

Place the ring in a pocket so that it can be easily secured

Presentation: 1.

2.

Secretly get the ring on the right middle Finger, the thread passing under the palm. Make a quick outward and upward catching motion with the right hand and

*From Silken Sorcery, by Jean Hugard

2.

Make a quick outward and upward catching motion with the right hand and the silk will be pulled into it, Figure 24.

Carnation to Silk *

- DICK GUSTFASON–

8

Effect: A white paper flower is shown. A match is lit and the paper ignited. The flower bursts into flame and transforms into a silk. Required: One half a sheet of flash paper. One 18" silk. A finger ring. Preparation: 1.

Crumple the sheet of flash paper to closely resemble a carnation and attach it to the lapel, Figure 25. 2.

Roll the silk with the utility roll and push the extended end through the bottom of the Finger ring in the hand. The silk will naturally hang in the palm of the hand with no effort, Figure 26.

* Courtesy Dick Gustafson

Presentation 1. Remove the paper flower from the lapel and place it at the fingertips of the left hand the silk is clipped under the ring on the left hand. 2. Light a match and touch it to the flower. 3. As the paper finishes burning, snap the left hand downward. The silk will unroll and seem to appear from the burst of fire, Figure 27. Note: A paper rose may be folded in front of the audience and changed to a silk. A paper rose is not a new idea. For a clear and detailed description of folding a paper rose see

From the Mouth *

-

9 JEAN

H U G A R D-

Effect: The performer rolls a small piece of tissue paper into a small ball. A silk is then produced from the ball.

Required: A section of tissue paper. A 9" silk. A piece of tin foil. The tin may be obtained from some chocolate wrappers. Aluminum foil can cause painful sensations for some individuals if placed in the mouth. Preparation: 1. Fold the silk diagonally into a one-inch strip. Using a hairpin roll the silk into a very small ball. 2. Wrap the silk ball with the foil and squeeze it into compact package, Figure 28. 3 Place the package in the mouth behind the closed lips.

Prescription: 1. Show the hands empty very slowly. 2. Take the paper, tear off a small piece and roll it into a ball at the tips of the fingers of both hands. 3. Facilitate forming the ball by wetting the tips of the right first and second fingers at *From, Silken Sorcery, by Jean Hugard

4. 5.

the mouth. Do this three times. On the third time nip the foil packet between the fingers, Figure 29. Continue rolling the tissue pellet and gradually develop the silk from the foil. . As the silk comes into view, roll the foil into a small ball and drop it to the floor with the tissue.

Barehanded Silk Production* -DICK

G U S T A F S O N-

10

Effect: Both Kernels ore held in cm upright position with the fingers spread apart. The magician reaches Forward and a silk appears at the fingertips. Required: An 18" silk with a one and one-half inch monofilament loop sewn to one corner. Preparation: 1.

Roll the silk tightly using the utility roll starting from opposite corner from the loop. Firmly secure the end of the silk into the folds of the silk, Figure 30.

2.

Place the middle finger of the right hand through the loop so that the silk will hang A on the bock of the 1 hand.

3.

Flip the silk over the

* Courtesy Dick Gustafson

top of the hand and let it hang in the palm, Figure 31. Presentation: 1. Enter the stage with the silk hanging in the palm of the right hand. 2. Raise the hands to the position in Figure 32, allowing the silk to swing to the bock of the right hand. This movement is covered by bringing the left hand in front of the right hand as they ore both turned palm outward, then separating the hands. 3. Snap the right hand forward and the silk will unroll at the fingertips, Figure 33.

Producing a Single Silk Apparatus Methods

Silk -N-Boards

11 -CHRISTE–

Effect: Two small boards are shown then encircled with a rubber band. A silk is vanished and reappears between the two boards.

Required: Two prepared boards, Figure 31 Two identical 18" silks.

Preparation: 1. Cut two smooth boards that are 4" x 10"x 1". 2. Hollow out one board on one side in an area 3" x 2" x 34". 3. Cover the smoothed opening with a sheet of tin or thin plastic, leaving a small gap for the removal of the silk. 4 Paint the boards or cover them with a contact paper. 5. Push one of the silks into this space through the slit with a pencil or other slender object.

Presentation: 1. Show the boards on all sides, covering the

2.

3. 4.

Hurrah *

small slit with the hand Place a rubber band around both boards with the prepared side facing in. Vanish the second silk. Open the boards like a book and remove the silk, Figure 35.

-MICKY

HADES–

12

Effect: A giant pennant suddenly appears in the magician's hands. Required: A metal appearing cane. A large pennant or picture silk. Preparation: 1. Double the top of the silk over and sew it to Form a tube about 2" wide, Figure 36. 2. Sew one end of the tube closed except For a small slit in the center of the seam, and *From Novel Magic With the Appearing Cane courtesy of Hades Publications

3.

4.

5.

sew two dress snaps on the other and figure 37. Insert on appearing cane into the tube, ferrule end first and close the open end with the snaps. Collapse the cane in the hem. The silk will bunch up as the hands come together. Set the release on the cane to hold it closed. Fold the silk as in Figure 38.

Presentation: 1. In the midst of a silk production steal the cane and silk. 2. Release the lock on the cane and grasp the end of silk with the top of the cane. 3. The silk will fall free as the cane expands in the hem.

Note: The pennant or banner can nave a company, show, or individual logo dyed into it.

A Hag Staff *

13 -MICKY

HADES–

Although similar to Hurrah this effect allows for the production of a flag without the typical long flagstaff. Effect: In the middle of a silk routine a flag and flag staff are produced. Required: A prepared silk flag. A metal appearing cane. Preparation: 1. Make a loose fitting silk tube that will slide over the appearing cane. This tube is a little shorter than the fully expanded cane. 2. Open the cane. Twist back on the top loop of the cone and open it a little wider then normal. Insert a piece of masking tape and wrap and seal the end of the spring as in Figure 39. This allows the cane to

* From Novel Magic With the Appearing Cone courtesy of Hades

Publications.

3.

4.

to open quickly without binding. Attach a length of wire to the locking lever of the cane and form an eye as in Figure 40. Insert the cane in the silk tube and tape the open end on top of the expanded band of the cane. Masking tape will work for this purpose. Wind tape around the tip of the cane to bind the tip of the silk tube to the cane.

5.

Attach the flag to the cloth tube at four-inch intervals, Figure 41.

6.

Collapse the cane as usual until the wire eyelet extends from the open end of the cane. Put a long pin through the eye to lock the cane. The flag will accordion pleat itself as the cane is collapsed, Figure 42. Straighten these pleats and accordion pleat the silk from the bottom, Figure 43.

7.

8.

Wrap the folds around the cane as in Figure 44, and conceal the load.

Presentation: 1.

Steal the silk and cane during a silk routine.

2. Pull the pin from the eye and allow the cane to open. Note: The pin can be attached to the clothing or to the table so that it is automatically pulled as the cane is stolen.

Silk on Cane * 14

- JONATHAN NEAL BROWN LAWRENCE LESSNER-

This idea originally came from Shimada's Dove on Cane routine. Effect: A cane is shown. It is brought up quickly in front of the performer and a silk appears tied to the cane near the top. Required: A metal appearing, vanishing cane or solid ungimmicked cane. A knotted 18" silk tied to a length of line. A loop of 32 gauge piano wires painted black. Preparation: 1. Attach the silk by a knot in the center to one end of the line and the loop at the other, Figure 45. * Courtesy Lawrence Lessner

2. Place the silk and line in a special pocket inside the left coat front and let the wire loop extend beyond the edge of the coat so that it may be easily grasped, Figure 46. Presentation: 1. Take the cane in the right hand and secure the wire loop on the left thumb at the same time. Extend the line by pulling on the loop, taking care not to pull the silk from the pocket 2. In an upward clockwise sweeping motion, bring the cane toward yourself under the line. Keep the left hand motionless. . 3.

Continue the motion of the cone upward and outward, drawing the silk from the pocket to the cane. Stop the motion when the silk reaches the cane. The silk will drape from the cane and appear to be tied around it, Figure 47.

Vanishing and Appearing Silk *

- Suggested by R O Y

C O T T E E –

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Effect: A silk instantly appears or disappears in a glass on a table. The Secret: A metal appearing cane is used as the power for a clever mechanical vanish and appearance. The table leg must be a wide enough diameter to house the cane. A bottomless glass is used to allow the silk to enter or escape. The Vanish: The table and table leg as in Figure 48 will cause the vanish of a silk placed into the glass. The Appearance: The table and table leg as in Figure 49 will cause the silk to appear in the glass. Thread "C" is a thread used to stop the cane from expanding completely.

* From Novel Magic With the Appearing Cane courtesy of Hades Publications

Pop- Gun Production *

- J O H N

C O O P E R –

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Effect: A silk is vanished. A spectator is handed a large popgun. He aims at a target and fires. As the cork flies through the air, the missing silk is trailing behind it.

Required: Two identical 12" silks. A large pop-gun. A specially constructed cork, Figure 50.

The Secret: The cork has two parts, a real cork and a shell that contains the silk. Preparation: Thumb tacks the silk to the real cork. Load the silk into the shell and place the cork in the end. Presentation: 1. Show the cork and the popgun. 2. Push the cork into the end of the pop-gun, sliding the peg on the shell into the slot, Figure 51. 3. Fire the pop-gun and the half cork will fly across the stage with the silk trailing behind, Figure 52.

Parachuite

Silk *

- F R A N K

T H O R N E R –

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Effect: A toy parachute with a cork weight is shown and rolled ready for launching. A silk is vanished. The parachute is thrown into the air and the silk is found tacked to the cork. Required: Two matching 12" silks. A toy parachute attached to a cork with a shell, Figure 53. Preparation: 1. Place the silk into the cork shell, then seat the real cork into the top. 2. Attach the cork to the parachute. Presentation: 1. Show the parachute freely. The real cork wedges into the shell so there is no danger of it falling out.

2. 3. 4.

Fold and roll the parachute into a bundle. Vanish the duplicate silk. Throw the parachute in the air, retaining the shell in the hand.

Silk in Balloon *

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Effect: A clear balloon is displayed on a stand. A silk is vanished. The balloon is removed from tray and thrown into the air. The silk visibly appears in the balloon in mid-air. Required: Two matching 18" silks. A prepared stand, Figure 54 A clear 11" or 14" balloon.

Preparation: 1. Push one silk into the clear balloon. While the balloon is deflated, push the silk into the bottom of the balloon with a pencil. Stretch the end of the balloon around the silk as it is pushed in, then twist the silk ball once. To ensure the silk is compact in the balloon push it into the balloon until the balloon is clear around the silk. 2. Place the silk on the stand with the silk ball placed behind the stand with the balloon going through the slit. Presentation: 1. Vanish the first silk.

2.

3.

4 5.

Pick up the balloon by grasping the silk ball and sliding the balloon out of the slit. Twist the silk ball once as it is removed from the holder. Hold the balloon in between the hands as in Figure 55. The silk all is hidden at the end of the balloon by the twists on one side and the base of the Fingers on the other. Toss the balloon into the air and the silk will be shot into the balloon, Figure 56. Catch the balloon and shake it to make the silk develop inside the balloon.

Selected Silk in Balloon *

-P A V E L -

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Effect: Three different colored silks are shown and one is freely selected by the audience. The chosen silk is vanished. A dark colored balloon is thrown into the air and popped with a large pin. The selected silk is inside the balloon. Required: One dark colored balloon, preferably black. Six 18" silks, two of each color red, green and yellow. A long sharpened pin. A piece of cardboard with three rubber bands. Preparation: 1. Accordion pleat one of each color silk and place them under the rubber bands on the cardboard. Place the pin and the board with * Courtesy Pavel

the silks behind something on a table figure 57. 2. Inflate the balloon and place it on the table beside the unfolded silks.

3.

Put on o sleeve pull and let the end hang down the right sleeve.

Presentation: 1. Show the three colored silks and have an audience member select one of the colors. 2. Vanish the silk with the silk pull either in the hand or in a plastic chimney (see page 304). 3.

4.

Pick up the balloon and the large pin from the table at the same time. Secretly steal the matching color silk from the board as you pick up the large pin. Hold the silk ball in the palm and the pin at the fingertips, Figure 58. Gently toss the balloon in the air. Bring the hand with the pin in an underhand motion up and pop the balloon. Open the hand as it moves upward, allowing the silk to fly into the air. It will look as if the selected silk was in the balloon.

Silk On Rope *

- L A W R E N C E

L E S S E N E R -

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Effect: A length of rope is shown and draped around the neck with the ends hanging down the front of the performer. A silk is vanished. The rope is removed and the missing silk is tied to its center. Required: A four foot piece of rope with three magnets embedded inside, Figure 59. Two matching 18" silks. A four foot piece of monofilament. Three strong magnets matching the strength of the rope magnets. Two weaker magnets. Preparation: 1. Sew the two weak magnets inside the coat on opposite sides of the front. The monofilament will be kept in position by ½ patches of Velcro under the lapel, Figure 60. 2. Attach three strong magnets to the monofilament, one in the center and two at the ends.

* Courtesy Lawrence Lessner

3. 4.

Tie one silk around the center magnet on the monofilament. Fold and tuck the silk into the back of the collar. Allow the monofilament to drape down the front of the jacket. The magnets on the ends of the monofilament will be attracted to the magnets in the coat front, Figure 61.

Presentation: 1. Show the rope and drape it around your neck, making sure the magnet in the rope center and the one in the silk are in contact. Drape the ends of the rope down the coat front allowing the magnets at the end of the monofilament and rope to make 2. 3. 4.

Vanish the loose silk. Remove the rope grasping the monofilament at the some time. Show the silk knotted on the rope, Figure 62.

Knot the- silk

21 -PAVEL-

Effect: A length of rope is looped around the performer's neck and tied in a single knot in Front. A silk is vanished. The rope is magically pulled through the performer's neck and the silk is found tied to the silk in the rope knot. The silk is pulled and magically Freed from the silk. Required: A six Foot length of rope two matching 18" silks.

Courtesy pavel

Preparation: 1. Tie a knot in the center of one silk. Place the knot under the rope center. Wrap the silk around the rope and attach it with a slipknot as in Figure 63. 2. Wrap the silk around the rope in an accordion fold manner and the ends are tightly draped around the bundle. 3. Place a clip on the bundle or place it under something on your table. Presentation: 1. Pick up the rope concealing the bundled silk in the palm of the hand. 2. Slide the rope through the hand secretly sliding it through the bundle at the same time. 3. Slide the silk to one foot from the right end of the rope and place the rope behind the neck. The right hand passes over the head and pushes the silk bundle behind the collar of the shirt. 4 Loop the rope around the neck using the Tenkai method of Rope Through Neck, Figure 64.

5. 6. 7

8.

Tie o single knot in front of the neck. Tie Q knot in the center of the loose silk and vanish it. Pull the ends of the rope and the rope apparently penetrates the neck. The rope is knotted and the silk is in the knot, Figure 65. Give the silk a sharp tug by one corner and it will be free from the rope.

Quantity Silk production

Magic Canister*

-BOB ELLIS– as described by bill Brewe

Effect A tall canister is clearly shown empty. Immediately it is filled with yards of silk. The Secret: This is a concavebottomed can painted black, inside and on the bottom. If I the concave end of the can is pointed to the audience, the can appears empty. In reality the inside is packed! With silks, Figure 66. Construction: Obtain a spray paint can and completely exhaust

*Courtesy of Wm. H. Brewe, Magic

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the can of its contents. To further ensure that the can is empty, wrap the can in a cloth and puncture the top of the con near the spray top with a nail. Once the can is totally empty, cut the top off with an extra deep cutting can opener. Smooth the rough edges of the cut can. To further ensure there are no rough edges, cover the inside of the can with black felt. Decorate the can tastefully with paint or vinyl covering. Bill would say, "Give it class, not crass."

Inexpensive triple Cylinders

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-BILL BREWE– This effect is similar to Broua's Triple Tube Vanish on page 342. Effect: Three tubes are shown to be empty. The tubes are nested one inside the other. A large quantity of silk is produced from the tubes. Required: Four tubes that nest made from cardboard or plastic mailing tubes. A quantity of silk. Construction: Make three tubes the same height. The fourth tube is cut 1 ½ shorter and painted black on the inside and out. The three regular tubes are black on the inside and decorated in three different colors on the outside, Figure 67. The end of the load tube *Courtesy of Wm. H. Brewe, Magic

is closed or better is capped with black tissue paper to suspend the load.

Preparation: 1. Load the silks into the load tube and palace it mouth up in the next larger tube on the table or tray. 2. The remaining tubes are placed side-by-side behind this single tube, figure 68.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the tube with the thumb in the one with the load and fingers in the other tubes. Hold them together by one hand. 2. As you pick the tube up use the thumb to raise the load tube up from the bottom of the tube that covers it, so it will not flash at the bottom. 3. Rotate the wrist so the tubes are parallel to the floor and fairly close to your body, figure 69. 4. Slide off the smallest tube, leaving the load chamber hidden behind the other tubes, which can be tilted towards the body so the load cannot be seen. 5. Show the smaller tube empty and replace it over the load. Show each of the other tubes empty also and place them back into the hand. 6. Place the smaller tubes on an undraped table standing upright with the load chamber inside. 7. Slide each of the other tubes over it, nesting all three tube, figure 70. 8. Pick up the tubes and produce silks from both ends. Note: Tissue paper can be placed over the smaller tube before the second tube is placed over it. The other end may be capped with tissue paper before the third tube is placed over the stack. *Courtesy of Wm. H Brewe, Magic

Silks From Silk*

24 JERRY MENTZER

Effect: A single silk is stretched over the hand and a well is formed in the center of the silk. Three or Four silks ore produced from the center of the silk. Required: Three or Four 18" silks Preparation: 1. Accordion Fold one silk into a small bundle. As the end of the silk is neared, wrap a corner of the next silk around the corner of the First. Accordion Fold the second and third silk into the bundle. 2. Wrap the Final 6 inches of the last silk around the accordion Folded silks. 3. Tuck the corner of the last silk into the pleats to hold the bundle secure. 4. Lay the bundle on the table with a silk on top. The bundle should be near a corner of the visible silk, Figure 71.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the visible silk and the bundle together. 2. Show both sides of the silk, screening the bundle from view with the visible silk. 3. Toss the visible silk over the hand with the bundle. The center of the silk should cover the bundle. 4

5

With the other hand grip the bundle of silks through the visible silk and flip the silks over in the hand, Figure 12. The bundle of silks is in a depression in the visible silk. Reach in the depression and produce the silks from the bundle, Figure 73.

*From Silk Potpourri by Jerry Mentzer

HIP Silk Production

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- JERRY MENTZER– This effect has been around for quite some time. Jerry's version is easy to do and quick to prepare. Effect The performer shows a silk and flips it into the air. A second silk appears tied to a corner of the first silk. The silks are untied and the second silk is flipped in the air. A third silk appears tied to the second. The silks are untied and a fourth silk appears. Required: Four 18" unprepared silks of contrasting colors. Preparation: 1

Tie two silks together with a square knot as in Figure "H, and lay one silk on the other as in Figure 75.

* From Silk Potpourri by Jerry Mentzer

2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

Roll the flat silk around the other starting at the knot, Figure 16. Tie corners “A” and “B” to the corner of the third silk with a square knot. Tie the knot as if corners “A” and “B” was a single corner. Roll the third silk around the bundle of two silks as in step 2. Tie the fourth silk to the corners of the bundled silks as in step 3. Roll the fourth silk around the bundle. 1. Lay the bundle on a table with the double corner away from the audience.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the bundle of silks by the double corner. 2. Grasp the bundle at “C” and toss the bundle into the air, Figure 17. The outer silk unwinds

3. 4 5.

and reveals another silk tied to its corner. Untie the knot between the bundle and the single silk and lays the single silk aside. Hold the bundle by the double corner, grasp the silk at corner “C” and Flip the silk in the air. The third silk appears. Follow steps 3 and 4 and the Fourth silk will appear.

Note: To make the untying of the silks quicker, upset the square knot after it is tied. Make the single silk capable of slipping Free of the knot. In performance the silks can be separated by pulling them apart The upset knot easily dissolves.

Miser’s Dream Fold -WILLIAM

26 G.

STICKLAND-

This Fold is ideal For a Miser's Dream effect with silk. The Finished size allows for easy concealment of the bundle. The coilFold of the silks allows for quick development and the bundle of three enables a continuous production as the next bundle is stolen. This description details the Folding of one bundle. Five to seven bundles make a Full routine when combined with several different methods for producing single silks or a Fountain. The Finale to a Miser's Dream routine with silk should contain a large silk or streamer. Required: One 15" silk. Two 10" silks

The Fold: 1. Tie the two smaller silks by the corners with a square knot. Upset the knot so that the silks may be separated by a slight pull, Figure 78. 2. Tightly roll each of the silks toward the knot. 3. The corner of the larger silk is wrapped once around the two smaller silks. The remainder of the larger silk is tightly rolled toward the bundle. 4. The bundle is secured by a thin band of paper a thread, or a rubber band. Once rolled the bundle can be concealed in clips, under lapels, in the bend of the elbow, behind the collar, or in pockets.

Half Silks and Diamond Cuts

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For years different authors have suggested cutting square silks in half on the diagonal to make a seemingly larger production from a small space. This suggested reconfiguration of the silk is a wonderful idea. Both the diagonal and the diamond cut silk, Figure 79, reduce the overall bulk of the silk by half. However, properly hemming these cut silks is not a job for the timid. Of these two configurations, the diamond shape is far more deceptive. When held by the corner it easily passes for a full size silk. The diagonal cut silk has a very long straight edge. This edge seems very odd when the silks are shown and raises suspicion in the audience's mind. Although it can pass for a regular silk the diamond cut silk is superior. Any size silks can be used with these cuts. To hem the edge uses a serger or for best results use a rolled edge the rolled edge is very difficult to do on the bias of the silk. The fabric has a tendency to stretch when not cut horizontally or vertically to the weave.

Pop-Thought production frame MILBOURNE

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CHRISTOPHER

Effect: An assistant brings on a wooden Frame with paper in it and shows it Front and back. Colors are called out from the audience. As each color is called a matching silk pops through the paper in the middle of the Frame. Required: A light-weight wooden or aluminum Frame with a False hand attached to one side and paper stretched across the middle, Figure 80. A number of colored 12” or 18" Skills. Preparation: 1. Load the silks in an easily accessible place in the front of the assistant's costume. 2. The assistant places one hand into the false fingers. Presentation: 1. The assistant shows the front and back of the paper, making sure to handle the frame with the hand in the false fingers. 2. Ask for colors to be called from the audience. 3. As each color is called the assistant

removes the matching color from its hiding place and pushed it through the paper, Figure 81.

The elusive Hank*

-MAX HOWARD-

The effect is the same as the Elusive Hank on page 331 except for the additional of a special gimmick. Through experimentation and collaboration with Trimble Silks, Max found the silk gimmick that is for superior *Courtesy max Haward

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To a corner cut from a small silk. the gimmick is shaped as in Figure 82. this gimmick is attached to a thumbtip. The shape of the gimmick allows the performer to pull the fake corner well out of the hand. The special fake looks like a larger silk than does a small corner cut from a silk.

A feint*

-J E A N

H U G A R D-

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Effect: A silk is wrapped in a piece of paper and placed on the brim of a hat in Full view of the audience. When the paper is unwrapped the silk is gone. Required: A hat or other container. An 18" or larger silk two pieces of paper. Preparation: Crumple one sheet of paper into a ball and place it in a hat. Presentation: 1.

Wrap the silk in the second piece of paper, making a packet the same size as the empty packet.

2.

Place the silk packet on the brim of the hat and 'accidentally" knock it on the Floor as your hand is removed.

3.

Place the silk packet back on the brim of the hat but this time knock it into the hat,

*From Silken Sorcery, by Jean Hugard

4. 5.

Figure 83. Take the empty packet out of the hat and place it on the brim. Later, unwrap the packet and show the silk has vanished.

Flash Paper Vanish

-JEAN

HUGARD–

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Effect: A piece of paper is rolled into a small tube and a silk is placed inside. This tube is wrapped in flash paper. The paper is lit and the silk has vanished. Required: An 18" silk. One piece of regular paper and one piece of flash paper. A glass. A chair with a servant on the back.

*From Silken Sorcery, by Jean Hugard

Presentation: 1. Roll the regular paper into a small tube and place the silk inside. Close the ends tightly, Figure 84. 2. Loosely roll the flash paper around this packet, but do not close the ends. 3. Move the chair a little closer to the audience by placing the hand with the paper on the back and the other hand under the seat, Figure 85. 4 Allow the packet with the silk to slide out of the flash paper and into the servant on the back of the chair as you move the chair. 5. Close the ends of the flash paper and drop it in the glass. Light the flash paper with a match. The silk has vanished, Figure 86.

Blow-Van

32 -BILLY DAY–

Effect: A tube of paper is shown and one end plugged with a wad of paper. A silk is pushed into the tube, Followed by another wad of paper. When the performer or a spectator blows through the tube the pieces of paper Fly into the air and the silk has vanished. Required: One 12" silk. Two pieces of paper or tissue. One paper tube. A special gimmick, Figure 87. A pencil or pen. Preparation: The silk, pieces of paper and paper tube are on the table. The gimmick is in the pocket. Presentation: 1.

Hold the gimmick in the left hand.

2.

Show the tube with the right hand. Place it into the left hand, sliding the tube over the gimmick, as the left hand reaches for a piece of paper, Figure 88.

3. 4.

5.

6 7.

Crumple the paper and push it into the end of the tube. Take the silk and push just the end of the silk into the tube, forcing the silk into the gimmick. Take the pencil with the right hand and push the silk completely into the gimmick inside the tube, Figure 89. As the final portion of the silk is pushed into the tube, push the pencil into the smaller compartment of the gimmick until it is wedged. Steal out the gimmick into the right hand by pulling the pencil from the tube. The gimmick will come out of the tube on the end of the pencil, Figure 90. Place the pencil and the tube into a pocket.

Crumple the second piece of paper and push it into the open end of the tube. Blow through the tube and the paper balls will fly into the air, Figure 91.

Note:

The original gimmick was metal. New and better gimmicks are molded plastic. Some call this gimmick a “Silk Poke.”

Enhanced Bunger Pull -LAWRENCE

33 LESSNER-

Effect: A silk is held at the Fingertips. Instantly it vanishes. Required: A heavy duty utility reel with a locking advance mechanism. A length of bungee cord or banded rubber bands. A strong twisted Fish line loop. One 18" silk. Preparation: 1 Attach the bungee cord to the end of the reel line. Attach the loop to the end of the bungee cord, Figure 92. 2.

*Courtesy Lawrence Lessner

Attach the reel to the left Forearm with the bungee cord running across the back and down the right sleeve. The loop will be several inches from the bottom of the sleeve,

3.

Figure 93. Pull the loop so that it is just within the sleeve and lock the reel to keep it in that position.

Presentation: 1. Secure the loop in the right fingers, pulling the cord slightly to release the lock on the reel. Pull the silk through the loop. 2. Bring the shoulders together and the arms to the sides as in Figure 91 This action allows the reel to take up the extra cord on the reel side of the bungee. 3. Quickly extend the right arm to its full length, expand the shoulders and raise the left forearm. The reel will lock causing the bungee to stretch as the arms are extended. Grasp the silk and loop tightly during this action. The pull by the bungee is great, Figure 95. 4 Briefly hold the silk in the extended position. 5. Quickly open the fingers, releasing the silk and loop. The silk will be pulled into the sleeve by the bungee cord. This action will be too quick for the eye to see.

Note: The release of the silk must be accompanied by music that can cover the sound made by the contracting bungee. When the silk hits the sleeve cuff it causes a rubber band 'twang" sound.

Silk GUN

34 -BEV

BERGERON–

Effect A silk handkerchief 15 pushed into o gun barrel. Port of the handkerchief remains in view. The gun is fired and the hank vanishes to be reproduced elsewhere. The Secret: This silk gun is convincing because the silt? is seemingly visible until it vanishes, the gun looks normal, and there is fire and smoke coming from the barrel when the gun is fired. Figure 96 shows the three compartments of the gun barrel. One section contains a fake silk portion that is attached to a reel. Another section holds the silk to be vanished. The last is an extension of the real gun barrel and allows the 22 calibers blank to fire without damage to the silk. Construction: 1.

2.

Take a crimp 22 revolver and file off the gun sight on the barrel.

Inside of a I" diameter tube secures a ½ diameter tube. This inner tube will fit over the barrel. Put a partition in the large tube.

so that two sections are formed, Figure 91. 3

Attach a piece of silk the same color as the "vanished" silk to the thread of the reel.

Preparation: 1. Pull put several inches of thread from the reel and run it through the gun's hammer. This will lock the thread. 2. Push the silk fake into its compartment, leaving the end just inside the tube. 3. Load the 22 blank into the gun. Presentation: 1. Show the silk handkerchief and pick up gun. 2. Push the silk all the way into the empty compartment. 3. Pull out the silk fake and leave it hanging out of the barrel. 4 Fire the revolver and the fake is pulled out of sight.

*Courtesy Bev Bergeron

Sure-Fire Handkerchief Pistol

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-ED MASSEYEffect: A silk handkerchief is hung over the barrel of Q small target pistol. The silk vanishes at a shot. Required: A prepared pistol. One 12" silk of good quality. The Secret: This silk pistol is absolutely dependable, which will set it apart From most other mechanical pistols. Also, the barrel is not impossibly long or unusually fat. As in Figure 98 the barrel curves from the hammer down to the end of the stock and allows more room for the silk, which could not possibly be concealed in the barrel alone. This accounts for the handkerchief vanishing on such a short barrel. The straight part of the tube is the only visible portion. Construction: 1.

2.

Bend a V hollow tube as in Figure 98. Cut an opening in the rear of the barrel just under the sight, "A". Cut another opening at “B". This second opening will be used to extract the silk after it has vanished. Securely seal both ends of the tube with a wooden plug. Each plug l has a /16th inch hole drilled through its center. A piece of strong cord runs through the tube From "A" to *C". A metal hook with a small straight projection is at the "A" end of the cord. The straight piece prevents the hook from rattling around and making it readily *From New and Original Magic by Ed Massey

reachable. The opposite end of the cord runs through a small hole in the closed end of the tube and is secured by a button on the outside of the tube. This end of the tube is closed to prevent the silk from being pulled entirely out of the tube. 2. Take a toy cap pistol and take apart the two halves. Leave the trigger and hammer part intact. Cut off the barrel and replace it with the tube. The bent portion of the tube will run down behind the grip or stock. Once assembled, all of it should be nickel-plated. The pistol should be handled with the open side away From the audience and placed on this side when it is laid down. Preparation: 1.

Bring the hook on the cord to point "A" and place the straight portion of the hook into the wooden plug in the end of the barrel. The button at the opposite end of the tube should now be Flat against the end of the barrel at

"C".

2.

Load two or three ordinary paper caps in the pistol with the hammer gently allowed resting on them to prevent them dropping out.

3.

Place the gun on a table covered by the silk.

Presentation: 1. Place the stock of the pistol under the armpit with the barrel in a horizontal position. This frees both hands to attach the silk to the hook. 2. Disengage the hook from the wooden plug with the forefinger, double the Silk in the middle and hook the doubled portion. 3. Push the hook into the barrel so that it will not be caught when the silk is vanished, Figure 99. 4. Raise the hammer to cock the pistol with the thumb. 5. As the forefinger pulls the trigger, the hand with the gun lunges Forward and the other arm remains stationary against the body. This quick movement pulls the silk into the tube, Figure 100. 6. Place the cord in the hand with the pistol and place it together on a table.

Note: This same effect can be made in a rifle Form instead of pistol. In construction the second half of the gunstock could be added so that the gun could be shown on both sides.

Changer Silk Shower*

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-JERRY MENTZER– Effect: A cone vanishes and silks burst forth in a near explosion. Required: A metal vanishing cane. Plastic canes do not work well for this purpose. A number of lightweight pure silks. Preparation: 1.

Just prior to performance extend the cane to one quarter of its length and pack the cane full of silks.

2.

Extend it a bit more and pack this section full of silks.

3.

Fill the entire cane with silks in a similar manner.

4.

Put the knob on the cane.

Presentation: 1.

Grip the cane as in Figure 101. Loosen the knob of the cane.

2.

Vanish the cane. Silks will burst forth in a near explosion, Figure 102.

3.

Under cover of the shower of silks reach out with both hands and grab a few silks. Lay these silks and the collapsed cane aside on the table. *From Silk Potpourri by Jerry Mentzer

Matchbook to Silk* -JERRY

37 MENTZER–

Effect: The magician lights a match from a book of matches and then apparently ignites the entire pack of matches. As the matches flare up, the matchbook changes to a silk. Required: A matchbook. A 15"silk. Preparation: 1. Cut all the heads off the matches except one. Then close the matchbook. 2. Thread a silk through the matchbook as in Figure 103. The corner of the silk should be wedged between the matches and the cover.

3. Tape a ball of flash paper to the body of the head less matches. 4. pleat the silk and hold it concealed in the hand holding the matchbook. The matchbook is visible at the figure tips. Presentation: 1. Show the matchbook in the hand. 2. With the other hand open the book, tear out the normal match and light it without closing the cover of the book. 3. Blow out the match and touch the hot head of the match to the flash paper. As you touch the paper, cup both hands around the matchbook. 4. Undercover of the flash, drop the match and grasp the matchbook between the right thumb and fingers. Move the right hand and the matchbook to the right. This will pull the silk from its hiding place in the left hand. The silk will be displayed as in Figure 104.

Twirling silk to cane* -M A R K

37 T R I M B L E-

Effect: A black silk with a white corner is twirled in a circle. When the magician stops twirling the silks it is found the silk has become a cane.

Required: A specially dyed silk Figure 105. An appearing cane. Preparation: 1. Attach the corner opposite the white corner to the appearing cane. 2. Sew a small round weight into the hem of the white corner. Presentation: 1. Snap the silk in the air once or twice. 2. Begin slowly twirling the silk in a circle in front of your body, Figure 106. Increase the speed of the twirling. 3. At the greatest speed of twirling the silk, release the appearing cane. It will engulf the silk. 4 Slow the twirling action, finally bringing it to a stop. Hold the cane between the hands.

Util-o-Silks*

39 -JERRY

MENTZER-

This utility prop builds upon the classic loop sleeve pull. Effect: Three silks are held in the hand. Instantly they transform into another object. Required: Three 18" silks attached to a strong cord pull, Figure 107. Preparation: 1. Attach the center of the three silks to one end of a nylon pull cord. At the other end of the cord is a ring or wrist strap. 2. Attach the free end of the pull to the forearm or wrist. If a ring is used on the end of the cord, form a loop by pushing the cord through the ring and placing the arm through the slip loop that results, Figure 108.

3. The silks ore threaded up the sleeve across the back and down the opposite coat sleeve. When in a relaxed position the silks should lie along the Forearm inside the sleeve. 4. Pull the silks from the sleeve and hold them by the tie point with the thumb and Fingers. Presentation: 1. Release the grip on the silks and extend the arms upward and outward away from the body. 2. The silks will be drawn rapidly up the sleeve. Changes: With this utility device some startling vanishes and apparent changes may be made. The object is simply palmed in the hand holding the silks. When the silks vanish the object is left in the hand. The object may be tossed in the air. Here, the silks seem to vanish in mid-air and transform into the object. Objects can include: Large ball, egg, golf ball, lemon, apple, etc., Confetti, Flowers, Dove, Large 36" blendo silk, Rope, Card Fan, Anything that can be concealed in the hand

Change In A Paper Cane -WILLIAM

40 G. S T I C K L A N D -

Effect: A piece of newspaper is formed into a cone and a yellow silk is placed inside. The paper is crushed into a ball. The paper is torn apart and the yellow silk has become green.

Required: Two sheets of want ads from a newspaper, Figure 109. One yellow and one green 18" silk. Preparation: 1. In one corner of the newspaper glues a 7-inch patch from the second sheet of newspaper. Mark this corner of the newspaper so that it may be easily identified. 2. Fold and place the green silk under this flap.

3. Place the yellow silk on top of the folded paper on a table.

Presentation: 1. Form the paper into a cone. 2. Place the yellow silk in the cone. 3. Crush the paper, making certain that the marked corner is on the outside of the crushed ball. 4. Tear the paper ball open at the marked corner.

Remove the green silk.

Rosini Changer

41

-CARL

ROSINI-

Effect: A silk has Q hole in its center encircled by ring. The ring is grasped, allowing the silk to hang down. This is placed over a hat. Objects are placed into the hat through the ring. The hat is shown to contain a completely different object. Required: A prepared, patterned 18" silk, Figure 1. A hat or other container. Construction: 1. Glue a 3" ring to the center of the 18" silk. 2. Cut the silk on the interior glue line next to the ring. 3. Sew a piece of black netting on the back of the silk as in Figure 110. Presentation:

1. Load the hat or container with the Finale production item.

2.

Casually snow the silk, front side to the audience.

3.

Grasp the ring, allowing the silk to hang down over the hat or container.

4.

Place the small objects in the ring of the silk, Figure III.

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Remove and dispose of the silk, b. Show the object in the hat.

Bouncing fireball to silk -MICHAEL

42 AMMAR-

The first portion of this trick is called "Haley's Comet" in Michael's book The Magic of Michael Ammar. This effect uses the "Topit" gimmick. Details of its construction and use will not be covered in this volume. Effect: The performer removes a cigarette lighter and lights it. A large ball of fire appears in his hands and descends toward the floor. Upon hitting the ground, the ball of fire bounces back up, visibly changing into a solid rubber ball. The performer bounces the ball and catches it. On the third bounce, the ball changes into a silk. The cigarette lighter then vanishes. Required: A coat with a Topit gimmick attached on the left side An 18" or 24" silk A rubber ball 2" or 2 ½ " in diameter. A cigarette lighter and a piece of flash paper. Some magician's wax. *From The Magic of Michael Ammar, I and I Publishing, courtesy Michael Ammar

4.

Preparation 1 Accordion pleat o Flash pad size piece of flash paper into a long strip. Accordion pleat the strip down its length, forming a jig-jag strip, Figure 112. 2 Attach both ends of the flash paper to the ball with wax. 3 Coil fold o silk and place it in the right coat pocket. Palm the ball with the Flash paper away from your fingers in the right hand.

Presentation: 1.

Rest the right hand naturally at the side, palming the ball and holding the lighter.

2.

Take the lighter in the left hand, hold it at waist level, and light it.

3.

Simulate a grabbing movement with the right hand and appear to take the flame from the lighter, Figure 113. 4. The moment the paper bursts into flame throw the flaming ball to the ground and let the lighter go out in the left 5. Catch the ball in the right hand when it bounces from the floor. To the audience a ball of fire appeared then visibly changed into a ball. 6. Place the lighter into the pocket and steal the silk with the knot clipped

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Between two fingers, figure 114 Bounce the boll one time, then make a false transfer of the ball to the left hand. The ball is tossed into the Topit and the left hand closes around the silk, Figure 115 Allow the silk to be briefly seen on the upswing of the left hand. Bring the left hand down as if to throw the ball. Allow the silk to unroll, Figure 116.

Optional ball to silk: 6. Take the lighter in the right hand and the ball in the left. 7. Place the light in your pocket and steal the rolled silk. As it is remove clip the small knot in the corner of the silk between the first two fingers, figure 114. 8. As the silk is stolen from the pocket throw the ball to the ground with the left hand, but catch it in the right hand with the silk. 9. Throw the ball two more times. On the upswing of the second throw, toss the ball into the Topit and let the silk the unroll with the downward motion of the hand, figure 117.

Cigarette To Silk Streamers -ALLAN

43 LAMBIE-

Effect: The performer lights a cigarette and takes a puff. The cigarette is thrown into the air. It travels upwards about ten feet, then, suddenly changes into red, white and blue streamers in midair. Required: One yard each red, white and blue of 2" wide silk ribbon. A cigarette. Three small cylindrical weights.

Preparation:

1. Sew one end of all three ribbons together with the white ribbon on the outside. Sew a cylindrical weight (piece of wire) into each free end of the ribbons, Figure 118. 2. Starting with the weighted ends roll the ribbons around the weight with the white ribbon on the outside, Figure 119. 3. Finger palms the roll and holds the cigarette between the first and second fingers of the same hand.

Presentation: 1. Light the cigarette and take some puffs. 2. Appear to throw the cigarette in the air. Thumb palm the cigarette and let the roll of ribbons fly into the air. The roll of ribbons

3.

Look like the cigarette until they break up into the individual colored ribbons. When the ribbons unroll drop the stage and extinguish it will your shoe.

*Form the magic of Allon lamble Vol. 1 courtesy of hodes Publications.

Thin paper bag switch

14 -MARK

TRIMBLE-

The use of paper bags to make a silk vanish is not new (page 318). However, employing a different shaped bag allows for more deceptive effects. Also, the potential effects using switching silks with a double paper bag are stronger than a simple vanish. Effect: Three different colored silks are placed into a flat bag. The top of the bag is twisted closed. The bag is torn open and the silks have transformed into a multi-colored streamer. Required: Three 18" silks. A multi-colored streamer. Two V-bottom merchandise bags. These bags are different from the flat bottom bags. Preparation: 1. Fold the streamer into a size that just fits inside the bag, Figure 120. Slide the silk into the bag with the seam of the bag being on the bottom. Tape the mouth of the bag closed, Figure 121. 2. Turn the bag seam-side up and slide it into a second bag, Figure 122. 3. If desired use double side tape under the flap of the inside bag. The paper bag now looks quite flat.

Presentation: 1. Show the three silks to be free of any gimmicks. 2. Grasp the bag with the thumb on. The back and Fingers inside. Snap opens the bag and places the three silks inside. 3. Twist the top of the bag closed. 4. Pinch the seam of the outer bag between both thumbs and Forefingers. Tear the bag open perpendicular to the seam, Figure 123. 5. Remove the streamer from the bag. Note: Max Howard suggests that the Front of the inside bag be slit in an "X" Fashion and the corners of the silk or end of the streamer pushed through the slit. This puts the ends of the silk at the Fingertips once the bag is torn open.

Comedy Shooting Hank*

-FRANK

W E R N E R-

45

This effect was given to Bev Bergeron in the early 1950's. Bev has used this effect in several versions. Effect: A bag is snapped open, the top twisted and is set aside. A second bag is opened and a silk is placed inside. A gun is fired at the bag with the silk. The bag is torn open and is found empty. The other bag is opened to reveal the silk. The silk is shown to be shot full of holes. Required: One prepared and one plain 24" silk. One prepared and one plain paper bag. A blank gun.

Preparation: 1.

Prepare one silk by cutting a number of holes and outlining them with black ink to simulate powder burns.

2.

Fold this silk and place it in the fold of a flat bottom bag, Figure 121 Prepare the second bag by gluing the bottom section of another bag into the top, Figure 125.

3.

Presentation: 1 Snap opens the first bog and twists the top closed. 2. Place the silk into the top-secret compartment of the second bag and twist the top closed. 3. Shoot the bag several times with a blank gun, making sure to hit only the bottom portion of the bag. 4. Tear opens the bag to show silk gone. 5. Pull silk from first bag and show it shot full of holes.

One Hand Tissues To Silk *

•DAVID

GINN•

46

Effect: The performer removes two Kleenex tissues from their box. They ore crushed in one hand and instantly transform into a white 36" silk. Required: A box of white Kleenex. One 36" white silk. Preparation: 1. Fold the silk into a self-contained bundle. 2. Remove one tissue from the box and tuck the bundled silk behind the next tissue, half in and half out of the box, Figure 126. 3. Lay the second tissue back over the loaded

silk. Tuck the first tissue back in the box. 4. Place the box on the table with the hidden silk away From the audience. Presentation: 1. Pull out the first tissue with one hand and display it. 2. Grasp the second tissue and the bundle with the same hand, Figure 127. 3. Hold the tissues as in Figure 128, then tuck them into the fist in thumb palm. 4. The moment the tissues are in the fist, open the hand horizontally while holding on to one corner of the silk. The silk will fall from the hand, Figure 129.

5. The tissues can be pocketed or left behind, as another prop is secure.

Ross to Silk Holders

47

Using the spiral fold described on page 39 and a black wire holder the rose to silk effect is possible at any time during the act. After folding the silk slip it through the bottom of the black wire holder that is attached to the lapel, Figure 130. Push the silk from the back to fill in the flower shape. There are several wire holders available on the market.

Silk to Flower*

48 -SUDS-

There ore several silk to Flower gimmicks on the market today. One of the First to use a reel hidden behind the lapel to pull a silk into a Flower shape was Peter Gloviczki From Hungary. Fukai also had an early version. All of these effects use a similar principle. Effect: A silk is taken from the pocket and snapped. The silk is Fed into one hand. The hand makes a throwing motion toward the coat lapel. The silk vanishes and a Flower appears on the lapel. Required: A reel. One 18" silk.

Preparation: 1. Attach the reel to the back of the lapel. 2. With a needle, thread the reel thread through the lapel and the silk as shown in Figure 131. 3. Wedge the silk into the breast or inside pocket so that it will not escape. Presentation: 1. Remove the silk and hold it by the end closest to the reel in the left hand. Snap the silk to show it unprepared. 2.

3.

Grasp the other end with the right hand. Feed the silk into the left hand. Allow the reel to retract the line, drawing the silk into the left hand. Toss the silk toward the lapel and the reel snaps the silk to the coat in the shape of a flower.

Color changing silk to flower*

49

-SUDSEffect:

A red silk is taken from the pocket and snapped. The silk is fed into one hand. The red silk changes into a flower. The hand makes a throwing motion toward the coat lapel. The flower changes to yellow and appears on the lapel.

Required: A reel. One 18" yellow silk. One 12" red silk. The Secret: This is an adaptation of the silk to flower effect. As the flower is formed by the action of the reel the larger yellow silk covers the smaller red Silk against the lapel, Figure 132.

Presentation: 1. Remove the silk and hold it by the end closest to the reel in the left hand. Palm the red silk in the right hand. 2. Feed the silk into the left hand. Allow the reel to retract the line, drawing the silk into the left hand. The red flower will be formed at the left hand. 3. Toss the silk toward the lapel and the reel snaps the silk to the coat in the shape of a flower. The yellow silk will cover the red silk.

Visible liquid to silk -MASAHIRA

50 F U K A I-

The inclusion of this trick is designed to give credit to its originator. This effect was so unique when it was first introduced that many imitations appeared on the market and obliterated the due credit to its creator. This is one of the first magic effects to use Slush Powder, a coagulant powder used in the paint and printing industry to thicken liquids. Effect: Red wine is poured into a clear glass. The glass is deliberately inverted. The magician reaches into the glass and removes a red silk leaving the glass empty. Required: One teaspoon to one tablespoon of Slush Powder. One 18" red silk. A water-sealed mirror glass. Some red liquid. Preparation: 1.

Place the red silk into the back compartment of the mirror glass.

2.

Place the Slush Powder into the front compartment of the mirror glass, Figure 133.

Presentation: 1. Pour the red liquid into the front watertight compartment of the mirror glass. Pour the liquid slowly to enable time for the Slush Powder to solidify the liquid.

2. Slowly invert the glass and give it a half turn

simultaneously the silk compartment is turned to the front in this action. 3

Reach into the glass and slowly remove the silk.

Rainbow silks*

-MARK

TRIMBLE-

51

This effect is o silk translation of the rope routine Rainbow Ropes. Effect:

Red, blue and yellow silks are shown with the top and bottoms tied together. The performer unties one end and knots the red and yellow silks. Then the other end is untied and the yellow and blue silks are tied together, forming a long chain of silks. The silks are gathered in the hand and transformed from

three separate silks to one long tri-colored streamer. Required: Specially dyed silk streamer and fakes, Figure 134.

Preparation: 1. Loop the red-yellow fake under the point where the red and yellow sections meet on the streamer. Tie the blue end of the streamer in a single knot around the base of the overlapped silks, Figure 135. 2.

Repeat step I with the blue-yellow fake and red end of the streamer. It now looks as if you have three silks tied together at each end, Figure 136.

Presentation: 1. Untie the red knot from around the blue-yellow Fake and let the red end drop, Figure 135. 2. Tie the ends of the blue-yellow fake in a single knot around the streamer at the blue-yellow join. 3. Untie the blue knot from around the red-yellow fake and let the blue end drop. 4. Tie the ends of the red-yellow fake in a single knot around the streamer at the red-yellow join, Figure 137. 5. Gather the streamer into one hand, sliding the fake knots to the end of the streamer as it is gathered. 6. Display the streamer, showing the silks have melded into one silk, Figure 138.

Target assembly

52 -MARK

TRIMBLE-

Effect: An empty cloth is formed into o bog. A length of ribbon, four colored silks, and a white silk with a block target outline are placed in the bag. The ends of the ribbon are pulled out of the sides of the bag and are held by two volunteers. The bag is pulled open and the five silks have been transformed into a large fourcolor target that is attached to the ribbon. Required: Four different color 12" silks. One 18" black and white target silk. One length of ribbon. One Good Night banner gimmicked with extra Velcro. One 36" colored target silk attached to a length of ribbon at the top, Figure I3Q. Preparation: 1.

Fold one side of the banner to form a pocket at the top section, "B".

2.

Place the 36" target into pocket *B", with the ends of the ribbon near the sides of the bottom of the pocket.

Presentation: 1.

Pick up the banner and form side "A" into a pocket.

2.

Place the four individual color silks into side “A".

3.

Place one end of the ribbon into side “A" and pull one end of the ribbon in side "B" into view. Allow the other end of the ribbon to lay view. Allow the other end of the ribbon to lay

View Allow the other end of the ribbon to lay over the front of the banner. 4. 5.

Put the block and white target silk into side *A", followed by the second end of the ribbon. Pull the second end of the ribbon in side “B" into view.

6.

Turn the bag so that side “ B" is facing the audience.

7.

Instruct two assistants to hold the ends of the ribbons and gently pull at the count of three.

8.

On three, rip open side “B". The 3fo" target will unfold.

One hand cane to silk* -JONATHAN

53 NEAL

BROWN-

The advantage of this method is that no tape or thread is used and the cane may be held in the center. James Holmes had a gimmicked version of this. Richard Ross had an early version of cane to coins Effect: A cane is held by its middle with one hand and is freely shown. Instantly it dissolves into a silk. Required: A metal vanishing cane without a cap. A white 21" or 36" silk. Preparation: 1. Tie one corner of the silk to the inside of the cane, then open the cane. Six to nine inches of the silk will extend out the end of the open cane.

2. Using the hemmed edge of the silk as a guide,

3.

wrap the silk around the cane, making sure that the hemmed edge is about IV From the end of the cane all the way around, Figure 140. The silk will usually wrap at least twice around the cane. The remainder of the silk balloons over the top. Push all this material inside the top end of the cane quite firmly, Figure 141.

Presentation: 1.

2.

3.

4. 5.

Hold the cane by its center. Display the cane with the silk cop pointing directly at the audience. Lower your arm until the cane is in a horizontal position at your side. Quickly lift the cane, raising the silk knob

sharply upward. This causes the spring to expand which then loosens the silk As the silk unwinds the cane will collapse into the hand and fully expose the silk, Figure The silk will drape over the Front of the hand concealing the collapsed and now palmed cane.

Volume Two Revisited Penetration

Digital delusion*

1

Effect: The magician holds a silk in one hand and a Compact Disc in the other. He causes the CD to penetrate the center of the silk so the silk now runs through the hole in the CD. Then, he slowly pulls the silk through the CD. Required: An 18" or 24" silk. A Compact Disc with a narrow slit in it and the center hole enlarged to a I" diameter, Figure I. Presentation. 1 Hold the CD in the crotch of the right thumb with the slit at a 45-degree angle to the thumb, Figure 2. Hold the silk in the left hand.

2. 3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

Grip the lower corner of the silk between the right first and second fingers and twirl the silk into o tight rope. With the right side to the audience, release the silk from the right hand and stroke the silk from the top to the middle with the CD. Press the third finger on the bottom of the CD, opening the slit to a 3 V width at the outer edge. Figure 3. Starting two inches from the top slide the CD onto the silk at a 45-degree angle. Allow the slit to close and slide the CD to the middle of the silk, Figure 4 Hold opposite corners of the silk in each hand and spin the CD on the center. Turn the CD so the slit is vertical and hide it with the silk. Show both sides of the CD, Figure 5. Slide the silk slightly to the left of the slit, covering the slit and silk with the fingers of the right hand. Grasp both ends of the silk close to the CD and pull it slightly forward and to the

10.

11.

12.

right this slides the silk through the slit. Immediately pull both ends of the silk up in front of the CD with the left hand firmly pinches the center of the silk behind the CD. From the front the silk still appears to be on the silk. Tug on the silk with the left the hand. Than release pressure with the right hand as the left slowly pulls up on the silk. Spin the CD in the air as one end of the silks is released.

Linking silks*

-MARK

TRIMBLE-

2

Effect: Three silks are tied in loops. The magician is able to link and unlink the silk loops at will. Credits: This effect is not on original effect. Several commercial versions of this trick have been available in the past. Required: Three 18" x 4" silks with pointed ends. One of the silks has magnets embedded in the hem at two locations, Figure 6.

Preparation: 1. Lay the silks on the table Presentation: 1. Tie one Ungimmicked silk into a loop by tying the ends with an overhand knot. 2. Tie the gimmicked silk, giving it the appearance that it is tied in a loop. 3. Tie the second Ungimmicked silk in a loop.

4.

Link and unlink the silks as in the linking rings.

To link and unlink the silks: 1.

Grasp the gimmicked silk as you would o key ring in the linking rings, Figure 7.

2.

As you bring the ungimmicked silk loop to the key loop, separate the ends of the key loop with the thumb and Forefinger. The thumb and forefinger grasp on end and the remaining fingers pinch against the heel of the palm to grasp the other end, Figure 8. Place the silks in position ready to unlink them, Figure 9. Pull slowly on the lower silk and it will slip past the magnets. The magnets draw together after the ungimmicked silk passes through the knot.

3.

Sealed cutter*

3 -STAN

ALIEN-

Stan developed this effect as o lead in to the phoa Cut and Restored Silk. Although this effect is similar to Sakamoto's Cut and Restored Hank, page 618, the differences warrant its inclusion. Effect: A silk is pushed into an envelope open at both ends. The envelope is cut in two and the pieces separated. The pieces are placed end-to-end and the silk is pulled from one end, fully restored. Required: A 12" silk and a matching silk corner. An opaque legal size envelope. Two quarters, drafting tape, and a 3" length of thread. Preparation: 1.

Cut the ends off the envelope and apply a one-half inch strip of rubber cement across the middle, Figure 10.

2.

Tape the quarters together and wrap them in the silk corner. Tie a knot in the silk corner. Tie a 3" piece of thread to the knot and tape the other end to the envelope as in Figure 10. Using drafting tape allows the gimmick to be easily moved to other envelopes for resetting the trick.

3.

4.

Pull the weighted corner into the envelope and lay the 12" silk along the entire length of the envelope, Figure 11.

Presentation: 1. Display the silk in the open envelope making sure the rubber cement on the two halves do not touch. 2. In one movement pull the silk out of the envelope with one hand and close the two halves with the other. This must be timed so that the silk corner is not exposed. The halves will be glued shut by the rubber cement. 3. Push the silk into the empty end of the envelope. Occasionally check the other end of the envelope, as if looking for the end of the silk. After most of the silk is in pushed into the envelope pull the silk corner from its end, Figure 12.

4. 5. 6.

Cut the envelope in half along the rubber cement strip and separate the halves. Place the halves back together and hold them as in Figure 13. Pull out the 12" silk as the other hand tilts the end with the silk corner upward. The corner will slip inside the envelope. Timed correctly it looks as if you pull the silk out of the envelope.

Phoa Cut And Restored Silk* -PHOA

VAN

4 T I O N G-

Effect: An 18" silk is displayed and cut in two by a spectator. The two halves are rolled together; the silk is opened to show that it is restored. Required: An unprepared 18" silk. A pair of scissors. Presentation: 1. Show the silk as a square of Fabric. Holding diagonal corners, twirl the silk into a tight rope by moving one end in a circular Fashion, figure 14.

*From The Tar bell Course in Magic, Vol. 7, published by D. Robbins and Co., Inc., 70 Washington St., Brooklyn, NY.

2.

Hold the silk as in Figure 15, allowing the corners at the center of the twisted silk to separate.

3.

Have the spectator cut through the center of the silk and separate the two halves, Figure 16.

4.

Place one half on the other and wind the rest of the silk around the center of the top, x-wing section, Figure 17.

5.

Grasp two corners on each side of the rolled silk between thumb and forefinger. On each side, slightly roll the two corners together, Figure 18.

6.

Pull the silk taut. The top, cut edges of the silks will roll toward the center of the silks and will be hidden, Figure 19.

7.

Twirl the silk as in step I, then place both ends in one hand. Place a Finger of the opposite hand into the Formed loop and snap the center of the loop to prove the silk's integrity.

The light that heals •DAVID

5 GINN•

This effect is like 'Snip a Silk" page 620. David has updated the trick by using a cover that everyone recognizes and accepts.

Required: Instead of an envelope, use a light bulb carton to place the silk into before cutting.

Preparation: To gimmick the carton to accept the silk, cut along the dotted lines as in Figure 20.

Presentation: 1. Remove the light bulb from the carton. 2. Run the silk through the carton. 3. Push in the cut portion of the carton and insert the silk through the carton, Figure 21. 4. Flatten the carton and cut it in the middle, avoiding the silk as you cut. 5.

Holding the carton together remove the “restored" silk.

Color Changes Color changing streamer* -MARK

6

TRIMBLE-

This effect was first made by Supreme and supplied with a trick called Instant Art. Although the principle is that of a color changing silk, the reconfiguration of the silk into a streamer allows

for the instant change of the silk without running it through the hand and the enfolded silk is better hidden. Effect: The performer holds a multi-colored silk streamer. With one snap of the wrist the colors instantly vanish leaving the streamer completely black. The Secret: The silk works on an inside out color reversing principle, Figure 22. Presentation: 1.

Hold the streamer in one hand with the double-sided section at the top.

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Grasp the inner black section with the thumb and First Finger.

3.

Whip the streamer with a snap of the wrist. The multi-color section will turn inside out exposing the remaining black streamer.

Dragon Fantasy*

JOHN FAREED

7

The effect was designed for a themed show. The dragon fantasy employee several ideas in completely different form than their original effects.

Effect: A silk dragonhead puppet is removed from a bag. Trailing from the head is a 12-foot black and gold body. The performer swirls the head and body in front of himself. The body slowly changes from black and gold to brilliant multi-colors starting from the neck and moving to the tail. The swirling is stopped, and as the tail stops spinning, flame colored silk, streamers fly from the mouth of the dragon. Required: A dragonhead puppet crafted from silk pieces. A 12foot color-changing streamer. Silk throw streamers 10 feet long. Streamer Construction: This long streamer is similar to The Color Changing Streamer described above. However, in order for the long streamer to invert upon itself weight must be added to the tail of the multi-colored section and the black and gold section must be gradually tapered to a point at the tail, Figure 23. Preparation: 1.

Roll the silk throw streamers and place them into the mouth.

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Invert the multi-colored streamer so the black and gold streamer is showing. Tuck the weight under the neck of the dragonhead. Place the dragon into the bag, tail first.

3.

Presentation: 1. Remove the dragon from the bag with the puppet on the hand. 2. With the opposite hand, upset the weight from the neck of the dragon. 3. Swirl the tail of the dragon in a large arcing circle. The tail will change color. 4 After the entire tail has changed color, stop the motion of the head, wait for most of the silk to come to rest, and open the mouth as the head makes a throwing motion toward the audience. The silk throw streamers will fly from the mouth.

Color changing silks Berg Silk Station*

8 •JOE

BERG•

Effect: This is a clever version of the color changing silk with one important exception. The performer is clean at the end of the change. Joe Berg never marketed this effect. He originated it in the mid-40’s The Secret: The gimmick is a tube large enough to contain a silk. The tube has a bottom to it, and a cord attached that is sewn to a corner of a silk. The silk is sewn with a pocket, which hides the tube inside, Figure 24.

Preparation: 1. Wrap the silk attached to the tube around the outside of the gimmick. Tuck the end in to secure the silk, Figure 25. 2. The tube is put on the second Finger, and a silk of contrasting color is held with the thumb and first finger of the same hand.

Presentation: 1. Draw the silk through the empty head several times. 2. The third time the silk is drawn through the hand the second finger of the left hand extends and lays the gimmick in the palm of the right hand. Continue drawing the silk through the right hand. 3. Form the right hand into a fist and begin inserting the silk into the gimmick. 4. When the silk is well inserted, the left fingers release the corner of the would silk and begins pulling the silk out of the fist. This immediately draws the gimmick inside the silk. 5. The color change has taken place, and the hands are completely empty. Other Effects: You can show both hands empty, produce a silk and then change its Color. Prepare by winding the

silk around the gimmick and loading another silk inside the tube. Use standard silk-tube moves to show the hands empty. Pull out the loaded silk for the production of a silk. Push it back in the gimmick for the color change.

Single silk, production and vanish. Wind the silk around the

gimmick. Show hands empty and produce the silk. Push the silk into the attached gimmick. As you stuff the last of the silk in, steal the gimmick with the second finger, adding one last poke into the fist. Open the fist to show the silk has vanished.

Cigarette to silk. Work this the same way as in the silk

production except that a lighted cigarette is pushed into the tube. A small piece of wet sponge in the bottom of the tube will extinguish the cigarette.

Cigarette to silk. First, a single silk is produced. A lighted

cigarette is pushed into the fist, followed by the silk. The cigarette vanishes and the silk changes color. Blendo effects are easy if the tube is large enough to fit three small silks, and the "blended" silk is color matched to the small silks.

Silk station variation* -MARK

9 TRIMBLE-

Effect:

This variation to Joe Berg's Silksation takes his idea one step further. Instead of one silk being attached to the dye tube, both silks are attached to the tube and can hide the tube by pulling it inside of itself.

Required: A red and a green 18" silk, each attached to a dye tube and prepared as in Figure 26. A dye tube made of lightweight plastic.

Preparation: 1. Turn the red silk inside out so that the tube and other silk are drawn inside. Then take end “B” and pull it back until the dye tube is completely exposed, Figure 27. 2. Push the red silk into the dye tube starting with the folded back edge as in Figure 28. 3. Turn green silk inside out so that the tube with red silk is drawn inside. Presentation: 1. Hold the green silk as in figure 29. The dye

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tube will be suspended inside the skill. Place the green silk into the opposite hand as in Figure 30. Pull an end “B” and the dye tube will be pushed out of the silk into the closed fist. Let go of end “B” and grasp end “A”. Draw end “A” to the top of the fist and push it into the dye tube. Using a standard silk color change development, push in some of the green silk and pull out some of the red silk. The red silk is coming out of the tube backwards. However at the same time the top or end "A" is being pulled from the tube. Proceed with the dying action until the green silk is completely inside the dye tube and the red silk is almost to its folded middle. To complete the color change, reach past end “B” and grasp end "A". Pull end "A" upward to a display position. Open the hand as the red silk leaves the fist. The red silk will fall around the dye tube and the transition will be complete, Figure 31.

Dye Tube Steal From The Hand* -DICK

10

GUSTAFSON-

Unlike regular dye tube routines, Dick pushes the silk into and pulls the changed silk out of the same side of the fist. Although this effect is similar to Mayette's Perfect Color Change, this is the method best suited for stealing the dye tube.

The Secret: 1.

Hold the dye tube containing a red silk in the palm of the right hand on the middle finger, Figure 32. Turn with the right side slightly facing the audience.

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Pull the silk through the left hand. Form the left hand into a fist and insert the end of the silk and the dye tube at the same time. 3.

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Turn the left Fist as in Figure 33 and push the white silk inside. Hold the left little finger tight at the bottom of the dye tube. As the white silk is pushed in, the red silk will come out the other end. Keeping the fingers tight will force the red silk to compact into the hand. Keep the left hand as in Figure 34, with the bottom of the fist facing the audience.

5. As the last corner of the white silk is tucked into the tube, the right thumb and forefinger clips the dye tube and smartly withdraws it from the fist until the right hand is one foot away from the left, as in Figure 35. This action pulls 5 or b inches of the red silk into view. 6. Position the dye tube in the right hand in finger palm and pull the red silk from the left fist with the right thumb and forefinger.

Alternate Performance Another way to use this steal is to roll two 6" by 9" sheets of paper into a tube and use it instead of the fist. A rubber band keeps the paper rolled. Push an end of the white silk through the tape of the loaded dye tube, Figure 36. When this corner the dye tube holds the silk hangs behind the right palm in a nature position.

right palm in a natural position. To set up, place the dye tube in the end of the paper tube, wind the rest of the white silk around the outside of the tube and place it on the table. To perform, pick up the tube. Unwind the silk and pull it from the tube by the short piece of silk above the dye tube. Show the tube empty and load the dye tube into the paper as you push the top corner of the silk inside. Remove the dye tube as described above. Pull the changed silk from the paper and unroll the paper to show it empty.

Hank Ball Steal With Thumb* •PAUL

W.

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SCH0EFFLEI•

With the help of Warren Stevens the origin of this move was discovered. This steal of the hank ball is easy to perfect and diabolically deceptive. The move transfers the hank ball From the Fist to the hand pushing in the silk. The Fingers of the hand pushing the silk into the Fist can be kept spread apart throughout the sequence. The Secret:

Once the First silk is in the ball the thumb of the Fist enters the top of the ball. The First Finger that was pushing the silk makes one more push into the Fist. The remaining Fingers may be loosely spread to casually show the hand empty. On that last push the thumb quickly lifts the ball out of the Fist and into an American hitchhiking thumb position. The combination of this move and the last push of the First Finger cause the hank ball to be in the perfect position for the palm out of the hank ball. Figure 31 shows the sequence.

Silk dyeing Silk and water*

12 -LU

BRENT-

Effect: A sheet of paper is formed into a cone. A red silk is placed in the cone and clear water is poured on top. The silk is withdrawn and found to be pure white as well as dry. The water is poured Form the cone into a glass and is discovered to have turned red. The cone is unrolled and shown empty. Required: A prepared 11" x 14" paper, Figure 38. One red and one white 12" silk. A paper drinking cup, glass of water, and red Food coloring.

Preparation: 1. Glue o “V" type drinking cup into the secret compartment of a paper cone. Place a small amount of red food coloring into the cup. 2. Place a white 12" silk into the pocket beside the paper cup. Presentation: 1. Form the paper into a cone, making sure the secret pocket is open. 2. Push the red silk into the secret compartment on the opposite side from the white silk. 3. Pour the water into the secret paper cup. 1 Pull the white silk from the cone. 5. Pour the red water back into the glass.

Pavel change tube*

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-PAVELPavel has combined several ideas to create a simple, quick, self-contained dye tube in a paper tube. Figure 39 shows the construction of the tube. A ghost tube gimmick or dye tube gimmick is attached to the back of a sheet of cardboard. The cardboard is creased in the middle and permanently shaped to roll around the dye tube.

To show the paper empty open, grasp the two edges of the paper and pull it open, Figure 40. The paper unrolls and automatically hides the dye tube on the backside. Allow the paper to roll closed on its own. Push silks in one end, pop the tube in the hand, and pull out the transformed silks, Figure 41.

Sucker color change* -D0C

14 BOSTON-

Effect: One red and one white silk is shown. The red silk has the word, "red" on it. The white silk has "white" written on it. The performer rolls the silks into Q boll, and then opens them holding them in opposite

hands. He claims that they have changed colors, the red silk now being white and the white, red. The silks are opened to show the word "red" on the white silk and "white" on the red silk. Required: Two red and two white 12" prepared silks. Preparation: 1. Print the word "red" on one red silk and one white silk. 2. Print the word "white" on one white silk and one red silk. 3. Roll the wrong labeled silks into a ball and place them in a pocket. Presentation: 1. Display the correctly labeled red and white silk. As they are picked up steal the wrong printed silks from the pocket. 2. Roll the correctly labeled silks into a ball. Switch the wronglabeled silks for the correct ones as they are balled. 3. Steal out the correctly labeled silks and place them into the pocket. 4. Display the wrong-labeled silks.

Reel-less magic Streamer afloat* -T A N

15 CHOON

TEE-

Effect: The performer ties a knot in the center of a long silk streamer. The silk suddenly stiffens and comes to life. After a struggle the performer subdues the streamer, crumples it and hands it to his assistant. Required: A metal or plastic appearing cane. An eight-inch by nine foot prepared streamer. Preparation: 1.

Fold the silk in half along its length. Sew the two long edges together, Figure 42.

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Place the appearing cane in the open end of the silk. Presentation 1.

Pick up the streamer and cane. Release the lock on the cane but hold the cane closed.

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Holding one end snap the silk to show its softness.

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Grasp the other end and place it over the wrist of the hand

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holding the cone. Reach through the Formed loop and grasp the free end. Pull this end through the loop, forming a knot in the center of the streamer, Figure 43. 4. Place both ends of the streamer in the hand with the cane. 5. Grasp the knot and hold it above the hand with the streamer ends. Let the knot fall. 6. Grasp the knot again and hold it above the hand with the streamer ends. Release your grip on the cane and let it expand inside the silk, Figure H 7. Slowly release your grip on the knot and the silk will remain upright in the hand. 8. Using the wand, make the silk move about the stage seemingly dragging you behind it. The ends of the silk may be separated as it moves about the stage. 9. Crumple the silk into a bundle, secret I y compressing the cane within, Figure 45. 10. Hand the silk to your assistant.

20th Century Silk Crazy 20th Century Silk

•WILLIAM

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GSTICKLAND•

This is o comedy version of the standard effect designed for presentation to an audience of magicians or an audience who is familiar with standard tricks. Effect: The red and blue silks are tied together and placed in a glass. A piece of newspaper is formed into a cone and a yellow silk is placed inside. The cone is opened, shown empty, and crushed into a ball. A green silk is found tied between the red and blue silks. After seeing his mistake, the magician tears open the crumpled newspaper and removes a green silk. Required: One 18" 20th Century Silk set with a green middle silk. One green and one yellow 18" silk. A prepared page of a newspaper, Figure 46.

Preparation: 1. In one corner of the newspaper glues a 1-inch patch from the second sheet of newspaper. Mark this corner of the newspaper so that it may be easily identified. 2. Fold and place the green silk under this Flap, then glue all sides of the patch. 3. In the middle of the page in a diagonal direction glue a triangle of newspaper, Figure 46. 4. Set the 20th Century Silks. (See page 938 for details on 20th Century Silks.) 5. Fold and place the newspaper, then the silk on a table beside the 20th Century Silks. Presentation: 1. Tie the two 20th Century Silks together and place them in a glass. 2. Form the paper into a cone and place the yellow silk inside. 3. Allow the paper to unroll showing it empty. (See paper cones page 320) Crush the paper into a ball making sure that the marked corner is on the outside of the ball. Toss the crumpled paper on a table or the stage. 4. Grasp one of the 20th Century Silks and whip the silks from the glass. The green middle silk will be pulled from its hidden pocket. 5. Notice that the middle silk is not yellow or allow the audience to point out this Fact. 6. Tear opens the crumpled newspaper and shows the silk in the paper to be green.

Note

Normal audiences will not understand this effect. However, audiences that know there are two silks involved in the 20th Century Silks will assume that you made a mistake when the yellow silk does not appear between the knotted silks.

The twenty first century silk* -FANT

17 ASIO-

Effect: The magician enters the stage holding a cane. Suddenly, two silks appear hanging from both ends of the cane. He places the cane with the silks on his table. A third silk vanishes. Picking up the cane, it instantly changes into the vanished silk and is tied between the other two. Required: A black Fantasia vanishing cane. Two 18" solid colored silks. Two matching 24" multicolored silks. A 30" length of black elastic and a 30" length of I" width ribbon.

Preparation: 1.

Fold the ribbon in half lengthwise. Center one of the printed silks in the fold of the ribbon and sew it in place, leaving enough room for the elastic to run through, Figure 41.

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Cut off the inside loops for tying silks from the cap and ferrule. Drill holes through the small ball on the end of the ferrule and through the cap, Figure 48.

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Thread the elastic through the top of the cap, hem of the ribbon and silk, and the ferrule tip. Tie knots on both ends of the elastic and tie the solid silks to the elastic knots, Figure 19.

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Secure the ends of the ribbon to the cap and tip.

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Lay the cane and large silk out flat, and fold the two bottom corners of the silk into the middle forming a triangle, Figure 50. Roll the silk toward the ribbon, then extend the cane and place the cap

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Hold the cane in the middle with one hand and with the other fold the silk hanging from the cap into a small bundle. Extend the elastic 16" and bring the bundle to the palm of the hand holding the cane. Do the same with the silk hanging from the tip, Figure 51.

Presentation: 1.

Walk on stage holding the cane.

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Hold the cane parallel to the floor and open the hand for a fraction of a second, allowing the silks to jump to the tip and cap. Place the cane on the table.

3. Vanish the duplicate large skill. 4. Pick up the cane, release the cap and perform the cane to silks effect, showing the vanished silk tied between the other two.

Volume Three Revisited Blendo effects Unprepared Blendo*

1 -NEIL

FOSTER-

as described by Bill Brewe Effect: Several small silks are gathered together in the hands and instantly turn into one large silk containing all the colors of the small ones. The Secret: The smaller silks are secretly switched for the larger one right before the eyes of the audience without them noticing it. Preparation: 1.

Tie the opposite corners of the smaller silks together to form a chain. At one end have the small silk that matches the corners of the larger one, Figure 1

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Tie the large silk by its matching corner to the end of the chain of small silks.

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Beginning with the corner diagonally opposite the small silks, fold the large silk in a jig-jag fashion in the palm of the hand for about two-thirds of its length, Figure 2. Twist the remainder of the silk rope fashion around the bundle of silk compressing them in tightly and tuck the end of the large silk under itself up to the knot. This keeps the silk from opening. Do not tuck the knot under the silk or you will not be able to open the bundle. Place the rolled silk in a production box or on the table with the smaller matching silk over the top of it.

Presentation: 1. Produce or pick up the chain of silks, at the same time holding the bundled large silk in the palm of the hand. The chain of silks hangs down from that hand. Be sure not to expose the palmed bundle. 2. With the other hand gather the silks and place them on top of the palmed bundle. Show the other hand empty casually. 3. Transfer the silks to the empty hand with the bundle on top of the other silks. Casually show the first hand empty as you make the transfer.

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Using both hands fold up the smaller silks into o small bundle in Front of the large one. Take care to fold all corners into the bundle. Handle the two bundles as one. Hold onto the folded small silks and with a tossing motion shake out the large silk. It will unroll with a snap. Grasp an adjacent corner to the one tied to the palmed bundle and displays the large silk. Hold the hand with the silks behind the large one, Figure 3.

No Gaff Blendo*

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-JERRY MENTZER– Effect: A silk is shown, and then twisted rope fashion. A knot is tied in the silk. The performer blows on the knot and it dissolves. The silk visibly splits into two silks. These silks are bundled together and they change into a single 36" silk. Required: One gimmicked 18" silk and one unprepared 18" silk. One 36" rainbow silk. A body load clip.

Preparation: 1.

The gimmicked silk has o pocket sewn into it as in Figure 4.

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Insert the unprepared silk into the pocket and pull one corner

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out of the pocket so it protrudes about three inches. Fold the 36” silk as in Figure 5. Fold the silk in half. Pleat the silk so that it forms a narrow strip about three inches wide. Fold the silk into three-inch pleats until all but six inches of the silk has been pleated. Roll the remainder of the strip tightly around the pleated portion. Place the folded large silk in the body load clip and fasten it under the right side of the jacket at the lower edge.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the prepared double silk and tie a dissolving false knot in its middle. 2. Blow on the knot and pull on the ends of the silk at the same time. The silk apparently splits into two. 3. Drape the gimmicked silk over the left forearm. Turn slightly toward the right. 4. Begin gathering the silk held in the left hand. 5. Drop the right hand to the side and steal the 36" silk from its clip. 6. When the left hand nearly has the silk drawn into the fist, bring the right hand up to the left and begin gathering the second silk between both hands. Keep the large silk concealed in the left hand. 7. After both silks are gathered in the hands, grasp a corner of the large silk between the thumb and first finger of each hand. At the same time grasp both small silks with the right second, third and fourth fingers. 8. Spread the hands apart and release the large silk. 9. Toss the large silk over the right hand. Grasp the center of the silk with the left hand and carry the two small silks away under cover of the large silk. Six foot Blendo Note: Fold a six-foot square silk the same as the 36" silk. This packet may be used in place of the 36" silk. Another Blendo idea: Instead of on 36" silk or one six-foot silk use three 2V silks tied together as in Figure 6. Fold them onto one another so that you have a stack of

three 24” squares. Fold this stock as described above.

Lazy Man blendo*

3 - MICKY HASES -

Effect: The standard blendo effect with three silks is performed. Required: A metal or plastic appearing cane. Three prepared 18" halfsilks. One double 36" blendo silk, prepared as in The Rice Blendo, page 1166. The Secret: Using an appearing cane to pull the silks within the large silk performs the mechanical portion of the blendo effect. Construction: 1.

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Expand the cane and cut off twelve inches of cane from the open end. Smooth the cut edges and punch two holes in the cut end of the cane. Invert the large double silk to expose the

silk, tab on the inside top corner. Sew another tab about six inches long beside this one as in Figure 7. Sew the male end of a snap to the end of this tab, *A". Open the silk and sew the female portion of the snap on the outside of the same corner as the tabs.

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Attach the cane piece inside the double silk in the corner with the two tabs. Use a Fine wire to attach the cane through the hem of the corner, Figure 8. Push the tabs into the cane.

THE FOLD: 1. Using figure 9 as reference, corner “A” is turned inside out as the cane gimmick is grasped on the inside of the double silk and pulled out of the opening of corner “B” Turn bock the new edge at the center of the silk to corner “B". This action is like turning back a shirt cuff, Figure 10. Turn back the new edge at “D" to corner

“B” figure 11. The silk is now a narrow strip about four and one half inches wide. The loops on the outside of corners “A” and “B” extend from the sides of the strip at the top. 4.

Fold the bottom edge to the top of the strip, extending the bottom edge 4" above the top, Figure 12.

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Double the bottom edge two more times. Each time the bottom is brought up in line with the top edge versus the extended portion, Figure 13.

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Wrap the projecting end of the silk around all of the folds, Figure 14.

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Collapse the cane into the folds of the silk and secure it by snapping the long tab to the snap at corner "A".

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Tie the three silks to the short tab extending from inside the cane gimmick.

Presentation: 1.

Pick the silks up in the left hand with the folded bundle in your hand and the silks hanging in front to cover the load.

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Lift the bottom of each silk separately to count them.

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Bring the right hand up and slip the thumb into the loop at corner “B”.

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At the same time slip the left thumb into the loop at corner "A" and unsnap the fastener at that corner. Without pulling fast or hard, release the folded silk from your left hand and separate the two hands, gently pulling the loops. As the hands are separated the three silks are pulled inside the cane gimmick and the cane gimmick is pulled inside the double silk to hang inside corner "A".

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Bongo Bag

4 -All

BONGO-

Effect: Three silks are placed in a small black bag. They transform into a large multi-colored silk. The Secret: The large silk is doubled and has a small bag sewn into one top corner.

Construction: 1. Sew two identical large silks together around the edge, Figure 15. Leave a nine-inch opening at one corner at the top edge. 2. Sew the mouth of a two compartment black 9" x 12" bag inside the opening. 3. Sew two tabs to the top corners of the large silk. Preparation: 1. Fold the large silk to the same size as the bag. 2. Turn the bag inside out. The folded silk goes into one of the compartments of the bag. Presentation: 1. Show the three silks. 2. Turn the compartment with the large silk inside out. 3. Grasp the tabs and open the large silk.

The Bumper Bag*

5 -SUDS–

This effect is similar to the bongo bag in its outcome However, the construction of the inner bag is completely different and allows for an instant transformation to the large silks. The effect was first marketed as “What’s New.” Effect: Three silks are placed in a small black bag. They instantly transform into a large multi-colored silk. The Secret: The large silk is doubled and has a long tube sewn down the middle that opens at the top and bottom. Construction: 1. Sew two identical silks together around the edge. Leave a 12" section open in the middle of the top and bottom seam, Figure 16. 2. Sew two tabs or loops to the top corners of the large silk. 3. Make a tube as in Figure 17. Stitch directly across the center of the bag to divide the tube into two compartments. 4. Sew the bag into the top and bottom of the large silk, Figure 18.

Preparation: 1. Fold the silk as in Figure 19. First fold corners “A” and “B” over the center section

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of the large silk. Fold the bottom to the top. Reach into the bottom compartment of the tube and turn the bag inside out. Open the top compartment of the tube and turn down the sides of that bag twice, figure 20. This make a bag that looks as if has a cuff at the top. Presentation: 1.

Show the separate silks and place them into the bag.

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Grasp the loops hanging down from inside the cuff of the bag.

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Develop the large silk by gently pulling on the tabs as you shake the bag downward, Figure 21. The individual silks are inside the compartment at the top of the tube. The bottom compartment of the tube turns inside out and is drawn inside the large silk.

Note: This blendo bag principal has been use by several manufactures in effects is such as the mutilated parasol.

Cheat blendo*

-D A V I D

GINN•

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This blendo method depends on a clever, bold switch that makes the effect startling. Required: One blue 18" silk. silks.

Two each red, yellow, and green 18"

Preparation: 1.

Take the blendo silk by the center and tuck it into a 2inch diameter tube mounted inside the top of a box or basket, Figure 22. The red, yellow and green portions of the silk hang down inside the basket.

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Drape the blue portion over the outside of the basket with the three separate silks.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the three separated silk one at a time with right hand and transfer them to the left hand. Each time a silk is picked up the left hand leans on the edge of the basket and dips the silk it hold into the basket. 2. When you reach for the blue silk the left hand drop the separate silk into the basket and comes up holding the blendo silk by the center. The right hand holds what appear to be the bottom of the blue silk, figure 23 3. Fold the silk in half and grasp the yellow and blue corner one, Figure 24.

Balloon Box blendo*

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Effect: Four clear balloons are shown to each contain a different color silk. the balloons are each placed on a topless and bottomless box and popped with a large pin. The box is lifted and shown empty. When the silks are shown they have become sewn together into one large silk. Required: Three different color 18” silks. One 36” silk made of four 18” silks sewn together. Four 11” clear balloons. One gimmicked box. A large pin. Preparation 1. push the 18” silks into separate deflated balloons. Inflated the balloons. 2. Fold the 36” silk so that all colors are contained in the fourth unused color. Placed this into the fourth balloons, begin careful not to dislodge the silks from their hiding placed. Inflated the final balloons, figure 25.

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Presentation: 1. Show the box empty and place it on the table. As it is set down make sure the flap falls open, Figure 26. 2. Place a balloon with an individual silk on the box and pop it with the pin. Act as if you are pushing the silk further into the box with the pin. Actually, arrange the silk in the flap. Repeat step 2 with the other two balloons with individual silks. After the third balloon is popped arrange the silks in the box with the pin as before. Before the last balloon is placed on the box, lift the flap with the pin and hold it against the side with the hand. Place the fourth balloon on the box and pop it with the pin. Lift the box with the hand holding the flap against the side. Pick up the 36" silk and show the blended silk.

Quadsilx*

-PAVEL-

8

Effect: The performer counts four different color silks. He gathers them then shakes them out. The silks have transformed into one large silk, a checkerboard of the four silks. A tube is formed from a sheet of

Paper and the silk pushed inside. The four individual silks come out of the other end of the tube. Required: Four different color 18” silks A gimmick top of the four silks, figure 27. one 36” silk made of four 18” silks sewn together. A pavel change tube. A thumbtip. Preparation: 1. Grasp the center of the quadsilk where the four silks join, Figure 28. Push the seams between silks into the center of the hanging silk. 2. Hold the fake top at the top of the hand and the quadsilk at the bottom, figure 29. 3. Starting with the top push the silks into the left fist. Push the top into the thumbtip and place it back on the thumb. Continue to gather the remainder of the silk into the hands. 4. 5.

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Let the silk Foil out of the hand, Figure 30. Grasp the corners and show the blended silk, Figure 31. Show the change tube empty. Push the blendo into the tube. Shake the individual silks out of the opposite end of the tube.

Sucker blendo*

- PAVEL-

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Effect: Four separate silks are pushed into a clear plastic bag. The performer makes a magical pass over the bag and claims that the silks have blended. The audience does not appreciate the sight gag. The silks are removed and shown to be transformed into a large silk with a checkerboard of the four colors. Required: Four different color 18" silks. One 36" quadsilk. A plastic bag. A glitter covered dye tube two and one-quarter inch long by one and one-half inch wide. Preparation: 1.

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Push the quadsilk into the bottom of the dye tube and attach the tube to the inside top corner of the plastic bag, Figure 32. Place the bog and silks on a table.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the bag with the tube behind the open fingers of one hand. The tube will not be noticed even through the finger are spread.

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apart. Gather the top of the bag together and push the four silks into the bag through the opening, figure 33. The quadsilk will be pushed into view inside the bag. After by-play with the audience, remove the quadsilk from the bag and shown the blended colors.

Naughty silk The Berg Knot *

-JOE BERG–

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Effect: A normal silk is slowly tied into a tight and hard knot. Then with a Further tug the knot dissolves. Required: A 2V silk of top quality. The Secret: When learning the knot, it is a good idea to attach gummed stickers to three corners, lettering them “A", “B", and “C", Figure 34

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Hold the scarf by end ”B" in the right hand. Hold left hand palm down and place end “E" between first and second fingers of left hand so an inch or more extends above hand, Figure 35. Grasp end “A" in right hand and drape scarf over the palm of left hand. Ends “A" and “C" hang down and the. Center of the scarf lies on the palm of the left hand. Do not release end “B", Figure 36. Grasp end "A" between the thumb and first finger of the right hand and end "C" between the first and middle fingers, Figure 37. Bring the right hand up so ends now point skyward and the center of the scarf, held in the left hand, is below, Figure 38. Bring up end "B” with left hand and grasp end "A" between the thumb and first finger, Figure 39. With the help of the right hand, switch ends “A” and “B". End “A" should be twisted clockwise behind end B” and held between the first and middle fingers of the left hand. End "B" should be held between the first finger and thumb, Figure 40.

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Change grip on end “C” so it is now held between the thumb and first finger of the right hand. You will now tie on over hand knot in the scarf. Bring end “B” over and “C” and hold both end in this crossed condition between the thumb and first finger of the left hand, figure 41. Twist end “B” around and under end “C” which also bring end “A” through the knot as well, figure 42. keeping the right hand palm down, grasp end “B” between the first and middle fingers and end “A” between the thumb and first finger, figure 42. Continue to hold ends “C” between the first figure o the left hand. Without releasing ends “A” and “B” pull the right hand back apparently forming an overhand knot in the scarf, figure 43.

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After about 3" of ends “A" and “B" are pulled through the knot, release end “B" but maintain the grip on end “A". Continue pulling back with the right hand. The illusion is that you have tied an overhand knot and you are now tightening it. The audience will actually see the knot tighten. Keep your eye on end "B" that has been released. End “B" will gradually be pulled through the tightening knot. When end "B" disappears from view, you will know that the knot is just about to dissolve. One final tug will cause the seemingly genuine overhand knot to just melt away.

Presentation: 1.

Once you have learned to form the knot, the only tricky part knows when to release end "B". If you release too soon, the knot will barely form before it dissolves. If you release too late, the knot will tighten around end "B" and will not release at all. With a little practice, you will soon get the feel of it.

Knots Off Skill*

11 -PAVEL-

Effect: A knot is tied in the middle of a silk. The performer gently shakes the silk up and down. The knot begins to slide down the rope until finally it falls to the floor. The silk is opened for display and a hole is found in the center of the silk.

Required: A 24" silk with a circular hole cut in the center. A fake silk knot. Preparation: 1. Roll the silk loosely around itself in a diagonal direction to hide the hole in the silk. 2. Slide the fake silk knot onto the end of the silk. Presentation: 1. Display the silk in the right hand concealing the knot in your fist. Pull the silk back and forth through the fist, Figure 44. 2. With the left hand bring the end “A" to the right hand. A large loop is formed, Figure 45. Thread end "A" under and through the loop with the right hand, figure 4b. Pull end "A" with the left hand and tighten the loop, creating the illusion of tying a knot, Figure 41. Pull end “B" out of the right fist leaving

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the fake knot exposed in the middle of the silk, Figure 48. Grasp end “B" and shake the silk in an up and down motion. The silk will begin to slide off the silk and will eventually fall to the floor. Open the silk and show the hole in the center.

Silk And Eggs Topitized Silk To Egg* -MICHAEL

12 AMMAR–

This trick is similar in nature to Eggs-traordinary Eggsplantation on page I337. One glaring difference is the manner that the eggs are switched. In Michael's version he disposes of the plastic egg with a hole in a "Topit." This secret "pocket" allows for the invisible switch for the real egg. The second addition to the original effect involves Michael's unique comic nature. After peeling the "hole" from the egg, he places it on his forehead. After the egg is shown to be real he removes the silk from the "hole." This is a humorous finish and takes the heat off the fake hole.

The Zimmer-Egg* -RICHARD

13 ZIMMERMAN–

This ingenious gimmick enables the performance of the classic sucker silk to egg routine (see Chapter 21) without the problems associated with other methods. Effect: A silk pushed into the fist transforms into an egg. The performer offers to show the audience how the trick works. He shows the egg to be hollow with the silk inside. Hiding the egg in his hand as before, the magician pushes the silk into the egg. The egg is then broken and shown to be real.

Required: A special hollowing shell that fits over a real egg, figure 49. A 12” silk and a paper towel or napkin. A wine glass. Preparation: 1. Find a medium-sized egg that will just fit into the shell without binding. 2. Fold the silk in half. Lay the egg and shell on the silk with the shell on the Far end of the egg. Fold the silk over the egg. 3. Place the silk with the egg in the wine glass. Set the glass on the napkin. Presentation: Pick up the glass and remove the silk and egg with the right hand by grasping the egg and

2.

3.

shell through the silk. Place the egg and silk into the left hand Pull the silk from the hand with the right hand as the left hand forms a first around the egg, figure 50. Push the silk into the shell, figure 51 Notice the left, thumb, first, second and third finger security grip the shell while the fourth finger lightly contacts the egg. 4. Rotate the shell to bring the hole under the egg as the hand is opened with the palm up, figure 52. The egg and shell are shown form an end view. This causes the egg to appear shorter than it is.

5.

Grasp the egg with the right hand, hiding the seam with the middle finger. Hold the shell with the third and fourth fingers and push upward on the real egg with your thumb. The egg will pivot on the Forefinger as you move the thumb to the right, Figure 53. 6. Reverse the action of Figure 53 as you explain that the egg is really hollow with a hole in the side. Turn the egg as in Figure 52, this time showing the hole with the silk

in it. Remove the silk. 7.

Place the egg back into the left hand, explaining how it was hidden there from the beginning of the trick.

8.

Openly push the silk into the hole.

9.

Repeat the steps in your right hand.

10.

Break the egg into the wine glass when it is in the position in Figure 54.

11.

The shell may be sandwiched between the egg shells and dropped into the glass, or palmed out and left behind in the napkin in the action of wiping the hands.

Candle and Silks Silk from candle flam* -ED

14 MASSEY -

Effect: A candle is in a candleholder on a table. The magician reaches for the candle Flame. As the Flame is extinguished silk ribbons appear at the Fingertips. Required: A candle prepared as in Figure 55. A number of

skill ribbons attached to a holder and clip, figure 56. Preparation: 1. Roll the ribbons starting from the ends and working toward the clip, Figure 56. 2. Place the rolled ribbons into the holder at the base of the candle at the top of the candlestick, Figure I. Make sure that the clip is against the back of the candle. Presentation: 1. Light the candle in the candlestick. 2. Hold the hand below the flame with the thumb engaged in the hook of the clip, Figure 57. 3. With an upward motion of the hand, extinguish the flame between the thumb and forefinger. 4. Continue the upward motion of the hand and slide the thumb and fingers around and down the clip until they reach the ribbons, Figure 58. 5. It will look as if you plucked the ribbons from the candle flame. Note: A 2V silk may be substituted for the ribbons.

Candle and Silks Silk from candle flam* -ED

14 MASSEY -

Effect: A candle is in a candlestick on a table. The magician reaches for the candle Flame. The magician picks up the candlestick and attempts to extinguish the Flame. Failing to do so, he tries with the opposite hand. As the Flame is extinguished, a silk appears at the Fingertips. Required: One 18" silk. A candlestick prepared as in Figure 59. Preparation: 1.

2.

Coil Fold the silk and place it in the hollowed out compartment of the candlestick. The compartment should be of a diameter to just fit the coiled silk. Place the candlestick on a table and light the candle.

Presentation: 1. Pick up the candlestick and freely dandle it to inadvertently show both hands completely empty. 2. Attempt to snuff-out the flame with the thumb and fingers of the right hand. As you do, hold the candlestick with the left hand at the very base, Figure 60. 3. Steal the silk from the base of the candlestick. 4. Grasp the candlestick with the right hand near the base. 5. Extinguish the flame at the same time releasing the silk, Figure 61.

Candle-silk transposition*

16

-WARREN STEPHENSEffect A magician lights a candle in a candlestick, then produces a silk from the flame. He rolls a sheet of paper into a tube and tucks the silk into the tube. Securing the tube with tape, the magician looks around for a place to put the candlestick. He puts it in place of the candle. This candle is blown out and it instantly changes into the silk. He lifts the paper tube and the candle has returned. Required: Two Follow fake candles. A silk with a monofilament loop at one corner, folded diagonally, and sewn down one side of the triangle, Figure 1. A candlestick. A small sheet of paper. A duplicate silk. A box of matches. The Secret. This effect uses the method of the Sam Berland “Firefly" effect as its base. The use of a candle instead of a cigarette pull is a significant difference. A hollow aluminum fake candle is hung from a fishlike inside a partly sewn up silk. The candle is about six inches in length, with a hole drilled at one end for securing the fishing line, Figure 62.

Preparation: 1. Paint the aluminum tube white. Then cover the tube with the whitest wax paper available. Glue the wax paper on the tube with white glue. Melt a stub of a candle in place at one end. 2. Roll the silk as in Figure 63. Tuck the silk into the hollow candle Fake. 3. Glue a piece of cork in the center of the top of a candlestick. 4. Place the fake candle on the cork with the loop protruding, Figure 64. 5. Tuck a duplicate silk behind an open matchbox drawer. 6. Place the duplicate fake candle under the piece of paper on a table.

4.

5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

Presentation: 1. After lighting the candle, push the matchbox drawer closed and the duplicate silk will be deposited into the hand holding the matchbox. 2. Produce the silk from the candle flame. 3. Pick up the piece of paper and the duplicate fake candle. Conceal the candle behind the hand by putting one finger in the bottom of the fake candle and bending the finger into the hand. Show the paper on both sides. Extend the finger with the duplicate fake candle on it behind the paper and roll the paper around the tube. Secure this tube with tape or a rubber band. Tuck the duplicate silk into the tube and it will go into the fake candle. Remove the lit candle from the candlestick and place the paper tube on the cork. As the candle is removed form the candlestick the little finger enters the loop that extends at the bottom, Figure 65. Extend the little finger downward and the silk will be pulled from the lit fake candle. Blow out the candle and snap the silk downward at the same time. The silk will envelope the candle. Lift the paper tube on the candlestick to reveal the candle back in its original position.

Note: A set of appearing and disappearing Fantasio candles can be used instead of the silk fakes described.

Silk drink*

Openers

-ALLAN

15

LAMBIE-

A silk is freely shown. The performer places it over his fist and makes a depression in the silk. After a glass is shown, a full glass of wine is poured from the silk. Required: An 18" silk. A wine glass. One vial just large enough for a fingertip to enter the opening. Preparation: 1. Half fill the glass with water. The water is clear and goes unnoticed in the glass. 2. Place the silk in the breast coat pocket with the tube of liquid behind it, standing upright. Presentation: 1. Take the silk from your pocket. At the same time, allow the tip of the second finger to enter the tube. Bring the tube out with the silk. Hold the silk by the thumb and first finger, Figure 66.

2.

3.

4.

Make the left hand into a Fist and cover it with the silk. Form a depression in the center of the silk, leaving the tube in the depression, Figure 61. Pick up the gloss and pour the drink into it. The glass will appear full because of the water that was in it before the production. Place the silk and the tube back in the pocket.

Lads &Steals Buttons Beads, Velcro and Snap MARK

1

TRIMBLE

Silks that must be displayed certain ways must be prepared before they are ready for use. Buttons and Beads: Small buttons or beads should be sewn to the corners of silks that must be produced quickly or must be properly oriented upon production. A button or bead must be sewn to the hem of a silk to be secure, Figure I. The strongest part of a silk is the very corner. Here the silk has six layers of fabric. The hems from the vertical and horizontal sides overlap and form a dense area. However, do not sew a button or bead to the corner alone. Stitch through the corner where the hems overlap, then make a stitch through the vertical and the horizontal hems as well. These 1

extra stitches are only /32 or 1/64 of an inch away from the corner but they are added insurance. Silks that have words, messages, or designs that must be properly oriented for the audience to read, must be produced correctly every time. Audiences have little patience for magicians that make a beautiful silk production then fumble with the silk for 30 seconds trying to open the silk so words may be read.

It is best to use non-visual means to determine right and left on a silk. In other words, a performer needs to be able to feel the difference of right and left or there will be unnecessary delays in productions. Use a small faceted bead for left and larger round beads for right. "R" stands for round and right. The difference between the round and faceted bead is easily determined in the midst of a performance. On some items a silk loop is desired to make the item easier to grasp. If there are right and left loops, use a very small round bead on the right-hand loop. These beads can be found at a craft or fabric store. Most department stores that have a craft section will carry a wide variety of beads in varying sizes and shapes. Velcro and Snaps:

Velcro has become a popular means of securing silk with many manufacturers. However, Velcro has several drawbacks that render its use questionable. Velcro has two pieces: hooks and loops. The loop side of Velcro is harmless to silk. The loops do not have sharp ends and will not snag the fabric. The hook side of Velcro can destroy a silk in one tumble of the silk in a change bag. The hooks are just that, small plastic hooks that "catch" a loop of the loop side. These hooks can and will "catch" the threads of your silks. The second drawback to Velcro is its noise. It is very difficult to disguise the "r-r-r-r-rip" of Velcro, regardless of the volume of the music. Velcro is such a valuable asset to magicians that there must be a way to use it with silks. It is rare that silks must be tamed by large amounts of Velcro. Use of Velcro in sizes that are considered

normal for other objects proves to be far too much for silk. Therefore, use a larger patch of the loop side with a smaller piece of the hook side when making silk fasteners, Figure 2. This combination cuts down on noise when the two pieces are separated and reduces the chance of snagging the silk with the hook side. Sticky-back Velcro is quite adequate for many uses with silk. Keep in mind that over time sticky-back Velcro will discolor the silk. The glue will work its way through the fibers. This process is accelerated in warmer climates. To avoid this difficulty entirely, use sew-on Velcro. However, it is best to back the opposite side of the silk from the Velcro with more silk or another fabric. Snaps can avoid the difficulties that Velcro presents. A good grade of snap will not snag the silk, and is relatively silent when released. Attach snaps at the corners by sewing them to the hem as in Figure I. When sewing snaps to the center portion of a silk it is best to back the opposite side of the silk from the snap with more silk or another fabric. Snaps come in different sizes and the size usually determines their strength. For most silk work a 4-0 or 3-0 snap may be used. Snaps give the best resistance to pulling apart when side-to-side force is applied, Figure 3. Therefore, when

using snaps to secure loads care must be given to placing the snaps so that they will not have a tremendous front to back pull on them. Suspended Loads: Whether snaps or velcro is used, care must be given to the placement of loops or hooks for securing or suspending the load. Place the hanging loop or device away from the release on the bundle, Figure 1. If the hanging loop or device is too close to the release, the bundle could prematurely open when it is stolen.

Behind The Assistant Back -MARK

2 TRIMBLE–

Over the years assistants have dragged all manner of beasts and objects onto the stage on their backs. The innocent smile and perfect posture disguise the fact that a Macaw is about to escape from its holder that is strapped to the assistant's back. The transfer of the load from the assistant to the performer takes practice and split second timing to avoid detection. The Load:

Heavy objects

Heavy objects should be well supported while on the back of an assistant. This usually means that the assistant wears some kind of harness that will distribute the weight of the

Object so that it is properly supported by the spine, figure 5. Heavy objects include large bird, bowling balls, or anything else that would choke a person if huge by a strap around their neck. There is no reason to take chances with an assistant. The most secure way to attach a heavy load to a harness is with some form of hooking device. For security's sake, design the hook so that the load cannot simply fall off of the hook, Figure 6.

Lighter objects.

Lighter objects may be attached to the assistant's clothing. Attach the loads with snaps or Velcro.

Hand-held objects.

Sometimes it is quicker and less trouble to have the assistant enter the stage holding the load with one hand behind her back. At other times an assistant can casually show his or her hands and back empty, then receive a load handed to them through the curtains, Figure 7. Load covers: As the load hangs on the back of the assistant.

it must be camouflaged in some manner. Part of the difficulty of disguising a load is that the front of a back load must match the silks that will eventually cover the steal. The backside of the load must match the costume of the assistant to provide some security from detection. One solution is to make the load bag one color on the front and another on the back. A similar idea involves a cover silk for the load. The portion that will hang on the front of the load is a different color from the section covering the back, Figure 8. Flash silks are dyed to have 15 percent of the area on a silk black. The remaining 25 percent area is dyed brilliant colors. The load bag used with these cover silks are black. The excess black seen when the load bag is added to the silks is overlooked by the audience, Figure 9.

The Steal:

For loads hung on the assistant's back.

Obviously, since the load is hung on the assistants back it is impossible for them to reach it. Therefore the performer must remove the load himself. The main difference between this steal and a table steal is that the assistant's back is much higher than a table.

Two-handed approach:

Typically the magician produces a quantity of silk, then hands some to the assistant and either retains some or produces more. Either way he ends up with silks in his right hand and the assistant has silks in their right hand. As the performer approaches the assistant, they each cross their right hands in front of their bodies so that the magician can take the silks from the assistant. As this is done, the performer's right hand goes behind the back of the assistant and releases the load from their back, Figure 10.

The magician moves away from the assistant while he brings the left and right hands together. The load is carried from the assistant's back. It is concealed by the silks in the right hand, and is further covered by the addition of the silks from the left hand. The assistant cross in front of the performer A very clever steal can be made having

the assistant cross in front of the performer if it is done "coincidentally." The magician holds silks in one hand at the exact height of the load on the assistant's back. The magician crosses the stage behind the assistant or the assistant crosses the stage in front of the magician to get an object from a table. As the performer's hand crosses the back of the assistant the load is removed, Figure 11. The performer's hand must not show any signs of movement as the assistant continues across the stage. This steal is a bold one that requires split second timing and good use of misdirection. Hidden by choreography:

Choreography may be used to give reason to the assistant crossing in front of the performer. Its use can make even close contact seem logical.

Swinging the load from

the bock

This steal demands split second timing and is very bold. The load on the assistant's back must be made to swing in an arc out from their body. The assistant walks in from offstage, keeping a forward momentum until reaching the performer. The assistant stops suddenly, turning slightly to allow the load to swing out to the Side of their body, Figure 12. They must stop very close to the performer. The performer holds

silks in one hand at the exact height of the load as it swings from the assistant's bock. When the load arcs outward and reaches the performer's hand he grasps the load in the midst of the silks. Loads carried in the assistant's hand:

Steal by gathering a long production

This steal may be used when the assistant enters the stage with the load in their hand or they are handed the load through the curtain. A long streamer, six foot silk, string of silks, or several large silks tied together are produced, Figure 13. The magician produces the silks as he walks away from the assistant or the assistant moves

away from the magician pulling the silks as they are produced. The produced items are gathered into the hands by both the magician and assistant. The assistant brings the load from behind their back as they gather the silks into their hands. Once the magician and assistant reach each other as they gather the silks, all the silks with the load are handed to the performer. The production is then made.

Gathering a long production with the load offstage

The same steal as just described can be used without the assistant carrying the load on their back. As the long string of items is produced they are long enough that the assistant momentarily travels offstage or their hand dips behind a curtain. The load is then carried to the performer as the silks are gathered between the assistant and magician.

Behind A Tray Or Board MARK

3 TRIMBLE-

The use of the suspended load behind a tray or board is covered fairly well in Chapter 1 in Volume I of this series. However, the stationary load needs further description. A hat load will be considered in the following description. The load: The stationary load can be secured to a surface by a hook and eye device Figure 14. The tray or board may be brought on stage by the assistant

or can be setting on stage with the front to the audience. The Steal: 1.

2. 3.

The assistant brings the tray on stage carrying it by the top edge, in the hand away From the audience, Figure 15. When the performer is ready for the tray, he reaches for the bottom edge. When the tray is at waist height the hand-off is made from the assistant to the performer. The hat is brought upward and makes momentary contact with the back of the tray, Figure 16. The load is scooped into the hat. 4. Keep the tray in motion the entire time. Move the tray 3 in a downward motion and level it out, Figure 17. 5. Place the hat on top of the tray. The load is now inside the hat.

Berg load bag

-JOE

BERG-

4

This is a simple but unique load bag that opens completely flat, yet is securely held until released. Construction: Take a square of heavy silk and place grommets in each corner, Figure 18. Attach a loop of heavy monofilament to one corner.

Preparation: 1. Gather all four corners together and run the loop through all four grommets. 2. Hang the load bag on a headless nail on the back of a table. Presentation 1. Steal the bag by the inverted hat method. See page 271.

From The Front Of A Table

5

Full silk loads may be stolen From the Front of the table. This method is extremely deceptive because the load is stolen in Full view of the audience without suspicious moves. Figure 19 shows several different thin model table designs that can hide silk loads. Figure 20 shows a table with a drape that hides a very large load. Figure 21 shows a relatively thin table with a deceptive Front that recreates the Front as the load is removed.

Steal From Outer Breast Pocket -JERRY

6

MENTZ1ER-

Although the idea of hiding a load in the breast pocket is not a new one, the question still remains, "Once you get the load in your pocket, how do you get it out7" The answer to this question is approached in many different ways. Jerry Mentzer simplified the removal of loaded items by the following method. Preparation: 1. Place the load you wish to steal in the outer breast pocket of your coat. 2. Produce a quantity of individual silks. Presentation: 1. As each silk is produced push one of its corners into the pocket. 2. As the last silk is produced, remove the silks along with the load from your breast pocket. 3. Add the load and silks to the silk in your hand and produce the load. Note: Long thin loads may be produced by this method if the pockets are appropriately altered. These could include production birdcages, small parasols, wands, bouquets, etc.

From Inside A Special Table -WARREN

7 STEPHENS-

Warren designed two special tables that deliver a hidden load into a performer's hand with no suspicious moves. The load is stolen without placing anything on the table. The performer never goes behind the table to make the steal.

Table Design 1: This table uses a lever system to deliver the load into the performer's hand as he stands beside the table.

Construction

Figure 22. Shows how the load is hung on Q lever behind the table. The lever has a special hook that allows the load to be removed as the performer moves forward, Figure 23. Stepping on the simple foot lever causes the load to swing out to the side of the table, Figure 24. Releasing the foot allows the lever to swing back behind the table. This action is assisted by elastic that pulls the lever back to its original position.

Performance 1. The performer stands to the side of the table with his hand exactly where the load will be delivered. 2. He steps on the lever and the load swings out in back of the silks already in his hand. 3. The hand with the load moves forward enough to remove the load from the hook. 4. As soon as the load is free of the hook the foot is removed from the lever and it swings back behind the table. Table Design 2: This table uses a catapult system inside the table to project the load into the waiting hand above the special well. Construction Figure 25 shows the table with a special "'well" built into its interior. The tube that forms the well is a felt lined metal or plastic tube with four slits down the length of the tube. Around the top of the tube directly under the tabletop is a rubber cushion that will stop the upward movement of the sliding disk and will deaden the sound when it stops. The sliding disk

is smooth wood and the rods that extend from it are solid rods that pass through the block, Figure 26. Bungee cords are attached from the underside of the table top go to the rod extensions on the outside of the tube. The release mechanism is a simple lever system that pushes the bead on the reset cord out of its locked position, Figure 27. The foot pedal extends just beyond the side of the table, Figure 28.

Preparation 1.

Cover the load with a silk that will blend with those in your hand. Place the load into the top of the tube.

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Push down reset ring “A" to the bottom of the tube, Figure 26. Grasp the reset cord “B" and lock it into slot “C".

3.

Performance 1. 2.

Produce a quantity of silks. Hold the silks in the hand that will naturally

Cross the table top, Figure 29. 3.

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5.

When the hand is in position, step on the foot pedal on the side of the table. Catch the load under the silks as it is fired out of the table. Immediately move forward away from the table

Warning: This method may be dangerous if operated carelessly. The force of the load being fired from the table is great enough to shoot it far in the air. Split second timing and a bold presentation is required to perform with this gimmick. When used properly it is a highly deceptive device that will even fool fellow performers.

From Behind The Ear* - REMI

8 CELLIER-

Effect: A single silk is produced from the fingertips after both hands are freely shown empty. The Secret: The silk is initially behind one ear and is stolen while rolling up the sleeves.

Preparation: 1. Roll Q silk into a thin sausage about one and one-half inches long, Figure 30. 2. Wind a piece of florist wire two or three times around the rolled silk to hold it in shape. Bend the other end of the wire into a half circle about one inch in diameter. Form a “T" shape at the very end of the wire, Figure 31. 3. Hang the silk on the back of the right ear with the “T" over the front of the ear, Figure 32. Presentation: 1. Bring the right hand close to the ear in the action of turning back the shirtsleeves. 2. Grasp the “T" shape of the wire and carry the silk from the ear on the back of the right hand. Cover the action with a slight turn to the right, Figure 33 3. Bring the hands together and free the silk from the wire by rubbing the hands together.

The Double Monofilament Loop -WARREN

STEPHENS-

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This self-contained silk holder was developed by Warren and Mark Trimble as they stood in Warren's workshop. The Secret: Tie a loop of monofilament to the corner of a silk, Figure 34. Tie a knot in the loop forming two loops. Coil folds the silk and lock it by slipping the first loop over the roll, Figure 35.

Presentation: 1. Steal the silk by placing a finger into the top loop and pulling the silk into the hand. 2. Produce the silk by throwing the silk in a downward motion. The silk will slip free of the loop that surrounds it and unfold.

Large Load Holder

10 -JEAN

HUGARD-

Required: An 8" x 6" piece of glossy cardboard. A length of cloth tape. A length of broad, flat elastic. Two safety pins and four paper fasteners. A quantity of large silks. Construction: 1.

2.

One inch from each end fasten the elastic with paper fasteners. The heads will be on top, Figure 36. To the end of the cardboard, glue the cloth tape. Attach a safety pin to the tape.

Preparation: 1.

2.

Lay out a dozen large silks on top of each other. Fold them diagonally opposite corners to the middle and then fold them all over once lengthwise, Figure 31. Fold the bundle in half and insert it under the bands with the middle of the silks under the band furthest from the safety pins, Figure 38.

3.

Pin the gimmick under the vest, Figure 39.

Presentation:

Under cover of silks already produced, grip the middle parts of the load and pull them out of the holder.

From A Collapsed Hat -DAVID

11 G I N N-

This load is extremely simple yet deceptive. It can be used to produce silk fountains or a large quantity of silk. Effect: A collapsed top hat is popped open. The performer waves his hand over the hat and inverts it on his hand. The hat is pulled away and a silk Fountain is developing on the outstretched hand. The Secret: The silks are in the bottom of the hat all along. They are covered by a black silk that disguises their presence. Preparation: 1. Wrap a silk fountain load in a solid black silk. 2. Place the load into the bottom of the hat upside down. latten the load in the bottom of the hat.

3.

Collapse the hat gently with the skill inside, Figure 40

Presentation: 1. Shown the collapsed hat and pop it opens. Shown the inside. The silk will be hidden by the black silk. 2. Wave the hand over the hat, than turn the hat upsidedown on the hand, figure 41. 3. Shake the fountain open under the hat, than pull the hat. From the hand.

On The End Of A Streamer* -WARREN

12 STEPHENS-

The load can be tied to the end of a cascading

ribbon, streamer, or string of silks production. The production item must be a long item that makes for a lengthy production. Attack the load bag to the end of the production item and load it into the apparatus first. Cover the load bag with silk pieces matching the streamer. Figure 42 shows a streamer with the load bag on the bottom of the Crystal Silk Cylinder, then the streamer on top. After the production, gather the streamer into the hands. Pull the load into the bundle of silks by lifting it out of the cylinder with the end of the streamer, Figure 43.

Hidden On The Front Of The Table -WARREN

13

STEPHENS-

A load con be hidden and stolen from the front of the table by hiding the load under several silks. Four silks and the load are on the table as in Figure 44. There are two middle silks. The top silk hides the load. The bottom silk is left behind after the top silk and load are removed. To pick up the load casually lay silks in your hand on the front of the table. Pick up the object and the load, Figure 45. The silks on the table appear undisturbed and go unnoticed.

Rainbow Cascade

14 -JETTY MENTZER-

Effect: The method of folding this silk Fountain effect is simple and produces a unique development of the silks. Each successive silk seems to grow from the center of the last. The silks are separate so they may be used for an effect that follows. Only one hand is necessary to develop the silks in this method. Required: Five to ten 18" silks Preparation: 1.

Lay the silks Flat on a table in a stack. Alternate colors so that the silks will have visual impact as they are produced. It is preferable to have a dark colored silk on the bottom of the stack.

2.

Lay the top silk over your clenched hand. 3.

Push the center of the silk down into the top of the Fist. Figure 4b. Push the remainder of the silk into the fist until the corners are completely contained.

4.

Remove the wadded silk from the hand retaining it in a compressed state.

5.

Lay another silk over the fist and place the first compressed silk in the center, Figure 47.

6.

Push the second silk into the fist as you did the first. The first silk will be engulfed in the second.

7.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 with the remaining silk in the stack.

8.

For the last silk of the stack, do not push the corners into the fist. Instead, give the silk a few twists so that the bundle of wadded silks m contained inside the last silk as in Figure 48.

9. 10.

Wrap the loose ends of the silk around the bundle. Place the bundle in a body clip or tuck the last corner under the folds and place it on a table.

Presentation: 1. Steal the bundle of silks from its concealed 2. With one hand, allow the silk to release your grip on the bundle and the appear from the center of the first. squeezing and

location. unwind. Slightly second silk will By alternately

3.

releasing the bundle, the remaining silks will appear one after another. Control the speed of the silk's development by controlling your grip on the bundle.

Silk Fountain* •JOE

15 JAC0BY

and C. J •

The fountain of silks has seen many forms since Marconick first described the effect in Volume 3, page 1490. All the various forms of the trick are still based on this description. Variations:

Attached Silks

After the silks are stacked on top of each other and before they are folded they can be pinned or sewn together, Figure 49.

Dove finale A dove pocket may be built into the fountain, Figure 50. Once the fountain is finished a dove is produced in the midst of the silks.

Spring Flower Finale

At the conclusion of the fountain effect flowers burst forth from the center of the silks, Figure 51. Simply fold the flowers, place them in the center of the unfolded silks, and then fold the silks on top of them.

Streamer and Large Silk Additions

Instead of keeping all the silks the same size in the bundle, large silks may be alternated with small ones. A streamer may be in the center of the bundle and spill onto the floor from the midst of the fountain.

Streamer Fountain

A fountain made from all streamer sections is quite beautiful as they cascade in a circular development, Figure 52.

Large Skill Fountain

A fountain made of all 36" silks is extremely striking. When the silks first develop they look like 18" silks, then the remainder of the silk falls open, Figure 53.

Cascading Bead Finale

After the fountain is finished long strands of beads cascade from the center of the silks, Figure 51 Weight the end of the strand of beads. Coil the strand starting with the weighted end. Lay the beads on the unfolded silks, with the weighted end on top of the coil. Fold the silks on top of the coil.

Silk cascade*

SIYDINI described by JOE J A C O B Y

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Using the basic Fountain of silks principle, Slydini transcended the norm. His presentation was slow and methodical and the production lasted three to five minutes. As the silks developed, occasionally silks would cascade to the floor. The combination of loose and fixed silks created the illusion of the "fountain" bubbling forth. Slydini closed the fountain with a United States flag. Use an envelope fold to create individual silks that are folded into the bundle at frequent intervals.

Silk magic for children Metamorpho Spot •JOSEPH

1 FENICHEI•

Effect: An empty black canister decorated with white spots is shown. A white and black silk are placed inside. The magician states that he will cause the white one to turn black and the black one to turn white. He removes the silks, pretending the change has occurred. Once again the silks are placed inside the canister. The performer runs his hand over the outside and the white spots disappear. He pretends to throw a handful of spots into the canister and upon removing the black silk it is seen to be covered with white spots and the white silk is covered with black spots. Required: Four 12" silks, one black, one white, one black with white spots, and one white with black spots. A gimmicked can, Figure I. Preparation: 1. Place the spotted silks into the false side of the can. 2. Put the black and white silks into the can. 3. Slide the outer shell of the can so that the white spots are showing. Presentation: 1. Show the solid color silks stating that you will cause the black silk to turn white and

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the white silk to turn black. Put the two silks into the can. Make a magical gesture, and then pull the same two silks out. Put the two silks back into the can. Pass your hand over the outside of the can as if you are scooping up something from the surface. As you do push the outer shell of the can so that black is showing through the holes in the shell. Pretend to throw the spots into the can. Pull out the spotted silks, showing that the silks absorbed the spots. If care was taken to place the solid black silk into the can last and it covers all of the white silk, then the can may be shown empty. The process may be reversed by placing the spotted silks back into the load chamber and pretending to remove the spots from inside the can and throw them onto the outside.

The acrobatic Silks* • adopted by W A L T E R

2 SMITH-

This effect was based on another called "The Monkey Bars." Effect: Two yellow and one blue 18" silks hang from a short pole. The performer claims that the blue silk is an "acrobat" and when the pole is placed behind the back the blue silk jumps from one end of the pole to the other, and then back. The audience suspects that the performer is simply turning the pole end for end behind his back. In full view, the blue silk changes places with the yellow silk in the center. Required: Two yellow and one blue 18" silks. One 14" pole prepared as in Figure 2. Three plastic or metal rings. Preparation: 1. Thread the three silks through the holes in the pole, placing the blue silk in the middle. Tie the silks to the rings on the topside of the pole, Figure 3.

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Turn the pole so that the bottom slit is uppermost. Twist the blue silk and stretch it to the right, laying it in the slot as in Figure 1 Push the blue silk a little way into the hole at the right. Twist the yellow silk at the right and lay it in the slot on top of the blue silk. Push a little of the silk into the center hole. Turn the pole right side up. The blue silk appears to be hanging at the right end of the pole, Figure 5. Push a little of the left hand yellow silk into its own hole so that all three silks appear to be the same length.

Presentation: 1. Display the pole with the silks. Explain that the blue silk is an acrobat and that it can jump from one end to the other behind your back. 2. Pass the pole behind your back, turning the pole end for end while it is hidden. 3. Cause the blue silk to jump back by reversing the above steps. 4. The blue silk jumps to the center by striking the silks with the free hand moving right to

left. As the hand comes across the silks grasp them lightly and give them a slight pull.

*this version of the trick was released by UF.

The Clatter Box

•J A C K

HUGHES•

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Effect: An odd shaped box is described as an ancient antique and given to a spectator to hold. A 24” silk is vanished. The box falls apart in a near explosion and the silk is found in the previously empty box. The Secret: The box is held together by a spring that is released by turning the knob on top of the box. A duplicate silk is attached to the top of the box. Some models have a fake second wall inside the box so that the first silk may be taken from the box. In this version the box may be shown empty. Preparation: 1. Assemble the box by attaching the spring to the top release first. The middle and sides are then added by stretching the spring and slipping the pieces into their slots. The attached silk is place in the back half of the box with the spring, Figure 6.

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Place the separate silk into the front compartment of the box before the front piece is put in place.

Presentation: 1. Take out the silk from the front compartment by

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pretending to turn the top knot and opening the front. Actually, pull up on the top and slide the front out of its slots. Hand the box to a spectator, explaining how old and valuable the box is. Ask the spectator to open the box to see is the silk has returned. When he turns the top knob the box will fall apart in his hands. He will still be holding the top and the silk will be displayed, Figure 7.

Note: David Ginn has an excellent children’s routine with the Clatter Box. It is found in his back Professional Magic for

Children.

Silkola

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This effect was copied by many in its history. Tayade marketed a beautifully made version in the early 60’s.

Effect: A soft drink bottle is freely shown, capped, and place into a cover. A silk is vanished. The cover is removed and the silk is found in the bottle.

Required: Two matching 12” silks. An unprepared empty soft drink bottle and bottle cap. A prepared cover and bottle cap, Figure 8.

Preparation 2.

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Place a silk on the road of the upside-down cover and place it on a table. Place the cop with a hole in it in a pocket.

Preparation: 2. 3.

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Show the bottle and cap and allow them to be examined. As the cap is taken back switch the real cap for the cap with a hole and put it on the bottle. Turn the bottle upside-down and place it in the cover, making sure the rod goes into the hole in the

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Silkola Bag

cap. Turn the cover and bottle right-side-up and place it on the table, Figure 9. Vanish the duplicate silk. Remove the bottle from the cover and show the silks return.

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This is the same effect as Silkola, except paper bags are used for the vanish of the silk and the covering of the bottle.

Sun and Moon

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This effect is more a general description of a happening that it is a distinct trick. Maskelyne and Devant describe a version of the trick in Our Magic. Most Sun and Moon tricks use pocket handkler chiefs or bandannas. In all the different versions the transformation of the hanks remains the same.

Included is a simple version using silks.

Effect: Two colored silks are shown. The center of each silk is burned or cut and the destroyed silks are placed in a container. The silks are removed and the centers of the silks are restored into the wrong color silk, Figure 10. The silks are again placed in a container and are restored to their original condition.

Required: One dark 18” silks and one light 18” silks. A dark and light silk with the middles cut one. A dark silk with a light middle and a light silk with a dark middle (sun and moon silks). A triple change bag or device.

Preparation: 1.

Hold one dark silk by its center and cut the top off the silk, forming a circular hole in the silk when it is opened, Figure 11. Do the same to one light silk.

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Fold the cut centers and place them into a pocket. Loosely roll the cut silk diagonally so that the hole is hidden. Place the sun and moon silks and two regular silks into two different end compartments of the triple change device.

Presentation: 1. 2.

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As the dark with is held by one corner, the dark cut out circle is stolen from the pocket. Bring the silk into the hand and act as if you are pulling the middle of the silk through the hand. The cut out piece is pulled from the top of the hand and the remaining piece of the silk with a hole trails from the other side. Pretend to cut the top piece of silk or simply burn it. Do the same to the light silk. Place the pieces in the change bag, make a magical pass, then pull the sun and moon silks out. Place these back into the bag, make a magical pass, then pull the fully restored silks out of the bag.

Silk-N-Confetti*

7 •BILL

SPOONER•

Effect: A glass is filled with confetti and covered with a tube. A silk is vanished and it reappears in the glass in place of the confetti.

Required: Two duplicate 12” or 18” silks. A paper bag with confetti. A tumbler and a fake covered with confetti, Figure 12. A devil’s hank. A piece of cardboard.

Preparation: 1. Fold the devil’s hank in half and place a handful of confetti in the fold not the pocket. Fold over so the four corners are together. 2. Put confetti in the bag and place it on the table. 3. Fold a fishing weight into the center of one silk. Place the silk into the upside-down fake, with the weight going in last, Figure 13. Place the fake upside4. down in the bag of confetti.

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Roll the cardboard into a tube that will fit over the tumbler.

Presentation: 1. Show the tumbler and scoop some confetti from the bag. Pour the confetti back into the bag and make another scooping action. This

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time, pick up the fake and bring it out with the glass. Blow off any loose confetti. Place the rolled tube over the glass and set on a table. Vanish the duplicate silk in the devil’s hank, letting the loose

confetti in the Folds fall to the floor, Figure 14.

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Grip the flexible cover where the fake rim is located. Lift off the tube, taking the fake with it, Figure 15. Drop both into the confetti bag. The silk is left in the tumbler.

Snake Can *

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This is a brief description of David’s effect that he designed for his children shows. For a complete description of David’s handling see Professional Magic For Children by David Ginn.

Effect: A boy and girl are invited to the stage. After some comedy by-play a can of peanut brittle is opened and candy is shared with the helpers. The empty can is handed to the girl. A 24” silks is vanished and the peanut brittle can is checked for the silk. The girl opens the can a long spring snake jumps out of the can with the silk tied to its tall.

The Secret: Two peanut brittle cans are used. One can is empty and the other has 5 spring snakes and the duplicate silk. The cans are switched during the routine as the performer reaches for a change bag.

Required: Two peanut brittle snake cans. Five spring snakes. Two identical patterned 24” silks. One 24” picture silk. Various comedy props.

Preparation: 1.

Attach one patterned silk to the end of one spring snake. Push all the snakes into one of the cans starting with the snake with the silk. 2. Place all of the props into a container or behind a prop on a table, Figure 16.

Presentation: Bring two children on stage and use several comedy props to

get them ready to help. Props could include the Black Hands Gag, jumbo toothbrush, giant comb, giant sunglasses, rubber chicken, etc. 2. Introduce the empty peanut brittle can and offer candy to the two children. Eventually, the can is shown empty. 3. Get the change bag from the table, switching the empty can for the spring snake can as you do. 4. Hand the spring snake can to one assistant who is holding all the other comedy

props.

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prevents them from feeling the weight difference in the cans. 5. Have the other assistant help to vanish the duplicate silk. It changes into the picture silk of a clown or “Sorry”. 6. Remove the comedy props from the first assistant and encourage them to open the can to find the silk. 7. The assistant opens the can and the snakes jump out, Figure 17. Pick up the last snake showing the silk.

Note: Again, this coverage does not include any of David’s unique handling of this effect. Comedy props and pieces can be suited to the performer.

Dye-Version

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STERN

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Effect: Five silks are pulled from a paper tube. Two spectators are asked to help. Each is handed two silks and the performer ties the fifth silk around the outside of the tube. A silk is partially removed from each end. Spectators pull the ends slowly stretching across the stage. The four silks have transformed into a 25foot streamer. The paper is unrolled to show it empty.

Required: Five different color 15” silks. One 25 foot four color streamer. A piece of paper 22” x 28”. A flesh colored closed end tube, Figure 18.

Preparation: 1. Roll the paper into a long tube. Into one end place the dye

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tube. In the other push the streamer section by section, Figure 19. Push the five individual silks into the paper tube on top of the streamer.

Presentation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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Bring two children on stage to help. Remove the fives silks from the tube and hand two to each helped. Keep one and tie it around the paper tube. Push the four remaining silk into the paper tube, secretly pushing them into the dye tube. Steal out the dye tube into the hand and place it out of sight as a magic wand is secured. Hand one end of the streamer to each helper and have them walk across the stage. The streamer is pulled out of the paper tube and spans the stage, Figure 20. Open the paper tube, showing it empty.

Kornsilks *

10 •KARRELL

FOX•

Kornsilks were first introduced in Kornfidentially Yours, by Karrell Fox. First made by Dorney, then Tannensa, then Supreme, up-to-date versions of Karrell’s Silks are available from Trimble Silks and Props.

Effect: The performer produces 36” silks with little bodies silkscreened on them. After they are produced, the magician’s head, or the head of a youngster from the audience, completes the picture, Figure 21.

The Silks: Originally the silks included; gorilla, ballerina, bird lady, fat man, strong man. Current silks include: gorilla, ballerina, wrestler, astronaut, clown, cool dude, football player, basketball player, genie, Captain Hook, politician, convict, and chicken.

Performance Suggestions: 1. 2. 3.

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Use selected silks to do a political satire, matching the monologue with the production of various silks. Motivational programs can use the characters to see what kids can be when they grow up. For a circus idea, kids are brought on stage and create a circus with all the appropriate characters. A magician who dresses as a Genie uses a “magic lamp” as a dream maker. He has the kids make a wish as to what they would like to be when they grow up. Clowns can turn a member of the audience into a clown. Dress the kid in a clown wing and nose then magically produce the clown silk.

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Do a sport segment and use the sport characters. Sing “Old McDonald” and use the silks to change people into the animals.

Invisible Silk Transport* •WARREN

11 STEPHENS

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Effect: Two canisters are shown. A red silk is placed in one and an “invisible” silk is placed in the other. The red silk is made to jump to the can with the invisible silk and then back again. The invisible silk is made to jump to the can with the red silk. The silks are removed from the can to prove the magic Flight and the red silk is found tied to a real, invisible silk. Required: Two identical 18” silks. A 22” length of monofilament with a bead on one end. One plain canister and one change canister, Figure 22.

Preparation: 1. Tie the monofilament to a knotted corner of one silk, and place it in one of the cans. Turn

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the can so that it appears empty. Place the other silk into the top of the other can, Figure 23.

Presentation: 1. Show the red silk in one can and claim to place on invisible silk in the other. 2. Make magical passes between the cans but do not show the transfer of the red silk. Pretend to make the red silk go back to its original can. 3. Place the red silk inside the can with the silk on a string and turn it upside down. Pretend to place the invisible silk into the empty can. 4. Pretend to make the invisible silk go to the can with the silk. 5. Grasp the bead and remove the silk by the monofilament. It will look as if the silk is tied to an invisible silk.

Sonic Cleaning Chamber * •HANK

12 MOOREHOUSE•

This effect was originally done with pocket-handkerchiefs. The same effect could be done with silks. Although this effect does not use any new methods, the use of various multilated and different

size silks in a classic combination for a children’s trick.

Effect: A silk is place in a box described as a “sonic cleaning chamber.” Each time the silk is placed in the box it changes to something unexpected. Finally, the cleaned silk is removed from the box.

Required: One Abbott’s Thomas Chinese Washing Machine. One stained 18” white silk. One 18” white silk with a hole cut in the center. One regular 9” white silk. One red 18” silk. One regular 18” white silk.

Preparation: Place the silks into the box in the order that they appear above, starting with the plain silk, Figure 24.

Presentation: 1. 2. 3.

Pull the stained silk from the box and describe the box as a cleaning device that uses sonic waves. Put the stained silk in the box, turn the crank, and pull out the silk with the hole. Put the silk with a hole in the box, the crank, and pull out the 9” silk.

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Put the 9” silk in the box, turn the crank, and pull out the red silk. Put the red silk in the box; turn the crank, and pullout the regular silk.

Note: This trick allows for about four minutes of good entertainment with a classic magician-in-trouble plot. A child may be involved to turn the crank on the box if desired. Any device that allows for the multiple change of silks may be used instead of the “washing machine.”

Production From a Gog Bag * -H A N K

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The gag bag was originated by Tom Palmer and is a bag sewn so that it may be turned inside-out five times. Each time bag is turned it also changes color.

Effect: A red bag is turned inside-out four times, each time the outside of the bag is a different color. Each time the bag changes color a matching silk is removed from the bag, Figure 25.

Required A gag bag. Four 12 Silks to match the color in the gag bag.

Preparation: 1. Turn the gag bag inside-out until the innermost color is reached. 2. Turn the bag inside-out, then place the matching silk of the new outside color inside. Keep doing this until the outermost bag is reached.

Presentation: 1. Pull the first silk from the bag, then turn the bag insideout. 2. Repeat step I until the last silk is removed.

Spotty the Dog

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Effect: A red and white silk are shown and place in a bag. The silks are removed and shown to now have polka dots on them. After closer examination the red silk is sent o be missing one spot. The audience joins in to call for the last spot. The bag is turned inside out to reveal a dog puppet named “Spot”.

Required: One change bag with one side decorated like a dog puppet, Figure 26. One red and one white 12”silk. One red and one white polka-dot 12” silk.

Preparation: Place the polka-dot silks into the dog puppet side of the change bag and the plain silks in the opposite compartment, Figure 27.

Presentation: 1. Show the two plain silks and place them into the bag. 2. Remove the two polka-dot silks showing that the original silks have transformed. 3. Notice the missing spot on one silk. 4. Have the audience join in to call for the missing spot. 5. Turn the bag inside-out revealing the dog puppet called “Spot.”

Silken Butterfly

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This effect was originally marketed by Supreme.

Effect: A drawing of a butterfly with four holes is shown. In each hole is a silk of a different color. The silks are removed and the butterfly is covered. The silks are vanished in a cup. When the butterfly is uncovered the four silks are found in their original positions. They are again removed. The silks are tossed into the air and blend into one multicolored silk.

Required: Four different colored 9” silks. One multicolored 18” silk. A butterfly drawing on a gimmicked board. A cup and gimmick for a vanish A paper tube. A large cover.

Preparation: 1. Push the four different sections of the multicolored silk through the holes of the gimmick, Figure 28.

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Push the four 9” silks partially through the holes in the board in the order they appear on the multicolored silk, Figure 29. Place the cover on the butterfly, the cup on the table and the cup gimmick in the paper tube.

Presentation: 4. 5.

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Remove the cover from the butterfly and the individual silks from their positions. Recover the butterfly. Place the silks into the cup and cover it with the paper tube. Secretly the cup gimmick is being placed into the cup on top of the silks. Push the gimmick into the cup to seat it. Remove the paper tube pretending to pull the silks from the cup with it. Toss the cup into the air to show it empty. Tear up the paper tube to show it empty. Remove the cover from the butterfly. Before it is removed, flip the gimmick up under the cover. Remove the sections of the multicolored silk as if they are separate silks. Toss the silk into the air showing the blended colors.

The Silk Magic of Warren Stephens Introduction

Warren Stephens is a magical inventor, performer, and manufacturer. His ideas have under girded the creation of numerous effects beyond his own unique repetoire. His creations are marked by originally of thought, simplicity of design and visual impact. He was nicknamed “the rubber band king” because of his extensive use of rubber bands for mechanical power. Harold Rice asked Warren to write a chapter for the then proposed. Rice Vol. 4. That Vol. never came about. However, Warren has graciously agreed to share creations that span his career in magic. Enjoy his unique vision.

Methods of Producing Silks

Transparent Bag Production Effect:

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A clear plastic bag is displayed and is obviously empty. The magician blows into the bag, filling it with air. The bag is gently shaken and is instantly filled with silks that seem to blossom in multi-colors. Required: One large color plastic bag. One 9” gray silk.

Five or six different, brightly colored 12” silks. One spit-shot fishing weight.

Preparation: 1.

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Attach the fishing weight to the silk that will be at the center of the bundle. Individually trap folds the brightly colored silks. Place these into the center of the gray

Silk and trap fold the gray silk figure 1. Place this bundle at the top of the plastic bag and fold and roll the remainder of the bag around the bundle, Figure 2. Place this bundle on your table.

Presentation: 1.

Pick up the plastic bag and unroll it by pulling on the bottom of the bag, Figure 3. As you unroll the bag notice that the presence of the bundle is naturally hidden by the back of your hand.

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Grasp the bag as in Figure 4, forming a neck. Make sure that the bundle of silks is covered by your palm and therefore inside the bag. Blow into the bag through the formed neck and inflate the bag until it is almost tight. Twist the neck of the bag closed and hold it in plain sight, Figure 5. Gently shake the bag in an up and down motion, allowing the bundle of silks to drop to the

bottom of the inflated bag

as you shake.

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The silks instantly begin to unfold from within the gray silk and seem as if the colors blossom from within each other, Figure 6.

Elbow-Silk Production

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Effect: The magician enters and walks center stage. He lowers his arms and a silk appears at his fingertips.

Required One 18” silk with a thread sewn to one corner. The thread should reach from elbow to tip of finger.

Preparation: 1.

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Thread a needle with the end of the thread on the silk. Pass the needle through the coat sleeve several times in a straight line, Figure 7. Coil roll the silk, place it in the bend of the elbow. Pull the sleeve up over the silk bundle.

Presentation: 1. 2.

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Enter the stage with your arms slightly bent, Figure 8. To produce the silk drop your arm with the silk. The silk will naturally fall to the tips of your fingertips. Grasp the end of the silk once it falls into your hand. Pull the silk away with the opposite hand and the thread will slide free from the simple stitches at the elbow.

Instant Flag on Flag Staff

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Effect: An empty flag staff is shown. appears on the flag staff.

Instantly a large flag

Required: A gimmicked flag staff, Figure 9. A large silk flag or 36 “ silk.

Preparation:

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1. Remove the cap from the closed end of the flag staff and attach three or four rubber bands to the loop in the cap. The loop opens and closes. Thread the rubber bands onto hook “A”, Figure 9. Make sure not to twist the rubber bands. Pull reset string “B” by the bead, stretching the rubber bands and seating the cap on the bottom of the flag staff. Hook the bead on string “B” under the catch on the outside of the flag staff. 4. Accordion pleat the flag as in Figure 10. Feed the flag into the flag staff, making sure that it is completely out of sight.

Presentation: 1. 2.

Display the flag staff as in Figure 11. Wave the flag staff as if it already has a flag on it. At the same time, release string “B” from its catch. The rubber band will instantly pull the flag into its proper display position on the flag staff, Figure 12.

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Insta silk

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Effect: A clear plastic tube is shown between the hands. Instantly a silk appear in the tube with no movement of the hands.

Required: A clear plastic tube. A small tube (load gimmick) weighted at one end, Figure 13. A wire clip. One to three 12” silks.

Preparation: Clip the silks into the wire clip about three

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inches form the corners of the silks, Figure 14. Tuck the silks into the load gimmick, starting with the corner clipped in the wire. Make sure the silk is not packed too tight. The ends of the wire clip will extend outside the load gimmick, Figure 15.

Presentation: 1.

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Palm the load gimmick in the hand, weighted end toward the fingertips, Figure 16. Show the clear tube with the opposite hand. Grasp the tube with the finger tips of both hands. The end of the load gimmick will naturally be brought to the end of the clear tube. Introduce the end of the load gimmick a short way into the tube. At the same time, lower the empty hand, raise the hand with the load gimmick and release the load gimmick and release the load gimmick. The weight of the gimmick causes it to fall through the tube into the waiting hand at

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the lower end of tube. The wire clip pulls the silks out of the load gimmick and keeps them in the tube, Figure 17. Palm the gimmick in your hand as the empty hand reverses the tube end for end. Remove the silks and clip with the hand palming the gimmick. Remove the silks from the clip by holding one wing of the clip and pulling on the silks. Dispose of the clear tube, clip and load gimmick together.

Change Cylinder

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Effect: A clear, glass, copped cylinder on a wooden base is displayed. The cylinder is empty one second and is completely filled with silks the next.

Required: A gimmick cylinder, and a quantity of silks.

Preparation: 1. The silks are a hidden in the

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lid-of the cylinder, Figure 18. The silks are attached to the top of the lid and to a sliding weight made of lead or steel.

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The silks are folded into the lid and the weight is held in place by a string with a ball on the end that catches in a slot in the lid. Place the lid on the cylinder.

Presentation: 1. 2. 3.

Display the cylinder on a table or in your hands. Release the ball from the slot on the top of the lid at point “A”. The weight will fall to the hollow section in the base of the cylinder, pulling the silks into view, Figure 19.

Mag-O-Silks

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Effect The magician picks up a magazine or thin catalogue, and flips through it. The magazine is rolled into a tube and immediately silks and streamers are produced.

Required: A prepared magazine, Figure 1. 20. A quantity of silks and streamers.

Preparation: 1.

Attach a tube that is at least two inches shorter than the magazine with black carpet thread to the staples of the magazine.

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Tie the tread to the staples and tape the other end to the tube using filament tape. Wrap another piece of tape around the tube and forma tab by sticking it to itself. Make the tab long enough to be grasped easily, Figure 20. Load the tube with production items and place the magazine on your table so the tube is hidden.

Presentation: 1.

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Pick up the magazine and bend in the middle, Figure 21. Transfer the tube from the front to the back by using the tab, Figure 22. Allow the front of the magazine to drop down and the pages to flip open and down. Grasp the bottom pages, Figure23, and when nearly

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out of pages in the right hand let the tube drop behind the magazine. The threads will force the tube to fall within the grasp of the left hand. Let go of the magazine with the right hand and the magazine naturally falls over the tube, Figure 24. Roll the magazine around the tube and secure it with a rubber band or just hold it closed. Produce the articles from the tube, Figure 25.

Auto Silk Production

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The use of the Auto Silk Product gimmick instead of a regular dye tube in the Mag-O-Silks allows for the effortless production of overflowing silks.

The Secret: The special dye tube is spring-loaded so that the silks are automatically pushed out of the magazine or other production device, Figure 26. To reset the gimmick pull the bead on the bottom, extend the cord, and place the bead in the slot at the top of the tube. Traps fold the silks and load them into the reset gimmick. To operate slip the bead from the slot while holding the cord with the hand against the tube. Let the cord slip past the hand, controlling the speed with pressure from the palm against the tube.

Silken Surprise

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Effect: A transparent bowl visibly becomes filled with silks.

Required: A hollow tray open at the back. A plastic footed bowl. A length of monofilament. Three 12” silks.

Preparation: 1.

Secure the monofilament to the back of the tray top, Figure 27.

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Bring the thread up through the bottom of the bowl and back to the rear of the tray. Thread the silks through the loop so that the loop is at the center of the silks. Tuck the silks into the open back of the tray, making sure the ends are tucked in first. Move the bowl for ward on the tray until the monofilament is taut.

Presentation: 1. 2.

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Hold the left end of the tray as you display it. Grip the bowl with the palm of the right hand, the pedestal between the fingers. Move the bowl toward the body as you drop the tray sharply to the left side of the body. The silks will be swiftly pulled from the back of the tray and into the bowl. After a short pause return the bowl to the tray.

Bowl-O-Silks Effect: A large clear plastic bowl suddenly fills with silks.

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Required: A mechanical tray, Figure 28. Four or five no. 31 rubber bands. A footed plastic bowl. Four or five 15” silks.

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The tray contains the complete operation of the trick, Figure 28. It has two compartments. Flap “A” holds the silks and its release triggers the production. Flap “B” holds the “engine” for the trick. To thread the cord tie it to eyelet “C”, Figure 29, then thread it through eyelet “D”.

Push the thread through the hole in Flap “B”, and through the hole in the bottom of the bowl. Run the cord over the rim of the bowl at the back. Pass the silks through the loop of the cord until they reach their middles. Place the silks under Flap “A” and lock the flap with release “E”. Make sure the silks are not tucked under the sides in the compartment or pinched around the edge. Open Flap “B” and the bowl will tilt back with the flap. Hook the small end of the wire

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gimmick onto the cord between the eyelets, Figure 30. Stretch 4 or 5 rubber bands one at a time from the large hook in the wire gimmick hook “F” in the end of the compartment. Slowly allow the rubber bands to take up the slack in the cord. The lid will close and the bowl will set upright.

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Hold the tray with both hands at the ends. The load will be toward the body. Push the release sharply toward the load flap with the thumb. The silks will travel from under flap “A” to the bowl so quickly that the eye cannot follow.

Silks From a Joy Drum

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Effect: A child’s toy drum without drumheads is shown. Paper is fastened over each by means of rings or elastic bands. One paper end is broken and silks are produced in large quantity.

Required: A large quantity of silks. A prepared toy drum, Figure 31.

Preparation: Figure 31 clearly reveals the construction of the drum. The triangular drum decoration conceals an opening caused by an inner sleeve rotating until an opening in it matches up with an opening in it matches up with an opening cut in the outer cylinder. The inner sleeve is painted red and covered with black flocking inside. The outer tube is also flocked black inside, but is painted white and red out side. One of the triangular sections is cut out of the outer sleeve with a matching opening cut in the inner sleeve. The inner sleeve is turned so the two openings align in order to gain access to hidden body and sleeve loads on the performer. These loads should have a monofilament loop on them to make stealing them easy.

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Pick up the drum and show that it has no tap or bottom and nothing in the middle. Place tissue paper over the ends and secure them with metal bands or rubber bands. 3. Turn the inner sleeve so the two openings align and hold the drum as in Figure 32. Break through the paper; 4.

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reach through the top and out the triangular opening. Grasp the loop on the load and pull it into the drum. Continue to pull the load through the opening in the top as you make the production of silks.

Production Spectacular

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Warren shared this item to make large productions more appealing.

Effect: A large quantity of silks is produced from a prop. When they are pulled from the prop they are rapidly tossed in the air. They form a beautiful display as they cascade up in the air and ar c back to the ground.

Required: A quantity of large silks and two 15” streamers. A number of small super balls. Rubber bands.

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Note: This effect may be heightened by flagstaffs that are hidden behind the production device, cords leading up and off stage to produce the streamers, or loads added to the silks by the assistants.

Methods of Vanishing Silks Barehand Ungimmicked Silk Vanish Effect: A silk is pushed into the fist and vanished. Required: One 9” silk. Preparation: Place the silk in your pocket and find an audience.

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Presentation: Form your hand into a fist as in Figure 35. Push the silk into your hand as if you are loading a thumbtip. As you push the silk in your hand, roll the silk into a small ball directly above the tightly clenched ring and little finger, Figure 36. After the silks is completely rolled, push the silk with the forefinger from the fist into the other hand, Figure 37. Deposit the silk, in a pocket. Show the fisted hand empty. This method can be used to perform a color changing silk without a dye tube. Steal a second color silk into the hand that forms a fist and perform the above moves. Instead of pushing the silk into a dye tube, roll it into the ball to be transferred to the other hand.

Hoo-Vial

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Effect: A silk is placed into a small vial. Even though the vial is in sight the entire time, when it is handed to an audience member the vial is empty. Required: One 9” silk. One small vial or pill bottle. One bottle small enough to nest inside the other with a small metal hook on its rim, Figure 38. Preparation: 1. Nest the bottles.

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Presentation: 1. Remove the nested bottles from the pocket. 2. Place the silk into the bottle. 3. Toss the vial into the air as in a Hoo coin vanish catching the inner gimmick on the back of the leg, Figure 39.

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Hand the bottle to an audience number. They will discover that the silk has vanished, Figure 40.

Other Variations: The inner tube may be removed from the outer by hooking it on the inside of the sleeve as the bottles are brought around the arm, Figure 41.

The Silk That War Effect: A silk when touched by a wand, instantly vanishes.

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Required: A special hollow wand that pulls a silk inside of itself faster than can be seen. A 12” silk with a short length of fish line tied to diagonal corners. Preparation: 1. Remove the cap from the closed end of the wand and attach three of four rubber bands to the loop in the cap. The loop opens and closes. Open the wire pick up hook and thread the rubber bands onto bend “B,” Figure 42. Close the wire pick up hook making sure not to twist the rubber bands.

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the wand seating the cap into the lower end of the wand and stretching the rubber bands. Hook bend “C” of the pick up gimmick, over the open rim of the wand and relax the tension until the gimmick is in place, Figure 43. The wand is ready.

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Presentation: Hold the silk in one hand as in Figure 44, and strike the hook protruding from the monofilament loop with a downward a motion of the wand. Hold the silk just long enough to dislodge the pick up hook from the end of the wand.

Release the silk from the hand and the silk is pulled into the wand by the rubber bands.

Other Presentations: 1. The wand and silk may be used to perform an instant color changing silk. Prepare a silk with a filament loop at one corner. Roll this silk into a small bundle and place it in a pocket sewn into the top corner of the vanishing silk. Place the thumb into the loop. Cause the silk to vanish as above. The effect will be a starting color change. 2. Cover any smooth object such as a ball or an egg with the gimmicked silk. Vanished the silk and the transformation of silk to object will happen. 3. Vanish the silk from a table or a glass by

catching the pick up gimmick on the line on the gimmicked silk.

Surish

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Effect: A number of silks instantly vanish from a large clear plastic bowl on a tray. Required: A mechanical tray, Figure 45. Five or six no. 31 rubber bands. A footed plastic bowl with a hole through its base. Three 12” silks of contrasting colors.

Preparation: As in “Bowl ‘O’ Silks,” the tray provides the power for the effect. The silks are pulled inside the tray through a hole in the bowl base and the tray. Figure 46 shows the arrangement of rubber bands in the base, running through two eyelets “A” and ”B” at one end and hooked on an “L” shaped wire at the other. The rubber bands are pushed off this wire by the release “C”. When the rubber bands are released they catch the button

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attached to the loop surrounding the silks. The loop and silks are drawn into the base as the rubber bands come to rest between “A” and “B”, Figure 47. TO set the effect, open the base and stretch one side of the rubber bands between “A’ and “B” the opposite side of the tray, hooking them on wire “L’. Set the release as in Figure 47 so that it is ready to push the rubber bands off the wire. Close the tray top and place the bowl directly over the hole, Figure 46. Push the silks halfway through the loop with button first. Push the button through the holes in the bowl and tray and onto the bottom of the tray floor.

Presentation: 1. Display the tray with the silks in the bowl. 2. When ready push the release and the silks will vanish.

Note: This effect maybe used in conjunction with “Bowl ‘O’ Silks” for a combined effect of silks transporting from one bowl to the other.

Comedy Vanishing Silk

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Effect: The magician walks on stage carrying a small glass with a red silk in it. In his other hand he has a magic wand. He tries to make the silk disappear but instead the glass vanishes and the red silk is now green. Again, he waves the wand over the silk and this time the wand vanishes.

Required: A green 12” silk with a monofilament loop at one corner. A magic wand attached to a sleeve pull. A small glass attached to an elastic pull, with a red silk attached around an inner chamber, Figure 48.

Preparation: 1. Push the green silk into the inner chamber, making sure that it is fully covered by the outer red silk.

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Thread the pull on the glass through your belt loops, Figure 49. Run the sleeve pull cord up

the arm holding the wand and attach it to the opposite arm at the shoulder. Presentation: 1. Hold the glass in your hand stretching the elastic pull tight. Engage your thumb or finger in the loop of the green silk. 2. Wave the wand over the glass and let go of the glass. 3. The green silk is pulled from the vanishing glass by the loop and is left in your hand. 4. As you wave the wand over the green silk quickly extend your arms outward, drawing the wand up your sleeve. Performance note: This effect works very well as an M.C. gag.

Transpositions Instant Flag Transposition

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Effect: A flag staff with a flag is displayed on one side of the stage while one without a flag is displayed on the other side. Instantly, the flag vanishes from one flag staff and appears on the empty one. Required: One gimmicked flag staff that will produce a flag, Figure 9. One gimmicked flag staff that will vanish a flag, Figure 50. Two identical large silk flags or 36” silks.

Preparation: 1. Prepare the appearance flag staff as in the “Instant Flag on Flag staff.” 2. Prepare the vanish flag staff as follows: Pull reset string “C” out of the top of the flag staff, stretching the rubber bands tight. 3. Hook the bead on string “C” under the catch on the outside of the Flag staff.

Presentation: 1. Display the prepared flag staffs on each side of the stage. Using two people, wave the flag staffs in the same pattern. 2. On a given command each person releases their reset string from its catch on the flag staff. 3. The rubber bands in each flag staff will either pull the flag into view or pull the flag out of sight, depending on the gimmick in the flag staff.

Criss Cross Silk

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Effect: Two tubes are shown and one is lifted to show a glass with a colored silk in it. Magician replaces the tube and pretend to transport the silk and glass from one tube to the other then back again. The audience is not convinced since the second tube was never lifted to reveal the transportation. The magician repeats the transportation this time showing the silk and glass arriving in each tube. The audience is still not impressed because they suspect two sets of silks and glasses. The magician admits to this but upon lifting the tubes the silks are two different colors. Required: Two plastic tumblers. Two identical silk shells, two weights. Two tubes taller than silk fakes. Two 9” silks of two differing colors from silk fakes, Figure 51. Preparation: 1. Fold the two 12” silks in half diagonally and glue each to a piece of plastic tube 2” in diameter by 21-2” high, Figure 52.

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Place the silk fakes into the glasses. Wrap weight into the center of each of the other colored silks and drop them weight first into the center of the silk fakes, Figure 53. Cover the glasses with the tubes.

Presentation: 1. Do the “sucker” transposition with the two tubes. 2. Once the audience catches on hat you are not really causing the silks and glasses to go back and forth from tube to tube, admit to being “caught.” 3. As you uncover both glasses, take the silk fakes along with the tubes, revealing the other silks. 4. Drop the fakes into a well or on a servant.

Wacky Silks

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This effect is related to Criss Cross Silks in principle. Effect: Magician displays three glasses on a tray, two with blue silks and one end glass with a red silk. He offers to demonstrate a new breakthrough in science – the transportation of matter, using the three silks. Claiming the process works only in the dark, he briefly covers the glasses with a cloth. The cloth is removed the magician states that two silks have changed places, the two blue silks. The process is demonstrated again this time using the red and blue end silks. However when the glasses are covered it is obvious that the magician turned the tray around. This process is repeated until the audience wants to see the red silk put in the middle. The magician admits that he was really not making the silks change places he was making them change color. The cloth goes back over the glasses and the tray is turned around again. After the audience has had enough the cover is removed, the middle silk is red and the two end silks are yellow and green. Required: One tray with three glasses attached to it. Three silk fakes seven together, Figure 54. Three

weights, a cloth cover with a rod across the top and bottom edges. Three 9’ silks, red, yellow and green. Preparation: 1. Place the silk fakes in the three glasses. 2. Wrap a weight in the center of each 9” silk and place these into the silk fakes with the red 9” silk in the middle glass, Figure 55. 3. Tuck the corners of the 9” silks into the silk fake. 4. Drape the cloth cover over they tray and glasses.

Presentation: 1. Uncover the tray revealing the silks. Each times you uncover the silks hold the cover in front of the tray as if you are checking to see if the transportation process is complete. You are really getting the audience accustomed to this movement to cover the steal of the silk fakes later on. 2. Cover the silks as you explain that you are going to make the silks change places. 3. Uncover the tray saying that the two blue silks changed places. 4. Cover the tray, turn the tray around, then uncover and show the red and blue end silks have changed places. Do this a number of times until the audience until audience says

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you are simply turning the silks around. Claim you are making them change color not turning them around. Cover the tray one last time as the audience requests that you make the middle silk turn red. As you remove the cover grab a corner of the middle silk fake and lift straight up. The fakes will come out of the glasses behind the cover, Figure 56. Use the surprise caused by the change of color of silks to dispose of the cloth and fake.

Silk Dyeing Effects Mis-Made Bouquet

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Effect: A large silk with the black and white image of a bouquet is shown. Four different colored silks are added to the large silk. As all of these hanker chiefs are a being pushed into a tube the small red silk falls to the ground by “accident.” The large silk is displayed again and the small silks have blended with

it to color the black and white image. All but two of the six blooms are brightly colored except the red ones. The small red silk and the large one are pushed into the tube again. This time a bouquet of flowers is removed from the tube. Required: A five or six bloom feather bouquet with a dye tube as its center, Figure57. Four 9” silks of different colors. One 27” silk with a line drawing of the bouquet. One 27” silk with all the blooms colored except the red ones. An opaque tube.

Preparation: 1. Load the dye tube with the full color except the red blooms silk. 2. Slide the bouquet with the dye tube into the tube, Figure 58. 3. Place the tube, the line drawing silk and the four different color silks on a table. Presentation: 1. Display the silk with the line drawing of the bouquet. Then show the four different colored silks. 2. Push all of these silks into the tube, making sure that the red 9” silk is the dropped unnoticed in the process.

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Top the tube and pull the full color except the red blooms silk out for display. Notice the missing colored blooms and then the dropped red 9” silk. Push both of these silks back into the tube. Top the tube and pull the flowers from the tube, Figure 59.

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Effect: A silk is pushed into a clear plastic tube. As the silk emerges from the other end it has changed color. When the silk is halfway through, the tube is shown with the silk half one color and half the other. The silk changes completely and the tube is shown freely. Required: A 12” silk a contrasting color 12” silk with a piece of Velcro sewn to one corner. A clear plastic tube 7½” x 1½” with a shiny metal pin protruding into the tube halfway down its length, Figure 60. A metal, tape loop dye tube 1 3-4” long and 1 1-16” diameter, with a piece of Velcro in the center of the tape loop and a piece of silk matching the first silk glued and wrapped around it, Figure 61.

Preparation: 1. Stick the Velcro tab on the second silk to the tab on the tape of the dye tube and push the silk into the dye tube. 2. Thread the first silk diagonally through the clear tube so that a few inches of silk stick out of each end. 3. Take the loaded dye tube with the tope end up and wrap it in the upper end of the silk sticking out of the clear tube. 4. Slide the silk and dye tube back down into the clear tube until the upper edge of the dye tube is just below the lip of the clear tube, Figure 62. Presentation: 1. Pull the silk and dye tube out of the clear tube by pulling on the upper silk ends. The thumb will grasp the dye tube as it comes out of the clear tube. 2. Display the empty clear tube with the tip of the second finger concealing the pin. 3. Allow the clear tube to roll into the palm of your hand so that the little finger is over the PIN AND THE REMAINING fingers curl around the tube with the back of the hand to the audience.

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Bring the right hand with the silk and dye tube to a position just above and ahead of the clear tube. The silk briefly conceals the clear tube as you drop the dye tube inside. The dye tube falls until the pin stops it, and the hand conceals it. as soon as the dye tube is inserted turn the hand with the clear tube so that it is parallel to the floor and begin to push the silk into the clear tube. These movements should be done as one unit without pause. With the Forefinger, push the silk into the dye tube which will force some of the second silk into view. Push more of the first silk in the dye tube and pull more of the second out until there is 2” of each silk hanging out of the clear tube. Display the clear tube freely (Finger over the pin) showing that the silk is half one color and half the other, Figure 63. Hold the clear tube palm down and push the remainder of the first silk into the dye tube, making sure it is all the way in the gimmick. Turn the clear tube over and work out a little more of the second silk. This time as you flip the tube to push in the first silk again, the fingers go in front of the tube making the clear portion of the tube above the hand holding the clear tube. In turning the tube this last time do so with a little more speed and turn it a little farther than before. The dye tube will slide out of the clear tube into the waiting hand. The Velcro tabs cause the second silk to be

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drawn through the clear tube with the dye tube. As the dye tube is grasped in the palm insert the forefinger into the clear tube and draw the silk almost all the way through the tube. At the same time, pull the Velcro tabs apart with the thumb and forefinger. The dye tube will remain in your palm as you let go of the silk. Reverse the tube and pull the silk back out of the other end of the clear tube. Shake the silk and drop that hand to your side. Show the clear tube empty with one finger over the pin. Dispose of the silk and dye tube together.

Striped

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Effect: A white silk is put into red and black striped tube. The red strips visibly change to white. The magician blows a red and white silk out of the tube showing that the red stripes transferred from the tube to the silk.

Required: One 12” white silk. One 12” red and white striped silk. A mechanical tube that can be shown black and red or black and white depending to which end an inner sleeve is pushed, Figure 64. A metal tube

with a hook, Figure 65. Preparation: 1. Slide the inner sleeve of the striped tube to show red and put the metal tube in the upper end making sure the hook is over the lip. 2. Tuck the striped silk well into the lower end of the striped tube, Figure 66.

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Presentation: 1. Pick up striped tube so that the metal fake is at the top. Put the white silk into the hidden gimmick. 2. Hold the tube in a horizontal position with both hands so that the metal gimmick will slide out into classic palm with a tilt of the striped tube. Slide the sleeve with the thumb to show white on the striped tube. Tilt the striped tube allowing the metal gimmick to slide into the palm. Bring the now empty end of the tube to your mouth and blow the striped silk into the air. Catch the striped silk with the hand palming the gimmick. Display the silk, then dispose of both the silk and metal gimmick. Show the striped tube empty.

Note: This effect can also be made with a polka-dot tube.

Blendo-Effects Spelendo

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Effect: Three different colored silks are tied together by their corners to form a chain. These are placed into a tube and the magician claims he will reverse their order. The audience is quick to see that he is reversing the tube and showing the same silk again. This is repeated a number of times until at last the silks are removed and shown to have really reversed. The knots on the silks vanish and the three have blended into one large tricolor silk. Required: Thread 12” silks of different color. One 27” silk specially dyed to match the colors of the separate silks. Two 5” silks dyed two colors each, Figure 67. One black tube.

Presentation: 1. Fold the large silk in half on the diagonal so that the dividing lines between colors align, Figure 68. 2. Squeeze the silk at the red-yellow line and tie the 5” redyellow silk around the large silk so that the knot covers the dividing line. 3. Do the same at the yellow-green line. The large silk should now look like three silks tied together, Figure 6.9. 4. Place the prepared large silk into the black tube starting with the green end. Leave the red and about one inch inside the end of the tube.

Presentation: 1. Tie the separate silks together to look like the prepared large silk. 2. Comment on the order of the silks as they go into the tube. Start with the green silk and place them in the opposite end of the tube from the large silk. There is now a red silk at each end of the tube. 3. State that you will reverse the order of the silks by magic. At the same time turn the tube end for end in your hands. 4. Pull part of the red silk from the tube and claim that the silks have reversed. 5. Offer to return the silks to their original

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positions by magic, as you turn the tube end for end again. Repeat this “sucker” bit until the audience believes they have caught you. Show the red end again. Push it back in the tube and slowly pull the red end of the large silk out of the other end of the tube. Remove the large silk from the tube. Hold the larges ilk as in Figure 70. Tuck the ends of the fake knots into your hands with the thumbs and spread the hands apart, sliding off and palming the fake knots at each end of the large silk. Display the large silk, showing that the three separate silks blended into one tricolor silk.

Easy Blendo

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Effect: This is a lightening blendo effect that is quite startling. The magician places the top corners of three silks into his hand. Immediately after the last silk is placed in the hand, the hands are separated and the silks are blended into a 24” multi-colored patterned silk.

Required: Three different color 12” silks with Velcro tabs one inch from the corner of each silk. One 24” silk with three Velcro tabs sewn on the middle of the back of the silk, Figure 71. Preparation: 1. Accordion pleat the 24’ silk into a small bundle, making sure to leave the three Velcro tabs exposed, Figure 72. 2. Place this on a table and cover it with the three separate silks. Presentation: 1. Pick up the three silks and the bundle as one. 2. Quickly count the three silks into the hand without the bundle. 3. Immediately place the first silk back into the hand with the bundle. Make sure that the Velcro tabs meet. Follow the first silk with the two remaining silks. 4. As the last silk is engaged with its Velcro tab, grasp the two corners one corner in each hand. 5. Separate the hands. The silks look as if they melt together forming

the 24” silk, Figure 73. Note: Although the silk may not be shown on all sides, the strength of the effect warrants its use.

Modified Reel and Reel-less Magic Alley Oops

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Effect: The magician claims the ability to magically transport objects. Three champagne glasses are on a tray. The end glass has a silk in it. After earning many means from the audience by turning the tray around a la the monkey bards, and claiming magical powers, the magician moves the silk to the middle by moving the empty end glass to the other end. Finally he visibly stacks the glasses by magic and the silk is in the middle glass.

Required: One 9” silk. Three plastic champagne glasses with holes drilled down their stems and strung with a strong thread. One tray with a hole drilled through it, Figure 74.

Preparation: 1. String the thread through the glasses and tray as in Figure 75. 2. Set up the glasses.

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Flip Back Hank

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Effect: A silk is removed from the breast pocket. The magician dabs his brow with the silk then flips it in the air. The silk flies back to the pocket by itself. Required: One 9” silk. one reel, one prepared masonite board, Figure 77.

Preparation: 1. Drill a hole in the masonite the size of the reel and tape the reel into this hole. 2. Sew the line from the reel to the lower corner of the folded pocket handkerchief. Do not tie a knot in the silk. 3. Attach a metal strip to the top of the masonite board bent to hold the top of the pocket open, Figure 78. 4. Place the device into the breast pocket.

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Kangaroo Silk

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Effect: A silk repeatedly jumps from the smaller to the larger of two glasses on a tray. Required: A small plastic tumbler. A large tumbler a 9” silk. A mechanical tray, Figure 79.

Tray Construction note: The inner workings of the tray depend upon a lever system to pull the silk from one glass to the other. Once the tray is constructed and set, it will not be necessary to reset the inner workings unless difficulties arise. Figure 79 shows the working of the tray. When slide “A” is moved the level reacts and pulls the thread at an accelerated speed, causing the silk to move a considerable distance. Initial Preparation: 1. With the top of the tray removed, feed the thread through hole “B”. Replace the top of the tray. 2. Thread the loop of the thread through the hole in the bottom of the large tumbler. 3. Secure the large and small tumbler to the tray by using the screw in the top and the

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hole and slot in each tumbler. Thread the silk halfway through the loop in the end of the thread. Tie an overhand knot in the silk. Pull the silk slowly out to the full length of the thread and place it knot first into the small tumbler.

Reset Preparation: Before each performance pull the silk out to the full length of the thread and place it knot first into the small tumbler. Presentation: 1. With the tip of the fore or second finger of the left hand pull the slide sharply to the left through the opening in the bottom of the tray. The silk will be pulled into the larger glass by the thread. 2. To repeat the effect, pull the silk straight up until the thread reaches maximum length, then tuck it knot first back into the small glass. Performance Suggestions: This effect lends itself to either a running gag or as a sucker trick. To use it as a sucker effect uses two tumblers of the same size. Present the tray, turn the tray around behind your back, and claim that the silk was move magically. Once the audience demands that you make the silk jump to the other glass without putting the tray behind your back, pull the slide and the silk will jump before their eyes.

What Hoppen Silk

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Effect: The magicians shows three glasses on a tray. He places a silk in one of the end glasses and claims that he can make it move to another glass by magic. This magical process must take place in the dark, so the magician covers the glasses. As he does so he turns the tray end for end. After doing this gag several times the audience challengers the magician to make the silk move without the cover. To the surprise of everyone the silk visibly jumps to the middle glass. Required: One 12” silk. Three plastic glasses. One men’s handkerchief. A mechanical tray, Figure 80. Two or three no. 12 rubber bands.

Preparation: 1. Open tray by removing the top. Lock the glasses onto the top of the tray using slots in the bottom of glasses and the three screw heads on the top, Figure 81. 2. Tie the monofilament loop, “D” to eyelet “A” and thread it through eyelet “B” and “C”. Next thread the loop upward through the hole in the top and out of the middle glass. 3. Turn release “E” to the position shown in Figure 81.

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Presentation: 1. Place the silk in one of the end glasses. 2. Cover the glasses and turn the tray end for end. Perform this sucker effect until the audience asks for you to make the silk jump to the middle. 3. Start to cover the tray with the handkerchief again but respond to the audience’s insistence to perform the magic without the aid of cover. 4. Rotate the release at the rear of the tray upward and to the right with the thumb. The silk will instantly jump from the end to the middle glass. The silk will jump faster if you shorten the rubber bands by wrapping them around hook “F”.

Ring Hank Penetration

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Effect: A large metal ring threaded on a silk penetrates the silk. Required: One metal ring at least 4” in diameter. One 24” silk. Preparation: 1. Fold the silk as in Figure 83, and hold corners B and D in the right hand with the forefinger between the two corners. 2. Have a spectator hold the metal ring.

Presentation: 1. With the right hand lower the silk into the ring. Grasp corner A-C with the left hand, Figure 84. 2. Bring the hands together and secretly transfer corner D to the left hand, Figure 85. The left forefinger separates corner D from corners A-C. 3. 4.

Have spectator-assistant gently pull on ring. The left hand releases corners A-C and holds on to corner D, Figure 86.

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At the same time, move both hands apart, turning them palm down. Allow the silk to roll around the little finger of each hand as the palms are turned downward. The silk corners double over and hide the “growth” of the silk, Figure 87.

All manufacturing rights of the effects in this chapter are retained by Warren Stephens.

The Romantic Story of Silk Revisited Silk Magic History

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The first chapter of Vol. 1 was written before 1948. Much has happened in silk magic since that time. For one, Harold Rice became a legend in silk magic. Vol. one of the encyclopedia started him on that journey. His business had succeeded prior to this date, but his magic career accelerated after the book was published. Silk magic has made a wide arc. In the early 1900’s it became a mainstay in magician’s bag-of-tricks. With the advent of printed silks by Davenport and Rice new possibilities were opened. Specialty designs were printed and brilliant picture silks became standards in top acts of the times. Magic creativity flowed through silk magic. New effects were created using special blendo silks and specially dyed silk gimmicks. Entire silk acts were created and used by numerous individuals. Ina socially less hectic era the relatively slow and “pretty” silk act was enthusiastically accepted by the public. It all began to change in the 190’s what was classic in the 50’s became not cool in the 60’s, not groovy in the 70’s, totally nerdy in the 80’s, and bogus in the 90’s. Instead of continuing to gain ground, silk magic moved backwards in the minds of audiences. Now silk has a “classic” appeal. This means that a silk and thumb tip are a cheap combination and can be sold as readily as a Svengali Deck.

The Rice era of silk magic saw the creation of many standard effects. At the time they were created they were not standard, they were new. Now those effects are classic silk effects. Rice’s era of silk magic placed heavy restrictions on creativity for new silk effects. Tricks of the Rice era had to be highly commercial to make a run of special dyed silks affordable. Even with Harold, inventors had to order quantities in the thousands before a custom dyed silk was affordable. Custom shapes were out of the question. Silks had to be square e 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 36 inch sizes. Anything else was outrageously priced. Finally, the word was out that good quality silk was scarce. If an inventor found a good source of quality silk, they were constantly concerned about exhausting supplies. Given new dye technologies available to silk dyers today there is no reason that standard effects could not be redressed to fit current colors, designs, and styles. Just as computerized vinyl cut letters revolutionized the sign making industry, and computers created the desktop publishing industry, so shall custom silk dyeing change silk magic. In the early 80’s European artists rediscovered silk as a medium. Their work created new brilliant, extremely colorfast dyes that were easy to use. These dyes remove old limitations of screening, vat dyeing, and tie-dyeing. Using combinations of screening, airbrushing and resist-dyeing (a combination of betaking and painting) new artists can easily create one-of-a-kind dyed silks. The future of silk magic is once again as bright as when Har old Rice dreamed of what we now call the Rice era of silk magic. The final name of the customization era of silk magic will be

determined as it develops.

Types of Silk Available

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The vestiges of the Rice era of silk magic are in every magic shop in the world. This means that suppliers of standard blendos, solids, printed rabbits and dragons, and of course thumb tips are holding steady. The new excitement is found in a relatively small movement toward customization. Affordable, customized silks are valuable to the professional and amateur alike. Major stage illusions have been rebuilt because a matching silk could not be found. The movement toward customization and limited runs of silk is inevitable. This opens new territory to the creative minds in magic.

Pure Silk vs. Blends

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Regardless of the improvements in synthetic fibers, silk is still the preferred material for magic use. Natural silk has a luster and texture that can be imitated but not surpassed by synthetics. Its compressibility, resilience, flow, and beauty are unequaled. Rice said in 1948: “Just-as-good’ substitutes are never bargains, regardless of their original cost, inferior materials invariably contribute to an inferior performance.” Natural silk has luster because it is a trilobal or triangular shaped fiber. This shape breaks-up light rays as they enter the fiber rather than simply reflecting the light. Silk is an extruded fiber formed by the oriface on the silk worm. It is the only natural monofilament or continuous strand. Prior to the widespread development of synthetic materials, silk was the strongest fabric in its weight-class. It was used in products as common as

shower curtains and stockings to as uncommon as parachutes. Silk is now a high-end fabric, used in expensive clothing and products that demand lightweight, top-quality, luxurious materials. Bolt silk imported into the United States is generally only the top grade of silk. Unlike the nine grades of silk shown by Rice in the first Vol., today the market has simplified its system. There is name brand silk and generic or off brand silks. The name brand silk factories carry only first run products for use in the garment industry. In 1977 Rice Wrote an article predicting that magicians may have to use synthetic materials due to the shortage of good silk. This prophecy was almost self-fulfilling. Many current retail magic sources consider it, acceptable to sell synthetic blends based upon Rice’s shortage myth. The inaccuracy of this shortage myth has already been discussed. Synthetic fibers have had an interesting history. Amazingly their history goes back to the 1800’s. Germany led the field in synthetic fiber creation when Rayon was discovered in 1857 and Triacetate in 1869. France followed suit, creating rayon in 1884. In the United States developments were a little slower. A list of synthetic fibers and their patent dates for the United States follows: Rayon 1910 Acetate 1919 by DuPont Celanese 1921 by Dupont Nylon 1938 by Dupont Polyester 1956 Spandex 1960 Widespread commercial use of each of these fibers came later than the patent dates. A strong push for synthetic fiber development was created by the war efforts of World War I world War II, and

the Korean war. Many magicians and magic shop owners unknowingly purchase synthetic blend handkerchiefs. Pure silk is still superior to synthetic fibers for almost all uses.

Pure Silk

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Although the silk industry in Asia has remained relatively unchanged in thousands of years, advances are unavoidable. One such change has been in the “weighting” of silk. “Sericin,” a type of glue has always been used to facilitate the handling of silk in the production process. This substance is still used today, however its formulation has changed over the years due to the demands of end-product users. Also most bolt silk sold in the United States is pre-washed in order to remove this substance. Some imported “cut” silk still requires soaking before use. The 24hour period of soaking that Rice describes to remove the sericin or sizing has been reduced to one simple hand washing. This process is mainly to remove any excess dye that may remain in the silk.

Cut Silk Sizes The current standard sizes of silk became popular because the 9”, 12”, 18”,27”, and 36” sizes were the best use of the width of silk on a standard bolt during the Rice era. Up through the 50’s and 60’s the standard a bolt widths of silk were 27” and 36”. Today bolts of silk are available in 36’ and 45” widths. This increases the variety of cut sizes for the magician, making possible single seam widths of up to almost, 8 feet. A “standard” size of silk is not needed with the

advent of silk customization. Instead of asking what is available, performers are able to describe what they want. Silk Weights There are almost as many weights and types of silk as there are types of magicians. Just as some magicians, some of these weights and types are good for magic and some are not useful at all. The two silks appropriate for magic use are China Silk or “Habotai” and Crepe de Chine. China Silk is the most commonly used because of its availability in lighter weights. Generally, Crepe de Chine is heavier and more expensive, but its surface has an extremely brilliant sheen. Silk is available in weights called “momme.” One square yard of 1 momme silk weighs 3.62 grams. That means that a typical 6-momme silk would weight 21.72 grams per square yard. The typical weights found in 5mme, 6mme, and sometimes 8 mmme. Stay away from 3 and 4 momme. They are extremely thin and the weave will separate in their first usage. These silks look bad when purchased. Choose a silk by considering how fast the weave separates and its purpose in an act. For thumb tips and uses where a light-weight silk is required, 6mme silk is perfect. Lighter weights will separate with even the slightest use. To use 6mme silk in a thumbtip it is best to reconfigure the square silk into a small streamer. Silk Hems The next most important thing about silk is the hem. Several types of hems are available on the market today. They all fall into two categories: handsewn and machine sewn-by-hand. Handsewn hems sound luxurious but really are not for magic usage.

Actual hand rolled hems are used in some fine scarves, but the hem is far too loose to stand up to rough use. Many silks are labeled as “handmade” or “hand rolled” when actually they are individually made by human hands on a sewing machine. There are two major types of machine sewn-by-hand hems. Some silks have “serged” edges. These are easy to spot, because threads actually overlap the edge of the silk. These silks are less desirable for magic use than flat roled hems. Many serged edges are good in quality, such as the French hem. However, ser ging adds extra thickness to the edge of the silk which can get in the way in some effects. Also, tied corners tend to ravel more easily when only serged. The best edge for silk magic is a flat-rolled single-stitch hem. The hem should be no more than one eighth inch wide, with the best hems being one-sixteenth inch wide. These hems are extremely sturdy and are very flat.

Care of Silk

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Washing Silks Silks should be washed in cool water. Use baby shampoo because it washes out of the silk well. Baby shampoo is strong in regards to its alkaline content, but does not disturb the bonding of the dye molecules to the silk fiber. Do not “wring out” the silk, squeeze out excess water, Figure 1. Before ironing, roll the silk in a towel and pat out more water. Use extreme care when washing older silk. Rice silks can be ruined if improperly handled. Call an expert before washing valuable silks. Bulk dry-clean large quantities of silk. There is no need to use the expensive single item method. Simply tell the dry cleaner that you will press the

handkerchiefs your self. If the cleaner presses the silks, the bill will be astronomical. Wrinkles and Ironing Leave silks wrinkled if they are used frequently. When a silk is ironed it can look crisp and attractive. The first time it is loaded it into a prop, it will come out looking like a wrinkled, cheap rag. This is not because it needed to be ironed again. It is because it has not yet been used enough. Silk reaches a state of uniformed “wrinkledness” when used, and in this state regains its attractiveness. To reach uniformed wrinkledness a silk must contain enough wrinkles so that the wrinkles become extremely small. These small wrinkles viewed even from two feet away make the silk appear full and shimmering. Silks should be ironed for some uses. When silk is washed it must be brought back into its original

shape by ironing. Before use, always thoroughly wrinkle the silk so it will look good for the show. When the silk is wet, use a medium-to-hot temperature and the dry setting. The silk will dry as it is pressed. However, if the silk is dry, use a lower, “steam” setting on your iron. Steam-pressing a silk while it is dry leaves the silk with more body since not every one of the small wrinkles is removed. To bring the silk into shape place the iron on one corner of the silk. Move the iron toward the corner you are pulling while pulling either the horizontal or vertical corner. This will bring the silk back into a square shape. Do not pull the silk diagonally, Figure 2. Some of today’s performers are using the new portable steamers to remove wrinkles immediately before a show. These steamers leave the fullness in the fabric. Do not use any product that will coat the fibers of the silk such as spray wrinkle removers or starch. “Uniform wrinkledness” is not a commonly accepted concept. It is a practise that is usually discovered by chance rather than design. Deep creases are not good, but, wrinkles that occur in regular use do not detract from the beauty of silk. However, these wrinkles must be plentiful enough so that there is no detectable pattern or design and the silk must still “flow”. When a silk gets wet, iron it.

Storing Silks Silks that are not used should be stored properly. Rice silks or other collectables should be guarded against damage by light, water, and insects. Wash (or dry clean) and press silks before storage. For long-term storage, lay a piece of craft paper or blank newsprint on a flat surface. Place the silk on the paper, then roll the paper and silk around a cardboard tube (gift wrap or mailing tube). Tape the roll to prevent unrolling, then place the roll in a larger document tube. The plastic light-proof tubes are best. For further protection the cap may be taped onto the tube with cellophane packing tape. For long-term storage, hand-made or acid-free paper is recommended instead of newsprint. These papers are available in art supply stores.

Final Note

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Where does all of this leave us today? First, silk handkerchiefs and their designs should be selected as carefully as any other prop in your show. Rice silks have become the “classic” designs and color palette of magic. This means their investment value will always be high. However, the use of these silks should be “show appropriate” before they are used in your act. Magicians may be impressed when you produce fifteen 18”, ten 36”, and three 6’ Rice silks from your square circle. Lay audience will be bored. There are sources for consistently high quality silk products. Some of these sources provide dealers with the staples of silk magic, such as solid color squares, typical blendo, streamers, and some design silks. There are a few companies now specializing in creating custom silk products. Most magicians do

not seek out these companies because of feared high cost. Silk magic has been restrained by the limits of “what is available” for decades. With the new technologies described in this book, these boundaries have been removed. Trimble Silks produces custom silk products. Serving the working magic professionals, they have developed silk techniques that break the normal bounds of what has been produced on silk. Performers with special needs for specific colors, lettered silks, or custom designs do not have to recall their imaginations as they settle for what is available on the market. The color palette used for most silks is outdated by at least 20 years. In response to these problems, Trimble Silks has developed colors that appeal to today’s audiences, specializes in custom orders, and supplies both the entrepreneur and the end-user, providing needed quality at fair prices. Silk magic will progress into the future, rather than remaining in the dust-and-dragon-covered magical past. Anyone can be a part of its rebirth by removing any preconceptions and allowing creativity to once again flow through silk.

Dyeing Your Own Silks Introduction

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Few magicians have taken the time to create and dye their own silk items. However, from the release of Vol. 1 until the present, the information in Chapter 2 has helped many enterprising magicians create custom dyed effects for their own personal use and for some commercial ventures. As has been reiterated throughout this Vol., things have changed in the silk world. In the mid 1980’s European artists once again began to use silk as a medium for their work. Fabric dyes available at the time were not completely suitable for use on silk. Subsequently, since the mid 1980’s there has been continual improvement in silk dye for mulations by many different companies in 1992 a silk dye was released that sets into the silk fibers within 5 seconds after being applied. New technologies in silk formulation will continue into the near future and will bring about new possibilities in the customization of silk for both the commercial silk producer and fro the individual magician. This chapter deals specifically with one type of product which is readily available in current art supply stores. This product was chosen because of its widespread availability and its ease of use. The techniques discussed in this chapter work with almost all of the other ready-to-use products currently available for dyeing silk.

Preparation

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A number of simple items are required. All of the items would be considered convenience items in comparison to Rice’s original methods for dyeing silk. Using just one product line, numerous dyeing techniques may be used.

Weighting

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As discussed earlier, natural silk fibers have a gum coating or natural sizing that must be removed before any dye may be applied. The plain white silk which is bought either at magic dealers or at an art supply store usually does not have any of this sizing or weighting left in it. It has been “boiled off” before the silk is used in production. If the silk you are going to dye seems stiff in any way then some of the weighting is still in the silk. Remove this weighting by washing the silk as described in the previous chapter. Once the silk is washed then it is ready for dyeing.

Types of Dyes

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The hunt for the correct silk dyes has puzzled many magicians trying to create their own silks. The infamous Rit dyes are found in every grocery, department, fabric and sometimes convenient stores. However, general purpose dyes are not recommended for use on magical silks. A silk dye must be correctly formulated so that the dye molecules will bond in proper numbers to the limited number of dye sites on the silk fiber. Molecular bonding of the silk fiber and the dye substance is vital to the color

fastness of the finished silk item. If the dye molecules are not chemically bonded to the silk fiber they simply wash out of the silk when it is washed or worse, colors will bleed into one another simply by the touch of a sweaty hand. Chapter 2 of Vol. 1 describes the use of BASIC dyes versus ACID dyes. Dye technology has changed so that this distinction is less significant. The type of product described in this chapter is actually on ACID LEVELING DYE. However, it is colorfast on silk. Well equipped art supply stores now have a product called DEKA• Silk, Figure 1. This product can been found in a wide variety of art supply stores in every major and most smaller cities. A few stores are now carrying other brands of silk dyes along with DEKA products but this is not the norm. DEKA• Silk is actually a pigment rather than a dye. This means that it coats the silk fibers rather than bonding with them. Usually this means that the silk is stiff after the dye is applied DEKA• Silk is formulated so that the silk has no stiffness after it is applied. The dyes come in 2 ounce jars.

This chapter describes the use of DEKA• Silk products. However, they are used as an example of the new convenience dyes

available on the market. Other brand dyes that are specifically formulated for silk fibers are not only acceptable but are usually better in their quality, color saturation and bonding. These other dyes are not at present readily available as are DEKA products. Therefore, DEKA products are perfect for the person who wants to experiment with creating a custom silk. The person wishing to dye silk on a consistent basis should seek

out other products more suitable for high Vol. and top quality work.

Other Supplies

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There are numerous items in the DEKA• Silk line. There is an item called resist. The use of resist will be covered later in this chapter. Silk handkerchiefs, silk thumbtacks, spray bottles, squeeze bottles, eye-droppers, fine tip applicators, stop-flow primer and stretcher frames are also available from the art supply store. These items are used in the various techniques which are to follow. Artist point brushes are used to apply the dye to the silk, Figure 2. Although cheaper brushes may be used, a good quality brush does give better results. Better quality brushes hold more dye and apply it to the silk in a more consistent fashion. Brushes used for watercolors are good for silk dyeing because of their higher saturation.

Protective Apparel

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Whenever dyes are used care should be taken in order not to stain clothing. Since the dyes are colorfast, if dyes are splashed onto clothing the stain will be permanent. Wear old clothes or use an apron while working with the dyes. Some dyes use alcohol as a base for their solutions. Alcohol can be irrigating to some people with allergies. Avoid prolonged exposure to dye vapors in an unventilated area. DEKA products are considered environmentally safe and non-toxic. Therefore, dye that splashes onto the skin will not cause irrigation but will stain the skin. It can be washed off with soap and water to some degree. Usually it must wear off. Rubber or vinyl gloves may be worn when working with the dyes to prevent staining of the skin.

Dyeing Solid Colors

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DEKA• Silk dyes come in eighteen different colors and shades. The dyes are ready-to-use straight from the bottles. These colors may be mixed in any combination to acquire any number of custom colors. Colors may be diluted with water in order to get lighter shades. If your local top water has a high mineral content use distilled water to dilute the dyes. Distilled water may be purchased at most grocery or drug stores. To dye solid colors pour the dye into a smooth hard plastic or glass bowl. Immerse the entire silk into the dye. Make sure that the silk is saturated with the dye. If the silk is drier in some places these areas will be lighter in color after the silk dries completely. Once the silk is saturated with dye squeeze out excess dye with your hands. (Gloves are

essential in dyeing solid colors.) Just as when you wash silks, squeeze out excess dye do not wring out the silk, Figure 3. Hong the silk up to dry. A good method of hanging the silks is to use safety pins and a vinyl coated clothes line. Run a safety pin through two corners and fasten the pin around the clothes line. This allows the silk to not touch the clothes line which may have other colors of dye on it. Make sure the gloves are thoroughly rinsed between colors in order to remove any left over dye. If this dye is left on the gloves it will discolor the next silk. Silks will dry faster in a warm dry place. Humid or cold conditions will slow this dying process. After they are dry remove the silks from the line and set the colors.

Sitting the Dyes

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Whatever dyeing method is used the dyes must be heatset into the project once it is thoroughly dry. Some dyes must remain on the silk for several hours after dying before they are heatset. DEKA• Silk requires 48 hours of sitting time before heatsetting. Although this seems prohibitive in the length of time required, this amount of time does provide the best results. Heatsetting makes the fabric washable and dry cleanable. There are two ways to heatset DEKA• Silk dyes. First using a pressing cloth, iron the silk for 3 minutes at a medium temperature, Figure 4. If resists were used, iron the silk on the back side of the design. The second method of setting DEKA•

Silk dyes is to wrap the project in aluminum foil and put it in a thoroughly preheated 300 F oven for 10 minutes. Once heatset, wash and iron the silk again in order to make the silk soft. Some dyes require a steaming process to set them into the silk. Steam set dyes are typically more vibrant. The streaming process is fairly simple but takes some experimentation to perfect the technique. To steam set a silk, roll the silk in plain paper. Use blank newsprint or some other large unprinted paper. Once rolled into a tube, roll the tube into a tight coil. Put a small amount of water in the bottom of a larger boiler or pan. Place the paper coil on a wire rack inside the pan. Make sure that the paper does not touch the water. Cover the top of the paper coil with a piece of aluminum foul. The foil prevents condensation from dripping on the paper. Heat the pan on low heat. The small amount of water will heat quickly and crate steam. Leave the silks in the steam for at least one hour. Ninety minutes in the stream will set the dyes better. Remove the silks after they have steamed and allow them to cool down. Remove the silks from the paper. Rinse them in cool water to remove any unset dye. Then iron. Remember that DEKA• Silk does not need to be steam set.

Tie-Dyed Silks Tie-dyed silks have been a part of magic for

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quite some time. These patterns are easily recognized by their uneven blending of colors. This look is still popular today and can be learned quickly using any number of books on the subject found in art supply stores, bookstores or libraries. Chapter 2 of Vol. 1 in this series covers many techniques for creating, typical tie-dyed patterns. DEKA• Silk can be used to tie-dye items. Using the regular tie-dye techniques, use DEKA• Silk to color the silk. Remember to thoroughly wet the silk before applying the dyes. This allows for better blending of the colors.

Stretching Silk for Dyeing

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The remaining methods of dyeing silk using DEKA products require that the silk be stretched on a frame before the dyeing process. Stretching the silk creates an absolutely flat and relatively square work surface. Frames also suspend the silk away from all other surface. If the silk touches other surfaces during the dyeing process the colors will run uncontrollably on the fabric. Frames may be made of wood or metal. Both types of frames should be covered with a cellophane tape before they are used. Packing tape works well. The tape stops the dye from soaking into the wood. Rice described the use of wooden frames to stretch the silk in Chapter 2. Frames similar to what he described are still available in art supply stores. These frames are designed for stretching canvas for paintings. They are easily assembled and readily available in any size needed. Stretcher frames from art supply stores are fairly expensive. Frames can be built for far less money by using furring strips or square molding purchased from a building supply

store. When using regular lumber it is important to buy a shape that will not “give” along its length. In other words the wood is too narrow of a stock if the sides of the frame will bow inward when fabric is stretched across it. Use a thicker wood stock. A 1 inch by 2 inch size is acceptable for smaller frames. Larger frames require linch by 3 inch stock. For smaller projects a large embroidery hoop works very well. These are available in many shapes and sizes and are found in any craft supply store. Silk may be attached to the frame using silk tacks, push pins or tape. Silk tacks have three points that do not damage the silk as badly as pins with only one point. To stretch the silk using tacks start in one corner. Attach that corner then work along one side pulling the silk tight as you tack the silk onto the wood. Next, attach the side of the silk opposite the one you just finished. Finally attach the two sides that remain, pulling the silk tight as the last side is completed, Figure 5. Tape may be used to stretch silk on metal or wooden frames. Clear cellophane packing tape works well for this purpose. Take two small pieces of tape and attach

two corners of one side to

the frame, pulling the silk tight across that side. Go back and tape that side down with one long piece of tape. The tape usually should overlap the silk by at least one half an inch. Attach the opposite side of the silk next using the same

procedure as the first side. Finally attach the last two sides to the frame, pulling the silk tight as the last side is completed. When pulling the silk tight, attach the tape to the silk first then pull the silk using the tape to adhere it evenly across the frame. Regardless of the method, once the silk is attached to the frame it is ready for the following dyeing techniques:

Resist-Dyed Silks

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Resist dying is a modern day convenience version of batiking. In Batik, hot wax is used to make lines and to cover certain portions of a project before dyeing. Resist is the name for any substance that creates a barrier on the silk stopping the flow of the dye. In resist dyeing an outline of an object, design or shape is made with clear or colored resist. The outlines are filled in with different colored dyes. There are water based resists like DEKA• Silk Resist and rubber based resists called gutta, Figure 6. Gutta must be removed from the fabric with dry cleaning. Water based resists are

removed by washing the silk. Clear resists leave the silk white. Colored resists leave the silk the color of the resist. Clear resists are usually removed from the silk, while colored resists are designed to remain in the fabric. To resist dye first shake the resist very well. This action is to thoroughly mix the resist before using it. Do not shake the resist vigorously because it creates air bubbles that will inhibit the smooth flow of resist on the silk. Instead roll the bottle and shake it gently to move the existing air bubble around the bottle. Make a small hole in the end of the bottle tip with a pin. Use the bottle tip as is forwarder less controlled lines or use a metal tip applicator for finer lines. Hold the bottle in a near vertical position with the tip pressed firmly against the silk as in Figure 7. Squeeze gently with even pressure while drawing lines. This injects resist into the fabric. Do not leave a thick buildup of resist on the surface. The goal is to push the resist into the fabric, not leave it on the surface. When finished with the design hold the fabric up to the light to check both the back and front of the silk to make sure the resist soaked through the fibers. When using colored resists it is best to use a fine tip applicator to limit the amount of resists that is applied to the fabric. Allow the resist lines to dry at least 60 minutes before applying dyes. It takes a bit of experimentation to master the technique of applying even smooth lines of the silk. Once this is accomplished the types of designs

that may be created are only limited by an individuals’ creativity. Designs may be done free form or may follow line drawings that already exist. To use existing line art, the artwork must be reduced or enlarged to the size needed on the silk. Please use designs that are either public domain, purchased, or original creations. Using copy written artwork without permission may cause legal problems and in the end does not help the image of magic in the public eye. Once the artwork is the correct size place it under the frame. Make sure that the lines of the artwork are bold enough to see through the silk. Also, the frame should be placed over the artwork with the silk on the top of the frame not with the silk touching the artwork. Draw the design with resist on the silk by using the pattern underneath. Once the resist is dry the silk is then ready for dyeing. To apply the dyes use a soft absorbant watercolor brush. Dip the brush into the dye and squeeze out excess dye on the inside of the dye container as in Figure 8. The brush should be saturated but not dripping when it is brought to the silk. Allow the silk to absorb the dye from the brush starting in the middle of the outlined area, Figure 9. Do not use brushstrokes, but slowly and firmly guide the dye toward the resist line. If the resist line is touched

the colors will bleed over the line into another color. One note: if the resist line has any small gaps in it they will be discovered when dye is applied. Unfortunately, it is too late at this point. Make sure the resists lines do not have gaps of any kind or the project will be ruined. Allow the dye to dry thoroughly before removing it, from the frame. Heatset the dye by the appropriate method described earlier. Soak the piece in lukewarm water after heatsetting to remove clear resists from the silk. Colored resists stay in the fabric and are machine washable and dry cleanable after heatsetting.

Watercolored Silks

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This technique gives a soft feel to the design and creates general shapes and blended colors. To enhance the effect of the blended colors pre-wet overlap and run together. Dyes may be applied with eye-droppers, cotton balls, or spray bottles. An almost endless variety of artistic designs may be obtained by variation in color, wet and dry applications, and diluting colors to create gradations.

Stop-Flour Silks

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Stop-Flow is a starch substance that is applied to whole or part of the silk. It inhibits the flow of the dye on the silk and allows the dyes to hold their line without spreading across the fabric.

Make sure the stop-flow is well mixed before applying it to the silk. Paint an even coat to the portion of the silk where this technique will be used. Allow the stop-flow to dry before dyeing. Colors may be placed right next to each other since the dyes can hold their line. This technique allows the silk to used like a painting canvas. Using the stop-flow, silks may be dyed using the mottled techniques described in Chapter 2. This technique uses different size and shape sponges dipped in the dyes to create a mottled look to the silk. In the some vein, stamps, imprints, wax cuts, and other forms may be used to apply shapes and designs to the silk. Handwriting and lettering may also be applied. Airbrush work holds very well to silk when using the stop-flow method, Figure 10.

Conclusion

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The new convenience products have created the possibility for new silk items that were never possible before. The availability of affordable customized silks is a natural step in silk magic. Much time has elapsed since Rice introduced patterned silks to the American magic market. Yet much of the artwork and patterns sold by many dealers remain as relics from the past. New dye technology along will not bring about the revitalization of silk magic. It will take the cooperation of creative minds and skilled craftsmen

to forge what “will be” silk magic. This team working together will be able to drag silk magic out of its dragon covered past and into its customized present and future.

Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three

Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven…. Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen

Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen

VOLUME 1

The Romantic Story of Silk Dyeing your own silks Methods of Folding Silks Single Silks Quantity of silk Methods of Producing a Single Silk (Non- Apparatus Methods) Methods of Producing a Single Silk (Apparatus Methods) Quantity Productions (Non- Apparatus) Quantity Productions (Apparatus) Vanishes Sleight vanish Mechanical aid vanishes Changes Transpositions

Volume. Two

Penetrations Color Changes Color Changing Silks Silk Dyeing Temporary of permanent tubes Loading Dye Tube Stealing the Dye Tubes Disguising the Dye Tube Other dye tubes Dye box Silk Blowing Other effects Reel Magic Reel-Less Magic Twentieth Century Silks

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Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-One Chapter Twenty-Two Chapter Twenty-Three Chapter Twenty-Four Chapter Twenty-Five

Volume. Three

Sympathetic Silks Blendo Effects Naughty Silks Silks and Eggs Soup Plates and Silks Silks and Candles Openers Jap Hank Box

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Volume. Four Chapter Twenty-Six Chapter Twenty-Seven Chapter Twenty-Eight Chapter Twenty-Nine Chapter Thirty Chapter Thirty-One Chapter Thirty-Two Chapter Thirty-Three Chapter Thirty-Four Index of Chapters Index of Effects Index of Contributors Index of Subjects

Harold R. Rice Vol. One Revisited Vol. Two Revisited Vol. Three Revisited Silk Loads and Steals Silk Magic for Children Magic of Warren Stephens Romantic Story of Silk Revisit Dyeing Your own Silks Revisit

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Volume. 1 Chapter One

The Romantic Story of Silk Types of Silks Available Standard Sizes of Magical Silks The Core of Silk Washing a Silk

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Chapter Two

Dyeing Your Own Silks Preparation General Types Solid colors Protective clothing Mottled silks Tie-dyed Stenciled silk Air-brush Painting your own silks Thickener Applying designs Painting techniques Setting colors Batik Preparing the silk Textile color paints

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Chapter Three

Methods of Folding Silks Single Silks trap-fold coil-fold coil-fold gimmick envelope-fold square accordion-fold diagonal accordion-fold spiral-fold finger-fold new finger-fold hank ball-fold bubble-fold E-Z fold Quantity of silk Zig-Zag fold Trap-Fold Coil-Fold Accordion-Fold Clock-Fold Envelope-Accordion-Fold

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Chapter Four

Methods of Producing a Single Silk (Non-Apparatus Methods) from the elbow

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from the arm pit from under the vest from under the collar from the coat lapel from the bottom edge of coat from within the sleeve by misdirection from the hip pocket from slits in the clothing from a wire loop from the wrist from a rubber band from under the coat from under the arm from the breast pocket from sleeved position from the body from back palm from the trouser leg from a lapel pocket from the mouth from the thumb from the handkerchief pocket Instanto handkerchief production Visual Silk Production From the trouser pocket Chapter Five

Methods of Producing a Single Silk (Apparatus Methods) from a lighted match from a finger tip from a paper cone from a empty tube from a wand from a match box De Kolta Method Another method With faked match box Another faked match box Match-box loader Behind the match box from a wand in the pocket From the mysterious tube From a fan From the speatrum From a billiard ball From a false finger Novel silk production From a bottomless glass From a hidden tube From a flash ball From a fan of playing cards

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From a tampourine From a wand shell From a fake flower From a sword or wand P. and L. production wand Novel silk production From a paper cylinder From a fake ruler From a drinking glass From a bottle From a glass stopper From a flash glass From a body clip From hand gimmicks From museum gimmicks From a glass tumbler Brema’s silk appearance Chapter Six

Non-Apparatus Quantity Production Redhill Gimmick From a secret sleeves From the sleeves From within the vest From within the trousers From vested cloth tubes One to three From a Special Bag From a dress vest From a Fountain Bag From a wire loop From a special holder From varied locations Production supreme From under the vest Double streamer production Any color called for Continuous at the finger tips Silks and coins

Chapter Seven Apparatus Quantity Productions Commercial production apparatus Drum head tube Phantom Tube Phantom tube attachment Ghost tube Genii tube Satanic Tube-Square Genii tube Mystery of the Seven veils Bogart Drum head tube Flag vase Latest Water tube Break a way cabinet

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One hand production cabinet Wander cabinet Gung ho box Wander screen Oblong square screen Wander box Break a way production box Improved unbelievable box Temple screen Mirror Box Pivoting wander cabinet Organ pipes Tricky tubes Haunted Chimneys Buddha tubes Transparent tubes Silk-Ex tube Square Circle Improved Round Circle Enchanted Tube Pop Silks Silks from newspaper-British Silk-News-American Page-O-Silk Silk Cascade Abbott’s Silk Production Box Productomazia Handkerchief Casket Crystal Casket Creative Silks Cups of Plenty Fantastic Production Tantalizing Tube Devil’s Newspaper Part two Other production apparatus Prodo Streamers from Cigarette pack Silk Butterfly production Stove Pipe production Cascade of silks See-Bee Silks form magazine Edgar Utility Tube Small production Closed Door Production Fish bowl production Silks from newspaper Magical Crystal Box Silks and Fan Mammoth Finale Silks from nowhere Tra Tube

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Silken Lady Breakaway Phantom Tube Flash Finale Silks from tube Hot Load Suspended load New Organ Pipes Frame and Easel Something from nothing Triangular Room Silk King Production box Magazine production Ghost tube Harbins production box Ace Production box Quick production box Instantaneous productions Novel Production Chapter Eight

Vanishes Sleight vanish Master Vanish French Drop Vanish Another Drop Vanish A Toss vanish Backhand vanish Mechanical aid vanishes Buatier Pull Pear Pull in the sleeve Pear Pull attached to the body Cloth Pull Thread Pull Elastic Pull Edgar Pull Kennard Pull Glass Trick Visible Glass and Silk Vanish Greer’s Godget Flash Pull Joseph Automatic Silk Gun Goy’s Vanish Walsh’s Vanish Vanishing Handkerchief Wand Vanishing and Reproducing Wand Ultra Handkerchief Wand Ruler Vanish Paper Bag Vanish Single Paper Cone Two-way Paper Cone Royal Paper Cone Newspaper Cone Mirror Glass

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Removable mirror glass Turn Table Stand Bottomless Glass Grant Silk Vanishe Utility Tube Triple Hank Vanish Crystal Silk Cylinder Elusive Handkerchief Bare Hand Vanish Changing Bag With a Changing Bag Nickel Tube Improved Nickel Tube Nickel Tube With Pull Presto Hank Vanish Selective Hank Vanish Close-up Silk vanish Triple Tube vanish Wander Cylinder Twentieth Century Pistol Vanish Pistol Funnel Comedy Vanishing Hank Repeat handkerchief Vanish Warlock’s Repeat Silk vanish Vanishing and Reappearing silk Improved Vanish and Reappearing Rice Repeat Silk Vanish New Repeating Hank Vanish Improved Hand-Box Chapter Nine

Changes Handkerchief to Billiard Ball Other Changes Silk to Rose Martineau’s Cigarette to Silk Walsh’s Cigarette to Silk Martineau Cigarette to Silk 2 Firefly Robson’s Cigarette to Silk Ireland’s Cigarette to Silk Spaulding’s Cigarette to Silk Martineau’s Bouguet to Silk Walsh’s Cane to Silk Cane to Two silks Cane to three silks Silk to Cane Cane to Streamer Cane to Silk Silk Warm Pipe to Silk Balls to Silks Silk from Playing Cards

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Chapter Ten

Card to Silk Billiard Ball to Silk Thread to Silk Silkworm to Silk Silk to Streamer Flash Cigarette to Silk Silks to Serpentine Transpositions Mercury Silk Hank that Flew Silks and cups Oriental Mats Goblin Tube Depression Trick Selecto Silko Repeat-It Vanishing Silk Effect Passe-Passe Silks Flash Affair Right and Left Color Changing Hanks Flying Handkerchiefs Double Flash Silk Mystery Metamorphosis Nested Envelopes Homing silk Simple Silk Sorcery Selecto-O Simple silk Production Board Decapitated Knot Silk Production Move Diminishing Silk Traveling silks Little Green Bag J.G. Bag Trick Magicolor Tube Red and White Box Mystery Balls and Silks Transpo-Silko Flying Sik Chameleon Colors Handkerchief Pedestal Any Color Called For Silks and Bags Silks and Bag Trick Silk Transposition Rapid Transit silks Flight of the Colors Nic’s Napkins Opening With a Bong Card and Silk

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Hank the Hermit Match-It Silks and Sunshaade Mutilated Parasol Sunshade Blendo Fan and Flags Changing of the Colors Spectral Seamstress Utility Tube Jumping Silk Three Little Pigs Comedy Transposition Absconding Queen With a Card Silk Chjing Soo Fire Crocker Sailin Silks Transpo Silk Silks of Trian Foo Lum Rice’s Rapid Transposition Smart Silk Ghost Ring Wand and Silk Routine Matches and Silk Routine Wandering Handkerchief Color Blind Silk Mystery

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Volume. 2 Chapter Eleven

Penetrations Introduction Cards of Phantasia Mystini’s Triple Knot Escape Ropes, Fan and Silks Deluxe Ropes, Fan and Silks My Favorite Penetrative Silks Wand, Box and Silk Release Grandmother’s Necklace Improved Grandmothers Necklace Rice’s Flying Colors Rice’s Glas-Go Escaping silks A penetration Silk and Tube Trick Penetration Xtra-ordinary Rice’s Pent-A-Maid Passing Through the Ribbon Penelease Different Grandmother Necklace Rice’s Dissolve Silk Away Pent-A-Silk

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Snap-Away-Knot Snap-Away Variation Pull-A-Part Silks Fourth Dimension Silks Release From Reason Penetration Quickie Silk Thru Silk Silk Penetration Thimble Thru Silk Ball Thru Silk Glass Penetration Educated Silks Obedient Silks Magic Stuff Penetration Confucius Saben Cutting a Woman in Half Handkerchief Frame Cig-Penetration Pop-Up Cigarette Cigarette Thru Silk Penetra Silk Silk Filter Silk Thru Glass Penetrating silk Triple Penetration Three Handkerchiefs Ghost Silk Cut and Restored Silk Separated Silk Cut and Restored Hank Snip A Silk Super Sharp Scissors Extra Sharp Scissors Cut and Restored Ribbon Novel Silk Penetration Walking Thru A Ribbon Perfect Ribbon Thru Body Thru a Wedding Ring Ring of Thoth Ring On Silk Ring On Wand Prayer Chain Sifted Thru Silk Silken Obedience Silk Thru Cane Cane Through Silk Pull Apart Silks Magic Web Ball Penetration Prisoner in the silk Thimble Thru Silk Super Penetration

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Adhesive Glass Red Devil Hohne Silk Penetration Knot is Not a Knot Silk Thru Rope Uncanny Hankies

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Chapter Twelve

Color Changes Introduction Single Color Changing Silks Jumping Knot Change Thru Tube Ever-change Silk Flashy Opening M.C. Color Change Flash Color Change Double Color Change Instantaeous Transposition Drop Color Change Triple Color Change Triple Color Change Tri-Color Change New Color Change Perfect Color Change Color Changing Knot Vice-Versa Change Berg Miracle Silks Novel Color Change Sucker’s Waterloo Two Silk Monte Ervin Color hange Silk Ervin Variation Laundry Mystery Instantaneous Color-Change Silk Symsilk Meet the Missus Mr. and Mrs. Green Color Changing Tie

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Chapter Thirteen

Color Changing Silks Introduction Color-Change Handkerchief Tube Ideal Color Change Tube Simplex Color-Change Handkerchief ball Palmo Ideal and Simplex Manipulations Hank Ball and Palmo Manipulations Novak Steal of Palmo Judah Surprise Flash Color-Change

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Clean-Cut Color Change Hand Ultra Color Change Nu-Kwik Kolor Change New Vanishing Color Changer Di-It Double Color Change New Handkerchief Gimmick Tube to Cigarettes Subtle Color Change Snappy Color Change Semantic Silks Suggestive Color-Change Transposition Color-Change Traveling Knot Dyeing Silks Perfect Color Change All to Silk Jaysee color Change Supreme Color Change Expose Red-Blue, Blue-Red Two Tips Chapter Fourteen

Silk Dyeing Temporary or permanent tubes Introduction Handkerchief Tricks Devant Tube Conradi Utility Tube Barrel Tube Stanyon Tube Roterberg Tube Willmann’s Tube Cup Dye Tube Today’s Dye Tubes Al Baker Dye Tube Braun Dye Tube Loading Silks into Dye Tubes Loading Dye Tube Loading Dye Tubes Into Cylinders Advance Loading Behind Paper In a Paper Roll Front Drop Empty Cylinder Behind Silks Palmed tube Front and Back Vest Pocket Steal Dress Vest Steal Sash Steal Vest Steal Finger Steal

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Hooked Tube Catgut and Tube Ala Bogart Tube and Tumbler Servante and Tube In a Silk Stealing Dye Tubes From cylinders In the Right Pocket Tube and Wand In the Silks Drop Method Palmed In a Tumbler With a Hook Under a Silk In a bottomless Glass Disguising the Dye Tube In a Black-art Well Crumpled Cylinder Feather Flowers Baby Doll Humpty Dumpty Paper Pocket Other dye tubes Wand Tube Wand Dye Tube Russell Flag Tube Crystal Dyeing Tube Transparent Dye Tube Transparent Tube Mystery Dye Tube Music and Silks Selfcan Dye Tube Tap-A-Color Windsor’s Dye Box Dye box 787 Magic Soap Production 20th Century Vanish Silk Monte Switch Silk Blowing 788 Silk Blowing Act Blow It Silk Blowing Other effects Silk Diversion Soft Soap Catch Transposition Soft Soap Improved

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Paper Sack Soft Soap Soft Soap Passe-Passe Nu Dye Method Sympathetic Napkin Rings Checker Mystery Silk Cabby Imp Box Yo! Ho! And a Bottle of Rum Color Riddle Secret Tube Silk Drinks Chromatic Conception Alchemists Dream Silks and Spirits Al Baker’s Routine Bunny Surprise Mismade Flag Red Cross Mismade Flag Deluxe Mismade Flag Mismade Rainbow Sno-White and the Seven Dwarfs Half-Way Dyeing Convincing dyeing Double Dyed Sy-Se Silk Routine Fan and Silks Redhill Silk Dyeing Great Silk Blowing Act Evolution of a Rabbit Romance in Silk Pusha Da Push Blow Dye Chapter Fifteen

Reel Magic Introduction Rolling a Silk Untying silk Serpent Silk Tying Silk Visible Self-Tying Silks Rice’s Serpent Streamer Untying silk Naughty Knot Other Effects Visible 40th Century Silks Penetro Penetrable Silk Spalding Routine Corner Switch Smart Color Change Rice’s Rabi-Duck Good Night

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Zebra Silk Color Change Foulard Other Effects Impossible Floating Handkerchief Ring on Silk Reel Trick Lamp Chimney Vanish Floating Silk Serpent Silk Kobra Ad Infinitum Plus Chapter Sixteen

Reel-Less Magic Introduction Untying silk Self Unknotting Hank Knot that is Not Tying silk Spirit Knot Knotty Silk Latest Knotted Silk Miller’s Knotty Silk Knotting and Unknotting silk Reel-Less Magic Other Effects Flash Silk Apparition Snake-N-Vase Penetrations Triple Ring-Silk Penetration Devil’s Own Knife-Cut Ribbon Master Silk Thru Ropes Penetrative Silks Penetrating Silk Levitations Dancing Handkerchief Dancing Hank Flying carpet Animation Animated Silk Self-Contained Rsing Hank Acrobatic Silk Million dollar Gimmick Triped Gimmick Hop-a-Long Hank Untying knot My Untying Silk Routine

Chapter Seventeen Twentieth Century Silks Introduction Basic Effect Early Method Ducrot Improvement

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Rainbow 20th Century Valuable Aid Mysterioulsy Joined Hanks Varied Themes Traveling Salesman Brassiere-20th Century Brassiere Variation Silken Switch Surprise 20th Century Visible 20th Century Fly-A-Way Cone Repeat 20th Century Repeat Rainbow 20th Century Assistant 20th Century Solid Color Transposition Triple Repeat 20th Century Surprise Vanish Repeat Self-Tying 20th Century Turn of the Century 20th Century In Reverse Reverse English Cylinders and Silks Silken Flight Fly-Silk 20th Century In Reverse Silk In Chancery Chancery Impromptu Switch Reverse Century-Twentieth Unprepared Silks Carlyle’s Solids 20th Century Douglas 20th Century Douglas 20th Century Spalding’s 20th Century Switch 20th Century Hat and Silks Combination New Silk Cabby Fantasy In Silks Cream of the Jest Visible 20th Century Frame Grant’s 20th Century Pace’s 20th Century Silks Twenty-First Century Silks Twenty-Second Century Silks Improved 20th Century Silks My 20th Century Routine Unprepared 20th Century Silks of Mephisto Roped In Silk Epic Go-Between Silk Tri-Tie

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Good 20th Century Effect Rice’s 20th Century Flying silk New Presentation M.C. 20th Century Silks Unprepared 20th Century One More 20th Century Fourth Dimension Comedy 20th Century Silks 20th Century Hank Trick Bottomless Glass 20th Century Pass-It Stage 20th Century Simplicity Silks Appeared and Self-Tying Silks Uniting the Colors Another Visible 20th Century There and Back Shot Silk Newspaper 20th Century Caliph’s Colors Satan’s Silks Visible 20th Century Century Silk Frame Baffling Bloomer 20th Century Silk Combination Houdini Hank Escape

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Volume. 3 Chapter Eighteen

Sympathetic Silks Origin 1056 Original Effect Tarbell’s Sympathetic Silks Basic Elements of Effect Sympathetic Silks Stand Sten’s Method Sympathetic Silk Methods Uniting the colors Weber’s Method Chair Display False Count Hugard’s Count Tarbell’s Count Rice’s Count Combination Nu-Way Double Knot Square Knot Upsetting the Knots Proudlocks’s Version

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Chapter Nineteen

Quick Release Double Knot Slydini Knot Four Silks Routine Two Silks Routine Clark’s Sympathetic Silks Furst’s Sympathetic Silks Bellman’s Method One Hand Method Coleman’s Routine Rice’s E-Z Method Phantom Knots Sympathetic Sik Effect Lopilato’s Sympathetic Silks Snappy Knotting silks Sympathetic Knots Grant’s Sympathetic Silks Graceful Flourish Helpful Hints Varigated Silks Sympathetic Rose Bobo’s Timely Tips Bobo’s Patter Bobo’s Repeat Mohammedan Visible Sympathetic silks Martineau’s Repeat Silk Sympathy As U Like It Silks Do as You Do Untying Sympathy My Silken Princess Traveling Knots Passe-Passe Knot 20th Century-Sympathetic Silks Comedy Sympathetic silks Chameleon Knots Satan’s Silks 20th Century Sympathy Traveling Knot Twin Sympathy In-A-Bag Birds of Burma Switch-Over Silks Magnetic Sympathetic Silks DuBois Variation Upset Square Knot Knotriump Knotted Silks

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Blendo Effects Basic Principle Origin 1162

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Chapter Twenty

Tarbell’s Perfection Flag Trick Contemporary Versions Contemporary Versions Rice’s Blendo Preknotted Blendo Flash Blendo Opener Another Flash Blendo Berg’s Ribbon Blendo Blendo-Modus operandi Rice’s Silks to Flag Thayer’s New Blendo Mendes Blendo Holden’s Blendo White’s Blendo Silks to Flags Blending of the Colors Hanks and Flag Modern Blendo Blendo Routine Nu-Blent Booth Blendo Mystic Ribbons Burgette’s Blendo Blendo and Flowers New Blendo Silk Gloves Color Blend Color Blending Greer’s Blendo Blendette Rice’s Patriotic Blendo Rice’s Mismade Blendo Jack Rose Nu Type Silk Blend Silken Mixup

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Naughty Silks Part One Introduction Silks Required Rolling the Silks Snap Knot Fastest Knot Aerial Knot Houdini Knot Unknottable Siks Knot Caught in the Air Hunter’s Bow Knot School Boy Knot Fight of the Quardruple Knot Close-Up or Blow-Away Knot

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Sprit Knot Spook Knot Solid Thru Solid Silk Thru Solid Double Figure Eight Four-In-Hand Knot Knot On Wrist Hangaman’s Loop Another Solid Thru Solid Knot That Is Not Impossible Knot Puzzle Knot Stretching a Silk Another One Hand Knot Rolling Knot Another Aerial Knot Another Knot That is Knot Miller’s Boy Scout Knot Thru the Chair Tung Pin Soo Knot Thru the Neck Thru the Ring Thru the Wrist Pick It Up Visible Multiplying Knot More Multiplying Knots Threading the Needle

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Fastest Knot in World Second Silk Double Knot in Air Passe-Passe Deluxe Spirit Knot Solid Thru Solid Gliding Lover’s Knots Loop the Loop One Hand Knot With Two Silks One Hand Knot With Two Silks Vanishing Spectators

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Additional Effects Knot at Last Unknotable Hank Removable Knot Knot in Reverse Silks Thru the Legs Chair Release Hank Thru Wrist Double Dissolving Silk Release Knot Transposition Boy to Rabbit Novel Vanishing Knot 1289

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Part Two

Part Three

Chapter Twenty-One

Chapter Twenty-Two

Another Snap Knot New Vanishing Knot Phantom Knot Deluxe Impossible Knot Quick Knot Silks Switchover Knot Single Knot Release Handkerchief Knot Triple Hank Release Knot Effect Variation Ideal Solid Thru Solid Ring-On Rope and Silk penetration Silk and Ring Hank In Quick-Pent

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Silks and Eggs Introduction Kling Klang No. 1 Kling Klang No. 2 Kling Klang No. 3 Cling Clong 20th Century Egg, Glass, and Hank Kling Klang Konfetti Modernized Egg, Glass, and Hank Silk to Egg Silk-N-Egg Eggs- traordinary Eggs-planation Egg and Hank Routine No-Gimmick Silk to Egg Revamped Stodare Egg and Hank I’ve Got Your Money Thumb Egg Tips Hank Spider Silk Gone Mad No Switch Egg Invisible Hen

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Soup Plates and Silks Introduction Basic Effect Soup Plate and Hanks Hanks and Soup Plates Mystic Silks Plate and Silk Under a Soup Plate Two Plates and Hanks Silks and Soup Plates Beneath a Soup Plates Vested Silks and Plates

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Silks Between Prepared Plates Thayer Soup Plate Abbott Soup Plate Goldston Soup Plate Newspaper Method Rice’s Soup Plate Magic With Plates Plate and Flying Silks Flying Han and plates Colorful Silk and Plate Phoenix Silk

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Chapter Twenty-Three

Silks and Candles Introduction Flying Hank and Candle Knotted Hanks Silk and Flame Candle, Silk, and Tube Repeat Candle Silk From candle Silk and Candle Transmigration Question of Color Candle and Silks Routine Alchemistry New Candle and Hank Candle Smoke Tricks With Hanks With a Candle Problems in Silk and wax

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Chapter Twenty-Four

Openers Introduction Air Mail Silk Production Double Silk Production Snappy barehand Silk Production Silk Stretch Instant Color Change Mini-Cone Production See-Thru folder Atomic Silk Silks on Rope Mixture-Not as Before Transposition Extraordinary Turning the Tables Spectacular Opening Flash Opener Magnetized Hank Miracle Silk Glass and Silk Routine Dual Silk Production Opening Trick

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Spectacular Flash Opening Show Opener in Silks Another Opener Flash Silk Appearance Rainbow Silk Appear Dove Streamer Silken Bombshell Prisoner Silk Flying Silks Fountain of Silks Fetsch Openers Lighting Production Curtain To Finale Grandpoppers Cigarette and Holder to Silk Chapter Twenty-Five

Jap Hank Box Introduction New Inexaustible Box Currrent Models Do-It-Yourself Box Devant’s Routine Halmes” Production Marino’s Hank Box Routine Wright’s Radio Box Medley of Surprises Hanky Panky Routine Phantom Silk As a Utility Box Jap Box Disguised

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Volume. 4 Chapter Twenty-Six

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Harold Rice an Encyclopedia and a Lifetime His Life The Selling of an Empire The Lost Empire Historical Accomplishments The Rice Encyclopedia Questions

Volume. One Revisited Methods of Folding a Silk Utility Silk Roll Producing a Single Silk Non-Apparatus Methods New Silk Holder Grip Ring for Silk Productions Large Silk Holder Pro Silk Holder Semi-Impromptu Silk Production Finger Ring and Thread

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Carnation to Silk From The Mouth Barehanded Silk Production Producing a Single Silk Apparatus Methods Silk-N-Boards Hurrah A Flag Staff Silk on Cane Vanishing and Appearing Silk Pop-Gun Production Parachute Silk Silk in Balloon Selected Silk in Balloon Silk on rope Knot-The-Silk Quantity Silk productions Magic Sanister* Inexpensive Triple Cylinders Silks from Silk* Flip Silk Production* Miser’s Dream Fold Half Silks and Diamond Cuts Pop-Through Production Frame Vanishes The Elusive Hank A Feint Flash Paper Vanish Blow-Van Enhanced Bungee Pull Silk Gun Sure-Fire Handkerchief Pistol Changes Silk Shower Matchbook to Silk Twirling Silk to Cane Util-O-Silks Change in a Paper Cone Rosini Changer Bouncing Fireball to Silk Cigarette to Silk Streamers Thin Paper Bag Switch Comedy Shooting Hank One Hand Tissues to Silk Rise to Silk Holders Silk to Flower Color Changing Silk to Flower Visible Liquid to Silk Rainbow Silks Target Assembly One-Hand Cane to Silk

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Chapter Twenty-Eight

Volume. Two Revisited Penetrations Digital Delusion Linking Silks Sealed Cutter Phoa Cut and Restored Silk The Light That Heats Color Changes Color Changing Streamer Dragon Fantasy Color Changing Silks Berg Silksation Silksation Variation Dye Tube Steal From the Hand Hank Ball Steal with Thumb Silk Dyeing Silk and Water Pavel Change Tube Sucker Color Change Reel-less Magic Streamer Afloat 20th Century Silks Crazy 20th Century Silks The Twenty-First Century Silk

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Chapter Thirty-Nine

Volume. Three Revisited Blendo Effects Unprepared Blendo No Gaff Blendo Lazy Man Blendo Bango Bag The Bumper Bag Cheat Blendo Balloon Box Blendo Quadsilx Sucker Blendo Naughty Silks The Berg Knot Knots Off Silk Silk and Eggs Topitized Silk to Egg The Zimmer-Egg Candles and Silks Silk from Candle Flame Silk from Candle Flame Candle-Silk Transposition Openers Silk Drink

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Chapter Thirty

Loads and Steals Buttons, Beady, Velcro, and Snaps Behind the Assistants Back

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Behind a Tray or Board Berg Load Bag From the Front of a Table Steal from Outer Breast Pocket From Inside a Special Table From Behind the Ear The Double Manofilament Loop Large Load Holder Froma Collapsed Hot On the End of a Streamer Hidden on the front of the table Silk Fountains Rainbow Cascade Silk Fountain Silk Cascade Chapter Thirty-One

Chapter Thirty-Two

Silk Magic for Children Metamarpho Spots The Acrobatic Silks The Clatter Box Silkola Silkola Bag Sun and Moon Silk-N-Canfetti Snake Can Dye-Version Kornsilks Invisible Silk Transport Sonic Cleaning Chamber Production From a Gag Bag Spotty the Dog Silken Butterfly The Silk Magic of Warren Stephens Introduction Methods of Producing Silks Transparent Bag Production Elbow Silk Production Instant Flag on Flat Staff Insta Silk Change Cylinder Mag-O-Silks Auto Silk Production Silken Surprise Bowl-O-Silks Silks From a Toy Drum Production Spectacular Methods of Vanishing Silks Barehand Ungimmicked Silk Vanish Hoo-Vial The Silk That Was Swish

1725 1727 1728 1729 1730 1733 1735 1736 1737 1738 1740 1741 1741 1743 1745 1748 1748 1750 1752 1754 1755 1755 1757 1759 1762 1763 1765 1766 1768 1769 1771 1774 1774 1774 1774 1776 1778 1779 1781 1782 1784 1785 1786 1788 1790 1792 1792 1793 1794 1797

Chapter Thirty-Three

Chapter Thirty-Four

Comedy Vanishing Silk Transpositions Instant Flag Transportation Criss Cross Silk Wacky Silks Silk Dyeing Effects Mis-Made Bouquet Crystal Dye-Illusion Striped Blendo Effects Splendo Easy Blendo Modified Reel and Reel-less Magic Alley Oops Flip Back Hank Kangaroo Silk What Happen Silk Penetrations Ring Hank Penetration

1799 1800 1800 1802 1804 1806 1806 1808 1811 1813 1813 1815 1817 1817 1819 1820 1822 1824 1824

The Romantic Story of Silk Revisited Silk Magic History Types of Silk Available Pure Silk vs. Blends Pure Sill832 Care of Silk Final Note

1828 1828 1830 1830

Dyeing Your Own Silks Revisited Introduction Preparation Weighting Types of Dyes Other Supplies Protective Apparel Dyeing Solid Colors Setting the Dyes Tie-Dyed Silks Stretching Silk for Dyeing Resist-Dyed Silks Watercolored Silks Stop-Flow Silks Conclusion

1834 1837 1840 1840 1841 1841 1841 1843 1844 1844 1845 1846 1847 1849 1852 1852 1853

A

Abbott’s Magic Company From a Flash Glass Mirror Box Crystal Casket Improved Nickel Tube Presto Hank Vanisher Pistol Funnel Mutilated Parasol New Color Change New Color Change Di-It Penetrating Silk Repeat 20th Century Abbott Soup Plate Abbott, Percy From a flash glass Bare hand a production Abbotts push-out silk production Silks at the fingertips Silk production supreme Lightening silk production Latest Water tube Oblong square screen Improved unbelievable production box Buddha tubes Improved Round Circle Silk Cascade Abbott’s Silk Production Box Double Flash Silk Mystery Close-up Silk vanish Wonder Cylinder Twentieth Century Pistol Vanish Oriental Mats Repeat-It Silks and Bag Trick Sympathetic Silk Methods Repeat Candle Double Silk Production Abracadabra Alchemists Dream Turn of the Century 20th Century In Reverse Chancery Impromptu Simplicity Silks Shot Silk Visible 20th Century 20th Century Sympathy Nu-Blent Silk and Ring Under a Soup Plate

Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3

122 204 233 338 339 345 476 668 677 715 911 952 1374

Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

122 123 128 129 130 136 190 196 200 210 216 226 229 323 341 343 344 404 411 458 1062 1396 1423

Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

817 963 964 974 1032 1038 1044 1140 1193 1308 1363

Abracadabra Silks Between Alchemistry See-Thru Folder Do-It-Yourself Box Adair, Ian H. See-Thru Folder Silken Butterfly Albenice Serpent Silk Visible Self-Tying Silk Naughty Knot Visible 40th Century Silks Penetro Aldini Silkola Bag Allen, Stan Sealed Cutter Ammar, Michael Bouncing Fireball to Silk Topitized Silk to Egg Annemann, Ted Hank that Flew Arturo Silks Between Atlanta magic co Tantalizing Tube Auburn, Tom Cut and Restored Ribbon

Baaren, Dr. Hans Van Wand, Box and Six Release Bagley, Ross Instant Color Change Bagshawe, Edward Rapid Transit silks Ghost Silk Silk Diversion Uniting the Colors Uniting the Colors Silk Sympathy Flying Knot Baker, Al Al Producto Something from nothing Al Baker Dye Tube Al Baker’s Routine Self Unknotting Hank Baker’s 20th Century Four Silks Routine Two Silks Routine Hank Thru Wrist Kling Klang No.3

Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

1371 1405 1431 1512

Vol.3 Vol.4

1431 1771

Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.4

854 856 858 859 861 1755

Vol.4

1649

Vol.4 Vol.4

1621 1702

Vol.1

401

Vol.3

1371

Vol.1

240

Vol.2

624

Vol.2

536

Vol.3

1427

Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

462 614 793 1034 1062 1122 1145

Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

91 275 756 819 888 980 1082 1086 1285 1319

B

Baker, Harry Improved Blendo Barno, George Triple Repeat 20th Century Surprise Vanish Bartl, Janos Music and Silks Barto, El Navel silk production Egg, Glass, and Hank Beattie, J Penelease Beaumont, Harold Silk Stretch Becker, Larry Knot is Not a Knot Ring-On Quick-Pent Flash Opener Beebe, Raymond Smart Silk Belais, Arnold Changing of the Colors Belcher, Len A. Turn of the Century Silk in Chancery 20th Century Sympathy Mixture-Not as Before Do-It-Yourself Box Bell, Gordon James I’ve Got Your Money Bellman, Dan Bellman’s Method Bennett, Dr. Zina B. Cane to Silk Benson, Roy Glass Trick Berg, Joe Instanto handkerchief production Visible Glass and Silk Vanish Pipe to Silk Silks and cups Any Color Called For Berg Miracle Silks Novel Color Change Sucker’s Waterloo Two Silk Monte Knot that is Not Appearing and Self-Tying Silks Sympathetic Silks Stand Phantom Knots Berg’s Ribbon Blendo

Vol.3

1168

Vol.2 Vol.2

958 960

Vol.2

780

Vol.1 Vol.3

108 1323

Vol.2

558

Vol.3

1426

Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

656 1304 1312 1447

Vol.1

507

Vol.1

482

Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

963 973 1140 1137 1512

Vol.3

1345

Vol.3

1092

Vol.1

383

Vol.1

306

Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

83 308 386 403 456 682 682 683 684 889 1033 1060 1103 1174

Berg, Joe Berg Silksation The Berg Knot Berg Load Bag Bergeron, Bev Silk Gun Berland Firefly Cigarette and Holder to Silk Bey, Mohammed Silk Penetration Bill, Baffin Nu Type Silk Blend Blackledge, J. Elder My 20th Century Routine Blake, George Uncanny Hankies Bobo, J.B. Bobo’s Timely Tips Bobo’s Patter Bobo’s Repeat Boeckel, F.W. It’s a Steal Two Tips Bohlen, Henry Impossible Floating Handkerchief Triple Ring-Silk Penetration Devil’s Own Knife-Cut Ribbon Master Silk Thru Ropes Bongo, Ali Bongo Bag Booth, John Booth Blendo Borts, Clarence See-Bee Silks form magazine Bowerman Penetrating Silk Broun, John Triple lube Vanish Broun Dye Tube Bunny Surprise Surprise 20th Century Braund, George Super Sharp Scissors Brent, Lu Silk Dyeing Brewe, Bill Magic Canister Inexpensive Triple Cylinders Unprepared Blendo Bridges, Or Milton Blending of the Colors

Vol.4 Vol.4 Vol.4

1657 1697 1727

Vol.4

1608

Vol. 1 Vol.3

369 1504

Vol.2

579

Vol.3

1209

Vol.2

1002

Vol.2

660

Vol.3 Vol.3 Vol.3

1114 1115 1117

Vol.2 Vol.2

744 744

Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2

874 904 905 908

Vol.4

1686

Vol.3

1195

Vol.1

250

Vol.2

608

Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2

342 156 822 949

Vol.2

622

Vol.4

1665

Vol.4 Vol.4 Vol.4

1588 1589 1618

Vol.3

1186

Brown, Floyd D Pent-A-SilkBrown, J FI ashy Opening Brown, Jonathan Neal Silk on Cane One-Hand Cane to Silk Buff, KC Vanishing Silk Effect Soft Soap Improved Paper Sack Soft Soap Soft Soap Passe-Passe Animated Silk Blendo-Modus Operand) Buffum, Dick New Organ Pipes Burgette Burgetie's Blendo Bush, Julian S Mirror Box Gamblers Silks Carlyle Evolution of a Rabbit Carlyle's Solids 20th Century Castro, Ernest Silk Production Move Cellier, Kemi From Behind the Ear Chambers, Lloyd Ghost tube Chanin, Jack Jaysee Color Change Supreme Chapman, Frank Bare Hand Vanish Selecto Silko Charles, Christopher Opening With a Bang Chaudet, Bill Perfect Color Change Air Wail Silk Production Chicago Magic Co Handkerchief Casket Christopher, Milbourne Silk Away Snappy Color Change Go-Between Silks New Presentation Color Blend Pop-Through Production Frame

Vol.2

566

Vol.2

661

Vol.4 Vol.4

1576 1640

Vol.1 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3

314 798 800 800 920 1174

Vol.1

273

Vol.3

1199

Vol.1 Vol.2

205 694

Vol.2 Vol.2

838 980

Vol.1

335

Vol.4

1733

Vol.1

281

Vol.2

736

Vol.1 Vol.1

333 410

Vol.1

469

Vol.2 Vol.1

734 1422

Vol.1

232

Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.2 Vol.3 Vol.4

564 720 1012 1019 1203 1599

e

CKuan, Tan Hock Penetration Extraordinary Chuaq Ling Soo Stage 20th Century Churchill, Byron Plate and silk Clark, Keith Cigarette Thru Silk Surprise 20th Century Silk Fourth Dimension Appearing and SelF-Tyinq Silks Clark's Sympathetic Silks Vangated Silks Clatj Good Niqht Clever, Eddie With a Candle Clifford, Roy Absconding Queen Coleman, Walter Coleman's Routine Collins, Stanley Nic's Napkins Silks Thru the Legs Colombi, Carlos N Flash Silk apparition Magic With Plates Conjuror's Shop Reel-Less Magic Conley, Jim No Switch Egg Conradi Utility Tube Cook, Vernon Transparent Tube Modern Blendo Silken Mixup Corsen, Olof Fantasy in Silks Cottee, Roy Show Opener in Silks Crawford, TJ Wond Dye Tube Culpitt, Fred Decapitated Knot Color Changing Knot

Vol 2

551

Vol 2

1030

Vol 3

1362

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

602 949 1023 1033 1081 111

Vol 2

812

Vol 3

1413

Vol 1

493

Vol 3

1098

Vol 1 Vol 3

166 1282

Vol 2 Vol 3

901 1316

Vol 2

898

Vol 3

1351

Vol 1

330

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

779 1189 1213

Vol 2

991

Vol 3

1468

Vol 2

115

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

331 387 679

Daly, Baldwin, F Reverse English Danar the magician From the spectrum Dante the Magician Cane to Silk off rope Davenport Company of London Square Circle Great Silk Blowing Act Davenport, George Cane to Two silks Day, Billy Blow-Van De Courcy, Ken Sifted Thru Silk All to Silk de Kolta, Bautier From a wand Buatier Pull Buatier Pull Soup plates and silks De Lawrence, George Khng Klang No2 Flying Hank and Plates DeBlois, Lome Hank the Hermit Twenty-First Century Silks Demski, Leo J Nu-Kwik Kolor Change DeSeiver, Arnold Fly-Silk Dethlefsen Lebra Silk Devant, David Dye tube Handkerchief Trick Devant's Routine Devlin Silk Mystery Die Zauberwelt From a secret pocket Dobski, Chester Thimble Thru Silk Dore, Theo Silk Drinks Douglas, Bert New Repeating Honk Vanish Changing of the Colors

D Vol 2

965

Vol 1

104

Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

526 4 5 215 831

Vol 1

319

Vol 4

1604

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3

639 735 2 96 296 291 1356

Vol 3 Vol 3

1318 1380

Vol 1 Vol 2

411 999

Vol 2

713

Vol 2

911

Vol 2

813

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

100 148 1514

Vol 1

518

Vol 1

146

Vol 2

580

Vol 2

815

Vol 1 Vol 1

357 482

Douglas, Bert Dyei n a Silks Traveling Salesman Douglas 20th Century Douglas, James Untying Sympathy Dowd, Tommy Reel-Less Magic Downs, T Nelson Flying Handkerchiefs Dr Chang (Sherman Ripley) Mohammedan Du Bois, Dick Upset Square Knot Ducrot, Frank Ducrot Improvement Perfection Flag trick Dunn, Ricki Dove Streamer Duval, Ade Improved Vanishing and Reappearing Silk Silk Blowing Redhill silk Dyeing Blow Dye Dysjel, Mitchell Another Snap Knot

Easley, Bert Hop-a-lonq Hank Egans, Pat Blendette Ellis, Bob Magic Canister Enslow, HC Mystic Silks Ervin, Or EG Silk production supreme From within the trousers Wand and Silk Routine Ervm Color Change Silk Ervin Variation Evans, Henry Ridgely Flying Handkerchiefs

Fanley, Edward J Phantorn Silk Fantasio The Twenty-First Century Silk

Vol2 Vol 2 Vol 2

132 945 981

Vol 3

1121

Vol 2

898

Vol 1

322

Vol 3

1118

Vol 3

1151

Vol 2 Vol 3

940 1162

Vol 3

1411

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

354 191 831 848

Vol 3

1290

Vol 2

932

Vol 3

1205

Vol 1

1588

Vol 3

1360

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

130 153 511 686 688

Vol 1

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Vol 3

1539

Vol 4

1673

E

F

Forced, John Dragon Fantasy Fenichel, Joseph Metamorpho Spots Ferguson, George Ira Tube Fetsch, Hen Visible 20th Century Silk Epic Go-Between Silks Iri-Tie Knotnump Silk Gloves Clmq Clanq 201K Century Fetsch Openers Liqhtninq Production Curtain to Finale: Grandpoppers Fisher, Ottokar Cords of Phantasm Ropes Fan and Silks Fleischman, Sid Self-Contained Kisinq Hank Million Dollar Gimmick Tripod Gimmick Flemmq, Caryl Sailin' Silks Prayer Chain Mismade Rainbow Flowers, Jimmy Flyinq Sik Foo Linq Yu Sympathetic Rose Foster, Neil Unprepared Blendo Fox, Imro Finger Fox, Karrell Kornsilks Frazee Dye tube vest steal Fukai, Masahira Visible Liquid to Silk Furst Flash Blendo Opener Another Flash Blendo Furst's Sympathetic Silks

Vol 4

1655

Vol 4

1148

Vol 1

262

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

950 1010 1012 1013 1156 1202 1321 1493 1494 1496 1498

Vol 2 Vol 2

522 528

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

922 929 931

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

500 638 826

Vol 1

450

Vol 3

1112

Vol 4

1618

Vol 1

140

Vol 4

1163

Vol 2

162

Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

1634 1111 1112 1088

Vol 1

151

G Gardner, WC One to three

Garland Finger Gaylon, K With a Card SilkGenii Gerber, Louis Naughty Silks Gibson, Walter Release From Reason Gilbert Handkerchief Tricks Invisible Hen Ginn, David One Hand Tissues to Silk The Light That Heals Cheat Blendo From Q Collapsed Hat Snake Can Giraud, Jules Prisoner in the Silk Goldm, Horace Double Color Change Goldston, Will Triple Penetration Perfect Color Change Newspaper Method Goodrum, Major John C Twenty-Second Century Silks Coy, M Goy's Vanish Grant, UF From a lighted match Temple screen Fantastic Production Devil's Newspaper Grant Silk Vanishe Walking Thru a Ribbon Trasparent Dye Tube Serpent Silk Climax 20 th Century Fly-A-Way Cone Repeat Self-Tying 20th Century Grant's 20th Century Grant's Sympathetic Silks 20th Century-Sympathetic Silks Egg and Hank Routine No-Gimmick Silk to Egg Gravatt, Glenn G From a glass tumbler Mystery of the Seven veils Super Penetration Tube to Cigarettes

Vol 1

140

Vol 1 Vol 1

496 273

Vol 3

1218

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

514 1191 1352

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1629 1653 1691 1737 1759

Vol 2

647

Vol 2

669

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

610 618 1375

Vol 2

1000

Vol 1

313

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

88 201 238 241 329 628 178 854 949 951 962 996 1010 1135 1341 1342

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

142 187 651 718

Gravatt, Glenn G Color Riddle 201K Century In Reverse Ideal Solid Thru Solid Dual Silk Production Medley of Surprises Gresham, Julian Comedy Sympathetic Silks Grey, Lee Silks of Mephisto Gnggs, Albert B Semantic Silks Gustafson, Dick Utility Silk Roll Carnation to Silk Barehanded Silk Production Dye Tube Steal from the Hand Gwynne, Jack Fish bowl production

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

812 972 1303 1457 1528

Vol 3

1135

Vol 2

1006

Vol 2

122

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1556 1566 1569 1662

Vol 1

254

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1572 1574 1669 1683

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

213 331 340

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

261 633 655 669 1004

Vol 2

795

Vol 1 Vol 2

140 712

Vol 2

701

Vol 1 Vol 3

324 1201

Vol 1 Vol 3

396 1104

Vol 1

205

H Hades, Micky Hurrah A Flag Staff Streamer Afloat Lacy Man Blendo Haenchen Silk -Ex tube Selecto-0 Selective Hank Vanish Hahne, Nelson Silks from nowhere Ring of Thoth Hahne Silk Penetration Flash Color Change Unprepared 20th Century Hallock, Doc Soft Soap Hamley Brothers Finger Hand Ultra Color Change Hamley, John Color-Change Handkerchief Ball Hamley, Messrs Metamorphosis New Blendo Hanko, Bob Flash Cigarette to Silk Sympathetic Silk Effect Hanson, Herman Pivoting wonder cabinet

Hara, Prince Unprepared 20th Century Harbin, Robert Harbins production box Magic Stuff Penetration Symsilk Ad Infinitum Plus Snake-N-Vase 20th Century In Reverse Chameleon Knots Haskell Acrobatic Silk Hatton and Plate Three Handkerchiefs Flying Hank and candle Haughlin, Lyle F Unprepared Silks Herpick, Jimmy Single Knot Release Hoffmann From a false finger Novel silk production Abbotts push-out silk production Monarch handkerchief producer Improved hand box From museum gimmicks From the sleeves Backhand vanish Buatier Pull Buatier Pull Right and Left Nested Envelopes Nickel Tube Improved Nickel Tube Nickel Tube With Pull Improved Hand-Box Silks to Serpentine Color-Change Handkerchief Ball Hand Ultra Color Change Dancing Handkerchief Hollow egg Beneath a Soup Plate Holava, Henry Rope and Silk Penetration Holden Pivoting wonder cabinet Newspaper Cone Presto Hank Vanisher Changing of the Colors Dyeing Silks

Vol 2

1021

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

282 590 690 885 902 961 1137

Vol 2

923

Vol 2 Vol 3

612 1386

Vol 2

978

Vol 3

1297

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

2 106 118 128 129 132 139 151 295 296 297 320 326 336 337 339 358 397 701 712 913 1316 1369

Vol 3

1306

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

205 280 324 339 482 732

Holden Finger Steal Wand Tube Victory 20th Century Twenty-First Century Silks Bottomless Glass 20th Century Stage 20th Century Holden's Blendo Silks and Soup Plates Vested Silks and Plates Silk From Candle Holden, Max Edgar Utility Tube Magical Crystal Box Silk to Rose Hollis, PH Silks from tube Holmes, Donald Holmes' Production Nomcheck, Joe My Untying Silk Routine Blendo Routine Hornmann Magic Company Passé Passé Silks Horowitz, Leo Silk Penetration Dye tube sash steal Knot Transposition Houdin, Robert Howard, Max The Elusive Hank Howatt, Gordon M Ace Production box Novel Production Transpo Silk Silks of Train Foo Lum Howell, Alan Back hand production fake Hugard's Annual of Magic 1931 Hugard, Jean From a Special Bag Elastic Pull Newspaper Cone Silk from Playing Cards1 Cord to Silk Billiard Ball to Silk Thread to Silk Cords of Phantasia Ropes Fan and Silks Deluxe Ropes, Fan and Silks Cutting a Woman in Half

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

763 775 944 999 1028 1030 1182 1366 1369 1398

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol1

251 256 364

Vol 1

270

Vol 3

1517

Vol 2 Vol 3

936 1191

Vol 1

316

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

579 762 1287

Vol 1

2

Vol 4

1600

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

283 287 501 503

Vol 1

134

Vol 1

36

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

158 302 324 388 390 391 392 522 528 529 594

Hugard, Jean Pull through Color Change Gimmick Dye tube in a silk Wand lube Spectator 20th Century Bottomless Gloss 20th Century Hugard's Count Silken Sorcery Removable Knot Silks and Soup Plates Vested Silks and Plates Silk From Candle Spectacular Flash Opening Another Opener Finger Ring and Thread From The Mouth A Feint Flash Paper Vanish Large Load Holder The Clatter Box Hulse, H.R Tantalizing Tube Mystery Dye Tube Hunter, GW Knotting and Unknotting Silk Sympathetic Silks

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

714 767 775 1027 1028 1064 1197 1280 1366 1369 1398 1464 1472 1565 1567 1601 1602 1736 1752

Vol 1 Vol 2

240 780

Vol 2 Vol 3

897 1056

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

124 112 283 287 371 581 100 717 728 804 839 1050 1142 1294

Vol 1 Vol 2

460 725

Vol 4 Vol 4

1743 1745

I

Ireland, LL Ireland body clip Double silk or streamer production Ace Production box Novel Production Ireland's Cigarette to Silk Ball Thru Silk Ideal Color Change Tube New Handkerchief Gimmick Traveling Knot Checker Myster Romance in Silk Houdini Hank Escape Traveling Knot Deluxe Impossible Knot

Jacobs, Mark Silk Transposition Suggestive Color -Change Jacoby, Joe Silk Fountain Silk Cascade

J

Jeudevine, FH A Different Grandmother's Necklace Mystic Ribbons Johnstone, George Passe-Passe Knot Jonson, Wilfred G Flash Flying Silks Jordan, Charles 1 Spectral Seamstress Joseph, Eddie Passing Through the Ribbon Judah and Grant JG Bag Trick Judah, Stewart Cups of Plenty Balls and Silks Transpo-Silk Match-It Change Thru Tube Judah Surprise Spirit Knot Switch 20th Century As U Like It Obedient Silks Justinaini 20th Century Hank Trick Blow It

K

Kanter Magic Shop Vest Steal Kanter, Mike Instantaneous productions Rice's Serpent Streamer Dancing Hank Phantom Knot Karebach, Bob Temple screen Karlin Ball Penetration Karson Flash Silk Appearance Kottner -Strother Transparent tubes Kellar, Harry Nikko Kennard, Frank Kennor d Pull Mysteriously Joined Hanks Knille, CE Color Blending

Vol 2 Vol 3

561 1197

Vol 3

1134

Vol 3

1318

Vol 1

483

Vol 2

556

Vol 1

441

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2

235 446 448 472 665 708 891 986 1124 587

Vol 2 Vol 2

1025 790

Vol 2

762

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

286 856 914 1293

Vol 1

270

Vol 2

646

Vol 3

1474

Vol 1

212

Vol 1

137

Vol 1 Vol 2

304 943

Vol 3

1204

Kolma Double Dyed Kolmar Sunshade Blendo Silken Switch

Vol 2

832

Vol 1 Vol 2

479 948

Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4

630 1624 1712

Vol 2 Vol 3

542 1434

Vol 2

947

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

509 688 810 1524

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3

274 437 1381 1442

Vol 2

632

Vol 2

774

Vol 3

1344

Vol 3 Vol 2

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Vol 2

878

Vol 3

1476

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1576 1584 1606

Vol 3

1148

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

28 246 436 558 679

L Lambie, Alan Perfect Ribbon Thru Body Cigarette to Silk Streamers Silk Drink Lang, Scotty Rice's Flying Colors Silks on Rope Langston, Jr, JJ Brassieere Variation Larsen and Wright Ghost Ring Laundry Mystery Yo' Ho' And a Bottle of Rum Wright's Radio Box Larsen, William Frame and Easel Traveling silks Colorful Silk and Plate Turning the Tables Latour, Harry Thru a Wedding Ring Leat Humpty Dumpty Ledair, Jack Stodare Egg and Hank Lederman, Barney Hank Spider Crystal Dyeing Tube Leipzig, Nate Lamp Chimney Vanish Leonardo Rainbow Silk Appear Lessner, Lawrence Silk On Cane Silk on Rope Enhanced Bungee Pull Lesta, Clifford Birds of Burma Lewis, Eric Silk dyeing Silk Butterfly production Diminishing Silk Penelease Color Changing Knot

Lewis, Eric Catch Transposition Another Visible 20th Century Visible 20th Century Graceful Flourish Lindahl, Richard Silks to Flags Little, Clarence T Thumb Egg Tips Lloyd Flash Color -Change Logan, CE Extra Sharp Scissors Lopilato, Anthony Lopilato's Sympathetic Silks Snappy Knotting Silks Novel vanishing Knot Quick Knot Silks Lorimer, George Question of Color Lorraine, Sid Phoenix Silk Louis, Nat Smart Color Change Lowry, Thomas L Windsor's Dye Box Loyd Visible 20th Century Lupo, Vito New Silk Holder Grip King for Silk Productions Large Silk Holder Semi-Impromptu Silk Production Lyle, Carl From a false finger Lyons, LV Release From Reason

MacCarthy, E Brian Flying Silk Magini Mercury Silk Silks and Bogs Major Magic Co Blendette Maldo Senor Kobra Monger Improved 20th Century Silks Manterfield, Les Red-Bule, Blue-Red

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

191 1036 1044 1111

Vol 3

1185

Vol 3

1341

Vol 2

709

Vol 2

623

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

1105 1107 1289 1294

Vol 3

1401

Vol 3

1382

Vol 2

870

Vol 2

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Vol 2

995

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1556 1558 1558 1562

Vol 1

106

Vol 2

574

Vol 2

1017

Vol 1 Vol 1

400 457

Vol 3

1205

Vol 2

881

Vol 2

1001

Vol 2

742

M

Marconick Silken Bombshell Prisoner Silk Flying Silks Fountain of Silks Marechal, Greer Greer's Blendo Marino, Edward Marino's Hank Box Routine Marshall magic company Mirror Box Martin Gardner Pop-Up Cigarette Martineau, Francis B Breakaway Phantom Tube Martineau's Cigarette to Silk Another Martineau Cigarette to Silk Martineau's Bouquet to Silk Cane to three silks Silk to Cane Flight of the Colors Silken Obedience Silk Thru Cane Cane Through Silk Red Devil Color Change Foulard Visible Sympathetic silks Martineau's Repeat Miracle Silk Massey, Edward Imp Box Century Silk Frame Jack Rose Candle Smoke Sure-Fire Handkerchief Pistol Silk from Candle Flame Silk from Candle Flame Math, Ray Mac Thimble Thru Silk Maurice Finger Mayette Perfect Color Change Maynard, Joseph Coil -fold Mazdah Floating Silk Silk Gone Mad Mendelson and Fox Silk and Tube Trick Mendes, Jack Visual Silk Production

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

1479 1481 1490

Vol 1 Vol 3

309 1205

Vol 3

1520

Vol 1

204

Vol 2

601

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

266 365 368 375 380 381 464 640 641 642 654 873 1120 1122 1449

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

808 1045 1208 1410 1610 1705 1707

Vol 2

650

Vol 1

140

Vol 2

134

Vol 1

36

Vol 2 Vol 3

819 1350

Vol 2

549

Vol 1

84

Mendes, Prince One Hand Method Mendes Blendo Mentzer, Jerry Silks from Silk Flip Silk Production Silk Shower Matchbook to Silk Util-0-Silks No Goff Blendo Steal from Outer Breast Pocket Rainbow Cascade Meyer, Orville Satan 's Silks Silk Combination Middleswart, Roger Handkerchief Knot Miller and Hirsh Switch-Over Silks Miller, Prof Jack Silk Thru Rope Color Change Expose Miller, Prof Jack Pusha Da Push Miller's Knotty Silk Mintz, Fred Magazine production Montague, Frederick Cylinders and Silks Silken Flight Westminister Wizardry Montandon, Roger Impossible Floating Handkerchief Devil's Own Knife-Cut Ribbon Master Silk Thru Ropes Moorehouse, Hank Sonic Cleaning Chamber Production From a Gag Bag Morrow Depression Trick Mulholland, John Triangular Room Loading Catgut and Dye Tube Knotted silks Mystini Mystini's Triple Knot Escape

Vol 3 Vol 3

1096 1180

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1592 1594 1613 1614 1617 1680 1129 1741

Vol 2 Vol 2

1042 1048

Vol 3

1299

Vol 3

1150

Vol 2 Vol 2

658 739

Vol 2 Vol 2

844 894

Vol 1

280

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

967 969 1124

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

874 905 908

Vol 4 Vol 4

1766 1768

Vol 1

408

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3

277 764 1160

Vol 2

526

Neil, C Lang

N

Nikola, Louis Pull Through Color Change Gimmick Nordnes, T Glass and Silk Routine Novak, Bob Novak Steal of Palmo

Okito

Vol 1

3

Vol 2

714

Vol 3

1454

Vol 2

706

Vol 3

1440

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

616 791 892 1343

Vol 2

998

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

174 116 180

Vol 3

1360

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1582 1586 1666 1667 1693 1694 1696 1100

Vol 2 Vol 3

1040 1193

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3

164 393 1388

Vol 3

1188

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

185 234 317

O

Transposition Extraordinary Ovette, Joseph Separated Silk Silk Blowing Latest Knotted Silk Revamped

P Pace, LA Pace's 20th Century Silks Parnsh Continuous production at the finger tips Silks and coins Silks and coins Patrice, Mdlle Hanks and Soup Plates Pavel Selected Silk in Balloon Knot-The-Silk Pavel Change Tube Sucker Color Change Balloon Box Blendo Quadsilx Sucker Blendo Knots Off Silk Penrose, Johnny Newspaper 20th Century Nu-Blent Pent; Collins From a special holder Silkworm to Silk Knotted Hanks Peters, TJ Hanks and Flag Petrie-Lewis Genii tube Creative Silks Ultra Handkerchief Wand

Petrie-lewis Utility tube Goblin Tube Chjing Soo Fire Cracker Sleeved Pull Through Gimmick Utility Reel Serpent Silk Phantom Tube Phoo Phoo Cut and Restored Silk Piser, Richard I Silks and Spirits Pittsworth, Chris Pro Silk Holder Plate, Adrian Right and Left Pope, Arthur M Vice-Versa Change Poulleau, Georges Silk and Candle Transmigration Professor Edgar From a match box a match-box loader Proskauer, Julian Instantaneous Transposition Proudlock, ED Ever -Change Silk Proudlock s Version Puff, Harold F Kling Klang Konfetti

R

Rae, Oswald Simple Silk Sorcery New Candle and Hank Redhill the Magician Redhill Gimmick Regows Magic Studio Nu-Kwik Kolor Change Renaud, Henri Magicolor Tube Repro Spotty the Dog Rice, Harold R Rice's flash From vested cloth tubes Silks and coins Haunted Chimneys Page-o-Silk Stove Pipe production Silken Lady Dot load Suspended load

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1

330 406 498 714 852 854 184

Vol 4

1651

Vol 2

819

Vol 4

1560

Vol 1

320

Vol 2

681

Vol 3

1399

Vol 1

99

Vol 2

671

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

666 1070 1326

Vol 1 Vol 3

329 1409

Vol 1

146

Vol 2

713

Vol 1

443

Vol 4

1769

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

124 155 178 208 224 248 263 271 272

Rice, Harold R Instantaneous productions Master Vonish Comedy Vanishing Hank Rice Repeat Silk Vanish Chameleon Colors Comedy Transposition Rice's Rapid Transposition Rice's Glas-Go Rice's Pent-A-Maid Rice's Dissolvo Cunfucius Saben Snip A Silk Novel Silk Penetration Ring On Wand Triple Color Change Triple Color Change Tri-Color Change Meet the Missus Mr and Mrs Green Palmo Simplex Subtle Color Change Loading Silks Into Dye Tubes Deluxe Mismade Flag Rolling a Silk Rice's Serpent Streamer Knotty Silk Snake-N-Vase Ram bow 20th Century Valuable Aid Repeat Rainbow 20th Century Assistant 20th Century Solid Color Transposition Switch Reverse Rice's 20th Century MC 20th Century Silks Comedy 20th Century Sleight 20th Century Pass-It Baffling Bloomer 20th Century Rice's Count Rice's E-Z Method My Silken Princess In-A-Bag Dubois variation Basic Principle Rice's Blendo Preknotted Blendo Rice's Silks to flag Rice's Patriotic Blendo Rice's Mismade Blendo

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

286 290 346 356 452 490 505 546 553 562 592 620 625 636 613 614 615 692 692 701 701 718 756 826 852 856 892 902 941 942 953 954 956 976 1016 1020 1023 1024 1029 1046 1067 1101 1129 1145 1154 1162 1166 1168 1176 1206 1207

Rice, Harold R More Naughty Silks Naughty Silks Knot at Lost Knot at Reverse Silk to Egg Silk-N-Egg Rice's Soup Plate Spectaculor Opening As a Utility Box Improved Grandmothers Necklace Rice, Thelma Sno-White and the Seven Dwarfs Rice-Van zandt Dye tube front and back Dye tube Palmed Dye Tube Vest Pocket Steal Dye tube dress vest steal Loading Hooked Dye Tube Ala Bogart Tube and Tumbler Servante and Dye Tube Dye tube in the right pocket Tube and Wand Drop Method In the Silks In a Thumbler Palmed With a Hook In a Bottomless Glass Under a Silk Crumpled Cylinder Disguised Tubes In a Black-art Well Feather Flowers Baby Doll Paper Pocket Rickard, Fred Edgar Pull Rink, The Dutch Magician Magnetic Sympathetic Silks Ripley, Sherman Small production Roberts, Jr, DOS, EM Convincing Dyeing Robson Stuart Productomazia Robson's Cigarette to Silk Rosini, Carl Rosini Changer Rosini, Paul Flash Affair

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2

1218 1218 1219 1281 1332 1334 1315 1444 1541 539

Vol 2

827

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

760 760 761 762 764 765 165 766 768 768 169 769 770 770 770 771 771 772 772 772 773 774 774

Vol 1

303

Vol 3

1151

Vol 1

251

Vol 2

831

Vol 1 Vol 1

230 370

Vol 4

1620

Vol 1

319

Ross, Anthony Card and Silk Raterberg, Professor Improved Hand-Box Rosenberg tube Rothenberg, FN Redhill Silk Dyeing Roxo, Rudy Prodo Matches and Silk Routine Roy, Marvin Flying Carpet Caliph's Colors Russell, Billy Russell Flag Tube Rutledge, Ned E-Z Fold

Sakamoto, T Cut and Restored Hank Sanders, Fetague Boy to Rabbit Schwartz, Walter A From under the arm Schweidel, Haskell Silk Blowing Act New Silk Cabby Seewold, Mrs Vol 1 Color Changing Tie Sellers, Tom Silk Cabby Sewell, Len J Simple silk Production Board Secret Tube Simplicity Silks Under a Soup Plate Mini -Cone Production Sharpe, Freddie Shot Silk Sherms Genii tube Silverstien and Dart Color Blind Sissenstein, Frederick Silks from newspaper Slydini, Tony Slydini Knot Silk Cascade Smith, Walter The Acrobatic Silks

Vol 1

470

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

358 754 835

Vol 1 Vol 1

243 512

Vol 2 Vol 2

917 1041

Vol 2

776

Vol 1

45

Vol 2

618

Vol 3

1288

Vol 1

73

Vol 2 Vol 2

788 990

Vol 2

696

Vol 2

806

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

333 813 1032 1363 1429

Vol 2

1038

Vol 1

185

Vol 1

516

Vol 1

255

Vol 3 Vol 4

1070 1745

Vol 4

1750

S

Smith, Willard S Roped In Streamers from Cigarette pock Snyder Jr, Mrs Joha Snap- Away Variation Solomon Stein Productomazia Spalding, LaVerne Penetrable Silk Spalding Routine Kobra Spalding's 20th Century Spaulding Spaulding’s Cigarette to Silk Spooner, Bill Silk-N-Confetti Spragg, Bill Nu Dye Method Spraker Jr, KO Jumping Silk Three little Pigs Serpent silk Stadelman, Paul Tricky tubes Silk King Production box Stanyon, Ellis Triple Hank Vanish Silk Worm Silks and Sunshaade Stanyon Tube Mystic Ribbons Soup Plates and Silks Tricks With Hanks New Inexaustible Box Steffensen, C Half -Way Dyeinq Sten, Carl Sten 's Method Stephens, Warren Hank Ball Steal with Thumb Candle-Silk Transposition From the Front of a Table From Inside a Special Table The Double Monofilament Loop On the End of a Streamer Invisible Silk Transport Transparent Bag Production Elbow Silk Production Instant Flag on Flag staff Insta Silk Change Cylinder Mag-o-Silks

Vol 2 Vol 1

1008 245

Vol 2

570

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

230 863 869 884 984

Vol 1

373

Vol 4 Vol 2

1157 801

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

485 487 880

Vol 1 Vol 1

207 278

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

330 384 476 753 1197 1356 1412 1508

Vol 2

830

Vol 3

1062

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1664 1709 1728 1730 1735 1738 1765 1774 I776 1778 1779 1781 1782

Stephens, Warren Auto Silk Production Silken Surprise Bowl-o-Silks Silks From a Toy Drum Production Spectacular Borehand Ungimmicked Vanish Silk Vanish Hoo-Vial The Silk That Was Swish Comedy Vanishing Silk Instant Flag Transportation Criss Cross Silk Wacky Silks Mis-Made Bouquet Crystal Dye-llusion Striped Blendo Effects Splendo Easy Blend Alley Oops Flip Back Hank Kangaroo Silk What Hoppen Silk Ring Hank Penetration Sterling Magic Co From a false finger

Rice's Serpent Streamer Fourth Dimension Tray Silk Worm Sterling, Harold Silk winder Pop Silks Sterling, Max Problems In Silk and Wax Stern, Duke Dye-Version Strickland, Bill Miser's Dream Fold Change in a Paper Cone Crazy 20th Century Silks Stillwell, George Hank ball-fold From a Special Bag Stodare, Colonel Kling Klang Nol Suds Silk to Flower Color Changing Silk to Flower The Bumper Bag

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1784 1785 1786 1788 1790 1792 1792 1793 1794 1797 1799 1800 1802 1804 1806 1808 1811 1813 1813 1815 1817 1819 1820 1822 1824

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1

106 218 243 856 1034 384

Vol 1 Vol 1

125 218

Vol 3

1415

Vol 4

1762

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1596 1618 1671

Vol 1 Vol 1

44 158

Vol 3

1316

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1631 1632 1688

Swoger, Jim Nu-Kwik Kolar Change Sykes, WJ Sy-Se Silk Routine

Tabor, Edwin Fourth Dimension Silks Reel Trick Double Dissolving Silk Release Tan Hock chuan Knot Effect Variation Tannen, Louis Productomazia Silks from newspaper Single Paper Cone Jumping Knot Double Color Change Flash Color Change Snappy Color Change Evolution of a Rabbit Reel Magic Naughty Knot Visible 20th Century Silks Smart Color Change Rice's Rabi-Duck Tarbell's Sympathetic Silks Sympathetic Knots Tarbell's Perfection flag Trick Chair Release Hank Thru Wrist Switchover Knot Single Knot Release Handkerchief Knot Triple Hank Release Modernized Egg, glass, and Hank Eggs-traordinary Eggs-planation Two Plates and Hanks Silk and Flame Candle, Silk, and tube Snappy Barehand Silk Production Flash Silk Appearance Silken Bombshell Tarbell, Gene Pull-A-Part Silks Tarbell, Harlan Pear Pull attached to the body Vanishing Handkerchief Wand Single Paper Cone Two-way Paper Cone Royal Paper Cone Decapitated Knot

T

Vol 2

713

Vol 2

833

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

572 877 1286

Vol 3

1302

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

230 255 320 664 669 669 720 838 856 858 859 870 871 1056 1108 1164 1284 1285 1296 1297 1299 1301 1328 1337 1364 1390 1394 1424 1474 1479

Vol 2

510

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

299 314 320 322 323 335

Tarbell, Harian Repeat Handkerchief Vanish Handkerchief to Billiard Ball Wandering Handkerchief Cords of Phantasia My Favorite Penetrative Silks Snap-Away-Knot Penetration Quickie Handkerchief Frame Pop -up Cigarette Penetra Silk Pull Apart Silks Single Color Changing Silks Ever -Change Silk Flash Color Change Flash Color Change Clean-Cut Color Change Selfcon Dye Tube Evolution of o Rabbit Penetrative Silks Surprise 20th Century Nat and Silks Combination Torbell's Sympathetic Silks Chair Display Torbell's Count Nu-Way Double Knot Quick Release Double Knot Mystic Ribbons Choir Release Triple Hank Release Modernized Egg, Gloss, and Hank Eggs-traordinary Eggs-planation Soup Plate and Hanks Silk and flame Candle, Silk, and Tube Tenkoi Cig-Penetration Thayer Instanto From the mysterious tube Satanic Tube Enchanted Tube Silks and fan Turn Table Stand Rapid Transit Silks Mutilated Parasol Glass Penetration New Vanishing Color Changer Crystal Dyeing Tube Silk Blowing Act Blow It Silk Cabby

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

348 362 514 522 531 534 568 576 595 601 604 642 662 666 668 669 710 782 838 910 949 988 1056 1064 1066 1068 1010 1197 1284 1301 1328 1337 1356 1390 1394

Vol 2

597

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

72 101 186 217 257 327 462 476 584 115 777 788 790 806

Thayer Vo' Ho! And a Bottle of Rum Kobra The Jolly Roger Thayer 's New Blendo Phantom Knot Thayer Soup Plate Thompson, AC Fan and silks Thornton, Jesse Di-lt Sympathetic Napkin Rings Cromatic Conception Alchemists Dream Thornton, John New Vanishing Knot Silk and Ring Trimble Silks Korn silk s Trimble, Mark Twirling Silk to Cane Thin Paper Bag Switch Rainbow Silks Target Assembly Linking Silks Silksation Variation Buttons, Beads, Velcro, and Snaps Behind the Assistants Back Behind a Tray or Board Trixer, Dons, E Ring on Silk

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

810 881 945 1176 1293 1373

Vol 2

835

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

Tie 602 8lb 817

Vol 3 Vol 3

1291 1308

Vol 4

1763

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

1615 1626 1635 1638 1647 1659 1716 1719 1725

Vol 2

876

Vol 2

914

Vol 3

1056

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

103 217 257 644

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

44 314 366 376 382 686 1022

V Vickery, Dennis D Chancery Impromptu Victor, Edward Sympathetic Silks

Waller, Charles From a fan Enchanted Tube Silks and fan Magic Web Walsh, Russ Bubble-fold Walsh's Vanish Walsh's Cigarette to Silk Walsh's Cane to Silk Cane to Streamer Ervin Color Change Silk One More 20th Century

w

Walter, JC Candle and Silks Routine Warlock, Peter Warlock's Repeat Silk vanish Silk Filter Adhesive Glass Cream of the Jest Atomic Silk Warringer, Howard Silk Thru Silk Wass, Verrall Instantaneous Color-Change Silks Good 20th Century Effect There and Back Weber, Herman L Prodo Weber 's Method Hanky Panky Routine Weigle, Oscar Hank boll-fold Silks Do as You Do Twin Sympathy Weill, Robert Closed Door Production Weiss, Ooc Magnetised Hank Werner, Frank Comedy Shooting Hank White, Brunei Any color colled for Silk Thru Glass White's Blendo Williams, Dale With a Changing Bog Williams, Erie Little Green Bag Williams, Oswald Comedy Vanishing Dank Willmann, Uerr Cup Dye Tube Willmann's Tube Windsor Dye Box Book Wolff, Ed Production supreme Wright Frame and Easel

Vol 3

1104

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

350 605 652 993 1433

Vol 2

577

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

689 1015 1037

Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3

213 1062 1532

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3

41 43 1126 1143

Vol 1

253

Vol 3

1448

Vol 4

1628

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3

173 607 1184

Vol 1

336

Vol 1

438

Vol 1

346

Vol 2 Vol 2

155 155

Vol 2

787

Vol 1

168

Vol 1

274

Younger, Edmund A penetration

Y Vol 2

548

Vol 2

764

Vol 2

615

Vol 2 Vol 4

1644 1703

Z Zandt, Van Dye tube dress vest steal Zanot, Jeanne Van Cut and Restored Silk Zimmerman. Dick Digital Delusian The zimmer-Egg

A Appearing lady

Vol 1

B

Back-palmed Backdrop production Bag Bon go Bumper blendo Cloth holder Fouit lam bag Gag Gimmicked Goodnight banner Load Paper bag switch Paper bag vanish Plastic V-bottom Ball Flash Silk to boll Super ball Balloon Blendo Silk in Bandana Banner Goodnight banner Basket Plastic, vanish silks Bicycle trouser guard clip Billiard ball

Hollow Vanish Bird cage Black-art well Attache case Bolls to Silks Hat On a fan Portable Table

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

Blendo

Top coat

Bag Balloon box

263

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2

70 269 155, 156, 159 1686 1688 1204 161 1168 1755 1638 1727 1628 1626 1696, 1774 1626 646 689 1621 1790 469 1693 1581, 1582 912

Vol 4

1638

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1

1479 126 58, 105, 362, 391, 446 581, 981 1195 293 1148 772 1443 388 1443 835 1443 1323, 1399, 1414, 1454, 1532 1443 1618, 1813 1687 1693

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

Blendo Barehand Barehand Barehand stolen Barehand stolen from vest Barehand switch Borehand Ungimmicked Barehand with loop on silk Borehand with pocket on silk Barehand with pull Barehand with ribbons Borehand with sleeve pull Barehand with sleeve pull Borehand-instant Bumper bag Close-up in bottle Easy Flag Flag from wand Flash Gloves to silk Mendes flog Mismade American flag Quodsilk Ribbons blendo Rice flag Rice square Single silk Single silk flag Single silk in sleeve Six foot silk Slit ribbon Snapped pocket silk Target silk Thayer flag Three flags With cane gimmick With dye tube With newspaper Bloomers Boards Silk from Body clip Bare hand production Ireland body clip Rice's flasho Rice's nu-clip Silk winder Body load Bottle

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 2

1203 1676, 1660 1195 1200 1691 1186 1182 1182 1190 1198 1193 1201 1199 1688 1205 1815 1162, 1164 1188 1172 1202 1180 1207 1695, 1696 1198 1176 1166 1182, 1199 1186, 1191 1184 1682 1171 1166 1640 1178 1185 1683 1659 1210 1046

Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

1571 112, 173 1195, 1213, 1416 123 124 124 126 125 293 121

Bottle Coke Plastic Bouquet Mis-made Bowl Box Bates Celluloid Clatter Color change Crystal Casket Double for passe-passe silk Flop Glass Hinged flap gimmick Imp Box Jail for Houdini Mirror Nest of Popcorn Silk Cabby Silk Cabby Silk cabby double section Sliding false bottom Soap Soap box with slit To hold fan Wonder house Butterfly Cabinet Parisian Wood Can Snake spray paint Candle Color changing Enameled paper Fake Fake Fantasio Haskell vanishing Metal hollow Reappearing Rubber tube Silk from flame Silk-candle transposition With metal cup at bottom With pin

Vol 4 Vol 3

1754 1206

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4

1806 1785, 1186, 1797 614 232, 233 1152 444 1326 885 1693 604 969 808 1050 1460 256 184 806, 991 1148 990 996 195, 801 798 911 840 1771

Vol 1 Vol 2

204 806

Vol 4 Vol 4

1759 1588

Vol 3 Vol 3

1401 1388, 1390, 1394 1414 1404 1109 1712 1447 1396 1404 1410 1705, 1707 1709 1398 1386

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Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3

Cane

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4

Appearing One hand cone to silk Silk on cane Silk through cane Silk through cane-downward Silk through cane-one hand Silk through cane-onto cane Silk through cane-upward Silks through cane Vanishing Vanishing Walsh Canister Change Change Metal Spot can Cape Card Color Giant Revelation Card box Card frame Card silk Cardboard Polka-dots Care of silk Clipping thread ends General Pressing Storing Washing Cellophane

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1

316, 379, 380, 381, 382 526, 640, 641, 42 1063 1512, 1514, 1518, 1615, 1669, 1683 1640 1516 663 864, 868 864 865, 869 863, 865 1286 1444 1613, 1640, 1613 1120, 1441

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

482 1165 1588 1148 1444 113, 211, 390, 483, 493, 496 1129 1129 484 410 495 410, 494, 496

Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

793 Chapter 33 13 10 11 12 10 80 779

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1

1284 1258 438 840, 976, 977, 1048 1122, 1135 1761 1756 416

Chair Silk release Silk through chair Change bag

Triple change Change purse Ch k V l2

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 804

Chimney Chimney vanish Cigarette

Cigarette Cigarette to silk Cigarette to silk Dummy Through Silk To streamer Cigarette lighter Clip Bulldog For ribbons Goose neck Pipe cleaner Spring Wire Wire Coat Prepared for sympathetic silks Cocktail shaker Blendo Coin Vol 1 Coin purse Compact Disc Confetti Conjurors magazine Cord Bungee Silk gun Cork Shell Crystal casket Crystal Silk Cylinder Cup silk vanish Cut and Restored

Cylinder

Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1

Vol 2

614 1583 64, 245, 365, 366, 368, 369, 370, 396, 513 718, 984

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4

1504 1659 370 597, 601, 602 1624 1621 1197 1706 812 1437 1377 258 1779

Vol 3

1103

Vol 3 118 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

1208 408, 511 1644 230 1618, 1757 284

Vol 4 Vol 4

1606 1610

Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2

1579, 1580 604 330 1139 1771 1649, 1651 615, 616, 618, 620 622, 623,624, 905 262 1781 305, 321, 546, 548 549, 551, 748, 969 316, 324, 482, 516 519, 548, 585, 802, 967 1589

Glass

Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1

Metal

Vol 1

Metal

Vol 4

Cylinder Mirror Newspaper Paper Paper

Devils hank Diamond Cut silk Do it again Dollar bill Dove From silk fountain Drum Drumhead Miniature Dye Tube Advance loading Al Baker

Ball Barrel tube Behind paper Behind silks Blow through Bottom of hand color change Broun Cardboard Chrome plated Closed end Color change Color change pear pull Conradi Utility Tube Crystal Dyeing Tube Cup Dye Tube Devant Disguised Disposable Disposal of gimmick Divided Empty cylinder Front drop Getting rid of tube Glitter covered Half dyed routine Dandling

D

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

1213 187 118, 119 815, 820

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 3

1323 1758 1598 174 1345

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2

1743 1788 261275, 287 234 655, 700, 701 1660, 1662, 1808 757 756, 820, 824, 827, 832, 833, 836, 837, 840, 844, 980, 984 701 753 757 759 788, 790, 791,837 708 756 783 779 1762 703 715 753 771 755 748 773, 774 780 704 717 759 758 745 1696 709 847

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2

Dye Tube Holds water Ideal color change 740,

Vol 2 Vol 2

815 734, 736, 742, 830,

836, Ideal color change tube In a paper roll In a flower John Braun Justiniani Large taped cylinder Loading Loading from a servant Loading from a Silk Loading Hooked tube Loading into cylinders Loading tube from tumbler Loading With catgut Multicolor change Oval ball Palmed Palmo Paper shown front and back Paper, built in Pull through gimmick Pull through sleeved gimmick Roterberg tube Russell Flag Tube Sliding plunger Small taped cylinder Soft Soap Spring loaded Stan yon tube steal from fist Steal from vest Steal in crumpled cylinder Steal with a fan Steal, dress vest Steal, finger Steal, Vest Pocket Steal from stash Stealing by drop method Stealing by palming Stealing in a black-art well Stealing in a bottomless glass Stealing in a tumbler Stealing in the silks Stealing to Right Pocket

Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

973, 1048 1409, 1410 758 1807 822, 824, 839 837 700 756 166 767 164 757 165 764 732 702 160 708, 710, 966 160 814 713, 714 714 754 116 710 100 795 1785 153 1662 762 712 835 162 763 761 162 769 770 772 771 770 769 768

Stealing tube Stealing under a silk Stealing with a Hook Stealing with wand Dye Tube Subtlety Suspended in silk Suspended under silk

Dyeing

Third finger steal Thread loop Transparent Dye Tube Traveling knot Turned lip cylinder Wand Dye Tube Willmann sliding cup Willmann's tube

Dye your own silk Resist Dyeing box Dyes

Easel

E

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

744 771 770 768

Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2

831 1658 795, 797, 798, 800 800 708 711 778 728 717 775 848 755

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4

1840 784 184 1841

Vol 1

263, 274, 277, 287, 331, 333, 450 1140 348 1618, 1702,1796 1316 1352 1351 1703 1326 1328, 1342, 1343, 1345, 1352 364 1316, 1321, 1326 1323, 1332, 1334, 1337, 1341 1347 1348 1318, 1319 72, 116, 134, 247 1673, 1736 113 113, 326, 328, 329, 331, 410, 452, 496, 500 622, 623, 742 1001, 1002 1409 1649

Blown egg shell Celluloid Conley Metal Fake Gake Filled with confetti Real

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3

Stodare Stodare

Vol 1 Vol 3

Stodare to real

Vol 3

Stodare to Real with paper disc Stodare with clip Wooden Elastic

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1

Embroidery hoop Envelope

Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1

Egg

Vol 2

Cut and restored silk

Vol 3 Vol 4

F Fake Al Producto Newspaper Bullet Bullet Celluloid Celluloid Cock tail shaker Confetti covered Daskel Pocket Silk Silks from newspaper Streamer Wooden sliding False Count 1073,

Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3

False knot Fan Vol 1

Vol 3 257, 480 Vol 2

Fantaslo Condle Finger Extra False False paper fake False paper fake Sixth Two- thirds length Fingertip

Fire cracker Fireball Fishbowl Drumhead Fishing pole Flag Vol 1

Vol 3 Vol 1

1042 343 802 281 973 1208 1758 990 507 1802 1040 1637 806, 808 1064, 1066, 1067, 1082, 1114 1156 522, 528, 529, 836, 911 1326 1712

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 325, 498 Vol 2

139 106, 108 110 1468 140 139 89 701, 740, 984 1416 498 1621 254 254 998

Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3

1574, 1778, 1800 824, 844 1176 1162, 1164, 1185, 1186, 1191 1188 810 1180 824, 826 825

776, 938, 939, 1001,

1013 American American blendo Bleu do Blendo from wand Jolly Roger Mendes ulendo Mismade American Red cross

Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2

Flag

Thayer bleu do Flag staff

Flash paper

Fireball to silk Flower Flashlight Flip silk Flower Bouquet Bouquet Bouquet Fake Paper Silk to flower Sleeve bouquet Spring Spring Foil Fold quantity silks Accordion Fold Clock Fold Coil fold Envelope Accordion Fold Miser 's dream Trap for fountain Zig - Zag Fold Fold single silks Bubble Fold Coil Fold Diagonal Accordion Fold E-Z Fold Envelope Fold Finger Fold, Hank Ball Fold New Finger Fold Spiral Fold Square Accordion Fold Trap Fold Utility silk roll Folder Plastic Foo-Can Food color Fountain Bag

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 3

1176 1574, 1778, 1791, 1800 1444 112, 318, 396 993 1409 1602, 1615 1622 1566 240 1594 364 1618, 1807 375 1200

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4

Vol 1 114 1566 1631, 1632 1496 219 1744 1568

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1

51 53 49 54 1596 1741 48

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4

44 35 38 45 36 40 43 41 39 37 34 1556

Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4

1431 816 1666

Vol 1

166

Fountain Production Production Production Fountain addition Fountain dove finale Fountain flower finale Frame 20th Century effect Color forcing Silks from Francis Martineau

Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4

168 1490 1737, 1741, 1743 1745 1743 1744 595 1045 468 1599 1553

Vol 1 Vol 2

281, 443 584

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1

1683 1754 182, 185

g Ghost tube Gimmick Blendo cane Bottle-cap Bui let shaped fake Gimmick Cane Cloth bag holder Cup Double silk holder Dye tube Fake egg Flesh colored metal plate Greer gadget Hank ball Hooked Dye tube Inner vial Ireland come and go Metal fakes Metal sleeve silk catapult Quad silk top Rose to silk Silk corner Silk to flower Silk - poke T-shaped Topit Utility vanish Wire Gimmick bag Body load Cloth-attached center of paper Gimmick box Fake bottom Fake corners w load chamber False back

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

Vol 4 1686 1204 Vol 4 1771 1423 1657 1703 172 1205 1664 848 1794 840 173 1424 1695 1631 1600, 1649 1631 1604 1134 1621 1620 1795

Vol 1 Vol 1

238 241

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

232 284 286

Vol 3

Gimmick box Hollow walls-jumbo Jap box Load box Mirror flop Rectangular fake Removable mirror Revolving load chamber Sliding square load chamber V-panel Gimmick cylinder Fake bottom Wire Gimmick door V-shape door Gimmick magazine Gimmick metal tube Tube star Gimmick tube Double phantom tubes Flanged load chamber Hinged chamber Hinged dye- tube end Metal closed end spring clip Mirror fake Suspended load Gimmick, cups False bottoms Gimmick, Hand Abbotts push-out Back hand production fake Boot-heel hand box Improved hand box Lightening silk production Metal box, ball, tube Monarch handkerchief producer Nikko Silk production supreme Silks at the finertips Gimmick, metal Button shape for mini drumhead Double clip hand for newspaper One side flat Oval one clip Gimmick, museum false palm Finger Gimmick, plunger tube Gimmick, Redhill Gimmick, triangle pocket Glass Bottomless

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

229 257 233 199 204 193 283 195, 196

Vol 1 Vol 1

231, 210 240

Vol 1 Vol 1

253 280

Vol 1

243

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

266 209 251 217 250 212 209

Vol 1

236

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

128 134 132 132 136 142 129 137 130 129

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

234 220 222 222

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

141 140 352, 354 165 147

Vol 1

328, 329, 455, 456

Gloss Vol 2

Box Champagne Cock toil Cylinder

Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 2

Decanter Decanter, gimmicked Goblet Goblet Mephisto Mirror Mirror

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2

Mirror Mirror Mirror cylinder Plastic Plastic Plate Vanishing Wine With Milk Jug Glass cylinder Cylinder Glass stopper Glass Tumbler Bottomless Hole in bottom With food coloring With hole Glass, plate Gloves Gloves to silk blendo Golf ball

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2

644, 647, 771, 772, 1028 1318, 1345, 1405, 1319, 1321 604 1817 1208 546, 548, 549, 748, 878, 967, 969, 971, 1044 1030 1440 986, 993 1319, 1476 1517 401, 488 608, 612, 625, 688, 793, 939, 1048 1206, 1460 1634 1213 652 1405 584 1799 1464 819 914

Vol 1 Vol 1

305, 321 121

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3

34, 122 120, 142 817 972 1363

Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1

1202 581 1618 364

Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4

1558 319 996 1608, 1610, 1628 950 971 1849

Vol 3

With hole Grip Ring lupo Gun

Joseph Produces silk Gutta

H Hobotai Half Silks Hand False Hank ball

Hat

Vol 4 Vol 4

1552 1598

Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 1

1599 295 722 1191, 1213, 1460, 1664 230, 251, 271, 291, 315 769, 804, 988,1015, 1048 1119, 1122, 1127, 1138, 1288, 1323 1601, 1620, 1726, 1737 1737 1454 1716, 1833 146, 149

Vol 3

1399

Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

164 1736 1558, 1560 1631 1556 287, 297 1793 340 249 402

Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 1

937 289 1211 1053 1054 746 1385 0 0 699 1314 181 747 0

Vol 3

Vol 4 With flap Hem Hoffmann Later Magic Holden Silk-Candle Transmigration Holder Coat hanger Large capacity Large silk Rose to silk gimmick Single silk Hook Fake On holder Silk I Illustration 20th Century All eyes on silk in fist Assistant holding knotted silk Assistant kissing magician Assistant painting thumbtip nail Bee from feather bouquet Burning Candle Butterfly from silk Dragon and knight Dye tube change Knotted silk taunting magician Magician and square circle Magician with dye tubes Magician in rat trap

Illustrations Magician lighting cigarette Magician on strings Magician with piggybank Magician with cane Magician with flag Magician with plates Magician with Reel Magician with silk and card fan Magician and sympathetic silks Mutilated parasol Oriental magician Quantity production Rabbit falling from hat Razor blades from mouth Ring on silk, girl on ring Serpent Silk from box Silk from egg and broken egg Silk worm Silkworm crawling into egg Silkworm end Silkworm floating silk Silkworm from ball Silkworm in candle Silkworm on Cane against hat Silkworm on chair applauding Silkworm on target Silkworm on triangle Silkworm on wand Silkworm pulling on silks Silkworm with books Silkworm with silk in soup Squirting fish in fishbowl Silkworm INSTANTO

Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

361 887 1216 661 1161 1354 851 1421 1055 399 1507 14 56 698 521 360 1315 86, 144, 180, 359 1354 1542 886 398 1420 1159 935 1215 745 659 1313 1053 1384 288 32 72

Vol 4

1553

J Jack Dean

Jacket Jap Box Double flap Locked double flap Locked single flap Single flap

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

Jinx John Braun

Vol 1 Vol 4

530 590 1510 1510 1510 1508, 1514, 1517, 1520, 1524, 1528, 1532, 1539 251, 253, 256 1553

Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2

306 1337 1629 592

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3

K Kennard vanish Key Kleenex Knife Knot Animated Berg dissolving Bow Dissolving Dissolvo Double knot Fade-away double Fake Fake Fake square False false False slip knot Fastest knot Impossible Instant gimmicked Multiplying Nu-Way Off silk One hand Pick up Quick release See Chapter 20: Naughty Silks Sliding fake Slip Slydini

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

1232 1697 1226 1222, 1223, 1230, 1231, 1242 1301 1069 1059 1134 1701 1135 1004 1074, 1224 737 1221, 1270 1245 1146 1264 1160 1700 1225, 1254, 1276 1262 1070 1217 1280 1094 1070

Snap knot Square Upset when tied Vanish

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

1220 1070 1068, 1154 1255, 1258, 1277

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4

1412 294 295 313 364 1350 1653

Vol 2

815

Knot

L Lapel Lapel vanish Later Magic Lemon Lemon with hole Light bulb Light bulb container Liquid Dyed

load Additional phantom tube load Attached to fan Bog Baa silk Body load wire around body Coot lapel Cover silk Covers From breast pocket From inside a special table From offstage Hand-Held Hanging Harness Hat Hip pocket Holder for quantity In long production On assistant back On end of streamer On front of tableScreen table Sleeve Sleeve streamer Stationary on board Suspended Suspended Suspended in silk Swinging from back Table well Through curtain V-shape cord Wire loop MC bit Magazine

Magician-in-trouble plot Magnets Linking silks Rope Master Vanish Mat Oriental Oriental Rubber Match box

M

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1

267 257 1721, 1727 247 259 148 1721 1721 1729 1730 1725 1720 273 1720 1737 245 248, 1736 1724 1719 1738 1728, 1740 254 248, 1789 245 1725 272, 274, 284 1590, 1657, 1725 1660 1723 277 1720 277 287

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2

436 224, 250, 280 780 1782 1768 652 1153 1647 1584 317 404 810 993 512 684

Matchbox Matchbook Matches Fake Milk Milk glass Milk pitcher Milk to Wine Miser 's Dream Fold Mismade American flag Rainbow Monofilament Double loop Loop

Vol 3 Vol 4

1197 1614

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2

1416, 1464 230 8I9 1517 8I9

Vol 4

I596

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4

824, 1201 826 1569, 1584, 1727, 1765, 1785 1735 1606

Vol 1 Vol 2

Vol 1 112 802

N Napkin Torn and Restored Napkin ring Neonistick silk fountain Mirror Box Newspaper

Vol 1 Vol 1

Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3

204 91, 113, 190, 218, 241, 275, 287, 324, 443 610, 651, 652, 1015, 1040 1063, 1360, 1362, 1378, 1380, 1390, 1394, 1410 1618 1025 1382, 1496 187 255 1210 1671 1376 219 1457

Vol 1

306

Vol 2 Vol 3

Cone Cone Cylinder Double Sheet For blendo Gimmicked cone Gimmicked for soup plate Ungimmicked Ungimmicked o Our Mysteries P Pagoda production

431

Vol 1

503

Palm Change-over Thumb palm

Vol 1 Vol 4

58, 138 1630

Wood

Vol 1

261, 284

Bag Coae

Vol 4 Vol 1

Cone Cone Cone Cone- Two way Cup Cylinder Cylinder

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2

Cylinder Flower Gimmicked bag On frame Rose Sheet music Silk blowing act Silk wrapped in Tissue Tissue Tissue

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3

1626 117, 238, 249, 258, 314, 320, 322, 323, 496, 505 694, 951, 1025 1143 1618, 1665 1388, 1404, 1416 1665 118, 119, 226 615, 616, 665, 700, 126, 815, 820 1318, 1405 1566 1155 1599 1567 780 788 1601 182, 188 993 1174, 1197, 1382, 1433, 1464, 1532 1591, 1604 1342 1412 101 618, 620812, 980 1326 765 451, 458, 460 1132, 1145, 1434, 1362 800 800 168, 169, 227, 235 1454

Vol 4 Vol 1

1580 476, 479

Vol 3 Vol 2

1517 901

Panels Paper

Tissue Tissue disc Tissue-colored Tube Tube Tube Cup Paper bag Passe-passe Soft soap Paper clip Parachute Silk production Parasol Pedestal Hank Pen

Petrie -lewis Sleeve reel Wrist reel Phantom tube Piano wire Loop Pill bottle Ping pong boll Pipe Pitcher Metal Plywood board Pocket

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2

1044 1117 344, 443 641, 816

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1

1516 1193 982 1490 386

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2

Pear

Vol 3

Sleeve Sleeve Util - o - silk

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1

818 1105 625, 683, 681, 690 508 411, 514 501 1519 1193 1419 1606 1440 115 1199 148 1199 1191 313, 318, 346, 348 1391, 1394, 1396, 1460, 1412 1200, 1201 1583, 1601, 1611 1611 269

Vol 4 Vol 4

1169 1656

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2

238 436 852 1819 814 818 1606 853 853

Silk from both Vanish Pocket Fake Pop-Gun Pull Ben son -sleeve Body Bungee Cloth Color change pear pull Cord Devout Elastic Honk ball Pear

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1

Pulley Puppet Bag to dog Dragon R Rabbit Reel

Floating silk Lightning Locking utility New 1952 New 5 1 Stop

Reel Pocket Pocket Cord Proper use Silk Corner Switch Silk to flower Sleeve Sleeve-lapel Tope measure Utility Wrist Wrist 20th Century effect Ribbon Blendo Cut and restored Silk on ribbon Through girl Ring

Finger Finger For glass vanish For sleeve pull Instant On Silk Metal Off Silk On silk On Silk On Wand Silk on wedding ring Silk through ring Silk through ring-one hand Silver Triple silk penetration Under fake knots Wedding Wooden Rod Silk on rod Rope Jumping silk Knotting Penetration Silk on Silk through rope downward penetration Silk through rope one Hand

Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2

Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 4

879 853 1117 870, 872, 873 1631, 1633 1044 853 881 853 853 1117 859 585, 587, 590, 628, 630 1464 1198 905 400, 457, 458, 460 556, 628, 630 261, 301, 509 528, 561, 628, 630, 632,633, 635, 636, 647, 861,814, 931 1304 1565 1323 1190 1310 1824 1303, 1308 509 632, 633, 635 636 876 1260 861 234 904 1131 840 879 503 522-658 1134 1132 1306 1584, 1856

Vol 2 Vol 2

908 908

Silk through rope upward Penetration Vol 2

908

Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 4

Vol 4 Vol 1

1434 558 658 1008 364 1567 1631 1112 39 1561, 1562, 1564, 1571, 1582, 1597, 1606, 1774, 1778, 1787, 1790, 1795, 1797, 1822 1649 119

Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4

639 235 167 159 993 1602 749 1532 1576 1550

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2

1671, 1673 1750 931, 933 1578 5, 79 1585, 1587, 1597 1597 1569 1792 1604 2 246 1195, 1464, 1496 1771 1197 1615 470, 494, 496 735 804, 870

Rope Silks on rope Through girl Through Silk Twentieth Century Rose Paper Rose to silk Silk Rose to silk Rubber band

Rubber cement Ruler S Salt Serpentine coil Servante Chair Chair Chair Devon t vest Table Shimada Shortage rumor Silk 20th century Acrobatic Animation Appearing Art At collar At lapel Barehand production Barehand vanish Blow vanish Brief history of silk magic Butterfly Butterfly butterfly Butterfly blendo Cane silk Card Card Checker boar d

Silk Color change Color change Color change

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4

948 1429 16321654, 1662,

Color change instant Color change sleight Color changing Color changing Custom Cut and restored Dancing Diamond cut Disguise water as milk Dyeing Fireball to silk Flash Flash appearance Flash flower to silk Flash paper vanish Flip silk production Floating Floating with reel Fourish From behind ear From boards From candle flame From candle flame From cane From elbow From paper frame From silks From the mouth Gone Good night Thank you Grades Gray to hide bundle Half silk Half-Dyed Hem History Horizontal to Vertical Stripes In balloon In clear bag Ink spots Instant color change Instant production Instant tie between Instant transposition Invisible Kleenex to silk

Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2

1796 719, 720 363 1657 1829, 1837 1649, 1651, 1653 913-929 1598 819 16 1621 1721 901 1566 1602 1594 874 879 1111 1733 1571 1705 1707 1613 1777 1599 1592 1567 827 872 8 1775 1598 829, 831 1598 2 873 1581 1775 795 1779 1422 1481 1440 1020 1629 881

1665

Kobra

Silk Kornsilks Levitation linking silks Magnetized Matchbook to silk Momme Mommae Off ribbon visibly On ribbon On rod On rope On spectator back On table leg On wedding ring One hand cane to silk Penetrations Pocket Polka-do Polka-dots Printed Printed Pure Quad silk Rabbit Rabbit in Dot Rabi-Duck Rainbow Rainbow

Ribbons Rising Rolling Rose to silk Self-tying Self-tying with thread Self-tying with thread on troy Sericin Serpent silk Serpent streamer Silk through CO Silk to flower Silk to liquid Silk-candle transposition Silkworm Sizes Solid with border Standard sizes Storing Streamer fountain

Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2

Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4

1763 1449 1647 1448 1614 8 1833 660 400, 457, 458,460 503 1584, 1586 1050 502 876 1640 910 940 1748, 1769 793 4 1667, 1716 1830 1694 822, 838 1202 871 3 826, 938, 941, 953, 954, 958, 962, 978, 981, 1002, 1012 1705 922 1219 1631 856 891 892 7, 10, 16 854, 880 856 1644 1631 1634 1709 2 1829 3 9 1837 1744

Silk Striped Stung Sun and moon Target Tests for purity Twirling silk to cone Types of silk Uniformly wrinkled Weights With gun holes With hole Zombie silks Silk King Studios Silk Poke SKS Slate moves Sleeve Blendo Production Silk Catapult Silk stretch Sleight Drop change of bundles Sleight Vanishes Slush Powder Snap

Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol I Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3

1811 694, 1376 1755 1638 5 1615 3 1836 1833 1628 1700, 1767 1487 1544,1547, 1551 1606 1547 251 296, 309, 313, 984 1184 151 1424 1426

Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 1

Vol 2

987 290 1634 44, 115, 134, 248, 322, 366 833 1168 1561, 1573, 1716, 1718, 1720 795

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 3

1376 1374 1375 1375 1373 1364, 1371 1357, 1360, 1362,

Vol 3

1363

Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

1380 251, 261, 282 536 518 392, 483 286 219

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Soft Soap Soup Plate False bottom False bottom, Abbott False bottom, goldston False bottom, Rice False bottom, Thayer Two Ungimmicked 1382 With thread Soup Plates False bottom Sphinx Spider web Spools Spring flap Spring flowers

Spring snakes Stand Bellboy for 20th century Hiding load Hold silks Sympathetic silks T stand Steal Dropped silk From ear Load from assistant back Load from offstage Under coat Vest Wand cover Story Birds of burma Twin Brothers Streamer

Cigarette to streamer Color changing Dove Production Dye -version Floating Production method Serpent Seven dwarf Throw streamers To cover load Stretching a rope Sword Spring loaded Sympathetic Silks Un pr spared silks Synthetic fibers Table Fake front Well Table leg Hollow Silk on table leg Tenkai palm Test tubes Thelma Rice Thelma Ryle Thimble

T

Vol 4

1760

Vol 2 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 2

1038 247 1146 1060 1030

Vol 1 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

159 1733 1722 1725 169 171 160

Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4

Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1

1148 1143 245, 268, 394 594, 638 1626, 1636, 1738, 1744, 1782, 1790 1624 1654, 1656 1477 1762 1669 1596 856, 902 828 1656 1724 394

Vol 1

116

Vol 3 Vol 4

1127 1831

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

262 1728 1731

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2

1578 502 1558 320 1549 1544 580, 650

Thimble Through Silk Thread Best for reel-less magic Carpet Thumb tip

Vol 2

650

Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 1

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 1

888 1782 331, 373, 406, 408, 410, 500 639 1347, 1429 1558, 1559, 1601, 1695 725 696 1621, 1702 1405 1785, 1787, 1997, 1804, 1817, 1820, 1822 1035 1062 154, 155

Vol 3

1464

Vol 1

246

Vol 2 Vol 4

902 1561, 1584, 1638, 1716, 1717, 1720, 1808, 1816 162, 303 1186 1793

Vol 2 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 2 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4

Thumbtip Color Change Tie Color changing Topit Tray

20th Century Effect 20th Century Tray Trouser fly N Umbrella Umbrella frame Automatic opening V Vase Velcro Vest

Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 4

Flag stolen Viol W Wand

Vol 1 Vol 2

Vol 3 Vol 4

95, 101, 160, 282, 316, 450 534, 536, 592, 636, 720, 768, 769, 775, 817, 820, 822, 827, 837, 848, 1015, 1025, 1048 1205, 1399, 1412, 1454, 1532 1763, 1799

Wand Fake Hollow Hollow Hollow brass Plug ends Plunger Spring loaded Vanishing hank Wand shell With hook Watch With hole Water Water to ink Wax Weight On streamer Wine From silk To silk Clip Flarist Loop

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 3 Vol 1 Vol 1

350 118 1188 1474 117 116 115 1386 114 254

Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 2 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 3 Vol 4 Vol 4 Vol 1 Vol 1 Vol 1

364 188, 189, 190 688 1622 1775, 1782, 1803, 1805 1624 1460 1712 1634 258 68, 103 146, 148