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Topov
Loyal user
Canada
218 Posts
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Posted: Feb 2, 2008 11:48am
There have been many threads on this topic in the past, so I figured I would post the links to them in a single post, for future reference and the benefit of other users. Many of these threads are buried in "The workers" forum, so this will make it easier to find them all. I've arranged them by the date of the initial post. You will find lots of excellent discussion and suggestions in these threads!
I hope this will be a useful resource for those researching self-working card tricks. Enjoy!
BEST SELF-WORKING TRICKS
Self working favourite (October 27, 2002)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=12786&forum=2
favorite self-working trick (May 23, 2003)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=31518&forum=2
The "best" self-working trick (September 1, 2003)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=43388&forum=2
Your most powerful-easiest card trick (November 18, 2004)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=92263&forum=2
(includes some non-self-working tricks)
Best Self Working Card Trick (January 2, 2005)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=97419&forum=2
Self-Working Tricks for the worker (June 20, 2005)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=121280&forum=2
Self Working Card Tricks (with impact) (December 3, 2005)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=141166&forum=2
What self-working card tricks do you like the most? (January 11, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=145889&forum=2
What are some simple card tricks that every kid should know? (January 20, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=147252&forum=2
Impromptu Self-working Favorites (April 13, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=158902&forum=2
Favorite self working card trick? (June 5, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=165683&forum=206&117
Favorites? (June 29, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=168681&forum=206&35
Totally impromptu self-working favorites... (May 8, 2007)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=209549&forum=206&46
Favorites in "Scarne on Card Tricks"? (August 23, 2007)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=223263&forum=206&37
What do you think is the best self working card trick (December 8, 2007)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=237225&forum=2
DEFINING SELF-WORKING VS NON-SELFWORKING
Explain self-working (May 5, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=161740&forum=206&45
Self working vs. Non Self-working (May 12, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=162467&forum=206&51
Real tricks? (September 16, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=178352&forum=206&22
RESOURCES
Books on card magic that require minimum dexterity (March 8, 2003)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=24719&forum=2
Card magic books containing few or no sleights (November 12, 2004)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=91528&forum=2
Self-Working Card Book Library (January 25, 2007)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=195039&forum=206&35
OTHER RELEVANT THREADS
Sleight-free tricks (June 25, 2005)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=121855&forum=2
What Was the First Self-Working Trick You Learned? (May 12, 2006)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=162529&forum=206&65
"Instead of attempting to learn a great number of tricks, concentrate upon a few good tricks and master them so that their technique and their presentation is so excellent that those who see them will want to see them again." -Expert Card Technique
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Ashley Cox
New user
68 Posts
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Posted: Feb 2, 2008 4:30pm
Excellent post. Thanks for the research.
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kingjay
New user
86 Posts
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Posted: Feb 3, 2008 3:51pm
Nice...
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Paul H
Inner circle
UK South Coast
1113 Posts
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Posted: Feb 4, 2008 8:21am
Thanks for all your hard work Gregory.
Regards,
Paul H
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Mike Walton
Special user
Chicago
979 Posts
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Posted: Feb 8, 2008 10:52am
Top notch list. Thanks Gregory.
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Doug Higley
V.I.P.
Gepetto 2
6958 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 11:36am
Look for any threads mentioning 3 No Evil.
Giant Circus Flea! Cool!
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kent1985
Regular user
Perth (WA), Australia
148 Posts
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Posted: Feb 10, 2008 11:44am
Thank you for the research!
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Topov
Loyal user
Canada
218 Posts
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Posted: Feb 16, 2008 4:52pm
Here's an addition to the "BEST SELF-WORKING TRICKS" category, although it does include mention of some effects with gaffed cards:
What's the GREATEST Self-Working Card Trick? (November 7, 2007)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=233277&forum=203&44
The self-working effects that seem to be mentioned most often in the threads above are these:
Do As I Do
Lazy Man's Card Trick (Al Koran)
Gemini Twins (Karl Fulves)
Untouched (Daryl)
Out of this World (Harry Lorayne impromptu version)
Overkill (Paul Harris)
Devastation (Geoff Williams)
"Instead of attempting to learn a great number of tricks, concentrate upon a few good tricks and master them so that their technique and their presentation is so excellent that those who see them will want to see them again." -Expert Card Technique
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Ashley Cox
New user
68 Posts
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Posted: Feb 27, 2008 9:25am
I PMed Dave Scribner to see if this was sticky-worthy. Looks like he agrees it is (thanks Dave).
And of course thanks Topov for this collection of links!
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Topov
Loyal user
Canada
218 Posts
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Posted: Mar 13, 2008 12:22pm
Thanks for making this thread a sticky! Unfortunately I can't edit the original post to include new additions, so I'll have to add them this way:
BEST SELF-WORKING TRICKS
Self-working transposition effects (February 5, 2008)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=244665&forum=206&6
Best "Self-working" effects without setups (February 23, 2008)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=247153&forum=206
Strong Routine using Only Self Working Effects (March 2, 2008)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=248289&forum=206&19
RESOURCES
Looking for this kind of book (February 11, 2008)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=245563&forum=206&17
Bob Longe books (February 19, 2008)
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=246617&forum=206&13
"Instead of attempting to learn a great number of tricks, concentrate upon a few good tricks and master them so that their technique and their presentation is so excellent that those who see them will want to see them again." -Expert Card Technique
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aktino
New user
83 Posts
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Posted: May 21, 2008 7:58am
I am trying to find a self-working/no-sleight version of the ambitious card. Any thoughts or ideas
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manks123
New user
57 Posts
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Posted: Jan 28, 2009 7:57pm
Great work Gregory. Great collection of links.
Stefan
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QuailCreek
Regular user
How many toasties with my
186 Posts
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Posted: Jun 26, 2009 9:58pm
Awesome job Topov. This will make my search simple.
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h4lim
New user
2 Posts
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Posted: Jul 25, 2009 9:09am
Thanks Topov...I really loved selfworking...
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ferryascanio
Loyal user
Jakarta - Indonesia
241 Posts
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Posted: Jul 27, 2009 11:52pm
Thank's Topov,
great information ...
some times sleight of hand tricks combine w/self working become great tools ...
and make the tricks mind blowing ...
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punhus
New user
Brazil
3 Posts
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Posted: Sep 8, 2009 7:58am
Thank you so much man... congrats...
Hey people im a magician from Brazil trying to make some contact with u guys that know magic and wanna talk about it.
I wanna make some friends and discus about every u want...
Thanks and sorry about my english...
add me - vimar
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MagicRocks
New user
90 Posts
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Posted: Nov 9, 2009 4:20am
Thanks for this thread .
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johnmharris
New user
56 Posts
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Posted: Jan 12, 2010 11:32am
Allow me to add my thanks for compiling this list! Your work is appreciated.
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webstercolby
New user
52 Posts
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Posted: May 15, 2010 4:29pm
Thanks for the links. great post!
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gphrenol
New user
87 Posts
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Posted: Mar 4, 2011 9:20pm
Your organization is wonderful and gives perspective to the field. I am sure it also help anyone who is willing to do such work to become the expert too.
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Nicolino
Inner circle
2015 Posts
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Posted: Mar 17, 2011 2:41pm
Cool post!
The Mati Envelope
A brandnew peek device for the working mentalist!
Chance's Token
Tarot cards in a scenic piece of mystery.....
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Sagar
New user
India
36 Posts
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Posted: May 17, 2011 12:44am
Nice post! Thanks a lot, Topov!
There is one force I can always - ALWAYS - rely on - gravity.
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stefano59
New user
Roma - Italia
1 Post
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Posted: Sep 9, 2011 2:33am
I'm new to this forum and I just say THANKS for your reserch
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KyleMacNeill
Inner circle
2762 Posts
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Posted: Sep 10, 2011 5:50am
Thanks!
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bowers
Inner circle
3009 Posts
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Posted: Nov 7, 2012 4:24pm
Thanks so much for the great list of effects.
todd
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ummer21
New user
19 Posts
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Posted: Jan 19, 2013 12:01pm
The Magic Shop in Levittown NY on Wantagh, Ave has recently moved. Phil the Owner showed me a great one where you let them cut the deck as much as they want. Then you tell them how many cards theirs is from the top. he said its the oldest trick in the book, but I have spoken to young magicians who have never heard of it before. PM if you want the details.
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WalterPlinge
Regular user
130 Posts
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Posted: Feb 11, 2013 8:44pm
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On 2013-01-19 12:01, ummer21 wrote:
The Magic Shop in Levittown NY on Wantagh, Ave has recently moved. Phil the Owner showed me a great one where you let them cut the deck as much as they want. Then you tell them how many cards theirs is from the top. he said its the oldest trick in the book, but I have spoken to young magicians who have never heard of it before. PM if you want the details.
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Sounds like the Lazy Man's Card Trick.
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Harry Lorayne
V.I.P.
New York City
5742 Posts
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Posted: Feb 11, 2013 9:15pm
That's what it is. - "Oldest trick in the book" except that nobody was doing anything like it, and I was fooling top names in magic with it, etc., - until I put it into CLOSE-UP CARD MAGIC in 1962. I think I can cite a couple of thousand tricks that are OLDER. I love this great piece of knowledge!
harrylorayne@earthlink.net
http://www.harrylorayne.com
http://www.harryloraynemagic.com
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WalterPlinge
Regular user
130 Posts
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Posted: Feb 11, 2013 10:56pm
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On 2013-02-11 21:15, Harry Lorayne wrote:
That's what it is. - "Oldest trick in the book" except that nobody was doing anything like it, and I was fooling top names in magic with it, etc., - until I put it into CLOSE-UP CARD MAGIC in 1962. I think I can cite a couple of thousand tricks that are OLDER. I love this great piece of knowledge!
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Yes, that's where I learned it -- from your book, Harry. It is still one of my favorite tricks, and one of my favorite books!
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louisk
New user
50 Posts
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Posted: May 3, 2013 9:13am
Thanks !
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