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Milbourne Christopher Stretching a Rope
1938
Greater Magic
794
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's Three Knots in a Rope three knots appear, one disappears, one is untied, one is taken off
 		1942
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
339
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's Jumping Knot knot jumpes from one position on rope to another
 		1942
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
342
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's Thread to Rope thin thread changes visibly into rope
 		1942
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
347
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's Cigarette to Rope
  • Version 1
  • Version 2
  • Version 3
Related to 1942
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 2
349
Milbourne Christopher Match Stickler burnt match vanishes and appears in spectator's hand among unburnt matches
 		Aug. 1942
The Phoenix (Issue 16)
66
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's "Double Cross" eight paper pieces, four with X on them are burnt, X now on other pieces
VariationsAlso published here 1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
53
Milbourne Christopher Match Book and Coin coin appears in torn up match book
 		1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
61
Milbourne Christopher Match Stickler match travels into spectator's hand
 		1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
63
Milbourne Christopher Tavern Trickery card index appears in bottle cap
 		1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
75
Milbourne Christopher Finger Tip Telepathy instant stooge, submitting name of forced card to spectator
 		1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
76
Milbourne Christopher Novel Burned and Restored Bill bill burned on top of plate is found underneath
 		1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
116
Milbourne Christopher Snappy Silk Production and Color Change almost bare handed production and color change with wand
 		1943
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 3
372
Milbourne Christopher Paper Money crumpled piece of newspaper changes in a dollar bill
 		May 1943
The Phoenix (Issue 35)
145
Milbourne Christopher, Bob Hummer Under Cover ideas with a matchbook, as an ambush for a list, for a shiner, to pick up daub, picking up a coin
Also published here Feb. 1944
The Phoenix (Issue 53)
218
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's Telegram to Flowers spring flowers
 		1945
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
21
Milbourne Christopher Christopher's Flaming Napkin paper napkin bursts into flames, using only little flash paper
 		1945
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 4
23
Milbourne Christopher Tap Force card is touched by spectator, moving the fan slightly
 		1945
My Best
12
Milbourne Christopher Paper Money piece of newspaper to bill
 		1945
My Best
161
Milbourne Christopher A Match Tip a burning match is split in two
 		Mar. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 80)
327
Tommy Dowd, Milbourne Christopher Model Asrah! wand levitates under handkerchief and vanishes, breakaway wand
 		Aug. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 90)
365
Milbourne Christopher An Oldie with a New Twist coin travels into empty matchbox
 		Sep. 1945
The Phoenix (Issue 92)
374
Milbourne Christopher Rope to Cigarette
Aug. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 3)
143
Milbourne Christopher Flowers from the Flame bouquet from flash of fire, one-handed production from sleeve
 		Dec. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 7)
172
Milbourne Christopher The Name Appears names of presidents on slips of paper, put in performer's pocket, one chosen and burnt, ashes rubbed on cigarette, name appears
 		Dec. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 7)
172
Milbourne Christopher The Jumping Silks two different-colored silks held at one corner in each hand visibly change places
 		Dec. 1945
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 7)
172
Milbourne Christopher Color Code coding colors
Inspired by May 1946
The Phoenix (Issue 105)
421
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column using "Vampire Flexible Glass" with mirror and break-away wand
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
184
Milbourne Christopher Match to Dollar rebuilding "Match to Flower"
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
184
Milbourne Christopher Colored Flash Paper uses for colored flash paper for: silk vanish, torn and restored tissue, silk to egg, lapel flower
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
184
Milbourne Christopher Fire and Water foulard burned and restored, bowl of water produced
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
184
Milbourne Christopher Ribbon Fantastique idea for Massey's Ribbon Release
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
184
Milbourne Christopher Chinese Stick Tip
Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
185
Milbourne Christopher Sponge Ball Idea sticking sponge ball on end of pencil before production
 		Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
185
Milbourne Christopher The Afghan Bands - The Mobius Strip
Jan. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 8)
185
Milbourne Christopher My Thimble Routine "Milbourne Christopher's Column", thimbles and spool of thread appear, thimbles travel and vanish
 		Feb. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 9)
197
Milbourne Christopher Double Cut cut and restored rope with do as I do presentation
 		Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
200
Milbourne Christopher Card in the Bag cards placed inside bag, selection is removed in form of Jumbo card
Variations Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
200
Milbourne Christopher Uneasy Aces
Mar. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 10)
200
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
208
Milbourne Christopher Prognostication prediction of winner of football game inside nested envelope, fixed to a wall
 		Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
208
Milbourne Christopher The Action Test actions written on slips, action of unknown chosen slip is performed by magician
 		Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
208
Milbourne Christopher Thimble Holder on pen
 		Apr. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 11)
210
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
216
Milbourne Christopher Burning a Half Dollar marked coin is burnt inside envelope and appears inside purse held by spectator
 		May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
216
Milbourne Christopher Nickels and Quarters two Nickels under one envelope change place with two Quarters under second envelope, see also p. 237 for notes by Rowland Goodman
 		May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
216
Milbourne Christopher Envelope Loader secretly load coin in the hand, for routines using envelopes
 		May 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 3 No. 12)
216
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on card stabbing routines
 		June 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 1)
224
Milbourne Christopher The Bag Stab with knife, deck in paper bag
Variations June 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 1)
224
Milbourne Christopher Force Stab using telomatic forcing deck, deck with rubber band tossed into audience
 		June 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 1)
224
Milbourne Christopher Giant Stab gag, stabbing card in side bag turns out to be only jumbo card
 		June 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 1)
224
Milbourne Christopher More Variations on the paper bag stab
 		June 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 1)
224
Milbourne Christopher Conclusion
June 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 1)
224
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on the Blendo
  • Two Silk Blendo
  • Variations for M.C.'S
  • Card Blendo
  • Bead Tip
 		July 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 2)
232
Milbourne Christopher Cigarette to Foulard cigarette changes to large handkerchief
 		July 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 2)
232
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on doing tricks over the radio, person calls in to reveal card
  • The Card Call
  • Card and Telephone
  • Variations P
  • Conclusion
Variations Aug. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 3)
240
Milbourne Christopher Melbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 4)
248
Milbourne Christopher Think of a City list of cities written on slate, performer predicts one with chalk mark, magnetic movable mark
  • Variation 1
  • Variation 2
 		Sep. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 4)
248
Milbourne Christopher Passe-Passe Slates two slates with different colors written on them are placed inside two bags with same colors, transposition, Edward Massey's Duplex Slates
 		Sep. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 4)
248
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Oct. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 5)
256
Milbourne Christopher Shooting a Card card shot with thumb tack on a board, pistol used and matching corner
 		Oct. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 5)
256
Milbourne Christopher The Card Reflected card with same value and one with same suit as selection is removed, mirror on card as shiner
 		Oct. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 5)
256
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Broken Match broken match in handkerchief is restored, extra match in necktie
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Steel Ball Puzzle idea for puzzle with ball in metal vase, ball should be lifted from vase
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher That Trick Again MC bit, several magicians show the same trick
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher, Emmett Barbee Squeeze when spectator squeezes closes fist coin bends in hand or sponge ball shrinks
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher For Magicians Only insider joke on Harlan Tarbell
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Reel Knot knot appears on rope, reel
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Massey Slate Tip gag
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Salt Passe salt vanishes and appears back in hand, hollow pencil
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Shooting Surprise shooting wand and toy pistol gag
 		Nov. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 6)
264
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column several ideas on book tests
  • Best seller book test
  • Bold Book Test
  • Conclusion
 		Dec. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 7)
272
Milbourne Christopher Christmas Conjuring ideas for Christmas themes magic
  • Card in Ball
  • Walnut Wizardry
  • Mistletoe Magic
  • Christmas Card Trick
Related to Dec. 1946
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 7)
277
Milbourne Christopher Introduction
1946
Milk Pitcher Magic
3
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 8)
286
Milbourne Christopher The Card Revealed two cards are selected, name of one card appears on second card
 		Jan. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 8)
286
Milbourne Christopher Mental Miracle chosen card and name are divined
 		Jan. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 8)
286
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Silk Race Do As I Do with spectator, who is quicker untying a silk, Albenice Serpent Silk
 		Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Pormor Prestidigitation comedy but using Merv Taylor's Pormor Filmor, shot glass filled from pitcher, assistant always drinks shot
 		Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Magnetic Magic magnetic holdout in trousers at back of leg
Related to Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Light, Please! candle produced as joke, when someone asks for a lighter
 		Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Daub Tip impromptu daub from shoe
 		Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Flash Bill Idea flash paper idea when doing chop cup / cups and balls with rolled up bills
 		Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Wooden Nickels wooden coins as giveaways
 		Feb. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 9)
293
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 10)
301
Milbourne Christopher Ring From Rope
Mar. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 10)
301
Milbourne Christopher The Knotted Ring
Mar. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 10)
301
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column ideas and tips of spring flowers
  • Non-Tangle Bouquets
  • Safety Pin Tip
  • Flowers From Cones
  • Scotch Tape Aid
  • Finger Tip Flowers
  • Slide Power
  • Loading Spring Flowers
  • Double Bouquet Production
Variations Apr. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 11)
309
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Milbourne Christopher Tobacco Pass cigarette is torn open, tobacco vanishes and appears again and paper vanishes in a flash
 		May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Milbourne Christopher Money to Burn piece of newspaper is torn and rolled up into balls, one changes to rolled up bill which then vanishes in a flash
Inspired by
  • Milbourne Christopher's "More Tips on Tricks"
 May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Milbourne Christopher Indestructible Dollar burnt and restored bill, flash bill
 		May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Milbourne Christopher Toss Through Knot ring on rope, knot appears, illustrations on p. 301
 		May 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 4 No. 12)
317
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column several ideas using the card silk
  • The Silk in the Case
  • The Sensitized Silk
  • The Pips Pass
  • Conclusion
 		June 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 1)
325
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column idea for sucker egg trick, egg changes to confetti
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher M. C. Item production of bowl of fire, when someone asks for a lighter
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Copenetro Hint idea for Bob Kline's Copenetro
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher, Hen Fetsch Flower Production loading device for spring flowers in paper cone
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Burning Mystery bill dipped in alcohol is set on fire, unharmed
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Publicity Suggestion
July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Watch Winder Comedy idea
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Head Through Card putting head through business card, puzzle
Related to July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Tabletop Mystery idea for props and tables
 		July 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 2)
332
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column ideas for various tricks
  • Lit cigarette hold on thumb covered with handkerchief
  • idea for Al Baker's addition slate
  • on Lou Tannens shooting wand
  • Milk Pitcher
  • Brainwave Deck
  • gag with flash bill
  • Floating Ball
  • card location
 		Aug. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 3)
341
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on silks, Freddy Sanborn
 		Sep. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 4)
349
Milbourne Christopher Silk Change green silk placed inside pocket, red silk held in front of microphone stand, silk changes color / transposition
  • Tips on silk change
  • Further Variations
 		Sep. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 4)
349
Milbourne Christopher Silk and Ring silk used to polish ring changes color
 		Sep. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 4)
349
Milbourne Christopher Head Through Card putting head through business card, different cutting system, see p. 370 for idea by Joe Schmidt
Related to Sep. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 4)
354
Milbourne Christopher, George Karger Milbourne Christopher's Column idea for stack of coins, using a rubber magnifying glass as cover
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Making a Flower presentation for Flower in Button Hole
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Walking Through a Ribbon presentational idea
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Cigarette Machine tobacco and paper placed in changing bag turn to cigarettes
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Buzz Saw Illusion performance idea
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Hippity-Hop Rabbit idea
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Penny Puzzler paddle routine with knife, pennies attached to blade with wax
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Coin Catching Comedy jumbo coin gag, in a routine
 		Oct. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 5)
359
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column sponge ball changes to ice cube
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher Squaring the Circle ideas
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher Prediction Chest idea for problem of prediction boxes, large box and small billets
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher Cane Conjuring idea for appearing cane
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher Smoke Combination idea, smoke appears between two glasses
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher Vanishing Beer gag, then glass vanishes in bag
 		Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher "Doozy Dumbbell" Tip
Nov. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 6)
367
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column folded bill is pierced with pencil and threaded on string, release under handkerchief
 		Dec. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 7)
376
Milbourne Christopher Grandma's Pet Trick marked coin to ball of wool
 		Dec. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 7)
376
Milbourne Christopher It's a Gift card to spectator's wallet, only in special occasions possible
 		Dec. 1947
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 7)
376
Milbourne Christopher Red and Black Aces using glide
 		1948
Tarbell Course in Magic — Volume 5
129
Milbourne Christopher Decked Out billet switch, while taking cards out of the case
 		Jan. 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 143)
574
Milbourne Christopher Where There's Life torn and restored cigarette paper
 		July 1948
The Phoenix (Issue 155)
624
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 8)
385
Milbourne Christopher, Eddie Roberts The Phantom Flame flame is removed from lighter and placed back, Zippo style
Variations Jan. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 8)
385
Milbourne Christopher Flash Cigarette cigarette vanishes in a flash and appears again, with lighter
 		Jan. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 8)
385
Milbourne Christopher Move for Mentalists reading center, while lighting cigarette
 		Jan. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 8)
385
Milbourne Christopher Melting Money coin vanish, with lighter
 		Jan. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 8)
385
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Feb. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 9)
392
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 10)
401
Milbourne Christopher The Magic Mirror small pocket mirror is signed and vanishes from handkerchief, appears in sleeve of performer which was secured with rubber band, presentation about clichés
 		Mar. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 10)
401
Milbourne Christopher Tobacco and Salt tobacco and salt are mixed in the hands and separated again, sleeving of tobacco
 		Mar. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 10)
401
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
409
Milbourne Christopher Spectacles to Monocle action with rope which spectator cannot imitate, two loops to one loop
 		Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
409
Milbourne Christopher The Pull-Through rope knotted to circle, penetration of performer's hand
 		Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
409
Milbourne Christopher Nautical Puzzle rope knotted to circle, puzzle spectator cannot imitate
 		Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
410
John J. Crimmins Jr. (reviewer) 50 Tricks with a Thumb Tip by Milbourne Christopher Apr. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 11)
415
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
419
Milbourne Christopher X-04 Thumb Penetration rope through thumb
Related toVariations May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
419
Milbourne Christopher Together Again using a phantom tube
 		May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
419
Milbourne Christopher One Into Two appearance of second rope
 		May 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 5 No. 12)
420
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on magic for children
  • Participation
  • Taboos
  • Pleasing parents
  • Humor?
  • Give-Aways
  • Applause
  • Sucker tricks
  • Presents
  • Volunteers
  • Curiosity
 		June 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 1)
430
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column various idea based on Popper
  • Silk from Smoke
  • Two silk production
  • Flash Silk
  • Foulard Production
  • Paper to Bouquet
  • Rope from Smoke
Inspired by July 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 2)
439
Milbourne Christopher The Milbourne Christopher's Column
Aug. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 3)
449
Milbourne Christopher The Spinner cased deck is thrown into the air and selection produced
 		Aug. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 3)
449
Milbourne Christopher The Cards From Pocket cased deck placed inside performer's pocket, selections are fished out very fast
Related to Aug. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 3)
449
Milbourne Christopher The Stick Up deck tossed on magazine held by the performer, selection sticks to magazine
 		Aug. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 3)
449
Milbourne Christopher Card and Ribbon deck placed inside a bag, bag pierced with ribbon where selection is found threaded on to it
 		Aug. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 3)
450
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 4)
459
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Oct. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 5)
469
Milbourne Christopher Ring Away using Chefalo knot
 		Oct. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 5)
469
Milbourne Christopher Super Stab cased deck
Variations Oct. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 5)
469
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Nov. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 6)
479
Milbourne Christopher The Knotted Rings two rings tied to rope, one penetrates rope
 		Nov. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 6)
479
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column Christmas themed magic
  • Rose Bush
  • Production Box
  • One Ahead
  • Dove Pan
  • Nail Writer
  • Nest of Boxes
  • Card in Ball
  • Electra
 		Dec. 1948
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 7)
491
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 8)
499
Milbourne Christopher Aces to Dollars Aces change into bills
Also published here Jan. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 8)
499
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Feb. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 9)
509
Milbourne Christopher Spirit Slates producing three messages on one side of a slate, Massey Slate
 		Feb. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 9)
509
Milbourne Christopher Silk In Box idea for silk appearance inside a box, Riedel's "Orchids to You"
 		Feb. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 9)
509
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 10)
519
Milbourne Christopher Jumbo Climax six cards placed under handkerchief, performer fails to remove selection, finally selection is produced as a Jumbo card
Related to Mar. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 10)
519
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Milbourne Christopher Fadeaway sliding knot from rope, cannot be repeated by spectator
Variations Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Milbourne Christopher Card in Balloon Climax card in cigarette, apparently card to balloon failed
 		Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Milbourne Christopher Four Ink Spots apparently black facing, dated impression joke
 		Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Milbourne Christopher Knife Through Coat magician's joke on the knife through jacket
 		Apr. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 11)
529
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
539
Milbourne Christopher Two Bill Trick two rolled up Dollar Bills travel to hand several times, Two Dollar Bill as climax
 		May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
539
Milbourne Christopher Vanishing Billiard Balls using shell
 		May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
539
John J. Crimmins Jr. (reviewer) Milbourne Christopher's Magazine Test by Milbourne Christopher May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
544
Stewart Judah, Martin Gardner, Milbourne Christopher Flash Paper Pellet Switch switching paper ball for flash paper ball, with ideas by Milbourne Christopher
 		May 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 6 No. 12)
545
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
June 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 1)
551
Milbourne Christopher Slade Knots Up-Dated rope tied to a loop, four knots appear
  • Nailing the Knots
  • Under the Table
  • Behind Closed Doors
  • Fourth Dimension
 		June 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 1)
551
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
July 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 2)
560
Milbourne Christopher Devano Rising Cards three cards, last in card case held by spectator
 		July 1949
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560
Milbourne Christopher Eye Flashes putting sequins on eyelids, Kellar, Leon Mandrake
 		July 1949
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Milbourne Christopher Through the Button Hole coin inside handkerchief, ends of handkerchief pulled through button hole is pulled through
 		July 1949
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Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column Malini and the floating pen
 		Aug. 1949
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Milbourne Christopher The Floating Pen with gimmick, pen sticks to fingers
  • Floating Wand
 		Aug. 1949
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Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Sep. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 4)
578
Milbourne Christopher Silk In the News production of silk from newspaper
  • Variations
  • Long Stockings
  • Torn Newspaper Topper
  • Production Climax
  • Two Silks
  • Flowers and Beer
  • Light Touch
 		Sep. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 4)
579
Frank Joglar Backstage on Dr. Jaks, Dante, Slydini, Martin Gardner, Clayton Rawson, Tom Osborne
  • Notes and News
  • Tips on Trickery
  • Have You Heard
  • Strictly Personal
  • TV Topics
  • Time for Revival
  • Random Jottings
 		Sep. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 4)
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Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column on taking notes
 		Oct. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 5)
589
Milbourne Christopher Name Transmission name of spectator vanishes from large slate and appears on small slate, slates in two paper envelopes
 		Oct. 1949
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Milbourne Christopher Scotch Tape Holder
Oct. 1949
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Milbourne Christopher Silk Surprise sucker handkerchief vanish, changes to large silk instead
 		Oct. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 5)
589
Frank Joglar Backstage on Walter Gibson, Chester Morris, Roy Benson, Lucille & Eddie Roberts, Abe Cantu, John Scarne, Sydney & Leslie Piddington, Karrell Fox, Len Mason
  • Tricks and Delusions
  • On the Road
  • In Print
  • The Secret Art
  • Cantu
  • Notes on a Cuff
  • Scarne Sorcery
  • The Piddingtons
  • Methinks
  • Trick Possibility
  • Newest Link
 		Oct. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 5)
592
Milbourne Christopher Drinking a Glass Full glass fills up while drinking, gag
 		Oct. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 5)
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Milbourne Christopher Quick Tricks using the magazine "Quick"
 		Oct. 1949
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Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column marking a spectator to get a number transmitted to assistant in other room
  • Chalk Mark Telepathy
  • Think of an Object
  • Think of a Man
  • Find the Pin
  • Chairback Transmission
  • Getting the Chalk
  • Colors
  • Afterthought
Related to Nov. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 6)
599
Frank Joglar Backstage on Al Baker, Lee Noble, Norman Jensen, Zovello, Jay Marshall, Vic Perry, Devano, Russ Swann
  • Intimately Speaking
  • Puzzle Deparment
  • TV Topics
  • Seen and Overheard
  • In Print
  • More in Print
  • Memory Book
  • Tricks of the Trade
 		Nov. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 6)
602
John J. Crimmins Jr. (reviewer) Cig-Card Tricks by Milbourne Christopher Nov. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 6)
604
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Dec. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 7)
610
Milbourne Christopher A Quick Routine silk produced from torn page, then page is returned, using Quick magazine
  • Further Thoughts
 		Dec. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 7)
610
Milbourne Christopher Jumbo Cards and Sleeves on Jumbo Climax, placing card up the sleeve comment
Related to Dec. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 7)
610
Milbourne Christopher Dunninger Dilemma anecdote of Dunninger
 		Dec. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 7)
610
Frank Joglar Backstage on Sam Horowitz, Jay Marshall, Fu Manchu, Robert Harbin, Eugene Hellman, Alli Mona, Louis McBride, Sid Lorraine, Tom Bowyer and more
  • News of the Necromancers
  • See-Through Sorcery
  • Harbin
  • Personal Preferences
  • Black Magic
  • Albenice
  • Memory Book
  • "Cagliostro"
  • Tom Bowyer
 		Dec. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 7)
612
John J. Crimmins Jr. (reviewer) Conjuring with Christopher by Milbourne Christopher Dec. 1949
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 7)
614
Milbourne Christopher Paper to Bill newspaper ball changes to bill
 		1949
Over the Coffee Cups
6
Milbourne Christopher Variation on Card on the Wall No. 101, the card case is tossed in the air with selection remaining in hand.
 		1950
Scarne on Card Tricks
194
Frank Joglar Backstage on Vincent O'Toole, R. Marcelliee, Emile Clifton, Bob Hummer, Monica Lewis, Russ Swann, Dick DuBois, Al Monroe, Kuda Bux, Walter Gibson, Jimmy Jimae, Bill Brema, Paul Rosini, Martin Gardner,
  • Magazine Test
  • Hummer News
  • Video Trickery
  • Munroe's Miscelleany
  • Who Remembers?
  • Open House
  • More TV Topcis
  • Bill Brema
  • Paul Rosini
  • Gardner Gum Baffler
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
620
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
621
Milbourne Christopher Miser's Dream with Balls six balls appear from paper bag
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
621
Milbourne Christopher With a Box producing objects from a box with a lid, rubber cement
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
621
Milbourne Christopher A New Egg Bag with paper bag and rubber cement
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
621
Milbourne Christopher The Jumping Light Bulp light bulb travels from one bag to another, rubber bulb
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
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Milbourne Christopher Cups and Balls Load using rubber cement
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
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Milbourne Christopher Colored Ball Passe balls of different colors travel from bag to other paper bag, rubber cement
 		Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
626
Milbourne Christopher Rubber Cement Magic
Jan. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 8)
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Frank Joglar Backstage on Maurice Zolotow, Dunninger, George Karger, Richard Harbin, Frank Garcia, Doc Marcus, Jay Marshall, Gus Bohn, Jean Hugard, Carter, Paul LePaul, Milo, John Calvert, Russ Swann, Lloyd Navado and more
  • The Magic Books
  • Video
  • Gus Bohn
  • Echo from 1908
  • Jottings
  • More Jottings
  • Black Art
 		Feb. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 9)
632
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column thoughts and routine for blindfold act, using prepared goggles
  • Third Sight
 		Feb. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 9)
632
Frank Joglar Backstage on Houdini, Bradley Martin, Russ Swann, Jay Marshall, Ballantine, Dick DuBois, Robert Harbin, John Scarne, Dr. Jaks, Chang, Billy Bishop, Paul Morris, C. L. Boarde, Clarence Slyter, Great LaFollette, Frank van Hoven and more
  • Seen or Heard
  • TV Trickery
  • In Print
  • Transition
  • News and Notes
  • Open House
  • Pro and Con
  • Appropriations
  • Purely Personal
  • Memory Book
 		Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
638
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
641
Fred Reach, Milbourne Christopher Flexible Glass thoughts on the Vampire Glass Frame
 		Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
642
Milbourne Christopher, Lu Brent Television Card Call
Inspired by Mar. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 10)
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Frank Joglar Backstage on Claude Noble, Thurston, Dick DuBois, Joe Stuthard, Ade Duval, Roy Benson, Norman Jensen, Kuda Bux, Burling Hull, Ballantine, Long Tack Sam, Clayton Rawson, Sorcar, Russ Swann, Chang and more
  • News and Notes
  • The Magazines
  • I'm Speechless
  • TV Topics
  • Illusions Wanted
  • Jottings
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
648
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column method to copy a signature
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
649
Milbourne Christopher In the Crystal divination of written number
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
649
Milbourne Christopher Ball Point Prediction prediction of written initials, on two pieces of cardboard
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
649
Milbourne Christopher Palm Writing initials written on paper, paper is burnt and initials appear on hand of spectator
 		Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
652
Milbourne Christopher Torn Center Application
Apr. 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 11)
652
Milbourne Christopher Super Psychometry with envelopes, nail nicks
 		May 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 12)
657
Frank Joglar Backstage on Norman Houghton, Kajar, Gali Gali, The Marvello's, Don Lawton, Dick DuBois, John McArdle, Burling Hull, Lucille & Eddie Roberts, Jean Hugard, Sorcar, Piddingtons, Fogel and more
  • Coming Events
  • TV Trickery
  • Education
  • What Happened Department
  • Mentalists
  • News and Notes
  • Oblivion
  • Recommended
 		May 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 7 No. 12)
660
Frank Joglar Combined S.A.M.-I.B.M. Convention (Backstage with Frank Joglar) on Marvin Roy, Clark Crandall, Goodliffe, Geoffrey Buckingham, Francis White, Paula Bird, Sorcar, Willane, Bert Allerton, Matt Schulien, Jimmy Muir, LePaul, John Ramsay, Dr. Jaks, Walter Gibson, Kuda Bux, Al Flosso, Zovello, Tommy Tucker and many more
  • International Night
  • National Night
  • More on the Conclave
  • News and Notes
  • The Hartmans
  • TV Topic
  • Check List
  • Instructions
  • One Versus Many
  • Magic Battle
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
667
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
671
Milbourne Christopher, Sid Lorraine Flame Up piece of newspaper is touched with blown-out match and starts to burn
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
671
Milbourne Christopher Silver From Dollar coin produced from bill
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
671
Milbourne Christopher Coin From Check coin produced from check
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
671
Milbourne Christopher, Charley Jones Break-Away Fan Idea
June 1950
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Milbourne Christopher, Lloyd W. Chambers The Shrinking Card with slat frame
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
675
Lloyd E. Jones, Milbourne Christopher Fish Surprise goldfish appears from bill tube
 		June 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 1)
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Frank Joglar Backstage on Sam Horowitz, John McManus, Burling Hull, The Marvellos, Kim Yen Soo, Jay Marshall, Milbourne Christopher, Leon Mandrake and more
  • Jottings
  • Volta
  • Flame Idea
  • TV Trickery
  • News and Notes
  • In Print
  • Hint
  • Guili and Gali
  • Booking your Act
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
680
Milbourne Christopher Milbourne Christopher's Column
July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
683
Milbourne Christopher The Talking Frog clicking toy frog under cup answers questions by clicking, a la rapping hand
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
683
Milbourne Christopher Spirit Telegrapher telegraphers sending key is covered with handkerchief, clicks to answer questions, a la rapping hand
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
683
Milbourne Christopher Behind the Back divination of color of crayon, blindfolded
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
683
Milbourne Christopher, Joe Berg Card in Sleeve cards behind back, blindfolded
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
683
Milbourne Christopher The Shoe Clue identifying people because of their shoes for blindfold acts
Related to
  • Arthur Philips Carlton, Twenty Years of Spoof and Bluff, 1920
 July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
683
Milbourne Christopher, Martin Sunshine Cigarette Test five people smoke different brands of cigarettes, performer divines them blindfolded
Related to July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
685
Milbourne Christopher Psychometry blindfolded
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
685
Milbourne Christopher The Peculiar Pipe pipe is filled with tobacco and when lit with match, tobacco vanishes in a flash, two methods
 		July 1950
Hugard's Magic Monthly (Vol. 8 No. 2)
685
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