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THE CARDISTE "Dedicated To The Art Of Cardistiy" No. 1

Rusduck, PO Box 372, Philipsburg, Pa,

. Fe b Âťj 1957

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TO A MEMORY; Twenty-two years ago TED ANNEMANN launched his immortal "JINX" with this statement of dedication OCTOBER 1934 - "Conceived, written and published by Theo. Annemann.

The Jinx is not a magazine, neither is it a crusading sheet with a chip on each shoulder and a woodpile in reserve. All offices both in an artistic and business sense are held by one individual who has but a single thought in mind, that of supplying magicians and mystery entertainers at large with practical effects and useful . knowledge.

Where the editor (also owner and,head office boy) finds his own knowledge lacking, he steps out with the ever at work minds of the country's best amateurs and professionals and therefrom gleans the necessary information to keep his brain-child on an even keel and prevent lopsidedness from one-track logic.

The tricks will be g3od, the hints, tips, and miscellaneous matter that may creep in will be practical, and above all, the price will remain a fraction of a fraction in comparison with the value of the information disclosed.

At times the grammar may be bad, but on other occasions we can assure you that it will read unusually well. We do not believe in promises or over enthusiastic statements of things to come. The fraternity it large is respectfully' requested to accept the Jinx from month to month with n:> boosting or fanfare, but simply on the merits of what it contains for what it costs, Al BAKER has said that if a person can get one trick out of an issue it costs them only a qu&rterj if they find two they can use

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he cost is twelve and a half cents each,...However, if they can ind use for all three, then 'tis a rare bargain.

3o with a lofted glass instead of a broken bottle, I dedicate in-cjad of christen the first copy of the Jinx TO A MEMORY." (Signed) THEO ANNEMANN Ct can only be fitting that this initial issue of the "Cardiste" e dedicated to the memory of TED ANNEMANN and his monument - JINX. !

have no delusions of grandeur that this feeble effort can ever . asibly be on the same plane, or qualify in the. same league with ) Jinx, but I will ever strive to attain the perfection and sat-.faction which has come .down thru the last quarter century from ; thoughts and inspirations emanating from the mind and typei-itor of the legendary and fabulous TED ANNEMANN. his as as good a time as any to state the policies and ideas back L the "Cardiste". This is not to be construed as a magazine, ••js-letter, bulletin, or anything other than an effort to compile ; ideas of myself and others who are interested in the furthercc of entertaining with playing cards. .( b is not expected or intended that this work will reach a large 'rculation. In the first place - it is intended exclusively for uardistes" - who constitute a small minority of the magical mindd gentry in existence - and in addition to this - "CARDISTE" will .ontain ONLY such effects as are coincident to card table routine r which playing cards were originated, 'designed and intended. "hore will be very rare reference to the "You Lose It - I Find It" pe of effect. This monotonous monstrosity has been estimated to ^.iclude over 90$ of the card tricks in existence, which probably oost answers the question of "What's Wrong With CARD MAGIC?" •'Cardiste" will be circulated on a limited basis with no delusions x' being a means of monetary benefit, I am not an entertainer ofessional, amateur, or otherwise - but strictly an originator ad creater of card effects of dubious merit - deriving full and mplete satisfaction from witnessing the showmanship (which I do jt possess) provided by others to enhance and SELL the result, -f you are an editor or reviewer, you will eventually find yourself (2)

on my mailing list gratis. This also applies to the ten living "CARD STARS OF THE USA" who have inspired this compiler in the development of the "Art of Cardistry", with sincere hopes that they will see fit to use this medium for the exchange of information and ideas. To the rest of us - the "Privates" .who do the spade-work and keep the art alive thru our interests in "Cardistry" - for each of "you. who will submit an acceptable idea or effect (NO "TAKE A CARD - YOU LOSE IT - I FIND IT" - PLEASE) - I will place you on the mailing list FREE for 12 issues - OR - if you will obtain TWO paid up subscriptions for 12 monthly issues - You will receive an annual subscription FREE - for 12 monthly issues cf "CARDISTE." If you DO NOT come under any of the above classifications - and still want to use more of the ideas you will" find in "Cardiste" I must break the sad nevus that issues will cost you 250 each or ÂŁ>3*00 for an annual subscription of 12 issues, I can guarantee you enough Rusduck material to last for at least a year, and I sincerely hope this effort will attract sufficient acceptable material to make it a general meeting of the minds in a trend toward higher type of card magic worthy of being designated as "THE ART OF CARDISTRYl" Now let's get down to work with an idea of what you can expect in the way of material to be found in subsequent issues of "Cardiste", This first issue will necessarily contain all Rusduck material, I hope you like it and will come back for more - SO - "AWAY TIE GO": STRICTLY STRAIGHT RUSDUCK

While away a bit of your spare time in reading over this little bit of "Cold-Decking" deception. I am indebted to LYNN SEARLES and his gem, "THE STRAIGHT GAMBLER" for the inspiration of this effective dealing routine, I have changed the set-up, the handling, varied the climax, and added additional progressive effects to the original routine. The patter background for the SEARLES "Straight Gambler is superb, and it is earnestly recommended that you obtain the manuscript sold by ABBOTT,

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"a with the story: While visiting EDDIE; CLEVER recently, vie got to .Iking about dealing effects, and Eddie said, "Russ, what's new in Id-Decking Circle?" I replied,'"Eddie; you and JIM THOMPSON have certainly done a thorough job in identifying the name of Rusduck dth stacked decks* Every time I do an effect, everybody is lookng for a "set-up", I want you to know that- I've reformed. As a •tter of fact all my deals are now STRICTLY'STRAIGHTI Let me *ow you what I mean," tool the ol' family deck out ; a good rapid riffle shuffle it five face-down poker hands '/or my hand (dealer's hand) I rhlCTLY STRAIGHTI"

of my pocket and proceeded to give (thoroughly false). I then dealt in the approved manner. Turning said, "See what I mean, Ed? - >••••

lie says, "Whoa-, slow down a bit, Russ; That looked like a. pretty fast stock shuffle to me. Now suppose you put the rest of the cards back in your pocket." I returned the unused cards to agr coat pocket, "Now gather up your dealt cards*" I placed the vanning hand on my palm, and gathered up the remaining hands in tho order dealt, placing them on the winning hand I held* Continued Eddie: "Now let's see you deal out the cards without any of your fancy shuffles, and also, DEAL .ME OUT!" I said, "You moan deal FOUR hands?" "That's EXACTLY-.what I mean," he replied.

So I proceeded to deal out four hands in the same manner, turned over the dealer's hand and said, "See, Ed, STRICTLY STRAIGHTl" "WOWl" screams Ed, Where are those cards coming from, Russ?" I replied, "Well, since you're making me do it the hard way, I have to take them, where I find them - Bottoms - Seconds - Middles - and even from the top if necessary," "I'll try again, Ed, so watch my fingers very closely," I again "gathered up the hands as before (Winning Hand First). "How many hands, Ed?" "LET'S TRY THREE." Three hands dealt - Result:

Dealer's Hand•*• STRICTLY STRAIGHT,

"I know I'm being 'conned' says Eddie, "but I can't find the gimmick. "Watching your fingers doesn't help any, either," "Keep going, Russ - I'll figure this if it takes all night#tt

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"Like to go. for two, Ed?" "Might as well, Russ." Cards gathered â&#x20AC;˘as before <-. two hands dealt - Result:. The usual STRICTLY STRAIGHT. I gathered the two hands and continued: "By this time you should be convinced that this is on the levels so I'll continue with the effect I was going to show you in the first place. I deal ONLY a STRICTLY STRAIGHT Poker Deal - and as a matter of fact, I'll even spell it out for you."

I dealt out five hands in the orthodox manner (face down) spelling out S-T-R-I-C-T-L-Y S-T-R-A-I-G-H-T P-O-K-E-41 D-E-A-L, one letter for each card dealt, with a slight pause between words. As usual, the dealer's hand showed the inevitable straight.

Eddie sighed, "Well, Russ, I admitTX eouldnHT" catch anything wrong.

Let's assume that you DID actually deal STRICTLY STRAIGHT as you allege. VJhat would happen if you dealt STRICTLY CROOKED?" I gathered up the hajlds .in the same manner as before, and dealt out five face-down hands. "In that case, Ed, I'd still deal STRICTLY STRAIGHT, I'd see that everybody got a straight (turning over the hands in order dealt), "But I'd be tempted;to make mine a STRICTLY STRAIGHT FLUSH (turning over Dealer's Hand) of Royal Vintagel" Said Eddie, weakly: "Hocus my-Pocus, Russ, that sure is a doozy. I admit I couldn't catch anything underhanded, but I can't seem to got it out of my head that you must be using one of your "Cold Decks."

I replied, "Eddie, I can see you're a real gone skeptic. Since my reputation as a "SCardiste" is at stake, I'm resigned that the only way to convince you that the deal was STRICTLY STRAIGHT, is to let you handle the cards yourself....."

I gathered up the hands in the usual order (dealer's hand first) and handed them to Eddie, saying, "Suppose YOU deal out five facedown hands.starting with me."

Eddie dealt out the five hands and I said, "Let's see what you dealt yourself." Dealer's hand turned over - "Just an ace-high singleton - you couldn't even open with THAT hand, or even buck a low ,pair - THAT should convince you that the cards aren't set up,"

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I then continued, "Now l e t ' s see what you dealt me." (turn over f i r s t hand dealt), "Well, Ed, you won't believe this - but even when YOU deal - I'm s t i l l STRICTLY STRAIGHTI" I once more gathered the cards in the usual manner (winning hand f i r s t ) and handed them to Ed, Saying, "Now Ed, I'm going to convince you that I ACTUALLY DID get cards from the top or bottom as needed, I want you to deal out five poker hands, and when you take YOUR cards, get them from the TOP OR BOTTOM as you desire.

Suppose you deal your hand face-up so we can both see how your hand is building up," Eddie dealt as directed, taking cards for the dealer's hand from the top OR bottom AT RANDOM, and placing them face-up on the table. If you ever saw suspense mounting, you can imagine the culmination abuilding as the dealer's hand finally - and DEFIN- ?,"' I'XELY filled in to produce the inevitable STRICTLY STRAIGHT1 "I quit," sighed Eddie, weakly.

Circles, Russ?"

"What's new in Cold-Decking , •

•• ' THE WORKING: A set-up of 25 cards. Remove -every 5, 6, 7, 8*& 9'" , u well as any Royal Flush from deck. From Top to Bottom: TOP: 9 - (K) - (A) -(10) - 9 i x m "

7 8 8 5

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9 - 6 - 6 7 - 5 - 7 .: , (J) - (Q) - 8 5 - 6 - 5 BOTTOM

Cards in ( ) must be of the same s u i t . Suits otherwise disregarded. Deal as directed above, Cards are dealt face-down except as stated. Dealer's or Winning Hand i s ALWAYS picked up f i r s t , then the remaining hands i n the order 'dealt. Cards in hands must not be dis-arranged, The EIGHT PROGRESSIVE DEALS must be dealt in the ORDER GIVEN, This is a beautiful and entertaining routine if properly rehearsed and presented. # #

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One of my most highly prized possessions is an autographed copy of "MI BEST" by JAMES G. THOMPSON, JR. Jim's inscription reads: "To Rusduck: There is nothing he does not know about stacked decks," On one occasion, while demonstrating a progressive poker deal to Jim, he said, "Russ, I think you have done just about everything that can be done in the development of progressive poker deals (he ain't seen nuttin' yet) - "Why don't you devote' some research to a progressive Bridge Deal?" Well, I did just that, and developed one Jim liked so well, that he prepared the patter for it. It vias to appear in a book he proposed to have published - (I understand GENE GORDON is putting this book on the market at this writing) and since he has the exclusive for it - it will not appear here until after Jim releases it. - HOWEVER - I have worked out another one based upon the principle wherein a deck of 52 cards dealt into four face-down piles for four successive deals, returns to the original order of the deck. HERE 'TIS:RUSDUCK BRIDGE RUSDUCK

Cardiste explains that he is often asked if he can deal winning hands in a Bridge Game, as well as winning poker hands. He explains that this is much more difficult, since it is necessary to'control the entire deck - while only a hand of five cards need be controlled to insure a winning poker hand, it is necessary to control thirteen cards for each of the four hands in the bridge game, Cardiste explains, however, that he will attempt to demonstrate his ability to deal hands in such a game.

Cards are dealt into four face-down piles, as in the regulation game, clockwise from left to right, dealing the cards one at a time, starting at the dealer's left and with the dealer's hand last.

Hands are turned over, disclosing an ordinary distribution of the cards, Cardiste in spreading the cards opines that if he were a Bridge expert he might bid and win a SLAM HAND with the two hands

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