Wells, Billy: Duplicate Deceptions ©1993 Hades Publications Softcover, 6x9, 111 pages ISBN: 0-921298-17-X

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Comments: Why the title Duplicate Deceptions? Because Billy Wells Breaks new ground with the classic duplicate card principle. Introducing "The Dupel Deck"; Billy's adaptation of an old idea that always keeps you "one-ahead" of the audience. Although some of the effects are suitable for close-up settings, the majority have been created for stage and polished through hundreds of stand-up presentations. In addition to his excellent routines, Billy has included indispensable tips on related props and sleights. Duplicate Deceptions is an investment that will pay big returns to you again and again.

Contents:

5 About the Author
7 The Dupel Deck

9 Effects

11 Chapter 1 Penetrations
11 Card off Ribbon
14 Card Through Table
18 Rising Card in Handkerchief

27 Chapter 2 Duplications
27 Contact Print
29 Copycat Cards
33 Sympathetic Cards

39 Chapter 3 Restorations
39 Torn and Restored Card
42 Phoenix Card
45 Card Restoration in Card Packet
47 Card In Bubble

53 Chapter 4 Discoveries
53 Signed Card Stab
55 Card on String
59 Card in Balloon
62 Flaming Card
66 Out of the Bag

71 Chapter 5 Transferences
71 Invisible Flight
75 Flyaway Card
79 An Envelope Stand
80 Card in Wallet
85 Cards Up the Sleeve

97 Chapter 6 Miscellaneous
97 Switching a Deck
99 Color-blind
101 All the Same
102 A Deceptive Control
103 Making a "Short" Deck
105 The Palm Force
107 A Dollar for the Queen