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Alexander de Cova Coin-Catch coin production gimmick and sound gimmick in bucket
Inspired byAlso published here 2002
Homemade Magic
9
Alexander de Cova Gumball many sponge balls disappear from hand, gimmick
Also published here 2002
Homemade Magic
12
Alexander de Cova Ring-o-matic ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat
Also published here 2002
Homemade Magic
14
Alexander de Cova Ring Rope Removal Switch as ring is removed from rope
 		2002
Homemade Magic
16
Alexander de Cova Rosediction price of rose predicted on its price tag
Also published here 2002
Homemade Magic
19
Alexander de Cova Benson Bowl
2002
Homemade Magic
23
Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson Verschwindegriff
2002
Homemade Magic
24
Alexander de Cova Vitamin B signed paper to plastic tube
Also published here 2002
Homemade Magic
27
Alexander de Cova Master Silks further improvement, extra corners
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2002
Homemade Magic
32
David Berglas ESPacology multiple prediction routine, six spectators with envelopes stand behind six numbers, one spectator chooses one object among six and puts the rest in an order, selection matches the number, order matches and selection and number was predicted beforehand
VariationsAlso published here 2002
The Mind & Magic of David Berglas
429
Sveroni Der Geldschein im Filzstift signed bill travels to marker which is held by spectator
Related to 2002
Kreative Magie
32
Alexander de Cova Power Workshop
2002
Power Workshop
2
Alexander de Cova 1. Der Aufbau eines Programmes
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
2
Alexander de Cova, Gene Anderson Der "10-Punkte-Plan" nach Gene Anderson
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
2
Alexander de Cova Über Lampenfieber about nervousness
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
5
Alexander de Cova Kongresse, Wettbewerbe conventions and competitions
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
5
Alexander de Cova Seminare lectures
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
6
Alexander de Cova Üben ist nicht gleich üben!
2002
Power Workshop
6
Alexander de Cova So geht man an das Einstudieren einer Routine
2002
Power Workshop
7
Alexander de Cova Selbst ist der Mann... introduction on do-it-yourself tips for magicians, see following items
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
8
Alexander de Cova Fleischfarbe on flesh color
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
8
Alexander de Cova Tips zum "Universalhalter" multi-purpose holder
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
9
Alexander de Cova Der "Profi-Halter" impromptu multi-purpose holder (Universalhalter)
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
11
Alexander de Cova Etwas über Halterbefestigungen on attaching holders to the clothing
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
11
Alexander de Cova Der Billiardball-Halter
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
11
Alexander de Cova Riesenmünzen-Produktion tip on production of jumbo coin
Related to 2002
Power Workshop
12
Alexander de Cova Der Schneesturm
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
12
Alexander de Cova Farbige Kartenrückseiten coloring the back of cards with spray color
  • Hier noch ein paar Tips
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
12
Alexander de Cova Kartenkleben glue for split cards
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
13
Alexander de Cova Kuvertschablone making your own envelopes in the right size
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
14
Alexander de Cova UHU Klebepads to prevent round object from rolling off the table
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
14
Alexander de Cova "Unsichtbares Spiel" - im Notfall lip balm as impromptu roughing fluid
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
14
Alexander de Cova Daumenspitzenhalter thumb tip holder
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
16
Alexander de Cova Zaubertische tip on keeping props in place
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
16
Alexander de Cova Fadenbefestigungen thread hook-up tips
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
17
Alexander de Cova Bottom Deal Hilfe stuff to put on the finger for more grip
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
17
Alexander de Cova Stifte, die nicht schreiben... making pens that don't write
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
18
Alexander de Cova Zum Taschenschreiben pocket writing tip
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
18
Alexander de Cova Seidentücher manufacturing tip for silk edges
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
19
Alexander de Cova Curver-Box Ablage box to put props in on stage
Also published here 2002
Power Workshop
19
Alexander de Cova Vorwort
2003
Gambit
3
Alexander de Cova 16 Digits sum prediction with slate
Inspired byAlso published here 2003
Gambit
5
Alexander de Cova Kartenwanderung
Also published here 2003
Gambit
9
Alexander de Cova Gipsy Switch with silk and glued block
Also published here 2003
Gambit
10
Alexander de Cova Parablox paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely
Inspired byAlso published here 2003
Gambit
12
Alexander de Cova 6 Steine five white and one black stone
Inspired by
  • "Kurotsuke" (Max Maven, VideoMind 1, 1997)
VariationsAlso published here 		2003
Gambit
16
Alexander de Cova Der Stamperltrick bill travels to shot glass covered with paper
Also published here 2003
Gambit
18
Alexander de Cova Karte IST Zigarette cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect
Also published here 2003
Gambit
22
Alexander de Cova Cigarette Switch
Also published here 2003
Gambit
23
Alexander de Cova Die Technik des Ärmelns sleeving method
 		2003
Gambit
25
Alexander de Cova Vorwort
2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
3
Alexander de Cova Die D-E-C-O-V-A Formel method for constructing effects
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
4
Alexander de Cova Verschiedene Formen der Zauberkunst magic genres
  • Clowneske Magie
  • Theatralische Zauberkunst
  • Virtuelle Zauberkunst
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
5
Alexander de Cova Zauberkunst ist eine Technologie!
  • Worin besteht denn nun die Technologie in der Zauberkunst?
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
6
Alexander de Cova Die fünf Schritte der Täuschung five steps of deception
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
7
Alexander de Cova Falsche Annahmen - die Grundlage der Täuschung assumptions
  • Tips, wie man falsche Annahmen in eine Routine einbaut
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
7
Alexander de Cova Der Aufbau eines Programms
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
8
Alexander de Cova, Gene Anderson Der "10-Punkte-Plan" nach Gene Anderson
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
8
Alexander de Cova Über den Lernprozeß und Automatisierung
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
10
Alexander de Cova Die 5 Schritte, wie ein neuer Griff einstudiert wird how to practice sleights
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
11
Alexander de Cova Die 5 Schritte zur Meisterschaft five steps to championship
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
12
Alexander de Cova Wie man eine Routine zusammenstellt
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
13
Alexander de Cova Über Lampenfieber about nervousness
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
13
Alexander de Cova Kongresse, Wettbewerbe conventions and competitions
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
14
Alexander de Cova Seminar lectures
Also published here 2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
15
Alexander de Cova Epilog
2003
D-E-C-O-V-A Formel
15
Wayne Dobson Fluke number named, card shown reversed in one deck, it matches card at that number in second deck
VariationsAlso published here 2003
Dobson's Choice 2
11
Jay Sankey, David Acer Under Foot expose the "brush coin under foot" gag, but reveal that the penny under the foot has become a quarter
Related to 2004
Random Acts of Magic
280
Jay Sankey Personal Check check changes to bill using $100 Bill Switch
Variations 2004
Sankey Unleashed
74
Alexander de Cova A Few Words Before
2004
Treasures
3
Alexander de Cova Two Switch Boxes for switching decks or other items
  • The cigar switch box
  • The deck of cards switch box
 		2004
Treasures
4
Alexander de Cova Jump off knot knot visibly jumps off rope, elbow fold
Also published here 2004
Treasures
5
Alexander de Cova The Baby Egg Bag with soap and washrag
 		2004
Treasures
5
Alexander de Cova A Rope Move switch choreography for routines with extra piece
  • Additional handling tip
 		2004
Treasures
6
Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell Flash Card to Silk jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean
Also published here 2004
Treasures
7
Alexander de Cova My Gumball Machine many sponge balls disappear from hand, gimmick
Also published here 2004
Treasures
8
Alexander de Cova Utility Coin Switch
Also published here 2004
Treasures
9
Alexander de Cova Linking Pin Finale idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse, updated handling
Also published here 2004
Treasures
9
Alexander de Cova Blank Check Transpo signed piece of paper to marker pen, finger tip
bill to marker pen, finger tip
Inspired by 2004
Treasures
10
Alexander de Cova Visible Ball to Silk ball visually changes to silk
Also published here 2004
Treasures
11
Alexander de Cova Super Simple Miser’s Dream coin production gimmick and sound gimmick in bucket
Also published here 2004
Treasures
12
Alexander de Cova Cups & Balls Loading Technique topit tunnel used to get final load into other hand without going into pocket
Also published here 2004
Treasures
13
Alexander de Cova Load Setup non-pocket final loading idea
 		2004
Treasures
14
Alexander de Cova A Novel Ball Vanish ball drops into other hand secretly as it reaches toward the wand under the arm
 		2004
Treasures
15
Alexander de Cova Another Vanish ball on left fingers, right hand puts cup over ball and drags it onto table, steal
Also published here 2004
Treasures
16
Alexander de Cova Another Idea for the Load lemon net appears under one cup first
 		2004
Treasures
16
Alexander de Cova The Chopstick Vanish sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks
Also published here 2004
Treasures
17
Alexander de Cova Tossing Technique item tossed in air vanishes, secretly put in other hand behind back
  • Retrieving
Also published here 2004
Treasures
18
Alexander de Cova Another Bar Stunt lighter vanishes, sleeving technique
 		2004
Treasures
19
Alexander de Cova Two Crazy Ideas final load after torn and restored newspaper, big fake fish or hot-water bottle
 		2004
Treasures
20
Alexander de Cova Jumbo Coin Vanish
Also published here 2004
Treasures
21
Alexander de Cova Thumbtip Silk Vanish silk vanish handling with thumb tip
Also published here 2004
Treasures
21
Alexander de Cova Thumbtip Table Load table edge, showing hands empty
Also published here 2004
Treasures
22
Alexander de Cova Easy Slotmachine
Also published here 2004
Treasures
23
Alexander de Cova Master Silks Routine further improvement, extra corners
Also published here 2004
Treasures
25
Alexander de Cova A note to the reader
2005
Forte-X
2
Alexander de Cova Forte-X three predictions written on blank cards, they match three chosen cards
Also published here 2005
Forte-X
3
Alexander de Cova The Switch as hands descent
Also published here 2005
Forte-X
8
Alexander de Cova Last Remarks
2005
Forte-X
12
Alexander de Cova A note to the reader
2005
Symbolicus
2
Alexander de Cova Symbolicus two spectators think of a symbol via an odd and even number from a 5x5 grid of symbols, both predicted
Inspired by
  • marketed Al Mann routine with ESP symbols and a wallet
 2005
Symbolicus
3
Alexander de Cova A note to the reader
2005
Boxed Transposition
2
Alexander de Cova Boxed Transposition signed card from deck to case between Aces, spectator handles double facer
Inspired byAlso published here 2005
Boxed Transposition
3
Alexander de Cova Bonus: The "Killer" Cut Finish second phase in which a card cut in quarters transposes with another card
Inspired by
  • "Versa Plus" (Roy Johnson)
Also published here 		2005
Boxed Transposition
14
Alexander de Cova Einleitung
2006
Misdirection Kit
6
Alexander de Cova Grundlagen misdirection basics
  • Quellen dieses Werkes
 		2006
Misdirection Kit
9
Alexander de Cova Was ist Misdirection?
  • Wozu Misdirection?
  • Das Zwiebelmodell
  • Das Folienmodell
 		2006
Misdirection Kit
12
Alexander de Cova Das Misdirection Kit in der Praxis
  • Schritt 1: Die Analyse des Kunststückes
  • Schritt 2: Schwachstellen suchen
  • Schritt 3: Techniken auswählen
  • Schritt 4: Umsetzung in der Praxis
Related to 2006
Misdirection Kit
16
Alexander de Cova Der 5-Punkte-Plan
  • 1. Der Zustand
  • 2. Die Aktion
  • 3. Das Resultat
  • 4. Der Recall
  • 5. Magie!
  • Das Drehbuch schreiben
 		2006
Misdirection Kit
21
Alexander de Cova Aktive Misdirection
  • 1. Aktive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • 2. Aktive Techniken zum Ablenken
 		2006
Misdirection Kit
26
Alexander de Cova Passive Misdirection
  • 3. Passive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • 4. Passive Techniken zum Ablenken
 		2006
Misdirection Kit
58
Alexander de Cova Tipps zum Schluss
  • Keep it simple
  • Zauberpartner suchen
  • Zaubertagebuch führen
  • Zentralisieren Sie Ihre Arbeit
 		2006
Misdirection Kit
69
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Enigmatic, Volumes 1 and 2 by Alexander de Cova Oct. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 10)
101
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Examining the Thumbtip by Alexander de Cova Nov. 2006
Genii (Vol. 69 No. 11)
102
Alexander de Cova Introduction
2006
The California Lecture 2006
4
Alexander de Cova The Premonition Concept with wrist watch face as cue sheet, card predicted in letter in envelope
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
5
Alexander de Cova Tea Time small tea sieve for dump-out switch of any small item
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
9
Alexander de Cova The Bavarian Beer Game instruction game with glasses and beer
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
11
Alexander de Cova Groundhog Day 4&4, all red kicker, unusual presentation, oil & water combined with silk knotting and Groundhog Day movie presentation
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
15
Alexander de Cova De Cova’s Laws
  • 1st law—Keep it simple and clear
  • 2nd law—Read the books
  • 3rd law—Don’t focus on one topic in magic alone
  • 4th law—Learn from the musicians
  • 5th law—Let the magic be magic
  • 6th law—Motivate things
  • 7th law—Keep it visual
  • 8th law—Stay in the background
  • 9th law—Don’t believe the dealers
  • 10th law—Respect the art
 		2006
The California Lecture 2006
19
Alexander de Cova Porous Plastic three coins through clear plastic bag one by one
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
22
Alexander de Cova Rosediction price of rose predicted on its price tag
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
25
Alexander de Cova Stab in the Dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Related toAlso published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
29
Alexander de Cova Master Silks Routine further improvement, extra corners
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
32
Alexander de Cova Forte-X three predictions written on blank cards, they match three chosen cards
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
36
Alexander de Cova The Switch as hands descent
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
39
Alexander de Cova, "Joro" Bruno Hennig Ring-o-change borrowed rings appear to transpose or be at several places at once
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
42
Alexander de Cova Devil's Handkerchief Handling retrieving vanished ring
Also published here 2006
The California Lecture 2006
43
Alexander de Cova Pokerama re-deal stacking, with dealing shoe, three phases
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2007
Pokerama
1
Alexander de Cova False Dealing Lotion used openly as part of presentation
 		2007
Pokerama
3
Alexander de Cova Premonition II with wrist watch face as cue sheet, card predicted in letter in envelope
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
2
Alexander de Cova Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
3
Alexander de Cova Stab in the Dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
4
Alexander de Cova Karte-Chick? cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
5
Alexander de Cova Blanko Vorhersage prediction on blank card in glass, free selection put with it into glass, both match
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
6
Alexander de Cova Oel & Wasser 4&4, all-red climax
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
7
Alexander de Cova Balleydesmond Polka instruction game with glasses and whiskey
Also published here 2007
Seminar 1516
8
Alexander de Cova Vorwort
2007
Seminar 2007
1
Alexander de Cova Karte ist Zigarette cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
1
Alexander de Cova Teatime small tea sieve for dump-out switch of any small item
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
2
Alexander de Cova Stab in the dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
3
Alexander de Cova Roping rope routine with jumping knot, traveling knot, linking rope rings
  • Effekt Nr. 1 - Jumpy Knot
  • Effekt Nr. 2 - Cornelius Knot
  • Effekt Nr. 3 - die sich verketteten Seilringe
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
3
Alexander de Cova Premonition Plus
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
4
Alexander de Cova Parablox paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
4
Alexander de Cova Öl und Wasser 4&4, all-red climax
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
5
Alexander de Cova Kartenwanderung
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
6
Alexander de Cova Gipsy Switch with silk and glued block
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
7
Alexander de Cova Blanko-Vorhersage prediction on blank card in glass, free selection put with it into glass, both match
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
7
Alexander de Cova Balleydesmond Polka instruction game with glasses and whiskey
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
7
Alexander de Cova A.C.A.N. - Any Card at Any Number peek deck, miscalling
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
8
Alexander de Cova 5 Steine five white and one black stone
Also published here 2007
Seminar 2007
10
Alexander de Cova Vorwort
2008
Out of my Sporran
2
Alexander de Cova Fly with the Eagles no pull, ring vanishes from jewel case and appears on stuffed animal
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
3
Alexander de Cova Balleydesmond Polka instruction game with glasses and whiskey
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
4
Alexander de Cova Scottish Dream coin production gimmick and sound gimmick in bucket
  • Das Gimmick
  • Der Sektkühler
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
6
Alexander de Cova Stab in the Dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
7
Alexander de Cova The Filler silk to apple
Related toAlso published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
8
Alexander de Cova Thumbtip Silk Vanish slow-motion silk vanish
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
9
Alexander de Cova Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
10
Alexander de Cova Cups & Balls Loading topit tunnel used to get final load into other hand without going into pocket
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
11
Alexander de Cova Parablox paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
12
Alexander de Cova Gaelic Switch
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
14
Alexander de Cova Snookers card caught by stabbing it with a billiard cue out of card shower
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
15
Alexander de Cova Simplex Magic Table
Also published here 2008
Out of my Sporran
16
Fred Robinson Ultimate Force under-spread force, starts with cull
Related toVariationsAlso published here 2009
The Magic of Fred Robinson
125
Hiroyuki Sakai The Uncluttered Mind spectator wears mirror glasses and performer names selection (gag), then rest of deck shown blank, featuring a deck switch with a paper back
Variations Feb. 2009
Genii (Vol. 72 No. 2)
77
Alexander de Cova Vorwort
2010
Better Than Hartz 4
5
Alexander de Cova Mr. Bean Counter peanut jar, spectator estimates number of peanuts and is correct
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
7
Alexander de Cova Fly with the Eagles no pull, ring vanishes from jewel case and appears on stuffed animal
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
9
Alexander de Cova Stab in the Dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Related to 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
11
Alexander de Cova Balleydesmond Polka instruction game with glasses and whiskey
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
13
Alexander de Cova, Richard Vollmer Und täglich grüßt das Murmeltier... 4&4, all red kicker, jumbo cards
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
15
Alexander de Cova Scottish Dream coin production gimmick and sound gimmick in bucket
  • Das Gimmick
  • Der Sektkühler
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
16
Alexander de Cova The Filler silk to apple
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
18
Alexander de Cova Thumbtip Silk Vanish slow-motion silk vanish
 		2010
Better Than Hartz 4
19
Alexander de Cova Parabloxx paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
20
Alexander de Cova Cups & Balls Loading topit tunnel used to get final load into other hand without going into pocket
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
22
Alexander de Cova Gaelic Switch
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
24
Alexander de Cova Snookers card caught by stabbing it with a billiard cue out of card shower
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
24
Alexander de Cova Simplex Magic Table
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
26
Alexander de Cova Karte IST Zigarette cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
27
Alexander de Cova Der Stamplertrick bill travels to shot glass covered with paper
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
29
Alexander de Cova Robing rope routine with jumping knot, traveling knot, linking rope rings
  • Effekt Nr. 1 - Jumpy Knot
  • Effekt Nr. 2 - Cornelius Knot
  • Effekt Nr. 3 - die sich verketteten Seilringe
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
31
Alexander de Cova 6 Steine five white and one black stone
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
32
Alexander de Cova Boxed Transposition signed card from deck to case between Aces, spectator handles double facer
Also published here 2010
Better Than Hartz 4
33
Alexander de Cova Under Cellophan Holdout
2010
Better Than Hartz 4
33
Alexander de Cova Seminar Saalbach 2010
2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
1
Alexander de Cova Gaelic Switch
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
1
Alexander de Cova Tuch in Apfel II silk to apple
Related to 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
2
Alexander de Cova Murmeltier 4&4, all red as climax
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
3
Alexander de Cova, Jan Becker Beckermental named city and chosen emotion (from eight cards) are divined and predicted
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
4
Alexander de Cova, Ralf "Braco" Wichmann Die Annemann Force equivoque force from even number of objects
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
5
Alexander de Cova Pokerama re-deal stacking, with dealing shoe, three phases
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
8
Alexander de Cova Stab in the Dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
13
Alexander de Cova Ultimative Kartenkontrolle thick card for multiple card control
Related to 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
15
Alexander de Cova Anwendung mit Zarrowshuffle using wide card for Zarrow shuffle
Also published here 2010
Seminar Saalbach 2010
16
Alexander de Cova The finest close-up act ever – Al Goshman about Albert Goshman
 		Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
3
Alexander de Cova Editorial
Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
4
Alexander de Cova Harold Voit and the Zauberzentrale München (ZZM) about Harold Voit and his magic shop and school
 		Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
5
Alexander de Cova A Street Table table with wheels for street magic
Also published here Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
6
Alexander de Cova Card IS Cigarette cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect
Also published here Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
7
Alexander de Cova Cigarette Switch
Also published here Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
7
Alexander de Cova, Albert Goshman My Version of Cards Through Newspaper
Also published here Jan. 2010
Scrapbook Sample Issue (Vol. 1 No. 1)
9
Denis Behr The Green Card folded odd-backed card turns out to be later signed selection
Inspired byVariations 2011
Handcrafted Card Magic — Volume 2
12
Alexander de Cova Cloth Pin Switch as folded card is pulled off cloth pin
 		2011
Handcrafted Card Magic — Volume 2
17
Alexander de Cova Ein Simsalabim an die Kollegen !
2011
Seminar-Leviten
1
Alexander de Cova Der Universal-Austausch all-purpose switch
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
1
Alexander de Cova Der Schottische Silbermünzen-Trick combination with sources
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
1
Alexander de Cova Der Bibeltest
2011
Seminar-Leviten
1
Alexander de Cova Wenn man mit den Adlern fliegen will no pull
Also published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
2
Alexander de Cova Ein Schlauch in der Hose connection tube of both trouser pockets
Also published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
2
Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda Seidenproduktion rubber band powered
Inspired byAlso published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
2
Alexander de Cova Der Schottische Apfel silk to apple
Also published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
3
Alexander de Cova Zarrow Mischen finesse
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
3
Alexander de Cova, Richard Vollmer Murmeltier 4&4, all red kicker
Related toAlso published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
3
Arturo de Ascanio, Alexander de Cova Das Diagonale Stehlen
2011
Seminar-Leviten
3
Alexander de Cova Daumenspitz-Findigkeiten thoughts on the thumb tip
  • Trick Nr. 1 - Die Sicherheitnadeln
  • Trick Nr. 2 - Die Rosenvorhersage
  • Trick Nr. 3 - Das Laden in ein Tuch
  • Trick Nr. 4 - Stehlen aus dem Tuch
  • Trick Nr. 5 - Slydini Transfer
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
4
Alexander de Cova Der Flug des Ringes no pull
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
4
Alexander de Cova Die neue Gauklertasche design for busking pouch
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
4
Alexander de Cova Gedanken zur Rezvani-Schalenroutine
2011
Seminar-Leviten
5
Alexander de Cova De Covas Schalenroutine
2011
Seminar-Leviten
5
Denis Behr, Alexander de Cova Die Grüne Karte folded odd-backed card turns out to be later signed selection
Inspired by 2011
Seminar-Leviten
5
Alexander de Cova Cloth Peg Switch
2011
Seminar-Leviten
5
Alexander de Cova Der Reisekoffer nest of boxes variation
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
6
Alexander de Cova Poker-a-ma re-deal stacking, with dealing shoe, three phases
Inspired byAlso published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
6
Alexander de Cova False Dealing Lotion used openly as part of presentation
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
6
Alexander de Cova, Alan Shaxon Shaxon Umschlag switching envelope
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
7
Alexander de Cova Der Meister-Tuchtrick latest version
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
8
Alexander de Cova Ring-o-matik ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
8
Alexander de Cova Ring Rope Removal Switch as ring is removed from rope
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
8
Alexander de Cova Der Stich im Dunkeln mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Inspired byAlso published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
8
Alexander de Cova Bällchen growing sponge ball, another one transforms into little ones
Also published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
8
Alexander de Cova Die Ballydesmond Polka instruction game with glasses and whiskey
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
9
Alexander de Cova, Thomas Vité Das Ortszirkellied song about magic clubs
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
9
Alexander de Cova, Albert Goshman 4 Karten wandern durch die Zeitung
Also published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
10
Alexander de Cova Hin und wieder her classic, with glass and duplicate
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
10
Alexander de Cova Der einfache Geldfang
2011
Seminar-Leviten
10
Alexander de Cova Wussten Sie...
2011
Seminar-Leviten
10
Alexander de Cova, Patrick Page Der Kalendertrick
Inspired by
  • "Old Moore's Diary" (Patrick Page)
 2011
Seminar-Leviten
11
Alexander de Cova Kartenaustausch with bills
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
11
Alexander de Cova Geheime Taschenladung final loads handling, using topit
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
11
Alexander de Cova Riesenmünzen-Finte black art jumbo coin
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
11
Alexander de Cova Die Sache mit den Ringen handkerchief with ring sewed in
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
12
Alexander de Cova Geld aus dem Nichts
Also published here 2011
Seminar-Leviten
12
Alexander de Cova Die Karte in der Brieftasche chicago opener combined with card to wallet
 		2011
Seminar-Leviten
12
Patrick Page, Alexander de Cova What I have described... four coins change from silver to copper, with a cup
 		2011
Magic Page by Page
122
David Britland Cyclic Aces
  • Cardopolis
Aces are cut to fairly, using crimp
Related toVariationsAlso published here
  • Sorcerer, Issue 2, 1988
 Apr. 2011
Genii (Vol. 74 No. 4)
14
David Gabbay Purse Time signed card appears folded in mesh coin purse, purse seen empty at end, black art
Inspired by
  • "Tea Time" (Alexander de Cova, California Lecture 2006, 2006, p. 9)
 2012
Noteworthy
42
Alexander de Cova Ist eine klassische Zauberzeitschrift in der heutigen Zeit noch angebracht?
Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
3
Alexander de Cova, Jan Becker Becker-Mentalismus named city and chosen emotion (from eight cards) are divined and predicted
Related toAlso published here Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
4
Alexander de Cova, Ralf "Braco" Wichmann Die Annemann Force equivoque force from even number of objects
Also published here Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
5
Alexander de Cova Das unsichtbare TOPIT – ein Mythos wird wahr "The invisible Topit"
  • Schritt 1: Der Taschenschlitz
  • Schritt 2: Der Beutel
  • Schritt 3: Die Abdeckung
Also published here Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
9
Alexander de Cova Der schnellste Ring in Kuvert der Welt quick loading method for envelope, wallet, or other things, involving lapping via Revolve Vanish and apparent removal from inside pocket
Also published here Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
14
Alexander de Cova Poker-A-Ma re-deal stacking, with dealing shoe, three phases
Also published here Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
17
Alexander de Cova Gedanken zur Stegreif-Zauberei on impromptu magic
  • Stegreifzauberei - was ist es wirklich?
  • Variante I - mit Nichts
  • Variante II - Mit Hilfsmitteln
  • Variante III - Präparierte Umgebung
  • Variante IV - Der Kommando Act
  • Prinzipien, die man beherrschen sollte
    • Forcieren
    • Handfertigkeit
  • Meine Lieblings-Stegreiftricks
Also published here Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
23
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer column written by stuffed monkey toy
 		Oct. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 1)
30
Alexander de Cova Das DU zieht ein in die NEW AVANTGARDE MAGIC
Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
3
Alexander de Cova, Harry Riegel Ein Interview mit Harry Riegel
Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
5
Alexander de Cova Raffinesse zum versiegelten Kuvert on loading envelope with slit
Also published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
16
Alexander de Cova Bällchen growing sponge ball, another one transforms into little ones
Also published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
18
Alexander de Cova Sponge Ball Vanish in Clear Bag several sponge balls vanish in transparent plastic bag, using back-of-hand gimmick
Also published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
19
Alexander de Cova Das Tuch in Apfel mal ganz anders signed silk vanishes from rolled-up paper and appears inside apple
Also published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
22
Alexander de Cova Nachtrag zu “Becker-Mentalismus” aus der ersten Ausgabe further comment on effect
Related to Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
25
Alexander de Cova Die Kunst der Ablenkung (1) on misdirection
  • Etwas zur Geschichte
  • Definition
  • Raus mit der Miss aus Misdirektion
  • Direktion
  • Der Regisseur
  • Das Direction Kit
  • Das S.H. SHARPE System
  • Aktive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • Aktive Techniken zur Ablenkung
  • Passive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • Passive Techniken zum Ablenken
Also published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
26
Alexander de Cova Die dicke Berta thick wide card by glueing two card together slightly off
  • Herrstellung
  • Das Prinzip
Related toAlso published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
34
Alexander de Cova Anwendung mit Zarrowshuffle using wide card for Zarrow shuffle
  • Der Zarrow ohne Gimmick
  • Der Zarrow mit Gimmick
  • Mein Zarrow Mischen in Bildern
Also published here Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
35
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Nov. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 2)
38
Alexander de Cova Ein neuer Stern ist am magischen Himmel aufgegangen ... on Thorsten Strotmann
 		Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
3
Alexander de Cova, Thorsten Strotmann Thorsten Strotmann und seine Magic Lounge in Stuttgart
Also published here Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
5
Alexander de Cova Totally stoned five white and one black stone
Also published here Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
21
Alexander de Cova The (W)hole Trick signed card appears visibly between two sandwich cards, the top of which has a hole, twirl change
Inspired by
  • "Holes" (Dave Forrest, marketed)
Also published here 		Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
23
Alexander de Cova Münzenfang einfach coin production gimmick (coin attached to thumb tip) and sound gimmick in bucket
  • Der Sektkühler
  • Ein Tipp
Also published here Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
29
Alexander de Cova, Markus Laymann Die MMC (Munich Magic Conference) 17. Februar 2013 on an upcoming convention
 		Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
32
Alexander de Cova Die LePaul Spread Pass – refined handling finesses
Also published here Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
34
Alexander de Cova Die Kunst der Ablenkung (2) more on misdirection
  • Die verschiedenen Arten der Ablenkung
    • Generelle Misdirektion
    • Partielle Misdirektion
    • Simultane Misdirektion
    • Post Misdirektion
  • Das Zwiebelmodell
 		Dec. 2012
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 3)
38
Alexander de Cova Einleitung
2012
Tamariz Legesystem in 5 Tagen
3
Alexander de Cova Tamariz Legesystem in 5 Tagen method to learn the Tamariz Stack in five days with various mnemonics
  • Die Grundlagen meiner Methode
  • Die visuelle Hilfe
  • Sie brauchen
  • Tag 1 - Die Ersten 10 Karten
  • Tag 2 - Die nächsten 10 Karten
  • Die Belohnung für Den heutigen Tag
  • Tag 3 - Die 5er-Positionen
  • Tag 4 - Heute meistern wir viele Karten!
  • Typische Tamariz Karten
  • Tag 5 - Wir kommen zum Ende!
  • Alle Karten in der Übersicht
Also published here 2012
Tamariz Legesystem in 5 Tagen
5
Alexander de Cova Abschließende Tipps zum Üben
2012
Tamariz Legesystem in 5 Tagen
25
Alexander de Cova Cloth Peg Switch as folded prediction is pulled off cloth pin
 		2013
Magia Demente
119
Alexander de Cova Natürlich geht es weiter
Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
3
Alexander de Cova, Paul Sommersguter Paul Sommersguter
Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
5
Alexander de Cova Parabloxx paper box used to take props from it, at the end a final load it taken out that fills it completely
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
15
Alexander de Cova Shaxon-Umschlag II with stack of envelopes à la Alan Shaxon
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
19
Alexander de Cova Geldschein in Seil borrowed bill travels inside a rope, using Joshua Jay corner concept
Inspired byAlso published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
21
Alexander de Cova Der Kristallhäftling card vanishes from deck and appears in handkerchief-covered glass
Inspired by Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
24
Alexander de Cova Das Doublieren
  • Grundlegendes
  • Das eigentliche Doublieren
 		Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
27
Alexander de Cova Tuch durch Mikrofonständer silk through microphone stand, ungaffed
 		Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
30
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 4)
32
Alexander de Cova Sonderheft zur MMC collection of items from the first four issues
 		Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
3
Alexander de Cova, Thorsten Strotmann Thorsten Strotmann und seine Magic Lounge in Stuttgart
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
4
Alexander de Cova The (W)hole Trick signed card appears visibly between two sandwich cards, the top of which has a hole, twirl change
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
13
Alexander de Cova Raffinesse zum versiegelten Kuvert on loading envelope with slit
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
19
Alexander de Cova Bällchen growing sponge ball, another one transforms into little ones
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
21
Alexander de Cova Sponge Ball Vanish in Clear Bag several sponge balls vanish in transparent plastic bag, using back-of-hand gimmick
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
22
Alexander de Cova Das Tuch in Apfel mal ganz anders signed silk vanishes from rolled-up paper and appears inside apple
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
25
Alexander de Cova Die Kunst der Ablenkung (1) on misdirection
  • Etwas zur Geschichte
  • Definition
  • Raus mit der Miss aus Misdirektion
  • Direktion
  • Der Regisseur
  • Das Direction Kit
  • Das S.H. SHARPE System
  • Aktive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • Aktive Techniken zur Ablenkung
  • Passive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • Passive Techniken zum Ablenken
Also published here Feb. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue Sondererausgabe MMC)
29
Alexander de Cova Her mit den Büchern ...
Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
3
Alexander de Cova Alaisdair McCova interview with his alter ego Alaisdair McCova
 		Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
5
Alexander de Cova Rosediction price of rose predicted on its price tag
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
20
Alexander de Cova Benson Bowl Moves holding a sponge ball out under edge of bowl
  • Die schottische Variante
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
23
Alexander de Cova, Roy Benson Verschwindegriff details on the Benson vanish
 		Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
25
Alexander de Cova Fly with the Eagles no pull, ring vanishes from jewel case and appears on stuffed animal
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
28
Alexander de Cova Ringomatic ring penetrates on rope when middle of rope is lowered down into hat where ring is in glass, repeat
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
31
Alexander de Cova Karte IST Zigarette cigarette in mouth transforms into rolled, signed selection, Tom Mullica effect
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
36
Alexander de Cova Cigarette Switch
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
37
Alexander de Cova Action Switch with bills or wallet, as monte climax
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
38
Alexander de Cova Ein Straßentisch table with wheels for street magic
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
39
Alexander de Cova Die Kunst der Ablenkung (3): Die 30-cm-Regel on the principle that the spectator has to decide on which hand to watch as soon as they are more than 30 cm apart
Also published here Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
40
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Mar. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 5)
42
Alexander de Cova Alles neu macht der Mai on Real Secrets, DRM
 		May 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 6)
3
Alexander de Cova Mein Zetteltausch
  • Der McCova Billet Switch
Also published here May 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 6)
6
Alexander de Cova Free-Cut-Addition crossing hands
Also published here May 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 6)
9
Alexander de Cova Gedanken zum Forcierspiel von Al Koran 1-0-1 force principle used on backs, with names on backs
  • Das OSKAR-Spiel
Also published here May 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 6)
12
Alexander de Cova Killer-Kiwi bill in kiwi
  • Für Table-Hopper
  • Die Table-Hopping Sequenz
  • Die Meridian-Technik (Mark Elsdon)
Also published here May 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 6)
14
Alexander de Cova Der Austauschgriff switch for kiwi, ball, or similar
Also published here May 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 6)
15
Alexander de Cova Alle zwei Jahre (wieder)
June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
3
Alexander de Cova Beancounter III predicting the number of beans or peanuts in a large bowl, with cloth pin switch
Inspired byVariationsAlso published here June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
5
Alexander de Cova Wäscheklammeraustausch cloth pin switch
 		June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
9
Alexander de Cova Der Bibel-Buchtest bible book test, number range force and multiple out prediction
Related toAlso published here June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
11
Alexander de Cova Meine Handhabung für das Ringtuch handling for silk with sewn-in ring
Also published here June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
14
Alexander de Cova Vitamin B signed paper to plastic tube
Also published here June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
17
Alexander de Cova Die Lupe ring to envelope, leather nail care set instead of classic loading wallet
Also published here June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
23
Alexander de Cova Die Kunst der Ablenkung (4): Aktive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern
  • Autorität
    • Die Vito Lupo Einstellung
  • Leichtigkeit
    • Mike Ammars Gesetz (Michael Ammar)
  • Überzeugung
  • Aufrichtigkeit
    • Christoph Borers Strategie
    • Die Markus-Beldig-Finte
  • Das erste Axiom der Ablenkung
 		June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
25
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
June 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 7)
31
Alexander de Cova Ein neuer I.B.M. Ring
July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
3
Alexander de Cova Gedanken zur Straßenzauberei
  • Charakter
    • Kostüm
  • Requisiten
    • Der Tisch
    • Die Pouch
  • Die Tricks
    • Stegreifzauberei
    • Opener
    • Stille Manipulation
    • Musik
    • Der Banenentrick
    • Seilroutinen
    • Das Doppelte Lottchen
    • Das Becherspiel
    • Tuchfärbung
    • Multi Pip Card
    • Slydini Tücherknoten
    • Münzentricks
  • Der Hut
    • Ein Gag zum Einsammeln
    • Mein letzter Tipp
Also published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
5
Alexander de Cova Abschlussladung mit einer Pouch final load choreography with pouch
Also published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
13
Alexander de Cova Ballydesmond Polka - Director’s Cut instruction game with glasses and whiskey
Inspired byAlso published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
23
Alexander de Cova Revolver "Ein natürlich aussehendes Münzverschwinden"
coin vanish, starts by turning coin over between fingers of both hands multiple times
Also published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
27
Alexander de Cova Ein Halter für die Daumenspitze holder for thumb tip
Also published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
30
Alexander de Cova Stab in the Dark mate of free selection is stabbed by performer
Inspired byAlso published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
31
Alexander de Cova Die Bottom Palm
Also published here July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
33
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
July 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 8)
36
Alexander de Cova Regie in der Magie
Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
3
Alexander de Cova Gedanken zur Regie in der Zauberei on working with a director
  • Über eine Theaterproduktion
    • Das Drehbuch
    • Die Theatercrew
    • Die Inszenierung
  • Regisseur - ja oder nein?
    • Der Regisseur nimmt einem die Arbeit ab
    • Die eigene Sichtweise verändert sich
    • Regisseure kosten Geld
    • Disziplin ist angesagt und Vertrauen
    • Ein Regisseur ist kein Zauberer
  • Das Drehbuch
    • Woher die Idee?
    • Der Titel des Stücks
    • Der Plot
    • Zuschauer wollen Emotionen
    • Konflikt
  • Drehbuchsoftware Celtx
  • Stage Blocking
  • zur Trickgestaltung
    • Die fünf Schritte der Täuschung
    • Den Effekt betonen
  • Der Programmablauf
    • Das Vaudeville-System
    • Eröffnung
    • Humor
    • Mittelteil
    • Feature
    • Schluss
    • Klaviermethode
  • Requisiten
    • Grundausstattung für Requisiten
    • Der generische Fundus
    • Was sind „generische“ Requisiten?
    • Die schwarzen Schachteln
  • Checklisten
    • Checkliste: Fitzkee Audience Appeals
    • Checkliste: Erfolg des Stücks
  • Literaturtipp
Also published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
5
Alexander de Cova Der Federgag giant metal spring is shaken out of non-working ballpoint pen
Also published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
18
Alexander de Cova Fluke II number named, card shown reversed in one deck, it matches card at that number in second deck
Inspired byAlso published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
19
Alexander de Cova Der Ballettaustausch as billet is dropped into a glass
Inspired byAlso published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
21
Alexander de Cova Die Lowe-Palmage
Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
23
Walt Lees Ringmaster ends of ropes are sticking out of a bag, spectators pull out ropes except one, the last one has a finger ring knotted onto its end
  • Die Alexander de Cova Variante (bill instead of ring)
VariationsAlso published here
  • Peter Duffie's e-book Mindblasters
 Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
24
Alexander de Cova Die Alexander de Cova Variante ends of ropes are sticking out of a bag, spectators pull out ropes except one, the last one has a rolled-up bill knotted onto its end
Inspired by Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
25
Alexander de Cova Blankovorhersage prediction on blank card in glass, free selection put with it into glass, both match
  • BONUS-Routine (repeat with clean-up)
Also published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
26
Alexander de Cova Magician Fooler every second card marked on face
Inspired byAlso published here Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
29
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Aug. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 9)
31
Alexander de Cova Taschenspielereien
Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
3
Alexander de Cova Der Kartentrick übers Internet card chosen, spectator goes on a website on which he sees a video that ends with that card, can be different at next performance
  • Die Force
  • Die Zusatzidee (QR code)
  • Abschließende Bemerkungen
Inspired by
  • "Worldwide Card Trick" (Steve Fearson, download)
 Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
5
Alexander de Cova Der springende Punkt design duplication with x-ray blank deck
  • Die Alternative ohne Präparation
Inspired by
  • Patrik Kuffs DVD
Also published here 		Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
8
Alexander de Cova Meine Handhabung der Linking Cards using only one card, making one loop out of each half
Inspired byAlso published here Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
13
Alexander de Cova Geldscheine zu Karten stack of bills transforms into deck of playing cards, incomplete faro
Inspired by
  • Steve Dusheck method
Also published here 		Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
25
Alexander de Cova Daley’s Multiple Shift Control
Inspired byAlso published here Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
29
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Sep. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 10)
33
Alexander de Cova DIRTY LECTURE Tour gestartet!
Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
3
Alexander de Cova Eine Routine mit den Geistertafeln name appears on slate from scrambled letters
Inspired byAlso published here Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
5
Alexander de Cova Brandt Zwieback borrowed watch travels into box of Zwieback bread
Also published here Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
11
Alexander de Cova Hofzinser trifft auf Patrick Page two cards travel into wallet, Larsen/Wright/Sellers stab forcing gaff for two cards
Also published here Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
16
Alexander de Cova Der Purse Switch switching purse as it is closed
Also published here Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
18
Alexander de Cova Mein Extraktor card placed inside cased deck can easily be accessed and removed when pocketing case
Inspired by
  • Abstractor, marketed item, Alakazam
Also published here 		Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
20
Alexander de Cova Wiener Magische Skripten
Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
24
Alexander de Cova Al Koran Newspaper Prediction binary tearing and counting
Inspired byAlso published here Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
25
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Oct. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 11)
31
Alexander de Cova Basteln oder kaufen?
Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
3
Alexander de Cova Boxed signed bill vanishes and reappears inside lighter that is inside a rubber-banded pack of cigarettes
Related toAlso published here Nov. 2013
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Alexander de Cova Flamethrower Match large flame appears on lighted match, match given out, tube with gas
Inspired by
  • "Flamethrower Match" (John Kennedy)
Also published here 		Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
12
Alexander de Cova Addendum zu den Geistertafeln double-writing chalk into two colors
Also published here Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
16
Alexander de Cova Das Geldglas glass full with coins, coins transform into any other object, printed inside sleeve simulates coins
Also published here Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
18
Alexander de Cova Peter Duffies Kartenspiel Austausch cut cover
  • Zur Technik
  • Die Ausgangsposition
  • Die Feinheit
  • Die Slydini Philosophie
  • Die Cover-up Action
Inspired by
  • Deck Switch, Peter Duffie, Move Mastery 2
Also published here 		Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
22
Alexander de Cova SHAXON Peek Device Alan Shaxon style envelope for peeking
Also published here Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
27
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Nov. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 12)
33
Alexander de Cova Die mysteriöse 13. Ausgabe
Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
402
Alexander de Cova Traveller city and number predicted, Koran's newspaper force for one-ahead
Also published here Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
404
Alexander de Cova Wallet & Envelope Handling window wallet used for loading
Also published here Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
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Alexander de Cova Erweiterung zu Boxed nest of boxes extension to "bill in zipper"
Related toAlso published here Dec. 2013
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Alexander de Cova Hofzinser in meiner Brieftasche signed card to wallet, incorporating letter cards that spell HOFZINSER and a picture of Hofzinser
Inspired by
  • Chip Kleiman & Peter Duffie routine in "Hooked on Cards"
Also published here 		Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
413
Alexander de Cova Papierflieger paper plane tossed into audience, named number is printed in large numbers on the paper when unfolded, range force and index
Inspired by
  • Prof. Dr. Toni Forster routine from 1982
Also published here 		Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
420
Alexander de Cova Ein Horror Kartentrick packet cut off and cased, performer divines number of cards blindfolded
Inspired byAlso published here Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
430
Alexander de Cova Der Reverse Take unusual thumb-tip transfer principle
  • Als Austausch
Also published here Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
432
Alexander de Cova Die Geldscheinnummer reverse take switch application
Also published here Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
434
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer: Mein Lieblings-Papierflieger instructions for paper plane
 		Dec. 2013
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 13)
435
Alexander de Cova Vorwort zu dieser Ausgabe with updates and additional comments
 		2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
4
Alexander de Cova Vorwort
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
6
Alexander de Cova Barocke Transposition II card in pocket transposes with card reversed in deck, then with bill in wallet
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
8
Alexander de Cova Karte in Schachtel "Signed Folded Card in Box", Slap Trick, then card to box
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
16
Alexander de Cova Cloth Pin Switch
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
23
Alexander de Cova Torn & Restored Jumbo Card using cloth pin switch, corner subtlety
 		2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
26
Alexander de Cova, Robert Parrish Die Parrish-Force spectator cuts anywhere, bold
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
28
Alexander de Cova Linking Pins idea for climax, many pins link into a chain inside purse
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
30
Alexander de Cova Soap Bubble Card card appears in bursted soap bubble
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
32
Alexander de Cova Das Teufelstuch ... einmal anders handling for retrieving vanished item
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
37
Alexander de Cova Der Universalhalter holder for body loads
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
41
Alexander de Cova Der Profi-Spielaustausch inside jacket with holder while taking out pen
 		2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
43
Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell Blitz-Kartenverwandlung jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
44
Alexander de Cova, Carlos Corda, Channing Pollock Eine Seidentuchproduction rubber band powered
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
49
Alexander de Cova Chop Stick Vanish sponge ball put in other hand with chop sticks
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
53
Alexander de Cova Der (fast) Perfekte Salztrick "nach Slydini", using thumb tip with loop
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
57
Alexander de Cova Westenservante für den armen Zauberkünstler body servante
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
61
Alexander de Cova Eine lustige Karteneröffnung deck vanishes and is found in case again, using body servante
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
63
Alexander de Cova Ein Münzverschwinden complete with body servante
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
67
Alexander de Cova, Jay Sankey Time is Money pocket watch cleanly transforms into stack of coins, using body servante
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
70
Alexander de Cova Confabulation II with sealed loading envelope
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
72
Alexander de Cova Der Schlüssel zum Erfolg marked key travels from key case to performer's hand and back, then into pocket, later a lock appears
Also published here 2013
Horizons — Das Alexander de Cova Seminar 1986
80
Alexander de Cova Weitere Tipps und Ideen
  • Das Wiedererscheinen des Geldscheins
 		2013
Ron Jaxon's Bill Burner Clear
7
Alexander de Cova Al Koran Deck Finesse 1-0-1 force principle used on backs, with numbers or names on backs
  • Faro Set-up
  • The Oscar Trick
Also published here Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 1)
1
Alexander de Cova Through the Loupe ring to envelope, leather nail care set instead of classic loading wallet
Also published here Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 1)
2
Alexander de Cova Who is Alaisdair McCova on his alter ego
 		Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 1)
3
Alexander de Cova Clipped Out folded card held with bulldog clip (that can pull it inside) with other items
Related toAlso published here Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 1)
4
Alexander de Cova Magic vs. Music comparing magic with music
  • Talent versa Talent
  • Talent versa Knowledge
  • Tricks versa Tunes
  • The Internet Forums in Both Worlds
  • Rhythm versa Talent
  • Flourishes versa Ornamentation
  • Learn to Listen
  • History is Important
  • Practise in Both Worlds
 		Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 1)
5
Alexander de Cova Enthymemata
Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 1)
8
Alexander de Cova Boxed "The Ultimate Signed Bill in Zippo-Lighter"
signed bill vanishes and reappears inside lighter that is inside a rubber-banded pack of cigarettes, optional nest of boxes extension
Also published here Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 2)
9
Alexander de Cova Totally Stoned three white, three green and one black stone, with additional prediction of colors of two remaining stones
Inspired by Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 2)
13
Alexander de Cova Enthymemata
Dec. 2013
Scrapbook (Issue 2)
14
Alexander de Cova Die Matrix hat mich
Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
2
Alexander de Cova, Devin Knight Auto-Spell Deck in deutscher Sprache spectator cuts anywhere, remembers top card and puts it in center, performer cuts once and selection can be spelled out
Inspired by
  • "Auto-Spell Deck" (Devin Knight, e-book)
Also published here 		Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
4
Alexander de Cova Die Matrix-Force
  • Die 15er-Matrix
  • Die Force der 165
  • Die 34er-Force
  • Eigene Forcierzahlen
  • Die 68er-Matrix
Also published here Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
6
Alexander de Cova Der SCRABBLE-Test word force with matrix with letters in them
  • Variante II
Also published here Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
12
Alexander de Cova Der da Vinci Buchtest matrix force for number
Also published here Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
13
Alexander de Cova Speisekartentrick
Also published here Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
15
Alexander de Cova Royal Ascot fictitious horse race, magic age cards
Inspired byRelated toAlso published here Jan. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 14)
18
Alexander de Cova Sind Zauberkästen wieder in?
Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
475
Alexander de Cova Bermudadreieck coin through card or business card into spectator's hand
Inspired byAlso published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
477
Alexander de Cova Das Fensterkuvert mal anders peeking with envelope
Also published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
482
Alexander de Cova Eine Anwendung premonition, missing card is additionally predicted on a letter
Also published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
482
Alexander de Cova Die Feinheit mit dem Buch peek envelope is put in center of book, x-ray book with hole through pages
Also published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
486
Alexander de Cova Zur Leitkarte using double-backer as key card
Related toAlso published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
488
Alexander de Cova Tipp zum Daumenschreiber tip
Also published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
490
Alexander de Cova Billiardball-Finesse sequences and displays with shell
  • Alternatives Display
Also published here Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
494
Alexander de Cova Spieglein, Spieglein an der Wand card chosen and put in glass, it matches prediction
Inspired by
  • Ian Adair routine in Magigram
Also published here 		Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
497
Alexander de Cova Die Kunst der Ablenkung (5): Aktive Techniken zum Tarnen und Verschleiern II
  • Natürliche, einheitliche und angemessene Handlungen und Aktionen
  • Scheinbare Indifferenz
  • Eine Norm etablieren
  • Zusammenfassung
 		Feb. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 15)
500
Alexander de Cova Das Shin Lim Debakel
  • Asian Magic Demo Clips
  • Die NAM im Doppelpack
 		Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
507
Alexander de Cova 30 Jahre Gimmicks und Routinen list of props for folded card to container
 		Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
511
Alexander de Cova Grundsätzliche Gedanken zum Thema thoughts on the "folded card to container" effect
  • Das Markieren der Karte
  • Das Intercessor-Gimmick
  • Jay Sankeys Dupe Signature
  • Das Guy Hollingworth Konzept
  • Mögliche Techniken
  • Mögliche Austauschmethoden
  • Ein Dämon
  • Was ist der Effekt?
  • Die Sache mit der Bildseite
  • Nichts fällt gerne alleine
Also published here Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
512
Alexander de Cova Joro
Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
513
Alexander de Cova (reviewer) Destination Box by Jon Allen Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
520
Alexander de Cova Albert Goshmans Karte in Geldbörse comments on Goshman's routine
Inspired by Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
523
Alexander de Cova Faltkarte im Schuh
  • 1. Variante - Unpräpariert
  • 2. Variante - Präpariert
Also published here Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
524
Alexander de Cova Pringles folded card to Pringles tube
Also published here Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
526
Alexander de Cova Der LAGER Switch folded card in acrylic box turns out to be later signed selection, featuring switch of folded card while unfolding it
Also published here Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
531
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
Mar. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 16)
536
Alexander de Cova Die Karten werden neu gefaltet
Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
539
Alexander de Cova Das Reißverschluss-Mäppchen card travels into small wallet, switch with card folded in half at a rubber band
 		Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
541
Alexander de Cova Jay Sankey short comment about Paperclipped
 		Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
541
Alexander de Cova Clipped Out folded card held with bulldog clip (that can pull it inside) with other items
Also published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
544
Alexander de Cova Die Faltung beim Riffelmischen folding technique into quarters during riffle shuffle
Related toAlso published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
545
Alexander de Cova Die Faltung mit der Kartenschachtel card fold into quarters while putting deck in case and putting rubber bands around it
Also published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
548
Alexander de Cova John Cornelius Mercury Card Fold in quarters, while spreading through deck with faces towards performer
Inspired by Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
553
Alexander de Cova Ein glasklarer Austausch folded card under upside-down glass, switched
Also published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
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Alexander de Cova Tommy Wonder short comment about his folded card to case
 		Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
555
Alexander de Cova Die Picasso Karte odd-backed, folded card in acrylic box turns out to be later signed selection
Also published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
560
Alexander de Cova Denis Behr comment about his Green Card routine
 		Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
562
Alexander de Cova Haeggis signed card lost in deck, glass covered with tube (ghost tube), silk and rubber bands vanish, tube lifted and folded card traveled into glass with silk over top of glass held with rubber band
Inspired byAlso published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
564
Alexander de Cova Meine Ghosttube home-made ghost tube
Also published here Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
564
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus der gläsernen Zukunftskugel...
Apr. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 17)
570
Alexander de Cova Kurt Freitags Becherspiel on Kurt Freitag's cups and balls routine
 		May 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 18)
573
Alexander de Cova Über diese Routine more on Kurt Freitag's cups and balls routine
 		May 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 18)
575
Alexander de Cova Das Zubehör
  • Die Seidl Becher
  • Die Abschlußladungen
  • Techniken
 		May 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 18)
576
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
May 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 18)
641
Alexander de Cova The Roaring 40ties...
June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
645
Alexander de Cova Cashing the Cheque paper transforms into bill in flash
Inspired byAlso published here June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
647
Alexander de Cova Bill Simons Münzenverschwinden coin put in one hand, a small coin placed on fist, coin inside hand vanishes
Inspired by
  • Bill Simon coin vanish in The Gen
Also published here 		June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
650
Alexander de Cova Peps Zollers Kartenmirakel spectator and performer exchange two cards from two decks and place them in their inside jacket pocket, they match
Inspired by
  • "Knock Out" (Ken Brooke, The Gen, Vol. 17 No. 6)
Related toAlso published here 		June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
654
Alexander de Cova 7 Keys to Baldpate
Also published here June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
657
Alexander de Cova Theo Annemann
June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
658
Alexander de Cova PATEO Force with People
Also published here June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
659
Alexander de Cova Al Koran
June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
661
Alexander de Cova Das spirituelle Etui nach Al Koran two blank cards are put into leather sleeve with transparent plastic top, one card initialed by spectator, later selection appears written on one of the blank cards
Inspired by
  • Al Koran idea from The Gen
Also published here 		June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
661
Alexander de Cova Diagonal Palm Shift (DPS)
Related to June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
663
Alexander de Cova Chink-A-Chink with bottle caps
Also published here June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
666
Alexander de Cova Geschichten aus dem Zauberkoffer
June 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 19)
674
Alexander de Cova Less but better
July 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 20)
677
Alexander de Cova Kreativität on creativity
  • Nihil novi sub sole
  • Ideensammler
    • Klauen ist gut
  • Werkzeuge
    • Lesen, lesen und nochmals lesen!
    • Händlerkataloge
  • Die Hüte der sieben Zwerge Methode (nach Edward de Bono)
  • Brute Force Attack
  • Die SCAMMPERR-Methode
  • Der Gestaltungsprozess
    • Sind weniger Griffe besser?
    • Hofzinser vs. Youtube
    • Der Traum vom Blockbuster
  • KISS
  • Meine 15 besten Tipps
Also published here July 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 20)
679
Alexander de Cova Buatier de Kolta
July 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 20)
693
Alexander de Cova Die vier Ecken Kartenroutine unknown card torn into four pieces, those pieces turn out to belong to four different cards which have one corner missing each, basically the same effect and method as Joshua Jay's
Inspired byAlso published here July 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 20)
708
Alexander de Cova Design in der Zauberei
Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
713
Alexander de Cova Was ist Design?
Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
716
Alexander de Cova Neun Thesen über gutes Design nine design thoughts by Dieter Rams
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
716
Alexander de Cova Der Goldene Schnitt on the golden ratio and design
  • Beispiel: ein Strassentisch
  • Die Berechnung des Goldenen Schnitts
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
720
Alexander de Cova Die Fibonacci-Spirale on visual design concepts
  • Bühnenaufbau im Goldenen Schnitt
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
723
Alexander de Cova Zaubertisch mit einer Table Base table with base
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
725
Alexander de Cova Farbgebung colors and design
  • Vorschläge zur Gestaltung der Farben
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
728
Alexander de Cova Koffer, Ablagen & Tische on table designs
  • Aufnahme und Dump
  • Centrepieces
  • Die konische Ablage
  • Beispielhaftes Design (Paul Daniels's clear chop cup table)
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
732
Alexander de Cova Klassisches Design
Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
737
Alexander de Cova Schlichtheit table design
 		Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
738
Alexander de Cova Der Praktiker table design
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
739
Alexander de Cova Das Pult table design
Also published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
740
Alexander de Cova Milleniums Tisch table design
  • Das Taschensystem
Related toAlso published here Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
741
Alexander de Cova Eine Kartenforce für den Salon spectator says stop while performer is removed cards from bottom one by one, glide with corner of force card missing
  • Die Basis-Methode
  • Variante mit abgerissener Ecke (corner of card torn off, rest of card travels into anything)
 		Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
748
Alexander de Cova Der weibliche Kalendereffekt spectator's name on back of named card, combined with birthday book
Inspired byRelated toVariations Aug. 2014
New Avantgarde Magic (Issue 21)
749
Alexander de Cova Ein paar Worte zuvor
2014
Zaubertricks einkaufen
2
Alexander de Cova Zaubertricks einkaufen thoughts on buying magic tricks and dealers in magic
  • Verschiedene Dinge für verschiedene Leute
  • Über das Vergleichen
  • Das Teuerste ist nicht immer das Beste
  • Händlersprache
  • Routinen-Service
  • Vom Geld und vom Wert
  • 10000 Stunden bis zur Perfektion
  • Nur eine Note
  • Gratis
  • Die Abkürzungen
  • Die Tyrannei des niedrigsten Preises
  • Was ist gerade in?
 		2014
Zaubertricks einkaufen
3
Alexander de Cova Foreword
2014
The Traveller
4
Alexander de Cova The Al Koran Newspaper Prediction binary tearing and counting
  • The Barebones of the Al Koran Newspaper Prediction
Inspired byAlso published here 2014
The Traveller
5
Alexander de Cova The Full Routine for the Traveller Effect city and number predicted, Koran's newspaper force for one-ahead
Also published here 2014
The Traveller
16
Alexander de Cova Wallet & Envelope Handling window wallet used for loading
Also published here 2014
The Traveller
23
Alexander de Cova Abstractor card placed inside cased deck can easily be accessed and removed when pocketing case
Also published here Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 3)
15
Alexander de Cova The Rubber Bands cased deck encircled with rubber band, yet one can still secretly extract a card in Extractor/Abstractor kind gaffed decks
 		Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 3)
20
Alexander de Cova Tamariz' Memo Deck in 5 Days: Day 1 method to learn the Tamariz Stack in five days with various mnemonics, see next issues for continuation
  • Let's Start
  • The First and Last Cards
  • The Priceless Ruse
Related toAlso published here Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 3)
21
Alexander de Cova Fluke 2 number named, card shown reversed in one deck, it matches card at that number in second deck
Inspired byAlso published here Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 3)
23
Alexander de Cova Enthymemata
Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 3)
24
Alexander de Cova Magician's Fooler every second card marked on face
Also published here Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 3)
24
Alexander de Cova ESPacology 2 nine spectators on chairs on stage with an envelope each, ping pong balls with numbers one to nine, one chosen, that spectator has a prize in the envelope, remaining envelopes contain large letters that make up prediction or company name
Inspired by Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 4)
25
Alexander de Cova, Jan Torell Giant Card to Silk jumbo card (or sign, menu, ...) visually transforms into silk, ends clean
Also published here Jan. 2014
Scrapbook (Issue 4)
27
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