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The "$100 Bill Switch" was invented by circus performer Vladimir Vladimirov. It has proven to be one of the strongest, and most popular effects in all of close-up magic.
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The "$100 Bill Switch" was invented by circus performer [[Vladimir Vladimirov]]. It has proven to be one of the strongest, and most popular effects in all of close-up magic.
  
 
The original effect: A $1 bill is folded up and then unfolded in an extremely fair manner. It is revealed, on unfolding, to have changed into a $100 bill.
 
The original effect: A $1 bill is folded up and then unfolded in an extremely fair manner. It is revealed, on unfolding, to have changed into a $100 bill.
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The technique used in that trick lends itsself to many other routines, and has inspired much creative thinking since its advent.  
 
The technique used in that trick lends itsself to many other routines, and has inspired much creative thinking since its advent.  
  
"SWITCH, Unfolding the $100 Bill Change", by John Lovick (copyright 2006 by Murphy's Magic Supplies), is a 346 page book featuring dozens and dozens of handlings, techniques, and variations on that routine, contributed by many of the most respected creators and performers in magic.  
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"SWITCH, Unfolding the $100 Bill Change", by [[John Lovick ]](copyright 2006 by [[Murphy's Magic Supplies]]), is a 346 page book featuring dozens and dozens of handlings, techniques, and variations on that routine, contributed by many of the most respected creators and performers in magic.  
  
 
The work was a labor of love for Mr. Lovick, who compiled and edited the overwhelming amount of material for years.  
 
The work was a labor of love for Mr. Lovick, who compiled and edited the overwhelming amount of material for years.  
  
 
That labor certainly paid off, as "SWITCH", widely-hailed from the moment of its appearance, immediately became, and is likely to remain, THE go-to source regarding this classic trick.
 
That labor certainly paid off, as "SWITCH", widely-hailed from the moment of its appearance, immediately became, and is likely to remain, THE go-to source regarding this classic trick.

Revision as of 00:36, 12 May 2008

The "$100 Bill Switch" was invented by circus performer Vladimir Vladimirov. It has proven to be one of the strongest, and most popular effects in all of close-up magic.

The original effect: A $1 bill is folded up and then unfolded in an extremely fair manner. It is revealed, on unfolding, to have changed into a $100 bill.

The technique used in that trick lends itsself to many other routines, and has inspired much creative thinking since its advent.

"SWITCH, Unfolding the $100 Bill Change", by John Lovick (copyright 2006 by Murphy's Magic Supplies), is a 346 page book featuring dozens and dozens of handlings, techniques, and variations on that routine, contributed by many of the most respected creators and performers in magic.

The work was a labor of love for Mr. Lovick, who compiled and edited the overwhelming amount of material for years.

That labor certainly paid off, as "SWITCH", widely-hailed from the moment of its appearance, immediately became, and is likely to remain, THE go-to source regarding this classic trick.