Ted Annemann – 202 Methods of Forcing

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I want to say right at the start that I am not claiming any originality for the

contents of this manuscript. In a number of instances I think I have added

some forces and methods that are my own， but it would be hard to prove

because of the sameness in basic principles.

In my professional work I found that many times I had need of a good

force and on the spur of the moment it was hard if not impossible for me

to think of the most suitable method for the conditions under which I was

working. I know that this is a situation in which every worker has found

himself， and because of that I know just how useful this compilation will

be.

It was over a year ago when Arthur Lloyd， the Human Card Index， whose

name and act (the only one of its kind) has graced practically every

vaudeville theatre in the world， spoke to me about the usefulness of a

complete compilation on the subject of forcing. I immediately agreed， and

for one year have picked up and filed every possible method that I could

locate. I know well enough that the collection is not complete. No

collection of anything pertaining to Magic is complete insofar as methods

go. But I do know that this is the first time such a collection has been

offered and therefore I have done my best to make it as representative as

possible.

If there are more than 101 methods between the covers of this work， don’t

thank me for being generous. You are getting everything that I have filed

and without counting them I selected the title because it looks good on

paper and sounds well. There are no less than 101 methods in all so I have

not fallen below the mark， which to me is something.

Introductions should be short and to the point. I fear that I have already

said a little too much that is or will be of little interest to the reader who

would rather delve into the secrets.

First Introduction

So thanks again， Arthur Lloyd， for the idea that has grown into 101

Methods of Forcing.

Theo. Annemann.

April 12， 1932

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