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  2. Hans B. Pacejka - Wikipedia

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    The Magic Model became the basis for many variants. Professional activities. Pacejka was a co-founder in 1972 and editor-in-chief of Vehicle System Dynamics–International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility until 1989. At the time of the founding of the journal, Pacejka had been an associate professor at Delft University, specializing ...

  3. Glossary of magic (illusion) - Wikipedia

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    Packet trick – a card magic effect involving a small quantity of cards. Palm – to secretly hold an object in the hand in a manner which is unnoticeable. Pass – a secret move to transpose the halves of a pack* a way to secretly cut a deck of cards. Patter – The dialogue used in the performance of an effect.

  4. Mechanic's grip - Wikipedia

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    The mechanic's grip is one of many ways to comfortably hold a deck of cards. The standard grip taught in many dealer schools around the world, it is also widely used by magicians and card cheaters as it provides a sturdy and versatile means by which to hold the cards. Covering the deck with the hand allows the holder to manipulate the cards so ...

  5. Martinka (company) - Wikipedia

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    It is claimed to be the oldest continuously operating magic shop in the United States. The back of their New York City store housed a workshop where the company was soon building magic illusions and props for virtually all the famous magicians of the day. In 1902, the Society of American Magicians was founded in Martinka's backroom. And, early ...

  6. List of card manipulation techniques - Wikipedia

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    List of card manipulation techniques. Card trick. Upper left: "Pick a card, any card". Upper right: Palming a card. Bottom left: A "spring" flourish. Bottom right: Mixing the cards allows for card trick preparation. Card manipulation is the branch of magical illusion that deals with creating effects using sleight of hand techniques involving ...

  7. Hrómundar saga Gripssonar - Wikipedia

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    Hrómundar saga Gripssonar or The Saga of Hromund Gripsson is a legendary saga from Iceland.The original version has been lost, but its content has been preserved in the rímur of Hrómundr Gripsson, known as Griplur, which were probably composed in the first half of the 14th century, but appeared in print in 1896 in Fernir forníslenzkar rímnaflokkar, edited by Finnur Jónsson.

  8. Magic store - Wikipedia

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    A magic shop in Seattle, displaying posters of famous magicians and also advertising "gags". A magic store (also magic shop or magician's supply shop) is an establishment which sells materials for performing magic tricks. Magic shops often also sell practical jokes and novelty items, and frequently serve as informal gathering places for amateur ...

  9. Magical objects in Harry Potter - Wikipedia

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    The sign of the Deathly Hallows represents all three objects symbolically: the Wand, the Stone, and the Cloak. The Deathly Hallows are three magical objects that are the focus of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – the Elder Wand, the Resurrection Stone, and the Cloak of Invisibility. When owned by one person, they are said to give mastery ...