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The [[Stanyon Count]] is a false count with cards that "looks like" the [[Elmsley Count]] but with only three cards. In fact, if there is a reloaded of one card (as in the E.C.), there is no block push-off.
The [[Stanyon Count]] is a false count with cards that "looks like" the [[Elmsley Count]] but with only three cards. In fact, if there is a reloaded of one card (as in the E.C.), there is no block push-off.


It will be fine if someone can tell us the "exact source" for this sleight. It seems to be between 1920 and 1925 but it's not enough.
It was published as "The False Count (Second Method)" in [[Stanyon's Magic]] (April, 1920).  


[[Category:False Counts]]
[[Category:False Counts]]

Latest revision as of 14:07, 26 November 2011

The Stanyon Count is a false count with cards that "looks like" the Elmsley Count but with only three cards. In fact, if there is a reloaded of one card (as in the E.C.), there is no block push-off.

It was published as "The False Count (Second Method)" in Stanyon's Magic (April, 1920).