A question on terminology

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Greetings group!

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"hello everyone".

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I have a question on the 4 for 4 switch. I have heard it and "throwing the switch" used interchangeably. It is my understanding that the initial display position of the 4 cards is different in these two moves. Can someone please advise-

Thanks!

Pat

[Edwin Corrie]

Hi Pat,

I'm not too sure about the "4 for 4 switch", but "Throwing the Switch" was the name of a manuscript by John Mendoza describing a switch of four cards for four others, plus a couple of applications. I'm sure I have seen similar switches published elsewhere with slight variations in the handling, although unfortunately I don't have any precise references.

Not a very complete answer, but I hope it is of some help.

[Pete McCabe]

There is a move called the "4 for Four" switch in Chris Kenner's "Out of Control." I