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How to Turn a Bank Note Upside Down
 
This page attempts to record what is known about the origin and history of the folding sequence that can be used to turn a bank note upside down. Please contact me if you know any of this information is incorrect or if you have any other information that should be added. Thank you.

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1941

The earliest publication of this effect that I know of is as 'The Curious Fold' in 'After the Dessert' by Martin Gardner, which was published by Max Holden in New York in 1941.

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This effect also appears:

1947

In 'Willane's Wizardry' by Willane, which was pubished by ARCAS, in London, and has a foreword dated 1947.

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1963

As 'Upside Down' in 'Party Lines' by Robert Harbin, which was published by the Olbourne Book Co in London in 1963.

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