Tom Gaddis, aka "The Grate Tom" asked RB what did close-up guys like he, Don Alan, and so on carry with them back in the 60's. He showed Tom this stuff. This is some of what RB used to carry, (note the item in the center, We'd all like to know more about that!)
Tom and I noticed that not a single trick currently popular among table hoppers was anywhere to be found!