I see that Doug Bennett's effect uses the same method. I have been using this torn and restored
method (for business cards as well as playing cards with a Z-Wallet and torn and restored publicity
photos with a leather portfolio since the 1970s. I reached out to Doug Bennett to confirm the
timeline of his effect (it looks like it came out in the 80s), but have received no response. The
bottom line is: it's an amazing close-up effect.