What Is It?
A collection of Ed Marlo's books on cards. Over ten years in the making. Newly edited and new illustrations.
Over
500 Pages of pure advanced card technique.
Over
1000 illustrations.
It is an extremely comprehensive book and in years to come, I will look back and still find new info and ideas.
Contents:
Preface by Bill Malone
Introduction by David Ben
Cardician Marlo by Frances Marshall
Acknowledgements
Detailed Contents
I. Miracle Card Changes
II. Action Palm
III. Fingertip Control
IV. The Side Steal
V. The Tabled Palm
VI. The Faro Shuffle
VII. Faro Notes
VIII. Seconds, Centers and Bottoms (Part One)
IX. Seconds, Centers and Bottoms (Part Two)
X. Seconds, Centers and Bottoms (Part Three)
XI. The Multiple Shift
XII. Card Switches
XIII. Estimation (Part One)
XIV. Estimation (Part Two)
Cost : £36.99 from Magicbox
http://www.magicbox.uk.com/shop.php/shop/books-and-dvds/magic-books/revolutionary-card-technique/p_1014.html
Difficulty
(1=easy to do, 2=No sleights, but not so easy, 3=Some sleights used,
4=Advanced sleights used, 5=Suitable for experienced magicians only)
4-5
It is a textbook of advanced card sleights, be prepared to put in hours of work to achieve anything properly.
Review:
First of all, scroll up and read the chapter list again. Seriously.
Card changes, Palms, Side Steals, detailed Faro shuffle descriptions, all types of false deals, very detailed work on the multiple shift, Marlo's famous card switches and work on estimation.
Every page, every detail, every diagram is dedicated to some advanced card techniques that anybody who is willing to learn and put in time, can master.
I promise, if any one of the chapters interests you, buy it. The descriptions are so detailed, nothing is left out, every possible problem and sublety.
There is so much I have to say about this book, I literally cannot structure this review in any mildly structured way!
The action palms will instantly change how you palm. You WILL learn the side steal. If you can't already, you will be able to Faro. You will be on your way to invisible false dealing and if you are unsure about your multiple shift, this will make you more competent than you ever thought possible.
I was pretty impressed with the 500 pages. When you realise how much is crammed into each page, your jaw will drop!
Overall:
If you are interested in advanced card technique, this is a must. It is the most comprehensive magic book I have ever had the pleasure of owning.
In fact, I am making a new rule. If you claim to be interested in Card Technique and don't own this book, you are a fraud! You haven't the slightest idea how important this book is. Honestly.
10/10 without a shadow of a doubt.
"I want to do magic...but I don't want to be referred to as a magician." - A layman chatting to me about magic.