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The Olram File by Ed Marlo

Created by: Ed Marlo

The Olram File is a legendary collection of advanced card magic by Ed Marlo, now available in an expanded edition. This book compiles 129 tricks and 20 essays, featuring new photographs and editing to make Marlo's complex genius more accessible to modern audiences. As a foundational work in card magic literature, it includes previously unpublished material acquired by Steve Reynolds, offering deep insights into Marlo's techniques and theories. Ideal for serious students of card magic, this release preserves and presents hidden gems from one of the 20th century's most influential magicians, emphasizing a methodical study approach to master intricate card manipulations and principles.

Key features

  • Contains 129 tricks and 20 essays from Ed Marlo's extensive body of work

  • Includes new photographs and editing for improved accessibility

  • Features previously unpublished material preserved by Steve Reynolds

  • Designed for advanced card magicians seeking deep, foundational study

  • Emphasizes a focused, studious approach to learning complex card magic

Pros

  • Preserves and publishes rare, unpublished material from a magic legend

  • Enhanced with modern editing and visuals for better comprehension

  • Offers a comprehensive collection for serious card magic enthusiasts

Cons

  • May be too dense or complex for beginners in card magic

  • Requires dedicated study time to fully appreciate and apply the material

Effect

The Olram File presents a collection of card magic effects. A magician performs various routines with a standard deck of cards. The tricks involve card controls, vanishes, and transformations. The audience sees impossible card locations and changes. The routines are designed to be logical and deceptive.

Full details

The Olram File is an expanded edition of a legendary book by Ed Marlo. It contains 129 tricks and 20 essays. The book includes new photographs and editing. This work compiles a large amount of Marlo's material. Steve Reynolds acquired unpublished Marlo content for this release. The book aims to make Marlo's complex ideas more accessible. It represents a significant part of 20th century card magic development.

Who should consider the trick

This book is for serious students of card magic. It suits magicians who appreciate foundational figures in magic. It is ideal for those interested in magic history and literature. Performers looking to study advanced card principles will find it valuable. It is not for beginners seeking simple self working tricks.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The material requires dedicated study. Steve Reynolds advises a methodical approach to learning Marlo's work. He suggests starting with foundational manuscripts for deep learning. The tricks involve advanced sleight of hand and theoretical knowledge. Performers need a strong background in card magic to use this material effectively.

What magicians say

Steve Reynolds discusses the importance of preserving magical literature. He states, "Their collaborations and shared passion for Marlo's work helped shape the modern understanding and accessibility of these complex ideas." Nick Locapo describes The Olram File as a new presentation of legendary work, noting it contains "129 tricks and 20 essays, featuring new photographs and editing." Reynolds emphasizes a studious approach, advising magicians to focus on "specific, foundational manuscripts rather than trying to tackle everything at once."

What people are saying about The Olram File

Nick Locapo says...

The Olram File by Ed Marlo is a new presentation of legendary work with 129 tricks and 20 essays, featuring new photographs and editing that aims to make Marlo's complex genius more accessible to a modern audience.

Steve Reynolds says...

This newly released, expanded edition of The Olram File contains a vast trove of unpublished Marlo material, and I emphasize a methodical, studious approach to studying his work rather than trying to absorb everything at once.

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