Marlo's Magazines (6 Volume Set)

If you know anything about card magic, you know the name Ed Marlo. One of the most prolific creators in the history of our art, Marlo’s influence is undeniable. If you have performed a card trick, you are likely performing something that Marlo’s influence has touched.

His Marlo’s Magazines is a series of six large hardback books that represent the very best of his card magic, spanning over 2,000 pages. We have worked tirelessly to reproduce these legendary publications in a gorgeous new slipcase edition.

During the 1970s and 80s, Marlo grew tired of other magic publishers taking a long time to release his work, and so he embarked on the most ambitious project of his career: a series of six self-published “magazines” containing his very best work. He jokingly called them magazines, but they were actually books, each containing between 325 and 500 pages. The material features in-depth examinations of techniques such as card-to-pocket, the Punch Deal, Marlo’s Convincing Control, and effects like Ace Assemblies and Oil and Water. But that’s just the start — each magazine is filled with at least 200 moves, techniques, and effects. It’s where techniques like the Snap Change, Olram’s Jinx Switch, Unit Upjog Control, and more were first published, but that’s just the start — the scope of these books is so wide that every time you open them, you’ll be introduced to something new.

Due to their scarcity and the exceptional quality of the magic within them, these books have been hoarded, whispered about, and sought after for decades. Every volume of the original release was hand-numbered by Marlo, and only 300 of each were ever printed. Signed first editions now command $350+ on the collectors’ market, and with fewer sets remaining in fine condition each year, values have risen steadily.

But at Vanishing Inc., we believe that magic should be studied and not hoarded. Every book has been thoroughly edited (and corrected with notes from Marlo’s personal copies of the originals), all of the thousands of illustrations have been digitally remastered, and every page has been redesigned to showcase Marlo’s brilliance and to make the material easier to study than ever before. This is the definitive edition. Nothing else comes close.

Expert Tuition with Every Copy
Studying such a massive collection is likely incredibly daunting, but Marlo expert and Vanishing Inc. cofounder Andi Gladwin is here to help you along the way. Upon purchasing the book, you’ll immediately receive access to a video of Andi discussing how best to tackle these volumes. And then, over the next year, he’ll be hosting six online sessions; each introducing you to a prominent Marlo student and dissecting the very best material from each issue.

After years in the making and with the kind support of Lee Freed (who was entrusted with the rights to the magazines), these books are now finally available, beautifully reproduced, carefully edited, and designed to be studied. What’s more, they’re available at less than the cost of just one of the six first editions. These Marlo’s Magazines are not just magic books. They are a lifetime of study. A legacy. And your next great adventure in card magic.

I'm totally blown away with this project! Marlo would be smiling from ear to ear. Beautiful production and layout. Every card magician needs these! Thank you Vanishing Inc. Bill Malone

I know you will be very happy with your investment in these books. Andi Gladwin has done a remarkable job over the last few years preparing this for publication. It has my highest recommendation. I say this as a lover of card magic, a student of the real work and with deep admiration for Ed Marlo. Michael Vincent

Page size: 8.5” x 11”.
Page counts:
Volume 1: 309
Volume 2: 317
Volume 3: 341
Volume 4: 381
Volume 5: 487
Volume 6: 363
Only available as a set.