Here it is-the legendary Ed Marlo's entire Revolutionary Card Technique series all together in one volume! With over 500 pages, more than 1000 illustrations and 14 chapters covering all aspects of advanced manipulation, this is the most complete single reference book on Ed Marlo's card magic available.
Each individual booklet that this book is comprised of was a classic in its time and is still an essential volume for any serious card worker's library. The booklets contained impressive new technique that are still now, fifty years later, some of the best, most advance technique available. In this sense, Marlo was truly ahead of his time.
Newly edited and illustrated for clarity and ease-of-use, the wealth of information contained can elevate your card work to new heights.
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)
- Index
Pages 538 - Hardbound
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Customer reviews for Revolutionary Card Technique
Ben
This is, hands down, the best book on card technique that there is. It's not debatable. It just is. If you disagree, then you're wrong.
David
Prepare to dedicate your life to this book! I am not kidding! It's that good. While this is a book of technique there are applications to these techniques throughout these wonderful manuscripts of Marlo's. Be warned though, only serious magicians should study this. It is not for the 'dabbler' or somebody that hates to practice. This book will challenge you and give you many sleepless nights. However, if you keep the faith and put the work into the techniques, you will be handsomely rewarded. It's been a little over two years since I purchased this wonderful tome, but every time I study something in here, I always take something valuable away. Thank you Ed Marlo!
jonathon
An big bang of cards moves that you will use all the time! Each time you need a move this book have it for you! History and theory! Ace comes to my mind!and it clean and clear for any age to read !
Brian
All of a sudden, I can center deal...
TL;DR - If you have a card problem, Marlo has already thought of a solution(s), and it's probably in this fantastic book.
Long Version - The center deal has eluded me for over 20 years. Having small hands (I can barely palm a card without it leaking), most of the center deal methods I've encountered were frustratingly infeasible for my particular situation. Until I got RCT. Within its pages, I've happily found a method that is, with some minor adjustments, finally workable for me (i.e., The Step Center Deal). My technique still needs a lot of work, but I'm light years closer to a serviceable center deal than I ever have been.
No stone is left unturned. Every move in the book is broken down in painstaking detail: every finger position, every pressure point, every pivot point. Multiple methods and handlings are offered for each sleight. In other words, this book is complete. I'll echo what another reviewer posted - RCT is for the *advanced* card student. Noobs to card magic: work through The Royal Road to Card Magic first, then come back to this in a few years. Seriously. Add my name to those who've already given RCT their highest recommendation!
TL;DR - If you have a card problem, Marlo has already thought of a solution(s), and it's probably in this fantastic book.
Long Version - The center deal has eluded me for over 20 years. Having small hands (I can barely palm a card without it leaking), most of the center deal methods I've encountered were frustratingly infeasible for my particular situation. Until I got RCT. Within its pages, I've happily found a method that is, with some minor adjustments, finally workable for me (i.e., The Step Center Deal). My technique still needs a lot of work, but I'm light years closer to a serviceable center deal than I ever have been.
No stone is left unturned. Every move in the book is broken down in painstaking detail: every finger position, every pressure point, every pivot point. Multiple methods and handlings are offered for each sleight. In other words, this book is complete. I'll echo what another reviewer posted - RCT is for the *advanced* card student. Noobs to card magic: work through The Royal Road to Card Magic first, then come back to this in a few years. Seriously. Add my name to those who've already given RCT their highest recommendation!
Neal
Revolutionary Card Magic was originally in little paper bound booklets. I spent countless hours poring over these. That there is a new, full-sized, hardbound (and I mean new compared to the originals) volume with some amendments is great news! Have you ever gotten headaches from the tiny type? Of course, you have! But, no more! Better type size, in an actual font! Oh, be still my heart! (Not jokin, this stuff is fabulous!) what a gift to card workers. Not for the novice. I would send the novice to Roberto Giobbi’s Card College first. It greatly supersedes Royal Road for me. (I own both). But this volume sets the standard for card technique! Miss at your own peril!
Lance
This is an amazing collection of card work. Marlo is an absolute legend, and if you want to aspire to mastery of card magic this is a must have.
Keep in mind, I would not really recommend this for a beginner. What you'll find in here is advanced material that will be studied for years.
Keep in mind, I would not really recommend this for a beginner. What you'll find in here is advanced material that will be studied for years.
MAXIMILIANO
Marlo did it again. The book covers sufficiently good topics such as false shuffles, false cuts, palming, and many other techniques that are essential for advanced card magic. I consider it a must-read for anyone interested in learning and mastering card tricks.
Charles
There is so much in this book, I am just starting out with magic, and there is just so much in here, and trying to get my mind wrapped all around it is a lot to take in. The fact that this is only one volume of three it is crazy how much content Marlo created. Hopefully, I can learn as much as I can from this book.
Tom
I'm only beginning to crack the mysteries of this incredible book and I recommend learning one item from each chapter and working through the chapters, this will keep it from starting to feel like work. And trust me you'll be putting in work, and it will be worth it! I also love how the book is laid out, I enjoy writing notes in the margins and underlining sections that seem important. To me it is a beautiful experience to study work taken so seriously by one so enigmatic and genius as Marlo. Just having it on my shelf is a wonderful thing. Enjoy.
