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Discover the Magic of Al Leech – A Master Collection
Dive into the world of one of magic’s most revered technicians with the Al Leech – Collection. This comprehensive PDF set captures the essence of Al Leech’s innovative magic, offering a treasure trove of techniques and tricks that have influenced magicians worldwide.
What’s Included in the Collection?
- Al Leech’s Legacy: Explore 123 pages of coin, card, and thimble magic.
- Handbook of Card Sleights: Master 22 essential sleights every card enthusiast needs.
- Don’t Look Now: Uncover ‘The Smart Slant on Misdirection’ with this rare educational gem.
- For Card Men Only: Delve into 18 practical card tricks in the unique Leech style.
- Manipulating With Leech: Enhance your repertoire with advanced card tricks, thimble, and coin manipulations, plus color-changing knife routines.
- Card Man Stuff & Super Card Man Stuff: Experience the brilliance of Leech through two volumes filled with practical and impactful card magic.
- Cardmanship: Perfect for performers, this section offers 18 card tricks that are both practical and effective.
Who Was Al Leech?
Born on October 19, 1918, in Washington D.C., Alfred B. Leech moved to Chicago at a young age. A journalist by profession, Leech was a cardician at heart, deeply involved in the Chicago magic scene during the 1940s and 1950s. His work was as highly regarded as that of Marlo during his time in the Windy City. Later, in New York, Leech interacted with other magic legends like Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, and Frank Garcia. Known for his signature trick, ‘Red Hot Mama,’ Leech’s contributions to magic were monumental, making this collection a must-have for any serious magician.
A set of the works of one of magics finest technicians. The books included in this set are:
  Al Leech’s Legacy – with 123 pages of coins and cards and thimbles.
  Handbook of Card Sleights – covers all the valuable sleights needed by the active card man (22 in all.)
  Don’t Look Now – is subtitled and described as ‘The Smart Slant on Misdirection’, one of the very few educated offerings on this important subject.
  For Card Men Only – has 18 very usable card tricks in the Leech Tradition.
  Manipulating With Leech – goes on into more card tricks, thimbles, coins, and color changing knife routines.
  Card Man Stuff – all very, very Leech in concept and explanation and impact on the audience.
  Super Card Man Stuff – the sequel to his Card Man Stuff
  Cardmanship – 18 tricks, all practical for the working performer
Who was Al Leech? From Magicpedia:
Alfred B. Leech ( October 19, 1918 – July 7, 1974) was born in Washington D.C, but moved to Chicago at a young age. He became a journalist by profession and a cardician at heart. He was involved with the magic scene in Chicago during the 1940s & 1950s. According to some accounts, he was as well-regarded as Marlo in his time in the Windy City. In the late 1950s, he moved to New York, where he came in contact with men like Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne and Frank Garcia. He was publicity chairman for the first combined IBM/SAM convention. One of Al Leech’s signature effects was the popular card trick Red Hot Mama.