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Discover the Magic of Al Leech: A Masterful Collection
Al Leech – Collection is a treasure trove for magic enthusiasts and professionals alike. This comprehensive set brings together the works of one of magic’s most revered technicians, offering a deep dive into the art of card tricks, sleights, and misdirection.
What’s Included in the Collection?
- Al Leech’s Legacy – 123 pages of expert techniques with coins, cards, and thimbles.
- Handbook of Card Sleights – Covers 22 essential sleights every card magician should know.
- Don’t Look Now – A sophisticated guide to misdirection, offering unique insights and strategies.
- For Card Men Only – Features 18 practical card tricks in the distinctive Leech style.
- Manipulating With Leech – Expands on card tricks, thimbles, coins, and color-changing knife routines.
- Card Man Stuff – A collection of tricks that are quintessentially Leech, known for their clarity and impact.
- Super Card Man Stuff – The follow-up to the acclaimed Card Man Stuff, offering more advanced techniques.
- Cardmanship – 18 tricks designed for the working performer, ensuring practicality and effectiveness.
Who Was Al Leech?
Alfred B. Leech (October 19, 1918 – July 7, 1974) was a journalist by profession and a magician at heart. Born in Washington D.C., he moved to Chicago, where he became a prominent figure in the magic scene during the 1940s and 1950s. His expertise and contributions to magic were highly regarded, often compared to those of Marlo. Later, in New York, he collaborated with legends like Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, and Frank Garcia. Leech was also the publicity chairman for the first combined IBM/SAM convention and is best known for his signature card trick, Red Hot Mama.
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Al Leech – Collection
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included