Ebook - 6 Hallucinations by Ed Marlo & Ben Harris (Digital Download)
Description & Effect
Unlock the Secrets of '6 Hallucinations'
Delve into the brilliant mind of Ed Marlo with '6 Hallucinations,' a masterful ebook co-authored with Ben Harris. This digital download presents a treasure trove for serious card enthusiasts, offering not only a refined gimmicked version of the astonishing 'Hallucination Plot' but also five additional non-gimmicked handlings. Marlo's legendary thoroughness shines through every page, ensuring you have a complete and comprehensive guide to this classic effect.
The Astonishing 'Hallucination Plot' Effect
Imagine this: three spectators each discreetly view the top card of a deck, one after the other. The performer, in a moment of psychological intrigue, muses on the fallibility of memory and how eyewitness accounts of the same event often diverge. He proposes a demonstration to prove his point. The climax unfolds in three astonishing stages: First, the spectators declare their chosen cards, and to everyone's surprise, they are all uniquely different! Second, with no apparent moves, the top card of the deck is dramatically flipped over to reveal... a Joker! Finally, in a breathtaking conclusion, the three 'named' cards are mysteriously produced from the performer's pockets, leaving your audience utterly bewildered.
Marlo's Ingenuity and Historical Significance
'6 Hallucinations' builds upon an early concept from Jinx #1 (1934), reimagined and perfected by Ed Marlo. His innovative approach deftly eliminates challenging sleights such as the 'second deal' and 'palm,' making the effect more accessible without sacrificing any of its impact. Originally featured across multiple issues of the obscure 'New Directions Magazine' in 1985—a publication with extremely limited distribution—this material has long been considered rare and highly sought after by collectors and performers alike. Now, for the first time, all of Marlo's groundbreaking handlings are meticulously brought together under a single cover, offering them to a broader and more modern audience.
Experience a Legacy of Card Magic
This 20-page ebook faithfully preserves the original language and meticulous attention to detail that Ed Marlo was renowned for. Accompanied by three insightful photographs and one clear illustration, '6 Hallucinations' provides a deep dive into an iconic piece of card magic history. It's an absolute pleasure to present this compiled work, allowing you to learn directly from a master. Please note: This is a digital download, and any required gimmicks for specific routines are not included and must be sourced separately.
Original Specs
Ed Marlo & Ben Harris – 6 Hallucinations
Here is a treat for serious card lovers. A gimmicked version of the amazing HALLUCINATION PLOT along with 5 FURTHER NON-GIMMICKED handlings. Ed was always thorough， and here it shows in style!
In effect， three spectators each look at the top card of the deck， one at a time. The performer comments about how people often have problems recalling details， and how various descriptions of the SAME EVENT can vary dramatically. He offers to prove his point.
Climax 1： The spectators each name their cards and they are ALL DIFFERENT!
Climax 2： Without any moves the top card is flipped over， IT IS A JOKER!
Climax 3： Without any moves， the three cards are withdrawn from the performer's pockets!
Based on an effect from Jinx #1， (1934) Ed reworked the Eddie Cleaver concept eliminating the “second deal” and “palm”. Ed's wonderful gimmicked and non-gimmicked versions originally appeared in New Directions Magazine in 1985. The handlings were spread over several issues， and the distribution was only in the low hundreds.
It is an absolute pleasure to bring all the handlings together under one cover and to present them to a broader and modern audience. The language of the era is preserved， and Ed's famous attention to detail is evident throughout.
20 Pages， 3 photographs， 1 illustration
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
