Ebook - Al Leech - Collection
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Discover the Legacy of Al Leech: A Master Magician's Collection
Dive into the world of legendary magician Al Leech with this essential digital collection, a comprehensive PDF Ebook compilation of his most influential works. Regarded as one of magic's finest technicians, Al Leech's unique approach to card manipulation, coin magic, and misdirection has shaped countless performers. This collection is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the art of close-up magic, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn directly from a true innovator. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring cardician, Al Leech's insights will elevate your performance to new heights.
Unleash Your Potential with Eight Classic Manuscripts
This incredible digital download brings together eight pivotal Ebooks, each brimming with Al Leech's signature routines and profound magical thinking. Explore 'Al Leech's Legacy', a 123-page masterpiece covering coins, cards, and thimbles. Delve into the 'Handbook of Card Sleights', featuring 22 essential techniques for the active card man. 'Don't Look Now' stands as one of the few educated offerings on 'The Smart Slant on Misdirection', a critical subject for powerful magic. You'll also find 'For Card Men Only' and 'Cardmanship', each packed with 18 practical, audience-tested card tricks in the distinctive Leech Tradition. Further expand your skills with 'Manipulating With Leech', 'Card Man Stuff', and its sequel 'Super Card Man Stuff', which continue to explore advanced card work, thimbles, coins, and even color-changing knife routines. This collection provides a wealth of material designed to make your magic unforgettable.
Who Was Al Leech? The Master Cardician Behind the Magic
Alfred B. Leech (1918-1974) was a prominent figure in the golden age of magic, a journalist by profession and a passionate cardician at heart. Highly respected in the Chicago magic scene of the 1940s and 50s, he was often mentioned in the same breath as greats like Ed Marlo. His move to New York later put him in contact with other legends such as Dai Vernon, Harry Lorayne, and Frank Garcia, further cementing his influence. Leech was known for his elegant sleights and profound understanding of presentation, famously creating the popular card trick 'Red Hot Mama'. This collection not only teaches his techniques but also connects you to the legacy of a man who truly understood what makes magic impactful.
Original Specs
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.
