Ebook - Estimation by Ed Marlo (Digital Download)

Dive into the Depths of Card Estimation with Ed Marlo

Experience a true cornerstone of card magic with 'Estimation' by the legendary Ed Marlo, presented as 'Revolutionary Card Technique No. 13.' This comprehensive ebook is a profound exploration into one of the most intriguing and powerful aspects of card control: the art of knowing a card's location without ever looking at it. Whether you're a seasoned card sharp or an aspiring magician, Marlo's detailed instruction will elevate your card work to an entirely new level. Available as an instant digital download, this essential guide makes the wisdom of a master accessible at your fingertips, preserving the original 1962 brilliance in a convenient 2017 digital edition.

Mastering Mechanical Estimation

Marlo meticulously breaks down 'mechanical estimation,' a highly structured and precise approach to determining card positions. You'll delve into five distinct methods, each designed to give you an uncanny advantage. Explore 'The Comparison Method,' 'The Automatic Gauge Method,' 'The Nail Gauge,' 'Marlo's Favorite,' and 'The Faro Check,' techniques that transform a regular deck into a predictable instrument in your hands. These methods form the foundation for an array of stunning effects, including 'The Magic Card,' 'Think I'll Stop Here,' 'Chosen Card Count Down,' 'The Tipoff,' and 'Reversed Card Out,' allowing you to perform seemingly impossible feats with effortless grace.

The Art of Natural Estimation

Beyond mechanical precision, Marlo guides you through the more subtle and organic realm of 'natural estimation.' This section reveals how to instinctively pinpoint cards using methods like 'Side Riffle Estimation,' 'Pull Down Estimation,' 'Back End Riffle Estimation,' 'The Cut Estimate,' and 'Visual Retention Estimate.' Learn to execute 'The Sudden Stop' and 'The Fan Spread Estimate' with deceptive ease, making your magic appear spontaneous and truly unexplainable. This section is rich with practical applications, from 'Packet Estimation' and 'Key Card Plus Estimation' to the ingenious 'Color Eliminator' and 'Marlo's Order Cull,' providing you with tools for impromptu miracles.

An Extensive Repertoire of Effects

This ebook isn't just theory; it's a treasure trove of over 30 mind-bending card effects designed to showcase your newfound estimation skills. From direct locations like 'Fingertip Location,' 'Triple Estimation Peek,' and 'Miracle Estimation Peek' to clever spelling routines such as '15-K-11 Speller' and 'Mental Spell,' Marlo covers every angle. Discover powerful routines like 'X-Ray Spelling,' 'Super Mental Stab,' 'Miracle Card Stab Location,' and the captivating 'Magic Throw' variations. Whether you're performing a 'Dribble Stop' for a small group or a 'Sure Throw' for a larger audience, the diverse range of effects ensures you'll always have a captivating piece ready. With over 34,000 words across 137 standard pages, 'Estimation' is an unparalleled resource for serious students of card magic.

Original Specs

Revolutionary Card Technique No. 13. An ebook on an intriguing aspect of card magic. Both mechanical and natural estimation.

• Estimation
• Mechanical Estimation
  • First Method: The Comparison Method
  • Second Method: The Automatic Gauge Method
  • Third Method: The Nail Gauge
  • Fourth Method: Marlo's Favorite
  • Fifth Method: The Faro Check
• Mechanical Estimation Effects
  • The Magic Card
  • "Think I'll Stop Here"
  • "Chosen Card Count Down"
  • The Tipoff
  • Reversed Card Out
• Natural Estimation
  • Side Riffle Estimation
  • Pull Down Estimation
  • Back End Riffle Estimation
  • The Cut Estimate
  • Visual Retention Estimate
  • The Sudden Stop
  • The Fan Spread Estimate
  • Estimation Demonstration Or Practice
  • Packet Estimation
  • Key Card Plus Estimation
  • Estimation And The Glimpse
  • Color Eliminator
  • Color Eliminator Effect
  • Marlo's Order Cull
  • Five Card Order Cull
• Effects
  • Fingertip Location
  • Triple Estimation Peek
  • Triple Estimation Peek
  • Miracle Estimation Peek
  • A Three Locator
  • 15-K-11 Speller
  • Mental Spell
  • 7-5-2
  • X-Ray Spelling
  • Fingertip Face Up Locator
  • Double Peek Face Up Locators
  • Spin Cut Stunner
  • Sudden Stop Effect
  • Mental Stab
  • Super Mental Stab
  • Miracle Card Stab Location
  • Marlo's Favorite Out
  • Sensitive Fingers
  • A Marlo Miracle
  • Marlo Miracle "Stop" Stab
  • Miracle Coincidence Toss
  • The Magic Throw #1
  • Magic Throw #2
  • Magic Throw #3
  • Face Up Finder
  • Sure Throw #1
  • Sure Throw #2 And #3
  • Sure Throw #4
  • D'amico's Latest Method
  • The Dribble Stop
  • The Dribbling Spectator

1st edition 1962, 80 pages; 1st digital edition 2017, 76 pages.
word count: 34443 which is equivalent to 137 standard pages of text