Ebook - Hugh Miller - Al Koran's Professional Presentations (Digital Download)

This isn't just another magic book; it's a deep dive into the mind of Al Koran, a legendary mentalist and magician whose work captivated audiences worldwide. 'Al Koran's Professional Presentations', penned by the insightful Hugh Miller in 1967, stands as a cornerstone in the literature of mystery. For many, including its author, this collection represents the absolute best of Koran's ingenious creations. Now available as an instant digital download, this ebook offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the material that cemented Koran's fame.

Unveiling Al Koran's Masterpieces

Al Koran's published works were rare treasures, making this volume particularly significant. Inside, you'll discover 17 meticulously crafted effects, each a testament to Koran's profound understanding of audience psychology and theatrical impact. This book provides a unique window into the professional presentations that defined his career, offering both seasoned performers and aspiring mentalists invaluable lessons in presentation, misdirection, and pure magic. The clarity and ingenuity of these routines ensure they remain as powerful today as they were decades ago, ready to be incorporated into your own acts.

Classic Effects for Every Performer

Among the treasure trove of effects, several stand out as timeless classics you'll undoubtedly want to master. Experience 'The Gold Medallion', a signature piece of mentalism that has inspired countless variations and remains a cornerstone of the craft. Explore Koran's unique take on the 'Princess Card Trick', where a performer astoundingly identifies 10 selected cards. Marvel at 'Ring On Stick', an impossible penetration where a borrowed ring passes through a solid stick, even while held by two spectators. Delight in the engaging 'Birthday Card Trick', where you'll accurately guess audience members' birthdates with captivating precision. And finally, discover the ingenious 'Note Under Cup', a favorite Koran effect that allows you to unfailingly locate a secretly hidden bill under one of three cups.

An Enhanced Edition for Modern Magicians

While the original 1967 publication was a landmark, it was unfortunately hindered by poor photographic reproductions. This new, revised edition rectifies those issues with stunning, improved illustrations by Paul Griffin, meticulously recreated from the original photographs to ensure every detail is clear and instructive. Exclusively within this edition, Hugh Miller has also contributed a fascinating and extensive introduction. This never-before-seen insight sheds considerable light on the background, development, and enduring legacy of 'Al Koran's Professional Presentations', making this digital download an indispensable resource for anyone serious about the art of mentalism and magic.

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Hugh Miller - Al Koran's Professional Presentations ( Instant Download )

Al Koran only published a few books， but  this one is my favourite. It was penned by Hugh Miller in 1967 and contains what I think is Al Koran's best work.

Al Koran was a mentalist and magician who received considerable fame in his time and this book contains a great insight into the material that he performed. Of the 17 effects in this book， some classics that you'll definitely want to check out are:

The Gold Medallion: one of Koran's most famous pieces. The Koran Medallion is a mentalism classic!

Princess Card Trick: not the Princess Card Trick that you might be thinking of. Here the performer manages to find 10 selected cards.

Ring On Stick: a borrowed ring penetrates a wooden stick， even while two participants hold onto each end.

Birthday Card Trick – the performer guesses birthdates of audience members. What a great， clear effect.

Note Under Cup - my favourite Koran effect. You allow someone to secretly place a crumpled up bill under any of three upturned cups and you manage to identify which cup the bill is under every single time.

The original publication was marred by poor photographic reproduction so this new edition from Martin Breese has illustrations by Paul Griffin based on the original photographs. Also， exclusively in this edition， Hugh Miller has contributed a fascinating and lengthy introduction which explains a great deal about the background of this book.