Ebook - The Hierophant - 1&2 Mostly Marlo Issue by Louis Tannen (Digital Download)

Discover the Legendary Marlo Magic

Step into the golden age of card magic with 'The Hierophant - Issues 1 & 2: Mostly Marlo,' a meticulously compiled digital ebook from Louis Tannen. This essential collection brings together the complete content from the Fall (September) 1969 and Winter 1969 issues, offering an unparalleled deep dive into the groundbreaking work of Edward Marlo, widely regarded as one of card magic's most prolific and innovative thinkers. Prepare to enhance your repertoire with effects and techniques that have shaped modern cardistry.

A Masterclass in Card Sleights

Issue No. 1, 'Mostly Marlo,' kicks off with Marlo's ingenious handling of the 'Open Prediction,' a classic that magicians continue to study. Delve into additions to Marlo's 'Matching Miracle' and Heldman's 'Out of This World' cleanup. Explore advanced concepts like 'Faro Fantasy,' 'Riffle Shuffle Set-ups' by Karl Fulves, and engaging sections on 'Cardmanship' and 'Mirabile Dictu.' This issue lays a solid foundation for understanding Marlo's unique approach to card manipulation.

Unveiling Advanced Techniques & Theory

Issue No. 2, from Winter 1969, continues the journey with an exhaustive 'New Fangled Glimpse Anthology,' featuring Marlo's 'IF Glimpse,' 'Spring Glimpse,' 'Beveled Deck Glimpse,' and the 'Turn Around Center Glimpse.' Experience Marlo as he 'Stalks the Ultimate Sandwich' and explore his renowned 'Collectors' routine, complete with alternatives. The 'Holiday Bonus Section' is a goldmine, packed exclusively with Marlo material, including 'Notes on the Lie Speller,' 'Four Ace Stop,' 'Air Mail Prediction,' and the powerful 'Marlo's Nomad Aces.' Beyond Marlo, uncover insights from 'Tibetan Checkers,' 'Petite La Pilule Du Diable,' and Marlo's 'Pitch' Routine. The 'Estimations' and 'Satiricon' sections provide witty commentary and critical perspectives on magic figures like Albert Goshman and Dai Vernon, offering a rich historical context and a look into the vibrant magic community of the era. This digital download provides instant access to nearly 100 pages of pure card magic genius, a must-have for any serious student of the art.

Original Specs

The full Marlo Compilation 1&2 by Tannens Magic
Contents
No. 1, Moslty Marlo Issue, Fall (September) 1969
Page Proem
Page Major Arcana
Page 1 Marlo Handles the Open Prediction
Page Minor Arcana
Page 26 Addition to Marlo's "Matching Miracle"
Page 27 Heldman's "Out of This World" Clean-up
Page Estimations
Page 28 Faro Fantasy, Finagling, and Paul Swinford
Page 29 Karl Fulves & Riffle Shuffle Set-ups
Page Satiricon
Page 31 Cardmanship
Page 32 Footnote to Ferris
Page 33 Mirabile Dictu
Page 34 Excerpt from a Dialogue Overheard at a Convention
Page 35 Postscript

Page I Finale: Publisher's Palaver or About this Issue
•No. 2, Winter 1969
Page Major Arcana: New Fangled Glimpse Anthology & Marlo Stalks the Ultimate Sandwich
Page 38 IF Glimpse
Page 40 FI Glimpse
Page 40 Spring Glimpse
Page 41 Neo-Piquant Glimpse
Page 42 Marlo's Beveled Deck Glimpse
Page 43 Turn Around Center Glimpse
Page 46 Marlo Stalks the Ultimate Sandwich
Page 47 Marlo's "Collectors"
Page 49 Alternatives for the "Collectors"
Page 52 Signed Card Transposition
Page 53 Pre-Peeked Deuce Sandwich

Page Holiday Bonus Section: All Marlo Material
Page 57 Notes on the Lie Speller
Page 58 Marlo's "Unknown" Speller
Page 61 Marlo on Stebbins/Stay-Stack
Page 62 Four Ace Stop
Page 63 "Over Here, of Course!"
Page 65 Air Mail Prediction
Page 67 Lasso-Due-Tre
Page 69 Marlo's Double Count
Page 70 Marlo's Nomad Aces
Page 72 One-Cut, Double-Control

Page Minor Arcana
Page 74 Ace-Cutting without Double-Cutting
Page 74 Tibetan Checkers
Page 76 Petite La Pilule Du Diable
Page 77 Notes on the Vase (Hurley)
Page 78 Marlo's "Pitch" Routine

Page The Satiricon
Page 80 Lester Overton: Tragic Hero
Page 82 Excerpt from The Adventures of Harry Inane

Page Estimations
Page 85 Albert Goshman: Boob on the TubePage
Page 86 Last Word on the Fields' Book
Page 88 13 Ways of Looking at Criticism
Page 89 An Open Letter to Nick Trost
Page 91 Vernon, Gibson, and Sharpe
Page 93 Aftermath
Page 96 Postscript
Page 97 Strictly Personal (With Coupon)