Magic Video - Collection by Al Leech
Description & Effect
Discover the Al Leech Collection: A Master's Legacy
Step into the mind of a true magic technician with the Al Leech Collection, a comprehensive digital download compiling the extraordinary works of Alfred B. Leech. Renowned for his meticulous approach to magic, particularly cardistry and misdirection, Leech left an indelible mark on the art. This exclusive collection, presented in an easily accessible PDF format, offers magicians of all levels a rare opportunity to study the techniques, theories, and routines that made Al Leech a legend alongside his contemporaries like Marlo, Dai Vernon, and Harry Lorayne.
Delve Into Leech's Masterworks
This invaluable compendium brings together several of Leech's most influential publications. Explore 'Al Leech's Legacy,' a 123-page treasure trove covering innovative work with coins, cards, and thimbles. Elevate your card manipulation with the 'Handbook of Card Sleights,' detailing 22 indispensable sleights vital for any active card man. Gain profound insights into the psychological artistry of magic with 'Don't Look Now,' subtitled 'The Smart Slant on Misdirection'—a rare educational offering on this crucial subject. Delve into 'For Card Men Only' for 18 highly usable card tricks in the classic Leech tradition. Further expand your repertoire with 'Manipulating With Leech,' which explores additional card tricks, thimble routines, coin work, and even color-changing knife routines. Finally, immerse yourself in the unique conceptual and explanatory brilliance of 'Card Man Stuff' and its sequel 'Super Card Man Stuff,' along with 'Cardmanship,' offering 18 practical tricks for the working performer. Each volume is a testament to Leech's creativity and practical genius.
The Legacy of a Magic Innovator
Alfred B. Leech (1918-1974) was a journalist by profession but a cardician by heart, leaving an impressive legacy in the magic community. Highly regarded in the Chicago magic scene of the 1940s and '50s, he later influenced and exchanged ideas with magic titans in New York. His signature effect, the popular card trick 'Red Hot Mama,' is just one example of his innovative thinking. This collection is more than just tricks; it's a deep dive into the methodology and philosophy of one of magic's finest technicians.
Instant Digital Access
Please note, this is a digital download. Upon purchase, you'll receive immediate access to the entire Al Leech Collection in PDF format, allowing you to begin your study without delay. Gimmicks are not included, as the focus is on pure sleight-of-hand and intellectual understanding.
Original Specs
Al Leech – Collection
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
