Magic Video - Ed Marlo - Marlo's Objective
Description & Effect
Unveiling Marlo's Objective: A Classic Guide to Card Mastery
Dive deep into the mind of Ed Marlo, one of magic's most influential card technicians, with 'Marlo's Objective.' This timeless 23-page digital download, originally copyrighted in 1973 by Magic Inc., offers an unparalleled exploration into the subtle art of card manipulation. Far from just a collection of tricks, this essential guide provides a structured curriculum, breaking down complex card control into a series of achievable 'objectives' designed to elevate your card magic to an expert level. It's a treasure trove for anyone serious about understanding the foundational mechanics behind truly deceptive card work.
What You'll Master
'Marlo's Objective' meticulously guides you through crucial techniques that every serious card magician should know. You'll learn the secrets to invisibly separating red and black cards, making it appear as if the deck magically orders itself. Marlo then provides ingenious 'excuses' or justifications to naturally integrate these separations into your routines, eliminating any suspicious moves. For Faro shufflers, this guide is invaluable, revealing how to reposition cards to achieve a perfect red-black order through precise shuffles. Beyond separation, you'll delve into various culling methods, including innovative in-jog and out-jog techniques, to covertly manage cards for any routine. Discover how to set up decks for dazzling game demonstrations, ensure aces are perfectly spaced, and handle the 'loose ends' that distinguish a smooth performance from a clumsy one. This digital download delivers a lifetime of learning directly to your device, preserving Marlo's invaluable insights for a new generation of magicians.
Original Specs
Copyright ©1973
23 pages
Published by Magic Inc.
No table of contents
Contents:
3 First objective - to secretly separate the red and black cards.
7 Second objective - excuses needed to give a reason for the "run thru the deck" to get the red and black separation.
8 Third objective - with cards in red-black, reposition the colors so that a perfect Faro shuffle will bring back the deck into red-black order.
9 Fourth objective - with the colors separated, find a suitable application to the situation.
11 Fifth objective - cull in jogging method to separate red and black cards.
14 Sixth objective - use In-jog and Out-jog Cull to set-up cards for any kind of game demonstration.
15 Seventh objective - in the process of culling the aces, in case two or three of them are together, separate them.
20 Loose ends
20 Alternated red and black shuffles
23 For Faro Shuffler only
