Unearth Earl Nelson’s legendary ‘Lost Tapes’! Witness his masterful sleight-of-hand, rediscovered after decades. A must-have for card magic connoisseurs! #EarlNelson #Magic
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The Lost Tapes by Earl Nelson
Discover the legendary artistry of Earl Nelson, one of the most skilled sleight-of-hand performers of his generation. A close friend and student of Dai Vernon, Earl’s meticulous techniques and show-stopping effects are nothing short of magical poetry.
In 1984, Earl released four groundbreaking videotapes, capturing material from his acclaimed book Variations, his personal notes in The Workbook, and detailed instructions on some of the most essential sleights in card magic. Filmed in the Parlor of The Magic Castle, these tapes quickly became classics, frequently referenced in Darwin Ortiz’s The Annotated Erdnase. To this day, they are celebrated as some of the finest instructional tapes ever created.
Tragically, the 1994 Northridge earthquake devastated Earl’s home, and the masters for these iconic tapes were lost. For years, the rare surviving copies became highly sought-after treasures, fetching high prices among collectors.
But the story doesn’t end there. Recently, while relocating from California, Earl unearthed dozens of boxes filled with forgotten magical artifacts. Among the debris, he found the lost masters—dusty and slightly aged, but remarkably intact. Now, we are thrilled to present the re-release of Earl Nelson’s legendary videos, a treasure trove of magic history.
Volume 1 Highlights
- The Pass: Cavorting Aces performance, The Classic Pass, Vernon Rip, Wrist Turn Pass, Turnover Pass, Jiggle Pass, Stanyon Cover Pass, and Cavorting Aces explanation.
- The Double Lift & The Palm: Techniques like Dribble Double, Push-off Double, Topping the Pack, Erdnase Bottom Palm, After the Riffle, and Diagonal Palm Shift.
Volume 2 Highlights
- Highlights of Variations: Reset, Reset; Haunted Card; All Backs, Sleeve Jacks; $1.50 Vanish; Clifton’s Ring Move; Earl’s Ring Move; Hit and Run Aces.
- The Workbook: Triple Spellbound, Ultimate Packet Trick, Pseudo MacDonald Aces, and Ace Production Sequence.
Earl Nelson is widely regarded as one of the most skillful sleight-of-hand performers of this generation. A close friend and student of Dai Vemon, Earl’s slow, deliberate handlings and showstopper effects are pure poetry.
In 1984, Earl released four videotapes covering material from his acclaimed book, Variations, his notes, called The Workbook, as well as detailed, thoughtful instruction on several of the most important sleights in card magic. The tapes, shot in the Parlor of The Magic Castle, became instant classics. They were referred to numerous times in Darwin Ortiz’ book, The Annotated Erdnase. For many, they are still considered amongst the finest instructional tapes ever produced.
Unfortunately, in 1994, the Northridge earthquake hit Los Angeles, devastating Earl’s home. Amongst the missing items-the masters for Earl’s acclaimed tapes. Sadly, from that day forward, not a single copy was produced. In the intervening years, Earl’s rare videotapes have become highly sought-after underground favorites, selling for a small fortune to those lucky enough to find them.
That is where the story is supposed to end. Except that recently, Earl moved out of California, which required him to excavate and repack dozens of boxes of smashed and long-forgotten magical belongings. They were the last thing Earl expected to find, but there they were, tucked away in the debris-the lost masters. Dusty, the footage a bit darkened by time, but all in all, relatively unscathed. And so it is with great pleasure we are able to bring you the re-release of Earl Nelson’s legendary videos.
Vol 1:
The Pass:
A performance of Cavorting Aces using passes to be taught
The Classic Pass
A Vernon rip
The Wrist Turn Pass
The Turnover Pass
The Jiggle Pass
The Stanyon Cover Pass
Explanation of Cavorting Aces
The Double Lift, The Palm:
Discussion of different techniques
Dribble Double
Push-off Double
Topping the Pack
Erdnase Bottom Palm
After the Riffle
Diagonal Palm Shift
Vol 2:
Highlights of Variations:
Reset, Reset
Haunted Card
All Backs, Sleeve Jacks
$1.50 Vanish
Clifton’s Ring Move
Earl’s Ring Move
Hit and Run Aces
The Workbook:
Triple Spellbound
Ultimate Packet Trick
Pseudo MacDonald Aces
Ace Production Sequence
