Unlocking the Legacy of Ed Marlo

In the early 1980s, Ed Marlo contributed over twenty significant items to New Tops Magazine, introducing new sleights and techniques that have remained largely inaccessible for nearly four decades. Wesley James has dedicated an additional two years to ensure that Marlo’s work remains available for enthusiasts and practitioners of card magic.

Wesley’s previous releases, M.I.N.T. III and M.I.N.T. IV, showcased these long-forgotten Marlo pieces, but Wesley aimed to enhance this volume further. He has included clarifications, corrections, and his own insightful notes—some of which are complementary, others critical, and all highly informative.

Wesley has often emphasized the importance of Ed Marlo’s influence in card magic. With over 25 years of friendship, Wesley has developed and refined a wealth of material inspired by Marlo’s work. This collection features complete routines inspired by Marlo’s techniques, many of which are published for the first time. In total, Wesley has contributed over 50 notes and bonus items.

If you are passionate about card magic, this volume is essential for your library. The combination of Marlo’s original material, Wesley’s enhancements, and his original routines offers invaluable insights for serious students of magic. Those familiar with Wesley James’ work will find much to explore and learn.

For those who already possess MINT I, II, III, and IV, this new volume expands your collection of Marlo’s contributions while you await Wesley’s completion of the remaining Marlo material from 1981-1985. This book not only enriches your library but also provides detailed analyses and descriptions that are rare in the world of card magic literature. The content ranges from accessible to technically challenging, ensuring practical applications for your performances.

This comprehensive collection boasts over 55,000 words, accompanied by illustrations, across nearly 200 pages, preserving the essence of Marlo’s work in New Tops. Priced at just $60, this ebook is a treasure trove for anyone serious about mastering card magic.

Don’t miss the chance to delve into this remarkable blend of classic Marlo material and Wesley James’ innovative insights. It’s all available for you now.

Table of Contents

• CONTENTS
• PREFACE
• INTRODUCTION
• Jack Aces – Vol 22, No. 1 – January 1982
• WJ on Jack Aces
• The Jack Aces Show
• Streamlined Transmutation – Vol 22, No. 3 – March 1982
• First Method
• 2nd Method
• 3rd Method
• 4th Method
• Transmutation Transposition; Clip Steal
• The Phantom Rides Again – Vol 22, No. 4 – April 1982
• Dribble Force
• Bold Steal
• The WJ Dribble Force
• First Method
• Second Method
• Third Method
• Fourth Method
• WJ on The Phantom Rides Again
• Up Your Ladder – Vol 22, No. 5 – May 1982
• WJ on Up Your Ladder
• ElevACEor
• The Fake Reverse Reverse
• The Drop Cop Switch
• Not Out Of This World – Vol 22, No. 6 – June 1982
• WJ on Not Out of This World
• Not Not Out of This World
• Olram’s Leaper! – Vol 22, No. 7 – July 1982
• WJ on Olram’s Leaper
• Blushing Leaper
• Quick Visuals For The Informed – Vol 22, No. 8 – August 1982
• Don England Method
• First Method
• Second Method
• Third Method
• Fourth Method
• Method Five
• WJ on Quick Visuals For The Informed
• Marlo Teaches Mullica – Vol 22, No. 9 – September 1982
• Object
• First Effect
• Second Effect
• Third Effect
• WJ on Marlo Teaches Mullica
• The Card With No Name – Vol 22, No. 11 – November 1982
• WJ on The Card With No Name
• Miracles For Free – Vol 22, No. 12 – December 1982
• WJ on Miracles For Free
• Freer Miracles
• A Match Made in Infamy
• On Marlo’s Controlled Tabled Riffle Faro – Vol 23, No. 1 – January 1983
• Breaking In The Cards
• Stabbing Back – Vol 23, No. 2 – February 1983
• WJ on Stabbing Back
• They Smile In Your Face
• The Convincing Addition Move – Vol 23, No. 3 – March 1983
• WJ on Convincing Addition Move
• Ribbon Rise – Vol 23, No. 5 – May 1983
• The Improved Method
• WJ on Ribbon Rise
• Angel’s Ribbon Rise
• Hoy Outdone! – Vol 23, No. 6 – June 1983
• Short Hoy – January 20, 1985
• An Intriguing Observation Test – Vol 23, No. 7 – July 1983
• WJ on Intriguing Observation Test
• Fingering the Observation Test
• Presentation In Reverse – Vol 23, No. 8 – August 1983
• WJ on Presentation In Reverse
• Not Me!
• Wesley’s Half Wrist Turn Double Lift
• Normally Not Me!
• Marlo’s Magical Menu – Vol 23, No. 9 – September 1983
• Partial Overlap Add-on
• The SPOT Lay-Down
• Bertram/James Revelation
• Alternate Ending
• Propelled Lapping
• The Swing Slip Cut
• Refinement of the One-handed Slip Cut
• Off the Table One-handed Slip Cut(s)
• The Veeser Bluff Multiple Shift
• AV/T – 1
• AV/T – 2
• AV/T – 3
• The Lay-out
• First Course: “Think Straight”
• Second Course: “With Coins”
• Third Course: “Know The Difference”
• WJ on 3rd Course – Know The Difference- 2nd Method and Combination
• Ace Vanish/Transpositions
• Ace or One
• Swing Slip Cut and Refinement of the One-handed Slip Cut
• The Facilitated Non-Slip Cut
• Double Cut
• Thinking Straight — Method 2
• It’s All In The Numbers
• Thinking Straight – Third Method
• Almost Real Transposition
• Thinking Straight – Fourth Method
• Tabled No-Palm Aces
• WJ on Second Course – With Coins
• Noh Know the Difference
• Koran Outdone! – Vol 23, No. 10 – October 1983
• WJ on Koran Outdone!
• Short Breath Koran
• Easy Drop Add – Vol 23, No. 11 – November 1983
• WJ on the Easy Drop Add
• Trapped Mexican – Vol 23, No. 12 – December 1983
• The Basic Action
• WJ on Trapped Mexican
• Etude for Trapped Mexican
• Modified Invisible Flight II
• In Conclusion
• Index
• Bibliography