{"product_id":"unexpected-card-book-by-ed-marlo","title":"Unexpected Card Book by Ed Marlo","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mmlvidopen --\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"mmlink-embedded-video\" controls disablepictureinpicture width=\"100% !important\" id=\"vid0\" poster=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/images_trailerStartup\/79879-video1-preview.png\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/79879-video1_416p.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/www.murphysmagicsupplies.com\/video\/clips_mp4fs\/79879-video1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c!-- mmlvidclose --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEd Marlo created so much magic that at the peak of his career, he struggled to have it all published. So, on the advice of David Solomon, he printed and produced small amounts of his own manuscripts, which quietly circulated among serious card magicians. Decades later, these \"private manuscripts\" have become some of the most sought-after and influential works in modern card magic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first, and most notable of these is \u003cb\u003eThe Unexpected Card Book\u003c\/b\u003e. It presents a dense, wide-ranging collection of 80+ tricks and sleights across multiple plots and skill levels. These aren't just something to toy with during practice, but many of these are direct, practical ideas that feel modern more than half a century later.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll find eleven chapters covering a range of topics, ranging from overhand shuffle work, prepared effects, controls, and updated classics, to more esoteric ideas like Clock routines, faro systems, and more. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighlights include Marlo's handling of the Balducci Cut Deeper Force-arguably the clearest and most effective version in print-and a Wild Card routine that ranks among his finest creations. You'll also find gems like his \"\u003ci\u003eSimplex Blindfold Deals,\u003c\/i\u003e\" \"\u003ci\u003eSuccess Story,\u003c\/i\u003e\" \"\u003ci\u003eMiracle Faro Reverse,\u003c\/i\u003e\" \"\u003ci\u003eRoyal Monte,\"\u003c\/i\u003e and \"\u003ci\u003eThe Darkest Hour\u003c\/i\u003e,\" alongside a collection of moves like the Simple Push Switch and the Marlo Center Deal. His center deal work isn't just incredibly deceptive, but is accessible and immediately usable. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book marks a pivotal moment in Marlo's history and bridges the gap between his underground manuscripts and his more widely published material. Often referred to as \"Volume Zero\" of the Marlo Magazines, \u003cb\u003eThe Unexpected Card Book\u003c\/b\u003e is an essential purchase for card magicians and magic historians alike. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVanishing Inc. took incredible care when republishing Marlo's work. Every word has been retyped, every illustration redrawn, and every page redesigned to modern standards while preserving the original spirit. But that isn't where they stopped. With the help of Mike Vance, Vanishing Inc. has incorporated Marlo's notes from his personal manuscript directly into the book. This isn't just the most complete version of \u003cb\u003eThe Unexpected Card Book\u003c\/b\u003e; it's a piece of magic history. Get your copy today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents of Unexpected Card Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeword\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter I - Collection of Collectors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter II - Overhand Shuffle Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimplex Blindfold Deals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombination Overhand Shuffle Stacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreamlined Lessinout Stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMario's Broken Up Milk Build Stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter III - Prepared Card Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuccess Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolving a Problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosing and Solving a Problem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble Surprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Premonition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplitting a Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne Eyed Jacks Open Other Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSigno-Transpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Card Routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat Ace Transpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThink Universal??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter IV - Mathematical and Faro Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 9999 Miracle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Schmaltzy Showman's Prediction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMathematical Marlo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSober Slop Shuffle Deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Deep Face-Up Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Invisible Toss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiracle Faro Reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasterful Match Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasterful Mix Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic Placement Double Control, Plus One??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter V - Problems Solved\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLose or Win Proposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Scratch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore on Coincidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePointed Up Wager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoyal Monte??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter VI - Clock Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pre-Determined Hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime For Laymen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrediction Surprise and Clock Combination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Darkest Hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Clock Effect??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter VII - System Controls\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSystem Controls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore On The KO Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiracle Location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed and Black Thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamouflage Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn Case of a Miss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAce Appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter VIII - Updated Classics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprise-Surprise-Surprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Repeater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Recapitulate or Criss Cross\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Triple Transpo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeat Card Through Bar or Table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder the Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCall it the -\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs this the Elevator Going Up or Down?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevator Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeded a Title\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter IX - Potpourri of Effects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Quickie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExhibitionism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStranger in a Harem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover-Up Block Slip Cut Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Future Plus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlram's Coincidence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoefficient of Friction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnother Spectator Cuts the Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter X - Four for Four Transpos\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Beautiful Illusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpromptu Chamele Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on Chamele Aces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor Transposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout a Gaff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Gaff Makes It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter XI - Bonus Inserts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarlo's Simple Push Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the Spread Switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Three Packet Estimation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial to the Expert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarlo's Center Block Control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Marlo Center Deal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Added Observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Quick Cull Miracle??\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vanishing Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48172893176000,"sku":"UNEXPECTMARLO","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/2601\/4144\/files\/79879-full.png?v=1776704753","url":"https:\/\/invictusmagic.com\/products\/unexpected-card-book-by-ed-marlo","provider":"Invictus Magic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}