The Olram File by Ed Marlo: Expanded Collector's Edition - The Lost Archive of Card Magic's Greatest Mind
For decades, The Olram File has been the holy grail for serious card magicians. Originally published between 1990 and 1993 across 16 rare issues, this legendary collection contains Ed Marlo's most closely guarded secrets, personal notes, and unpublished material spanning from the 1940s through the 1990s. If you've ever tried tracking down original copies, you know they're nearly impossible to find and command collector prices when they surface. Until now.
Thanks to the dedicated work of Steve Reynolds, this expanded collector's edition brings The Olram File back to life in spectacular fashion. This is not just a reprint. This is a lovingly restored, corrected, and enhanced edition that honors the original while making it accessible and usable for modern cardicians.
What Makes This Edition Special?
Steve Reynolds has gone far beyond simply scanning and reprinting. Every page has been carefully reworked, corrected, and enhanced with additional material that gives you unprecedented access to Marlo's genius. You'll find original illustrations alongside Marlo's actual reference photos, giving you insight into his creative process. The correspondence between Marlo and Jon Racherbaumer provides fascinating context, and the original mailers sent to subscribers are included as historical artifacts.
Most importantly, this edition includes a meticulously researched index that makes navigating this treasure trove easier than ever. No more flipping through pages trying to remember where you saw that brilliant control or subtle force. Everything is organized and accessible.
What's Inside This Card Magic Masterpiece:
This hardcover beauty is packed with 325 pages of pure Marlo magic. You'll discover 129 effects ranging from practical workers to mind-bending demonstrations of card technique. The 20 essays dive deep into Marlo's thinking, philosophy, and approach to card magic. With 151 posed photographs by Marlo himself and 42 detailed drawings, you'll see exactly how each move and technique should look.
The bibliographies provide scholarly context, while the additional color photographs created by Steve Reynolds offer modern clarity for learning complex sleights and sequences. You'll also find Marlo memorabilia, historical notes, and even Marlo's signature satirical writing that shows his personality beyond the card table.
The Bonus 17th Issue You Won't Find Anywhere Else:
Here's where this edition really shines. Steve Reynolds has created an exclusive 17th issue specifically for this collection. This bonus material continues the tradition of The Olram File and will delight anyone who appreciates Marlo's genius. It's the perfect capstone to an already incredible collection.
Why Card Magicians Call This Essential:
Ed Marlo revolutionized card magic with techniques and thinking that still influence performers today. His approach to card work combined mathematical precision with deceptive simplicity, creating effects that seem impossible even to knowledgeable magicians. The Olram File captures material he kept private for decades, sharing secrets he only revealed to his closest students and correspondents.
This isn't beginner material. The Olram File is for serious students of card magic who want to understand the deeper principles behind great card work. You'll find everything from subtle psychological techniques to complex sleight-of-hand sequences. The effects range from esoteric explorations to practical miracles you can perform tomorrow night.
A Living Piece of Magic History:
Opening The Olram File feels like sitting at the table with Marlo himself. The original correspondence, handwritten notes, and pre-illustration shots transport you back to the golden age of card magic innovation. Jon Racherbaumer's foreword and commentary add layers of insight, and Steve Reynolds' careful curation makes this feel like a museum-quality presentation of important magical history.
Whether you're a collector of magic books, a working card magician looking to deepen your repertoire, or a student of card magic history, this expanded edition deserves a place in your library. The large 8.5 x 11 inch format makes the photographs and illustrations easy to study, and the hardcover construction ensures this book will last for generations.
Who Is This For?
The Olram File is perfect for intermediate to advanced card magicians who want to study with one of the masters. If you love deep dives into card technique, appreciate the history of magic, or simply want access to material that's influenced countless professional magicians, this is your chance to own a piece of card magic history in the best edition ever produced.
Don't let this pass you by again. Original issues of The Olram File are nearly impossible to find. This expanded collector's edition gives you everything from those rare publications plus bonus material, corrections, and enhancements that make it even more valuable. Add The Olram File to your magic library today and discover why Ed Marlo's work continues to inspire card magicians worldwide.
Specifications:
Hardcover construction
8.5 x 11 inch trim size for easy reading
325 pages of card magic gold
Foreword by Jon Racherbaumer
Edited and expanded by Steve Reynolds
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