�� “The Olram File” – A Treasure for Card Magicians “Some of my fondest magical memories were digging through piles of books hoping to find treasure… The Olram File was one of those treasures! What a surprise and delight. Thank you to Steve Reynolds for digging this out for all of us and for all the extra effort to make this the extraordinary edition it has become! A real treasure to have this all together and with all the bonus research and ephemera. A delight for lovers of card magic!”- Ricky Smith “Steve Reynolds' labor of love brings us a fresh look at The Olram File. The student/mentor relationship shines through in this newly corrected original layout. Along with added memorabilia, hand-written notes, forgotten correspondence, and pre-illustration shots (as well as new photos) makes this a part of history you'll want in your library too.”- Paul Vigil “Steve has released his corrected and expanded version of Jon Racherbaumer's The Olram File. If you have tried to find copies of the original magazines, you will know how difficult they are to find. Steve has done you a big favor by making this available again (with EXTRA memorabilia). Don't miss out again, buy it!”- Gary Plants “Steve Reynolds is a living combination of Long John Silver and Sir Isaac Newton; a second-generation Marlo acolyte with a genuine gift for combing the master's archives in search of buried treasure, alchemy, and lost secrets. This enormous (and ongoing) task brings us The Olram File with a fresh perspective and revised context for a new generation of cardicians seeking methods ranging from the esoteric to the miraculous. A weighty addition to any magic library filled with rewarding and fascinating ideas certain to baffle even the most knowledgeable fellow enthusiasts. This collection is full of surprises – I literally laughed out loud when I learned how to make an everyday object appear on the back of any named card and ran to my local post office in search of the required props. Students of card magic will rediscover many examples of classic effects fully explored from Marlo's unique mindset and thanks to Steve Reynold's tireless efforts, will be richly rewarded with a remarkable source of clever ideas.”- R Paul Wilson “Wow! What an amazing achievement. I felt like I was sitting at the table with Marlo, Racherbaumer… and Steve. Steve Reynolds expertly elevates the legacies of Marlo and Racherbaumer in a beautiful way and breathes new life into this historical and indispensable collection of Marlo's work.”- John Guastaferro �� A legendary archive – brought back to life Originally published between 1990 and 1993, The Olram File A magazine filled with personal notes, unpublished tricks, and new material from Ed Marlo. This content was carefully preserved for decades—from the 40s through the 90s—and has become a unique treasure for card magic enthusiasts. The 16 issues include additional commentary and essays by Jon RacherbaumerDue to its rarity, this material has become one of the most sought-after resources in card magic. Now this extraordinary work is being revived, thanks to the dedication and painstaking efforts of Steve Reynolds. ✨ What to expect from this expanded edition This revised and expanded edition is much more than a simple reprint. It includes: The original, corrected texts Original illustrations and photos by Marlo that served as inspiration for the first edition Correspondence between Marlo and Racherbaumer The original mail pieces sent by Jon Racherbaumer to subscribers A carefully compiled index to facilitate navigation through the work This "revitalized" edition is faithful to the original, yet fully adapted to the contemporary reader. The result is an impressive reference work meticulously crafted in both content and visuals. �� Content in figures 129 effects 20 essays 151 posed Marlo photos 42 drawings Bibliographies Color photos for clarification, taken by Steve Reynolds Marlo memorabilia, historical context and satirical material An extra 17th edition, exclusively compiled by Steve Reynolds This 17th edition is the icing on the cake – a brand-new addition packed with intriguing insights, techniques, and tricks, bringing Ed Marlo's rich legacy to life and inspire a whole new generation. Provided with a foreword by the late Jon Racherbaumer, Is The Olram File an indispensable work for every serious student of card magic. HardcoverSize: 8.5 x 11 inchesNumber of pages: 325
