M.I.N.T. #1 by Ed Marlo – The Definitive Collection for Serious Card Magicians

M.I.N.T. #1 (Marlo In New Tops) is the first volume in the legendary two-part series containing Ed Marlo’s groundbreaking contributions to New TOPS magazine. This meticulously restored edition brings together 53 routines, sleights, subtleties and essays originally published between 1963 and 1968—material long considered essential study for serious card magicians.

For decades, Ed Marlo’s work has circulated only among collectors, commanding high prices and remaining out of reach for most performers. Now, with this professional reprint, magicians finally gain access to one of the most influential bodies of card magic ever written. Whether you’re looking to expand your technique, learn practical routines or study advanced theory, M.I.N.T. #1 delivers powerful, real-world magic that has shaped the modern card arsenal.

Inside the 365 fully illustrated pages, you’ll explore advanced sleights, utility moves, visual switches, audience-tested routines and previously guarded strategies—supported by over 300 detailed line drawings. Marlo’s innovative thinking continues to influence today’s elite card workers, and this volume remains a cornerstone for anyone committed to mastering the craft.

From unpublished subtleties to innovative controls and signature routines, M.I.N.T. #1 offers rare insight into the mind of a genius and provides material you will use, refine and perform for years to come.

If you are looking for authentic expert-level content, professional-grade ideas and hidden secrets that elevate your magic, this book belongs in your library.