Baraja Mene-Tekel by Reinhard Muller

The definitive encyclopedic treatise on one of magic’s most versatile, yet underestimated, tools. For many magicians, the Mene-Tekel deck is remembered as a simple “beginner’s prop.” In this monumental research work, celebrated historian Reinhard Müller shatters that misconception, revealing the deck’s true potential as a weapon for professional-grade miracles. Prepared for the exclusive Jornadas Cartomágicas (Escorial) in 2002, this manuscript traces the lineage of the paired-card principle from its roots in the 17th century through the innovations of the 20th century. Müller compiles centuries of knowledge, organizing scattered references from obscure magazines, rare books, and private correspondence into one cohesive volume. Whether you are a mentalist looking for the cleanest possible “Thought-of Card” revelation or a card worker seeking a method for the “Card to Pocket” that requires no palming, this manuscript holds the key. What You Will Discover: A Complete Taxonomy: Learn the structural evolution of the deck, from the classic “Long & Short” method to variations using Rough & Smooth, one-way backs, double-facers, and the “Nu-Idea” force. The Marlo Section: A massive chapter dedicated to Ed Marlo’s extensive work on the Mene-Tekel, including his “Roughed Mene-Tekel” and the “Mental Secret.” Technique & Handling: Forget the clumsy handling of the past. Müller describes how to riffle shuffle, fan, and cut the deck convincingly, as well as how to control selections and perform invisible second deals using the deck’s unique properties. Classic & Modern Routines: Features detailed descriptions of effects by Glenn Gravatt, Hugard, Annemann, and Peter Warlock, plus modern applications like Paul Hallas’s “Foolproof Prediction” and Bob Kohler’s “Black Envelope” concept. Historical Bibliography: An invaluable resource for researchers, listing hundreds of sources and credits dating back to 1669. If you thought you knew everything about the Mene-Tekel deck, think again. This is a masterclass in mechanical card magic. Product Specifications: Author: Reinhard Müller Format: Digital Manuscript / Softcover Booklet Language:English (Note: While the author is German and the title page features Spanish text, the entire interior content and instruction is written in English). Year: 2002 Subject: Trick Decks, Card Magic, Mentalism, Magic History