(March 4th, 1914 - June 12th, 1972)
Born in East London, England. Stage name of Edward Doe. Hairdresser to pro mentalist. Invented The Jonah Card in 1948 and One Word in Thousands in 1954. Based on Stewart James' Ball of Fortune, invented Medallion by 1967. And, adapting a Willmann effect and method, also invented Ring Flite by 1967.
Coauthors: Jack Lamonte, Brian Barnes
Routine by Harry Stanley, updated by Ken de Courcy, edited by Barry Laymond.
This was one of Al Koran's popular routines, and a hit on T.V. and during his cabaret and stage performances. It is baffling yet easy to do and, more important, it employs apparatus with immediate appeal to everyone ... money! Al worked the effect continuously and this is the professional presentation he used. The apparatus consists of cloth bag looking like those used by banks and several coins. The effect develops in three stages as follows:
1) A spectator reaches into the bag of money and grabs any number of coins. Miraculously you...
These are the instructions Martin Breese supplied with the Flying Ring trick. This routine can also be found in Al Koran’s Professional Presentation book.
1st edition 2009, 3 pages.
Classic routines with coins, bank notes, cigarettes, thimbles, and cards by the amazing Al Koran & and the ingenious Jack Lamonte.
Including Koran's amazing Miracle Card Stab.
1st edition 1947; reprinted 1987; digital edition 2010; original 66 pages; PDF 44 pages.
Table of Contents
If you are an Al Koran fan you will totally and completely be absorbed by this recording. The first half consists of Goodliffe (the founder of Abracadabra Magazine) recounting his experiences and many meetings with Al Koran. Following Goodliffe's fascinating introduction you will then hear Al Koran performing many of his now classic routines in front of enthusiastic audiences. You will be put into a state of wonder as you hear the amazing Al Koran baffling and entertaining with his own brand of magic. If you are into mentalism this is an essential recording to own.
This is a licensed reproduction...