Before the "Magician" was a household name, he was a force of nature quietly dismantling the world’s best. This rare, archival-quality print captures Efren “Bata” Reyes during the 1986 Clyde Childress Memorial Tournament—the era where the legend was truly forged.

Photographed by Bill Porter, this image isn't just a shot of a player; it's a study in focus. It captures the raw, unfiltered intensity of the game’s greatest mind at work before the world fully understood what they were witnessing.

The Moment: A pivotal frame from the 1986 Clyde Childress Memorial, documenting the early dominance of Efren Reyes.

The Craft: Printed on museum-quality, 10.3 mil thick matte paper to ensure the deep blacks and gritty contrast of the original film remain sharp.

The Finish: A heavy 189 g/m² weight provides a premium feel that resists wrinkling and sits perfectly in a frame.

The Collection: Part of a strictly limited series of rare billiard history prints curated by Spot On Billiards.

Percentage of Sales Portion Goes To The Original Creators of The Image: Bill Porter & Mike Haines

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