The dai vernon book of magic magicpedia genii magazine. The magic by john scarne, dai vernon, bert allerton, s. The name comes from dai vernon s triumph, published in stars of magic in 1946. The magic cafe forums dai vernon seminar by roberto giobbi. Jim steinmeyer this is as clean a triumph as ive ever seen. Each effect was originally introduced as separate manuscripts by tannens magic and have been compiled here. Dai vernon is recognised as the worlds greatest exponent of card magic and the inner circle of card experts concede that he is years ahead of his. Dai vernons ultimate secrets of card magic includes three treatises put together by dai himself, vernon on the pass, vernon on table passes, and after peeking. Dai vernon was a very close friend of the doctors, and includes this trick in his book as a tribute to a great magician. The sleights, stratagems and effects described in meticulous detail by stephen minch were the result of bruce cervons careful notetaking when sessioning with dai vernon and have never seen print before. Arch triumphs by jon racherbaumer book freepost magic. Life and work, a fulllength book on the magic and life of dai vernon.
Dai vernon foundation supporting tomorrows stars of magic. Effects include nosleight triumph, the fingerprint card trick, and vernon. Revelation by dai vernon magicbox uk magic shop home. Possibly the 10 best card tricks ever roberto giobbi. It was eventually published in dai vernons tribute to nate leipzig. Max malini 18731942, performed privately and publicly before kings, tycoons, and many heads of state. Inscribed and signed by vernon to jeff busby on the flyleaf. Inspired by bill larsen, the project was undertaken by videonics, owned and operated by hans zahn. Dai vernons revelations box set dai vernon vanishing inc. Contentintroduction to the effect, story and origin the tamariz challenge theorychaos. The dai vernon book of magic lewis ganson download. Johns, newfoundland, canada, as the life and magic of dai vernon was permanently recorded for future generations. This is not a reprint of our 1984 edition of revelations, dai vernon s legendary annotations for the expert at the card table by s. From the stages of london and paris to the back rooms of magic emporiums where secrets were bought and sold, vernons life and work escort the reader through vaudeville, broadway theaters, grand magic spectaculars, new york nightspots and the dawn of television.
In 1989 mike rogers predicted that there will never be another to influence the art of magic as has dai vernon. Pebbled maroon leather, spine gilt stamped, with pictorial jacket. However i think daryls display substituted for vernon s not both. A spectator freely selects any card to act as a prediction. Dai vernon and richard turner poster signed trick this richly colored poster features two of the alltime great magicians. Dai vernon called the classic magic of larry jennings, an absolute must for all lovers of the poetry of magic. Triumph, cutting the aces, spellbound, travelers, and more. Marlo and others have versions of triumph by separating packets, etc and doing a lot of stuff either to mix the cards or show the cards mixed.
Arch triumphs by jon racherbaumer the magic emporium. A revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and never has it looked better than this. This is not a reprint of our 1984 edition of revelations, dai vernons legendary annotations for the expert at the card table by s. Thedai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson member of the inner magic circle gold star. Vernon touch, the by dai vernon quality magic books. Magic book table of content listings tocs last update.
In this video, ill teach a classic plot in card magic. Its been 30 years since the initial release of revelations, the monumental video set that immortalized the life and work of perhaps one of the greatest magicians who ever lived the professor himself dai vernon. Tricks such as triumph, cutting the aces, and ambitious card just to name a few. Since i was a boy of five i have been almost passionately interested in magic, particulary that branch utilizing cards and coins so i feel qualified to give advice on the subject. A book entirely devoted to the trick that fooled houdini. His expert sleight of hand technique and extensive knowledge, particularly with card tricks and closeup magic, garnered him respect among fellow magicians. Lewis ganson on why dai vernons magic is so good, with excepts from audio recordings of dai vernon. Nov 27, 2017 at the time, i believed that vernon was the most influential magician of the twentieth century.
Its been 30 years since the initial release of revelations, the monumental video set that. On april 9, 1963, a very select group assembled at the newlyformed magic castle to hear dai vernon lecture. More inner secrets of card magic by limited dai vernon. Aug 29, 1992 dai vernon, a sleight of hand artist who was a mentor to many of the most accomplished magicians of the last halfcentury, died aug. A book full of classic magic from dai vernon, john scarne, ross bertram, and others. Amazing miracles of shigeo takagi by richard kaufman book. Background to a legend the vernon touch a chinese classic penetration of thought three ball transposition application of the tenkai palm the linking rings seven c ard monte quick tricks 7. Dai vernon supporting tomorrows stars of magic and. I have since reconsidered and now think that he is the most influential magician of all time. The vernon touch is a time capsule of the entire history of 20th century magic, spanning nine decades. For study purposes i recommend dai vernons routine in stars of magic, which is just magnificent. Real work is a legacy website dedicated to the exploration, examination, and explication of magic as a science and performance art. Larrys standup version of the classic dai vernon effect employing his clever riffle display.
No man has contributed more to the subject than this amazing magician, yet only a surprisingly small proportion of his creations have been published under his name. Malini and his magic by dai vernon quality magic books. The contents of this book are the result of the application of these ideas. This book contains history of the triumph created by dai vernon. Larrys approach to bill simons four packet shuffle. The stars of magic series was originally released by stars of magic, inc. This is a routine with just the four aces a perfect transposition of the black and red aces. This project became an important stone along the path to dai vernon. Published by harry stanley, london, no date circa 1957. Dai vernon in revelations video volume 1, the story behind the stars of magic series mentions that his series, not scarnes, was to be the first, but that he had to leave for a job on a cruise ship to south america which delayed work on his series.
Among his most famous inventions are triumph by 1946, travellers by 1950, twisting the aces by 1960, depth illusion by 1961 and stripout addition. Open travellers,the homing card, peripatetic coins, the visitor, visual copper and silver and. Dai vernons ultimate secrets of card magic by lewis. Dai vernon, with the help of lewis gansons masterful editing, has skillfully interwoven biography with fullydetailed explanations of the fabulous magic performed by this fabulous character. Yet, the man and his material remain largely misunderstood. Dai vernons classic card magic trick triumph as described in the book the stars of magic. For the version and handling that inspired it all, check out the book called the stars of magic for triumph by dai vernon. Each routine ends with an outline of the routine, which is great for practicing from. In the march 2001 issue of genii magazine, jamy ian swiss cited it as one of only four books needed to improve your magic. Instructions hard to follow from the book for an amateur.
Within this beautifully produced volume youll find all of the larry jennings classics, expertly described and meticulously illustrated. A biography also details the evolution of magic in the 20th century. Within the western tradition, this way of thinking is distinct from religious or scientific modes. If card magicians were to make a list of what they believed were the most powerful effects in card magic, dai vernons triumph would almost certainly be on. Aug 24, 2017 welcome to the dai vernon foundation homepage. Daleys life he evolved another of his excellent card tricks, which he demonstrated for dai vernon. By the time he was he had memorized the contents of the book. Biographical notes on the magical life of dai vernon. Lost inner secrets by stephen minch martins magic collection. Lewis ganson on why dai vernon s magic is so good, with excepts from audio recordings of dai vernon.
The magic cafe forums dai vernon seminar by roberto. This new, oversize book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 longlost photographs of dai vernon s hands that were taken in 1961 specifically to illustrate this manuscript. Vernon s, to me, is more simple and strait forward. The dai vernon book of magic lewis ganson conjuring archive. In this unprecedented twodisc, threehour seminar, roberto giobbi explores what makes dai vernons magic so special. If you have not read and learned the magic contained in this book you have no business calling yourself a closeup magician. This is the original supreme magic edition of dai vernons more inner secrets of card magic. The triumph shuffle was included in the description of the trick because of. It creates, archives, and connects the dots between the real work and the real world. They were later bound in a hardcover edition by louis tannen, inc. Hardcover black boards with gilt title to spine, 239 pages profusely illustrated with black and white photo, signed by dai vernon this beautifully bound book is a classic of magic and includes dai vernons linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. This new, oversize book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 longlost photographs of dai vernons hands that were taken in.
The dai vernon book of magic pdf free download epdf. There are twelve chapters in this ground breaking hardbound book, containing some of the greatest card magic in existence. The best and most influential book on closeup magic is back in print in a gorgeous new edition. History was made september 26, 1982 in a filming studio in st. Marbled endsheets, tippedin gilt leaf opposite the fourteenth page. Nov 30, 20 documentary about the life and work of magician dai vernon, aka the professor david frederick wingfield verner, 18941992. Numbered, inscribed, and signed by vernon to felix greenfield on the flyleaf. If you have not read and learned the magic contained in this book you have no. Upon hearing this news, two young closeup artists packed up and moved cross country to hollywood, just to sit at the feet of the professor. Written by renowned author jamy ian swissshattering illusions 2001, devious standards 2011, and preserving mystery 2017 and the lyons denand the master magician himself, johnny thompson, the magic of johnny thompson meticulously details the real secrets of seventyeight of johnnys most cherished and celebrated routines, including.
Dai vernons ultimate secrets of card magic by lewis ganson. It is so jampacked with useful knowledge, you will find something new every time you read it. Dai vernon the life and magic of one of the most extraordinary men in the entire history of magical performance. Dai vernonin revelations video volume 1, the story behind the stars of magic. Long out of print and commanding high prices on the secondary market, the first volume of this landmark series is back. This new, oversize book was triggered by the discovery of more than 160 longlost photographs of dai vernons hands that were taken in 1961 specifically to illustrate this manuscript.
Signed by richard turner himself and with a quote from dai vernon about turner, this poster is a definite musthave for all magic collectors out there. More inner secrets of card magic by limited dai vernon book this is the original supreme magic edition of dai vernon s more inner secrets of card magic. Magic from holland 209 the three jokers fred kaps 2 ups and downs rink 216 find the ace eddie taytelbaum 220 infallible force eddie taytelbaum 226 chapter 30. This book is a classic of magic and includes dai vernon s linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. Up in smoke by larry jennings and bill goodwin book. Dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson quality magic books. The vernon touch by dai vernon martins magic collection. Farmer, bob double dazzling slop shuffle triumph, fork full of appetizers, book 1 1982.
Upon hearing this news, two young closeup artists packed up and moved cross country to hollywood, just to. In cliff greens book professional card magic, he introduces henry christs four. It is the second book in the inner card secrets trilogy. Magic from ireland 226 vernons variant dai vernon 228 emerald isle aces vernon ross lambert 229 swivelleroo hubert lambert 233 chapter 31.
The dai vernon book of magic is at the top of my recommended book list. Dai vernon is, arguably, the most influential magician of the 20th century. See blog for details of specific book updates by date thank you to the many ebay sellers and others who have graciously provided permission to use their book cover images. This is an incredibly strong effect where the deck magically straightens itself out and finds the selected card for you. The dai vernon foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit foundation dedicated to supporting the magical education and training of tomorrows stars, as well as helping magicians experiencing times of extreme need. This was a historic moment because it was on the strength of this presentation that vernon was asked to become the castles resident magician and now, through the magic of audio recording, you can be there, too, almost 50 years later. Jason england also teaches the vernon handling exactly the way it was taught in the book in his at the table lecture with murphys magic. Hardcover black boards with gilt title to spine, 239 pages profusely illustrated with black and white photo, signed by dai vernon this beautifully bound book is a classic of magic and includes dai vernon s linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. Magic, a concept used to describe a mode of rationality or way of thinking that looks to invisible forces to influence events, effect change in material conditions, or present the illusion of change. The spirit of magic documentary about the life and work of magician dai vernon, aka the professor david frederick wingfield verner, 18941992. With this edition, the dai vernon book of magic has been completely retypeset and every photograph rescreened for greater clarity. The original upload had audio sync issues, so i touched it up to.