His expert sleight of hand technique and extensive knowledge, particularly with card tricks and closeup magic, garnered him respect among fellow magicians. Dai vernon book of magic autographed by vernon magic. This well produced book is a compilation of inner secrets of card magic 1959, more inner secrets of card magic 1960, and further inner secrets of card magic 1961. Dai vernon book of magic 1957 cy endfields entertaining card magic iii 1958 dai vernon s inner secrets of card magic 1959 magic from the mind 1959 dai vernon s more inner secrets of card magic 1960 the magic of slydini 1960 dai vernon s further secrets of card magic 1961 malini and his magic 1962 dai vernon. Among the vernon classics youll find inside are penetration of thought, three ball transposition, expansion of texture. Contents cover the whole story of the preparation and sale, to selected persons, of this first vernon material, then the entire mss. The dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The plot is much tighter than book 1, and the whole thing is a wildly creative, funny and empowering adventure based on the fairy tale the twelve dancing princesses. The dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson alibris. 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. It is so jampacked with useful knowledge, you will find something new every time you read it. Lewis ganson dai vernon book of magic bibliography.
The dust jacket is in fair condition as shown and the book is in very good condition. The first real magic book he ever owned was an early edition of perhaps the most famous card book of them all, expert at the card table, by s. Lewis ganson on why dai vernon s magic is so good, with excepts from audio recordings of dai vernon. The dai vernon book of magic lewis ganson conjuring archive. Vernon first fell in love with magic when he was eight years old after his father took him to see a magic show. The dai vernon book of magic is at the top of my recommended book list. Dai vernons inner card trilogy by lewis ganson martins. Dai vernons ultimate secrets of card magic includes three treatises put together by dai himself, vernon on the pass, vernon. The magic cafe forum index ebooks, pdfs or downloads the dai vernon book of magic 0 likes go to page 1 2 mormonyoyoman inner circle. Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories visual stories seo. The dai vernon book of magic magicpedia genii magazine. 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.
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. Find the dai vernon book of magic by ganson, lewis at biblio. 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 vernon s hands that were taken in 1961 specifically to illustrate this manuscript. His vision helped to define and raise the artistry of closeup magic to a degree unequalled by any other magician then or today. Plus, this book contains many extras concerning vernon s life that give us a peek at the man behind the professor. Over a year and a half later, the book of magic was born. The findagrave website states that his cremains were returned to his family after the magic castle was renovated. Here is louis gansons wonderful work the dai vernon book of magic autographed by the professor himself. Background to a legend the vernon touch a chinese classic penetration of thought three ball transposition applications of the tenkai palm the tenkai palm the svengali color change stealing a card from the pack into the tenkai palm position the jumping jack the linking rings seven card. This beautifully bound book is a classic of magic and includes dai vernon s linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. There are twelve chapters in this ground breaking hardbound book, containing some of the greatest card magic in existence.
Plus, this book contains many extras concerning vernons life that give us. Learn and buy magic tricks by dai vernon from vanishing inc. Buy the dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson online at alibris. I really liked book 1 in this series, but i love book 2, of mice and magic. Dai vernon was the most influential magician of the twentieth century. 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. Dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson quality magic books. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The magic cafe forums the dai vernon book of magic. Biographical notes on the magical life of dai vernon.
I was lucky that i stumbled across this book very early on in my magic development. Dai vernon the life and magic of one of the most extraordinary men in the entire history of magical performance. 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. The background to a legend dai vernon has been interested in magic for over half a century, but, although so many tricks and sleights have been credited to him, until recently the literature of magic. Vernon dursley was an english muggle, husband of petunia evans, father of dudley and uncleinlaw of harry potter. She is also best known for digger, her hugo award winning graphic novel. I consider vernon the greatest man with a pack of cards of the. Using her trademark hybrid style of comic book panels and text, ursula vernon has packed this second book in the hilarious dragonbreath series with lots of kung fu, a little bit of loooove, and plenty of everyday school drama. The dai vernon book of magic lewis ganson download.
With this edition, the dai vernon book of magic has been completely re. We will be back after national health pandemic is resolved be the first to know when we launch. The vernon book of magic, along with the original stars of magic, served as the core curricula of virtually every accomplished magician who came of age in the midtwentieth century, and these books remain as important and invaluable to the study of closeup magic as any titles that have come since. A revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and. It is the second book in the inner card secrets trilogy. Both daryl and michael ammar have videos teaching this in detail. Barrie richardson theater of the mind, act 2, curtain call all 1st edition. Vernon s book of magic a revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and never has it looked better than this. Dai vernon book of magic, the the academy of magical arts. What better place to start than dai vernons inner secrets trilogy. There are twelve chapters in this ground breaking hardbound book, containing some of the greatest card magic. Thedai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson member of the inner magic circle gold star.
One of the most important books of magic ever written. All of the fine magic it contains has been contributed by this great magician who, ganson writes, has devoted a lifetime to this art. Jul 26, 2019 pdfdownload the dai vernon book of magic pdfdownload the dai vernon book of magic. Dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson martins magic. Include the item number, item name and your name address for shipping with phone number. The dai vernon book of magic pdf free download epdf. The famous vernon brought up to date in this publication of the original twenty dollar mss. The introductory chapter the vernon touch should be mandatory reading for every magician.
Dai vernon reminisecences of his life in magic, from his introduction to magic by his father at a very early age, and his ingrained talent into the mysteries of magic, we see a magical genius, hence known affectionately as the professor. Dai vernon is recognised as the worlds greatest exponent of card magic. The dai vernon book of magic was published in 1957 by supreme. This book is a classic of magic and includes dai vernon s linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. The book contains many of dai vernons works and the magic is varied and indepth. Published 1956 condition very good bright tight condition harback jacket has light edgewr. The vernon touch philosophy chinese classic coins thru table. Inscribed and signed by vernon to jeff busby on the flyleaf.
Dai vernon died on august 21, 1992, in ramona, county of san diego, california. The dai vernon book of magic by lewis ganson supreme. His body was cremated and the ashes were interred on a shelf, with magic memorabilia at the magic castle. Dai vernons ultimate secrets of card magic by lewis. That will give you a good view of vernon and then you can decide if you want more. It had a huge impact on how i approached magic and how i think today about magic. She is also an artist and illustrator a talent that has been seen in most of her works. Dai vernon covers a lot of ground with tricks spanning cards coins cups and balls cone and ball thimbles rope even stage effects such as the linking. Vernons book of magic a revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and never has it looked better than this. With this edition, the dai vernon book of magic has been completely retypeset and eve. The vernon book of magic, along with the original stars of magic, served as the core curricula of virtually every accomplished magician who came of age in the midtwentieth century, and these books remain as important and invaluable to the study of closeup magic. Ursula vernon is best known as a childrens book writer. Published by harry stanley, london, no date circa 1957.
The book contains many of dai vernon s works and the magic is varied and indepth. Tom, the dai vernon book of magic and stars of magic are worth owning. And it has been said his cups and balls routine is the definitive. This book is a classic of magic and includes dai vernons linking rings moves and cups and balls routine. The dai vernon book of magic signed by dai vernon hardcover 1957 by lewis ganson author.
Features fullscreen sharing embed analytics article stories. A revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and never has it looked better than this. Born in 1977, 28th may, she began as an illustrator then delved into writing children novels. Many have said before you learn any other cups and balls routines, you need to study and learn vernons version. Each routine ends with an outline of the routine, which is great for practicing from. Malini and his magic by dai vernon, max malini martins. Dai vernon reveals the methods he employs for the evolution and performance of his magic the magicians line of thought when studying a new trick the approach to original presentation advice on naturalness of action adapting a trick to suit ones own style and personality conditions of performance practice simplification of handling lessons to be learnt from great magicians. Background to a legend the vernon touch a chinese classic penetration of thought three ball transposition applications of the tenkai.
Daryls top ten desert island magic books encyclopedia of impromptu magic martin gardner the dai vernon book of magic lewis ganson the five points in magic juan tamariz greater magic john northern hilliard casino game protection steve forte expert card technique jean hugard and frederick braue modern coin magic. With this edition, the dai vernon book of magic has been completely retypeset and every photograph rescreened for greater clarity. Among the vernon classics youll find inside are penetration of thought, three ball transposition, expansion of texture, free and unlimited coinage of silver. Vernons spellbound is a must if you are studying coin magic. 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.
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