Picture this: September 2-6, 1982, a studio in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Dai Vernon, the grandmaster of magic, is immortalised on film for all the future wannabe magicians out there (that means you). This gem was brought to life thanks to Bill Larsen's inspiration and Hans Zahn's Videonics team. Co-hosts Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman had the privilege of sharing the stage with the legend himself.
Now, L & L Publishing has taken this classic footage and given it a shiny digital makeover. Not only do we get to see and hear the Professor in action, but our great-grandchildren will be scratching their heads, trying to master those elusive tricks from the ultimate maestro of magic.
Here’s what you can expect:
* A jam session format where Vernon shares his tricks, moves, and routines like a wise old wizard holding court at the local pub.
* Every technique, routine, and tip is performed live by Vernon or one of the co-hosts, and they don’t skimp on the explanations.
* About half of the content relates to published works, while the rest is fresh off the Vernon press, revealed for the very first time back in the day.
* Prepare for some golden nuggets as Vernon teaches new twists on his classics, including improvements and previously hidden handlings—even for the famous Stars of Magic effects.
* You’ll get to see famous routines like the Coins in Champagne Glass and the Fred Kaps Coins and Silk (Vernon's brainchild, no less) for the first time in the wild.
* Plus, get ready for some deep dives into Erdnase techniques that Vernon has spent a lifetime mastering—seriously, he knows his stuff.
The whole idea behind these videos? To capture Vernon live so future magicians can experience his brilliance firsthand.
Miss these videos at your peril. Dai Vernon was the Dean of modern magic, and he’s got a treasure trove of knowledge to share on these tapes!
Volume 1
Gary Ouellet Intro
The Story Behind the Stars of Magic Series
Vernon on Think-of-a-Card, Dunninger,
Brainwave Deck
Vernon on Effects
Triumph-the Vernon Triumph Shuffle
and the Proper Presentation
Story of the Vernon False Shuffle
Practice & Improve Your Magic
Keeping Notes on Your Magic
Cutting the Aces-
Another Vernon Card Classic
Vernon on Passes, False Cuts
Irv Weiner's Opening to Cutting the Aces
The Story is the Entertaining Part of the Trick
Story of the Ambitious Card
Vernon Performs the Ambitious Card
Vernon Explains an Ambitious Card Move
Volume 2
Gary Ouellet Intro
The Vernon Double Lift
The Fingerprint Card Trick
Vernon Double Lift Replacement
On the Strike Double Lift
Vernon's First Intro to the Pass
Spellbound
Story of the Purse Palm
Vernon Demonstrates the Purse Palm &
Spellbound Move
Vernon on Coin Vanishes
The Ring and the Wand
Slow Motion Aces Performance
(Steve Freeman)
Story Behind Slow-Motion Aces
The Slow Motion Card Vanish
Story of the Last Card (Tent Vanish)
Freeman Demonstrates Last Card Vanish
Vernon Explains Slow Motion Aces
Lay Down & Routine
The Force with No Name
Slow Motion Aces for Magicians
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