History was made September 2-6, 1982, in a cozy little filming studio in St. John's, Newfoundland, where Dai Vernon's life and magic were immortalized for all future magicians—yes, even for the ones who haven’t been born yet. This ambitious project was inspired by Bill Larsen and brought to life by Videonics, under the watchful eye of Hans Zahn. Co-hosts Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman were there to soak it all in and keep things lively.
Now, L & L Publishing has polished that original footage to a shine. You can actually see and hear the Professor in action, sharing his wisdom in a way that will echo through the generations. Trust us, your great-grandkids will thank you for this one.
Here’s what you can expect from these sessions:
- This isn’t just lecture material; it’s a jam session with Vernon riffing on his tricks, moves, and routines while holding court like the true master he is.
- Every move, technique, routine, and tip is not only discussed but performed—by Vernon or one of his talented co-hosts. You get the full package, including explanations.
- About half of what you’ll see has already been published; the other half is fresh off the press, revealed for the first time during this shoot.
- Vernon doesn’t just teach the classics; he unveils important new techniques and improvements, even for the legendary Stars of Magic effects.
- Be ready for some jaw-dropping reveals, like the Coins in Champagne Glass or the Fred Kaps Coins and Silk—both created by Vernon and shared with Kaps himself.
- And if you’re into Erdnase techniques, you’re in for a treat—Vernon’s lifelong study of these methods forms a significant chunk of the material.
The whole idea behind these videos was to capture Vernon live so you can feel like you’re right there with him, soaking up all that wisdom.
No serious magician can afford to pass these videos up. Dai Vernon was the Dean of modern magic, and he’s got some gems to share on these tapes.
Volume 11
Gary Ouellet Intro
The International Gambler's Code
The Zanzig Code
The Spread
The Miami Brothers Ploy
The Vernon Card Switch
The Gambler's Hole Card Switch
The Snatch
The Verbal Code (Vernon)
Teaching Method for Verbal Code
(Memorized Cards)
How to Memorize the Cards
(Vernon Method)
Vernon Tells the Story of Benny
Vernon Tells the Names of Each Card
in his Code
Vernon Short Card
Corner Short
Freeman Demonstrates Short Card Control
Volume 12
Gary Ouellet intro
Freeman Quotes Erdnase
The Erdnase Bottom Deal
The Elliott Bottom Deal
The Artanis Bottom Deal
Gambling vs. Magic
The Second Deal - The Erdnase Methods
The Johnny Thompson Method
Vernon's Trick for Second Deal
Vernon Gives Tips on Second Deal
The Vernon New Theory Second Deal
The Big Lie about the Strike Second
The Elliott Million Dollar Secret
Mexican Joe's Shift
The Side Shift
Covering the One-Handed Shift
The S.W.E. Shift
The Kennedy Center Deal (The Real Work)
Bad Habits Center Deal
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