From September 2-6, 1982, a historic moment unfolded in a cozy little studio in St. John's, Newfoundland. Dai Vernon, the legend himself, was captured on film for all eternity, thanks to the vision of Bill Larsen and the hard work of Hans Zahn and his crew at Videonics. Co-hosts Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman were there to soak up the magic and keep things lively.
Now, L & L Publishing has taken that original footage, polished it up, and packaged it into 8 downloadable gems. You won't just watch; you’ll actually witness the Professor in action, passing down his wisdom to us and, someday, to our great-grandkids who might wonder what all the fuss was about.
Here’s the scoop on what to expect:
This isn’t your typical lecture—think of it as a jam session where Vernon holds court, sharing tricks, moves, and a plethora of anecdotes.
Every move, technique, and routine is not just talked about but demonstrated by Vernon or one of his co-hosts, complete with explanations that feel like you’re sitting right there.
Expect a mix of familiar and fresh content—half of the material relates to published works, while the other half is new and was shared for the first time during this shoot.
Vernon spills the beans on classic techniques, revealing tweaks and handlings that even seasoned pros might not have seen before, including insights on those beloved Stars of Magic effects.
Prepare to have your mind blown by world-renowned routines such as the Coins in Champagne Glass and the Fred Kaps Coins and Silk, which were both born from Vernon's genius.
And let’s not forget the deep dive into Erdnase techniques—Vernon’s lifelong obsession—where he shares the pearls of his extensive study.
The driving force behind these videos? To capture the essence of Vernon live, so magicians like you can immerse yourselves in the magic of his presence.
Seriously, if you're a magician and you haven’t seen these videos yet, what are you even doing? Dai Vernon was the Dean of modern magic, and he spills some real gold on these recordings.
Volume 16 Gary Ouellet Intro Cutting Silhouettes The Harlequin Act How Vernon Met Frances Rockefeller King Magician Spies on Vernon J. K. L. M. Dr. Daley's Notebook The Book, "Our Magic" Cardini The Frogman Cardini's Talking Act Cardini's Tails Al Baker The History of Silhouettes Colorado Springs World's Fair Vernon Cuts a Silhouette Twenty Dollar Gold Piece
Volume 17 Gary Ouellet Intro King of Koins The Gimmick Emil Jarrow Jarrow Plays London Closing of his Act Partner in his Act Warren Keane Malini Block of Ice Fred Keating Canary Story Paul Rosini Herbert Brooks The Manner In Which Tricks are Presented Larry Grey Follows Hobos High School Dance Lance Burton at the Body Shop Garrick Spencer / Academy of Magic Allen Kennedy Center Deal Teaching John Scarne the Center Deal Vernon Takes Ted to See Allen Kennedy Mrs. Vernon Meets Mexican Joe The Greek Gambler The Hold-Up Story Jack Benny Joke Dr. Ross Meeting Dan Cummings at Restaurant Takes the Touch of a Billiard Player Frank Tobey / Vernon Sees Faro Shuffle for the First Time One Arm MacDonald - The Diamond Ring $100 Ace Trick Davis the Miracle Man
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