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History got a serious upgrade from September 2-6, 1982, when Dai Vernon’s magical genius was captured on film in St. John's, Newfoundland, thanks to the visionary Bill Larsen and the brilliant minds at Videonics, headed by Hans Zahn. Co-hosted by the likes of Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman, this was a week for the ages.
L & L Publishing has taken that vintage gold, polished it up, and served it to you in 8 downloadable chunks. Not only can you witness the Professor in action, but you can also pass it down to your great-grandkids who might just end up as magicians with a taste for the classics.
Here’s the magic scoop:
- It’s a jam session format where Vernon’s tricks, moves, and routines come alive—like a backstage pass to the man himself.
- Every technique, tip, and handling is demonstrated by Vernon or his trusty co-hosts, complete with the kind of explanations that’ll make you nod in appreciation.
- About half the content taps into the published material, while the other half reveals never-before-seen nuggets from the vault (at least, they were at the time).
- Expect Vernon to drop some serious knowledge on his classics, including improvements and handlings that’ll make you rethink what you thought you knew—especially on those famous Stars of Magic effects.
- Some legendary routines are making their debut, like the Coins in Champagne Glass and the Fred Kaps Coins and Silk, straight from Vernon’s brain to yours.
- And let’s not forget the deep dive into Erdnase techniques—Vernon’s lifelong obsession—making up a hefty chunk of the material.
The whole point of these videos was to capture Vernon live, so you can soak in his brilliance while you’re sipping your coffee—no pressure, just magic.
No magician worth their salt should let these videos pass by. Dai Vernon was the Dean of modern magic, and he’s got a treasure trove to share on these tapes.
Volume 5Gary Ouellett Intro
Vernon Talks About Fred Kaps
Vernon Explains Coins & Silk Routine
Vernon Explains Coin Transfer
Ammar Teaches Chanin Classic
Palm Coin Productions
Ammar Introduces the Cups & Balls
Vernon Tells How He Got His Cups
Vernon Demonstrates the Opening to the Cups & Balls
Ammar Demonstrates Jay Marshall's Bit with Cups
Explanation of Depth Illusion
Vernon's Story About the Cups & Balls at the Magic Castle
Vernon and Ammar Walk Through Cups & Balls Routine
Vernon's Advice On What To Do After Palming Something
Explanation of Phase Two & Three
Loading Sequence
Large Ball & Wand Vanish
Wand Spin
Vernon Explains Ball Under Cup Vanish
Vernon Explains Coins & Purse Swindle
Malini's Version
Vernon's Purse Palm Vanish
Leipzig's Coin on Knee
Volume 6Gary Ouellett Intro
Color Change Section Intro (Freeman)
History of Color Change
Erdnase's First Method with the Vernon Improvement
The Erdnase Pivot Color Change
The Malini Handling
Picking Off the Pip
Leipzig's Handling
Leipzig's Side Slip and Vernon’s Variation
Handling the Sucker Gag
Steve Freeman's Tips on the Color Change
"Softy" Color Change
Vernon Passes on Good Advice
The No Palm Color Change
The Time Vernon Cheated the Cheats
The Greek Crimp
The Gambler's Peek
The Back Crimp
The Suit Peek
The Corner Crimp/Cutting to a Crimp
Story About Larry Grey
The Snap Crimp Story
The Snap Crimp
Mexican Joe Crimp
Best Way to Reverse a Card
The Breather Crimp
Learn billet work basics
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