Description
History was made September 2-6, 1982 in a filming studio in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada, as the life and magic of Dai Vernon, the Dean of modern magic, was permanently recorded for future generations. Inspired by Bill Larsen, the project was undertaken by Videonics, owned and operated by Hans Zahn. The co-hosts of the filming project were Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet and Steve Freeman.
L & L Publishing has now taken this original footage, digitally re-mastered it and released it on 8 downloads. Not only can we learn by actually seeing and hearing the Professor at work, but our great grandchildren and their great grandchildren will be taught that most elusive of crafts by the grandest master of them all.
* The format is that of a jam session, with Vernon discussing his tricks, moves and routines, and generally holding court.
* All the moves, techniques, routines, tips and handlings discussed are actually performed by Vernon or one of the co-hosts, along with a complete explanation.
* Roughly half of the subjects covered relate to the published record; half the material was new and disclosed for the first time (at the time of the video shoot).
* Many times, Vernon teaches important new techniques on the Vernon classics, including improvements, or previously undisclosed handlings, even as regards the famous Stars of Magic effects.
* Some world famous routines, such as the Coins in Champagne Glass or the Fred Kaps Coins and Silk (invented by Vernon and taught to Kaps) are publicly revealed.
* Important revelations about the Erdnase techniques, which Vernon has spent a lifetime studying, form a major part of the material.
Volume 13
- Gary Ouellet Intro
- The Drunken Mitt
- How to Tell Backs from Fronts
by Feel Alone - Tips on the Overhand Shuffle
- The Erdnase Full-Deck Control
- The Vernon Full-Deck Control
- The Charlier False Shuffle
- The Push Through Shuffle
- The Strip Out Shuffle
- Vernon Gives Tips on the
- Push-Through Shuffle
- The Kid Royal Shuffle
- The Up the Ladder False Cut
- Up the Ladder used in Triumph
Volume 14
- Vernon – Three Card Monte
- Ammar – Beanie Wienie, Cards to Pocket
- Ouellet – Three Shell Game
- Freeman – Time Machine, Cutting the Aces,
- Slow Motion Ace Assembly
- Ammar – The $2 Bill Tear, The Yeast Card,
Card on Ceiling - Ouellet – Kiss Trick, Ring on Rope
- Ammar – Coins & Silk
- Ouellet – Silver Passage
- Ammar – Roll-Over Aces
- Ouellet – The Two Goblets
- Vernon – Symphony of the Rings
Volume 15
- Gary Ouellet Intro
- Why Vernon Changed his Name
- How he Got the Name “Professor”
- Interest in Magic Since a Young Boy
- Enjoyed Watching Gamblers
- Talks About Erdnase
- Vernon’s Favorite Book: Erdnase
- School Magic Show
- No Use of the Word Damn or Egg Bag
- Great Weakness of Magician
- Meeting Cliff Green
- Producing a Card in the Shower
- First Time Seeing Max Malini
- Malini Egg Bag – Russia Story
- Malini at the GM party
- Malini Card Stab
- Antique Table Story
- Advice from Malini
- Malini’s Best Tricks Were Never Performed
- Malini’s Vanishing Tobacco
- Malini’s Opener
- Malini at Buckingham Palace
