Lot of Three Books of Dai Vernon Magic

Description: Dai Vernon Magic Book LotIncludes "Early Vernon" by Faucett Ross, "Select Secrets" by Dai Vernon, and Vernon's "Queens' Soiree" edited by Ralph Read. The books in this lot are new, unsold stock from our eBay store. A great way to add to your magic library. Here are descriptions of the individual books: Early Vernon edited by Faucett Ross A fascinating glimpse inside the mind and methods of Dai Vernon, edited by one of his closest friends and confidants. Contains the text and extras from the famous limited edition "Twenty Dollar Manuscript," plus two additional manuscripts that provide 14 additional close-up miracles. Also contains the seldom-seen "Prospectus" that Vernon and Ross provided to a hand-picked list of magicians to inform them of the availability of the $20 manuscript. A total of 27 actual tricks that can be performed by most any magician of average ability. Revised edition features three new sections, making this a must-have item for your library.Comb bound for ease of study. 87 pages + supplement. Select Secrets by Dai VernonThirteen superb miracles by the one and only Dai Vernon.Any one of the effects is worth the price of the book and then some! Effects with cards, coins, dice, handkerchiefs, matches, cigarettes -- all with the brilliant hallmark that is Vernon's magic.This was the book where Vernon revealed his method for his signature "Follow the Leader" effect. And his "Automatic Gambler" routine makes you look like an accomplished card expert ... yet it's self-working! But that's not all. There's never been a more perfect cigarette switch than the one explained here. And his famous "Snow Storm in China" routine is fully described here, too.A choice collection of magic for close-up, platform, and stage. Illustrated by Vernon, too!Revised and updated edition includes two new chapters plus additional content.52 pages plus supplement. Soft covers, saddle-stitched. Dai Vernon's "The Queens' Soiree" edited by Ralph ReadA remarkable transition effect using unprepared objects and no sleight of hand. Four Queens from any pack are placed on the four corners of a square cloth. Two of the Queens are covered with squares of paper. One at a time, the Queens are put beneath the cloth thru which they penetrate and come up under the square of paper. It is amazing to see the identical card make the passage and appear under the paper along with the others, until all four are assembled under the one paper! Vernon’s original methods and several puzzling variations — different from anything ever offered, no extra or trick cards, etc. Illustrated directions. Use any cards (none supplied). Originally sold for the equivalent of $15 in today's money.2022 revised edition features two new chapters.Soft covers, saddle-stitched, 14 pages plus supplement.All three books for one price.US buyers, postage is just $1 each per additional title when you pay for your combined order from your eBay shopping cart. (To get the discount, you MUST use the "add to cart" feature for each item and when finished, pay for all your items from the shopping cart.) Foreign buyers, ask us to set up a multiple item listing for you to save on freight costs.

Price: 35 USD

Location: Lacey, Washington

End Time: 2023-11-24T23:29:13.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.99 USD