Dai Vernon
David Frederick Wingfield Verner
(June 11, 1894-August 22, 1992) |
 Dai Vernon "The Professor" who
was often referred to as "The Man Who Fooled Houdini" is
considered one of the most influential magicians of the
twentieth century. He is credited with modernizing the
approaches to close-up magic and sleight-of-hand. His
specialty and passion was card cheating techniques and
naturalness in card handling. He spent his life looking for
card cheaters and learning and mastering their secret
techniques. He has published many books with his magic and
card handling as well as a multi-volume set of DVDs. |
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Greeting Cards |
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Miller & Vernon Cheating Houdini Greeting Card
This is a funny greeting that features Charlie Miller
(1909-1989) and Dai Vernon (1894-1992) cheating Houdini
(1874-1926) in a game of cards.To buy
from Gambling Incorporated click:
HERE. |
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Books |
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Revelation
This long awaited book includes Vernon's annotations to
Erdnase, long lost photographs and additional material.To buy
from Gambling Incorporated click:
HERE. |
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The Magician And The Card
Shark
A book by Karl Johnson that follows Vernon as he looks
for the greatest card cheaters of all time. The book
uncovers previously unknown facts and stories.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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Dai Vernon: A Biography
The definitive Dai Vernon biography by David Ben traces
Vernon's first 45 years.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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Phantoms Of The Card Table: Confessions Of A Cardsharp
A book by David Britland and Gazzo that is mainly about
Walter Irving Scott but also discusses many other card
cheaters and techniques Includes a chapter about Dai Vernon.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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DVDs |
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Grand Illusions: The Story Of Magic - Part Two
This DVD features six episodes from the 52-part Canadian
television series. One of the 30-minute programs is a Dai
Vernon biography.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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Dai Vernon Revelations
8-Volume DVD Set
Originally released as 17 video tapes this DVD set
features more than 15 hours of Dai Vernon discussing his
life his magic and his techniques. Many gambling techniques
are explained.To buy
from Amazon click:
HERE. |
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