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  Card Trick Magicians - Dai Vernon
Dai Vernon was born in 1894 and died as recently as 1992.
It is a little-known fact that Dai Vernon, considered by many as one of the most adroit and skilful card experts in history supported himself a lot of the time by cutting silhouettes in Atlantic City, Chicago and Miami.
Vernon was a great original - he believed that it was no good copying anyone because if a person creates a trick then it is that persons own creation and no one will ever do it better than the original performer.
www.card-trick.com /magicians/vernon.htm   (385 words)

  
  Dai Vernon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dai Vernon (born David Frederick Wingfield Verner June 11, 1894 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada - died 1992 in Hollywood, California) was a Canadian magician.
Vernon, along with Ed Marlo, were the most influential close-up magicians of the 20th century.
Vernon spent the last thirty years of his life as Magician-in-Residence at the world-famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles, California.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dai_Vernon   (278 words)

  
 The Vernon Touch - Genii Magazine, The Conjurors' Magazine - Magic's oldest independent magicians magazine, published ...
The Vernon Touch is a time capsule of the entire history of 20th century magic, spanning nine decades.
Not only was Dai Vernon at the center of the magic world in New York City from the 1920s through the early 1960s, his move to Los Angeles in 1963 to coincide with the opening of The Magic Castle once again placed him in the center of it all.
Dai Vernon diligently recorded his thoughts on hundreds of different magicians he saw perform from all around the world and gives advice on the creation and presentation of magic—the most important legacy of all.
www.geniimagazine.com /books/vernon_touch   (426 words)

  
 Dai Vernon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dai Vernon (David Frederick Wingfield Verner) was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada on June 11, 1894.
His last name "Vernon" came from the dancer, Vernon Castle, who with his wife was a dancer in early part of the century.
Vernon is, without doubt, the most influential conjuror of the 20th century.
www.magicdirectory.com /vernon   (557 words)

  
 Darren James - Secure Magicians Page
Vernon came when in New York, the New Yorkers had difficulty in pronouncing his last name correctly (also a dance team called "Vernon and Irene Castle" were very popular around this time).
Dai also saw time in the Military and during the First World War was commissioned as Lieutenant in the Artillery and later in the Canadian Air Force.
Dai met his wife Jeanne Hayes in New York while she was assisting Horace Goldin in his "sawing a woman in half".
www.closeupillusions.co.uk /secure.html   (2390 words)

  
 Dai Vernon: bio and encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dai Vernon (born David Frederick Wingfield Verner June 11 1894 in Ottawa Ottawa quick summary:
Vernon was the most influential close-up close-up quick summary:
Vernon spent the last thirty years of his life as Magician-in-Residence at the world-famous Magic Castle The Magic Castle quick summary:
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/d/da/dai_vernon.htm   (449 words)

  
 Dai Vernon
Vernon, who is considered one of the most polished and skillful card experts in the world, supported himself much of the time by cutting silhouettes in Atlantic City, Miami, Chicago, and Denver.
Dai, not one to pass up this kind of opportunity, used the tagline "He Fooled Houdini" in his advertisements during the 1920s and 1930s.
Dai's student, while few, are prestigious in their own right, speaking much of Vernon's talents as both performer and instructor: Ricky Jay, Larry Jennnings, Michael Ammar, Michael Skinner, and David Roth all studied with The Professor.
www.cometamagico.com.ar /dai_vernon2.htm   (1037 words)

  
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Dai Vernon divulges one of his most astonishing discoveries, an exquisite card miracle entitled "Triumph." A revolutionary sleight is involved which will be coveted by every magician.
Dai Vernon also discloses here for the first time his own method of controlling cards during the process of cutting.
Dai Vernon's method of performing the "Cups and Balls," here explained for the first time, has been developed over a period of years to a point where all superfluous moves are eliminated and the strongest features of the trick properly emphasized.
www.melsmagic.com /starsofmagic.html   (3677 words)

  
 AmericanHeritage.com / THE MAGICIAN AND THE CARDSHARP
Vernon had been practicing the delicate, fading art of silhouette cutting since his teens, and whenever money was a problem—which was often—he relied on his scissors to pay the bills.
Vernon casually stuck to his cover, explaining that he was a mechanic and had heard there was a cheater in town who could deal from the center of the deck.
Vernon made a motion to the men to indicate that Miller was a bit off, and then the two undercover magicians beat their retreat.
www.americanheritage.com /articles/magazine/ah/2001/3/2001_3_56.shtml   (5838 words)

  
 Vernon Coleman - international bestselling novelist and campaigning author
Vernon Coleman is the author of over 90 books which have sold over 2 million copies in the UK, been translated into 23 languages and now sell in over 50 countries.
Vernon Coleman has a medical degree and has worked as a GP and a hospital doctor.
This is why he has been for over 20 years one of the world's leading advocates on human and animal rights in relation to health.
www.vernoncoleman.com   (443 words)

  
 Houdini's Magic Shop
Vernon's work is the product of two factors: skill in manipulation and the psychology of misdirection.
Vernon's performance the mind is involved at every stage, being led on step by step to ingeniously defeat its own logic.
Vernon has two distinct and different programs for discriminating audiences, depending upon their requirements.
www.houdini.com /includes.cfm?page=dai.cfm   (334 words)

  
 MVSD - Mount Vernon School District
Mount Vernon Schools, home of the Bulldogs, is a growing school district with over 100 years of rich history.
Mount Vernon is famous for its beautiful tulip fields, wildlife, and as the gateway to exploring the North Cascades mountains.
At the end of the school day, leaders of the "walking school bus" reverse the morning process, leaving Lincoln Elementary and walking back to the three "hub" locations while dropping off kids along the route.
www.mtvernon.wednet.edu   (611 words)

  
 Dai Vernon - CardCheaters.com
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.
One of the 30-minute programs is a Dai Vernon biography.
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.
www.cardcheaters.com /vernon-dai.htm   (219 words)

  
 Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce - Mt. Vernon, Missouri
It possesses, within its city boundaries, everything that is "small-town" America: from public gatherings on the lawn of the historic courthouse to friends and family gatherings at more than a half-dozen parks found throughout the town.
The people of Mt. Vernon have always rallied around the concept of "growing together." At the same time they honor tradition, they are also embracing the future.
Vernon, being rich in history, is also a growing city.
www.mtvernonchamber.com   (188 words)

  
 Magic Show   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dai Vernon pretty much established the 'modern' method of working the Cups and Balls when he published his routine in 'The Dai Vernon Book of Magic.' The routine is, in fact, a distillation of various moves and subtleties that had been used by other performers for hundreds of years.
Vernon's approach had the advantage of being worked 'out of the pockets' and was quickly adopted by many performers.
And for the same reason, since neither Bosco and Vernon are documented as using the half inch diameter balls often favored by early workers.
allmagic.com /magicshow/closeup/palmingtheball1.html   (688 words)

  
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The legendary Dai Vernon affectionately known as “The Professor” captured the imaginations of magicians around the world with his incomparable skill and his three legendary engraved sterling silver cups.
Dai Vernon almost single-handedly resurrected this neglected classic by incorporating an ingenious idea of Max Malini’s of loading from the pockets of a modern suite instead of using the antiquated servante or gibecière.
Together with his beautiful engraved silver cups and his now classic routine Dai Vernon revived and is predominantly responsible for the present day trend with the cups and balls as a fashionable and practical classic for future generations to enjoy.
www.sherwoodmagic.com /home_page.htm   (1223 words)

  
 DAYTONA MAGIC BOOKS
In 1963 Dai Vernon was invited by The Academy of Magical Arts to move to Hollywood, CA and become the resident "living legend" at the Magic Castle.
Bruce Cervon, with the aid and permission of Dai Vernon, and in co-operation with Larry Jennings and Louis Falanga, is releasing this massive body of invaluable knowledge.
Miesel selected some of their more intriguing effects and, in collaboration with Dai Vernon, Max Maven, Bruce Cervon and Stephen Minch, the methods were reconstructed as accurately as is possible.
www.daytonamagic.com /Books/BK101.htm   (1045 words)

  
 MyMagicDVD - Dai Vernon
Dai Vernon is one of the most important figures in the history of Close-Up magic.
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, and much more.
The idea behind these videos was to capture Dai Vernon live so future generations of magicians can experience his knowledge and thinking.
www.mymagic.com /dvd/dvd-vernon.htm   (238 words)

  
 Vernon Township, New Jersey
If you've adopted an animal from the Vernon Animal Shelter, particularly in 2005 or 2006, we'd love to hear how life with your pet is going.
This free program is open to Vernon men aged 40 years and older, by appointment only.
Parents and children in 5th-12th grade are encouraged to attend this event at the Vernon PAL Building on June 7 from 7:00-8:30pm.
www.vernontwp.com   (772 words)

  
 Welcome to the Town of Vernon!
The Town of Vernon, originally a part of Muskego, was established March 8, 1839, which was before Wisconsin became a state.
Also, the Town of Vernon borders the Towns of Waukesha, and Waterford; Villages of Mukwonago and Big Bend and the Cities of Muskego and New Berlin.
Vernon shares a Fire Department with the Village of Big Bend and has a great Park and Recreation program.
www.townofvernon.org   (173 words)

  
 Magic Books
Dai Vernon's Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic includes three treatises put together by Dai himself, Vernon on the Pass, Vernon On Table Passes, and After Peeking.
Other Vernon highlights are his incredible Slow Motion Card Vanish, the much imitated Matched Spellout, Running the Scale, Pre Mathematics, Small Packet Glide, Cold Deck and The Bottom Deal.
Finally back in print with re-screened photos and a completely revised text which has been newly typeset, this Dai Vernon classic is now in its finest form.
www.tannens.com /cart/cat246.html   (695 words)

  
 Silhouette History, p48 - Dai Vernon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Dai Vernon is rightly famous as the father of close-up magic.
Dai Vernon writes that silhouette cutting enabled him to avoid the worst excesses of 1930's entertainment agents, who would often take more than half a magicians earnings!
He remembers Dai Vernon well, and had a silhouette done by him in 1964.
www.edobarn.demon.co.uk /parlour/p48_vernon.html   (330 words)

  
 Vernon B.C. Skiing, Golfing, Real Estate &Vacation Resource
Vernon BC has risen at the north end of a region (North Okanagan) built on agriculture.
Vernon is particularly known for its apple crops, but as with much of this mountain-lined and lake-filled valley, wine grapes and condominiums are the hot new commodities.
As is new housing in Vernon and neighboring communities, especially for older big-city Canadians looking for milder winters, beautiful scenery and far fresher air.
www.virtualvernon.com   (175 words)

  
 Ganson, Lewis: Dai Vernon Book of Magic
Includes Vernon's approach to the "french drop" and lots of anecdotes about other magicians such as Nate Leipzig, Malini, and others.
Dai used six half crowns and a metal ring about the size of a Jardine Ellis ring.
123 Chapter 13: The Cups and Balls: Dai Vernon's routine is a must study for effectiveness and routining.
magicref.tripod.com /books/gansonvernon.htm   (1042 words)

  
 Hair Loss Help Forums - Dai Vernon
Again Dr Feller will most likely claim it is, but Dai seems to say it isnt and the photos do not seem to inidicate any abnormality or condition of any kind.
As Dai continues to age he will always be playing catch up with the hair he is planting chasing after the hair he is losing.
Dai gave permission and I for one would like to hear Dr Fellers side of the story.
www.hairlosshelp.com /FORUMS/messageview.cfm?catid=5&threadid=47526   (721 words)

  
 Vernon Vipers - BC Junior A Hockey
The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce that Mark Holick is the New Head Coach of the Vernoon Vipers.
(Vernon) The Vernon Vipers are pleased to announce the commitment of Scott Zurevinski to the hockey club for next season.
The Vernon Vipers 2005-2006 BCHL season is now complete after the Salmon Arm Silverbacks defeated the Vipers 3 games to 1 in their Best of 7 Interior Division Semi-Final.
www.vipers.bc.ca   (217 words)

  
 Giverny Vernon : In the Heart of Impressionism
The Seine Valley is also turned to the future : the rocket engines of the European launcher Ariane are produced in Vernon.
This service presents the cultural and touristic resources of Giverny, of the city of Vernon and their surroundings.
It is not related to Giverny or Vernon townships communications.
www.giverny.org   (245 words)

  
 Dai Vernon Book of Magic
A revered classic, widely considered to be one of the most influential magic books ever written, and never has it looked better than this.
With this edition, The Dai Vernon Book of Magic has been completely re-typeset and every photograph re-screened for greater clarity.
Among the Vernon classics you'll find inside are Penetration of Thought, Three Ball Transposition, Expansion of Texture, Free and Unlimited Coinage of Silver, The Vernon Poker Demonstration, plus Vernon's famous Cups and Balls and Linking Rings routines.
www.elmwoodmagic.com /full/Magic-Tricks-Magic-Books-Magic-DVDs-1-Dai-Vernon-Book-of-Magic-Lewis-Ganson__1163.htm   (118 words)

  
 Welcome to the Vernon, California Chamber of Commerce, Official Web Site   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
For the first time in more than 20 years, the incumbent Vernon City Council members are facing opposition.
Within days, three men from this group filed paperwork to run for City Council.
The election took place April 11, and a Superior Court judge has allowed the ballots to remain sealed until their validity is determined in a ruling next week.
www.vernongov.org   (245 words)

  
 Magic DVD - Dai Vernon
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).
www.thisismagic.com /html/dai_vernon.html   (513 words)

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