Ebook - Early Vernon by Dai Vernon & Faucett Ross

'Early Vernon' is an indispensable digital download for any serious magician, offering a rare glimpse into the foundational genius of Dai Vernon, 'The Professor'. This meticulously compiled ebook brings together the original, highly sought-after 'Twenty Dollar Manuscript' and 'Three Dollar Manuscript', augmented by ten fresh, previously unpublished Vernon variations. Edited by the dedicated Faucett Ross and featuring Vernon's own illustrative work, alongside nostalgic photos, this collection is a testament to the enduring legacy of one of magic's greatest minds. It's an essential resource for those seeking to master the art of close-up and card magic, providing both historical depth and practical instruction.

Unearthing the Vernon Classics

Step back in time to explore the seminal works that established Dai Vernon's reputation as a master of deception. 'The Twenty Dollar Manuscript' and 'The Three Dollar Manuscript' are revered texts, offering groundbreaking techniques in card magic, mentalism, and close-up performance. Dive into legendary routines such as 'Vernon's Five Card Mental Force', the ingenious 'Miracle Card Location', the smooth 'Automatic Second Deal', and the truly perplexing 'Card Puzzle'. This ebook provides detailed, step-by-step instructions and profound insights into routines that have inspired generations. It's a unique opportunity to study the exact methods that defined an era of magical excellence, directly from the source, and to incorporate these timeless effects into your own performances.

New Variations and Collaborative History

Beyond the timeless classics, this digital edition delights with ten new Vernon variations, providing contemporary twists and deeper understanding of his creative process. Explore fresh takes on renowned effects, including 'Five Card Mental Selection', a 'New Super Countdown', and an 'Improved Card Puzzle', each offering unique challenges and rewards for the dedicated practitioner. 'Early Vernon' also delves into the fascinating, behind-the-scenes collaboration between Vernon and Faucett W. Ross, the unsung editor whose guiding hand helped translate Vernon's innovative, often improvisational, ideas to paper. Learn the intriguing, decades-long story of how these valuable properties were revived and meticulously preserved for future generations. This updated 2019 digital edition, with its clear illustrations and comprehensive content, ensures that Vernon's unparalleled artistry remains accessible and impactful, offering a profound educational experience for performers at any skill level.

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Original Specs

The Professor brought up-to-date in this ebook of the original Twenty Dollar Manuscript, Three Dollar Manuscript, and ten new Vernon variations. Illustrated by Vernon, edited by Faucet Ross, with nostalgic photos of the great man's life.

• Three Faces Of Vernon
• How It Began
• The Manuscript Story
• The Prospectus
• The Twenty Dollar Manuscript
  • Vernon Five Card Mental Force
  • Vernon Miracle Card Location
  • Club Version
  • Vernon Super Count Down
  • Vernon Super Card Prediction
  • Vernon Poker Demonstration
  • Vernon Automatic Second Deal
  • Slow Motion Card Vanish
  • The Vernon Card Puzzle
  • The Vernon Four Aces
  • The Vernon Card Divination
• Five Close-Up Problems
  • Follow The Leader
  • Another You Do As I Do
  • Novel Card Transposition
  • Perfect Coin Vanish
  • Short Change With Long Green
• New Vernon Variations
  • Five Card Mental Selection
  • Another Smear
  • New Super Countdown
  • Puzzling Demonstration
  • Edgewise
  • Improved Card Puzzle
  • New Divination
  • A Peek
  • Vernon Poker Routine

HOW IT BEGAN

Readers of the original Vernon Twenty Dollar Manuscript probably wondered who F.W.R. was and what he looked like. The identity of Faucett W. Ross has slowly come to light, as no subsequent book of Dai's has been published without credit lines to this ever willing helper. It would be impossible to say, in any trick, here or elsewhere, where Dai left off and Faucett began, so closely does their thinking in things magical coincide.

In the first two manuscripts, definitely it was F.W.R.'s guiding hand that led trick to paper and paper to delighted magic reader. We have included a picture of Faucett W. Ross so that you may know the man as well as his in magic.

Thru Ross, and thru Vernon, over a long period of years, we sought to revive the $20.00 manuscript and its follow-up, the $3.00 manuscript. They believed as we did, that this valuable property should not be lost to magicians, and should be put out again in fully authorized and revised form.

Vernon is a thousand miles from Chicago and from Ross, and Ross is in turn five hundred miles from Chicago. This geographical triangle kept the deed in abeyance for years, but finally, at the Frances Marshall Thirtieth Anniversary Party in October, 1961, all parties concerned were together in one house, and all in a most mellow and nostalgic mood. It was the moment, and the moment was grasped. The material was turned over to Jay Marshall, with revisions, additions, suggestions, and blessings.

1st edition 1962, 72 page; 1st digital edition 2019, 58 pages.
word count: 19012 which is equivalent to 76 standard pages of text