Magic Video - Revelations by Dai Vernon ( 2 Vols )
Description & Effect
Experience the Master's Wisdom: Dai Vernon's Revelations
Step back to September 1982, when magic history was forged. In a momentous five-day filming session in St. John's, Newfoundland, the legendary life and unparalleled magic of Dai Vernon, 'the Professor' himself, were meticulously captured for posterity. Inspired by Bill Larsen and meticulously produced by Videonics, this extraordinary project, co-hosted by Michael Ammar, Gary Ouellet, and Steve Freeman, ensures Vernon's invaluable legacy endures.
Originally released on DVD, this seminal footage has been digitally re-mastered and is now available as a convenient two-volume digital download. Immerse yourself in the world of modern magic's Dean, learning not just tricks, but the very essence of artistry and presentation, as taught by the grandest master of them all. This isn't just a magic tutorial; it's a direct lineage to a profound magical heritage.
Unprecedented Access to Vernon's Genius
The format of these volumes is truly unique, resembling an intimate jam session where Vernon holds court, discussing his tricks, moves, and routines with an engaging candor. Every technique, handling, and routine discussed is vividly performed—either by Vernon himself or by one of his accomplished co-hosts—accompanied by comprehensive explanations. Roughly half the material delves into the published record, while the other half comprises groundbreaking revelations disclosed for the very first time during these recordings.
A Legacy Preserved, Digitally Enhanced
Magicians will discover crucial new techniques and previously undisclosed handlings for Vernon's classics, including improvements on famous 'Stars of Magic' effects. Witness the public unveiling of world-renowned routines like the 'Coins in Champagne Glass' or the 'Fred Kaps Coins and Silk' (a Vernon invention taught to Kaps). A significant portion of the material is dedicated to Vernon's lifetime study of Erdnase techniques, offering profound insights no serious student of magic should miss.
With this digital download, you benefit from superior picture quality and Dolby Digital Sound, preserving the authentic experience of being with Vernon. Interactive menus allow you to navigate directly to specific tricks and explanations with ease, making learning intuitive and efficient. This essential collection is a must-have for any magician, offering an enduring connection to the timeless wisdom of Dai Vernon.
Original Specs
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 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 DVDs. 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.
Some of the important points to be considered are:
* 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.
The idea behind these videos was to capture Vernon live so future magicians can experience him.
No magician should miss these videos. Dai Vernon was the Dean of modern magic and he shares great things on these tapes. AND now the beauty of DVD offers: Superior Picture Quality Dolby Digital Sound Interactive Menus Take You To Every Trick & Explanation with just a Click of Your Remote Multi-Region for Worldwide Viewing.
Volume 1
Gary Ouellet Intro
The Story Behind the Stars of Magic Series
Vernon on Think-of-a-Card, Dunninger,
Brainwave Deck
Vernon on Effects
Triumph-the Vernon Triumph Shuffle
and the Proper Presentation
Story of the Vernon False Shuffle
Practice & Improve Your Magic
Keeping Notes on Your Magic
Cutting the Aces-
Another Vernon Card Classic
Vernon on Passes, False Cuts
Irv Weiner's Opening to Cutting the Aces
The Story is the Entertaining Part of the Trick
Story of the Ambitious Card
Vernon Performs the Ambitious Card
Vernon Explains an Ambitious Card Move
Volume 2
Gary Ouellet Intro
The Vernon Double Lift
The Fingerprint Card Trick
Vernon Double Lift Replacement
On the Strike Double Lift
Vernon's First Intro to the Pass
Spellbound
Story of the Purse Palm
Vernon Demonstrates the Purse Palm &
Spellbound Move
Vernon on Coin Vanishes
The Ring and the Wand
Slow Motion Aces Performance
(Steve Freeman)
Story Behind Slow-Motion Aces
The Slow Motion Card Vanish
Story of the Last Card (Tent Vanish)
Freeman Demonstrates Last Card Vanish
Vernon Explains Slow Motion Aces
Lay Down & Routine
The Force with No Name
Slow Motion Aces for Magicians
