Unlock Vernon’s vault of wonder! Discover “Lost Inner Secrets” from the Magic Castle notebooks. Legendary magic & historical anecdotes await! (Instant Download)
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Unlock the Hidden Secrets of Magic with Vernon Chronicles Volume 1
Discover the lost treasures of magic with Vernon Chronicles Volume 1: Lost Inner Secrets. In 1963, Dai Vernon, the legendary ‘Professor’ of magic, was invited to Hollywood by The Academy of Magical Arts. This marked the beginning of a magical journey that two young close-up artists, Bruce Cervon and Larry Jennings, couldn’t resist. They moved cross-country to Hollywood just to learn from the master himself.
The Legendary Castle Notebooks
Every night, Bruce Cervon meticulously recorded the secrets he learned from Dai Vernon, compiling an astonishing collection of knowledge known as The Castle Notebooks. These fourteen binders were the stuff of legend, filled with nearly a century’s worth of magic tricks and secrets that were reserved for the privileged few. Now, for the first time, these coveted notebooks are being opened to the wider magical community.
What You’ll Find Inside
- Exclusive Magic Tricks: Over fifty sleights, tricks, and routines with cards and coins, fully explained.
- The Vernon Touch: Insights into the psychology and thinking that made Dai Vernon a legend.
- Historical Anecdotes: Entertaining and informative stories from Vernon’s life.
- Rare Photos and Memorabilia: A treasure trove of images from Vernon’s private collection.
- Biographical Essay: A detailed look at Vernon’s life by Elizabeth Wilson.
A Must-Have for Magic Enthusiasts
With 51 illustrations, 33 historical photographs, and 270 pages of in-depth content, Vernon Chronicles Volume 1 is more than just a book—it’s a masterclass in magic. Recognized as a classic before it even reached press, this volume is an essential addition to any magician’s library.
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. Upon hearing this news, two young close-up artists packed up and moved cross country to Hollywood, just to sit at the feet of “The Professor”. These two men were Bruce Cervon and Larry Jennings. During a three-year period in the early 1960s, they spent every minute they could with Dai Vernon-and each night Bruce Cervon went home and carefully recorded everything he had learned.
Cervon’s notes grew to fill fourteen large binders. Among the inner circle, these became known as The Castle Notebooks, and their content was much coveted and speculated upon. Within these notebooks were known to lie fabulous secrets and tricks, knowledge gathered and guarded by The Professor over a lifetime in magic that spanned seventy years-secrets that were kept from print and were reserved for the use of a very privileged few.
Beginning with this volume, the legendary Castle Notebooks are being opened to the magical community. 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.
Volume One contains more than fifty sleights, tricks and routines with cards and coins. They are fully explained in these pages for the first time. The material is vintage Vernon, the magic that made him a legend among magicians; expert magic that has made one reputation and will make others. Included are rich insights into the thinking and psychology that is known as “The Vernon Touch,” and historical anecdotes that are both entertaining and informative. Numerous rare photos and pieces of memorabilia from The Professor’s private collection have been added, as well as a biographical essay on him by Elizabeth Wilson.
There are very few books that recognized as a classic before they reach press, this volume is one such book.
51 illustrations, 33 historical photographs. 270 pages.
