Further Lost Inner Secrets

Discover the third volume of The Vernon Chronicles, showcasing an extraordinary compilation of magic from the iconic Dai Vernon, a pivotal figure in the magic community. This edition opens with a compelling essay that delves into the vibrant close-up magic scene of New York City during the transformative 1920s and 1930s. Crafted by William P. Miesel, this historical narrative draws from columns in the esteemed Sphinx magazine, highlighting influential magicians such as Dai Vernon, Sam Horowitz, Ted Anneman, and Luis Zingone. Miesel, along with Dai Vernon, Max Maven, Bruce Cervon, and Stephen Minch, has meticulously reconstructed some of their most mesmerizing effects, making this work an essential historical reference that illuminates Dai Vernon’s legacy.

The book further reveals a treasure trove of Dai Vernon’s unpublished creations, featuring an array of lesser-known card, coin, and bill tricks. The magic spans from nearly self-working effects to complex performances. A standout feature is the detailed explanation of the legendary “Joker Monte” trick, which Vernon famously employed to astound fellow magicians. The original technique is thoroughly outlined, complemented by innovative insights from Tom Gagnon and Bruce Cervon.

In line with previous volumes, this edition offers a rich assortment of magic from both past and present contemporaries of Dai Vernon, including contributions from Arthur Finley, Sam Horowitz, Henry Christ, “One-Armed” MacDonald, Dr. Daley, Faucett Ross, Herb Zarrow, and Bruce Cervon.

This volume continues to honor the remarkable magic that established Dai Vernon as a leading innovator and champion of artistic conjuring in the 20th century. It features 219 pages, elegantly bound in hardback with a dust jacket.