Discover the Legendary Bruce Cervon’s Castle Notebooks

Bruce Cervon’s Castle Notebooks are a treasure trove for magic enthusiasts.

Upon relocating to Los Angeles to learn from the renowned Dai Vernon, Bruce Cervon meticulously documented the insider secrets shared by the Professor and other magic icons. He also recorded his original creations, many of which were reserved for his professional performances. Over the years, these notebooks expanded significantly, becoming a closely guarded collection that only a select few glimpsed, enhancing their legendary status in the magic community.

The notebooks inspired five books authored by Cervon and three volumes of The Vernon Chronicles. However, this barely scratches the surface. The Castle Notebooks encompass material Bruce intended for future publications about Vernon and himself, extensive notes on card cheating techniques (much of which was imparted by Vernon), unpublished works from magic greats, and Bruce’s own professional routines. The sheer volume and quality of content is impressive, spanning over 1500 pages.

Bruce Cervon’s Castle Notebooks represent a pinnacle for students of close-up magic from the illustrious era of the Magic Castle. They contain a wealth of tricks, techniques, and secrets that Cervon kept exclusive for years, many of which remain ahead of contemporary magic innovations. Honoring Bruce’s wish for this information to remain special, his wife, Linda Lipps Cervon, in collaboration with L&L Publishing, is releasing a facsimile collection of these notebooks in hardcover format. Each page is faithfully scanned from the original handwritten notes.

Volume 2

This volume features notebooks 4 and 5, documenting the period from November 1965 to May 1966.

312 Pages

“The Cervon Notebooks are almost like being at some of the most fascinating magic sessions of the 20th century. The material Vernon shared in itself is quite astonishing.” – Eugene Burger

“The Bruce Cervon Notebooks are pure gold! I’m finding fascinating information with the turn of every page! Part of the fun is uncovering the buried treasures hidden inside.” – Anonymous

“Digging through these pages is an opportunity that virtually no one imagined would ever be possible. But it is, and it’s worth digging as there are gems to be discovered.” – Max Maven