Dr. Jacob Daley – Dr. Daley’s Notebooks

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Dr. Jacob Daley’s Notebooks, transcribed by Frank Csuri in 1974 and introduced by Dai Vernon, offer a unique glimpse into the world of magic. These notes were derived from four original pocket-sized handwritten volumes, featuring insights on tricks from renowned magicians such as Dai Vernon, Horowitz, Arthur Findley, Leipzig, Paul Rosini, Al Baker, John Scarne, Malini, Annemann, and others.

For years, portions of these notebooks circulated within the magic community before being published by Karl Fulves’s Gutenberg Press in both hardcover and paperback formats.

To fully appreciate these notes, a solid understanding of card magic is essential. The descriptions are often concise and cryptic, intended for Daley’s personal use, capturing only the key details he needed to recall the material. Additionally, Dai Vernon’s commentary adds significant value, making this collection a worthwhile resource for any serious magician.