BACK IN PRINT!
He Fooled Houdini
This fourth
volume of The Vernon Chronicles is a complete chagne of pace from the
three thap preceded it. In the works since 1965, this enthralling
anecdotal biography follows Dai Vernon from his birth to his coming to
Hollywood's world-famous Magic Castle in 1963. As you read you will feel
as if you are sitting with Dai at the Magic Castle while he shares the
stories and experiences of his lifetime.
You will learn far more
magic here than from any mere book of tricks as Dai talks about his
"Attack on Magic", "Practice", "On Using Trick Cards", "Secrets",
Effects Defined", "Shade", "Authority", "Great Tricks", "Classics" and
"What's Wrong With Magic".
Dai describes the techniques he used
to establish his world-wide reputation and introduces you to many
legends of magic; his idols, such as the great Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
and Max Malini. His inspirations - Nate Leipzig, Dr. James Elliott, the
Challenge Card Champion of the World, and J. Warren Keane. Many others
including Harry Houdini, Jud Cole, Fred Keating, Jarrow, Cliff Green,
and Tommy Downs; as well as such colorful and intriguing characters as
Mr. Shock, The Mysterious Kid, Old Snakey Davis, "Slip the Jit" Harry,
and Garnet Lee, the Chinaman's toy.
The story of the greatest natural magician the world has ever seen - the fantastic story of the man who fooled Houdini.
Pages 308 - Hardcover, 67 historical photographs
