The Vernon Touch by Dai Vernon – The Writings of a Master Magician (Hardcover, 2006)

The Vernon Touch by Dai Vernon – The Writings of a Master Magician (Hardcover, 2006) Second Edition

The Vernon Touch is an extraordinary collection of writings by Dai Vernon — “The Professor” — one of the most influential magicians of the 20th century. Spanning over two decades of his columns from Genii, The Conjurors’ Magazine (1968–1990), this volume serves as both a personal memoir and a historical record of magic’s golden era.

More than just a book, The Vernon Touch is a time capsule of 20th-century magic. Through Vernon’s keen observations, you’ll gain insight into hundreds of magicians from around the world, learn timeless lessons on presentation, showmanship, and creativity, and experience the world of magic through the eyes of one of its greatest thinkers.

Beautifully produced and richly illustrated, this 608-page hardcover edition features hundreds of rare photographs of Vernon and his contemporaries — many never before published. Its reinforced sewn binding allows the book to lay flat for study, while its glossy dust jacket and enamel stock pages ensure durability and elegance worthy of The Professor’s legacy.

Book Details:

• Title: The Vernon Touch
• Author: Dai Vernon
• Editors: Matthew Field, Gary Plants, Dustin Stinett, Michael Albright
• Publisher: The Genii Corporation
• Publication Date: 2006
• Format: Hardcover with glossy laminated dust jacket
• Pages: 608 pages, printed on acid-free enamel stock
• Dimensions: 7″ x 10″
• Binding: Sewn and reinforced for long-lasting durability
• Location: USA

Highlights:

• A complete collection of Dai Vernon’s Genii writings (1968–1990)
• Hundreds of photos — many never before published
• Fully indexed for reference and research
• Newly typeset with errors corrected for clarity and accuracy
• Lavishly designed by Michael Albright for readability and presentation

Reading The Vernon Touch is like sitting beside The Professor himself — listening as he shares wisdom, humor, and stories that shaped modern magic. This luxurious edition is essential for magicians, historians, and collectors who value the art and history of conjuring.