Revelations Revealed by Francesco Di Luciano

The ultimate study guide to the Professor’s final masterclass.

For decades, the “Revelations” video series has stood as the definitive visual record of Dai Vernon’s legacy. In those tapes, the Professor sat down with Michael Ammar, Steve Freeman, and Gary Ouellet to dissect his life’s work. However, catching every nuance, every muttered correction, and every historical aside from the video alone is a monumental task.

Francesco Di Luciano has done the work for you. Prepared for the 1997 Jornadas Cartomágicas (Escorial), this massive manuscript is a complete, annotated transcription of Volumes 1 through 13 of the Revelations series.

This is not merely a list of tricks; it is a capture of Vernon’s philosophy. It documents the exact moment the Professor corrects a student’s hand position, his specific advice on timing (the “Vernon Touch”), and the fascinating history behind the moves. It bridges the gap between the written descriptions in Stars of Magic or the Inner Secrets books and the reality of performance.

Inside the Transcripts:

• The Stars of Magic Classics: Detailed discussions on the “Triumph” shuffle, “Cutting the Aces,” “Spellbound,” and the “Slow Motion Aces.” Learn why Vernon changed specific handlings from the original print instructions.
• The Cups and Balls: A breakdown of the most famous routine in magic, including the philosophy behind the opening lines and the rhythm of the loads.
• Erdnase Deconstructed: Vernon’s lifelong obsession with The Expert at the Card Table is explored in depth, including the “Diagonal Palm Shift,” the “S.W.E. Shift,” and the “Open Shift.”
• Gambling Lore: A rare look at the “International Gambler’s Code,” false deals (Second, Bottom, and Center), and the “Drunken Mitt.”
• The Psychology of Deception: Vernon explains not just how to do a Color Change or a Palm, but when to do it and how to direct the audience’s attention using “The Shade.”
• Historical Anecdotes: Read the verbatim stories about Max Malini, Nate Leipzig, Harry Houdini, and the cheats of the Mississippi riverboats.

If you own the tapes, this text is the companion map you have been missing. If you don’t, this manuscript stands alone as one of the most comprehensive records of Dai Vernon’s magical thinking ever compiled.

Product Specifications:

• Author: Francesco Di Luciano
• Format: Digital Manuscript / Softcover Transcript
• Language:English (Contains complete English dialogue transcripts from the video series).
• Year: 1997
• Subject: Dai Vernon, Card Magic, Theory, Magic History, Close-up Magic