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Vernon, Dai. Gag instructions for the “Findthemall Deck,” written by Dai Vernon. A humorous explanation of a gimmicked pack of cards that allows the magician to find any card called for. To find a King, Vernon writes, “All Kings are marked on back (invisibly!) Use magnifying glass please!” To find a Queen: “All Queens have a slit. The Queen of Spades has the greatest slit.” Ca. 1945. Blue-green ink on one 4to sheet, folded and worn at extremities.


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2013-04-06

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