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Vernon, Dai. Secrets, collection of eight editions/variants. V.p., v.d. Including editions of varying lengths and sizes published by Magnotrix Novelty Corp., Hall Magic Co., Joker Novelties, and Mephisto Novelty Corp. All in publisher's wraps, mostly 16mo, and in good condition. Vernon's first and only book on card magic for the general public was published in 1924 by Robert Sherman ("Sherms") as Secrets. The variant editions offered here all reproduce parts of the original text, mostly without Vernon's permission.


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Date:
2010-01-30

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Vernon, Dai. Business Card and Booklet. 1940s. Including a Vernon “New York Card Expert” business card; and the booklet Select Secrets (1949). Both very good; Read more…


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