THE DAI VERNON Book of MAGIC by Lewis Ganson, Supreme, hardcover Near FIne

Ganson, Lewis. The Dai Vernon Book of Magic. Photographs by George Bartlett. Bideford, Devon: The Supreme Magic Company, undated, circa late 1950s-1960s. Hardcover in original blue boards with gilt spine lettering. 239 pages, profusely illustrated with black-and-white instructional photographs.

A classic work on sleight-of-hand and close-up magic presenting the techniques and routines of Dai Vernon, "The Professor." Includes card magic, coins, ropes, silks, thimbles, manipulation and other close-up effects, with detailed photographic demonstrations.

Condition: near fine . Blue boards remain bright, with minor rubbing and light wear at the spine ends and corners. Gilt spine lettering is clear. Binding firm; interior clean and unmarked, with slight age toning. Lacking dust jacket. Not sure one was issues originally