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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
You may want to talk to Derek, he uses the name Vernon when ever I run across him.
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jackstevens New user 87 Posts |
MagicSanta are you saying the Johnson book is inaccurate?
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Open Traveller Inner circle 1087 Posts |
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On 2009-03-19 14:46, MagicSanta wrote: He will answer to the name because a lot of magicians aren't smart enough to know the difference, but on the magic boards on which he's participated, he's clearly gone by Derek Verner; for the articles he's written for model railroads and other subjects, his byline is D. Derek Verner; in the television special The Spirit of Magic, he went by Verner; and Verner is his given name. According to the canon, Vernon didn't even choose the name Vernon. It was just easier to go with it in the face of the repeated misprints of his name in the media. Oddly, the name Marlo came about in a similar way, since he originally chose the name "Marko," and a misprint forced him to go with the name we know now. |
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Gary Plants Special user 549 Posts |
The "Long Sleep" story is told in the "Magic of Faucett Ross" book.
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Ben Train Inner circle Erdnase never had 4639 Posts |
Yup, that's the story.
Sorry, I had completely forgotten this yarn! Should think a little harder before I post... Ben
If you're reading this you're my favourite magician.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
If you wish to discuss Vernon I can do so just as well as the next guy. I'm aware of Vernons real name, how it came about, all that good stuff. I'm also telling you the amazingly cranky Derek often uses the name Vernon, not legally, but he certainly has pride in who his father was...depending on when you catch him. One thing, those that do not know Vernons last name was Verner has nothing to do with their being 'smart', there isn't an inherent knowledge of Dai Vernon, it just means they have not read up on the man.
Jack, I'm not sure what you are asking, accurate about what? From what I understand, if you mean how he broke his arms, he got a job an an inspector at construction sites and the scaffling collapsed and he ended up breaking both arms. |
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rhomes New user 21 Posts |
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There has, however, been more than a little specualtion from a number of "name" guys in magic (I'll let them make themselves known, should they choose to do so). These people find the story of the wheelbarrow/bucket and fall, shall we say, a bit thin and convenient, as Vernon was widely known for his distaste of physical labor. These folks (I am NOT one of them!), suggest that it is more likely that he tried to see if some of his sleights would go unnoticed under fire in actual gambling. They believe that Vernon was "caught out" by some very tough characters, who decided to teach him a lesson and broke both of his arms. To avoid embarrassment, so say these speculators, he made up the story of the fall at the construction site. Well, that sure beats the h*** out of the Ben biography's main talking point! But I still like the idea that Vernon refused to allow them to amputate.... if that's true.... |
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jackstevens New user 87 Posts |
MagicSanta I misunderstood your post, I thought you were refering me to Derek because the construction site story perhaps wasn't true. Anyway, same as you, true or not, that's the story I've always heard.
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Chamberlain Special user 629 Posts |
The gamblers breaking his arms story is a hell of a lot more interesting than him falling working construction, which seems strange considering you'd think for someone who was a pro at silhouette cutting he'd want to keep his hands in good condition.
Daniel Madison used that whole "an ex card cheat who got caught and put into hospital" bs which I've never bought. If it is true, show me the money baby, SHOW ME THE MONEY. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
If you read Vernons column from Genii he (I think released as The Vernon Touch in book form) he says how he broke his arms and you can see his comments.
I refer to Derek because he has an interesting perspective of many events that is different that anyone else. I love the old guy, cranky he may be. |
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Open Traveller Inner circle 1087 Posts |
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If you wish to discuss Vernon I can do so just as well as the next guy. I'm aware of Vernons real name, how it came about, all that good stuff. I'm also telling you the amazingly cranky Derek often uses the name Vernon, not legally, but he certainly has pride in who his father was...depending on when you catch him. One thing, those that do not know Vernons last name was Verner has nothing to do with their being 'smart', there isn't an inherent knowledge of Dai Vernon, it just means they have not read up on the man. I'm not lecturing you. I just know that we're not the only two people on this board, so I put things out there for the benefit of others as well. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Good man....they should all know about Vernon any way. Over the years I keep noticing how he effected my view on magic.
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edh Inner circle 4698 Posts |
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According to the canon, Vernon didn't even choose the name Vernon. It was just easier to go with it in the face of the repeated misprints of his name in the media. Oddly, the name Marlo came about in a similar way, since he originally chose the name "Marko," and a misprint forced him to go with the name we know now. OpenT, if Marlo originally chose "Marko" then what was Marlo's real name? Serious question.
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Ed "The Hit Man" Mawlowski (spelling may be off).
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Steven Youell V.I.P. 3866 Posts |
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On 2009-03-20 02:14, Open Traveller wrote: Is it just me or are people on the Café getting really cranky? SEY |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
Open Traveller Open Traveller....second deal?
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dai_vernon Veteran user 321 Posts |
Ok that was funny....lol
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Open Traveller Inner circle 1087 Posts |
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On 2009-03-20 23:00, MagicSanta wrote: Sorry, I don't get it. edh, his original name was Edward Malikowski. |
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MagicSanta Inner circle Northern Nevada 5841 Posts |
See, good thing I questioned my spelling. Shall I notify Wikapedia, the magic directory, and other on line sources that they spelled his name wrong or shall ye?
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joseph Eternal Order Please ignore my 17407 Posts |
If you have the Johnny Thompson video set (You should.), Johnny mentions Vernon's construction accident ...
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but no simpler." (Einstein)...
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