Tyler Verner - As a young man, just turned 18, I got a job at Disneyland in the Frontierland Operations Department as a ride operator. Each day I would go to work early and I would stop by the Main Street Magic Shop to watch the Lead Magician, Steve Schreiner, perform for the guests in the magic shop. We became friends and when I turned 21, he invited me to go with him to the Magic Castle in Hollywood where your great-grandfather, Dai, was the Magician-In-Residence and headliner in the Close-Up Room. Through my friend Steve, who’s was closer in age to Dai than to me, I got to sit at a private table for magicians only. I was actively studying magic by that point. Dai was at the table along with Al Goshman and Jimmy Ravel. Mr. Ravel was a magician and the developer/vendor of the Ravel Chop Cup, which are still available in magic shops today, and Al Goshman (Magic by Gosh) was there with his sponge ball routine. Anyway, your great-grandfather was very gracious and even though I was not a member of the Castle, he treated me as an apprentice magician and gave me a private showing, along with Jimmy Ravel and Al Goshman, of their talents. To this day, and I am nearing 70, that remains a bright memory of my youth. Today, in a local paper called The Paper, they printed a large article done by a local writer on The Magic Castle. It made me think of that night and I went to TH-cam to see if Dai was featured and was happy to see him. I saw the very same routine while sitting with him at a table. Great memory. Your great-grandfather was a very nice man and someone to be proud of.
In -theory- I know how he's doing it. In -practice-, for the life of me, I can NOT see the sleights! Magnificently smooth! And I love his patter, too. As the previous poster said - it's like he's just sitting there shooting the BS with you and not performing at all. Brilliant!
vernonclassic you got to meet him and you fool him with a trick , that's awesome , was the trick original ( I'm curious as to what you fooled him with ) 👍
He was easily the greatest magician of the 20th Century. Today's magicians will eventually be even greater because they have the video example of his technique to work from instead of written description. Its a shame he never got the recognition he really deserved when people like Chris Angel and so on are much much famous but haven't one tenth the ability.
Thanks for posting this clear version. There are so few opportunities to see The Professor actually perform live. Thanks for giving us that opportunity.
There have been a lot of professional magicians I have had the pleasure of watching live in performance, and many who gave lectures teaching their methods. But there was only ONE Professor of Magic, and I had the distinct pleasure of seeing him lecture for FOUR hours in Hartford Connecticut back in the 70s. He was in his EIGHTIES at that time, and he could still do some of the hardest sleight of hand techniques. Among other things, he blew us all away with his one handed top palm.
His greatest routine...the cups and balls. This is one of his very best performances on television and worthy of lengthy study. Even then no one will come even close. Brilliant. Awesome. Awe inspiring. Makes you want to give up.
He certainly did have family. His son is quoted as saying, "As a father, Dai, made a great magician." It could be apocryphal but that is the quote in the magic community.
He was the guy who rediscovered and perfected so many tricks and swindles all kinds of never-do-wells had employed and made them legitimate, well-structured craft. No need to scam people out of their money if you can just show that you can do that and show it with great level of humor and skill.
Dai Vernon is a Legend, the fact that young Magicians are doing his routines (especially Triumph) without even knowing the Name Dai Vernon is just awesome and the fact that every Cups and Balls Routine Ive seen over the Years has most of Dai Vernons Cups and Balls (if not the whole Routine) RIP Professor
I totally agree about the Triumph bit, but Vernons Cups and balls routine is largely Max malinis. Dai states this fact on Revelations. That aside, it's a damn shame modern aspiring magicians are gravitating less to essentially who was the greatest.
Only after several close examinations could I see him placing the big balls in the cups....he was very smooth and obviously very skilled at this illusion.
I'm not entirely sure if any from outside the UK has heard of a British illusionist, mentalist, painter, writer, and sceptic called Derren Brown. Although his talents are very diverse he's one of the best performers today and definitely worth a watch. Derren's the reason I'm watching Dai and he also mentions many other Magicians (mostly Victorian) throughout his special shows on channel 4.
He was known as "The Profesor" for any reason xD, as you see...looks so simple, so natural, so easy to understant what is he explaining...he was a genius.
I’m not a magician, I dont want to be a magician, but as a fan of craftsmanship and dedication WOW. This dude is the shit 👌 I can’t believe he wasted 6 years of his life though, that’s sad.
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"I wasted the first six years of my life."
I'm...speechless.
Fucking legendary
@@thesoundvault508 dai vernon loved magic a lot
Tyler Verner - As a young man, just turned 18, I got a job at Disneyland in the Frontierland Operations Department as a ride operator. Each day I would go to work early and I would stop by the Main Street Magic Shop to watch the Lead Magician, Steve Schreiner, perform for the guests in the magic shop. We became friends and when I turned 21, he invited me to go with him to the Magic Castle in Hollywood where your great-grandfather, Dai, was the Magician-In-Residence and headliner in the Close-Up Room. Through my friend Steve, who’s was closer in age to Dai than to me, I got to sit at a private table for magicians only. I was actively studying magic by that point. Dai was at the table along with Al Goshman and Jimmy Ravel. Mr. Ravel was a magician and the developer/vendor of the Ravel Chop Cup, which are still available in magic shops today, and Al Goshman (Magic by Gosh) was there with his sponge ball routine. Anyway, your great-grandfather was very gracious and even though I was not a member of the Castle, he treated me as an apprentice magician and gave me a private showing, along with Jimmy Ravel and Al Goshman, of their talents. To this day, and I am nearing 70, that remains a bright memory of my youth. Today, in a local paper called The Paper, they printed a large article done by a local writer on The Magic Castle. It made me think of that night and I went to TH-cam to see if Dai was featured and was happy to see him. I saw the very same routine while sitting with him at a table. Great memory. Your great-grandfather was a very nice man and someone to be proud of.
Such a sweet comment. Like many of us, I wanted to be a magician when I was a kid. ❤❤
Dai Vernon is a legend. This was just perfect.
I've seen that trick a million times and I never thought it would wow me again... Boy, was I wrong.
My mind exploded at the last 10 seconds
I think that's what he was going for. He lured them in made them feel confident, then shattered their entire paradigm. Brilliant.
Hooow did he do it
Tyler Verner 4 years ago · LINKED COMMENT
My name is Tyler Verner, I am proud to say that this is my great grandfather.
+Tyler Verner really? wow! that's an honour!
+Tyler Verner Do you also do magic?
do u know how he did this trick because I'm a magician in training and I would love to do this as one of my routine.
+James Price lmfao
Verner?? His name is Dai Vernon.
In -theory- I know how he's doing it. In -practice-, for the life of me, I can NOT see the sleights! Magnificently smooth! And I love his patter, too. As the previous poster said - it's like he's just sitting there shooting the BS with you and not performing at all. Brilliant!
Seriously it don't matter just enjoy it for goodness sake
I'll never get tired of watching this clip.
me too...and I uploaded it...
cardante979 😂😂
+cardante979 that for uploading mate!!
vernonclassic you got to meet him and you fool him with a trick , that's awesome , was the trick original ( I'm curious as to what you fooled him with ) 👍
vernonclassic wow can you tell me more of what he was like?
This man is an inspirtion for everybody interested in the art of conjuring and sleight of hand. I have massive respect for the legend Dai Vernon.
He was easily the greatest magician of the 20th Century. Today's magicians will eventually be even greater because they have the video example of his technique to work from instead of written description.
Its a shame he never got the recognition he really deserved when people like Chris Angel and so on are much much famous but haven't one tenth the ability.
Thanks for a clear version of the same video.
Younger generation magicians no longer have the talent of the old ones.
Wow....when he showed the other hand.....blew me away. A Master truly
Thanks for posting this clear version. There are so few opportunities to see The Professor actually perform live. Thanks for giving us that opportunity.
This comment was really 11 years ago
What a wonderfully respectful introduction the host gave for him!
I think it is one of the best routines of cups and balls!
Seen a hundred versions or more of cups and balls and yet his final loads still floored me. Wow
There have been a lot of professional magicians I have had the pleasure of watching live in performance, and many who gave lectures teaching their methods.
But there was only ONE Professor of Magic, and I had the distinct pleasure of seeing him lecture for FOUR hours in Hartford Connecticut back in the 70s.
He was in his EIGHTIES at that time, and he could still do some of the hardest sleight of hand techniques. Among other things, he blew us all away with his one handed top palm.
Thank you for sharing your magical performances
RIP Dai Vernon and Mark Wilson
That Vernon wand spin. Amazing.
His greatest routine...the cups and balls. This is one of his very best performances on television and worthy of lengthy study. Even then no one will come even close. Brilliant. Awesome. Awe inspiring. Makes you want to give up.
It's just always insane. You can watch it a thousand times and it's still insane.
Beautifully done with a number of understatements !
damn, he's amazing!!!!
I would have loved to have seen him perform in person.
just the way that it looks like he's not even performing but actually just bs'ing....that makes this routine so much better
He is the magicians magician. The professor.
The greatest magician of the 20th century. Period.
The best of the best.....Master Magician!
Arguably the most knowledgeable and best sleight of hand artist ever graced the earth! 🌎
The mast part blew me away. This guy is incredibly talented ! 🙏
i learned alot from alot of his books... brilliant man who knows his stuff
Dai Vernon is amazing. Thanks for the high res version.
I wish I could go back in the past and just talk to this genius
He certainly did have family. His son is quoted as saying, "As a father, Dai, made a great magician." It could be apocryphal but that is the quote in the magic community.
Jesuuuuuussss.........absolutely breathtakingly amazing...
Vernon: Well that's how that's done!
Me: I still have no idea what the hell just happened
This man is a genius!
He was the guy who rediscovered and perfected so many tricks and swindles all kinds of never-do-wells had employed and made them legitimate, well-structured craft. No need to scam people out of their money if you can just show that you can do that and show it with great level of humor and skill.
Thanks for uploading it in hi-res! But even if the performance is in good quality u can't see how it's done... It's amazing.
This guy is amazing...wow...too good.
so damn good. he's the epitomy of natural.
that was the cleanest performance I have ever seen.
My name is Tyler Verner, I am proud to say that this is my great grandfather.
The REAL: magic would be to actually view 240p as "high" resolution! LOL.
he spent much of his years researching and looking for different sleights and moves... amazing history
Dai Vernon is a Legend, the fact that young Magicians are doing his routines (especially Triumph) without even knowing the Name Dai Vernon is just awesome and the fact that every Cups and Balls Routine Ive seen over the Years has most of Dai Vernons Cups and Balls (if not the whole Routine)
RIP Professor
I totally agree about the Triumph bit, but Vernons Cups and balls routine is largely Max malinis. Dai states this fact on Revelations. That aside, it's a damn shame modern aspiring magicians are gravitating less to essentially who was the greatest.
+Michael Rochford But they are though
Only after several close examinations could I see him placing the big balls in the cups....he was very smooth and obviously very skilled at this illusion.
Love this video! He's a great inspiration!
It was great. Don't know where the three big balls came from. Loved it. You did a great job rosy and I loved it.
Best ive seen done!!!
the master at work.
Vernon was certainly a legend....
wow, thats amazing! Great performance and misdirection! what a pro!
best person at slight of hand ever!!!!!
every trick is amazing by dai vernon
Charming patter and perfect delivery.
Still my favourite and the best (IMO) Cups and Balls ever.
oh Dai, thank you for your wise teachings over your years. :(
The man was a genius. RIP Dai Vernon.
What's really fun is to impersonate him while doing one of your acts and see who gets it. You can immediately spot all the magicians in the room lol
Everybody who is anybody in magic does a Vernon impression. I met him once-so I’m entitled😀
Yeah, Tamariz is awesome. His work on the memorized deck is the best stuff I've read.
HIGH RES VERSION - 240p
What a lovely man.
I'm not entirely sure if any from outside the UK has heard of a British illusionist, mentalist, painter, writer, and sceptic called Derren Brown. Although his talents are very diverse he's one of the best performers today and definitely worth a watch. Derren's the reason I'm watching Dai and he also mentions many other Magicians (mostly Victorian) throughout his special shows on channel 4.
Wtf...bravo!!! Es todo un profesor de la magia.
love di vernon a true legend of magic
Here after Penn and Teller mentioned him
At 78 years of age!
Master of the masters.
Super!!!Perfekt!!...its Magic
BLOODY MAGNIFICENT!
Who gives Dai Vernon a thumbs down!?
For those interested in more like this, watch Ricky Jay and his 52 assistants. It’s tremendous
@Orangeflava
I know but if you look carefully you can kinda guess....it's so quick and artistic, it's nothing short of brilliant
Brilliant!
Una muestra de el Gran Artista de la Magia; El Profesor Dai Vernon.
this is really amazing i am also a magician but i never seen this kind of slight of hand this is awesome
The greatest!
Different class altogether, even when you know how it's done you still can't see the sleight of hand.
Very good pick
thanks for the quality
He's so good the audience doesn't even get the first two jokes
He was known as "The Profesor" for any reason xD, as you see...looks so simple, so natural, so easy to understant what is he explaining...he was a genius.
Amazing.
Tyler, your grandfather was a Master Magician. Be very proud of him.
he could still do a good wand spin vanish at 78 , so awesome. PS R.I.P professor 👏😐
Such natural movement
The audience were lost, they didn't appreciate true skill. Mind you they didn't see him after he had about 10 whiskeys either!
Tyler Verner, yolur great grandfather is a GRAND MASTER!!
He had an entire family- Two sons, a wife.... He just loved magic more.
"i'm going to do one last maneuver with these little balls" if i had a nickel for every time I've said that...
I’m not a magician, I dont want to be a magician, but as a fan of craftsmanship and dedication WOW. This dude is the shit 👌 I can’t believe he wasted 6 years of his life though, that’s sad.
caught it all but the end, was pretty good
even though i know how the trick is done. i'm always amazed at how it's performed by a professional because their sleight of hand is amazing.
Master of all sleights
"Just nod your head" Brilliant
the godfather of magic, magic is the absence of movement
The profesor is amazing. I know exactly how it's done but it still fools me. Lost legend
Amazing!
I wish I could have met this man.
Dai Vernon a True Grand Master. Real Egyptian Magic. He even fooled Houdini.
The only man to ever fool Houdini.