One of the most heavily debated figures in magic is without a doubt: Dai Vernon.
While people often discuss his ‘true’ character, there’s no debating this—Dai Vernon changed magic forever.
Here’s a quote that originated from him that we mention a lot:
“If you want to be an interesting magician, become an interesting person…”
For us, this simple phrase encapsulates a lot of what we’re trying to do here at the Daily Magician, and for that encouragement—we thank you Dai Vernon.
However, while we’ve read a lot about Vernon, and heard a lot about Vernon to truly learn about him you have to go to the source:
A true Dai Vernon acolyte.
Luckily among our friends in the magic world, we have just the man…
Jamy Ian Swiss.
Last week we sat down to hear EVERYTHING he had to say about Dai Vernon and his influence on magic.
And we have to say, it was pretty illuminating!
Listen below…