World's Greatest Magic: The Last Trick of Dr. Jacob Daley by L&L Publishing - DVD Ellis Stanyon contemporary street magic can all

contemporary street magic can all be traced back to one time

Martin Gardner relates the unhappy details of the author's personal life

make two 'brass' rings cling together

This Blindfolded-Car feat appears totally impossible

yet makes you look like you've been practicing for years

World's Greatest Magic: The Last Trick of Dr. Jacob Daley by L&L Publishing - DVD Ellis Stanyon contemporary street magic can allAs one goes through the literature of magic, the name of Dr. Jacob Daley crops up quite frequently, particularly in reference to card magic. Dr. Daley was a New York plastic surgeon but also an avid amateur magician who was skillful enough to keep company with many sleight of hand legends of the era, including Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller, Al Baker, and many others. Also a brilliant innovator, Dr. Daley's original tricks appeared in Stars of Magic,