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[Vernon, Dai] Lewis Ganson’s 1968 Magic Castle Book of the Year Award. Hollywood: Hollywood Trophy Co., 1968. Being a plaster sculpture of Dai Vernon’s hands, crossed, one of them holding a pack of cards, the other holding his trademark cigar. Mounted on a hardwood base with attached engraved plaque reading, “Academy of Magical Arts / 1968 Award / Card Book of the Year / Lewis Ganson.” The award was presented to Ganson for his work on the book, Dai Vernon’s Ultimate Secrets of Card Magic. 9 x 9 x 7”. Ganson’s name and legacy will forever be linked with Vernon’s, as he was the author of many of Vernon’s seminal works on magic, including the landmark tome, “The Dai Vernon Book of Magic.” This award was created during the formative years of the Magic Castle, but was only presented in 1968.