Marshall D. Smith signing copies for Dai vernon

JudahMagic · Jun 27, 2014

I am of writing a historical fiction novel about erdnase (FICTION) from M.D. Smith's point of view. In the book Erdnase Unmasked there is a great photo of M.D Smith Signing copies for Dai Vernon and "Friends." I believe it is also in the pamphlet The Gardner Smith Correspondence. Does anybody know where I can get a copy of this photo for the use in my book (jpeg,pdf,whatever) or who I should contact for one?
Thanks

Colin · Jun 27, 2014

I would try contacting Richard Hatch, I think that he published the correspondence at one point or contact David Ben at Magicana to find out where they got permission from.

Ibimania · Jun 27, 2014

YGM7 said:
I am of writing a historical fiction novel about erdnase (FICTION) from M.D. Smith's point of view. In the book Erdnase Unmasked there is a great photo of M.D Smith Signing copies for Dai Vernon and "Friends." I believe it is also in the pamphlet The Gardner Smith Correspondence. Does anybody know where I can get a copy of this photo for the use in my book (jpeg,pdf,whatever) or who I should contact for one?
Thanks

I would LOVE to see this turned into a screenplay, a movie or a miniseries.

JudahMagic · Jun 27, 2014

Thats, what I thought. If I cant get it published, I would like to turn it into a movie. Thanks for your feedback.

JudahMagic · Jun 27, 2014

I Used Milton franklin Andrews as erdnase. I know there is evidence that proves otherwise, but I thought that with the murder of bessie bouton and him killing himself, it would make a the story a bit more appealing to a layperson. I, of course added in a few extra un-true events also.

Ibimania · Jun 27, 2014

YGM7 said:
I Used Milton franklin Andrews as erdnase. I know there is evidence that proves otherwise, but I thought that with the murder of bessie bouton and him killing himself, it would make a the story a bit more appealing to a layperson. I, of course added in a few extra un-true events also.

Dont lead the truth ruin your fiction. As long as the traits and person of your character (Erdnase) remains the one you got inspired by the rest can change according to how you want the narrative to play out.

JudahMagic · Jun 28, 2014

Wow! Thanks, Thats exactly what I wanted to hear.

Ibimania · Jun 28, 2014

YGM7 said:
Wow! Thanks, Thats exactly what I wanted to hear.

No probs man, Check out boardwalk empire or Da Vinci's demons to see some brilliant historical fiction at work on screen.

And when you publish I hope u use wattpad.