This forum, as well as others, is fraught with lists of various and sundry items.

What is the best DL? What is the best P***? Who are the best close-up magic thinkers? These go on ad infinitum.

Much of the time, the important question is left out. What is that?

WHY is this the best?

One name that constantly appears on these lists is Dai Vernon. Why does he show up on the lists all the time?

Get a copy of The Vernon Touch. Read it. Then you will have an inkling.