Victor Magnus, a true Vampire Gentleman of the Sabretooth Clan from New York City.
The Vampire Gentleman is the manner of conducting oneself that all men strive to achieve and embrace along with the Black Veils of Courtesy, Chivalry, Honour, Love and Loyalty. Here are some traits of a quintessential Vampire Gent.
1. Manners - The first trait is a Gentleman’s outward bearing; way of speaking to and treating others, he knows what good manners are. He hold doors for ladies. He understand the customs of wherever you are so you don’t unnecessarily offend someone.
2. Best Behaviour - Gents shall be on at their best in actions and deed and one never talks about themselves too much.
3. Cultured - He is Cultured and able to speak on many subjects such art, culture, music, cinema, history and mythology. Or at least subjects which you know well.
4. Dressed Well. According to magician Dr. Harlen Tarbell creator of The Tarbell Course in Magic, a magician should be the best dressed, but not over dressed person in the room. For example showing up to a pool party, don’t wear a tuxedo nor be be sloppy, but stand out by looking good.
5. Comfortable - Next is to Be Comfortable. Famed talk show host Jonny Carson who had a line of suits in the 1970s always maintained that, îYou wear the suit, the suit doesn’t wear you.î A gentleman needs to feel comfortable in their clothing.
6. Speak Clearly without profanity and never raise your voice unless absolutely necessary. Chivalry is how to treat a lady or your companion, the dictionary definition is the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.
7. Discretion. Be private and discrete in all things as people respect discretion.
All of these are just a short touch of what is in store for the Vampire Gentleman’s Guide. Enjoy.
The Vampire Gentleman’s BLACK VEIL from the Vampire Lexicon (coming October 2017)