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Why You Can't Win (John Scarne Explains) - A Treatise on Three Card Monte and Its Sucker Effects (Paperback) Loot Price: R326
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Why You Can't Win (John Scarne Explains) - A Treatise on Three Card Monte and Its Sucker Effects (Paperback): Audley V....

Why You Can't Win (John Scarne Explains) - A Treatise on Three Card Monte and Its Sucker Effects (Paperback)

Audley V. Walsh; Contributions by John Scarne

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Audley V. Walsh presents a fascinating overview of the popular street (and con) game of Three Card Monte, with contributions by magician John Scarne. There are multiple methods and card maneuvers used by tricksters of which the general public is unaware and magicians can incorporate into their acts Walsh (1894-1957) was a Vaudeville comic turned policeman, and an expert on gambling fraud.

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Imprint: Coachwhip Publications
Country of origin: United States
Release date: September 2012
First published: September 2012
Authors: Audley V. Walsh
Contributors: John Scarne
Dimensions: 216 x 140 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback - Trade
Pages: 48
ISBN-13: 978-1-61646-135-5
Categories: Books > Fiction > True stories > Crime
Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Controversial knowledge > Hoaxes & deceptions
Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Other public performances & spectacles > Conjuring & magic
Books > Sport & Leisure > Hobbies, quizzes & games > Indoor games > Card games > General
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LSN: 1-61646-135-7
Barcode: 9781616461355

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