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Loading... Scarne on Card Tricks (1950)by John Scarne
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. The details and descriptions of all the tricks in this book were written by John Scarne. Many of the tricks are Scarne's own creations. Where a performer is listed, it indicates that he was the originator of the trick, performs it frequently, helped to improve it or avows that the trick is a favorite of his. ( ) I bought this book over twenty-five years ago. It was an old book even then, and I'm still learning from it. After all, John Scarne knows his cards. 'Scarne on Gambling' was the bible of gamblers for half a century. This collection features easy-to-do and self-working card tricks. But don't be fooled by that. There are many effects in this book that are still being used by professional card magicians. Whether you're interested in learning just a few card tricks, or want to make magic your hobby or even your career, buy this book. It's a great place to start, and will serve you well as you advance in skill. no reviews | add a review
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Scarne, the world's number-one card wizard, reworked 155 classic card tricks to eliminate the need for sleight-of-hand. Simple instructions and clear diagrams illustrate Houdini's "Card on the Ceiling," Blackstone's "Card Trick Without Cards," Carlyle's "Piano Card Trick," Milton Berle's "Quickie Card Deal," and Scarne's own "Drunken Poker Deal" and "Knockout Card Trick." No library descriptions found.
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)793.85The arts Recreational and performing arts Indoor games and amusements Magic tricks, juggling, ventriloquism Card tricksLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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