Excerpt from Card-Sharpers: Their Tricks Exposed
ON many occasions when I have been honoured by the Bench by being consulted as an expert in trials for cheating, I have been frequently impressed by the fact that the want of knowledge of the subject has been an impediment in the path of the judge. How, indeed, could he be expected to understand the subtle schemes of the professional sharper? How put his finger on the point in question, when he knows nothing of the rascal's cunning manoeuvres?
By a singular contradiction to the ordinary course of justice, while the offender, armed with tricks and audacity, is strong, the judge is practically without defence and helplessly weak.
Devoted for a part of my life to the study of conjuring, and having given my time to the amusement of the public, I am of opinion that the time has arrived to return to my supporters, who have honoured me with their applause, a not equivocal mark of~ my gratitude in devoting my leisure to their service.
I have therefore written this work, the object of which may be summed up in this self-evident truth: Enlighten the dupes and there will be no more cheats.
But is it sufficient that a truth be uncontestable for it to be uncontested? I do not believe it; and, to prove it, I myself advance to meet a probable objection.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a gripping, in-depth exposà of the underhanded tactics used by professional cardsharpers. It details the evolution of cheating at cards, from its origins in 17th-century France to its modern manifestations in casinos and private gambling dens. The author, a former magician, has dedicated years to researching and studying the tricks of the trade, and in this book, he shares his vast knowledge, revealing the secrets of false cuts, hidden cards, and marked decks, as well as the psychological ploys employed by these skilled manipulators. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the shadowy world of gambling and the lengths to which people will go to gain an unfair advantage, serving as a cautionary tale for any who dare to play against a professional cheat. The book's insights will leave readers amazed at the audacity and skill of these cardsharpers and forever alter their understanding of the game of chance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330302354_0
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