Author: S. W. Erdnase
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 144654933X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
This early works on The Expert at the Card Table is a must have for any card playing enthusiast. To all lovers of card games it should prove interesting, and as a basis of card entertainment it is practically inexhaustible, with much of the information still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
The Expert at the Card Table (Hey Presto Magic Book)
Author: S. W. Erdnase
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909678149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase is more than just a book, it's a legendary treasure trove of secrets and techniques that has inspired generations of magicians and card enthusiasts. Erdnase's masterpiece is a comprehensive guide to the art of card manipulation, offering a detailed and systematic approach to card cheating, gambling techniques, and astounding card magic. This remastered edition includes the original 1902 publication, unabridged, with carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909678149
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase is more than just a book, it's a legendary treasure trove of secrets and techniques that has inspired generations of magicians and card enthusiasts. Erdnase's masterpiece is a comprehensive guide to the art of card manipulation, offering a detailed and systematic approach to card cheating, gambling techniques, and astounding card magic. This remastered edition includes the original 1902 publication, unabridged, with carefully remastered illustrations and amends to text for clarity. The original work was produced at a time when attitudes to race and sex were different. This republication is presented without editorial alteration for historical reference.
The Expert at the Card Table
Author: S. W. Erdnase
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156672
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
DIVThe one essential guidebook to attaining the highest level of card mastery, from false shuffling and card palming to dealing from the bottom and three-card monte, plus 14 dazzling card tricks. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156672
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
DIVThe one essential guidebook to attaining the highest level of card mastery, from false shuffling and card palming to dealing from the bottom and three-card monte, plus 14 dazzling card tricks. /div
The Expert at the Card Table
Author: S. W. Erdnase
Publisher: Digireads.com
ISBN: 9781420969948
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
First published in 1902 under the still mysterious pseudonym S. W. Erdnase, "The Expert at the Card Table" is the undisputed bible of card magic. Still in print over one hundred years later and translated into several languages, Erdnase's masterpiece is the most carefully studied and widely read book ever written on magic tricks with cards. The first section covers card table artifice, or cheating at cards. Erdnase instructs the reader on how to deal from the bottom of the deck, skim cards, create false shuffles, and perform impressive tricks such as palming cards and three card monte. The second section concerns legerdemain, or sleights of hand, including forcing a card, the "slide" and many of the author's famous tricks, such as "The Acrobatic Jacks", "The Diving Rod", "A Mind Reading Trick", and more. This indispensable classic is an essential addition to any magician's library and a fascinating read for anyone who would like to understand how card tricks are done. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Publisher: Digireads.com
ISBN: 9781420969948
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
First published in 1902 under the still mysterious pseudonym S. W. Erdnase, "The Expert at the Card Table" is the undisputed bible of card magic. Still in print over one hundred years later and translated into several languages, Erdnase's masterpiece is the most carefully studied and widely read book ever written on magic tricks with cards. The first section covers card table artifice, or cheating at cards. Erdnase instructs the reader on how to deal from the bottom of the deck, skim cards, create false shuffles, and perform impressive tricks such as palming cards and three card monte. The second section concerns legerdemain, or sleights of hand, including forcing a card, the "slide" and many of the author's famous tricks, such as "The Acrobatic Jacks", "The Diving Rod", "A Mind Reading Trick", and more. This indispensable classic is an essential addition to any magician's library and a fascinating read for anyone who would like to understand how card tricks are done. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
The Royal Road To Card Magic
Author: Jean Hugard
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909678255
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909678255
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Hey Presto!
Author:
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 1910231398
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The world’s greatest and most celebrated magicians, conjurors and illusionists can make us believe the unbelievable, the impossible possible. But, of course, just like everybody else these conjurors had to start at a beginning. They too had to learn the simple (but effective) card tricks, the easy (but imaginative) coin tricks and the basic (but still mindboggling) sleight of hand tricks before advancing to more innovative and radical skills and techniques. Hey Presto! is a book full to the rafters with simple magic tricks, the perfect companion for a beginner as well as a wonderful gift book for those wishing to get into magic and are not sure how. The book contains over 40 card, coin and magic tricks for the beginner. If you want the ultimate introduction into the world of magic then, Hey Presto!, here it is!
Publisher: Collins & Brown
ISBN: 1910231398
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
The world’s greatest and most celebrated magicians, conjurors and illusionists can make us believe the unbelievable, the impossible possible. But, of course, just like everybody else these conjurors had to start at a beginning. They too had to learn the simple (but effective) card tricks, the easy (but imaginative) coin tricks and the basic (but still mindboggling) sleight of hand tricks before advancing to more innovative and radical skills and techniques. Hey Presto! is a book full to the rafters with simple magic tricks, the perfect companion for a beginner as well as a wonderful gift book for those wishing to get into magic and are not sure how. The book contains over 40 card, coin and magic tricks for the beginner. If you want the ultimate introduction into the world of magic then, Hey Presto!, here it is!
Card Tricks (Hey Presto Magic Book)
Author: L. Widdop
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909678200
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An excellent collection of simple, yet highly effective card tricks that require no sleight of hand. Each trick is explained in detail with an entertaining presentation, notes on patter, and professional tips to bring each routine to life. Some effects require a confederate but in all cases the author provides alternative methods and presentations to eliminate the need for a help. This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1914 publication, unabridged, plus a publisher biography and carefully remastered diagrams and amends to text for clarity.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909678200
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
An excellent collection of simple, yet highly effective card tricks that require no sleight of hand. Each trick is explained in detail with an entertaining presentation, notes on patter, and professional tips to bring each routine to life. Some effects require a confederate but in all cases the author provides alternative methods and presentations to eliminate the need for a help. This remastered and expanded edition includes the original 1914 publication, unabridged, plus a publisher biography and carefully remastered diagrams and amends to text for clarity.
The Expert at the Card Table
Author: S. W. Erdnase
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781954621022
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781954621022
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Expert at the Card Table
Author: S. R. Erdnase
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780774028745
Category : Cardsharping
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780774028745
Category : Cardsharping
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
The Royal Road to Card Magic
Author: Jean Hugard
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156680
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
DIVSimple-to-use book gives versatile repertoire of first rate card tricks. The authors, both expert magicians, present clear explanations of basic techniques and over 100 complete tricks. 121 figures. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156680
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
DIVSimple-to-use book gives versatile repertoire of first rate card tricks. The authors, both expert magicians, present clear explanations of basic techniques and over 100 complete tricks. 121 figures. /div
Artifice, Ruse and Subterfuge at the Card Table
Author: S. W. Erdnase
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Card games
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description