Ricky Jay
American magician, sleight-of-hand expert, author, actor, and historian of magic, known for his card expertise, stage performances, and consulting work in film and theater.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Cards As Weapons
A compact, engrossing study of the darker side of cardplay that combines practical technique with historical anecdote, detailing how sleight-of-hand, false deals, marked decks and other manipulations have been used by magicians, gamblers and con artists to deceive, defraud and intimidate. The narrative mixes clear explanation of methods with colorful profiles of cheats and hustlers, showing how an ordinary deck can be turned into a tool of subterfuge and even physical menace, and illuminating the culture and personalities behind those practices.