Cards As Weapons by Ricky Jay
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.
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