Scarne's New Complete Guide to Gambling


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The author presents the stories of lesser known inventors without whom such men as Fulton might not have become famous.







Complete Guide to Gambling


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Illustrated facts and figures about U. S. gambling.




SCARNE ON DICE


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During WW2, soldiers and sailors enjoyed playing dice, but were often fleeced by con men and cheaters. Magician John Scarne came to their rescue, offering advice for playing as well as for spotting tricks and cheats in his columns in Yank Magazine. This book was first published in 1945. See CoachwhipBooks.com for guides: dominoes, backgammon, more.







Scarne on Card Tricks


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Marvelous treasury of card magic presents exact details of 155 professional card tricks that anyone can learn. Card wizard John Scarne reworked these 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," Milton Berle's "Quickie Card Deal," more.




Scarne's Encyclopedia of Card Games


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A classic in its field, this is the essential, all-inclusive guide to today's card games, including poker, bridge, baccarat, solitaire, and dozens of others, as well as histories and variations in the games, odds, and tips on how to detect cheating.




Scarne's Guide to Casino Gambling


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