ERDNASE UNMASKED BOOKLET

Erdnase Unmasked Booklet US $35.00

For more than a hundred years, the identity of the author of Artifice, Ruse and Subterfuge at the Card Table, known colloquially as The Expert at the Card Table, has perplexed practitioners of magic and historians alike. For many, it is the last great, unresolved mystery of twentieth century magic.

This booklet features the findings of Richard Hatch, along with David Ben's profile of the author drawn from the content of the book. Together, they make a compelling case that one man -- E. S. Andrews -- was the author of this seminal text.

Also included in the booklet is Hurt McDermott's analysis of why The Expert at the Card Table was published anonymously, and in Chicago. Jason England provides a detailed description of the published variants and ancillary products. It also includes a reprint of Martin Gardner's article, "Editions of Erdnase", that first appeared in Magicol, (Vol. 2, No. 1, August 1951).

BLUE CROWN CARDS ASSORTED 4-PACK

Blue Crown Cards Assorted 4-Pack US $35.00

These are the second edition Blue Crown decks. The main difference from the originals are the shadows in the graphics (most prominent in the reds) and the new embossed boxes. You get a set of four decks: A Blue Crown Deck, a Green Crown Deck, a Red Crown Deck plus the new special edition Black Crown Deck.

ASK ALEXANDER CAMBRIC AND IVORY RED 12-PACK

Ask Alexander Cambric And Ivory Red 12-Pack US $49.95

The Ask Alexander back design was designed by M. Stutzman and features the classic "Alexander: The Man Who Knows" question mark pose. It is a one-way back and ideal for mentalists who like to use cards.

These limited edition decks are printed on exclusive Bee Casino paper and are made with a special coating to ensure the best handling. They’ve been cut the same way as Richard Turner has his cut so they faro and shuffle extremely well.

ERDNASEUM COMMEMORATIVE PLAYING CARDS 3-PACK

Erdnaseum Commemorative Playing Cards 3-Pack US $19.95

This commemorative deck was designed in conjunction with the Genii article which asserts that W.E. Sanders is the true identity of S.W. Erdnase and the gathering that took place after publication. The back design features a special Scott Kim Inversion which looks the same in both directions while spelling both names. The deck is printed on Bee stock using their older faces and a worm back design. The box is a replica of the old Bee® Squeezers manufactured by the New York Consolidated Card Company. The deck includes two jokers, a Squeezers graphic and an advertising card for The Conjuring Arts Research Center and D&D Playing Card Co. who produced it as a team. (Only sold as a 3-pack to help offset the free US postage).
US $19.95

THE PLEXI CARD PUNCH

The Plexi Card Punch US $55.00

A card punch is a secret device used by gamblers to mark cards by putting blisters or bumps (similar to Brail but much finer) on specific cards that they need to identify without looking at the deck. Magicians and mentalists have also used this technology to mark specific cards to accomplish miracles.

This custom designed card punch is made of Plexiglas and uses a simple adjustment mechanism, made of brass, which allows you to put blisters on just about any thickness card. The larger than usual size makes it easier to punch the cards in any location and can even be used for Jumbo Cards, index cards or sheets of paper.

The unique design also makes it easier to place the blisters in precise locations. All you have to do is turn the punch so the hole is up and align it so you can see through the hole and punch. The pin is centered in the hole.

GT SPEEDREADER MARKED DECK (MANDOLIN RED BACK)

GT Speedreader Marked Deck US $25.00

This marked deck of cards uses the now classic Ted Lesley marking system but places the marks in a different spot so they can supposedly be used more easily for magic.

The markings are in the upper right corner and the lower left so people who are familiar those types of marks are less likely to find them. You can also see markings from a "spectator peek position."

ERDNASE ACORN SPECIAL EDITION CAMBRIC AND IVORY GREEN 12-PACK

Erdnase Acorn Special Edition Cambric And Ivory Green 12-Pack US $69.95

The Acorn Special Edition Green design is simulates a Bee back design with a white border but when you look closely you will see that the back design actually features miniature reproductions of the illustrations from the classic 1902 "Expert At The Card Table" book. The back also features three circles: two of which have the SWE initials and the 1902 date while the center circle is what gives the deck the "Special Edition" name. Upon examining the center circle you will notice that the deck is a one-way back design.

These limited edition decks were designed by Guy Hollingworth (with additional face artwork by Dan White) and are printed on exclusive Bee Casino paper and are made with a special coating to ensure the best handling. They’ve been cut the same way as Richard Turner has his cut so they faro and shuffle extremely well. The faces of the cards feature the original faces used by U.S. Playing Card Co. in 1902 which have smaller indices and larger pips. The picture cards have additional modifications.

BICYCLE DRAGON RED AND BLUE 2-PACK

Bicycle Dragon Red And Blue 2-Pack US $10.95

This is a very attractive full-color back design that was found in the U.S. Playing Card Co. archives. The red back was released for the first time in 2010 and the blue back in 2011.

Bicycle Red Dragon Back: The faces are the standard Bicycle faces with the exception of the picture cards which have been printed using the same colors as the backs. Also the hearts and diamonds are printed in a dark red to match the back design. A deck includes two Jokers (one in color and one in black and white), a double backer and an advertising card.

Bicycle Blue Dragon Back: The faces are the standard Bicycle faces with the exception of the picture cards which have been printed using the same colors as the backs. Also the hearts and diamonds are printed in blue to match the back design. A deck includes two Jokers (one in color and one in black and white), a double backer and an advertising card.

CARD TABLE ARTIFICE & LEGERDEMAIN AUCTION CATALOG

Card Table Artifice & Legerdemain Auction Catalog US $30.00

This is the auction catalog for the January 29, 2011 Potter & Potter’s "Card Table Artifice & Legerdemain" auction. It features 174 lots of gambling books and equipment and an additional 148 lots of magic props and books. The heart of the auction are the rare gambling and cheating devices and books from the collections of Ray Goulet, Terry Roses and Herb Zarrow.

Items depicted include: Holdouts, juice joints, gaffed dice, gambling prints, faro boxes, card presses, card trimmers, corner rounders, cold decking equipment, dice edgers, shiners, punch boards, roulette wheels, slot machines, and much more. Also included are some of the rarest gambling books you will ever see in one spot.

JOHN BORN'S CHEATING AT TEXAS HOLD'EM BOOK

John Born's Cheating At Texas Hold'em Book US $55.00 ADVANCED

A fascinating and educational book by magician John Born subtitled, "A Modern Guide to the Art of Deception and Illicit Play at the Card Table," is full of all of the latest gimmicks and techniques used to cheat at cards and Texas Hold’em in particular.

Along with all of the classic methods which are presented in a modern context you will find many new approaches and ideas developed by Born and some of the people he knows. What makes this book stand out from many of the rest is that it was written in a manner that even the most uninformed card player and magician will be able to understand.

Some of the topics covered include: Types of Pre-Marked Cards, Marking Cards During Play, Crooked Shuffles and Cuts, Switching Cards in Play, Memorized Slug Tactics, How to "Undo" the Final Cut, Distractions at the Card Table, Advanced Cold Deck Strategies, Bots and Database Applications, Peeking/Flashing Community Cards, Choreographed Cheating Sequences, Killing Cards, Crooked Dealing, Playing the Light, Stacking the Deck, Pulling the Plug, Account Hacking, Partner Strategies, Psychological Ploys, Shuffle Tracking, Cheating with Chips, Substituting Cards, Betting Strategies, Signaling Systems, Proper Procedures and much more.

This book is not meant as a tutorial on how to cheat at cards but as a guide to detection and prevention in private games, at casinos and online.

PHOENIX DOUBLE-DECKER MARKED CARDS

Phoenix Double-Decker Marked Cards US $29.95

These are very special poker-size playing cards with the Phoenix back design. They are made of very thin plastic which is durable and very useable. Since they are half the thickness of an ordinary playing card you can actually fit two complete decks of cards into a single card case. The double deck (104 cards) can actually be handled in front of and shown to spectators and they will never suspect that you have 104 cards in your hand instead of 52. This of course opens up many new routines that can be done.

PHOENIX MARKED PARLOUR DECK

Phoenix Marked Parlour Deck US $19.95

These are marked Phoenix Parlour cards which are humorously called “the world's smallest jumbo deck.” The cards are a half-inch longer and a half-inch wider than standard Poker size cards; so the overall size is 3”x4” which is bigger than normal but small enough to comfortably execute most sleights. For stage or parlor they are ideal because they are more visible yet will not appear larger than normal. For general close-up they are very useable as well.

The marks on all Phoenix decks have been incorporated into the design and are easier to read if you know where to look. The marking system is the Leslely markings with the Wild placement.

GAMBLING MEMORABILIA & PLAYING CARD AUCTION CATALOG

Gambling Memorabilia & Playing Card Auction Catalog US $20.00

This is the auction catalog from Leonard Schneir's first major auction, which featured items with gambling and playing card themes. It was presented by ReFinders as a mail/phone auction and ran from October 1 through November 2, 1991.

Items depicted include: Cheating devices, playing cards, books, chips, card presses, dice, slot machines, jewelry, lighters, watches, china, card boxes, Faro equipment, catalogs, comic books, postcards, magazines, gambling sets, prints, paintings, and many other gambling and playing card related items you never new existed.

DAVID BLAINE MAGIC DECK SET

David Blaine Magic Deck Set US $24.95 INTERMEDIATE

This is a complete set of the first edition of the David Blaine magic trick decks. You get a Transformation Deck (a Svengali), A Discovery Deck (a Stripper) and the Mind Reading Deck (Leslie marked deck). Sold as a set only. The list price is around US $7.50 each.
US $24.95

A GRAND EXPOSE BOOK

A Grand Expose Book US $45.00 ADVANCED

Originally published in 1860 and titled "A Grand Exposé Of The Science Of Gambling," this very rare book which covers gambling, cheating and con games has been almost impossible to get, with less than 20 of the original copies known to exist. This new edition has been re-type-set and contains the entire contents of the original.

A partial listing of the table of contents will give you an idea of what is covered: The Game Of Faro, Side Strippers, The Capper, The Chopping Deal, Expose Of The Dealing Box, The Screw Box, Sanding The Cards, Takes, Hollows And Rounds, The Cat Hop, Snaking Cards, Roulette, Poker, Cold Decks, Stamped Cards, Twenty-One, Three Card Monte, The Arm Strap, The Five Aces, Dropping The Pigeon, Watch Stuffing, The Thimble Game, Mock Auctions, and much more.

IN THE LIFE WITH DOC JOHN 3-DISC DVD-R SET

In The Life With Doc Jon 3-Disc DVD-R Set US $54.95 ADVANCED DVD-R

This is a three disc DVD-set that features close to four hours of conversations with Doc Jon. Doc has lived an extraordinary life as a dealer, mechanic, crossroader, and card and dice cheat for crime mobs in Las Vegas and Hawaii, as well as for the Yakuza in Japan.

If you like to hear about the world of card cheating you will love this DVD set which follows him as he tells his thrilling life story and talks about what it takes to be a successful cheat. He talks about being busted with a gang for drilling the slots on the floors of Las Vegas casinos, about betrayals and friendships in the world of professional gamblers, and about going to prison for running a juiced dice table in an illegal gambling house for the Mulano Family in Los Angeles.

He also teaches how to handle a deck of cards in a way that won't make a pro grimace and shows some never before published cheating moves and some advanced handlings and nuances on some classics. He explains chip stealing moves as well as card handling. He talks about what is actually useful and important and tips his method for marking and re-sealing a deck of cards for Blackjack.

This is a fascinating and gripping story filled with humor and danger, and remarkable "real world" feel. This is rare glimpse into a life to which few ever get a peek. Includes adult themes and language.

STEVE FORTE GAMBLING PROTECTION SERIES 3-DISC DVD SET

Steve Forte Gambling Protection Series 3-Disc Set US $100.00 ADVANCED DVD

Steve Forte is by far the best sleight-of-hand expert in the world. His specialty is gambling techniques with cards and dice and he is considered one of the leading authorities on crooked gambling.

In this must-have DVD set you will see sleight-of-hand techniques demonstrated and explained that you never thought possible.

Contents include the four video tapes that Mr. Forte released in the mid-1980s which exposed many cheating techniques used in private and casual games. The video series has stood the test of time and is still considered the best on the subject. Until recently the video series was being sold for $200 for the set and was considered a bargain. Now it is on DVD for half the price.

The subjects covered include: False Shuffles, Stacking, Beating The Cut, Gaffed Cards, Peeks, Misc. Techniques, False Dealing, Palming, Holdouts & Mucking, The Cold Deck, Gin Rummy, Blackjack, Bridge, Crooked Dice, Switches, Controlled Shots, Cups & Backgammon Moves, and much, much more.

The newly added bonus material is worth much more than the asking price of the set. You get, Mr. Forte’s "Gambling's Invisible Thieves" a 1-hour television show about casino cheating.

You also get "The Hidden Secrets of Magic clip" where Mr. Forte performed some of his false shuffling, card location work, second, bottom and center dealing.

A recently shot segment features footage of 52 moves that you won’t believe. They contain many techniques he collected over his career and were originally shot for his own private recollections. They are being released here for the first time.

The final bonus feature is a walk-through of Mr. Forte’s private gambling collection which forms a museum at his home. This virtual tour is given in almost the exact same manner that Mr. Forte uses in person. You begin with chips, work your way around to the mini-craps table, and if you're lucky, you get a peek into the back room and wind up sitting at the center table with him. It's the closest many people will ever come to a tour like this.

DARWIN ORTIZ ON CARD CHEATING DVD

Darwin Ortiz On Card Cheating DVD US $34.95 ADVANCED DVD

Darwin Ortiz is an expert sleight-of-hand artist and magician who specializes in gambling and cheating techniques with cards. He has lectured to many casinos about how to spot and catch card cheaters and is well known in the industry as one of the handful of experts on the subject.

On this DVD he demonstrates and explains more than 50 techniques that can be used to cheat at virtually any card game. So if you play Poker, Blackjack, or even a friendly game of Gin you should be aware of these techniques.

Techniques explained include: Push-Through Shuffle, Push Through Shuffle Variant, False Overhand Shuffles, Up-The-Ladder Cut, False Strip Cut, Two False Cuts, Scrap Cut, One-Card Cut, Cutting A Brief, Tap Shift, Slug Control With 1-Card Cut, Brief Shuffle, Slug Transfer, Large Slug Control, Overhand Slug Shuffles, Riffle Runup, Two-Shuffle Runup, Stud Double Duke, Draw Double Duke, Overhand Runup, Perfect Shuffle, Bottom Deal, Stud Bottom Deal, Greek Deal, One-Handed Bottom Deal, Bottom Dealers' Shift, Holding Out The Cut, Strike Second Deal, One-Handed Second Deal, Center Deal, Chemin De Fer Switch, Machine Breakoff, Peel Breakoff, Shuffle Cops, riffle Shuffle Cop, Double Deal, Loading Move, Showdown Holdout, Breakoff Transfer, Hole-Card Switches, Money Switch, Second Deal Switch, Breakoff Switch, One-Handed Switch, Glass Switch, Italian Chemin Switch, French Chemin Switch, Chemin Switch Cleanup, Baccarat Switch, Card Cutting Muck, Cooler Move, and more.

Encoded for worldwide viewing. Produced by A-1 MagicalMedia. Original release date: VHS: 1999, DVD: July 2008. Includes a reference card listing all 55 chapters. Running time: Approximately 65 minutes.
US $34.95

TONY GIORGIO'S THE ULTIMATE WORK PART 1-2 DVD-R SET

Tony Giorgio's The Ultimate Work Part 1-2 DVD-R Set US $50.00 ADVANCED DVD-R

Tony Giorgio who is a recognized expert in the methods employed by card and dice cheaters reveals the authentic sleight of hand methods employed by "hold-out men" in this two-disc set of DVD-Rs. Mr. Giorgio has spent more than 20 years meeting and playing with hundreds of handmuckers, machine men, bust-out men, steers, front-men, spot finders, two-dealers, cellar-dealers, spreaders, cold-deckers, run-up men, check coppers, paper-players, painters, scratch players, slick sleeve and bean shooter players. During his travels and play, he learned from the top hold-out men in the world and invented and used many of his own moves which he now reveals. The DVD-Rs also include lengthy discussions and demonstrations of the art of concealment and the attitudes that allay suspicion.

The Ultimate Work: Handmucking Part One:
Contents include: Machine Break-Off (9 methods and applications), Magician's Palm (2 methods), Handmuckers' Acquitments, Introducing Held Out Cards, Cleaning Up, Held Out Cards While Raking In Pot, Retaining Held Out Cards, Blackjack Switch (2 methods), Hole Card Switch (3 methods), Two Card Switch, Instantaneous Blackjack Switch, Jerry The Gimp, One-Handed Break-Off, Skinning The Hand, and more.

The Ultimate Work: Handmucking Part Two:
Contents include: Capping The Deck (3 methods), Break-Off For Capping The Deck (3 methods), Gin Rummy Applications (4 methods), Stealing A Card (2 methods), Anywhere You Choose, Four Ace Switch (2 methods), Aces To Pocket, The Ultimate Steal, Replacements (4 methods), Color Change, The Ribbon Trick, The Brush and more.

EXPERT AT THE CARD TABLE (BIBLE EDITION) BOOK

Expert At The Card Table (Bible Edition) Book US $15.00 ADVANCED

S.W. Erdnase's Expert At the Card Table has been called the "Cardman's Bible." Even though it was originally published in 1902 magicians and gamblers continue to cherish and study its contents and master the techniques within. This latest edition is the first truly pocket-sized version of the book that can be carried in your shirt or pants pocket and studied whenever you have a free moment.

STEVE FORTE'S POKER PROTECTION BOOK

Steve Forte's Poker Protection Book US $49.95

Steve Forte's definitive book on "Cheating …and the World of Poker" is the most comprehensive study of the many methods that are used to cheat at Poker. Based on decades of extensive research, the book objectively looks at the dangers posed by professional and amateur cheaters in all forms of poker: casino game, private/home game, online poker, and tournament play. Along the way it illustrates and discusses most of the known methods of cheating.

The 360-page book is an expansion and elaboration of the 37-page Poker chapter in Forte's best selling "Casino Game Protection" tomb. It also includes expansions of the marked cards, collusion, shuffle scams and holding-out sections. Chapters include: Poker, A Short History • The Cheaters' World • Collusion • False Shuffle Scams • Holding Out • Peeks, False Deals, Coolers And More • Marked Cards • Other Forms Of Poker • Protection / Detection • Final Thoughts.

POKER TABLE CLOSE-UP PAD

Poker Table Close-Up Pad US $35.00

This PokerPad was originally released as a mouse pad for online poker players to practice their chip tricks while playing poker. What we have are the blank pads without the logos, which will allow you to use it in close-up shows. These are ideal for poker demonstrations where you can visually illustrate the game as the pads are exact duplicates of a regulation poker table except in miniature.

SAL PIACENTE'S POKER CHEATS EXPOSED 2-DISC DVD SET

Sal Piacente's Poker Cheats Exposed 2-Disc DVD Set US $49.95 ADVANCED DVD

Sal Piacente and "Charlie" team up to share their poker cheating expertise on this 2-disc DVD set. They reveal and discuss techniques, devices and psychology used by professional cheats. Subjects covered include: False Shuffles, Stacking, Beating the Cut, Peeking, False Deals, Location Play, Palming, Signaling, Marked Cards, The Cooler/Cold Deck, Holdouts, Shiners, Chip Copping and much more (some of this information has never been exposed before).

DAVID MALEK'S CHEATING AT HOLD'EM DVD

David Malek's Cheating At Hold'em DVD US $29.95 ADVANCED DVD

David Malek teaches you what to look out for while playing Poker in "friendly" games or even casinos while demonstrating and explaining the many techniques that can be used. You will learn about: Marked cards, strippers, detecting gaffed decks, peeking and flashing, second dealing, scams, check copping, splash moves, gambling devices, unfair shuffling, cutting and dealing, plastic cards, catch cheaters, plus many variations for each subject and tips about protection and detection during a game.

AUTOGRAPHED STEVE FORTE'S CASINO GAME PROTECTION BOOK

Autographed Steve Forte's Casino Game Protection Book US $300.00

The long awaited book by Steve Forte, who is without a doubt the best sleight-of-hand artist and gambling/cheating authority in the world, has finally been released. The book is "The most important, definitive treatise ever presented on the methods, detection and prevention of Casino Scams, Theft, Card Counters and all Advantage Strategies."

It is a massive 600+ page book with more than 500 color photographs. This is a limited edition printing and may never be available in this format again. Currently out of print. This copy is hand autographed by Steve Forte.
US $300.00

DUSTIN D. MARKS' CHEATING AT BLACKJACK - THE REAL WORK DVD

Dustin Marks Cheating At Blackjack DVD US $49.95

Based on Dustin D. Marks' two best selling books this DVD is shows many of the techniques and strategies used to cheat at the game of blackjack. Marks claims to have cheated casinos while working as a dealer and reveals many of the real techniques used by teams in casinos and demonstrates many of the techniques used.

Techniques and strategies include: Cheating Scenarios, Switching Hole Cards, Starter Card, Muck, Stealing A Card, Exposing The Hole Card, Drink Move, The Flash, Cold Stacking, Gap Peek, Two Card Drop, Pinching The Bet, Turnover Change, Peeking, Playing The Bend, Two Player Switch, Rolling The Deck, and much more.