Card sharpers tricks exposed (53 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Etat : New. pp. 290.

Soft cover. Etat : Fair. Paperback copy of this famous treatise on cards. Translated by William J. Hilliar. These Drake editions were published as cheaply as possible and this copy shows it. As you can see the bottom front corners are fragile. Only on the back does the injury extend into the text of the wrap. The binding is sound. The interior has no writing, markings, tears or other issues. The paper is toned and fragile. Paginates: wraps, title page, 189, [1]. No ads. I believe the complete translation was 201 pages but Drake abridged the early issues to save money. This is not rare or valuable but it is a pretty cool bit of ephemera. For the collector. See the notes for the publication history and how to determine dates on this title. Please see images of the book you will receive. Notes: this title was first published in French in 1861. The first publication in English was titled "The Sharper Detected" in 1863, London, Chapman & Hall. The book was translated again in 1881 with the title "Card Sharping Exposed." Finally, this Hilliar translation was published in 1891. More notes: now about the date. Drake began publishing this title around 1902-1903 and that early edition is notable for the copyright date being omitted. This book dates sometime between 1904-1927 which is when Drake was doing business at 1006 Michigan Avenue; the address is seen on the back cover. I am guessing circa 1920 but I don't know. He moved to 179 N. Michigan Avenue in 1928. Check the Chicago business directories of that era to find out. Please do not rely on the copyright date for the date of publication.…

Paperback. Etat : Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Etat : New. pp. 296.

Etat : New. pp. 296.

Etat : New. pp. 296.

Stapled - Side Stapled. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. 189 pages. With explanatory diagrams by Robert-Houdin. Translated from the French by William J. Hilliar. Front cover patially loosened. Former owner's name stamped inside front cover and on botttom edge. Edges of covers scuffed, and binding is soiled. Size: 4.5 x 7 Inches. …

Etat : New. In English.

PF. Etat : New.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. 1st Edition. Card-Sharpers: Their Tricks Exposed, or The Art of Always Winning by Robert-Houdin, translated by William J. Hilliar. A classic work on gambling sleight-of-hand, exposing card manipulation techniques and cheating methods, illustrated with explanatory diagrams. Published by Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, 1902. An early American printing of this influential work by the legendary magician Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, widely regarded as a foundational figure in modern magic. A desirable title for collectors of magic, gambling history, sleight-of-hand, and early instructional works. Condition: Tight binding. Early edition, Frederick J. Drake & Co., Chicago, 1902. Pages are clean with no writing or markings. Moderate toning to pages consistent with age. Original paper wraps show edge wear, rubbing, and some creasing with minor chipping at edges. Spine shows wear but remains intact. Overall a solid and presentable early copy. Please Zoom Photos.…

Softbound. Etat : Good Used Condition.

PAPERBACK. Etat : VG. RE-ISSUE OF THE 1904 EDITION.

Soft cover. Etat : Good. Undated, circa 1903, the copyright date inexplicably left blank but an early edition. 189 pages, illustrated with drawings. Good condition, bottom of spine chipped (1/4"), edge wear to front cover.

Soft cover. 19.5cm, 100,[2]p., ads., numerous text illustrations demonstrated the tricks, hand movements, card layouts, etc., stapled, on pulpy paper, original yellow wraps printed in black, a few small closed tears on the wraps, considering the type of book production a very good copy.

Etat : New. pp. 292.

Etat : New. pp. 292.

Etat : Good. Pictorial wrappers, illustrated. Pages toned, else good.

Translated from the French of Robert-Houdin by William J. Hilliar. 200 pp. With Explanatory Diagrams. 12mo, publisher's wrappers illustrated in color. Text block a little tanned but not at all brittle; 1" chip at the top of the spine; slight use to the wrappers.

Hard cover. Fair. No dust jacket. Cover is f.

Paperback. Early reprint. Original pictorial wrappers, 6.75 x 4.5 inches, 289 pp., text illustrations. The ways of card sharpers presented as a series of narratives. Very good, quite clean and unworn.

Etat : New. pp. 292.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a gripping, in-depth exposà of the underhanded tactics used by professional cardsharpers. It details the evolution of cheating at cards, from its origins in 17th-century France to its modern manifestations in casinos and private gambling dens. The author, a former magician, has dedicated years to researching and studying the tricks of the trade, and in this book, he shares his vast knowledge, revealing the secrets of false cuts, hidden cards, and marked decks, as well as the psychological ploys employed by these skilled manipulators. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the shadowy world of gambling and the lengths to which people will go to gain an unfair advantage, serving as a cautionary tale for any who dare to play against a professional cheat. The book's insights will leave readers amazed at the audacity and skill of these cardsharpers and forever alter their understanding of the game of chance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Etat : New. Print on Demand pp. 290.

Etat : New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 290.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. *1891 edition published by Spencer Blackett. Moderate wear to the boards. Binding is shaken but still intact. Clean interior pages. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery.…

Pictorial Cover. Etat : Good. First Edition. viii, 280 pages, text illustrations. Old names on front endpaper, wear at top and bottom of spine and covers. A classic conjuring book. Robert-Houdin (1805 - 1871) was a French watchmaker, magician and illusionist, widely recognized as the father of the modern style of conjuring. He transformed magic from a pastime for the lower classes, seen at fairs, to an entertainment for the wealthy, which he offered in a theatre opened in Paris, a legacy preserved by the tradition of modern magicians. The pseudonym name Harry Houdini is a reference to his mentor in magic, French magician Robert-Houdin.…

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. NEW EDITION. Cloth-bound, hardcover, octavo (19 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm.), pp. viii, 280. English text, with several explanatory diagrams. Bound in publisher's original red decorative cloth. Condition: VERY GOOD. Binding tight and secure. Slight bumping to spine ends. Small stain mark to lower rear board. Interior very well-preserved. Without previous ownership markings. Scarce. …