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The Magician and the Cardsharp: The Search for America's Greatest Sleight-of-Hand Artist

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The Magician and the Cardsharp: The Search for America's Greatest Sleight-of-Hand Artist
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"Johnson details exciting anecdotes of scams, hoaxes, and instances of conjuring . . . His stories unfold like magic." â€•David Blaine, Entertainment Weekly
In the 1920s, during an era when Americans were crazy for magic, Dai Vernon earned a reputation as a genius of the magical arts. When hard times descended after the crash of '29, the lights of New York faded, audiences dwindled, and Vernon headed west. Little did he realize that his life was about to change.
In Wichita, Kansas, while swapping secrets with a Mexican gambler, Vernon was told a story he didn't quite believe, the tale of a legendary cardsharp who could pull off the impossibleâ€•dealing perfectly from the center of the deck. Vernon set out to find the reclusive cardsharp, discovering a fascinating and dangerous kingdom of games and tricksters along the way. Did he finally get his man or did the greatest cardsharp who ever lived just vanish into thin air?
A story with the nostalgic quality of an old-fashioned fable, The Magician and the Cardsharp is a unique and endlessly entertaining piece of history.
Country USA
Brand Holt Paperbacks
Manufacturer Holt Paperbacks
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2006-07-25
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780805080599

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