Set Reminder2023-02-25 12:00:002023-02-25 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : The Ricky Jay Collection https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/the-ricky-jay-collection-21935 This was Potter & Potter's first sale from the singular, eclectic collection of Ricky Jay, the lauded actor, celebrated sleight-of-hand magician, and noted author, who curated his own extensive collection of magic, circus, and showbiz ephemera.
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Card Cheating Exposed. London: Coe & Co., ca. 1910. Publisher?s pink wraps lettered and bordered in black. [1-3], 5 ? 30, one blank leaf, 32mo. Three small paper labels affixed to front wrapper, a few short tears, rubbing to wrappers; good to very good. Rare; the second example we have encountered. An unsigned work advertised as ?A complete revelation of the cheaters? work at bridge, nap, solo, bluff, banker, baccarat, faro, &c.? The writer describes the use of marked cards, holdouts, mirrors, and other techniques.