Simon Lovell's Second to None: The Art of Second Dealing by Meir Yedid - Bo

If you ever wanted to learn how to deal the second card in the deck while making it look like you are dealing the top card--this is your best opportunity. Follow Simon Lovell as he takes you step-by-step through the art of the second deal. He discusses more nuances subtleties and variations than you probably ever knew existed. He doesnt sugarcoat the work but gives you all the tools you need to master this powerful sleight. But he doesnt stop there. Once you begin mastering the second deal you are treated to some routines which you can practice. And as a finale Simon discusses some of the second deals more nefarious uses. As a special bonus the book includes many historical gambling-themed graphics as well as the history of the second deal which dates back to the 1500s. Also included are reproductions of important contributions to the second deal including excerpts from Robert-Houdins Card-Sharping Exposed and S. W. Erdnases Expert At The Card Table. About the author Simon Lovell is an authority on all things relating to cheating gambling con-games and sleight of hand. He wrote the bestselling book How To Cheat At Everything is a technical consultant on the hit television series White Collar and in his spare time stars in his weekly Off-Broadway show Strange and Unusual Hobbies. Pages 158 - 6 x 9 - Softcover - foreword and historical section by Meir Yedid - 112 black and white photographs and many historical illustrations.