Scarne on Card Tricks by John Scarne

Scarne describes 155 easy-to-do tricks with cards. No sleight-of-hand skill whatsoever is required in these tricks. But don’t assume that this makes them weak effects. You just need to look at the Drunken Poker Deal effect to be convinced of that.

For this book Scarne obtained from Dunninger, Cardini, Dai Vernon, Francis Carlyle, Cliff Green, Russel Swan, Nate Leipzig, Thurston, Houdini and other famous magicians and card experts the secrets of some of their most notable tricks and effects. Together with these he has included many entirely new creations of his own. The demonstrations and explanations of the tricks are accompanied by illustrations. In addition, Scarne has included full instructions on preparations, patter, presenting shows, etc., so that this work is a complete guide for the card trickster, amateur or professional.