![]() ![]() Although the author did not renew the copyright, the book has remained in print since 1902, albeit small private printings on occasion. Originally the author started selling the book for $2.00 in 1902 and the next year it dropped to $1.00. According to David Copperfield, "he pursuit of Erdnase has dominated the lives of many magicians and has led them to spend thousands of hours searching public records, newspaper articles, genealogical archives, bankruptcy files, image banks, magic books, yearbooks, census documents, and local libraries". Erdnase, and Sanders had the education, knowledge of magic, and familiarity with gambling necessary to write the book. vii-ix.) Another theory is that the author is Wilbur E. Many believe Erdnase's real name was E.S. The book may have been published under an assumed name given that it was illegal to distribute books on crooked gambling in the early 1900s. ĭespite his widespread influence on the magician community, the author's identity remains an unsolved mystery. With discussion of everything from false shuffles to fake cuts, dodgy dealing to secret palming, it was the ultimate instructional manual on how to cheat". : vii Similarly, David Copperfield described it as "a detailed description of the sleight of hand used by crooked gamblers and card magicians. Martin Gardner described the book as "the most famous, the most carefully studied book ever published on the art of manipulating cards at gaming tables". It was written, according to its author, because "if it sells it will accomplish the primary motive of the author, as he needs the money". The Expert at the Card Table covers the art of card manipulation and sleight of hand at gambling tables. As a detailed manual of card sharps, the book is considered to be one of the most influential works on magic or conjuring with cards. Erdnase, a pseudonymous author whose identity has remained a mystery for over a century. ![]() The Expert at the Card Table, is an extensive book on the art of sleight of hand published in 1902 by S. ![]()
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