The Expert At The Card Table - The Classic Treatise On Card Manipulation [Imitation Leather]

S. W. Erdnase (Author), M. D. Smith (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

Conjuring Arts' new take on the classic cardman's bible, The Expert At The Card Table. It's the perfect size (about 3"x 4.5") to fit in your hand or pocket and beautifully produced using the same paper as a Bible, gilt edges, a ribbon place holder and in a soft leather-like binding.

Product Details

• Imitation Leather: 206 pages
• Publisher: Conjuring Arts Research Center (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974255122
• ISBN-13: 978-0974255125
• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars On this edition..., August 22, 2007

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Michael Callaghan (Jersey City, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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I can only add to these reviews that this edition is very small, cloth bound, and ribbon bookmarked, so it can be carried with you always, everywhere. That alone makes it worth a purchase. There is something nice about being able to carry drugstore playing cards and a source of a lifetime's worth of practice all in one pocket. If you travel or commute, this is the perfect edition to own - the binding does not feel cheap or crease, and the type is very small but very legible, not in the least blurry. If portability is of any concern to you, this is the one to buy. I carry it with me always, and it's so compact that it's never an issue. Let other people fiddle with their Blackberries or play mindless games on their cell phones - you can learn to second deal or blind shuffle and actually acquire a skill.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wait a minute..., July 10, 2011

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Ilya Kovic - See all my reviews

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I ordered this thinking I was getting a full sized book with a black finish, which I thought was nice. When I first received the package, I was kind of confused. The envelope seemed tiny. I opened it and this book slid out. I had no idea that it was a pock sized edition and just stared at it for a while. I didn't know if I was pissed or what. But then I leafed through it for a bit. The gold lined pages fluttered through my hands. The small but clear script and illustrations at my fingertips. In about 30 seconds, I fell in love. I was so much happier that I purchased this than a full sized edition. I already have a PDF of this book on my computer and didn't really NEED another copy. I just wanted one for my library. I take it with me everywhere. I even got it signed by Teller of Penn and Teller. If you want a copy of the Expert, buy this. Hell, buy two. It's great quality, beautiful, and convenient.

4.0 out of 5 stars cool pocket edition must have, February 2, 2012

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This is an old school classic pocket sized edition. don't believe the hype about carrying it with you to have on hand at a moments notice. this is one to read and move forward.