Searles, Lynn: The Card Expert ©1938 Abbott's Magic Novelty Co., Colon, MI Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.5x8.5", 54 pages ©1962 Second Printing

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Comments: Illustrated with line drawings by Sid Lorraine. Available as an eBook from Abbott's.

Contents (from book):

3 Chapter One - The Psychology Of The Card Expert

6 Chapter Two - Basic Sleights
6 The Lace-Through False Shuffle
12 The False Cut
13 - The Compound False Cut
15 -The Simple False Cut
17 The Second Deal
21 The Bottom Deal

24 Chapter Three Miscellaneous Sleights And Moves
24 Back Palming A Complete Pack
26 The Riffle Cut
28 The One-Hand Shuffle
29 The Weave-In Shuffle
31 The Multiple Lift

34 Chapter Four Tricks And Deceptions
34 A Subtle Card Location
35 Ace Control 1
37 Jacks And Aces
38 Second Deal Four Aces (No 1)
40 Second Deal Four Aces (No 2)
42 A Renovated Trick
45 A Renovated Trick (A Variation)
46 Another Card Location
47 A Novel Color Change Surprise
49 Multiple Card Force
50 Double Deal
52 Master Dealing
52 Bottom Deal Poker Demonstration