The Idiot At The Card Table by Val Andrews

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From Val Andrews’ introduction:Dear Idiots. . . .

Many years ago a man called S. W. Erdnase wrote a book called The Expert at the Card Table. Any similarity between his title and mine is purely intentional. . . . After all, Mister Erdnase re-arranged the letters of my surname to make his!

I am not a “card-man”, even though I can watch and admire biddies, seconds, tops, bottoms, middles and injogs. I suppose the reason why I don’t do these things myself is because I can’t! However, Ihave on occasion got quite a bit of fun out of a pack of pasteboards, and I like to think that my audiences have too! So here are a few stunts, gags and tricks for the card-man who does not take himself too seriously.

If you hear a slight whirring noise whilst you are reading this book, it will be Mr. W. Erdnase. . . revolving!

VAL ANDREWS.

List of effectsAnniversary Card-trickRiffle-countMiracle LocationCutting the AcesCutting the DeckWe’re not ALL perfect!Faulty MechanismWith a reel. . . .”The Sporting Gambler”Can’t do it with Cards. . .The Curse of ScotlandSnap!Card in appleElectric Pack Gag. . .Another E.P.G.Yet another!Feat of StrengthThe Hard Way. . .Phew!DiversionAn ElaborationThe rising card. I COULD do that!Another rising card gagChinese playing-cardsInside a ROCK!Beatnik-card locationOne Spade Short!Upon My Sole!Ice-DiamondSort it out for yourselfWho did you expect?For bald-headed idiots only. . .Off Beat RepeatFor Magicians only. . .If at first you don’t succeed. . . CHEAT

1st digital edition 2012, 15 pages.
word count: 5157 which is equivalent to 20 standard pages of text