Gaffed games, clever cons, sensational swindles — how to spot the bunco artist before he cheats you!

This may well be the greatest expose' of gambling methods, swindles, confidence games and carnival midway hustles ever published.

No matter if you're a magician, gambler, carnival midway patron (or operator), law enforcement professional, or simply want to protect yourself, you're going to enjoy this book.

Especially valuable to those with an interest in carnival and gaming paraphernalia are the methods used to gaff the devices as sold back in the day by H. C. Evans, K. C. Card Co., and others. This information makes for fascinating reading.

In addition to bunco scams and carnival games, the book also covers marked cards, roulette, crooked dice, and much more.

Makes a great gift for that hard-to-please gambling enthusiast, magician, or law enforcement professional on your gift list.

Sold for information only. Not to be used for any illegal purpose.

"Flim-flam methods of con men, short changers, carnivals, crooked gamblers, and swindlers. Valuable data for all." (Mike Kanter) "A fine collection of exposures. Highly interesting reading." (Tom Bowyer)

Revised edition includes a new chapter, more illustrations, and additional new content.