Secrets of Gambling, Hugh Miller — 1st Edition

£24.95

Secrets of Gambling, Hugh Miller — 1st Edition

Name: Secrets of Gambling, Hugh Miller — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6298
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Publication: London, Harry Stanley, 1970.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 128.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume remains structurally tight and square. The exterior features a clear plastic laminate overlay which exhibits noticeable wrinkling and bubbling, with significant peeling at the lower rear corner. Minor bumping is present at the extremities. Internally, the pages are crisp, clean, and bright, with only minor offset ghosting to the verso of the title page. A solid, robust copy despite the external cosmetic flaws.

Catalogue Note: First edition of this comprehensive guide to gambling secrets and sleight of hand. The original 1970 printing by Harry Stanley's Unique Magic Studio is uncommon, preceding the more widely seen 1980 reissue by Supreme Magic.

Bound in the publisher's boards with a clear laminate overlay, the book was aimed primarily at magicians and enthusiasts of deception.

A fascinating and detailed exposé on the clandestine methods of cardsharps, dice mechanics, and con artists. Secrets of Gambling strips away the glamour of the casino to reveal the mechanical and manipulative techniques used to cheat the odds. Covering everything from marked decks and holdouts to loaded dice and the Three Shell Game, Hugh Miller provides an invaluable resource for magicians looking to incorporate authentic gambling sleights into their routines, or for anyone curious about the dark arts of the gaming table.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Hugh Miller

Book Publisher: Harry Stanley

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Leisure, Crafts & Hobbies

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 128

Book Publication Year: 1970

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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