The Experts at the Card Table

Book by Magicana and David Ben
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An eye-opening reimagining of one of card magic’s most influential texts. Master sleight of hand artist David Ben’s treatise on the science and art of manipulating playing cards allows modern magicians to more easily embrace the seminal concepts introduced in S.W. Erdnase’s seminal The Expert at the Card Table .

David’s reframed approach to card cheating, artifice, ruse, and subterfuge—which he has dubbed “The Erdnase System for Advantage Player”—brings greater clarity to the original prose. From locating desired cards, to maintaining them though imperceptible false shuffles, and then dealing them into your desired hands, everything you need to master the art of cheating at the card table is explained in crystal-clear detail.

The accompanying 750+ photographs offer a dramatically enhanced learning experience in comparison to the scant illustrations found in Erdnase’s original book. They are not only a huge improvement on the teaching but also the artistry of the book as a whole. This is not only a valuable learning tool, but also a gorgeous addition to any collection.

The Experts at the Card Table by David Ben is a technical masterclass reserved for those seeking a greater understanding of this advanced skill set. It is a must-have for any serious student of card magic, as well as collectors of Erdnase and sleight of hand memorabilia.

232 Pages | Hardcover (w. Dust Jacket) | 10in x 10in | Over 750 Photographs

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Customer reviews for The Experts at the Card Table

Gerhard
Wow what a book. I have all the annotated expert at the card table books but this takes the cake. Incredibly well produced the photos are fantastic and is a great help in really getting to grips with some of the moves. I have started working through the book and it's fantastic. I can really recommend this for Erdnase lovers.
Neill
There have been many books written about Expert at the card Table and of varying quality. This book has a clear remit. The info and the book itself mentions that this is one of a series, however, this book does work as a stand alone book. The photographs are what make this book good. Without them it would not work. The photos and description together make the core slights and moves in Expert at the card Table easier to follow and learn ( unlike the original book). The Vernon book on Expert at the Card Table (revelations) in my opinion is better aimed at magicians than this book and I think it carries more detail, however, if you are interested in learning the core moves and slights from “expert” then this is a valuable book.