Sleight of Hand - The Jeff Busby Collection
Sat, Aug 19, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 114
Schmidt, Joseph K. "New Card Control Systems" Manuscript and Associated Correspondence.
Estimate: $500 - $800
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Schmidt, Joseph K. "New Card Control Systems" Manuscript and Associated Correspondence. The author's typed manuscript of a book of his own gambling-themed tricks, many pages bearing holographic corrections by Schmidt. Accompanied by a profusion of original illustrations and sketches by Schmidt to accompany the text, plus correspondence, all TLSs and TNSs, from Schmidt, discussing the manuscript and tricks it contains (Clumsy Joe's Riffle Shuffle Run-Up, Easy Poker, Erdnase Outdone, JK Subway, etc.) in great detail, as well as associated topics (Martin Gardner, various magic books, Karl Fulves and his periodicals). Other material includes the signed limited edition of Schmidt Gambling Trio, A "Hell" Of a Poker Game, Riffle Shuffle Run-Up Trix, and other exclusive manuscripts. Over 200 pages, neatly organized.
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