Card Cheats

This is a friendly video that relies mostly on the charm of its host, Buddy "banned-for-life" Farnan, for intrinsic value, and not on the information imparted. Set with old-timey music and chapter frames, Farnan--who is no longer welcome at gaming tables in glitter gulch--demonstrates false shuffles, false cuts, palming, crimping, peeking, second dealing and stacking a deck, always reminding us that the "best card cheat in the world can't beat lady luck." You won't come away knowing how to do these things with any great skill, but it's fun watching Farnan dazzle with his lightning speed and diversion tactics. An optional purchase for larger con artist collections. Aud: P. (E. Druda)