Magician and author (1903–1985) who excelled at playing card manipulation, and who wrote numerous books on cards and gambling. Signed book: Scarne on Dice. Later printing. Pennsylvania: Military Service Publishing Co., 1946. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.5, 434 pages. Signed and inscribed on the reverse of the first free end page, “To Alfred Joshin and the boys, Best wishes, John Scarne.” Several highlighted passages, front hinge a bit weak, but intact, and mild toning to top and fore-edges, otherwise fine condition. During World War II, he travelled throughout the military teaching the soldiers how to keep from getting cheated at card and dice games. The first time we have ever offered anything from the master of sleight-of-hand. RRAuction COA.
