Card cheating footage
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Card cheating footage
Does anyone here know the identity of the "unknown" card mechanic that is shown in a brief (maybe 10 minutes or so) clip doing breakoffs, second and bottom deals (bottom deal has some finger flash), false shuffle and some hops/shifts?
I believe the name that is listed at the beginning of the clip is "Santana," but I have no further information. The clip is B&W, and appears to have been shot in the 50s or 60s.
Any help would be great.
Jason
I believe the name that is listed at the beginning of the clip is "Santana," but I have no further information. The clip is B&W, and appears to have been shot in the 50s or 60s.
Any help would be great.
Jason
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Re: Card cheating footage
Where are you seeing this footage?
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Re: Card cheating footage
It has circulated privately on VHS (and more recently on DVD) for many years.
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Hmm.. can't help much then as I haven't seen it. Given the lack of response to the inquiry.. I assume few if any others here have as well. Anyone wanna pass it on for digital conversions which might then inspire further discussion?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sgwkwy2FXw
There's this of John Scarne.
There's this of John Scarne.
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Re: Card cheating footage
It's definitely not John Scarne, it's not Artanis, it's not Jim Cooper.
We know what all of those men look like. This guy is a mystery, yet he had good chops and did quite a bit of stuff.
Jason
We know what all of those men look like. This guy is a mystery, yet he had good chops and did quite a bit of stuff.
Jason
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It's probably Frank Thompson, or that guy who owned Magic Inc before Jay Marshall.
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Re: Card cheating footage
I don't think it was Frank Thompson, I couldn't smell the Rum River Crook Cigar.
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Re: Card cheating footage
Then it's that other guy. You know. The guy. The other one.
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Re: Card cheating footage
I'll tell you this -- it's not me.
I don't know how much that helps, though.
I don't know how much that helps, though.
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Re: Card cheating footage
There are a few guys that come to mind. A guy named Ray Murray, or Trellis Dinsmore???? Both were terrific bust out guys.
If you post a link to it I may be able to identify it. I have a copy of a book on blackjack cheating that a another (Las Vegas)guy wrote with pictures. I will look it up and post the name.
Another real talented guy that would fit the era would be Mike Sarkis.
If you post a link to it I may be able to identify it. I have a copy of a book on blackjack cheating that a another (Las Vegas)guy wrote with pictures. I will look it up and post the name.
Another real talented guy that would fit the era would be Mike Sarkis.
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Reason: added Sarkis
Reason: added Sarkis
Re: Card cheating footage
Cugel wrote:It's probably Frank Thompson, or that guy who owned Magic Inc before Jay Marshall.
That other guy? Do you mean Frances' husband? That guy from "Ireland"? Well, anything is possible...
Frank Shields did some film in the 60's - could be him...
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Thanks Richard, it's nice to be back...
Re: Card cheating footage
after all these years, do we know who is the guy on that video? Is there any footage of Artanis or F Thompson maybe?
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I'm quite curious too, any ideas who this Santana was?
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prodigy wrote:I'm quite curious too, any ideas who this Santana was?
I think he played the guitar.
Yes, it is mrgoat, I just can't log in with old account.
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Santana:
Wasn't he at The Alamo?
Wasn't he at The Alamo?