Thieving Bastards by Andrew Wimhurst

Getting a first-hand look at some of the grittier terrain of the gambling underworld.

Will Houstoun
Thieving Bastards by Andrew  Wimhurst

Magicians have long been fascinated by the romanticized world of gambling cheats, whether that interest manifests as a nonsensical presentation for an ace production or via the legendary quest for an elusive move like a center deal. While many will pick up a copy of Wimhurst’s book because of those romantic associations, however, the truth it reveals is both grubbier and more interesting. 

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