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John Scarne Quotes

My last piece of advice to the degenerate slot player who thinks he can beat the one-armed bandit consists of four little words: It can't be done.

My last piece of advice to the degenerate slot player who thinks he can beat the one-armed bandit consists of four little words: It can't be done.

Player, Thinking, Gambling

John Scarne (1961). “Complete guide to gambling”

The gambling supply house catalog is distinctly not the safest place to learn about cheating devices, beware of catalog men.

Cheating, Men, Gambling

John Scarne (1980). “Scarne on dice”, Random House Value Pub

Rummy is played by more people in more ways than any other game.

Games, People, Way

John Scarne (1990). “Scarne on Cards”, Signet

Belly strippers! The use of this device is one of the most highly prized - and highly priced - secrets of fast-money winners.

Secret, Use, Winner

John Scarne (1990). “Scarne on Cards”, Signet

Night and day a picture of the showcase of the Lame Novelty Company and its gambling content would seem to appear before my eyes. Then I realized that I could not rest content and continue practising to become a magician until I knew what those gambling gimmicks in that showcase click.

Eye, Night, Gambling

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