E.S. Andre

Absolutely fascinating! I've never actually owned a copy of Expert at the Card Table - but I'm very familiar with what it is. Might seek out a copy or one of the Revelations/Annotated versions!

Echoing the sentiments of most commenters, this documentary was just incredible- the content, the storytelling, the "experts" consulted with their intimate knowledge and insights. Unforgettable. Thank you for creating and sharing! Loved it!

David Alexander's hypothesis sounds a bit like those "Illuminati confirmed" memes.

@1:35:10--Why spell your name backwards when "...that isn't any way to successfully disguise a name..." But it was successful. The publisher had to tell people that it was spelled backwards. People weren't figuring it out.

Without Dai Vernon we would not have the absolute master of cards that is Richard Turner.

That was fucking awesome. Even bought a copy of Revelations, the second edition.

more like this!

Eu muito desse tipo de mágica

Absolutely wonderful documentary. Bravo and many thanks for creating it, and a hearty BOO! to those on certain magic forums spreading negativity about it.

Erdnase died on a train with Kris Kristofferson.

Truly facinating and very well done, but I think my vote goes to Edward Gallaway as the author. His case is very strong if you look him up.

An amazing documentary. I really wish more people could appreciate this art.

Very well done. Long live the mystery!

Much as this book is considered by many THE book on card table magic, I do believe The Royal Road has had way more impact in terms of pedagogy and cardmanship.

1:03:20 What about Wesley James?? He even filmed a full DVD tutorial which covers all the moves and tricks from the book.

Whoever wrote the book, he should have known Houdini's cards moves since the famous Erdnase transformation was developed by Houdini years before the publication of the book. Do you concur?

Excellent documentary!

Awesome. Didn't expect to watch the whole thing in one sitting but two hours later, here we are.

This was riviting, when I started the video I really did not expect to do the full 1.55, well presented and well researched. Thanks

Absolutely brilliant doc, enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Love everything about mysterious, old books!

I like to think e.s. Andrew's was just dyslexic

Enjoyed this. 👏🏻

Excellent documentary!

That was great. Thank you!

$10 says the writer's a woman who perfected her technique and showmanship but, the era being what it was, was refused gigs/representation.

Really great, the first good documentary on Erdnase I've seen. 💯

Why beat around the bush? He’s George Santos. When George lowers his cameo price. I will prove it! Ty rudy, here’s an hour 44 out the window.

Excellent edition of expert at the card table by Joe Crist with photos of the hand positions and a story about S.W. Erdnase passed down from Joe Artanis . Well worth checking out