 Cover of the 1995 edition. | |
| Author | S. W. Erdnase |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Smith, M. D. |
| Cover artist | Ed Smith Design |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Sleight of hand |
| Genre | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | Original Unknown |
Publication date | 1902 (first edition) |
| Publication place | USA |
| ISBN | 978-0-486-28597-9 |
The Expert at the Card Table, is an extensive book on the art of sleight of hand published in 1902 by S. W. Erdnase, a pseudonymous author whose identity has remained a mystery for over a century.[1] As a detailed manual of card sharps, the book is considered to be one of the most influential works on magic or conjuring with cards.
- ^ Silverman, Rachel Emma. "Fresh Clues Could Reveal Magic-Trick Writer Who Pulled a Disappearing Act a Century Ago", The Wall Street Journal, August 16, 2000. Retrieved January 13, 2008.