John Scarne | |
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| Born | Orlando Carmelo Scarnecchia March 4, 1903 Steubenville, Ohio, United States |
| Died | July 7, 1985 (aged 82) North Bergen, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Magician, writer |
John Scarne (/ˈskɑːrni/; March 4, 1903 – July 7, 1985) was an American magician and author who was particularly adept at playing card manipulation. He became known as an expert on cards and other games, and authored a number of popular books on cards, gambling, and related topics.