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“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.”

Quote by John Scarne

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John Scarne was a renowned magician known for his exceptional magical skills and performance style. Born on March 4, 1903, and passing away on July 7, 1985, Scarne was highly respected in the magic community for his profound understanding and innovative performances. more

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