Prepare to be amazed! Delve into Tony Giorgio’s “Tossing Broads,” a gaffed card game where fortunes are won and lost. Uncover the secrets of this Victorian-era con and try your luck! (158 characters)
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Tony Giorgio – Tossing Broads: A Victorian Card Game Masterpiece
Step into the shadowy alleys of the 19th Century Victorian British underworld with Tony Giorgio’s Tossing Broads, a game steeped in intrigue and deception. In the slang of the era, playing cards were known as broads, and cheating at cards was referred to as broading. This game, a gaffed version of Three-Card Monte, is designed to be unbeatable, ensuring that the broad tosser always plays a gaffed or flat joint.
The game is surrounded by the enduring myth that broad tossers used a queen as the winning card, challenging players to Find the Lady. This narrative adds a layer of mystery and excitement to the game, making it a captivating experience for anyone interested in the history of card games or Victorian culture.
- Historical Significance: Dive into the rich history of Victorian slang and card sharping.
- Unbeatable Gameplay: Experience the thrill of a gaffed game that cannot be beat.
- Cultural Myth: Engage with the legend of Find the Lady, a myth that has intrigued players for generations.
Whether you’re a history buff, a card game enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique gift, Tossing Broads offers an unparalleled journey into the past. Add this masterpiece to your collection today and bring a piece of Victorian history to life.
In the 19th Century Victorian British underworld slang, playing-cards were called broads. Playing a game of cards was known as “Spreading Broads.” Cheating at cards was called “broading” and a card sharp was called a “broadsman”. Tossing Broads is a gaffed game that cannot be beat; hence, the broad tosser plays a gaffed joint, or flat joint. A Three-Card Monte game with the prevailing myth is that the broad tossers used a queen as the winning card, and would say “Find the Lady.”
