Ebook - Simon Lovell - Billion Dollar Bunko
Description & Effect
Unmasking the World of Deception
Dive into the thrilling and often disturbing underworld of fraud with 'Billion Dollar Bunko' by master entertainer and expert, Simon Lovell. This isn't just another book; it's a meticulously crafted digital download representing 15 years of research, writing, and updating. You'll join Simon, Freddy the Fox, and his crew on an exhilarating roller-coaster ride through a labyrinth of bar bets, street hustles, carnival games, internet scams, and elaborate long cons. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the sophisticated methods employed to manipulate and deceive, all from the comfort of your own home in this comprehensive PDF ebook.
The Insider's Guide to Scams and Protection
What makes 'Billion Dollar Bunko' truly unique is its unparalleled access and depth. This isn't a collection of magic tricks, but a revelation of the actual techniques used to part individuals from their hard-earned money. Discover the precise frauds that the NYPD considers the most common and dangerous today, offering invaluable foresight. Beyond simply exposing these schemes, the ebook equips you with essential top tips on how to avoid becoming a victim yourself. This critical information stems from Simon Lovell's lifetime of experience in the field, enriched by additional insights from both sides of the law, including fabulous contributions to the carnival section by top FBI expert Bruce Walstead.
From Setup to Sell: Understanding the Con
Forget superficial explanations. 'Billion Dollar Bunko' guides you through every intricate stage of a con: the setup, the engaging talk, the convincing sell, and the myriad ways you can be 'suckered in'. The book argues forcefully against the notion that 'it couldn't happen to me,' demonstrating how such overconfidence can be the first step towards being defrauded. Simon Lovell's engaging, fun writing style, complemented by sequential art from Alan Wassilak and hundreds of photographs from Simon's and Carl Mercurio's collections, makes this deeply disturbing material impossible to put down. It's an immersive experience that allows you to meet wild, eccentric, and larcenous characters, learning their money-making deeds without risking a penny of your own.
Beyond Entertainment: A Practical Resource
While a gripping read, 'Billion Dollar Bunko' serves as an invaluable resource for various audiences. Magicians specializing in gambling routines will find this an essential tool to lend unparalleled realism to their performances, learning to think, act, and talk like a seasoned cheat. For the general public, it's a vital educational resource for self-protection, empowering readers with knowledge to identify and sidestep the pervasive schemes that affect people daily. Don't be one of the uninformed; learn well, and you'll be better equipped to navigate the deceptive corners of our world. Please note, this ebook is for educational purposes only; neither the publisher nor author condones or is accountable for any attempt to replicate these schemes for personal gain.
Original Specs
15 years in writing， rewriting， updating and more， this huge book describes hundreds of cons， scams and cheats that infest our world today. Join Simon， Freddy the Fox and his nefarious gang of chums as they take you by the hand and lead you towards enlightenment. This is not a book of magic tricks but a collection of the exact techniques used to separate you and others from your hard-earned cash.
It's a roller-coaster ride through bar bets， street hustles， carnivals， Internet fraud， big and small cons， card and dice games and more. You'll even find the exact frauds that the NYPD regard as the most common and dangerous today! You'll also learn top tips on how to avoid each and every con! The inside information has come from Simon's lifetime of experience in the field along with additional information from both sides of the law. Top FBI expert Bruce Walstead added fabulous information to the carnival section!
This isn't just a "here's how the con works" book. No， instead it guides you through the set up， the talk， the sell， everything about the con and how you can get suckered into one. Don't say you can't be conned; if you think that， you could already be half-way towards being so! There's no preaching from a lofty perch here， just a fun， ripping ride through a world that so few know about. You'll meet wild， eccentric and larcenous characters， you'll learn how they work their money-making deeds and all without having to risk a penny of your own money.
Magicians who use gambling routines will find this an invaluable resource to make them seem more real. You'll learn how to think， act and talk like a cheat.
With beautiful sequential art by Alan Wassilak， hundreds of photographs from Simon's collection along with others from Carl Mercurio and Simon's own fun style of writing， this is a book you'll find impossible to put down. It is full of deeply disturbing material that you may find hard to believe but people are being taken each and every day by these schemes. Don't be one of them. Learn well and you'll be able to avoid them.
Neither the publisher or author can be held accountable for any reader who tries these schemes to make money themselves. They will， however， be happy to pity them for their idiocy. Great con men are not made， they are born!
Hardcover ? 456 pages ? Large， 8 1/2 x 11 format
Full-Color Dust Jacket ? Acid-free Paper
Gold-Foil Stamped Cover
Illustrations by Alan Wassilak ? Hundreds of Photographs
What People Are Saying：
"I have looked forward with whetted anticipation to the day when this collection would become available. Today is the day and the fruit is tasty."
Wesley James - NYC
"A joyous romp through the world of conmen， cheats and hustlers—I predict this could well become the bible of these down and dirty topics!"
Todd Robbins - President， Coney Island USA
"It is a rare treat to be educated as to the workings of these scams by an insider. This book will provide a ready reference to train both law enforcement agencies and civic groups."
Vincent Manza - NYPD
