Ebook - Tony Giorgio - Tossing Broads (Digital Download)

Unlock the Secrets of the Underworld's Most Deceptive Card Game

Step back in time to the shadowy Victorian British underworld, where playing cards were known as 'broads' and the art of deception reigned supreme. Tony Giorgio's seminal ebook, 'Tossing Broads', is your exclusive key to understanding one of the most infamous gaffed games ever conceived. This digital download meticulously unpacks the history, terminology, and techniques behind a card game specifically designed to be unbeatable. Far from a simple game, 'Tossing Broads' was a sophisticated con, a 'flat joint' where the 'broad tosser' held all the cards – literally.

The Unbeatable Three-Card Monte and 'Find the Lady'

At the heart of 'Tossing Broads' lies its inseparable connection to the legendary Three-Card Monte. This ebook thoroughly explores the prevailing myth and reality surrounding this classic street game, where the challenge to 'Find the Lady' has captivated and swindled countless marks across generations. Tony Giorgio, a renowned authority in the world of card manipulation and cheating, peels back the layers to reveal how broad tossers expertly controlled the outcome, making the winning queen vanish and reappear at will. You'll gain a profound appreciation for the subtle moves and psychological ploys that made this game a formidable tool in the hands of a skilled charlatan.

A Historical Glimpse into Card Sharp Culture

Beyond the mechanics of the game, 'Tossing Broads' offers a fascinating linguistic journey into the 19th-century British criminal lexicon. Discover the origins and meanings of terms like 'spreading broads' for playing cards, 'broading' for cheating, and 'broadsman' for a card sharp. This ebook isn't just a manual; it's a historical document, preserving the rich, often clandestine, culture of those who made their living through their dexterity and cunning. Whether you're a magician looking to add authentic historical routines to your repertoire, a magic historian tracing the evolution of card cons, or simply a curious enthusiast of gambling lore, this essential guide provides unparalleled insight.

Your Digital Gateway to Masterful Deception

Tony Giorgio's 'Tossing Broads' is more than just an ebook; it's a masterclass in the art of the gaffed game, delivered directly to your device. This unique resource provides a detailed look at techniques that have shaped the world of card magic and cheating for centuries. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire a piece of history and understand the profound impact of a game that truly 'cannot be beat'. Enhance your knowledge and elevate your craft with this indispensable digital download, available now.

Original Specs

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.”