The Gyp Artist by William Larsen

First published in the late 1940s, "The Gyp Artist" is William Larsen's entertaining lecture that magicians can give on various con games or swindles and their methods. It is a topic that audiences always find of interest and so it's an easy "sell" for local club, civic group, and other bookings. Larsen provides a solid framework you can use to build your own presentation - from introductory lecture and patter suggestions to tricks and handling. All are standard tricks or props, or instructions are provided on how to make up easily. Use as a complete lecture or simply add one or two of these "gyps" to your current act.