ART OF THE CON

Whether it's the three card monte, the shell game, fast and loose, or just cheating at poker, most magicians have recognized that demonstrating a con is a powerful way grab an audience's attention. In his time hosting The Real Hustle, Paul Wilson pulled off more scams of different varieties than anyone in the world. If you present cons in your magic, we recommend you pick up this book not to learn the moves, but to learn the history and psychology of what makes cons work. You'll be able to speak with more authority and wisdom on the topic, and you'll get carried away learning about cons you've never even heard about before.