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Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
John Scarne
Born: March 4, 1903
Died: July 7, 1985 (aged 82)
Bio: John Scarne was an American magician and book author who was particularly adept at playing card manipulation. He became known as an expert on cards and other games, and authored a number of popular books on cards, gambling, and related topics.
Known for:
- Scarne on Card Tricks (1950)
- Scarne's Magic Tricks (1940)
- Scarne on Cards (1949)
- Scarne's new complete guide to gambling (1974)
- Scarne's Encyclopedia of Card Games (1973)