Publisher's description:
 
Rusduck (J. Russell Duck) was a police chief who wrote, through 1957-58, one of magic s most exciting magazines, The Cardiste, before his untimely death fifty years ago at the age of forty-nine. His work with stacked decks and gambling demonstrations in The Cardiste is still talked about, and used, amongst today s card magicians. The magic is still good still powerful!
 
This new pocket-paperback edition features all twelve (original) exciting issues of Rusduck s masterpiece. Rusduck enjoyed clear themes and powerful climax routines, and both the working professional and the amateur card enthusiast will find dozens of enticing card effects here! "Dedicated to the Art of Cardistry" was the subtitle of this legendary magazine. It is one of the most influential card magazines ever produced.
 
The Cardiste includes effects by Rusduck, Alex Elmsley, Charles Hudson, Bill Miesel, Ed Marlo, Gerald Kosky, Milt Kort, John Howie, Tom Ransom, and many more names in magic.
 
The Cardiste has previously only been available (aside from original issues) in comb-bound, electronic pdf or compact disc format. This new hardcopy pocket-paperback has been designed so that it is easy to travel with; so that you can readily enjoy and digest the contents with deck in hand anytime, anywhere. Have fun!
 
Condition: Very good, some minor wear and a few marks. 
 
Binding: Paperback
Year:  2008
Publisher: Natzler Enterprises
Pages: 158
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 22 X 14cm