Tony Giorgio – Tossing Broads: 19th-Century Cardsharp Secrets & Three-Card Monte Revealed

Delve into the captivating world of 19th-century Victorian British underworld gambling with Tony Giorgio’s Tossing Broads. This insightful ebook unmasks the legendary cardsharp techniques, intricate slang, and the deceptive mechanics behind “Tossing Broads,” a gaffed game with direct parallels to the infamous Three-Card Monte.

Unveiling 19th Century Cardsharp Secrets

Step back in time to an era when playing cards were known as “broads.” Tony Giorgio meticulously details the specific terminology used by cardsharps: “Spreading Broads” for playing a game, “broading” for cheating, and a “broadsman” for a skilled deceiver. This ebook provides a unique window into the historical context and linguistic nuances of an era defined by wit and cunning.

The Deceptive Art of Gaffed Games

“Tossing Broads” is presented as a quintessential gaffed game, inherently designed to be unbeatable. Much like Three-Card Monte, where the “broad tossers” would challenge players to “Find the Lady” using a queen, this ebook reveals the psychological and physical strategies employed to ensure the house always wins. Understand the principles of a “gaffed joint” or “flat joint” and the subtle manipulations that made these games so notoriously effective.

What You Will Discover:

• Historical Authenticity: Immerse yourself in the genuine history and practices of Victorian card games and the British underworld.
• In-depth Gameplay Analysis: Comprehend the intricate mechanics and strategic impossibility of “Tossing Broads.”
• Master Period Slang: Adopt the authentic language of 19th-century gamblers, from “broads” to “broadsman.”
• Secrets of Deception: Learn the foundational principles of gaffed games and the psychological elements used to outwit opponents.

Whether you’re a historian, a magician, a card enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the art of deception, Tony Giorgio’s Tossing Broads offers an unparalleled exploration into a bygone era of cunning card play.

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Unleash the secrets of Tony Giorgio’s “Tossing Broads”! Delve into 19th-century cardsharp slang, gaffed games, and the legendary Three-Card Monte. Prepare to be amazed!

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Tony Giorgio – Tossing Broads

Step into the enigmatic world of the 19th Century Victorian British underworld with Tony Giorgio’s Tossing Broads. In this compelling game, players are introduced to the slang of the era, where playing-cards were known as broads. Engaging in a card game was referred to as Spreading Broads, while cheating was called broading, and a card sharp was known as a broadsman.

Tossing Broads is a gaffed game that is impossible to beat, making it a fascinating challenge for any enthusiast. This game draws parallels to the infamous Three-Card Monte, where the prevailing myth suggests that broad tossers used a queen as the winning card and would challenge players to Find the Lady.

• Historical Insight: Delve into the rich history of Victorian card games.
• Engaging Gameplay: Experience the thrill of a game that combines strategy and skill.
• Authentic Slang: Immerse yourself in the language of 19th-century gamblers.