Tony Giorgio - Tossing Broads. (Instant Download)
Description & Effect
Unveiling the Underworld of Cards
Step back in time to the shadowy alleys and dimly lit parlors of 19th-century Victorian Britain, where playing cards were known by a far more evocative name: "broads." In this clandestine world, playing a game of cards was referred to as "Spreading Broads," while the illicit act of cheating was termed "broading." The masters of this deceptive art, the card sharps, earned the moniker of "broadsmen." Tony Giorgio's "Tossing Broads" doesn't just teach a trick; it immerses you in this rich historical lexicon, revealing the origins and evolution of a deeply ingrained subculture dedicated to the art of the con.
Mastering the Gaffed Game
"Tossing Broads" is more than just a card routine; it's an exploration into the mechanics of a truly gaffed game – a "gaffed joint" or "flat joint" – meticulously designed to be unbeatable. At its heart lies a variant of the infamous Three-Card Monte, a game that has captivated and frustrated audiences for generations. Tony Giorgio demystifies the prevailing myth that "broad tossers" would use a Queen as the winning card, famously challenging marks with the phrase "Find the Lady." This product grants you access to the authentic, insider methods that ensured the broadsman always walked away victorious, leaving their marks bewildered and empty-handed.
Tony Giorgio's Legacy of Deception
Learn from one of the true legends of card manipulation and cheating exposition, Tony Giorgio. Renowned for his deep understanding of card scams and his ability to articulate complex sleights and psychological ploys, Giorgio brings his unparalleled expertise to "Tossing Broads." This is not merely a performance piece but a historical document, a masterclass in the principles that governed professional card cheats. His insights provide invaluable context, making the techniques not just movements, but living pieces of a long-forgotten history.
More Than Just a Trick
Beyond the simple execution of a card move, "Tossing Broads" offers a profound education in the art of misdirection, psychology, and strategic play. Whether you're a seasoned magician, a magic historian, a collector of unique routines, or simply fascinated by the intricate world of card cheats, this product offers unparalleled value. It’s an opportunity to not only learn a powerful, deceptive routine but also to understand the culture, the language, and the ingenuity of those who mastered the game through skill and cunning.
Original Specs
In the 19th Century Victorian British underworld slang, playing-cards were called broads. Playing a game of cards was known as “Spreading Broads.” Cheating at cards was called “broading” and a card sharp was called a “broadsman”. Tossing Broads is a gaffed game that cannot be beat; hence, the broad tosser plays a gaffed joint, or flat joint. A Three-Card Monte game with the prevailing myth is that the broad tossers used a queen as the winning card, and would say “Find the Lady.”
