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The discoveries of John Poulter, alias Baxter; who was apprehended for robbing Dr. Hancock, of Salisbury, on Clarken Down, near Bath; and who has since been admitted King's Evidence, and discovered a most numerous Gang of Villains; many of which have been already taken. Being A full Account of all the Robberies he has committed, and the surprizing Tricks and Frauds he has practised for the Space of five Years last past, in different Parts of England. Written wholly by himself. To which he has added, as a Caution to prevent any unwary Persons from being imposed on and defrauded, an exact account of the manner in which gamblers and other sharpers impose upon people at fairs and other Places; wherein their whole Tricks, Behaviour and Language, is so laid open, that any one who reads it, may certainly know them at any Time, and so be upon their Guard against being cheated by them. With some Precautions to secure Houses from being broke open, very useful for all Families: And likewise some Cautions to Tradesmen, and others who travel, to prevent their being robbed. With Directions how to prevent Horses from being stolen out of Grounds and Commons.
Poulter, John, 1715-1754?.Date: MDCCLIV [1754]- Books
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A Full detection and explanation of all the delusive tricks performed by Mr. Breslau, which will, upon the first perusal, enable any person, not only to detect said Breslau in all his tricks, but also to perform them (after a few practical experiments) with the greatest facility.
Date: Printed in the year M,DCC,LXVII. [1767]- Books
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A genuine history of the lives and actions of the most notorious Irish highwaymen, tories and rapparees, from Redmond O Hanlon, the famous Gentleman-Robber, to Cahier na Gappul, the great Horse-Catcher, who was executed at Maryborough in August 1735. To which is added, the gold-finder: or, the history of Manus Maconiel, who under the Appearance of a stupid, ignorant Country Fellow, (on the Bog of Allen, by the Help of his Man Andrew) play'd the most notorious Cheats and remarkable Tricks on the People of Ireland that were ever known. The third edition, corrected. By J. Cosgrav.
Cosgrave, J.Date: 1747- Books
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The life of the famous William Stroud, who was convicted at the last Quarter-Sessions for the city and liberty of Westminster, as a Rogue and a Vagabond; sentenced to six months imprisonment in Bridewell, and to be six Times publickly Whipt. Containing A variety of the most astonishing Frauds and artful Tricks, that perhaps ever were committed; the various Characters he appeared in, and his insinuating Methods of procuring Credit. Together with the substance of the speech Justice Ledlard made when Sentence was past upon him, with Stroud's own speech, and his behaviour on that occasion.
Date: MDCCLII. [1752]- Books
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Memoirs of the lives, intrigues, and comical adventures of the most famous gamesters and celebrated sharpers in the reigns of Charles II. James II. William III. and Queen Anne. Wherein is contain'd the secret history of gaming, discovering all the most sharping Tricks and Cheats (us'd by sligh of Hand) at Picquet, Gleek, Lanterloo, Bankafalet, Basset, Primero, Cribbidge, Verquere, Tick-Tack, Grand-Tricktrack; and all the English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian Games, play'd with Cards, Dice, Tables, or otherwise. The whole calculated for the Meridians of London, Bath, Tunbridge, and the Groom-Porters. By Theophilus Lucas, Esq;
Lucas, Theophilus.Date: 1714- Books
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The memoirs of the lives, Intrigues, and Comical Adventures Of the most Famous gamesters and Celebrated Sharpers In the Reigns of Charles II. James II. William III. and Queen Anne. Wherein is contain'd the secret history of gaming, discovering all the most sharping Tricks and Cheats (us'd by slight of Hand) at Picquet, Gleck, Lanterloo, Bankasalet, Basset, Primero, Cribbidge, Verquere, Tick-Tack, Grand-Tricktrack; and all the English, Dutch, French, Spanish, and Italian Games, play'd with Cards, dice, Tables, or otherwise. The whole calculated for the Meridians of London, Bath, Tunbridge, and the Groom-Porters. By Theophilus Lucas, Esq;
Lucas, Theophilus.Date: 1714- Books
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Fortunes tricks in forty-six. An allegorical satire.
Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
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Fortune's tricks in forty-six. An allegorical satire.
Date: MDCCXLVII. [1747]- Books
The Bovril book of tricks / with the compliments of Bovril Limited.
Date: [Between 1930 and 1939?]- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Coloured engraving by J. Lodge.
Reference: 33422i- Pictures
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Conjurers' tricks and equipment. Coloured engraving by J. Lodge.
Reference: 33419i- Books
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The comical and tragical history of the lives and adventures of the most noted bayliffs in and about London and Westminster; from Oliver Cromwel's usurpation, to the death of Henry Boyte Marshals Court officer, who was kill'd by a smith with a red-hot iron. Discovering their Stratagems, and Tricks. Wherein the whole Art and Mistery of Bumming is fully expos'd: With a Description of the Minters Cavalcade when they catch a Bayliff within their Liberties, and the Oath they Administer to him at their Treating gratis with Mint Water. And particularly the Life of Jacob Broad of merry Memory. Written b y Captain Alexander Smith.
Smith, Alexander, active 1714-1726.Date: 1723- Books
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The compleat gamester: in three parts. Viz. I. Full and easy instructions for playing the games chiefly used at court and in the Assembleés, viz. Ombre, Quadrille, Quintille, Picquet, Basset, Faro, and the Royal Game of Chess. II. The true manner of playing the most usual games at cards, viz. Whist, All-Fours, Cribbidge, Put, Lue, Brag, &c. With several diverting Tricks upon the Cards. III. Rules for playing at all the games both within and without the tables; likewise at English and French Billiards. Also the Laws of each Game annexed to prevent Disputes. Written for the Use of the Young Princesses, By Richard Seymour, Esq;
Seymour, Richard, Esq.Date: [1734]- Books
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The Comical and merry tricks, of Leper the taylor. In two parts.
Date: 1785- Ephemera
Nasty card tricks of the call girls / by Paul Bracchi, chief reporter.
Bracchi, PaulDate: 1992- Books
Tumbling tricks for exercise and entertainment / by the editor of "Health & Strength."
Date: [between 1920 and 1929?]- Books
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The merry companion: or, delights for the ingenious. In two parts. I. Teaching how to shew 177 merry tricks; ... II. Containing, a collection of merry jests; ... By Richard Neve.
Neve, Richard.Date: [1716]- Books
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Fun upon fun: or, the comical merry tricks of Leper the Taylor. Part II.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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[Fun upon fun:] or, The comical merry tricks of Leper the taylor. Part II.
Date: Printed in the year, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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Fun upon fun: or, the comical merry tricks of Leper the Taylor. Part I.
Date: MDCCLXXXVI. [1786]- Books
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[Fun upon fun:] or, The comical merry tricks of Leper the taylor. Part I.
Date: Printed in the year, MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]- Books
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The compleat gamester: in three parts. Containing, I. The court gamester: Or, Full and Easy Instructions for playing the Games of Ombre, Quadrille, Quintille, Picquet, Basset, Faro, and the Royal Game of Chess. II. The city gamester: Or, True Manner of playing the most usual Games at Cards, viz. Whist, All-Fours, Cribbidge, Put, Lue, Brag, &c. With several diverting Tricks upon the Cards. Also Rules for playing at All the Games both Within and Without the Tables; and at English and French Billiards: With the Laws of each Game annexed, to prevent Disputes. III. The gentleman's diversion: or, the arts of riding, racing, archery, Cocking, and Bowling. Written for the Use of the Young Princesses, by Richard Seymour, Esq;
Seymour, Richard, Esq.Date: 1739- Books
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Bacchus and Venus: or, a select collection of near 200 of the most witty and diverting songs and catches in love and gallantry, Many whereof never appeared in Print before. To which is added, a collection of songs in the canting dialect, with a dictionary explaining all the burlesque and canting terms used by the several Tribes of Gipsies, Beggars, and other Clans of Cheats and Villains. Intersper'd with Proverbs, Sayings, Figurative Speeches, &c. Detecting, under the respective Articles, the several Tricks made use of by Varlets of all Denominations, and therefore useful for all sorts of People. With a preface giving an Account of the Orginal Progress, &c. of the Canting Crew, and recommending Methods for Diminishing their Number, by better Employment of the Poor.
Date: 1737- Books
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Hocus pocus or, a new book of legerdemain; containing a choice collection of rare tricks; by which any person of the meanest capacity may perform the whole art without a teacher, ...
Date: [1765?]- Books
The physician-writer's book : tricks of the trade of medical writing / Richard M. Hewitt.
Hewitt, Richard M. (Richard Miner), 1892-Date: 1957