Error in Expert at the Card Table?

[msj121]

In the section Blind Cuts, the first method, which keeps the bottom stock while losing the top card is apparently erroneous. Mr. Martin Gardner in the foreword explains how it is incorrect and the picture does not match text. I personally think they do match and notice little difference between Mr. Gardner and Erdanase's methods except perhaps using a table and the direction of the cut cards....

Has this error been updated since the foreword, or what is more likely I am not understanding the difference and error in Erdanase's work.

I also find it hard to see how this can be performed and look like a good cut without a lack of attention from the spectator, does someone have a good link demonstration etc...?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JasonEngland]

Gardner is wrong. The text in Erdnase is correct and matches the illustration exactly.

Gardner seems to think Erdnase was trying to explain the slip cut where the packets move laterally across the table. If that had been his goal, then I'd agree with Martin and think that Erdnase had screwed up the text and illustration.

But...Erdnase wasn't trying to explain that type of (more modern) slip cut. He was explaining a move that happens almost vertically, not horizontally. His move is a good one and works exactly as he described it.

Jason

 

[msj121]

Very interesting, thank you.

I feel odd thinking either Erdanase or Mr. Martin Gardner is incorrect, but it does sound like Erdanase and the picture do match. Wasn't sure how to get the move to look appropriate in the mirror; however, now that I know its correct I will give it another try. Thank you again.