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Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson is the author of Loki Variations, a collection of stories that reimagines the Norse trickster god. He writes speculative fiction that brings ancient myths into modern settings. His work
The Magician and the Cardsharp
The Magician and the Cardsharp
- Pages
- 368
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This biography follows famed magician Dai Vernon during Depression-era America. Vernon travels through the Midwest's backroads and shadowy underworld, determined to find a mysterious and legendary cardsharp. The book explores the life of a master illusionist and his pursuit of an elusive figure.