Simon Lovell's Second to None: The Art of Second Dealing by Meir Yedid

If you've ever wanted to deal the second card while making it look like the top one, this book gives it to you straight.

Simon Lovell walks you through the second deal with more detail than you probably thought was necessary. He's honest, it's not a walk in the park, but if you stick with it, you'll get there. Once you've got the hang of it, there are some routines to try out. And Simon delves into the shadier uses of the second deal, which is oddly intriguing if you're into a bit of card table mischief.

The book's full of historical gambling graphics and tracks the second deal all the way back to the 1500s. It's got snippets from classics like Robert-Houdin's "Card-Sharping Exposed" and S. W. Erdnase's "Expert At The Card Table," which might be fun light reading if you're stranded on a desert island with nothing else.

As for Simon Lovell, he's practically the guy to go to for anything cheating, gambling, or sleight of hand. He's written "How To Cheat At Everything," worked on "White Collar," and still finds time to do his Off-Broadway show "Strange and Unusual Hobbies."

The book's 158 pages, 6" x 9", and softcover, with a foreword and historical section by Meir Yedid. Plus, there are 112 black and white photos and a load of historical illustrations to keep you occupied.