Thieving Bastards: Card Cheats Exposed

Card and dice-cheating expert Andrew Wimhurst delivers a riveting exposé of gambling sleight of hand, illustrated with true stories drawn from his spectacular new true crime book, Thieving Bastards: True Confessions of the World’s Greatest Cheats.

Packed with fascinating insider secrets and cutting-edge sleight of hand, this show takes audiences behind the scenes of a criminal underworld that steals millions from casinos every year.

“Andrew Wimhurst delivers a rare and gripping look inside the minds of some of the world’s most famous — and infamous — gaming cheats.” — James Taylor, Chief of Enforcement, Nevada Gaming Control Board (retired).

“A PhD in wickedness.” — Darwin Ortiz, author, Gambling Scams

“…a spectacular journey behind the scenes into the dark side of the gambling rackets.” — Steve Forte, Casino Protection Expert

“…a whole new understanding of a subculture that combines the artistry of stage magic with a sense for plain larceny.” — David G. Schwartz, author, Something for your Money: A History of Las Vegas Casinos

About the book
In the 1990s, Andrew Wimhurst began a thirty-year journey into the dark side of professional gambling. His aim was to meet the world’s greatest cheats, learn their secrets and find out what it takes to steal at the card table.

Making his way across the darkest underbelly of modern America, Wimhurst recorded candid interviews with dozens of legendary professional thieves.

They brought him into their inner circle and taught him the dark arts of their trade. Those secrets are revealed in Thieving Bastards, a unique time capsule delivering unprecedented insights into the ruthless psychology, amazing criminal ingenuity and crazy dangers of gambling’s greatest cheats.

The hardcover book is available to purchase with show tickets, and copies will be available after each performance.