I'm re-reading The Big Con, by David Maurer, because I love the argot of early 20th century confidence men, but also because a book about how grifting works holds great explanatory power generations after it was written.
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@evacide You're witnessing the greatest long con in human history happening right now.
@evacide I’ve just learned a new word - argot. Which is ironic!
@evacide As a fan of The Sting, and having an interest in con games and other grifts, I can't believe I'd never heard of this book.
Thanks! Perfect timing for the long holiday weekend.
@evacide been thinking about that book a LOT lately...
@evacide A wonderful book.
@evacide I can’t read or watch con man stories even though I used to love them. Another gift from trump.
@evacide <adds to ever-growing reading pile>
@evacide It's such a great book (as is Lucy Sante's intro).