The Bio-Vlog

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Skin in the Game: BioVlog 121 of 384

June 16, 2021

I am set to begin the deal, but before I can get the first card off the deck, Mr. Know-It-All slams his hand against my dealing hand pinning it to the table and snaps coldly, “Hold it!  We’re not playing stud for nothing!”  He orders…

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Me of Course: BioVlog 120 of 384

June 16, 2021

I can feel a sly sound of contempt mixed with arrogance within Know-It-All’s voice.  The dude scoffs, “Not with me!” He grunts, “I always win!” He snatches the deck from my hands and again commands, “Sit down!”  Mr. Know-It-All starts mixing the deck. He shuffles…

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Mobsters and Suckers: BioVlog 119 of 384

June 16, 2021

I finished my shows and I’m ready for a tasty lobster. Then some strange guy starts yelling at me to come over, so I walk over to his table.  He says arrogantly, “When I play in the casinos, I never lose. No one can beat…

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Incredible Part of That’s Incredible: BioVlog 118 of 384

June 16, 2021

The producers of the top TV series “That’s Incredible” have approached me about being on the show. They explain excitedly, “After we have you impress people with your card skills we would like to get shots of you walking with a blind man’s white walking…

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Fred Robinson: BioVlog 117 of 384

June 16, 2021

My next big thrill is meeting the British card mechanic Fred Robinson. Robinson is one of Vernon’s confidantes, and he developed his exceptional skills while working at an English railroad switching station. While on the clock, he had lots of “down time” to practice sleights,…

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Over the Shoulder: BioVlog 116 of 384

June 16, 2021

Then it’s Miller’s turn to get up close. Charley asks believing this will expose the work, “Can I watch your second and bottom deals from over your shoulder?” “Sure,” I say, trying to sound indifferent. After looking over my shoulder, he views them from every…

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Miller’s Crossings: BioVlog 115 of 384

June 16, 2021

I’m banging the heavy bag with kicks when my phone rings. I answer it and hear, “Hello.  This is Charlie. This is Charlie. This is Charlie Miller. Do you want to drop by for a session?” I can hardly believe it. This is the day…

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Collegial Jennings: BioVlog 114 of 384

June 16, 2021

It’s another week performing at the Castle, along with Vernon and Larry Jennings, many of my riverboat and Lamb’s Players friends are also seated in the Castle Theater.  As I demonstrate my poker, black jack and center dealing controls, Vernon, to the amusement of my…

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The Biggest Magic Trick of All: BioVlog 113 of 384

June 16, 2021

My biggest coup performing nightly aboard the riverboat results from the free publicity I provide to the boat. My performances have become stories to be written about in magazines and newspapers and featured on international TV and radio. As a result, after the first year,…

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Can’t Be Done: BioVlog 112 of 384

June 16, 2021

I’m shaking hands with the exciting guest exiting my show. Professor Vernon walks out of the close-up theater raving, “Richard, what the Hell were you doing in there?” Inside I am flattered as Vernon continues to rave, “I don’t understand it!” Professor continues to marvel,…

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Table of Contents

(In chronological order)

BioVlog Introduction

February 2, 2021

Prolog—Part 1 of 3: 1981: Meeting Mr. Cool (BioVlog 1 of 384)

February 4, 2021

Prolog-Part 2: No Mucking: BioVlog 2 of 384

February 5, 2021

Prolog-Part 3: I want to buy you: BioVlog 3 of 384

February 6, 2021

Table Talk 1

February 8, 2021

Chapter 1: 1963, Ravaging the Retinas: BioVlog 4 of 384

February 9, 2021

E = Fog: BioVlog 5 of 384

February 10, 2021

Even the Deaf can see the Bad Guys: BioVlog 6 of 384

February 11, 2021

VH Means Freak: BioVlog 7 of 384

February 12, 2021

No Braille for Me: BioVlog 8 of 384

February 15, 2021

Controlling by Touch: BioVlog 9 of 384

February 16, 2021

Destiny: BioVlog 10 of 384

February 17, 2021

Mustard on Banana Peels: BioVlog 11 of 384

February 18, 2021

Mother’s revulsion: BioVlog 12 of 384

February 19, 2021

Table Talk 2

February 22, 2021

Unwilling Class Clown: BioVlog 13 of 384

February 23, 2021

Piggy-Magoo – Gods of the Fly: BioVlog 14 of 384

February 24, 2021

Incineration: BioVlog 15 of 384

February 25, 2021

Roofing knifes Kill: BioVlog 16 of 384

February 26, 2021

Eye Burning: BioVlog 17 of 384

March 1, 2021

Pity-Pot: BioVlog 18 of 384

March 2, 2021

Three Bucks a Tab: BioVlog 19 of 384

March 3, 2021

Typing Scam: BioVlog 20 of 384

March 4, 2021

Two-Man Tab: BioVlog 21 of 384

March 5, 2021

Table Talk 3

March 8, 2021

Twisted Colors: BioVlog 22 of 384

March 9, 2021

Subconscious in external Space: BioVlog 23 of 384

March 10, 2021

Secret Hole: BioVlog 24 of 384

March 11, 2021

Hollow Decks: BioVlog 25 of 384

March 12, 2021

Cracking Locks: BioVlog 26 of 384

March 15, 2021