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Shirt Holdout. Homemade device crafted from tape and plastic. In operation, the holdout is hidden between the buttons of a man's button-down shirt and is used for switching cards in and out of play. Good condition. Though crude, this device was extremely popular with hustlers in the heyday of the Gardena card rooms. Those who used this type of holdout were said to be "playing the shirt.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2011-01-29

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Three Faux Holdouts. Including Frank's Patent Holdout, a Wizard Holdout, and one other similar metal device. Though frequently identified by the uninitiated as miniature holdouts Read more…


Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2011-01-29