July26
22 people are locked in a room, each having wagered $1000 to be there.
Every hour, they are asked a YES or NO question.
They may lie or tell the truth.
The majority always loses.
For example, if they majority says YES, they will forfeit their money and leave the room. If they say NO and are in the minority, they play on.
In the result of a tie, a new question is asked.
The questions are asked until one person remains who gets the entire prize pool.
What is the best possible way not lose your $1000 and make some cash?
HINT: The solution is not logically flawed but is still flawed none the less.
Bonus points for those who know the original source of this puzzle.
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July19
This little article appeared in the Herald Sun in a feature about local performers at the Melbourne Magic Festival.
THE CON ARTIST
NICHOLAS J. JOHNSON
PRESENTING: Wanna Bet?
SIGNATURE TRICK: Three Disk Monte
He knows every scam, hustle and hoodwink there is, but Nicholas J. Johnson insists he uses his skills “for good rather than evil”.
Keep that in mind when “Australia’s Honest Con Man” props himself in the foyer of Northcote Town Hall and presents Wanna Bet? — a free, flim-flam guide to “best bar bets, proposition wagers and sneaky tricks”.
“I’ve been taught by the best,” he says. “Real card cheats, real con artists. Believe me, you’ll never have to pay for a drink again.”
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July5
We are now taking advance orders for the Three Disk Monte DVD documentary and disk set.
We’ve just sent the finished product to be produced and it looks amazing. Director/Producer Rob Mond has done an amazing job.
You can place your order here for the first edition limited edition set.
Orders will ship on 31 July.
A friend of mine drew this at two in the morning the other night.
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