Card Trick

By John Berryman

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Accused of cheating with his mind, a biochemist enters a shadowy world where special abilities can change everything, forcing him to face who he really is and what he's capable of.

Genres

Science Fiction Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2008-01-14

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Summary

"Card Trick" by Walter Bupp is a science fiction tale set in the 1960s that throws a biochemist named Tex into a secret world of gamblers and people with special mental powers. Tex is accused of using his mind to cheat at poker, which leads him to the Psi Lodge, a mysterious group for people with abilities. As Tex faces dangers and takes tests, he discovers he can change how things look at a tiny level. The story looks at what it means to be different, the responsibilities that come with power, and how Tex changes his views and relationships, especially with Dr. Shari King.