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Card Trick

John Berryman

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Card Trick

John Berryman

Science-Fiction & Fantasy, Short Stories

Card Trick is a science fiction short story by John Berryman, originally published in the early 1960s. The narrative follows George 'Tex' Robertson, a biochemist with telekinetic abilities, as he navigates a high-stakes poker game and the underground world of gambling. The story explores the tension between individuals with psychic powers and 'Normals,' delving into themes of identity and the consequences of possessing such abilities. It also examines Tex's relationship with Dr. Shari King, a fellow scientist, against the backdrop of the secretive Psi Lodge.

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A science fiction short story originally published in the early 1960s. The narrative revolves around themes of telekines...

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The Psi Lodge had their means and methods of using force, when force was necessitated. Although the bizarre skill this m...

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