How the Bank Sneak Works

After a lifetime of crime, Harry Schindler was thoughtful enough to divulge all his tricks for the edification of bankers and other monied types.

Read the whole thing here.

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Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 07, 2015
Category: Crime | Books | 1910s

Comments

Finally, the REAL SHINDLER'S LIST is revealed.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/07/15 at 08:45 AM

Just a guess here... the PDF version (at least) is broken.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 07/07/15 at 08:53 AM

The B&W .pdf downloaded perfectly for me. Read a little of the introduction. I like his writing style!

Posted by Phideaux on 07/07/15 at 01:25 PM

Did you mean Swindler's List?

Posted by BHicks on 07/07/15 at 05:08 PM

Isn't that as bad as a magician who reveals their tricks?

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 07/07/15 at 07:56 PM

Apparently it was a big hit with the banking community, and they all adapted the sneaks and swindles from the book to use on their marks... er, customers.

Posted by Captain DaFt on 07/08/15 at 12:55 AM

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