TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mittleman,E.
AU  - Morrow,Gray
TI  - The Non-Electronic Bug
T2  - Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, July 1960
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2019///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Science fiction
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Telepathy -- Fiction
KW  - Gambling -- Fiction
KW  - Psychic ability -- Fiction
KW  - Cardsharping -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2019-12-10; Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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N2  - "The Non-Electronic Bug" by E. Mittleman is a short story published in the early 1960s, showcasing a blend of science fiction and crime fiction. The narrative focuses on a clever card cheat who devises a scheme to gain an unfair advantage in gambling. It explores themes of deception, partnership, and the unexpected consequences of manipulating others, all wrapped in a plot filled with intrigue and tension.  The protagonist, a self-proclaimed genius, uses a sophisticated radio system to communicate with his partner Henry during card games, allowing him to relay information about other players' hands. As the story unfolds, they bring in a young accomplice named Skippy, who has the ability to hear the thoughts of others, providing them with further insight. However, after an encounter with a rival who confronts Skippy, the boy's abilities become erratic, leading to unforeseen challenges that threaten their scheme. The narrative culminates in a reflection on the nature of their con, the risks of their criminal endeavors, and the unpredictability of relying on others. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60897
ER  -