John Scarne

Orlando Carmelo Scarnecchia, also known as John Scarne, (March 4, 1903 - July 7, 1985) was a game designer, prolific game book author, magician, and card trick expert. He doubled Paul Newman's hands in the movie The Sting. He designed games for various companies in which he was involved including: Braddock-Scarnie Game Corporation John Scarne & Co. John Scarne Games, Inc. Musto Bros., Inc.