Lustig and Copon - The Great Con Artist

Count victor lustig was one of the great kon artists of modern times. He could size up a man in minutes, Discovering his weaknesses and he had radar for suckers. Lustig knew that most men build up defences against crooks and other trouble makers. The con artist's job is to bring those defences down through an act of apparent sincerity or honesty. A single act of honesty is often not enough but it gives you room to manoeuvre. In ancient china, this was called giving before you take,. It is a device with infinite practical uses. With a well timed gesture of honesty or generosity, you will have the most brutal and cynical beast in the kingdom eating out