The Art of Psychic Bidding Julian Pottage Peter Burrows

A new book published by Batsford

A first-ever thorough study of the controversial subject of psychic bidding - basically tactical bluffing. The book comprehensively discusses the most controversial and exciting area of bridge, psychic bidding - a subject that has not been systematically treated before, and is shrouded in myth. The authors consider the legality of psychic bidding and the devastating effects it can bring about - for its victims as well as its perpetrators. The rules of bridge permit this kind of bluffing, so long as your partner is taken in by it as well as your opponents. The deals detailed within these pages are famous in bridge history, and provide provocative as well as instructional material. They also offer an insight into the psychology of bridge that will fascinate all lovers of the game.