Bridge For Dummies by Eddie Kantar

Looking for a thrilling card game that will challenge your strategic thinking? Look no further than bridge! Known as the most popular and the ultimate card game, bridge has captivated players worldwide. And now, with the updated edition of Bridge For Dummies, you can master the game and outplay your opponents.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, this comprehensive guide will equip you with valuable insights and proven strategies to up your bridge game. It covers not only the traditional contract bridge but also other popular versions like ACOL, Rubber, and Duplicate Bridge.

Bridge For Dummies removes all the guesswork and offers a hands-on approach to learning and improving your skills. Discover the perfect moments to bid and how to outmaneuver your rivals. With this book by your side, you’ll elevate your bridge prowess and triumph in trump contracts with ease.

But that’s not all! This guide empowers you to strategize effectively with your bridge partner, navigate clubs and tournaments with confidence, and master both basic and advanced bidding techniques. Whether you’re playing in your local club or on an international stage, Bridge For Dummies will help you find the right bridge community and tournaments worldwide.

Are you ready to challenge yourself and become a bridge champion? Success is within your reach, and Bridge For Dummies is your passport to triumph. Give it a read, and get ready to trump the competition!

Bridge and Storytelling: Connecting Emotion and Strategy

This article explores the teachings and humor of Eddie Cantor as explained by Julie Love. Cantor’s approach to bridge hands is both educational and entertaining, utilizing chalk talks and verbal instructions. Cantor’s brand is his humor and he utilizes it to bring emotions and enjoyment to the game. Love recounts a specific hand played by Cantor in California, illustrating his unique approach to the game. She emphasizes the importance of emotions in teaching bridge, noting that while they shouldn’t dominate the entire class, they can be used to enhance the learning experience and make it more enjoyable for students. The article also delves into the reasons why students play bridge, ranging from the desire for challenge and competition to social and companionship reasons. Love compares bridge to storytelling, highlighting the parallels between the bidding phase and backstory, the play of the hand and scene, and the overall game and story. She references the movie Titanic as an example of a story with subtext and explores the themes of forbidden love and sacrifice in the film. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of subtext in storytelling and teasing out deeper meanings within a plot.