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Freddy "The Beard" Bentivegna reveals the secrets that made him one of the most feared money players in the country. In this book he teaches how to bank accurately using his banking method which incorporates cut angle, cue ball english, and force into a simple, easy to understand banking formula. The section on "Automatics" alone is worth the price of this book. "I'm glad Freddy waited until I quit playing to release these secrets." - Leonard "Bugs" Rucker. "Finally, a worthwhile book on Bank Pool from a Chicago banking legend." - Grady Mathews

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BANKING WITH THE BEARD - MOVIE

In this TWO DVD set, Freddy “the Beard” Bentivegna reveals the secrets that made him one of the toughest competitors in Bank Pool and One Pocket. Systems, ball action, and dozens of tips not found in his books make these must see DVDs for everyone who wants to bank better. Freddy demonstrates every shot while providing the secrets needed to make the systems work. After studying the three hours of content, players from beginner to expert will improve their banking . Every thing needed to make the banks is in this set.

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BANKS THAT DON'T GO, BUT DO - 2 DVD SET

In this TWO DVD set, Bank Hall of Fame inductee Freddy "the Beard" Bentivegna exposes the most closely guarded secrets in bank pool. Banks that you didn't think were possible really DO go, but you need the knowledge along with the skill to make them! Some require pure skill, some require pure knowledge. these shots are most often seen in Bank Pool and One Pocket, but they can definitely win you a critical game in Eight Ball or Nine Ball. You'll have fun with these. As Freddie says, "Bank on, Brother!"

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL HUSTLERS - DELUXE EDITION

450 pages, hardcover color 8.5 x 11 DELUXE 2022 EDITION. An informed peek at the netherworld of pool hustling with over 300 photos and composed of the comprehensive, personal experiences of the life-long, fellow hustler, Freddy "The Beard" Bentivegna, and includes running commentary from many of the constituents themselves. The original 2013 masterpiece enhanced with "Pool Halls" essay by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, select photographs from the late Helaine Garren's "Bensinger's" series from 1971, Introduction by Freddy's daughter, Catherine Adami and a Tribute Section celebrating the pool characters lost from 2012-2022. This is: "A rowdy assortment of anecdotes, insights, encounter and esoteric knowledge of the legendary pool hustlers of the second half of the twentieth century." The late Freddy Bentivegna went head to head with most of the hustlers in this book, been busted, won big, and lived the life. In addition, he was a colorful and talented story teller! Hard Cover DELUXE EDITION

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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL HUSTLERS - Hardcover - SIGNED

COLLECTIBLE - AUTOGRAPHED - This HARDCOVER book is BRAND-NEW and in our "collectible" inventory based on the autograph of Freddy "the Beard" Bentivegna who passed away several years ago. His Encyclopedia of Pool Hustlers is "A rowdy assortment of anecdotes, insights, encounter and esoteric knowledge of the legendary pool hustlers of the second half of the twentieth century." Organized in an "A" to "Z" format, this is for pool players who want to know more about the famous hustlers they have heard of but never met. In addition, it is a great opportunity for those who were active in the hustling scene to get another, inside look at the players they have matched up with or sweated. This 325-page book on hustling lore and hustlers is packed with photos and personal mementoes and related in a first-hand account. Freddy Bentivegna gambled with most of them, been busted, won big, and lived the life. In addition, he was a colorful and talented storyteller! VERY FEW AVAILABLE.

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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POOL HUSTLERS - Softcover

This book from Freddy "the Beard" Bentivegna is: "A rowdy assortment of anecdotes, insights, encounter and esoteric knowledge of the legendary pool hustlers of the second half of the twentieth century." Organized in an "A" to "Z" format this is the definitive work on pool hustlers and great for pool players who want to know more about the famous hustlers they have heard of but never met. This history of pool players and hustling lore is packed with photos and personal mementoes and related in a first-hand account. The late Freddy Bentivegna went head to head with most of the hustlers in this book, been busted, won big, and lived the life. In addition, he was a colorful and talented story teller! Softcover.

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THE GOSPOOL

This is the long-awaited sequel to the popular Banking with the Beard book. It has about 100 pages of banks and 140 pages of photos and pool stories by one of the great hustler-storytellers of our time. If you like Freddie's first book...you're gonna love this one! Read about all the great pool players of the last forty years. Lots of back room Stories! Lot's of new banking tips and techniques.

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