Gambling With an Edge Life is a Gamble - Norm Beck
Dec 22, 2025
42:23
Today I speak with Norm Beck, a professional bridge player, magician, and friend about a bet he won, that turned out to be a big loser.
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician
[00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble
[06:40] Clever pre-surgery research strategy
[13:07] Hiring another doctor to translate information to family
[14:49] Getting into the gambling business
[20:30] Booking action on random events
[23:28] A billion dollar bet
[31:23] $500k bet on changing a tire
[33:45] “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament
[41:21] How to contact the show
Show Notes
[00:00] Introduction of Norm Beck, bridge player and magician
[00:37] Norm’s biggest gamble
[06:40] Clever pre-surgery research strategy
[13:07] Hiring another doctor to translate information to family
[14:49] Getting into the gambling business
[20:30] Booking action on random events
[23:28] A billion dollar bet
[31:23] $500k bet on changing a tire
[33:45] “Win Your Line of Credit” blackjack tournament
[41:21] How to contact the show