The Cardsharp

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  • 2013
  • 1 Season

The Cardsharp is a fascinating show produced by Janson Media that takes its audience on a journey through the life of one of the greatest poker players in history, one that saw him rise to the top of his career through hard work, perseverance, and sheer intelligence. The program is a comprehensive biography of an individual who became a legendary figure in the world of card playing, and it is filled with drama, intrigue, and suspense throughout its duration.

The program is divided into one-hour episodes, each of which delves into a particular aspect of the life of the cardsharp in question. The episodes are presented in a non-linear manner, meaning that the audience is never quite sure what the next chapter in the cardsharp's life will bring. Nevertheless, the narrative is engaging and easy to follow, and the show is peppered with interviews with experts in the field of poker who provide insight into the mind of a card player and the strategies and techniques that are employed to win at the game.

The Cardsharp is a character-driven show that seeks to get inside the head of its subject and explore the motivations and aspirations that drove him throughout his life. The program begins by introducing the cardsharp as a young man, a bright and ambitious individual who saw the game of poker as a way to achieve success and financial independence. The early episodes detail his humble beginnings, his first forays into the game, and the challenges that he faced in trying to make a living as a professional card player.

Throughout the show, the cardsharp's rise to fame is chronicled, from his big breakthrough in a major poker tournament to his eventual ascension to the top of the game. The show explores the tactics and strategies that he used to succeed in the fiercely competitive world of poker, from his impeccable timing and reading of body language to his ability to control the pacing of a hand and anticipate his opponents' moves.

The Cardsharp is also a show that delves into the personal life of its subject, exploring the relationships that he had with his family, friends, and competitors. The program reveals the sacrifices that he made in order to achieve success, including the toll that his lifestyle took on his relationships and his physical and mental health. Despite these setbacks, however, the cardsharp remained determined to succeed, and his relentless pursuit of greatness is one of the defining features of the program.

Throughout the show, there are reenactments of the cardsharp's life events that help to bring his story to life. The reenactments are well-produced and serve to immerse the viewer in the world of the cardsharp, providing a visual context for the story that is being told. The cinematography is impressive, and the use of lighting and sound design is effective in creating a mood that ranges from tense to reflective.

Overall, The Cardsharp is a gripping and insightful show that is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in card playing, human psychology, or simply a good story. The program is well-produced, well-researched, and expertly presented, offering a nuanced and complex portrait of a fascinating individual who left an indelible mark on the history of poker. Whether you are a seasoned poker player or simply someone looking for a great piece of storytelling, The Cardsharp is a show that is not to be missed.

The Cardsharp is a series that ran for 1 seasons (20 episodes) between November 27, 2013 and on Janson Media

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Seasons
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
November 27, 2013
At stake is a card game - the redistribution of criminal power in Odessa. Kostya is surprised to meet his opponent - this is Gogh who came from Moscow. But the game loses all meaning when the accomplices of the Gogi kidnap Maya. Uncle and nephew for the first time combine their efforts to save the girl.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
November 27, 2013
At stake is a card game - the redistribution of criminal power in Odessa. Kostya is surprised to meet his opponent - this is Gogh who came from Moscow. But the game loses all meaning when the accomplices of the Gogi kidnap Maya. Uncle and nephew for the first time combine their efforts to save the girl.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
November 27, 2013
Kostya with friends carries out a risky plan to intercept collection money. Now he can give uncle a debt. But he violates the contract and sets his own rules again: if Kostya fulfills his instructions, he will receive money and false passports for himself and Ekaterina Andreyevna.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
November 27, 2013
Kostya with friends carries out a risky plan to intercept collection money. Now he can give uncle a debt. But he violates the contract and sets his own rules again: if Kostya fulfills his instructions, he will receive money and false passports for himself and Ekaterina Andreyevna.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
November 27, 2013
Kostya is considering a new business. He wants to settle accounts with Balaban, and to be sure that he will not put sticks in his wheels. Kostik tells Maya about her intention to go abroad, she hesitates: she cannot leave her family. Maya turns to his grandfather for advice.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
November 27, 2013
Kostya is considering a new business. He wants to settle accounts with Balaban, and to be sure that he will not put sticks in his wheels. Kostik tells Maya about her intention to go abroad, she hesitates: she cannot leave her family. Maya turns to his grandfather for advice.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
November 27, 2013
Balaban invites Maya to a restaurant and there she confesses her love. He also reports the seriousness of his intentions to Maya's grandfather, Zamshu. Meanwhile, Kostya learns the truth about his father: he was arrested for the crime that Balaban committed. He helped his brother to flee and move abroad, forcibly leaving his wife and young son to their fate.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
November 27, 2013
Balaban invites Maya to a restaurant and there she confesses her love. He also reports the seriousness of his intentions to Maya's grandfather, Zamshu. Meanwhile, Kostya learns the truth about his father: he was arrested for the crime that Balaban committed. He helped his brother to flee and move abroad, forcibly leaving his wife and young son to their fate.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
November 27, 2013
Having learned that Kostik has not left, Balaban begins to revenge: henceforth, there can be no talk of any scams in Odessa. In addition, Balaban requires a debt from his nephew - fifty thousand rubles. Nevertheless, Kostya does not stop, he really needs fake passports and money to fulfill his dream: to move with his mother abroad, where his father is hiding from the Soviet justice.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
November 27, 2013
Having learned that Kostik has not left, Balaban begins to revenge: henceforth, there can be no talk of any scams in Odessa. In addition, Balaban requires a debt from his nephew - fifty thousand rubles. Nevertheless, Kostya does not stop, he really needs fake passports and money to fulfill his dream: to move with his mother abroad, where his father is hiding from the Soviet justice.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
November 27, 2013
Balaban persuades Kostya to leave the city - he has long been in love with Maya and has the most serious intentions. Balaban tells how he once saved his father Kostya. Voloshina's friend Alla opens her eyes to Maya on how he makes a living. Kostya's mother comes to Odessa
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
November 27, 2013
Balaban persuades Kostya to leave the city - he has long been in love with Maya and has the most serious intentions. Balaban tells how he once saved his father Kostya. Voloshina's friend Alla opens her eyes to Maya on how he makes a living. Kostya's mother comes to Odessa
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
November 27, 2013
Kostya is looking for an accomplice Gogi - Miron. Thanks to Balaban, who suddenly went into the house, Kostik manages to avoid reprisal, but he again remains penniless. Cheerless guy comes up with a new scam, in which his friends and Zamsh will help him.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
November 27, 2013
Kostya is looking for an accomplice Gogi - Miron. Thanks to Balaban, who suddenly went into the house, Kostik manages to avoid reprisal, but he again remains penniless. Cheerless guy comes up with a new scam, in which his friends and Zamsh will help him.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
November 27, 2013
Having played a witty "performance" in the state bank, Kostya and Zamsh become owners of a large sum. Grandma Suede - Maya works as a reporter. She admits to Voloshin that she has collected the dossier on several influential Odessa citizens. Sympathy is born between young people, but it seems that Balaban is not indifferent to the girl.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
November 27, 2013
Having played a witty "performance" in the state bank, Kostya and Zamsh become owners of a large sum. Grandma Suede - Maya works as a reporter. She admits to Voloshin that she has collected the dossier on several influential Odessa citizens. Sympathy is born between young people, but it seems that Balaban is not indifferent to the girl.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
November 27, 2013
Kostya again goes to the cover, but unexpectedly he meets Balabana, the brother of his father. Balaban is one of the criminal authorities of Odessa. Kostya removes the corner of an old man Zamsha, who in the past was an intelligent gambler. He quickly realizes that the ingenious mind of Chamois will help him to turn a profitable business.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
November 27, 2013
Kostya again goes to the cover, but unexpectedly he meets Balabana, the brother of his father. Balaban is one of the criminal authorities of Odessa. Kostya removes the corner of an old man Zamsha, who in the past was an intelligent gambler. He quickly realizes that the ingenious mind of Chamois will help him to turn a profitable business.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
November 27, 2013
Kostik Voloshin is a professional cardsharp. Fleeing from Gogi, from whom he snatched a big jackpot from under his nose, Kostya jumps into the first train that he finds and ends up in Odessa. This is his hometown. In Odessa, Kostya meets his childhood friends and again takes to his favorite craft.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
November 27, 2013
Kostik Voloshin is a professional cardsharp. Fleeing from Gogi, from whom he snatched a big jackpot from under his nose, Kostya jumps into the first train that he finds and ends up in Odessa. This is his hometown. In Odessa, Kostya meets his childhood friends and again takes to his favorite craft.
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Where to Watch The Cardsharp
The Cardsharp is available for streaming on the Janson Media website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Cardsharp on demand at Amazon and Tubi TV.
  • Premiere Date
    November 27, 2013
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