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{{quote|Woman, we just pulled off [[Delayed Wire|The Wire]] in the time it takes to get a pizza delivered. This is a big win. Big! They're gonna talk about this one. |'''Alec Hardison''', ''[[Leverage]]''}}
{{quote|Woman, we just pulled off [[Delayed Wire|The Wire]] in the time it takes to get a pizza delivered. This is a big win. Big! They're gonna talk about this one. |'''Alec Hardison''', ''[[Leverage]]''}}


A "short" con is a confidence game that sets up and pays off all in one encounter.
A "short" con is a confidence game that sets up and pays off all in one encounter.


See also [[The Con]], [[Con Man]], [[The Mark]]. Contrast [[The Tale]].
See also [[The Con]], [[Con Man]], [[The Mark]]. Contrast [[The Tale]].


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Woman, we just pulled off The Wire in the time it takes to get a pizza delivered. This is a big win. Big! They're gonna talk about this one.
Alec Hardison, Leverage

A "short" con is a confidence game that sets up and pays off all in one encounter.

See also The Con, Con Man, The Mark. Contrast The Tale.

Pages in category "Short Con"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.