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May 10, 2004 12:24 AM
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What's the relation between Mr. M and Mickey Rosa from the "Bringing Down the House"?
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May 11, 2004 8:59 AM
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One and the same.
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May 11, 2004 9:47 AM
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From the World Series of Blackjack, we see a very different Mickey Rosa. Quiet, asian guy. Mr. M from the show would seem more of a nervous, outspoken type of person.
Thoughts out there?
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May 11, 2004 10:18 AM
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Maybe "Mickey Rosa" is a composite of several real life people, all portrayed in this show, and on the WSOB?
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May 13, 2004 8:38 AM
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like many of the characters (and situations) in the book 'Bringing Down The House', Micky Rosa is a composite of several real people. 90% of the book is fiction, or 'historical' fiction... real people and events were taken apart and recombined to create the elements of 'Bringing Down The House'
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May 13, 2004 7:30 PM
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SAW THE SHOW. LIKED WHAT I SAW. I WOULD LIKE TO JOIN THE TEAM. IS THE TEAM STILL AROUND? DO YOU KNOW HOW I CAN CONTACT THE TEAM?
THANKS,
W. LOWRY
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May 20, 2004 8:58 PM
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There're teams out there, but they're understandably secretive about their existence. A good way to get into a team is to start your own, I think. Semyon Dukach's Blackjack Science seminars give you that opportunity. Give it a try...
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Mar 23, 2005 11:16 AM
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> like many of the characters (and situations) in the
> book 'Bringing Down The House', Micky Rosa is a
> composite of several real people.
Micky is a friend of mine and is the single person portrayed in the book. While there are aspects of the book that are exaggerated, the people are all actual people, many of whom I know, and are not composites.
If you'd like to ask Micky questions about the book, he posts on our website, AdvantagePlayer.com.
Bettie Paige
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Mar 23, 2005 11:21 AM
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> From the World Series of Blackjack, we see a very
> different Mickey Rosa. Quiet, asian guy. Mr. M from
> the show would seem more of a nervous, outspoken type
> of person.
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> Thoughts out there?
Micky still plays, and so needs to portray a different self on tv where casino personnel can see who he is. I know Micky, and I certainly wouldn't call him quiet, but part of being a card counter, especially if you are going to be on tv, is also being a very good actor.
Micky posts to our website at AdvantagePlayer.com if you have any questions you want to ask of him. He also co-hosted a chat last Sunday on his WSoB appearance with Viktor Nacht, and the chat will be in the archives later today (I know because I'm editing it for posting).
Best,
Bettie Paige
AdvantagePlayer.com
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Mar 24, 2005 1:22 PM
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To Bettie Paige:
You seem to have lots of time on your hands...and lots of misinformation.
"Mickey Rosa" is indeed a composite of several people. Mr. M and John C in the MIT show (and later Semyon) were the MIT team leaders throughout th 80's and early 90's. I know this for a fact. Ask Ben Mezrich.
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Apr 3, 2005 8:49 PM
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You accuse me of misinformation, and then tell me I should "ask Ben Mezrich"? That book is nothing but exaggeration and hot air, designed to sell and make a name for the author. I have no doubt that it is founded in truth, but is modified for fancy. And Semyon was never a leader of the MIT Team, except in his own head.
Bettie
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Mar 27, 2008 10:46 PM
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First off, the spelling is "MICKY" ROSA.
Altho Micky Rosa was the leader of the MIT mindset, the point in the movie, bringing down the house, was to show a perspective on his character.
I believe he is teaching these days: www.mickyrosa.com
His masters class is over 20,000 dollars tho...
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