Kansas City shuffle

English

Etymology

In reference to a bet about the location of Kansas City. The mark identifies Kansas City, Missouri, but it turns out that a lesser-known Kansas City in Kansas was the correct answer.

Noun

Kansas City shuffle (plural Kansas City shuffles)

1. An advanced form of confidence trick where the mark is aware of being involved in a swindle and believes that he or she can outsmart the swindler; however, this is all part of the trick, and by attempting to retaliate, the mark unwittingly assists the con artist.