# Balling — Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler character guide

> Balling in Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler by Norbert Jacques.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Herr Balling, a Herr Balling, the pseudo Herr Balling

**First appearance:** 0001-dr-mabuse-the-gambler

## Who they are

A minor character, possibly an alias used by Mabuse.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_mabuse_the_gambler_se/chapters/i)

Mysterious stranger who wins thirty thousand marks from Hull at the club, but the real Herr Balling at the Excelsior Hotel denies any involvement.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_mabuse_the_gambler_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the disreputable figure in Hull's gambling story; suspected of being part of the swindle.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dr_mabuse_the_gambler_se/chapters/vi)

Returns Wenk's watch and purse but keeps the notebook; sends a typed card signed 'Balling'.

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