How to Cheat at Cards: The Second Deal
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Published 2021-06-10
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This video is not a tutorial on the second deal. Rather, it’s a case study where I attempt to examine this technique. Even in a 23-minute video, I couldn't fit every topic of interest, so some tidbits (like how to add in a thumb lift, all the different types of marked cards, etc.) had to be omitted. Hopefully, this analysis provides some insights about deception and sleight-of-hand on the whole.
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This is NOT meant to be an instructional video on how to cheat at cards or on how to protect yourself from cheating. Don’t watch this video and then try this stuff in a game or think you can’t be cheated. I make these videos for entertainment so that people can more deeply appreciate the craft and the art of sleight-of-hand. If you find this stuff interesting, go check out the work of people like Steve Forte, Jason England, Richard Turner, and Darwin Ortiz. If you want to learn how to protect yourself at the card table, check out “Casino Game Protection,” “Poker Protection,” and “Gambling Protection Series” by Steve Forte, and “Gambling Scams” by Darwin Ortiz.
CREDITS:
The opening demonstration is a performance of “Jacks or Better” by Darwin Ortiz from his book “Darwin Ortiz at the Card Table.”
CHAPTER ONE: I learned the second deal from Jason England’s “Foundations” series, “The Expert at the Card Table” by S.W. Erdnase, and conversations with both Gazzo and Darwin Ortiz.
CHAPTER TWO: I got the idea for this side-by-side clip from a similar sequence in Steve Forte’s “Gambling Protection Series” DVD set.
CHAPTER THREE: These three misconceptions are points of contention among magicians. However, among the sleight-of-hand artists who do the second deal well that I’ve spoken to, there is far less disagreement. I present my own take on these issues from a decade and a half of practice, and certainly welcome any counterarguments.
CHAPTER FOUR: Special thanks to my mysterious friend for permission to use a clip of his hands. Now I feel inferior. Thanks, man. Also, the phrasing of the difference between card cheats and magicians comes from a line in Ricky Jay’s show “Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants.”
CHAPTER FIVE: I learned the one handed second deal and the third deal variants from Steve Forte’s DVD set “Gambling Protection Series,” Darwin Ortiz’s DVD “Darwin Ortiz on Card Cheating,” and Ed Marlo’s “Revolutionary Card Technique.”
CHAPTER SIX: The glimpses I perform are the heel peek and the bubble peek. Both are demonstrated by Steve Forte on his DVD Set “Gambling Protection Series.” I got the idea of using red backed cards amongst a blue deck from a demonstration in Darwin Ortiz’s DVD “Darwin Ortiz on Casino Gambling.”
CHAPTER SEVEN: I learned about using marked cards solely for information from Steve Forte’s “Gambling Sleight of Hand” books and from conversations with my friend from Chapter 4. The final demonstration is an amalgamation of techniques I’ve learned from Gazzo and Darwin Ortiz. The core of the method goes back to Walter Irving Scott. To learn more, read “Phantoms of the Card Table” by David Britland and Gazzo.
All Comments (21)
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I literally have no idea why I am learning this. I have absolutely no intention of cheating at cards or showing off my newfound abilities to people. Either way, great video.
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Alternative title: making cards appear out of thin air for twenty 3 minutes
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The Harry Potter, Frodo (was it), and Waldo comment was hilarious. Oh...and 3
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The amount of care you put into making these videos is evident, and appreciated! (I could practice the push-off for 3 years and never get that smooth).
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Great vid. Yours is one of the few youtube channels I watch at regular speed instead of 1.75x speed. Been watching for 3 months now.
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Daniel: Removes all luck from the whole process. Also Daniel: Still says "with a little luck."
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Your handling of cards while also talking, educating and entertaining (just "3" examples, you do way more than that simultaneously) is absolutely incredible, great video Daniel :-)
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This is unbelievable, even when you tell your trick it still look very smoothly. What an legend, how long did you even practice this???
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This is a very informative explanation of the second deal. You're quite skilled at this and I enjoy your excellent banter while demonstrating your talents. I will watch this at least 3 times! Keep up the awesome work!
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These videos are great, a video encyclopedia for magic/card cheating is just awesome, especially with this production value. Absolutely amazing.
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I’ve watched this video 3 times already whilst practicing, and needless to say, you’re technique is soooooo good. Can’t wait to reach your level someday…
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Ok that friend of yours is amazing, I mean, I thought you were incredible, but he's gotta be in the top 3 in the world at slieght of hands
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I was actually just trying to learn this this with not much guidance and thinking “I wonder when Daniel’s gonna make a vid on second dealing...” Saved me from a lot of research so tysm!
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You're editing is extremely professional. The templates, colors, borders, tip boxes, all of it creates a very smooth and pleasant viewing experience. You may not get many comments about it, but it's very impressive. 3
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Amazing as always! It's always a treat to see that you've uploaded a video
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Definitely an eye opening and interesting video. I had just binged through your other content for about 3 days last week, so I had seen and heard you mention the "Second Deal" a bunch, but now you made this awesome video that explains it in depth! Thanks Daniel, enjoyed the video and hope you're doing well!
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I have been waiting for this video for a long time. I was going to request you do this video in on of your livestreams but I didn’t have to. Thank you for making this video!
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I love how you used the very concept of the second (or 3rd, or ‘Nth”) deal, that you’ve been explaining, in order to assist you with the trick ending at 17:30. Great concept!
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This is so awesome! High quality advanced material and tips made digestible with humor and solid demonstrations built in. A perfect helpful and enjoyable mix for free. Generally just seems like a nice guy too.
