SleightfulThe WINNING Hand - A Study on Card Switches
Daniel Madison presents 'The WINNING Hand', a tutorial that delves into advanced card switching techniques inspired by Stu Ungar's legendary 1997 World Series of Poker victory. This method, integrated into the UNGAR Playing Cards, allows a participant to shuffle and deal five random cards, which are then revealed to match Ungar's exact winning hand shown on a special gaff card. Madison emphasizes 'Nuance Card Switches', a concept involving subtle, multi-part actions executed during the dealing process, and covers various techniques like the Cohort Switch, Mad Switch, and Perfect Deal, while also introducing the MAD HOLDOUT DEVICE for seamless card manipulation. The project serves as a masterclass in deception, blending gambling history with sophisticated sleight-of-hand for magicians seeking to enhance their skills in psychological control and technical execution.
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The method is built into every deck of UNGAR Playing Cards, featuring an updated POKER LESSON gaff card with Stu Ungar's 1997 WSOP winning hand.
Focuses on 'Nuance Card Switches', which are subtle, multi-moment switches executed while the participant is dealing cards.
Teaches various card switching techniques including Cohort Switch, Mad Switch, Perfect Deal, Heritage, Madison Shift, Pickup Switch, GC Switch, and Slap Switch.
Utilizes the MAD HOLDOUT DEVICE to secretly hold out and switch cards, enhancing the deception.
Presents a gambling demonstration where a participant deals five random cards that match the historic winning hand, emphasizing psychological control and manipulation.