How to do one card poker | Saturday Sorcery Chris Rawlins tutorial

This tutorial video, part of the Saturday Sorcery series, features Chris Rawlins teaching his engaging "One Card Poker" routine. The effect is deceptively simple: two players each receive a single card after a series of shuffles and cuts, and the player with the higher card wins. Rawlins emphasizes that the beauty of the trick lies in its interactive nature and the illusion of complete freedom given to the spectator. He highlights that this routine is designed for social situations, perfect for coffee shops or casual gatherings, and stresses the importance of creating a playful atmosphere. The core of the routine relies on a combination of subtle techniques, including marked cards (marked Aces with a white pen), false cuts, and controlled shuffles. Rawlins offers valuable performance tips, such as embracing interaction, maintaining a playful demeanor, and subtly guiding the spectator's actions. He also notes that the routine subtly shifts from a game of poker to a production of four aces, creating a surprising and memorable ending. Rawlins clearly loves this trick, describing it as "hands-off" and enjoyable to perform, and encourages magicians to experiment with it.