10 Levels of Sleight of Hand: Cheating at Poker

[@DanielRoyMagic]

SEE ME PERFORM LIVE IN NYC: parlourofdeceptions.com ONLINE COURSE ON CARD MAGIC: cardmagic101.com PRIVATE EVENTS AND LESSONS: danielroymagic.com/booking SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: danielroymagic.com/newsletter CREDITS: Level 1: this demonstration is based on a routine by Jim Swain, explained on his Miracles DVD set. Level 2: I use a shuffle sequence created by Rod the Hop in this phase and throughout the video. It is explained in Steve Forte's books, Gambling Sleight of Hand Vols. 1 and 2. Levels 3 & 4: these demonstrations are based off of Harry Lorayne's routine Numero Uno, released on Vol. 1 of his "Best Ever" DVD set. Level 5: while different in method, this level is based off of ideas found throughout Jim Swain's act on the first DVD of his Miracles DVD set. Levels 6, 7, & 8: these levels are comprised of a slight variation of Darwin Ortiz's routine Positively Fifth Street, found in his book Lessons in Card Mastery. Levels 9 & 10: this demonstration is a (very) slight variation of the Dai Vernon Poker Demonstration, published in the Dai Vernon Book of Magic.

[@Dave.Mustaine.Is.Genius]

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[@garyquack19]

bah, that was awesome - those are the best skills - fyi, i would have discarded the "5" with my "quad deuces" because i like to get as much info as possible.... that was world class as always;

[@yekevin]

The fact that those "levels" were all done in one cut with the same cards is amazing! Great job!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Yes! Thank you!

[@masterwurm4513]

He’s actually the first magician, where I can not refute, that he isn’t a real wizard…

[@alexhussinger3550]

@@DanielRoyMagic Honest question--how many takes were required here? If I gave you a deck of cards right now and asked you to do this routine, do you think you could do it on the spot (after prepping the deck of course)?

[@MarvinYoani]

@@alexhussinger3550 either 5 or 10 tries, or more than that

[@DanielRoyMagic]

@@alexhussinger3550 if I’ve been practicing, I can do it every time. But for filming, every time I trip over a word or spread cards in a not-quite-perfect arc, I have to start over.

[@singleplayermoments]

It’s honestly kind of scary how good you are at keeping track of where cards are in the deck.

[@keijokuuppa9937]

I've always enjoyed watching people do different things when they have absolutely mastered the skill. Skilled instrument players, rally drivers in-cam footages, strongmen, E-sports player montages etc. you name it...If you can do it at the top level (whatever it is) its incredible. But magic tricks has always been its own tier. Well done sir. This is just something what I can't imagine how much practise and patience it would take to reach this level... How the f... is this possible?? Mad respect.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

thank you! It does take a lot of practice, but it's worth it in the long run

[@mr.textwall5327]

Maybe you will be interested in seeing a certain lawyer open a lock with a toothpick faster than you would if you had a key.

[@keijokuuppa9937]

@@mr.textwall5327 I know LockpickingLawyer :)

[@rolfbuchner3991]

I would have drawn a card with the quad 2's. There's no downside, and it helps obfuscate the hand. If you stand pat then you're telegraphing a very strong hand. If you draw, then there's more ambiguity.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Good point! That's where a dealer might employ a bottom deal so as not to mess up the remaining stacked cards :)

[@KianDaHazrd]

How clever!

[@rolfbuchner3991]

@@DanielRoyMagic An excellent work-around. :-)

[@Editor_Hound]

Yes, that's what I was also thinking l, but just like Daniel mentioned, heck, the dealer would just bottom deal as to not mess the stack. However, if I had quads straight from the deal, I would definitely change a card. Resting in that situation would most likely make all your opponents fold.

[@NYKevin100]

Also, you have decent odds of drawing a better kicker than a five. It makes no difference in a game without wilds (which I can only assume this is), but not all players are going to realize that.

[@praevasc4299]

wow, it's not just a demonstration of skill, but also of perfect memory! Even if I was able to do all the moves, I wouldn't be able keep track of all those cards for the finale!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

:)

[@jimmeade2976]

If I ever see you in a poker game, I'll just fold every hand. :-)

[@w3sp]

Even though I have a rough clue how many of the things are done in theory, this is just so damn smooth. Thanks Daniel and keep the non-shorts videos up pls :-)

[@BlackaneseCantRap]

Daniel I work in cybersecurity and you might make me change professions. I’ve been watching your videos for over a year and your sleight of hand is top notch! Keep going KING!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

thanks so much!

[@AndyCotgreave]

Single take routines are so effective on KZbin. Well done!

[@guifrombr]

10 levels of why my friends don't let me shuffle the cards

[@noahhensley7279]

You are absolutely insane. That was mind blowing.... you have to be a legit wizard, calling it

[@turtlerecords6081]

This was such an awesome video, I had a big smile on my face after every thing you did. You're incredible!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

thanks!

[@chriscoetzee1768]

Some of your best yet Daniel, astonishing!

[@boogieboy75]

I am left speechless. Amazing

[@AgentMaayan]

Couldn't take my eyes off of this entire video. Super well done, it's clear you have killer skills.

[@honeyloops]

Holy s***, this was disgustingly good. (I came from Tom Scott’s newsletter)

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Wow! no idea he watched my videos lol, that's really flattering

[@mycroft_moriarty]

I have been obsessed with magic since I was a small child. I have learned all manner of slight of hand, and though I'm still only okay at it, I've seen may skilled masters of slight of hand, and you are among the finest I've seen in quite a while! Your dead cuts are flawless!

[@towellight9400]

Beautiful as always. How I would have handled the discard/draw phase at the end: The first hand, I agree with the discard because it is too unlikely to go for the straight because the numbers are far enough away. Second hand, also agree. The third hand however, personally I would have discarded the 5 because I would want the rest of the table to think I was fishing for a straight, flush, or full house. Also for the fourth player, the sucker who cut the deck nicely for you, with 5 players at the table, and having 2-3 extra cards taken, that would mean 27-28 cards are in play. I wouldn't risk getting rid of all my other cards and hoping for a jack or another pair. I probably would have kept the 9 and hoped for a jack or a 9.

[@TheBierp]

Amazing demonstration, as always. I agree that with the third hand I would have drawn a single card, just to make it seem like I wasn't on a 'pat' hand, but was drawing in hopes of getting a hand. In a 'normal' game, heavily betting after that could be taken as a bluff from someone who missed their draw, etc. It would just be more likely to encourage betting. Of course, Daniel would roll with this, bottom dealing that draw or similar. :)

[@josecqneto]

The fact that this video has only 50k views is absurd. That's pure magic right there.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

DEALER: You're a cheater CHEATER: I prefer "Smooth criminal"

[@TSfish94]

Daniel would you consider this demonstration a “magic” trick or a “juggling” trick? Also, Richard Turner would be proud of that hold em segment.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

well, I'd call it a gambling demonstration, an expose of skill with a deck of cards

[@TSfish94]

@@DanielRoyMagic that answers my question.

[@katalysis]

@@TSfish94 Magicians and their secretive ways of communicating lol

[@HighWarlordJC]

@@TSfish94 I'd call it a shuffling trick in the context of gambling.

[@StuKatz911]

OMG...SERIOUSLY...WOW...ILL NEVER PLAY CARDS AGAIN

[@SalamanderLSF]

I used to think that the proper play with four of a kind is to discard one card. Now I know the proper play is to fold.

[@dimitreze]

this is impressive so next level that looks inhuman

[@purplepotato2015]

Man, this is my favourite so far! Amazing!

[@KianDaHazrd]

Wow, an excellent display of skill. I too am doing some sleight of hand but I must thank you for an inspiration for me Daniel. :)

[@UncleJoeLITE]

You are a first class card technician! All in 1 take too. Even knowing the coming flop from the button would be insane.

[@shivavrd2154]

That was a continuous shot for a long duration!! How good you are at this!!! ❣️

[@xygomorphic44]

Poor Daniel. He's the world's best card shuffler and nobody ever asks him to shuffle.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

LOL story of my life

[@stephenmatura1086]

Cue sound of gun hammer slowly being cocked followed by a smooth southern drawl, “I think you should re-deal those cards, mister.”

[@jlb122587]

I cannot believe you're that smooth with it! Great vid!

[@daledarby6598]

Incredible performance, as usual - Just realized it was all done in one take. Insane! 😂Wish I could come to your show in NY!

[@danelyn.1374]

what I find amazing about this is that I'm not sure if it's literally just amazing dexterity or controlled actions, like... in blindfolded speedrunning, you do controlled setups to make sure you're in a good position. here though, it just seems like some of the actions (that shouldn't be based on sleight of hand) are just super precise, like lifting 12 cards mindboggling

[@Kainvainslay]

Daniel would you please make a shuffling video? I really need help learning to shuffle in different ways. As many ways as you know how to shuffle or cut cards, please teach me

[@lastwymsi]

For the jacks hand, I would've discarded all the non clubs. Which you mentioned sort of. Already had 3, so the chance at 4 or 5 is stronger than one pair imo.

[@hopscs2914]

This is incredible. One of the best slight of hand, gambling cheating routines I've seen. I will check more of you out!

[@diabl2master]

But with playing heavy, you also have to deal with te fact that when you fold, showdown your hand (and/or in the case of a draw game, discard & draw), the others will see you have an extra card if you're not careful

[@DanielRoyMagic]

true! lots of techniques for dealing with this

[@PeterPalDesign]

Your skill level is unbelievable. Smooth, precise and dangerously sharp :) Well done.

[@carlsoll]

If that’s not a ‘Shaved Deck’ than bravo brother. Also, great video. Love your set up, looking forward to what’s next - Subscribed.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

just a standard deck of cards :)

[@stevencasteelassistantgene5263]

Really high quality video. I think the music audio may be a smidge too loud though.

[@bmffafo5004]

Always love when a new video drops.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

it's a relief to me too because it means I finally finished the editing lol

[@izl5569]

Always a better day when u post :)

[@davidheilig]

I really like this kind of videos! Card Cheating Techniques by Danile Roy are always amazing!

[@blipblop5757]

As always, brilliant once again!

[@archievthapa3593]

I had planned to watch some action movie and here I am enjoying this cosmic sleight !!!

[@Car.edizz.]

Daniel I Hope I could be as good as u with second deal, bottom deal etc. U are insane ❤️🔥keep up the great work and greetings from Germany :)

[@dorky2958]

Damn Daniel, back at it again! Poker fascinates me ever since i saw it on 007 Casino Royale, but i still don't know on is it actually a good cards that they play or not

[@youravantgarde]

This is the greatest gambling routine I ever seen. Don't tell Richard Turner I said that.

[@Joel-pi6tg]

An alternative outcome to the draw poker level is that your "partner" draws the fourth Ace (supposing there is no limit to the number of cards you can replace, like say three cards, four if you are keeping an ace), and that should not be a problem for the dealer because they can simply give themselves a nine of spades to complete a straight flush. There can even be wild cards, where the dealer gets five of a kind and the player to their right gets the royal flush.

[@jamessunny9440]

i cant believe this was all recorded in a single shot, it looks so smooth.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Thanks :)

[@LKaramazov]

Damn! That was super genius level!!!!!

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

looks really easy, I´ll try it the next time I play with my friends. Do you think I should practice before I give it a try?

[@nefelibatics]

This is simply amazing. Love it. Congrats.

[@JohnBroedtl]

Extremely impressive skills! But if someone shuffled the cards and got a royal flush and everybody else also got a very impressive hand there's no way I wouldn't accuse him of cheating ;)

[@marcmouallem1306]

This makes me never want to play outside of a reputable casino again.

[@sylthaya7571]

I did very much enjoy, would of liked to see a level 11 of doing it in holdem because its just what i like to play but still just as impressive doing it 5card, maybe even more

[@9856CB]

If your last scenario actually happened in the “Old West”, you’d have been dragged by horse to the nearest tree🤪. Great video👍

[@e.s.andrews1702]

You saved the best for last. Excellent video. I love the gambling oriented videos. Thanks.

[@NicowithaC]

This is one of THE MOST impressive videos I've seen in a long time.

[@paulp3992]

Sic video, i like how you dealt yourself the actual best hand the game Royal Flush of spades. 7:45 most of the time I think this person is discarding that 5 for a new card.

[@Davlavi]

Love your work.

[@lolledopke]

7:47 This doesn't really have anything to do with the video, but I was wondering what the best strategy is if you have four of a kind and don't need another card. Is it best to keep your 5 (in this case) or should you discard it in the hopes that you get a new card that one of the other players want?

[@BrooksMoses]

One of the other commenters answered this. The best strategy is to discard one, because otherwise you're telegraphing to the other players that you have a hand so strong you don't need to discard anything. Aside from the mental game, though, it doesn't matter to the statistics.

[@TheNinjaGamingBear]

With 4 of a kind, I would still discard 1 card, trying to give the illusion that I have a lesser hand.

[@acid0698]

This video was better than any magic ive seen

[@CadenArmstrong]

this video is a work of art

[@rollins1464]

Absolutely astonishing

[@inqmusician2]

I knew, that you would've dealt a Straight Royal Flush. This was predictable, but it's raw skill.

[@sammyblade514]

Enjoyed this video. So, I have to ask, do you enjoy playing poker (of any kind), or is it just a way for you to demonstrate your card-handling abilities?

[@thenuggywuggy8389]

11th level is probably that each level bios on each other and prepped for the next. Also, I want to just complement you for how smooth and natural you made those false shuffles and cuts look. It was hard to tell, but I definitely saw during 2 riffle shuffles in level 6 that you did absolutely nothing to the order of the cards.

[@iamcmac]

Incredible.

[@PhillipParr]

This level of sorcery would shock even Gandalf.

[@MEGAMIGA]

So impressive!

[@Migeters]

I am not even eligible for playing poker but I’m still watching this lmao nice video

[@Seijakukun]

dude... DUDE... **DUDE** *can't blink in awe

[@klownkilla3]

Again. I can never trust my local dealers working with the players....

[@jasonquinlan731]

Thanks for the ideas!

[@a2zistoolong448]

You're a wizard Harry

[@mAckPS3]

Im always amazed by your skills!

[@LameDuckStudios]

Watching a master at his craft.

[@Ostentatiousnessness]

"Comment down below the decisions you would have made." Well for starters the moment _you_ picked up the deck I'd have set the land speed record leaving that table.

[@echomir73]

Just Outstanding!

[@rogercornelio995]

You are AWESOME!!!! Dr. Daniel Roy!!!!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

thanks!

[@chiparooo]

So good! Thanks for sharing!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@aditsu]

This is so beyond amazing, it's ridiculous, and getting somewhat annoying :p I can't even tell which parts are advanced trickery and which are just incredible skills. I'm going to guess both combined. I have no clue and it's quite frustrating :p

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@laciee]

You are amazing 🙂.

[@davegagne2005]

how did i miss your channel for so long

[@caiootavioraposooliveira4880]

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[@stephaneclerc667]

Seriously, are you Richard's son? You're really good, love your vids

[@hw_yozoraVODS]

how does he do this in one take? i can barely brush my teeth in one take

[@DanielRoyMagic]

You keep trying until you get it. Most of the outtakes are just because I trip over my words or forget a line lol

[@Linux_MissingNo]

@@DanielRoyMagic you should do an outtake on those tripped words

[@christopherpenny6216]

Daniel, be honest... Beautiful writing, we all know the card work is beautiful... How many takes to get it in one take?

[@DanielRoyMagic]

A lot, mostly because I trip over my words 90% of the way through lol

[@Lethcode]

@@DanielRoyMagic after making 60 plus KZbin videos I would never even consider doing everything in one take. But that's the difference between a real pro

[@Dylan-jb8vy]

Well I’m never playing poker with this guy

[@jamesbirle3963]

So excited to see some Texas Hold em so i could understand the references to the game

[@nazhul]

Last hand just like mel gibson in maverick :)

[@5stringaustin]

So freakin’ good. 😳🔥😳

[@Uduplr]

Very Talented. You’ve Worked hard, put in the work and time. I’m a 100% disabled vet in a chair. Being in a chair presents it own difficulty because I can’t use my pockets in a majority of the tricks. My hands have a 60% disability rating adding another level of difficulty in being able to manipulate decks or cards. I have never been a clear and do not plan on starting now. But Why do you think that your presentations Or classes are Worth such a pricey ticket cost?

[@bruce4139]

I'm curious, did the deck start out random before the video or did you have it set up a ceartin way? (Like if I handed you a deck and asked you to do the same thing would it be just instant or would you have to set stuff up "behind the scenes")

[@Seijakukun]

by looking at his other videos, I bet he can do this from a sealed deck. probably not so much if someone else gave the deck true random shuffles and cuts, but after a few hands he would be able to reorder most of the cards

[@sjtanman]

Daniel you are amazing man..I only play Holdem .

[@otto5378]

good god, I was confused 6 seconds in.

[@dimitrisc8749]

damn having such skill is real magic! amazing!

[@AaronAlexandre-mc8nw]

Another nice vid man! By the way, can you recommend some card brand you use well for either sleight of hand and magic? I see you are using the bee deck in this vid but i find the bee deck kind of difficult to handle :(

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Bicycle, bee, tally ho are all great

[@AaronAlexandre-mc8nw]

@@DanielRoyMagic Great thanks daniel! Will certainly practice with my tally ho