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by **Paul Bolt** » Oct 21st, '05, 11:37

By way of introduction, I came to cards late on in life (36 and I am 3 years in) but have practised pretty hard to reach an average level. I probably have 8 routines that I do that I think are down pat but made the mistake when I started of trying to learn everything. I rely mainly on the following sleights and moves; DL, false shuffle (both overhand and riffle) and cuts and have a reasonable pass and glide. My palming needs some work and the perfect faro is still a thing of dreams. I put in about 20 hours a week practice, always with the fear however that I'm practising the wrong thing. My favourite artist would be Arthur Buckley (I loved his book Card Control) but think Lewis Jones's work excellent too. My favoured area is gambling and poker ruses as I find that when your starting out people will happily watch a gambling expose but can baulk at a "can I show you a trick" approach. Regards. Paul

by **Demitri** » Oct 21st, '05, 11:45

Welcome to TM, Paul.

What kind of poker routines do you like? I don't know many, really. The only ones I've ever used is Vernon's Poker deal, and Punken Droker - which is a pretty cool effect.

I've actually been looking into coming up with a Texas Hold 'Em routine, since it's so popular now. Have you had any ideas/thoughts about such things?

by **Paul Bolt** » Oct 21st, '05, 12:09

I have used Lewis Jones Houdini Hand effect with some great responses. The Royal flush at the end is a great climax. I also like the routine whereby you let the spectartor choose their own hand and you end up with the Royal Flush. (The royal flush is on top and the slected card is reversed in the pack in order to select your card at random?)

I also like Martin Nash's 4 ace routines, using the crimped card which allows the spectator to cut freely after which you can side steal the aces from the pack.

Regards.
Paul

by **MagicAL** » Oct 21st, '05, 17:42

Welcome to TM Paul. I think you will like it here. Have fun...

by **mark_c1975** » Oct 21st, '05, 17:43

Welcome to the TM community... enjoy your stay!

by **dat8962** » Oct 21st, '05, 18:18

Hi Paul and welcome

by **SirRawlins** » Oct 21st, '05, 19:25

Welcome Chapp .... you are officialy old enough to be my dad! how does that make you feel? :lol:

Rob

by **Scudge** » Oct 21st, '05, 19:31

Welcome paul nice to have you here

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