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reasons14 Regular user 109 Posts |
Sort of puts things in perspective. Those studs where very smooth. His muck looked natural as well.
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Ron Conley Regular user 105 Posts |
That's the best close-up pad I've ever seen, it's huge.
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papermechanic Regular user 121 Posts |
Man everything looks so good and the action on the deals is insane.
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rawdawg Special user Southern California 686 Posts |
Eh... he's no Jiggaboo Jones....
One time, when I was young, I botched a sleight so bad, Vernon, Marlo & Miller rolled over in their graves. But I didn't see Elmsley, probably because he was behind the others.
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KingStardog Inner circle 2134 Posts |
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On 2007-12-07 11:26, Vandy Grift wrote: I don't know how the card work will hold up in different parts of the country. Can't say. It won't go here. Mob rules mentality. I think they will turn on anybody that doesn't have a slow and easy pace where they can burn you hands good. The dice work was a little rough but it won't take much to polish up from there. The smack is good for expose. won't fly in any place I know. All in all not bad though. I think he really shined on the fourth or fifth switch, I forget now without watching it again. Depends on where you want to go with it. I saw some work like that at a trade show, and the guy was a no name. He was taking $900 a day and that ain't too shabby for a gig like that. Standing on concrete all day is fine when your young. He was pitching the company here and there too. He was very engaging with the specs and kept a small crowd when some of the other booths were empty.
...think not that all wisdom is in your school. You may have studied other paths,but, it is important to remember that no matter who you are or where you come from, there is always more to learn.
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Ron Conley Regular user 105 Posts |
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On 2007-12-07 18:04, raw dawg wrote: Maybe not yet, but he's on his way. I like the kid he got talent, but he's a couple of tacos short of a combination plate. |
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card cheat Elite user 426 Posts |
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On 2007-12-07 18:43, KingStardog wrote: Exactly. His talent is quite obvious, but I agree with what you say here to the letter. CC |
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16532 Posts |
Since I don't play in home games, it looks a natural enough pace to me.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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rawdawg Special user Southern California 686 Posts |
Exactly. This is the pace one needs to deal in a Casino. More hands, more rake.
Mmm... tacos.
One time, when I was young, I botched a sleight so bad, Vernon, Marlo & Miller rolled over in their graves. But I didn't see Elmsley, probably because he was behind the others.
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tommy Eternal Order Devil's Island 16532 Posts |
Anyway: The faster the better for a dealer working for tips. More pots = more tips! Many private games here have dealers who deal for tips. Players generally like fast efficient dealers to keep the action rolling.
If there is a single truth about Magic, it is that nothing on earth so efficiently evades it.
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Clock Elite user Los Angeles, CA 460 Posts |
Great stuff...Thirsty for more!
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card cheat Elite user 426 Posts |
Sniff around. It's out there.
At least, it used to be. CC |
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C. Loubard Special user 615 Posts |
Yes sir, that indeed is Mr. Z.
great stuff as always. |
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reasons14 Regular user 109 Posts |
Yall say its to fast to fly in some games. What makes you think he can't do it slow and smooth as well?
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card cheat Elite user 426 Posts |
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On 2007-12-08 00:03, reasons14 wrote: Nobody said that he couldn't dumb it down. All that was said, if I remember properly, was that the handling (namely, the shuffling) was a little too flashy for some games. Take into consideration that if the guy handling the cards the best always wins on his own deal, or that a certain person (takeoff man) hits heavyweight hands when he shuffles or deals that this would be valid cause of suspicion in the eyes of those who lacked the same manual dexterity when shuffling or dealing. I will say that I have played against people who did make a comment about how "familiar" I seemed to be with the cards. That I must play often. I can also tell you that, as soon as a comment like that was made, I played on my belly (or at least toned it down a bunch) until I sensed that it was safe to win more often, or to make bigger hands. When a mechanic gets into the habit of handling the cards a certain way, it can be VERY challenging to modify those habits, or to add a contrary skillset altogether. I'm sure that some of the more seasoned among us can identify with this. But, it is important to be mindful of how your work would appear in the eyes of any mark. You can probably be too fast or flashy for some, but can you be ever appear to be too slow, clumsy, uncoordinated, etc...? It is easy for a cardman to become wrapped up in speed and finesse, especially after YEARS of practice and handling. You have to ask yourself, however, what will the dupes tolerate? Does handling the cards like this imply things in the minds of the victims that I simply don't want implicated? It all boils down to: don't be noticed. Shuffling like that in certain games is antithetical to this cardinal rule. Could he dumb it down? You betcha. Look at what he has accomplished. If he needed to, he could adapt. He's "got the hands" for it. His card work is superb (amongst the very best for what it is), and it's not only that. This is a guy that runs with people that KNOW. He talks funny, though. CC |
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reasons14 Regular user 109 Posts |
I just thought it didn't really need to be brought up. I thought the post was almost in the context of "yeah that's good but it's not always going to fly"
I have had the situation you talk of happen to me on occasion as well. You bring up some good points; Most of them being things people who have moved in a game have already thought of |
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Unknown419 Inner circle 1321 Posts |
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On 2007-12-07 09:07, h2o wrote: deja vu http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45lnCEayt0w Happy Holidays To All Doc |
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MagicKim Special user Ã…land, Finland 621 Posts |
Hehe definitely deju vu Great work, thanks for the video doc.
Kim |
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Mr. Z Special user 818 Posts |
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On 2007-12-08 04:32, Unknown419 wrote: I learned most of those moves from Stevie when I was 15 or so. Still not right to be putting that stuff up without their permission though, Doc. But we've danced to this tune before--at the end of the day, you're going to do what you want. Anyways, while I never was going to advertise that clip here, I'm glad people enjoyed it.
"...if you have to say you is, you ain't."--Jimmy Hoffa
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Unknown419 Inner circle 1321 Posts |
You're pretty good, keep up the good work and even though I saw it before, I enjoyed it too.
Doc P.S. Dice that are still on the table must remain still even when switched; yours bounced. |
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