Ebook - Texas Fool'em by Larry Becker & Lee Earle
Description & Effect
Uncover the Legend of 'Treetop' Strauss
Imagine the buzz, the tension, the sheer impossibility of it all. 'Texas Fool'em' by Larry Becker and Lee Earle isn't just another magic trick; it's an invitation to bring one of poker's most enduring legends to life right before your audience's eyes. You'll delve into the captivating true story of Jack 'Treetop' Strauss, the World Series of Poker champion who famously returned from a single chip to win it all—a tale immortalized by the phrase, 'All you need is a chip and a chair.' This powerful routine allows you to weave a compelling narrative and then astonishingly re-create that historic moment, leaving your spectators gasping at the impossible.
Your Audience Becomes Part of the Magic
What makes 'Texas Fool'em' truly unique is its deep level of audience interaction and the mind-boggling prediction at its core. Your spectators aren't just passive observers; they are integral to the routine's unfolding drama. They'll freely cut and deal the starting poker hands, secretly select the amount of the bet, and even decide which iconic Las Vegas casino hosts the action. They'll make the best hand they can, believing every choice is their own. Yet, with every detail predicted decades in advance within an old magazine clipping, you'll demonstrate a feat of foresight that transcends mere sleight of hand. It's an immersive, personal, and utterly inexplicable experience.
What You'll Master with Texas Fool'em
This digital download is your gateway to mastering a complete, short routine designed to be a true reputation maker. The 'Texas Fool'em' instructions guide you through every step, ensuring you command an enthralling presentation that folks will talk about for years. You'll learn the secrets behind using authentic-looking props like a custom-assembled deck of cards, genuine poker chips, and Las Vegas 'VIP cards' – all compact enough to carry in your shirt pocket, ready for that perfect moment. At the heart of the routine lies an 'incredible gimmick' that guarantees your final prediction. It's not clipped, hidden, palmed, electronic, or mechanical; it's simply ingenious, easy to use, and so clever it'll make you smile. Plus, you get detailed, word-for-word patter and simple handling techniques, making this impressive effect accessible with only a standard riffle shuffle required. An exclusive online video featuring a real-world performance and extra tips ensures you're ready to mesmerize any audience.
A Limited Edition Legacy
This is a truly special offering, a limited edition product with only 500 sets ever made. 'Texas Fool'em' isn't just a card trick; it's a piece of magic history, a storytelling masterpiece, and a testament to the brilliance of Larry Becker and Lee Earle. Secure your digital instructions today and prepare to add a legendary, unforgettable routine to your repertoire that leaves a lasting impression.
Original Specs
Effect: The Legend of Jack ‘Treetop’ Strauss
Play a little Texas Hold’em poker and you’re bound to hear the phrase, “All you need is a chip and a chair.” It’s usually offered as encouragement to a player who just lost most of his bankroll, reminding him that he still has a small chance to win.
Few know the legend behind those words… Back in 1982, the World Series of Poker bracelet winner Jack “Treetop” Strauss was competing in a major Texas Hold’em event at a Las Vegas Casino. While still in the early rounds, a lucky player hit his draw and Strauss got busted out. As Jack was headed for the bar to drown his disappointment, the dealer at the table noticed a single chip where Strauss had been seated, tucked almost unseen beneath the cushion around the playing surface. Called back to the table to play that lonely chip, Treetop won the pot on the next hand and went on to finish the tournament in first place.
A great background story, especially when it’s true, makes good magic even better. Texas Fool’em is a presentation that allows you to re-create the historic moment behind that poker wisdom, in a manner that will amaze and delight your audience.
Routine:
- Following a brief demonstration of Texas Hold’em poker’s unique play,
- They freely cut and deal the starting hand;
- They secretly select the amount of the bet;
- They decide which casino hosts the action;
- They make the best hand they can. Yet…
- Every detail is predicted in a 25-year old magazine clipping!
Texas Fool’em is much more than a card trick – it’s a complete short routine, complete with authentic deck, chips, and ‘VIP cards’ that are sufficiently compact to carry in your shirt pocket, awaiting just the right moment to make a timely and memorable impression.
You get everything you need for an enthralling presentation that folks will talk about for years to come:
- Five genuine clay poker chips in denominations of $20, $50, $100, $500, and $1000, each one a different, vibrant color
- Ten plastic casino ‘VIP cards’ representing renowned Las Vegas casinos
- Multiple copies of the historic magazine clipping.
- A complete pack of 52 cards assembled from canceled poker decks bearing the back designs of the dozen major casinos that used them at their tablet
- One incredible gimmick that guarantees your final prediction. It’s not clipped, hidden, palmed, electronic, or mechanical. It’s simple to use, easy to employ, and so dang clever you’ll want to smile when you put it to work
- The detailed routine, word for word patter, and simple handling to make this impressive effect a reputation maker in your hands
- An online video featuring an after-dinner performance for a lay audience plus extra presentation tips
- This is a Limited Edition product – only 500 sets have been made.
A standard riffle shuffle is the only skill required.
