Behold! Texas Fool’em by Larry Becker & Lee Earle: Relive the poker legend! Predict every deal with this baffling routine. Authentic props included! Limited edition. A reputation maker!
Product information
Texas Fool’em by Larry Becker & Lee Earle
Effect: The Legend of Jack ‘Treetop’ Strauss
Dive into the heart of poker folklore with Texas Fool’em, a magical presentation that brings to life the legendary tale of Jack ‘Treetop’ Strauss’s incredible comeback. This isn’t just a card trick; it’s a journey into the history of poker, showcasing a moment where “All you need is a chip and a chair” became a mantra for hope and determination.
Engage your audience with a narrative that weaves magic and history into an unforgettable experience. Texas Fool’em allows you to recreate the pivotal moment from the 1982 World Series of Poker, where a single overlooked chip led to a miraculous victory. This story, rooted in truth, adds depth and intrigue to an already astonishing magic routine.
Routine Overview
- Begin with a captivating demonstration of Texas Hold’em poker’s unique mechanics.
- Invite participants to freely cut and deal the starting hand, ensuring their complete involvement.
- Allow them to secretly select the bet amount, adding an element of unpredictability.
- Let them choose which casino hosts the action, personalizing the experience.
- Witness as they strive to make the best hand possible, only to discover every detail was predicted in a 25-year-old magazine clipping!
What’s Included
- Five genuine clay poker chips in denominations of $20, $50, $100, $500, and $1000, each vibrant and distinct.
- Ten plastic casino ‘VIP cards’ representing iconic Las Vegas casinos.
- Multiple copies of the historic magazine clipping, each adding an authentic touch to your performance.
- A complete pack of 52 cards from canceled poker decks, featuring back designs from major casinos.
- One incredible gimmick that ensures your final prediction is flawless—simple to use, yet ingeniously clever.
- Detailed routine and word-for-word patter to guide you through an enthralling presentation.
- An online video showcasing an after-dinner performance for a lay audience, complete with presentation tips.
This Limited Edition product — only 500 sets made — is compact enough to carry in your shirt pocket, ready to impress at a moment’s notice. Whether you’re looking to dazzle friends or captivate a larger audience, Texas Fool’em is your ticket to becoming a legend in your own right.
Skill Level: A standard riffle shuffle is the only skill required, making it accessible to magicians of all levels.
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.
