Sweep
Evelyn Ng performed this trick on a segment of “The Nuts” during the 2004 World Series of Poker. I have no idea what the name of the trick is, so I’m going with “sweep.” It’s a cool looking chip trick but extremely easy to do.
Before you begin
Trick Difficulty - 1
Chips needed - 10 or more
Tutorial
Place the chips flat on a table and in a straight line so that about half of each chip is laying on the previous one.
Whichever hand you will be using to do the trick is the side that should have the chip on top of this line. As an example I do the trick with my right hand, so the line of chips starts with the chip on the left being flat on the table and the remaining chips lines up against it going to the right.
Hold your hand so that your fingers are bent as if you are holding onto a Coke bottle. Place a chip flat against your bent index finger, holding it there with your thumb. About 1/4 to 1/2 pf the chip should be sticking out past the knuckles.
Starting at the end of the line of chips which has the chip on top, run the chip in your hand along the line so that it gently brushes each chip. You should be able to hear it “clicking” along the line. Once you reach the end of the line keep the motion going in that direction for an inch or two past the chips. As you bring back your hand, use the chip to dig underneath the chip that is lying flat on the table. When you do this, the chips will all start to stand up because of a domino-like effect. As they stand up and you continue to sweep your hand along the table, the chips will collect in the palm of your hand because you have been holding your fingers as if there was a Coke bottle in them.
This trick is a lot easier than is sounds. It’s just hard to put into words.
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Comment #30 by yeah
May 30th, 2006 @ 1:44 PM
so post some pictures for chrissake.
Comment #29 by Jackknife
May 3rd, 2006 @ 11:30 PM
i still can’t figure this thing out, it would be a little more helpful if there was a “right-way” video… i’m sure i’ll figure it out sooner or later though.
Comment #28 by Lonnie
February 7th, 2006 @ 4:55 PM
who the hell put this in difficulty 1 i can do the knuckle roll and some variations of the twirl and im working on the butterfly but i still cant do this one
Comment #27 by marmelo
December 27th, 2005 @ 4:52 PM
I realized that the explanation is quite different from the video… there is a differences on about what side goes flat…
I can do the “trick” now.. but I needed a rug jajajaj
Comment #26 by Mats
December 26th, 2005 @ 6:25 AM
I’m having a slight problem with this, mainly because I’m a fresh starter. The problem begins when I’m to scoop up the chips on the return. The chip between my thumb and index finger doesn’t dig properly underneath the first chip in line on the table, just shoving the whole line along.
Any neat tips on angles etc. on how to make the “dig-chip” serve its purpose?
Comment #25 by Ex-Croupier
October 22nd, 2005 @ 4:09 PM
This may be one of the easier tricks as its mostly mechanical but this isn’t the best or most impressive way to execute it. Done properly you will end up with the chips stacked on the table (not in your hand). I’ll try to explain:
1) Run the chips down on the table (as shown in the video).
2) The chip that you are going to use as the “scoop” should be held between the knuckle of your thumb (roughly) and the knuckle of your first finger.
3) Place your hand flat (parallel to the table top) over the first chip.
4) Move your hand along the chips to get the rattle sound.
5) On your way back (as the chips are almost on there edges) anchor the stack with your little finger (by lowering nearer the table).
6) At this point you should have all the chips sandwiched between the “scooping” chip and your little finger. Your hand still parallel to the tabel top.
7) Now rotate your hand clockwise (pivoting on the knukle of your little finger), as your hand get to the 90 degree point lower the chips onto the table (by moving your little finger out the way). If you’ve done it right the chips will be in a relatively neat stack on the table.
Comment #24 by Aaron
June 27th, 2005 @ 10:41 PM
I realize that now. I have the trick down. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Great site Nick. Very helpful.
Comment #23 by Nick
June 27th, 2005 @ 9:35 PM
That’s not part of the trick Aaron.
Comment #22 by Aaron
June 27th, 2005 @ 8:27 PM
I will add my two cents, even though I cannot compete this trick.
In my opinion you should add in a part that expains how to move the chip from in between your thumb and index finger to in between your index and middle. This is the part of the trick I can’t complete and it ruins the chip stacking portion. Can I get some help here?
Comment #21 by joe
June 25th, 2005 @ 1:42 PM
very good trick (for beginners)