We are truly honored to present a new piece by the legendary Michael Close. Mr. Close very rarely publishes new magic, and when he does, we take notice. This routine is a terrific, self-working card miracle that is a perfect blend of story and magic, and fans of gambling material are sure to be fooled by this unusual routine. The premise is simple: cards are shuffled and then placed face to face. Through an odd and seemingly random dealing procedure, the magician deals himself the winning hand of poker.