How to Do a Twirl Flick Poker Chip Trick

The twirl flick is a poker chip trick is where you drop the middle of three chips out of the stack, spin it, flick it into the air, then catch it with your other hand with what appears to be one finger. This poker chip trick is fun to perform and a big crowd pleaser.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Hold a stack of three chips in your dominant hand between your thumb and your two middle fingers. The chips should be held near the end of your fingers. Leave your index and pinky finger free.

2. Use your thumb to roll the first poker chip forward and flip it over the stack of chips so it ends up at the bottom. Move your thumb all the way back to the palm of your hand to ensure the poker chips lands in proper position.

3. Allow the middle chip to slide down and rest on your pinky finger, just barely clearing the other chips. Use your index finger and your thumb to lift the other chips up and out of the way. The chip that you'll twirl should be supported with the side of your index finger.

4. Twirl the middle chip with your ring finger, pushing on the side of the chip so it makes one full spin in your hand.

5. Flick the middle of the chip out of your dominant hand with your ring finger and catch it with your non-dominant hand.

Tips & Warnings

• Place a towel on a table and practice over it to prevent fallen chips from rolling away.
• Practice this poker chip trick as often as you can. If you find yourself getting discouraged, practice while you watch television or listen to music. This is a challenging trick to master but it is well worth the work.