How to Do a Top Spin Poker Chip Trick

The Top Spin Poker Chip trick is done with a poker chip on the top of a stack of chips. You can perform this trick for your buddies around the poker table or at a casino. It looks impressive if done right.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Poker chips

1. Place a small stack of chips on the table in front of you.
2. Take the top chip off the stack of chips with one hand.
3. Stand this poker chip up on its edge on top of the stack of chips, holding it with your pointer finger gently to keep it up.
4. Spin the chip with your fingers on top of the stack.
5. Let go of the chip as it starts to spin on its edge.
6. Watch as the chip spins on top of the stack of chips. If this trick is done correctly, when the chip finally stops spinning, it will be standing up on its edge on top of the stack.

Tips & Warnings

• The Top Spin Poker Chip trick takes some practice to perfect. As you do this trick, you will soon get a feel for how hard you should spin the poker chip so that it remains on the stack.
• Practice this trick until it looks effortless before performing it for other people.
• Don't do this trick with chips that have rounded edges. The trick will not work with these kinds of chips.