The use of this method goes back to the very start of the game, it’s one of the most simple yet effective methods of cheating when dealing the cards and still used today, always make sure to keep your eyes peeled and watch whoever is dealing.

 

Using a shiny to cheat when dealing cards.

A “shiny” is simply a shiny object that reflects the cards as they are passed over it, who ever is dealing can place a shiny object on the table and as they pass the cards around to the other players they can see the reflection as they as the card move over the object. It doesn't’t take a lot of doing and is not easy to spot if they have practiced the method.

 

Examples of objects used vary, the most popular used to be is a zippo lighter, after all who’s suspicious of a lighter being on the table? Other’s include what is now the most popular, a mobile phone, tobacco boxes, key rings and in fact anything that has a reflective surface. It works with pints of lager and Guinness in particular.

 

On the TV show the Real Hustle Alex used this method to win playing 3 card brag in a snooker hall. He used a cup of black coffee but to be honest who drinks black coffee in a pub when playing 3 card brag - easy to spot Alex, think about it!!

 

So that’s how to know what other peoples card are when your dealing, use this to make sure you don’t get cheated while playing 3 card brag!