Gambling Technique :: Bottom Dealing

S.W. Erdnase's Bottom Dealing Description

The art of dealing from the bottom, although not the most difficult to attain, is perhaps the most highly prized accomplishment in the repertory of the professional. The bottom is the most convenient place for retaining desirable cards during the shuffle or riffle, and perfection in dealing from that position obviates to a great extent the necessity of stocking, as the cards can be dealt at will, and consequently need not be run up in a certain order. Like acquiring many other feats, a perfect understanding of the exact manner in which it is performed will avoid the principal difficulties. Practice will soon do the rest.

2 Months into Bottom Dealing!

However, I have evolved from using the conventional, antiquated Erdnase's grip when dealing from the bottom because of the possibility of 'knuckle flash' and it is very difficult to attain good rhythm this way.  I am currently using Gene Maze's grip to deal from the bottom. I have learnt both these techniques from Jason England's 'Foundations' DVD produced by Theory11. In the first video, I demonstrated the technique with face-down Aces whereas in the second video, I did it with them facing up. There is no doubt that my current execution of the technique is in need of more refinements. Constructive comments are much appreciated.