Peek behind the curtain and look into the past. Under penalty of brutal beatings and a slow death, crooked gamblers in the golden age used only the most deceptive marking compounds to cheat their wise guy opponents. Whether in a smokey back room, or a bright-light casino, copper Daub saved the day.
To the surprise of most magicians, copper Daub, one of the oldest manufactured Daubs in known existence, is not copper colored. It is made from pharmaceutical grade copper powder, allowed to “salt,” which turns green. Legend has it the green color was desirable because it matched the color of card tables.
Here’s how it works: the gambler smeared a bit of Daub on his shoe in advance. During the game, he would cross his legs, get some of the Daub on his finger, and then pretend to wipe away dirt on the table—right where the dealer lays the cards—leaving a dab of Daub on the green cloth. Whenever a card the gambler wanted to mark was dealt to this position, he would close his fist and “knock” the card, saying, “Hit me!” The action applies a small amount of Cheater’s Grease to the card, marking it for future use.
- Perfect for all card colors!
- Mark faces, backs, and edges!
- Sheen-style Daub for full-range!
- Add history and legend to your magic!
- Metal tin for gambling demonstrations!
Gambling demonstrations have a nostalgic appeal. If you want to spice up your card magic, simply sprinkle it with a bit of history. Instead of using Daub Noir to cheat your spectator, entertain them with Daub’s legendary past. Use the Daub Noir classy metal tin to introduce the marking compound, but already have a dab smeared on the bottom of your shoe to show your audience how easy it is to be cheated.
Daub Noir Copper Cheater’s Grease has all of the positive characteristics of the original button Daub, with none of the negatives. The mixture attaches to your finger with just a tap and it bonds easily to all types of playing cards, leaving a dulled area with a bit of shine.
