“False Deals” is a term commonly used in the field of card games, particularly within the realm of magic and illusion. False dealing refers to an intricate technique executed by a player or dealer, wherein the player seemingly distributes cards fairly, but in reality manipulates the deck to their advantage. This method of deception often involves intricate finger movements and sleight-of-hand skills to misdirect onlookers’ attention. The most well-known false deal is the second deal. There are several variations of second dealing, but the purpose of all second deal variants is to apparently deal cards off the top of the deck while in fact dealing the second from the top card (and retaining the known top card). Despite its illicit nature in competitive scenarios, mastery of false deals is highly revered in performance magic, highlighting both the entertainment value and ethical complexities inherent in this practice. The technical intricacies involved – such as second dealing, bottom dealing, and middle dealing – each require extensive practice and dexterity to perform convincingly without detection.