# SD Poker

> Magic trick assistant for dealing specific poker hands from a card stack. (iPhone/iPad app by Martin Eisele.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sd-poker/id1099492468 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Martin Eisele](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099492467)
- Category: Entertainment
- Price: $59.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-05-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sd-poker/id1099492468/reviews.md

## What is SD Poker?

IMPORTANT!
THIS APP IS FOR MAGICIANS ONLY! IT IS BASED ON PIT HARTLING'S EFFECT 'THE POKER FORMULAS' FROM HIS WONDERFUL BOOK 'IN ORDER TO AMAZE' PUBLISHED IN 2016 (PAGE 102). 

YOU HAVE TO BE FAMILIAR WITH HIS TRICK TO UNDERSTAND/USE THIS APP. IF YOU ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH IT, YOU SHOULD ORDER HIS BOOK HERE: www.inordertoamaze.com 


The App will analyze any stack and tell you when to use SD's in order to receive any poker hand asked for. I refer you to Pit Hartling's book for the general concept.

Features:
- No internet connection needed

Stacks:
- Aronson and Tamariz already built in
- Up to 10 User-defined stacks can be stored / used

Optimizations:
- Fewest SD's
- 0-SD Rounds 
- 0-SD's on last Round of Dealing

Export Function
- Results can be exported and sent by e-mail for further use in different forms

Full-House-Coding:
- Different Styles on how to indicate the Two-of-a-Kind

Continuous Mode
- Allows you to continue dealing Poker hands without undoing the last deal. The Programm recalculates the Stack by using the last dealt poker hand.

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Version 1.1:

Stealth-Mode
In this mode, the playing cards show the chosen poker hand. The code is secretly hidden inside the playing cards. So the whole presentation can be changed and the iPhone/iPad is only a 'tool' to explain the poker hands, but in reality it helps you to perform the effect. 

Proximity Shuffle:
If the Proximity Sensor of the iPhone is covered in portrait mode (by e.g. the playing cards), the sound of a riffle-shuffle is played. This can be used for the presentation.

Disclaimer
I have built the app to my best knowledge and it is provided as is without any guarantees or warranty of any kind! If you find a problem / mistake, please let me know and I’ll do my best to fix it. 

Version 1.1 uses:
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Vectorized Playing Cards 2.0 - http://sourceforge.net/projects/vector-cards/
Copyright 2015 - Chris Aguilar - conjurenation@gmail.com
Licensed under LGPL 3 - www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html
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I hope you have a lot of fun with this App and great performances!

Martin Eisele

P.S. I’d love to get some Feedback from you under sd-poker@martineisele.de

## Key features

- Analyzes card stacks for poker hands
- Supports user-defined stacks
- Optimizes for fewest moves
- Stealth mode for hidden assistance
- Proximity sensor for shuffle sound
- Export results via email
- Continuous dealing mode


## Frequently asked questions about SD Poker

### What is SD Poker used for?

SD Poker is a specialized application for magicians to assist in performing 'The Poker Formulas' magic trick by Pit Hartling. It analyzes card stacks to help you deal any requested poker hand.

### Do I need to buy Pit Hartling's book to use SD Poker?

Yes, you must be familiar with Pit Hartling's 'The Poker Formulas' effect from his book 'In Order to Amaze' to understand and use SD Poker. The app is a tool to execute the trick described in the book.

### Does SD Poker require an internet connection?

No, SD Poker does not require an internet connection to function, making it usable for performances anywhere.

### Can I customize card stacks in SD Poker?

Yes, SD Poker allows you to store and use up to 10 user-defined stacks in addition to built-in stacks like Aronson and Tamariz.

### What is Stealth Mode in SD Poker?

Stealth Mode in SD Poker allows the playing cards to display the chosen poker hand, with the code secretly hidden. This makes the iPhone/iPad appear as a tool to explain hands rather than a direct aid for the trick.

### How much does SD Poker cost?

SD Poker is a paid application, priced at $59.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to its full functionality.

### What devices is SD Poker compatible with?

SD Poker is designed to work on Apple devices including the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is SD Poker updated?

The latest version of SD Poker is 1.10, and it was last updated on January 14, 2024. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10 — 2024-01-14

improved Bluetooth connectivity
Compatible to PeekSmith3

### 1.9 — 2021-05-16

Bug fixes
Support for Notifier BLE device to peek info

### 1.8 — 2020-05-26

Fixes and Improvements
Added Support for PeekSmith BLE device

### 1.7 — 2019-10-08

Compatible with iOS 13
bug fixing

### 1.6 — 2019-09-23

On Start goto Settings:
If no stack is present, Settings menu is opened immediately.

Stealth-Mode:
Can be set, that it is only visible in Landscape mode. Due to this, the poker hands can be explained, then the phone is rotated to portrait mode and the "programming" with the "Proximity Shuffle" can be started. 

Fake Background:
Have a fake background as in Vision or Vision:Tricks to peek the needed information for dealing the cards. By double tapping on the right corner, the cards are re-arranged (as in continious mode) and the new order is transferred to Vision:Tricks, where another effect can be performed with the new stack.

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All apps by Martin Eisele: https://appshunter.io/developer/1099492467

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