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While halfway through playing a standard game of 8 ball, start calling out your opponent. Tell him he stinks. He's got nothin'. In fact, claim that you're so good, he won't sink another ball for the rest of the entire game!

Once he takes your bet, take your turn... and immediately sink the 8-ball. You'll lose the game, but you'll WIN the side bet!

Place a ball on the table's spot, then place a dime on top of the ball. Fire the cue ball forward, knock the ball off, and watch as the dime lands right on the spot.

After showing you can pull it off every time, challenge them to get it right just 2 out of 3 times. They won't have a chance.

When you set the dime up for yourself, place it squarely in the center of the ball. When setting it up for them, tilt it to the back of the ball. That way, when the ball is struck, the dime will be launched backwards, and away from the target spot!!