Phil Hellmuth is a poker legend, and aside from the foul-mouthed rants he’s known for, there’s another signature of his in recent years: An over-the-top costumed entrance into the World Series of Poker Main Event.
He’s been Thor, he’s been a boxer, a general … and this year? He walked into the Main Event dressed as Gandalf the wizard from Lord of the Rings.
You can see the footage below, along with a compilation of so many of these grand entrances. We’ll see if he can back up the spectacle at the table!
Here’s the, er, magical moment from this week:
“A wizard is never late, Nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to."
Ladies and gentleman, @phil_hellmuth has entered the 2021 @WSOP Main Event!
📺 https://t.co/H78cyERr0x pic.twitter.com/ElQsaVbY3V
— PokerGO (@PokerGO) November 10, 2021
Here's Part 1 of our chat with 16-time @WSOP bracelet winner @phil_hellmuth (playing the role of Gandalf): pic.twitter.com/M7o1jFOtBc
— Jeff Platt (@jeffplatt) November 10, 2021
Andddddddd Part 2: pic.twitter.com/fCJUeyBrol
— Jeff Platt (@jeffplatt) November 10, 2021
And the compilation:
Wild.
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