The hero call should be one in all poker's most awe inspiring moments. It is the antithesis of a bluff, the instant where honestly triumphs over deception, light over darkness, good over evil. Well, perhaps not that last one. But there is something about it that fascinates players and poker fans alike. What's more it's called a "hero demand" a reason - seldom does a player look quite as magnificent as when turning over a pot-winning jack-high.

Getting it wrong after all can prove disastrous for the ego. But done right, it's considered one of poker's most sublime moments, and really difficult to not talk of in superlatives.

That's what the video below celebrates, our Top 5 Hero Calls from the archives of PokerStars.tv.

In it you'll discover some classic examples, some recent and a few dating back to the early days of the eu Poker Tour. Perhaps not surprisingly they feature players who went directly to success within the event they feature in (and beyond). They include the likes of Steve O'Dwyer ("Roger... Roger..."), Davidi Kitai, and Jason Mercier whose call, featured here, launched what's now probably the most game's most astonishing careers.

Check out the video below.

Those are our Top 5 hero calls, but what are yours? Send your suggestions to us on Twitter: @PokerStarsBlog.

In the meantime take a look at more Top 5 videos, in addition to a rich archive of poker footage on PokerStars.tv.

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Stephen Bartley is a staff writer for the PokerStars Blog. Follow him on Twitter: @StephenBartley.

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