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1:50
Charlier Cut
by DanAndDave 4,629 views
Although this one-handed pass was originally devised as a secret shift, the Charlier Pass has become better known as the Charlier Cut, thus making its purpose a display of skill rather then a hidden maneuver.
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0:35
Dealers Grip
by DanAndDave 2,495 views
Okay, so you've never picked up a deck of cards... in your life! That's okay, even skaters have to learn to ride before attempting all the cool tricks. This tutorial will show you how to properly hold a deck of cards. Dealers Grip, or Mechanics Grip as it's sometimes referred to, will be your starting point for hundreds of moves.
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0:47
Pirouette flourish
by DanAndDave 2,469 views
Like spinning a basketball, but with a single playing card. A Pirouette is an eye-catching flourish. Done well, it can even seem as though the card is suspended between your fingers for a magical effect.
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2:35
Overhand Shuffle
by DanAndDave 2,573 views
Knowing how to properly achieve this elementary method for shuffling cards can turn ordinary into extraordinary. Flipping through the pages of Erdnase you will discover how to control the top and bottom stock, stack playing cards into winning poker hands, achieve a false shuffle that looks real and so much more.
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1:25
One-Hand Fan
by DanAndDave 3,696 views
An easy method for fanning the cards with one-hand. Do it with both hands simultaneously for 1,000 awesome points!
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2:36
Kalushes Cut
by DanAndDave 4,440 views
The forerunner of all the modern sybil-esque flourishes. Kalush's Cut, published in Apocalypse magazine by Bill Kalush inspired such creations as Sybil by Chris Kenner.
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1:09
Hindu Shuffle
by DanAndDave 6,324 views
Perhaps the second most common way to shuffle a deck of cards, the Overhand Shuffle being the first. This simple shuffle takes on mechanical characteristics as the cards are shuffled in a back-and-forth movement. Often times, this shuffle is used as an alternate means to having a card selected. Additionally, the shuffle can be used to force and control cards.
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0:55
End Grip
by DanAndDave 1,831 views
If you need to set the deck down (on the table), pick the deck up (from the table), or hand the deck out for examination then nine times out of ten this will be the grip to use.
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2:16
Deck Flip
by DanAndDave 3,779 views
Devised by T.G. Murphy, the Deck Flip flourish has become a classic in cardistry with several unique applications making its way into card magic. Learn to instantly flip the deck 360 degrees around your hand while maintaining complete control over the cards.
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2:25
Dribble
by DanAndDave 4,029 views
Pleasing to the eye and ear, the dribble is an elegant flourish with a soft sound. It is useful for both a casual display of dexterity as well as having cards selected and returned.
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5:22
Card Spring
by DanAndDave 6,429 views
An iconic card flourish or cardistry technique seen in countless films and television programs whenever an expert magician or card cheat must demonstrate their skill.
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2:38
Pressure Fan
by DanAndDave 8,444 views
Similar in concept to the Card Spring while achieving the same results as the Thumb Fan. Why is this duplicate flourish necessary, you ask. Well, in hindsight, this Fan -- unlike its predecessor -- can be done with any deck of cards, no matter how terribly abused the deck might be.
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1:51
Swing Cut
by DanAndDave 1,985 views
A basic method for cutting and/or shuffling cards without the use of a table. The "Swing Cut" is a staple in card handling and can be used for controlling one or multiple playing cards in the deck.
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1:01
Straddle Grip
by DanAndDave 2,362 views
This grip cradles the cards on all four sides of the deck thus making it impossible for the cards to fall. Often used in such flourishes as the Card Spring and Dribble.
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1:38
Spreadin the Cards
by DanAndDave 4,646 views
Learn how to spread the cards between your hands like a pro! Use the Card Spread to offer a selection or turn the deck face up to show that they are all different.
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2:55
Riffle Shuffle
by DanAndDave 2,382 views
Learn how to properly shuffle the cards once and for all! The In-the-Hands Riffle Shuffle is an essential move in card magic that every magician should know.
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1:24
Undercut
by DanAndDave 2,250 views
This basic method for cutting the deck is key to handling cards like a pro. Simple, but necessary!
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1:07
Under Pressure
by DanAndDave 5,312 views
One should be adept at the Pressure Fan before even attempting. This quick flourish takes on mechanical-like behaviors as the cards seem to revolve around each other creating similar properties as an electronic fan.
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2:26
Thumb Fan
by DanAndDave 4,186 views
If there is one flourish every magician should learn, it's this one. We feel the "Thumb Fan" is essential to performing good card magic as it demonstrates skill and serves a purpose.
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2:49
Waterfall flourish
by DanAndDave 5,993 views
This elegant flourish allows you to cascade the cards from hand to hand at a great distance. Once mastered, you will be on your way to such sleight of hand techniques as the Miller Cascade Control and the SPread Control.
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