If you want to perform cardistry or card flourishes, you'll need to first learn the Straddle Grip.
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A simple false cut that any beginner card magician can do.
An elegant way to cut and shuffle playing cards on a table that any magician or poker player should learn.
Every card magician must learn this proper way to shuffle a deck of cards.
A beginner card sleight that allows you to control certain playing cards in the top part of the deck while it's being shuffled.
Discover how to shuffle the deck while secretly maintaining certain playing cards in the bottom part of the deck.
An easy card flourish that allows you widely spread the playing cards and establish your credibility as a skilled magician or cardist.
Learn how to spin a playing card on your finger like a basketball with this visually impressive beginner card flourish.
A basic card sleight used for false shuffles and controlling playing cards in a variety of easy card tricks.
A fundamental beginner card magic flourish that adds a touch of elegance to any card trick.
Learn the fun and easy multi-packet cut that inspired the Sybil Cut.
A versatile shuffle for beginner card magicians that can be used for everything from forcing a playing card to controlling cards.
An essential card magic grip that all magicians must learn.
A fun and elegant card flourish that every beginner card magician should learn.
Flip the deck of cards in the air and catch it cleanly with this classic card flourish.
Learn the proper way to hold a deck of cards for card magic tricks.
Grab everyone's attention before your favorite card trick by learning this amazing card flourish.
A flashy and easy one-handed cut that all card magicians should learn.
Learn how to spread playing cards like a professional magician.
While there aren’t as many brick & mortar magic stores as there once were, you can still find magic shops to visit, especially if you live near a big city or metropolis area like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago or Toronto.
Thankfully, there are some easy ways to stay up-to-date on all the latest magic tricks from easy card tricks to coin tricks and even sleight of hand and mind reading.
Whether you’re a professional magician or just starting to learn magic tricks, magic is a distinct art form that often requires equally unique props to perform.
Whether you learn a few easy magic tricks as a hobby or aspire to be a professional magician, performing magic is one of the best ways to connect with people and impress your friends and family.
As magic tricks have historically been shrouded in secrecy, many people often wonder how professional magicians learn to perform magic tricks.
Today, we explore how this small passion project between professional magicians, and best friends, Andi Gladwin and Joshua Jay evolved into one of the most trusted online magic stores for magicians and mentalists of all skill levels.
Whether they were only available through a private reserve or had extremely limited quantities to begin with, some of these decks of cards have become more rare and collectable than others.
With new decks of cards being released every day, it can be hard to keep up. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the most stylish and unique playing cards for any magician, cardist or playing card collector.
If you’re going to spend time and money building a card collection, you’re also going to want to display them proudly—not just stuff them in a drawer or closet. We teach you the very best ways!
Most people don’t realize the amazing amount of history and engineering behind a simple deck of cards. We give a short tour of the history of them!
Whether you’ve played card games like Go Fish, Crazy Eights or Gin Rummy, or entertained your friends with card magic, nearly everyone has used a deck of cards. Yet, most people probably aren’t aware that there’s a lot more to these trusty pasteboards than meets the eye.
An introduction to all things Tarot...
What are the best playing cards to use for Poker?
OK, you've got a nice collection of playing cards. Now, what's the best way to store them?
A deep dive into the history of playing cards.
The Thumbtip might be one of the most used secret gimmicks in magic. But who actually invented it?
Yes, Flash Paper is dangerous, people have lost their lives making it. We share some of their stories.
It's question we see a lot. Can you make you own Flash Paper? And can you print on it too?
No-one wants to blow up their house, so what's the safest way to store Flash Paper?
Is there a safe way to use Flash Paper? Let's find out.
Some of the best fire magic tricks available.
