Topsy Turvy Force
/2 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Card Force Beginner /by AsadDescription
The Topsy Turvy force is an easy way to force a card on someone, but it should only be used sparingly and with the right attitude. A card force is an essential move for many magic tricks.
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Blue Crown Deck
Easy Pen Production
/5 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Non-Cards, Other Beginner /byDescription
Instantly produce a pen or marker at your fingertips. This uses a dead simple palming technique.
Sources
I stumbled on this idea years ago; but I would be surprised if it hasn’t be published somewhere before. If you have seen it published elsewhere, please let me know in the comments and I’ll update this section.
Spectator Cuts the Aces
/5 Comments/in Tricks/Effects, Other Beginner /by AsadDescription
Spectator Cuts the Aces is an amazing easy card trick where the spectator just happens to cut to all four of the aces. This is a very easy and practical method for the trick. Enjoy!
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings
Deck Used
Transducers Deck
Tabled Riffle Shuffle
/2 Comments/in Shuffling, Basics Beginner /by AsadDescription
The Tabled Riffle Shuffle is a standard way to shuffle a pack of cards in any card game. It is also a great shuffle for magicians to learn because there are some great false shuffles and controls that can be done while shuffling the deck with this method.
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Bee Stingers
Bottom Retention Overhand Shuffle
/0 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Card Control Beginner /by AsadDescription
A great technique to shuffle the deck while maintaining the bottom card of the pack. The best part is that it is incredibly easy to do and does not require much practice at all. I use this move all the time!
Pre-Requisites
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Orange Bicycle
Overhand Shuffle
/0 Comments/in Shuffling, Basics Beginner /by AsadDescription
The overhand shuffle is one of the easiest and most common ways to shuffle a pack of cards. Its a great shuffle for magicians to use since lay people are already familiar with it, and because there are some great controls and false shuffles that can be done while shuffling the deck in this manner.
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Orange Bicycle
Rubik’s Cards
/15 Comments/in Self Working, Tricks/Effects, Packet Trick Beginner /by AsadDescription
Rubik’s Cards is a great card trick that imitates solving a Rubik’s Cube with a pack of playing cards. Inspired by Lew Brooks’ “Order from Chaos”
Starting Stack: 8,7,3,4,9,10,k,5,A,6,2,J,Q
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Lew Brooks
Deck Used
Aristocrat Banknote
Hindu Shuffle Force
/2 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Card Force Beginner /by AsadDescription
The Hindu Shuffle force is the easiest method to force a card that I know of. It is also very convincing if done correctly!
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Can’t remember the name of this deck
Description
The Hindu Shuffle is one of the most standard ways of shuffling a pack of cards. It was popularized in Asia and is now commonly used throughout the world.
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Hindus?
Deck Used
Can’t remember what these are called