One Handed Spin Cut
/2 Comments/in Cuts, Flourishes Intermediate /by AsadDescription
The One Handed Spin Cut is a nifty way to cut the deck of cards with one hand. It is also a great way to get into the Hot Shot Cut card production.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Kalushes Cut
/3 Comments/in Cuts, Flourishes Intermediate /by AsadDescription
Kalushes Cut is a smooth looking 3 packet card flourish. It feels really good in the hands and is fun to do!
Difficulty
Intermediate
Waterfall
/3 Comments/in Flourishes, Other Intermediate /by AsadDescription
The Waterfall is an impressive card flourish where you make the cards fall in between your hands.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Vallarino’s Free Card Production
/4 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Production Intermediate /by AsadDescription
This is a smooth and elegant card production from the talented French magician Jean Pierre Vallarino. It has a lot in common with the Benzais Spin Out Production, but it takes it in a different direction.
Pre-Requisites
Sources
Jean Pierre Vallarino
Deck Used
Warrior Horse
Affas-Gaffas False Cut
/1 Comment/in False Cut, Sleight of Hand Intermediate /by AsadDescription
This is a fluid and deceptive false cut devised by Larry Jennings. The cut uses no breaks and is great for when you are at a card table.
Sources
Credits:
Frank Garcia
Sources:
Million Dollar Card Secrets by Frank Garcia
Card College Vol. 4, credited to Frank Garcia.
Deck Used
Archangels Deck
Instant Snappy Color Change
/6 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Color Change Intermediate /by AsadDescription
This is a one card pass used as a color change. It’s very quick, visual, and fun to do!
Difficulty
It’s a lot easier to do than a normal pass, but it will still take some practice to do it well.
Pre-Requisites
None
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Archangels
Crystal Clean Card Control
/4 Comments/in Sleight of Hand, Card Control Intermediate /by AsadDescription
This is a great technique that allows you to very cleanly push the card straight into a tabled deck while still maintaining control of it at all times.
Pre-Requisites
Sources
Not Available
Deck Used
Sponge Ball Vanish
/3 Comments/in Non-Cards Intermediate /by AsadDescription
This is a classic sponge ball magic trick. It is dead simple and always amazes people.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Supplies
Sponge Balls – You can get them here: http://amzn.to/Tf5l7t
Description
This is a clever move that allows you to deal a card to the table and have it magically jump back to the top of the deck. It can be used as a startling gag, or to enhance an overall magic effect.
Sources
Created by Jeff McBride
Published as “The Jumping Card” in Apocalypse Vol. 1-5, page 199.