Card Magic 101 Table of Contents
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Introduction
- READ THIS FIRST: WHERE DO I START? (+ FAQ)
- START HERE
- Syllabus: Course Structure
- Secrecy
- Required Materials
- Your Hands
- How to Practice
Chapter 1
- Syllabus: The Core Curriculum
- Friction Toss Sandwich (Performance)
- How to Hold Cards (Dealing Position and End Grip)
- Auxiliary Grips (Pinch Grip and Thumb Clamp)
- Squaring Cards
- Spreading Cards
- Basic Flourishes
- Cutting Cards
- The Swing Cut
- Dealing and Displaying Cards
- The Break (Pinky Break and Thumb Break)
- Further Break Techniques
- The Double Undercut
- The Overhand Shuffle
- Running Cards Singly
- Friction Toss Sandwich (Explanation)
Chapter 2
- Syllabus: Further Foundations
- Slop Shuffle Triumph (Performance)
- The in-the-Hands Riffle Shuffle
- In-the-Hands Riffle Shuffle Stock Controls
- Slop Shuffle Triumph (Explanation)
Chapter 3
- Let's get going!
- Syllabus: The Double Lift
- The Double Lift (Practice)
- The Double Lift (Theory)
- Chapter 3 Livestream
Chapter 4
- Syllabus: The Riffle Force
- The Riffle Force (Practice)
- The Riffle Force (Theory)
- Chapter 4 Livestream
Chapter 5
- Syllabus: Modified Chicago Opener
- Modified Chicago Opener (Practice)
- Modified Chicago Opener (Theory)
- Chapter 5 Livestream
Chapter 6
- Syllabus: The Injog Overhand Shuffle
- The Injog Overhand Shuffle (Practice)
- The Injog Overhand Shuffle (Theory)
- Chapter 6 Livestream
Chapter 7
- Syllabus: Double Duke Dealer
- Double Duke Dealer (Practice)
- Double Duke Dealer (Theory)
- Chapter 7 Livestream
Chapter 8
- Syllabus: The Pinky Count and Pulldown
- The Pinky Count and Pulldown (Practice)
- The Pinky Count and Pulldown (Theory)
- Chapter 8 Livestream
Chapter 9
- Syllabus: The Ambitious Card
- The Ambitious Card (Practice)
- The Ambitious Card (Theory)
- Chapter 9 Livestream
Required Reading
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
- Syllabus: The Perfect Faro Shuffle
- The Perfect Faro Shuffle (Practice)
- The Perfect Faro Shuffle (Theory)
- Chapter 12 Livestream
Chapter 13
- Syllabus: Marlo's Miracle Aces
- Marlo's Miracle Aces (Practice)
- Marlo's Miracle Aces (Theory)
- Chapter 13 Livestream
Chapter 14
- Syllabus: Pinch-Grip False Display Counts
- Pinch Grip False Display Counts (Practice)
- Pinch Grip False Display Counts (Theory)
- Chapter 14 Livestream
Chapter 15
- Syllabus: Twisting the Aces
- Twisting the Aces (Practice)
- Twisting the Aces (Theory)
- Chapter 15 Livestream
Chapter 16
- Syllabus: Turnover Counts and False Display Spreads
- Turnover Counts and False Display Spreads (Practice)
- Turnover Counts and False Display Spreads (Theory)
- Chapter 16 Livestream
Chapter 17
- Syllabus: Jumping Gemini and Open Travelers
- Jumping Gemini and Open Travelers (Practice)
- Jumping Gemini and Open Travelers (Theory)
- Chapter 17 Livestream
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
- Syllabus: The Bottom Palms
- The Bottom Palms (Practice)
- The Bottom Palms (Theory)
- Chapter 20 Livestream
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
- Syllabus: Color Changing Deck
- Color Changing Deck (Practice)
- Color Changing Deck (Theory)
- Chapter 23 Livestream
Chapter 24
- Syllabus: The False Riffle Shuffle
- The False Riffle Shuffle (Practice)
- The False Riffle Shuffle (Theory)
- Chapter 24 Livestream
Chapter 25
- Syllabus: Dai Vernon's Triumph
- Dai Vernon's Triumph (Practice)
- Dai Vernon's Triumph (Theory)
- Chapter 25 Livestream
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
- Syllabus: Topsy Turvy Aces
- Topsy Turvy Aces (Practice)
- Topsy Turvy Aces (Theory)
- Chapter 27 Livestream
Chapter 28
- Syllabus: Card and Packet Switches
- Card and Packet Switches (Practice)
- Card and Packet Switches (Theory)
- Chapter 28 Livestream
Chapter 29
- Syllabus: Everywhere and Nowhere
- Everywhere and Nowhere (Practice)
- Everywhere and Nowhere (Theory)
- Chapter 29 Livestream
Chapter 30
- Syllabus: Card Productions
- Card Productions (Practice)
- Card Productions (Theory)
- Chapter 30 Livestream
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
- Syllabus: Advanced Ambitious Card
- Advanced Ambitious Card (Practice)
- Advanced Ambitious Card (Theory)
- Chapter 33 Livestream
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
- Syllabus: Performance Tips
- Performance Tips (Part 1)
- Performance Tips (Part 2)
- Chapter 35 Livestream
Chapter 36
- Syllabus: Advanced Overhand Shuffle Techniques
- Advanced Overhand Shuffle (Practice)
- Advanced Overhand Shuffle (Theory)
- Chapter 36 Livestream
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
- Syllabus: Out of Sight, Out of Mind
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind (Practice)
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind (Theory)
- Chapter 39 Livestream