Super Fan is a fan in which interlaced cards slowly expand into a circular display under tension. Mechanics The cards are positioned similarly to a Cascade, forming a "V" shape. The interlaced section is supported with the other hand, while the thumb and middle finger grip the outer ends and bring them together. When the hand is moved away, the stored pressure causes the cards to rotate around pivot point, creating the characteristic fan. Variations Popular variations include: A fully one-handed version, including the interlacing and tensioning of the cards. A double Super Fan, where two fans are created simultaneously, with the cards sliding on the thumb and middle finger of the opposite hand. References Nanh Kiem, https://www.instagram.com/p/BVXNG82gt4n/ Nikita Yatsik, https://youtube.com/shorts/u2GDo48mCks?si=5-rHCc4W2gqLiiuk
Table Spread Shuffle is a shuffling technique performed by spreading the cards across a flat surface. The cards are first spread out, then the outer corner of the leading cards is lifted to bring them upright. This motion pulls the remaining cards along, creating a domino-like effect. The hands are released from the final cards, allowing them to fall gradually and smoothly. The move is often finished with a Cascade using the collected, still-interlaced cards.
One-Handed Table Shuffle is a technique that combines elements of both riffle and faro shuffling. Two aligned halves of the deck are placed close together at an angle. The index finger is then positioned at the point where the corners meet, lifting the packets upward while the remaining fingers press them together from the sides, allowing the cards to interlace.
Butt Shuffle is a variation of the Table Faro Shuffle that is performed in reverse. It's a version, where the bottom of the cards touches the surface and the interlacing occurs from bottom to top. Its main purpose is to imitate a Table Riffle Shuffle, creating the optical illusion of a standard table riffle, while in reality the cards interlace one-to-one.
Table Faro Shuffle is a variation of the Faro Shuffle that perfectly interlaces cards on a flat surface. The technique is performed from top to bottom and only the edge of the cards touches the table
Table Riffle Shuffle is a professional, efficient card shuffling technique widely used in magic, casinos, and competitive card games. It is performed on a table surface by riffling the long edges of the cards. Unlike the standard Riffle Shuffle, this method is less prone to exposing cards to players, making the shuffle more discreet.
Hindu Shuffle is a simple shuffle originating from Asia and is commonly used in many Eastern regions. It begins by taking a substantial portion of cards from the bottom of the deck with the dominant hand, then stripping off small packets into the other hand. Its mechanics are similar to the Strip Cut, with the key difference that it is performed entirely in the hands, without using a table or other surface.
Overhand Shuffle is one of the easiest and most common ways to shuffle a pack of cards. It's 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. The shuffle is commonly used in western countries. References The description above is adapted from the 52Kards video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0J_487VquE
Strip Cut, also known among dealers as the Box Cut, is a professional table shuffle used as an official part of the shuffling procedure in competitive card games such as poker tournaments. The move begins by lifting a substantial portion of the deck with the non-dominant hand, then systematically stripping off small packets onto a pile on the table.
Triforce, also known as Russian Pyramid , is a pyramid-shaped display made of three closely connected triangles. Two building methods are commonly used: Using the long edges of the cards. Using the short edges of the cards, resulting in a taller structure. References Ekaterina using this name in the film and in its title, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B27aJaIBfZk&t=17s sedimental channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YsemigJrBs
Holy Grail, less commonly known as Azlan’s Cut, is a construction-based display featuring a diamond-shaped structure framed by packets at the top and bottom. It is built step by step by pushing successive groups of cards back into the deck, then completed with a single motion that "unlocks" the entire structure by spreading the fingers. The move was first presented at Cardistry-Con 2025 in New York. References this name was used in the description of the Cardistry Con 2025 premiere (move number 25) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhjmmJpHpM8
One-Handed Spring is a niche variation of the Spring. Its mechanics are similar to those of the traditional Spring, but the challenge lies in thumb placement. The thumb must be positioned precisely to allow the remaining cards to release smoothly, as they tend to catch against the fleshy pad of the thumb.
