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Table Faro Shuffle
Table Faro ShuffleLV 5
Unattributed Cardistry

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

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two-handedtablenew deckshuffle
Table Riffle Shuffle
Table Riffle ShuffleLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

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.

card bendingclassicmagicshuffletabletwo-handed+6
card bendingclassicmagicshuffletabletwo-handed
Hindu Shuffle
Hindu ShuffleLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

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.

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magicpacket cutshuffletwo-handed
Overhand Shuffle
Overhand ShuffleLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

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

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classicmagicpacket cutshuffletwo-handed
Strip Cut
Strip CutLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

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.

packet cutrunningshuffletabletwo-handed+5
packet cutrunningshuffletabletwo-handed
Spring Spin
Spring SpinLV 6
Antariksh Singh

Spring Spin is a flourish that adds a card on top of a normal spring. This additional card rapidly spins during the spring, set in motion by the cards being shot out and balancing on the edge of the deck

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single cardtwo-handedrotationspin
Carnahan Fan
Carnahan FanLV 4
Dan & Dave

Carnahan is an iconic fan where the cards display in a half-circle around your index finger.

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displayfanflexibilityone-handedspeedspinspread
Under Pressure
Under PressureLV 4
Michael Vile

Under Pressure is a fan flourish in which the cards flow smoothly from one hand to the other, creating a graceful wave-like motion. The cards are spread in the same way as in a Pressure Fan. However, once the fan reaches an angle of approximately 45–90 degrees, the deck is no longer rotated. Instead, pressure is continuously applied while the cards are gradually released from the fingers at the corner, allowing them to flow smoothly into the non-dominant hand, which gathers the returning cards.

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fanmagicpressure-basedtwo-handedrotationcard bending
Pressure Fan
Pressure FanLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

Pressure Fan is known as one of the most satisfying fans in all of cardistry. You put pressure on the right part of the deck and then continue to fan out the cards entirely, creating a semicircle. The cards are released by the fingers at the corner of the deck.

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card bendingfantwo-handed
Boooom
BoooomLV 6
Lun Zi

Boooom is an elegant two handed cut that ends with a 4 card / packet display.

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displaytwo-handedpacket cutrotationspeedcard bending
Faro 2
Faro 2LV 3
jtra

Faro 2 is a unique move that involves splitting the deck into two pieces, then spread them out. After this, interlace the two halves together by bending them into each other. You can then perform a bridge, or go into another move.

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spreadtwo-handedcard bending
Fireworks
FireworksLV 6
Haider Ahmad, Koa Rabang
2026

Fireworks is a unique flourish that does a spring whilst in the middle of a two handed cut. The original move was created by Haider Ahmad, with some additional closers being done by Koa Rabang. ]=

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displayflexibilityspeedtwo-handed
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