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161 moves

Freezing Star Cut
Freezing Star CutLV 5
Tobias Levin
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packet cuttwo-handed
Hothead
HotheadLV 5
Tobias Levin
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packet cuttwo-handed
Donut Fan
Donut FanLV 4
Nikita Yatsik

The Donut Fan is a highly visual display flourish based on a thumb fan. The fan is thrown into the air, allowing the falling cards to land on the hands and form a large donut-like shape. There are two main variations: A standard thumb fan transformed into a donut shape, where the cards are loosely spread apart. An interlaced thumb fan that is expanded into a larger donut, creating a much tighter and more structured formation.

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card bendingdisplayfanfarospreadtwo-handed
Iso Shot
Iso ShotLV 4
Gaolock

A vertical card shot that creates the illusion of a card flying upwards.

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card shotisolationsingle cardtwo-handed
Cascade
CascadeLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

Cascade is one of the classic card drops. Interlaced cards are released freely, creating a waterfall-like effect, known as a cascade. For smoother performance, newer decks are recommended.

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cascadeclassicfarotwo-handed
Swing Cut
Swing CutLV 1
Unattributed Cardistry

The Swing Cut is one of the best packet cuts to introduce to beginners in both cardistry and magic.

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classicfundamentalpacket cuttwo-handed
Tunnel Shuffle
Tunnel ShuffleLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

The Tunnel Shuffle is an eye-catching shuffle based on a faro interlace, finished with a long bridge that resembles a tunnel-like structure. After the cards are interlaced, they are typically spread over the knee, then bent in a controlled way similar to a riffle bridge, creating a smooth, arched tunnel effect.

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body partscard bendingfaroshufflespreadtabletwo-handed
Hothead 2
Hothead 2LV 7
Tobias Levin
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packet cuttwo-handed
Sloane
SloaneLV 5
Tobias Levin
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packet cuttwo-handed
Emento
EmentoLV 4
Tobias Levin

Tutorial for the move Emento by Tobias levin.

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two-handedpacket cut
Spring
SpringLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

Spring is a fundamental cardistry technique where cards are released into the air in a controlled burst, used by both cardists and magicians. It relies on diagonal pressure built within the deck and released through the thumb. The move is widely used due to its high level of control, its versatility in use (it's required for e.g. LePaul Spread, Pressure Fan, Under Pressure Fan, and Antifaro), and its relatively low difficulty.

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magicfundamentalspringpressure-basedtwo-handedclassicaerial
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
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