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Mary Jane is a combination of the Smear Fan and the Charlie Cut, and is the sixth flourish from Dan & Dave’s DVD The System. The deck is cut to execute a smear, then a packet on top of the fan is tossed off into the other hand.
Waterbend is a smooth card drop in which the cards form two simultaneous arcs, creating the illusion of a flowing waterfall. Variations Two popular variations of the move are: The classic version, where the cards are arranged in a "T" shape. A variation where the upper packet is positioned noticeably higher. Origin I still remember the day Waterbend started to come together. I was just on my couch messing around with cards, I thought about how beautiful and iconic so many cascade moves are and how there aren't nearly as many of them as packet cuts. After a faro shuffle, I started experimenting with different grips to see what kinds of cascades I could create with the interwoven cards. At some point, I noticed the cards almost looked like they were falling and bouncing off my fingers, and I thought that was a really interesting idea to chase. After a ton of experimenting, I discovered that rotating half the deck sideways let the cards fall onto my thumb and align once landing in my other hand. From there, everything just clicked, and Waterbend was born. —Joe Feldpausch References Nikita Yatsik performing the variation: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sq66-g-jd-I
Giant Fan is a variation of the thumb fan that uses interlaced cards to create a larger fan. A popular variation is to significantly rotate the top packet inward before performing the fan. References the variation's presentation, Youtube Short, https://youtube.com/shorts/B1mbZbHqwfM?si=1lJ4b5ddkx8qawmu
Cascade is one of the classic card drops. Interlaced cards are released freely, creating a waterfall-like effect, known as a cascade.
Prism is a modern classic flourish that involves constructing a complex card structure and rotating it around its own axis. The move is highly versatile, allowing for a wide variety of performances. Currently, the record for the highest number of layers constructed is 12, held by Hans Lankamp. Mechanics There are two ways to prepare the structure for spinning: no-cut method – the easiest and least demanding approach. Cards are drawn into the hand to form a triangle, after which packets are placed on the top and bottom. This method is especially useful for larger Prisms. cut method – separate the top packet and position it between the index and middle fingers (for example, using a Revolution Cut). Next, separate a larger group of cards from the thumb packet using the middle and little fingers. Then slide the ring finger beneath the newly formed packet to take another group of cards from the thumb packet. Finally, take a small group of cards from the outermost packet and place it beneath the structure to complete the base. At this stage, the structure should be stable enough to support itself on your hand or another flat surface. Once you are confident that the structure is stable, place the thumbnail at the center of the bottom packet and the index fingernail of the opposite hand at the center of the top packet. To initiate the spin, use the ring finger of the first hand. The rotation is then maintained by making a smooth circular motion with the wrist or the entire arm. A slight offset from the center of the thumbnail or index fingernail may help maintain a smoother rotation. Once the rotation has stopped, the structure can be presented in the most display view. Remove the opposite hand, slide the thumb out of the structure while keeping it extended, and present the completed construction on an open palm. Variations Variations differ in the shape of the structure, the number of layered structures, or the ability to perform two independent Prisms simultaneously. The most common shape-related variations include: A rhombus. An M-shaped Prism (referred to by the creator as "prisM"). A tower made of permanently bent cards arranged in an alternating pattern (known as "Prismeme"). References Instagram, Hans doing the record-breaking Prism https://www.instagram.com/p/DXUgi-5DKZk/ (0:41 to the end) https://www.reddit.com/r/cardistry/comments/1cojhrk/a_few_fun_prism_variations/ (0:17 to 0:31) https://www.reddit.com/r/cardistry/comments/1cojhrk/a_few_fun_prism_variations/ Instagram story on Andrew's official account (fourth slide): https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17943856048346310/ Andrew's Instagram story (second slide): https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17943856048346310/
Donut Fan is a highly visual display flourish based on 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.
