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105 moves

Kryptonite
KryptoniteLV 4
Dan & Dave

Kryptonite is a complex one-handed flourish that divides the deck into multiple packets. Its difficulty and visual appeal come from rotating one packet while maintaining a demanding grip on the remaining packets, keeping them separate throughout the move.

comboone-handedpacket cutrotation+4
comboone-handedpacket cutrotation
Thumb Cut
Thumb CutLV 2
Unattributed Cardistry

A thumb cut is a simple one-handed cardistry cut where the thumb lifts or pushes a packet of cards away from the deck, separating it from the main packet. The packet is then moved, rotated, or dropped back to complete the cut. This is one of the moves that is most affected by your hand size. If you are having trouble pulling this move off, try doing it with 3/4 of the deck.

classicone-handedpacket cut+3
classicone-handedpacket cut
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.

classicfundamentalpacket cuttwo-handed+4
classicfundamentalpacket cuttwo-handed
Running Scissor Cut
Running Scissor CutLV 4
Unattributed Cardistry

Running Scissor Cut, also known as a One-Handed Overhand Shuffle, is a continuation of the Scissor Cut that systematically strips off smaller packets from the main bottom packet. The move requires significant flexibility in the thumb muscles due to the need for an unusually wide thumb extension, creating space for the upper packet to drop. References Dan & Dave discussing this move (5:06-7:54) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6m0mjWI7m1Y

one-handedpacket cutrunningshuffle+4
one-handedpacket cutrunningshuffle
Hothead 2
Hothead 2LV 7
Tobias Levin
packet cuttwo-handed+2
packet cuttwo-handed
Sloane
SloaneLV 5
Tobias Levin
packet cuttwo-handed+2
packet cuttwo-handed
Emento
EmentoLV 4
Tobias Levin

Tutorial for the move Emento by Tobias levin.

two-handedpacket cut+2
two-handedpacket cut
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

classicmagicpacket cutshuffletwo-handed+5
classicmagicpacket cutshuffletwo-handed
Magma
MagmaLV 3
Shiv
one-handedpacket cut+2
one-handedpacket cut
Rust
RustLV 4
Beckett Behel

I encourage you to learn Rust to a decently competent level before attempting Rust 2.0. Also make sure the deck you use is broken-in. It can be done with new cards, but it would save you a lot of trouble if you don't do that right away. -- Beckett Behel

one-handedpacket cut+2
one-handedpacket cut
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.

magicpacket cutshuffletwo-handed+4
magicpacket cutshuffletwo-handed
Smorgasbord
SmorgasbordLV 5
Beckett Behel

Smorgasbord has virtually no standard grips and some very odd mechanics, which means I needed to make the specifics of this cut sink in as much as possible -- Beckett Behel

one-handedpacket cut+2
one-handedpacket cut
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