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14 moves

One-Handed Spring
One-Handed SpringLV 5
Unattributed Cardistry
27/10/2020

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.

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card bendingmiscone-handedpressure-basedspring
Super Fan
Super FanLV 5
Nanh Kiếm
24/04/2016

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

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card bendingfanfaropressure-basedtwo-handed
Butt Shuffle
Butt ShuffleLV 4
Ed Marlo

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.

card bendingfaromagicnew deckshuffletabletwo-handed+7
card bendingfaromagicnew deckshuffletabletwo-handed
LePaul Spread
LePaul SpreadLV 4
Paul LePaul

LePaul Spread is a card spreading technique performed entirely in the hands. It is created by springing the cards and arranging them into: a straight line a semicircle an "S" shape Since the flourish relies on pressure rather than the condition of the deck, it can be performed even with worn cards without losing its visual appeal. However, practicing with inexpensive or less valuable decks is recommended, as the technique carries a significant risk of permanent damage to the cards along their width.

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card bendingclassicfundamentalmagicpressure-basedspreadspringtwo-handed
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Thin Spring
Thin SpringLV 3
Dan & Dave

Thin Spring is a variation of the Spring, in which cards are released from the right hand into the left hand (or vice versa), forming a clean straight line in the air. During the move, the cards remain parallel to the ground while traveling between the hands.

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springpressure-basedtwo-handedcard bendingaerial
Cake Fan
Cake FanLV 6
Nikita Yatsik

The Cake Fan is a three-dimensional fan that spreads the cards both vertically and horizontally in the hands, creating a shape reminiscent of a slice of cake.

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card bendingfanfarorotationspreadtwo-handed
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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
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
Under Pressure
Under PressureLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

Under Pressure, is a unique display that looks initially like a Pressure Fan, but reveals to be a fast display of cards. This move is great for showcasing the art on each card, front or back. It is generally advised to do this move on the opposite side, in order to avoid excessive card bending.

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card bendingnew deckpressure-basedspeedspreadtwo-handed
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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spreadfarotwo-handedcard bending
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.

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card bendingclassicmagicshuffletabletwo-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
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