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Friffle
FriffleLV 3
Oliver Søgård
01/06/2015
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cascadefaroshuffletwo-handed
Propellerhead
PropellerheadLV 2
Brendan Conner

Based on a move by Dan Buck called Swirly,

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displayrotationshuffletwo-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
Riffle Shuffle
Riffle ShuffleLV 2
Unattributed Cardistry

A shuffle where two packets are held separately and their inner corners are released so the cards interlace together, usually followed by pushing or bridging the packets into one deck.

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pressure-basedclassicshuffledribble
One-Handed Shuffle
One-Handed ShuffleLV 6
Unattributed Cardistry

A One-Handed Shuffle is a technique of shuffling cards using a faro-style interlace performed with a single hand. The quality of the shuffle is heavily dependent on the condition of the deck, especially the sharpness and precision of the card edges.

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faroone-handedshuffle
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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
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

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one-handedpacket cutrunningshuffle
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
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
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.

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packet cutrunningshuffletabletwo-handed
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
Faro Shuffle
Faro ShuffleLV 3
Unattributed Cardistry

A precise shuffle where two equal packets are woven together card-for-card, creating a perfectly interlaced deck. In cardistry, faro is often used as a technique for setting up or enabling moves, especially displays, weaves, and packet-based sequences.

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fundamentalfarotwo-handedclassicshuffle
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