11 moves
A ribbon spread (sometimes called a table spread) is a popular cardistry flourish and magic technique where a deck of cards is smoothly laid out in a long, overlapping line or wave across a flat surface.
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.
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.
Flo is a simple flourish that spreads the cards across the hands into a small rainbow-like arc. It is best performed with low-friction cards for cleaner movement.
Carnahan is an iconic fan where the cards display in a half-circle around your index finger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Table Spread Shuffle is a shuffling technique performed by spreading the cards across a flat surface. The cards are first spread out, then the outer corner of the leading cards is lifted to bring them upright. This motion pulls the remaining cards along, creating a domino-like effect. The hands are released from the final cards, allowing them to fall gradually and smoothly. The move is often finished with a Cascade using the collected, still-interlaced cards.
