In recent years the manipulation of cards has been taken to a completely new level with stunts that look utterly impossible. Usually this new modern outgrowth is called eXtreme Card Manipulation (XCM). It is an extreme form of card flourishes. It is actually contact juggling with cards.
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The Shrinking Fan of CardsTommy WonderThis is the classic 'Diminishing Cards' effect, but completely revamped Tommy Wonder style. The gimmick is ingenious and allows for an extremely visual effect. The cards are held in a nice fan and are gradually getting smaller in full view. There is no squeezing and exchanging of cards. The fan simply shrinks in size including the card faces and indexes. The clever gimmick does it all. Video explains how to gimmick is constructed and it is used. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Circle FanRicky KinosaMost every card man can do a pressure fan and many can do one-handed fans but can you do a circular fan, one that goes around 360 degrees and closes on itself? There are a few methods in circulation. Ricky explains the one developed by Toyozane Sanada. Sanada is a very creative Japanese magician who invented among other things the Sanada gimmick which is very effective for sponge ball work. However, there is no good explanation of how to do the Sanada fan in print. You can find it demonstrated on a number of videos but there is no good explanation that teaches the technique at least not in English. ... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Simplified Card FanningWill AndradeAn illustrated manuscript on card fanning techniques. This original manuscript was supplied by Will Andrade in conjunction with the fanning deck ("Ultra Pack") they supplied. While certain design descriptions are specific to the deck that Will Andrade sold, the techniques can be applied to other fanning decks. PDF 7 pages | $5 to wish list | |
Manipulation with CardsPekiPeki, a highly decorated magician, explains here how you can create and learn a successful card manipulation routine for stage. This video is a German video dubbed by Peki to English. Contents:
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Lewis Ganson ManipulationLewis GansonThis is a silent film from the 1950s from Harry Stanley's Unique Magic Studio featuring Lewis Ganson performing mostly card manipulation and a few other routines with silks, coins and lighters. Contents
length 6 min 40 seconds | ★★★★★ $6 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Howard Thurston's Card TricksHoward ThurstonThurston explains fundamental sleights such as the Pass, Palm, Force, Change, Back-Palm and his system of expert card manipulation, which appeared for the first time in this book. It also describes a unique gimmick to make the Back-Palm almost effortless. Thurston also lays claim to what we today call the Si Stebbins stack. He writes that it is his invention but he also thanks Si for his contributions and help. 1st edition, 1903, Henry J. Wehman; 83 pages.
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Hard Copy: Alternative ManipulationGregg WebbHard Copy was a magazine by Gregg Webb that ran for 13 issues starting in 2009. You will find primarily ideas on manipulation - manipulation of cards, corks, balls and other items. Includes contributions by Jeff McBride. The occasional non-manipulation effect with cards and or coins is thrown in the mix. 108 pages.
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Fan FinaleLewis GansonIn 1949 Lewis Ganson published his first work on card fans with Arcas Publications. Later he wrote a series of articles for The Gen. Ultimately Supreme published a revised version which was Fan Finale. You should also check out Card Fans Teach-In. 1st edition 1976; 17 pages. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Expert Manipulation of Playing CardsLewis GansonLewis Ganson, mostly known as author of magic books, was also himself an expert stage card manipulator. This ebook is a complete course in the art of manipulating playing cards, from back palms, to catching cards, card fans, flourishes, gimmicks and holders, and how to put it all together into a routine. Paul Fleming wrote: This recent work on card manipulation is divided into four sections which deal with (1) the back-palming of cards, (2) card fans, (3) card flourishes, and (4) suggestions for routines. Since we have no special knowledge of card fanning or card flourishes - and, because they lack... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes: Ebook + DVDs 1-4Jerry Cestkowski | $115 to wish listPDF & MP4 | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVDs 1-4Jerry Cestkowski | ★★★★★ $70 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 4Jerry Cestkowski
You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move look spectacular. See the Flourishman perform every flourish in Chapters 9 through 12 of what is already... | ★★★★★ $20 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 3Jerry Cestkowski
You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move... | $20 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 2Jerry Cestkowski
You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move look spectacular. The Flourishman... | $20 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes DVD 1Jerry Cestkowski
You might think that some of these crazy flourishes are impossible to do. You might think they are 'made up'. Well, here is your proof that Jerry can do all of them and then some. This is a performance-only download DVD. It does, however, include many invaluable suggestions for routining flourishes and making even the most mundane move look spectacular. See the Flourishman perform every flourish in Chapters 1 through... | ★★★★★ $20 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Encyclopedia of Playing Card FlourishesJerry Cestkowski"Fantastic book. It will influence a new generation of artists." - Jeff McBride, Las Vegas HeadlinerThe Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes is the first of its kind. This current, comprehensive treatment of fancy card manipulation (XCM - extreme card manipulation, contact juggling with cards, card flourishes and cardistry) will teach you everything from the Charlier Pass to juggling cards. This encyclopedia has already become a modern classic, the bible for anybody interested to manipulate playing cards in astounding and artistic manner. With 2,800 photographs and a wealth of informative... | ★★★★★ $55 to wish list | |
EkafMaciej Dziegielewski
Ekaf is 'fake' reversed. The reason for this title is that these card flourishes and manipulations look stunning and difficult, but are for the most part relatively easy to do. It is therefore the ideal entry routine for somebody to get into flourishes,... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Cards to Card CaseTommy WonderThis is a beautifully motivated opening effect for a card manipulation act. A deck of cards is introduced. The cards are taken out of the case. The cards and the case magically switch places several times. Besides the clever gimmick it is really a lesson in how to motivate the various effects in the performance. Wonder demonstrates how this effect of a deck of cards switching place with its case can be turned into a wonderfully motivated episode rather than an unmotivated series of effects. Wonder finds a good reason for every sequence that turns a simple trick into a story and thus beautiful... | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Card Magic by ManipulationLewis GansonExcerpt from the introduction: By much trial and error, made during odd hours over several years, a system for producing fans of cards has been built up gradually—not based on an entirely new principle but consisting of a sequence of moves in which many of the good points of other methods have been gathered together whilst faults have been avoided. A complete description of my card routine, in which the continuous production of fans of cards forms part, will be given in this book, but before commencing there are certain aspects of the sleight usually known as the “back and front”... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish list | |
Card FanningHarry Stanley
1st digital edition 2016, 19 pages. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Card Fan ProductionsEdward MarloA complete treatise on the continuous production of fans of cards from the fingertips. Illustrated with many sketches, front and back views. One of the greatest applause-getters in the business, and you can easily learn how to do it from this ebook. Includes work with gloves, descriptions of performances, ... Illustrated by Eugene Gloye.
1st edition 1941; PDF 20 pages. | ★★★★★ $9.95 to wish list | |
Back PalmingDr. John D. BainA detailed explanation and breakdown of how to back palm a playing card. The author shows the aspiring card magician how to make playing cards appear and disappear from and into thin air using a sleight-of-hand technique known as back palming. Many photos assist in comprehending this at-first difficult-looking move. But with a bit of practice, it is within reach for any dedicated student. This technique is typically used on stage but it can also delight in an impromptu setting close-up and it can be done with other thin flat objects besides playing cards, such as business cards, credit... | $2.99 to wish list | |
A new look at Card Fans: Teach-InLewis GansonLewis Ganson, himself a card fan expert, teaches his bits and pieces on that subject. Learn everything from how to treat your cards for perfect fanning, one hand fans, giant fans, etc. This was part of the famous Ganson Teach-In series originally published by Supreme Magic Inc. Rights are now owned by Martin Breese whom we thank for the kind permission to reproduce this booklet. [Get the full collection of all 17 Teach-Ins at a huge discount. 1st edition 1978 by Supreme; original 32 pages; PDF 37 pages.
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