Allan Ackerman

OPEC stands for Out of Position Elmsley Count - a variation by Ed Marlo.

runtime: 1min 25s

The Elmsley count, developed by Alex Elmsley, is probably the easiest and most deceptive count there is. Allan calls it 'the monster move of the 20th century'. Countless of routines have been devised using this move. The most famous of all is Twisting the Aces by Dai Vernon.

runtime: 2min 43s

Four Aces that are spread throughout the deck are being 'culled' to the top by two faro shuffles.

runtime: 1min 18s

This is a neat technique to split a deck into four packets of exactly 13 cards each without counting.

runtime: 1min 18s

The faro shuffle allows you to place a certain card at a certain location. You will learn how to mix in-faros with out-faros in the right way to achieve this effect.

runtime: 4min 5s

This technique allows you to place a selected card inbetween two other cards with one faro shuffle. For example, two face up kings catch a face down selection between them. You will need to know the Incomplete Faro Control to successfully perform this move.

runtime: 1min 30s

This technique allows you to control a spectator selected card exactly to the 26th position from the top.

runtime: 2min 11s

You will learn how to effectively combine faro stacking with riffle stacking. Allan teaches a wonderful effect "The 10-Hand Poker Deal Demonstration" where the spectator chooses the hand that should receive the 4 aces. No false dealing is necessary. Everything is accomplished with stacking.

runtime: 3min 24s

You will learn how to quickly check if a card is missing from your deck, or if a certain card is exactly at the 26th position from the top.

runtime: 1min 38s

Allan describes in detail how to do an in-the-hand faro shuffle. He explains the difference between an in-faro and out-faro, how to correct if the weave is not perfect, as well as several other fine points and tips to make this difficult move easier to perform and practice.

runtime: 11min 4s