Literally hundreds if not thousands of card moves have been developed over time. You won't need to learn all of them, but any card man of name has in each basic move category (palm, control, false shuffle, false cut, false deal, glimpse, flourish, force, ...) one or two strong moves ready to use.
Once you have a solid grounding in the basic moves pretty much any card trick is accessible to you.
Practicing moves can have a zen like quality to it. Some achieve a naturalness similar to a musician, dancer or juggler. It looks effortless, but it can take thousands of hours of practice.
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A Call To PalmsWesley JamesWhen Wesley James publishes a new book, you know you've got to have it, especially when it focuses on the single most powerful weapon in the arsenal of card magic, Palming. Whether you've always wanted to Palm cards, only Palm occasionally or are experienced and looking for exciting new applications, this volume will fill you with joy. If you're a novice, it will make developing Palming skill easier than ever. If you already Palm frequently, you'll think you've found heaven. Dr. James has packed these 245+ pages, a masterwork on Palming, a gold mine for those experienced in card technique.... | ★★★★★ $60 to wish list | |
Neo ShufflogicaWesley JamesRevisiting the False Shuffle for Artifice and Magic There has not been a complete work on Shuffle technique since the early 1970's, yet Shuffle techniques have continued to advance. In fact, there has been a significant shift in the paradigm of those at the forefront of Shuffle techniques. Further, "In-the-Hands" techniques have become increasingly common, even in the magic fraternity, as they have been in the cheating community for many years. Now, for the first time, one of the most recognized experts on the subject has released the real work, including many of his own developments, for... | ★★★★★ $60 to wish list | |
It's Your DealWesley JamesThe most comprehensive book on False Deals ever conceived is now available. Written by one of the greatest living False Deal experts and performers; Wesley James is also one of the most detail focused writers in magic's long history. This is the third book in the Wesley James "Technique Mastery" series, which currently includes A Call to Palms, Neo-Shufflogica and, now, It's Your Deal. Planned future volumes include I'll Pass and Cooler than Ever. If you think you know all about False Dealing, you're almost certainly mistaken; Bottoms, Seconds and Middles just scratch the surface. No one volume could be fully comprehensive... | ★★★★★ $60 to wish list | |
I'll PassWesley JamesWesley James has been seriously analyzing, studying, and improving the Pass for well over 50 years. In this volume his efforts are fully revealed for the first time. When other magicians, even experts, have witnessed Wesley perform many of his treatments of the Pass, they've been incredulous. They simply can't believe the Pass, any Pass, can be as invisible as they are in Wesley's hands. Now, in this large volume, you can learn these invisible, indetectable Passes, as well as the most deceptive Shifts that can be performed at the card table, including the legendary "Ping Pong Shift." You'll... | ★★★★★ $60 to wish list | |
I'll Have a DoubleWesley JamesWesley James has done it again! While no single volume could include every multiple lift technique that has been shared in magic's vast literature, anyone that performs card magic needs the powerful tool multiple lifts can offer. Simply stated, this is the single most extensive work on multiple lifts ever created. No list could be fully comprehensive, but you'll find an abundance of techniques referenced in the exhaustive bibliography. You'll also discover as much multiple lift information as has ever been placed between two covers, and more. Everyone who performs card magic needs to... | ★★★★★ $60 to wish list | |
Ghostly SecondsVincent "Vinny" BoyarA version of a strike-second deal that the author calls the "shutter" method, referring to the shutter of a camera. This version could be easier for some to perform than a classic strike-second because the coordination of the thumbs is built into the method itself. While the author claims that his method is practically self-working, there is some amount of practice necessary to acquire the knack. Still, his discovery has earned the praise of top-flight card experts, who have called it perfect in action and imperceptible to the keenest observer. The second deal is an indispensable sleight... | $6 to wish list | |
Canadian Card ControlTom BatchelorCanada has many great magicians and Tom Batchelor, the Card Artist, is one of the leading constructive card men among them. He calls this, "An investigation into card controls, locations, discoveries, revelations." Contents include:
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The Second Deal: Advanced Concepts for the Card TableT. HayesThis ebook takes an academic look at the second deal and its use at the card table, specifically in the game of Texas Hold’em poker. This is achieved by first examining the mathematical rules of the second deal. These rules are then applied to the basic structure of Texas Hold’em and the use of the move is advanced by also considering poker strategy. In addition to this, the probabilities of dealing target cards, when using a binary marking system, are derived. The use of the second deal in conjunction with stacking techniques is also considered, with a focus on the block transfer. Whilst... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Steven Youell Teaches Advanced Card TechniquesSteven YouellThis video is packed with top notch information. You get 6 bonus effects in a PDF. And you get 17 video clips in MP4 format demonstrating and teaching advanced card sleights such as the Top Change, Zarrow Shuffle, Side Steal, Perfect Tabled Faro, Cardini Multiple Shift, Forcing and Palming. Steven is an accomplished card handler and performer. Learn from his experience and advice. Steven Youell sold the same information on two separate CDs. We have bought the rights and combined them into this one download product.
| ★★★★★ $29.90 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Cardini Multiple ShiftSteven Youell | $3 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Thoughts on the Classic ForceSteven Youell | ★★★★★ $3 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Erdnase on EdgeSteven Youell | $3 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Erdnase Top PalmSteven Youell | $2 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Learning to Palm CardsSteven Youell | $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Perfect Table Faro ShuffleSteven Youell | ★★★★★ $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Spread Side StealSteven YouellThis is a side steal from a spread rather than a squared up deck. It combines ideas from Ed Marlo and the deliberate steal and Jack MacMillen. You will also learn how to side steal a face up card including a cover deck turn motion which will make this completely invisible. runtime 10min 50s | ★★★★★ $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Stanley Collins ForceSteven YouellUsually this force is described using a knife as in the Amateur Magicians' Handbook. However, anything flat that can be inserted into a deck works, for example another playing card or a business card. Steven includes several applications and finesses to this wonderful force. runtime 6min 43s | ★★★★★ $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Top ChangeSteven Youell | ★★★★★ $3 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Touch ForceSteven YouellThe Touch Force is an old idea that can be traced back to Hofzinser. It is described in many books among them The Royal Road to Card Magic. runtime 5min 29s | ★★★★★ $3 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Zarrow ShuffleSteven Youell | ★★★★★ $3 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
100% Forcing: The Classic Force and The Stanley Collins ForceSteven YouellLearn the details of these two important forces and several great routines from Steven Youell who has mastered these two moves. This ebook is photo illustrated and teaches you every nuance.
| ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Real-World Card Control Magic: The Locators (Mnemonic Module of Moves)Shawn EvansThis ebook explains in detail the true, tried and tested card control methods (basic moves & gaffs) that professional magicians use in real performance situations --- "the real stuff, not the fluff". While performing for the big money and a regular audience, professionals don’t leave much to chance. The working conditions, whether it’s an inside or outside environment, may cause sweaty hands (too hot & humid), stiff fingers (too cold) or dry hands (overly warm). These conditions are anticipated by simplifying a routine for real-world applications / preventions, such as the use of gaff... | $14.95 to wish list | |
Shades' Bottom DealShades"The DVD does a very good job of explaining the Bottom Deal and Shade executes the deals very well. The advice he offers is solid. I would say that anyone who wants to learn a good practical Bottom Deal - or anyone who wishes to explore it further - would benefit greatly from this DVD." - Peter DuffieAny serious exponent of the pasteboards would consider this the ultimate move in card artistry achievement. The bottom deal is one of the most difficult sleights to master and opens a world of possibilities to advanced practitioners of card mechanics. This download DVD provides an in-depth thesis on... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Guinn Utility BackslipScott F. GuinnThe Guinn Utility Backslip or GUB is an extremely versatile and surprisingly simple technique, which can be used to accomplish or replace all of the following sleights:
The most exciting feature of the GUB is that all of these applications are... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Knuckle Massaging Card TechniquesScott F. GuinnThis photo-illustrated ebook contains two powerful utility sleights that are easy to do and naturally motivated:
1st edition 2010; 16 pages. | ★★★★★ $2 to wish list | |
S.G. Spread ControlSayan G.A utility move that allows you to control a card to the top, to the second, or a few cards down from the top. I have created this move back in 2010 to control a card to the top of the deck. Over the years I have refined it to this point, now I am confident enough to share it with the magic community. With this move, you can not only control a card to the top but also to the second position or a few cards down from the top. This move is easy to perform without any knuckle-busting exercises.
1st edition 2022, video 22:20. | ★★★★★ $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Two Second DealsRussell T. Barnhart | $6.95 to wish list | |
The Master PalmRussell T. BarnhartDuring his Princeton years, Russell worked in a nightclub doing close-up magic, and he has frequently entertained in that medium in his busy New York life since. He knows the value of a card trick that "entertains" and this is what he focuses on in Master Palm. Careful, concise thinking written up in clear language helps you to learn the 17 sleights and 15 tricks more easily. 1st edition 1975; PDF 58 pages, photo illustrated. Table of Contents
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Foundations 1Roger Crosthwaite | $5 to wish listPDF & EPUB | |
MindbogglerRoger Crosthwaite | ★★★★★ $5 to wish list | |
Card College 1: Videos OnlyRoberto GiobbiThis is a companion DVD to the bestselling classic book "Card College 1" by Roberto Giobbi. The menu of this DVD mirrors exactly all 16 chapters of the book (English edition). For the companion DVD to volume 2 follow this link: Card College 2: Videos Only. Each technique is demonstrated with short video clips showing Roberto Giobbi performing. There are about 100 video clips on this DVD. Sometimes a technique is shown from different angles or in slow motion. So pop in this DVD into your player and enjoy to see how Roberto masterfully executes the techniques from Card College 1. Please know that the video clips... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
Card College 2: Videos OnlyRoberto GiobbiThis is a companion DVD to the bestselling classic book "Card College 2" by Roberto Giobbi. The menu of this DVD mirrors exactly all 11 chapters of the book (English edition chapter 17 - 27). For the companion DVD to volume 1 follow this link: Card College 1: Videos Only. Each technique is demonstrated with short video clips showing Roberto Giobbi performing. There are close to 100 video clips on this DVD. Sometimes a technique is shown from different angles or in slow motion. So pop in this DVD into your player and enjoy to see how Roberto masterfully executes the techniques from Card College 2. Please know... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish list | |
The Art of Card ThrowingRick Smith, Jr.As seen on TBS's Ripley's Believe It or Not As seen on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly Card Throwing, Flicks, Nicks and other cool tricks with cards Question: What do you get when you cross a 92 m.p.h. fastball with a young man from Ohio who harbors an intense love of card magic? Answer: The Guinness World Record for throwing a playing card further than anyone else in history. The young man is Rick Smith, Jr. and on March 21, 2002, he obliterated the world record for card throwing with a laser beam toss of 216' 4" eclipsing the previous longstanding mark by over 15'! Learn... | $19 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Sandwich PassRaymonde CrowThe one-card middle pass is a versatile, although relatively unknown and underused sleight. Raymonde Crow teaches this powerful move, plus several unique variations of what he calls the Sandwich Pass, which will enable you to instantly control a card to second-from-the-bottom, to create a sandwich effect, and to move a card into gambler's cop. In addition, Raymonde teaches two of his go-to card effects for the Sandwich Pass, the Comedy Sandwich and The Prince and the Pauper, from his book As the Crow Flies, available here at Lybrary.com. These powerful effects require no setup or gaffs, and can be done with... | $5 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Application of Marlo's Spread ChangeRafael BenatarThis is Rafael's combination of Marlo's Spread Change with the Slippery Drop. It is a very visual and surprising reveal of a card that was controlled to the top. runtime: 2min 13s | ★★★★★ $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
The Slippery Double DropRafael Benatar | $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
Airing the Pull-OutRafael BenatarThis is a subtlety to facilitate - or make it easier - to perform the pull-out or strip-out shuffle. runtime: 7min 9s | $4 to wish listMP4 (video) | |
4 as 8 countPeter Pellikaan | $6 to wish listMP4 (video) |