Cards in Magic & Mentalism: page 33

The Ultimate Floating Deck or UFD was first published in 1984. Since then it has spurned many variations. The current manuscript has been refined and re-written. This brings the effect right up to date by cutting out the superfluous "1980's handlings". Consider this some serious "house cleaning" after twenty six years!

Now, the structure is linear and smooth--from the selection to the levitation. Clean, smooth, direct.

A card is selected and returned to the deck. It is given a quick all-around-square-up, and then placed on the palm. On command, the top half of the deck floats. First a...

David continues his journey with the pasteboards with a special interest in the classics of card magic. 16 tried and tested effects.

• My Two Card Reverse: The same as Gibson's Two Card Reverse, but performed in the hands and with the deck in two portions, each selection magically reversing whilst separate.
• Almost Open: An unusual handling for the classic Open Prediction effect.
• Triumphant Card to Box: This is a combination of the classic triumph and card to box with two selections.
• Miller Lite...? A take on the classic Charlie Miller effect The Dunbury Delusion.
• Do that Again...! A super quick transposition...

Here Peter Duffie talks about moves in general and how some moves can be improved. He demonstrates his main point on the side steal.

runtime: 2min 1s

A deck switch with two different cover actions, one an overhand shuffle, the other a cut. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 10min 7s

This is a method to get two cards into two pockets with only one palm. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 8min 56s

Two methods to palm cards from the bottom of the deck into classic palm. The second method also turns the cards face up in the palm. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 8min 17s

As you toss a card into the deck, it changes. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 6min 12s

This move is a bit like an upside down top switch. It exchanges the bottom card for the card in your hand. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 6min 2s

This move works with a single card or a packet of cards and is fairly easy to do. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 3min 47s

Two cuts which look like the real deal but in fact you are not cutting the cards at all. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 14min 14s

Paus stands for Palm Addition Utility Sleight. First published in Applications. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 7min 31s

Another way to ditch/lap cards while you show them one by one. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 8min 33s

Duffie published this move first in Card Compulsions, but it is one of these moves that are better taught in a video, even though it is a really easy move. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 3min 52s

While you give the deck a riffle you shoot the bottom card unseen into your lap. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 3min 2s

While you deal a card to the table it vanishes. You then spell to the card in the deck. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 5min 51s

A color change is one of the most magical effects possible with cards. Here Duffie teaches two beautiful versions. The first one is designed to change one ace into another. The second one is surprisingly easy particularly if you are familiar with the Kelly bottom placement. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 6min 50s

Reverse a couple of cards during a cut. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 6min 52s

The Peek A Boo pass is a slow motion cover pass. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 7min 7s

A cover for the Herrmann Pass. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 4min 23s

A top card cover pass using the riffle pass. And a pass where the bottom card(s) are left unchanged while you bring the selection to the top. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 6min 45s

Peter Duffie is well known for his exceptional execution of the riffle pass. Learn all the little bits and secrets he has uncovered over the years. Or simply watch in awe at his execution. (Also part of Move Mastery 2.)

runtime: 8min 43s

The bottom deal is one of the most practical moves to cheat at cards, as well as a great tool for the magician, which is not only useful for gambling demonstrations. (Also part of Move Mastery 3.)

runtime: 9min 58s

Peter uses the LePaul second as a replacement for a top change or a double lift. (Also part of Move Mastery 3.)

runtime: 6min 23s

Duffie teaches a strike second deal. (Also part of Move Mastery 3.)

runtime: 5min 18s