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The faro shuffle allows for a very easy way to stack cards.

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

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

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If you wonder what the 'Underground Elmsley' is or what a 344 or 345 count is, then you will find out here in this video. Allan also shares a few more fine points on the best way to perform the Elmsley count.

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Fu-fu, or face-up face-up, is quite similar to the ATFUS and allows you to switch out a number of cards during a face-up display.

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Another way to switch out cards by Hartman.

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This move allows you to completely switch out a block for another set of cards, for example switch the four Kings for the four Aces.

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This move displays one card three times such that it looks like you have three identical cards. It uses the Christ-Annemann alignment move.

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This move allows you to show any number of cards as two in a deceptive way.

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A nice switch by Ed Marlo. You switch out three cards from a set of four.

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Another beautiful switch attributed to Larry Jennings and Ken Krenzel.

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A clever idea by Bruce Cervon to reverse a card during a cut.

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You will learn two basic card reversals by Fred Braue.

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Frank Pemper developed this wonderful deck switch. Being able to switch out a complete deck opens up endless possibilities.

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The Svengali deck of cards is a specially prepared deck of playing cards (Poker-sized or Bridge-sized) that can be used by magicians or entertainers to perform various tricks. The deck and the tricks performed with it are assisted by its unique design and require almost no skill. It is based on a very old principle of entertaining deception and confidence game manipulation.

The cards of the deck can be flipped or riffled to create the illusion that the deck is completely ordinary. It can even be apparently mixed and shuffled. The trick involves a spectator choosing a card from the deck and...

Annemann teaches thirteen commercial mentalism pieces with slates, cards, dollar bills, telephone books and cigarettes. The majority of routines involves cards. Annemann's unique direct style is felt in each one of these effects.

Paul Fleming wrote:

Thurston 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.

1. CHAPTER I. A Few Incidents in the Life of Howard Thurston, Premier Card Manipulator of the World
10. CHAPTER II. Indispensable Sleights
19. CHAPTER...

This is a move that comes originally from gambling. It is hard to do well, but Allan gives you a number of valuable tips.

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AB stands for Ackerman-Barnhard. It is a way to palm the bottom cards from an overhand shuffle.

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Palm the bottom cards during a swing cut. This move was developed by Allan Ackerman.

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Go from a side steal to a full palm position: kick-out, pull-out, and squeeze into palm.

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A move developed by Ed Marlo where you steal the top card while squaring up a deck that is resting on the table. This can also be used as a color change if the deck is face up on the table. And Allan also let's you in on Eddies 'Nickle Color Change' where a nickle is placed on the face up deck. Nevertheless the card changes instantly leaving the nickle on the deck. This one is guaranteed to fool magicians.

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The strike second is the most basic and also the easiest of the second deal variations.

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The best way to practice your false deals is to do it in front of spectators. However, until you have mastered the deal you can't really use it. Allan shows you how you can practice dealing while performing for the public.

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