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One-Handed Cut
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Cutting a deck of cards with one hand is a lot easier then people think and can be learned
with a little practice. Begin by holding the deck with the tips of the fingers (holding
the deck with the extreme tips of your fingers makes the cut easier to execute) in your
left hand as shown with your index and pinkie fingers on opposite ends of the pack and with
your middle, ring finger and thumb on either long side of the pack. Using your index and
pinkie fingers, pull down approximately half of the cards into your palm placing the long
edge of the cards into the crotch of your thumb. Using your index finger pressing on the
opposite edge of the bottom portion, rotate it up sliding the edge against the top portion until
it touches your thumb making the two packs perpendicular. When you reach this point, bring your
thumb back along with the packet that was on the bottom letting the top packet fall onto your
fingers. Then using your thumb, rotate the vertical packet of cards letting them fall onto
the other half. Square the cards using your fingers (takes practice to build up strength in
your hand).
Tip: When first learning this cut, you might find it easier to just let half of the pack fall into the palm of your hand when starting the cut instead of bringing it down by squeezing it in between your index and pinkie fingers.
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Swing Swivel Cut
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Begin by holding cards in the Biddle Grip as shown. Your thumb should be on the bottom of
the pack slightly right of the center. The tips of your index, middle and ring fingers grip
the other end with your ring finger on the right edge of the pack. Using your index finger,
lift up approximately half of the deck pressing against your thumb and rotate the top portion
to the left. Using the left side of your thumb on your left hand pressing against the bottom
left edge of the top portion of cards, spin the cards off by rotating them against your
index finger catching the cards in your left hand. With practice this move can be pulled
off quite smoothly and adds a nice flare to any shuffle or routine.
Tip: When lifting the top half of the pack up with your index finger, lifting your middle finger off the deck and holding the bottom portion with just the ring finger and thumb helps give the top portion clearance to rotate up and to the left.
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Springing The Cards
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Springing the cards is an expert level flourish that requires weeks of practice to be able to
perform flawlessly. The pack is held in the right hand similar to the Biddle grip. The cards
are held on the extreme tips of your fingers. By squeezing the deck slightly and releasing
pressure slowly, the cards will spring out of your hand. A lot of practice is required to develop
the “nack” of letting each card spring off the tips of your fingers individually. Start by
springing small portions of the pack only a few inches concentrating on the timing of release
so the cards shoot as straight as possible. Practice is required to build up enough strength
in your hand muscles to be able to spring the entire deck in one continuous stream (hand exercises
and stress balls will help with this flourish). Being able to spring the cards is only half the
challenge of this flourish, catching the cards can prove to be quite tricky as well. Start by
catching them with your hand up against your stomach until your accuracy improves. Once you can
fire the cards straight you will be able to catch them with one hand by holding your fingers open
with your pinkie finger extended downward to prevent the cards from falling off your hand as
shown below. This flourish is one of the harder ones to learn and can be quite frustrating but with
determination and practice it can be mastered. Be prepared to pick up a lot of cards while
learning but the end result is worth it. Springing the cards is a show-stopping flourish that
will make you look like a pro if you pull it off smoothly.
Tip: Begin by shooting the cards only a few inches catching them using your body and left hand to cradle the cards. Concentrate on shooting
them straight before your try and add distance.
Tip: Riffling the pack with your thumb in the opposite direction after the spring (which is shown in the video) helps to keep the cards
straight.
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The Snap Change - Coming Soon!
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Check back soon for video instruction on how to perform the snap change.
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