It's a performance art that involves manipulating cards.The only thing you need to start practicing is a deck of playing cards.The mechanic's grip, pivot, and angel move are a few basic techniques to learn first.There is plenty of cardistry practice to be had by using trainer decks and online instructions.
Step 1: The mechanic's grip is a good way to learn how to handle the deck.
Understanding the mechanic's grip will help you build a solid foundation for learning cardistry skills.With your thumb on the long edge, hold the deck vertically in your palm.Wrap your middle, ring, and pinky fingers around the other long edge of the deck and place your index finger along the top short edge.As you hold the deck, make sure there is a gap between your palm and deck.The deck should be supported by your fingers.The mechanic's grip is the best position to hold a deck of cards.The easiest grip to use in cardistry is this one.The dealer has a mechanic's grip.
Step 2: The straddle grip can be used to have better control when performing flourishes.
Before you can progress to more complex cardistry techniques, you need to learn the straddle grip.Place the deck vertically in your hand with your index and pinky fingers.Use your middle and ring fingers to support the long edge of the deck.
Step 3: The pivot is easy to use.
Hold the deck of cards with your thumb and middle finger, one short edge at a time.Put your index finger on the deck of cards and away from your middle finger.The front card should be pushed against your middle finger so that it rotates clockwise.If you can pivot the card, it will turn outward rather than upward.
Step 4: The angle move will pick up a card.
To apply pressure to the center of the card on the other side, use your middle finger and thumb to push the top card towards you.If you want the card to stick to your thumb and you don't lose contact with your middle finger, extend it upward.To position the cards at the beginning, you need to hold the deck vertically in your palm and wrap your thumb around the long edge.The card is balanced on your thumb, not on the deck.During this move, place your middle finger in the center of the card and your thumb just off of it.If you feel like your hands are dry, rub your thumb and middle finger together.
Step 5: Try the beginner fan maneuver.
The thumb should be in the right-hand corner.If you want to spread the cards into a fan shape, you have to apply pressure to the deck with your thumb.The back of the deck should be supported with your index and middle fingers.Take half of the deck and hold it away from your palm to start the 100 fan move.With your middle and ring fingers, support 1 short edge and 1 long edge.The 100 fan move can be done with a new deck.Use your thumb and index fingers to support the cards when they are fanned.You can put your middle, ring, and pinky fingers away from the deck.
Step 6: If you want to do a fancy, advanced flourish, perform the Sybil cut.
First, make a "Z" formation.To create the fourth section, split the third section in half.To form 3 sections again, swing the third section downward and bring it under the second section to join the first.This sequence should be repeated again to complete the cut.To make the "Z" formation, hold the deck in 1 hand and use your other hand to lift half of it up so that it looks like a "" shape.Then repeat the process with the top half of the deck, leaving a few cards in the center to connect 2 halves and make a "Z" shape.To break the deck into 4 sections, keep the second and third sections connected with your thumb and use your index finger to lift the top of the third section.The first section should be relaxed in your palm.To swing the third section of cards downward, keep the second, third, and fourth sections connected with your thumb and turn your wrist.The first and second sections should remain upright and the third and fourth should be upside down.The top card of the deck is the same as you perform the cut.
Step 7: Start with a trainer deck.
There are fewer cards to pick up if you drop the deck, so it can be easier to use a trainer deck.Purchase a cardistry trainer deck online.If using a real deck is too difficult when you first start, use it to practice different grips and cuts.A cardistry trainer deck is made from 9 pieces of plastic.If you drop the deck, you don't have to worry about picking up cards.A trainer deck is the same size as a regular deck.You don't need to worry about bending or breaking the trainer decks because they are very durable.
Step 8: You can get a lot of cheap cards when you feel more confident.
You need a lot of cards to practice after moving on from a trainer deck.Purchase several decks of cards from a toy store and practice as much as you can.It is inevitable that the cards will bend or get damaged while you are learning.New decks of cards can be slippery, so it's easy to lose them.If you have older decks of cards, use them first.
Step 9: You can learn cardistry skills by watching videos.
You can use a search engine to find beginner or specific skills videos.Use your own deck of cards to practice along with the video so that you can learn at the right pace.There are a lot of videos online to help you improve your skills.There are a lot of cardistry videos online.
Step 10: You should practice each maneuver until you can do it well.
Don't worry about speed, learn each maneuver at your own pace.If you practice as much as possible, you can develop your cardistry skills.When you have a spare moment, include when you're on public transport or watching TV.It can be difficult to learn a new trick, so don't worry if it takes a while.If you are frustrated, take a break.It's best to simply take your time and don't push yourself to learn new skills quickly.Take your time and have fun.The spring, thumb fan, scissor cut, and WERM are popular cardistry tricks.