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    How do you shuffle the cards if they are really stiff?
    wikiHow Staff Editor
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    Just keep bending and working them so they become more flexible. Over time, they'll be easier to shuffle.
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    What If Im Not Too Fast At Card Moves?
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    Just keep practicing. Starting slow is perfect as long as you're getting the movements down. As you get better, you're going to get a lot faster.
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    How do I take off half of the deck when it is under the handkerchief without knocking over the whole pile?
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    Carefully pinch the sides of the cards when you're lifting them up so you're less likely to spread them out.
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    How can I throw cards fast?
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    Hold the corner between the middle and pointer finger. Curl your fingers in so they can almost touch your wrist, then fling your hand out super fast and release the card.
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    My cards are too sticky and I can't fan them out. How can I fix that?
    Venice Rae
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    Place the cards inside a clean paper bag and add a couple tablespoons of flour. Shake well, take out the cards and wipe them off.
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    How do I do a fake cut?
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    While you cut the deck, do a pinky break on the bottom, the half now on top. Then cut again, and the deck is in the same order as it was before.
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    What if my hands are too small?
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    It does not matter that much, but if you want you can get smaller cards.
  • Question
    How do I make cards fly?
    Arthur
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    Hold the top left corner with the tip of your pointer, the right corner with the pointer joint, and then flick your wrist as hard as you can and let go at the same time.
  • Question
    How come some cards are slick and hard to do tricks with?
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    In some cases it depends on how new the cards are. Newer cards slicker than cards you've been working with for a while.
  • Question
    How do I prevent the target from asking to shuffle the cards?
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    Tell them to let you shuffle it and then cut it 4 times. If done correctly, the deck should be in its original position.
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    How do you make a card vanish?
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    There are multiple methods. Here is my favorite method: You can put the card on a table/flat surface, pass your hands over the card a couple of times. The third time, bring your dominant hand down and snap the card away. (Snap your fingers while it passes over the card.) Your middle finger should flick the card away.
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    Do all these magic tricks work better with older decks or newer decks?
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    I've done magic tricks with old and new decks and neither is better than the other. Just make sure there are no rips or marks on the cards, or the viewer may think that you're trying to cheat.
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    How do I distract the audience when doing easy card tricks?
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    Try talking to the spectator without looking at the deck, and keep it cheerful and funny or surprising. It can also help to have a friend to help, especially if they can do something interesting that makes people focus on them instead.
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    How do I make a card disappear when doing card tricks?
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    Put the cards on a flat surface and bring your hand over the cards 3 times. On the third time, flick the card away using your pinky finger.
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    Which way should I shuffle my cards to do it most effectively?
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    Here is a simple fun way to shuffle: simply grab a deck of cards and split the deck in half make sure that the side with the numbers is facing the outwards of you. Put your pointer finger on top of each deck and put your thumb at the bottom. Then put your middle finger and put it in the middle of the deck, pushing the cards outward. Now push with your middle finger into the deck, so they all push themselves outwards. Do this, making sure the numbers are facing the table. After this, bring the cards together and that’s it!
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    How do I save a spot in the deck with my finger so that there won't be a noticeable gap?
    Kuriboh
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    You could use a pinky break while holding the deck in dealer's grip. Put the top of your pinky between the cards that you want to know the position of.
  • Question
    Can I do the handkerchief trick with a hand towel?
    Kuriboh
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    Yes, but it might not look just as professional, although it might add a funny twist to the trick.
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