This is a "true" shuffle that a lot of people have spent hours trying to do but still couldn't pull off, because it only works if you can Faro.
The Faro doesn't have to be perfect, but is still the more difficult part of the move, because it's what takes the air from between the cards.
A slightly fancy false cut, based on the Sybil. My only innovation was to eliminate the weird, discrepant move that everyone does at the end to restore the deck to original order.
I don't like fancy *anything* when it comes to cards, because it seems to defeat the object of appearing as though you're not proficient.
In this regard, magicians and cardists are always working at cross-purposes.
It's funny you know, when it comes to actual magic (that is, close up magic with cards, or stage illusions), it's the opposite.
As soon as technology is or even appears to be involved, any chance to amaze your audience is ruined. There is an easy explanation right there: oh it's some kind of technology.
That's why the best magic is close up with common objects in the spectator's hand. Tech no longer creates wonder at a gut level for most people.
So I visited a few friends over the weekend and was like "Hey, I learned some card tricks, wanna see?" And of course being friends they said "sure".
Well, my brain picked that moment to shut down and conflate the two tricks. I set up the first trick the wrong way three times before I remembered how to do it.
But hey, the second trick went off without a hitch. :-P I think it's safe to say that I am not ready to take on Penn and Teller just yet.
I'm kind of a sucker for custom designed playing cards, and really like the look of these Space Suits decks. Retro sci-fi art, custom pips, laser holofoil edge gilding. There's a lot to love here.
Well, since I was already at it, I decided to write about one of the #hobbies I don't really practice much anymore, #Cardistry. But maybe the fact that I wrote about it will make me gain interest on it again? ...
This is post 16 of #100DaysToOffload
Mini decks are available for each of the 2 playing card decks I’m currently funding on Kickstarter. I love these little creatures, especially the teeny ones. 
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I can’t get over how adorable these mini playing card decks are. In about 2 weeks I launch a Kickstarter campaign to fund 2 sets of decks in standard & mini sizes. Scroll back a little bit to see photos of the other deck!
There are so many #hobbies I'd like to enjoy, but then after I try them I lose interest-- and the thing is most require some dedication and commitment to make it worth it.
#Drawing, #lockpicking, #knitting (can often do like one or two rows before I get tired), #cardistry, #languages, even #videogames. I'm certain the list goes on...
Does anyone else experience this, and more importantly, how have you managed it? Even #reading things I find interesting results in my reading the same paragraph over and over again and not comprehending the overall message, so I #read it again...
got a new deck of cards featuring the Art of Jean-Michel Basquiat (licensed by his estate).
Really beautiful!
First TikTok... Everyday I'm Shuffling!
#magic #cardistry #satisfying #magician #playingcards #shuffling #bicycledeck
Another project my #ADHD #hyperfocus wouldn't let me stop to get finished... I designed my own playing cards. Might start a #kickstarter to get made, not sure. What do you guys think?
Ben West 
