How to Do a Card Trick
The game of cards has been around since 9th century, being invented in ancient China. As the game gained popularity, it was played throughout Asia by the 11th century. Despite the fact that this game is presently common in almost every part of the world, there are many who do not know much about card tricks. Although there is no rocket science involved in card tricks, but they still prove to be quite puzzling. Before you learn about doing these card tricks, it is good to learn about playing cards first.
Instructions
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Getting started
First of all you should know about the type of cards. They are generally classified into four; Spades, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs. In a total of 52 cards, there are 13 of each type including one joker. Before you play tricks with the cards, remember it is not actually the trick that counts, rather it is how you play them! -
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Impromptu Tricks
These tricks are those that are without any prior planning. According to the definition of Impromptu related to card tricks, we can say that these tricks do not require any preparation and are played according to the situation. There are about 53 impromptu tricks and some of them are as follows:
Magical Cut
Quick Flip
Vanishing Card
Magic Breath
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Mathematical Tricks
There are a number of mathematical problems that require certain tricks for solving. Similarly there are some card tricks that are based on the principles of mathematics. There are about 16 such tricks and some very common ones are listed below:
The 4 Ace Extravaganza
Impossible Card Location
The Lazy Magician
Math Magic
Magic Numbers -
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Mental Tricks
It is your mind that controls everything. And the basic purpose of these tricks is to utilize your mind to play a game that will be a sure shot winner! There are about 18 mental tricks in total while some commonly used are as follows:
Deck Predictor
Easy Eights
Paper and Predictions
Psychic Prediction
Telepathy -
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Memory Tricks
Considering that a human mind can remember a limited number of things, there are a few things that should be kept in mind when playing memory tricks. The four available memory tricks available are:
Mind Reading
What's on Your Mind
Chased
The Six Guessed Cards
Triple Threat -
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Self-Working Tricks
There are certain tricks that are played by themselves if a certain pattern is followed, and self working tricks are one of them. Out of 33 of those in total, some commonly used ones are as under:
Magic Partner
Magic Pockets
Mirror Image
Poker Trial
Three Card Match -
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Sleights Index
You use your hands to play the game of cards, and they can do a number of tricks. Generally speaking, these tricks include certain shuffles and passes and are about 25 in total. Some of the very common ones are listed below:
Double Lifts
False Cut
False Shuffle
Greek Shift
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Master List
As we say practice makes someone perfect so the more you play the game of cards, the more it will add up to your expertise. Being a master, you ought to have a good grip on almost all the types of tricks. Some difficult ones are listed as under:
Second Chance
Quick Change
Follow the leader
Hole-in-Card
Smack the Stack
