Learning Paths
93 courses · 790 lessons · 1207 videos · 263h of content
BeginnerCardistry fundamentals
Four lessons by Julio Ribera to start working with the deck: choice of material, Mechanics, Straddle, and Biddle grips, Z-Grip, and dribble. Eight videos with explanations, practice options, and variants to expand your foundation.
BeginnerEssential Cardistry Cuts: Swing, Swivel, Charlier, and Scissor
Julio Ribera explains four cuts to work on packet separation, transfer, and rotation. From the two-handed Swing and Swivel cuts to the one-handed Charlier and Scissor cuts, covering entries, supports, closures, and practice options.
BeginnerVisual card magic and gimmicks: predictions, animation, and changes
Five lessons with Leandro Furtado and Julio Ribera: a prediction with a stacked deck, an image revelation, and the handling of Cardtoon, WOW, and Wiregram. Includes demonstrations, preparation, technique, and presentation, along with the requirements for each effect.
IntermediateCard Fanning Masterclass
Learn to perform perfect circular fans, pressure fans for old decks, and visual one-handed flourishes. This course covers essential fanning techniques and a unique illusion that makes a regular deck appear blank.
AdvancedCardistry Flourishes Masterclass: Squeeze a Square, Mockingbird, Bowtie and Nimbus
Four flourishes explained by Julio Ribera to work on geometric figures, packet spins, and two-handed coordination. From Squeeze a Square and Mockingbird to Chase Duncan's Bowtie and Nimbus, featuring openings, transitions, and closings.
BeginnerThe Invisible Deck: Handling and Two-Deck Coincidence
Julio Ribera teaches how the Invisible Deck works and is handled, along with an application that combines it with a marked deck. It includes two performances and two explanations, covering the setup, patter, and conditions for using these products.
IntermediateClose-up card magic with Leandro Furtado
Build a performance through technique and presentation: a masterclass of six linked effects and three independent coincidence, sandwich and card-at-a-number routines. Leandro Furtado explains setups, alternatives and audience management.
IntermediateCard Shuffles: From Overhand Shuffle to Faro Shuffle
Six lessons by Julio Ribera covering the overhand shuffle, Hindu shuffle, table riffle shuffle, tabletop riffle with a bridge finish, in-the-hands riffle and Faro shuffle. Study grips, supports, pressure and closures, with an introduction to their uses in card magic.
IntermediateTranspositions, Changes and Card Encounters
Julio Ribera brings together seven card effects: classic transposition, French Kiss, Chicago Opener, Two Card Monte, card to case, ace change and signature fusion.
IntermediateSpecialty Gaffed Decks
A guide to using gaffed card decks and gimmicks to perform highly visual transformations and vanishes.
IntermediateSponge Ball Magic in the Spectator's Hands
Xulio Merino brings together structure, pocket management, and technique to put the spectator in the spotlight. Seven lessons and 28 videos featuring additions, visual retention, and four routines: Ghost Balls, Three Plus One, Hanky Panky, and the Roy Benson Bowl.
IntermediateCardistry with Sergio Roca: stars, balances and cuts
Four flourishes explained by Sergio Roca: Enterprise, Neodymium, Frame and Phoenix, along with a brief introduction by the instructor. Work on symmetrical displays, balanced cards, packet rotations and coordinated closures.