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545 lessons · 957 videos · 88h of content

Pickpocketing Practice FundamentalsBeginner
100%(2)
10m

Pickpocketing Practice Fundamentals

Learn how to build your pickpocketing skills by using mental rehearsals, mannequin training, and incorporating magic to mask your movements.

SEShado El Mago·38
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Fundamentals of PickpocketingBeginner
100%(3)
5m

Fundamentals of Pickpocketing

Learn the psychological principles and essential safety protocols behind the art of theatrical pickpocketing.

SEShado El Mago·50
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Swivel CutIntermediate
1m

Swivel Cut

Learn the swivel cut, a visual one-handed card flourish that transitions seamlessly into a mechanic's grip for your next move.

JRJulio Ribera·26
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Swing CutBeginner
1m

Swing Cut

Learn a fundamental one-handed cut used to control packets and add flair to your card handling.

JRJulio Ribera·20
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Biddle GripSelf-Working
0m

Biddle Grip

Learn the foundational Biddle Grip used for holding and maneuvering a deck of cards for classic sleight-of-hand routines.

JRJulio Ribera·16
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Table SpreadBeginner
2m

Table Spread

Learn how to spread a deck of cards across a table with perfect, even spacing using precise finger pressure and controlled movement.

JRJulio Ribera·16
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In-Hand Card SpreadsBeginner
100%(1)
2m

In-Hand Card Spreads

Learn how to hold and spread cards in your hands to give spectators a smooth, professional way to select their card.

JRJulio Ribera·19
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Straddle GripBeginner
100%(1)
0m

Straddle Grip

Learn the mechanics of the Straddle Grip, a essential card handling position used for both magic and cardistry.

JRJulio Ribera·18
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Mechanic's GripSelf-Working
100%(1)
2m

Mechanic's Grip

Learn the standard foundation for all card magic by mastering the proper finger placement and deck positioning of the Mechanic's Grip.

JRJulio Ribera·19
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Choosing the Right DeckSelf-Working
100%(1)
4m

Choosing the Right Deck

Learn which playing cards are best for magic practice and performance, and why choosing the right brand saves you money and effort.

JRJulio Ribera·28
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Professor’s Nightmare Alternative FinalesIntermediate
7m

Professor’s Nightmare Alternative Finales

Learn two powerful ways to conclude the classic Professor's Nightmare rope routine with clean vanishes and visual knot transitions.

JRJulio Ribera·8
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Scissors Cut Rope RoutineIntermediate
3m

Scissors Cut Rope Routine

Learn the "Scissors Cut" sequence, a classic rope routine where you visually cut a rope in half while keeping the rope whole.

JRJulio Ribera·6
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