The Glide

Dealing with tricky moves

You’ve probably tried the double lift and found it frustrating. It’s a vital move, but it takes a lot of time to get it to look natural. When you can’t get it right, your magic looks sloppy and people stop paying attention.

A simpler way to control cards

The Glide is your best friend when you want to switch or force a card without complex, knuckle-busting sleights. It’s a classic move that lets you pull the bottom card back while keeping everything else looking square and fair. Once you master the timing, you can use it for transformations, forces, and card controls that happen right under the spectator’s nose.

About the instructor

Julio Ribera is a popular online magic educator known for breaking down complex concepts into practical, usable moves. He focuses on teaching you the "why" behind the magic so you can actually perform it for real people.

What's included

• The Glide Mechanics: How to hold the deck to hide the move.
• Creating the Gap: How to pull back the bottom card without being seen.
• The Transformation: Switching one card for another instantly.
• Forcing Cards: Using the move to make the spectator stop exactly where you want.
• Natural Handling: How to square the cards so the move stays hidden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this hard to learn?
Not at all. It’s much more forgiving than a double lift and perfect for anyone just starting out.

Do I need special cards?
Nope. You can perform this with any standard, unprepared deck of playing cards.

What is the difficulty level?
This is a beginner-friendly move. If you can hold a deck of cards, you can learn this in one practice session.

How do I make it invisible?
The secret is in the "cave" grip. By keeping your hand position relaxed and focusing on the motion of dealing, the move becomes completely masked.