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Royal Road to Card Magic The

Royal Road to Card Magic The

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Autoren: Jean Hugard , Frederick Braue
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sparingly and discreetly.
    As the name implies, the sleight consists of lifting two cards as one, turning them over on the deck and then turning them face downwards again.
    1. Hold the deck face downwards in the left hand, practically in the position for dealing but with the left thumb extended against the left side. With the right hand square the ends, and at the same time wedge the pack slightly by pressing back with the tips of the last three fingers on the outer edge, the tip of the index finger resting on the back near the outer end.
    2. With the tip of the right thumb lift the inner end of the top card and then the inner end of the second card about 6 mm (¼ in) (figure 83). The wedging of the pack enables you to do this with ease and certainty. Press the tip of the left little finger against the side of the second card to hold the break thus made. Do not insert the tip of the finger into the break.

    3. Make another squaring motion with the right hand and then remove it to make some gesture appropriate to your patter.
    4. To lift the two cards as one, turn your right-hand palm upwards and seize the inner right corners between the tips of the thumb above and the index and middle fingers below. Turn the hand over to the left and lay the two cards face upwards on the deck so that the lower ends protrude inwards about 12 mm (½ in) (figure 84). Move the right hand away towards the right, running the tip of the thumb along the ends of the two cards. This is done to make certain that the ends of the two cards will be perfectly aligned. The pressure of the left fingers on the cards, forcing them against the ball of the thumb, will ensure the sides are flush.

    5. The second card having thus been shown, turn the two cards face downwards again. With the right hand palm upwards, seize the index corner, turn the two cards face down and lay them flush on the pack.
    Done properly, the sleight is a very easy one. The two cards must be made ready and the hands separated before the lift and turnover is made. Too often the move is made immediately after fumbling in getting the two cards separated at the inner ends. To attain an easy and natural action in performing the sleight, first turn a single card in the manner described, and then turn two cards as one, copying the action closely.
    Double Lift Glimpse
    The double lift affords a subtle method of glimpsing a chosen card when it is on the top of the pack. Ostensibly, to show that the card is not at the top, make a double lift, showing the second card and naming it. Replace the two cards, then show the bottom card and call its name. Turn the pack face downwards and lift the top card, holding it so that only you can see its face, and again name the second card. Note what it really is and replace it. Miscalling a card can often be used to good advantage.
    Double Lift Card Reverses
    One of the most effective climaxes for a quick trick is that in which a chosen card is found face upwards when the deck is spread face downwards on the table. The following methods of secretly reversing a card make use of the double lift.
    Top Card Reversal
In this method the top card is found to be reversed in the centre of the pack.
    1. Hold the pack face downwards in the left hand, as for dealing, with the chosen card at the top.
    2. Double lift the two cards at the top and turn them over as one card, placing them face upwards on the pack. Square the pack and call attention to the card face upwards at the top.
    3. Turn the left hand palm downwards, thus turning the pack face upwards. Shift the grip of the left hand, so that it holds the pack as for the glide. Tap the face card and call attention to it.
    4. Draw off the top card, now the lowermost card, which was originally second from the top. It will be face downwards. Turn it face upwards, mention its name again as if refreshing your memory, and thrust it into the centre of the pack.
    5. Make a single complete cut with the face-up pack and the chosen card is reversed at the centre.
    Note that the chosen card may be glimpsed by tilting the pack a little towards yourself in making the cut.
    In this and the next two methods, cards with a white border should be used.
    Second Card Reversal: First Method In this method the chosen card is second from the top.
    1. Hold the pack face downwards in the left hand, as for dealing. Turn the top card face upwards and square it on the deck. As you do this, secretly push the second card a little off the pack to

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