What terms do magicians use when performing card magic? Here are some common terms used in card tricks:
1) Deck:
The deck of cards used in the trick.
2) Deck stack:
A pre-arranged order of cards in the deck, often used in certain card tricks.
3) Shuffle:
The act of mixing up the cards in the deck.
4) Cut:
The act of dividing the deck into two or more parts.
5) Force:
The act of making a spectator choose a specific card without them realizing it.
6) Peek:
The act of secretly looking at a card without the spectator noticing.
7) Palming:
The act of hiding a card in the magician's hand.
8) Switch:
The act of exchanging one card for another without the spectator noticing.
9) Deck switch:
The act of switching one deck of cards with another during a trick.
10) Double lift:
The act of pretending to show one card, but actually showing two.
11) False shuffle:
A shuffle that appears to mix up the cards, but actually keeps certain cards in their original positions.
12) Reveal:
The moment when the magician shows the chosen card to the audience.
13) Sleight of hand:
A skillful and deceptive manipulation of the cards.
14) Flashy:
A term used to describe a trick that is visually impressive or showy.
15) In the pocket:
A term used to describe a card that has been secretly hidden in the magician's pocket.
16) Card control:
The ability to control the location and movement of a chosen card within the deck.
17) Misdirection:
The act of directing the audience's attention away from the secret actions of the magician.
18) Card sharp:
A term used to describe a skilled and proficient card player or magician.
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