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Controlled Cards

Thursday, October 9th, 2008 – running time 10:12
Controlled Cards
We've taught you how to scam, swindle, and steal... but we have yet to give you any actual talent. That all changes in this episode. We're going to teach you not only how to control a card to the bottom of the deck, but how to use that talent for a sweet little card trick.

Part 1: The control to the bottom

If you know how to overhand shuffle, you know that part of the shuffle includes pulling a few cards off the top of the deck over and over again. To control a card from the top of the deck to the bottom, just make sure you peel only ONE card off the top. After that, shuffle as normal, and by the time you've run through the deck, your card will be on the bottom.

Part 2: Keeping the card at the bottom

When you begin your second round of shuffling, pinch the top and bottom cards of the deck, as you pull out the brick of cards from the middle. If executed correctly, this will allow you to pull out almost all the cards of the deck, leaving only the top and bottom cards in your left hand. Most importantly, as you continue to shuffle, the bottom card will remain on the bottom of the deck. Keep repeating this part as often as you like.

Part 3: The Reveal

So you've got the mark's card on the bottom of the deck. Now the trick is to reveal it in a surprising manner: Holding the cards in your hand, ask the mark to cut off as many cards as they like and place them on the table. To "mark" their cut, lay the leftover cards from your hand "cross-ways" over these cards, forming an "X". At this point, the controlled card (the one that was on the bottom of the deck) will be on the bottom of the upper pack of cards. Take a few seconds to recap how you got there (time delay is important), then turn over the top packet of cards to reveal their card. (Remember, the time delay is important to make the mark forget which pack of cards came from where).

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Started discussion: October 9, 2008 @ 9:33am GMT

Episode 30 - Controlled Cards [Discussion]

We've taught you how to scam, swindle, and steal... but we have yet to give you any actual talent. That all changes in this episode. We're going to teach you not only how to control a card to the bottom of the deck, but how to use that talent for a sweet little card trick.

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MrPopular
9 months ago
Awesome episode... I can't wait to get my hands on a deck of cards and start practicing this one.. I also like the extension.. making it a bit longer by having the scammed go scam others.
Josh Deese
9 months ago
I loved it. This is awesome. I hope that there are lots more tips like this on scam school. I wish I had a deck of cards here in my office (prob good that I don't or I'd be goofing off the rest of the day). I can't wait to try this out.
xShadowAngelx
9 months ago
hmm maybe its cuz ive been into magic a long time now - but i noticed it right away - although its not very surprising cuz i notice a lot of Criss Angel's stuff right away too - and many others - well - Criss Angel was better before he started with all the camera tricks... Now i could do it all just by sittin in front of a computer...

either way - i liked this episode because of how you added things to it - having them go out n try it - showing the mess ups - the episode being longer made it better imo

i would ask for ya to show some more advanced tricks but, it doesnt look like beginners can handle alot - i figured that was simple enough that anyone could do it right away when they knew how... but oh well - i guess its good to get ppl started [=

btw - how did u find someone that doesnt know how to shuffle cards? lol thats the first person ive ever seen that dont know how to shuffle cards - well that way anyways lol

[color=limegreen]Show us more tricks like the "fast and loose" that was my favorite episode from you so far, except the live show episode[/color]
Guytheninja
9 months ago

Who cares about the card trick

I want Brian Brushwood's magical color changing shirt :D :D.

[SIZE="1"](I'm sorry, I just couldn't resist)[/SIZE]
eminemdrdre00
9 months ago
Awesome episode! I love the magic trick episodes, especially the card tricks! Keep them coming!
hogiewan
9 months ago
I definitely liked this one. The episode was fun to watch, and I have a new skill to practice. The trick is pretty good as well.

This trick looks like a great setup for the key card trick. You already have the deck out and have done a trick that worked (hopefully), and the key card is set up to make people think you are going to get it wrong. So after you've shown one slick trick, they'll be glad to bet you a drink to take you down a peg.
rocka89
9 months ago
Haha, I am pretty sure Brian covered the first DVD in "The Royal Road to Card Magic" in this short video. =P

Sadly only he will get that joke...and even he won't think it's funny.
rabidbadger
9 months ago
In reply to xShadowAngelx:
...
either way - i liked this episode because of how you added things to it - having them go out n try it - showing the mess ups - the episode being longer made it better...


Yeah, I swear, if he keeps doing everything I suggest I should start getting a cut of the ad revenue. :D
crazyindy
9 months ago

brian's shirt

i was wondering if anyone knows where to get brian's shirt
me and my friends play a lot of poker and i do a lot of card tricks so i definitely think it would be awesome to wear
thanks
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