Beginner Move List
This list is a full rundown of beginner moves that will give you a solid base for learning other moves. Once again, you don't have to follow this guide exactly! This order is only recommended so you can pick up and choose or go back to moves that you skipped over later. Each move will have a featured tutorial (that we think best explains the move) as well as other tutorial sources available so you can choose the tutorial that works best for you.
Looking for moves beyond the scope of this list? Check out our << community-selected list of moves/tutorials! >>
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RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION
#1
Basic Grips
Common ways of holding a deck
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/e8PAMLgLcfY
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/ocVFnpsNWpI
#2
Riffle Shuffle
Useful for breaking in a deck
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/f6ZD1lDbW3M
#3
Charlier Cut
Staple one-handed cut used in many moves
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/YdBdW0OlLpQ
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/43DQqBDSkow
#4
Swing Cut
Common way to make a packet of cards
Fontaine
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/Rn5lmEQej_k
#5
Swivel Cut
Another way to make a packet of cards
School of Cardistry
Other Tutorials
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#6
Revolution Cut
Harder Charlier Cut that revolves a packet
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
Virts // (Note: Alternate version taught) https://youtu.be/OulHu0hwuTQ
Dealersgrip Tips // https://youtu.be/2_KndJznY5A
Rise Magic Tips // https://youtu.be/4modjrvBopw
#7
Spring
Shoots a stream of cards; iconic move
Virts
Other Tutorials
Lotus in Hand // https://youtu.be/YJX9sUTwUlg
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/VhWmAgi5MRE
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/XLRxqR9Oe8s
#8
Dribble
Smooth stream of dropping cards
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/OhpGcjCzL5g
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/ZLIQcpGLqlc
#9
Thumb Fan
Basic circular display of cards
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
Dealersgrip Tips // https://youtu.be/fZqLvpgyePY
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/2Rxky5ilkSo
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/1-7JE3-uiFM
#10
Smear Fan
One-handed simple fan
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/8MF9m9A_Cpg
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/7Ld1yztVSRA
#11
Ribbon Spread
Display a deck across a table
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/0gGONQKuM5s
#12
Scissor Cut
Cut that moves packets length-wise
School of Cardistry
Other Tutorials
Lotus in Hand // https://youtu.be/z9YkyM0hG3M
#13
Hot Shot Cut
Simple one-handed card shot/aerial
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
Rise Magic // https://youtu.be/J5zyMSEvNv4
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/ENTgs9pxzEE
#14
Five Faces of Sybil
Classic two-handed cut and display
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
Dealersgrip Tips // https://youtu.be/TB5DRyTPVZE
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/JHQ1ToMV4Ro
#15
WERM
Another classic two-handed cut and display
Dave Buck
Other Tutorials
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#16
Faro Shuffle
Knacking starting mechanic for moves
Lotus in Hand
Other Tutorials
Rise Magic // https://youtu.be/sBfU6MS5-vY?t=88
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/T0yO2n8x_DI
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Looking for new moves to learn? Check out our << community-selected list of moves/tutorials! >>