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! >>
Common ways of holding a deck
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/e8PAMLgLcfY
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/ocVFnpsNWpI
Useful for breaking in a deck
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/f6ZD1lDbW3M
Staple one-handed cut used in many moves
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/YdBdW0OlLpQ
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/43DQqBDSkow
Common way to make a packet of cards
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/Rn5lmEQej_k
Another way to make a packet of cards
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Harder Charlier Cut that revolves a packet
Virts // (Note: Alternate version taught) https://youtu.be/OulHu0hwuTQ
Dealersgrip Tips // https://youtu.be/2_KndJznY5A
Rise Magic Tips // https://youtu.be/4modjrvBopw
Shoots a stream of cards; iconic move
Lotus in Hand // https://youtu.be/YJX9sUTwUlg
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/VhWmAgi5MRE
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/XLRxqR9Oe8s
Smooth stream of dropping cards
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/OhpGcjCzL5g
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/ZLIQcpGLqlc
Basic circular display of cards
Dealersgrip Tips // https://youtu.be/fZqLvpgyePY
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/2Rxky5ilkSo
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/1-7JE3-uiFM
One-handed simple fan
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/8MF9m9A_Cpg
Fontaine // https://youtu.be/7Ld1yztVSRA
Display a deck across a table
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/0gGONQKuM5s
Cut that moves packets length-wise
Lotus in Hand // https://youtu.be/z9YkyM0hG3M
Simple one-handed card shot/aerial
Rise Magic // https://youtu.be/J5zyMSEvNv4
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/ENTgs9pxzEE
Classic two-handed cut and display
Dealersgrip Tips // https://youtu.be/TB5DRyTPVZE
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/JHQ1ToMV4Ro
Another classic two-handed cut and display
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Knacking starting mechanic for moves
Rise Magic // https://youtu.be/sBfU6MS5-vY?t=88
School of Cardistry // https://youtu.be/T0yO2n8x_DI
Feel free to post a video and/or a detailed description of the move you're having trouble with on Reddit or on the Cardistry Discord in #help-and-tips.
Looking for new moves to learn? Check out our << community-selected list of moves/tutorials! >>