FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start?

Start with the introductory chapters in the core curriculum. Unless you're very advanced, don't jump ahead in this course until you've made it through the first 10-12 chapters. I've designed the course to be cumulative, and you'll get the most out of your practice time if you ensure a mastery of the fundamentals before moving on.

But why, you might ask? Well, throughout this course and especially in the first few chapters, I cover many critical details that are left out of most text and video sources. These details are the key to learning proper card handling, developing invisible sleight-of-hand, and performing strong card magic.

So, once again: start at the beginning! You'll thank yourself later.

How should I practice?

Go at your own pace through the videos. Some people like to get a sense for the "big picture" by watching all the videos up front, others like to go one at a time, learning each move before going forward. I've structured the course so that, if you want, this can be your one and only introductory source. That said, it may be that there's something you want to learn right now that I haven't covered (yet), or the way I explain something doesn't make sense to you, or you just want to see another approach. I would recommend Card College (Volumes 1 and 2) by Roberto Giobbi above all other sources since the explanations are modernized relative to older sources. If you really want an older introductory source, check out Royal Road to Card Magic.

What are practice drills?

These are short sequences that utilize combinations of techniques that frequently occur together. Certain videos from the "Core Curriculum" (How to Hold Cards, Spreading Cards, The Break, The Double Undercut, and Running Cards) and then each "Practice" video from Chapter 2 onwards (only for techniques, not for tricks) will have a drill posted in the description. These drills are intentionally written in paragraph format. Why? Because an important skill to learn in magic is translating text into actions. Initially, you may find it helpful to rewrite these paragraphs in bullet point format. Eventually, you should be able to go through the entire drill without looking at your notes. Keep in mind that some of these practice drills build on one another, so you'll see certain "segments" repeat throughout.

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