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Card Toss by JosepVidalMagic

Created by: JosepVidalMagic

Card Toss is a close-up card flourish where the magician elegantly tosses a single playing card into the air and catches it cleanly, creating a visually stunning moment of control and skill. This trick is part of a set of one-card flourishes designed to add visual flair to card magic routines or serve as practice for cardistry basics. It requires no advanced sleight-of-hand, making it accessible to magicians of all levels, but it's recommended to be comfortable with basic one-hand cuts for better handling. Using Bicycle playing cards is advised for optimal performance due to their ideal finish and stock. The effect is highly visual and can be used to punctuate card tricks, such as revealing a selected card with style.

Key features

  • No advanced sleight-of-hand required, suitable for all skill levels

  • Uses Bicycle playing cards for optimal performance

  • Can be integrated into card magic routines for added visual appeal

  • Emphasizes smooth motions and practice in front of a mirror for better execution

  • Part of a tutorial covering multiple flourishes including One-hand Card Turnover, Card Flicker/Twirl, Morning Star, and Card Flick

Pros

  • Highly visual and impressive effect

  • Easy to learn with clear, methodical teaching

  • Versatile for use in various card routines

  • Builds foundational card handling skills

Cons

  • Requires practice to achieve smooth execution

  • May not be suitable for those unfamiliar with basic one-hand cuts

Effect

The Card Toss is a visual flourish where a single playing card is launched into the air from the hand and caught cleanly. To the audience, it appears as if the card is tossed with precision and style, adding a moment of dynamic visual interest to a card routine.

Full details

The Card Toss is one of five one-hand flourishes taught in the tutorial by Josep Vidal. It is designed to be performed with a standard deck of Bicycle playing cards, which are recommended for their finish and stock. The move involves a controlled toss that sends the card spinning through the air before being caught. No advanced sleight-of-hand is required, making it accessible for many performers. It can be used within card magic routines to reveal a selected card or simply as a stylish addition between effects.

Who should consider the trick

This trick is suitable for magicians and cardists of all skill levels who wish to add visual flair to their performances. It is especially useful for those who already have basic card handling skills, such as the one-hand cut. Performers looking for easy-to-learn moves that enhance their routines without complex methods will find the Card Toss valuable.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Card Toss is not considered difficult. It requires no advanced sleight-of-hand and is categorized as accessible for all skill levels. However, comfort with basic one-hand cuts is recommended as a foundation. Mastery involves practice to achieve smooth and consistent execution. Starting slowly and focusing on deliberate motions is advised, with practice in front of a mirror to refine hand angles and card positioning.

What magicians say

Josep Vidal states that the Card Toss is a practical and performative move that is easy to learn. He emphasizes that these flourishes, including the Card Toss, require no advanced skills and are ideal for adding visual appeal. Vidal recommends using Bicycle cards for optimal performance and advises practicing slowly to ensure clean execution. He believes that consistency is more impressive than speed, making the Card Toss a valuable addition for expanding card handling repertoire.

What people are saying about Card Toss

JosepVidalMagic says...

These flourishes require no advanced sleight-of-hand and are perfect for adding a touch of visual flair to card magic routines or for practicing the basics of cardistry. [...] Vidal’s clear, methodical teaching style makes even the more dynamic moves like the Morning Star feel achievable with practice.

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