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Double False Faro Shuffle by Kyle Littleton

Created by: Kyle Littleton

Double False Faro Shuffle is a close-up card magic utility move that allows the magician to perform a convincing shuffle, making the audience believe the deck has been thoroughly mixed, while secretly maintaining the original order or a desired stack. This deceptive false shuffle is ideal for opening routines, such as revealing that the cards remain in new deck order after apparent mixing, and is designed to be practical for real-world performances with an emphasis on fairness and strong visual impact. Buyers should note that this is part of a downloadable tutorial collection focusing on technique and presentation nuances, without live spectator demos.

Key features

  • Remarkably deceptive false shuffle that convinces even skeptical viewers

  • Utility move for maintaining card order in routines like Triumph or new deck reveals

  • Taught with both technique and presentational nuances for real-world performance

  • Focuses on clean, clever card magic with strong audience impact

  • Downloadable format without live performance demos

Pros

  • Highly deceptive and convincing for audiences

  • Practical and easy to integrate into various card routines

  • Comes with detailed teaching on presentation and method

Cons

  • No live performance demos included in the download

  • Requires practice to master the shuffle technique

Effect

The Double False Faro Shuffle looks like a complete and thorough mixing of the deck. The magician performs a series of shuffles that appear to interlace the cards fairly. The audience sees the deck being split and cards woven together. After the shuffle, the magician can show that the deck remains in a known order, such as new deck order. This creates a strong moment of surprise and impossibility.

Full details

The Double False Faro Shuffle is a deceptive false shuffle. It maintains the order of the entire deck while simulating a genuine faro shuffle. The method involves specific handling and actions that disguise the retention of the stack. Kyle Littleton teaches both the technique and presentational nuances for real-world performance. He uses it to open his show by shuffling the deck and then revealing the cards are still in new deck order. This move is designed to be convincing even to skeptical viewers.

Who should consider the trick

Magicians who perform card magic should consider the Double False Faro Shuffle. It is suitable for those who use stacked decks or need to maintain card order during a routine. Performers looking for a strong opening effect or a reliable utility move will find it valuable. It is aimed at magicians who want to add deceptive shuffles to their arsenal.

Information on how difficult it is to perform

The Double False Faro Shuffle requires practice to perform smoothly. The method involves precise handling and timing. It is not a self-working trick. Magicians should have basic card handling skills before learning this shuffle. With dedicated practice, it can be mastered and used in performance.

What magicians say

Kyle Littleton describes the Double False Faro Shuffle as a remarkably deceptive false shuffle. He states, "I have used it to open my show, shuffling the deck before revealing that the cards remain in new deck order." He notes that it is a utility move likely to become a staple in a performer's arsenal. The teaching includes both technique and presentational nuances aimed at real-world performance.

What people are saying about Double False Faro Shuffle

VanishingIncMagic says...

Double False Faro Shuffle is a remarkably deceptive false shuffle designed to convince even skeptical viewers that the deck has been thoroughly mixed. Kyle has used it to open his show, shuffling the deck before revealing that the cards remain in new deck order.

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