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Jog Shuffle

The jog shuffle is a card magic technique that allows the magician to control a specific card or group of cards during a shuffle, making it appear as though the deck is being shuffled fairly while secretly maintaining the order of certain cards. This is a close-up card magic trick that requires practice to perform seamlessly in front of an audience.

Key features

  • Allows for secret control of cards during a shuffle

  • Can be used to perform a variety of card tricks

  • Requires practice to minimize the visibility of the jog

  • Effective for both magicians and lay audiences when performed well

Pros

  • Versatile technique that can be adapted to many tricks

  • Adds an element of deception to shuffling

  • Can be performed with any standard deck of cards

Cons

  • Requires significant practice to master

  • The jog can be visible to observant spectators if not performed correctly

What people are saying about Jog Shuffle

SeanDevine says...

Here's a cool idea to minimize the Jog in a jog Shuffle... it's a magician's only gag and I like this a lot.

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