Sleightful5 Tips On The DPS!
This tutorial focuses on refining the Diagonal Palm Shift (DPS), a classic card sleight detailed in S.W. Erace's *The Expert at the Card Table*. The creator, a seasoned magician, shares five personal tips for achieving a smoother and more undetectable execution, assuming viewers already have a basic understanding of the move. He emphasizes minimizing visual cues, as those familiar with the DPS will likely recognize the telltale movements. The video delves into techniques like the Hinge Technique (popularized by Jerry Andris), strategic card placement lower in the deck, avoiding finger flash by rotating the deck, incorporating natural deck squaring motions, and reducing sound through a sharp upward movement and deck squeeze. The creator advises rotating the deck around the card rather than manipulating it directly, and briefly mimicking a bottom card display to disguise the card's movement. He encourages consistent practice to achieve a fluid, silent, and deceptive DPS.
Key points
The video focuses on refining the Diagonal Palm Shift (DPS).
The Hinge Technique, popularized by Jerry Andris, is recommended for smoother card insertion.
Card placement lower in the deck makes the palm easier.
Avoiding finger flash is crucial for undetectability.
Natural-looking deck squaring motions should be incorporated.
Sound reduction is achieved through a sharp upward movement and deck squeeze.
Rotating the deck around the card is key to a smooth execution.
Mimicking a bottom card display can disguise the card's movement.