SeanDevine

Control Cards ANYWHERE! (Tutorials)

Sean presents a practical tutorial on card controls perfect for performing in various environments, even without a dedicated magic table. Feeling under the weather, he still delivers a clear explanation of five essential controls, all rooted in his 'scoop and Shuffle' principle. This method involves spreading the deck, having a spectator select a card, scooping the deck back up, and strategically cutting or shuffling to position the card where desired, maintaining a 'break' to ensure accuracy. The controls covered include moving the selected card to the top, bottom, second from the top, and second from the bottom of the deck. Sean also demonstrates how to control multiple cards using the same principle. As a bonus, he shares a technique using a key card (marked with a pencil dot) for a cleaner control, allowing for visual tracking of the card's position. Sean emphasizes the practicality and adaptability of these controls for real-world performance, encouraging magicians to practice and personalize them.

Key points

  • Sean shares five essential card control techniques.

  • All controls are based on the 'scoop and Shuffle' principle.

  • The 'scoop and Shuffle' method involves spreading the deck, having a spectator select a card, scooping the deck back up, and strategically cutting or shuffling.

  • A 'break' is essential to ensure the selected card ends up in the correct location.

  • Techniques include controlling the card to the top, bottom, second from the top, and second from the bottom.

  • Sean provides a bonus technique using a key card for cleaner control.

  • The controls are practical and adaptable for real-world performance.