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Table of Contents 
Click on any of the shortcuts below to move to that section! 
Beginner’s Guide 
Beginner Move List 
FAQ 
1. What deck should I be using? 
2. My hands are too small. How can I fix this? 
3. I need help with ___ move. Any tips? 
4. My cards have a “click” in them / clump up. How can I fix this? 
5. I just created a move. Has anyone done this before? 
IAQ (Infrequently Asked Questions) 
Beginner Questions 
Deck Maintenance 
Learning / Creating Moves 
Misc. 
Tutorial List 
Iconic Moves 
One-Handed Cuts 
Two-Handed Cuts 
Aerials 
Fans 
Isolations / Twirls / 1-Card Moves 
Combo Moves 
Misc. Moves 
Extra 
Ethics 
Resources 
Credits 
 
 
Beginner’s Guide 
Intro 
Welcome to the world of cardistry! This guide will quickly answer some questions so you can jump straight 
into learning. You DO NOT have to follow this guide to a tee, but it’ll help you down the line :) 
 
1. Cardistry isn’t easy but it’s extremely rewarding when you nail it. Take breaks, try other moves, and 
come back to older moves if you feel frustrated. 
2. Any deck will work, but we recommend cheap Bicycle standard decks (~ $3) as you will often break 
down your cards fast early on. 
3. Practice is often the best way to improve.  
4. Your hands are NOT too small.​ There are plenty of people with small hands out there, so keep at it! 
5. Don’t worry about creating moves or claiming originality just yet. Have fun and learn the basics of 
moves without feeling like you *have* to make something out of it. 
 
Now let’s jump into some actual moves! ​<< ​Click here to go to the Beginner Move List!​ >> 
 
Beginner Move List 
Intro 
This list is a full rundown of beginner moves that will give you a solid base for learning other moves. Once 
again, y​ ou don’t have to follow this guide exactly!​ This order is only recommended so you can pick and 
choose or go back to moves that you skipped over later. 
 
There are also multiple tutorial sources available so you choose the tutorial that works best for you. 
 
Recommended Progression 
Move Name  Tutorials  Description 

1. Basic Grips  Lotus  SoC  Fontaine    Common ways of holding a deck  

2. Riffle Shuffle  Lotus  SoC      Useful for breaking in a deck 

3. Charlier Cut  Lotus  SoC  Fontaine    Staple one-hand cut used in many moves 

4. Swing Cut  Fontaine  SoC      Common way to make a packet of cards 

5. Swivel Cut  SoC        Another way to make a packet of cards 

6. Revolution Cut  Lotus  Virts  DG Tips  Rise Tips  Harder charlier cut that revolves a packet 

7. Spring  Virts  Lotus  Fontaine  SoC  Shoots a stream of cards; iconic move 

8. Dribble  Lotus  Fontaine  SoC    Smooth stream of dropping cards 

9. Thumb Fan  Lotus  DG Tips  Fontaine  SoC  Basic circular display of cards 

10. Smear Fan  Lotus  SoC  Fontaine    One-handed simple fan  

 11. Ribbon Spread  Lotus  SoC      Displaying a deck across a table 

12. Scissor Cut  SoC  Lotus      Cut that moves packets length-wise 

13. Hot Shot Cut  Lotus  Rise  SoC    Simple one-handed card shot/aerial 

14. Five Faces of Sybil  Lotus  DG Tips  SoC    Classic two-handed cut and display 

15. WERM  Buck        Another simple two-handed cut + display 

16. Faro Shuffle  Lotus  Rise  SoC    Knacky starting mechanic for moves 
 
What next? 
Take a look at our list of tutorials selected by r/cardistry and pick out moves that are interesting to you.  
<< C
​ lick here to go to the list! ​>> 
 
Alternatively, you can check out ​Lotus in Hand​, S ​ chool of Cardistry​, ​Cardistry Touch​, ​Fontaine Cards​, 
Dealersgrip​, d
​ i.cardistry​, and B
​ est Cardist Alive​ for a larger selection of free YouTube tutorials. 
 
 

FAQ 
1. What deck should I be using? / What’s the best deck for cardistry? 
Any deck can be used for cardistry, but it's highly recommended to start with standard Bicycle decks (~$3 
USD) because you don't have to worry about ruining a cheaper, good performing deck. If you plan on doing 
cardistry for a while, consider getting a brick of decks (12 decks), roughly $16 USD at Costco or​ ​Amazon​. 
 
We recommend using paper, poker-size cards over plastic cards or bridge-size cards as they will make certain 
moves hard to do and create some bad habits. Ultimately, the best deck is the one you like the most. 
 
2. My hands are too small for this move. How can I fix this? 
Your hands are NOT too small. Check out M​ adhi Gilbert​, ​Lukas Rebele​, ​Kaitlyn Chen​, ​Kieran Shin​, or 
LingNemesis​ for comparison. 
 
You may need to practice more, try different grips or try using less cards to get there (avoid bridge-size cards 
if possible). Some moves will be harder without larger hands, but most moves out there are possible with 
enough effort and patience. 
 
3. I need help with ___ move. Any tips? 
Have you practiced enough and re-watched the tutorial (by the original creator)? If so, consider using the 
Reddit search bar at the top right of ​r/Cardistry​ to see if anyone has asked for tips in the past or reach out to 
the Cardistry Discord to get help. Otherwise, make a post with the move you’re trying to learn, an explanation 
of the part you’re struggling with, and ideally, a video of your move so far. Don’t feel bad if the only answer 
you get is to practice more :) 
 
4. My cards have a “click” in them / have dented corners / can’t fan / clump up. How can I fix this? 
If the cards make a “click” when you use them or seem warped and unable to be completely flat, check the 
humidity of your environment. Humid climates and temperature changes tend to cause this warping. To fix 
this, you can press the cards down with heavy objects, store them in a proper card clip, faro half the cards 
face-up into face-down and store that in a box with a couple extra cards to keep it tight. In addition, you can 
spring and LePaul spread the cards to continually wear the cards in to remove the click. 
 
For dented corners, see​ ​Figure52’s video on fixing ruined corners​.​ If the cards are clumping together or can’t 
fan, try leaving them alone in their box for a couple days before trying to use them again. If they still can’t fan, 
try fanning powder and use ​Jaspas’ fanning powder tutorial​ or L​ otus in Hand’s tutorial​ to apply it. 
  
5. I just created a move. Has anyone done this move before? 
If the move is very simple or combines some basic moves together, chances are, it’s been done before. It’s 
better just to focus on creating moves without worrying about its originality. Create for the sake of having 
enjoyment and experimentation, especially for beginners. Once you've developed your idea more, then you 
can start looking into its originality and uniqueness. 
 
 

IAQ (Infrequently Asked Questions) 

Beginner Questions 
1. What other decks are good besides regular Bicycle decks? / What decks should I buy? 
Aladdin 1001, Tally-Ho, Copag 310 and Aviator decks are good options for cheap, good handling cards. Feel free 
to try different decks to see what works best for you as each deck will handle differently. See ​<< #
​ 18 for a list 
of online stores to buy these decks from​ >>​. 
 
If you want more personalized recommendations, consider making a post for recommendations and include 
decks that you like (in terms of design and/or handling) on r/Cardistry. 
 
2. Where do I start learning cardistry? What are some cool moves I can learn? 
Check out the ​<< B ​ eginner’s Guide​ >>​ to get started with cardistry. You might want to take a look at our list of 
tutorials selected by r/cardistry and pick out moves that are interesting to you.  
<< C
​ lick here to go to the list!​ >> 
 
Alternatively, you can check out ​Lotus in Hand​, S ​ chool of Cardistry​, ​Cardistry Touch​, ​Fontaine Cards​, 
Dealersgrip​, d
​ i.cardistry​, and B
​ est Cardist Alive​ for a larger selection of free YouTube tutorials. 
 
3. Do I have to learn all the basic moves? 
Absolutely not. Feel free to pick and choose the moves you want to learn. It’s still recommended to learn all of 
them if you plan on doing cardistry seriously as it will help with learning other moves and creating original 
cuts. 
 
4. What hand should I learn cardistry in? 
Whatever feels more comfortable to you. Keep in mind that most tutorials are taught with the deck in the left 
hand for right-handed people. Left-handed people will typically learn moves with the deck in the right hand. If 
the tutorial is taught in the opposite hand, you can use Deturl.com to flip YouTube tutorials or a browser 
extension to flip a web page for easier learning. V
​ LC player also has an option to flip videos​ as well. 
 
5. How often should I practice? 
As much as like you. Cardistry is a hobby, so do whatever is most enjoyable to you. Improvement takes time 
and effort, so consistent practice over time helps a lot. 
 
6. What are some tips for practicing? 
- Practice purely on cardistry for a set amount of time 
- Practice on a bed to catch cards that fall 
- Perform moves slowly and smoothly at first before speeding up 
- Keep a deck in your hands at all times to build muscle memory 
- If a grip is uncomfortable, hold cards in that grip to get used to it 
- Focus on a small set of moves at a time 
- Do cardistry with your idle hand during the day 
- Try using less cards for certain moves 
You can also watch L​ otus in Hand’s video on practicing efficiently​ as well as Teo Chun Chieh’s v
​ ideo on 
improving at cardistry​. 
 
 
Deck Maintenance 
7. How do I take care of my cards? 
/u/EndersGame_Reviewer has written a ​great article on taking care of your decks​. Put simply, avoid dropping 
or using your cards in a dirty or humid environment and make sure your hands are clean before practicing. 
 
8. How do I break in my cards? 
Lotus in Hand has a quick overview of breaking in cards​ in addition to ​52Kards​ and ​Rise Magics’ tutorials​ on 
breaking in decks. Riffle shuffles, faro shuffles, swing cuts, LePaul spreads, and card springs are all good moves 
to start breaking in a deck. Just remember to do them in the opposite direction to keep the deck straight. 
/u/_th3truth_ also has a guide on deck conditioning​ and fanning. You can find tutorials for these moves in the 
<< T​ utorial List​ >>​.  
 
9. How do I know when my deck is too worn in? / When should I swap decks? 
Everyone has their own limit for when a deck is too worn in. Some general indicators of a worn deck is the 
amount of grime on the deck, how much the deck clumps up, and how well a deck returns to its original shape 
after applying pressure (springs, LePaul spreads etc.) You can choose to retire or rotate out a deck when you 
feel like its not handling as well as it should be. 
 
 
Learning / Creating Moves 
10. What are some tips for creating my own flourish? 
For beginners, it’s recommended that you learn some of the basics before trying to focus purely on creating 
your own flourish. New ideas can emerge from mistaking mistakes or finding a nifty mechanic and expanding it 
to a full flourish. It’s also important to not force yourself to create a new but rather develop it over time. 
There’s a lot of intricacies with creating moves so feel free to delve into all of the resources below. 
 
- Matthew Beaudouin has released a ​video covering the creative process of coming up with a move​ from 
an engineering point of view from his Cardistry Con 2017 talk 
- He has also r​ eleased a free book titled, E ​ xploded Process​, which covers the process of developing 
moves and cardistry theory 
- Lotus in Hand has released a multi-part video series on the creative process of coming up with a move 
(​Part 1 - What's a move?​) (​Part 2 - What makes a move good?​) (​Part 3 - Conceptualization​) (​Part 4 - 
Completion​) (​Part 5 - Tips for Creating​) 
- Eliot Slevin’s creative process for t​ wo-handed cuts is to string together smaller moves one after another 
- Dimitri Arleri released his book, H ​ old my brain​, which discusses cardistry theory 
- Patrick Varnavas’​ interview covers his method of coming up with moves 
- Henrik Forberg wrote an ​article exploring his method and tips for creating cuts 
- And finally, here’s a ​Reddit thread discussing ways to get over a creative block 
 
11. How do I learn a move that no longer has a tutorial? 
Unfortunately, it’s hard to learn moves that don’t have tutorials available anymore. You can find performances 
of the move and slow them down to learn them or message the original creator to see if they can help you 
out. 
 
It’s best not to pirate the move or learn from a “free” tutorial of a move that isn’t made by the original creator 
out of respect, see <​ <E​ thics​ >>​.  
 
Misc. 
12. What are some tips for creating my own cardistry video? 
Lotus in Hand has a great v
​ ideo going over this process​ in addition to ​Jaspas’ video on improving your cardistry 
video​.  
Cardistry Tips for Videos 
- Try to focus on quality > quantity (a shorter video with great moves > long video with mediocre moves) 
- Make sure that moves are performed well and cleanly (do multiple takes!) 
- Use interesting and impactful moves whenever possible 
- Avoid repeating moves (showing multiple angles or a move or repeating part of a move is fine) 
Editing Tips for Videos 
- Make sure to have good lighting and color (cards should be the clear focus in the video) 
- Use a clean or interesting filming location (+1 for outdoors) 
- Keep your moves in frame 
- Use multiple camera angles and/or have someone else film you 
- Choose music that fits the speed and theme of your video (+1 if you sync moves to the music) 
 
13. How do I create my own deck? 
/u/twillyte has written up a ​guide on creating your own custom deck​. 
 
14. What are blue seals and are they any good? 
/u/EndersGame_Reviewer c​ overs blue seals in this Reddit comment​. You might also want to read this​ ​"Who 
Shuffles Like That" article​ for more information. 
 
15. What are card clips and do I need one? 
Card clips are essentially deck protectors. They are usually made of metal and are used to extend the life of a 
deck by protecting the tuck box and straightening the cards. They are by no means required, but can be useful. 
There are also alternatives such as deck cases which cover the entire box and deck slips/protectors which are 
essentially plastic sleeves for the tuck box.  
 
You can also read /u/EndersGame_Reviewer’s a​ rticle on card clips for a more in-depth explanation​. 
 
16. My hand/fingers hurt when I do cardistry. What should I do? 
Your hand should only feel a light strain when it’s trying to work muscles that you wouldn’t normally use. 
However, if you start to feel any sort of extensive pressure or pain, you should stop doing cardistry for a while. 
You can try again afterwards to see if the pain is still there. If it hurts again, consider seeing a doctor to check 
on your hand -- it’s better to be safe than sorry. 
 
17. What are some finger exercises/warm-ups are there? 
Greg Irwin’s “Finger Fitness”​ goes over a whole list of exercises as well as R ​ ise Magic’s video on finger 
exercises​. ​52Kards has a tutorial on finger rolls​. Alternatively, you could simply warm up with basic cardistry 
moves until your hands feel comfortable enough. 
 
18. Where can I buy/sell cards? 
If you’re looking for online stores, /u/robobooga has ​created a list of online stores that sell decks in many 
different countries​. General retailers like Target, Walgreens, or Barnes and Nobles (for those that have these in 
your country) will carry a small selection of cards. You can also post on r/Cardistry or r/playingcards to see if 
people know any stores in your area. 
 
You can sell your cards via eBay or through ​r/PlayingCardsMarket. 
 
19. I need help with the NPH puzzle, can someone give me a hint? 
You can check out ​older threads on r/Cardistry​ or reach out to r​ /playingcards​ to get some more help.  
 
20. How can I meet up with other cardists? 
There are many ways to meet the community. It’s most active on​ ​Reddit (r/Cardistry)​,​ ​Instagram 
(@bestcardistalive)​, and​ ​Discord​. Some cardistry figures may also hold jams and events in your area, so check 
around! You can also add yourself to ​r/Cardistry’s Cardist Location List​ to organize jams or wait for Cardistry 
Con! 
 
21. What are some books for cardistry? 
- Dimitri Arleri: H
​ old my brain 
- Jerry Cestkowski: E ​ ncyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes 
- Matthew Beaudouin: ​Exploded Process 
- Nikolaj Pedersen: N ​ ew York Notes​, T​ ake a Break 
- Oliver Sogard: R ​ ectangular Thoughts 
- Tobias Levin: T​ hreedom​, O ​ H Ideas​, C
​ ardistry from Time to Time 
- Jaspas: ​The Cardistry of South East Asia (CoSEA) Lecture Notes 
 
22. I just got back into cardistry, what’s new? 
Take a look at this R
​ eddit thread which covers a lot of events, videos, and developments in the cardistry scene​. 
 
 

Tutorial List 
Intro 
This is our community-selected list of moves and tutorials. Keep in mind that ​not all moves have a tutorial 
and will have to be learned through slo-mos of performances.  
 
If you would like to submit a move to this list, p
​ lease fill out this form! 
 
Click on the categories below to move to that list of flourishes! 
 
Isolations / 
One-Handed  Two-Handed  Combo 
Iconic Moves  Aerials  Fans  Twirls /  Misc. Moves 
Cuts  Cuts  Moves 
1-Card Moves 
 
Iconic Moves 
These are some of the most recognisable moves in the world of cardistry. Most of these moves have been 
created by well-known figures and cardists in the community. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Anaconda Bone Ho Intermediate [LINK]
Bloom Zach Mueller Easy [PREVIEW]
Bullet Andrei Jikh Intermediate [TIPS] [BUY]
Cascade Classic Move Easy [LINK] [LINK]
Dump Frank Sung Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Flicker Shot Huron Low Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Friffle Oliver Sogard Easy [LINK]
LePaul Spread Paul LePaul Intermediate [LINK] [LINK]
Mockingbird Daren Yeow Advanced [PREVIEW] [LINK]
Pandora Dan and Dave Buck Advanced [LINK] [BUY] [BUY]
Rainbow Spring Jaspas Advanced [PREVIEW]
Ripple Kenneth Aidan Foo Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Spring Classic Move Easy [LINK] [LINK] [LINK]
Squeeze Daren Yeow Intermediate [PREVIEW] [TIPS] [BUY]
Under Pressure Classic Move Easy [LINK] [BUY]
V-Cascade Daren Yeow Advanced [PREVIEW]
Waterwheel Daren Yeow Advanced [PREVIEW]
 
One-Handed Cuts 
One-handed cuts are moves that can be performed alone in one hand. Cardists will often perform one-handed 
cuts in each hand or use these cuts in longer sequences. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Castiron Matt Samuel Intermediate [LINK]
Charlier Triangle Classic Move Easy [LINK]
Cobra Cut De'vo Advanced [PREVIEW] [TIPS]
Index Cut Classic Move Easy [LINK]
Judo-Flip Franco Pascali Intermediate [LINK]
Knuckle Cut Classic Move Easy [LINK]
Kroma Cuts Jano Slap Intermediate [LINK]
Kryptonite Dan and Dave Buck Intermediate [LINK]
L-Cuts Jerry Cestkowski Intermediate [LINK]
Mantra Tobias Levin Advanced [PREVIEW] [TIPS]
Muse Cut Henrik Forberg Intermediate [LINK]
OH Shuffle Jerry Cestkowski Intermediate [LINK]
OHW Birger Karlsson Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Retrigger Oliver Sogard Intermediate [LINK]
Rev 2 Brian Tudor Easy
Sange Daniel Lin Intermediate [LINK]
Thumb Cut Classic Move Easy [LINK] [LINK]
Trigger Nikolaj Pedersen Intermediate
TRIST Birger Karlsson Advanced [LINK]
V-Cuts Tobias Levin Advanced [LINK]
Waves Tobias Levin Intermediate
 
Two-Handed Cuts 
Two-handed cuts are moves that are performed using both hands to grip/hold packets of cards. They often 
utilize one-handed cuts as a part of the move. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Atrium Nobutaka Oi Intermediate [LINK]
Barolo 2 Nikolaj Pedersen Intermediate [LINK]
Boooom Lun Zi Advanced [LINK]
Bop Nguyen Hoang Duy Easy [LINK]
Collapsybil Beckett Behel Intermediate [LINK]
Crawl Franco Pascali Intermediate [LINK]
Dunsmuir Daniel Lin Intermediate [LINK]
Fission Yang Chan Advanced [PREVIEW]
Flip Phone Tobias Levin Intermediate [LINK]
Hook Zach Mueller Intermediate [LINK]
Lacoste 2 Patrick Varnavas Intermediate [LINK]
Looper Ladislas Toubart Intermediate [LINK]
Madonna Dan and Dave Buck Intermediate
Maverick Oliver Sogard Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Mocking God Duy Nguyen Advanced [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Mockingbird Daren Yeow Advanced [PREVIEW] [LINK]
Molecule Cut Dan and Dave Buck Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Oddstyle 01 Jaspas Easy [LINK]
Padlock @martin_cardist Intermediate [LINK]
Pandora Dan and Dave Buck Advanced [LINK] [BUY] [BUY]
Peach Frank Sung Easy [LINK]
Phaced Tobias Levin Intermediate [LINK]
Pinball Harrison Mace Easy [LINK]
Rubix Buseong Na Advanced [LINK]

Joey Burton & Dan and 

Skater Cut/Kickflip Dave Buck Intermediate [LINK]
Spin Doctor Nikolaj Pedersen Intermediate [PREVIEW]
Spin Sybil Jaspas Intermediate [LINK]
Squeeze Daren Yeow Intermediate [PREVIEW] [TIPS] [BUY]
Squoze Eliot Slevin Intermediate [LINK]
Very Bad Habit Brian Tudor Intermediate [PREVIEW]
Virus Noel Heath Intermediate [LINK]
WERM Dan and Dave Buck Easy [LINK] [BUY]
Whiplash Matthew Beaudouin Intermediate [LINK]
 
Aerials 
Aerials are moves that involve cards or packets of cards being shot or thrown into the air. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
ATM Oliver Sogard Intermediate [LINK]
Backdrop Kevin Ho Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Biddle Flip Lars Mayrand Easy [LINK]
Blackhawk @martin_cardist Intermediate [LINK]
Deck Flip T.G. Murphy Easy [LINK] [BUY]
Erdnase Go Round Dan and Dave Buck Intermediate [LINK] [TIPS] [BUY]
Flic Dan and Dave Buck Easy [LINK]
Flicker Shot Huron Low Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Instant Replay Paul Harris Easy [LINK]
Judo-Shot Weston Hamilton Intermediate [LINK]
Long Dist. Spinner Audley V. Walsh Easy [LINK]
Slicing Waterfall Jaspas Easy [LINK]
Thin Spring Classic Move Intermediate [LINK]
Throwback Max Galarce Intermediate [LINK]
Vertigo Dan and Dave Buck Intermediate [LINK] [BUY]
 
Fans 
Fans are moves that spread a deck of cards in various ways, typically in a circle. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Carnahan Fan Dan and Dave Buck Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Crescent Rose Teo Chun Chieh Intermediate [LINK]
Curly Q Randy Holt Advanced [PREVIEW]
Disk Fan Predator Intermediate [LINK]
Flower Fan Jerry Cestkowski Intermediate [LINK]
Fy Fan Birger Karlsson Intermediate [PREVIEW]
Giant Fan Jerry Cestkowski Easy [LINK]
Naoki Ogi Fan Naoki Ogi Intermediate [TIPS] [BUY]
Nebula Fan Baptiste Blomme Intermediate [PREVIEW] [LINK]
No-Weave Circle nebelfuchs Intermediate [LINK]
Pressure Fan Classic Move Intermediate [LINK] [LINK]
Reverse Fan Classic Move Easy [LINK]
Riffle Fan Dmitri Arleri Intermediate [LINK] [TIPS]
Smear Fan Classic Move Easy [LINK] [LINK] [LINK]
Thumb Fan Classic Move Easy [LINK] [TIPS] [LINK]
Yin-Yang Fan Tical Intermediate [LINK]
 
Isolations / Twirls / 1-Card Moves 
Isolations are moves where a card or card(s) appears stationary while the hands move around them. Card twirls 
are moves that spin one or multiple cards around. 1 card moves are moves that use one card that aren’t 
covered under the previous categories. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Angel Bone Ho Easy [LINK] [LINK]
Basic Twirl Classic Move Easy [LINK]
Bullet Andrei Jikh Intermediate [TIPS] [BUY]
Chik Chik Nicolasupertramp Easy [LINK]
Falling Prince Kurtis Lin Intermediate [LINK]
Ferris Dan and Dave Buck Easy [LINK]
Flicker The Virts Easy [LINK] [TIPS] [TIPS]
Inso Iso. Joey Cardist Intermediate [LINK]
Nestlo Iso. Jaspas Easy [LINK]
One Card Twirl Jaspas Easy [LINK]
Paddidle / Pirouette Jerry Cestkowski Easy [LINK] [TIPS] [TIPS]
Palm Shift Iso. Jaspas Easy [LINK]
Phobos Deimos Noel Heath Intermediate [LINK] [BUY]
Raccoon Kevin Ho Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Recoil Yang Chan Easy [LINK]
Rotation Iso. Jaspas Easy [LINK]
Satin kiichi Intermediate [LINK]
Snap Nguyen Hoang Duy Easy [LINK]
Tiny Hands Scott Black Intermediate [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Turbine Andrei Jikh Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Two Card Twirl Kenneth Aidan Foo Intermediate [LINK]
Unnamed Broderick Rosete Easy [LINK]
Windstruck Yang Nguyen Intermediate [LINK]
ZM Card Twirl Zach Mueller Easy [LINK]
 
Combo Moves 
Combo moves are a smaller set of cuts that are often chained together in longer sequences or as parts of 
different moves. They may not have a huge impact by themselves but have greater value in conjunction with 
other combo moves. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Cubone Leo Flores Advanced [LINK]
Dropout Oliver Sogard Easy [LINK]
Flippy Nguyen Hoang Duy Intermediate [LINK] [BUY]
Gecko Tim Zumstein Easy [LINK]
Legolove Nikolaj Pedersen Intermediate [LINK]
Pincho Oliver Sogard Easy [LINK]
Rolling Stones Tobias Levin Intermediate [PREVIEW]
 
Misc. Moves 
Miscellaneous moves are flourishes that don’t fall in the previous categories of moves. 
Name Creator Difficulty Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Notes
Airstream Dan and Dave Buck Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Armspread Classic Move Easy [LINK] [LINK]
Buzzsaw Brendan Connor Intermediate [LINK]
Dripple Alvin Herp Intermediate [LINK]
Flex Jonathan Warren Intermediate [LINK]
Friffle Oliver Sogard Easy [LINK]
Rubix Opener The Virts Easy [PREVIEW] [BUY]
Shaolin Henrik Forberg Easy [PREVIEW]
Spring Spin Antariksh Singh Advanced [LINK]
Swing Opener Jaspas Easy [LINK]
Waterbend Joe Feldpausch Intermediate [LINK]
yo! Lee Asher Intermediate [PREVIEW]
 

Extra 
Ethics 
As it stands right now, the majority of cardistry moves and cuts are free tutorials produced by the original 
creators. We are lucky enough to have an art form that allows for the sharing of knowledge and the ability to 
follow what other creators have produced for free.  
 ​
However, some cardists and creators rely on cardistry for a living, thus, some tutorials are paid. We ask that 
you respect the creator by choosing to buy their move instead of following a “free” tutorial on YouTube or 
pirating the move. You can read Tobias Levin’s thoughts on this issue in his​ ​Reddit comment here​. 
 
Although it may seem obvious, you should not claim credit for a move that you didn't create yourself out of 
common courtesy and respect for the original creator. Along the same line, we suggest that you do not create 
a tutorial for a move that you did not create yourself without the creator's explicit permission. In doing so, you 
may be teaching the move incorrectly, performing the move poorly, or skipping small details that are key to 
perfecting the move. Ultimately, just remember the golden rule and use some common sense :) 
 
Resources 
Cardistry-Specific Resources + Tutorial Playlists 
- “Who Shuffles Like That” - Cardistry Blog 
- Acixcube’s “Big List of Tutorials” on collectorplayingcards.com 
- /u/ErsatzLudusium’s List of Non-Iconic Cardistry Moves  
- Zomb Tien’s Giant List (1k+ videos) YouTube Tutorials - Playlist 
- /u/_th3truth_’s Fan Tutorial Playlist 
- Fontaine Cards Tutorials - Playlist 
- School of Cardistry - Tutorial Channel 
 - Cardistry Touch - Tutorial Channel 
- Lotus in Hand - Tutorial Channel 
- Dealersgrip - Channel 
- di.cardistry - Tutorial Channel 
- Best Cardist Alive - Tutorial Channel 
- Rise Magic Tutorials - Playlist 
- Virtuoso Tips/Tutorials - Playlist 
- Andre Lionel Tutorials - Playlist 
- Kenneth Aidan Foo’s Finesse-Series Tutorials - Playlist 
- Kenneth Aidan Foo’s NSS Tutorials - Playlist 
 
General Resources 
- /r/playingcards - General Deck Discussion 
- /r/playingcardsmarket - Buy/Sell Decks 
- /u/robobooga’s Online Playing Card Shops List 
- /u/twilyte’s Ultimate Guide to (Designing) Custom Playing Cards 
- Kardify - Playing Card News 
- Portfolio52 - Deck Collection Website 
 
Credits 
Thank you to all of the following contributors in the relentless number of surveys and discussion 
threads: 
_COOKIE_M, _Lazr_, _milan_draws_, _th3truth_, 0ppaHyung, Agenal, AivoVoima, AndreasTheWizard, 
aviv18901, AYbaos, BamoArtz, Better_Nature, code10_31, Country_Runner, crazytoe, creepercardz, 
DeftComet27, Dutchiez, EndersGame_Reviewer, ErsatzLudusium, Fireburstx, hqmn, iFrostea, igorovitch, 
Industry207, iSachman, Jakethehusky, jankoo52, JunT_LLL, Kersheck, kflourishes, Lil_cardist, ludw1, M-_-Ray., 
ma-agentz, migonval, Minitibz, Ngiiiyoh, pejkster, Pudgeboat, s_darth, Splitlimes, the_billy, themicwernek, 
Tink_Thank, Tjen_Cards, twilyte, vegetablecaek, Vodkards, wolfzz_, zhack013 
 
Special thanks to: 
_th3truth_, EndersGame_Reviewer, ErsatzLudusium, robobooga, Splitlimes, and twilyte for providing guides 
and articles for the community. Shoutout to r/Cardistry and the Cardistry Discord for providing valuable 
information, discussions, and tips for this guide. Finally, thank you to all of amazing cardists who have taken 
the time to provide tutorials for the cardistry community :) 
 
Have questions / suggestions / feedback?  
PM /u/LogicRevolution on Reddit or send a modmail to r/cardistry! 
 
 
Changelog 
v1.0.0 - 02.08.2019 //​ Completed first edition of Cardistry Hub 
v1.0.1 - 02.15.2019 //​ Added /u/_th3_truth_’s playlist of fanning tutorials, Copag 310 to suggested decks 
v1.0.2 - 03.10.2019 //​ Added direct link to #18 “Where to buy/sell decks” to FAQ #1  
v1.0.3 - 05.09.2019 //​ Added r/playingcards to resources, fixed grammatical errors 
v1.0.4 - 06.09.2019 //​ Fixed link for Misc. in table of contents, added CoSEA Lecture Notes to books question