Everyday I'm Shuffling...!

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Shuffling a deck of cards is an essential skill for any magician or cardist. In addition to genuinely mixing the cards, shuffling techniques are the foundation of many deceptive card controls, and are also a great way to demonstrate skill with a deck. Here's a collection of some of the absolute best (and coolest ways) to shuffle cards!

Choose Your Shuffle

Let's get into all the various shuffling techniques that will elevate your card handling skills. You should eventually learn all of these methods. Shuffling proficiently will immediately distinguish yourself as a skilled card handler and a professional.

Hindu Shuffle
Hindu Shuffle
Faro Card Shuffle
Faro Card Shuffle
Tabled Bridge Riffle Shuffle
Tabled Bridge Riffle Shuffle
The Overhand Shuffle
The Overhand Shuffle
In Hands Riffle Shuffle
In Hands Riffle Shuffle
One Handed Riffle Shuffle
One Handed Riffle Shuffle

Two Really Cool Shuffling Facts

  1. Perfect Order Odds: Did you know that the odds of shuffling a deck into perfect order—spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs in sequence—are roughly 1 in 1068? That's about the same number of atoms in the galaxy!
  2. The Faro Shuffle: The Faro Shuffle can be a "perfect" shuffle. The deck will return to its original order when cut evenly at 26 cards and shuffled perfectly eight times.
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That's it for now! We have some exciting things coming in the pipeline, but nothing we can announce just yet. Stay cool and we'll be in touch!

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