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TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
I'm working on a push-off double lift.
I can't imagine anything more natural than that. If there is let me know. I'm kinda proficient at pushing off two but to do it without looking at my own hands is a completely different matter. And, I certainly do not want to look at my hands. Does anyone have a tip for that? I've also heard a lot about the "knockout double". How does it differ from the push-off double? Thanks, frank
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Paladin New user Somerset, UK 58 Posts |
I have also been practicing this move, as it would be handy for 2nd deal etc... The most success I have had is when the cards are slightly bevelled and using a very light pressure from the thumb... The rest I guess is just touch and practice.
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Chris A. Inner circle AKA Chris A. 1123 Posts |
The push off double is a bit hard to learn, but man does it look natural!
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RandyWakeman V.I.P. Plainfield, ILLINOIS 1617 Posts |
Why wouldn't you look at your hands?
You are about to display a card aren't you? |
christopher carter Special user 660 Posts |
Randy, I suppose you're right, except that I find that as I sit here practicing just flipping over a card, I don't look at it until I'm well into the process of flipping it over. I guess it depends on the context of it's use, but isn't there a point at which one could be examining one's hands too closely?
In any case, the double push off isn't as hard to do as you think, guys. Just keep practicing and I'm sure you'll decide it was worth the while. No better way to do a double turnover, plus you'll be able to do some great second deals. --Christopher carter |
TheAmbitiousCard Eternal Order Northern California 13425 Posts |
You should be interested in the value of the card once it is turned over, not in the action of turning the card over itself.
I realize this is a small difference but an important one.
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RandyWakeman V.I.P. Plainfield, ILLINOIS 1617 Posts |
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I guess it depends on the context of its use, but isn't there a point at which one could be examining one's hands too closely? Sure, we would all go blind?! Seriously, there is a difference between normal "paying attention to what we are doing" and "examining closely." |
JimMaloney Inner circle 1184 Posts |
I'm with Randy on this one -- if you're going to be turning over a card, you'll naturally want everyone's attention to be on the card you're turning over. And the old rule is: if you want someone to look at something, look at it yourself.
However, I think your problem is mainly psychological. What is the difference between pushing off two cards without looking at your hands and pushing off two cards while looking at your hands? None. The mechanics are exactly the same...your fingers are moving the same way. So, I think that your problem is more a lack of confidence in what you are doing...you're not sure if you've pushed off two cards, so you feel the need to check yourself to be sure you're doing it right. My advice would be to just do it. -Jim
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