Zero to Hero 2 Lesson 1
Tutored by: John Carey
| Timestamp | Description |
|---|---|
| 0:00:15 | Academy Introduction |
| 0:01:40 | Lesson Introduction |
| 0:03:35 | Basics of handling the deck - removing from box, spreading, grip |
| Overhand shuffle fundamentals | |
| 0:07:45 | Introduction to the overhand shuffle |
| 0:09:15 | The run shuffle |
| 0:11:30 | The slip shuffle |
| 0:14:55 | Question: Pace of shuffle when running single cards |
| 0:16:50 | The lift shuffle |
| 0:20:00 | The jog shuffle |
| 0:23:40 | The thumb break and pinky/little finger break |
| 0:26:25 | The optical overhand false shuffle |
| 0:28:20 | Comments on eye contact |
| Effects with these tools | |
| 0:31:40 | Jog shuffle Ace production |
| 0:40:55 | Slip shuffle aces |
| 0:46:50 | Spectator cuts the Aces |
| 0:49:00 | Centre Hindu Shuffle |
| False cuts | |
| 0:56:20 | The running cut |
| 0:58:20 | The Jay Ose false cut |
| 0:58:50 | Shifting the Focus |
| 1:02:15 | The Gary Oulette false cut and John Guastaferro spread variant |
| 1:02:50 | Swing cut |
| 1:06:50 | The Bobby Bernard false cut |
| 1:12:10 | The Frank Thompson false cut |
| 1:14:30 | Question: In the hands false cuts |
| 1:18:20 | Dribbling cards |
| 3 effects with these tools | |
| 1:26:40 | Flash Ace opener - Frank Thompson |
| 1:31:45 | Matched Picture cards - Nick Trost (See appendix for set-up) |
| 1:42:00 | Lost and found Aces - Al Leech |
| 1:49:25 | Break |
| Card controls | |
| 1:50:35 | Introduction to Card Controls |
| 1:51:25 | The drop cut control |
| 1:51:40 | The Ribbon Spread |
| 1:55:30 | The overhand shuffle control |
| 1:56:15 | The oops control! |
| 2:05:50 | Bonus: Effect based on the oops control |
| 2:12:20 | The Vernon shuttle cut control |
| 2:16:15 | Question: Tips on dealing with nerves and gaining confidence |
| 2:22:30 | Double undercut top and bottom control. |
| 2:28:30 | Rosenthal bottom control |
| 2:31:00 | Tabled Bluff control |
| 2:32:50 | Discussion on learning different techniques and performing with |
| confidence | |
| 2:37:00 | Re-cap of tabled bluff control |
| 2:37:50 | Bonus: Steve Forte false cut/control |
| 2:42:45 | D'Amico multiple shift control |
| 2:46:25 | Couture Swivel control |
| 2:49:00 | Thompson Bluff pass |
| Effects with controls | |
| 2:52:20 | The slop shuffle |
| 3:02:30 | A stop trick |
| 3:06:20 | Comments on revealing a card |
| 3:08:35 | A card and a number using Rosenthal control |
| 3:11:20 | Riffle shuffle and glimpse, alternative glimpses |
| 3:17:40 | Two card Transpo with Thompson bluff pass |
| 3:22:05 | One eyed Jack Sandwich |
| 3:30:55 | Ending comments |
| Appendix | |
| Matched Picture Cards example | |
| set-up: |
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| height="4.482cm"} | |
| References | |
| Royal Road to Card Magic - Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue | |
| Card Magic: A Practical Treatise on Modern Card Conjuring - John | |
| Northern Hilliard | |
| The Magic Book; Close Up Card Magic; My Favorite Card Tricks - Harry | |
| Lorayne | |
| Super Subtle Card Miracles; Million Dollar Card Secrets - Frank Garcia | |
| Maximum Entertainment - Ken Weber |