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[[File:Display Card Flourish.jpg|thumb|An advanced two-handed flourish]]
 
'''Cardistry''' is the [[performance art]] of [[Playing cards|card]] flourishing. Unlike [[card magic]], cardistry is meant to be visually impressive and appear very hard to execute.
 
The term "''cardistry"'' is a [[portmanteau]] of "''card"'' and "''artistry".'' People who engage in cardistry are colloquially known as "cardists".
 
Cardistry is a portmanteau of “card” and “artistry.” It involves the use of hands to create cuts, displays, fans, patterns, and sequences through the use of playing cards. Various arm-spreads, cuts, shuffles, and springs can be used. The intent is to create a captivating motion and beautiful display. The effects are limited only by the types of cards used, the imagination, and the degree of manual dexterity of the performer. The presentation is typically neither “illusionary” nor purportedly “magic”; rather, it is more like juggling, mime, or similar entertaining activities.<ref name="wired">{{cite newsmagazine |last1=Tanz |first1=Jason |date=20 April 2015 |url=https://www.wired.com/2015/04/inside-elegant-mesmerizing-subculture-card-juggling/ |title=Inside the Elegant, Mesmerizing Subculture of Card Juggling |workmagazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |url=https://www.wired.com/2015/04/inside-elegant-mesmerizing-subculture-card-juggling/ |access-date=2023-07-20 |quote=Cardistry is an arcane but growing pastime in which (primarily) young men shuffle, riffle, twist and toss decks of cards through acrobatic arrangements and sequences. Its practitioners, called cardists, share their feats by recording and posting EDM-backed compilations of their best moves. They already have built something of a canon. |access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref>▼
 
==History==
{{Main|History of cardistry}}
[[File:Charlier (cropped).jpg|thumb|A Charlier one-handed cut]]
Conjuring tricks with playing cards became popular around the 19th century. At that time, simple card flourishes—such as the Charlier Cutcut, [[Riffleriffle shuffle|Riffle Shuffle]], and Thumbthumb Fan—werefan—were often performed by magicians as a way of demonstrating [[sleight of hand]].<ref name="Hugard">{{cite book |last1=Hugard |first1=Jean |first2=Frederick |last2=Braué |first3=Paul |last3=Fleming |location=Mansfield Centre, CT |year=2015|title=The Royal Road to Card Magic |publisher=[[Dover Publications]], Martino Publishing |orig-year=1999 |isbn=978-1614278603}}</ref>
 
▲Cardistry is a portmanteau of “card” and “artistry.” It involves the use of hands to create cuts, displays, fans, patterns, and sequences through the use of playing cards. Various arm-spreads, cuts, shuffles, and springs can be used. The intent is to create a captivating motion and beautiful display. The effects are limited only by the types of cards used, the imagination, and the degree of manual dexterity of the performer. The presentation is typically neither “illusionary” nor purportedly “magic”; rather, it is more like juggling, mime, or similar entertaining activities.<ref name="wired">{{cite news |last1=Tanz |first1=Jason |date=20 April 2015 |url=https://www.wired.com/2015/04/inside-elegant-mesmerizing-subculture-card-juggling/ |title=Inside the Elegant, Mesmerizing Subculture of Card Juggling |work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |quote=Cardistry is an arcane but growing pastime in which (primarily) young men shuffle, riffle, twist and toss decks of cards through acrobatic arrangements and sequences. Its practitioners, called cardists, share their feats by recording and posting EDM-backed compilations of their best moves. They already have built something of a canon. |access-date=14 January 2016}}</ref>
 
[[File:Jonas Vinther demonstrating the five faces of Sybil.gif|thumb|Chris Kenner's Sybil flourish]]
American magician Chris Kenner published ''Totally Out of Control'' in 1992, an instructional book concerning magic tricks with household objects. On page 125 was a two-handed flourish he called "[[Sybil (card flourish)|The Five Faces of Sybil]]". Making use of all fingers, theSybil endingends facewith a display of Sybilthe deck displaysin five distinct packets. Kenner referred to Sybil in his book as "a quick cut flourish to demonstrate skill and dexterity". The cut became the most notable creation from ''Totally Out of Control'' and would eventually form the nucleus of what is now known as cardistry. Kevin Pang of ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' magazine remarked that "every cardist can deftly perform Sybil the way guitarists can run through a [[blues progression]]".
 
[[Los Angeles]]-based magician Brian Tudor released an instructional [[VHS]] tape in 1997 dubbed ''Show Off'' which featured only flourishes, including numerous variations of Sybil. The tape was well- received by critics and resulted in growing attention to card flourishing as a performance art.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}}
[[File:Mechanics Grip.jpg|alt=MechanicsMechanic's Gripgrip|thumb|MechanicsMechanic's Gripgrip]]
In 2001 Sybil enthusiasts and twin brothers [[Dan and Dave (magicians)|Dan and Dave Buck]] released ''Pasteboard Animations'', another VHS tape explaining advanced cuts and flourishes. It sold hundreds of copies and was critically praised in a ''[[Genii (magazine)|Genii]]'' magazine review that same year. In 2004, the twins released the instructional DVD ''The Dan and Dave System,'' which officially separated advanced card flourishing from magic. Three years later inIn 2007, Dan and Dave released ''The Trilogy'', a three-disc DVD set. Retailing at $85 per unit, ''The Trilogy'' is the best-selling cardistry release of all time, having sold more than 25,000 copies. Virtually every cardist mentions either the ''System'' or ''The Trilogy'' as the source of their inspiration.
 
The term "cardistry" was first presented and popularized for this art form by "Richard Z." on the decknique.net forums in March 2006.''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Z. |first=Richard |date=6 March 2006 |title=Cardistry - what does it mean? |url=http://decknique.net/forums/thread:273 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080605154806/http://decknique.net/forums/thread:273 |archive-date=5 June 2008}}</ref>'' Until then, these tricks were known by other names such as card flourishes, card manipuation, card stunts, and xtreme card manipulation.
 
==Types of cardistry moves==
 
=== Grips ===
Styles of grips include:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cardistry Basics |url=https://decemberboys.com.ua/en/tutorials/dribbles/ |access-date=20222023-1007-1320 |website=decemberboys.com.ua |language=en}}</ref>
*'''Biddle Gripgrip''': Biddle grip is when a deck is stationary on a table and is lifted by taking yourthe thumb and middle and pointer fingers to apply pressure to either side of the deck, and lifting the deck into air.
*'''Mechanics[[Mechanic's Gripgrip]]''': MechanicsMechanic's grip is a grip where the deck of cards is placed in the center of the palm of the individual's chosen hand,. thisThis grip is also commonly known as Dealersdealer's grip.
 
=== One-handed cuts ===
These moves require only one hand to perform.<ref>{{Citecite webbook |last=Kawamoto |first=Wayne |author-link= |date=2008-03-24 |title=Picture Yourself as a Magician |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10748551-picture-yourself-as-a-magician |access-datelocation=2022-10-12 |websitepublisher=www.goodreads.comCengage Learning PTR |page= |isbn=978-1598634990}}</ref> The Charlier Cutcut is the most familiar one-handed cut; other famous one-handed cuts include Jerry Cestkowski's ''L-cuts'', the ''Revolutionrevolution Cut''cut, and Nikolaj Pedersen's ''Trigger''trigger and its variations.
 
'''Charlier Cutcut''': This is the classic one-handed cut, where the individual must hold their deck in straddle grip, then release pressure on their thumb to drop half a packet of cards, and follow up by using the ring finger to push the bottom packet through and complete the cut.
 
'''Revolution Cutcut''':<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top Moves and Flourishes That Beginners in Cardistry Should Learn |url=https://playingcarddecks.com/blogs/all-in/top-moves-and-flourishes-that-beginners-in-cardistry-should-learn |access-date=20222023-1007-1320 |website=PlayingCardDecks.com |date=18 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref> This cut builds on top of the Charlier cut, with a small variation added to it. After wethe individual useuses ourtheir ring finger to push the packet of cards to clear the top half of the deck, instead of dropping the packet, we use ourthe ring, middle and pointer fingerfingers are used to rotate the top packet 180 degrees and then finish the cut.
[[File:Revolution cut 2.HEIC.jpg|alt=Revolution Cutcut|thumb|Revolution Cutcut]]
'''Scissor Cutcut''': This is a cut that begins with the deck in straddle grip, with the thumb peeling off a packet of cards by lifting yourthe thumb on the bottom edge of the deck. - afterAfter this step, the thumb rotates the cards off the pointer finger until the top packet of cards clears the bottom packet. At this point the thumb brings back the (now) bottom packet back in to complete the cut.
 
=== Two-handed cuts ===
These moves are performed using both hands to grip/hold packets of cards;<ref>{{Citecite webbook |titlelast1=ExpertHugard Card|first1=Jean Technique{{!}}Paperback|last2=Braue |urlfirst2=https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/expert-card-technique-jean-hugard/1101096343Frederick |accessauthor-link= |date=20222021-1001-1204 |websitetitle=BarnesExpert &Card NobleTechnique: Close-Up Table Magic |languageurl=en |location= |publisher=Digireads.com |page= |isbn=978-1420971651 }}</ref> they often utilize one-handed cuts as a part of the move. These represent the bulk of all cardistry moves, ranging from beginner moves like the '"Five Faces of Sybil'", to highly complex and difficult cuts that require months to master. Dan and Dave greatly popularized this category with cuts like 'Pandora'. Other cardists like Daren Yeow, Oliver Sogard, Nikolaj Pedersen, Tobias Levin, Patrick Varnavas, Brian Tudor, and Noel Heath have greatly influenced and reformed two-handed cuts.
 
'''Swing Cutcut''': This is a flourish where the deck should be held in biddle grip in yourthe dominant hand to start, followed by using yourthe pointer finger to lift a small packet of cards,. nowThe wepointer extendfinger theis pointerthen fingerextended outwards, and pivot the card packet pivoted on ourthe thumb, and drop the packet dropped onto ourthe other hand. This process should be repeated until the deck is transferred from yourthe dominant hand to yourthe non-dominant hand.
 
'''Swivel Cutcut''': This is a cut that starts out in biddle grip, where onesthe individual's second hand comes in from behind,. and with yourthe thumb finger, a small packet of cards is lifted from the thumb sided edge of the deck, pivoted around the pointer finger and dropped in the center palm of the second hand.

[[File:Brian_Tudor,David_Copperfield,Chris_Kenner.jpg|alt=David Copperfield, Chris Kenner and Brian Tudor|thumb|[[David Copperfield (illusionist)|David Copperfield]] poses with his Cardistry collaborators Chris Kenner and Brian Tudor, 2015 MGM David Copperfield Theater]]
'''Sybil Cutcut''': This is a flourish which raises the stakes and requires an immense amount of practice, yet a phenomenal move once perfected. The cut begins with the deck in Z grip, after which the top packet of the Z grip is split into two packets, after which the bottom packet of Z grip is dropped onto the palm of the hand, while the second hand moves forward in a downward direction (making the side of the card packets parallel with the ground), then rotate the top packets are rotated towards the bottom packet,. and with yourThe open  second hand grabgrabs the packet of cards for a moment andbefore then let yourthe first hand grabgrabs a small packet of cards from the cleared packet and displaydisplays the packets.  
 
=== Displays ===
These moves are either done in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional manner. Types of displays may include 3-D structures; ex: a card house, or a 3-D aspect; ex: Zach Mueller's "Bloombloom," or 2-D displays that showcase repeating motifs or a symmetrical shape; ex: Dave Buck's "The Werm."
 
'''Ribbon Spreadspread (with Turnoverturnover)''':<ref>{{Cite web |title=Encyclopedia of Playing Card Flourishes by Jerry Cestkowski |url=https://www.lybrary.com/encyclopedia-of-playing-card-flourishes-p-114970.html |access-date=20222023-1007-1320 |website=Lybrary.com |language=en}}</ref> TheThis deckbegins mustwith the deck havehaving a bevel towards the individual and held in biddle grip. toThe begin,pointer afterwardsfinger takeis yourthen pointer fingertaken to spread the deck onto a high friction (card mat) flat surface. Now withWith the cards spread out in front, wethe individual grabgrabs one end of the deck, liftlifts it and placeplaces outtheir pointer finger on top and trace across the whole deck to see each individual card turnover.
 
'''Five Facesfaces of Sybil''': This is a flourish that is more advanced and will take rigorous practice to get right. The deck should beis held in Z grip on yourthe left hand to start, with the top packet of the Z grip being split into two with yourthe pointer finger, followed by yourthe right wrist rotating downwards with the top two packet of cards while holding the third packet between the thumb and pointer finger. After rotating downward enough, the middle packet of Z grip is taken by the left hand with the thumb and middle finger. And lastly the right hand thumb and middle finger break off a small part of the middle packet, to display the five faces of sybil.
 
'''The Werm''': This cardistry move begins by holding the deck in Z grip, and pivoting the three packets of cards on yourthe pointer and thumb finger to face the ground, with the cards making a reverse U shape, then using yourthe pointer and middle finger rotate a card from the top packet to touch the packet in front -, forming a square shape. Lastly, take yourthe thumb to pull a card from the top packet and let the friction between yourthe pinky finger and yourthe second thumb hold the card in place - and ending with the reveal of 5 packets of cards in a lengthwise display.
 
=== Fans and spreads ===
These moves involve spreading a deck of cards in various ways, typically in a circle. The 'Indexindex/Thumbthumb fan' is the most fundamental move in this category; other common moves in this category include the highly visual 'Riffleriffle Fanfan' by Dimitri Arleri, the 'LePaul Spreadspread', and the 'Pressurepressure Fanfan'.
 
=== Aerials ===
These moves involve cards (or packets of cards) beingcontinuously shotmoving orin throwna into thesame airdirection, typically being caught by the other hand. Some of the most famous moves in this category include the 'Spring' and the 'Anaconda Dribble'. ManyAerials aerialsare moves that are donecompletely asindependent partand ofcannot abe biggerblended displaywith other sequenceflourishes.
 
=== Isolations and twirls ===
These moves are mostly done with only a singlesmall number of cards. The performer usually fixes the card's center and rotates the card without changing its position. Belonging in this category are 'Palmpalm Shiftshift Isolationsisolations', which were showcased by Jaspas Deck in his 2010 video ''Starry Eyed''. Duy and Zach invented many unusual ways to do isolation.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022|reason=who are they? and what isolations are being referred to?}}
 
==Cardistry-Con==
{{Main|Cardistry-Con}}
Cardistry-Con is an interactive conference centered around the art of cardistry, where cardists from all over the world can gather and explore the limitless expressive potential of an ordinary deck of playing cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/04/cardistry-con-2015|title=72 Hours Inside the Eye-Popping World of Cardistry|first=Kevin|last=Pang|date=April 21, 2015|website=[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]|access-date=November 9, 20172023-07-20}}</ref> The event promotesaims to promote cardistry, inincluding aninterviews, encouragingpanel environmentdiscussions, suitablelive forperformances, anyoneexclusive passionatevideo aboutscreenings, theworkshops, contests and artgiveaways.
 
One of the highlights of the annual event is the Cardistry-Con Awards, which includes categories for deck design as well as a technical achievement.<ref>[http://www.cardistry-con.org/awards Cardistry-Con Awards – Recognizing Skill, Creativity, and Showmanship] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108115457/https://www.cardistry-con.org/awards |date=2020-11-08 }} Retrieved 1 February 2020.</ref>
 
The "beta" Cardistry-Con occurred in 2014 as a subsection of Dan & Dave's Magic Con. In 2015, Magic Con was discontinued and an official Cardistry Con took its place. Since then, Cardistry-Con has been held in Brooklyn (2015), Berlin (2016), Los Angeles (2017), Hong Kong (2018), and Portland (2019).<ref>[http://www.cardistry-con.org/about About Cardistry-Con] Retrieved 1 February 2020. {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201115028/https://www.cardistry-con.org/about |date=1 February 2020 }}</ref> The next Cardistry-Con was originally scheduled for mid-2020 in Brussels, Belgium, but was postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.<ref>[https://www.cardistry-con.org/register Registration page for Cardistry-Con 2020] Retrieved 2 August 2020.</ref>
 
==See also==
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* [https://www.cardistry-con.org/ Cardistry Con official website]
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