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  2. List of card manipulation techniques - Wikipedia

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    List of card manipulation techniques. Card trick. Upper left: "Pick a card, any card". Upper right: Palming a card. Bottom left: A "spring" flourish. Bottom right: Mixing the cards allows for card trick preparation. Card manipulation is the branch of magical illusion that deals with creating effects using sleight of hand techniques involving ...

  3. The American Society of Magical Negroes - Wikipedia

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    Roger introduces Aren to The American Society of Magical Negroes, a group aiming to safeguard African Americans by appeasing white individuals. Aren witnesses historical acts of reassurance by Black men towards whites, embodying the Society's mission. Under Roger's mentorship, Aren helps a shy white police officer gain confidence at a dance club.

  4. Card manipulation - Wikipedia

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    Bottom right: Mixing the cards allows for card trick preparation. Card manipulation is the branch of magic that deals with creating effects using sleight of hand techniques involving playing cards. Card manipulation is often used in magical performances, especially in close-up, parlor, and street magic. Some of the most recognized names in this ...

  5. Glossary of magic (illusion) - Wikipedia

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    Packet trick – a card magic effect involving a small quantity of cards. Palm – to secretly hold an object in the hand in a manner which is unnoticeable. Pass – a secret move to transpose the halves of a pack* a way to secretly cut a deck of cards. Patter – The dialogue used in the performance of an effect.

  6. Magic in Harry Potter - Wikipedia

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    Magic is the norm for the children of magical couples and less common in those of Muggles. Exceptions exist: those unable to do magic who are born to magical parents are known as Squibs, whereas a witch or wizard born to Muggle parents is known as a Muggle-born, or by the derogatory term "Mudblood". While Muggle-borns are quite common, Squibs ...

  7. Mechanic's grip - Wikipedia

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    The mechanic's grip is one of many ways to comfortably hold a deck of cards. The standard grip taught in many dealer schools around the world, it is also widely used by magicians and card cheaters as it provides a sturdy and versatile means by which to hold the cards. Covering the deck with the hand allows the holder to manipulate the cards so ...

  8. Hans B. Pacejka - Wikipedia

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    The Magic Model became the basis for many variants. Professional activities. Pacejka was a co-founder in 1972 and editor-in-chief of Vehicle System Dynamics–International Journal of Vehicle Mechanics and Mobility until 1989. At the time of the founding of the journal, Pacejka had been an associate professor at Delft University, specializing ...

  9. Cardistry - Wikipedia

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    Cardistry. Cardistry is the performance art of 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 involves the use of hands to create cuts ...