How Do You Get The Pinkie Break For Magic Card Tricks?
Performing a break during a card trick is a simple way to fix a card’s location while maintaining the illusion that the card is mixed with the rest. Although it is not an entire card trick, the pinkie break is an important maneuver and a great way to start off a more complicated illusion. Read on to learn how to get the pinkie break for magic card tricks. Spread a deck of cards in front of you, either on the table or in your hands. Have someone select a card from the deck. Square up the deck in your hand. Hold it from underneath with your fingers on the sides and your pinkie near the corner. Have the participant slide their card back into the deck. Slide the card into the deck; but instead of pushing it square with the rest of the deck, slide it from the corner opposite your pinkie. The corner of the card should protrude slightly from the rest of the stack. Push the chosen card up or down with your pinkie to make a break in the deck. From the front the deck should be held tight to hide