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Cards
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Card magic is the most popular type of close-up magic. More people do card magic, and more card tricks are created, than any other type of close-up magic. Many speculate this has to do with the possibilities inherent in the 52 cards in a deck and, while this contributes to its popularity, it also has to do with the fact that there are many simple sleights that can be done with playing cards.
"up" to Close Up Magic
Resources
Sleights
Multiple Lifts - Palms - Forces - Controls - Switches - Other
Routines
| How Many Cards | Venue | Purity |
| truly full deck | apparently full deck | few cards |
| seated at a table | table, perhaps standing | no table |
| pure | extras | gaffs |
(also see Business Cards)
