Cardistry: It’s Not Magic, It’s An Art Form

   If you’re anything like me, your idea of shuffling a deck of cards is cutting it in half and rearranging it. Sad, right? A basic card shuffle just isn’t built in my motor skills. But for people who practice “cardistry,” or card flourishing, shuffling a deck has to be second-hand nature. In fact, they take cutting decks to a whole new level –and then some.

   Cardistry, not to be confused with magic cards (if you do, expect flak from cardists all around), is an art form that has evolved from the practice of magic. It takes that same element without the illusion of magic, and has further developed into an amalgamation of dexterity and finesse.