The Faro Shuffle by Michael Close

Master the In-The-Hands Faro Shuffle

Many magicians regard the faro shuffle as one of the most challenging techniques in card magic. The aspiration to execute flawless faros consistently may seem daunting—until you explore this comprehensive ebook.

Perfecting the faro shuffle equips card magicians with a formidable tool in their repertoire. This shuffle genuinely mixes the cards while maintaining control over their order, making it an ideal complement to memorized deck routines. Michael often begins with a memorized deck that has undergone six out-faro shuffles. In front of the audience, he performs two additional out-faro shuffles, restoring the deck to its original stack order. To the spectators, it appears as though the cards have been genuinely shuffled, creating a powerful illusion of randomness.

Throughout the years, Michael has refined an effective teaching method for the faro shuffle. Initially designed for personal instruction, he found that the clarity of this method allows it to be taught remotely through this ebook.

1st edition 2002; 19 pages. Word count: 2914, equivalent to 11 standard pages of text.