Dan and Dave – If an Octopus Could Palm

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Discover the groundbreaking techniques in Dan and Dave’s inaugural book, which unveils over a dozen innovative palming methods aimed at transforming your approach to this classic skill.

Key features include a technique for moving a bottom palmed card to the top of the deck, a switch that loads a palmed card beneath the top card during its reveal, and a unique adaptation of the Miller Cascade Control that enables palming while maintaining control. Additionally, it offers a streamlined method for executing the Diagonal Palm Shift directly from a peek.

Palming is an essential skill for magicians and gamblers, allowing the discreet removal of cards from the deck to concealed positions in the hands. Often referred to as “holding out” in gambling circles, this technique enables you to palm cards from any spot in the deck into virtually any palm position without arousing suspicion. This means cards can be secretly placed back on top, at the bottom, or even in unexpected locations such as your pocket, a shoe, or a spectator’s purse. Mastering palming also allows you to retain specific cards while spectators shuffle, only to replace them later at your discretion.