CARD CHEATING Technique: The Perfect Faro Shuffle

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The Perfect Faro Shuffle is one of my favorite sleight of hand techniques, with myriad uses in both card cheating and card magic scenarios. What I show here is a routine that is sort of a "hybrid" of some of the real card table uses of the move mixed with some card magic principles that hopefully provides some entertaining context and historical background on the move.

NOTE:
This is NOT meant to be an instructional video on how to cheat at cards or on how to protect yourself from cheating. Don't watch this video and then try this stuff in a game or think you can’t be cheated. I make these videos for entertainment so that people can more deeply appreciate the craft and the art of sleight-of-hand. If you find this stuff interesting, go check out the work of people like Steve Forte, Jason England, Richard Turner, Darwin Ortiz, and Jason Ladanye. If you want to learn how to protect yourself at the card table, check out “Casino Game Protection,” “Poker Protection,” and “Gambling Protection Series” by Steve Forte, and “Gambling Scams” by Darwin Ortiz.

CREDITS:
I first learned the Faro shuffle from Card College Vol. 3 by Roberto Giobbi, although it is taught in many different sources. I first saw the Faro shuffle used to stack the deck in Steve Forte's Gambling Protection Series. The move has probably been used by card cheats since it was invented because of how efficient it is at precisely repositioning cards. For more information on stacking the deck, see "Gambling Scams" by Darwin Ortiz and “Poker Protection” Steve Forte. The second half of the routine was inspired by Darwin Ortiz's handling of Michael Close's effect "The Way of the Duck" on his "Devious" DVD set.

[DanielRoyMagic]

CREDITS:
I first learned the Faro shuffle from Card College Vol. 3 by Roberto Giobbi, although it is taught in many different sources. I first saw the Faro shuffle used to stack the deck in Steve Forte's Gambling Protection Series. The move has probably been used by card cheats since it was invented because of how efficient it is at precisely repositioning cards. For more information on stacking the deck, see "Gambling Scams" by Darwin Ortiz and “Poker Protection” Steve Forte. The second half of the routine was inspired by Darwin Ortiz's handling of Michael Close's effect "The Way of the Duck" on his "Devious" DVD set.

[Krooks]

My favourite thing about this is that even though he tells you what is happening you are still so confused about how this is even possible. Bravo sir, bravo!!!

[mehdiveisi]

Felt like I lost all my money just by watchin him in a game

[evqwoie]

What kind of sorcery is this! I'm mind blown at Harry Potter's talent. This is an amazing exhibition of skills Daniel.

[majtoman]

"they say 3 of a kind is all you ever need to get the money" is like his signature phrase.

[AndyCotgreave]

That is fantastic. It's made infinitely more fantastic because it's a single take. It's so rare to see a routine with no editing. Amazing stuff, well done.

[chenghsin]

The most amazing thing is that this is all pure skill amassed over years and years of practice. Hats off for the dedication man!

[victorma]

He teaches like how my chemistry teacher teaches. They say “I’ll show you” and then proceed to do and say a bunch of shit you never known existed

[TokyoXtreme]

Something I really appreciate about your routines is the attention to visual aesthetic… especially at the finale, with the arrangement of suits laid out on the table, together with the cards held in your hand. The presentation is so clean that I doubt you would ever need any anti-microbial spray or sanitizer.

[stokesfitness]

Well, I had other things to do today but not anymore! I'm getting my cards out! That's was incredible!

[KinnereyB]

One of my favorite episodes of Gunsmoke is about a woman Faro dealer. Like all dealers back then, she kept a handgun under her table.
I love the Faro shuffle. So many uses I’ve honestly lost count, and it’s much easier to perform than riffle stacking (and is also far more accurate). It’s perfect for a plethora of magic tricks and demonstrations. Every serious magician should learn a perfect in faro and a perfect out faro

[shubhamgupta]

Honestly, your fluidity and consistency is just amazing, Loved the trick so much!!

[katabeats]

I'm convinced this video wasn't a tutorial but Daniel just showing off his insane magic tricks I don't even know how that's possible

[babyninjajesus]

the best disguise for a wizard is to hide in plain sight.

[alekseigerasimov]

Daniel, you are extremely skillful. I'm a huge fan of card magic and that's the best stuff I've ever seen. Really.

[FenikzK]

"Well it's obvious he's using camera tricks" - Hercule 😂

[ParkinT]

Thanks for this little demonstration.
The struggle I have always had, with the Faro shuffle, is breaking the deck into two completely equal packets.
It took many months of continuous practice to master the Faro. I also studied writings by Marlo and Paul Gertner; who have different approaches to the Faro shuffle.

[buxaslice]

Yeah, Ricky Jay was my favorite card magician too. Great job.

[FriedlandM]

You handle cards extremely well. The credits section is fantastic and your tabled faros are terrific. Never seen that ending before. A great routine.

[EASTSIDEDELI]

It's a different cognitive feeling when you see someone do magic and they come off as a teacher vs a magician. Good job sir, you had me wowed!