Beginner CARDISTRY tips!

Have you ever wanted to learn cardistry but find yourself struggling with the basics? Do you drop lots of cards? Does it seem like your hands weren't meant for cardistry? Well... Good news, That's normal! Check out these tips for every beginner cardist. ENJOY!

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[ChrisRamsay]

What made you start cardistry?! Share your story!

[afifsheikhabdulfattah]

Chris you inspired me to start cardistry! I recently went through ACL surgery and to keep my self busy for weeks of being in bed I thought of doing magic tricks. Went on YouTube and the first card video I saw was yours and you really inspired me to pick up the cards. Your videos are so entertaining and fun to watch because of your personality, I really love it. Now I'm hooked to my cards 24/7. I barely use my phone now, my mom used to yell at me saying stop using your phone and now it's stop using your cards lol. Thank you again for introducing me to my new love and passion and please never stop making videos it really makes me happy and want to learn more. Thank you again. Lots of love and God bless.

[momsaccount]

"I never fail, I only find 2000 different ways of how not to do it"
- Nikola Tesla

[faithlewis]

My hands are so tiny. Mad respect when you pulled out that big deck and still continued to do tricks. You’re great.

[marissahartshorn]

Love that you mention hand size. A regular bicycle deck almost dwarfs my hands, and at first it was a struggle to even shuffle a deck. Can’t wait to learn more.

[wisdomSP]

One thing that seems to really help mean clean up moves is to step away for a while and come back fresh. A small break can really makes a difference. Also for some reason switching up the deck seems to change the mechanics a bit. Each of my decks act a little different. Could just be phycological, but I thought I would share.

[jamesfleming]

Your last part about your mind practicing even when you're not is 100% spot on. We are learning about mindfulness techniques in my cognitive psychology class. Pro athletes use it all the time. Lots of studies have shown it's effectiveness.

[yrarn]

"get outside your comfort zone"

*grabs a deck*

[chandler_henry]

oh oh oh finger dexterity exercises!!!! we got some of those up on the tube!

[juhovuorela]

How to start cardistry: open up School of Cardistrys youtube channel and start from their first video "grips". Then progress forward. The most important tips i have for beginner cardists:
1. Only focus on the moves you actually like. Otherwise you'll end up wasting your time.
2. Find a community. If you dont have cardist friends irl head over to reddit or discord, the community is the most important thing about cardistry. Without the community, I would've quit over a year ago.

[MrRidehard]

Just ordered my first set of cards, was inspired by your videos and ordered your red knights.. Looking forward to trying out this cool sport. Already into flower sticks and throwing knives, this will complete my trifecta..

[DavidValle]

I can see the work you put on every video. So well made. Made me smile with the giant cards and the moves you made with them. Just that takes an effort people don't see at first.

[tyler]

I started cardistry for a Halloween costume and I had about 3 months to prepare. I'm still very much a beginner but I never thought I would become so addicted to something I just wanted to check out. Thanks for all the help Chris!

[leamubiu]

"Start from anywhere" — advice that should be more common

[raymondmarquez]

Chris Ramsay is clear and his videos unlike others are very simple and entertaining. He has a great way of putting you in to
your own comfort zone and level. Good videos, keep it up.

[teezkid]

I’m just a 62 year old empty-nester Mom who LOVES close-up magic. Cards are my fave. Coins are great, too. But, CARDS! And I can barely shuffle. Then, online, I run into this CARDISTRY thingy! LOL! Never saw anything like it. Big props to all those who take the time, dedication, have the tenacity to be their best. I watch so much of it. LOVE YOUR CHANNEL, CHRIS! You’re very humble and mad with appreciation for other magicians and cardists. You are so fun and crack me up!

[kilikus]

4:43 "We dont make mistakes, we have happy little accidents." -Bob Ross

[marshillworshipteam]

The reason I started cardistry was because it looked really cool, and it looked like a very fun thing to learn. The first thing I learned was one of your cardistry videos, and after that I was hooked into it. I love it, and it is so much fun to do. Great video Chris.

[mindlesscreativity]

whenever I get discouraged by my lack of progress in cardistry I watch this video ...

and it helps me every time

so thank you, master **bow**

[cameronrathmell]

thanks for everything you do you've got me started i am a mechanic and take alot of the moves you've taught me and started doing them with nuts and bolts, gears, my favorite is a nut and bolt that "magically" screw together thanks