In folklore and mythology, witches are often portrayed as mysterious and powerful beings who possess supernatural abilities. One common image associated with witches is that of a witch clutching hands. This image often conveys a sense of danger, darkness, and malevolence. The idea of a witch clutching hands can be traced back to ancient beliefs and superstitions about witches and their abilities. In many cultures, witches were believed to have the power to curse and harm others through the use of spells and incantations. The image of a witch clutching hands signifies the control and dominance that witches were believed to have over their victims.
The image of a witch clutching hands signifies the control and dominance that witches were believed to have over their victims. Furthermore, the act of clutching hands can also be seen as a symbol of the witch's connection to the supernatural world. Witches were often portrayed as having a deeper understanding of the occult and the mystical forces that governed the universe.
Card Trick Sleights And Sleight Of Hand
This is one of the most important and useful moves that the aspiring card magician can learn. Start by holding the deck in the left hand as shown in (photo:1). The fingers of the right hand, should be holding the top edge of the deck lightly and the thumb of the right hand, should be resting at the bottom left corner. Try tilting the deck so that when you look down that your are able to see the cards under the thumb.
The right thumb then lifts the edges of the top cards allowing all but two cards to fall back onto the deck as shown in ( photo 2 ). The right thumb now presses forward on these two cards so they press lightly against the right fingers and the thumb and fingers can lift the two cards free of the rest of the deck as in ( photo 3 )
If the right thumb and fingers squeeze the two cards lightly, maintaining a slight bend, the two will stick together as if they were only one card. There are many ways of performing a double lift and it is one of the handiest and most essential card sleights. Practice this gem of a move until you get it perfect. You will reap the rewards many times over during your magic career.
Hold mouse cursor over each photo for a description of each sleight of hand skill.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3How To Palm A Card
Make sure that before performing this sleight of hand trick, that the card to be palmed is at the top of the pack.
The deck should be held as demonstrated in Photo:1 shown below.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3Using your other free hand, bring your palm face down over the pack of cards, cradling them so it looks like you are merely just squaring up the deck. Take care to keep the fingers and thumb of your free hand closely together and gently squeeze the top card so that its top edge is pressing against the first joint of your fingers and the bottom corner is wedged against the fleshy base of your thumb. Photo:2
Keeping fingers and thumb close together, keep a slight bend on the card and stealthily remove your hand away from the spectators view. Photo:3
As long as the palm of the hand is not in view , this sleight will look completely natural and unsuspicious as it is not in an obvious gripping position or clenched fist.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3Easy Methods Of Forcing a Card
Riffle Force : This is an easy to do method of forcing a card and the basis of many easy card magic tricks. You can learn this sleight of hand quickly and it looks very believable to your audience. The secret is explained in this magic video tutorial.
Cross Cut Force : ( This is an easy method of forcing a card . There are many other forces to learn as well as these.))
Shuffle the pack of cards and sneak a peek of the bottom card.( Photo:1 )
Ask your spectator to cut the pack in two and to place the half that they have cut, face down on the table. ( Photo:2 )
Take the other half of the pack of cards and place it on top of the spectator's half at a 90 degree angle to form a cross. ( Photo3 )
Use a little entertaining chat or make a funny comment to momentarily distract the spectator from the set up of the cards.
Now ask them to pick up the top half of the deck of cards, tell them to look at the bottom one of that pile and and memorize this as their chosen card.. They can then put the two half packs back together and shuffle the cards. The card they have just memorized is the one that you took a peek at before on the bottom of the pack while shuffling. They should have convinced themselves that they have had a free choice in cutting the cards at this point while the real truth is that the card has been "forced " upon them.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3Learn To Do A Pinky Break
The pack is held in the dealing position. It's a good idea to slightly bevel the pack towards the outer fingers. This creates a slight edge and makes it easier for the pinky to feel and count down through the cards, the pinky tip is pressed slightly into the pack which creates a small break in the cards above and below the pinky tip. The opposite end of the pack ( nearest to spectator ) should be held slightly higher than the end nearest you to conceal the break.
Also at the end of the pack nearest the spectator, the edge of the top card should be firmly pressed onto the next card down with your thumb to camouflage the break. If the selected card is to be presented to audience, flip over the cards above the pinky break as shown in figure 3, using the thumb to help the move. The selected card should then fall face up on top of the deck. Maintain the pinky break and repeat the flip to return the cards to their original position.
Do A Riffle Shuffle
If the bottom cards are to be kept in position then they are allowed to fall from the left hand in the first movement of the shuffle. The deck is split into two packets, the ends put together, the cards being bent upwards and released in such a way that they become interlaced. To keep a card or a small number of cards on the top of the pack, you have simply to release it or them from the right hand portion of cards, last of all. Card Vanish And Production
A card is presented in the magician's hand and vanishes right in front of your eyes. Even more amazing, is that the card appears again as quickly as it disappeared. This move requires a lot of practice but can be incorporated into many card tricks and your practice in perfecting the move will be well rewarded with smoother showmanship. The video below shows the performance and the secret.
Easy Card Change
This video shows a convincing card change with the use of a simple slide trick.
You can learn about card sleights secrets by viewing some good quality learning card tricks DVD's which are a good way to learn card sleights by watching close up videos of professional hands performing popular sleights, accompanied by a clear explanation which are available from most good magic shops.
How To Spin A Card
Being able to spin a card in your hands looks really impressive.
This link will take you to our magic tutorial page to learn the basics of this amazing stunt.
This link demonstrates How to control a card to the top of the deck which is a useful sleight to know as it can be used in many cool routines.
Or why not use the spread cull to control a card to the bottom of the deck.
A good book for learning card magic is The Royal Road to Card Magic which is a card magic classic and a valuable learning aid.
By clutching their hands, witches were believed to be able to tap into these forces and channel them towards their desired purposes. In literature and art, the image of a witch clutching hands is often used to create a sense of suspense and foreboding. It evokes a feeling of impending danger and illustrates the witch's hold over her victims. The tension created by this image adds to the overall atmosphere of fear and darkness that is often associated with witchcraft. In conclusion, the image of a witch clutching hands is a powerful and evocative symbol in folklore and mythology. It represents the witch's control and power over others, as well as her connection to the supernatural world. This image has been a recurring motif in literature and art, adding to the mystique and allure of witches throughout history..
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