Must learn flourish?

[UnknownMagician93]

AS the title states, my question to all of you is: What flourishes are "MUST LEARNS"?

I'm not talking about basics like a revolution cut, but once you have been into flourishing for a while, what flourishes do "you owe it to yourself to track down" (in the words of Jason England).


It can be a fan, 2 hand cut, spread, 1 hand cut, display, anything done with a deck of cards. Heck Jonathan Kamm's Holiday Gift Box could be it.


Please say the name of the flourish, where it is taught, and why you find it so important. You can have multiple answers as well.


For me I would say something like Andrei's backpack cut because it is so original. It is taught on his 1-on-1 the Backpack cut (T11).

Honorable mention:

Cobra Cut- Lots of application, check out Garry's vids

 

[tally-ho]

Sybil, five faces - TOOC by Chris kenner. Because it is.

 

[SKSleighofHand]

I totally agreed that a Sybil is a must learn and swing cut as well.

 

[UnknownMagician93]

Hmm... I think that a Sybil is a must learn move because it is a basis as is the Revolution Cut. I might not have been clear.

Choose a move that is not usually considered a basic/essential move, but that is one you find very interesting/awesome and think people should learn.

Such as Pandora by D&D. Do you have to learn it? No. Is it awesome? Yes. I think not knowing a Sybil will hinder your cardistry ability but not knowing Pandora will not.

Sorry for being unclear and I do agree with you that a Sybil is very important.

-Dan

 

[penguincdude]

I think the main basics would be, the sybil, the thumb fan, the one-handed fan, the charlier cut, and possible the revolution cut. And of course the swing cut. Another flourish that isn't really a basic or anything but is GREAT to know is The Werm by Dan and Dave.

 

[TheMagicalSock]

But . . . this is that same as every other "whats ur favorite flourish" thread.

Why, guys? Why can't you come up with original ideas for topics instead of rehashing and renaming old ones?

 

[GusEds]

Asking this is like asking an artist what is the one thing you must know how to draw.

G

 

[MattSmithies]

A smooth card spring identifies you as a magician with skill, apart from that you don't need anything else.

Matt

 

[TheatreHead]

For me I would say something like Andrei's backpack cut because it is so original. It is taught on his 1-on-1 the Backpack cut (T11).

how the hell does something being original mean it is "MUST LEARN"?

anyway, on the topic:
the fan (pressure, thumb)
extremely closely followed by the spring

the card fan and card spring are the 2 most recognisable flourishes, the 2 flourishes that every lamen has seen at least once. And they're the most requested flourishes i get.

"Can you make that card circle like david copperfield does?!"
"sure thing"
"WOW, YOU'RE SO COOL."

"Can you make the cards jump from hand to hand?!"
"sure"
"WOW, THAT'S AWESOME."


if you can't make a fan or spring cards, then quit flourishing.

if there are 2 moves done more than the sybil and all its variations, it's probably the fan and all its variations, and the spring. And maybe the dribble.

 

[UnknownMagician93]

I'm just saying thats what makes the move interesting to me and it is a flourish I feel I should learn.