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How to Spin a Card With Your Fingers

A single playing card presents a balance challenge when you attempt to spin it using only one hand. Though it proves more simple than most card tricks, the finger spin requires a great deal of practice and dexterity. Many more complex card tricks build upon the skills and techniques used for the finger spin. Unlike many tricks, the finger spin requires no slight of hand, memorization or mathematical abilities.

Instructions

- 1
  Open your hand and turn your arm so that your palm faces upward.
- 2
  Place the card on your four fingers, face down. Each fingertip should rest along the center of the card.
- 3
  Curl your hand slightly and set your thumb gently on the card. Your thumb should be aligned with your middle finger.
- 4
  Pull your index finger, ring finger and pinky away from the card.
- 5
  Set your index finger just below the card. Lift your thumb slightly and pull your index finger toward your body until the card spins.
- 6
  Continue pulling your index finger toward your body to increase the speed of the spin.

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