VISUALLY Shoot Cards From The Deck - TOP SHOT CARD TRICK (TUTORIAL)

[@TheMarsuMan]

Man, I do not comment often, but this is absolute gold! There is so much in this video! The move is sick, but the fact that you explain not only how to do it, but also how to use it is so useful. And the bigger picture at the end is the icing on the cake. I started magic last year while in my late thirties, I feel I have so much to learn and wish I had started earlier, and all your videos are so helpful. I am so grateful for all the content you put out there, so an enormous thank you!

[@riffcave7528]

Feel that 100% im 35 and i started just a few months ago^^

[@blackgoku678]

I'm 19 and started in a more serious way now and i feel I'm too late lol. This comment gives me a lot of hope and i wish you the best of luck and don't worry lol everyone has to start somewhere

[@orvonton7830]

I'm 21 and just started better late then never

[@josuel.9598]

16 and just started, but even now I feel I little late because I had messed with it before when I was 12. XD

[@adrianaussenac1306]

The only thing y’all late too is school fools

[@RichiePaisley]

I watched this video 3 days ago and have been trying to do it for the past few days and last night before bed I finally got the card to shoot and I caught it and it was the best feeling! I got so hyped hahahaah thank you Alex! Much love :)

[@justaway5066]

He Alex a series would be good "learning with pandrea" like cardistry you will show us how you learn card tricks that would be lit!

[@schnappdaskrokodil7979]

I think thats a really good idea

[@ashilsingh0077]

Great idea🔥👌🏽

[@Brunomegabim]

Up!

[@mcgregor2348]

Oh like jay sankey gimmic

[@zivbard9481]

He isn’t really learning anything new though, he said that in his Q&A video

[@rossdonald3189]

The top shot is like the most addictive move ever!! I love playing around with the variations and you teach it well Alex

[@VincentEngelmann]

When I try to do this, I can actually shoot out the card and even catch it, but for some reason it doesn't turn over. What am I doing wrong?

[@radhikanair830]

Check if the pinky is exactly at the inner right corner

[@magicmydream9277]

how do you think my magic tricks on my page..

[@charlie3449]

also consider that it could be turning over and then turning over again. this happened with me.

[@ziadashraf2394]

Same with me. I don't know why.

[@lionnevire6546]

"Heh, I said crotch..." made me lost focus and just drop all my card lmao

[@marquesguzman3415]

This is what my quarantine life has come to

[@bing2123]

I thought I'd cracked my phone; but it's just the light reflecting off the plant in the bottom corner! Has anyone else noticed this?🤣

[@kishorgaming7640]

I tried and whole deck fell off my hand😂😂

[@thinker6445]

My pinky pain and you are the cause.thanks for tutorial.

[@aarushkumar6507]

Was searching for this today, and got the answer right after. You're truly magician Alex!

[@saptarshiacharjee274]

Aarush Kumar Who are you??Are you a card magic or cardist

[@aarushkumar6507]

@@saptarshiacharjee274 I try learning both right now cause I am having a lot of time😅

[@charlie3449]

@@aarushkumar6507 Hahaha same, i guess we all are am I right?

[@iRvenSix]

Awesome tutorial! One thing that helped me as a very beginner: focus on the middle and ring finger while practising to pull down with the pinky...in my case these two fingers always wanted to be a part of the movement and really concentrating on them to stay away from the deck helped me Maybe I was able to help some of you, maybe not :D

[@brandonhallmagic6162]

The one thing he’s not telling you is just how long this takes to master. No kidding. First you have to find just the right placement of the deck. It’s not exactly as he says. Second, it takes a while to get the hang of it. It takes much longer to be consistent enough to try it for specs. It takes even longer than that to catch it every time. BUT, it IS worth it. Once you see it shoot out of your own hands, like real magic, you’ll understand. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@lollollolool3330]

It’s a lot harder if you double jointed my thumb is comfortable going up so it’s hard to launch

[@CheerfulAyaan]

Alex Pandrea: posts Everyone: rushes to the comments

[@xxxmasthree3042]

I can't do it my fingers are too small, my pinky doesn't even complete the entire deck.

[@bobsaidhi3theking307]

Thats my problem too. But they won't say shit

[@thuig2275]

XXXMAS THREE same

[@robbaxter60]

Well ok three cheers for those of us with bitch hand syndrome as I like to call it. I’ve asked several people about this issue and the same answer I keep getting is small hands are no excuse you just need to practice more. I don’t know how true that is, I still struggle with certain moves due to the size of my bitch hands but others moves have come in time with a lot of practice. Keep trying guys, I’m going to keep trying myself and see how it goes. Good luck to you

[@MrMajintiger]

modify bro i have for a bunch of moves.. use your ring finger for flick ignore pinky and if your younger and stll growing get some bridge cards.. im new to this and hands are decent sized but my pinky smaller then my girlfriends lol .. give it a shot

[@MrMajintiger]

@@bobsaidhi3theking307 modify bro i have for a bunch of moves.. use your ring finger for flick ignore pinky and if your younger and stll growing get some bridge cards.. im new to this and hands are decent sized but my pinky smaller then my girlfriends lol .. give it a shot

[@abhinandv4499]

What type of cards are those......tell the deck name plzzz.....it's awesome as same as u

[@vibhasusharma1549]

I tried it for like half hour and a card just flies out from the window 2 to 3 metres away from me😳

[@sinethssr3664]

Yo yo yo gys. Nice tutorial 🔥👍😘😋♦️♠️♥️♣️

[@hanumanganesha9609]

I did it but only problem is I can't throw card faceup.

[@ClaussGuitar]

Cool lesson and the advice from the end was indeed one of the best things to keep in mind. As you said in other videos these fancy moves are not for show off, but to stand up. Thanks, Alex!

[@sat2099]

i constantly shoot like 5 cards at once :( edit: lol its now 5 minutes later, i just wasnt patient and now it works

[@jesse0219]

I’m having trouble getting the card to shoot while holding onto the deck. My middle and ring fingers want to automatically grip onto the deck, which blocks the top card. EDIT: The cards want to bevel, I can’t get them to sit completely still and even. 😬

[@lebonkoh9176]

Can we have a duct change tutorial? It's hard to change the card, I would be more than happy to learn it :)

[@bennettnewman6975]

what can I do if more than one card is coming out when I shoot the card?

[@Mikeb813]

Wow, really excellent tutorial. Easy to understand explanation, right video length.. And nice building of each step. Can't wait to try this, and view your other videos. Thanks for making it!

[@Schattenhieb]

@alexpandrea around 13:00 You train the spectator to watch the pinky. That's not good. Better Idea is to show a card from the middle of the deck face up, do the turnover pass and than: boom. Mind-blowing. 😁

[@rossdonald3189]

By far lanark green's top shot is my favourite move of all time. Thanks for providing an in depth tutorial on it!!😀😀😀👍

[@hybridmajik]

yes blessed Lanark

[@dimejifakorede]

Lennart*

[@hybridmajik]

Lanyard*

[@rossdonald3189]

@@dimejifakorede Yeh

[@LuizFrodo]

Your videos are cool, but you could cut about 10 min to teach The same thing, same for other in your channel

[@katkat3030]

Pinky hurts😭😭

[@s1enx374]

♣️♦️OMG I was looking a Tutorial on Tip shot only but not able to learn . Thx a lot I am Able to do it after all . ♠️♥️

[@lucienranninger]

my pinky hurt but love the video !

[@justingere1824]

Is there a way not to flip the cards?

[@felixoquebec]

Should you be teaching this??

[@timmyjames1116]

Hey Alex ;) teach us hotshot trick

[@Ryugenjr]

Back in the day when i was learn this move and i really broke my pinkie

[@TDOLLA]

woah… I went from “this is impossible” and giving up after 5 minutes to coming back about a week later and watching again and messing around and within 10 minute I was spitting cards out and I just got one to actually fly off straight haha I’m not saying I can consistently do it like Big Al Pan himself but its enough to get me excited to keep practicing. Basically to learn something I have to be able to get a glimpse of progress and then I am absolutely hooked. so if you are like me just keep doing it, get the form and then try to flick the card out. I may have a little advantage because I practiced the back palm vanish compulsively for like a year and built up some weird strength in my hand I never had before. but this is absolutely possible and if you can’t do it you will be surprised how quickly you can build up strength in your hand. Last tip: try it with a half deck you might have a little more strength and control with a smaller stack

[@mrtlaskowski]

When I hold the deck in the suggested grip, the card doesn't clear my index finger holding the top right corner of the deck? So far, I have to move that finger so low on the side of the deck that I lose control and many times shoot out multiple cards or the deck just explodes from the middle out. I can pull the card out with my little finger every time but when I go to shoot it, it pretty much always gets stuck on my index finger? I'm probably missing something really obvious but would appreciate suggestions from anyone who has had this same issue. But . . . . best video I've ever seen on this technique. In fact, pretty much everything I get here is the best of all versions I've seen. so, thanks for helping an absolute beginner move up the ladder quickly.

[@Stormb1essed]

“Heh. I said crotch” -Alex Pandera 2020 🤣

[@Ajajaikaossb]

What music did you do use for the intro

[@Piscaillou]

Hi Man, I just discovered this video and it's only and simply "AWSOME"!! I just need to have time to do the moves (learn an learn for hours "or days"). Your tutorial is very "impressionant" (I'm French) I'm looking forward to see others videos from you , maybe less difficult; lol. I love card magic and this video is realy, realy one of my bests. Hope my English is not so bad (never using goolgle) Thx a lot. Regards; Jean-Marc

[@JonasEngstedt]

One thing I found out whilst practicing this, which is briefly mentioned in the video but I didn't really catchup on it. The "throw" itself is coming from the release of pressure from your thumb, not the pinky, the pinky is only there to kind of pull it out. I was practicing it the wrong way at firs trying to push the card down really hard with the pinky, but there's actually not a lot of force required from the pinky itself.

[@neb3195]

Apparently what really helps is if you've played guitar for 25 years. Finger strength is apparently more important than technique.

[@b.bedhead4531]

I know it's a relatively simple flair, but, the single card reveal flair done at around 1:40 has been giving my a bit of a head scratch (it's not the subject of the video, just done quickly in passing). I kind of have the grip figured out, but on the thumb flick I end up tossing out multiple. Any chance a quick tutorial video for it exists from the othe rperspective?

[@grantfoley5414]

Very detailed with progressive steps. I’m impressed at your tutorial style. I’ll definitely be watching more. Thanks!

[@mbanerjee3911]

Can u recommend some advance sleight of hand books on card magic??

[@michaelambrus3051]

Thanks bro! After 5-10.000 times and 3 weeks I got it down :D made a video of my journey on ny channel and also got your fort NOC gold!

[@kellihodson6098]

Love your tricks and toutorials! Hve been your fan for a year and a half! I've been a magician for 4-5 years, and KZbin does not have much to offer after a while, do you have any tips to where I can learn new tricks?

[@DaNewWrksOfMeh]

That was a nice ending. I'm nowhere near that level yet, but I was think of a trick where you show someone a certain conrtolled number and later on say that the following numbers are going add up to that number. Idk. I'm just now relearning from a novice level, but I could see it working.

[@jaybud7529]

Oki. So at first I could not even get close to pull the card with my pinkie. I mean yea it’s not a typical move for sure. After ten minutes and when I stopped thinking too much it started to work. But my whole hand hurts. But it’s getting there. Thank you for such a detail tutorial.

[@andrewsanimals490]

I just can’t get the first move where you pull down with your pinky. When I try pulling it nothing happens. Does anyone have any advice for that move?

[@yoshbui2312]

What the hell, man. I have been practicing this move for half a year, with not much success. Everytime I tried to shoot out a card the whole deck seems to want to shoot out of my hand too. And the shooting happens inconsistently. Then I watched this video and noticed how he emphasized on having full firm contacts with the four corners of the deck and realized that I only had firm contacts with 3 corners - so instead of having the fourth corner (which is in the base of the thumb) floating in the air I decided to pressed it against the palm just like how he has it in the video, and viola...the shots become much more consistent and snappy, and natural too.

[@setamonkeytoy]

this is my favourite shit about card magic, the effect is no where near as impressive as the technique involved. It's like teller's lighting a cigarette act, being so smooth even when you know what's happening you still can't see, that is fucking magic right there, even when you know it's still magic.

[@liamtoh6381]

I DIDIT 😮, but i had to cut the deck in half bcs my pinky cant touch the top deck 😭. But stil, I DIDIT 🎉🎉🎉

[@ThelouwseFD]

every single time the pinkie is involved I'm like ... is my pinkie abnormally short and weak or what :'( Edit : nevermind I got it, just needed my grip to be tighter

[@resident_emo108]

Anyone else have trouble with tossing a whole packet of cards instead of just one? Maybe my fingers are a little ambitious

[@topoftheslots8260]

By far the hardest way of shooting cards I’ve ever seen You need massive hands The camera angle needs to be on your chest looking down at cards not looking in as everything is backwards to the viewer making it difficult to work out how to hold the cards Sorry but this is absolutely dreadful and by no means easy 👎🏿

[@Z3k1n]

The tutorial is really nice but there is just something i can't do right and I don't know what it is. Maybe my hands are too small. But 27 packs of damaged and bent cards later the only thing I can do is shoot and entire deck of cards on the floor but fancy ✨

[@davidmills8657]

Geez, anyone else having a hard time with the card getting caught on your index finger? And then when I am able to get the card to shoot, it has an unpredictable trajectory. Anyone have any extra thoughts/tips?

[@pushkal8800]

Bro I don't comment too often but since when you released this tutorial I have been trying out the move and I just can't catch it. The card comes out fine, the pinky strength is there I just can't catch it. And with Instant Replay it's a little bit harder as well

[@ibraheemiqbal7817]

just keep doing it, your finger isnt strong enough, dont become frustrated, youll pick up subtleties the more you do it, story of my life

[@KhaoticL0ki]

I got the motion down and am VERY close to getting it better... ALL FROM THIS VIDEO!!!

[@Dar1vetra]

I hate and love!... this move appears and disappears from my musles memory. Alex what should i do to do it 100of100 infront of crowd?!

[@oDepressedTaco]

I swear, I get so much anxiety watching this. JUST GET TO THE POINT!!!!!

[@krowley1986]

I've played the guitar for over 17 years and so my pinky is pretty strong and the cards are flying across the room when I'm flicking them really hard and fast been trying to slow it down any tips?

[@marilenaiamandi2430]

awesome tutorial! but i think my left hand's pinky is weaker because i can't shoot the cards with my left hand, but i can with my right.

[@nadiaaidanamo8331]

Hey bro, i hope you will notice me😊 I want to perform magic but I dont have a card🥺 can I have some of your cards? 😊

[@diamonddindin5308]

The only problem I am having is that sometimes it doesn't shoot out and it just gets stuck on my index finger and it just looks like a very bad cardini change with no cover!

[@amaninator9985]

I'm having a problem getting the deck to the meat of my thumb, I have the pressure set between the thumb and pinky just fine, but when I try to get the deck from a "floaty" position to nestled in the meat of my thumb, I lose all of that pressure. How can I remedy this as attempting this move in that floaty state feels more taxing on my pinky than it feels should be, and the decks start to rotate downward refusing the power I get from making the shot

[@kvark137]

I don't see what all the fuss is about. I shot the cards on my first try. In fact, I'm so good I shot 25 cards in 25 different directions.... 😂

[@lorellacollier432]

Dudeeeee this tutorial was absolute bullcrap but I am just under 12 so I don’t think my hands are big enough but keep it up I will watch again when I get older

[@NatanZ6172]

Why when I do the move there is space between my palm and the bottom of the deck? 😞 When I try to shoot it the deck can’t move into the 3rd wrist hold...there is some space between. What should I do to fix it?

[@kavehnavidi9834]

good tip is to lick your pinky

[@anonymousguru.6832]

Thanks Alex for thia .I will waiting for ur topshot tutorial.👏👏👏👏✌👍

[@NovusIgnis]

Is hand size or finger thickness an issue with this for anyone else? I keep trying to do it but I notice that Alex has like half of his pinky slipping out past the deck while I can barely get my top knuckle to be level.

[@tahafaysal393]

Im so interested in card magic nowadays but i cant do almost any of these changes, passes etc. My card control is not good. Basically im a beginner and dont know where to start. Please if someone can help me, id be grateful!

[@tusharsehgal4716]

You are the best, Buddy Your videos are very productive I personally love them a lot Watching you is like the most productive thing I do during the panademic 👍👍👍 ❤❤❤

[@mvdstroom]

Pro tip... do not practice this with a cup of coffee nearby or your King of Clubs will get free swimming lessons 😬

[@macgarcia7818]

I'm 6'3" 225 lb guy so my hand is, yeah , its bigger. It's difficult to do it like you guys but I just can't

[@milan.]

And how much pressure do you have with your thumb and the pointer finger? Could you tell me please.

[@MrCardiniChen]

I am able to do the top shot quite consistently now, but the card almost always comes out face down. What might be the problem? Who can give me some help?

[@WhiteGoodness]

Lucky me, I live in an area that has 91% humidity on avg so I won't have to worry about my grip slipping

[@pmgraham2001]

A solid object the same size as the deck of cards can help develop your strength in your hand. I have a lithium battery about the same size that I used

[@The-Man-With-N0-Name]

Been trying this for ages can't make the card shoot out basically I think my grip on the deck is wrong I can't seem to get a comfortable grip that allows me to get anything more than the first action of flipping the card up abit from the deck anyone got anymore tips I'm not ready to give in yet lol

[@chadbegin1348]

not sure this works with ppl with big hands long fingers lol, i can grip it but i cant get it into my palm comfortably without my fingers crippling :(

[@devananddhanrajcardmagicia7048]

Think you just revealed shin Lim's IG color change trick 😬

[@natsu9594]

Would I still be the most interesting person in the room if you were there? 🤔

[@brallanz6781]

I litterly dislocated my pinky while doing this and it hurt like hell lol (I'm not giving up tho)

[@SnackClip]

I can apparently do this trick very well.... without the card flipping over 😅

[@giannilattanzi2588]

Bel video 🎩♥️♠️♦️♣️👍🏾

[@Gennovense]

One important advice, you should have moist on your pinky. Otherwise it will be very difficult.

[@American_Gunslinger]

Idk if this is a good tip, I mean it helped me... I tucked my middle and ring finger under the whole deck to keep them out of the way... it helped me get the grip right too. So idk maybe it can help someone else too.

[@Crovax]

Thanks man...as a guitar player, i must add... i underestimated the power of my pinky.

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

My hands are just so small that getting my pinky over the cards far enough makes this trick almost impossible for me to do.

[@on3s1mus41]

I have a question so my hand is not very big so I cant fit the deck int he middle of my hand how do I fix that and I think because of that I am doing multiple cards

[@maxwellxv]

I literally just started to practice top shot yesterday,this vid is so helpful!thank for the tips

[@ast0r1a]

What is your favorite deck of cards ever

[@arikmunir3999]

my first 3 shots had no effect. And the next shot barely stayed in the room. 2 more inches and it would have shot straight out of the window.

[@cjcassar2196]

What you said at the end really hit home with me, as I have been practicing cardistry all day, and Wondering where I could honestly fit it in without making myself just look like just someone who can use a stacked deck

[@imdumb_]

i cant believe i actuallly was able o do this. took me about 3 hours of pratice then all of of sudden that damn card shot accros the room. about 5 hours later i can kinda get it to shoot in my hand.