CARD CHEATING Technique: The Perfect Faro Shuffle

[@DanielRoyMagic]

BUY TICKETS TO MY SHOW: parlourofdeceptions.com ONLINE COURSE ON CARD MAGIC: cardmagic101.com PRIVATE EVENTS AND LESSONS: danielroymagic.com/booking SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER: danielroymagic.com/newsletter Learn more about the game of Faro: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faro_(card_game) CREDITS: I first learned the Faro shuffle from Card College Vol. 3 by Roberto Giobbi, although it is taught in many different sources. I first saw the Faro shuffle used to stack the deck in Steve Forte's Gambling Protection Series. The move has probably been used by card cheats since it was invented because of how efficient it is at precisely repositioning cards. For more information on stacking the deck, see "Gambling Scams" by Darwin Ortiz and “Poker Protection” Steve Forte. The second half of the routine was inspired by Darwin Ortiz's handling of Michael Close's effect "The Way of the Duck" on his "Devious" DVD set.

[@sehtdragon]

Faro was also played in Europe and Russia in the early 19th Century. There is a novella based around Faro by Alexander Pushkin, 'The Queen of Spades' ('Pikovaya dama'), which was written in 1834, and an opera of the same name based on that story by Tchaikovskii which premiered in 1890.

[@DanielRoyMagic]

@@sehtdragon Yup! There’s a ton of fascinating history around this card game - I just couldn’t fit it all in one video. If anyone wants to learn more, they should check out: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faro_(card_game).

[@glennbishopbishthemagish]

@@DanielRoyMagic In my opinion you should also read the classic books on Faro and the Faro Shuffle. Ed Marlo did quite a lot of Faro work long before the Steves and The Darwins came on the magic radar. I have also found faro work limited to controlled performing conditions of a formal magic show, rather than table hopping. Simply because the deck has to be in faro condition or broken in, unlike table hopping where in bars and restaurants and strolling at a cocktail party, where decks are abused by audience members and the performing conditions of real world magic performing, of dealing with audiences that want to shuffle the deck at odd times and they have solid hands, also spilled drinks are common under real world conditions. And if I may add, if you don't read the classics your missing a large part of a full magic education.

[@Vraii25]

this man is god..... wtf

[@OTOss8]

@@glennbishopbishthemagish I'm a smooth-brained guy who likes slightly cheeky card manipulation that could be used in a friendly game against, say, close friends or my nieces and nephews. I also know nothing about card manipulation in any form, let alone how it relates to card games that might be played table hopping in bars and restaurants. Where would you suggest I begin my reading? Thank you.

[@Krooks44]

My favourite thing about this is that even though he tells you what is happening you are still so confused about how this is even possible. Bravo sir, bravo!!!

[@nimulosmaltibos9662]

Pretty sure he's lying at some point. If the reds truly were at the top with the blacks at the bottom, and you alternate cards from the top half with cards from the bottom, you'd get a red, then black, then red and so on - not a perfect order by suit.

[@dm9910]

Because what tells you is not real, it's misdirection.

[@guzmas31]

And if they're by suit, the next shuffle wouldn't (just) sort by number, it would alternate the suits.

[@user-ev7qw8oi7e]

What kind of sorcery is this! I'm mind blown at Harry Potter's talent. This is an amazing exhibition of skills Daniel.

[@corywithaynoe]

Funny, you called him Harry Potter when his name is Daniel, as in Radcliffe? 😂 I’m sure he gets that all the time tho.

[@jagadeeshk6652]

@@corywithaynoe 😂

[@mehulgalchar6980]

shhhh he is the Messiah

[@VictorF0326]

Skills of Daniel Radcliffe?

[@michael4192]

Now kiss

[@mehdiveisi3078]

Felt like I lost all my money just by watchin him in a game

[@since1876]

Make sure you hire a professional dealer if you ever play poker with this guy lol

[@majtoman2735]

"they say 3 of a kind is all you ever need to get the money" is like his signature phrase.

[@zane9464]

But I'll take 4 just in case

[@j.hoss2846]

I know right😂😂😂

[@isaacwildflower214]

I believe we hear it so much because he uses the same base routine piece, same phrases, but just changes up which cards he uses, and even then, its usually the aces anyway. It's a good phrase

[@lred1383]

Kind of an odd phrase anyway, since flushes are so common in poker

[@SuperBobKing]

@@lred1383 You don't need to win every hand to leave with more money than you entered with. No one else getting good hands or them losing even when they do is a great way to make people suspicious.

[@AndyCotgreave]

That is fantastic. It's made infinitely more fantastic because it's a single take. It's so rare to see a routine with no editing. Amazing stuff, well done.

[@dm9910]

What on earth are you talking about? It's clearly edited, there are dozens of cuts in this video between various camera angles. It's impossible to say whether it was a single unbroken performance or not (it's possible but my guess is probably not) but it's certainly dead wrong to say it's unedited.

[@dunerunner77]

That's how some of us feel when we see your data visualisation wizardry, Andy.

[@johncrowe6489]

My friend there are cuts everywhere… 2:05 for example 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DavidJao]

It's one take. You can book him for live performances where he does exactly this and other acts in one take live.

[@chenghsin8619]

The most amazing thing is that this is all pure skill amassed over years and years of practice. Hats off for the dedication man!

[@TokyoXtreme]

Something I really appreciate about your routines is the attention to visual aesthetic… especially at the finale, with the arrangement of suits laid out on the table, together with the cards held in your hand. The presentation is so clean that I doubt you would ever need any anti-microbial spray or sanitizer.

[@stokesfitness7492]

Well, I had other things to do today but not anymore! I'm getting my cards out! That's was incredible!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

thanks!

[@victorma9355]

He teaches like how my chemistry teacher teaches. They say “I’ll show you” and then proceed to do and say a bunch of shit you never known existed

[@Hewett142]

That's because you have no outside interest and want it easier than anything good ever will be

[@shubhamgupta9601]

Honestly,your fluidity and consistency is just amazing, Loved the trick so much!!

[@KinnereyB]

One of my favorite episodes of Gunsmoke is about a woman Faro dealer. Like all dealers back then, she kept a handgun under her table. I love the Faro shuffle. So many uses I’ve honestly lost count, and it’s much easier to perform than riffle stacking (and is also far more accurate). It’s perfect for a plethora of magic tricks and demonstrations. Every serious magician should learn a perfect in faro and a perfect out faro

[@katabeats]

I'm convinced this video wasn't a tutorial but Daniel just showing off his insane magic tricks I don't even know how that's possible

[@alekseigerasimov9073]

Daniel, you are extremely skillful. I'm a huge fan of card magic and that's the best stuff I've ever seen. Really.

[@FriedlandM]

You handle cards extremely well. The credits section is fantastic and your tabled faros are terrific. Never seen that ending before. A great routine.

[@ParkinT]

Thanks for this little demonstration. The struggle I have always had, with the Faro shuffle, is breaking the deck into two completely equal packets. It took many months of continuous practice to master the Faro. I also studied writings by Marlo and Paul Gertner; who have different approaches to the Faro shuffle.

[@babyninjajesus2669]

the best disguise for a wizard is to hide in plain sight.

[@Fenikz30K]

"Well it's obvious he's using camera tricks" - Hercule 😂

[@jekfosburg]

Your voice is both calming and also has the slightest bit of pride in it... I LOVE IT

[@peterdelessio9274]

Daniel, truly a joy watching your videos. The increasing difficulty of your display of technique is always exciting.

[@2buxaslice]

Yeah, Ricky Jay was my favorite card magician too. Great job.

[@jamesharp3445]

Young Professor...you are truly keeping his spirit alive! It is a pleasure watching you as always.

[@Shipwreck15151]

Few sounds in the world are more soothing than that perfect shuffle. Sweet music to my ears!

[@EASTSIDEDELI]

It's a different cognitive feeling when you see someone do magic and they come off as a teacher vs a magician. Good job sir, you had me wowed!

[@glennbishopbishthemagish]

Demonstrating a move or a technique as a teacher, is not a form of entertainment. Neither is using a magic trick to put across a political point or a religious point. Magician entertainers just are suppose to entertain, teaching is usually done by want to be's.

[@maxblack7038]

Mr Roy is absolutely amazing. A unique talent. I can watch all of his videos over and over again. Awesome!!!!!

[@faro1875]

Nice and I love the new finish that I have not seen before.

[@infokubarcade]

I love your videos. They look so casual but they are so magical. Thanks for taking the time to share this !

[@XNDL44]

No matter how many times I see the Faro shuffle it still amazes me how seamless it looks

[@coolankit1990]

Run from the table in which Daniel is dealing in a Casino! Things look so controllably unobvious when you do it. Amazing stuff!

[@lol111oneeleven]

This feels like the how-to draw an owl meme

[@yekevin]

Doing all of this in one take is crazy, yet very entertaining!

[@t2.b629]

There goes his Smug face Smilling knowing that He impressed the shit out of me

[@epicow_1973]

I love these tricks, but its super easy to catch this straight up.

[@eyewaves...]

I been playing cards for over 40 years ! I can do some basic shuffle routines to fool my friends - always kept my self ahead of the game, lol. Your skill level for me is unthinkable. You appear to defy mathematics. I am not sure if your starting point was a stacked deck, however. Mind blowing skill level and handling of techniques. RESPECT MAN !!!

[@michaelkolb4344]

This beautifully performed routine should be part of every lecture in magic, 'cause there is so much to learn in it (besides of how to do a perfect faro). Besides the perfectly executed sleights, it's a beatuyfull example of "beeing one step ahead". Taking a principle, that should be well known, but is overlooked or forgotten, even by the initiated and inaugurated. Setting the stage, wrapping it all in a nice story and filling the gaps with moves, that make it possible for the audience to believe, that something like this could be done. The perfect use of sleigts as misdirection, instead the use of misdirection for covering the moves. Just wonderfull! You deserve eight perfect Bravos!

[@peanut8896]

Watching this a 2nd time leaves me even more confused and frustrated than the 1st! Awesome job, keep it up.

[@adamwoods5126]

The production quality is actually insane

[@remorema]

Already knew you were a great magician, but this is some Richard Turner type of advanced mechanics, well done sir.

[@hellheaven11]

I want to say that as a native french speaker, you talk very clearly and your "élocution" is very good. Thanks a lot, i watch a lot of your videos recently and it's inspiring. I subscribe just now 😁. Oh and i wonder if maybe you can perform some Faro shuffle a little bit slower (even if you still dont explain it) im fascinated on how i put my hands wrong 🤔 and how you do it so smoothly

[@NigelBall-tr2ke]

You make it look so easy to do this Shuffle. Please could you let me know if you are using fully plastic playing cards? I've been trying to do the Faro Shuffle now for around 8 weeks, I'v used new Bicycle Mandolin Playing Cards, new Richard Turner Gold Seal Rider Back Playing cards and new Aviator playing cards, the best I've managed to do is 3 perfect faro Shuffles in a row, even more perfect single Faro shuffles over this time, most times i just can't make this work and now I can't do it perfectly at all with these cards. If you are using full plastic cards not just coated plastic cards then perhaps this is why I can't do this Shuffle. But I've seen this Shuffle done on youtube with the cards I have so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I need to be able to do 6 perfect Faro Shuffles in a row to do the trick i want to do. I'm thinking it might be worth getting another Richard Turner Gold Seal pack of cards and perhaps put some clear nail varnish along the end edges which might make this edge slide more and will possibly stop the cards from getting damaged. Perhaps the Copag fully plastic playing cards might be worth trying but as far as I know it depends how the ends are cut to whether they will be any good for this Shuffle I would have thought.

[@lindsaymac01]

If I ever see you sitting at a poker table, Ima either be your BFF or running a mile. Incredible skills.

[@homesless]

Absolutely *B-E-A-*UTIFUL**

[@tubester2023]

i don't get it what you did there

[@nicco-sixty]

One of the most useful moves i know, i mostly use to make the mnemonica stack

[@charlesgould8436]

A hint i have not heard anyone offer is to use plastic cards to learn. They faro beautifully!

[@memorizer4941]

Wow brilliantly done. Your presentations are fantastic and your sleights flawless.

[@Lincriss]

I just loved that. I think there were some push throughs and I got some false cuts. But that superclean cut at the end always gets me 😄 very cool table farrow btw

[@datsimon8192]

You are blowing my mind every time!!! Love it

[@ahdeechan7295]

Absolutely amazing what he did with these cards !!!!!

[@rafaelrico7839]

You really are gifted

[@Grant-H2O]

what an excellent idea, i may just have to sit here and finally learn this faro shuffle.

[@JEKIYOO]

You are amazing 😆❤️

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Thank you, I love your videos too! And congrats on your recent Fool Us Performance!

[@NoNameNoLastName]

What. The. Hell. How can this happen???? Dude, this was amazing!

[@excellentdriver]

just watched videos with richard turner doing similar things, great stuff!

[@PapaAlii]

This is absolutely incredible Daniel! 🤯 mind blown 🤯

[@urbibhuiyan8449]

I just love the sound of cards😍

[@jmccanlies]

Mind blowing! As always.

[@joshuachang8818]

Very clean good job Daniel

[@logandihel]

I really want to think that the cards were in a very specific order at the very beginning and you just did a bunch of faro shuffles, but you are just too good. You are a card controlling master and it's super fun to watch! I have no idea how you pulled off that last trick

[@wgfuzgvy6016]

If you do 8 faro shuffles the cards return to their original order so most likely the starting order is what he showed at the end

[@loganrao353]

When i first saw that suffle i went "fuuuuuuuuuuu" very amazing and smooth.

[@yvindfotland6670]

Your handling is amazing :D In thIs we see tally’s, what is your favourite deck ? For the last 5 years I have really fallen in love with the t11 releases :)

[@ultimaraza6251]

There is some type of camera trick happening here!!! lol. I would have to see it live to believe!

[@Oliffin]

Great passes and faros, you earned a new subscriber !

[@emilysavage6283]

how can he explain exactly what's happening and still blow me away

[@DanielRoyMagic]

That’s the goal!

[@crazydrummer181]

This video was just satisfying to watch.

[@jwd3003]

That was superb

[@burningbird9996]

Can one use this in other card games, like UNO. Family game night would be a lot more fun (for me)

[@eyewaves...]

Need to practice for hours man, lol.

[@srizki]

@@eyewaves... you spelled wrong, years does not spell hours.

[@tbtb7517]

Thats fantastic, reminds me of Richard Turner

[@brennholzverleih374]

Love your channel!

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Thank you so much!

[@jefflancaster4423]

Mad skills buddy. Awesome!

[@masterparker116]

Thats very cool, and the sound of cards is very nice

[@Bitachon]

phenomenal

[@jimmykudo11]

May I ask if this video have no cuts or edits between the tricks? because its unbelievable...

[@mattz5747]

You are incredible

[@rashidhumine]

Nice card tricks :)

[@Dimitris.Papastamatis]

just art , well done

[@skyakash627]

Can you kindly do a video on your studio setup including the closeup mat

[@njts6862]

Interesting I love cars magic when I was little and now I'm learning how to do it

[@Stephen-N]

Even when he picked out 4 "random" cards he's still doing slight of hand, well played sir

[@reesearnett4802]

This guy is too good

[@MattBean7592]

I was smiling the whole time watching this, you're incredible Daniel! Intelligent, charismatic and the smoothest handling I've ever seen! I could faro for another 10 years and not hit as many perfect ones in a row like that!

[@paparyan2460]

The fax that you only have 70k subs is whats really blowing my mind. Well not including all this magic you throwing in my face. You teach ua about card counting while literally tellikg us nothing about how to actually do it lmao. This shit is amazing dude. The ppls wildn. Literally my first time ever saying this but you will hit a million subs no cap on me edit: you gotta tell ppls to like comment and subscribe lol also to turn on the notification bell. I've watched like 6 videos and you never said it so I didnt realized I wasn't even subbed and went on a whole rant lmaooo

[@farabialam1551]

Want to learn Bottom deals and card manipulation. Please upload those tutorial also

[@JactheKnave]

Argh! You showed us what the Faro Shuffle is and what can be accomplished but you didn’t show us HOW!!!

[@sachadumery9029]

Years of practice lol

[@NoisqueVoaProduction]

Having a Bicycle deck of cards is pretty important. The quality of the deck makes the cards slides and the deck almost does it by itself. You still have to cut the deck exactly in half, and push the two halfs against each other. You can try different ways of pushing them together, with different angles, but when you get it, the deck does it by itself, swear to god. In my first day, with the right deck, I already could do a Faro with 2 or 3 mistakes... Not sure if it helped, it has been a long time since it happened and it is quite amazing how the deck makes a huge difference. Used a Bicycle Seconds deck.

[@davidf3974]

^what he said, really any uspc deck will do, bicycle being the best for your money. With the right application the cards will want to faro with near perfect results in the first few tries

[@fiending]

I've been looking for a new dealer at my home game ♠♥♦♣

[@JactheKnave]

I have done it right just a couple times... Enough to know that it really DOES interweave on its own! Like MAGIC!!! But I’m very inconsistent and have a hard time duplicating the effect when I don’t know how to explain the wizardry happening beyond- It Works!!!

[@PhilippBoettcher]

I am totally lost. And I love it.

[@ijlalaslam3575]

Man excellent what you call this routine.oh man I have to tell you,you have fooled me pretty badly I mean I know how to stack cards by faro in a 4 handed game but how you control all the cards?and when?

[@branchwhitney2140]

Good hands; good tutorial

[@bartekjxx]

One thing is 100% sure: That guy, cant be a casino dealer, never. Lol

[@oscarhall124]

Man! If I see this gentleman at any card games, I’ll either avoid that table, or just hand him all my stake money! This guy is one of truly astounding card sharks🥴🥴

[@zombmello]

you're a wizard harry!

[@matthiasgriewisch1021]

Dear me, you are good! You deserve to be named together with Lennart Green and Takumi Takahashi. What a pleasure to watch your skills.

[@magicsathish1]

Awesome dear

[@patrickdutton6056]

Totally amazing

[@mAckPS3]

I don’t know how you did that! I think its magic!!!!

[@playboywolf258]

Whenever i see you i remember of peter parker the old one i don't know why 😅😅😂😂

[@ermonkalbas8958]

its never too late to subscribe i guess. this is epic

[@sjtanman]

Dude you are amazing

[@clintn.kildepstein1656]

Introducing Las Vegas’s most wanted man. Bravo once again

[@motoed]

How do you avoid shuffling pairs? I often get a few cards that are two together and not perfectly faro shufflrd

[@DanielRoyMagic]

Correct grips, correct pressure, lots of practice...it's a tad too complex to explain in a short comment. One thing: if you start the weave, and you get a "double," you can't fix it. You have to unweave and start again.

[@advaypandey7852]

3:49 Those cards are in si stebbins order

[@Rekalus]

That's the kind of ace trick magicians have chased after for years.