Card Tricks: The Classic Pass Tutorial [HD]

[@52kards]

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[@SlickWilly1673]

52Kards Because i cant find the video that you was talking about

[@kairos__]

Extremely straightforward yet detailed tutorial. It was literally only your tutorial out of all the ones I have watched that helped me do it for the first time. It's muscle memory from here now. I genuinely appreciate you Asad : )

[@LiveToRide1616]

If you have small hands or are struggling to lift the cards, try doing it to the side. Gravity will push the cards down and you can easily slip them underneath. Finish with a riffle as you turn your hands back up straight and it's still invisible and if your worried, say something like 'Yeah, I've been doing this trick since....' Or something else like that. The person will look up at you and if you make eye contacts you can quickly do the pass and there's no way they'll see it. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@Scarecrow545]

"...but not your standard pinky break, you're gonna stick pretty much your whole joint into that break." >mfw that is my standard pinky break

[@sergiunita]

if that's your standard pinky break then you're doing it wrong ...trust me. the standard break is just a tiny gap you make with your pinky.

[@Perckq]

Scarecrow545 lmfao

[@SteveEchelonanon]

Oh boy..

[@bwins3763]

Same

[@matthewboyd1834]

lol

[@PeskyDoc_]

Posted 11 years ago and the best tutorial I've seen so far, thanks, I'm gonna try learning this.

[@nikolaspeesker9505]

I've practiced this so much I think I'm gonna classic pass out.

[@ashaydwivedi420]

Nikolas Peesker 😂😂😂

[@ryanstewart531]

*uncontrollably neutral laughter* nice

[@nikolaspeesker9505]

@Brawly Boy YOOOOOOO I POSTED THAT 5 YEARS AGO LMMMAAAAOOOOOOO THANKYOU FOR REMINDING ME OF THIS COMMENT 😂😭🤣

[@jonathan2538]

It’s so easy . I mastered it while watching this video.

[@nikolaspeesker9505]

Lmao I commented that 5 years ago why are you just now replying???

[@52kards]

@MagicVycka Push up with your pinkie against the bottom card of the top packet. There shouldn't be much friction between your pinkie and the card you want to pass. If you have a very moist pinkie then that could be what is causing the problem. I would just recommend experimenting with slightly different finger positions to fix the problem

[@52kards]

@InvisibleSleight I'll upload some more of the non-generic moves later on :P I'm trying to cover all of the fundamental stepping stones first!

[@TehIshter]

Very clean, and detailed explanation. Though I thought you needed some time allocated in explaining on covering the massive break on the left side of the video when you do the pass. It's not as important since this is for beginners, but I think it's important to point out as well. I also see a lot of people on KZbin having a DEATH GRIP on the deck when doing the pass. Smoothness is one thing you pointed out, and having a gentle grip on the deck really helps with that. Just my two cents~

[@TheMcph]

WAIT, why are you here 🤣🤣🤣

[@abhijaik70]

How tf aren't you verified?

[@jschiek8054]

Thanks for the tutorial! I’ve been doing the Herrmann Pass pretty much exclusively for as long as I’ve been doing magic. That said, one of the best covers I’ve found for any pass is solid eye contact with your participant(s).

[@mismag822]

Brilliant Tutorial!

[@weedie2799]

10 years ago.

[@rossdonald3189]

The pass is such a great move and this is one of the first places I learned the move so thank you for explaining it properly!

[@vladimirmendoza2645]

Now I see why you say this is such a beautiful move because even though experimentation I have found a ton of amazing uses for it. I never used to perform this move but thanks to you, I find myself performing it every time I'm holding a pack of cards. Thank you so so much, Asad.

[@MrBloodysand25]

After countless videos I watched on how to do the pass this video is the one that taught me how to do it. I'm not fast and unnoticeable yet but that comes with practice. The thing I missed that Jarek:120 or anyone else didnt mention was moving the top packet to the right before trying to lift it up.

[@LuckyDogDog]

Brother that was a very nice calm tutorial. Clear English and no jerky motions. Keep up the good work.

[@ayush_stha]

you have no idea of how many new magicians are getting attracted to the art of sleight of hand. the channel serves as a perfect example of tutoring new magicians yet maintaining the level of secrecy that original content creators would apreciate.

[@SimiLAXer]

This is by far the best tutorial I have seen on the pass, very in depth

[@pokebreaker]

I'm glad you clarified the other passes being variations of the two basics. All of those different named passes were confusing me as to which one to learn first.

[@djitaySMUSH]

Asad i'd love to see another video of the classic pass in general explaining the common mistakes and tips to make it invisible like you performed on the Disturb Reality channel, I'd love to see a spectator's angle video but the reason iam asking for a spesific new video is because after seeing the video you've posted on Disturb Reality channel I still couldn't perfect my pass and people kept telling me it's visible, looking on your passes I can see nothing even watching it 4X times slower so I belive there are more tips you can teach.

[@thecactuskid459]

Just wanted to say that you're a big inspiration to me in magic and if I ever go to the US I'd be really honored to meet you. I believe there's a Houdini in all of us that can be brought out when we open our first deck of Bicycle playing cards ;)

[@GustawK]

this is soooo easy.... I watched the video once, with no audio and mastered the move. Still, I wouldn't have got it without this expert's video, so thanks a lot 52Kards for a gr8 tutorial once again.

[@havoc827]

I really like this move, I use it almost all the time and it's completely invisible. One thing I recommend for people who are just starting out, I would look into learning the riffle pass. In my experience, it gives me justification in bringing my hands in a position that the classic pass requires since everybody riffles their deck. And it could also justify any movement of the packs. Some spectators just assume it's because of the riffling. It has like a 90% success rate. Good luck!

[@TheCardtrickhero]

your tutorial on the classic pass is the best i saw on yt. Im practising it for about a month n im gonna upload a video of me performing it. thank you very much!

[@itscalledbeer]

cool man. i learned something new and thought i had it down pretty well. getting the top packet not to *hit* is tough as a beginner. my advice, imagine the packet switching paces on an angle, it curves around the bottom packet very smoothly and sharply. you have to really want it, like when scoring a goal in hockey, you have to really want it to work.

[@tadaskay79]

Been attempting this with another tutorial for the past few days now. They gave a good demonstration of it as well as a good practice, but you described it a lot better, and has ultimately helped me greatly towards doing this pass better. Thanks for the vid :)

[@thespade4582]

Can you make the video of how to use the pass? I just mastered it and I can't get enough of it! It's so fun! The Q&A video you made was very helpful. Thanks.

[@herberar]

Your "thumb riffle" that closes the pass is the perfect misdirection, the whole gesture makes sense!!!!

[@MagicShuffle1280]

You make my day... Your the best tutorial maker of card magic

[@trickoholix]

You do it so well! For those dicks that criticise comments of people who claim to have learned it in five, I learned it 5 mins too. The mechanics of the move are not that difficult and you may well be able to do it first time as I was some 5 years ago. The difference being it was rough and quite obvious move. Too make fluid is what takes the time and practice. It took several weeks of doing over and over again before I was comfirtable adding it into my acr. 5 years later im still using and improving my technique There are dozens of good tips to help in this video. Most of the comments are about difficulty of moving the packs, the bestvadvice would be to swing cut 2/3 of the deck to the bottom. This makes the top packet half the thickness and much much easier to handle. Either way be prepared for a sore little finger for the first few days of practice. Hope this was useful

[@MagicDecksMG]

thank you now i don't have to do those other card controls your the best

[@2011leelaa]

thx for this great vid, i am struggling a bit though. i have the mechanics sort of down, and sometimes its very smooth but the speed is no where near good enough, i am using a crappy pack of cards from my local store i dont even think they are a brand. it just says playing cards on the front. would bicycle cards make this much easier?

[@havoc827]

its definitely going to take longer than 2 days. i've been practicing mine for a year, and while it is a little undetectable, i still wouldn't say I mastered it. But don't give up! This move can be used in so many situations that you simply have to learn it to get good at magic.

[@actyme]

one of the most useful moves ive ever learnt. a really really good move once you learn it!

[@StNige]

Good tutorial. I've been trying to learn this from 'The Royal Road to Card Magic' and the description is appalling (and lacks illustrations too) so your tutorial is very welcome

[@MagivisualStudios]

To make this pass even more invisible look at the person and make eye contact but tell them like so you know how in magic blah bah bah. it really helps to give you that second of misdirecting their eyes from the cards

[@52kards]

Yeah, this move is best done during an offbeat or a moment of relaxation. If you practice a ridiculous amount you can do it while your hands are being burned; but it's an unnecessary risk to take.

[@dylanramsey3029]

52Kards Why would you want to do this while being burned? Lol

[@Scarecrow545]

Chef Ramsey Don't you mean something like "They're burnt... THEY'RE FUCKING BURNT YOU DONKEY!" etc?

[@petergriffin8767]

+Scarecrow545 lol chef ramsey

[@lex736]

Magivisual Films

[@shaindarkart5412]

took me 5 years to get it down solid with no noise or flashing....one of the hardest slights ive ever had to learn. and i had to learn it from a book.

[@Alalpog]

Thank you very much Asad. You do these tutorials with great effort. Very much appreciated.

[@garyohara4612]

Your tutorials are brilliant they really are the best ive found so far. Thank you

[@OnlineMirel]

in 1 week i mastered this trick ,man you are a great teacher!!

[@1EvilDogProductions]

thanks, very helpful i've been able to do the mechanics of the pass but struggled to hide this but the techniques you gave worked great

[@xblood1978]

Thanks....I don't seem to have a problem with Hermans Pass I got that smooth and natural looking with the turnover and straight but always had problems with this Classic Pass until watching your video

[@arturovidonde1002]

Thank you so much for this tutorial and for all the things you teach us on your channel. A cordial greeting.

[@TREMORmagic]

when I do it, my index of my bottom hand is curled under the deck and supports the top packet when it comes under. It helps the moving packet from falling apart.

[@thespade4582]

Best vid I've seen for the classic pass. Thank you.

[@puroponche]

I'm new to magic, but I've found that making the pass while they make eye contact works perfectly. Sometimes I don't misdirect them, purposely, to see if I'm getting better... ultimately, if they are looking to catch you, they'll see something, but can't quite really put it in words. Someone told me recently, "I see what you did there"... consequently, he didn't get to see more tricks, but I did ask him later on: "what is it that you think you saw?", and he said: "I don't think my card was in the middle" - so he had a clue, but was not 100% certain on what had happened. But if they really wanna see magic it's super easy to distract them for half a second to make the pass.

[@skZZZZ1]

Actually , months later, i can do the classic pass , only need a little bit more speed . I practised so hard that my fingers had burn bruises, but thanks to that over practising , i developed a muscle memory :) . Thanks for ur advices , and great tutorial :) .

[@murrayspeldewinde7075]

Do you normally do your pass straight away after the card has been returned to the deck? Or do you pause and try use a bit of misdirection? If so could you please give some examples of how you get the spectators eyes off burning the deck Thank you asad

[@TheMalikTwins]

One of the better explanations I've seen

[@patrickball3185]

Great tutorial. Saying that works for a lot of things: slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

[@nicholaskeefe5335]

Great tutorial! Quick question, I find it comfier to use my index, middle and ring finger of my left hand to transpose the top packer. Is this okay as I find it easier or should I just be using my middle and ring finger as you describe? Many thanks.

[@Paul346]

Great explanation, this must work in the longer term. Practice puts brain in your muscles !

[@BizarreBBX]

try raising the top packet a bit when you drag it back. keep it isolated. by keeping it isolated it wont interact with the other deck, thereby the card below the break wont be pulled along. also, use the 4 fingers that apply pressure to the bottom packet to keep a grip on the top card aswell. hope that solves it ;)

[@52kards]

It's normal. It will go away with time and eventually you will be able to do it without any discomfort. - Asad

[@jasonliu1644]

Can you make an updated tutorial on the classic and hermann pass?

[@52kards]

I always put the name of the deck I am using in the description box.

[@fouadmikail8945]

Man my pass used to suck but after your tip to place the index finger in front of the deck I s like invisible now even if I do it slowly thank you so much bro much love and respect❤️❤️

[@Joxterify]

You are INSANELY good at the pass. Im still practising

[@TaranHarveyChadwick]

come and have a look at mine on my channel. you are always practicing n matter how well you can do it you are always practicing to make it better.

[@ChrisAndDav]

Watched this vid when you first uploaded it and after a long time i finally can do it smoothly and fast!

[@MrAatish23]

this is how u teach about cards ! rally man u teach way bettter then all others i really liked it

[@skepty_flyff]

practicing it at the moment..this is just fun...keep up the good work dude

[@8BitPixelo0O]

Your tutorials are great and easy to understand thanks alot:)

[@kevincaijiayi]

The video is so detailed! But if there's subtitle, it will be better. And I've learnt a lot from this video, thx!

[@mattymull88]

So difficult! Any tips on concealing the pack your moving? I have small hands so i have a hard time hiding it, any feedback will help!

[@brenndalle]

Could you do the erdnase shift/pass (one-handed) and the longitudinal pass?

[@slytahan4926]

awesome videos, your sleights are smooth. can you do a video on the top card cover pass? i've seen a couple other videos on it but i wanted to see how yours looked and your advice on it. thanks

[@Braderz941]

Which pack should the left hand index finger grip when doing the pass. I keep stretching out the finger or getting it in the way.

[@JoE-sg8op]

2:36 “start with the deck in your left hand” do you put it in your right hand if you’re a righty?

[@InvalidMiner]

Yeah i got this too. I don't know if it's solved by now but push up with your pinky (or get a bigger break). So all in all try to get a tighter grip. Really push up with the pinky.

[@kofno]

You have the best tutorials. Thank you!

[@MarkPMus]

Well done for a really clear video. I'm rekindling a childhood hobby. Other than a couple of non-sleight of hand card tricks that I'll probably never forget, I've hardly gone near a deck in about 30 years. The other day I completely baffled a friend of mine, and it encouraged me to find out more. I've only been practising passes for about 2 days, and I have a question. When I practise, I try to mimic a volunteer choosing a card and replacing it, to get the little finger break, ready for the pass. I'm worried another person won't make life as simple for me. Have you made a video with any tips to get the little finger break without it being too obvious?

[@blackcat4283]

Thanks so much for the speedy reply! And all your tutorials! You're actually a main reason why I was able to start learning the basics.

[@splitkostanjeuma]

any tips on how to make the square up without exposing the bringing of the upper packet on the bottom cause i watch my pass in the mirror and always see my left hand underneath in other words how to make the pass in less space

[@henzofob]

I was thinking of a trick that has the properties of the classic pass. so first, you ask the spectator to choose a card and then place them back in the deck. when we use the pinky break on the card, we put their card right on top of the pinky or the bottom of the top pack. then as we proceed on doing the classic pass, we flip the bottom card of the pack, which is also their card, and finish the classic pass trick. then at the end, as we sum up the conclusion. make the spectator do whatever, like snap their fingers. and, their card will be the only card that is flipped the opposite way when they look through the deck.

[@Trevortni]

While practicing this, I noticed that occasionally I would accidentally turn over the card under the break. I think I figured out how to not do that, but then I got interested and started figuring out how to do that on purpose, so that you end up with the chosen card upside down in the middle of the deck. I'm still working on it, so I don't know how effective it will be; but do you know if anyone else already does that, what if might be called, any existing tutorials, etc?

[@Colaris99]

Cards end up on the floor, always. :(

[@shivsvids4497]

Colaris maybe hold the cards tighter

[@nirbhaysingh8683]

Are you still into magic

[@jesusanton4148]

lol, me too

[@MaBosco]

Great tutorial, I really that I will check your site many times.

[@blackcat4283]

I'm getting good at it, able to do it fast, smooth, and without the scraping sound. But is it normal to start getting a blister on the last knuckle of your pinkie? Or am I doing something incorrect?

[@MrGammaRayGamer]

52 kards, can you please do a video on how to cover the pass thanks

[@FreeOnlineShooter]

Hey Asad you say you can use the Classic Pass as a Force ?? Pls make a video i don´t know a force with the pass!! Regards

[@MrNubCraig]

Asad do you also grip the layer of cards with ur index finger as this is not visable from the angle but i have seen other tutorials which say this as it makes it more smooth and controlled

[@MystifyJW]

My hands are too small to actually be able to do this; every time I attempt to lift the top packet, I cannot seem to pass the bottom upwards without it touching and bending cards, or spilling the cards. Even with only 6 cards, I scrape the deck and after two weeks I have not been able to get one good one. Does anyone have any suggestions for a person with smaller hands?

[@steveharvey6305]

same

[@dr.ujjalmisra7551]

Cultivate Mystify I expect that after 10 long months, u prolly either got the move or have not or maybe even lost interest in magic, but still am gonna say this... The SMALLEST hands can do the classic pass. I know you will be like "Oh he prolly THINKS his hands are small, but my hands are smaller than his"...yes, u'll prolly think that mate. And well, I do think my hands are bigger than yours. But I am sure my 12 year old daughter's hands are smaller AND thinner than yours. And SHE can do the classic pass! Am not bragging and saying she can do it on the Xavior Spade level...but she can do it in the performance level, which is what matters! Small hands are the WORST and POOREST excuse while learning sleight of hand! Max Malini had small hands too! Stop thinking you have got it the worst bruh...I have seen people with epileptic disorders do magic. Gosh...I hope I did not sound offended, because am not XD. But I will say that small hands are the LAMEST excuse one can think of! It is THE LAMEST excuse actually. Also, if you have got it by now, well, ignore whatever I said then and continue being awesome :-) :-)

[@dr.ujjalmisra7551]

Steve Harvey Mate read my previous reply pls...hope it helps on philosophical grounds.

[@tianavibhakar3765]

I mean, i'm late by almost a year but it's all about building up that dexterity. I'd say learn the charlier cut and the scissor cut and then try the pass again. all three need the similar levels of dexterity in similar manners but the charlier is the easiest to learn (in my opinion). it'll help build that reach that you need.

[@aayamkc3055]

Steve Harvey find a different "grip" to do it i learned it and I have small hands with sausage fingers lol

[@galaxycaptain672]

Very good tutorial - but it reminds me of a "Charlier Cut". Thank your for sharing the information. Ed

[@mrmattquinn]

A really excellent, clear and informative tutorial! Many thanks.

[@anasomar1]

I remember this video before three months when I learned my first trick and I didn't even know to grab a deck right now I watched it and did the classic pass from the first time thanks man

[@inheuk]

Thank you so much. You made my pass more invisible. This lecture gave informations to me .

[@film_magician]

The problem I find with doing the pass (and im probably not doing it 100% correctly) is that when you're standing in front of someone, straight on, your left hand / fingers have to open up and drop down, and you can see that packet being pulled. The only cover for this is tilting the cards down, but that looks kinda weird. Could you do the pass in front of the mirror?

[@MrAvocadoMan]

+Film Magician If you get it fast enough that wont be a problem

[@socialcircle9192]

what happens for me is that just the top card slides to the right... how do i stop that?

[@lakshaynegi82]

My plastic cards are really slippery.Only First and last card comes out.

[@Abyss.8]

got it nailed,,, cheers, , true what you said that speed will improve over time, i don't even have to think about it now.. and i agree that being smooth with it is way more important than speed... cheers, asad thumbs up 👍::-)

[@chessdisciple3610]

Nice job. However when you do the classic pass I noticed you put your thumb on top of the deck. Why? I find it easier to put near the side?

[@chomas90]

best tutorial on classical pass so far

[@kunkushun1]

You have very direct and superb explinations man, good stuff :)

[@WeAreBorg359]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very well-presented.

[@theELIOproject]

very smooth and nice cards. how many decks do you have?

[@trickmagic2]

can you a deck review for this deck??

[@waleedalnajar8481]

Will it look as good I do it with the right hand cuz u feel more comfortable with it?

[@zacharycbruce]

These are "The Expert at the Card Table" cards, similar to Bee Stingers, the difference being Stingers' pattern fades to white, instead of the white border

[@nadeem12x]

thanks a lot can you tell me what is these cards brand name , it might help me to do better

[@DustyBawls]

How long did it take you to get this pass down?

[@LostAkkadian]

DustyBawls longer than it’s taken me to reply on this comment

[@tiagoraposo8408]

decksandcontest have a video tech how to hold a good pinky break,make the pinky break small this comes whit practice hope it helps