Tutorial: RIFFLE FAN by Dimitri Arleri | Cardistry Touch

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The Riffle Fan was first showcased in Dimitri’s video “Silent Transition” in 2011. It has then been published in his dvd “Monument” (store.theory11.com/products/m..., but because the mechanics of the move evolved with the years, we’ve decide to release an upgraded tutorial.
The Riffle Fan is definitely one of Dimitri’s most treasured and favorite creation, and it’s considered as modern classic: there is no doubt that adding it to your repertoire will help you grow as a cardist.
Enjoy!
Cardistry performed by Dimitri Arleri
Photography direction by Francois Dubois
Editing by Ladislas Toubart

[@ChrisRamsay52]

YES!

[@t-bag9383]

Hello Chris i love you pls notice me senpai

[@user-rg4ip3km3g]

Chris Ramsay wow. Love your videos.

[@FirstnameLastname-yh5fb]

senpai.

[@notmyfullnamepoker]

didn't expect to see you here!

[@FirstnameLastname-yh5fb]

ikr

[@raphaelmargreiter9778]

I've been practicing for hours now and first of: This is really all about the pressure. Second: This fan fells like magic happening in between your fingers! Amazing

[@BK-hq7tn]

You got it after hours? I usually quit things like this after 30 mins. You give me hope.

[@mattt2684]

Over about 7 months of practice, I finally got it. For those of u in the comments saying I can't do it, just remember that this is a very difficult move, and it will take lots of practice and dedication.

[@christopherbeltran5020]

Matt T its not a difficult move it is medium

[@timah9420]

Christopher beltran go fuck yourself

[@sren1446]

Matt T good for you. My fan is not so great but hope one Day to do it. Could it be the riffling ?

[@abilawaandamari8366]

Things likes this, you'll get better as time goes by. So the more you are used to handling cards the faster you'll learn it.

[@omarmostafa9274]

When does he ever come to the part where he teaches how to do the fan

[@jennaleigh8428]

Exactly...

[@artemcultura6191]

It's actually more information than you need to know.

[@geetadas4421]

8:15

[@francisxavierocon1682]

Its a matter of patience bro

[@rajnigupta3959]

Never😂😂

[@TheRussianGenius]

Great tutorial! :)

[@amatyaacharya9819]

TheRussianGenius you're superb too bro I love your tutorials especially the color changes and when you say 'bastard'...keep up the good work bro 👏👏 and plz do a giveaway...its difficult for people like me who have to import decks from U.S😎

[@TheRussianGenius]

It's funny you say that when you're already subscribed to my channel and also you have added my videos to your playlist.

[@ukcubing3150]

TheRussianGenius hey the Russian genius, your great, i gave up magic about a year ago but ever since i started rewatching your videos i have picked the cards back up, and have forgotten why i have them up in the first place, love your videos man. :) keep it up

[@rajahassan1236]

UKCubing omg your the only persom i know of thats into cardistry and cubing lol me too 😀

[@franklinmontez8733]

TheRussianGenius how am I supposed to get the cards to come out fast in the riffle fan? Can you please do a tutorial?

[@roy6848]

who doesnt get this at ALL

[@Yindori]

Its actually the pressure thing, I was really confused at first but when you don't care about dropping the cards and just release some pressure you will see that the cards will move more on their own.

[@Yindori]

Also remember to tilt forward and right (or left if you hold the deck in your left hand)

[@elboogie2324]

Me.

[@JavierGonzalez-vf6rr]

Not a single card spinning😂

[@valentinkaufmann2985]

did you get it now? I'm struggling very hard -_-

[@Threesixnine963]

Awesome tutorial! I want to add a tiny tip for beginners that might be very helpful. To prevent the fingers of the right hand from blocking the fan, just move completely out of the way both pinky and ring finger! You will see how the fan appears like magic and with time you can add those two fingers to the position he already explained. 👍

[@ScotCerullo]

Holy crap! I'm finally starting to get this move. I've probably watched a dozen videos, but this is the one. Thank you for taking the time to teach this beautiful display! For what it's worth, the tip about moving your fingers out of the way once the riffle begins was critical for me to finally realize. I hope that's useful for others, too.

[@mrbond6416]

I've been practicing for god knows how long. And all I have to say is my nail hurts and im getting there. Loving the progres so far.

[@dr.ujjalmisra7551]

I was like, "He's such a serious cardist." And then the ending. XD

[@Kani7113]

Yeh I too fast forwaded it to the last and swa him and reacted 🙄

[@mayurbadiyani]

😂 yes lol

[@theRhinsRanger]

I’ve not really bothered with xcm or magic in years, since I’ve came back this move caught my eye, I saw Chris Ramsey do it and was amazed, now the inventer has a tutorial, amazing! Thank you!

[@NigelNapalmXXX]

thank you so much for making this, and especially thanks so much for the tip @ 6 minutes, that's the exact problem i've been having while learning this, and my fans are already getting better by the end of the video!

[@_miguel_jm6140]

Now the only tutorial we are waiting for is Waterwheel by Daren Yeow. Daren where u at

[@khalidfasihi3266]

It too

[@bennettoneill203]

its been a long time but in case you are still looking for it... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmSafaeJrrF9pZo

[@TheKushLyf]

Awesome really nice this was the first time I learned the riffle fan... your explanation is really good!! thank you so much. I had a bit problem in rotating it, bit I'll still practice. thanks.

[@mrcommonsense9145]

This is amazing. I watched the disturbed reality video about this move, been trying it for like 2 days. No joy. Watched this, nailed it. Excellent tutorial. I'm defo going to pick up monuments.

[@redace4250]

I click on video I grab Cards I see the fan I immediately pause video I Hit power button on computer I gather all my cards and throw them out my upstairs window I then throw myself out the upstairs window

[@necwo698]

So... How'd you wrote this??

[@redace4250]

sarcasm muchh????

[@castle6660]

NecroDragon he wrote it... in free fa...

[@necwo698]

》 VENGEANCE 《 HAHAHAHA

[@saite4460]

Red Ace o

[@lupus4565]

LMAO...how he moved out of the last scene...i'm crying!🤣 brilliant👌

[@Phuocanh2301]

the whole video he was takin' it serious then the last part.... :))))

[@ExoShaneey]

2:57 A Philosopher once said, *Don't be too ambitious* 😂😂

[@teyjabird7172]

I've been doing the riffle fan for about 1 month now and at first I did 2 finger then 3 then 1 but after all my fails and others tutorials I came back to this watched it in .25 and am now better than ever Thanks😀🎉

[@Ihatemyselfbutlovemybike]

Dimitri, you are nut favorite cardist and i think you are one of the best I've seen if not the best. probably the latter. thanks for all your videos and tutorials.

[@RuptureOng]

Finally got it after a year😅For those who haven't done it keep practicing don't give up

[@user-yt6bh4sk5d]

Serious till the last moment

[@hackman7099]

Haaaah හොඳ ටොටෝරි haaaaah

[@anush8]

*This tutorial is well worth a Oscar.*

[@jessiwan4668]

Awesome video, to the points but beautiful shots all in itself. Thanks for the proper teaching. I tried searching for a good tutorial on this a month ago, couldn't find any. But then this video popped into my subscription box~

[@HuslWusl]

This is one of the most detailed tutorials I've ever seen! Thank you so much for this video, I'm going to learn it right now because I can't do normal fans because my decks are too broken and I don't want to spent too much money on cards... yet

[@KARMA-lc9yl]

same here brother

[@inferno9632]

same

[@macromonster365]

6:30: "while this little motion may help I highly advise against it" Lol OK BUDDY

[@flamingpegasussm449]

Best tutorial for this fan so much detail. All other tutorials ive seen did not clarify the fact that it is more of a dribble then riflle

[@PragmaticStyle]

It always seems to amaze me that you high level craftsmen make it appear to be easy.

[@rzssy]

Mine literally just riffles it doesn't fan.

[@bulletflourishz5603]

same! i'm just basically holding it weirdly and riffling.

[@appealinghalo333]

Ross Yenerich same over here xD

[@juhovuorela8623]

AppealingHalo3 Dont worry if you cant get it immediately. Its a pretty hard move, and will take time.

[@appealinghalo333]

I spent al afternoon yesterday trying it. And i already get like half of the fan :D

[@juhovuorela8623]

AppealingHalo3 Awesome!

[@jerodyoung3243]

thanks so much for the tutorial! i have tried to learn this move several times and given up but thanks to your in depth tutorial im gonna keep trying!

[@bRadicalmagic1]

THIS is the Coolest thing I've seen in a long long time: I sure hope I can LEARN it ! ! !

[@sinistersoul7238]

I tried this year's ago and gave up, I revisited it a few weeks ago and with this video and the rise magic video I finally got it. It didn't even take that long I just had to keep trying even when it seemed I hadn't made any progress at all.

[@huszartony4362]

I've never seen a better tutorial for cardistry..

[@moppelfrosch5727]

Huszar Tony than you don't look +risemagic

[@chandler_henry]

hahaha thanks man

[@littledynamo8834]

Hai

[@gyiligyuli]

Magyar névnek tűnik Ha pedig nem, akkor Yes, probably the best out here

[@mattt2684]

I actually learned this on my own, but thanks for making this tutorial for me to perfect it. 😀

[@MdYusuf-ol7lh]

Bro thank you so much I was struggling at this move and suddenly found you and yeah you I finally got it Very very detailed explanation Thank you so much for making my day in this quarantine

[@Wuichawo]

Merci Dimitri. Un vrai plaisir de bosser sur un vrai tuto. J'ai hate de recevoir ma brick !! la bize mec

[@Arnav333333333]

I was just wondering how frequent will be your new vids ?

[@lokotron1]

wow man.. i mean thanks and all but you never explained how to actually get them to fan, the revolution effect or whatever... i was here going thought all the video waiting for the section called... make em fan... and nothing came.

[@abosaleh3318]

I get you and I had the same problem, but it turned out to be just gravity spreading them as you Farrel.

[@anonimo.0135]

I had see many tutorials for the riffle fan and I think your is the best!

[@thatweirdone2819]

lol he created the riffle fan

[@darioiii9773]

Such a great tutorial for this, perhaps i can finally get it right. thank you and subscribed

[@AllegreGamer]

One great tip I can share with you after trying to learn this move: Dribble the cards slower than an usual dribble. I noticed that if you dribble the cards at a slower speed it helps to spread the cards wider as it gives more time to each card to distance from each other. Hope this helps.

[@zymonromero4007]

Thank you

[@alexandervouzenthal8163]

Few minutes learning, I get like a 90° fan. How long should it take to learn that 720° he's doing ?

[@deeznuts3469]

Thats a 360° fan -_-

[@alexandervouzenthal8163]

@@deeznuts3469 More like 520 in the beginning of the video

[@ngoctan2512]

Dimitri looks so serious from the beginning to the end of the tutorial, except the final moment, lolzzz. The way he teaches in the tutorial is way improved than in the Monuments DVD :D I almost thought that he will give tips on how to spin the whole riffle fan after display it, hehe

[@deazzpeath6072]

Thanks bro 👍. I really like the way you explain how to do the fan . I've been watching some other guys video and the way they explain how to do the fan, I am still confuse untill I saw your video, it is so nice and very clear. Thankyou👍👍

[@shadowoc91]

Ill get it right one of these days..

[@jacobcardplayer2709]

Shadowoc91 tru

[@nicolastan1787]

Shadowoc91 did you get it?

[@_apples_443]

It’s been 8 months have you been able?

[@GavsPlaysMC]

Yep, the first time I tried this, all my cards fell, but after a while it won't fall, then one day when you just decide to do it, it will almost be perfect.

[@false7618]

My cards Didn’t do any thing :’(

[@Jesys1]

Absolutely beautiful fan. I could get about 1/2 to 3/4 around with just 5 minutes of practice. Just a couple pointers to others from my experience: 1. Remember to dribble, don't riffle. If you haven't aleady, I definitely suggest watching the Anaconda tutorial, "Riffle Fan" really is sort of a misnomer. 2. When you apply pressure with your top hand, don't just push down; try to only put pressure above your bottom hand's index finger. This creates pressure on the pivot, and frees the fan to swing around. I hope this helps someone, I absolutely love the look of this move.

[@markrobinson8080]

I've been trying this for years and have finally got it thanks

[@tommycasarez9010]

I love your cardistry and how detailed the video was you really helped thanks

[@pixel_ppl2504]

0:05 its too perfect to exist

[@jackaroofragranceguru]

why does my deck only riffle and not go around, I got the positioning down pat but when I try to riffle it just riffles, why?

[@CardistryTouch]

You're either putting too much pressure between your hands, or the deck is too old and sticky :p Also make sure that only your index nail touches the bottom card :)

[@jackaroofragranceguru]

thanks cardistry touch it really helped and now I can almost get a 360 fan.

[@fingerjack]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful move in a well done vid.

[@rafiqkatana]

That's the 'Best' explanation of doing a Riffle Fan that I've seen. Awesome angles. Great technique. Great explanation of each stage and each hand. Sold. Subscribed and linked. Cheers mate.

[@_thobelani_]

this guy came up with the riffle fan?

[@aaronlam1948]

does fanning powder help?

[@CardistryTouch]

nope, not for this fan imo

[@aaronlam1948]

ok thanks !

[@cepfeu]

Thank you! Awesome fan with so useful tips. Just thank you!

Thanks !! I am a French magician but I am a beginner and this trick is pretty cool 😍

[@HarmonLewis]

the cards stay in 1 spot when i do the riffling

[@hurshpai3583]

Reduce the pressure on your index. Increase the speed of your riffling. Tilt the deck.

[@bruh-qj3nq]

Could only do this with pixel playing cards because they are so smooth and slippery got barely anywhere with other cards give it a try

[@MrMickeyboyc]

I started to learn this about a week ago and found it like most people quite difficult then by chance I had a deck of rough and smooth cards which I've never used so i turn them into a regular deck and 100% success rate with them now I'm getting a full fan within a week not bad I must add obviously not as good a fan as the expert

[@Kuma_Kares]

how do i strength my hand to be able to do the riffle? im trying and it kust keeps falling out of my hands

[@nickneptun7912]

I just get to like 100 digress Any tips to get it bigger?

[@cleavesley]

5:42 and on should answer your question.

[@thomasguenier8582]

Est-ce que pour le tornado il faut faire un plus petit riffle fan? Et est-ce qu'il faut que le deck soit le moins glissant possible? Merci en tout cas pour ce tuto Dimitri ;)

[@CardistryTouch]

Pour le Riffle Tornado, c'est en effet plus simple avec un fan plus petit, car c'est un peu plus stable, mais c'est tout a fait possible avec un grand fan. Et pour la condition du jeu, en effet c'est mieux avec un jeu un peu usée, mais pas non plus trop pourri :p

[@thomasguenier8582]

Et la main gauche ne bouge toujours pas tout le long du riffle motion et du Riffle tornado?

[@CardistryTouch]

non, la main gauche ne bouge jamais jusqu'au moment ou tu veux re-grip pour display le fan :) Pour le tornado, c'est un mouvement très léger du pouce mais tu verra que au bout d'un moment ça marche presque tout seul avec la gravité^^

[@thomasguenier8582]

J'ai déjà essayer de faire le tornado en faisant un thumb fan sur le petit côté ça fais mal à l'index à la fin XD Et pour le Riffle fan simple est-ce que c'est plus simple si le paquet est légèrement plier dans l'autre sens du dribble si vous voyez ce que je veux dire?

[@CardistryTouch]

Pour le sens du pli, ça ne change pas vraiment :)

[@davidftgc5120]

finally one who can teach this good!

[@bassmasta9117]

Best step-by-step instructions ever.

[@danielott1033]

quick deckflip at 5:55

[@cubicardi8011]

daniel ott omg

[@stxxiiz4114]

hope with this video i can learn why i can't do a 360º riffle fan ^^

[@maratgaliev2156]

After try this

[@michaelmikkelsen1627]

This tutorial was so helpful. It's way better than the tutorial on disturb reality's channel, which teaches you nothing. Thnx for the tutorial!!

[@gamingisfitness1582]

You've crossed the line Dimitri :-) great vid

[@FranklinSan]

"Hold here, and hold here, then riffle! And there you go, the perfect fan!" Ohhh, you didn't get it? Oh well...

[@TheDhenk]

Just rewind the video over and over again, took me months and months to get it perfectly, but looking back, this is actually really informational.

[@nightwolfbiker7597]

@@TheDhenk months?

[@pa9030]

@@nightwolfbiker7597 to get absolutely perfect every time, yes that takes months

[@omarmostafa9274]

Can't you guys just say how to do the riffle action like what motion should make the fan happen

[@juliarutz7002]

@@omarmostafa9274 from what I've seen, the riffling action is almost identical from the anaconda dribble. Now I still have yet to do the riffle fan myself but from observation and other videos people have suggested getting that dribble down pretty well will help a lot!

[@imsayuki]

Im legit gonna burn my deck

[@tsuriranpu]

Thank you for the music on this tutorial. I love bonobo best tutorial out there for the riffle fan.

[@ishik7008]

No joke the first 3 seconds I saw your intro I subscribed because it was so well made. You remind me of Chris Ramsey but different tone. Keep up the amazing shots 👍🏻

[@shaziasuhail4113]

does the quality of cards make any difference

[@grottphd9090]

Yes

[@omnia5873]

CaptainSparklez says there is a motor in there

[@therealjordanvo]

This is a really hard one! Thanks for giving me something to work on.

[@OkitaNamikaze]

been looking for a tut like this one thanks a lot ^^

[@havoc827]

I feel like if AnnaD and disturb reality didn't make that tutorial, we wouldn't have this like at all.

[@CardistryTouch]

Actually, this tutorial was filmed a lot before, we just waited for the cards to be out to release it :)

[@havoc827]

well regardless, i'm sure hundreds of people will appreciate this tutorial over the disturb reality one any day, myself included. You guys are amazing!

[@OutlawAladdin]

How the fuck do you lift your fingers back and riffle at the same damn time?!

[@DoktorBesen]

I am lefthanded so my cards are used in my right Hand. Does this look like a Blanc fan if I do it?

[@Geekkid]

with this much practice i feel like my thumb is broken . thanks dude great tutorial

[@user-to5jm6vn1p]

That is impossible to do wtf

[@olg8889]

Hey,i am using my left hand to riffle it down on my right index Finger. Since i am still in the beginnng of my practice i don't know in which direction it is supposed to go. When my cards are kinda moving arround my finger they go right. But that's wrong as a lefty, isn't?

[@Sebasuc_]

Bro really thank you, actually I loved the move !!!

[@markwalhberg6770]

best among all tutorials out there

[@JaiveerSafri]

Does it make a difference if my cards are all plastic? Would it affect the performance?

[@user-wm1dj4fw8u]

Wow fantastic!!!!

[@marcossegura902]

Super cool the cards They feel so good

[@mephi5t0]

finally found this great and detailed tutorial to try that help me realize I should quit playing with cards and stop trying

[@KrystalCarey98]

I hope you didn't end up quitting!

[@dillongraham4999]

I learned the fy fan by watching videos and no tutorials I've seen just Bout every video about this dam fan and can't get it half way but this video gives me a new hope

[@JAJOZOMBIE]

This is so calming.

[@MrTheRapi]

Hi, I have some real struggle to extend my fingers while rifling, do you have somes tips ?

[@randayehya1114]

This move is amazing

[@michaelgladsanmichaelglads2007]

love this flourish

[@Retribution-yq1wb]

could you explain more about the pinny middle and the other finger , about bringing them back? when i try to raise them while try to fan the cards out it tries to i think the term was riffle them on that side as well and when i try to slide them it just bends the cards causing creases, and if i dont have enough pressure they just fly everywhere when i riffle them with my thumb

[@brynmagician]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you!

[@cal_laz]

Awesome! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@TheTanglingTreats]

Awesome finishing touch at the end

[@bepsiforlife5695]

Im superrrr high rn and yooo this video hella wavyyy

[@ridhm2008]

This is the best video ever

[@peteradammikuska6063]

This is such a good explanation of such an impossible move...