The BEST Double Lifts In Magic : SLEIGHT TUTORIAL

Everyone needs to learn the double lift - yes for magic tricks and whatever you'll use it for but more importantly, taking time to learn a standard sleight like the double lift will make you look more professional with a deck of cards. Learn the PUSH-OFF double lift below.
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[@josiah5842]

Alex, you literally exposed my double lift in the first ten seconds of the vid. So much for secrets...

[@timsisler]

Thank you so much man!! I've struggled with a clean double lift since I started getting into sleights about 14 months ago. I had almost given up, but the thumb break is what I've been missing

[@Dar1vetra]

It's a Big plesure to watch your videos Alex! They are beautiful, informative, easy to understand(your explanation is good), and also everytime i find something new there, So thank you and good luck!^^

[@card-iacmagic7159]

Thank you so much Alex for this video! You always take your time to describe every little detail!

[@christiangkergki4015]

You are really explaining in every video that's very helpful. One of the best KZbin channels

[@AnthonySchattenberg]

Thank you very much, I am learning the first one, I love that one :) :) :) The Pandrea double lift ;) Once again, great video, thank you very much.

[@sickletrap]

Just wanna say thanks a lot for your video presentation. It's very hard to find well-done, informative magic tutorial videos that are not based around the ego and (not funny) jokes of the creator. Yours are terse and clear. Much appreciated. Keep it up!

[@olivierficco6663]

Hello Alex! The first time i entered into a magic shop, it was in Paris, close to the Pompidou Art center. The guy in front of me respond to me by doing one of the most simple card trick ever. When I told him I am fascinated by card in magic, he post himself fromt of me, and ask me if this is what I wanted to know, and he started to turn over and over again the top card. It was the seven of heart, and boom, after a couple of turn, the seven change by the king of diamond. Since this time, I think I fall in love with the double lift move! Thank you Alex for your video!

[@samhodson6470]

You're probably the best instructor on the net. Thx AP.

[@badmanner190676]

Thank you very much for this tutorial! It helped me a lot to improve my double lifts and to get more self-confidence!

[@jobr5245]

I'm watching the Video but now i have already learned so much! Love your videos and i'm hyped in your new products:)

[@KannadaGuitar]

Thank you sir!!! I was looking for the best double lift video and I found it!!!!! Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@vidalcordova420]

Excellent tutorial on the various techniques for accomplishing the double lift and turnover. Thank you Alex. Please keep them coming.

[@AgentSquiddy]

Thank you finally someone who explains things in details and explains finger placements

[@rt420surf]

So good stuff man. Really appreciate how you take time to really break down sleights etc. Love all your stuff 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks a lot! appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@Jordan_B02]

I asked for help on my double lifts and I got more than I needed 👍👍👍👍👍 your the best!

[@curlymagician5004]

Your videos have improved. I like your energy on this one.

[@richardbennett5744]

Brilliant, well explained. Thank you.

[@AntonioGomez-px1pp]

Alex thank you so much for this gift. Im so happy to know, that you like the Larry Jennings Snap Double. So much people hate this because its difficult and the chances to get caught are big. But this is my second go to. Greetings from switzerland...

[@jakestone296]

I like the speed you use when maneuvering the cards, it's so smooth and flows =)

[@Grafikartizt]

Great video. They all looked great! I like your pivot using the meat of the thumb. Looks very smooth 🔥

[@woopiwoo1]

I have watched this video about 30 times this year! I love your videos and you inspired me to become a magician

[@1161909]

Alex you're the man thank you brother I really appreciate this I actually learned "ring in shoe" from a video you put out a few yrs ago on the street..THANK YOU!.

[@Dylailahma]

Thank you so much Alex. This video is like finding gold or oil in the own garden. Best video about double lifts in general, highly recommend this piece of teaching art. Great job, thumbs up

[@Frank-ih9ew]

I work with my hands everyday (electrician), and trying to pinky count is nearly impossible being that there is like 0 sensitivity in my fingers... practicing the push off and thumb count as alternatives 😊 Your tutorials are excellent btw. Thanks

[@ryanwilliams4368]

Im also an electrician trying to learn. Man hands aren't good for this stuff lol

[@chemistry800]

ALEX, another triumphant video. Colorgrade NOCS look great. Everyone that wants to really learn, can and will if your advice is followed and practice relentlessly. Great stuff ....AGAIN!

[@FastForward352]

Very useful video Alex ! Thanks a lot, my DL will improve a lot ! You're such a good teacher 👍 Greetings from France ! 😉

[@AlexPandrea]

What's your favorite double lift?

[@niklas8523]

Alex Pandrea jonathan kamms because i like to have my deck bent in a way that enables bottom deals, this makes a pinky count harder. So I do kamms double lift (get ready with index finger) Sometimes I also do that vacuum double lift, where you squeeze with your ring finger.

[@pratyushbawat4136]

Pinky count

[@josephdegrove1775]

Alex Pandrea I put a comment on your post about what we wanted thank for this tutorial my Instagram is joed129

[@riyaaddavids7149]

Alex Pandrea the one you did in the beginning 😊😂just kidding, push off is my favourite

[@trump-ob5xl]

Pinky count into Stuart Gordon

[@brandenmccarney5065]

Awesome video! I'm here in 2022! This is just what I needed to improve the double lift!!

[@danielhaley4891]

I appreciate what you are doing, just what I see, or more to the point, what I don't see.

[@westfinger8630]

This is gold. Thanks Alex!

[@tonyd.2086]

Thanks for the tips on doing the double lift.

[@dariobenini7532]

Super tutorial. Tks

[@garvin5191]

Just learning the fine detail and mechanics of card handling and your tutorials are gold. I build good habits and start on a solid foundation. Thanks for the great work

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks so much for watching!

[@cameronl.4702]

I think the note you made about perception was the most important point you made. Great tutorial!

[@theom8544]

I love the twist

[@patrickperkins5256]

It's a beautiful thing you got me hooked haha

[@timothyishyc]

Great video! I think there are many ways to use different types of double lift in different situations!! My 2 favorite is the pinky break and the dribble double lift!

[@LM-ys8kr]

You put much effort and many details. Thanks & please try to keep it going that way when teaching

[@nit47]

As always so perfectionnist Mister Pandrea

[@wampiroindoril]

Thank you for your advices, they are very helpful! :)

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks for watching!

[@leowilson5414]

The best tutorial ever tysm

[@mezamax93]

Thanks a bunch for this video! Also, you deserve more subs!

[@user-nl1sw9ic6j]

You are the best teacher... Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 keep posting new lessons

[@hirdaytyagi2445]

Nice look loved it👌

[@AndreiJikh]

Intro game strong! My favorite double lift is the Blaine version with the corner push off. I wish I could do the pinky count get ready though - it's tough! (I do the thumb count from the back which is lame but it works for me).

[@JonnyVmagic]

Same here! My favorite is Blaine's and I do a thumb count when I am not doing Blaine's.

[@tannerschmidt7211]

Honestly it does just take a lot of hard work but it’s so worth it.

[@MsSuper1121]

The pinky count is the best. Push off needs to be done in one-take; also, the card's condition and sticky fingers vary the push off as well.

[@Themysterywatch]

oh is it "tough" for u andrei? hilarious

[@powerbrain840]

nice

[@hamzabenchama2675]

Best tutorials bro🔥🔥

[@patrickperkins5256]

It's a beautiful thing learning the pinky break thinky break and you are very good dude

[@gioscacco]

Thanks for all your work alex!!

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks for watching Paolo

[@patrickperkins5256]

I came over here to learn that double lift now. Wish me luck. Well done btw. Bravo! Music fit perfect in the intro too! Noice haha

[@Absoult]

I think the Push off Double Lift is by far the best and hardest doublelift

[@tannerschmidt7211]

Have you tried learning the Stuart Gordon double? I am now downplaying the push off it’s very nacky and hard to do but so is the Stuart Gordon. I like the fact that it takes the card away from the deck. Xavier does the push off double into the Stuart Gordon and it looks fantastic. On a side note thank you for the awesome video Alex!

[@calebim-th2iq]

I also think it is best, but not hardest. The stupid snap double that 52kards teaches is bad and 100% the hardest.

[@springbloom5940]

@@calebim-th2iq Strike is by far the hardest. Not necessarily the hardest to do technically, but definitely the hardest to reliably get away with. You typically have a choice with it - risky, or obvious. Unfortunately, with only half a thumb, a strike and a riffle are my only two good options. I can riffle count up to 4 pretty quickly and reliably, but it still looks weird to lift a card from the back. But, done correctly, a strike looks the best, because its a very natural looking way to take a card.

[@bjogden]

@@tannerschmidt7211 My favorite thing about all art forms : what's 'easy' for one is a challenge for another. I love the Stuart Gordon double, Its my go to, and i'm good at it. But ask me to be able to do a push off double.... not a chance.

[@gimanarisandi4482]

You are the best Mr.ALEX....

[@anthonyramsay5462]

Thanks Alex!

[@sibinbjmathew6657]

you are a good teacher 😋😍😍

[@pedroaboffa]

i was trying all the ones you teached but during the practice i discovered another well that fits better for me .. thank you a lot anyways

[@kenbaker1024]

Great video thanks man.

[@tusharsehgal4716]

Love your videos 👍👍👍 ❤❤❤

[@RobertBallMagician]

Some great moves, great advice. 👍👍

[@HulkVahkiin]

Great educational video of the double lift. Alex is god!

[@Dutcharmytent]

Superb Smooth and satisfying.

[@luisfernando-rl8mo]

Its so good. I can, it so easy

[@DangerfieldChris]

Great stuff, great channel - none of these were my double lift, and there's something unique about mine that none of yours, or anyone's I've seen do. I pull the card off the deck from the other axis. So rather than turning from on the East to West axis, I turn from the South to North axis. At the end of the video Alex says it must look natural - and this is so important, flashy, over-rehearsed appearing movements give the game away. If you give a deck of cards to anyone and ask them to turn over the top card, they nearly ALWAYS turn from South to North. After tidying up the deck, your hands are naturally positioned to peel the card off South/North. Try it. I am thinking of setting up a conjuring channel so maybe that'll be my first video.

[@FrancescoSpace]

Nice video Alex, I'll definitely try those double lifts out!

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks! hope they work out for you

[@doodahman2995]

Cant help but say it. But u make it look so easy. I got alot of practicing to do. Thanks bro. Love the Channel.

[@willissutherland8516]

Alexa..Thank you so very much for your variety and methods of performing the "Double Lift"...Personally, I I really like the "Thumb Push Off" method...and at the very end you demonstrated the bend...WoW...Honestly, just that on move (bend) gave this Newbie a better feel which produced more confidence...I did sign up as Kossxxx, Thank you Sir..

[@The751]

Hey Alex, Im a guy from Toronto thats been learning sleight of hand for awhile, love your videos. Wish I could learn more from you!

[@AlexPandrea]

Nice to have on you on the channel! You can learn from me every week same time same place haha :)

[@josephdegrove1775]

Yay I knew if I commented you would put avideo out thank you

[@NoName-df1pd]

So a great video. I need this video because a friend of mine started with magic and his double lift looks so bad. I send him this video and I hope that he watch it until the end. I perform the classic double lift with the first finger on the top end of the long edge and the middlefinger on the bottom end of the long edge

[@asdfkeyboard9807]

Best double lift tutorial for sure

[@GodGamerXD]

nice you lernd some cardestry! keep it up bro!

[@syammagic4105]

Nice and clean... 😇

[@Lukipela]

thx!

[@johnprrker]

Yo awesome awesome content, love it dude!

[@AlexPandrea]

thanks so much!

[@josephdegrove1775]

Love those colorgrade nocs

[@TrackHustlersENT]

I do a top change more often than a double lift. Most of the time when I do a double it's a center double or a forcep double lift I learned from one of Alex Elmsleys books. But I just do a pinky count and a normal turnover when I do a DL. And any time I turn over a single card I do it the exact same way. Consistency is key

[@BN-xv1qr]

Thanks

[@thevagabondtree6426]

Nice color coordination

[@littlelegend5133]

Thanks for teaching Great Stuff. I had to relearn so many things, because People on KZbin tried to Teach things they cant do properly.

[@robertorgeron861]

🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍👍👍 great teachings brother

[@md.taskin1738]

Thank you for this tutorial . I always try to use your tips.. I like push of double lift ( without a break ) but I am still not able to do that ... still practicing this.....

[@sayksalazar7546]

Woah...best dl tut ive seen

[@riyaaddavids7149]

This is by far the best double lift video🙌

[@AlexPandrea]

I tryyy :)

[@dv8tion913]

nice tutorial even tho i've already picked up my double lift couple years ago anyway that was a detailed tutorial

[@konrad9822]

Oh you can do a bit of cardistry Pandrea. That's a surprise!

[@patrickperkins5256]

I think that snap double is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen

[@sriramravichandran6217]

That's a killer intro man!😂🤣

[@raulronde3183]

Very good Alex! Thanks for all the tips, it opened my mind for several details! Can I ask you to tell me the name of the closing song? Thank you! Peace!

[@carlboy9493]

Got it my man

[@JK-rr8is]

Very useful vdo

[@bernhard8540]

I do the double lift a bit weird I guess because I practice with a really used deck because of remote location to any stores haha I literally count as I touch the edge of the deck with my first finger, I don't pull the cards up or anything but I've gotten so used to touching the edge of the deck with index finger that I can feel how think what I'm about to lift up is haha .. probably weird but its just how I adapted to bad cards hahaha love the video I'm working on the pinky count and making it super natural at angles :) ❤ can't wait for the lzy decks to get here haha then I won't kill my good decks practicing ❤

[@samthemanbtc]

Great video! Did you ever use the strike double?

[@futurealex9414]

I've been looking through a lot of double lift videos and yours definitely helped me the most

[@31swagboy]

Intro had me crying lmaoo

[@jkirkpatrick3889]

I wish i had this tutorial when i first started

[@1goalgalaxy]

wow! that is so satesfain

[@zamfearmagic]

Stewart Gordon or Strike to Altman Trap or push off double just depend on effect and conditions. Also I always use a soft gentle touch

[@Davlavi]

nice

[@jimuelgalapate5377]

YES!

[@asutoshmohapatra2527]

I loved the cardistry more ,,❤️😍

[@lizaupegui7763]

I never coment on shit but this d lift tatoral was so on point for some reason i chang my double lift all the time sometimes twice the same routine n look i can kill all these passed.and other moves ecs.but for some reason i still struggle with the double lifts...lol...i want so bad to be able to execute this move all day N make it smooth and natural like a pimp.....lol....mad props u help alot im with this one gonna keep doin wat i do n practice....lov