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Magical Gestures and Their Meanings
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Vanishing Salt Throw
An illusion where a magician pretends to throw an object in the air, making it seemingly disappear.
Palming
A technique to secretly hold an object in the hand while keeping the hand otherwise empty.
Double Lift
A card technique where two cards are picked up as one, showing the back of one as the front of another to create the impression of a single card.
The Classic Palm
A technique to hold an object, typically a coin or ball, in the hand in such a way that it is not seen by the audience.
Levitation Gesture
Finger positioning and hand movements that a magician uses to create the illusion of levitation.
The French Drop
A sleight of hand technique used to simulate the vanish of a small object.
Misdirection
Guiding audience attention away from a secret move.
The Snap Change
A quick sleight of hand where one card changes to another in the snap of a finger.
The Wand Wave
A traditional gesture invoking a change or magical effect, usually accompanied by the use of a magic wand.
The Pinky Break
A fundamental technique where the pinky finger holds a small break in a deck of cards to mark a location.
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