Card Manipulations No. 2
Jean Hugard
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No. 3. The Back Arm Reverse

You stand with your left side to the front. Spring the cards along the back of your left arm, starting at the knuckles of your hand, and bringing the last card to a point about two inches from your elbow. (Fig. 1).

Hold the left arm rigid and lower your whole body by bending your knees, then straighten up and when the arm reaches its former elevation drop it a little and quickly turn it over, bringing the palm upwards. (Fig. 2).

Catch the cards as they fall, on this side of the arm, which should be dropped slightly as the cards land. This helps to prevent the cards helng disarranged as they land on the arm.


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