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List of card manipulation techniques
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<p><a href="/facts/Card_manipulation/MSN5EYUS">Card manipulation</a> is the branch of <a href="/facts/Magic_(illusion)/GSoeYUVA">magical illusion</a> that deals with creating effects using <a href="/facts/Sleight_of_hand/K1UlJDvg">sleight of hand</a> techniques involving <a href="/facts/Playing_card/mXgPYCvX">playing cards</a>. <a href="/facts/Card_manipulation/MSN5EYUS">Card manipulation</a> is often used to perform card tricks in magical performances, especially in <a href="/facts/Close-up_magic/QL74yP02">close-up</a>, <a href="/facts/Parlor_magic/HahhJmad">parlor</a>, and <a href="/facts/Street_magic/h5NAVYJT">street magic</a>. A person who practices card manipulation may be called a <a href="/facts/Card_sharp/dWPpSn6T">card sharp</a>, card shark, or card mechanic. </p>