Fanning open deck of cards

[Johnl]

Is there a specific technique to use to fan open a deck of cards when memorizing the deck that will help you get a deck memorized quicker

[Erol]

You may find this useful.

Speed Cards Training

As part of my resolution to do regular memory training, I’m going to write at great length about what I do. I would love it if a lot of other people would join in and share your practice routines, tips and results, and hopefully we can all improve together! I’m thinking of doing a different discipline every day and have a weekly schedule, but whether I can stick to it, I don’t know… So, I’ll start with speed cards, just because when I’m sitting down to train, speed cards is always what appeals …

[Johnl]

Errol, WOW many thanks for the link…very helpful…NOW if can find out the best way to fan open the deck to memorize the cards then I can begin practicing that skill…thank you again, all the best John

[Erol]

I’m glad it was helpful.

[bjorn]

This forum topic may also help. There isn’t yet a robust discussion around card handling, though a few folks have responded here.

Speed Cards Handling Technique

Hi Everyone, I’m searching for a discussion of optimal card handling techniques for speed cards. That is, not a discussion of systems (2 card, shadow, PAO etc.) but of handling and memo directions, top to bottom and/or left to right. This comes up in a few spots in various threads that are mostly focused on the memo system and I thought it could benefit from a more focused discussion. For example, if I have this deck: [Sample%20deck] One method would be to start at the back with the 7C-5D-KC…