In a manipulation act, nothing elicits oohs and ahhs from an appreciative audience more than playing cards displayed in elaborate fans that change color, size and even magically divide seemingly at the magician’s will.

This DVD is an information tour de force on the arcane subject of creating elaborate fan displays using playing cards. First, master manipulator Alan Shaxon supplies all of the basic information you’ll need to know to get started, including the types of cards to use, their preparation, and the elementary techniques. Then, Jeff McBride, a modern master of card manipulation, goes into even more detail on the fine art of fanning playing cards. Finally, the godfather of street magic, Jeff Sheridan, adds some more touches and ideas to round out your education.

Henry Hay, in his classic The Amateur Magician’s Handbook, said of card fanning, “More than any other flourish, fanning has to be taught by example rather than precept.” You’ll soon be discovering that, short of personal instruction, this DVD suits Mr. Hay’s intention perfectly.

The Technique of Card Fanning – Alan Shaxon

Treating The Cards – Alan Shaxon

The Standard Fans (Forward & Reverse Effects) – Alan Shaxon

One Hand Fan Closing (With Presentation Tips) – Alan Shaxon

One Hand Fan (Opening) – Alan Shaxon

The Blank Deck Fan – Alan Shaxon

Color-Changing Fans – Alan Shaxon

Splitting The Fan – Alan Shaxon

The Giant Fan – Alan Shaxon

Giant Fan Variations – Alan Shaxon

Giant Fans With Two Decks – Alan Shaxon

Gimmicked Giant Fans – Alan Shaxon

The Loyal Burke Stripped Fan Deck – Alan Shaxon

The Diminishing Cards – Alan Shaxon

Normal To Jumbo Fan – Alan Shaxon

The Fan-See Card Trick – Alan Shaxon

Words Of Wisdom – Alan Shaxon

Thumb Fan and Closing A Fan – Jeff McBride

Pressure Fan – Jeff McBride

One Handed Fan & S Fan – Jeff McBride

Blank Fan – Jeff McBride

Color Fanning – Jeff McBride

Color Changing Fan – Jeff McBride

Splitting The Fan – Jeff McBride

Rising Sun Fan – Jeff McBride

One Hand Circular Fan – Jeff McBride

Windshield Wipers – Jeff McBride

Four Ways To Fan A Fanning Deck – Jeff McBride

Double Tier Fan (Giant Fan) – Jeff McBride

Ganson’s Glued Deck Version – Jeff McBride

The Two Handed Fan – Jeff Sheridan

One Hand Fan Closing – Jeff Sheridan

Two Handed S Fan – Jeff Sheridan

The Giant Fan – Jeff Sherida

Splitting The Fan – Jeff Sheridan

Reverse Fan – Jeff Sheridan

Running Time Approximately 1hr 36min