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« on: February 05, 2012, 10:32:58 AM »
 

hazofhorsham

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If you do, how do you throw playing cards?
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« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2012, 10:54:41 AM »
 

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split spades white lion has a card that teaches you how to throw a card
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« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2012, 10:57:00 AM »
 

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It's hard to describe in text, but I will try. Get a new card without any bends, and place it between your middle and index finger. Bend your wrist inward, and slightly curl your fingers in. Now snap your wrist forward, and as your fingers are pointing directly away from you, loosen up your fingers and let momentum do the rest. Make sure the card is flat, and not bent or else the cards will just flutter away from you. It takes some practice, and it will ruin your cards, so don't use any prized and valuable decks.
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« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2012, 10:58:45 AM »
 

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Yes I know how to throw cards. But I can't slice any shit with them though. :P You need to be epic on order to do that Ahahaha! Is LDS considered card throwing or just card flicking?
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« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2012, 12:24:08 PM »
 

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It depends what kind of throwing you are doing. Are you just throwing one card alone in one hand, or are you launching a card from the decks. Different styles have different methods, but I'm assuming that the way that you are talking about is just holding it alone in your hand in between two fingers. You'd want to hold the card vertical, and just launch your hand forward. Adjust your angle and power to receive the desired target. It'll take practice like everything else, but eventually you'll get it. It's actually pretty cool when you get it down, just remember not to slit anyone's throat with it.
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« Reply #5 on: February 05, 2012, 02:29:13 PM »
 

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I managed to crack a Death Head (100% plastic card) throwing at the wall.  Can't do it every time and it kills my wrist, I've got really bad technique.
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2012, 03:40:35 PM »
 

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i just put a a card in between my index and 2nd finger and bend them and then flick, nice to toss it up and catch it and back up and etc.
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2012, 05:35:10 PM »
 

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Quote from: John B. on February 05, 2012, 03:40:35 PM
i just put a a card in between my index and 2nd finger and bend them and then flick, nice to toss it up and catch it and back up and etc.

Index and 2nd finger is the same thing... :o
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2012, 05:37:45 PM »
 

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Quote from: sxjy0109 on February 05, 2012, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: John B. on February 05, 2012, 03:40:35 PM
i just put a a card in between my index and 2nd finger and bend them and then flick, nice to toss it up and catch it and back up and etc.

Index and 2nd finger is the same thing... :o

I think he was referring to his middle finger as his second finger.
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« Reply #9 on: February 05, 2012, 09:24:18 PM »
 

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Quote from: loldudex2 on February 05, 2012, 05:37:45 PM
Quote from: sxjy0109 on February 05, 2012, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: John B. on February 05, 2012, 03:40:35 PM
i just put a a card in between my index and 2nd finger and bend them and then flick, nice to toss it up and catch it and back up and etc.

Index and 2nd finger is the same thing... :o


I think he was referring to his middle finger as his second finger.

Probably. Otherwise I'd assume he lost his thumb ><
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« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2012, 02:39:48 AM »
 

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Here's a card you can throw and do some real damage with - to both the target and your wrist...

http://shop.dananddave.com/originals/ace-bottle-opener.html

I'm stunned that I'm the first person to mention it...  :))
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« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2012, 02:36:47 PM »
 

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Oh thanks for the help, but I probably should have been clearer - I know how to throw cards, its just I wondered what techniques you guys prefer. Recently ive started holding the card pinched between thumb and index finger, then place my middle finger along the side of the card, when ready, I flick my middle finger out. Minimal effort and decent throw :)
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« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2012, 02:59:52 PM »
 

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Cards as Weapons by Ricky Jay is an interesting book on card throwing.  It's out of print, so expect to pay quite a chunk of change for it if you can find a copy.  It has a comedic angle, but it will teach you to throw cards.  I had a copy for a few years while in high school/college, but eventually sold it.
 
Xtreme Beginnerz 2 has a section on card throwing with Rick Smith Jr.  This is a much more affordable choice.
 
With decent technique and a lot of practice, you'll find that throwing for speed, distance, and accuracy is not terribly difficult.  You'll only get better with time.
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« Reply #13 on: February 06, 2012, 03:10:55 PM »
 

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I hold it between the middle and ring finger.  Not great for range but very good for power, I've found.
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« Reply #14 on: February 06, 2012, 03:16:05 PM »
 

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I didn't read all the responses, but reading text just doesn't help in this case.

Watch this video, he's the world's best - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8PS6cirDo

It shows slomo how he does it etc. I can throw a card about 140-150 feet, cut bananas, celery, carrots, cucumbers etc. I've only been doing it for a little while it but helps that I was a pitcher. My friend is attempting to break the world record soon for over 216 feet.
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« Reply #15 on: February 06, 2012, 03:28:21 PM »
 

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Quote from: Derek on February 06, 2012, 03:16:05 PM
I didn't read all the responses, but reading text just doesn't help in this case.

Watch this video, he's the world's best - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8PS6cirDo

It shows slomo how he does it etc. I can throw a card about 140-150 feet, cut bananas, celery, carrots, cucumbers etc. I've only been doing it for a little while it but helps that I was a pitcher. My friend is attempting to break the world record soon for over 216 feet.

Well, he's the record breaker. I wouldn't necessarily say the best - force and speed don't make precision. See how he missed the sausage a couple times? :P

I know Ricky Jay wrote a book on card throwing, but I have no idea how good it is.
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« Reply #16 on: February 06, 2012, 03:31:14 PM »
 

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Quote from: Moon.exe on February 06, 2012, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: Derek on February 06, 2012, 03:16:05 PM
I didn't read all the responses, but reading text just doesn't help in this case.

Watch this video, he's the world's best - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gt8PS6cirDo

It shows slomo how he does it etc. I can throw a card about 140-150 feet, cut bananas, celery, carrots, cucumbers etc. I've only been doing it for a little while it but helps that I was a pitcher. My friend is attempting to break the world record soon for over 216 feet.

Well, he's the record breaker. I wouldn't necessarily say the best - force and speed don't make precision. See how he missed the sausage a couple times? :P

I know Ricky Jay wrote a book on card throwing, but I have no idea how good it is.

Haha, sorry. I should have said he has two world records for card throwing.. but apparently not the best in the world  ???
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« Reply #17 on: February 06, 2012, 03:44:07 PM »
 

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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2012, 03:49:26 PM »
 

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Quote from: Moon.exe on February 06, 2012, 03:44:07 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVq0HdiM-Ok
Enjoy :P

I've seen that video and I can do about 95% of what did with a playing card... which has rounded edges while his cards are sharp on the edges..  ;)
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« Reply #19 on: February 06, 2012, 03:50:29 PM »
 

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Quote from: Derek on February 06, 2012, 03:49:26 PM
Quote from: Moon.exe on February 06, 2012, 03:44:07 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVq0HdiM-Ok
Enjoy :P

I've seen that video and I can do about 95% of what did with a playing card... which has rounded edges while his cards are sharp on the edges..  ;)

Also, it's not like he's all that accurate either. It took him countless tries to film that video. You can see the cards scattered all over at points. If you give me enough tries i'll do most of that with playing cards.
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« Reply #20 on: February 06, 2012, 04:50:50 PM »
 

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I haven't practiced card throwing in a long time! I remember years ago I would throw cards at a big chunk of styrofoam (because they stick better that way). I ended up getting skilled enough I could get a card to stick in drywall!
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« Reply #21 on: February 06, 2012, 06:54:12 PM »
 

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Quote from: sxjy0109 on February 05, 2012, 05:35:10 PM
Quote from: John B. on February 05, 2012, 03:40:35 PM
i just put a a card in between my index and 2nd finger and bend them and then flick, nice to toss it up and catch it and back up and etc.

Index and 2nd finger is the same thing... :o

index is the 1st finger, your thumb is not a finger  :-X
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« Reply #22 on: February 17, 2013, 10:11:42 PM »
 

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I've developed my own method that involves "flicking" 2 of your fingers together to send the card flying (sort of similar to Flic off of the Andthensome DVD). I call it Gambit 8)
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