How to Shuffle Cards (The Real Way)

Tired of shuffling the “boring” way? Want to shuffle like a master, instead of cutting the cards, which really doesn’t actually shuffle them well? Well, with enough practice, and by following some easy steps, you’ll be able to shuffle cards without any trouble at all. You’ll need a new deck of cards, since new cards are easier to bridge, as they’re more rigid and will spring back to shape quicker.

First, place the middle segments of your pinkie, ring, and index finger over the short side of the deck of cards. The outside of the middle segment of your index finger should be pushing on the broad side of the cards, giving the deck a slight curve. Place your thumb on the bottom of the deck, near the edge of the cards. It should look something like the image.

Still holding onto the cards with your fingers, slide your thumb from the cards towards your hand, taking the pressure off the cards one by one – keep half of the cards on your thumb; these should still be bent from the pressure of your index finger. Take the half that is off of your thumb with your left hand, and hold them like you have been holding them in your right hand.

Bring your thumbs close together, and slide your thumbs off the cards at the same time – this should alternate the cards at the corners. Push the cards together so that there are about two centimeters of overlap. With the two decks together, push the cards towards your hands with your last three fingers, making sure that your thumbs create an arch. Bring your last three fingers back out while pushing the cards together. Don’t worry, if the cards don’t bridge, keep practicing, or watch a video on this. There’s only so much I can show you through writing and diagrams.

If you practice enough, you should be able to shuffle cards naturally in no time.

If you somehow manage to understand this, good job!