3. SPREADING THE CARDS
It is sometimes necessary to spread the cards on the table, and this same springing action is utilized. Hold the pack in the right hand on the table top, bend the cards as described above, and allow them to escape in succession as you sweep the hand around in a semicircle from right to left (Fig. 28). If the table has a cloth on it, a pretty effect is obtained by lifting the first card and turning it over—when the whole line of cards follows suit (Fig. 29). If the spread has been made evenly by turning the card at the other end of the line, all the cards will be turned over again. When spreading the cards face down, remark, “You see there is no preparation on this side”—turn the cards over—“or on this”— turn them again, and gather the whole deck with one sweep.
This same spread can be done on the forearm, and also the turn over. The effect is very striking, but considerable practice is necessary.
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