Anaconda flourish--grip problem causing flips

Aug 15, 2017
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So, I'll be honest,
I dunno how to dribble cards (know the spring, just saying).
I am trying to learn the Anaconda by Bone Ho.
Everything is okay so far, just that as the cards in my 'shooting' hand (right) are becoming lesser and lesser, my pinky, ring and middle fingers are extending more and more from the last card in the packet remaining in my shooting hand.
That's natural of course. Although I dunno the dribble, I have tried learning it in the past and it happens there too. Even in the card spring, as the remainder of cards (cards left to be sprung) become lesser and lesser, springing becomes more difficult.
The problem is...
due to my front few 3 fingers extending more than just the edge of the last card, un the middle of my anaconda, the cards just start flipping over off my pinky, ring and middle fingers.
OR
The mentioned fingers act as a barrier in the smooth flow of the anaconda.
So as I am practising, I need to repeatedly adjust my grip so that although the cards in my shooting hand become less, my fingers still stay level with the bottom card.
I know that I am not supposed to do that.
Thing is, what am I supposed to do then?

Will the required motor skills for preventing come with practice or is there something vital am missing out on?

PS:- When I say am doing the Anaconda, I don't mean am actually doing it. I have just started learning it and I am just focussing on letting of one card at once. And that is what I am doing when I say I am doing the Anaconda
 

WitchDocIsIn

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In an unusual turn of events, I'm going to recommend a YouTube video. Find Ramsay's video on the dribble. Once you get good at that, you can build the skill up.

Trying to learn advanced skills before you learn the foundation skills is a recipe for frustration.
 
Aug 15, 2017
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In an unusual turn of events, I'm going to recommend a YouTube video. Find Ramsay's video on the dribble. Once you get good at that, you can build the skill up.

Trying to learn advanced skills before you learn the foundation skills is a recipe for frustration.
Hmmm...
Well, I think YT is not the same for magic and cardistry.
I mean, it is definitely OKAY to learn cardistry on YT...thanx for the suggestion!
 

Josh Burch

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Hmmm...
Well, I think YT is not the same for magic and cardistry.
I mean, it is definitely OKAY to learn cardistry on YT...thanx for the suggestion!

I dunno if it's 100% okay, if you are going to teach a move you should at least give credits and probably even get permission. There isn't the worry of exposure though, and that's significant.

Learning the cascade, you can find tutorials on art of magic, helps to get an idea of the timing that it takes.

The dribble is a pretty crucial move. I'd say that it is a needed foundation if you want to learn the anaconda dribble.
 
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