Onboarding and Introduction

Before class starts, there are a few things you’ll need to do

to be ready to go on Day 1. David explains what to expect and
how to get the most out of class.

1. Welcome to the class

2. Tools & Materials You Need
Materials for Class
See the full list below for what materials you need in class.

The Essentials
The only requirement for this class is a deck of cards. We
encourage you to use a new deck of cards for class. Older
cards may be harder to practice with, but you can use any
deck. You’re also encouraged to get multiple decks of cards so
you can rip them, sign them, use duplicate cards, and have
access to different colored backs.

Bicycle Standard 2 Pack

Bicycle Standard 4 Pack
Bicycle Standard 12 Pack

The Nice-to-Haves
The following optional items are used by David in class for
specific tricks. You can wait to purchase these until later in
class if you prefer.

FriXion Erasable Pens: David will use a heat sensitive

erasable pen in the Forces lesson.
Handcuffs: David will use these in the Breaking Handcuffs
lesson.

3. Asi Wind’s Intro to Card Handling

This supplemental lesson is designed for beginners and is
taught by magician Asi Wind. Starting on Day 1 of the class,
all teaching will be led by David Blaine.
 Part 1 - The Principles of
Magic & Performance
In the first part of class, David shares the fundamental
principles of magic. You’ll learn some of David’s favorite
tricks — tricks that you’ll be able to perform right away.
Through these tricks, you’ll learn and practice classic
methods in magic, sleight of hand, performance, audience
psychology, and how to think like a magician. You’ll see how
David comes up with his own original presentations and
revelations, and how you can also make tricks your own. By the
end of Part 1, you’ll have practiced and performed an entire
repertoire of tricks, techniques, and principles of magic.

1. Introduction to Magic: Key Card

- BONUS: Advanced Key Card
- Project 1A: Practice & Perform Key Card
2. Improvisational Magic & Bets
- Project 1B: Practice & Perform Improvisational Magic
3. Slop Shuffle
4. Card Controls
- Project 1C: Practice & Perform Card Controls
5. Forces
- Project 1D: Force a Card
6. Multiple Outs
- Project 1E: Practice & Perform Multiple Outs
7. Magician’s Choice
- Project 1F: Practice & Perform Magician’s Choice
 Part 2 - David’s Signature
Tricks & Physical Feats
In this part, David reveals a collection of signature tricks
from his performances, television specials, and stage shows
throughout the years. Along the way, David explores some of
his most used methods, physical feats, and signature routines.
You’ll learn how to perform card flourishes, how to break a
pair of handcuffs, how to rip a deck of cards in half, and the
methods behind some of David’s most celebrated effects.

8. Out of This World & Variations

- Project 2A: Practice & Perform Out of This World
9. Double Lift & Chicago Opener
10. Two Card Monte
- Project 2B: Practice the Double Lift
11. Flourishes
- Project 2C: Practice & Perform Flourishes
12. Arm Twist & How to Make People Care
13. Ripping a Deck of Cards
14. Breaking Handcuffs
- Project 2D: Practice Physical Magic
- BONUS: Breath Holding
15. How to Keep Learning
 Part 3 - Secrets Unlocked:
Creating a Dream Effect
In this bonus part of class, David uncovers his unique process
for brainstorming and inventing a new trick. You’ll see how
David goes from coming up with an idea to planning and
developing a trick to practicing it repeatedly. You’ll
discover the secrets behind what it takes to create and
perform a dream-level effect.

16. Brainstorming the Trick

17. Inventing a New Trick: The Deck Stab