While there is a long history of card flourishes having a close connection with card magic, over the last decade cardistry has really developed into its own independent art-form, and is now riding a growing wave of popularity that is completely separate from magic altogether. If you're new to cardistry, check out this great freestyle cardistry demonstration by Andrei Jikh By BoardGameGeek reviewer EndersGame What is Cardistry?Ĭardistry can best be described as 'the performance art of card flourishing', and it's what happens when you manipulate a deck of playing cards to create a visually pleasing display by cuts, pivots, spins, twirls, and other moves.
