Card fanning is one of the card flourish that used many times by magicians on their performance. Either it used only for a playing cards flourish or with a purpose to let one of audience pick a random card from fanning cards.

Thumb fan is known as one of the simple cards fan technique. Spread the deck of cards, fan out in your hand with the help of your thumb and create a flashy looking fan.

The starting grip is essential to make a good card fan. Another factor that essential is the condition of the cards. The newer the cards the better and easier to make a good card fanning, and some playing cards brand are better than the others.

Card fanning tutorial – Thumb fan and index fan :

Fanning powder is also a good help for making a good playing card fan. Fanning powder makes your cards more smooth, slick and easier to handle and to fan.