How to Do a Back Palm Vanish

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hold the card in your hand

   At the same time, start folding your middle and ring fingers straight down. ,, This is the tricky part.
   
   As you do this, bring your outer fingers together towards your middle fingers, bending the card into an arc. , If you do it right, the corners of the card will be trapped in between your fingers, but not enough to be easily seen.
   
   This takes practice and precision, so don't be frustrated if it takes some time to master.
   
   As you can see in the image, the card is flipped onto the back of your hand.
   
   Not letting your audience see the back of your hand is key; try doing the move in front of a mirror so you can see at what angles you can move your hand without revealing the card. , Relax your hand, bending your fingers forward slightly.
   
   Start pulling your middle fingers back behind the card, pivoting it forward and pushing it into the starting position. , When the card is once again between your fingers and thumb, be sure to release the grip your outer fingers have on the card's edges so the hold looks natural.
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   Step 2: in between your thumb and fingertips.

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   Step 3: With your outer fingers (index and pinkie)

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   Step 4: reach around and grip the sides of the card.

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   Step 5: Still gripping the card with your outer fingers

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   Step 6: keep folding the middle two down far enough so they stick out beneath the card.

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   Step 7: Straighten out your two middle fingers

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   Step 8: pivoting the card so that it flips over onto the back of your hand.

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   Step 9: Straighten out your fingers and close them together all the way.

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    Step 10: Make the card 'reappear' by simply reversing the process.

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    Step 11: Reach up and grab the card with your thumb.

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