Glossary of Magic (illusion) - O

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  • One Ahead - principle often used in mentalism where the magician uses previously obtained information to stay one step ahead of the audience and supposedly make accurate predictions/guesses.
  • One-Handed Cut - a card flourish in which the magician cuts the deck using only one hand.
  • Out - an alternative ending to an effect.
  • Overhand shuffle - a shuffle where the cards are dropped from one hand into the other in small random groups.

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