TUTORIAL: The Double-Dribble Control

Are you looking for a slick and easy way to control two different cards from two different parts of the deck to the top, SIMULTANEOUSLY? Well then this just may be the technique for you! Check out Michael O'Brien's "Double-Dribble Control" as seen at 52Kards in this months free magic tutorial!

The Double-Dribble Control

Magician Michael O'Brien is well known in the magic industry for his practical approach to card magic. This month he is giving us a free behind the scenes look at his multiple card control called "The Double-Dribble Control." 

The "Double-Dribble Control" first appears in Michael's two card transposition effect called
​"Tu-Tu Transpo!" Michael wanted a way to quickly and efficiently have two cards chosen and controlled without having to do too many shuffles or controls. The control is made up of a double-undercut, slip cut, and jog controls. The awesome part is that both cards end up on the top of the pack in the order that they were chosen, making it easy to keep track of.

The fun part about this control is that it can be used in several different ways! For example simply by tweaking the technique, the magician can control one card to the top and one card to the bottom rather than both to the top. Additionally the cards can be chosen out of a spread and handed to the spectators to sign. Then placed back into the pack using the double dribble control. The cards look truly separated and lost even though they are being controlled!

What sort of routines would you use this move for? I love multiple card routines and would love to see what sort of effects you come up with using this technique!

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