What is stripping cards?

Stripping cards, also known as card stripping, is a card manipulation technique used by magicians and card players to control the position of cards in a deck. It involves using the fingertips or nails to pull cards from the center of the deck, causing them to separate from the other cards.

This technique can be used to place particular cards in a certain position in the deck, such as the top or bottom, in order to achieve a desired outcome during a card game or magic trick. Stripping cards can be challenging and requires practice to master, as it can easily damage cards if done incorrectly.

In some cases, stripping cards may be considered cheating in card games, as it can give players an unfair advantage. However, it is widely accepted as a legitimate technique in the world of magic and sleight of hand.